So the next day saw the whole village had been raided. Everyone who had hurt Naruto had been taken into custody and punished. They were tortured and then executed on sight. The Daimyo's advocate had asked why they were doing mass arrests and informed the Daimyo. He himself ordered their execution immediately. He had no love for ones such as that.
That morning Naruto ran into Kakashi's room and jumped on his bed and on top of him and said, "Daddy come on time to get up."
Kakashi chuckled and they went out to get fed. This was the routine of the house for a while. When Kakashi was summoned and sent on a mission he went to Anko's house and knocked on the door she answered and said, "Kakashi what a surprise?"
She had become a permanent fixture in their lives as she adored Naruto and he said, "I was wondering if you wouldn't mind babysitting Naruto. I got a mission that's a week long. If it's longer I'll let you know and even pay you for it."
Anko laughed and said, "Nah don't worry about it. You know I can't say no when it comes to that little ball of sunshine. When you got to leave?"
"In two hours." Said Kakashi, "I only just found out about it."
Anko snorted and said, "Rats at the council I bet you."
"Yeah most likely." Said Kakashi
Anko got her stuff and came to the door again and locked it and said, "Alright well let's go then."
They came to the apartment and Kakashi said, "Pup?"
Naruto came out there and said, "Yeah daddy?"
"Anko-chan is going to watch you for a while alright. I have a mission. I'll be back in a week alright." Said Kakashi
"Alright daddy. Please be careful." Said Naruto smiling at him as he hugged him.
When he left he met his team at the gate and they left. They were running when one of them said, "So why were you later than normal Captain?"
Kakashi laughed and said, "Yeah sorry 'bout that but I was the last one notified of the mission. I had to go home restock my pack. And I also had to hunt down my babysitter."
That surprised them and his second in command Neko said, "Why babysitter Sempai?"
"I adopted a son two months ago." Said Kakashi smiling under his mask.
"Wow." Said the first one, "How's that been?"
"Pretty good actually. There was a minor bump in the road the second day but it's been pretty good." Said Kakashi
"What kind of bump?" said another
"Sorry we're prying." Said another
Kakashi laughed and said, "Its fine guys. As for the bump Falcon some moron thought it would be a good idea to gas me place a Genjutsu on me so it looked like I wasn't passed out on my couch. Henge into me and then wake my son up by making him think I raped him."
That shocked them all and said, "Please tell me you found the rat bastard?"
"OH I did. I left my son with Itachi who he'd met earlier that morning at the toy store and went hunting. Ran into Ibiki while he was picking up others who decided that a three year old child made a good bed partner. I beat the hell out of him then took him to Tsume who sicked her dogs on him. Then because he was still alive I took him to Anko who tortured him and healed him repeatedly. He's now completely catatonic in a mental institution." Said Kakashi, "OR he was one of the ones the Daimyo ordered executed. Not sure and really don't care."
"So who's watching him? Itachi-kun again?" said another
"Nope I left him with Anko." Said Kakashi who waited for it.
The others fell from the trees and when they came back up they all exclaimed, "YOU LEFT YOUR THREE YEAR OLD SON WITH ANKO!"
"Yep he happens to adore her and she adores him. Never seen her smile so much or so big then when he's playing around with her." Said Kakashi amused
Falcon said, "Well let's hurry up and finish this thing. We don't want her babysitting for too long. She may traumatize the poor kid."
Mean while in Konoha Anko had taken Naruto to the park to play. He was bundled up tightly. There were kids playing there too. Naruto was apprehensive about going and playing with them. But Anko said, "Go ahead and play puppy. And when they ask your name just tell them it's Rama Hatake. Your middle name's Rama so it's not lying."
Naruto smiled and said, "Ok Anko-chan."
He ran off to play with them. Anko laughed and went over to a bench and sat down. And a fair-skinned woman of slender build. She has long black untamed hair reaching her upper back, and very unique eyes that are red in colour, with an additional ring in them. She wears make-up consisting of red lipstick and purple eye shadow came over to her. She wore a winter parka and pants and boots. She said, "Never took you for the kid type Anko-chan."
Anko laughed and said, "Yeah I know. I wouldn't either actually. But with him Kurenai it's amazing."
Kurenai sat down with her and they started talking. Naruto went over to the kids and said, "Hi."
His voice was shy and timid and a girl with short hair that went to just above her shoulders, with the bangs held back from her face by two blue barrettes. Her blue eyes sparkled in the reflected sunlight from the snow and said, "Hi. You want to play?"
Naruto smiled and nodded. He had taken to wearing a mask like Kakashi when he went out in public so no one knew it was him. And she saw his blonde hair and said, "Which one of my cousins are you?"
Naruto cocked his head like a puppy and said, "I'm not related to you I don't think." He stuck his hand out, "Rama Hatake."
She laughed and said, "We're not adults."
Naruto was nervous and one boy with triangles said, "Give him a break Ino. He's probably never been around other kids. Before."
Naruto snorted and the boy said, "What am I wrong?"
"Yeah I was around you once Inuzuka-san. You ran head first into me and called me a mongrel." Said Naruto amused
Kiba was shocked and said, "You're that kid. Oh wow it's been like two months since I saw."
Naruto laughed and said, "I've played with Sasuke-kun fore several times."
"Uchiha Sasuke?" said Kiba
Naruto nodded and he said, "Wow he very rarely leaves his compound to play with commoners."
Naruto giggled and Ino said, "Well like Kiba stated I'm Ino Yamanaka. He's Shikamaru Nara and he's Choji Akimichi. The girl there that's Sakura Haruno. That boy over there by the totters is Shino Aburame. He keeps to himself most of the time. He collects insects." She looked around and saw who was coming, "And those two over there are Neji and his younger cousin Hinata. They're Hyuuga. Their clan is just as stuck up as the Uchiha clan. But they don't mind their kids playing with us actually unlike the Uchiha clan does."
Naruto nodded and saw Itachi and said, "Be right back."
He ran over to the taller boy who crouched down and was hugged and Naruto said, "Itachi-Nissan."
"Hello Pup. Are you having fun?" said Itachi smiling not seeing Kakashi, "Where's your dad?"
"Mission. Anko-chan is watching me." Said Naruto smiling, "Can Sasuke-kun come play? We're short one for even teams if we have Shino-kun play."
Itachi smiled and poked his nose and said, "I'm sure I can get mom to agree to that. I have a mission though. I saw you here on my way home and decided to say hi."
Naruto smiled and said, "Anko-chan can watch him for Obassan."
"I will ask alright. Why not go ask Shino-kun if he wants to play too?" said Itachi smiling
When Naruto left he stopped near the totters and said, "Shino-kun?"
He looked up at him and didn't recognize him and Naruto said, "Ino-chan told me who you were in case you're wondering. Names Rama Hatake." He smiled under his mask, "Do you want to come play with us?"
Shino did the math and said, "Wouldn't be fair. Why cause your short one for even teams."
"I know but Itachi-nii is going to go ask Obassan if Sasuke-kun can come play. With him the teams will be even." Said Naruto
Shino said, "Alright thank you. Why cause not many want to play with me."
Naruto smiled and said, "Don't bother me you like bugs. My daddy's friend Anko-chan she likes Snakes."
Shino smiled and Naruto held his hand out and Shino smiled more and took it. They ran back over and Naruto said, "Can Shino-kun play too?"
Ino went to say something when Naruto said, "Itachi-nii said he'd ask Obassan if Sasuke-kun could come play. The teams will still be even if we play something that needs teams."
They couldn't argue that and they agreed much to Shino's shock. Itachi arrived with Sasuke and said, "Miss Anko?"
She looked and said, "Itachi what a surprise."
He gave a polite bow and said, "I have to leave on a mission soon. And Puppy asked if my brother could come play. Mother has agreed so long as he's watched. Would you mind watching him for us please? Mother has already agreed to compensate you for your time."
Anko smiled at the boys and said, "Of course." She smiled at Sasuke and said, "He's over playing with the other kids. He's using Rama alright."
Sasuke nodded and hugged his brother just as Naruto came bounding over and said, "Sasuke-kun."
Sasuke hugged him too and Naruto laughed and hugged Itachi and said, "Careful Nissan."
"You got it puppy." Said Itachi smiling, "Be good for Miss Anko Sasuke alright."
"I will Nissan. Safe trip and thank you for convincing mama to let me come play today." Said Sasuke smiling
"You bet." Said Itachi ruffling his hair.
Naruto took him over and said, "Sasuke's here."
Everyone was introduced and they played tag, hide and seek, and snow ball fights. The snowball fights were what got the adults. They all laughed as they paired off two each and started an all out war. After it ended Naruto was jumping with Sasuke since they'd won the fight. Everyone had fun. And when they were going home Anko with the help of Kurenai took the boys home. Both were exhausted. Sasuke was being carried by Kurenai while Naruto was asleep against Anko's shoulder. Just as Sasuke was against Kurenai's.
They went to the Uchiha district and all the way to the main compound and knocked on the door. Fugaku himself answered the door and was shocked to see them along with his son and Mikoto came in the room as well and said, "Anko-san."
Fugaku said, "Why is our son with her?"
"Itachi asked if Sasuke could go play with his new friend. The one he goes to play with sometimes." Said Mikoto making him nod, "Well Itachi had a mission and I was stuck here with work. So Miss Anko agreed to watch him since she was watching Sasuke's friend while his father is out on a mission."
Fugaku said, "Ok. No problems?"
"No sir. The boys wore themselves out playing. Sasuke had a lot of fun playing with the other clan children today. Should've seen the size of the smile on his face. And your son won a snowball war today too." Said Anko
Fugaku knew it wasn't a big achievement but said, "Thank you for watching him."
Mikoto took him from Kurenai and then surprised Anko by handing her payment and said, "I know it's a handful watching two boys when their different ages. It only has to be worse when they're the same age."
Anko tried to decline but she insisted so she smiled and said, "Thank you Uchiha-sama. And he's not that bad. He can come over anytime he wants. I'm staying at Rama's house for the duration."
When they left Kurenai said, "Awkward."
"Yeah it was. But hey I got paid." Said Anko amused
Kurenai chuckled and said, "Man your funny."
"Want to come join me for some cocoa? I'm just going to put him to bed. Then I've got nothing to do. I don't even have reports to finish." Said Anko
Kurenai said, "You poor girl. But yeah I could use some Cocoa."
They went to the apartment and Anko saw him and said, "Afternoon Gai." Who quickly added, "The Pups asleep."
Gai smiled and in a quiet volume, but normal for the rest of the known world, said, "Afternoon Miss Anko, Miss Kurenai. What are you lovely ladies doing this youthful day?"
"Just putting the pup to bed. Wore himself out at the park playing. We're going to have Cocoa would you like to join us?" said Anko
Kurenai was downright floored by her friend's behavior and the fact Gai sounded like a normal person and Gai smiled and said, "Thank you for the offer Miss Anko but I have a prior engagement. You are watching Kakashi's young child?"
"Yes until he comes home from his mission." Said Anko smiling, "So if you need anything come ask alright. I'll be here."
He nodded and then left them and Anko let herself in and Kurenai said, "Who are you and where did my Anko go?"
Anko laughed and said, "I'm over a lot. Gai caught us once when we were returning from dinner. He started praising Kakashi on his taste in woman and asked me out then and there."
Kurenai said, "You didn't say yes did you?"
"Yes I did actually. It was to humor him." Said Anko who laid Naruto on his bed, "He wasn't that bad. Not my type but he was a perfect gentleman. He will make some woman one lucky girl. He cooks did you know that? He is amazing in a kitchen. You will think you went to heaven after eating it."
"He cooked you dinner." Said Kurenai shocked
"He did. Even gave me a dozen roses too." Said Anko smiling
"Awe now I'm jealous." Said Kurenai
"No jealous is the fact I've eaten with Kakashi several times multiple meals." Said Anko as she undressed Naruto of his outdoor clothes.
"And not like you've seen his face." Said Kurenai
Anko shot her an amused smile and Kurenai gasped and said, "You have?"
"Multiple times. He doesn't even hide behind his mask around me when here or at my place." Said Anko amused as she removed Naruto's hat.
Kurenai saw him and said, "Wait that's the Uzumaki kid ain't it."
"He was yeah. He's not Naruto Hatake." Said Anko smiling as she put Naruto to bed.
She reached up and took two action figures off the shelf and put them under his arm and Kurenai said, "Why the Yondaime and some red head?"
"Kushina-sama and Minato-sama." Said Anko as she brushed his hair and kissed his head before they left the room taking his winter stuff with them, "Kushina is his mother. And there was a reason he was chosen for what he was Kurenai."
Kurenai gasped and said, "Minato-sama is his…"
"Bingo." Said Anko
"Wow." Said Kurenai
They drank hot chocolate and talked. They were talking for a while when a small sleepy voice said, "Mama?'
Both woman stopped and looked at him and Anko got up and crouched in front of him and said, "what's wrong sweetie?'
Kurenai was shocked at this side of her friend and Naruto sniffled as he said, "I miss daddy."
Anko picked him up and said, "Shush baby it's alright. Kakashi will be back in a week promise."
Naruto merely put his head against her shoulder and was sniffling still but they both could see he was still very sleepy and he finally stopped but yawned and said, "Mama?"
Anko rubbed his back and said, "Yeah buddy."
"Moon Mama." Said Naruto sleepily
Anko chuckled and said, "Alright baby."
Anko went over to the couch and Kurenai wondered what he mean by Moon and Anko sat down and turned him so he was laying in her arms and then started humming then surprised Kurenai by actually singing to him,
Distant moon, so big and bright Here I wait, and here I stand CHORUS Found at last, I steal away Here I found, the crescent blade CHORUS Condemned me to death Distant moon, so big and bright Now I know, my chosen path
Softest silver glowing through the night
High atop, the mountain gold
Sun unseen, the world is cold
Early morning northern hour hand
Studying, in solitude
Looking for, a hidden clue
I wish, to see this world through my own eyes
To calm, the elders and silence their cries
Because, of you I now gaze up and sing
The lullaby of the moo-oon
Moving faster through the silent shade
Sea of stars, like flowers bloom
Looking for, the hidden tomb
Forged by Rakkor, surely lunar made
Shining down, upon the earth
Now they'll see, I'll prove my worth
I wish, to see this world through my own eyes
To calm, the elders and silence their cries
Because, of you I now gaze up and sing
The lullaby of the moo-oon
With my last breath
Sorrow and anger
Fill my head
Softest silver glowing through the night
High atop, the mountain gold
Sun unseen, the world is cold
Higher calling they will know my wrath
Raise my relic blade
I will not be swayed
With the might of the moon by my side
Kurenai was just surprised her friend had a wonderful voice. Anko stood up and put him to back to bed and when she came out Kurenai said, "Wow. That was amazing. I didn't know you could sing."
Anko smiled and said, "Yeah I don't do it often. Well for other people I don't do it often. He likes it when I sing to him. Or Kakashi does. Now there is a voice of an angel."
Kurenai said, "Are you two dating?"
"In all honesty I have no clue. I'm over here all the time or he's over at my place. We go out to eat. We take Naruto to the park together. Kakashi cooks for me when I'm over or I do him. I've spent the night here several times with the two of them. But as for dating I have no clue. Never really come up." Said Anko smiling
"Wow." Said Kurenai, "Something to ask when he gets back."
"Yeah it is actually." Said Anko smiling, "All thought that was cute."
"What was?" said Kurenai
"Naruto just now. Calling me Mama." Said Anko smiling a huge smile, "It was cute."
"Wait he doesn't do that normally?" said Kurenai
"Nope first time actually." Said Anko smiling, "God I can't stop smiling."
"Aww that's adorable the emotionless snake queen found her heart in the eyes of a toddler." Said Kurenai teasingly