A Shinobi's Take on this Wonderful World

Home Sweet Home

"We're hooome!"

Naruto and Kazuma shouted upon seeing the familiar scenery that was Axel.

The Teleport had taken them to the park in the center of town, and the streets were quite busy. Some of the townsfolk were looking at them oddly, which was fair. People didn't usually appear out of nowhere via Teleport since there were shops that were built specifically to offer that service.

"I thought this park would be the most efficient placement in town, and it's usually not this busy... B-but I guess I should probably move my mark somewhere less crowded."

Yunyun noted as the group shuffled out of the way to let a bunch of playing kids run by.

"That's okay, Yunyun. I think this is a great place for a Teleport marker!"

Naruto commented as he took in the nostalgic sight. This wasn't too far from where he'd first appeared back when Eris first reincarnated him.

'A lot sure has happened since then...'

'Indeed... Yet, here we are. Stuck in the Town of Beginners dealing with wackjobs, and when something interesting does happen, there is always someone to add oil to the idiotic flames.'

Kurama chimed in, and the shinobi could feel the fox's pointed glare towards Aqua through his vision.

As if sensing the implied thoughts, Aqua turned to Naruto and scowled.

"My Goddess Sense is telling me a certain demon fox is speaking blasphemous things. Puhihihi! I'd be grumpy too, being locked up inside there like a smelly caged beast!"

Aqua taunted while giggling into her hand.

To everyone's surprise, a fox head made of golden energy protruded from Naruto's stomach.

"Watch your mouth, woman. This world has been trying my patience since day one, and by this world, I am mostly referring to you."

Kurama growled, prompting Kazuma and Megumin to hide behind Darkness whose eyes were wide with surprise.

But Aqua didn't seem deterred in the slightest and simply pinched her nose.

"So smelly! For a demon fox that was no help against the Orcs, you sure do talk a big game. But it seems you're all bark and no bite, and boy does your breath wreak!"

They stood in silence for a moment, with even the nearby townsfolk hushing down so they could listen in.

A bead of sweat rolled down Naruto's cheek. He didn't know Kurama could manifest himself like this, which was interesting in of itself. But they could talk about it later. He needed to calm the two down before a fight broke out-

"Super Mini Tailed Beast Ball!"

"Reflect!"

A ball of condensed chakra shot out of Kurama's mouth, but it bounced off of the barrier that Aqua had constructed and flew over the town's walls and into the distance.

A low rumbling sound followed, causing the group to flinch.

"Puhihihi! Even Kazuma can put up a better fight, and he has the weakest class!"

Aqua chortled while slapping her knee in amusement, earning a low growl from the Nine Tailed Fox.

"This wench...! I'll ki-!"

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING YOU STUPID FOX!?"

Naruto bellowed as he strangled Kurama's miniature avatar, which was a comedic sight to behold by the onlookers. Shoving the Tailed Beast's chakra back into his gut, the shinobi's ears burned red as he sheepishly waved to the people who had been watching.