Chapter 47: Chapter 46: A Visit to a Faraway Land (2)
Naruto POV:
What is this place? Such greenery, those beautiful mountains, and the vast plains covered in lush grass stretching as far as the eye can see.
The air feels purer than before, and even with my observation Haki, I can't sense anything. It's like... yes, just like my training ground provided by the system, but even better.
And that scroll—big sis said it was summoning, but who knew it would be reverse summoning?
"Hey Mom, Dad, Kate, do you know anything about this place?"
"No, son, but be careful. Reverse summoning can only be done by a few sage grounds, and I can sense—even from within the seal—the density of natural energy here is too high, even greater than Mount Myōboku," Minato replied, his voice filled with concern as he too was baffled by this situation.
"Be careful Naruto!" added Kushina, equally worried.
"Naruto, there are no records of this place existing anywhere on the Shinobi continent—whether known or uncharted land. Given the unusual amount of natural energy, it's possible you've stumbled upon the fourth great sage region," Kate chimed in, analysing the situation as she processed the feedback Minato gave her regarding natural energy.
"That could be the case. Whatever it is, be cautious, son. Sage regions are not easy to deal with, and their background runs deep. It's best not to get on their bad side. If possible, try to form a friendship or contract with them," Minato advised.
"Don't worry, but I don't know how to go back, if anything I would have to ask for help from whoever resides here."
-----48 Hours Later-----
It's been two days. If not for the stasis seal I always carry with me and my basic elemental jutsus, surviving here would've been hell.
No animals, no birds. I did find fresh water in a river, but even that river didn't have any fish.
Good lord, I'm stuck here now. Even after watching all those horror movies and other fantasies, I forgot the basic rule—never mess with weird things. God knows how they're dealing with my absence back home.
At least the arrangements I made in my room should keep the dementor in check and prevent it from leaving.
............
Back in Konoha Village:
"Lady Hisoka, it's not that we want to disturb Naruto but Lord Third and other merchants also want to meet him and confirm the arrangements for the fanfest."
An Anbu Ninja was outside Naruto's mansion as he was delivering a request from the Hokage and other merchants to have a meeting before going ahead with the fanfest.
In order to not cause alarm, Hisoka has decided to keep Naruto's reverse summoning a secret. She has been trying to study anything from the scroll to guess the location of Naruto but she has been unsuccessful.
They also decided to go ahead with fanfest believing if Naruto doesn't return by the end of the week, only then they'll cancel it off.
"Don't worry about the arrangements, our company will take care of all the matters. Don't disturb Naruto, he is busy with important training." Hinata interjected as she stepped outside, cutting into the conversation.
"Lady Hinata. Fine, I'll relay your words to the Hokage."
With those words, the Anbu left the Mansion.
"Our sources have spotted the one matching Jiraya's description in a town near the village."
"Hinata, are you sure you want to enlist that man's help?"
"All I want is my Naruto back, I don't care whose help I'll have to ask for. Anyways, according to Naruto, Jiraya might be irresponsible but he still cared for Father-in-law and Naruto is also his godson, so he would definitely help.
But on the off chance, you're still with me, so he can't harm us."
"I am not worried about that man Hinata, what I'm worried about is taking help from those sage regions. The mystery behind them is too deep, and no one knows what price we might have to pay."
"I am willing to pay any price for my Naruto." Hinata said firmly.
"Don't worry, you won't have to pay anything. This time, I'll not lose Naruto too."
............
Naruto POV:
Another day has passed. I've traveled more than 2,000 miles and still haven't found any signs of life.
"I am really worried for our son Kushina." Minato expressed his concern to Kushina.
"At least we got to spend so much time with our son alone. Usually, he is so busy. I think this trip is also good in a way. Dattebane!"
"Hey Mom, if you want to spend some time, just ask me, at least don't wish for this empty godforsaken place." I said, half-jokingly.
"Don't be so stressed Naru-chan, worrying will get you nowhere."
"I'm not worried, I'm just irritated at this point."
At least during my time in training, I kept on training, so I didn't have much time and there were people like Garp, Roger, Xebec, Whitebeard and Mihawk. It was fun.
It's not that I don't enjoy the company of Kate, Mom, and Dad, but at least there, I didn't have to talk inside my head all the time.
"Naru-chan, why don't you sing that song again?"
"Oh, you meant that one. Sure."
'I have no idea what "that song" means, but somehow, both mother and son are obsessed with it,' thought Kate and Minato at the same time.
"Woke up late this morning,
A storm was really rollin,
Frogs and dogs were raining from the sky,
Everything seems awkward to me,
..."
"Party party join us join us, huh this song really gets me going. Isn't this song fun, Minato?" Kushina asked Minato.
Minato had an awkward smile at this point as he wanted to decline but his head nodded in affirmation.
-----4 Hours Later-----
What the hell is that? I am sensing some creature. No, that is not something ordinary, that is something strong.
"What happened, Naruto? Why did you stop suddenly?"
"I sensed something, Dad."
"That's good, now you can finally ask for help."
"I don't think so, Mom. Whatever that thing is, my gut is telling me to run away from here."
"Son, if you feel that way, then run. We can find another way."
"I'll be doing just that."
I have felt this kind of fear, but that was when I was weak in the training area. But this presence though, it's...
"Oh ho! Younglings nowadays have become quite rude. First, you spy on me, and then you talk among yourselves.
Shouldn't you greet me first?" A majestic voice, brimming with authority and ancient wisdom, resounded through the air.
The Hell! He detected my Observation Haki.
No, not only that, but he also detected my seal-space and our conversation inside.
"Hey Dad, it's better if you guys stay silent for a while."
"But Na..." Kushina who became very worried after hearing that voice was about to advise Naruto but was cut off by the voice again.
"I told you to greet me first. Or do you still wish to chatter amongst yourselves?"
As he said that, a wave of natural energy passed Naruto.
Was that meant to be an attack, I didn't feel anything. What about... no I can't connect to my seal space.
Wait... it's still there, but my connection is blocked. How in the hell did he do that?
"What are you dawdling for, youngling? Don't test my patience," the voice thundered again.
Shit, I have to move now.
I can see a Mountain now. No, it's not a mountain.
The f*ck.
I am screwed.
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