Burning Blue Shippuden

Chapter 10

Morning came as Y/N was up at first light with the sun starting to rise over the horizon. He almost forgot Fuu was still sleeping on top of him so getting out of bed was going to be rather difficult. Luckily he managed to escape her grasp and left the room as he went to do his morning training. Walking past the room where Emichi and Yoiko slept, he already sense that Yoiko barely survived the night.

Y/N: Guess he's not dead. Well, not yet anyway.

He walked out of the house and down the stairs. When he reached the bottom he did his morning stretches and some breathing exercises. Just as he was about to start his training, Ryker walked behind him setting down two boulders.

Ryker: Hehehe, ready?

Y/N: Yeah. Said looking at him. Are they the ones you usually use?

Ryker: Not quite. They may look the same but they're double the weight.

Y/N: Are you trying to break your damn back?

Ryker smirked as he slammed his hand on one of the boulders.

Ryker: Now your's is double.

Y/N: Oh come on!! Are you trying to crush me!!

Ryker: Quit your whining and start carrying it!!!!

Ryker picked up the boulder and carried it on his back like a backpack and ran on ahead. Y/N growled in annoyance as he walked over to his, putting his arms through the loops before picking it up. Though he felt that it was far heavier than he expected as he struggled to get to his feet.

Y/N: Rotten old geezer. Said gritting his teeth. Trying to squish me by doubling the weight of this damn boulder.

He gritted his teeth, quickly sweating up a storm before picking it up. Once he lifted the boulder, he shuffled his feet a bit before running after Ryker. While running he controlled his breathing and focused on putting all his strength into his legs. As he ran through the forest,e followed the training course he normally does which included climbing trees, running along a tight rope, jumping from platforms, and other things.

When he did this for the first time, he almost died in multiple spots along the way. However, the more he trained with his grandfather and with Makkuro, he was able to get used to the training. Aside from this, he has also gotten a better understanding of his Sage Mode even though it is still incomplete. As he continued to master his Sage Mode, he felt his body undergo some changes both his body and mind. His appearance remained relatively the same while slowly growing some distinctive features.

After running most of the course, he finally caught up to Ryker who was rather impressed causing him to smirk. He didn't say anything to him as they continued to run the path in silence. They continued the run the path making record time, reaching the end of it within an hour. When they reached the need, the two of them dropped the boulder off his back as Y/N stretched his shoulders and neck.

Ryker: Curious about how that Karin girl is doing?

Y/N: No. Said as he cracked his neck. I'm sure she's doing just fine. Along with those three idiots.

Ryker chuckled as he smirked.

Ryker: Your three students, huh? Well, I will say this. They are certainly a rather interesting group.

Y/N: How so? Said looking at him.

Ryker: A while ago, I was out seeing if there were any of those scaly bastards nearby. As such, I found those three fighting against them along with that Zabuza fellow.