Meanwhile Iruka who eyes are bulging out of their sockets, just cannot believe what just transpired. Ignoring the fact that he beat Mizuki senseless, he just cannot believe that Naruto executed such a high class jutsu. Then as he came back to his senses, he panicked. What would his reaction to being the jinchuuriki of the Nine Tails be?Did he hear the entire conversation? As he glanced towards Naruto, he saw his pensive expression. "Are you okay Naruto?" Iruka asked with a hint of concern in his voice. 

Ahh he must be assuming that I am deeply shocked by the revelation. "Well yeah, why on earth would I be shocked by something I knew?" he replied with a deadpan expression. Iruka's eyebrows twitched at this reply. "You knew what does that mean? Did someone tell you? If so who was it?" Iruka is still overwhelmed by the events which took place let alone this revelation. 

Naruto however smirked at his discomfort. He however opted not to answer that question. If Iruka knows the actual sequence of events, it would surely reach the ears of the higher-ups. After period of silence he replied, "Know this however, neither am I disheartened or angry about it. I know that it is the source of my sadness and isolation; however it is not something I dwell on." Dumbstruck Iruka's continue twitching at the rate of knots. Disheartened? Isolation? Dwell? What side of the bed did I wake from and did he run into a tree, knocking his head causing some sort of concussion? Looking at his sensei's idiotic expression, Naruto started laughing his lungs out. This brought Iruka back to reality, only to see Naruto sprawling on the floor laughing while pointing his direction. Well somethings will never change. While was gathering his composure, Iruka restrained the unconscious Mizuki. 

Third Hokage's Residence.

"We must get that brat and teach him a lesson."

"Hmph he dares to steal such a valuable scroll."

"Well he is the Nine Tailed kid."

Ignoring their outbursts of anger, the Third Hokage observes what took place between Iruka, Mizuki and Naruto. "Call of the search" the Third Hokage says. "But'" "The situation is under control, Naruto is not the criminal." the Third Hokage cuts of the chunin, "Disperse". As the congregation of shinobi leaves, the Third Hokage signals at an ANBU agent.

"Get rid of Mizuki and retrieve the scroll."

...........

After a short while Naruto notices a foreign presence. ANBU eh? As expected a cleanup job. Within a flash, the ANBU member retrieved the body and the scroll, leaving only a note to Iruka before disappearing once again with a flash. Body flicker technique eh? Gotta learn that shit fast. Would an ideal way to get out of tight situations. A loud grumbling sound resonated throughout the forest, Iruka started taking his guard when Naruto starting scratching his head. "Umm sensei that noise was my stomach" said Naruto. Iruka smiled "Well then why don't I treat you for a dinner at Ichiraku ramen? Besides I got one other thing I need to give you. "

Two of them made their way back to the leaf village, well back is strong word in Naruto's case. As they made their way to the front gate, he could finally feel how this is no dream. As if everything is a reality and the most intriguing fact is that he is in smack dab in the center of it all. Guess I really am here, he sighed, an action which Iruka picked up. Puzzled by his reaction Iruka asks Naruto, "What is it Naruto?". He took a slight glance at Iruka and once again resumed looking at the gate with complex emotions. He remained silent as he walked through the gate and continued following Iruka. He continued to recall and ponder each moment he stepped onto this world, the white light, the green strand, the training, the meeting with the Nine tailed fox, the white form which intervened and the battle with Mizuki. 

As he was absentmindedly pondering his plight, he felt a soft body collide against him, a cute scream of "Kyaah" which snapped him from his daze. He saw lovely form before his sight, a girl around his age with short dark blue hair with two strands reaching her chin and just the most mesmerizing pair of unique pearly white eyes, where you could get lost in and yet believe its absolute heaven. He caught on to her soft, slender waist as soon as she started falling backwards. Her cheeks reddened with a wonderful hue of rosy red. They stared at each other and finally Iruka asked, "Hinata are you alright?". She stammered out, "Um, um, I'm sorry" and blushed several shades of red before fleeing away. Naruto still dazed looking at her fleeing form, gaping like like an idiot. Iruka nudged his shoulder, waking him up from his daze, "Let's get going shall we?" Iruka smirked. Ahh the liveliness of youth. Naruto however felt something more, She felt soo familiar.... What was that feeling....

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 They finally made their way to Ichiraku ramen. "Welcome, Iruka sensei and Naruto, what would you have today?" Teuchi asked. As they made their request, the master and student ate while conversing from trivial matter, the incident today to the future. I guess it is about time better give it to him before it gets late. "Naruto I got something to give you." He then removes his headband and then hands it over to Naruto. "Congratulations, you just graduated." 

"Thank you sensei" Naruto gazed at the headband with a wistful look.

Soon they bid each other farewell and parted ways. Naruto made his to his apartment by following the direction according to his memory strands. As he opened his door his noticed the mess that was his room. His eyebrows twitched, how the hell do you even live in a dump like this, is too much to ask to clean your bloody room, sigh.

He then moved on to clean the room, organizing each item and after a hour of hard labour he finally completed that daunting task. At least its habitable now. Oh well better take a bath now. After taking a bath and changing into a pair of shorts and a t-shirt, he lay down on his bed. Contemplating about his past, present and future, he fell slowly wore himself and fell into a deep slumber.

Where am I...... Why is it so green here.....

As he slept he gradually realised that he is in his dream. Surrounded by a vista of green, he looked around puzzled. Am I still dreaming.. 

Oh I assure you young one, you really are sleeping it's just that you are living your dream. Well that could said to be the closest explanation.

Surprised by the voice behind him, he turned around to see a white figure; the same figure he saw when he first met the Nine Tails. Even though he within hand reach from Naruto, he cannot discern any facial features, as if it is covered by a mosaic. 

Look, I do not have time to answer any question nor is it the right time to reveal the answers to your particular questions. I will only say this once so listen well young one. This green space in your mind, it is a tool which has been implanted to your soul. It is the origin of your "green strands" as you call it. The exact function of it I shall not reveal at this time. Know that only it is a survival tool and serves another purpose, which you may or may not find useful. This space is a training ground where time here moves at a relatively faster rate than the real world. Two hours in the outside world equates to 15 hours here. This space is made of the purest energy of the universe therefore you would never exhaust your chakra. In this space, however I recommend you to only practice your ninjutsu as this place would not increase your physical ability and the terrain would never change. Furthermore you could only access this place when you are sleep and you only can access it for 2 hours per day. You could bring one other person to this world however beware of who you choose. 

You do not have to know what the white aura in your body is at this point in time, only know that it is beneficial to you. I am also aware that you know a certain sequence of event relating to this dimension, however be wary, nothing in time and space is certain. You are very living proof.

The final instruction I have to you would be to not rush to gain power. With the various influences present in your body, gaining too much power without developing physically and spiritually would only spell a recipe for disaster.

I will know leave your mind and you will fall back to sleep; you cannot access the green world today. Farewell young one. Till we meet again.

With a blinding flash, the image disappeared and Naruto fell back into his slumber.

Somewhere in a desolate plain.

A feminine figure adorned in clothes of mourning and a veil, stands on top of a barren mountain, her gaze fixed on a lifeless land. The once vibrant plains are non-existent. 

A white man appears out of nowhere, the very same who appeared before Naruto.

"Is he prepared, my dear husband?"

The man looks on in silence.

"Only time will tell"

If Naruto was present here, he would immediately feel the similarity between the auras of the feminine figure and Hinata.