Bab 3: Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, Bleach or any of their character. Their credit goes to their respective creators.

A/N: Just to make it clear, Naruto in front of others will remain a happy child although not downright idiotic like he was in canon. He will only show his cold self when the situation calls or when Hinata is in danger. And with that, I announce that pairing will be Naruto and Hinata. This story is not a harem one.

[Naruto's mindscape]

Realization dawned upon him as he realized that he was in his mindscape, he looked up at the huge cage from which monstrous blood-red eyes were staring down at him.

Due to the darkness, only the eyes were visible but he could still make out the faint outline of a huge fox's body with nine tails and just as he was about to say something a massive killing intent came crashing on him.

Naruto was a little scared.

Seeing this Kyuubi frowned, normally humans are scared shitless in his presence. He increased his killing intent but Naruto's expression became even calmer. Kyuubi was shocked by this.

Well, what can you expect from a person who has already died once? Having already experienced death he was somewhat immune to killing intent and having his soul baptized by the divine lightning, Kyuubi's intent didn't affect him that much.

The staredown continued until Kyuubi got frustrated and asked. "brat, what in the hell was that rainbow light on your consciousness just now?"

Realizing that Kyuubi is not able to access his memories, Naruto decided to play along and questioned: "who are you and where in the hell I am?"

…

While questioning Kyuubi, Naruto tried to exit his mindscape but was unable to.

"Infinity what is happening, why can't I exit my mind." Naruto

[Host your soul is still fusing with your new body, it will still take some time for you to consciously control your body.]

"Shit, can you do something about it, Kyuubi's presence might not affect me that much but I don't want to be here, at least not until I have a plan to deal with him," said Naruto.

[System can get host out of here but it will take around 1 minute for me to kick start your brain]

"Do it then"

[Initiating consciousness awakening]

…

"Brat, we are inside your mindscape and as you have already guessed I am the Kyuubi no Youko, the strongest of the nine bijjus." Answered Kyuubi.

Even though he knew all this, he still showed a slightly shocked expression To play along.

"WHAT! You are inside me?"

"Now enough with your shit, tell me what in the hell was that light. I have never felt anything like that before it had divine characteristics in it and seems like the binding seals which were on your mind and body were forcefully shattered."

He frowned hearing about the binding seals and since only Kyuubi could answer the questions he asked. "What binding seals are you talking about?" Kyuubi smirked hearing this and replied, "Well it is as I said your body's and mind's potential was intentionally sealed away after I was sealed inside you." To say he was shocked would be an understatement. Now things were becoming more clear to him. he finally understood why the son of two of the most powerful shinobi's in the history of this world was a dead-last. Why even after training so hard he was the weakest of his class. Realizing all this that someone was controlling his life from the shadows a cold look appeared in his eyes.

With an icy glare, he raised his head and looked at the Kyuubi and asked: "Do you know who put those seals on me?"

"Well, I would have known if this damned seal was not blocking my consciousness from interacting with the outside world." Kyuubi roared with hatred in his voice. Naruto looked at Kyuubi for a moment and seeing that it was telling truth he let go for the time being.

He then started to look around in his mindscape, it was no wonder that after facing so much hatred and torture his mind was in such a state but it will stop now he will not let others control him anymore. As he was thinking about changing the look of his mindscape he heard Kyuubi's sinister voice "You still haven't answered my question what was that divine lightning."

Naruto stared at the Kyuubi for a moment and answered with a made-up story. "I am not sure, I found an ancient-looking scroll in the mountains and when I opened it, the scroll emitted a strange rainbow colour light and after that, I lost my consciousness and when I woke up I was here." Said Naruto.

All the tailed beasts were born with a special ability unique to them and in case of Kyuubi, he can sense a person's emotion and tell whether they are lying or not.

And right now the brat in front of him just lied. He became furious and asked.

"Brat, stop lying to me or I will kill you right away but since you are here and is aware of my presence, remove that seal on the bars. If you do it I will grant you unimaginable power with which you can kill the person that put those binding seals on you as well as those who mistreated you." Said Kyuubi.

While saying all this Kyuubi launched a Genjutsu to affect Naruto's mentality.

Naruto's vision suddenly becomes hazy and he starts to walk toward the seal.

Seeing this, an excited expression appeared on Kyuubi's face, he stood up and walk toward the bars. But unknown to him Naruto was just playing along to keep the image. His soul was too strong for such genjutsus to work on him, currently, Naruto was smiling inwardly while hearing the countdown and as he was about to remove the seal he stopped and looked at Kyuubi with a smile on his face. "Well Kyuubi next time ask me nicely and I might help you". Realizing that his genjutsu has failed Kyuubi growled and tried to attack Naruto. But before his claws could reach him Naruto heard it.

[Consciousness awakening 3..2..1…Beep]

Naruto felt a slight tremor in his mind and his consciousness left his mindscape.

"Damn you Bastard" Roared Kyuubi in rage.

….

[Konoha Hospital]

"Phew! that was a close call." Naruto mumbled to himself.

He was happy that he made it out safely. As he was taking in his surrounding he heard a familiar yet unfamiliar voice.

"Naruto, are you feeling well. You had me there worried for a moment." Asked a worried Iruka.

Looking toward the source he saw a man in his twenties, who had a horizontal scar on his nose, realizing that it was Iruka a small smile appeared on his face. Knowing that Iruka is one of the few people who is kind to him and does not hate him like others, he said.

"I am fine sensei, just feeling a little sour. So do you know how long I was out." Asked naruto. "if I am not wrong it has been around 10 hours." Iruka answered.

"What! That long."

"Yes, when I heard that you got struck by a lightning bolt, I was quite worried." Knowing that Iruka has only goodwill toward him he answered with a cheeky smile. "Sorry for making you worried sensei, but a single lightning bolt can't 'kill' me, after all, I am going to be Hokage one day."

Seeing that Naruto was still himself a smile appeared on Iruka's face and he let go of his worries and since he still had some papers to check he decided to leave.

"Since you are fine, I will be taking my leave but remember not to miss tomorrow's class." Said Iruka. "hai, sensei." Replied Naruto.

After Iruka left, Naruto's disposition changed and his trademark smirk disappeared and he started thinking about what he should do from now on. he can't show his changed personality at least not until he is graduated because if he does then the person who put those binding seals on him might take critical measures. But he also can't just be a dead-last. So, the only option is left for him to train in secret and hide his true power and knowledge.

And he must also become friends with Hinata, as she is the only one in his generation who truly loves and cares for him. then there are those who he somewhat cares like Sarutobi and Ichiraku duo and the one who become his allies in the future.

Although he can't change the whole timeline, he will still try to save the life of those who care for him, like Third Hokage and others.

But before all that, the first thing I need to do is increase my strength.

From the memories, he knew that he has 1 year to prepare before the beginning of the timeline.

While he was thinking all this a nurse approaches him with a cold look on her face.

Seeing the cold look he suddenly became conscious about his identity as a jinchuriki and the way people treats him. Suddenly he was bombarded by the misery and torture original Naruto went through in his life. Feeling the pain in his soul his looks became cold and he stared back at her with an icy glare.

The nurse looks at him with a disgusted gaze and just as she made eye contact with him a cold shiver went down her spine and she became a little apprehensive. She averted her eyes and spoke in a slightly dishevelled tone.

"your body is in perfect health and you can leave anytime you want." Saying this she hurriedly left. Seeing this a cold smirk appeared on Naruto's face and he sighed.

After a couple of hours, he left the hospital and decided to go to Ichiraku ramen. Entering in the Ramen stand he ordered.

"Teuchi-san, one pork meat ramen, please" Said Naruto.

"ha-ha here is our number one customer, one extra pork meat ramen coming right up."

After 2 minutes Naruto got his ramen and as he tasted it his eyes started to shine.

"Teuchi-san, it is really good."

Hearing this Teuchi laughed.

Naruto gulped down the whole bowl and a satisfied grin appears on his face.

After finishing his food he thanked Teuchi and went home, while he was going back he started thinking about how he can increase his strength. Well, the academy is out of the question because except Iruka every other teacher hates him and he does not have the money to buy ninjutsu scrolls so the only place that is left for him is the public library but they will not allow him access for obvious reasons.

But he has a solution to this problem. Since he can do solid transformation he will take full benefit of it."

…..

[Next Day]

[Naruto's apartment]

Naruto opened his eyes he looked around with a confused look not realising where he was. Then realisation dawned upon him and he realised he was in Shinobi world.

And with thought he got out of his bed to start his morning routine which includes body strengthing exercises and taijutsu training. With a quick trip to the toilet, he left the apartment and went to his usual training spot and started doing push-ups, sit-ups and so on.