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Sarutobi gazed across his desk at the unrepentant half-demon quietly for a few minutes until she looked at him. He raised a brow and she folded her arms.
"They had it coming."
"By 'it' you mean getting thrown into a tree. Why?"
"They were picking on Naruto. Regardless of age, they should know better."
"They were all between 25 and 30..." He sighed when she shrugged. "You should know better as well."
"Naruto is only seven! They deserved far more than just being tossed into a tree for being so cruel. It's not like it's his fault Kyuubi's locked inside him."
"You have to apologize."
"WHAT?!"
"You attacked two civilians and one unarmed chuunin."
"Your point being?"
"If you were not protecting Naruto you would be arrested. A formal apology makes it so you're not under house arrest."
"Meaning I'd have to stay here."
"Yes."
"Ugh, fine, but I want a different instructor for Naruto. The one he has now is only good at running away. You want written or verbal?"
"I doubt they want to see you again."
"I'll give it to you tomorrow morning then."
A few months later...
Sarutobi smiled as Risa walked in and slumped into a chair.
"How's Naruto doing? He's almost eight now, right?"
"Yeah… Two months away."
"Is something the matter?"
"Well, I'm worried about Naruto."
"Why? Is he sick? What happened?"
"No! He's in great health. It's just… he's lonely. Across the barrier there aren't any kids his age. At least not where we stay."
"Well, you could always stay here." She smiled wryly.
"Maybe I should just adopt another kid about his age. If something happens to a kid's family or something, you'll hook me up, right?"
"I'll keep that in mind." He replied with a laugh.
I know it's short. Sorry. :(
