Naruto's team traveled without incident for two days, covering about half the distance.

Since Kenshin didn't know how to use chakra properly and didn't have the stamina of a ninja, they had to stop and rest every few hours.

"I have a question." Sasuke said and everyone turned to stare at him. "Why don't you train as a ninja?"

"I never knew I had a bloodline limit until my father died. My mother died giving birth to me, and she was also a commoner, so I never knew about it." Kenshin lowered his head and said, "When I was ten years old, my father and I were escorted on a trip by a Konoha team, just like now." Kenshin began to tell the story.

"We were ambushed by a group of escaped ninjas, and my father was killed in the battle. The Konoha team held out until the Twelve Guardian Ninjas arrived, but it was too late. During the battle, a fire attack passed through the Konoha ninjas and flew towards me," Kenshin continued.

"I instinctively closed my eyes and put my arms in front of me to protect myself. When the fireball was about to hit me, I felt a sharp pain in my hand and opened my eyes. I saw the fireball being sucked into my arm." Kenshin explained.

"I had no idea what was happening, or how to control it. The fireball was completely sucked into my arm, and a moment later, it came out of the same arm again. It hit the enemy, killing him, and buying enough time for backup to arrive."

"After the incident, I was taught how to use and control chakra by the Twelve Guardian Ninjas. According to them, my bloodline limit is very dangerous, and if I don't know how to use it, I might accidentally kill civilians." Kenshin said.

"If you don't want that to happen again, get trained as a ninja. Master your Kekkei Genkai, train, bleed, and fight for the ones you care about." Naruto explained and Kenshin turned away, thinking about what he said.

"I'm going to tell you something the Third Hokage told me when we were little-" Naruto continued as everyone looked at him intently, "True power doesn't come from mastering every technique in the world. When there's something important to protect... that's when a shinobi's true power emerges."

"That's easier said than done," Kenshin muttered.

"I never said it would be easy. But would you be willing to let someone you care about die just because the training is difficult?" Naruto asked back, but Kenshin didn't answer immediately.

"I think not," Kenshin answered, his thoughts clearing up, "I will do everything in my power to protect my family."

"Naruto-kun." Hinata thought to herself, looking at the smiling Naruto. Naruto was always good at inspiring people.

' Trouble... I think he'll be Hokage one day.' Shikamaru thought.

"Hmph." Sasuke snorted.

"So," Kenshin began, "Can you train me?" He asked and Naruto smiled.

"Don't worry. We are only responsible for escorting you to the Fire Temple. Once we get there, we will leave. However, if you ask the Twelve Guardian Ninjas, I'm sure they will be happy to help you." Naruto said and Kenshin nodded.

"The enemies are coming! On both sides!" Hinata said suddenly, and Kenshin was stunned.

"About how many people?" Naruto asked as Hinata concentrated on using her Byakugan.

They all stopped and took a defensive stance around Kenshin.

"Twelve people, based on their chakra levels, nine are genin level, two are chunin, and one is jonin." Hinata said and Naruto nodded.

Naruto activated his Sharingan and began scanning his surroundings.

Kunai flew from all directions, making it almost impossible to avoid them.

"Earth Style - Earth Flow Wall!" Naruto shouted and smashed his hands into the ground.

Four walls of earth rose from the ground, blocking about a hundred kunai and shurikens.

Naruto created a shadow clone and sank into the ground using Kamui.

Twelve attackers stood there, trying to intimidate the ninja from Konoha.

They were wearing ordinary clothes, no armor, not even forehead protectors, while the jonin and chunin were wearing scratched forehead protectors, obviously they were fugitive ninjas from the Kusagakure Village.

"You kids, hand over your noble Kekkei Genkai to us and we will let you go," said the jonin, obviously their leader.

"We do not abandon our clients...it's the Konoha way." Naruto said, his Sharingan spinning in his eyes.

" An Uchiha... you might be worth some money. And the Hyuuga girl. Capture them! " the jonin ordered, and the thugs rushed towards their target.

"Wind Style: Fan the Wind!"

Naruto's main body picked up the fan and channeled chakra through it, waving it around, creating a strong gust of wind.

The gusts of wind hit the rioters, knocking them against trees, most of them suffering broken bones and some even dying.

"Well... they're just cannon fodder." The jonin said and Naruto shook his head.

Wanting to end the fight quickly, the jonin drew a knife and rushed towards them.

Naruto was faster than him, blurring out of his position and heading straight for the jonin.

He dodged the blow and butted the jonin with his head, causing him to stumble backwards, then kicked the jonin in the right hand, sending the sword flying into the air.

While the sword was still in the air, Naruto gave the jonin another kick, sending him flying and crashing into a tree.

Naruto then grabbed the falling sword and immediately threw it at the jonin nailed to the tree, the sword piercing his clothes and trapping him to the tree.

They were all shocked by Naruto's speed.

The jonin began to sweat and Naruto could have killed him instantly.

"Hinata, you deal with the Jonin, and Sasuke will deal with the Chunin on the left." Naruto arranged.

"Why would Hinata go against a jonin?" Sasuke asked frustratedly.

"Shut up and do what I say," Naruto ordered and Sasuke frowned.

Naruto then turned to Shikamaru.

"Please... I'll deal with the other one." Shikamaru sighed and walked forward, leaving Naruto in charge of protecting Kenshin.

"Aren't you going to help your girlfriend?" Kenshin asked Naruto in surprise.

"Don't worry, they are all very strong. Do you think Grandma Tsunade will send four ordinary newly promoted Chunins to escort you?" Naruto asked back, and Kenshin was speechless.

## Hinata VS Jonin ##

"Oh, that's great...the yellow-haired boy sent the lamb to the slaughterhouse." The Jonin licked his lips and said expectantly.

"Are you on the wanted list?" Hinata asked in a calm tone.

"No, why are you asking?" the jonin asked confused.

"What a shame... that means there's no reward for killing you." Hinata said and the jonin scoffed.

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