Naruto: The Realism

"Clansmen?".

"Yes Clansmen. Don't tell me you never realized that you were different from the normal people out there. You seem pretty observant to me."

Shanks was surprised. Yes he always knew that he was different. Not to say he was some enigma or something, but something different was there about him something he can't describe in mere words. Things like knowing if someone is observing him or not. Always getting excited seeing shinobi's battle. These sort of things. But hearing this now from someone other than him completely cleared any doubt he previously had. Clearing his thoughts Shanks replied,

"Yes, yes I realized it a long time ago. But you said clansmen, did you not?".

"I did."

" I for sure know that you are not my father. So how can you say we are related. I don't have any family members left. You better not play with these sort of things old man", replied Shanks coldly.

The man started laughing manically. It wasn't a normal laugh in the slightest. Everything started shaking and the air around seem to have gotten heavier. Shanks fell down on his knees and started breathing heavily. The man continued laughing for a few more seconds before stopping. 

"Sorry about that boy. I got a little carried away. It's been a long time since I have been threatened by anyone, let alone by a pure blooded Uzumaki runt like you".

Why all these old geezers are like this? Wait, Pure blood?, And what about Uzumaki?. To say Shanks was surprised and confused would be an understatement. The man infront of him seemed to realize his confusion and replied,

" Yes, you are an Uzumaki. A pure blooded one. And probably the only one left in this accursed Shinobi world.", the man said solemnly.

"Uzumaki? Like the lady Hokage?", The only connection he could make was their red hair. But his hair even though red was a little different than Lady Hokage's. And if he really was one of them why didn't she tell him? Forget about telling him, she didn't even bothered visiting him in the first place. 

"You mean the Jinchuriki?", the man replied harshly." Yes, you could say that but you are much purer than her. Although a Uzumaki she never truly bothered with her lineage in the slightest. If she did she wouldn't have become konoha's lapdog in the slightest. Our clan was one of the most dangerous clan to ever exist."

"Dangerous?"

"Yes dangerous. Boy, what do you know about Uzumaki clan?"

Shanks have read about all the clans that currently resides in konoha. And also many other clans that exists outside in different villages. Naturally he came across Uzumakis as well. But the weird thing was that compared to other prominent clans, details about Uzumaki clan were always extremely obscure. So he collected whatever he could find and said,

"Well not much as information is quite limited. But I do know that it was destroyed during the Second Ninja Word War and that it has always been Konoha's ally. Thats about it. O-oh and that they were seal masters or something."

The man shook his head in disappointment.

"Shame, truly a shame. History was never kind to us. People just remember us as seal masters. If not for those peace loving fools our clan would still have been intact and we still would have our village. If only he....huh. Anyway the only thing you need to know is that you are one of us and be proud of it. Tell me do you want to become a shinobi?"

Shanks was surprised. Of course he wants to. But right now the only thing that seems to cover his thoughts were his heritage. It was a sudden blow to him. He wanted to know more. About his clan, about his parents. About so many other things.

The man seem to realize his dilemma replied," Don't fret over it. I will let you in about your lineage while training. But remember one thing.do not tell anyone about this. I don't trust anyone and will advice the same for you. Trust is a luxury we shinobi can't posses. And don't worry about it. This place can't be visied by anyone. Only a pure blooded Uzumaki can access it. And right now no one beside you can come here. So are you ready?"

Shanks took a deep breath. This is it. His first step towards becoming a shinobi. And if he knows himself well enough, nothing except best would satisfy him. Uchihas? Hyugas?. He will show them. He will show them all. He replied excitedly, " Yes, I am Sensei."

The man smirked, hmph, cheeky bastard. But he could see it, feel it. This boy. This boy was no ordinary boy. He could see himself in him. All the great shinobis that he has seen , all exhibited this confidence. Pure belief in oneself. Just watch big brother ,I will turn him into a true Uzumaki. Those novice ideology you held lead you no where. But he will not hold those things. No he will be what our clan should have been. I will make that a reality.

"Alright few things you need to understand before we begin. You will not ask any personal questions. Training will be brutal. At times you might feel like dying. I will not expect any tantrums. Understood?"

Shanks nodded calmly.

"Good. A true shinobi is not a shinobi who excels in just one or two domains. A true shinobi is one who masters every domain of shinobi arts. Ninjutsu, kenjutsu, shurikenjutsu, genjutsu, everything. But I will not just teach you these things initially. You will learn to control your chakra to the fullest. You should be proficient enough to make sure you can control chakra in every tanketsu point. And then you will realize that not only Uchihas can copy jutsus. A shinobi who understands the ins and outs of chakra control and points can do that as well. Don't worry if none of these makes any sense now, soon it will. So are you ready?"

He will have 2 years before joining the academy. This is it. His dream of becoming the best. His dream of standing at the top of shinobi world. He will make that a reality and starting right now this will be the first step towards it.

"Lead the way".