ENDLESS CYCLE

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

ITAMA SENJU POV.Itama couldn't finish what he was about to ask as the man with blonde hair fell unconscious. He couldn't waste his time here. Being near Konoha meant he was one step closer to being detected by his brother. So, he immediately grabbed the blond boy and ran farther from the said village.3 days later, Itama was watching the blond boy in his sleep. He kept putting the damp towel on the blond's lips and sometimes squeezed it to keep him hydrated. Later that afternoon, the blond began to stir, a sign that he was waking up.

Blond: Where am I? (The blond said weakly)

Itama: You're in my makeshift tent.

Upon hearing this, the blond slowly got up on his bed. Seeing this, Itama immediately went to the blond's side to help him up. He also got him a glass of water.

Blond: Thanks. My name is Naruto.

Itama: Itama. Nice meeting you.

Naruto: This is not a nice meeting though. But thank you for the help. I'm just really exhausted.

Itama: No worries, it's not like I have anything else to do.

Naruto: Aren't you going back to Konohagakure?

Itama: (Unconsciously bowing down a little) I am not a Konoha citizen.

Naruto: (Guards up a little) Are you an enemy ninja?

Seeing a tense Naruto made Itama uncomfortable. So, he had no choice but to tell the truth.

Itama: Relax. I am no enemy. I am Itama Senju.

Naruto: Senju? Isn't that Shodai-sama's last name? Are you part of the Senju clan?

Itama: Yes. I am part of the Senju clan but was declared dead. Miraculously, my kekkei genkai release worked properly as all of my wounds were healed. By the time I woke up, the Clan war had ended. The two clans peacefully made a new village. I really wanted to go back to them, but there is an underlying worry that if I came back from the dead, the jealousy that the Uchiha clan head feels would escalate, given the circumstances that the people chose my brother as their first Hokage.

Hearing this made Naruto's heart ache. This man chose to live in solitude for peace. It was very commendable, and all he could feel was strong respect.

Itama: You heard my story. How about yours?

Naruto: I was born as an orphan. (Naruto started with a sad look) Later, I learned that I am from the Uzumaki clan. A powerful clan who was gifted with large chakra reserves and longevity. Uzumakis were the guardians of tailed beasts, which is why Uzumaki was scattered throughout the map since the tailed beasts need to be in their natural habitat. But—

Itama: I thought all Uzumakis were in Uzushiogakure?

Naruto: Indeed. But they fractioned some to guard the tailed beasts. (Inner Naruto: Damn, thank you Iruka sensei for making me memorize the history before me getting the hat!)

Naruto: Anyway, since the beasts began rampaging because of their distrust with humans, the Uzukage had no choice but to seal them into human beings. We call them Jinchuriki. (Naruto continued) I was born with a purpose; it is to tame a beast. I am one of them. (Upon hearing this, Itama's eyes widened)

Itama: I heard that Shodai-nii-sama's wife is an Uzumaki.

Naruto: If my memory is correct, Mito-sama is the Jinchuriki of the Nine-tails. (Then it clicked. There should be only one Kyubi in this timeline. To correct it, the Kyubi inside him vanished and transferred to Mito-sama)