The Life of Ki (Naruto Fanfic)

Red-Light District

Me, Naruto, Guy, and Jiraiya all stand by the city's entrance.

Guy, having nothing better to do in the Red-Light district, offered to carry Sasuke back to Konoha and deliver the news to Kakashi of what had occurred to the other members of his team.

We stand in the hot sun waiting to wave off Guy.

"We're counting on you three. Find that woman." Guy says with a strong thumbs up to us.

Naruto nods eagerly as he pats Guy on the shoulder. "You got it, Thick Brows! You take care of Sasuke, okay?" He asks with a smile.

"Get home safe." I tell Guy, giving him a thoughtful nod of goodbye. "And tell Lee we say hi when you drop off Sasuke."

Guy grins at me and hesitates as he turns to make his exit.

"You know what...Kakashi clearly has some good students." He nods to himself.

"Before I go, I want to give something to you two. Since Kakashi isn't here to give you advice, I will give you something in his place. Want to know why Lee is so strong?" Guy asks, raising an eyebrow in a proud sort of way.

I know why Lee is strong: he's persistent, tenacious, and confident. But Guy seems to be hinting at something else Lee has that we don't...

It is a career ending injury?

Oops...too soon?

Guy reaches into his pockets and pulls out two small packages as like what would be prizes at a claw-game.

"This!" He exclaims, throwing one of the plastic packages to me and the other to Naruto.

The both of us, captivated by the small do-dads, rip open the packaging to see what kind of secret power they contain.

A black, folded piece of nylon fabric falls to the ground. I unfold the stretchy fabric to reveal...

a jumpsuit.

What an honor. I never once considered myself worthy of this attire.

Naruto holds the bodysuit up to his chin as he laughs excitedly.

"HOLY SHIT!" He squeals. "Is this what you and Lee always wear? You just CARRY these around?"

Guy grins at Naruto's excitement. "It's the ultimate, streamlined, form-fitting, easily-accessible, perfectly-made bodysuit! Our Lee wears one of these babies 24/7. Wear once in training, and you'll see a difference."

I smile as I fold up the nylon fabric. I may not wear it, but i'll treasure it as a gift.

Guy waves goodbye as he sets of with Sasuke draped over his back. I'm left in shock at the outfit I hold in my hands.

"Let's go change, Ki!" Naruto pulls me towards the nearest shop.

Jiraiya pales as he grabs Naruto by his collar. "It's one thing if a lady wears it, but...you're not really going to put that on, are you, Naruto?"

"It fits me, doesn't it?" Naruto says as he admires the outfit.

"Don't." Jiraiya deadpans. "Look at that thing. It's..it's a fashion faux pas."

I break into a sly grin. "Ah, Naruto, you would look so good in this. You should go try it on."

Jiraya sighs as he looks between me and Naruto. "We're burning them." He states flatly.

Naruto pouts as he tucks the outfit out of Jiraya's reach into his backpack. He'll probably put it on at the next opportunity.

"Now, let's head out." Jiraiya says as the three of us begins to march down the town streets once more.