Naruto woke the next day and the group headed back to the village. Naruto was taken back to Kakashi's home, since the hospital's were crowded with injured people and ninja. Naruto was laid in bed and his gashes were bandaged and cleaned.

Naruto sighed and took off his headband. And looked at the small piece of pale he received from the second exam. The two words echoing through his brain.

' Ichiraku Ramen '

Naruto sighed and set the paper by the picture of his mom and dad and looked at the ceiling with worry. Now that he was able to think, Orochimaru was the only thing on his mind. It scratched his head and made it bleed out his happiness.

But it all was pushed aside as Kakashi sat next to him.

"You seem like you have to much on your mind." Kakashi stated.

"Its just...I'm bothered. I'm like a magnet for bad people. Why am i so, interesting to them?" Naruto asked.

"Its because of the fox, not you Naruto. Your perfectly fine in every way." Kakashi smiled softly.

Naruto smiled and went to sleep. He spent abouts week recovering but once at full health he walked outside and towards Ichiraku ramen for dinner. Naruto sat down and ordered an extra large bowl.

"Nothing is as good as this ramen. Naruto smiled, locking his lips as the ramen bowl was set out in front of him.

"Quite right I agree." A man walked in and sat down.

Naruto looked at him and he had long black hair tied back into a ponytail. His skin was dead pale and his eyes were blue. He smiled at Naruto.

"Glad you listened." He grabbed the slip of paper from Naruto's back pocket." When I battled the third Hikage, i nearly lost my arms...but luckily I didn't geg that injured. " Orochimaru chuckled.

"Why did you want me to come here?" Naruto growled.

"To discuss a little bit of business my boy. I have been following my old pal Jirayah, and while you were recovering from a head injury, he was offered the position of Hokage." Orochimaru explained.

"Wow! Really that's cool! But why do you care?" Naruto raised a brow.

"Surprisingly he didn't take the job, instead...he is going to look for the one who has the greatest potential of becoming a Hokage. A woman." Orochimaru smiled. "And this woman is very powerful, her healing magic could hep my left hand." Orochimaru held up the limp left handx covered in bandages. "Sadly I can't use jutsu that well since my hand was injured..." he poutwd. You job is to make sure he doesn't sway her into becoming it." Orochimaru spoke.

He stood and just before leaving he looked at Naruto." Thats an order." And walked out.

Naruto paid for his food and walked out and sighed.

*Naruto's POV*

I need to get stronger. Last mission I was outshines by everyone. I can't rely on a monster, or I just might become it myself. What Jutsu Jirayah showed, i have never seen before. It looks simple but it's a power house. Maybe I can learn how to make that blue orb thingy.

I walked down the streets, looking for Jirayah, only to find him in front if the Kage mansion place. I ran up and tackle hugged him. He took it by surpise and fell over. I laughed and he chuckled lightly.

"Are you going to find the next Hokage?" I asked.

"How'd ya know?" Jirayah asked.

"A rumor. News travels fast." I got off of him and sat up.

"Wanna come with. I was planning on asking you earlier but my hands were tied up in meetings with the elders of the village." Jirayah smiled.

"SURE!" Naruto shouted and shot up. "DONT WORRY! We will find the next Hokage and convince em to lead! Believe it!" Naruto held a thumbs up.

Jirayah smirked and stood. "Alright! Pack your things and first thing in the morning we will set off to find her!" Jirayah cheered loudly.

Naruto nodded and ran on all fours back to Kakashi's place to get ready. Naruto ran in and walked to his bed and pulled out his bag and began to pack weapons and scrolls with weapons in them in the bag. He packed water bottles and food for the trip ahead. Naruto grabbed a thick soft cloth and wrapped up his photo and stuck it in there as well. Naruto also packed extra clothes, and medic sup plies like pain killers, food pills for extra energy, and cold medicine.

Kakashi was out on a mission so he wasn't there to say goodbye too in the morning. Naruto got enough sleep to manage and was happy go it. He made himself cooked fish and rice for breakfast and as soon as he was done, he ran out towards the gates to meet up with Jirayah.

Once there his Fox ears and tail popped up, them helping him hear noise and anything suspicious. And the tail helped him balance when running and standing still. He smiled and his ears perked up as Jirayah walked over.

"Haven't seen those in a while. Can you willingly summon them and desummon them now?" Jirayah asked.

"Self taught." Naruto folded his arms happily.

"Thats neat! Now, let's go." Jirayah started walking.

Naruto nodded and walked along side him, skipping and running around from time to time to entertain himself. He smiled and walked around, and looked at Jirayah.

"Can you teach me to make that blue orb?" Naruto asked.

"I don't know...it's a pretty difficult jutsu to learn." Jirayah looked at him with a small smirk, knowing he was going to ask.

"Pretty please!" Naruto slapped his hands together and begged." I want to have a cool Jutsu like Sasuke and Kakashi has." Naruto said.

"Heh, lemme tell you that this blue orb is more powerful then a Chidori...and, i can tell you who made it. " he smiled.

"Who?" Naruto asked.

"It was made by..."