(Two and a half years later…well…manga time line)
Tsunade, Jiraiya and Iruka stared off into the distance as Sakura, Kakashi and Naruto walked away.
"Are you worried?" asked Tsunade. Iruka smiled and shook his head.
"No…he's the shinobi…that you don't worry about" Iruka said as Naruto waved and took off. Jiraiya and Tsunade smirked.
"That's right…Naruto has matured a lot over the past two years…" Jiraiya said as he walked away, heading into the village. Iruka's smile brightened even more after hearing that.
"But you know I wasn't referring to him…" Tsunade said as she looked at Iruka. Iruka shook his head.
"You know I'll always worry about him…but I know he'll be ok…especially now that he has to watch over Naruto…" Iruka said. Tsunade smiled and nodded.
"They will protect each other…" Tsunade said as she left to attend to her hokage duties. Iruka nodded as he continued to gaze at the now empty horizon.
"I know…they better come back alive…" Iruka said as he left the gate, heading back towards the academy. Iruka still had reports to finish signing and filing. Missions were returning to normal after the Orochimaru incident two and a half years ago.
The village was as busy as ever, trying to continue on with their normal lives. When Naruto left to train with Jiraiya, the village became quiet and dull…sad…even the villagers missed the loud blonde…whether they wanted to admit it or not. Iruka smiled at that. Even though the villagers showed their hatred towards the blonde….they couldn't help but miss him and his pranks. After all it was Naruto who would liven up their days and give them the energy to continue on.
It was Naruto who went on a suicide mission to bring Sasuke back…it was Naruto who calmed the young children after the incident…it was Naruto who ate the most ramen and made Ichiraku the best business in Konoha…and it was Naruto who warmed up their hearts with his undying determination to become the greatest shinobi…and protect this village.
Iruka couldn't help but smile at his thoughts. Naruto made such an impact to the village, and it is quite known, even if unconsciously. His thoughts kept him busy as he sorted the missions' reports, checked the succeeded missions and the failed missions, and filed them for the next day. He barely noticed the time passed, as it was already midnight. Iruka was grateful it was a Friday, so he didn't have to worry about academy classes, be he knew that tomorrow would be his report day, where he would be handing reports over to new teams and shinobi all day long. Iruka left the mission room and entered the academy once again, grabbing his things and leaving the academy for home.
So much had happened in two and a half years that it surprised Iruka a bit. Who would've thought that a year ago he would've fallen for someone…and actually have someone in his life to love and cherish…and even come home to?
/Two and a half years ago/
"So it is true…" Iruka said as he stared at Tsunade, who was sitting behind her desk nodding.
"I gave Naruto permission to go with Jiraiya. Jiraiya will keep him safe from Akatsuki…and will also train him. Naruto will become stronger…don't worry" Tsunade said. Iruka smiled sadly.
"I know…I can't help but worry…he's the only family I have and I'm the only family he has…even though we aren't related…I just hope he doesn't end up as perverted as Jiraiya" Iruka said worried. Tsunade looked at him worried.
"I hope he doesn't either" Tsunade commented. Iruka bowed in respect as he left Tsunade's office. He was walking down the stairs when he bumped into Kakashi.
"Iruka" Kakashi nodded curtly. Iruka nodded in respect, though he was still slightly upset with the silver haired man for allowing his team to enter the exam. Kakashi sighed inwardly as Iruka's angry eyes stared at him, and then were averted as he continued down the stairs.
"I seriously would wish he would let it go already…" mumbled Kakashi as he continued on his way. Iruka puffed his cheeks as he made his way to the academy to pick up his papers to grade. He left the academy and headed home, passing Ichiraku. His stomach growled and Iruka sweatdropped, swearing he was picking up some bad habits from Naruto as he entered the ramen shop and ordered a miso ramen.
Kakashi entered Tsunade's office and bowed respectfully. Tsunade nodded and motioned him to take a seat. Kakashi sat down and stared at her, waiting for her to tell him why he was summoned.
"Well…one thing is that you're early…interesting. Now…the second thing is that…as you know, Jiraiya left the village once again…and he took Naruto with him" Kakashi nodded.
"And you also know that I have decided to take Sakura under my tutelage…" Kakashi nodded again.
"So from now on you will be an active jounin…taking on missions…at least until Naruto returns back from his mission" Tsunade said. Kakashi nodded once again, assimilating all the information. So Naruto left…Sasuke left…and now Sakura had a new sensei…it almost felt like he lost his team all those years ago…when Obito died. Kakashi stood up and bowed again.
"I will then become an active jounin as you have requested…" Kakashi said as he left her office. Kakashi sighed…he was back to being a regular jounin, though it was necessary especially now that Konoha was getting on its feet again. Kakashi walked down the streets, being too lazy to even poof himself into his apartment. He walked past a familiar stand and noticed a familiar chuunin eating a bowl of ramen. He walked into Ichiraku and ordered a beef ramen. Iruka paid for his soup and stood up.
"Ma…Iruka I don't bite" Kakashi said as he looked at him boredly. Iruka frowned at him slightly annoyed.
"Good day Kakashi-san" Iruka said as he left.
"You are still angry with me? It's been nearly four months Iruka…get over it" Kakashi said. Iruka stopped and turned around, glaring at him.
"Get over it? In case you haven't noticed…Kakashi…your decision has led to the demise of your entire team…because of it you allowed Sasuke to leave…Naruto to get nearly killed…then leave with Jiraiya and now have Sakura train under Tsunade-hime…gee…I shouldn't be angry now should I?" asked Iruka.
"Iruka…you know it will always be dangerous…I made the right choice in allowing them to take the chuunin exams…and like I told you…they are my responsibility" Kakashi stated.
"Guess what Kakashi…they aren't anymore…because of that decision one gennin became a missing nin…one gennin is traveling with a pervert, and one gennin turned to Tsunade and her…brutal ways" Iruka said. Kakashi sighed as the bowl of ramen was set before him.
"Good day Hatake-san" Iruka said as he left the ramen stand. Kakashi grumbled something as he grabbed his ramen and slurped it in two bites, before anyone could see under his mask. He paid for the ramen and headed home, knowing that tomorrow he would have to start tackling missions once again.
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I know it's really short…but this is sort of a prologue…I just want to know if this story should be continued or should I shoot this story back to my twisted mind? lol