Hello, my name is Chikara.
Written by: Kin-Ryu Chikara
I don't own anything from the manga/anime Naruto. It is Masashi Kishimoto that owns Naruto. This is a fan fiction based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga and anime: Naruto. It really doesn't have much to do with the story, other than some events. Warning, does involve spoilers to things that happens in the anime and manga.
"Ordinary conversation"
'thought'
"Kyuubi speech"
'Kyuubi thought'
Scene change and story perspective. Example: Tsunade's POV (Point Of View): Tsunade is telling the story. Hinata's POV: Hinata is telling the story.
Golden dragon speech
Authors note: a comment from me about the story.
Wordlist: Konoha one of the ninja villages, Suna another ninja village, Hokage leader of Konoha, Kazekage leader of Suna, Sandaime Third, Yondaime Forth, Godaime Fifth, kage shadow, bunshin clone, jutsu technique, Hijutsu secret technique, Katon fire element, Suiton water element, Doton earth element, Fuuton wind element, Raiton thunder element, Iton healing element(my creation), kawari replacement, shinobi ninja, Jounin high ninja, Chuunin medium ninja, Genin low ninja, henge transformation, KAI undo/cancel, shuriken throwing star, kunai throwing knife, Hai 1. yes 2. here, Yatta I did it, Honto really, Īie no, sugoi 1. amazing/wonderful 2. awful/terrifying, Nani what, baka idiot, dobe moron, gambatte do your best/try your best, obāsan grand mother, otosan father, okasan mother, onesan Big sister, 1.onosan 2. nii-san big brother/brother, imoto-san little sister, ototo-san little brother, sama/san Mr, Mrs, or Ms (formal), nesan elder sister(familiar form), Ero gaki perverted brat, Ero-sennin perverted hermit(Jiraiya), tenketsu chakra holes, Jyuuken gentle fist, Gouken iron fist, Katon, Goukakyuu no jutsu Fire element, Grand Fireball technique, Katon, Karyuu Endan no jutsu Fire element, Fire Dragon Flame missile technique, Katon, Housenka no jutsu Fire element, Phoenix fire technique, Katon, Ryuuka no jutsu fire element, Dragon Fire technique, Katon, Gamayu Endan Fire element, Frog Oil Fireball (can only be used together with a frog summon).
(A/N: I am not going to write down every jutsu name in Japanese. That will be too troublesome. So I'll only write down some of them, the rest I'll use the English translation.)
Ryu-ichizoku the dragon clan, Ryu-kuni the dragon country, Kin-ketto golden lineage, Infomeshon Information, Cymer Chikara's ninja helper, Mujaki Chikara's adoptive daughter, Namida-chan Chikara's pet name for his adoptive daughter, Taiyo-kun Temari's pet name for Chikara.
Chikara's summons(all are dragons): Kaji (fire), Chikyu (earth), Kaze (wind), Mizu (water), Kori (ice), Raimei (thunder), Seibutsu (life), Yugure (darkness). Chikara in his dragon transformation is called: Kin-Ryu.
The sun was shining brightly over the hidden village of the Leaf when the ANBU guards patrolling the huge gates saw a lone figure walking towards the gates. When the person came closer, the guards only saw a tall person with a dark-golden cloak over black clothes. They could not sense anything from the mystery person.
"Hey! Stop there. You need to identify yourself before entering Konoha. Hokage-sama's orders." One of the guards yelled to the approaching figure. The figure stopped right in front of the two guards, and they felt him looking at them, but something was of.
"Which one of you can be spared?" a harsh voice came out from under the golden hood. The coldness in the voice was enough to make the two guards back away.
Meanwhile:
"You two have no missions at the moment, so I suggest you train hard." Tsunade, or Godaime hokage-sama, said to the two people in front of her; Uzumaki Naruto and Hatake Kakashi.
They and the pink haired girl behind the Hokage had returned from a mission and she was about to dismiss them when: "Oy, Tsunade-baa-chan. Where is Ero-Senin?" A vein popped out on her forehead, but she calmed her self. "He's on a mission. Why?" she asked the blonde genin in front of her. Naruto looked a little embarrassed before answering: "I was hoping he could help me gain control over my chakra. I don't think I can do it alone, and I don't think Kakashi-sensei can help either." Tsunade looked at the boy sitting in front of her desk, and sighed: "I wish my brother was here. He could have helped you a lot."
Kakashi looked confused. "Your brother? Didn't he die at a young age?"
"My biological brother yes, but I consider Chikara to be as family also. He's about seventeen now, but I haven't seen him in two or three years."
"Why haven't you spoken of him yet, Tsunade-sama?" Sakura asked, concerned for her soon to be sensei. Tsunade looked say when she said: "He, I and Shizune were very good friends. Are good friends. He was a Leaf Genin. He was about twelve when I meet him. He had left Konoha to go train himself because of who he was. He was the heir to a powerful clan, and needed to train himself outside Konoha, in the country where his family lived. We meet in a village and befriended. But two or three years ago, he had to leave. I don't know why, but I haven't seen him since. Shizune and I thought he was dead since he held our retreat in a battle, but didn't catch up to us." The Hokage said sadly, a tear falling from the corner of her eyes. "But anyway, you two are dismissed. Sakura. It's time to…" She was cut short at a knock on the door. "Enter" she said annoyed. More work probably.
"Tsunade-sama! Come quick. Two ANBU have spotted a possible threat, and are requesting your presence." Shizune said hurriedly.
"Wanna come?" Tsunade asked all four in the office.
"Sure. Could be fun!" came the answer from the hyper little blond ninja.
"Let's go then." Sakura said, and started walking towards the door.
By the gates:
"You won't be getting into this village without a fight" one of the ANBU screamed and threw jutsu after jutsu at the man who had approached them. The man straightened his neck to look at the jutsus, and moved out of the way, without as much as the slightest effort.
"Katon: Goukakyuu no jutsu" the guard behind him said, and a big ball of fire came towards the man. The only problem was a wall of water suddenly appearing in front of the ball, making it useless.
'This doesn't seem good' the ANBU thought as the man didn't move from his spot at all. Then he sensed the hokage come, and was relived beyond belief. This man was really creeping him out.
"There they are" Tsunade said as they saw two ANBU fighting a tall man in a golden cloak. Something seemed very familiar with this person, but she couldn't quite place it.
"What? That guy must be really strong, if he can withstand the attacks from two ANBU" Kakashi said besides her, making Naruto shake with excitement. Sakura was also exited, but also a little afraid. "what if this guy is dangerous? What then?" she asked herself
Shizune also saw something familiar about him, but couldn't remember what.
They landed by the two ANBU in front of the man. Tsunade took a step forward, asking: "What is your business in Konoha, and what's your name?"
The man was silent, but he looked at Tsunade, and then at Shizune. He probably was a little confused. Tsunade lost her patience. "I asked you a question" she growled angrily, "Do you dare confront the hokage of Konoha?"
"Hokage you say?" the man replied with a voice clearly not used in a long while. It was hoarse and had a faint tone of wildness to it. "So you don't recognise me then, Tsunade-onesan?"
Naruto whirled between Tsunade, who was gawking at the man, and the man. "Onesan? You two are siblings?"
The man laughed a hoarse laugh, and said: "No, not by blood. But you did call me "brother" once. Did you forget, Tsunade-sama? I'll introduce myself then" As he said that, he took of the hood to reveal dark brown hair, brown eyes with a hint of gold to then, and a pretty handsome face, "Hello. My name is Chikara!"
Silence. The ANBU watched me in awe as they recognised the name, but then they remembered why I was hated in the Leaf, and their fear was very obvious. Suddenly a fist appeared, trying to hit me in the head. I quickly dodged. It was Tsunade who was attacking, and she was so mad that she was shaking.
"How dare you! Chikara-ototo has been dead for the last three years, and you come here, violating his memory by using his name. I'll show you not to steal that name." With that she rushed forward again, driving me back. I saw that the kids who had arrived along with her was stunned, but the Jounin that was with them also looked like he was about to attack, but he remained still. However, Shizune was doing the opposite, and joined Tsunade in the attack. The ANBU looked too scared to do anything but stand there gawking.
Suddenly a female jounin and three genin appeared, one girl who clearly was part of the Hyuuga clan (I recognised the eyes) and two guys, one part of the Inuzuka clan, the other from the bug clan; Aburame. The female asked the male Jounin why Tsunade was fighting me. He simply replied that I was impersonating Chikara. The female Jounin flared with anger. "Kakashi, lets fight too. I want to see this guy go down. Chikara deserves better. He was after all part of the Ryu-ichizoku."
"I agree Kurenai. Let's go." The male said, and they both rushed towards me.
BANG I had took a hit from Tsunade, and she still has that monstrous strength. I flew way back, and found myself in a genjutsu. I was wrapped in branches, and could not move.
The newly arrived Genin named Hyuuga Hinata turned to Naruto
"Na…Naruto-kun…what's going on? W-why are they fighting? Who is this Chikara?"
"I don't know, other that he died three years ago, and Tsunade-ba-chan really cared for him, and she doesn't want anyone to dishonour his name." Naruto replied, along with a nod from Sakura. "Still, that guy is really strong. To be able to last this long against Hokage-sama is really impressive, but I guess you have to be strong to try to impersonate yourself as the man who Tsunade-sama called her brother."
"B…brother? Th…that Chikara person was Hokage-sama's brother?" Hinata asked
"Apparently they were really good friends, but not related by blood." Sakura said while watching the fight. "So good friends that they called each other brother and sister. It's not that uncommon in the ninja world. Many get really close during missions and form bonds stronger than friendship. Tsunade-sama and Chikara-san are another example of that."
I was not enjoying myself. Fighting the legendary Tsunade was not funny. 'Damn, I think I have a concussion. Better stop this now.' "Tsunade-onesan, I don't want to fight you. Please stop this."
"A mere impostor like you can't harm me. Now stand still and let me give you your punishment."
"Punishment? That sounds like the first time we met. If I tell you about that, will it prove that I am Chikara then?"
Tsunade stopped, and smirked: "Yeah, if you can tell me exactly how I came to know Chikara, and why I call him "little-brother", then I will acknowledge that you are him."
"Easy." I said, and straightened up. And was hit by a Katon attack from Kakashi. Then I was inside another genjutsu. "Stop. We'll let him explain himself for now. Release him Kurenai" Tsunade said. I slumped down to the ground from the combination of the two jutsus but managed to speak clearly anyway. "Thank you. Now where was I? Oh yeah. I had been away from Konoha for almost two years, and one day I heard the sounds of fighting while I was travelling. I decided to check tings out, and found you and Shizune fighting some ninjas. I decided to watch a while. When I saw one was in your blind spot, ready to kill, I moved in and disabled him. You two took down the rest.
When the group of ninjas was destroyed, you walked calmly up to me and punched me so hard I thought my skull was going to split in two, and yelled at me: "We could have taken down those guys ourselves. Stay away from us!" With that you walked over to Shizune, leaving me with a huge headache, and a loss of movement for two days. When I recovered I left. I then went to a village not far away, and stayed there a couple of days. The day I was going to leave, I was doing some shopping, preparing to leave for the Ryu-kuni. Suddenly I felt a hand on my shoulder, and the next thing I knew, you were lying on the ground in front of me, looking like you feel from the sky. Ha ha ha, that was the start of a long friendship. I even brought you two to Ryu-kuni with me. But three years ago, we were attacked, and I told you to run away, while I played the part of decoy. I succeeded in killing the attackers, but the last one was prepared, and had rigged his body with exploding tags, and I was nearly killed in the explosion. I woke up later in a cabin, my arms and legs unusable for weeks. A newly married couple on their honeymoon found me, and took care of me. That is why you didn't find me. When I was healthy enough, I searched for you, but couldn't find you. I then went to Ryu-kuni and trained even harder. I accepted my place, and learned to wield the eight elements, and in time I will become the person told about in the Ryu-legends. The one who not only wields the elements, but are the elements. I know you two were always fascinated about those legends." I grinned, and continued, ". I have been trough a lot in these three years, but now I have learned all I can be thought by my family. I have surpassed them in ways they never would have believed was possible, if they didn't think I was going to be the golden dragon." After a slight moment of silence, I asked: "Do you believe me now, Tsunade-onesan?"
Silence.
Tsunade's POV
'is this guy really little brother? It would really be great to see him again, and I always wondered how he could die so easily. After all, he was nearly as good as me.'
"Tsunade-sama" I looked at who spoke. It was Shizune. "What do you think? All he said was correct. And what he said also explains why we didn't find his body, and you have to admit that he resembles Chikara a lot."
I looked at her, before I turned to the guy standing before me, and asked: "If you are Chikara, explain why you don't look like you did three years ago. I can't believe you have changed so much in appearance naturally."
He looked at me, and said: "That's because I have taken the first steps towards become the golden dragon. You know the legend. When the heir to the golden dragon's power claims his heritage, the Ryu changes, both physically and mentally. What you're seeing is simply the result, although I'm surprised you haven't noticed yet."
I was puzzled. "Noticed what?"
"You hit me all those times, but I am still standing. How many other people can do that?"
'That's it. He has to be, but I have one last question. If he answers right, then there is no doubt about who he is.'
I started to quote a saying that only Chikara, me and Shizune knew. "When the golden dragon appears…"
"the heavens and the grounds will call out in happiness, and when the golden fighter dies, he will be judged, and he will receive his judgement." Chikara finished. It was at that moment that both I and Shizune recognised our long lost friend.
"It really is you, Chikara-ototo, isn't it?" I said, and without hesitating I ran over and gave him a crushing hug.
"Tsunade…-onesan! I can't breathe" Chikara choked out. Smiling, I decided to let him breath by releasing my hug a bit.
Kurenai's POV
'Wow. It really is him. He is alive after all, and he has returned. Hum, he has grown up into a handsome guy. I imagine that he has or will have quite the number of girls after him.'
"Kakashi. Do you understand what this means?" I ask standing next to him, with the genins close enough to hear his answer.
"Yes, I do. The fact that Chikara has returned means that we won't have to be so scared about Orochimaru anymore." Kakashi said happily, covering his Sharingan again.
"What? Is that guy really that strong, Kakashi-sensei? And why is baa-chan hugging him like that?" Naruto asked.
"Well Naruto" I say kindly, "Think of it this way. If Chikara was here when the sound invaded, then there is a big possibility that the Third would be alive, and that Orochimaru would be dead."
Sakura, Kiba and Naruto stared at me in disbelief, while Hinata looked at Chikara with her Byakugan: "I can see something inside him. But I don't know what it is, but it is very powerful and it seems to be part of who Chikara-san is." She said, strangely without stuttering.
"What? I never knew anything was inside Chikara, and Hyuuga Hiashi used his Byakugan on Chikara many years ago. Something must have changed." Kakashi said a little worried.
Chikara's POV
"Eh, Tsunade-onesan? Mind letting me go now? I can't breathe well." I asked a little hesitantly
She let me go, but held my shoulder and stared at me with tears in her eyes. "I thought I never would see you again. When we didn't find you back then, I was so broken up, I couldn't do anything for several weeks, except gamble." She said, clearly on the verge of crying.
"Hah, you always were a sucker for gambling. Don't tell me you lost all your money?" I laughed
"Hey. I'm better than you." She said pouting a little bit.
"That's because I don't gamble. I find it…"
"…boring. Yes I know. You said so all the time." Tsunade finished what I was going to say with a huge grin on her lips. "But why don't you tell us more about what happened to you at my place? Say for dinner tonight. You guys can come too if you want" she said, turning to the two Jounin and five Genin standing there. The Hyuuga girl immediately began to play with her thumbs, saying something like: "I'll be happy to come" The rest nodded also.
"Great. Then you guys come to the Hokage house at 6.30. Okay?" Tsunade asked, and received nods in return. "Well then. You guys should return to what you were doing before. I and Shizune need to heal our friend here." With that everyone left, Tsunade dragging me to a big house. "That's the Hokage house? That's almost as big as my family's palace." I said with wonder in my voice. The house was huge, and looked really expensive.
"Yeah, it is. I guess Konoha wants its Hokage to feel like royalty." Tsunade answered
"Hey. Royalty isn't all that good." I answered, earning laughs from my two friends.
"When we have healed you, we need to get you register as a Konoha ninja again. And then we have some business in Konoha to do." Tsunade said in a professional fashion.
"Geez, can't wait until I become the Kin-Ryu. Then I won't need healing."
Shizune looked puzzled. "Kin-ryu? What's that?"
"My title and my true strength. I haven't become the dragon yet, but I will soon. But not yet."
"Why not?" Tsunade replied as we made our way to her office, "Is there some negative effect to the Kin-ryu?"
"No, except that I am not mature enough yet. I need to grow more and deem myself worthy. Becoming the Kin-Ryu is a huge responsibility. I have to show I can handle the power."
We had been sitting in Tsunade's office for some time, and she finished her work.
"There. You are now a ninja of Konoha again. You're still only a Genin, but there is a Chuunin exam starting in two days. Participate in that. If you pass, and become a Chuunin, then you should take the Jounin exam. If you become a Jounin, we're going to rearrange the current Genin teams, and let you take one of them under your wing. Is that okay little brother?" Tsunade asked while staring at me
"Yeah, that's affirmative. Only one question though. My team for the Genin exam. Who will that be, and also who will be my team if I become a Jounin?" I asked giving Tsunade a serious look.
"That remains to be decided. You'll get a chance to meet them tonight. Shizune, while I and Chikara do a little shopping, could you ask the remaining rookie nine to the dinner also?" Tsunade said
"What? I can't come with you? Why?" Shizune said, clearly disappointed
"Chikara and I have a lot of catching up to do. I want to talk to him alone for a while. You two will have plenty of time to get reacquainted later." Tsunade said as she rose from her desk, and grabbed my arm. "Come along Chikara-ototo. We're going shopping. You need a lot of things now that your back."
"Starting with a place to stay. I don't have a place here you know. The Roy-family doesn't have a house in Konoha." I said as-a-mater-of-factly
"No, you have at least a temporary place here. When you get settled in a bit more, then we will find you an apartment. Okay?" Tsunade asked with a voice that said: end of discussion.
I nodded and let my big sister take me to Konoha to by me what ever she meant I needed.
In a Konoha clothes shop
"Why do you want to have at least a golden piece of clothing on you, little brother?" Tsunade asked me when I was done picking out my new clothes: some black pants, black shirts, blue jackets, red and golden cloaks.
"Actually, that has a lot to do with Kin-ryu. Kin-ryu is the golden dragon, and I have taken a liking to the golden colour. Of course, when on a mission I will use a technique that I have learned from Yugure, the dark dragon. That jutsu makes me able to absorb light, so I will be completely black. But back to business, now we have bought weapons, clothing, scrolls, and other equipment. Do I need anything else? Oh yeah. I need a blindfold that doesn't touch my eyes." As I picked out a suiting blindfold and Tsunade paid for it all, she looked at me curiously. "Why the blindfold? And no, I don't think you need anything else."
"The blindfold is to train my eyes, and also to heighten my senses." I said simply
"Your eyes?" Tsunade blinked a few times, trying to remember if there was anything special with my eyes.
"Ha ha ha. You don't know, but my family has some bloodline limits. One of theme is a special eye that is almost like the Sharingan and the Byakugan, only I can't copy techniques, or see a person's tenketsu, and I don't see as good as the Byakugan. But I can see a person's chakra level, and capacity, plus some things that I don't want to talk about. But I can read people's thoughts though. But I try not to, so don't worry. I respect people's privacy, but if you have something to say to me that you don't want the people to hear, just give me a sign, and think it. After I activate my eyes though. You'll be able to see that they are active because my eyes turn slightly gold. If I have a blindfold on, I have them activated also. Most of the time at least. Okay? That answers your question?" I said with a little wink.
"Yeah, that sums it up. Just don't read my thought too often okay?" Tsunade said, giving me a playful punch on the shoulder.
With that we went back to the Hokage building, laughing.
Later that night, at dinner.
"So, you're a prince, and you command dragons, have a bloodline limit, and can transform into a golden dragon?" Shikamaru asked. Every one of the rookie nine and their teachers was at the dinner, plus a team lead by a Jounin called Gai. I had just explained about my abilities, and that I had left Konoha to train with my family. Also present were members of Konoha's council of elders, and the head of Konoha's strongest clan, Hyuuga Hiashi.
"Yes, you got it almost right. I can transform into Kin-ryu, the golden dragon, only not yet. I still need to grow stronger and deem myself worthy for that" I explained as calmly and clearly I could.
Hyuuga Hiashi stood up, and walked up to me. "Please stand up. I have something to say to you" he said, making his daughter flinch and Tsunade a little anxious.
I stood up, and suddenly Hiashi bowed to me, making every one else in the room gasp in surprise. "You represent the most powerful clan that has ever lived in Konoha. You have spoken about great powers here, and you could live in your own country for the rest of your life if you wanted, yet you come back to Konoha. That shows that you care for this village, and that we can trust you. I also hope that the past between my clan and yours can be forgotten." Hiashi said still in his bow.
"Leader of Konoha's noble family, please stand up. I'm not here as a representative from the dragon country. I'm here as Chikara, a Konoha ninja. However, what ever wronging's happened between my clan and yours in the past, I don't know about, but your actions now show that the two clans can become friends once again." I said in a serious tone, while giving a smile to the man in front of me. As Hiashi stood up, Tsunade came up to me, and said: "As were in the serious corner right now, let's continue with that. As the Hokage of the hidden village of Leaf, I ask you Chikara of the Ryu-ichizoku. Can we trust that you will fight for us, and will you remain faithful to Konoha?"
"I will fight for Konoha, and will remain faithful. However, I can not promise to remain here for the rest of my life. When the time comes, I will have no choice but to step up and take my rightful place as the king of dragon country. But until that day, I will fight for Konoha." I said with a slight bow to both Tsunade and Hiashi.
"Good. I'm happy that you're back. Now since we're finished with eating and explaining and the formalities are over with, I suggest that we move into the living room and relax a bit." Tsunade said to everyone in the room, receiving nods and yells from a certain blonde ninja.
Later that night. Chikara's POV
"So, Chikara-sama. You're a Genin here in Konoha. Are you going to participate in the Chuunin exam in two days?" a young pink haired girl named Sakura asked.
"Yes, I'm going to participate. But I won't use my full power. I will train in this exam."
"Train? And what team are you with?" The blonde boy named Naruto said
"What team I'll be on is a secret, and I'm gonna train my eyes. I have special eyes that resemble the Sharingan and the Byakugan. I'm going to train my eye sight by wearing a blindfold. But don't ask what kind of abilities my eyes have. That's a secret." I said to the genins in front of me. Besides Sakura and Naruto almost every Genin who was at dinner was sitting in front of me, except two boys named Shino and Kiba who had to go home. The rest was listening to me tell stories and sorts. When the rest left I had gotten a lot of new friends.
On top of the Hokage building after everyone had left.
"So Chikara. Did you make many friends?" Shizune asked, making Tsunade look at me expectantly.
"Yeah, I think so, although they are a little young, but they are mature for their age. But some of them has experienced things in their past that is really bad, and that has changed them. I think that some of them need to change. Take Hinata and Neji for example. Hinata is so shy and is always nervous about failing. She has great potential, but she has a huge enemy. Herself. She needs to learn to be more confident. And Neji. His hatred for the main house has made him into an emotionless shell. He needs to experience love and genuine kindness."
A lot of time passed in silence before Tsunade spoke: "That's my little brother. You may look different, and have all these new responsibilities and powers, but you didn't manage to change the fact that you care very much about the people around you, and that you will do a lot to help the people you care about when they need it. That will be good if you become a Jounin. Then you will be able to help at least three of those Genins, right?"
Shizune laughed and said: "Hah, I bet that if Chikara becomes a Jounin, all of the Genin will want to be on his team." With that she gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek. I blushed slightly which made both of them laugh loudly.
At the meeting place for team seven the next day. Chikara's POV
"Chikara-sama. Why are you here?" Sakura asked while she ran up to me, after spotting me walking towards the bridge. When she reached me, I could see she had a slight blush on her cheeks. 'What? She blushes when she sees me? Hm…' I thought to myself before I answered her. "I'm going to fill the last spot on your team."
"WHAT?" Naruto screamed. "So we can participate in this exam after all?"
At that moment, Kakashi appeared. "Yo" he stated as the smoke cleared.
"You're lat… wait. You're on time Kakashi-sensei." Both Sakura and Naruto yelled in unison, apparently shocked.
"Yeah, I couldn't be late when we have so important things as a Chuunin exam to discus. Also we have a new team member." He said giving me a smile. I simply nodded with a little smile.
"Yeah! I can't wait. Now we will pass for sure." Naruto yelled, exited about having someone strong on the team
"But sensei isn't this a bit short notice? I mean we have to work as a team, but we don't know each other that well." Sakura asked a little worried
"Well…in missions as a Chuunin you have to work with people that you don't know. So think of this as practise for that." Kakashi said, but then I shot in: "however, Sakura is right. I think we should do some teambuilding exercise. Or do you have something else in mind, Kakashi-san?"
Kakashi looked like he thought for a moment, before he said: "No, let's do some teambuilding. Eh, how do we do that?" he asked while scratching his neck with a grin plastered on his face. Naruto and Sakura fell down, while a huge sweat drop appeared on my head.
Later same day at Naruto's favourite ramenshop. Chikara's POV
"So, are you guys confident about the exam tomorrow?" I asked Naruto and Sakura who was busy eating after a long day
"YeahmunchI think we will be okay. I just hope that no one interferes with the exam like last time. But if Orochimaru appears again I…" Naruto said with a lot of ramen in his mouth.
"If Orochimaru appears then you and Sakura will go straight towards the tower and sound the alarm. You two don't have a chance against him. Sorry, but that's reality." I said harshly, making Naruto stop eating and Sakura to look at me with her mouth open.
"So you would let us escape and fight Orochimaru alone, just to ensure our safety?" she asked surprised
"Yeah, I would. Is there a problem in that?" I answered before finishing my ramen
"But you would die." Sakura said. Naruto nodded.
I turned to Sakura and patted her head. "Don't worry, little Sakura. My friends are quite safe when I'm around. You will make it trough this test. Now I suggest that we go home, and sleep. We'll need it tomorrow."
A thoughtful silence.
"Do you do this all the time?" Sakura asked with a blush.
I blinked in surprise. "Do what?" I asked
"Try to be a big brother for everyone." She answered.
I blinked a few times, before I laughed heartily. "Am I being a big brother to you?"
"Yeah, but I'm not complaining. It's nice to have a good friend who can give nice advice." Sakura said. Naruto had started and stopped eating again and were listening intently, but with a confused frown.
"You don't have any siblings?" I asked
"No, I'm alone with my mom and dad." Sakura said with a sad look on her face
I looked at her, and saw that she was indeed lonely, though not as lonely as poor Naruto.
"Sakura, loneliness is a hell, but if you think you are lonely, then look at Naruto. He doesn't have anyone to call a family. He doesn't have a mother or a father. He needs good friends, friends like you and me."
Sakura looked at Naruto and after some thought she leaned over and gave him a big hug. "I'm sorry Naruto. I just hurt your feelings. I'm sorry. Chikara is right. You're lonelier than me, right?"
Naruto looked shocked, before he rubbed Sakura's back, and said: "Sakura-chan, I don't think that I need Chikara's brotherly advice more than you, but he is a friend to us both, and I have more friends now, so I could say I have a big family now."
At that I couldn't take it anymore. I laughed so loud that both of Naruto and Sakura jumped by the sound. "Naruto. You seem like you have matured quite a bit." I laughed heartily
"Heh heh. Yeah, I guess." He said while scratching his head. "But can I ask you a personal question, Chikara?"
"Hm, yeah. Ask away" I said and finished my ramen.
"Do you have a girlfriend?" came the question. I nearly choked on my food. Naruto also looked speechless. Sakura had asked before him.
I looked into the pink haired girls face and saw she was serious. "No, I don't. I live alone, just like Naruto."
"My question, my question." Naruto said enthusiastic and continued: "Sometimes, can I use your guestroom? It gets lonely in my apartment." The question wasn't quite as enthusiastic.
"You mean like a sleepover? Oh, can I too? When my parents leave the town for some business I don't sleep well, since the apartment is so lonely." Sakura asked as well.
I gave it some thought before I said: "I guess there is nothing wrong with my friends coming to live with me sometimes. It probably would be nice. Yeah, I have nothing against it. You can borrow the guestroom sometimes." I said, and patted both of their heads. They gave me two huge grins, and we all laughed.