[1] Ramen Bowl | Friday 12th February

[kuramaless]

[He's not really looking at his communicator. It's been abandoned on the floor beside him - he'd meant to record something-- but the moment he'd thought of something to say, he'd gotten side tracked.

With his shirt up, he's staring down at his stomach, pulling a face much like a childish pout.]

Oi, K'rama. It's about time ya talk t'me yanno? I ain't heard nothin' outta ya since we got here. We're both here, so you should at least lemme know what you think about this place.

[Cue a quick prod to the centre of his stomach-- He doesn't seem convinced though. As he shouldn't be. Kurama is not with him. He knows that much.]

Comments

[kuramaless]

[It's kind of weird to actually be open about it--

it's Gai though-- Gai who knows all about Kurama.]

Oh. I guess it makes sense, yanno - he's his own soul, huh?

[spandexisyouth]

I think that is the why of it. I do not know if BREW knows how to deal with more than one soul in a body.

But do not worry, Naruto! You will find your feet and your strength here!

[kuramaless]

If it brought Kurama here on his own--

[Really, he doesn't have to go on.]

I wasn't worried about that, really!

[spandexisyouth]

If that happens, we will deal with it. Both myself and Kakashi are here, as well as others.

[He nods, smiling.]

Good!

[kuramaless]

I guess it might not be so bad though, right? He might listen t'me.

'Course I weren't worried about bein' strong an' stuff! AND I wanna get started looking for those egg things.

[spandexisyouth]

It might not! And they are Kishin. I do not know why they are called eggs because they look nothing like eggs. I think it is a bad name for them.

[kuramaless]

Mmn. Stuff's different now though, ain't it?

You've seen 'em!? What d'they look like? I wanna get started lookin' right now?

Hey, a bunch of us could go tomorrow to look for them?

[spandexisyouth]

No.

Without a partner that you can resonate with, Naruto, you can do nothing against the Kishin. You will be vulnerable. When you have found a partner, than my partner and I can go with you and your partner and see them if you would like. But we are not going any time soon.

[kuramaless]

... What d'ya mean no?

[If the outburst wasn't enough to show his distaste for waiting-- the expression might help.]

Resonate?

Oh. That. Guess I need t'find a partner then?

...

There's a whole bunch of people I could ask, right?

[spandexisyouth]

I mean that I will not risk one of Kakashi's precious people to simply show them something they want to see.

But there are many people to partner with! I am certain that you will have a partner in no time!

[kuramaless]

... [He's just going to stare at you, Gai. It's weird-- that you and Kakashi-sensei were some of the last Konoha-nin's he saw before getting here.]

Ah--

So... You think I should wait or somethin'? I mean, just to find a partner right? Then we can go out?

[spandexisyouth]

[Gai's last person seen had been Kisame, but he'd been on the island with Naruto when he was taken. It's a little strange for him too.]

I do. When you have a partner Kakashi and I can bring you and your partner out and assist you! But it will not happen until then.

[kuramaless]

[Perhaps there's a lot of similarities in the two worlds however to keep him determined... Not... that it takes an awful lot.]

Right!

So, where do I find a partner then, huh!?

I should just ask someone right?

[spandexisyouth]

You can! Or you can come to Morning Training and see who you find! There are always unpartnered people there!

[kuramaless]

Morning Training!?

Oi, hey wait a minute. You tryin' to get me to train with you?

[spandexisyouth]

I am trying to get you to train with the whole city! It is a big thing, every morning! When I am certain that most of the new arrivals have settled in some I will be speaking about it on the network.

[kuramaless]

... Maybe I'll just wait until you tell everyone about it then?

[spandexisyouth]

Are you saying that you will let an opportunity to become stronger slip away, Naruto?

[kuramaless]

[ARGH! WHAT IS THIS!? YOU-- YOU!]

What!? NO! I'll just train on my own, dattebayo!

[spandexisyouth]

But you do not know the techniques of this world! The ins and outs of it! How it works! You will need a teacher! And there are many at Morning Training!

[kuramaless]

I-- What!? What techniques!?

There's-- more stuff to learn?

[spandexisyouth]

How to resonate! How to use your special abilities! How to use the abilities of your partner! Of course there are!

[kuramaless]

...

You teach that kinda stuff?

[spandexisyouth]

Of course! That is what is needed here!

[kuramaless]

Who else teaches that kinda stuff?