The Unknown Goddess: A Naruto Fan-fic

Chapter 25

"Athena! "

Upon hearing her name and the familiar voice, Athena turned around only to be tackled to the ground in a bonecrushing hug. All she managed to see before crashing onto the grass was a blob of orange and yellow. Familiar colors that were associated with her god brother. Apparently he hadn't changed one bit when it came to his excitement.

"Naruto, get off please"

Immediately the boy was on his feet and apologizing profusely. He quickly helped Athena up and dusted off her clothes. He stood in front of her with the biggest smile ever and was practically buzzing with excitement. He had so much to tell her. So much to show her. So much to ask her. He didn't expect to run into her on his way to the village Jiraiya had told him to come to after his mission. It was a delightful shock.

Athena could feel the excitement rolling off the young boy. She smiled and ruffled his hair. He had grown. He was finally taller than her. And his muscles were developed enough. He looked very well kept. Better. She was happy. He was doing good. She wondered how his training with Jiraiya went. What had her father taught the young ball of sunshine? Did he know as many seals as she did? How good was his taijutsu? How many jutsu had he learned? Did he already have the summoning technique?

"How have you been little brother? " she asked, the smile remaining. "Have you been eating well? You held back on the ramen like I told you, right? "

Naruto nodded rapidly. "Yeah. I only eat ramen two times a week and I make sure to eat enough veggies and fruits to keep me healthy. I always drink self made fruit juice and try to cook for myself as often as I can. I make sure to bath on time and always keep myself clean"

Athena couldn't help the laugh that escaped her. Naruto really followed all her advice. To the T. He paid close attention and was very proud of his achievement.

"That's good. I didn't expect you to take all of my advice" Athena admitted as the two started to walk together.

Naruto only grinned a response to that. He was shocked he even took all of her advice. He could be very forgetful.

"Where are you going? " he asked. It seemed as if they were heading in the same direction. Could they be heading to the same little village?

"The same place you are"

"Wow really? "

"Yes, Naruto. It's been three years already. You'll be handed over to my mother today "

Naruto blinked. Oh. He had forgotten about that. He had gotten so used to the perverted Jiraiya that he had totally forgotten that he would have to train under Tsunade at some point. He wondered what he would learn under her. His mother had told him that she was the best medical nin. Would he learn medical Ninjutsu? She also said she was super strong. She could reinforce her strenght with Chakra. That was cool. He wouldn't mind having such a technique.

"How did your mission go, Naruto? "Athena asked. She was curious. She wondered how the boy handled his first mission.

Naruto immediately brightened up. "It was a success. I got attacked on day two, but I easily took those guys down and interrogated one of them. He didn't know who sent them, but they were offered a lot of money by the mystery person. After that I had to brave through sandstorms to enter the village in the sand. I met the Kazekage. I didn't like him. He gave off a dirty vibe to me" Naruto recalled his mission and meeting the Kazekage. He didn't like the man. His eyes were cold. That man was no good. He could feel it in his bones. The way the man looked at him was territorial. It was as if he was an object standing before him. As if the man was already planning on ways to use him.