章 19: Look Within Yourself...
Chapter 9 - Look Within Yourself...
7th Universe… Sacred Planet of the Kais…
The Prince of the Saiyans, Vegetta, is now currently on his Super Saiyan 4 transformation as he prepares to fight the all powerful God of Destruction, Bills. Both are levitating in their air while glaring towards each other. Watching them from below is the Master of the God of Destruction named Whis, the Kais, along with Goku, Gohan, Goten and Trunks. Most of them are watching the fight with anticipation and excitement painted on their face, except for Kibito Kai and Northern Kai who is worried about their planet's fragility.
"Super Saiyan 4 huh? Well, I gotta admit that your newest transformation is more powerful than your Super Saiyan 3 form by several folds. But it looks like you Saiyans have already forgotten something during the first time that we have met…" Bills said as he looks towards Vegetta with a carefree expression. "…no matter how powerful your transformations are… you can never defeat a god, unless you acquire a power as that of a god…"
"Keh." Vegetta smirked. "But it won't hurt if I give it a try!" Vegetta charges towards Bills with full force.
Vegetta attacks with flurry of punches and kicks while Bills dodges or blocks the attacks casually, the latter still with a carefree smile on his face. But Bills can see the exponential increase of power of the Saiyan on his current transformation. That's why he still cannot let his guard down.
Vegetta attempts a right straight punch towards Bills face but the Hakaishin catches the approaching fist with his left hand. The Saiyan then attempts another punch with his left hand, but it is also caught by Bills with his right hand. Now both of Vegetta's hands are being grabbed by Bills. The Saiyan releases his golden ki as he tries to snatch his fists away from Bills hands, but to no avail. Bills sensed the frustration of the Prince so he just smirks, then pulls both of Vegetta's fist and give a powerful head butt on the Saiyan's forehead. Hakaishin then follows up with a kick on Vegetta's abdomen that sends Vegetta falling on the ground while growling in pain. In a split second, Vegetta landed on the ground violently, creating a deep, wide crater while shaking the entire area.
"As expected of Bills-sama." Goku smirked despite of Vegetta's predicament.
"You Saiyans might have gotten really strong from the past years, but Bills-sama still is a god." Whis spoke. "A god's power is above anything else… so regardless how powerful every one of you have become, you still cannot battle with a god on equal grounds."
However, Vegetta releases powerful ki from the crater to disperse the thick smoke created by the impact, clearing the area almost instantaneously. He is now releasing a much more powerful ki than ever, as he smirked towards Bills.
"That's one good beating." Vegetta said with somewhat cocky voice. "But I'm not done yet!" He yelled as he releases a barrage of ki's directed towards Bills. "Try to dodge this!"
Bills look towards the incoming ki attacks impassively. "Do you really think that those levels of attacks will work on me?" He said in a dark tone as he prepares an assault on his own…
-Scene Change-
"Haaaaahhh…." Skuld gave a deep sigh while lying on the futon of her room. It's been 2 hours since Naruto leaves the temple after receiving an email from his friend. She already knew that Naruto is the kind of person who thinks straight forward, only focusing on what he wants or he needs to while setting other things aside Thus, this makes the blonde Hokage a person who is always on the go, as if he will get some kind of allergy if he doesn't do something to kill some time. And he is also the kind of person who will always go out of his way to help anyone. Even Skuld is actually wondering right now if it really is a good or a bad thing.
"Why is he always like that?" Skuld said to herself. "It's not like I like him or anything, but… ever since he tried learning how to ride a bicycle, we were barely able to spend time with each other… and now that he has already learned how to ride on that stupid bike, I thought he will somehow spend some time with me. But there he is… spending time with his friends…"
Skuld then stood up and gathers some random mechanical parts, and starts assembling some kind of humanoid doll, about 6 inches in height. Even though she decides to create a mecha to kill time and also kick Naruto out of her mind, she can't help but still think about everything that happened since Naruto arrived in this world… a Shinobi who accidentally arrives from a war torn-world, grew as an orphan with a powerful beast sealed within himself, thus making him a human weapon for the village. But he still didn't lose himself even after everything that he has been through. And he continues to do everything that he can so he can be acknowledged and becomes a selfless hero of his world at the cost of his existence in that world…
And even after everything, he still grows up as a kind, wonderful person, though he is stupid most of the times. He is somewhat over-protective, especially for her and her elder sisters due to their Goddess status. It is somehow a good thing, since she can feel that he cares for them a lot. But what really gets into her nerve is his naivety and obliviousness for her feelings…
"There you have it." Skuld said towards the mecha that she is currently constructing. "You look a lot like Naruto now…" She said as she look at the mecha affectionately.
"Skuld?" Belldandy knocks Skuld's sliding tatami door, surprising the youngest Norse Goddess. "Are you alright?"
"Onee-sama!" Skuld said as she quickly stood up and opens the door for her sister.
"I am sorry. It's been a while since you get out of your room so I am wondering if you are alright." Belldandy said while Keiichi, who is standing behind Belldandy, is smiling towards her.
"Well, I am alright…" Skuld replied. She then looks towards Keiichi and Belldandy. Though she knows within herself that she is a stubborn kid who is always trying to push this two away from each other, she can't help but smile since this two really is an inseparable couple. Then, a sudden thought flashes through her… as she imagined herself in her Onee-sama's place with Naruto in Keiichi's shoes… will they also look like a cute couple like this two?
Realizing what she is currently thinking, she violently shakes her head in embarrassment while blushing. Belldandy and Keiichi tilt their heads at the same time, wondering why Skuld behaves like that. Seeing the two's reaction in front of her, Skuld blushes once again for further embarrassment…
"Don't… don't mind me… Ahahaha…" Skuld said while trying to laugh in an awkward manner while scratching the back of her head.
Keiichi smiles after seeing the way how Skuld scratches the back of her head. "Is it just me or you are behaving exactly like Naruto while being embarrassed like that?"
Skuld froze after hearing that. She then quickly draws out her debugging mallet, then tries attacking Keiichi comically to hide her embarrassment. "Come back here, Keiichi!"
Belldandy smiles after seeing her little sister acting as energetic as ever. She is also somewhat worried for Skuld after she walks out of the dining room earlier this morning upon learning Naruto's plans for the day to meet with his friend. After all, even if Skuld tries her best to deny it, she knows that her little sister is fond of Naruto presence, as she can see a different smile on her youngest sister if Naruto is by her side. Because even if they are together most of time, she has never seen Skuld behave and smiles like she used to when Naruto is around.
"Skuld?" Belldandy calls her sister's attention. "I just came here to check if you are okay since Naruto isn't around quite lately."
"Onee-sama… I am always okay!" Skuld said while pumping her fist in the air. "As if that stupid Naruto will affect my mood whatsoever…ne?"
"Really?" Keiichi said as he is pointing his right index finger somewhere. "But why is that mecha looked like a miniature Naruto?"
Skuld and Belldandy look towards the direction where Keiichi pointed. And sure though, the mecha that Skuld is currently constructing looks like a miniature combination of Naruto and Banpei's body. Skuld comically ran towards the mecha in embarrassment and threw it out of the window, landing to who knows where.
"Don't… Don't ever mention that baka Shinobi in front of me!" Skuld snaps out. "That stupid, insensitive jerk!" Skuld said as she ran out of her room, leaving Keiichi and Belldandy looking towards each other.
"I guess she really is lonely without Naruto around…" Keiichi said towards Belldandy.
"It sure is…" Belldandy smiled towards Keiichi as she starts walking towards the direction where Skuld ran... "I'll follow her…"
On the backyard of the temple, Skuld is leaning with her back on a tree while looking towards the blue sky… then she immediately imagines Naruto's blue eyes while looking towards her.
"That Naruto… how could he leave me while I am bored like this…" Skuld said in a longing tone. "Just what is he currently doing right now?" She sighs, and then looks down. "What does he actually think about me?" She said with her eyes shut…
"My little sister…" Belldandy approaches Skuld from behind, surprising the youngest Goddess… "…Naruto thinks of you as a very precious person… you shouldn't doubt that…" She said as if to answer Skuld's question earlier.
"So Onee-sama heard what I said to myself earlier…" Skuld replied in an embarrassed tone. "…though I don't know if I can agree to what you have said… I know Naruto cares for me, for us sisters… but I don't know anything else… about his own feelings…"
"Then, why are you thinking like that if you actually don't know about Naruto's feelings?" Belldandy said with a very kind, gracious smile. She then hugs her little sister from behind. "You know, Skuld, falling in love with someone means…"
"…I'm not falling in love with anybody!" Skuld replied to Belldandy in tsundere way.
"Really? Let me talk to myself then…" Belldandy said. "Getting to love someone means the joy of discovery, not just the things you share, but also the different values, feelings and emotions for each other… And I believe that it's a feeling of joy while creating a new world with the two of you together…"
"…different values, feelings and emotions for each other?" Skuld muttered.
"Yes, my dear little sister." Belldandy replied with a smile. "You have your own feelings, but he also has his own. You might not be able to express what you truly feel for someone if you don't try to understand what he actually feels for you… So once you have tried to understand his feelings, you can also express your feelings in the way that he can understand. Among us living here in the temple, you're the person that is closest to Naruto. And I believe that you can better understand his feelings above anyone of us here…"
Skuld opens her eyes after hearing and absorbing her sister's words. Her sister is right, as always. After all, Naruto grew up as an orphan… as a warrior… as a hero… and that's all that she knew about him. She has an overview about his childhood life, but nothing more. He is a person who always tries his best to be acknowledged, going as far as selflessly sacrificing his existence for those who are important for him. But did she ever try to understand his feelings?
"I… I think I understand now…" Skuld replied with a low, lamenting voice.
"That's great, Skuld." Belldandy replied. "Naruto came from a war-torn world. He may have experienced something that we cannot possibly imagine. And yet he is always watching over us, including all his friends here in this world. So he will go out of his way to help his friends like the person who sends him a message earlier, just like what he has always done for us ever since he arrived here. That's who he is… and I believe that's the feelings that he currently has right now Skuld…"
"Yeah…" Skuld smiled. "I guess I'll just wait for him to come home for now and apologize for my behavior earlier." Skuld said while smiling towards Belldandy.
"That's the magic word, my dear sister." Belldandy hugs her little sister once again as the two of them continues to gaze towards the azure sky…
-Scene Change-
Shopping District…
"This is great! I really love to spend my free time here at the Shopping District!" The famous idol, Nakagawa Kanon, is walking happily with a huge smile on her face. She still wears multi-layered clothing, a cap, and huge clear eye-glasses for disguise since her free time will definitely be ruined once her fans recognize her even for a single instance.
"Really… Good for you then…" Naruto said without any enthusiasm at all. After all, he is currently carrying multiple boxes of new shoes, sandals, and such while also carrying multiple paper bags with various new clothes from both arms and elbows. It seems like Kanon invited him for this sole purpose.
However, it is not that he doesn't enjoy spending time like this. After all, before spending time from boutiques and footwear shops, they already have visited an aquatic museum, a photo booth, and an eat-all-you-can restaurant. And everything is quite a new experience for the Shinobi. Yes, Belldandy has already provided the history and information regarding this world on the very first day that he arrived here on this new world, but experiencing it on his own feels great and refreshing. These establishments are non-existent from the Shinobi World after all.
And as for Kanon, she can't help but giggle while watching Naruto's reactions during the entire time that they were together, especially on the aquatic museum. He seems like a child who saw and experienced something wonderful for the first time in his life. That somehow made her wonder what kind of life Naruto used to have. But she doesn't have courage to ask about it since it is quite personal. After all, she, herself, is hiding something from Naruto… the fact that she is a famous idol.
She already wants to tell Naruto about her idol status for a few days now. But something is holding her back. After all, despite not knowing about her idol status, Naruto treats her as an average person during the first time that they met and even during the time that they were sending mails towards each other. This guy acknowledges her as a girl named Nakagawa Kanon, not as the idol Nakagawa Kanon. That's why she decided to spend some time with him during her free time to see if this guy is the same as he always is. And much to her happiness, she is right. And after spending time with him, she realizes that Naruto is the still same person from the one that she first met on the rooftop and the one that she is exchanging mails with. He didn't acknowledge her as an idol, but he did so as a friend.
And since Naruto became an honest person to her, she believes that she needs to become honest to him as well. That's why before her free time ends, Kanon has decided to tell Naruto about her idol status. She wants to see how Naruto will react after telling him about her little secret. After all, she isn't the only one who plans this… Both of them plan this… So both of them can get to know Naruto even more… and for her to somehow relieve the worry that is building up within her right now…
And now, they are on the last part of their trip, or date, or whatever they call it. Since for Naruto, it is just a normal trip with his friend. But for Kanon, she treats this as her very first date. The two enters a Karaoke booth, with Kanon requesting for a sound-proof one for her to be able to sing without her voice being heard outside the booth.
After a few minutes, Kanon selects a song and starts singing some random songs. She wants to pick one of her songs from the list, but refrains to do so for now. Naruto however, avoids singing since even if he already has full overview and knowledge about this world, he still doesn't have any song that actually he likes. This made Kanon pout cutely.
"You have one awesome voice, Kanon!" Naruto grinned. "Even you're dance and movements fit very well on the songs!"
"Thanks, Naruto-kun." Kanon said with a pout. "But I still want to hear you sing. Come on!" She said as she is handing the microphone to the blonde.
"Well, to tell you honestly, it is not that I don't want to sing…" Naruto said while sweating. "…I just don't know how to sing."
"Hmmmm…" Kanon's clear glasses became white-shaded due to the light. "…that's a funny, unacceptable excuse!" Kanon said with glaring cutely as she leans towards Naruto.
"Even if that is an unacceptable excuse, that is still the truth." Naruto said with embarrassed face. "You see… I am just a newcomer on this world… er… town… so I don't know how to sing any song…"
"I see. Are you some kind of foreigner or something, Naruto-kun?" Kanon inquired.
"Well, kind of… Ahahaha!" Naruto replied while scratching the back of his head.
"Well then, how do you spend your free time if you are not listening to music?" Kanon said as he sat beside Naruto with about 2 inches apart from each other.
'I can't tell her that my hobby is training…' Naruto mused on his mind. "Well, I have a part-time job on a Ramen Shop near here. And also…" Naruto draws a book from the pocket of his jacket. It is the published first volume of his novel, titled 'The Shinobi's Legacy'. "If I have other free time, I mostly spend time writing this book." He said, though it is somewhat a lie since he is actually leaving a Kage Bunshin to write the novel.
Kanon saw the book and hew eyes went wide… She can't believe it!
"You… you write this?! Is that true, Naruto-kun?!" Kanon said as she is looking towards the 150-page book. "Does that mean you are the person under the pen name… Rikudo Sennin?"
"Well, yeah. That's me, Rikudo Sennin-sama". Naruto explained with pride while pointing towards himself with his right index finger. "I have it published a few days after Superman and the heroes defeated the Alien Invaders. But please don't tell anyone that I'm Rikudo Sennin."
"Amazing!" Kanon squealed like a cute little girl. She then draws out one book from her jacket as well. It is the same book, The Shinobi Legacy Volume 1. "I really love this book! You know, I just purchased it because the editor of the story is Shiori Shiomiya-san, our school's quiet librarian. But I can't believe that you're the actual writer of this book!"
"Well, yeah. Shiori-chan is also my friend." Naruto said. "We always see each other in the school's library even if our classes are cancelled due to the Alien Invasion. Since Shiori-chan always spends time on the library even if the classes are suspended, I decided visit her every three days to write the novel while she gives me pointers or edits my works. She really is great -dattebayo!"
-Scene Change-
"Achoo!" Shiori sneezed cutely while covering her mouth with a handkerchief. She is currently reading the profit report of the book that Naruto have written from the publishing company while staying on the library. 'I guess someone is talking about me…'
She can't help but smile after seeing the huge profit of the first volume of Naruto's book. Even if it is their combined effort, Naruto still is the one who writes the story and all that she has done was to edit some parts of the story. She could remember the very first time that they met in the library… Even if she is having trouble during the conversation, Naruto talks with her casually and even acknowledges her despite her meek attitude. And since then, Naruto will visit her every 3 days regarding the novel. And before she knew it, the two of them became quite close, thus making Naruto the only person aside from her family that she can freely express herself with.
And now that the book that was created from their combined effort is earning huge profit, she can't help but smile. With this book, she has been able to start expressing her thoughts and feelings thru other person. Even it is a small step, she has been able to finally found out her true voice. After all, she knew that Naruto will always be right behind her to support her…
'Isn't this great, Naruto?' She thought with a smile… 'I hope Naruto visit me today so I can tell him about this…' She said with a wishful expression.
-Scene Change-
"Wow!" Kanon then draws out a ballpen from another pocket. "Uhm… Rikudo Sennin-sama, can you please sign this?" She said with a polite bow while handing the pen and the book towards Naruto.
"An autograph eh?" Naruto grinned as he is embarrassed. He then picks the pen and Kanon's book and starts signing his signature. "Do you really like this book? I mean, does it really worth for me to have an autograph here?"
"Don't tell me that you haven't heard the news yet, Naruto-kun?" Kanon pouted once again.
"News about what?" Naruto inquired.
"You really don't know?!" Kanon yelled towards Naruto as she snatches her book from the blonde. "This book is the top-seller last week, and is still currently the bestselling book on this week as well! The story is great and the characters, setting and other elements are realistic!"
"Really?" Naruto thought. Well, of course the story of the book is realistic. After all, it is about the Shinobi World, the world where he actually came from. "Shiori-chan's father is the publisher of the book. So I guess I will just ask about it from Shiori-chan later."
"But to think that you are on friendly terms with our school's librarian girl…" The idol muttered. She knew that Shiori Shiomiya is a very quiet girl, and she will only spoke to someone if that someone ask her something about books. After all, as an idol, she always visits the library once a week for her to review for the current lessons and incoming exams since she don't have notes about the lessons. So she is quite acquainted to the librarian girl and also knew about her quiet behavior. "You seem to be really close to Shiomiya-san, ne Naruto-kun?" Kanon inquired quietly.
"Well, she is my precious friend, just like you, Kanon." Naruto replied with a grin. For the first time, Kanon didn't know if she could be happy or annoyed after hearing Naruto saying that she is a precious friend for him. She then saw Naruto's expression change into uneasiness. "That's what I always think about for my friends. They are all precious for me… but I don't know if that really is right…" He then remembers how Skuld leaves the dining room with a sad look from her face. Just now, he felt like it is his fault. But he still doesn't know the reason why Skuld leaves like that…
"Naruto-kun, what do you mean?" Kanon inquired with slight worried tone.
"Hmmm…Let me ask you a question, Kanon…" Naruto makes a thinking pose. "What should I do to a person who just got upset on you but you don't know the reason why?"
"Let me see… Hmmm… I guess I will give that person some present or something." Kanon replied with a smile. "Then ask for the reason why that person became upset to you so you can clear up the misunderstanding or apologize if you did something wrong."
Naruto thinks, and realizes that Kanon is right. "You're right. Thanks, Kanon!" Naruto smiles in a charming way, making Kanon blush.
"That… That's nothing…" Kanon said while blushing. "You see… you're also an important person for me… so…" She said while fidgeting. But she can't help but smile. This guy really is the kind of person who is always willing to look out for his friends. Because he is like that, he was able to get her trust, and even befriend the very quiet librarian girl of their school, Shiori Shiomiya. Shiori might have also seen the same thing that she saw about this guy so the two became friends despite the librarian girl's quietness. It is because of this natural, kind smile that this guy is showing. That is a natural part of him, because he is that kind of person. This time, for sure, she knew that she likes this kind of person.
That's why…
"… Naruto-kun, I also want you to meet… the other me…" Kanon said as she starts to select a new song on the Karaoke. After pressing the play button… the intro of the music starts to play…
"Please listen… to the voice of my heart… this is my latest single… my song… 'Love Call'." Kanon said with a warm smile… (Love Call is an insert song from TWGOK Season 1 Episode 7, sang by Kanon Nakagawa's voice actress, Nao Toyama).
"…latest single… your song…?" Naruto tilts his head. As he heard the intro of the music, he somehow recognizes it. He heard it somewhere… on radio… no… also on T.V.! "Urd-neechan always listens to this song! Don't tell me…" He then remembers how the school reacts upon her arrival during their first meeting several days ago…
"Hai! Hajimemashite. I am Nakagawa Kanon…" Kanon gives a wide smile. "…and I am… an Idol."
The music plays, and Kanon starts singing her song sincerely and affectionately. She sings her song using the deep feelings within her heart as she has her eyes shut since the opening stanza. Her beautiful voice echoed throughout the isolated karaoke room, with no one else to hear it aside from the sole spectator and listener, Naruto. And he can't help but feel surprised but feel relaxed at the same time while listening to her song. After all, this girl in front of her is actually someone special… and she can't believe that someone like her is right under her nose for quite some time now.
The song ends after a few minutes with Naruto's mouth hanging open. "Sugoi… Kanon…"
"Did you… like my song?" Kanon said with a smile with a pink blush, matching her hair's hue.
Naruto nods frantically. "Of course! It's beautiful!" Naruto grinned with a Nice Guy Pose. Kanon then approaches Naruto and sat beside him. "Now I understand why you get upset during the first time that we first met. You're… actually a super famous idol… Sorry for that. Ahahaha." Naruto said while laughing awkwardly.
"So you finally understand..." Kanon gives a big smile as well. "You see… I tried my best for everyone to acknowledge me… because I want to be somebody… I want everyone to reach my voice and my song… that's why when I met you and you didn't recognize me, that made me really upset… But even if you do not know the real me, you still acknowledge me in a different way… you acknowledge me as a person, and not as an idol. So I kinda like it… since you can be someone that I can talk and be myself with…"
"I guess that me not recognizing you still has its good points eh?" Naruto said.
"Now then, what do you think, Naruto-kun?" Kanon inquired. "What can you say… about being friends with the real me?"
"Hmm?" Naruto gives a blank expression. "As far as I can see, there is no other you or real you. You're Nakagawa Kanon, a friend of mine. So I don't know what to say regarding your question. Since you are still same you…" Naruto replied to the idol. Kanon cannot help but smile after hearing those words. It seems like Apollo is right. This guy… is a pure, kind and trustworthy person.
"Apollo is right about you. Thank you, Naruto-kun." The idol said with a smile. "You're the only person that I can be true to myself with. That's why I want to spend some time with you… so I can get to know you more personally before I told you about myself being an idol…"
'Apollo?' Naruto thought. 'Maybe a friend of hers or something…'
The two just sit side by side with few inches of distance on each other, just enjoying the presence of each of them. Silence echoed within the karaoke booth for a few seconds. However, the Idol is deep in thought about her worries. The other reason why she invited this blonde beside her out is because she wants to enjoy herself together with him and forget the worries lingering within her mind. And sure though she has enjoyed every moment of it. But each and every time that it is quiet like this, her worries always resurface that actually changes her mood. However, since Naruto already knew her true self, and since he is the only person that she can talk to about her worries recently, she decided to open up about it.
"Actually, there is another reason why I want to spend some time with you… Naruto-kun." Kanon said, getting the blonde Sage's attention. "You see… my first big concert has already been scheduled next week… on our town's largest concert hall… and they said that it can accommodate up to ten thousand audiences…" She said while looking down.
"That's great Kanon!" Naruto lean towards the girl with a huge smile. "That simply means that your songs could reach those many people on that concert!"
"Yeah… I am glad about it… but…" Kanon lowers her head further. "I've… I've never performed on such big stage before… And everyone will be coming to watch me… Everyone has high expectations of me… So I am just worried… what if something went wrong…"
"What do you mean when something went wrong?" Naruto inquired.
"I mean… what if I mess up? Can I really sing by myself on such large stage with all those people watching me?" Kanon muttered while still looking down, still not looking towards the Hokage. "If I mess up… I will disappoint everyone and they might abandon me… and they will no longer acknowledge me… I might become a nobody again…"
"Hah…" Naruto gave an exaggerated sigh, surprising the pink-head. "Why are you thinking about messing up above anything else? You became an Idol so people can acknowledge you right? So you tried your best so everyone can hear your voice and your feelings. Even on my point of view, you're already are a great singer with awesome voice and even our entire school became your fans. But you're still worried that a time might come when everyone might stop paying attention to you?"
Kanon is somewhat surprised after the series of statements Naruto muttered. He is talking like he really knows what she currently feels.
"That's right! That's right!" She said as she quickly looks towards Naruto directly. "I am right. You really can understand what I feel… Naruto-kun…"
"Well... call it as a coincidence but I have also experienced something like during the past." Naruto smiles as he looks above the ceiling.
Naruto is actually just thinking about his past, relating Kanon's story during the first part of the Chuunin Exam with Ibiki Morino while saying those words that she said to Kanon. During the 10th question, he is thinking about giving up since he might fail the question and also drag Sakura and Sasuke along with him for failing the exam even though he tried so hard to become a Shinobi and make everyone in the village acknowledge him. But he still proceeds on taking the exam, believing that he will still become a Hokage even if he fails the Chuunin Exam, and barely passes the exam.
Kanon smiles after hearing that Naruto has already experienced something similar like this. She also remembers that during the first time that they met, Naruto somehow opened a part of his past, his childhood. She then realizes that he really is someone that she can talk about something like this… since this guy also somewhat experiences the same thing as what she is currently been going through right now. The pink-head subconsciously held Naruto's left hand with both her hands, surprising the blonde, as she further leans closer towards the Shinobi.
"I don't want to be alone again… I don't want to be treated just as an ordinary person… But if I mess up and fail… And if I were not able to impress everyone who will attend my concert, everything will be over…" Kanon said with tears forming on her eyes.
However, Naruto just give the girl a very light right hand chop on her head. This makes Kanon snap out and wonder why Naruto 'attack' her head.
"When you sing earlier with your song, I am so moved since it is very beautiful." Naruto said with a friendly smile. "That alone greatly impresses someone like me who doesn't know anything about music. And it is more than enough for me to realize that you're an amazing person. So if someone like me acknowledges you like that, it will be more so for your fans who are constantly cheering for you all the time."
"But… But…" Kanon wanted to retort however…
"Don't be so negative. If you keep on thinking like that, that is when that you will definitely fail." Naruto spoke as he stood up. "All that you need to do is to believe in yourself as a person that you are, Kanon. Stop thinking about messing up and continue moving forward. You're already an Idol… someone who gives hope to everyone thru her voice… so you can shine as yourself and become a beautiful star that everyone look upon."
"I… I…" The pink-head wanted to retort but she is taken aback by Naruto's words.
"Just think about those fans who continuously believe in you… everyone from the school who is always cheering for you… think of everyone who is always doing everything that they can just to meet and greet you…" Naruto said. "You're no longer alone. And you will never be alone again… since every one of them has already been drawn by your own light… so stop thinking about messing up. Just do your best in front of them, and let them hear your true feelings thru your voice… so you can continue giving hope for them so they can also reach their dreams just like you… and everything will gonna be just fine…"
"And besides… no matter what happens you will no longer be alone again… since we're friends right? I always take care of my friends with the best that I can –dattebayo!" Naruto finishes his statement with a foxy grin.
Kanon is somehow dumbfounded after hearing how powerful those words that Naruto have said to her. She let those words sink within her as she slowly closes her eyes while wiping down the tears that are forming on her eyelids.
"Thank you… really… Thank you… Naruto-kun." Kanon said as she opens her eyes affectionately.
"Maa… Maaa… That's okay." Naruto said with a 'that's-nothing' gesture.
"I really am glad… that I met someone like you…" She said while slightly blushing.
"Me too! You're a wonderful person, Kanon." He said while grinning with squinted eyes. "Well, I'll just go to the restroom. I'll be leaving you for a moment." Naruto said as he storms off outside the Karaoke booth.
Kanon just watch the retreating blonde as she lays her back on the booth's wall. She can't help but smile while rethinking what Naruto have said to her earlier. Even after knowing about her Idol status, the blonde guy still treats her as he always used to since the first time that they met on the school's rooftop. He even comforts her about her worries for her upcoming concert just like the last time on the rooftop. And to top it all, she even discovers that Naruto is the writer of her current favorite book. This time, she has finally realized why she is looking forward talking with him even thru emails… Because she likes someone like him…
"That guy really is an interesting person, Kanon!" Someone suddenly spoke within the videoke booth that somehow surprises her. Well, she is not surprised that much. Kanon already knew whothe person responsible for that is. After all, she is alone in a videoke booth… and with no one looking and watching over her… that reflection of hers will start talking on her whim once again…
"Apollo!" Kanon quickly look towards her reflection on the glass panel of the Karaoke booth and sure though, she saw her reflection smiling on her once again. Her reflection still has the same image and appearance as of hers, with the exception of the weird red markings on her reflection's face. The reflection actually introduced herself some time after Kanon's first meeting with Naruto as a divine entity who is living within herself. Her name is… Apollo… Goddess of Music, Poetry and Arts…
"See? I told you that our plan will work!" Apollo said energetically with random animated expressions. "Inviting that Naruto out will definitely make us realize what kind of person he is. And it seems he really is someone that you can depend on, Kanon!"
"Apollo! I told you not to come out when there are other people around!" Kanon somewhat yelled to her reflection.
"But no one is around right now! It's fine!" Apollo spoke. "During the first time that you met, I have been able to awaken myself within you… And as you sing in front of your fans, I can feel that your song is filled with love! So was able to regain some of my powers back because of you!"
"I know you are helping me… but just who and what are you?" Kanon said to her Apollo in a confused tone. The first time that this reflection spoke to her, she thought that she is just too tired of her Idol business that's why she is hallucinating. But even after acquiring appropriate rest, her reflection is still talking with her, as if it is a sentient of her own…
"You have already asked me about that several times now…" Apollo winked towards Kanon. "I am a Goddess from Heaven!"
"A Goddess? But if you are one, why are you here?" Kanon retorted.
"I don't know why I am here either." Apollo replied while touching her hair. "All that I know is that we are sealing the Weiss and after a few moments, everything went blank. The next thing I know is that I became a powerless Goddess existing within you. So I guess something happened, then something else happened, and then another something happened. And now I am here." She explained vaguely with matching movements.
"That doesn't tell me anything at all!" Kanon yelled at her reflection.
"But I have regained more of my powers after your first meeting and continuous communication with that Naruto guy." The Goddess smiled. "He has something that makes you trust him. And I realize that the more you communicate with him, the more that I continue to regain my lost Goddess powers. Since you somehow start to like him, and since I want to further regain my powers, we have decided to invite him out today during your free time. And I am right! I have regained a lot of my powers while you get to know him better and even ease your worries! We just hit two birds with one stone!"
Kanon blushes after hearing how Apollo states that she likes Naruto so casually. But she cannot deny it. After all, she has just admitted earlier that she is actually starting to like him more and more. But…
"What do you mean when you mentioned that your powers return when I am talking with Naruto?" Kanon inquired.
"Hmm… The source of the Goddesses' power is love. And we gain or regain our powers thru the power of love." Apollo explained. "And since I became a powerless Goddess and is residing within you, it is your love that restores my powers. Since you love to sing for others, my power gradually returns. But when you are talking with Naruto, I regain a lot of my lost powers than before… So the more you like that guy, the more of my powers will return!"
Kanon blushes again. If this Goddess really is stating the truth, then her affection for the blonde really is getting deeper and deeper…
"So… I guess we should also tell Naruto about you and your circumstances, Apollo…" Kanon said while looking away.
"I object!" Apollo replied immediately, surprising Kanon. "That Naruto guy is just a human! And humans won't be of any help with our circumstances!"
"Then what should we do? Let things as the way as it is? Do you have other ideas on what should we do regarding our circumstances?" Kanon said.
"To be frank, I am an idiot!" The Goddess said straightforwardly, making Kanon almost fell of her sit comically. "I really am bad on thinking about complicated things!"
"Telling something like that without feeling embarrassed isn't going to help." Kanon spoke with a sigh.
"If Diana were here with us… She could lend us her wisdom." Apollo said while thinking, making Kanon tilt her head as if inquiring who Diana is. "She's my sister! She is intelligent and sharp especially on occasions like this! But I don't know where I could find her right now…"
"You said something helpful but it is actually wasn't in the end." Kanon said. "It really is impossible with just the two of us!"
"Stop complaining Kanon. I guess you just want to get closer to that Naruto guy so you want to tell him about me as well." Apollo responds, making the pink-head blush brighter. "Remember that my power is coming from your love. So I can perfectly understand your feelings!"
"Stop it Apollo! You're embarrassing me!" Kanon tried brush her reflection of as Apollo continues to tease her.
Then, the door suddenly opens, making Apollo's image disappear on the reflection... It is Naruto, as expected. Kanon wants to greet him… but she notices another person entering the karaoke booth… it is a girl with long black hair and wearing pink yukata but the girl is panting heavily… Kanon is now confused about the sudden turn of events.
Naruto look towards the girl who is panting quite heavily. Kanon then observed the girl. She seems to be a rich, elegant person from a family with formidable wealth… just like a princess… she then realizes that she actually knows this girl…
"Sorry for that…." Naruto said to the newly arrived girl as he quickly closes the door. "Are you alright?"
"Yes, I am…" She said while still panting. "Thank you, Uzumaki-san." The girl then looks around, and she also saw the pink-haired girl that is familiar for her as well.
"Yui Goido-san…" Kanon muttered.
"Kanon-chan…" the girl, Yui Goido, spoke in surprise.
"So you girls already know each other…" Naruto just said with a smile.
-Scene Change-
The barrage of incoming ki attacks from Vegetta collides on the exact location where Bills is currently levitating. And much to the Prince of the Saiyans surprise, the Hakaishin didn't even bother to dodge the incoming ki blasts and takes it head-on. However, he didn't bother to think about it and continues to shower the god with his ki blasts. Each time one of his ki blasts landed, it creates a powerful shockwave that can be felt several kilometers outside of the battle scene even if his target is already several kilometers above the ground.
After a few seconds, Vegetta stops his attacks to see what happened to his opponent. The smoke from the atmosphere clears, then he saw Bills still floating without any hint of injury or damage after taking on the barrage of attacks. He, along with the other Saiyans then saw that Bills is actually being enveloped by a transparent sphere created from his godly ki to protect himself from Vegetta's attacks.
Vegetta grits his teeth, then charges directly towards Bills with all his might. He then attacks the god with multiple complex martial arts. However, Bills just casually dodges the attacks while occasionally blocking some of it with his hand and elbow. The Hakaishin then grows tired of the attacks, then on a split second, punches Vegetta's gut with his right hand. But before Vegetta could even feel the pain from the attack, Bills grabs the Saiyan's right hand and swings him around several times before throwing the Saiyan once again back to the ground.
Vegetta gathers all his willpower to stop himself from being slammed again to the ground. And he successfully did so with just a few centimeters before he hits the ground. He then look towards Bills current location, but the god is nowhere within his line of sight. Before he could react, Bills appeared right in front of him and flicks his forehead, sending him skidding on the ground for almost a hundred meter. Bills disappears and reappeared right behind the Prince using his godly speed and attempts to attack Vegetta on his pressure points. But Vegetta was able to block it and quickly retaliates by punching Bills directly on the face.
Bills is now the one skidding on his feet but only for a few meters. He is quite surprised that the Saiyan was able to catch his last attack despite his godly speed. But his musings is cut after seeing that Vegetta is charging a powerful ki attack.
Vegetta is now extending his right arm forward with his palm open where he is charging his attack. He then releases his Super Saiyan 4 ki to increase the power of the attack, and then fires the concentrated ki blast to the god.
"Take this! BIG BANG ATTACK!" Vegetta fires the attack that could incinerate a Jupiter-sized planet towards Bills. The attack shakes the entire Sacred Planet of the Kais as the condensed ki is approaching Bills. The Kais are now hugging each other in fear comically, afraid of what might happen to them if the planet explodes due to the attack. However, Bills just smirked after feeling the power of the attack.
Bills charges towards the incoming ki blast, and then just casually swipes the ki away upon impact. The Big Bang Attack just flew out of the planet's atmosphere and explodes in a blinding light, once again shaking the Sacred Planet literally. Everyone, except Whis who is just watching the explosion impassively, braces themselves from the shockwave of explosion created by Vegetta's attack.
The light subsides and Bills quickly look towards Vegetta. But much to his surprise, Vegetta is still on the same position as of earlier when he charges the Big Bang Attack and is now still charging a new attack of the same magnitude. Vegetta smirks evilly as his Super Saiyan 4 ki continues to burst out like flames out of his body, complete with electric discharges created from concentrated ki's. Then…
"If you can easily block that single attack, how about a hundred times of that kind of attack… RENZOKU BIG BANG ATTACK!" Vegetta fires another Big Bang Attack towards Bills with the same level of power as that of the first attack.
"You really are a troublesome person, just like your father." Bills said as he equips his purple-colored godly ki's on both of his hands. He then positions his arms and hands on a chopping form. The god then blocks and swipes the incoming attack with his right hand out of the planet's atmosphere. As if knowing this will happen, Vegetta fires another Big Bang Attack towards Bills. The Hakaishin blocks and swipes it again out of the atmosphere but with his left hand this time. Then Vegetta fires another one on a split second, Bills blocks it again with his right hand on the same process. Vegetta fires again, Bills blocks again, and the series of attacks and blocks continues to ensue.
Each of the Big Bang Attacks fired by Vegetta and thrown outside of the atmosphere by Bills has the power to incinerate large planets in a single instance. So as the attacks explodes outside the Sacred Planet's atmosphere, it creates a multi-directional planet shaking explosions that still causes damage to the Sacred Planet's surface even if those ki attacks are not actually landing on the ground. On the other hand, as the multiple Big Bang attacks explode outside the planet, anyone can imagine the phenomenon as multiple small stars exploding at the same time near the Planet of the Kais.
Vegetta continues his barrage of Big Bang Attacks while Bills continues to swipe and block it away outside the planet. Each time the ki attack and Bills arms make an impact, it shakes the entire ground like a powerful earthquake, creating several trenches all over the planet. Goku, Gohan, Goten and Trunks are now floating in mid air while Whis creates a special barrier from his staff to protect the Kais from the violent battle while also floating in mid-air.
"That Vegetta, he really is going all out on this battle." The Old Kai muttered.
"Yeah. If not because of Bills-sama, our planet has already been blown to oblivion several times over." Kibito Kai said.
"But to think that Bills-sama, the God of Destruction himself, will be the one to protect a planet from certain destruction…" Northern Kai smiled while sweating.
"Actually, it's been a while since Bills-sama has enjoyed himself like this." Whis said as he is looking towards the battling god. "Now I understand why he is somehow fond of these Saiyans."
On the other hand, Goten and Trunks are covering their face with their arms to protect themselves from the explosions created by the battle.
"Uncle Vegetta really is strong!" Goten smiled towards his best friend.
"Yeah. But I am still worried." Trunks replied with a concerned look on his face. "Father really is going all out, but the Hakaishin is just smirking at him despite this level of attacks."
"That simply means that Bills-sama is still holding back." Gohan said while gritting his teeth. "Regardless of how powerful we have grown, he is still on a league of his own."
"You guys are thinking too much." Goku said with a smirk. "Even if Vegetta is having a hard time battling Bills, he is also enjoying this fight as well. And besides, Vegetta is yet to release his true power."
Gohan, Goten and Trunks got surprised. It is true, Vegetta may have been fighting all out right now. But he is still not using his true power… a power that only Vegetta and Goku can use…. A power that could rival that of the gods…
"Don't tell me… Father… that he will use that against Bills-sama…" Gohan said with a surprised expression.
"Yeah." Goku said while looking towards Vegetta who is still firing his Big Bang Attacks towards Bills.
Whis heard Goku's words and narrows his eyes.
'Could it be… that Son Goku and Vegetta… have been able to master that power?' Whis thought in curiosity. 'Bills-sama, I believe that this battle will definitely surprise you…'
-Scene Change-
Back in the Karaoke booth, Nakagawa Kanon is now offering a drink to the girl in pink yukata, Yui Goido. The heiress of the Goidos is still panting heavily, indicating that she has ran a considerable distance. On the other hand, Naruto enters the booth once again after checking something outside.
"It looks like they are gone." Naruto said to Yui.
"I am sorry for getting you involved into something like this." Yui replied while bowing her head. "Thank you for the drink, Kanon-chan." She said while smiling towards the idol.
"You're welcome!" Kanon replied with a big smile.
"It looks like it won't be a problem since you girls already knew each other." Naruto said as he sat down.
"Well, I cannot say that I knew Kanon-chan personally." Yui said with embarrassed face. "Everyone knows who Kanon-chan is. She is a great singer idol and I love all her songs."
"Thank you, Goido-san." Kanon said with a smile towards the heiress. "It's the same for me, Naruto-kun. Goido-san is the heiress of their family and her family is one of the richest on the entire country. So I will also happen to know her even if we are not really acquainted."
"And due to our status, even if we are classmates, we barely meet each other at school." Yui added.
"Wow. Yui is super rich and Kanon really is an idol. And to top that, both of you are classmates. It feels like I am out of place here." Naruto said in a joking tone while scratching the back of his head. The girls just giggle at Naruto's antics.
"By the way, what did actually happened outside? Why is Goido-san in here with us?" Kanon inquired in curiosity.
Yui and Naruto look towards each other…
"Well, you see…" Naruto said as he starts explaining what happened.
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