"Naruto, are you sure this is what you want? Kakashi would take you into his home, and you would live with him. I just want to make sure that you really want this." Hokage-sama asked right before they left his office. He needed to make sure this is what the boy wanted, considering this was such a big step for both of the men before him.
Naruto surprised both of the veterans with his next actions. He got down on his knees, and bowed his head to the floor. Knowing the bow was not very keen on showing respect in the usual fashion, and definitely never bowing to anyone, they were both shocked at the display.
"I have been almost killed, I've been stabbed and mobbed by the villagers. I come home and bad words all over my walls and my place is trashed. I want it to end, I wanna to safe! I don't wanna be alone anymore!" Tears were streaming down his face and hitting the floor, making a pool of water on the wood. Pure emotion and soul was being seen, Naruto was showing them everything he had to offer. Silence followed for a minute as the two shinobi took time to process everything that just happened. If they were being more aware of their surroundings, they might not have missed the flowed in the corner of the room start to bloom, even though is was October.
"I understand Naruto. You don't have to worry about the villagers anymore, okay? Kakashi here will protect you no matter what, he wants the best for you. All that's left for the both of you before you leave is a paper saying that you are now the legal guardian of little Naruto here, Kakashi. Once you do this, Naruto will be in your complete care. You know how much weight comes with this correct, Kakashi?" The Hokage said as he took a puff from his tobacco, his own little vice to help him cope with the stress that comes with his line of work. It even got him out of a tight situation when he was a youn-
"Hokage-sama? You zoned out there for a second."
"Ah, sorry Kakashi. Just an old man remembering something from his younger years. Carry on, you have my full attention."
"I fully understand the responsibility that comes with this. I will help raise Naruto into a fine man, and fine shinobi as well. I know you may not agree with his becoming a ninja, but with all of his enemies, hell even Iwa as a whole, i believe there is no good outcome if he doesn't know how to fend for himself." Kakashi said to the old man behind the desk, his eyes showing he was completely honest and willing to do anything to help the boy. His face and demeanor reminded the Hokage very strongly of the man's father, Sakumo.
'It seems the young man truly embodies his father, not only in his abilities but his will as well. Maybe a little gift is in order for him. Hmmm.' The Hokage thought as he scanned the man, looking for any evil intent or motives, even though he knew there would be none to find. Making a decision, he stood and walked over to his wall that held the portraits of the previous Hokage, himself being included. He took the picture of the Yondaime and place it on his chair. With a bite to his left thumb, and a smear of blood across a seemingly empty space, a sealing formula appeared. Kakashi, being somewhat proficient in fuujinjutsu, could not understand anything from the formula, aside the fact that it was keyed into the Sandaime's blood and chakra. With a puff of smoke, a scroll appeared. Slowly, Hiruzen took it and placed the frame back where it normally rested.
"Kakashi. You will protect this scroll with your life, by any and all means necessary. Do you understand? In this scroll is the most invaluable jutsu that has ever been created. Thousands of lives have been ended using this, many many more have been spared. In this scroll are books and notes used to create the Yellow flash himself. The Hiraishin."
His one eye opened very wide, as he fully understood what was in the scroll. How much damage could be done if it fell into the wrong hands, how many lives would be lost, how much blood would be spilt. This would be his most important task he has ever taken, aside from teaching and training Naruto. Slowly, he regained his composure. A nod was his answer to his leader. Seeing the acknowledgment, he handed the scroll to the one eyed Jounin. Turning to Naruto, who had been surprisingly quiet this whole time, he spoke.
"Naruto, when Kakashi thinks you are ready to learn what's in the scroll, he will teach you everything you need to learn both jutsu in there. Yes Kakashi, the Rasengan is in the scroll as well. I would suggest teaching him the Rasengan before the Hiraishin. The notes will help you learn it Naruto, but it will be very hard. If anyone can learn it, you can my boy. Now it is getting pretty late, why don't you both go home and get some rest. You earned it."
Both Kakashi and Naruto, who were holding hands bowed and left the office. All three were deep in thought about what was going to happen next. Naruto ran and jumped around, his excitement clearly visible to anyone who bothered to look. He was even so happy he missed all the hateful looks sent his way.
"Hey Kakashi-nii, where do you live? What do you do as a ninja? How many jutsu do you know? Teach me! Teach me!" Naruto just kept firing question after question at the silver haired ninja, who couldn't help but chuckle at the young boys antics. He was just a kid after all, granted a kid who had been through hell and back again. He slowly put his hand on the boys head and ruffled his hair giving his signature eye smile.
"I live in a apartment complex, but only high ranking ninja live there so you don't have to worry about people breaking like they did at your old apartment. My job as a ninja is something I'll tell you when you're older, okay Naruto? Not to toot my own horn about how many jutsu I know, I do know a few, some of which I will gladly help you learn when you're ready. Well, here it is Naruto. It's not much", he said opening the door and taking off his sandals as he stepped inside,"but it's home. I hope you like it...otōto."
Naruto followed suite and took off his worn sandals. Kakashi made a note that the boy needs new clothes, hell a whole new wardrobe overhaul if anything. Kakashi waved Naruto over so he could start the tour of his two bedroom apartment.
"As you can see, this is the living room and that's the kitchen area over there. Down this hallway on the left is the bathroom. The door on the right is my room, and this one right here is your new room. Like I said earlier, I know it isn't much since I was the only one living here. What do you think Naruto?"
"This is great Kakashi-nii! Thankyouthankyouthankyou!" he said as he ran around the room looking at everything, ending it all off by jumping on the bed.
"I'm glad you like it, Naruto. Now we both need some rest okay? We have a big day tomorrow, since we need to go shopping and get you things that you're going to need. Remember Naruto, I'm right next door, so if you need anything just come ask alright? Goodnight otōto." And with that he turned off the light and closed the door. Nothing bad could happen. Right?
