Even I was surprised by the word that slipped my mouth. Even if I agreed with the sentiment -it was mine after all- I didn't quite have to say it that bluntly.
And why the hell did naruto have to look so much like a kicked puppy?
"Admit it," I continued in a failing attempt to explain myself gently, "You're kind of weak, what with being only a year into the academy and all. More so since the teachers are acting like idiots and obviously sabotaging you, despite the Sandaime's will and your obvious parenta..."
Fuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuck FUCK...
I clasped my hand in front of my mouth.
Juubi's balls, this is why I didn't like talking to people. I always end up saying the wrong things.
I decided to get the hell out of dodge, and shunshined out of there, before Naruto grasped what I was about to say.
I said a quick prayer to whatever gods were willing to listen and went to the first hiding-place I could think of. Which unfortunately also happened to be the den of an about to be furious lion...
Too bad I didn't think it through.