Jiraiya's POV

It's been three days and I STILL can't get the boy to open up. I can tell something just isn't right with him. Both mentally and physically. Sarutobi never told me anything about his health in his letters. Just that he was a bit mistreated but, My question is though how much is a 'bit'?

So here I am. Feeling like a weirdo staring at him as he sleeps. "This is pointless." I get up and go to the window of the room we rented. Maybe Tsunade can help me on the way back. I have no doubt that she will be the fifth Hokage. So I'm not worried about that at all. Which is good because I have my godson/apprentice I need to worry about. I sigh in frustration and decide to go to sleep.

Next morning

"Hey Naruto, how about we do some training today?" I ask. "FINALLY!" He yelled jumping up. He sure has a lot of energy. "What are you going to teach me!?" He Asked in anticipation. "Well, we need to work on your patience. It's important for a ninja to have at least a little. So you will meditate." I told him walking towards the road leading out of the village. "That doesn't sound to fun." He runs up to my side. "Some training isn't fun Naruto."

We walked until I found a peaceful clearing. "Ah, this looks good. Okay, get in a lotus position." He sat down and did as I said. I was kinda expecting him to just blow it off. "Now what?" I sat on the ground in the same position. "Now clear your mind listen to nature." He hummed in acknowledgment. "Now, breath calmly and just relax your body and just focus on breathing." I told him. He did as I said and sat there. I took a moment to get a real good look at him. He looks a lot like Minato. Acts like him too sometimes.

Takes more of his mother's personality though. Has his mothers face shape. Fathers unruly hair. I don't know where the cheek marks came from. Maybe a birth mark? His clothes are a kill me orange. Note to self  get something that's a little less bright. All in all he isn't bad looking. My godson will grow into a fine young man. "You know if ya keep starring im not gonna be able to concentrate." Naruto told me creasing his eyebrows. "Heh, sorry kid didn't think you would notice." Very good senses too.

There is still something off with the kid. Think Jiriaya! He doesn't want to talk of his past. He's a clumsy brat but, after you show him something he picks up on it very quickly. Gets turned around easily, talks to himself sometimes. I just can't put my damn finger on it! Wait.... "Naruto, I've always wondered something about your sensei." Naruto opened his eyes and looked at me. I look closer into his eyes and notice how pale they are. His fathers were bright. "What's That pervy sage?" He asked. "What's the name of that book that he is always carrying around?" A look of confusion flashed across his face but was quickly dismissed. "How am I supposed to know!?"

If what I think is true is true. Then he has some explaining to do. This question should prove if I'm right. Some people would wonder how the hell the questions I've asked led me to this conclusion. Really it's just a hunch I've had from when I first met the kid. "Oh, what color was it again? You'd at least remember that. He has it out all the time. Seeing how you are always noticing little things and all." I told him watching closely. "Umm, black I think?" I sucked in a deep breathe. Now Since I've became a spy I've gotten good at using little questions to get the information I need without being suspicious. I'm ninety-nine percent sure now.

"What does all this have to do with anything exactly?" He asked confused. I was silent trying to rap my head around it. The reasons he picked up the rasengan So fast. The reason he gets turned around. The reason he is always tense in new surroundings. It's not all the answers I'm looking for but... it's something at least. I want the kid to tell me though. I don't want him to be overwhelmed. At least I'm ninety nine percent sure now that he is blind. I'll ask Tsunade to check it out to be perfectly sure.

"Am I done yet?" Naruto asked snapping me out of my train of thought. "See, this is exactly why we are doing this! Now you will do it twice as long as I planned." I heard a grunt of displeasure and flipped out a notepad from my pocket. Might as well get some work done.

Okay... I know I said this fanfic was almost over but................  I've changed my mind. I have no clue what the hell is gonna happen at this point. For those of you who have stuck through this far I thank you. Love you all 🖤🖤