Monsters with souls

8- training

Warnings: This is a fan fiction crossover featuring Naruto and Bleach. In no way shape or form do I own the series and/or its characters. This story however is an original idea that I have had for a while now and decided that it is time that I got around to writing it. Some of the characters may seem a bit OCC so please don't hate me for it!

Key Guide: "regular speech", 'thinking to ones self', *mental speech*, (author notes), bold - Kyuubi & Shirosaki speaking, italic - attacks/jutsu, -spirits/hollows speaking-

Chapter 8 - training

Both Naruto and Ichigo followed Sarutobi to the Hokage tower. Naruto had his head lowered as he avoided looking at anyone in the eye. Ichigo could see the villagers points and stares directed at Naruto. It disgusted Ichigo that these people could be so cruel and judgmental but, Ichigo had to remember that things worked differently in this realm than his own. They had arrived at the Hokage towers as Sarutobi lead them to the main room. Sarutobi did several quick hand signs as a special barrier arouse around the room.

"We can speak freely here without anyone hearing us. Now perhaps you two can start from the beginning." stated Sarutobi. Naruto looked at Ichigo whom simply nodded his head. Naruto proceeded to tell Sarutobi what happened when he was four years old. How he meet Kyuubi whom told him the truth about everything, how he meet Ichigo and became a member of the Kurosaki family. Ichigo picked up where Naruto had lfet off telling Sarutobi about the ten years Naruto has been living with them. He told Sarutobi about the Soul Reapers, the Soul Society, hollows, souls, and zanpakuto. Sarutobi listened to the whole story absorbing what both Naruto and Ichigo had told him. He found it strange how Naruto and Ichigo were able to travel from other dimensions and develop the powers and abilities of the other realm.

"Naruto let me be the first to apologize for what happened to you ten years ago. I assure you that those people who have been dealt with. I am a bit surprised to year that the nine tail fox….."

"Kyuubi." interrupted Naruto.

"Kyuubi isn't what we have lead to believe. Your father the fourth Hokage must have realized it as well. That's why he had risked his life to seal Kyuubi within you. He believed that you maybe the only one who could control Kyuubi. Even though you have missed the team placement and the necessary training. I shall place you both on a special team and have one of my anbu act as your captain. He shall train you in ninja techniques, chakra control, ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu." Sarutobi stated as he reached into a drawer pulling out two leaf village headbands. He handed them both to Ichigo and Naruto. "These are honorary leaf village headbands. Wear them however you like. We need to get you guys ID for missions and such that you have to complete while you are within this dimension. I shall open up the Namikaze estate and funding for you both. Tomorrow you will meet your sensei (teacher) and begin training." stated Sarutobi as he handed Naruto the key to the estate and paperwork for the bank. Sarutobi then undid the jutsu as he called for one of his anbu to lead the boys to the Namikaze estate and around the leaf village.

The female anbu didn't wear her mask as she had dark purple hair and black eyes. She lead Naruto and Ichigo through the village. Naruto kept his head lowered to avoid looking at the villagers who whispered about Naruto. They looked at him with hatred and anger in their eyes and on their faces.

*Hey King… Both Kyuubi and I have worked a way for you and Naruto to communicate with each other mentally. It works in the same way that you can communicate with us.* Shiro told Ichigo.

*Thanks Shiro. I can feel that Naruto can use some support right now. I can see full well why he doesn't want to be here.* replied Ichigo.

*Its not entirely his fault. Its just the villagers blind hatred as they feel that Naruto is me. Even though he's not!* stated a dark voice.

*Is that you Kyuubi?* asked Ichigo.

*It better be the damn fox as he's whipping my ass in training.* replied Shiro. Ichigo tried to suppress his laughter rolling his eyes.

*Naruto don't let them get to you. Give me the key to the estate and the bank paper work. Even though it doesn't say your name on it, I can have them believe that I'm the long lost child belonging to your father.* Ichigo told Naruto mentally. Kyuubi had told Naruto about being able to hear not only Ichigo mentally but also Shiro. Naruto did as Ichigo asked as he was grateful that his adoptive brother was here with him.

*Ichigo thanks. I think I have made a decision. I am going to strive to become a Hokage like my father. I don't care how others are going to see me. I will make them all see that there is much more to me than meets the eye.* This caused Ichigo to smile as he ruffled Naruto's hair. Naruto laughed lightly no longer sulking as a bright smile lined his face. Naruto was grateful that Ichigo was here as the older teen always knew how to cheer him up.

The anbu offered her help with shopping since she knew that Naruto wouldn't be welcomed as no doubt they would charge the jinchuriki double. Nobody knew Ichigo as they didn't know that Ichigo was tied with Naruto. Naruto was a bit grateful that there was a few places who didn't chase him away. Both Naruto and Ichigo along with the anbu member had lunch at Ichiraku. Naruto had about five bowls, Ichigo had about four bowls, as the anbu guard had only one.

"How much do we owe you?" asked Ichigo. As they had stopped by the bank to get some money that way they could do some shopping since they had no clue what waited for them at the Namikaze estate.

"Its no charge boys since you are first time customers. Your welcome back here any time." stated Tenuchi.

The following day both Naruto and Ichigo meet up at the Hokage tower as Naruto wore his headband over his forehead while Ichigo wore his tied around his upper right arm. Neither one of them had changed their outfits since arriving within this dimension. The two awaited for their captain anxious to begin training. They had gotten their ID done as they knew that the anbu guard would go under an assumed name.

"Naruto Uzumaki and Ichigo Kurosaki?" questioned a male voice. Both teens turned to see a man who looked almost normal compared to everyone else that they have meet or seen. "I am your captain, the name is Yamato. From now on we are Special Unit One. We are going to handle the missions that no one else can. This is the only two man squad in all of Konoha which means that we are all equals in this squad as I will be working side by side with you for our missions. Is there any questions?" asked Yamato.

"There is a very special reason to why you were assigned to us isn't there? I like to know why. And please don't play dumb as you know what I mean." Ichigo stated bluntly. Yamato smiled at the older teen.

"You are very perceptive Ichigo. Yes there is a very good reason to why I am a part of this team." Yamato answered as he then held out his hand causing a necklace to dangle from his fingers (Tsunade's necklace). "Naruto I must insist that you wear this necklace at all times. It is a very special chakra crystal once owned by the first Hokage. He possessed a very special jutsu and chakra that allowed him to control the tailed beasts. I have this same power." replied Yamato.

"In case Kyuubi runs amuck." added Naruto as Yamato nodded his head. Naruto placed on the necklace without saying a word in protest even though Kyuubi was yelling in the back of his mind. Ichigo tried to refrain from laughing at the nine tails antics.