Night slowly accends on the elemental nation. Everything is still, if one were to step outside they could even say it is peaceful. Unfortunately for one person, he isn't able to enjoy the calm night as he is exhausted, a short blonde hair Boy wearing a vibrant orange (kill me on site) jumpsuit, is slumped over trying his best to stay awake.

"Man...I can't go on, I'm sooo tired..tebayo why did this have to happen to me?" He sighs and stops at a highly covered forest off the edge of suna, and starts to set up his camp. "Let's see what everyone has packed for me hopefully it's ramen..hehehe I could go for a big bowl of ramen right now." He drools slightly at the thought then

remembers his situation.

Naruto opens his bag and glances at his gear, seeing many notes and gifts. He smiles slightly thinking about how he is appreciated by all his precious people, he then takes out all the contents looking at the notes. Usually the prospect of reading was a boring thing to do when he could've been training, but these notes were special. He took his time reading them all, the first one being from Iruka his old academy teacher.

(Underlined text are the letters)

Hey Naruto seems like you got yourself in trouble again huh? I know you won't be able to answer or see me again, so I would like to say some things to you. Naruto you may of been one of the worst students ever in my teaching years, but you made my teaching days eventful. I know we didn't like eachother before however you brought joy in my life and others, so you may of been the dead last but you were our dead last who I know you will do amazing things. I have no doubt that you will grow into a amazing shinobi and a even better person. I enjoyed the days we got to go out to your favorite ramen place together, I enjoyed all the pranks you played...yes even the Hokage monument one it was impressive...I hope we get to see eachother again...but if not just remember I'm always gonna be there with you. If not in person then in spirit. You were the little brother I wish I had stay safe little bro

-With lots of love

Your big bro iruka

Naruto wipes the tears out from his eyes and smiles brightly. "He...saw me as his little bro...heh I'll miss your big bro Iruka." He picks up the second note from Kakashi and starts to read

Yo Naruto, just gonna keep this short...I'm proud of you and so would be your father, before you ask yourself...yes I knew your father and mother. I'm sorry for lying to you but it was only for your overall safety...your father and mother had masses of enemies that would take no hesitation to kill you in cold blood...but anyway your mom was Kushina Uzumaki the firey red habanero, while your dad was my sensei and the fourth hokage...Minato Namikaze.

What was I gonna write again...um well I'm proud of you...and Im the anbu who protected you in your childhood..I tried to adopt you but lord third said I was too young and angsty. I'm running out of time I hear your shrill shrieking getting louder. Heh but here are your father's jutsus and mother's and some pics of them...stay safe Naruto

-Will always be your lazy, late sensei

Kakashi sensei

Ps here is my prized Icha Icha paradise book enjoy at your own time

He chuckles at his senseis letter muttering it sounds just like him. He looks at the book and remembers his genin test and how annoyed he was at Kakashi for not taking their fight seriously. He wipes his eyes, "man looks like I'll read this damn book in my boredom huh."

Naruto pulls out the next note, and sees its from shikamaru. He smiles slightly and recalls all the things he did with the pineapple haired lazy chunin in the academy and his shinobi life. "I didn't hang out with him much, but we still got along and I even enjoyed watching clouds with him heh." Naruto then starts to read

Writing a letter is such a drag, I'll miss you Naruto stay safe you troublesome blonde

-shikamaru

Naruto burst out laughing at the lazy chunins short letter, "I'll miss you too you lazy bastard." He then reads all the others, mostly wishing him luck and even a couple bowls of his favorite ramen from icharakus, he then stops on a letter made by Hinata, he remembers Kurenais words about Hinata having the idea, and mostly packing all his essentials. He starts to read the letter

Naruto I know we haven't talked much, due to my stuttering and embarrassment. So I'll say what I need to say in this letter even if it's cowardly not saying it to your face. This may be our last time in any form to speak so..please allow me to say what I always wanted to. Naruto ever since you stood up for me against those bullies, I have admired your strength, determination and confidence. I have never had enough confidence since my kidnappings, my clans cruel ways and my mother's untimely death. You were my pillar of strength and I grew attracted to you, watching and learning on how hard you work, to achieve your goals. Amongst the trials and tribulations you persevered. Even with you dealing with the hatred of others from you being a jailer...yes I know and I think no less of you then before infact I am proud to say I am in love with you. I was too shy to say it, too afraid at the thought of being rejected. Seems like I was too late to express it. I will now stop being the coward I was, and be strong for others and be there for you in spirit but if we do meet again I will be there for you. Because that's our Nindo and we don't ever go back on our promises. Don't give up on your dreams Naruto you can still achieve them.

Keep being the positive pillar of strength you were for me and others.

Forever there for you

Hinata

Naruto stares into the night, contemplating everything but only one thing sticks in his head. ...Hinata-chan..loves me?

(Woof Yes I make long chapters, I know this is going slow but there will be a time skip soon, and then the action will start)