With Naruto's invitation in hand, they continued their training.
Naruto felt much lighter since he invited his friends. This will be his first birthday with friends. Now he has a master; things are getting better.
He didn't think before that in such a short time he could get it, but now it's a reality.
His control and amount of chakra continued to increase easily. With a relaxed state of mind, it was easy to progress.
Now he can control at least 3/4 compared to Hinata's and Sasuke's chakra. The only thing that needs more time to increase is his body, now he can carry almost 50 kg in each leg.
Since the red one increased so much, it was easy for him to use to heal minor injuries. Sasuke can carry 20 kg and Hinata 30 kg in each leg.
Today in the training field.
Naruto asked why they were increasing the weight so slowly.
"Gai-sensei, why did they take more time to increase the amount? I remember it didn't take me long to do it and they're using your secret recipe."Naruto tilted his head confusedly.
Gai didn't expect Naruto's question but he explained it to him. "That's because of each one's aptitude. Everyone has different aptitudes in different fields, you have a lot of talent in physical training and that energy you use makes it easier."
Turning to the kids, he continued. "Sasuke and Hinata had different aptitudes than you, Sasuke had talent in it but he couldn't focus on it like you did. Hinata had a better talent, but she couldn't neglect her eyes.
They had skills in other fields due to their eyes, that's an advantage you didn't have. I'm right, guys?"
"Mm I can train my body but it's a waste of time to concentrate on it, it's hard for me and I would waste my advantage doing it. My mother told me to concentrate on control and agility. After all, I'm an Uchiha." Sasuke confirmed Gai's words and said the last thing with pride, he has the right to be proud having it at an early age.
Hinata shook her head and explained "My case is different from Sasuke, I had talent in it so it's more advantageous for me." Pointing at her legs, she continued. "Now I can carry more weight than him, but his eyes are still better than mine. He had the advantage in a long race, after all, even if my clan couldn't accept it, the Uchiha had the lead because their eyes had up to three magatama.
We had the advantage in the early stages but if it's like the things Sasuke told us, when they reach two or three magatama it's a world of difference." Hinata felt a bit ashamed saying that. It isn't easy for her to say that her clan is arrogant.
Naruto looked at the two of them repeatedly and asked with doubt. "I don't understand why Sasuke's eyes have different forms but Hinata's eyes didn't? It's a gap that cannot be filled? I want to have a pair like that too."
"Naruto, no one knows that. Both clans were in a fight for who had the better Dojutsu, but usually no one mentioned that. They're very proud and don't allow anyone to question them." Gai replied. He explained that since he was young, he had always seen that both clans had a conflict in their ideologies.
"It's better for us to not be involved in that. Everyone has their own advantages and needs to explode. Don't be sad for not having special eyes, Naruto- Gai flexed--We have our whole body, that's enough to be at the top of everything! We just need to continue polishing it with our youth in hand!
Naruto's eyes shone. His master was right, why did he have to be obsessed with having special eyes if he could make his whole body special?
"Hahaha! One day I will be as strong as you, Gai-sensei!" Naruto always felt amazed seeing his master's body.
Like him? Will there be a time when he will be flexing all the time like Gai-sensei?... Sasuke and Hinata had an awkward image in their mind imagining it.
Mm I want to do it too... Sasuke thought that it would be cool if he could do the same: having a strong body and strong eyes.
Will Naruto-kun be as big as Gai-sensei? mm... She admired Gai for helping them and always trying hard on his own training, but Naruto's image being the same? It feels weird…
Not caring what they thought, Naruto and Gai were having a great time.
"We need to continue with the hard work, Naruto! I believe that you can do it!" Gai always felt happy seeing his disciple with the same burning youth like him.
They continued with the comfy atmosphere until it was time to go home.
Naruto's birthday is in three days and they were getting the gifts.
Hyuga clan- Hinata's house
Hinata was looking for a gift for Naruto, she didn't know what he liked. So, she chose clothes and a Kokeshi doll. She thought that was cute and he would like it.
When she was packing the gifts, she heard someone near her room. She stopped packing and waited for the person.
A few seconds later, a calm voice sounded from outside the room.
"Hinata."
It was her father, Hiashi Hyuga.
Getting up, she walked to open the door.
"Father."
Her father nodded at her greeting and entered the room. She offered him a seat and remained in silence, waiting for his words.
"It's the second time you've bought a gift for someone, Hinata." He said as he was watching the package half-finished.
"Mm it's for my friend, in our group we bought him some things that he will like"
She had thought her father would say something the first time she bought a gift for Sasuke, but she didn't expect it this time.
"Group? They're from school?" Hiashi asked her with curiosity, he didn't know much about his daughter.
"Yes, father. We are Sasuke, Naruto-kun, Gai-sensei and I in the group." Hinata felt nervous talking with her father.
"What are their last names?"
"... Uchiha, Uzumaki, and Maito."
Those clans... and Maito? Maito Gai?
He didn't expect for his daughter to befriend them but he couldn't do anything against that. His daughter, Hinata, talked about Maito Gai with respect. If that man is with them, there will be no problem.
"And who's celebrating his birthday?"
"Naruto-kun"
Naruto-kun... Hiashi felt a pain in the ass, Hinata only talked about him in that tone. Sigh... It had to be him...
But he wouldn't do anything against that, while Maito Gai was with them, no one in the village could hurt these kids.
"Fine, congratulate him from me" Hiashi left the room before his headache got worse. He noticed that his daughter was improving faster, but knowing that it was Maito Gai teaching them, it makes sense.
"I will tell him. Take care, father." Hinata said goodbye, a little distracted, she wouldn't expect that her father would just ask that and leave.
But that's fine, with her father approving it, she felt relief.
With a smile, she continued packaging the gifts.
Sasuke's house.
Sasuke was thinking about the gift but nothing came to his mind. With resignation, he went to ask his mother. Leaving his room, he went down the stairs and looked for her.
She was in the courtyard, taking care of her garden.
"Mom, what should we give him?"
Turning around to her son, Mikoto replied. "He gave you a bonsai, right? Why don't you do the same and add a cactus? I think he will like it."
"Okay, then that's it. Thanks mom." Sasuke nodded. It's very difficult for a cactus to die; that fits him.
"I will accompany you that day." Mikoto petted her son's head. She wanted to give it to him personally.
Maito Gai's house
Gai had Naruto's gift a long while ago, he was just waiting for the correct time to give it to him.
He wanted to give him his legacy, but he wasn't ready to learn the Gates. Instead of that, he wanted to give him a set of uniforms for training and one identical to his own.
"Naruto will love this! I hope he will be happy with the things we bought him." Gai had a kind smile, supporting his disciple was one of the things he loved to do.
Packing the things, he organized everything
In two days is Naruto's birthday.
Time passed quickly and today was the day.
Naruto woke up early in the morning to organize his house. He wanted to give them a wonderful welcome.
He bought a cake and decorations for the party.
He began to move the furniture and bring in the large table, since they wouldn't all fit on the one he had before.
He cleaned it up until it was spotless.
A few hours later, at 11:00 a.m. he finished it and went to take a shower.
With his hair wet, he took Ego.
"Ego, do you want me to put you at the table with me?"
[Sure, I would like it, Naruto. Happy birthday, I'm glad to see you happy with your friends.]
"It's thanks to you, Ego. You helped me do this, thank you for being there for me."
Naruto hugged Ego and stayed like that for a while
At 2:00 pm everything was ready, he didn't have lunch so that he could eat with them. With comfy clothes he had bought a while ago for this occasion, he sat at the table.
He didn't feel bored doing that, it was just a while until they arrived.
When he was imagining what it would be like, he heard that someone knocked on the door.
Watching the clock, he saw the time. 2:25 p.m.
Who is it?
Getting up, Naruto went to open the door. Then, he saw him.
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen, was in front of him.
"It's been a while, Naruto." The old man smiled.
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Somewhere else. 3:00 p.m.
Hinata, Sasuke, Mikoto, and Gai met up in a street near Naruto's House.
Everyone had a gift bag for Naruto.
"Hello everyone, now we are gathered. What did you buy for Naruto?" Mikoto asked, her voice full of curiosity. "Sasuke and I had bought him a bonsai, since he gave one to Sasuke. And a Cactus from me."
"A cactus?" Hinata and Gai were confused, who gives a cactus as a birthday gift?
"Mm, we think it fits him. He had a hard life experience but even with that, he continued living, a cactus doesn't die easily like other plants." Mikoto felt proud of her choice.
Hinata replied "'I guess you're right, Lady Mikoto, Hinata replied. Pointing at the bags she was carrying, she told them "I bought Naruto-kun clothes and... a Kokeshi doll." She felt a little shy saying that.
"Oh~" Mikoto looked at her as if she understood. Hinata felt more embarrassed listening to her.
Seeing the girl with her head down, Mikoto stopped teasing her and asked Gai.
"And you, Mr. Gai?"
"I was waiting for you to ask, Lady Mikoto!" showing them his bags, he continued. "I saw that Naruto goes to training with the same clothes and I got a few new ones for him. And this–-"pointing at the green bag"---is the uniform I want to give him as my disciple. I think he would like it."
"Of course he will like it, Mr Gai. You're his master." Mikoto grinned.
When they were talking about it, suddenly--- a massive presence appeared from the direction of Naruto's house.
Their expressions changed and they ran straight towards it.
Then, they saw it. A giant shadow fox appeared from nowhere.
Naruto's house was destroyed. The Third Hokage, Hiruzen, was on a nearby roof, without both arms. He was bleeding all over his body.
They turned their gaze to Naruto's house.
"Oh no... what has that bastard done..." Mikoto felt worried about Naruto. Her sharingan appeared in her pupils.
Sasuke and Hinata were terrified, it was the first time they saw a scene like this.
Maito Gai had green chakra flowing throughout his whole body. He was furious.
They could see him. Naruto was lying on the ground, small fox ears were on his head. The massive presence came from his body.
He was hugging the book he always carried with him.
Naruto was scared.
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"It's been a while, Naruto."
Naruto felt astonished hearing those words.
Trying to keep calm, he asked "Mr. Hokage, is something wrong?"
Hiruzen frowned a bit hearing how Naruto called him but it disappeared as he spoke again. "Won't you invite me in, Naruto?"
Stepping aside, Naruto invited him in. "... Come in, Mr Hokage. It's an honor to have your presence in my home."
Hiruzen entered the house and saw the decoration. He came there today for that reason. Only on this day could he do it.
I hope they wouldn't involucre on this, all of this is for the village...
Hiruzen walked to the living room and took a seat.
None of them say a word, just waiting for the other. Naruto had enough time to waste, but Hiruzen didn't.
Feeling impatient, he turned to Naruto and ask him with a smile.
"I haven't returned because I was busy with important things. Will you forgive me, Naruto?" Hiruzen apologized.
"...It's okay, I understand you have more important things to do. Don't apologize, Hokage." Naruto shook his head. He didn't want an apologize.
"Thank you, Naruto." Hiruzen smiled back.
"Do you want to ask me something? Why did you come today?" Containing the discomfort, Naruto asked.
Trying to talk in a soft voice, Hiruzen asked again. "How have you been at school?"
"It's fine, just training."
This brat... Hiruzen expected that Naruto would talk to him like that, but hearing it was another matter. He didn't like that.
"Fine, I'm happy you are doing well. I wanted to ask you as The Hokage, can I?" Nodding, Hiruzen slowly took the lead in the conversation.
"Mm"
"Do you know what you want to do?"
"What do you mean by that, Mr Hokage?"
Something he wants to do? He won't think that for now, he's doing it well with his friends and master.
"Hoho, the village is using their resources to train you as shinobi, you know?" Stroking his beard, Hiruzen said.
"Of course, the school receives financing from the citizens." Naruto nodded. It's obvious, that was the first thing Iruka taught us. To be grateful to the citizens.
"Knowing that, have you thought about doing something for the village?" Hiruzen approached Naruto.
"For the village? Like what?" Naruto was confused, why did the conversation turn like that?
"Be someone like me, the Hokage. Someone who wants to help and protect the village." Hiruzen suggested
"Why would I do that? Wouldn't it be better if they told me the truth instead?" Shaking his head, Naruto asked. He knew it, but it would be different if the village could tell it to him.
"The truth?" This time Hiruzen didn't expect him to ask for that.
"Mm, I want to know why they hate me and what happened with my parents.
I know that there are orphanages in the village, and they keep records of orphaned children, but I don't remember being in one. "
Naruto didn't know what had happened, but he didn't remember anything other than the last three years.
Have I been too lenient? Hiruzen's eyes turned cold.
"You can think in that later, Naruto, when you grow up. But you need to put your goal soon, that way you could work harder for it." Maintaining a smile, Hiruzen suggested again.
"But I want to know the truth, why should I do something like that if everyone treats me badly?" Naruto answered firmly.
"Why do you ask for that? Is there something wrong with the people in the village, Naruto?" He was mad, but the smile didn't leave his face.
"They don't treat me like a human, I just want to know why."
The room fell silent, and Naruto realized that something was wrong. He noticed that feeling coming from the old man in front of him.
After a moment of silence, Hiruzen turned to Naruto and replied.
"Naruto, don't ask for that again, please?" Hiruzen's mouth twisted into a kind smile.
"Why not, old man?" Naruto felt uncomfortable seeing that, he didn't know why but that smile scared him.
"Naruto, do it for me." Hiruzen closed his eyes like a gentle old man.
"But-"
"Naruto, I know that you have some complaints with the village. But you need to know something." Hiruzen maintained the same expression
"Know what?" Naruto asked awkwardly.
"You don't need to test me like that. I know that you asked Mikoto about this." As he was talking, his hand slowly approached Naruto's head.
Naruto felt scared with it, he wanted to dodge it, but he couldn't move.
Successfully placing his hand on Naruto's head, Hiruzen felt satisfied. "You need to know that WE protect you. You're alive because WE kept you out of danger, your parents had a lot of enemies that are still alive."
"My parents?" Gathering strength, Naruto asked. He wanted to know.
Hiruzen ignored his question and continued. "You're alive because of the village, Naruto. We put the whole village in danger to protect you. You... you don't have the right to complain about it."
"..."
Hiruzen's eyes and words were covered in chakra "You don't have the right to complain about it, you don't have the right to feel sadness or rage towards the village, Naruto.
The only thing you need to feel is gratitude and protect the village. That's the purpose of your life, understood? If you do that everyone will love you, sooner or later. Just make a small sacrifice today and you can be happy later" Hiruzen said like a kind old-man.
Naruto was crying, he felt terrified. He couldn't move or even speak; moving his head was impossible for him.
Please...
Now, if you allow me..." When Hiruzen wanted to put a finger on Naruto's forehead and another on his heart— a massive presence was released from Naruto.
Before Hiruzen could notice it, a fox's head materialized and tore off his arm. Feeling the pain, he wanted to retreat but the fox's mouth bit his other arm.
The head continued growing with Naruto at the core, his body was showing signs of beastification.
In just 3 seconds, the fox took form. It was just chakra, but it was enough to destroy the whole house.
The fox grew tens of meters in a few seconds, and its shape could be seen from afar.
Hiruzen jumped aside.
Damn it! What is that?! Why is the Nine-Tails helping him?!
Looking above the fox, he could see it. Another presence was there. Controlling the fox like a pet.
"Naruto! Stop it! Don't-" Hiruzen shouted angrily.
Ego...help me...
When Hiruzen wanted to say something, the fox attacked him and destroyed the roof where he was standing.
He dodged it and tried to speak again, then, suddenly–a deep voice sounded in Hiruzen's mind.
"Shut up. Don't speak to Naruto with your dirty mouth. I won't kill you, but this is a warning. Next time we appear in front of you, it will be your death, Hiruzen." As he said that, Ego pressure Hiruzen only with his presence.
The old man knelt down, unable to do anything.
Ego noticed Naruto's friends and told them. "Don't worry about Naruto, he will be fine."
Then, a voice sounded everywhere in the village.
"Clean your necks. Everything you did to Naruto, will be returned to you. Pray that he doesn't come back."
Ego appeared beside Naruto, he was just a shadow.
"Let's go, Naruto. You don't need to stay here."
When Ego finished his words, Naruto disappeared in a purple explosion.
Everything within tens of meters vanished into thin air.
Everyone in the village was hearing Ego's words and the explosion he caused left them terrified.
When Hiruzen and the others tried to approach the place, they only could see a crater in the center.
It was like a clean cut without any imperfections. The only thing that could prove the existence of the house was the memory of the people.
There was no remains here.
Hinata, Sasuke, Gai, Mikoto. Everyone continued looking the scene.
Their expectations of being with Naruto and growing together were dashed.
Konohagakure Jinchuriki- Naruto Uzumaki-vanished from the world.
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End of the first act.
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Finally, the act ended. What do you think about it?
Hiruzen showed that he did something to Naruto's body before and using some type of seals on him.
The next act will be in the tower.
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