We are Jinchūriki

Uchiha Brothers | Start of the Search for Lady Tsunade

Third Person's POV

Naruto closed the door of his apartment, he was wearing all black and tied his forehead protector around his neck since he had a bandage patch on his forehead and had a bandage patch on both cheeks. He sighed as he headed out. On his way, he met up with Sasuke and Sakura, the two also wearing black. They nodded at each other as they made their way to the Hokage tower.

A funeral was held for the fallen ninja, especially since the Sandaime Hokage died. Each of them brought a white flower and took turns in placing it on the table in front. They then stood there for a while, Konohamaru was crying as Naruto patted his head in an attempt to comfort him when he too was feeling down. Hiruzen was one of the few people who acknowledged him so he was dear to him. He only held back a few tears as he thought back to the moments he spent with the old man.

~Some time later~

Naruto was in the forest doing some training, after throwing a few more kunais to the dummies he sat down as he caught his breath.

"That's enough for now, go eat some breakfast" Kurama said as Naruto calmed down
"Alright" he said as he stood up and ran out of the forest making his way towards Ichiraku Ramen. As his ramen was placed in front of him, he put his hands together thanking for the food and started to eat.

Somewhere in the village, the Advisors talked to Jiraiya about him becoming the Godaime Hokage, but he turned it down and convinced them that he will bring her back and will let a certain ninja accompany him on his journey. At another part of the village, Kakashi along with Asuma and Kurenai encountered two suspicious men wearing a hat and a black coat with red clouds.

Naruto happily ate since Teuchi gave him another batch of noodles. Someone peeked in the place looking at Naruto with a grin
"I came to check but it looks like you eat nothing but ramen, huh, pipsqueak?" Jiraiya said
"Ero-Sennin!" he mumbled with his face stuffed in noodles. He quickly gulped it down and drank some water, he then turned to Jiraiya with an angry face
"Also! I eat other foods, ya know! Like fruits and vegetables!" he argued. Jiraiya laughed as he went inside
"If you say so. But anyways, I have some business with you kid" he said as Naruto looked at him puzzled
"Huh?"

~A few minutes later~

"Hah? Why do I have to accompany you in your pervy researches?" he asked as the two walked through a path in town, Jiraiya laughed
"I assure you kid, this isn't just another research trip. There's a woman I have to find, a very remarkable one" he answered with a wink
"Then count me out, I don't have time to help you find a girlfriend. I got some training to do!" he said as he looked forward and Jiraiya blinked and bent down a bit

"Training?"

"I was hoping Kakashi-sensei would teach me a new jutsu, like how he taught Sasuke the Chidori" he said with a scowl
"I see. But you'd be wasting your time since Chidori isn't really your style" Jiraiya said as Naruto's face frowned more
"I know that! I just want him to teach me something!" Naruto said as Jiraiya snickered
"But kid, the woman we're looking for is really beautiful. Straight up gorgeous!"
"Like I care. Ero-Sennin, I'm not some dumb kid. I'm not going" he said as Jiraiya looked ahead with a pout
"Oh, suit yourself then. And here I was thinking of teaching you a jutsu that makes the Chidori look like kid's stuff" he said out loud intentionally which convinced Naruto. With no hesitation, Naruto dashed in front of him trying to hide his excitement.
"Okay! When do we leave? I'll pack my bags so stay right there Ero-Sennin! Don't move a muscle!" he asked then made his way to his apartment shouting to Jiraiya the second thing he said. Jiraiya looked at him dumbfounded then smirked.

Naruto packed some of his stuff, sealing some of them in scrolls for a lighter bag. Kurama sighed inside

"Are you sure about this kit?" he asked
"Yep! I bet Ero-Sennin knows a lot of cool and strong jutsu's. That way! I'll be more stronger!" he said in excitement as Kurama smiled
"And maybe Sakura-chan would notice me this way!" he added as Kurama's smile dropped