Konohagakure No Sato :
Hokage Office :
The Hokage sat in his office, the faint smell of smoke curling in the air as he sifted through the latest report.
The Hokage's eyes narrowed slightly as he read the simple words sent by the ANBU detailing last night's activities of the Jinchūriki—Naruto.
Five Attribute Ninjutsu
Chakra Control
Taijutsu
Kunai
Sealing
" Must be his future training plan "
( Most geniuses follow a similar trajectory, but... why Sealing? )
The Hokage's mind wandered, as his eyes scanned the report again. Sealing wasn't something typically associated with young students like Naruto.
Yet, it was clear that his interest in it was more than just a passing curiosity.
The Hokage's brow furrowed as he pondered a hundred different implications, reasons, and excuses. he thought,
( Why would a Jinchūriki—let alone a kid—want to learn Sealing, of all things?)
It wasn't a path most children would choose, especially not when there were cooler, more conventional options like powerful ninjutsu or taijutsu to focus on.
Yet, here was Naruto, choosing the more obscure, complex, and often dangerous art of Sealing
( Sealing Arts… )
The Hokage's mind raced
( Did someone hint at this to him? )
He scanned the report again, his eyes lingering on Naruto's name. But there was nothing in the ANBU's observations that indicated any outside influence.
Why was Naruto interested in Sealing? It didn't make sense. The boy had always been unpredictable, but this was different. Sealing was an advanced, complicated discipline—something that even seasoned shinobi approached with caution. For a child, especially a Jinchūriki, to delve into it voluntarily was… concerning.
The Hokage keeps smoking whole morning in his office that day .
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Konoha Academy :
The morning had dragged on, but the lunch bell was finally ringing in Naruto's ears. Grabbing his lunch, he started to unwrap it eagerly, but then, his mind caught on a detail he almost forgot.
" Shino "
" Naruto-kun "
" Let's have lunch together "
" .....Good "
( He didn't forget me )
The thought passed through Shino's mind.
( He actually spoke first… he remembered me from this morning until now.)
The unexpected gesture brought a warmth that the boy wasn't used to. It wasn't the usual casual acknowledgment—this felt different. Naruto had actively chosen to include him, not as an afterthought, but as if he genuinely wanted the company
Suppressing the excitement of his bugs buzzing around, Shino calmly opened his lunch, his usual composed demeanor intact.
As Shino began to eat, his attention shifted. He noticed another kid approaching Naruto's table, walking with a relaxed confidence
" Naruto..!!"
" Ino "
" Let's eat together "
" oh ....and Ino this is shino , he is also ..... sitting "
" huh....???........whoaa when did you get here "
" Ino-san , I have been with Naruto since morning "
" Really ?? "
Naruto's eyes twitched at the sudden burst of surprise. he shot a glance at Shino before responding to Ino .
" It's like those Ninja's , totally stealthy "
" Whooaaa "
Ino's eyes flicked over to Shino, her gaze lingering for a moment. Despite being in the same class as him for years, she'd hardly ever paid him any real attention. If it weren't for Naruto mentioning his name, she probably would have forgotten it entirely.
Ino thought, repeating it quietly in her mind.
( Shino ........, How could I not even remember his name )
At that moment, Shikamaru and Chouji walked over with their bentos in hand, both casting curious glances toward Ino, who was sitting with Naruto.
They had noticed her sitting with him and exchanged a silent look, both wondering what was going on. But before they could ask anything, Shikamaru, , tilted his head and muttered,
( whoaaa ....... who's this glasses .......Was someone like that even in our class? Troublesome.. ) Shikamaru
( ohhhhhhhhh...it's Shino kun ) Choji
As they got closer, Choji, with his usual easygoing demeanor, called out to Ino, his voice friendly
" Ino "
" Ohh it's you guys , let's eat together "
After everyone had settled down, Naruto opened his bento , revealing his lunch to the group. Crispy, golden karaage paired with a hearty serving of fried rice.
The aroma wafted up, making everyone's stomachs rumble just a little
Looking over , everyone paused
" Who made this , Naruto-kun " Shino
" haha , Shino , Naruto can cook , you know " Ino
" But why is it sparkling ... so troublesome " Shikamaru
" ......*drool* can i have some , Naruto-kun " Choji
Naruto watched the reactions around him, feeling the moment drag on with all the stares. His eyes twitched in annoyance—this was so cliché . After a moment, he leaned back and spoke, addressing everyone
" ...Only if you guys share too "
Hearing Naruto's words, everyone's eyes sparkled, except for Shino, who simply adjusted his glasses with his usual calm expression. The group chuckled lightly .
As they dug into their own lunches, the casual chatter filled the air. Despite the occasional teasing, the atmosphere was warm, relaxed—lunch passed in a blur of food, laughter, and the simple joy of shared company.
Naruto's gaze flicked between Shino and Shikamaru. Neither of them seemed particularly curious about his lunch—or anything else . They just... sat there, as if everything was normal.
It struck him as odd. Most people would have asked something by now, prodded him for more information, or questioned him. But Shino and Shikamaru? They just went with the flow
( Is it because they are kids ...But shouldn't they have curiosity too? )
Naruto glanced over at Ino, who, despite her teasing and occasional loudness, was at least openly interested in everything going on around her. That was normal—kids were supposed to ask questions, to wonder, to dig a little deeper.
Naruto didn't ask any unnecessary questions either, replying here and there as the conversation naturally flowed. for now, he decided to enjoy the brief reprieve of lunch.
After a while, lunch came to an end, and the bell rang, signaling the return to class. The rest of the afternoon passed in a steady rhythm, the lessons continuing without much fanfare, until the clock finally ticked to 1:30 PM.
As Naruto packed his things, his eyes couldn't help but drift over to a certain white eye little girl in the corner of the room.
She was trying to sneak a peek at him, but the moment their gazes met, her face flushed bright red. In a split second, she ducked her head down, hiding behind her arms like an ostrich burying its head in the sand. .
( Now how should I approach this....forget it , let's not be hasty )
Deciding to pre-plan and strategize for what could only be described as a hell-level difficult mission—one that would ultimately determine his entire future happiness—Naruto sighed and rubbed the back of his neck while giving himself an excuse
( I'll take the strategic retreat for now ........... I am no Lolicon afterall )
As Naruto walked out of the classroom, giving a casual goodbye to Ino and the others, his eyes naturally drifted to the hall.
That's when he saw Sasuke. The usually aloof Uchiha had a distant, almost lost look on his face, his eyes unfocused as if he were deep in thought, lost in his own world.
( It's not even 1 year since Uchiha clan massacre ....that blow and yesterday's , I hope he doesn't get crushed )
Even though , Naruto feels sorry for the kid but he is not Sakura or Karin .....Actually he is not same Naruto either who will go to great lengths for Sasuke-chan , even if it's losing his hand.
On the other side, Kiba caught his attention next. The Inuzuka boy's face was set in a new, determined expression, his posture more rigid than usual, like he had just made some kind of internal decision.
( He seems motivated )
Noticing bandages around Kiba's arms and exhaustion visible on his face , it seems someone is working hard .
( Speaking of bandages , The next hospital visit is coming soon , another sign-in )
As Naruto walked down the hallway, his thoughts shifted to something a little less exciting—his monthly hospital visits. Or rather, what The Grandpa liked to call his "full body check-ups."
( I've already been twice this month )
Naruto thought, rolling his eyes a bit
( And I've signed in both times too. Gotta make sure I don't fall behind...)
The visits weren't exactly his idea of fun, but they were necessary. The doctors had to keep tabs on his condition, and the check-ups also gave him the perfect chance to keep up his "official" sign-ins. No one questioned it, especially when The Hokage claimed it was just a routine thing
( But there's no sign of growth in the Medical Shinobi skill )
Having decided to first complete this month's objective , Naruto heads back to his Training Ground .
( Did I forget something ? )
A Lonely Shino Sits on his bench looking at Naruto
( He forgot me again .....at least he knows I exist .........right ..!! )
After arriving the training Ground , Naruto starts his training and a cycle starts to begin.
Wake up
Jooging wirh lee
Work and train At slaughter house
Home , Bath and preparing Lunch
Academy
Lunch with Original Characters
Exclusive Training Ground at 2 PM
Training Different Jutsu's , Chakra control and Kunai
back home before 7 PM
Dinner before 8.30 PM
Bath and little revision till 10 Pm
Sleep before 10.30 PM
In between this whole cycle , Naruto also bought some balloons and put them in Bathroom , and anytime he has time in bathroom he 'played' with those.
He also signed in between
Academy
Accelerated Training
Rejuvenation
While giving Academy priority with 16 Sign-in , he also found the effectiveness of Accelerated Training and Rejuvenation on his Body and on every other Jutsu's.
During his morning run, Naruto wasn't just focused on getting in some cardio. His eyes were constantly scanning the area, looking for any potential Sign-in locations that could offer him a new passive skill or something that would give him an edge.
During his visit to the library, Naruto stumbled upon two basic E-rank seals and a few scrolls on Fuinjutsu. The seals were simple but a good starting point, and the scrolls offered solid foundational techniques. He felt a surge of satisfaction—this was exactly what he needed to dive deeper into his new interest.
In this Busy Schedule , A whole month passed by , unknowingly.