Kurama had finished the dishes, setting them in the drying rack to dry. "Well that's all done now. "Well Mika, it will be up to your mother if you stay with her or not. But if she lets you, you are welcome to head around the village with Naruto..."
"I hope so..." Mika replied, while waiting for her mother to finish getting ready. She knew her mom said it would probably be OK, but until it happened, she could still end up sitting on a bench waiting.
When Anya returned she was dressed and smirked '' Hope you don't mind Kushina but do you believe I can ditch you for that cute Ramen stand girl till my meetings over? I found out she could have been a skilled Kuniochi but never was in the ranks officially given the Shinobi chef thing never panned out when tried in the field ''Anya remarks but blinked at Naruto's reaction
Unknown to all but Naruto, Kurama and Kushina who in one way or another are in this room is the fact Ayame can be extremely scary and deadly when needed and that's with just standard chef or mundane kitchen items and Kushina without meaning to was causing images if Ayame going insane Shinobi chef on people who was jerks to Kushina over the years as Ayame had kinda got pretty protective of Kushina especially when Kushina was pregnant
Kurama looked over to Anya when she came back into the main room and raised an eyebrow. "I dunno if Ayame-chan is available for bodyguard duty, but if she is you would be in good hands"
"So mom do I have to wait in the hall?" Mika really hoped the answer was no and she would be able to get out of the boredom.
Anya gave a smile at that'' Good I will be sure to pay her on the matter of course ''Anya was glad the Raman stand is nearby her meeting so it'd be easy to get that handled but then she looked at her baby girl'' Of course but you do need to stay with Kushina-sama and Naruto''
Mika jumped up and down in happiness. "YAY NO DUMB BORING HALLWAY!"
Kurama chuckled at the little girls reaction to getting out of having to go to the meeting with her mother. The fox could only imagine how boring it must be for the girl to just sit there all day. "We will keep a close eye on her Anya-san..."
Naruto rubbed his ears ''Mom am fairly loud without noticing often? ''Naruto asked wondering as he had far to often been told he is loud and to shut up a lot by people
''Now ,now Mika that depends on if Ayame-chan will agree to it or not ''Anya reminded gently as she took Mikas hand out of motherly instinct and got her baby girls diaper bag
Kurama smiled and chuckled at bit more at Naruto's question. "You can be at times sweety, when you get a bit too excited... Alright, lets get going..." The fox said as she took Naruto's hand herself and followed Anya and Mika out of the apartment.
Mika blushed and calmed down at Naruto's comment and held her mothers hand as they headed out. "...OK mom..."
As then went along it would be clean people are still keeping there distance from Kurama do to that outburst yesterday do to the Vender well not everyone per say as Hinata only briefly managed to get to Kurama and slip a small note into Naruto's diaper bag that she knows is one do to her dojustu. She would have just handed it to Kurama but its a combination do to her nerves and how she was ordered back for more training to adjust to fighting with her latest combat issue. Said note is wishing Naruto the best of luck if she can't go and watch the finals. Its cute in a way but sad in another as Hinata likely wouldn't be able to voice it but manage to watch routing for him. Still at least she had enough nerve to do this and shows she isn't scared of Kushina's wraith as everyone believes Kurama is that woman and most everyone is scared of Kushina for a few days after exploding.
'' Kurama? I think we got a little brave girl here interesting as I don't think Hinata was old enough to have had tales of how I'm not to be feared if mad stick from her mother '' Kushina remarked not sure how to understand how Hinata is not scared of a possible angry person everyone believes is her but rather she can tell Hinata seems to be sheepish and almost submissive to most everyone until she has a breaking point reached
They did briefly stop at the Ramen stand getting Ayame to agree as her father was going to close the stand today anyway for some meeting he had ,while Ayame needed a break he felt do a whole day as a excuse for Ayame to how this whole day to enjoy as a extended break
Kurama mostly ignored the glances or lack there of that she was getting. She remembered this from being inside Kushina, most people who didn't know her, did their best to avoid her after someone had pushed her over the edge. The fox noticed the girl making her way through the crowd to put the note in the bag and smiled as she went off just as fast.
"Either Brave or blinded by her crush on Naruto so much that she doesn't care..." Kurama replied to Kushina.
Mika followed along with the group, looking at the glances, glares, and avoidances from the villagers towards Kushina. When they finally got to the ramen stall, and Ayame said yes, the girl started jumping up and down a bit, no boring hallway...
'' Either way she is adorable still. Just wish someone would use that concealment justu so she wouldn't have that slight adorable walk from the diaper '' Kushina left out why she thinks that was done mainly in regards to treatment to Hinata with a slight side reasoning for while on missions set up. After all Kushina's thoughts on the clan is already known. No need to sour the moment at this time .'' Speaking of blinded by a crush I watched your dream last night till a memory floated to me yet without my desire it started up. showing a crush you had Its cute you had a crush on that albino fox that hangs around Lord Thirds tower '' Kushina remarked to Kurama granted that fox is getting up there in age as it was around when Naruto was born and still is alive. Yet its kinda became a unofficial pet to the Third Hokage so no one has dared trying to run it off like they had with the other foxs that used to run around the village till that attack Kurama did after the forced freedom
Ayame giggled'' Seems someone else doesn't need candy do to energy reserves'' Ayame remarked as Ayame and Anya left to the meeting
''Come on Mika, Iruka-sensie should still have afew hours till hes teaching a class ''Naruto said grabbing Mikas hand and started to to rushing off to the academy wanting to introduce Mika to the man
"I would guess her father hopes it will shame her into getting better..." Kurama said with a bit of snark in her voice, annoyed as much with the Hyuuga clan as Kushina was. The fox also blushed a bit at Kushina mentioned the fox. "It was not a crush...it was just nice to have another fox around...it wasnt like I had a form or anything to do anything with..."
"Hey hey, don't yank her arm off there Naruto and slow down..." Kurama replied as she followed after the two heading towards the academy.
"Bye mom, cya later!" Mika said as she gave her mom a hug and a kiss before she felt her arm get pulled as Naruto started taking her off in some direction, with Kushina-sama following after them. Her diaper as already a bit damp, having wet herself in excitement.
''I wouldn't be surprised '' Kushina grumbled on the matter but do to being in the mindscape it was as loud to Kurama as if it was said normally yet she chuckled '' Oh really? Then explain why you had some interesting thoughts about the fox.'' Kushina challenge on the matter
Naruto slowed down and laughed sheepishly'' Sorry Mika-chan its just been too long sense I seen Iruka-sensei without anything to get in the way of a peaceful visit.''Naruto admitted showing he may want to introduce Mika to Iruka he also wants to be around Iruka without anything going on that ruins a visit. Basically a two prong reasoning. Yet the closer they get to the academy its clear enough enough some of the new generation of Shinobi here are similar to the adults with the blinded by hate either that or they are the type the saying 'kids are cruel' saying are talking about that has no real reason to be mean they just are to someone and decided to be mean to Naruto in minor ways.
"Oh you never daydreamed?" Kurama replied to Kushina. "Also, even if I had a form...hard to get with someone when most fox look to me like im a god..."
Mika followed after Naruto as he finally slowed down the pace a bit, taking her arm back and stretching it a bit from the pulling. "Well I dont think he will be going anywhere if we take a few more minutes..." The girl looked at the kids, glaring back at a few...some of their parents may know about Naruto, but most of them probably just wanted to look tough for their friends.
''Kinda when I still wasn't sure which team I batted for '' Kushina admitted seeing as according to woman she was around its not uncommon for a woman to be unsure if they are strait , lesbian or Bi '' What? They see a fuzzball more suited for the center of disputes or cuddling and helping a pregnant woman as a goddess? ''Kushina questioned as she got out between laughs while rolling on the ground of the mind scape because she never would have envisioned anyone besides maybe a mate of Kurama's in a sense seeing the 9 tails as a Goddess.
Naruto did a good job of ignoring most aside from when the self proclaimed 'Konohamaru squad' and the soul inventers of 'The Naruto Uzumaki fanclub' went to getting on the peoples case and worse. Which given Naruto's deer caught in the light freeze up and unsure what to do it should be easy to tell he didn't expect this kind of thing to happen so he is unsure just what to do .
Kurama rolled her eyes and growled a bit at Kushina. "It wasn't something I asked for or encouraged... I am not Inari Okami..." The fox replied before looking down... "...you never know if someone has alterier motives or if they actually want to be with you..."
Mika watched the scene unfold before her with Konohamaru and his friends and couldn't help but smile and chuckle at how helpless Naruto seemed, he was speechless for once...which was a feat in itself. "...Friends of yours Naruto-kun?"
''Sorry I didn't mean to upset you Kurama-chan I guess little Anko-chan slightly rubbed off on me '' Kushina apologized as well as remarked when she calmed down on why she thinks she acted that way on Kurama's remark about being viewed as a Goddess '' Now onto brighter subjects how good are you at sewing and personalizing things? Also is your fur while in my image as strong as it is in its real form? '' Aside from a subject change those questions likely also has a real reason to ask in regards to Naruto
''Um maybe? I'm not sure if I should place them as friends or admirers as they have traits of both about equally but they have it in a healthy matter'' Naruto admitted for once sounding intelligent while around Mika
"I know you didn't Kushina, its OK.." Kurama tilted her head at the woman. "...yes I can sew but what do you mean about my fur?" The fox was genuinely confused.
Mika just chuckled at Naruto's response. "Well you might wanna figure that out..."
'' Well um I had a ideal for your fur and our little ones clothes is all ''Kushina admitted showing she is got something cooking up but hiting it as she wants to explain it
''How can I figure it out ? They like spending time with me and Konohamure calls me Nii-san or boss and they want me to teach them at times other times play with them . But teaching is something I can't do. I was the dead last in the academy after all .''Naruto spoke up on the matter showing he is confused both at how these three view him and treat him as well as how he could even teach them whenever they ask
"What crazy thing do you want me to do with our little ones clothes and my fur?" Kurama asked Kushina, totally lost as to what was doing around in the womans mind.
"Sounds like this Konohamaru looks up to you like a big brother and role model. Also its kinda cute they want you to teach them stuff...also just because you were last in the academy doesn't mean you have nothing you could teach them." Mika replied, trying to boost up the boys spirits.
''Well if your fur is anything like human hair it holds charka and how justu's couldn't harm your fur I was thinking sew some of it into our little ones clothes as a armor type of thing when you shed at least I assume you shed '' Kushina explained her crazy odd plan there
''I guess'' Naruto remarked on the teaching matter but winced when Iruka came out scolding Konohamru for taking and hitting below the belt and only letting Konohamaru off the hook as the older kid was bigger and a bully that hasn't learned . Well that and he heard the reason why but that last bit was keep quite yet his reaction on what the kid was saying was pretty angry that's for sure.
"Huh...not sure how well that would really work, i dunno if my fur would keep its properties...I also dont really shed...but Im sure i could find some fur to try it with..." Kurama replied to the woman, a bit intrigued by the idea.
Mika looked when Naruto winced, seeing the teacher reprimanding the child. Wondering if this was the teacher who he wanted her to meet. "So um why are we here again Naruto?"
''Worth trying at least and if nothing else it could make tracking are little one easier if needed '' Kushina remarked but then noticed the new shedding matter'' Humm Do you know why you don't shed much if at all ? '' Kushina asked as she is interest in why Kurama doesn't really shed after all a Fox form would logically mean shedding at times
''Oh to meet Iruka Sensei he just finished getting onto Konohamaru right now'' Naruto said getting chipper now as he started taking Mika over now
"Couldn't hurt...and I just never really shed that much...my form may be a fox...but i don't really shed..never knew why..." Kurama replied.
"Oh OK..." Mika replied as she followed Naruto over to his old sensei, wondering why Naruto held him in just high regard.
Iruka smiled and hugged Naruto true its unprofessional but Irukia technically isn't Naruto's Sensei anymore and Iruka had panicked over what the Hokage informed him and other Ninja over on the first of death matter add that to he had a briefed over firsthand account talk to him by Naruto so Sasuke could get help had Iruka fretting over the Blonde'' Its great to see your run in during the Forest of Death hasn't affected you'' Iruka is in a joyful tone only being vague as one he is around kids and it'd be poor fashion to let what foreign kids he is teaching during the exams worry and in on trouble without need
Mika watched as Iruka hugged Naruto, thinking it a bit weird without knowing the story behind it all. The girl just stood back as the two had their moment and just looked around.
Kurama followed up behind the two, stopping behind Mika and putting a hand on her shoulder. "Iruka-sensei has been like a father to Naruto, neither would admit it but they care a lot for each other."
Naruto once free was blushing abit as she may not admit it but now that he has a friend not in on how the relationship was at the academy and after is kinda embarrassing having the affection shown yet till now it was '' Irukia-Sensei I'd like you to meet Mika-chan she is my newest friend''
Iruka chuckled a bit and had to resist giving Naruto something when the blonde was blushing embarrassed mostly from the Blondes behavior with a bit do to his work with kids '' Its nice to meet you Mika,Have you helped keep Naruto in line?'' Irukia said honestly at first but then playfully joked at Naruto's expense the type a person with a parental or caregiver attachment to someone would do kind
"Hi, nice to meet you to sensei. And I don't think anyone can keep Naruto out of trouble" Mika replied, joking about Naruto and getting a laugh from Kurama.
''Nope I think only one person ever will but till that day comes no one will'' Seems Iruka took this chance to mention that trying to hint at Naruto given the fact Hinata's younger sister had been in Kurama's, Mika's and Naruto's view at the time its a easy way for someone as bright as Mika to get what Iruka was trying given the back story to Hinata that Naruto told Mika and Hinata without meaning to admitted to loving Naruto so Mika should gather that girl is Hinata's younger sister . Yet of course Naruto isn't getting the hint
Kushina face palmed in Kuramas mind'' Kurama-chan how did you put up with our little ones dense-state of being without going insane with frustration ? '' Kushina had to ask as not even her husband was as dense as she seen Naruto has been sense being in Kurama
Mika let out of bit of a chuckle, especially at how it went right over Naruto's head., guessing properly what Iruka was getting at. "Maybe...but only the future will tell..."
Kurama just shook her head with a smile on her face. "I ignored it most of the time...I just ignored it, there wasn't even anything I could really do with the boy...aside from a few dreams..."
''True say is there anything you wish to know Mika? '' Iruka asked unaware who Mika's parents are and even if he was he has little care on that topic as Mika may want in on advents of some kind or something that he might be able to help with for a teacher like matter
''Say come to think of it do you think our little ones birth marks is from your charka having been in my coils ? Not that I mind it just wondering if you can give any input on that given your age as that has been bugging me out of curiosity on Naruto '' Its true Kushina may not have had the fox to at any real level meaning to or not meaning influence her nature but a Uzumaki when something has there interest they want to delve into the matter for answers within moral limits anyway
Mika just kinda smiles and shrugs. "I don't really know, I'm kinda a bit over loaded with everything here, some things are so different..."
"Huh? I'm assuming you mean his 'whisker' marks...They might be but I couldn't tell you for sure, but if any of my chakra did mix with his while he was growing it is a possibility." Kurama replied to Kushina. It was possible that the boy did get some quirks from her and the 'whisker' lines on his face were probably one of the most obvious traits the boy picked up.
''How bout part of the exams you missed seeing then? '' Iruka asked nicely as Mika both is a Kuniochi from another village and he wants to brag about Naruto , Sure he is a teacher and shouldn't brag about former students as its poor form to do so if you are still teaching regularly but well its not every day you can brag about someone who was the dead last already in the exams and gotten this far. Add that to his bonds with Naruto he wants to to so even more '' I seen you on the list of possible people to show up for teaching small culture things to be wary of if need be but was told you where going to be late'' Iruka explained on why he currently assumed Mika only recently showed up.
''Yeah those I both am glad they aren't real whispers but sad they aren't He'd be that much more adorable in my mind with real ones after all is the sad factor obviously of that matter '' Kushina remarked practically saying Kurama even while whole seemed a welcome influence to a degree on Naruto even if it was a unknowing one
"Well were on the road during the second section and got to town shortly after they had ended. Me and my mother were able to see the results but don't know anything that really went on." Mika replied. Her mother had been so busy and with what had been going on they weren't able to catch up on the exams, though her mother probably found out more then she did.
''Well Humm '' Iruka thought on the matter on how to tell this'' I'm sure you are aware each time a exam is held in a village the second stage changes just enough while the third stays about the same and the first is almost always completely different'' Irukia stated out on and grinned a little in thought'' Naruto somehow either lucked out or outsmarted the head of T&I who was giving that exams long story short aside from him drawing on the papers that you was meant to cheat without being that noticeable he still passed thanks to his not backing down mentality '' Iruka then moved onto the part he's truly the most proud of '' And he beat a snake that was easily 30 or so foot long '' Of course Iruka is bragging a bit but who can blame the man who at least knows why he has such a bond with Naruto.
''Then there is Hinata I'm not sure who I was worried the most for out of the two but I am proud to say she isn't nearly as meek as she during the academy . Granted not to put anyone down but given the injury's results I'd wish she backed down before her chest and throat was hit with too precise strikes '' Iruka knows word got around of the match and how bad Hinata was hurt so he isn't breaking any rules or anything but its a bragging mixed with worry for Hinata's health
Mika nodded as she listened. "Yea, we get the highlights about the first parts of the exams, a little more about the second stage, and then of course the finals are broadcast..." The girl giggled hearing about Naruto's luck with the first stage but was a bit surprised hearing about Naruto fighting off a giant snake, she didn't think the Leaf had that kinda of wildlife around. Of course the Hokage had kept the truth about what happened during the 2nd stage of the exam from most of the village. "Yea...I talked to Hinata about what happened...but she couldn't let herself back down, she had to give it her all."
Kurama just kinda listened, she was not happy when that snake idiot messed with her seal, it made things difficult and messed with her chakra flow. She also had a bit of resentment for how harsh Neji was to his cousin, she did nothing but think highly of him and he took out his problems on her.
Granted the forest of death has a lot of oversized wildlife there as well '' Oh yes the Forest of Death as Anko has nicknames as her 'snake den' has giant fauna of all kinds '' Iruka sighed a bit on the Hinata matter'' I know but still as a teacher I hate seeing my former students in such a situation and worse family getting that bad'' Irukia said not saying the whole thing but its easy to see from the pang in his tone what really bothered him was family doing that.
''Anyway on brighter info you should visit Wave sometime if you can its a peaceful place now and doing rather nicely ''Iruka said as he cocked his head'' Did it suddenly get too quiet to you?'' Iruka asked Kurama and Mika as it did getting pretty quiet till a gentle fist paslm strike was heard and a older academy student went down
''For the love of Kami , What is with that girl and attacking right then whenever someone she hears even remotely bad mouthing Neji or Hinata? ''Iruka rhythmically asked no one as he may love teaching but Hanabi has a bad habit of attacking anyone who talks bad about those two
"Me and my mother did spend some time in Wave already, and you're right it is pretty nice there." Mika replied and then looked at Iruka when he make his comment about the lack of noise.
Kurama's ear twitched slightly as she felt the building of charka just as Iruka commented on the lack of noise, which any parent or teacher knows that silence means something happened or about to happen. The fox looked over to the younger Hyuuga who had laid out an older student.
Hanabi was shaking her hand a bit and had a cold look in her eyes at the knocked out older student ''Serves you right Nii-san and Nee-chan aren't to be disrespected'' With that she walked over to Irukia and turned herself in for her misbehavior on school ground that and her hand now hurts Meaning the chat Iruka was having is cut short as they left
''Hanabi is scary '' Naruto said looking at the end result''Are all girls that scary?'' Naruto asked to Kurama and Mika.
Mika was a bit shocked at what Hanabi had done, sure she probably would have done the same thing and had before. But normally it was Mika letting things get the best of her, unlike Hanabi that seemed to just be really defensive about her family even if she would get in trouble for it afterwards. The girl blushed a bit at Naruto's comment, he had only seen a bit of her temper with Sasuke. "...I wouldn't say we are scary...just don't piss us off..."
Kurama gave a mothering look of disapproval to Hanabi as she passed, she knew better and it was beneath her to let them get to her. "Girls are not scary, Naruto... Hanabi is just very proud of her family and doesn't like hearing others tarnish their name...even if she shouldn't let it get to her." The fox also took this moment to discreetly check both of the kids diapers.
Mika blushed, knowing what Kushina was doing with the calculated touch against the girls backside, that to anyone else could easily be dismissed as fixing clothing or dusting something off. The girl was most definitely in need of a change having soaked and messed her diaper.
Naruto still was shaken at the scene he had seen Hanabi do ''I don't see whats to be proud of Neji after that match though'' Naruto said when he was sure Hanabi wouldn't hear him. Though he needs a change himself in a similar situation . Looks like the school nurse might need to be doing a diaper change on Mika if Kurama wants to properly scold Naruto over talking like that as technically he is a clan heir and talking like that isn't right to do towards anyone let alone another clan member when out in public
"Come on you two, lets get you taken care of...this way..." Kurama said as she nudged Mika ahead, but grabbed Naruto by the ear at his comment and guided him along with Mika. "You need to watch what you say little one, where I may not condone how Neji went about his fight, you do not talk bad about another behind their backs nor out in public as it only reflects badly on you..."
Mika kept quiet as she walked in the direction Kushina had pointed her in. The girl held back a little chuckle seeing Naruto getting scolded by his mother and pulled by his ear. She really wondered how that boy got through life with so little of a filter over what comes out of his mouth, but still respected him for not being afraid to say what he meant.
''Yeah well so what? He's a jerk if he truly had a beef to pick with someone he shouldn't have been mean to Hinata-chan she never was at fault and has never been mean well I admit some of her wording in that match might have been a accidental trigger when she wasn't meaning such'' Naruto said showing he isn't getting why it matters to be careful what he says about others despite being told he shouldn't and why it truly is something to worry about.
They was herded to the school nurse and well its a Inuzuka meaning even the seals won't hide the diapers from the nose of this adult female
Kurama gave a glare to Naruto as only a mother can as she gave him a swat on his diapered butt. "You will behave little one and stop acting like what you say doesn't have consequences against yourself and against others. What kind of example are you showing about yourself as well as a Konoha ninja..?"
Mika followed along, a bit embarrassed at Kushina bringing her into this, as the eventually reached the nurses office. Thanks to her mother and the experiences she had, the girl understood where Kushina was coming from and the point that Naruto was missing. But Mika had learned that quirk of Naruto's, knowing that was just how the boy was, whereas someone who didnt know would have a more negative view.
Naruto let out a 'eep' from the swat having not expected it and even felt the swat through the diaper that was even more surprising to him'' What do you mean mommy? Why would my actions cause people to judge other Konoha Shinobi based on someone who has no claim to fame yet or clan members outside of you mommy?'' Naruto asked clearly still missing the bigger picture . He really is digging himself into a hole
''Excuse me child can you come with me for a moment? You clearly need my hand '' The nurse requested and pointed out in regards to Mika
"Because you are not just an Uzumaki hon...you are also a Namikaze and the son of a Hokage...everything you do effects more then just yourself." Kurama said to the thick headed son of hers as she went into a spare exam room, closed the door and set Naruto onto the changing table.
Mika just blushed and from a nod from Kushina, went with the nurse into an exam room. "Yes...miss.."
''Now I'm starting to see why Konohamuru hates being a grandson of a kage less freedom to do as you please for fear of others judging the village via your action '' Naruto said softly so only Kurama would hear him as he isn't sure how the justu Kurama cast all he can tell its a high level justu probably a type of a genjustu mixed with Ino's clan justu type sorta deal given how people are perceiving things and he doesn't wish to risk breaking the justu. True he may not be that smart in things but ninja things you can say he could be a sort of 'idiot savant' in that way .