Years passed after that day, the time going ever so quickly. The Uchiha had been relocated a short period after the Attack, the village growing uncomfortable and scared, though it didn't phase little Itachi much. In fact, I think he enjoyed the solitude that the relocation brought. I couldn't really blame him, either. Being an Uchiha, solitude mustn't have been very easy to come by.
It wasn't long before we had begun the Academy, Itachi graduating in only a year due to his skill. I had graduated early as well, though I think it was due to the fact that I was raising the 'Demon Child of Konoha' and the Elders didn't want to have to keep supplying me with the funds necessary to raise him. And so, we became ninja, not once faltering in our strong bond. I was nine, now, and already a Jonin.
Currently, I was teaching Naruto basic sparring techniques, he was already four, nearing five. "Come on, now, sweetie. You can do it!" I cooed to the small child, smiling sweetly at the look of sheer concentration he had.
Naruto wasn't a fast learner, no, but he was determined, and that was just as good. He was learning at about the rate I had been, though I had begun a tad bit earlier due to the fact that I had a time-sensitive task that required it(I was also very protective, it seemed, but let's not talk about that).
I smiled sweetly at him, checking the clock to make sure I wouldn't be late when I left for my mission. I had half an hour left, and then I had to drop him off at Lord Hokages office so he could watch Naruto while I was away. No one seemed to like watching him, and only the leader of this village was up to the task. I would be angry if it weren't for the fact that Lord Hokage was an amazing babysitter.
"Okay, honey, that's it for training today! Go get washed up and packed and I'll have lunch ready for you before we leave, okay?" He groans.
"But kaa-sannnn-!"
"No buts, go get cleaned up buddy. Now!" I call out and watch as he toddles away grumpily.
I chuckle silently and turn to make lunch, which consisted of white rice, miso soup, and green tea. It didn't take long for the food to cook, and soon enough I heard the pitter patter of little feet against the hard wood of the floor.
"Kaa-san, we always have this for lunch! Why can't we have something different?" The child whines, and I have to hold back a wince.
I may be living on my own funds, but I'm not sent on high paying missions often(probably due to those grumpy elders), and I still have to raise a kid and pay bills and such. It's tough. "Well, that's because kaa-san has a lot of bills to pay, Little One. I promise it'll get better soon, though. Now, eat so we can leave, okay? Don't you want to see Old Man Hokage?"
The little boy nods excitedly and starts eating quickly and I chuckle. He's so adorable.
"Bye-bye kaa-san! I'll see you soon!" Naruto calls out to me as I'm walking away.
I turn back and smile, blowing a kiss to him before turning back to Itachi. "So, got any details for me weasel boy?" I tease.
He doesn't even flinch, instead replying with, "Dont call me weasel."
I chuckle. "Fine. Do you have any details, Itachi."
He smirks. "Better, and yes, I do. This mission is a simple assassination on some thief that stole a family heirloom from a noble-woman."
I nod. This should be done in a days time, not counting travel. "Where are we headed?" I ask absentmindedly.
"To the Land of River. It should only take two days, maximum, to get there and one day to find and kill the target. One more day to return the heirloom, and from the noble-woman's home only a few hours to return." His words sounded robotic, emotionless.
I didn't like that.
"Oh, lighten up a bit Ita-kun! With me here it'll only take a day to get there, especially if I remove my weights. You'll have time to see Sasuke when we get back." I elbow him in the side before bending down and removing my weights, stashing them in a hidey-hole (that I made) a few buildings over.
With those weights off I felt lighter than air. I could lift my limbs with ease that I hadn't felt since I was younger, and I could feel the wind rushing against my face as it whispered sweet nothings into my ears.
My moment of serenity, however, was rudely interrupted when somebody stuck their arm out and caught me right in the gut. "Oof!" Air rushed out of me and I was left breathless in an instant.
"What the hell was that for, eh?" I grumbled to the chuckling Uchiha.
"You need to pay attention and get back to the mission, baka." He scolded.
"Fine, fine." I mumbled, standing.
"Now lets get a move on, you said we'd make it in a day, right?" I smiled.
I hadn't seen such playfulness in his eyes since we were kids. It was wonderful.
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