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I didn't see that coming:

Kakashi followed behind his young charge watching him like a hawk; the boy's sudden change in mood unnerved him. Three almost four-year-olds weren't supposed to act like that; of course, he didn't have much room to talk considering he could take down shinobi twice his size when he was Naruto's age, but still the mood change was concerning.

It looked like he was going to have to visit the Hokage and have a talk with him about Naruto, and things had been going so well too. Hopefully, the aged Kage could give him some advice on what to do, he wanted nothing to happen to the boy and truthfully the man had deserved it but if Naruto was going to be a shinobi; he had to be able to keep his emotions under wraps.

Maybe he should try talking to him first before going to the Hokage, at least so he could see what the problem was. Obviously, the man had said something specific that had triggered the small boy into reacting, but what? He hadn't been paying close attention to what the man was saying, so he hadn't picked up on it, but whatever it was had sent Naruto into a spiral. The boy had been attacked recently so that might have had something to do with it; if that was the case then he was going to have his hands full.

Kakashi shook these thoughts away as he approached the check-out counter. The young sales associate from before was standing behind the counter, she gave the pair a nervous smile; she had seen the boy's reaction to whatever it was her boss had said, and it had freaked her out. The Copy ninja gave her an eye smile, "We'll take that brown desk in the back," he said.

The clerk nodded, "Okay, and where would you like it delivered too?" she asked. Kakashi gave her his address and paid for the desk and then they left. Kakashi looked at Naruto, "So where too next kiddo?" he asked. Naruto looked shyly at his guardian, "How about the bookstore?" he asked.

Kakashi's eyes lit up, "You can read already?" he asked.

Naruto's eyes lit up in excitement, "Yep, I just started at the beginning of this year so I'm not very good," he said. Kakashi nodded, "Well that's okay, practice makes perfect." he said. The boy smiled.

The pair made it there quickly and separated to go to different sections of the store. Kakashi went to the adult literature section (if you know what I mean). The Copy ninja browsed the selection for a few minutes, checking to see if a certain pervert had released anything new. Sadly he hadn't and Kakashi lost interest and decided to go find his charge.

He hoped no one had given the boy trouble or thrown him out while he'd been distracted. It took him a few minutes but he finally found his charge and in the most surprising section. "The classics?" Kakashi thought to himself in surprise.

Kakashi walked over to Naruto, who was currently looking over a copy of "The Tale of Genji," and cleared his throat to catch his attention. The boy looked at his guardian, "Is something wrong Kakashi san?" he asked.

Kakashi shook his head, "No, I was just wondering why you're in this section Naruto kun? Didn't you just say you couldn't read very well?" he said. The boy tilted his head, "Yes, I did say that. I just can't figure out how else I'm supposed to get past an eighth-grade reading level without practicing." he said.

Kakashi balked at him, "You're reading at an eighth-grade reading level!" he said. Naruto nodded, looking sad for some reason, "Yes, it's such a shame I know, I should read at a twelfth-grade level." he said.

The Copy ninja nearly face-planted instead he pointed at the boy, "You're three years old and you're already reading at an eighth-grade reading level, and you're acting like that's a bad thing when your peers aren't even reading yet." he said in annoyance.

The boy looked confused, "So other's my age aren't reading yet?" he asked confused. Kakashi shook his head, "Nope." he said and then added mentally, "Except for maybe the Nara heir, but he's probably too lazy to try."

Naruto's eyes lit up, "Wow, and here I thought I was falling way behind." he said. Kakashi facepalmed, "Whatever gave you that idea?" he said. The boy's eyes darkened, "The lady at the orphanage said I was stupid." he said. The copy ninja wanted to strangle her.

Kakashi shook his head, "Well, get that idea out of your head because you're not." he said, "Here I'll buy you that book and another one of your choice." he said making Naruto smile. He ended up picking out "I am a cat II." and even though Kakashi wasn't thrilled by the title for obvious reason's he bought the boy his two books.

The pair then decided to take a break and go home as Kakashi saw the boy yawning. Remembering that the Hokage told him the boy was still taking naps decided that he could use that time to speak with the Hokage. He'd talk with the boy later.

The moment they got home, Naruto went to his room and fell asleep. Kakashi didn't waste time and shunshined to the Hokage's office. Hiruzen who had been busy doing paperwork was happy to see him, "Ah Kakashi what brings you here." he said.

Kakashi gave the Hokage a worried look, "Hokage Sama we have a problem," he said. Hiruzen looked at him concerned, "What?! Has something happened to Naruto kun?" he asked.

The Copy ninja shook his head, "Not exactly. You see, I took him shopping today and while we were at a furniture store, the manager said something to Naruto. I didn't hear what but whatever it was it set the boy off." he said.

The Third Hokage narrowed his eyes, "Set him off how?" he asked. Kakashi sighed, "The boy went from sunshine and roses to directing killer intent at the store manager, if he'd been a trained shinobi I'm sure the guy would be dead." he said.

Hiruzen took out his pipe and lit it, he was seriously getting too old for this shit. "Was anyone hurt?" he asked. Kakashi shook his head, "No, fortunately, but it's still worrying and something I felt you should be made aware of." he said.

The Third nodded, "You did the right thing, Kakashi. I think we should just observe him for now and when you get a chance talk with him about it, see if this is something we can work through." he said. The silver-haired shinobi nodded, "Hai, sir." he said.

Hiruzen smiled, "So is there anything else you need to tell me?" he asked. Kakashi nodded, "Did you know Naru can read at an eighth-grade level?"

"WHAT!"

Author's note: So here's chapter four of Team Crazy: I MEAN SEVEN! I hope you enjoy it and have a happy Valentine's day, sincerely Nerdzone6.