Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Tutor et Ultor ❯ Chapter 6 ( Chapter 6 )

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto and its characters…except for my own created OCs.

AN: I forgot…. In the anime, Itachi and Iruka are only supposed to be 17 and 25 respectively. Just a note: Since I don't want Iruka to seem too old for Itachi, I changed both their ages to 20 yrs old to fit my story better. So sorry for the mistake…

PS: Ignore the text inside the () for they are merely my comments.

To SasuNaru123: Hi! Sorry for the mistake, I forgot to proofread it. I reread chapter 5 and cleared that one up. The title is Latin, I think. It means "Protector and Avenger". I thought it would fit the story better than the former title.

To Night-Owl123: Sorry for the extremely long wait. Here's the next chapter.

Tutor et Ultor

Formerly known as 'Shards of My Secret Unkempt'

By Paranoia-shoujo & lain-trigger01

"You seem amused…" The voice trailed off as he raised a cup of tea to his lips.

"…" (Speechless….. Hn.)

"Is something the matter?" He asked as his companion remained silent, his eyebrow rising at the expression on the other's face.

"…The young Uchiha amuses me. His power over the young Uzumaki is laughable if you see them fighting."

"What do you mean?"

"He was able to break the trance I put on the poor boy….even I only the barest of seconds."

"You put a WHAT on my grandson?!!!!!!!!!!!"

"No need to be angry over a simple fact, Uzumaki-san."

"…"

"It was needed."

"But I still do not understand why…"

            "It had to be done."

            "What? Get Naruto in danger?"

            "No. Stop him from unleashing the power of the Kyuubi…"

            "But…"

            "It is not yet the right time."

            "Why?" A third voice asked. (I wonder who he is…)

            "Because of him…."Jiraiya answered, his eyes growing to mere slits as he glared at the cup lying innocently before him.

            "Him? Who?" The stranger's voice again asked.

            "My rival… Orochimaru."

            "What has he got to do with that fight?"

            "Nothing."

            "Then?"

            "He has spies everywhere. It is better to be safe."

            "I can't help but ask, what did you mean about Sasuke breaking part of the spell that you placed on my nephew?" Hitori (It is finally revealed… at last!!!!!!!!) asked as he raised his eyes to meet Jiraiya's gaze.

            "His words cut through my illusion so that Naruto heard him…. But it was only for the barest of seconds. I believe that Naruto would think it only a dream…"

            "And this amuses you because?" Kenji wondered as he glanced at the smirking sennin before staring in askance towards his son.

            "Not even Tsunade or Itachi can break a seal of mine."

            "What about Orochimaru?"

            "…"

            "Jiraiya?"

            "I do not know…"

~~CHANGE SCENE (That night….)~~

            "Ruto." Ayako whispered in the silence of her room. She had asked a day off from the Hokage and her request was received graciously as none of the Uzumakis before her had asked such.

            "Ayako, are you well?" Kenji asked as he slid open the shoji door to enter his granddaughter's room. His brow creased with worry, not only for the young heir of his beloved daughter but also for his one and only granddaughter.

            "Grampa?" Ayako murmured, her quiet tone making her seem like a child. "I'm worried." She continued, tears spilling off her closed eyes.

            "Why?"

            "I dream… Plagued am I with nightmares of Naruto's demise…. It's horrible." Whimpering, her huddled form creating an illusion of a little girl forced too early to grow.

            "Dreams?"

            "Hai. They…. They wish to hurt Naruto…. And I can do nothing to help him. I feel so helpless. I'm so weak… I can't even protect the people I care about. I'm useless. Just like back then…." She cried out as tears continued to overflow from her.

            "Do not blame yourself, Ayako. The past is nothing more but the past." He whispered, letting his large hand wipe away the tears.

            "But…"

            "Hush. It was you who brought him back to us. You helped him, comforted him. He asks nothing more. Now, sleep. Do not exhaust yourself. He is strong, he will live and come back to us. Just like back then."

            "Hai. Arigatou, jii-san."

            Minutes after Ayako fell in sleep's embrace, Kenji stood approaching the window to address the shadow that had watched the exchange.

            "I would appreciate it if you would keep your silence on what has transpired here."

            "You are worried."

            "Of course I am."

            "Why?"

            "It has only been now that my family has been united… I would not wish for any of them to leave just yet."

            "And?"

            "The knowledge of their weakness could cost them their life."

            ''I see."

            "Why have you come back?"

            "I forgot to tell you a few things."

            "…"

            "His enemies are fast approaching, will you not warn him?"

            "Naruto? No, I can only train him to be stronger. Stronger than those who wish him dead."

            "Hn. I will keep my silence but I will train him… whether he approves or not."

            "Why?"

            "He is his father's son. He is like a grandson to me."

"Very well. Thank you, Jiraiya."

"…"

"Fare thee well."

~~FLASHBACK (Ayako's 2nd dream) ~~

Ayakowas walking aimlessly in the deep forests of Konohagakure. Her small feet making light trails as she strolled through the path. A sound caught her ear as she neared the small river far from her home. Her small eyes widened as she gasped, her eyes tearing at the sight before her. Under the big oak(?) tree was a boy, bruised in various places and bleeding profusely. Stealthily, she ran to his side and looked him over, her small fingers delicately touching a large bruise on the side of his pale face (Yes, Naruto's skin is sun-kissed. The reason why he's pale is because of blood loss.). Involuntarily, she let out a cry. His skin was burning, hot to the touch… 

"Ayako?!!"A voice shouted from a distance. "Imouto!!! Where are you?!!"

            Hearing her aniki, she had to smile. If there was one who could help the poor boy, it was her older brother. 'I'm sure Ran-niisan could help him.' Feeling resolved and assured, she replied to his loud inquiries. "Here, niisan. I'm HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!"

            "There you are…" He managed to say before his thoughts left him. Blinking in a curious manner, he asked Ayako. "…What…? Who's that?" Pointing behind her, he whispered.

Feeling infinitely sadder at his unkind approach, she responded. "… I don't know… but he's sick and I saw him lying here… Look, he's younger than us both… It would be cruel to leave him here to die."

Frowning, he shook his head. "You know the rules, Aya-chan. We must abide them… even if they sound too cruel. No one other than clan members and the Hokage can enter the family grounds..." '…except those adopted through the blood ritual… they could be considered family… but….I doubt the elders would go through with it…' he thought dismally as he stared at her with solemn eyes.

"Can't we make an exception?"

Trying to reason with her, he whispered tersely. "It would upset not only father but also the…"

"I don't care!!!! I'm not leaving him!!!!!" she shouted miserably, her eyes screaming in frustration.

"Ayako, be reasonable…."

"Reasonable? You want me to be reasonable?! I'm being reasonable! You're being cruel! Just like them!!!"

"…Aya…" He groaned helplessly, his eyes growing weary at the impertinence his sister was showing.

"I'll stay with him. Leave if you want… But I will stay." Thus said, she turned away from him. Turning to look at the intruder, she bowed low before whispering. "Father."

"What is this I hear? You, Ayako, wish to help a stranger?"

"He is but a child, I will not leave him."

"Oh."

"Can't we take him, father?"

"No, we can't."

"But…"

"My decision is final."

"…Fine! Then forget you even had a daughter!!!" And with those words, Ayako, turned to the injured boy and both vanished with a gust of the wind.

It took days, weeks… a whole month and a half before any of them ever saw her again. None of the elders were pleased with her disobedience but not could outright attack her as the head, Uzumaki Kenji, had proclaimed her under his protection.

"Where is she now, Hitori?" Kenji asked his son as they played a game of Go one sunny afternoon.

Silence answered him as Hitori remained hushed, quietly sipping his tea. Minutes ticked by until he broke the tense air that surrounded them. "I last saw her at the other side of the forest, training the boy she calls Naruto."

"Naruto?"

"The boy she saved." He replied unconcerned.

"And where is the boy's family? And for that matter, who is he?"

"I have asked the villagers, he is Sho Naruto."

"The Sho family?"Kenji asked, his head tilted to the side to show his curiosity.

"Yes, father."

"The son of Kiara and Akagi?"He inquired again.

"Yes, the younger brother of Sho Ryukien."

"…"

"Is there a problem, father?"

"Fetch them, Naruto and Ayako."

"The elders would not be pleased."

"They have no say in this. I am not breaking any of the given rules either way."

"Nani?"

"That boy is family…"

"…do you mean…?"

"Yes, Haruko's son… Uzumaki Naruto."

~~END FLASHBACK~~

AN (Paranoia-shoujo): The next part of the chapter was supposed to come from lain-trigger01 but since both of us are busy with college life, I hope this chapter can satisfy you until I get to the Zabuza and Haku part. Sorry for the extremely late update. Please review.