Dead Eyes (Naruto)

Part 21: Time Away pt.1

-Naruto POV-
Jiraiya and I had just left the village. "Naruto, I have a question for you." He said as we walked.

I looked over at him. "Go ahead." I said.

"What is your goal in life? Your dream?" He asked.

I thought for a second. "I'm gonna build a harem and revive the Uzumaki." I said.

He nodded. "That's a pretty good one, but there's nothing a little bit deeper?" He ask.

I thought for a moment. "I want the Uzumaki to return to their peaceful ways. I'm only twelve and I'm already so tired of all the fighting." I said.

He smiled. "There it is. Your father shared a very similar dream." He said.

I nodded. "I know, I've read his journal and spoken to him." I said.

He chuckled. "I forgot about your eyes for a minute." He said as he scratched the back of his head.

He seemed to remember something. "I just remembered! You can't wear your headband on this trip, so do something with it." He said.

I nodded and took my headband off. I looked down at it for a second, then sealed it with Fuu. I felt like a weight was lifted from my shoulders.

I sighed. "Oh that's nice, that's real nice." I said.

He laughed. "It is freeing. Now then, onto the first stop, the Tanzaku Quarters! Rife with fine women, booze, and Gambling!" He called out excitedly.

I smiled. "I'm down for all of that! The Uzumaki have famously good luck!" I called.

He chuckled. "You remind me of a friend of mine." He said.

A week later we were at an underground poker game. Jiraiya was down to a loin cloth along with everyone else at the table, the girls also had their bras. I was sitting pretty though. I was resting my head in my hand, which was propped up on the table. My legs were crossed. I had a cool smile on my face and my base Shikigan active. Everyone else looked lifeless.

"So, would you all like to bet your souls too? I'll take them." I said as I stared down my nose at them.

Jiraiya held up his hand. "I'm out." He said and everyone else join in.

I sighed. "Pansies. I expect my money by the end of the week, else your stuff is either sold or mine." I said before standing and walking out with a large bag of goods.

Later that week we were at a bathhouse. Jiraiya was perving on women, but I was enjoying the hot water. "Hey, perv, when will we start my training?" I asked.

He chuckled. "Don't worry, we'll get to it. For now, just relax and find yourself without the chakra." He said.

I sighed and stretched. "Whatever." I said before standing up and leaving.

An hour later I got to a little cafe. I looked around and saw that the only open spot was across from a gloomy looking girl, just a little bit older than myself, she was pretty.

I walked over and sat across from her. "So what jerk has you so upset?" I asked.

She sighed. "Is it that obvious?" She asked.

I nodded. "I could tell the second I walked in. I can also tell that you've been done with him for a while, this was just the final straw." I said, having my first stage Shikigan active.

She looked at me in awe. "How did you do that?" She asked.

I chuckled. "I'm just that good. Why don't you let me buy you a bite? Or maybe a drink? We can salvage this night together." I said.