Extra Ordinary

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A/N: Thanks so much for all the reviews, favorites and alerts I love you guys! Also, sorry if things get confusing (more confusing) for a while since it's mostly from kid-Obito's perspective things won't be clear sometimes. Anyway, enjoy the chapter!

Chapter 4: Dangos and Tomatoes

Obito woke up sore… really sore, like that time when little Itachi jumped up and down on his stomach to wake him up; feet first. Combined with another time when Kakashi nearly broke his ribs just because he was a jerk like that and totally was trying to.

It was also way too bright for some reason. That made no sense he didn't have his bed by a window despite being a natural morning person he didn't want to wake up with the sun shining down brightly on him… and there was too much white. His room wasn't white either... so that meant this wasn't his room.

Suddenly the night before came flooding back all at once and the genin sat up fast only to groan and grab his midsection. "Oh good, you're awake."

Someone else was in the room? How did he not notice before... was he that out of it? Ow his poor stomach too much thinking not enough curling up into a little ball and dying. Yes dying would be good.

Still curiosity got the better of him and Obito lifted his head up just enough to make out a person. A nurse.

"They found you passed out after your training session, honestly. Now I know training is important but so is knowing your limits and when you get injured like this don't go home come straight to the hospital to-"

Obito had barely been listening but he got the gist she thought he sustained his injuries training.

"That's not what happened!" He let go of his stomach to face the nurse before continuing, "I need to talk to the Hokage."

"Now listen here young man you can't demand-"

"It's about the intruder that broke into the hospital yesterday!" She paused her rant and sighed with a slight head shake, "I'll let someone know but don't expect anything the Hokage is a very busy man who can't come listen to every little rumor-"

"It's not a rumor I saw him, and he kneed me in the stomach!" The woman didn't look like she believed him but said she'd let someone know before handing him an ice pack that had been in her hand and leaving him alone. He placed the ice pack on his tender stomach but didn't feel that much relief though mostly it was because his mind was still racing.

Why was he being treated like a little kid, sure he was young, but he was still a ninja!

"Damn it…"

The hand not holding onto his ice pack gripped at the thin white hospital sheets in frustration, he hated feeling so helpless.

Speaking of ninjas, the man from the night before had to have been a ninja too... he had to be. He was way too fast, and no one had ever hit him that hard before. Not for Kakashi's lack of trying he was sure but now he was just getting off track... so mystery ninja was strong and Obito got the feeling he was holding back… it seemed like he didn't want to kill him though.

That was only a warning.

A warning to stay away from Naruto, he didn't say her name, but he didn't have to because who else would he be warned to stay away from? And the night after someone tried to kill her too, why would an assassin be after a girl? Her family? Clan? Bloodline? Those might be reasons but that man he had a Sharingan of that Obito was certain he'd know his clan's bloodline anywhere even if his hadn't yet been activated.

Again not for lack of trying.

Still, no Uchiha would be after a kid for those reasons and if for some reason they were then the Hokage would know about it… does that mean there's a traitor? An Uchiha traitor? No, he only saw one eye so there's a possibility that it's not a member of his clan.

But that would mean… someone got ahold of one of his clansman's eyes or eye as it may be.

Obito hated that idea but was it a worse one than one of his own family members being a traitor to the Leaf?

The genin hated thinking so hard about things it wasn't his style he was more of an action guy not 'a think things over' type; so fed up he huffed and flopped backwards on the bed only to cry out once a pain from his midsection became known from the action, "Oh right my stomach… man, I hate that guy."

He was totally worse than Kakashi even.

Despite the nurse not thinking much about Obito's claim a message arrived shortly afterward for him to report to the Hokage office. So he got dressed in the previous day's clothes, because that's all he had seeing as none of his clansmen had stopped by to check on him, or bring him anything but that was normal so he didn't spare much thought on it.

Now Obito normally wasn't one to skip a meal or in this case two since he didn't make it home for dinner last night but he doubted he could stomach a meal especially a hospital one at the moment and not because of the giant bruise on it either.

He had to tell the Hokage about the possible Uchiha man.

With that thought in mind, he left the hospital in the company of the ninja who had been the one to deliver the message.

The two of them made it to the Hokage's tower without any disturbance, and once inside Obito had to force himself to focus while walking to the man's office as this was no time to be daydreaming about being Hokage. And he definitely had no time to notice how his sore stomach muscles pulled with each and every step, nope. Work through the pain, not that there was pain. Fake it to make it, that's a real saying right?

Shaking his thoughts away as there would be plenty of time for them afterward... but first, he needed to be professional because despite what Baka-Kashi thought he totally could be.

Standing outside the doors leading to the Third's office Obito gulped as the man beside knocked and waited for them to be given permission to enter. Once the permission was granted Obito went in alone and for once it was just him and the Third who was seated behind a desk which was covered in paperwork. It occurred to the boy that there should be Anbu guards but he couldn't see or sense them... that didn't mean they weren't there though.

Usually, Obito knew how to break the ice but this time he was facing the Third Hokage by himself at least that's what it felt like since said Anbu were doing their jobs a little too well in the boys humble opinion.

"Um..." He started but then trailed off stupidly.

The Third looked up from the piece of paper he was currently holding and smiled tiredly before he stood up, "So I hear that you had an encounter with our would-be hospital assassin?"

It wasn't a question not really but it was the opening the genin was waiting for.

"Yeah, at least I think so he threatened me telling me to stay away from Naruto after he kneed me in the gut... but I totally could've moved if I saw it coming... I never knew someone could move that fast. He hits hard too and-"

The Hokage holds up his hand, "Not so fast, one thing at a time. Did he actually tell you to stay away from Naruto by name?"

"Well no he said 'girl' but who else could he have been talking about?"

"Hmmm... so he's clearly a ninja we had assumed that much and likely the same one pursuing our young friend. Did you happen to see what he looked like?"

The boy nodded.

"It was dark but I'm sure he was wearing all black except for his mask. At first, I thought he might be an Anbu, but his mask wasn't like any Anbu mask I've ever seen! It was completed orange- a great color but not idea for an Anbu because it'd stand out and I think the Anbu only wear animal masks... oh and the orange mask had a spiral-like design or pattern... with just one eye hole."

Obito pauses his tirade just enough so that the Hokage can sense his hesitation, "Go on." His tone and words were meant to encourage so the young ninja blurted out his next words, "I think he's an Uchiha! He had a Sharingan I saw it! I know I did but it was only one so maybe he wasn't an Uchiha after all..." Obito trails off hopeful that it was the case because he decided that while it would be bad if someone had a Sharingan it would be worse if the enemy was an Uchiha like him. How could there be an enemy Uchiha? It just didn't make sense for anyone in his family to do this.

"Have you told anyone else this, that nurse perhaps?"

Obito shakes his head.

"No, I... didn't think it was information that should be told to just anyone."

The last thing that he wanted was rumors going around that his clan had a traitor in it.

"That was the right call." He walks over to the small ninja and places a hand on his shoulder, "I know this must be hard for you but until we know the truth of this possible Uchiha we must keep this quiet."

Obito nods, "I won't tell anyone." He might be somewhat of an outsider inside of his own clan but he still was an Uchiha and didn't want his family to get into any trouble because of him, so he'd keep the secret. "Even from your clan." The older man stresses his words with a light squeeze to the boy's shoulder before releasing it and the youth agrees before another person comes to mind.

"What about Naruto? She knows right? I mean... that's why she doesn't like my clan because she thinks an Uchiha is after her?"

He just makes an 'hmm' sound that is neither an acknowledgment or a form of denial and instead asks. "So this warning do you plan to heed it?"

Obito's eyes widen, "No way! That Uchiha wanna-be doesn't scare me besides I never break a promise!"

The Third's eyes blink a few times, "What promise is that?"

"That I'd protect her! I don't care if she's a faster healer than me I'm not gonna let her get hurt anymore." He stated boldly.

The Hokage smiled then, "I see. Well, then you must train hard to keep your promise."

Obito nodded, "I will."

The older ninja's warm smile faded before going serious again, "But if you run into this ninja you are not to engage him, you are to get away and let someone know understand?"

"But-"

"This is an order from your Hokage." The Uchiha child was stubborn as most Uchiha were it appeared so he had to issue it as an order instead of simply just stating it. It was the only way to ensure the boy's safety. The pre-teen lost his stubborn stance and lowered his head, "I understand and I'll do as you say... if I see him again."

He hated to see the boy's downtrodden expression but it was for his own good. Even if the man cared enough to only issue a warning the next time things could get messier. Hopefully this man would be caught and there would not be a next time the Third thought before trying to lighten the blow the boy had just suffered, "His strengths and weaknesses are unknown that's why I can't have you go against him as you are so for now just focus on your training."

"So if I get stronger then maybe..." Of course, the boy would take his words that way, the older ninja tired not to sigh. "The situation should be resolved before then so try not to think on it anymore. Oh, and about your team they've been notified that you overdid it during training yesterday so that's the story you will need to stick to."

He added it as an afterthought but really it was just him trying to draw the other's attention away from thoughts of the possible Uchiha man and any idea of confornting him. Obito frowned at that but concedes and asks, "So you never did say if I could talk to Naruto about this guy."

It appeared that his tactic didn't work, as once more the Uchiha genin was back to the topic of the man that was more of a problem than even the young girl that had suddenly appeared and shaken up all their lives. "She has told everything she knows so just be her friend and not her interrogator." After that, he turned to go back to his desk trying to give the clear indication that there was no more to say on the subject.

Obito figured that was the end of their conversation, "Okay I'll do that then. I'll be her friend, get stronger, protect her and become Hokage!"

Hiruzen takes his sit with a chuckle, "Hokage huh? Alright if that's what you want, work hard."

"I will!" He declares before turning around and leaving with a bounce in his step despite his still sore stomach.

After leaving the Hokage's tower he stopped by his team's training ground and was quickly told to go home and rest for today by his sensei despite totally being up for training, how else would he get stronger? Why didn't they understand that he needed to train… his stomach growled again, stupid hunger it wouldn't beat him except it had when he was trying to argue his case with Minato-sensei and the growling interrupted his stirring speech about getting stronger and becoming Hokage.

And that was when Baka-Kashi had to open his smart mouth and make Obito sound stupid, something along the lines of 'him not being able to properly look after himself so it'd be impossible for him to look after a whole village.'

"Stupid Kakashi…" Obito mumbles as he bites harshly into his meat chewing aggressively all the while imaging it was his horrible teammate's head. His lunch was mostly peaceful aside from his mutterings and some strange stares he received for them. It wasn't long after that when he was making his way back to his district like the night before though this time it wasn't night and he was watching more carefully as to not be caught off guard again. Obito didn't think his stomach could handle another warning not after he just ate.

Fortunately for him, nothing happened on the way home and he let out a relieved breath, "I totally could've taken him this time though…" He whispers to himself just as he walks into his district and collides with someone trying to run out. "Ofph!"

He nearly fell backward but steadied himself just in time to see what or who nearly ran him over, "Naruto?"

The girl in question seemed to shake off their collision with no problem, "Oh, now you get here!" The blonde steps back and glares, why was she always glaring at him? "What happened to all that talk about protecting me huh?" He blinked, what was she doing inside his district and what in the world was she going on about? Instead of asking those questions Obito's smart response was, "Uh, Huh?"

She pokes him in the chest at that, "Where were you last night? You should've been here to protect me from your family!" Instantly the masked man comes to mind and he freaks out, "Are you okay!? What happened?" Not noticing his sudden seriousness or very real concern the girl continued, "Of course I'm not okay I'm surrounded by Uchihas and I think one proposed to me with a dango! I mean it's not as bad as a tomato but still! I have got to get out of here and I don't care what the Hokage says it's clearly not safe!"

Obito calmed down immediately and took in her words, "Um, a dango, tomatoes… and what?"

Not listening the girl continues to list her woes to the confused Uchiha boy until he realizes what she said, "Wait! You're staying here?" Naruto stops talking and stares at him with a 'well duh' expression before answering, "Obviously not anymore this is the last place I'd be safe I mean look at this dress," She motions to said dress with pure distaste, "the Uchiha matriarch forced on me? Is this not cruel?" Obito hadn't even noticed before she said anything, "Um what's wrong with it?" She looked nice it suited her better than the hospital gown had at any rate.

"The color! It's all wrong?" She explains like it is obvious. It wasn't.

He nods along though remembering that he was told he always has to agree with girls when they're talking about fashion for some unknown reason less he end up sorry, girls could be scary. "Besides I can't fight in this! I don't know what that woman was thinking."

"…Yeah, not a good ninja outfit." He finally truly agrees and she nods, "I know and-"

He doesn't hear the rest of her rant as his eyes find the shiny new headband on her forehead instead and slowly comprehends it's meaning.

"Wait you're gonna be a leaf ninja!?"

She rolls her eyes, "No," Naruto taps her new headband with her forefinger, "I already am."

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