Training Ground 7

*Knock* *Knock*

I knocked on the door that was leading inside the Hokage office. After I finished tidying up my place, I quickly wore my new, white t-shirt and black shorts, and yes, some boxers as well. I threw my old, torn-apart shorts and t-shirt in the trash right after changing into my new attire. I haven't thought about what should I train first. I guess I'll see once I arrive at a training ground 'What a pain in the ass it is getting in here. The not-so-friendly looks of the citizens, and pretty much everyone that saw me walking weren't so friendly with their eyes and expressions. And those guards on the front were even worse, though they allowed me in while muttering some not-so-friendly things towards me... *Sigh* I need to get used to this sooner or later. And I just noticed the Anbu spying on me from afar' I thought. I also brought some of my new kunais and shurikens with me if I ever decide to practice with them

And a few moments later, the door opened in front of me and it was Hiruzen

Hiruzen: "Naruto? Come inside, I wonder what brings you here. And I see that you are wearing your new clothes, and also your kunais and shurikens equipped in your waist" I went inside of the Hokage office and found a stool that I could sit on in front of his Hokage workplace. Hiruzen closed the door and made his way to the desk, facing me and as I did the same

Hiruzen: "So, what brings you here Naruto-kun?"

Naruto: "If you don't mind Hokage-sama, could I use one of the training grounds for me to train in?" I asked as Hiruzen was quite surprised to hear that, but not really 'So that's why he has those on his waist' Hiruzen thought

Hiruzen: "Oh, well... I don't mind letting you use one of the training grounds, not at all Naruto-kun. But why the sudden interest in training? I understand you want to be a shinobi, but still"

Naruto: "I am determined to train my hearts out Hokage-sama. I need to prepare for the academy after all" I responded to his question

Hiruzen: "I see, that's good to hear. But what will you train on?"

Naruto: "My throwing skills for now. Is there a target practice in every training ground Hokage-sama?"

Hiruzen: "Well, not all of them, but there's some in training ground 7. You could train there. But... Be careful Naruto on training with those. It is still quite early for you to handle those things"

Naruto: "I will be cautious Hokage-sama, don't worry too much"

Hiruzen: "I'll take your word for that... Is that all?"

Naruto: "Hai, I'll be back here if there's something else I want to ask. Thank you Hokage-sama, I'll be going now" I said as Hiruzen nodded. I sat up from the stool and opened the door to leave the office, leaving Hiruzen alone as I started to make haste towards training ground 7, but this time, with a little challenge that I have in mind that would prove to be beneficial soon 'Training ground 7 huh... Well, I don't mind. But what I do mind is if I can dodge everyone's sight going there... That would be quite a test. And I just know Hiruzen has his crystal ball ready. And I know damn well I can't hide and outrun the Anbu that was assigned to watching me' I thought, hoping to see if I am able to use my stealth to avoid the gazes of everyone through my journey to the training ground

And as I exited the Hokage Mansion, I walked past the guards guarding the entrance and ignored their glares. It was time

I quickly walked away until the sights of the guards were not able to see me. After that, I started to run in the direction of where training ground 7 is. From my memories, Naruto has already passed by all of the training grounds, so I know where to go 'I sense multiple chakra signatures' I thought, stopping myself fast to peak around the wall. And my senses were accurate, a bunch of Konoha citizens 'My sensory is starting to show itself, good' I thought

Naruto: "Hmm... " I mumbled, thinking of a way to get past them without them seeing me 'I just need to cross forward without them seeing me... Huh, maybe this could work' I thought, grabbing a decent size rock next to me and throwing it to the roof of a house near the populated area

*Thud!*

The sudden loud sound of the rock landing on a roof next to them was enough to catch their attention. And once I saw the opportunity, I ran forward as I didn't stop now. I sense no other civilians in front of the path I was taking. Though the two Anbu's was right behind me

Naruto: "The coast is crystal clear. Just need to get there now and I consider this day, a successful day. I just know the Anbu will report this to Hiruzen" I mumbled, continuing running towards training ground 7

"When did that brat run so fast? His speed is unreal for a kid. And that scheme he pulled. Hokage-sama would want to hear this" One of the Anbu said as he was forced to up his speed more to catch up to me. The other Anbu, who had gravity-defying silver hair, was also surprised to see the burst of speed that came out of me as he had to also increase his speed to keep pace with me 'I have not seen him train yet, so how is he so fast in his age?... Maybe it's his nature or something that he got...'

"Indeed, Hokage-sama would be surprised to hear this news" The man with white, greyish hair said

"Let's see where this brat is going first. There's not really anything in this path that I see him going to" And the two Anbu continued to keep pace with me