Hello my awesome readers! I fixed the horrendous spelling! So now your eyes won't burn when you read!

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Whats wrong with my hair? Naruto thought as tried to look at his head. His face scrunched so that his whisker marks reached his nose. His hair was caked with dirt. Making it hard to identify the blonde. Spikes shaping the nest which reached down to his shoulders. Naruto liked his hair long, it reminded him of his father. His mother would always say that he was his fathers son. And his father would say he had the heart of his mother.

The aged Hokage looked out the window. Getting an idea he pulled out a small brown finch and let it fly out the window. Naruto's face followed the bird as it soared out of sight. Wondering where it was going. The Hokage then sat in his chair and neatly folded his hands.

Not even two minutes later did a figure jump through the window. Thankfully the old man left it open, else there would have been some glass to pick up.

The figure was a man with brown hair pulled back into a pony-tail. A long scar on his nose and a serious expression plastered to his face. He wore a green vest with a long-sleeved blue shirt and matching blue pants with many pockets. A headband tightly tied around his forehead with a swirling leaf engraved on it. The man, no, he looked to be only around sixteen.

The teen bowed to the Hokage.

"Perfect timing Iruka." The old man said. The teen just nodded.

"So I have a mission for you-" The Hokage started, but was interrupted.

"Is it something crucial like saving a princess or assassination, or-" The excited Iruka blurted out only to be interrupted himself.

"The mission would be to escort a boy to get a hair cut and some new clothes. I will pay for both of course. He is name is Na-" The old man said loudly to get Iruka's attention. Only to be, guess what, interrupted

"What! I'm not going to waste my time babysitting some five year old brat! I'm a ninja, I have much more important things to be doing!" Iruka screamed.

Hearing this, Naruto backed up a few feet. Trying to get some distance between him and the screaming man. He looked nervously around the room for an escape route, then down to his feet. The Hokage saw this and quickly spoke up.

"Naruto why don't you wait in the lobby. The door is right behind you. Follow the hallways until you get to the room with the couch, you can wait there." The old man said quietly with a soft tone so as to not frighten the already jumpy boy. Naruto nodded and ran out of the room. Iruka swung his head around, first noticing the boy. Guilt showed in his face as he realized that the child heard everything he yelled.

Naruto followed the hallways as he was told. Running and checking every corner he passed. He accidentally bumped into a cloaked figure. Yelping he quickly said he was sorry and sprinted the rest of the way. Seeing the red couch was like a blessing. He jumped onto the cushions and sat there, listening to the soft scribbling noises from the secretary. Sighing as he tried to slow down his rapidly beating heart.

The Hokage cleared his throat and sat back in his chair.

"That was Naruto, he is around five or six." The old man said. When Iruka said nothing, he continued.

"He is a lot like you." Taking a moment to breathe, the old Hokage continued. "Naruto was caught today climbing over the village wall. It was said that he must have climbed it a couple of times before finally being spotted. He was chased halfway across Konoha, and it was no armature chasing. Kakashi said he showed great potential as a ninja. So when I learned that he was an orphan.." Iruka looked down. "I offered him to join the Academy. He has some issues though. Naruto can be skiddish and nervous around adults. Something must have happened to him to make him this timid. Which may take some time to figure out." The Hokage looked out the window. "You know when I told him about the orphanage, and how he could be adopted and have a family, he said no. It seems Naruto couldn't come to replace his parents.

"You should be careful around him. I am not sure how stable he is right now. Any rash movements might cause him to react violently. I sense something about him. I chose you to guard over Naruto and watch for anything suspicious. This is important to me. So, do you accept the mission?" The Hokage said looking at Iruka.

Naruto shifted nervously. I don't like it here. There is too many people. Too much sound. Not enough room. I miss Momma and Daddy. I don't know if I can live like this!

"So, you are Naruto. My name is Iruka. Would you like to come with me to get you cleaned up? I am sorry for how rude I was before. I promise to protect you." Iruka spoke softly and smiled a true smile. Holding out his hand for the boy. Which he hesitantly took. Looking up at the man with his breath-taking sapphire blue shimmering eyes.

The walk was only ten minutes long, but it felt much longer to the two. Neither knew what to say to each other. So they didn't speak at all. They just enjoyed the others company. Though Naruto was a little busy, constantly looking for dangers. He flinched away from everyone who came to close. But then suddenly something caught his eyes.

"Kiba! Shikamaru! Choji!" Naruto screamed and waved his hand in the air. Said boys heard this and ran full speed over to Naruto. Tackling him to the ground making him loose grip of Iruka's hand, but he didn't notice.

"Naruto! We have been looking all over for your butt!" Kiba said while all the boys laughed.

"Why you looking for my butt? That just sounds stupid!" Naruto laughed.

"He just means we were looking for you." Shikamaru said

"Hey Naruto you want to play with us?" Choji said as he stuffed his face with a bag of beef jerky.

"I wish I could, but I...I'm getting my..h-hair cut." Naruto said with a scared tone.

The boys all looked down.

"We feel for ya buddy. Good luck. If you survive you gotta come play though ok!" Kiba said watching Naruto's face go completely blank.

"He's doomed." Shikamaru said slowly before leaving with the other boys.

Well, it seems he has some friends. That is a very good sign. They seem to really like him too. Iruka thought

"Um...ah..I-I-Iruka?" Naruto stuttered

"Yes Naruto." Iruka answered

"Do we have to get my hair cut?" Naruto said fearfully.

"Yes, your hair is dirty and looks to be matted. If you want to be respected as a ninja, then you need to have your hair cut." Iruka said.

Looking down to Naruto...wait...WHERE DID HE GO!

Iruka looked around the street just in time to see his responsibility run around the corner. Cursing, Iruka ran at top speed, swimming through people, to get the blonde.

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