Path of Hardships. (Naruto fanfic)

Chapter 12 The Escape.

Chapter 12.

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"Do you think we can rely on this geezer of yours Naruto?" said the raven with a raised eyebrow. "Yes, he is a bit weird, but he is trustworthy. At least I think he is hehe."He rubbed the back of his head with a sheepish expression. The duo sighed but accepted the blonde's judgment. "Since your part is done, we will finish up on our end." Amane nodded, she informed the duo of some of the shifts but still required more time. Chusei said he was able to get into a game later with one of the guards. "Alright, we'll meet up later". Chusei said before walking off followed by the raven and blonde.

Later:

"Ah, so you made it brat." The blonde was ticked at the remark but didn't respond to the jab as he needed to be focused. "Alright old man what do want?" He laughed at how he avoided the jab and the remark. "I will be creating a counter seal for the marks. Why I require you is my hands are no longer still as they formerly were. Therefore, you're my spare set of hands."The blonde made an ah sound."The issue is I don't know seals that well."Naruto informed the geezer."Hmm, I expected well, for now, I will instruct you in the basics and have you practice."He told the blonde before walking to the other side of the room and pulling out some paper and ink. Gesturing to a pillow next to him to begin the lesson.

"So how do we start?" The blonde asked curiously after sitting down next to the man. "Good question, we'll have you do calligraphy." This confused Naruto. "Umm, how does doing caligraphy help with seals." This remark ending with a chop to the head. "Itai," he said while clutching his head and glaring at the man. "Making seals is a complicated art that requires precision and a steady hand. Thus, calligraphy is the best way to practice without blowing us up."This had the blonde deadpan at him."Don't worry about that right now just get to practice."With a sigh and began writing down words under the gaze of Mako.

Week later:

To say politely the practice was undoubtedly hell would be a considerable understatement. Every time he messed up even in the slightest way. He received a comedic chop to the head and redemanded. To be honest, the man was a crazy perfectionist. Naruto found caligraphy to be easy and fun after a few smacks here and there. Taking breaks every so often the old man would eagerly tell him some incredible stories of his adventures and remarkable things he'd seen and Naruto would do the same. He learned more about the geezer's home and was a place called Uzu. As well as some sights there and the wildlife, Mako was surprisingly a florist who also enjoyed animal watching. It subtly reminded him of Ino and Shikamaru. He quickly became close to the geezer as if he were family. (dun dun dun) Also telling him some of the elaborate pranks he typically did in his old village to the Anbu and the monument.

"Hmm...you're improved tremendously." Mako said as he carefully examined the paper."Now comes the easy part, drawing the seal matrix. The hard part is finding a way out. I do hope you've thought up a good plan to get out?"He inquired. The blonde replied promptly with a nod. "We'll pick this up tomorrow then. Brat. Geezer."They said with a quick chuckle.

Finding both Chusei and Amane sitting outside by a tree. He quickly went over to them to inform them of his progress. "I finished the geezers training and it should be finished tomorrow." He said with a sigh of relief. "Chusei and I are ready." She informed the blonde. "So when do leave?" He inquired eagerly. "At night around midnight while everyone is asleep and the guards are idle." The blonde and the raven nodded and set off to their cells for the day.

"So today's the day brat". Mako said with a sad smile. "Yeah, we're finally getting out of here. Why don't you come with us?"Mako was quiet for a minute."Sigh. I'm old, my days of adventure and action are done. You, on the other hand, still have much to do."He said while placing a hand on his shoulder."Over here is the blueprint of the counter seal. With the lesson, this shouldn't take long."