The Immortal Sage

"You can rest now" Ye Mo said as he looked at Naruto who was collapsed on the ground from the fatigue

"I will be leaving and we will do the same tomorrow so rest well" He said as he started walking away, Naruto had been unable to reply as he was trying to catch his breath

'He truly is exceptional, such high level of physical capability. A year or two of training and at each level he would be stronger than others. He will definitely surpass the black gold level without any difficulty but I want him to be more than average. So please endure my lovely child, you are the hope of this world in my eyes.' Ye Mo thought with a serious expression, watching the world outside of this small kingdom sized city overrun by monsters with no signs of humans brought nightmares.

"Huff, huff. He really is a slave driver that training was much more intensive than anything I have done." Naruto said as he caught his breath and relaxed into lotus position, his breathing was regulated and he lost himself to meditation

He checked within for his body's condition, 'It's good that I have my chakra even if it is very low without it I would have to actually completely rely on what I learn now.'

He mused as he checked his soul space, the fire side had no change but the ice side seems to have become stronger and he could see something forming inside its depth.

'What is it?'

'This is really weird but it should be connected to the demon spirit disappearing. Maybe after feeding it more, I will know.'

'I will try to get fire ones, as well' Naruto thought as his sight turned to the flames

He changed his focus and sensed the world around him, his senses were still strong enough to know what was within a few km. 'It really is unfortunate that I can't use sage mode now with such low levels of chakra or else I could have used it to easily make my body stronger. Need to wait for three or so years to develop such levels, I should probably start training it or else it won't increase.' Naruto concluded his thoughts and opened his eyes

In front of him was Ye Ziyun along with another girl, "Naruto what were you doing?"

"I was meditating, who's your friend" Naruto said with a gentle smile as he got up

"She's Xiao Ning'er, we are BFF's" Ye Ziyun said cutely as she hugged the girl who was watching him with interest

'She seems the serious type, like I would imagine Sasuke' Naruto thought and a smirk appeared on his face

"Hi, nice to meet you" Naruto greeted while he dusted his clothes

"Likewise" She responded in a formal tone

"So what are you two doing?"

"Hmm we were just playing around when we saw grandpa leave so I thought to see you"

"Thanks, I feel happy that you want to see me. How about I show you a magic trick?" Naruto said laughingly

"Really, show me" Ye Ziyun said excitedly while Xiao Ning showed a dull expression

'What magic, if he can do it than most likely we have already seen it. Ye Ziyun really is too childish sometimes.' Ning'er thought

"You should relax and enjoy, being too serious takes the fun out of life." Naruto said as he saw the expression, 'Really might be an Uchiha'

"Unun" Ye Ziyun also agreed looking at her

"Now watch me" Naruto said as he walked towards the wall and started walking over it without stopping, he stopped at the top and sat down.

"Tada how was it?" Naruto said with a wide smile, he enjoyed playing around and it made him feel better

The two were gobsmacked as they hadn't expected anything new and it was clear on their face making Naruto laugh.

"How did you do it?" Xiao Ning'er asked, she had seen many extraordinary things and even though it was a simple thing she had never seen anyone do it.

"Magic" Naruto muttered mysteriously as he disappeared from their view to anymore questions

"How did he just do that?" She muttered, he walked onto a wall and disappeared. Did he move fast or did he teleport, Xiao Ning'er was intrigued

"Didn't I say, he would be interesting" Ye Ziyun said proudly

"Yes, you were right. Your grandfather has great vision, indeed."

"Do you want to see him again?"

"Yes, maybe we can learn his tricks" Xiao Ning'er said as she thought how such things could be applied to combat, she strived for power and each opportunity was to be taken

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Naruto had just used high speed movement a D rank Jutsu to disappear from their sights and everyone else's but as he stopped his legs hurt. 'Need practice, a new body can be troublesome.'

He started off with using a transformation jutsu and turned into his original form and then started walking on the ceiling along with doing shadow training, fighting previous opponents.

'If I could use shadow clones, than I could have just used them to improve my fighting techniques. They seem lacking when I saw that old man fight, without my power I am less skilled than him. Truly annoying, wish I had known about the shadow clone trick earlier to improve my skills.' Naruto contemplated without making his thoughts go to the direction of blaming his previous teachers, who were honestly just terrible. They didn't teach him anything except Jiraiya who taught him rasengan; everything else was just normal stuff that anyone could have taught him.

'I shouldn't blame them. Broken people can't be expected to teach, should have grown a brain and declined that journey.' Naruto thought as he dropped down to the floor as his chakra hit rock bottom as he had applied it over his body for enhancement as well, depleting it quickly

Naruto sat on his bed for a few moments before he decided to explore the mansion, his steps lead him to a place where he could see Ye Han training with fervor.

'Ye Han reminds me of Lee, seeing him training so hard. He might benefit from such a regime, no actually I should also benefit from it.' Naruto was reminded seeing the training of Ye Han, even though he was also driven ragged by Ye Mo he only realized after seeing someone else.

Naruto decided to approach him as he had dropped to the ground in order to relax his body, "Hey Ye Han, how are you doing?"

Ye Han was lost in his thoughts of surpassing his father when he heard Naruto's voice and he felt annoyance surface, "What?"

"Come one don't be so grumpy, we are friends so I decided to check on you."

"You did so you can go now"

"How cold and I had a method to become stronger." Naruto said teasingly

"What is it?" Ye Han forgot his dislike and showed curiosity

"It's a very simple method but brutal, wear weights over your body every minute and your physical body should surpass everyone."

'That really is simple but I haven't seen anyone try it out. He really is kind or is he just making me loosen my guard.' Ye Han thought as he analyzed Naruto who was younger than him

"Thanks, that seems applicable. I should discuss with father about it. How about I show you around for this favor?" He offered as his expression softened

"Truly I will love to have someone show me around." Naruto said with a happy expression

"Then let's go" Ye Han said as he got up and dusted his clothes, leading him into the city

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"This is the Holy Orchid Institute; it is here that the city trains the future generation and I am also attending it. For now it is summer holidays so we are on a break." Ye Han explained as they passed by the school

"How is the training here? Is it useful?" Naruto asked with curiosity while hoping that he won't be enrolled here as school environment is very boring

'I can learn more in the time I waste listening to some teacher go on for hours to the others how to do some simple technique.' Naruto thought as he believed he was better now

"The training is just average as it has to handle all kinds of students so no it is not close to our training at the mansion. Most of these students are just lazy only some rare few are good, even if they come from major clans they are worthless trash that just really on outside help." Ye Han said with contempt, he was an orphan so he had come this far through hard work even now he didn't rely on any extra help from drugs.

"You are too harsh, Ye Han. Can't you see that we are children, so it is a time to enjoy." A feminine voice came from behind

The boys turned around and saw a girl of 10 years old with brown long hair in a pony tail wearing purple clothing. She gave the image of a fox as she walked and that smirk on her face, confidence oozed from her gait.

"Shen Xiu, what do you want?" Ye Han said in a tone which showed how unhappy he was to see her

"Don't show such an unsightly expression Ye Han, I was just passing by when I saw you guiding someone. He must be special for you to do such a trifling chore." Shen Xiu said as her eyes drifted to Naruto analyzing him and smiled at him

'Looks like a girl who is learning how to use her looks' Naruto thought as he saw her methods

"Hello and nice to meet you, my name is Uzumaki Naruto" Naruto introduced himself as he extended his hand

'Uzumaki? There no such noble clan. Is he a commoner? No way would Ye Han waste his time on such worthless things, he must be something special.' Shen Xiu thought as she accepted his handshake

"Nice to meet you as well, I hope we can be good friends." She replied with a smirk

Naruto realized she was lying as he could feel her emotions through touch as his Sage mode abilities had leaked to his soul. 'The girl is being corrupted; I should have known people were not all good. Really even when the world seem to be dead these people can't just get along.'

Naruto hid his annoyance and smiled happily while hugging Shen Xiu who was surprised by his action, "Yes, we will definitely be good friends."

He released her and said, "Do you want to come along?" Naruto said as he distracted her as he had leaked some of his chakra into her body, his chakra represented good and most people who came in contact with it were affected greatly by it.

'This should help her thoughts from going to the negative side much but I need further contact with her and need to cure the problem from the root.'

Shen Xiu did not why but once he she made with him skin to skin she felt weird, 'What happened, am I getting attracted to a kid? No way, that's impossible.'

"Apologies but I have something to do now." Shen Xiu said as she hurried off with hasty steps

"You are a miracle maker; I thought she was going to stick to us. I advise you to keep away from her; she has looks but a terrible personality." Ye Han sighed in relief as he started walking

"Thanks for the advice but I like to decide by myself." Naruto said cryptically

"Your choice, I already warned you so don't blame me later." Ye Han said as he wondered if Naruto was smitten at first look or what, as people don't usually go out of their way to help others he couldn't have guessed such things.

'As this city is my home now, I need to solve its problems. Making a single family happy and strong is never enough; we all need to work together for a bright future. Never thought, I will have to fight for the future of mankind twice.' Naruto thought as he followed along and watched the scenery as Ye Han talked

"This here is the Alchemist Association; it is very important place for us warriors. They research new medical herbs and create new medicine which can help in healing and revitalizing our energy." Ye Han said with respect as he led Naruto inside

Ye Han seemed to be used to the place as he walked with clear steps and they stopped outside of an office.

"Come in" The voice called out when Ye Han knocked and said who he was

Inside the office Naruto could see papers scattered as a girl with a disorderly appearance sat on her chair with tea in front of her.

"How are you doing big sis, Yang Xin?" Ye Han said with an affectionate tone, he was familiar to her as both of them were orphans at the same place and he found her to be like him in many cases. She was someone he respected and she had gotten what she d.e.s.i.r.ed and was working on her dreams.

"Ah, Ye Han. It's so frustrating but I am doing well." Yang Xin said as she smoothed her hair with her hand

"You should rest; you look like you haven't slept for days."

"No need to for that, I am close to solving it. Who is that?" She said excitedly while deflecting the conversation