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The Rise Of Naruto Uzumaki

Tome 1: Training Begin!

Chapter 1: Friends Speech, An Emotional Farewell.

It was the day after his battle against Sasuke at the Valley Of The End to bring him back to the village. Naruto was already heal due to the Kyuubi's healing ability and released from the hospital. He was on his way to Ichikaru Ramen shop for one last meal before leaving the village to train with the Toad Sage Sannin, Jiraiya, for 3 years.

As he finally entered the shop he saw all the members of the rookie 9 and Team Guy minus Sasuke. All bowed their head to him. Then they start speaking one after the other. Naruto stood there shock while the first member of the group talk.

-Thank you for almost giving your life for Sasuke. Don't worry Naruto, we don't hate you for failing. In a way we all failed to help Sasuke on the right path. Said Ino seriously.

-We, all members of the retrieval mission are proud to have surpass ourselves and survive. It's because of you, you push us to prove everyone wrong about us. We all want to surpass you and our limit. Declared Choji with a big smile on his face.

-It's really a drag to have failed this mission but at least we're still alive. While your going to train away, we all train here in Konoha. I may be lazy but that doesn't mean I don't care about my friends. I will get stronger so that this kind of situation never happen again. Take care my friend. Said lazily Shikamaru.

-I'll learn under Tsunade-sama to help you next time. Sasuke's actions open my eyes and make me realize that I didn't focus enough on being a strong ninja like all of you. I have a lot to learn before I reach your level. Said Sakura in a sad but determine voice.

-The Flame Of Youth will never cease to grow within us, like yours will never disappear! You're our inspiration for what you've become in such short time! Said Rock Lee loudly.

-He's right you know. Without you, many of us wouldn't be half of what we are now. We'll miss your determination. Said Tenten while shutting Lee's loud mouth.

-You showed me and many of us that we control our own path. You've already change part of the Hyuga clan, I'm very grateful and don't forget that sometime your eyes are better then mine. Said Neji in a serious and warm voice.

-But all of us except Hinata must not forget to apologize for thinking so low of you in the pass. You're of the strongest guy I know both physically and mentally, because you put aside all the trash that was thrown at you aside without breaking. Sorry men! Said Kiba while everyone except Hinata nod and apologize.

-You've changed my perception of you and the term of friendship, for that I'm thankful. Announced Shino in a monotone voice.

-You believed in me and help me do the same about myself, you also help my clan as you promise like Neji said. You're one of a kind Naruto-kun. I wish I could come with you but I promise you that I will not doubt my abilities or let others put me down. I'll become stronger in order to protect all that is precious to me. Again Thank you for your inspiration, take care. Don't push yourself too hard. Said Hinata without stuttering even once but still blushing a little.

Unlike the usual time, Naruto didn't have a big smile like he was going to talk like a big air head. His head bowed, tears were running down his cheeks and onto the floor.

-You don't know what it mean to me(sniff), my friends, for you to say this(sob). I wish you knew the other truth about me and my training(sniff). Said Naruto while crying with happiness.

All were confused by his words. What could he be hiding that he couldn't tell them. Hinata only hesitate a moment before putting Naruto into a warm hug making them both blush. As he return the hug he smell her lavender scent. The others smile at this.

-You always seem to find a way to put me back on track Hinata. Thank you, without you I would've cowered from my match against Neji. You're a great girl. I know that you're as strong as I am and we both can become even more powerful. Said Naruto without letting her go.

The Daughter of the shop manager appeared behind the gang with a smile on her lips as she spot Naruto.

-Coming for one last meal Naruto ? Said Ayame playfully.

-Not the last just some before eating them in three years again! Said Teuchi in a hard voice.

-You got that right old men! I want 5 miso, 4 pork, 3 beef and 2 chicken flavoured ramen Please! Yell Naruto while taking Hinata's hand in his and dragging her on a sit next to him.

Outside Jiraiya, Iruka and Kakashi smiled at all the great speech from the next generation. After Naruto's command they entered the shop smiling at all of the ninjas.

-Yo! Put his command on my count. My treat! Said Kakashi happily

-Now that's a first! Kakashi are you feeling okay(Laugh). You seem quite ¨attached¨ to that girl, gaki(smirk). Nice pick by the way. Said Jiraiya with a pervert smile.

Naruto and Hinata blush madly a the implication but surprisingly the blond boy didn't let the white eyes girl go. Naruto did not know why he was feeling that way, but one think for sure is that he was comfortable so he didn't let go.

-I want to congratulate all of you for the way you cope with the invasion and the recent desertion of Sasuke. Also I thank you for being such good friends to Naruto. Like he said I can't tell you much about it, but as an orphan he wasn't living a good life before the academy. Even there, not all learned to trust and appreciate him for who he is really. Declared Iruka on an emotional tone.

-I think Naruto as such a good heart and spirit that it give him the ability to make friends easily. Add Hinata in a little voice due to her predicament.

Naruto blushed at such description of him. He bowed his head once again and thank her before he started to eat. Hinata was on the verge of fainting since Naruto didn't let her go once. She was red from head to toes.

As soon as he finish his last meal, Jiraiya inform him that it was time to leave before the night fall. All followed him until the reach the main gate of Konoha where Tsunade and many others that Naruto knew were there to see him off. Many villagers look at them in disgusts. Even the Hyuga clan Head Hiashi and Hinata's sister Hanabi were present.

-You were the first to see me as Konohamaru and not the 3rd grandson. I'll work hard to not become too far away in strength from you my rival. Moegi and Odon will also do the same! The Konohamaru ninja's squad will be the strongest team! Said Konohamaru fiercely.

-You've changed so much in this village without being the Hokage, Naruto. I can't wait to see what you'll do as the Rokudaime. Hiashi said stoically but with a smile on his face.

-You better become smarter too. The Hokage title is all political and boring stuff like that. Hanabi said in a snobbish tone.

-Don't worry I'll have the best teacher… Well even if he's the number 1 pervert. Proclaimed Naruto.

-The best teacher alive, yes, but the 4th would've been the best even if he was my student… Anyway it's getting late, let's go gaki. Said Jiraiya with a hint of sadness in his voice.

-I'll miss you Naruto-kun…(She gather her courage and kiss him on his cheek) be careful. Naruto muttered Hinata with a blush.

-I will(blush), I'll miss you… All of you. Said Naruto.

A lot of the people present were shock by Hinata's action and her interaction with The Kyubi's container. They also smile at the blushing Naruto.

Jiraiya was the most impress knowing Naruto more since he start training him and he knew of his pass. The maturity that the young boy showed was impressive. As soon as Konoha was no longer in sight, the toad Sannin start mentally training him with historic facts and political rules of country and clan. While taking a break for the night Naruto start thinking about Hinata's actions and his reactions to each other. He smile slowly learning about his feeling growing for her.

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Gaki=Little brat

Sama=honorific for a high class person

kun=honorific for a boy in term of frienship

Rokudaime=6th hokage

Thank to my reader and reviewer they gave me some pointer.

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