used_friendship | 001 [Video!]

[The video feed switches on to provide a blurred close up on someone's face. The user moves back slowly, allowing the image to come into focus as it shows a blond teenager sat on the ground, eying the device suspiciously.]

Hey- This thing even on? [A tap on the screen, the teen sighs, exasperated, before looking over to the Poliwag sat beside him.]

You know how to make this work?

[Silence.]

....Didn't think so. Maybe we just...

[Grumbling again as he shuffles in his spot, Naruto holds out the Pokegear a little further as he puts on one of his biggest, brightest smiles.]

Uzumaki Naruto, reporting for duty! Hehe. So, I really need to get home, everyone is counting on me, but the weird lady who thinks she's my Mom said I can't, so since I'm here I'm going to get all the badges and have everyone acknowledge me as the greatest Pokemon trainer there is, you'd better believe it!

[He hops up to his feet, facing the Poliwag once again.] C'mon Gama-chan! Training starts now!

[His speech is interrupted by the loud growling of an empty stomach.] Er... after we eat, that is. Does this place have ramen?

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Because you've just become a shiny, new target. Hope ya like buttloads of teeth, 'cause if I ever catch ya, you'll be seeing plenty of 'em!

[There's a low roar off camera, followed by tail-thumping.]

Am I meant t'be scared of you?

Yes! You're dealing with the epitome of awesome evilness! You should be very afraid.

Well I'm not. And I dunno what you're planning, but it won't work.

Then just try and face me, pipsqueak! I could use a laugh.

One day I'll defeat you, and I'll make sure that everyone here sees it! Guys like you always lose in the end.