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Endless possibilities. Countless thoughts swirled in Naruto's head as he stared out over the Konoha. It was dawn and already the blond was wide awake. Doing normal duties each and everyday with a missing arm was getting hard at some points. It was odd though that Kakashi hadn't signed him up for a mission yet. Naruto had spent the first couple of weeks resting up in his apartment until he felt comfortable to go outside. Even as he stood out on his deck he could barely even feel peace in the wind. Sasuke was back and everything seemed as it should be.

"I can't believe that it's over." Naruto mumbled to himself as he gripped the metal bar in a tight grip. "I finally saw dad again... and he's back." A smile greeted his lips as the memory came back. How fresh it was still in his brain. He could still smell the faint metallic sense of blood. "I think it's time to celebrate. How about a new garden plant and maybe some ramen for starters. 'ttbayo." Running inside he grabbed a shirt and pulled it over his head. He stuffed some coins into his back pocket. Almost forgetting his shoes he slipped them on and dashed out doors.

The people of Konoha were up and about which was a good sign that the world was coming back to normal. Adjusting his shirt he rounded the corner to go into some alleyways. The ramen shop wasn't too far but he had some time to spare before they opened. He didn't want to be the first one there even though he usually had been. Azure eyes glimmered as soon as they spotted the market place buzzing with excitement. People flocked the stalls as goods were exchanged. One stall caught his eye as he walked on over.

"Aye how much for the plant?"

"Sir we have far better plants in the back if you want to take a look at those!" The shop owner said as she recognized the blond. "This one has been sitting here for a couple of days."

A walk in the park. The breeze shifted through the leaves and already autumn was hitting the Konoha in a wave of peace and brilliance. Faded colors of gold and red clashed together to form the colors of flames. A sweat was already forming on Naruto's brow. It was just a walk! Never before had he started to gain body heat from just a slow walk. He was getting used to the lazy life instead of the work out life. He didn't mind the walk as it was good for his mind to calm. That afternoon was already busy enough as it was.

The walk was doing him some good after all. A beam of light cascaded down onto his face as he closed his eyes to block out the light. He paused for a second as he let the tingling feeling run down his spine. Even now he felt an immaculate sense of happiness. The world had stopped. An idea suddenly sprung into his head. He hadn't meditated in a while.

Dashing off the path he went towards the newly built lake. Shimmering waves of blue and green lapped at the edge. Crossing his legs he let his mind wander. Eyes darted around as the chakra began to fold into shapes. Each shape a creature that lived on the earth. He could sense the fish more but as soon as he expanded he could even sense the chakra of humans. A large mass of chakra guided him closer to a familiar chakra. The faint splashes of green criss crossed his eyes. Rock Lee.