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"Dialogue"
'Thoughts'
-Author notes-
Chapter 103: A Small Village and a Suprise Visit
"Are you sure that's all you need? We'll be gone for a while," Jiraiya said, eyeing Naruto's small backpack.
"I've got some storage scrolls filled with instant ramen and other necessities. I'll be okay," Naruto replied.
"I see..." Jiraiya shrugged. He also had everything packed inside scrolls, so he couldn't say much. However, he found it odd that Naruto specifically mentioned ramen instead of just 'food.'
"You didn't bring only ramen, did you?"
"What else was I supposed to bring? I'm not that fond of sweets," Naruto answered.
"Yeah, but... never mind that." Jiraiya decided to drop the subject of food.
"Are you going to tell me about that strange request you gave to the Elders?"
"I made a promise to Gamabunta. Ten large barrels of sake. That was his price for helping me out. And one must keep their word." Naruto explained.
"As I thought..." Jiraiya sighed. That toad liked alcohol as much as he liked women.
Jiraya glanced at Naruto as they walked out. He also wanted to question the boy about his decision on Gaaras fate but decided not to say anything in the end.
If he wanted to know more about what kind of person Naruto was. Then this trip was the perfect chance for that.
They exited the village through the North Gate and began their journey onto the dirt road that eventually led to the Fire Country Capital.
Meanwhile, at the South Gate, two suspicious individuals attempted to infiltrate the village, but were discovered. The ensuing battle would land several important Konoha ninjas, including Hatake Kakashi, in the hospital.
Village of Hima, Late Afternoon
After many hours of walking along dirt roads, they arrived at a small town.
"This is where we'll be staying," Jiraiya said as they entered a large building.
The place had very dim lighting, and the stench of alcohol was almost overwhelming. Women in skimpy clothing wandered about, chatting with the men.
Naruto wasn't oblivious to what kind of place this was. He had visited red-light districts before, though he never indulged in the pleasures of the flesh.
To him, intercourse with a woman had to serve a deeper purpose than mere satisfaction. Otherwise, one risked deviating from their path and losing themselves forever.
"Welcome!" A very attractive young girl in a tight black dress greeted them from behind a small desk.
Jiraiya gave her a lecherous grin.
"It's been too long, Sayaka! Are you free tonight?" He waved his coin purse.
"Oh! Mister Jiraiya, it's you! I'm afraid I can't attend to you tonight, but I'm sure we can find someone you like," she said with a seductive wink, her eyes sliding toward Naruto.
"And you've brought a handsome young man with you."
"Yes, this is Naruto, my... nephew."
A tall blonde girl with long hair and ample curves walked up behind Naruto, hugging him.
"Ahh, fresh meat… tell me, young man, how old are you?"
Jiraiya's eyes widened. He didn't recognize her, but this girl was exactly his type.
"Fifteen," Naruto replied in a dry tone. There was something about this woman that rubbed him the wrong way, so he hoped she'd leave him alone.
The blonde smiled.
"Fifteen, huh? Almost a man, then. Would you like me to keep you company tonight? I'm sure your uncle can pay for it."
"Not interested. Let go of me and leave," Naruto said bluntly.
The woman gasped, but her eyes quickly narrowed.
"You…"
"Wait!" Jiraiya hurried to intervene. "Please, forgive my nephew... he's never learned how to properly treat a wonderful lady like you."
"Is that so?..." The blonde still looked upset. "And the uncle knows better?"
"Why don't I keep you company instead?" Jiraiya offered, showing her his wallet.
The blonde's mood shifted instantly. "Now this is a proper gentleman."
Jiraiya turned to the girl at the desk and handed her some coins.
"I'll take my usual room and another one nearby."
He received two sets of keys and handed one to Naruto.
"Here, go to your room and get some rest. We'll talk tomorrow."
"Sure," Naruto muttered, taking the keys. He had no interest in the place and would rather spend the night meditating in peace.
Once Jiraiya reminded him to stay in his room, Naruto left and went upstairs.
"Well then... where were we?" Jiraiya grinned, glancing at the girl's barely covered chest.
The blonde chuckled and grabbed onto Jiraiya's arm. "Now we're going to have some fun."
The two of them walked toward the bar.
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Two Hours Later
Naruto opened his eyes and glanced out the window.
"Mmm... it's getting dark. Maybe I should go out and fetch something to eat."
He hadn't forgotten Jiraiya's warning to stay in the room. He just didn't see a reason to obey it.
They were far outside Konoha's territory, and the chances of being attacked by an enemy ninja in a small town like this were close to zero.
"Then again... I do have instant ramen with me..." Naruto wasn't confident in the local chefs, so perhaps a meal in the motel room would be more pleasant.
While weighing his options and thinking about how unprofessional Jiraiya's actions were, he heard a knock on the door.
He hadn't ordered any room service, and there was little chance Jiraiya would come knocking. By now, he should be more than entangled with that blonde woman.
'Unless something happened…' He considered the possibility.
Naruto stood up and walked to the door. Since he still couldn't sense other people's chakra, he had no way of knowing who was on the other side.
But just before he reached for the handle, he felt his skin crawl.
'Bloodlust...' Whoever was on the other side had clear bad intentions, and they were strong.
Still, Naruto wasn't one to shy away from a challenge. He opened the door.
A pair of Sharingan eyes stared back at him.
"Sasu—no…"
He slammed the door shut, turned around and leaped out of the window as fast as he could.
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