14 Haru or Naruto, they both are same.
{I will switch to 3rd person's Pov, as it helps me explain what others are thinking.}
Naruto appeared in the Mindscape and saw Kurumi waiting for him while sitting on a sofa. Seeing her, a smile appeared on his face as his Mindscape was the only place he found himself to be free and comfortable.
"Why are you smiling like an idiot? Come and sit or do I need to bring you here?" Kurumi said with a mischievous smile and Naruto shook his head at his words. He knew she was just joking as he was standing outside the cage and both of them knew she can't come out of it.
He went into the cage and sat on the sofa in front of her. Then, a table appeared at the place, and on the table were some of the drinks and foods he and Kurumi liked.
"Hehe! Now that's how things are to be done." Kurumi said while picking up the Chocolate Shake and drinking it. Naruto also picked up the can of coke and he gulped it in a breath.
Both of them looked at each and a chess clock appeared at the side.
"Let's toss a coin and decided who will choose which side."
"Hmm! Do it! But if I found you cheating, then you won't be getting the skills."
"Yeah! Yeah! You have been saying this for the past month but you haven't even taught me a single thing."
"Be patient brat. The Things I know are the things you won't be able to learn at your level. Grow a little first and then we will talk."
"Haha! Sure! Sure!"
After tossing the coin, Kurumi won the toss and she chose the white side.
(You can ignore this if you want)
Kurumi: Player 1
Naruto: Player 2
Introduction:
In the realm of chess, two formidable players have gathered for a battle of wits and strategy. Both players are skilled, but only one will emerge as the triumphant victor. The stage is set, the pieces await their commands, and the game begins.
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Scene 1: The Opening Moves
Player 1, with the white pieces, opens the game with a classic move.
Player 1: *determined* I begin with pawn to e4.
Player 2, with the black pieces, responds in kind.
Player 2: Pawn to e5.
Scene 2: A Calculated Exchange
Player 1, demonstrating their deep understanding of the game, makes a bold move, sacrificing a knight for tactical advantage.
Player 1: Knight to f3, attacking the pawn on e5.
Player 2, not to be outdone, counters swiftly.
Player 2: Knight to c6, defending the attacked pawn.
Scene 3: Strategic Maneuvers
Player 1, seizing the opportunity, deploys their bishop with precision.
Player 1: Bishop to c4, pinning the knight to the king.
Player 2, carefully evaluating the situation, seeks a counterplay.
Player 2: Bishop to c5, challenging the opponent's bishop.
Scene 4: The Decisive Move
Player 1, recognizing an advantageous position, capitalizes on the moment.
Player 1: Queen to d5, attacking the pawn on d7 and threatening checkmate.
Player 2, realizing the impending danger, scrambles to defend.
Player 2: Queen to e7, defending against the checkmate threat.
Scene 5: The Winning Blow
Player 1, undeterred by the defense, unveils a brilliant move, setting up a deadly combination.
Player 1: Knight to c3, forking the black queen and bishop.
Player 2, caught off guard, contemplates their options.
Player 2: *hesitant* Queen to d8, sacrificing the queen to protect the bishop.
Scene 6: The Grand Finale
Player 1, with a masterful stroke, delivers the final blow.
Player 1: Bishop takes f7, delivering a check and exposing the black king.
Player 2, realizing the inevitable outcome, concedes defeat.
Player 2: *with resignation* Well played. I am defeated.
Player 1: *graciously* Thank you for the game. It was a true test of skill.
Conclusion:
Player 1 emerges as the victorious player, displaying exceptional strategy, calculated sacrifices, and unwavering determination. The chessboard stands as a testament to their triumphant mastery of the game.
After winning the game, Kurumi picked up the burger at the side and started to eat it. As for Naruto, he just got the memories of his Clone so he appeared outside.
"I'll be back in a minute."
Kurumi nodded as she too had received the memories before Naruto did and it was she who transferred the memories to Naruto. With this, even if Naruto made thousands of clones, he wouldn't have to bear the brunt of all the memories.
Of course, she didn't tell him and let him find it on his own, and when he would found it, she would remove her chakra as the medium and directly let him get the memories as he would have gotten used to it by then.
Appearing outside, Naruto again remembered his memories. It was about the clones, who were practicing Nature Transformation and Shape Transformation.
Both of them had depleted their chakra, so they had to disperse themself and now Naruto created four clones.
"Two of you will again focus on Nature Transformation while the other two would focus on the Shape Transformation."
The Four clones nodded and left the room and now Naruto dispersed the clone, who were practicing Transformation Technique and Body Flicker Technique.
As he again received the memories about them, he again created four clones and asked them to practice Transformation and Body Flicker Technique.
Instead of having ten clones practicing the same skill with the same knowledge, Naruto wanted the clones to practice different techniques, with this, when they would get dispersed, Naruto would receive the experience and memories, and the next clones he would create would know the experience of the previous ones.
He did the same with other clones and again created two for each task, and now he has Twenty clones working for him. A smile appeared on his face as he felt like he was the boss of the company and now his employees were working for him and making him rich.
He appeared in his mindscape and saw Kurumi had already finished the dishes on the table and now she was licking her fingers. The scene was a little hot for him as she was in the appearance of Yasaka and she looked stunning.
Kurumi, who sensed Naruto's emotions smirked. She deliberately started to lick her fingers slowly while turning her body so that he could have a better look.
Naruto understood what she was trying to do and still, he kept on looking at her and then he said, "Dimensional FBI, please sue Kurumi for child harassment."
A groan escaped from Kurumi as she heard Naruto's words and now he had destroyed the whole ambiguous atmosphere.
"Naruto! You shouldn't have done this."
"Oh? What are you going to do about this? Bite me?"
"Yes!" Kurumi said as she changed and appeared near him and she was about to bite him but she stopped as she heard Naruto's serious question.
"What should I do to get my Bloodline Abilities?"
Hearing him, Kurumi sat on her bed and asked, "And why do you want to unlock your bloodline abilities? I am sure you don't need Mind's Eye of Kagura as being my Jinchuuriki, you already can sense anyone's emotions and your perception will keep on increasing until you are twelve."
"Hmm? Really? I don't feel anything?"
"Because I am controlling the chakra and making sure you aren't overloaded. Haru, even if you are mentally old, your body is still of a child. You are pretty strong already and your strength will increase exponentially as you will grow older.
"Don't say that name. Haru is already dead. Didn't you say before that I am Naruto Uzumaki now?"
"I know! But I am currently not talking to Naruto Uzumaki, who is just six years old. I am talking to Haru, who has been trying to get stronger every day while trying to sacrifice the childhood he could experience he didn't get before."
"Enough! Kurumi! Don't talk about my past. I am already trying to leave it behind." Naruto shouted and he was about to leave the Mindscape but then he felt Kurumi as she had just hugged him.
"I am sorry about this! I wanted to give you time to think about yourself as in the past months, you have been trying to get yourself busy while trying to ignore yourself."
"You don't have to be afraid about anything. I don't want you to forget your past as it is what defines your present. Instead of trying to abandon it and leave it behind, why don't you try to send it away with a smile on your face? I am sure you will feel lighter and free."
Kurumi said in a soft and gentle voice, which calmed Naruto and he started to think about what she said. Looking at his thoughtful expression, Kurumi smiled and held him. She sat on the bed and put his head on her lap while Naruto kept on thinking about her words and the past he was trying to forget.
After a few minutes, he looked up and saw Kurumi looking at him with a gentle smile.
"Thank you Kurumi, I now know what to do," Naruto said as he stood up, and after kissing her on her cheek, he left the Mindscape.
Kurumi touched her cheek, the place where Naruto had kissed, and a giggle escaped her mouth.
"What an idiot he is! Haru or Naruto, they both are the same and one."
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