Naruto: The new beginning

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"Ah-choo!" Naruto, deep in his Sage Mode training at Mount Myoboku, sneezed.

Losing balance atop a towering stone pillar, he plummeted but managed to grab a ledge mid-air and teleported back to safety using the Flying Thunder God Jutsu.

Rubbing his nose, Naruto muttered, "Hinata must be thinking about me." Smiling to himself, he thought, After all, I'm so kind to everyone every day. Who could possibly be cursing me behind my back?

Before arriving at Mount Myoboku, Naruto had visited the Hyuga compound to make plans with Hinata.

While he had only seen fireworks in anime before, experiencing them in real life was a rare treat, especially since fireworks were banned in the city.

Sitting cross-legged on a stone slab, Naruto's mind wandered to thoughts of Hinata's cheerful face. Predictably, he lost focus and fell headlong again.

Fukasaku, watching Naruto tumble back into place with the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, sighed and admonished, "Naruto, focus! Don't let your thoughts wander during training. Stay calm!"

To Fukasaku, Naruto was the most promising human ever to train in Sage Mode, thanks to his vast chakra reserves. Over time, his chakra levels had grown even more impressive. "At just thirteen, this kid's growth is astounding. In a few years, could he rival the First Hokage?" Fukasaku wondered aloud.

But there was a catch Naruto's mind was overly active, darting unpredictably like a hyperactive toad.

Fukasaku rubbed his temples at the thought of it. Ever since Naruto's arrival at Mount Myoboku, the younger toads, like Gamakichi and Gamatatsu, had developed an unhealthy obsession with fried foods, a bad influence brought by Naruto.

Kids these days... even when they're tall enough to be independent, they cause so much trouble, Fukasaku lamented. Stabilizing his balance on the slate, he sighed once more.

I've even started picking up bad habits because of this kid...

Once again, Naruto fell, this time teleporting straight to the ground. He dismissed his Shadow Clone, only to be greeted by memories of his clone holding onto a tree and vomiting after overusing the Flying Thunder God Jutsu.

Naruto grumbled, "Why is it always like this? And why are you teleporting at 90 times per minute, clone? I don't even get that kind of heart rate during intense fights!"

Shrugging it off, Naruto prepared snacks made from bugs Gamakichi and Gamatatsu had caught, appeasing the eager young toads.

"One day, these two will wear me out just by begging for food," Naruto mused, resuming his Sage Mode training.

An idea struck him. "Maybe I should swipe a little water from the Great Toad Sage's bath next time and try making pickled insect noodles to break their obsession with fried food." Chuckling at his ingenuity, Naruto concluded, I really am too good for this place.

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Evening:

After a quick bath and a change of clothes at Mount Myoboku, Naruto returned to Konoha.

Standing outside the Hyuga compound, he waited for Hinata with excitement. "A man can afford to wait," Naruto thought confidently.

Finally, the door creaked open. Just as Naruto reached out to take Hinata's hand, he noticed she was holding someone else's her younger sister, Hanabi.

Hinata offered an apologetic smile. "Sorry, Naruto-kun. Hanabi insisted on coming along."

Naruto glanced at Hanabi, who made faces at him. Confused, he thought, Why is this date turning into a family outing?

Not wanting to upset Hinata, Naruto reached out and ruffled Hanabi's hair. "It's fine. I've met your sister before."

"Don't touch my head!" Hanabi protested, breaking free from his grasp.

Naruto sighed but quickly came up with an idea. "It's still early. How about I take you both out to eat? Somewhere you can't normally go in Konoha!"

Hinata tilted her head curiously. "That sounds nice."

Hanabi, however, scoffed. "There's nothing in the world you can't find in Konoha." But her curiosity got the better of her.

Naruto smirked. "If you don't believe me, grab my hand." Taking both sisters by the hand, Naruto teleported them instantly to Short Book Street, a bustling market far from Konoha.

"Byakugan!" Hanabi activated her dojutsu, scanning her surroundings in awe. "This really isn't Konoha! Where are we?"

Hinata remained calm. She trusted Naruto completely.

Naruto grinned. "This is Short Book Street, about a day's journey from Konoha. I've been here on missions before. It's full of amazing food!"

Hanabi gasped. "This far away?!"

Naruto made an exaggerated sinister face. "Yeah, far enough that if I sold you here, no one would save you! Mwahaha!"

Hanabi huffed, hiding behind Hinata. "I'm not scared! I have my sister!" Then, with a smirk, she added, "Also, that laugh was so lame."

Hinata chuckled softly, her cheeks faintly pink. "Don't tease her, Naruto-kun."

Naruto laughed and led them through the street. Booth after booth, he introduced the sisters to delicious snacks.

"Try this takoyaki, Hinata!"

"Okay!"

"I want some too!" Hanabi piped up.

"And this candy apple."

"Looks delicious!"

"Me too!"

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Thirty minutes later:

Naruto handed a skewer to Hanabi, who now looked a little pale. She hesitated, patting her bulging stomach. "I... I can't eat anymore..."

Naruto grinned triumphantly. Sending a Shadow Clone to escort Hanabi home, he turned to Hinata with a sly smile. "Now, Hinata, let's enjoy the rest of the evening."

Hinata giggled, handing Naruto a rice ball. "Naruto-kun?"

Looking at the rice ball and then at Hinata's gentle smile, Naruto realized he had no room left in his own stomach. "Hinata... mercy..."

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