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What Do You See?	By : Snowway32 Category: Naruto > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 2093 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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I always loved this pairing. Jiraiya/Naruto is right under my favourite of Minato/Naruto.I wanted to do a angsty long multichapter fic examines the aspects of Jiraiya and Naruto's relationship as it starts and evolves into something a lot more.
If you do not enjoy the implications of this pairing please don't read this story.
I am having Naruto a bit out of character; his abuse as a child runs much deeper than the manga suggests.
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The air was cold; crisp and filled with conviction and fear. It was rank with dirt and the unmistakable smell of blood. The distinct smell of earth and ozone drifted across his sensitive nose; allowing for the sense to heighten as a cry of pain flooded his hearing. Adrenalin was pushed into his veins as his heat carried him towards the quiet sobs of a child. The pain those small sobs brought forth compassion in his heart. He really needed to help; but just what had happened? Long white hair drifted in the wind as he increased his speed; maybe the scene was a few miles ahead and if it was the smell of blood was disheartening as it was also tinged with innocence most likely.

"Gomennasai sensei! I really didn't mean to do it. Please don't hate me." The words were soft; begging for forgiveness that their attacker probably didn't have or refused to give. Jiraiya stopped a top a tree to investigate the scene and felt his heart freeze; he knew those tearful blue eyes and that head of sunny blond hair but most of all those scarred cheeks. That child could not be anyone else but Minato's son. But why was he covered in blood and a kunai sticking out of his back? He was trying to decipher the situation when he saw a jounin lunge at the teen. Black glasses and a hitai-ate that Jiraiya noted belonged to Ebisu. He saw blue eyes widen as another cry of pain erupted from blood stained lips; another kunai had just lodged into the blonde's shoulder. He'd seen enough.

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Naruto was in pain; heart throbbing in fear as a jounin teacher attacked him. He had tried desperately to defend himself but as a mere genin there was not much he could do and Ebisu seemed to be bent on killing him no matter what. He knew that he was hated, he knew that very well but this was the first time he had to defend himself against a high ranking jounin that possessed ninjitsu and taijitsu that far outranked his own. Blood was caked in his hair and stained his orange and blue jacket through. He could barely move as another kunai hit the middle of his back. He couldn't hold back the scream of pain that was knocked from his lungs. Blood was coming up and stinged his throat.; he bent forward as in a rush blood burst from his stomach.

"Gomennasai sensei! I really didn't mean to do it. Please don't hate me." Ebisu's words from earlier rang in his ears: 'You hate filled demon; you killed the Yondaime hundreds of good shinobi and destroyed many families. You should be held accountable for the demon's actions.'

"I'm sorry." The words were painful to speak; it was painful to think. Naruto just wanted to pitch forward and allow his blood to spill onto the ground and die; it would be so much better than living in the constant stream of hate. His eyelids felt heavy and his chakra was dwindling. A searing pain erupted at his shoulder; just above his heart and Naruto cried out. It hurt al lot and the pain stopped him from finally loosing consciousness. He could feel the blood as it run down his arm; wet and sticky. Tears had long since started spilling; even sobs that desperately tried to hold back. He didn't want to give this man the pleasure of seeing how much those words had hurt him but even the immense pain dulled his will power.

"What the hell is going on here?" The voice was a roar and filled with anger. Naruto wanted to shrink into himself; what if another shinobi had come to hurt him? He didn't think he could hold out against two of them and this one looked so much stronger than Ebisu and even Kakashi-sensei. He saw long white hair and a flicker of red tears on the man's cheeks. He wanted to know who he was but was surprised when the clang of two kunai filled his ears; this strange white haired man was defending him? Why? Didn't he know who Naruto was? Naruto had long ago given up on receiving kindness from anyone except his teammates and sensei.

"Jiraiya-sama? What are you doing here?" The younger man's voice was bewildered but was immediately cut off by the angry words that Jiraiya yelled.

"I could ask you the same thing!" He spat. "Trying to kill a genin? What's wrong with you; he belongs to this village just like you!" Jiraiya was more than angry; his blood was boiling. The image of Minato's son covered in his own blood spurred on his immense rage.

"But, don't you know who he is? The village would be safer without him!" Jiraiya stared at the man with narrowed eyes; he dared to try and justify his actions with such a pitiful excuse.

"I know very well who he is. How dare you attack an innocent from Konoha!" It took less than a minute for the Sannin to have the man tied up and bloodied by his own kunai. He was seething; the Sandiame was not going to be happy with this and neither the ANBU. He just wondered who had assigned this person to Naruto if the hatred was still so fresh. He was dragged out of his vengeful thoughts by a small whimper of pain and watched as small hands closed around the kunai and pulled; blood flowing incessantly at its wake. He jumped forward and grabbed bloodied hands in his to prevent the other kunai from being pulled out.

"No! You could injure yourself further. Stay still; I'm going to transport us back to Konoha." A blond head nodded tiredly and Jiraiya stepped closer and hoisted the injured genin on his back.

"Y-you're hair will be dirtied." Was the muffled reply and Jiraiya chuckled.

"Kid; you're on the brink of death and you're worried about my hair? Just hang on okay; we're almost there."

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The room was lit dimly but the white walls easily betrayed it as the Konoha Hospital. Blue eyes opened to stare at a plain white ceiling; his heartbeat was irregular and his movements felt sluggish. He was distinctly aware of a presence close to him and shifted; ignoring the pain he managed to get himself sitting up and allowed his eyes to wonder the room. He immediately came across the man that had saved him; white hair and dressed in traditional clothes yet he was covered with shinobi armour. Naruto wanted to ask who he was but stopped when he noticed the man was asleep in the chair next to his bed.

A small smile flitted across his lips; he looked so peaceful while asleep. Naruto wanted to reach out and touch this man but stopped himself. He didn't want to startle him; it may not be so good for his health. He clenched his eyes shut as recent memories assaulted his mind and left him paralyzed. He was reliving every ragged breath, every stinging pain and the sharp tang of being betrayed by Kakashi and then Ebisu. Why didn't Kakashi want to train him? That had hurt and made him feel like he wasn't good enough. But really; why had he expected more in the first place? He flinched and jumped when a strong hand descended onto his shoulder. A spike of pain made a cry fall past his lips as blue eyes shot open to stare into concerned black. What identified the man was the red tear like marks on his cheeks; running from his eyes.

"Hey, sorry about that but you were drifting Naruto; your nails were creating wounds." Naruto looked bewildered before dropping the intense gaze before him to examine his palm and noticed that there were half-moon indentations that had leaked blood at some point.

"S-sorry." Was the stuttered reply but Naruto was surprised when warm fingers clasped his chin between a forefinger and thumb and forced blue to clash with black again. Naruto's breath hitched at the concern he saw there; it was almost like a father's.

"Are you feeling better Naruto?" Naruto gave a slow nod and watched as the white haired man settled back into the chair next to his hospital bed.

"Yes; but who are you?" Naruto asked slowly.

"You don't know? Wow, you haven't heard of the great Jiraiya-sama? Sannin of Konoha and Toad Sage?" Naruto shook his head and laughed at the man's antics. He was surprised when a large frog appeared and aided in the man's introduction.

"Jiraiya-sama?" Naruto asked and watched as mirthful black eyes focused on him and prompted him to continue.

"Why did you save me?" Naruto asked brokenly; he didn't know if it was a good thing to be alive.

"Why wouldn't I?" Jiraiya asked confused; he had no idea the life his godson had lived nor how he was treated. His suspicions were confirmed when blue eyes flashed in dread.

"You don't know who I am do you?" Naruto asked calmly and Jiraiya shook his head in denial.

"You are Namikaze Naruto; a genin of Konoha." Jiraiya said. Blond eyebrows furrowed in confusion before inquisitive blue eyes turned towards his own.

"Namikaze? I'm Uzumaki Naruto; Jiraiya-sama. Vessel of the Kyuubi no Kitsune." Naruto stated; his voice flaring in pain; maybe this man would kill him now that he knew.

"I know; so why would I not save you Naruto? You are important to this village just like everybody else." He could see it now; the traces of emotional abuse and what was most likely physical abuse as well.

"That's not what I'm told. My sensei doesn't acknowledge my existence as more than a nuisance and my tutor for the chuunin exams; tried to kill me and nearly succeeded. They'll be angry if I survived." The words shook Jiraiya to the core and he placed a comforting hand on Naruto's uninjured shoulder.

"I cannot just leave a genin in distress and whatever this village believes you to be is just that; beliefs based on their own hatred. Now I believe the medic-nin cleared you for discharge whilst you were still asleep. would you like some ramen?" Jiraiya asked and for the first time Naruto felt a spark of hope in his chest; other than Iruka-sensei would he find someone to accept him for who he is?

"Ramen; you're paying Oyaji." Naruto smiled mischievously as Jiraiya spluttered about brats but helped Naruto from his hospital bed anyway. With a chuckle and a few curses Naruto managed to walk properly again as the older Sannin led him towards his favourite Ichiraku's ramen stand.

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Jiraiya observed the mask Naruto seemed to have slipped into place the moment he was in public again; it was slightly disconcerting knowing the pain that lingered beneath that happy smile and hyped demeanour. He went along with it and added his own personality to the mix in hopes of making Naruto relax around him. He hadn't told Naruto yet but he had offered to train him for the upcoming chuunin exam finals; knowing that the blonde was going to need someone to rely on to help him get stronger. That, however did not mean Sarutobi was in off the hook or Kakashi; who he now knew to be Naruto's jounin-sensei.

He was after all responsible for Naruto's happiness; being his chosen godfather. The more he watched Naruto the more he noticed his likeness to Minato; hiding beneath a mask and hoping no one would be the wiser. He wondered just wounded Naruto was if everyone he came in contact with was under the blonde's suspicion.

"Hey; Jiraiya-sama. What do you want?" Naruto asked as he waved at the old man to bring him two bowls of ramen. Jiraiya gave an internal sigh; he really hoped that Naruto could eat as much as Minato because then he was really going to have to cough up the cash and he was saving to go see some pretty ladies later...

" Can I have seconds?" Naruto pouted towards Jiraiya and the older man nodded absently as he was caught up in his thoughts.

"Say Naruto; since you're sensei was incapacitated and currently on trail. How about I train you for the upcoming chuunin exams?" Jiraiya asked and was gifted with a very genuine smile; one that was not fake or tinged with hurt. It made his heart flutter that Naruto could still be saved from becoming an empty mask.

"Would you really?" The fourteen year old genin could hardly hide his anticipation; he wanted to become stronger so that he could be acknowledged.

"Yup; I said I would." Jiraiya gave an encouraging smile as he pushed a bowl towards Naruto who's eyes shimmered as Minato's did once. They were so much alike that Jiraiya wasn't sure if Minato's soul had been reborn into Naruto's at the fateful night. He brushed his thoughts aside as he waited for the damage the bill was going to do to his pocket.

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