Journey Of A Soul - A Naruto Fanfic

'why?'

this one question has me thinking deeply. its a very important question which would define if i am going to get it all or make a fool out of myself.

but i degrees, its more than that, cause this answer is not just for getting this apprenticeship but will become a basis for my new life. i started thinking deeply about why i started this path in the first place. i thought back to the first time i was introduced to an abstract of power.

i have started with fascination towards the martial path, it may be because of the anime and novels i read, but i know its more than that. i had a family, even if i dont remember them, i know i was loved, i did not have any problems, i have everything a person could ask in a silver plate since my birth, but there was no fulfillment. when i first saw how naruto who dint have anything became strong through sheer will power or when luffy walked the path of pirate king i always thought if i can do that too. do i have what it takes to reach an impossible goal, with my own hands claw my way up to the apex.

i looked at my hands with deep though.

i wanted that, i wanted something to work hard at, i wanted to face the impossible odds. i wanted to triumph, i wanted to decide on my dream and wanted to reach it. i dedicated my whole life for it. every waking moment is for this, i put my life on the line, i almost died in my quest buy it did not stop me. because if i stoped even once i know i will become unworthy to contend for the strongest.

suddenly there was as if something changed in me, i looked straight at hiruzen who was surprised seeing my expression.

'i want to see the apex. i want to do everything I can towards this dream. i want to work hard and become so strong that i can become free'

i almost said free as a whisper almost in a reverant manner and suddenly i uncontrollably released my soul strength. conquerer's haki.

jiraya looked shocked and the girl has fainted but hiruzen and i were staring at each other.

hiruzen- i see, then i formally accept you as my disciple but i want to promise me something.

i nodded and waited

hiruzen- i want you to be the ultimate protector of this village.

i nodded but said-' i will do everything to safe guard my home, but i wont ever show mercy to wicked even if its my own flesh and blood.'

hiruzen nodded with a smile- then its decided.

only then i realized i unleased my full power conquerers, the library was in disarry and jiraya is sweating while hiruzens granddaughter fainted. i immediately took in my haki and bowed.

hiruzen told me to shift from orphanage to the compound tomorrow and he will send someone to help me out.

i nodded and then silently left.

hiruzen pov:

it was night time and i was enjoying my reading and smoke in my study. i suddenly felt a familiar presence closing in.

'jiraya, when were you back' i asked with a smile towards my wayward student.

jiraya- what sensei were you missing me too much? how are you sensei?

'as you can see, i am enjoying my long earned retirement now, i am just a simple grandfather'

jiraya: you know sensei, it seems like the next generation of geniuses are upon konoha. there are almost all clans children directly from main branches in the same generation.

i nodded, excluding the hokage's kids there are hiers from all major clans in the same generation. it can be said to be a single generation or shinobi who will lead konoha and whos actions will reflect over generations to come.

jiraya seriously said : i have met a monster kid today sensei. i believe he will be the single most center for the future events even with variables like bijuu. i have not seen such potential in anyone not even orochimaru or minato or kakashi. in front of this kid, it is like they are almost normal.

i was shocked immensely hearing this, i nodded asking him to continue.

jiraya explained what happened today and what was found about the civilian families orphan child. i was getting shocked over and over again. i was excited, this has potential to be my final masterpiece in this world before i leave it. that was the only thought repeating inside me.

buy i need to test him, i need to test his intelligence and conviction before i decide.

'jiraya, bring him over tomorrow, i need to see him befor i decide'

jiraya nodded and left. i started thinking about this deeply. this has the potential of being my greatest legacy or biggest mistake. i wanted to take up teaching again and was deciding on what can be done but i never thought something like this would come.

i feel it in my old bones. indeed, this has potential, my instincts are screaming at me which only happened when it comes to most important decisions.

next morning

i was sitting in my study doing calligraphy to calm my mind and get my thoughts in order. just then one of the anbu informed me of jiraya coming in with a child. i nodded my head as jiraya came in first.

jiraya: morning sensei.

i nodded and pointed towards the tea which he helped himself. as jiraya got seated i called one of the attendent to bring th boy in.

i saw a boy who looks like he is about to turn 5 come through the door and before he even entered the room he looked around the room for a bit, i internally nodded at his calmness and thinking ahead even if it was done subconsciously. the boy then noticed my presence and looked straight at me.

i started to presure him slightly to see how he reacts and his eyes went wide for just a second before he continued looking at me. i found repect and trust in his gaze and as we stared at each other, i told him to take a seat.

he sat right before me and placed his arms over his l.a.p, just when we started talking my lovely grand daughter came through the door without noticing the extra company and asked me to get ready to take her to hokage mansion for a playdate with her friends.

it seems she finally noticed the newcommer and started at the boy, who looked confused for a second before looking at my grand daughter. they stared at each other and the boy got a small blush which went away soon as it appeared. my protective instincts were going haywire but i reiend it in to observe them.

jiraya got a teasing smirk directed at the boy who noticed it immediately and got a annoyed expression and greeted my grand daughter. she in turn turned shy and blushed... wait whatt ... she actually is acting like a girl.. i took a double take on that and when i notice the boy looking weirded out i smirked which he caught on and was again irritated.

he became serious and looked me in the eye and gave a bold introduction filled with conviction on achieving the said goal. i slowly thought about what he said and asked a heavy question which a child his age should not have an answer or atleast a real answer for.

after my question he looked deeply introspective and after some time while we waited for his answer, i suddenly felt a pressure like a huge mountain was placed on top of my shoulders only some legends i met can even come near giving this kind of pressure and its not even killing intent no more appropriate word would be like a sovereigns intent. while i was thinking deeply he suddenly started answering and i can feel that he is speaking from the bottom of his soul and i literally saw a burning flame of conviction surrounding him as a cacoon.

i asked him to be next guard for the future of konoha and he accepted and i know he will keep it. now its up to me to raise a conqueror no a monster who us unrivalled in this world.

i told him to shift here from the orphanage tomorrow and when he left i wanted to jump and dance for the opportunity to teach such a person.

i woke up and consoled my grand daughter and spoke with jiraya before he left i couldnt help but think about the coming days.