Naruto Uzumaki: The Fox Blade

Land of Waves (Discovery of Enemies)

Walking through the village again. Naruto tried to find any information about the enemy and where is comrade was. He knew he probably needed to capture one of the thugs. He probably could get one of them to talk easily if he really needed to. Not that he wanted to torture some poor lackey.

He assigned the Genin before he had left. Konohamaru listened right away. Sakura seemed to be afraid of him. While Sasuke didn't trust him. He consistently watched him when he was around them.

Not that Naruto couldn't blame them. He was stronger than them. He hid his identity and it's not like any of them remember him. He's sure all the kids he grew up with have already forgotten who he was. Shrugging to himself Naruto happened to look down an alley to see a Nichirin sword laying in the ground.

Running up he grabbed the blade. Looking it over he saw that it was in fact a sword from Okoyama. There weren't many other signs of fighting equipment wise. Spots of blood on the ground along with elemental damage from Ninjutsu, "He was ambushed." Naruto said to himself.

Trying to find more clues Naruto stayed for a while longer. Unfortunately he couldn't find anything more. Taking the sword he headed back to Tazuna's house. He hoped that Tanjiro would get here soon. If there were more ninjas then he may need help. Especially if they are at Zabuza's level.

Back at the house Konohamaru was walking the perimeter. Kyat told them while he investigated the village that they needed to continue their mission. So they needed to scout the area, set traps, and watch for spies.

Sakura and Sasuke were with Tazuna at the bridge. How he got stuck waiting here he'd never know, "Stupid Kyat." He said out loud as he started heading back to the house. Konohamaru didn't trust the guy. He came in out of knowhere and saved their sensei. For what?

As he approached the house he saw the masked boy sitting cross legged on the deck with another katana in front of him. Curiously Konohamaru made his way to him, "How was patrol." Kyat asked without looking back at Konohamaru.

"Fine. What's with the other sword? You didn't have it before." Picking it up he saw the other boy's shoulder slump, "It is the reason I'm here."

Konohamaru walked up to his side, "One of my comrades went missing. I was sent to find them and bring them home." Looking at the masked swordsman he could feel the worry.

"Are you a Shinobi?" The masked boy looked up at him. His blue eyes shining under the mask making his breath hitch, "No I'm not. I'm not a samurai either. My master taught me how to use my chakra and stuff. We just don't use ninjutsu."

Konohamaru sat down on one of the stumps from the dock, "That's crazy. I can't imagine not using Ninjutsu. My Grandpa is the Hokage." Naruto couldn't help but smile hearing about the old man, "He is called the professor. He knows every single Ninjutsu in Konogakure. Even the Hidden ones from clans like the Nara, Yamanaka, and the Akimichi."

"Wow he sounds awesome!" Naruto actually felt that way. He knew the Hokage was powerful but to know he is that strong is so cool.

Naruto watched as the Konohamaru crossed his arms and smiled out at the water, "He is. I am hard on him sometimes. Grandpa gets so occupied in his job. I wouldn't mind but after mom and dad died it's been tough."

"Does he work a lot? Being in charge of such a powerful village can't be easy?" Konohamaru sighed, "Yeah he does. It got worse after one of the boys in the village went missing." Naruto instantly felt a ping in his chest, "You kind of remind me of him I guess. He was happy and relaxed all the time to. Nobody liked him but I thought he was funny and fun to play with."

Naruto's heart started sinking more and more, "What was his name?" Konohamaru smiled at him, "His name was Naruto Uzumaki. Naruto-kun was my only real friend."