"You do realize that I can kick your ass right?"
Standing across from Naruto, who was now wearing a set of his own monk robes of a white long sleeve shirt sat underneath a grey robe that went to his knees and was held together by a leather waste wrap, was a man named Karl Mordo. Mordo wore a set of similar robes as his only with a green color scheme. The man was of what he learned to be from African descent, and haled from a place called London. According to the Ancient One, Karl had been a member of the Masters of the Mystic Arts for ten years, and an official Master for nearly seven.
"Perhaps, but the Master wants me to try and keep my skills sharp and believes that you are perfect for that. Besides, you have to do your part around here somehow considering you've refused to learn any of the mystic arts."
A couple days after his awakening the Ancient One had offered to teach him in the mystic arts. Naruto had refused, saying that he had enough on his plate own physical training along with using his clones to learn as many Earth languages as possible, starting out with Chinese, English, and French. He had enough of a headache sorting through all that information. And don't even get him started when they saw him use his Shadow Clone Jutsu for the first time.
"Whatever Mordo, let's do this already…unless you're scared." Naruto said, sliding into a defensive stance.
Mordo didn't hesitate to activate his Vaulting Boots of Valtorr, using the magical relic to skip through the air to get to Naruto before aiming a downward haymaker towards the blonde's temple. Naruto easily deflected the punch, only for Mordo to send several more punches while using his boots to stay air born. The Uzumaki deflected all of them, staying on the defensive even as Karl sent a midair roundhouse kick to his face that was easily deflected. Having enough with being on defense, Naruto used his speed to get into Mordo's guard, punching him square in the jaw. His boots deactivated due to loss of attention, Mordo back peddled away as he rubbed his jaw.
"Is that all you got?" Mordo taunted.
Naruto scowled, "You asked for it!"
That was the only warning Karl got before Naruto was once again in his face, his body going almost on automatic as he tried to dodge the otherworldly man's barrage of attacks. His defense was quickly broken, as Naruto sent a double punch to his stomach and chest before backhanding him away. The blonde Uzumaki then swept Mordo's legs out from under him, putting him on his back. Hearing what sounded like swirling energy, Karl opened his eyes after bracing himself for the fall and saw that Naruto was kneeling over him with a strange ball of spinning blue energy in the palm of his hand. Before Karl could surrender, the sound of clapping echoed along the training arena. Looking to their right, the two saw the Ancient One standing on the stairway several yards away.
"Most impressive. What is that technique Naruto?" She asked, analyzing the technique that had just dissipated in Naruto's hand.
Naruto smiled at the woman that had taken him in, "It's called the Rasengan. It was created by my dad and taught to me by my godfather. It's my go-to attack, but I've got a lot of way stronger versions too." Naruto then reached a helping hand out for Mordo, helping the man up from his back. "Pretty good Mordo, if you had something with a little more kick I'd say you'd be a force to be reckoned with. Not enough to take me on…but still."
Mordo scoffed but nodded, "I agree, but it's not like you can just pick up a relic with heavy attacking power, the relics choose you. That's how I got ahold of the Vaulting Boots."
The three were interrupted by the arrival of another Master. This man was rather tall and lean, with a handsome face and long grey hair pulled back into a tight ponytail, "You should consider yourself lucky Master Mordo, not all of us get chosen by a mystical relic after all."
"Master Kaecillius is correct Master Mordo, you're very fortunate to have such a versatile relic. Given enough training and you will become powerful enough to take on even myself."
"But not me." Naruto butted in.
Kaecillius gave Naruto a slight glance before looking towards his master, "I'm sorry for interrupting Master, I only wanted to inform you of my return. I also wanted to inform you of a possible new pupil, a man named Jonathan Pangborn. He is a man seeking help with his paralysis. I believe he is worth your time."
The Ancient One nodded as she walked off with Kaecillius following after her, "Let me see for myself then Master Kaecillius."
Naruto turned to Mordo, "So who the hell was that guy?"
Mordo, who eyes followed after the leaving Kaecillius, said, "That is Master Kaecillius. He has been under the Master's tutelage for nearly twenty years. The man came to her after the death of his wife and son, completely devoting himself towards her and her teachings. He is one of the most powerful masters in the world, and one of her most trusted students."
"Sounds like you look up to the man." Naruto observed.
Mordo nodded, "He is a man to be respected. I know for a fact that there are several masters here that would follow that man no matter what, even if death were a certainty."
"Sounds like a hell of a guy I guess." Naruto then shifted back into his stance, "Alright what do you say for a round two?"