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Chapter 4: Meeting The Nanadaime Hokage!
Itachi can't hide the feeling that's bubbling inside of him. He can't stop the smile on his face. He feels that Shisui's eyes bore into him but he didn't give a single care. True that he is shocked at seeing the man in front of him all grown up. Short blonde hair, sky blue eyes and that never-ending orange theme shirt that he always wears when he was a teen. Uzumaki Naruto never enough to amaze him more.
"Uzumaki Naruto?" Question Fugaku still in front of Mikoto. His eyes never waver looking at the blonde man although Naruto clearly clarified his identity towards the group of Uchiha. He didn't hear any Uzumaki in his time except for the infamous Akai Chishio no Habanero, but even she had died along with the Yondaime Hokage.
Mikoto steps out from behind Fugaku and slowly walks in front of him. Hearing the sacred name of Uzumaki, her ears instantly picks up the word and looks at the blonde haired man. Is he somehow related to her best friend?
Naruto eyes the group in front of him. He looks at them one by one starting from the elder Uchiha and his wife, which he assumes that they are related, the teen Uchiha that have confusion in his eyes and stops at the somewhat familiar face. He blinks twice, still can't believe what he is seeing right now.
"Uchiha Itachi?" Naruto asks the last Uchiha in the group.
Hearing the name, Shisui head turns toward his best friend on his left side. This man, who is a stranger to him, knows Itachi. Did they know each other? Of course they know each other because the blonde just said Itachi's name.
Mikoto takes this moment to step in. "Do you know Itachi-kun?"
Naruto blinks at her. "Of course I know him," he said with a nod. "And you are?"
"I am Uchiha Mikoto, " she said. Then she gesture at her husband which is behind him. "And this is my husband, Uchiha Fugaku."
Fugaku nods without making a noise.
"I'm Uchiha Shisui. This guy best friend," Shisui said. "You seems to know Itachi for some sort of reason. May I know how you two meet each other?"
"Shisui, now isn't the time for interrogation," Itachi said as he looks at Shisui. He called Naruto out. "Uzumaki Naruto."
Naruto who had been eyeing the group who had claim to be Uchiha, looks at Itachi. His blue eyes clash against the onyx eyes of Itachi.
"It seems that we are in a somewhat weird situation. Could you please be kind enough to escort us to Konoha?"
Silence once again befall them as the older Uzumaki seems to be thinking about Itachi's proposal. Fugaku seems not to raise any objection towards the proposal because his son seems to trust the blonde Uzumaki. Fugaku keeps quiet and only watch from the sidelines.
"Sure. I'm glad to do so," Naruto said and flashes the group a radiant smile towards them.
Now, onto the next agenda. Trying to sneak them in inside the village without anyone notice. Well, everything that he does, they will notice it eventually since this is the barrier corps and the Yamanaka clan he is speaking about. They will notice it instantly as some unfamiliar chakra enters the village field. But probably they will leave it be since he personally guides the group.
"Before we move out," he said as the group slowly but surely getting ready to leave the desolate compound. Again, those eyes are set on him again. "Can you do me a little favour?"
...
The heart of the village of Konoha is as lively as ever as people from different countries swarms the available stores like bees. They can clearly hear people talking over something and children with their guardians visiting stores different facial expression. Shouts of people come from everywhere as selles tries to promote their goods. Then, there is also news from the big television screen above them making the bustling city pretty hectic for everyday groceries routine. And that also makes the group even more awes with the advance of technology that befalls the village that they were born in.
As they were walking among the villagers and shinobi, they took in all the changes that happened and compare it to their time. Seeing the comparison between the two, all of the evidence just approves that they are totally in the future. In wonders and awes, especially Shisui, he could be seen as a lost child as he rapidly looking around the village without his Sharingan open. Mikoto also likes Shisui but less noticeable. She's just looking towards the diversity of people from different country interacting with each other and having fun with friends and family. Fugaku on the other side is totally impressed with the development of the Konoha Police Force under Fuma Kotaro and thought that probably if he has some time he will visit the man himself.
The last person of the group, the prodigy of Konoha is in deep thought, not really looking forward towards the brand new Konoha in his sight. His now brown locks, the effect of the [Henge no Jutsu] that Naruto has them cast on, shadows his eyes as he's walking forward. Inside his mind, he is still wondering about a certain Uchiha that is probably alive and nowhere to be found or which in his case, somewhere around the Elemental Nation.
Sasuke, where are you? Are you still alive? He didn't know. And he can't ever imagine his stubborn brother died. But then people died, even you died, his mind counter. Yes, probably Sasuke died. That's explained why he can't feel his chakra anymore. And he gradually gives up upon his brother.
As his mind drifts further, a pair of blue eyes glance at him with a look of worries written over his face.
...
Nothing changes inside the Hokage office, is what Shisui always thought. Every day making his way into the office he always expects to see mountains of paperwork from both sides of the table. And its an everyday occurrence for him and any other shinobi on duty. But he didn't expect this to see on top of the table. Instant ramen cups, he means. He can feel his eyes twitch with the sight of it.
"Now, we can start our discussion," Naruto said as he takes a seat on his leather armchair. He lets out a slight oomph and turns the chair around using his feet facing the group in front. "Why don't you start by saying how did you get here?"
Now this question is a bit hard to answer, Shisui said. His mind begins to think of the event that had happened to him. How did they get here again? Oh yeah, a portal suddenly appears and eats him whole before spitting him out like trash. And guess what, he founds out that the massacre already happened, his best friend is a few years older than him now and on top of that he is dead. What next? Uchiha Sasuke killed Itachi? Yeah right, like it happened.
"We don't know," a flat out answer coming from Itachi's own mouth.
His answer was greeted by a couple of blinks from Naruto. "You don't know?"
"Yes, we don't know."
"Okay. That is something," he said as his right hand which's wraps in bandages scratch his blonde locks. He's thinking over the next question he gonna asks them.
"You don't find it weird?"
"About what?"
"The situation that we are all in, " Itachi manages to perk Naruto interest. He waves his hand, telling Itachi to continue.
"Today, we woke up on the deserted compound in Konoha and learned that it was belong to the Uchiha. And I also learned that we are all came from different timeline."
"Different timeline?"
Fugaku nods. "Me and my wife here came from the time when the massacre happened," Fugaku said which earns him a wince from Naruto.
"I came here from the time Danzo-sama called me out," Shisui said. Itachi slightly glance at Shisui when he heard Danzo's name was mention.
Naruto nods. "I see. What about you, Itachi? When did you come from?"
"I came from the time of the war."
His answer makes the group surprise, except Naruto. Mikoto looks at her son worriedly while Shisui was a bit surprise when Itachi mentions war. Did war happened when he died?
Naruto still looking at the once prodigy from Konoha waiting for him to go on. "And…"
"I was meeting with Sasuke when it happened."
Naruto nods his head, understand over the situation. He lets out a long humm, thinking about it more.
Mikoto takes the opportunity to ask him a question. "Um... Hokage-sama. You don't happen to know the answer to this weird situation that we're in, right?"
"Unfortunately Mikoto-san, I also don't have a clue as to why you are here." The answer makes the group lost hope for a moment before he added. "If Sasuke's here, he'll probably searching a way to send you guys back onto your perspective timeline."
The name of his brother, Itachi thought. "Sasuke." He said loudly. "He's still alive?"
Eyes from every direction looking at him before settles on Naruto's figure. Meeting the gaze straight on, the blue eyes of his sparks accompany with a smile. "That bastard, although he isn't in the village, is still fine and alive."
Relief washes over him after hearing the joyful news, at least for him. Since Sasuke is the only brother he had, he kinda doted on him making their brotherly bonds inseparable.
"Sasuke isn't in the village?" Shisui's question perks Itachi ears once more. He settles down his thumping heart. He can't get excited over hearing his brother name. He isn't home yet, he said to himself.
"Well, Sasuke currently outside the village and I'm afraid that you have to wait for him if you want to see him-ttebayo." A moment after, a knock can be heard coming from the wooden door. "Come in," he said again.
A figure comes inside with a fail in hand. Spiky-haired tied into a tight knot with a long cream coat over his shoulder. A Nara just walks in, Shisui noted but stay silent as always. "Naruto, there are something you shou-" And he didn't get to finish his sentence as he finds himself staring towards the group. He blinks several times before scratch his hair with his right hand which is free. "What the heck is this?"
"Ah, Shikamaru. Thanks for stepping inside. Then, could you please close the door?" Naruto said, he could swear he heard a little strained in his voice.
Shikamaru still confuses over the situation gently close the door behind him. He walks slowly towards the desk until he stands at the left side of the desk. "So, what happened here? Why do we have so many Uchiha inside your office? Did you do something stupid because you were bored?"
"ME!? DO SOMETHING STUPID!?" He said before toned down his voice a little. "No! Of course not! Why would I do that!"
"Because you are the only person that I know that kinda be troublesome to handle." Straightforward honest answer from Shikamaru shots Naruto hopes down in regards to reclaiming his lost honour.
"Ugh..."
Shikamaru lets out a sigh before turns his head back towards the group. Looking at them with an uninterested eye, he scans them from head to toe starting from Mikoto, Fugaku, and Shisui before stopping at Itachi. His eyes widen a little. This guy, I think I've seen him somewhere before.
"Oi Naruto," Naruto looks up at his friend's back. "Isn't he Uchiha Itachi? That Uchiha Itachi?"
"Hm?" His eyes dawn at Itachi's face. Itachi who his name have been muttered by the two people just stay silent. "Hm. He is Itachi. So?"
Naruto replies make Shikamaru slightly mad towards his best friend as he instantly spins around meeting the blonde Hokage gazes. "So, you said? Do you even know what will happen if Sasuke heard any wind out of this?"
Naruto gulps. Oh, he can totally imagine it. And in the end, he lets out a weak chuckle. Ah, he can already feel it. Sasuke's rage.
For the second time, the Nara lets out a long sigh. His right hand scratch his head again. What a troublesome situation that they got in their hand. "Anyway, it is best if we keep their appearance a secret from everyone for now. We didn't want to catch any unnecessary attention. Is that okay with you?"
Naruto nods his head. His blue eyes become sharp as ever. No, of course, they didn't want to disclose this information with anyone. Imagine someone, not an ally spread it out through the Elemental Nation. He can think of the consequence of his action if he does so. The situation is a mystery enough for them to figure out the culprit who just dumps these people from the past into the desolate compound in Konoha. All he ever wants is less paperwork to handle, that's all.
"Okay, I've made out my mind." He said. Instantly, everyone in the room pays their attention to Naruto. "You guys will be staying inside the village until we find a way to send you back."
The sudden news makes every occupant, except Shikamaru, widen their eyes towards the Nanadaime Hokage. He can't be serious? They thought. He just let them roam the village and interact with his people as easy as 1 2 3. Shisui tries to uncover some joke laying underneath the Hokage's words, but didn't find any. You can't be serious.
Mikoto, after staying silent for so long, takes a step forward. A worried expression on her face as she asks him "Hokage-sama, umm... Is it really okay for us to be staying with your people?"
"Of course it is. There aren't any regulations stating that strangers shouldn't enter the village unless there are suspicious though, isn't that right?" Naruto flashes her a quick smile.
"Then may I ask the next question," Fugaku said, just a little behind from Mikoto. Naruto gives a nod of approval towards Fugaku to fire away his question. "I may be a little bit rude but where should we be staying? As you can see here, my family are probably tired by and need some rest," he said before sparring a few looks towards Mikoto's back.
"Well, you don't have to be worried. I already sent a messenger towards the hospital. Although I'm glad to take you in but since you belong to the esteem Uchiha family, I just thought that probably calling out your relative is the best choice to take care of you," he said.
Relative? Itachi thought. He didn't spare anyone instead of his brother, so who is this relative that Naruto speaks of?
As Shikamaru wants to say the third troublesome word of the day, a flash of red bangs onto the door making the knob, not in a pretty condition. At the door frame stands a young woman with soft pink haired and wears a red qipao bends a little. She appears to be slightly panting as her body moves up and down quicker than usual. Also, beads of sweats start to drench her clothes. Moments later, she stands up straight. That's when Shisui gets to see her big green eyes stares at the blonde in front.
The woman walks inside the cramped office. Her pose comes out strong and confident with every step that she makes. When she's in front of them, Shisui gets to make a single emblem on the back of her qipao dress.
"Huff... Naruto... Huff..." As the woman struggles with her sentences, the group behind already in shocked mode, seeing the emblem of hers.
"Isn't that..."
The Uchiha Fan…
Akai Chishio no Habanero - The Red Hot Blood Habanero