Jiro and Hanako walked back home with Jiro giving Hanako a piggy back ride.

"Why so quiet?" Jiro asked breaking the silence.

"No reason." She said as she looked to the side. "Hey, Onii-chan." Hanako said breaking the awkward silence.

"Yeah?"

"What does Shun mean when he said living under the shame and fame of daddy?"

Jiro suddenly stopped, "Shun told you that?"

Hanako nod. Jiro smiled dolefully, "I'm sure he meant nothing when he said that. Don't worry about it. You should worry about what's for dinner. I'm hungry, let's stop by the Ichiraku ramen before heading home what do you say?"

"Is it because you're leaving me?" Hanako said as got off from Jiro's back and stood on the ground.

"No, I'm not leaving you. Why do you think that?"

"Because Airi said that didn't she? You're probably going on a mission again right?"

"Of course that's to be expected; besides Haruko will be here by then. And I promise I won't be long. Now can we go eat Ichiraku Ramen?"

"Mom won't get mad?"

"I'm sure she'll understand; if not then we'll both be in trouble. Let's go!" Jiro said as he grabbed Hanako's hand and dragged her away.

"We're here!" Jiro said as he and Hanako reached the restaurant.

"It smells so good!" Hanako said as her eyes become watery.

"Let's go in." Jiro said as he and Hanako walked in, "Old man! Two Ramen please."

The old man smiled, "Two Ramen coming up!"

"AH!" Jiro said surprised seeing who the costumer that came before them was, "Dad why are you here?!"

"Hmm?" The person looked up with noodles still in his mouth and then he slurped it down, "Eating of course. I can never miss a day eating at Ichiraku Ramen. Right old man?"

"That's right!" he said as he put down two bowls for Jiro and Hanako.

"Sit down."Naruto said as he took another bite from the Ramen. Jiro and Hanako looked towards their dad and were surprised there were a few empty bowls next to Naruto.

"How many bowls did you eat Dad?"

"As many as my stomach can fill!" He said as he began slurping down the soup. Hanako began eating slowly ignoring them. Jiro also began eating.

"That was good. I'm full!" Naruto said as he put the empty bowl down, "So how was your guy's day?"

"Good. Hanako passed her Genin test!"

Naruto smiled, "That's great. Congrats let's celebrate when we get home. As for Jiro,"

"Yeah?"

"Aren't you going to go for your Chunin exam soon?"

"After I get back from my mission."

"Oh yes, Neji is working you hard! Did you know during the chunin exam…"Naruto began bragging as Jiro and Hanako continue eating their ramen. Suddenly a bird chawed loudly outside. Naruto's eyes suddenly became serious.

"What's wrong?" they both asked.

"Nothing. Be sure to go home after eating all right? I'll pay for the bill." Naruto said as he paid for the bill.

"Where are you going?" Hanako asked.

Naruto pat her head, "Back to work. Daddy has skipped his work too long. The higher ups are getting angry. So daddy has to go! Be a good girl and go back home with your brother." In that instant Naruto left the restaurant.

"He's always so busy and you always pop up when you least Expect him to." Jiro complained. Realizing what he just said he turned towards Hanako, "I'm sure work is keeping him busy. Let's go home after you finished eating." Jiro said as he began to slurp the soup in the bowl.

Naruto walked towards his workplace which was the Hokage place.

"What's the matter, why use a bird to call me?" Naruto asked as he walked into the hokage room and took off his overcoat.

"Why did you skip your work?"

"He never changes always skipping work, no wonder you're such a loser!"

"I wanted some fresh air and I was hungry Sai. And you Sasuke, you're a bigger loser than me!"

"Oh," Sasuke answered, "So you do claim that you're a loser!"

"Be quiet!" Naruto said as he flustered angrily, "It doesn't change the fact that I'm stronger than you!"

"Oh yeah? Care to test that theory here and now?" Sasuke countered back as they both glared at eachother.

"He's not a loser," Sai interrupted, "More like a barbarian!"

"I'm not a barbain! And loser is not my name either!" Naruto said angrily.

"Oh? Would you like to be called small penis head?"

"SAI!" Naruto said angrily, then he sigh noticing he's not winning the argument, "Enough, what did you guys needed me for?"

Sai and Sasuke's face turned serious, "There's been strange rumours around the country."

"And those rumors are?"

"Apparently there is an unknown group of people working together fight against the ninja alliance."

"Unknown group of people?"

"I sent suigetsu with Rock Lee to investigate what is going on. Apparently there's no sign from them so far. We've actually lost contact with them." Sasuke replied.

"Where was the last contact you guys made?"

"From the information that was gathered, they were last seen in the land of the Clouds?"

"Uncle Bee's village?"

"Yes. The anbu also informed us some unsettling news as well."

"What is that?"

"That group is going to kidnap all Kages from the all the villages. As for the purpose we are unsure."

Naruto's face suddenly turned stern, "What for?"

"As we said we are unsure, that's why we sent suigetsu and Lee to investigate."

Naruto's face darkened, "Does granny Tsunade know about this?"

Sai shook his head.

"Good, don't let granny know about it. For now try and figure out where suigetsu and Lee is at. That's our top priority."

Sai and Sasuke nodded. Then Sai left the room.

"Sasuke," Naruto said as he sat in the chair, "Are you sure they were last seen in uncle Bee's village?"

"Yes there were strange events happening in the land of the Cloud so I sent them to investigate there."

"And where did you hear this information from?"

"From the Anbu that was sent to check the status of each villages."

"Should we inform Shikamaru?"

"No, right now I want him to spend time with his family. Call Shikaku instead."

"What's your grand plan?" Sasuke asked.

"This is getting interesting. Let's just wait and see what card they play for now." Naruto said as he smiled.