Silence

28. Abyss of Shadows

Shizukana's P.O.V

It was time for me to start training. I had already researched some jutsus that I found interesting from the library.

I walked through Konoha trying to find the energetic blond. Naruto's experience on Shadow clones might help me on this.

I first tried the Ramen shop but he was no where to be found. I then checked the training grounds but couldn't find him.

He wasn't at the academy nor was he at his apartment. I sighed before turning towards the library.

I kicked a stone of the ground but paused when I heard an obnoxious laugh. I walked towards the source to find Naruto and a man with white hair near the Hot Springs.

Naruto was trying to walk on water while the Old man was peeking through the bamboo walls. I grimaced in disgust when the old man started giggling.

I walked over to Naruto and stood near the edge of the water. "Naruto." I called out to him, making Naruto lose concentration and fall into the water.

He popped his head to the surface and looked at me. "Shizukana-chan." He said swimming towards me. I stepped back not wanting to get wet when Naruto started shaking the water from his body.

"I have a question to ask you." Naruto looked at me. But before he could answer, we were interrupted.

"Hey brat, did you see the la... How are you lovely lady?" He said looking right at me.

Before I could say anything, Naruto stepped in front of me. "Hey. Stay away Pervy Sage." Naruto said looking disgusted by the man.

"Pervy Sage?" I muttered before taking a good look at the man. He had white hair similar to mine. He had red markings on his face. He wore a forehead protector which read kanji for 'oil'. He had a huge scroll hanging on his back.

"Don't call me that kid. My names Jiraiya. The Toad Sage." He said before striking a pose.

I 'hmned' unimpressed by his actions. "You're one of the legendary Sannin." He nodded with a smirk.

I looked at him for a few more seconds before turning towards Naruto. "About my question. Its about your clones. "How fast do you get the memories of you Shadow clones once they disperse?"

Naruto tilted his head in confusion. "Well, maybe around five seconds later. It kind depends on the distance." Naruto said scratching his neck.

I nodded. "Thank you. And good luck on your training." I said pointing to the water.

He looked at the water and then looked at me. "You too. I hope you find what ever you were looking for."

I patted his shoulder before walking away.

Jiraiya's P.O.V.

I giggled when one of the girls in the water started walking towards her friend. 

I turned around to talk to Naruto. "Hey brat, did you see the la.." I noticed a girl around Naruto's age. She was talking to him. "How are you lovely lady?"

She frowned in disgust but before she could say anything Naruto jumped in. " Stay away Pervy Sage." Naruto said with a frown.

I looked at the girl to find her looking at me while muttering 'Pervy Sage'. I looked at Naruto with a frown.

"Don't call me that kid. My names Jiraiya. The Toad Sage." I said before striking my signature pose.

She looked at me for a few seconds before turning to Naruto. I sweat dropped at her unimpressed expression.