Glaciers

Chapter 7

Naruto closed his eyes and breath out a heavy sigh.

"I knew it. Helping those Konoha Shinobi will bring me trouble" Naruto muttered as her leaned on his leather chair

'That's because even if you wanted to be cold, you are still human. Either you or not, you still can show compassion.' Yuki snorted

Naruto stared at the scroll for a while. It says;

Dear Dr Sotaru,

           Konoha is in your debt for helping out our Shinobi in times of trouble. And as the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, I have thought of inviting you to enter in the Chuunin Selection Exams in Konoha that will taken place in two weeks time. Do not worry, I have already contacted your Village Leader of this matter and he agreed. An escort team will escort you to Konohagakure.

      Thank you for reading this until the end.

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire

Naruto turned to the other letter and could not help but rubbed his temples.

It was so crude and simple.

Go. They already paid me, we can have 40-60 percent shares of the pay, I get the 60 shares of course. Plus, if you win the Exams, which I doubt you do but I hope you would, there is another price, 30-70 percent shares, you get the 70 percent shares.

Naruto rolled his eyes and chuckled in amusement.

"Fine then, it seems I would come to Konoha after all....... What a drag... Great now I got so lazy, to even get the catchphrase of the Naras, ttebayo" Naruto chuckled as he got up to pack some things he might need.

He would need that money after all, to buy more medical equipments.

The Konoha escorts would arrive in three days time. It's 5 days walk from there to here. Naruto decided to not give them face and show that he is displeased, so he decided to meet them halfway.

Packing his stuff, Naruto left a few dozens of Shadow Clones behind to keep watch of his clinic and territory.

Hopping they would thrash the place while he's away.

"Let's go then" Naruto began his journey.

Team Kurenai did not know how they should feel. Kurenai was unnerved of having one of the citizen of the infamous Pleasure Village come to Konoha and have her team to escort the person. She heard of the Pleasure Village, those uncivilised and uncouth bunch of people. She had heard from Kakashi's peep that there is a child, no older than their genins, whom is a skilled doctor and understands poisons, this got one Mitarashi Anko to laugh and declared, "Finally! Another decent Konoichi that understand the wonders of Poison!" only to deflate soon after when Kakashi chuckled and told her that it was a boy, a feminine, soft, and gentle looking one but a boy nothingness.

The three Genins, Aburame Shino, Inuzaka Kiba, and Hyuuga Hinata was not as bothered as their Jonin Instructor Yuehi Kurenai. Simple, because they did not encounter people from the Pleasure Village. They have heard alot of rumours and advices from their parents and everyone else, but as a Ninja, they must see it for their own self. Seeing is believing after all.

Before they could even exit the border of the Hi no Kuni, a person from the distance is approaching them on a horse.

He was very out of place.

He was wearing a white yukata with navy blue undergarments, light blue hakama pants, his hair was the color of silver with a tint of blue. His eyes was the color of ice blue, like he was staring icicles to their souls, causing them to feel child even if the sun is scorching hot. He was riding on a white horse that has blue reins.

'His Aura is not simple. It's strong, cold, and filled with grace and elegance, but it did not cover up the sharpness and alertness. This guy is not simple' Shino thought, his bugs were restless and shivering from the cold. Literally, Naruto was emitting slight mist.

'His scent is.... I can't smell it. Everytime I would attempt, it's like someone had put a block of ice on my nose' Kiba frowned

If they did not know better, they would think that this guy is a noble or someone whom walked out of the painting that could only be described in fairytales.

'If it was not for that medical kit strapped on the saddle. I would have thought that he's a Prince of the whatever kingdom or something' Kurenai thought

"W-Who is he?" Hinata stuttered, her cheeks flustered.

Kurenai pity the girl. And admired her self restraints. 'Looks like her infatuation on the Fourth's Kid Namikaze Menma held strong and unwavering.'

"Hey, Prince whatever your name is! You really have the guts to act wilful without you're guards! You're quite arrogant!" Kiba pointed at Naruto.

"Is this how Konoha treat their visitors? I thought Konoha is known of their etiquette and good attitude. If not for his clan symbol, a puppy, and the smell of a mutt, I would have thought he is one of the the Village I represent. If this is how Konoha received their guest, must have lost alot of face" Naruto retorted coldly

"Why you!" Kiba gritted his teeth

"Kiba, that's enough. This is our client, Dr Sotaru" Kurenai sighed, holding Kiba's collar and held him back

"What? This guy!? He looks very weak!!!" Kiba blinked and pointing at Sotaru and face Kurenai.

"Have your parents did not teach you that pointing at someone is rude? Or your teachers remind you that while you point one finger on others, the four fingers pointed at yourself?" Naruto mocked, clearly, he enjoyed this.

"You!!!!" Kiba looked ready to use his Fang over Fang on Naruto.

Naruto rolled his eyes and chuckled. He got to admit, he was having fun. You see, before he gain a footing in the Pleasure Village, Naruto has to clash with alot of people there before he gain respect, that includes fighting emotionally, physically, mentally, and verbally. Naruto had to ensure Yuki's harsh critism so he was not affected as much. And even if his opponent's words are harsher in other's ears, but if their opponent was undisturbed, it means that its not getting the desire effect, getting more flustered and angry, thus losing face.

Call him sadistic, but Naruto loved it!

"Let's go" Naruto said as he urged the horse forward.

The Konoha Ninjas have no choice but to follow him from above, on the three branches.

"His attitude reminds me of the Uchihas with the mind of a Nara" Kiba gritted his teeth, clearly sore from the verbal beating.

"I agree"

Naruto chuckled inwardly.

'You sure had fun' Yuki hummed

'Isn't it obvious?' Naruto sassed, making Yuki laugh