Chapter 7: A Cursed Friend
Morning*-* Tazuna's Home(Third Day)
"Yawn." yawned Kakashi waking up to the smell Tsunami's breakfast coming from the Kitchen. He tried to stand up with his body still feeling somewhat heavy. But he was now able to walk without fully relying on the crutches. Kakashi left the room pacing himself to the kitchen to once again see Sasuke, and Tsunami. Being the only people in the house from what it seems.
"Good morning!" began Kakashi with Tsunami turning to look at him walking slowly make his way to the chair. Meanwhile Sasuke was sitting down on the table as he just nodded his head to Kakashi
"Good morning..." replied Tsunami sounding a little sad. With her returning to her business putting the food on the bento boxes.
"What's the Matter Tsunami?" asked Kakashi worried at what's troubling Tsunami
"It's just... Hearing about Naruto's living situation makes me worry about his nutrition..." spoke Tsunami closing the bento boxes and bringing the boxes to the table. Which Sasuke stood up to grab the bento boxes knowing where to go. "I'm worried what will happen to his diet when he returns home..."
"Hmmm... How about I tell him if he wants to learn to cook from you?" suggested Kakashi with Tsunami turning to look at him a with an eyebrow raised. "I mean it shouldn't be a problem to his training. Since I'm sure that he will be finished pretty soon. And I'm sure he wouldn't mind to learn from a great cook!"
"That's actually a great idea!" responded Tsunami smilling gently at the thought of Naruto learning to feed himself properly when he gets back to his home.
"Speaking of Naruto. Sasuke do you know when you and Naruto will finish your training?" wondered Kakashi remembering that they are already half way
"Well right now I would say that I'm 70% percent done. Meanwhile Naruto is around 60% percent done so, we should both be done in two days." answered Sasuke knowing how good there progress is
"That's good! Sasuke, I want you to guard Tazuna when you are fully finished with your training." added Kakashi
"Sure." nodded Sasuke beginning to walk away with the Bento boxes to there usual training spot. As soon as Sasuke left Kakashi sat down to look at Tsunami serving him a plate
"Sensei if you don't mind me asking this... Do you really think that all of you will stand a chance against Gatou?" worried Tsunami remembering when Tazuna arrived yesterday and told them what had happen to Akira and Itsuki
"I won't lie to you Tsunami my answer hasn't changed." reassured Kakashi knowing how Tsunami was worried about them" Even after hearing what Tazuna told us yesterday. I don't doubt my Genin not one bit. Gatou's men lack one thing that they don't have. That being care for one another. Gatou has no care for his men. The only thing he cares about is his protection and his presences being known. His men are only protecting him for the money. If they fight a terrifying foe I doubt they would be willing to stay with him to the end."
"I see... would that terrifying foe be Hinata?" asked Tsunami bringing the food to Kakashi as he took out his chopsticks out
"Yes... I said this before, Hinata looks to be powerful and I do fear one thing...That being if Naruto saw one of us getting badly hurt by Gatou's men." answered Kakashi with Tsunami sitting down on the table with her plate as well "Naruto cares about us. A young mind is fragile yet so strong... He wouldn't hesitate to kill the poor fool that harmed us. But Naruto may be forever changed...
"Then let's pray that situation doesn't happen... Itdakimasu." suggest Tsunami as they both began to eat their breakfast
Morning*-* Forest (Third Day)
Sasuke was on his way to find Naruto on the usual spot when he spotted a girl with long black hair carrying a basket walking past him. He then saw Naruto wondering to himself. "Hey clown I brought you your breakfast from Tsunami!" shouted Sasuke walking closer to Naruto
"Oh you're already here Sasuke." waved Naruto standing up to grab his bento from Sasuke who went to sit down by the tree "Ok... He didn't sit on my vomit."
"Just hurry up and eat we don't have time to mess around. Remember?" insisted Sasuke opening the box to find Tamagoyaki. Not the best however still enjoyable on a morning
"Wow Sasuke you remember what I said yesterday!" observed Naruto while Sasuke took a bite from his Tamagoyaki
"Of course you idiot you said that yesterday. Why would I forgot that in one day all of the sudden?" answered Sasuke going for the fried tofu" It was your idea to play hero I don't mind helping you."
"Yeah!! I don't mind the training I still have to prove to Inari that change is possible." nodded Naruto as he took a bite from the rice. Sasuke swallowed the fried tofu to quickly glance at Naruto who was sadly smilling as he chewed the rice.
"Hey...Naruto are you still upset at what Inari told you?" asked Sasuke curious on how Naruto felt. Naruto swallowed the rice to look at Sasuke who was expecting an answer
"Nah. He's just given up and doesn't know what to do anymore... I just told him the truth so he would know that no matter how much you cry nothing will change if you don't try." answered Naruto looking at the grass. Sasuke just closed his eyes and took a deep breath
"Well then I guess we don't have much time to waste do we dope?" answered Sasuke who continued to eat his bento. Naruto looked surprised at Sasuke's sudden agreement "You better eat your bento. Or you might not have any energy to catch up to me when I beat you."
"Hey!! The only reason why you are even able to beat me was because of me!!" shouted Naruto beginning to wolf down his bento box. "Don't think I have lost to you just yet!!"
"Yeah. Yeah keep telling yourself dope you better not fall down like last time." reminded Sasuke when Naruto fell down for the first time when they began training. "You have many promises to keep Naruto you better keep them."
A few minutes later*
After Naruto and Sasuke had finished both of their bentos. Sasuke was already prepared to go up the tree waiting to see Naruto *Henge* into Hinata "Ok Naruto you know the drill." began Sasuke seeing Naruto staring the tree that was right in front of him. He began wrapping his red scarf on his right arm. Then putting his hands together then he *Henged* into Hinata once again. But now it felt weird to Sasuke seeing basically a dead girl.
"Uhh? Why are you staring at me Sasuke?" wondered Naruto turning to look at Sasuke with her lavender eyes confused as to why he payed to much attention to her right now
"I'm just wondering something can you *Henge* into anything else other than Hinata?" asked Sasuke as Naruto put her hand under her chin wondering this question as well "So... you also don't have a clue?"
"No it's not that. I just that I don't think that my *Henge* works whenever I try transform into anything else. This is also happens to my *Bunshin* whenever I try to make a copy of myself. But for some weird reason I'm actually myself when I use the *Kage-Bunshin-No-Jutsu*" looked back Naruto
"Hmm... I guess you can't use any Genjutsu based jutsus." theorized Sasuke looking at Naruto's red scarf " Do you gain any abilities?"
"Well...Yeah I do gain this weird eyesight." revealed Naruto moving her eyes being able to see what's behind her without turning her head.
"So it's only you that gets the eyesight right?" continued Sasuke
"Yes I can't use this with any of my *Kage-Bunshin* from what I know." noted Naruto remembering how her clones weren't as perceptive as she was "Then there's another thing that I lose..."
"That being?" questioned Sasuke then noticing how Naruto legs crossed together. Then he looked back at a blushing Naruto "That explains a lot actually..."
"Do you have a problem?!! I didn't now that I would lose my balls when I first *Henged* against Zabuza!!" shouted Naruto putting her hands on her crotch "It's not like I enjoy being like this!!"
"Well I guess that explains why your DNA changes." looked back Sasuke "Maybe girls have better chakra control than we do? I guess that's why even you are able to make it to the top of tree.
"Whatever Sasuke!! let's get back to training!" insisted Naruto beginning to run up the tree making it all the way to the top trying her best to remember every step she takes to go back down. Sasuke was able to make it past 70% percent however he still needs to get used to the flow of the chakra on his feet.
Sunset*-*Tazuna's home (Third Day)
It was a awkward when Inari had arrived from school after being picked up by Tsunami. Sasuke and Naruto hadn't returned from their training yet, mostly everyone knew that things were going to be a little different when Naruto arrives. Tazuna and Sakura meanwhile were lat the dinner table waiting to see when the boys would arrive
"They are taking awfully long don't you think?" began Tazuna looking at the door that leads outside
"I mean well they are always competing it wouldn't surprise me if one of them already made it." responded Kakashi stretching his arms trying to loosen his body a little
"It would have to be Sasuke right?" guessed Sakura sitting at the table
"That is possible.I don't doubt that Sasuke would be Naruto. He has greater control over his chakra than Naruto. From what I heard from Sasuke he's close to finishing." explained Kakashi still stretching. With Inari just looking at him" It's a little funny how Naruto, could've kept the information he learned to beat Sasuke. If it had been Sasuke he most likely would've kept the information to himself.
"Hehe,That is a funny those two don't ever get along with each other. It must've taken something to make them start working together." giggled Sakura a little thinking on how Naruto was a rival to the much superior Sasuke
"Honestly I still think that the blond one is the stronger one." added Tazuna recalling how Naruto was the one who protected them from the Zabuza clone
"You aren't wrong Tazuna-san. Naruto is the most powerful out of all us." agreed Kakashi popping his neck" I don't think I could beat Naruto in terms of chakra. That's however the only advantage that he has right now. He's Taijustu is still that of a Ninja Academy Ninja. Genjutsu for Naruto is almost none existent. Ninjutsu is by far his greatest strength with the amount he could summon without getting tired."
"Can you give me like a ranking on who's the strongest in your group?" requested Tazuna with Kakashi finishing stretching
"I guess I would be the strongest one due to my knowledge of three type main type of jutsu. Second would undoubtedly be Sasuke, his Taijutsu are pretty solid for a Genin maybe even Chunin level. Ninjutsu also solid without a doubt. Genjutsu I don't know how good he's at it. But one thing that gets Sasuke this place is his strategic planning without a doubt it's Chunin level." reviewed Kakashi with Sakura looking with interest
"Kakashi-Sensei I would rank behind Naruto right..?" wondered Sakura feeling a little depressed at this but knowing she wasn't special
"Actually you could go in front of Naruto." answered Kakashi which threw Sakura off not knowing how she could ranked higher than Naruto" You have by far the greatest chakra control out of all us. Your ability to conserve chakra is that of Jonin-level. There are many things that we Jonin still struggle to master. That being putting the right amount of Chakra on any jutsus. The main flaw that you have Sakura would be your Chakra reserves. Meaning that when you master a jutsu you can't make it more powerful however, your ability to perfect a jutsu would be near flawless."
"Huh... I guess that makes sense but wouldn't power always beat me?" worried Sakura at the idea of going against a strong opponent
"That would be a problem...If you think that's the case. The Fourth Hokage main abilities weren't pure power. He had a certain fighting style that rivals power. If you learn a style that beats power you could even be stronger than the Fourth Hokage." explained Kakashi with Sakura making mental notes about this information. Tazuna just tilted his head in confusion but knowing the rankings
"We are back!!" shouted Naruto once again leaning on Sasuke for support. Everyone turned to look at him smilling once again. Inari didn't know what to say to Naruto so he turned back to look at the table "Yo is dinner ready?"
"Yeah I'm gonna need it after I finally finished climbing all the way to the top." bragged Sasuke grinning confidently. Naruto just felt his pride crumble a little being reminded of this
"That's great! I think I will now feel even more safer having two Ninja by my side now!" celebrated Tazuna as Sasuke dropped off a defeated looking Naruto. Sakura just looked at Naruto putting his head down on the table
"Uhh. Naruto how far did you make it to the top of the tree?" wondered Sakura as he just looked at her defeated
"Oh...I was so close to beating Sasuke... I only needed a little until I reached the top but, by then Sasuke had already reached the top." answered Naruto gloomly
"Well... At least you are almost done with your training." added Sakura with Tsunami bringing food to the table
"About that Naruto I have great news! Tsunami is going to teach you how to cook." mentioned Kakashi which caught the defeated Naruto off guard
"Eh?!! Really?!!" shouted Naruto confused at these sudden news"I dunno about this... The only thing I know how to cook is instant ramen.
"Well there's always a first for everything!" added Tsunami as she put a plate right in front of Naruto" Unless you don't don't want to learn from me?"
"No!! No!! No!! That's not the problem it's just that I have never turned on a stove in my life! I don't even know how to cut!" recalled Naruto the many times where he almost cut his fingers
"Then tomorrow you will learn from me. Time shouldn't be a problem for you if you almost done with your training." replied Tsunami passing the rest of the meals with her going sitting down to eat
"Wait but if I do can it at least be after breakfast?" requested Naruto remembering that he was going to meet Haku in the morning at the usual time
"Hmm... Ok but you better be here before lunch or else I wont feed you for the rest of the day..." stated Tsunami looking at Naruto with her eyes closed smilling at him. Kakashi, Sasuke and Naruto began to shake at Tsunami's precense.
"Yea-yeah I get it Ma'am." quavered Naruto not wanting to face Tsunami's wrath
"That's wonderful!" exclaimed Tsunami as she opened her eyes and grabbed the chopsticks "Everyone come enjoy your meal!"
"Thank you for the food Ma'am!!" said Kakashi, Sasuke, and Naruto in unison beginning to eat in fear. Sakura just looked at them worried as a small sweat escaped from her. Inari and Tazuna knew how terrifying Tsunami can be so they also just digged in
Early morning*-* Forest (Fourth day)
Haku was waiting currently by the field of plants where he found Naruto lying down."Next time I should bring a blanket for me to sit down. He is sure taking his time." planned Haku feeling as though he might have come a little to early."What would Zabuza-san think of me if he finds out that I'm hanging out with the enemy..."
"Hey!! I'm sorry I'm late!!" shouted Naruto from a distance running to the bed of plants where Haku was sitting down this time without his basket "Pant you wouldn't believe the Pant way a an alarm clock can screw you over!!"
Haku looked at the clearly out of breath Naruto trying to catch his breath. "I mean I also said that I was going to show up didn't I?" reminded Haku what he said to Naruto yesterday
"Thanks for remembering!"Thanked Naruto sitting down on the plants "If you hadn't shown up today... I might've dealt with a terrifying woman for no reason..."
"Huh?" let out a clearly confused Haku not knowing who Naruto was referring to. Naruto was currently shaking a little maybe it was the thought of this woman.
"Any-anyways, why don't I just start telling you more about Hinata." suggested Naruto shaking his head trying to change the subject
"Oh about Hinata. I have a big question about the story you told me yesterday." spoke Haku which made Naruto stop shaking "Did you have that Snowball fight with Hinata?"
"Ah I forgot to tell you that part!! I mean to be fair I thought that you didn't have enough time for me to finish the story." mentioned Naruto remembering that Haku was getting the plants for someone
"About that... You shouldn't worry too much I have plenty of time now." reassured Haku waving his left hand" I'm sure that Zabuza-san can take care of himself now against those scums...He isn't at full strength yet but, he should be more than enough."
"Yeah... I do have to finish this before lunch." added Naruto once again remembering Tsunami's statement
"Well then if you wouldn't mind.Would you kindly start telling me your story." requested Haku with Naruto pulling out his red scarf from his waist bag and putting it right in between his legs
"Alrighty then.." began Naruto
8 years ago*-* Afternoon*-* Ninja Academy Entrance (728 days left)
Naruto was coming out of from the Ninja Academy now having a bandage on his nose, he felt lonely again being in there for some reason everyone wanted nothing to do with him. Not to mention most of the teachers in the academy looked at him with eyes filled disgust and hatred that he always saw from the adults. The only exception was this one teacher with a long cut scar on his nose."Will Hinata actually be there when I make it? Or is she going to be like the everyone and ignore me... No!No! Hinata isn't like that." contemplated Naruto beginning to walk out and waiting by the way exited gate waiting to see Hinata coming out. All of the parents that were picking up their children, caught a glimpse of Naruto and, began to whisper something to their kids. Then like before the kids were taken away by their parents to presumably go home. "Why do they always do this..?"
30 minutes later*
"Hngh...She's really not coming..." believed Naruto sitting down close to the gate. He was currently the only kid that was here. Not even the adults were here anymore it was just empty here."I guess I'll just wait here a little more..."
1 hour later*
The sun was beginning to set in as it was now twilight. It was now getting colder without the sun as a result Naruto was shaking a little. He was sitting down on the snow now looking defeated. He felt as though he had been stabbed in the back. Tears were beginning to swell up in Naruto eyes he tried his best to hold them back. "I guess I should go home...Grandpa Hiruzen doesn't visit until Sundays... I will be alone again." looked back Naruto at the many times that he had been abandoned by his so called friends.
"Wait!!" shouted a familiar sounding girl...It was Hinata wearing Naruto's red scarf running towards him. Naruto soon felt a little as he saw her. His tears were now replaced by excitement in his eyes he felt as though his tears had just vanished into thin air. "I'm gasp sorry I was late! gasp I had to do somethings back home!
"Huh? You mean that you left early?" wondered Naruto seeing Hinata gasping for air who knows how much she ran. Now he felt stupid "And here I was doubting her..."
"Yep gasp people from my clan picked me up from school and took me back to train. I had to also ask permission so, that I could play with you. It took a while but I managed to convice them after I finished with my training." answered an exhuasted Hinata. She just looked at Naruto who stood putting his hands on his head
"Ahh!! I'm such an idiot Hinata! I was waiting here along time thinking that you had left me!" confessed Naruto as Hinata just looked at him now confused. "I should've just waited for you but, here I was thinking that you broke the promise."
Smack
Hinata went up to Naruto and smacked him right behind his head. "You idiot!! Why would I break that promise?!" worried Hinata as Naruto began to rub the back side of his head "You came to help me when I was in trouble! You even gave me this beautiful scarf!
"Oww... Eh? Beautiful scarf?" said a puzzled Naruto not knowing that the scarf was that amazing. Hinata quickly turned red almost like the scarf mentioning the scarf part
"I-Ignore that last part!" urged Hinata beginning to turn her face trying to hide her blush but it was impossible. "W-Why don't we just play already!
"Ah that's right!" nodded Naruto forgetting the reason why he even stayed here" Uh... Hinata do you know how to play in a snowball fight ?"
"No do you?" asked Hinata no longer blushing turning to look confused once again. She didn't know what was a snowball fight
"I thought that you knew more than I did... Meh it's okay! I do know a little on how it works." explained Naruto getting on his knees and picking up snow from the ground "The only thing I know is that you have to pick up snow from the ground and make a snowball and then..."
"Then wha-?" stopped Hinata as Naruto threw a snowball right in Hinata's face
"You throw the snowball and hit your friend!!" exclaimed Naruto as the snow from Hinata's face fell of revealing an upset Hinata
"Oh you cheater!" scolded Hinata as she grabbed snow from the ground not even making them into snowball and just threw the snow at Naruto.
"Wai-wait Hinata!" pleaded Naruto as a barrage ot snow was thrown unto him . Hinata stopped looking at the Naruto that was covered head to toe of snow .Hinata looked at the snow Naruto and just started to giggle at the way Naruto looked like" Hey come on it's not that funny when you're the one covered in snow"
"Hehehe, that's what you get for not giving me a chance to get ready!" giggled Hinata sticking her tounge out at Naruto.
"It's my turn now!!" grinned Naruto as he grabbed some snow from his body and threw some of it to Hinata. As snow got on her tounge" Haha,Yeah not so funny now!!"
"Ptui Just you wait!!" warned Hinata spitting the snow out from her tounge. Then she started to pick up snow from the ground and began to throw it at a laughing Naruto who was trying his best to dodge the snowballs. Some landed on his sweater but he didn't get upset. It was fun something he never thought he would experience. Hinata was also having fun laughing as she saw the snow hit Naruto's face. Then Naruto brushed the snow off revealing a grinning Naruto as he prepared more snowballs to throw at Hinata who followed suit making more snowballs.
Morning*-*Forest (Fourth day)
"This was the first time I had ever played with anyone who was close to my age." recalled Naruto the many times any kid ever avoided him
"You two must've played till night." guessed Haku imagining how much fun Hinata and Naruto must've had.
"Oh yeah!! There's no way we didn't played until it was night! Honestly Hinata would always asked me to play whenever she came out from school to meet up in the same spot!" answered Naruto as he rubbed the back of his head grinning at Haku" It must've been a week until we decided to play something else!"
"So what did you start playing?" wondered Haku at the endless possibilities building a snowman, tag, or snow angels
"I mean it took a while after that week for me and Hinata to meet up again in the afternoon. Since she had to go take care of somethings..." responded Naruto as he felt a sudden wave of sadness
"It must've felt forever for you to meet Hinata again." commented Haku getting a feeling that Naruto felt alone during that time
"Yeah...But when I saw her again I got very happy. It felt as though the world became a lot more fun with her around." agreed Naruto as he soon remembered another important thing that he did with Hinata"Oh!! How could I forget that time when I saved up money to take Hinata somewhere special!!"
"Somewhere special?" wondered Haku as he put his hand under his chin." Was it somewhere expensive?"
"Nope!! But, your not fully wrong! It's an amazing place where they serve some of the best food in the world!" vowed Naruto just remembering the taste of Ramen "It's a place called.."
AOR for scenery, Joy-Persona 3 OST[Extended] 2:00:19
8 years ago*-* Sunset-* Ninja Academy Entrance (709 days left)
"Ichiraku's Ramen!!!" gushed Naruto at the thought of having it on a friday night with Hinata who had arrived at the Ninja Academy Entrance.
"Ichiraku's?" said Hinata sounding puzzled to what this place "What's that?"
"Eh?!! You've never had Ichiraku's?!! let out Naruto being taken a back hearing this blasphemy
"No, is that bad?" worried Hinata never having heard Naruto sounding so worried
"Of course that's bad Hinata!" answered Naruto nodding his head "It's the most delicious food that we have in the village! Grandpa Hiruzen always takes me whenever we go to the weekends!"
"Ohhh that sounds wonderful! responded Hinata as her eyes sparkled with excitement but then her eyes lost the sparkle" But...I don't have any money..."
"Hehehe, well your in luck Hinata!" assured a smiling Naruto reaching for something in his right pocket. He then took a frog "Taadaaa!! It's Gama-chan!!"
"Gama-chan?" took in Hinata tilting her head to the sight at this green frog wallet.
"Yep!!" nodded Naruto beginning rub the green fog pouch on his face almost like a pet
"Yay...?" whispered Hinata looking even more confused at what was happening with Naruto. Naruto quickly stopped rubbing Gama-chan
"Ahem! Sorry about that, how about we just go to Ichiraku's already Hinata." suggested Naruto as he waved Hinata to follow him
Ichiraku Ramen Shop*
"Welcome back Naruto!" greeted Teuchi seeing Naruto coming in to the shop with a...Girl with a Byakugan wearing his red scarf "Who's this?"
"Oh this a friend a made a few weeks ago!" answered Naruto taking a seat by the stand with Hinata following suit
"He-Hello..." muttered Hinata looking shy as she looked at Teuchi who was surprised at the sight of her
"Uh... Can you give me a minute Naruto before I take your order." excused Teuchi going to another room "AYAME-CHAN!! NARUTO IS HERE!!"
"Oh he's here already!" answered Ayame from the other room "Well what are you doing here then Father? Shouldn't you take his order?
"HE BROUGHT A FRIEND!!" shouted Teuchi from the other room where Naruto, and Hinata could clearly hear. A smell sweat fell from both Hinata and Naruto.
"Eh!! Really that's amazing!! Come on Father this is already worth celebrating!!" exclaimed Ayame sounding happy hearing these news
"THAT FRIEND IS A GIRL!!!" revealed Teuchi
"WHAT!!!" echoed Ayame from the other side of the room as both Teuchi and Ayame. Soon came out running to see Hinata and Naruto still sitting there
"Hey..." waved Naruto seeing Ayame, with her brown hair wearing the white bandanna, looking stunned at the sight of Hinata.Teuchi and Ayame then both looked at each other nodding to each other
"What can we get for you two?! asked Teuchi and Ayame at the same time as Naruto just had a worried look in his face
A few moments later*
Two medium bowls of ramen had been placed right in front of both Naruto and Hinata. Naruto was about took out money from Gama-chan " It's on the house!" stated Teuchi seeing Hinata's eyes fixated on the ramen. As she continued to sniff the aroma of his ramen" You shouldn't let it stay there for too long or else the noodles with get soggy."
"M-My bad!" apologized Hinata grabbing her chopsticks beginning to bite the noodles as she picked them up with chopsticks. Everyone just looked at the way she ate it the noodles seeing her struggling to eat.
"Umm, Hinata your supposed to slurp the noodles." explained Naruto seeing Hinata looking a little frustrated
"Oh! But isn't that rude?" asked Hinata looking at Teuchi who just shaked his head in a no motion
"It's actually the opposite, when you slurp the noodles it helps cool down the noodles. And it's a compliment to the chef." explained Teuchi with Ayame looking at Hinata with interest
"Understood, thank you s-sir!" nodded Hinata as she put the noodles on her mouth and slurped it. The sensation of the flavors of the ramen were carried by the noodles hit her tounge it was very flavorful. The warmth of the broth was enough to warm anybody her whole body during winter. "It's amazing."
"Right! Right! Isn't this the best food ever created!" agreed Naruto looking at Hinata enjoy her ramen as he now began to slurp his ramen.
"I'm honestly happy that you managed to make a friend Naruto! To think that you would choose this place to bring your first ever friend. " mentioned Teuchi looking at the two kids enjoying his ramen. Ayame had an devious grin in her face as she just looked at them
"Slurp I mean why wouldn't I choose this place?! It's the best place to eat here in the village!" responded Naruto as he went back to eating his ramen with Hinata nodding her head as she continued eating
"Well aren't you two the cutest couple we have had in a long time!" noted Ayame causing Naruto to choke on his ramen. Hinata stopped slurping the ramen as she put her hands on her face "Oh did I ruin your first date here Naruto?"
"Cough!!Cough!!Why did you have to add that?!" asked Naruto now looking at Ayame who was covering her mouth to hid her teasing grin
"That's a little too far Ayame they're still kids." sighed Teuchi shaking his head at Ayame shenanigans
"I know that but, tell me that you don't also see it." commented Ayame seeing how Hinata was turning more red "Oh well fine Father. I'll stop for today."
"Oh thank you kami!!" thought Naruto resuming eating his ramen now just glaring at the still grinning Ayame
"Either way how did you two meet each other?" asked Teuchi trying to make things less awkward
"Slurp Well it was a few weeks ago when I met Hinata on a snowy night. She looked lost and was crying on the night so, I just couldn't ignore seeing a person crying by themselves. " explained Naruto resuming to eating his ramen now taking a bite from the chasu " So now she's my first ever friend and I thought that she would love this place!"
"Then I'm grateful that you choose my ramen to take out your first friend!" thanked Teuchi seeing Hinata stop blushing and nodded her head now taking a bite from the boiled egg on the ramen
"Why wouldn't I choose this awesome place? I still remember when you gave me my first bowl of ramen for free!" reminded Naruto smiling eating the fish cake then starting to drink the broth from the bowl
"Teuchi-san... began Hinata catching the attention of both Ayame and Teuchi "Why did you give Naruto that bowl of ramen?"
"Hmm...Well If I remember correctly it was a rainy day. Doing my usual business serving ramen until I something caught my eye. A blond little kid peering by the entrance just looking at the bowls of ramen that my customers were enjoying. It was almost as though he wanted to eat with them. I thought that he was going to come in with his parents...but he's parents weren't there with him. He just stood there for maybe 10 minutes so, I decided to just invite him to give him a bowl for free! Then the look on his eyes when I put the bowl right in front of him what happened next was amazing. I had never seen a customer get so excited for one of my bowls of ramen, any cook would believe that they had just served a dish that couldn't be topped!" recalled Teuchi raising his thumb up at Hinata who nodded her head smiling back at Teuchi then returning to eating the rest of her bowl. With now a sense of the bowl becoming even more tasty for some reason
"Well to be fair father, you always feel proud whenever you bring a smile to a customer's face!" mentioned Ayame smiling at her dad
"thump HA...!That was an amazing bowl of ramen!!" claimed Naruto putting the bowl down as he let a satisfied sigh "Thank you very much for the bowl Teuchi! Nothing beats your ramen!"
"Heh, no problem Naruto it looks like you aren't the only one who finished already." pointed out Teuchi with Naruto turning around to see Hinata's ramen bowl being empty
"Thank you very much for the meal Teuchi-san." thanked Hinata with light bowing her head
"Oh you don't have to so formal." assured Teuchi quickly moving his eye to see Ayame holding herself back as she had both her hands closed to her face and was shaking a little.
"Ok thank you very much Teu-" stopped Hinata as an abrupt sound could be heard
Growl Growl
It was coming from Hinata's stomach everyone looked at Hinata who put her arms and face on the table to presumably cover her shame. "Well... I guess you have a contender on some who might want ramen as much as you do Naruto." commented Teuchi seeing Naruto taking out Gama-chan once again
"I guess It can't be help." sighed Naruto handing Gama-chan to Teuchi" Can I have one medium bowl of ramen for Hinata."
"Yo-you didn't have to Naruto..." mumbled Hinata feeling guilty seeing Teuchi just taking money from Gama-chan and giving Gama-chan back to Naruto.
"Well I was the one who invited you here." reassured Naruto smiling to Hinata who just stood looking bewildered at Naruto's kindness."It's my treat Hinata enjoy!"
"Aww!! That's so cute Naruto's buying dinner for his girlfriend!!" teased Ayame grinning seeing both Naruto and Hinata turning red
"WILL YOU STOP THAT ALREADY!!!" screamed an annoyed Naruto as his screams for Ayame to stop could be heard throughout the village
AOR for scenery, stop playing the ost
Almost Noon*-* Forest (Fourth Day)
"Hahaha!!" laughed Haku rolling on the grass with Naruto just looking at him upset.
"I thought that you weren't gonna laugh anymore!" pointed out Naruto standing up from the grass.
"Hey don't be like that I didn't mean to laugh at your first date.Hahaha!!" laughed Haku pretty sure that tears were going to come out from his eyes
"Yeah! Yeah! Laugh it out this is the last time I'm going to tell you another story like this!" stated Naruto beginning turn around
"Come on don't be like that!" insisted Haku wiping some tears off his eyes stopping Naruto from stomping off" If it makes you feel any better if you tell me one more story. I'll tell you a little a but myself and my special someone."
"...Fine!!" let out Naruto turning to see Haku standing up from the grass field "First I want an apology then I will accept that deal!"
"Ok then I'm sorry about that Naruto. This memory must've meant a lot to you." apologized Haku bowing down a little to Naruto
"Well you didn't have to go that far...Ok I accept your apology." accepted Naruto returning to sit back down "Fine I'll tell you right now then before lunch...Wait? What time is it?"
"Hmm... Well our shadows seem to be less shorter so, I would assume that's either noon or close to noon." answered Haku looking at Naruto's shadow then at Naruto. Who began to profusely sweating "Umm, is something wrong?"
"AAAHHH!!! How could I have forgotten about my cooking lessons!!" worried Naruto standing back up again and beginning to sprint away "Haku I'll meet you at the same spot tomorrow I have to go!!"
"Huh.I guess he had to go somewhere important ." guessed Haku seeing Naruto running away at full speed "Well I should go back to Zabuza-san and prepare lunch for him." muttered Haku to himself when he saw something that Naruto had left behind. The red scarf that Hinata used to wear "Wow he must've really been in a hurry to forget something so important.
Noon*-*Tazuna's Home(Fourth day)
Naruto quickly slide open the door to the room to make it in time before see Tsunami. Who was currently sitting on the kitchen table, with her hands folded and smiling at Naruto."Well~Naruto did you enjoy your time?" asked Tsunami with a terrifying aura surrounding her. Naruto was trying his best to not run out of the house
"I-I was busy training." lied Naruto trying his best calm Tsunami's rage however this had the opposite effect her aura became more powerful
"Oh really? From what I remembered all of your days training you could barely walk when you were done." pointed Tsunami at Naruto's clear lie as he began to shake even more" You could just tell me the truth and I won't be as mad."
"O-Ok!" stuttered Naruto not wanting to take any chances to upset Tsunami even more" I was hanging out with a new friend."
"Now that makes sense a lot more sense. See, that wasn't so hard now was it?" responded Tsunami standing up from the chair with her aura vanishing away and walking to the kitchen "Naruto come over here I'm going to teach you the basics."
Naruto didn't hesitate to follow Tsunami to the kitchen to learn to cook. "Ma-Ma'am if you don't can I askwhat we are going to cook right now?" asked nervously Naruto still a little scared of Tsunami
"Well, I thought that we should begin with something simple like miso." answered Tsunami pulling a bag of bonito flakes out of the pantry "Naruto do you know how to make miso?"
Evening*-*Tazuna's Home (Fourth day)
Everyone had just arrived from taking care of Tazuna including Kakashi who had decided to join in since his body had already gotten less tense. They had arrived to the smell of Tonkatsu(deep fried pork) "Well it looks like Tsunami-chan already prepared us a great meal after a long day of work!" mentioned Tazuna seeing both Sakura and Sasuke exhuasted
"I can't believe you would ask us to help you build the bridge." mentioned Sasuke remembering how out of nowhere Tazuna had asked them to help him moving wood on the bridge "At the very least I thought that we were going to fight off a few of Gatou's men."
"I think I'm to blame for that." admitted Kakashi sitting down on the table alongside everyone else" There were a couple of suspicious people following us when we were heading to the bridge."
"Ohh really Kakashi-sensei took them out so easily!" admired Sakura not even noticing anything wrong when they were heading to the bridge
"That's a Jonin-level sensei for you!" noted Tazuna feeling even more safe having almost everyone of Team 7 protecting him however "But, I can't say the same for everyone else...Knowing that Gatou's men have started to attack even more of my workers in some way..."
"And here I was thinking that you were reading that book of yours.When we were out here working." added Sasuke knowing how Kakashi loves to read that book of his
"Well...I was right after I took care of those men." admitted Kakashi seeing both Sakura and Sasuke faces turn that of dissapointment in him
"In my defense I'm still recovering."
"So now you play that card!!" screamed both Sasuke and Sakura as Kakashi rubbed the back of his head with his left hand
"How about we just wait for dinner." suggested Kakashi trying to change the subject
"I got you all covered!*Kage-Bunshin-No-Jutsu*!!"
spoke Naruto putting his hands together as multiple Narutos appeared. Then they all grabbed a plate and putting it right in front of everyone "Hehehe, no need to thank me!"
"Wow you sure are fast kid. But where is Tsunami-Chan?" asked Tazuna noticing that Tsunami wasn't here as the
"She said that she was going to help Inari with some homework and left me serve everyone food!" answered Naruto feeling a little proud of himself seeing the Naruto clones pouring the miso soup on their bowls "And she also told me to only serve you rice and miso."
"Wait why only white rice and miso?" asked Sakura looking at they empty plate that was missing the Tonkatsu
"Because those were made by me!!" bragged Naruto rubbing underneath his nose with his finger "Now! Now! No need to thank me but I would like a thanks!"
"This isn't that hard to make!!" thought everyone but, Naruto, at the same time.
"Thanks Naruto for the food..."coughed Sakura looking at the miso with Tofu on it
"Food is food..." sighed Sasuke looking at the plain white rice
"Thanks a lot kid put right now we just have to wait for Tsunami-chan with Inari so that we can eat." noted Tazuna craving the Tonkatsu that was over there in the kitchen
"You put great effort into this food right now didn't you Naruto?" asked Kakashi looking at the simple food that clearly must've taken effort for Naruto to make
"Thank you! Thank you!" gushed Naruto feeling proud of himself with him dispelling the clones "And yes this did take sometime to make! Tsunami is very scary when she's mad but, she isn't as scary when she is teaching!"
"Yeah...I doubt that..." doubted Sasuke not even wanting to imagine what Naruto went through with Tsunami
"Now. Now. Tsunami-chan may be terrifying but, give her where credit is due. She's a great mother and an excellent cook." added Tazuna waiting for her to arrive
"That's right Father." spoke Tsunami entering the room with Inari close to her side a chill went down Sasuke and Kakashi "Ah I see that you already served them the rice and miso. Thank you Naruto."
"Ah it was nothing!" replied Naruto feeling a lot more proud now "I was just listening at what you told me to do!"
"Well then can you do me another favor and serve Inari." asked Tsunami going to the kitchen and preparing to serve the tonkatsu
"Sure no problem Ma'am!" answered Naruto heading to the kitchen and preparing a meal the food for Inari
"That's good he doesn't seem to dislike Inari. It looks like Sensei was right." thought Tsunami looking at Naruto putting the plates right in front of the clearly uncomfortable Inari "Inari still feels bad about what he said to Naruto. I want to tell him that Naruto isn't upset with him but, he will think that I'm just lying to him."
"Ma'am can I go back to the forest once again tomorrow?" asked Naruto sitting down on the table waiting for Tsunami to pass out the Tonkatsu
"Sure I don't see why not I don't see a reason why you shouldn't so long as you don't arrive late again." nodded Tsunami with Naruto smiling back at her. Looking grateful that she would allow him to go out again
"Yeah I get it! I wouldn't want to miss learning more about cooking!" understood Naruto as Tsunami put a plate of Tonkatsu right in front of him
"He looks so happy to learn more about cooking. I made the right call." reflected Kakashi seeing Naruto along with everyone else beginning to eat the white rice alongside the Tonkatsu
Early Morning *-* Forest (Fifth day)
This time Haku had brought a blue blanket for him to lay down on alongside Naruto's red scarf that he had left behind. "It wasn't easy bringing this scarf without Zabuza-San seeing it. Why did I do that? I know he said that he wanted Naruto dead but, he never said that I can talk to him or for me to attack on sight." contemplated Haku holding Naruto's red scarf."I don't know why but this scarf feels unusually heavy than a normal scarf. Is this why Naruto never wears the scarf on his neck?
"Yo!!" Called Naruto from a far walking towards Haku who was sitting down the blue blanket. Then he looked at what Haku was holding in his hand "Eh?! Is that my scarf?!"
"Yeah you left it here yesterday when you had to go take care of something." pointed out Haku seeing Naruto walking even closer to Haku.
"Thanks a lot Haku!!" thanked Naruto sitting down with Haku returning the red scarf "Oh yeah before I tell you this story! It's better that I tell you that, I have to get back before noon."
"Really why?" wondered Haku looking at Naruto wrapping his scarf around his right arm "Is it more training?"
"Nah! It's even better than that, cooking!" answered Naruto raising his thumb up to Haku who raised an eyebrow
"Well then, I guess you wouldn't mind me having a taste of what you are able to cook." suggested Haku seeing Naruto smile proudly hearing this
"Sure! It will be pretty tasty of what I can whip up for you!" nodded Naruto looking happily at the side of his right hand" There now I won't lose it again!"
"Now then would you mind starting your story if you want to hear something about me." mentioned Haku wanting to hear this story
"Oh I was saving this one to tell someone else but, I'm sure that this will get you to tell me about your past!" responded Naruto looking at Haku with an excited smile
"Then let's see if this story was worth the wait." commented Haku
"Ok!! then this happened when me and Hinata were..." began Naruto explaining the story...
Morning*
"Wow did Hinata actually do that!" awed Haku speechless hearing about this story. Naruto was nodding his head at Haku who tried to picture what Hinata did "Naruto that's an amazing thing she did for you! no wonder you care so much about her!"
"Yep!! She is an amazing person isn't she?! Right?! Right?!" exclaimed Naruto waiting to hear Haku's answer
"Yeah! I guess I can fully understand why Hinata would do something like that! I would do the same for the one that I care the most." agreed Haku seeing Naruto smile happily at his scarf
"Yeah she was the first friend who I felt that I could trust the most!" Admitted Naruto looking now at Haku. Haku then saw something click in Naruto "Actually, there's a story that might even surpass this one!"
"Really?!! You have to tell me this one!" requested Haku wondering what could top the story he had just heard
"Hey! Don't tell me that you forget about our deal! reminded Naruto seeing the excitement fade from Haku's eyes
"You won fair and square." admitted Haku knowing full well that Naruto kept his word "Are you sure? My story is not for the faint of heart."
"I'm sure! This must be the reason why this person you have mentioned is so important to you." assured Naruto preparing to hear what Haku was going to tell him
"Ok then...I was born in a small snowy village in the country of mist. It was a beautiful place to live in during the winter season. The village seemed as though it had been blessed by some snow angel. The laughter that I would hear from children during this time was amazing thing to hear and to see. The warmth that I would feel when I had hot food brought to the table. But there was one feeling that beats all of these things that being love. My parents they loved me. They were kind people with the snow making me feel their love feel even more. No other season would remind me of how beautiful it's to have someone with you." recalled Haku smiling sadly remembering this feeling
"That's sounds like an amazing place to be." imagined Naruto wondering how amazing it would be for him and Team 7 to one day visit that village
"It was an amazing place to be live until... I realized something terrible I wasn't like regular people...My mother's blood came from people that were detested the most in the country of the Mist. When my Father realized that me and my Mother were from this blood he didn't hesitate kill us. He knew that he had no choice but to do this. Since anyone who is associated with our blood is killed so, father must've thought that if he killed both me and my Mother that he wouldn't get killed by the mob. My Mother was killed during a winter night at this time I was walked in to my parents to ask if I could sleep with them...What I walked into instead was my Father stabbing my mother with a knife repeatedly closing his eyes to prevent him from seeing anything...I was paralyzed in fear I didn't know what to do my Mother was most likely dead from all the stab wounds she had over her body. My father looked at me in fear and told me that he was just helping Mother go to sleep since it was going to get a lot more colder now... I ran away, while Father chased after me trying to catch me while still holding the knife. I managed to make it to the kitchen where Father put one arm to cover his eyes not wanting to see what he was about to do... I begged for my Father not to do it... He started sobbing at the sound of me crying. Then he lifted the knife preparing stab me but...He instead stabbed his throat repeatedly until he fell down to the floor laying motionless... I didn't know why he did this at the time but, later I understood why. He much rather kill us than let us be killed by the mob... Even till the end he still couldn't bring himself to kill his son knowing full well that he heard his son beg for his life. I doubt that Father would've wanted to hear my mother's cries as well. That's why he choose the night a place where he knew that we wouldn't feel pain when we were asleep." continued Haku looking sad recalling this story his eyes looking coldly at the grass
"Seeing two people that loved you die in one night..." took in Naruto didn't know what to say he was left speechless "No one deserves to go through that..."
"After that I ran into the cold snowy night. I knew that it wouldn't be too long before I would be accused of killing my parents or worse they found out about my blood. The snow didn't feel the same way it did before it felt even colder knowing that there was no warmth waiting for me anymore... Food that I ate of of the streets no longer warmed my stomach and heart. The feeling that replaced love was now that of nothingness and unwanted...A feeling that made me wonder... Why am I alive? Why didn't my Father finish me off? Why did exist? Why hasn't the cold ended my misery?..." admitted Haku once again feeling that coldness coming to him. Naruto felt this but he didn't know why this also felt familiar to him "Until one day a Shinobi found me close nearly starved to death close by the street. This Shinobi took me in to his home. I honestly thought that he was going to extract my organs to sell them off to the black market. Instead he brought me a hot plate of porridge rice. I asked him why he picked me out of all of the random homeless children. He told me "If you are going to die then why don't you die being useful for me." Hearing that someone actually wanted me to be along side them. It made me feel needed in what felt like forever. "Eat up. I will teach you how to be stronger if you want to be useful to me." The moment that I took a bite from that porridge my stomach felt warm from the rice. My heart felt warm from his kindness I felt determined to live up to his expectations. It's my wish to fufill my duty to him."
"...I get what you mean... He sounds like an awesome person doesn't he?" asked Naruto seeing the cold from Haku's eyes leave him
"He truly is." agreed Haku smiling back at Naruto who smiled back at him "Anytime that he would see me fail he would help me correct my mistakes. Whenever he saw that I was hungry he would feed me so, that I would get stronger. "
"I wish to meet him one day." said Naruto wishing to meet the man who took care of Haku. Haku cringed a little at this
"I as well would one day wish to be able to meet Hinata." responded Haku wanting to meet the girl who helped make Naruto the boy he is today. Naruto knew that this request was impossible
"Haku...Tomorrow I will be very busy. I need to get back to training. So, I will tell you the other most precious memory with Hinata tomorrow..." explained Naruto feeling a little sad that this
"I understand Naruto. I expect this one story to top, the story you told me today." nodded Haku seeing standing up and preparing to go away
"Take care Haku!!" waved Naruto running off the waving his hand at Haku who was still sitting down. Haku waved back to him now seeing Naruto dissapearing off into the distance
"Do I really have to fight him...He's such a sympathetic person...It's almost as though he reminds me of Zabuza-san..." thought Haku preparing to go back to Zabuza" It shouldn't be to long until Zabuza recovers..."
Evening*-*Tazuna's home (Fifth day)
Everyone had already arrived for dinner now this time to the smell of fried tempura. Sakura and Sasuke sat down on their usual spots. Kakashi was now able to walk like he used so, he sat down on the table now waiting for Tsunami to arrive along with Naruto. Inari was sitting down now feeling less awkward but the urge to do something." So sensei how has your recovery going?" wondered Tazuna sitting down
"It's going fine from the look of things. I'm finally able to do push up properly. The only problem is that I'm not able to reach my usual quota of 100 push ups." answered Kakashi pouring himself a cup of green tea "Sip So now It hasn't been as hard for me take out any of Gatou's men that have been going for your workers."
"That's great! Now they should be able to work without feeling worried!" cheered Tazuna now feeling relieved "That's great since now their are only 7 people left helping me build the bridge...However the only problem now is how long until that Bandaged Ninja recovers as well..."
"So, now you have training instead of reading that book of yours." added Sasuke looking at Kakashi. Sakura also looked at Kakashi knowing full well he must've still read that book.
"Yes and no..." confessed Kakashi scartching his chin. Both Sakura and Sasuke now looked dissapointed in Kakashi "I did read my Icha Icha Paradise, on some exercises."
"He actually implemented that dumb book in his training routine!!" visualized Sasuke trying to comprehend this idea.
"What's so special about that book?" asked Inari out of nowhere to the horror of both Sasuke and Kakashi. Sasuke turned to look at Kakashi as he was sweating profusely
"Tha-that's a book that kids like you can't read!" answered Kakashi looking around him to see if Tsunami was still in the kitchen with Naruto. Sasuke just stood up and to walk away quickly while shaking in fear
"Go-going to the bathroom." stuttered Sasuke with everyone looking at him as everyone could hear running
"I guess, I'll ask mom later why I can't read that book." continued Inari turning to look at a now terrified Kakashi.
"H-How about I make you a deal? If you don't tell your mother." proposed a clearly afraid Kakashi standing up from his chair and walking closer to Inari.
"Really?!" asked Inari surprised about Kakashi sudden deal.
"I never thought I would see this side of Kakashi..." thought Sakura looking at the clearly begging Kakashi to a young kid
"Yes! Ask me later what you want after dinner." answered Kakashi praying that Tsunami doesn't hear him
"Ok..." responded Inari to the relief of Kakashi who just sighed in relief
"What could Inari, want from Kakashi-sensei?" wondered Tazuna seeing Inari looking by the kitchen
Early morning*-* Forest (Sixth day)
Naruto was running once again to the usual spot to meet Haku once again but, this time it wouldn't last too long before he gets back to training. "I had to ask Tsunami if she could let me finish my training. She didn't hesitate today ...maybe Kakashi-sensei told her something..." looked back Naruto in the morning. He was now getting closer to see Haku once again sittind down on the blue blanket with a basket laying in there "Hey Haku I'm already here!!"
"Great your just in time Naruto." waved Haku smiling at Naruto arriving closer to the blanket
"What's that basket for? Are we going to pick plants again?" asked Naruto seeing the familiar basket closed
"No. Actually I was never able to thank you for helping me with that." answered Haku opening the basket to reveal Onigiris "So I decided to make some food as a thanks."
"Those look delicious!" complimented Naruto salivating at the seight of the near perfect Onigiris "Man Haku you are amazing! Honestly I'm barely able to even make the shape for those!"
"Oh come on it's nothing!" replied Haku thankful for the compliment "They will make a great snack while you tell me this last story."
"That's a great idea Haku!!" exclaimed Haku sitting down. Once again Naruto took out his red scar wrap it around his arm.
"Actually I have one question before you start Naruto." added Haku as Naruto continued to wrap the scarf around his right arm
"Sure go ahead! I don't mind!" replied Naruto looking at Haku how just looked at his red scarf with curiosity
"Why is it that you are carrying that red scarf? Didn't you gift that red scarf to Hinata?" wondered Haku just as Naruto finished wrapping the red scarf
"Well...This is the last gift Hinata left me before she...died..." answered Naruto sounding sad mentioning this last part
"...I'm sorry..." gasped Haku now feeling horrible having asked that question" I should've known better to ask something like that..."
"Don't worry about it Haku!" assured Naruto with a half smile as he put his hand on the scarf. "I know that you didn't mean to hurt me! I'm sure Hinata also thinks that as well!"
"I wished that I could've met such that wonderful girl." wished Haku with half a smile.
"Ah come on Haku! I'm sure she would've liked you as well!" agreed Naruto nodding his head "How about I just start the story while we enjoy your tasty Onigiris?"
"Sure Naruto, I would very much like that." nodded Haku getting a Onigiri from the basket and passing it to Naruto
"Thanks!!" Thanked Naruto taking a bite from the Onigiri it was a mayo tuna one. Haku took a bite from his Onigiri as well it was salmon "Delicious!! Oh yeah my bad Haku it was another day after school..."
8 years ago*-* Sunset-* Swingset in front of the Ninja Academy (442 days left)
Today was one of the days when Naruto would completely get looked down by people around the village with eyes that were filled witn Hate and Disgust. He didn't know why of all days today but, it was always this the day, that he was getting looked at by village with those eyes...
"They always act like I don't exist...But now everyone just keeps staring at me like I did something bad..." thought Naruto wearing his black T-shirt and white shorts. He was currently sitting down in the swingset that hanged from the tree with him looking down at the grass "I'm sure Hinata is busy today... she doesn't get this late..."
AOR for scenery, Like a dream come true-Persona 4 OST[Extended] 2:00:41
"Naruto-Kun!!" shouted Hinata from the entrance gate catching Naruto off guard. Hinata was wearing a casual dark blue dress that had long blue and white striped sleeves. By her waist she had her red scarf tied around her. She was grinning while holding something behind, with both of her hands.
"Hinata-Chan I thought you were busy!" responded Naruto as he got off from the swingset happy to see her nonetheless. "Huh? What's that your holding behind your back?"
"You really want to know?!" snickered Hinata smiling at the clearly confused Naruto who had no clue "Maybe if you say that Cinnamonbuns are better than Ramen."
"Eh?!!" shouted Naruto which caused Hinata to giggle as Naruto turned his head away "That's not fair you know that I could never do something like!!"
"Too bad then!" teased Hinata sticking her tounge out to Naruto who looked defeated "Just kidding~!"
"Really?! I don't have to say that?! You promise you aren't messing with me!" asked Naruto turning to see Hinata grin again "I guess that's my fault from her seeing me prank all of the time..."
"Yep!! Here you go!" exclaimed Hinata doing a little twirl to reveal what she was holding. A white plastic bag containing something inside it. As she extended it to Naruto, with her closing her eyes as she smiled
"...This is for me?" wondered Naruto looking the bag that had a familiar smell Hinata nodded her head. Naruto opened to see what was inside the bag ramen but, not just any ramen... one bowl of Ichiraku's Deluxe pork Ramen. "W-Why are you giving me this today?"
Naruto turned to see Hinata smiling at him "Happy Birthday Naruto!!" congratulated Hinata seeing Naruto stunned at this gift from Hinata. Naruto's mouth was wide open as he felt the first in a long time tears welling up in his eyes but, not from sadness rather Happiness
"How did you know? That it was my birthday..." asked Naruto trying not cry while wanting to know how Hinata found out
"Well I sort of looked at your monthly grades when we were playing by the playground." admitted Hinata putting her fingers together blushing a little turning away "Anyways you should work better on your grades!"
"Fair enough...Thank you Hinata-Chan!" thanked Naruto smiling at Hinata with Hinata smiling back
"It was nothing Naruto-Kun, I know that you have been wanting to order this for a long time when we go to Ichiraku's!" noted Hinata looking at Naruto opening the ramen bowl container to see almost a pile of Chasu covering the entire ramen.
"Woah! This is even crazier seeing it in person!" awed Naruto at how much pork there was in one bowl "The smell is insane I think I'm in ramen heaven...Huh?! Why is there two chopsticks?
"Really? I thought I bought only one bowl for you." mentioned Hinata remembering ordering for one only
"That's odd you only get one..." stopped Naruto as it hit him why there are two chopsticks "That Ayame!!"
"Yeah that is odd..." agreed Hinata looking at Naruto sit down close by the tree that was by the swingset
"Hinata-Chan here!" called Naruto as he lightly threw Hinata the chopsticks that she caught with ease "Let's enjoy it while it isn't soggy!"
"But, that's yours gift! reminded Hinata looking at Naruto who just broke the chopsticks apart preparing to dig in
"I don't think I can finish this on my own. Help me out then Hinata-Chan! I know you also want to eat, I can see it in your eyes!" pointed out Naruto looking at Hinata who also had her eyes on the ramen
"That's just wrong Naruto I don't think I could do that-" stopped Hinata as a familiar sound could be heard coming from her
Growl Growl
A small sweat fell ran through Naruto hearing Hinata's stomach growling for food. Hinata quickly turned around to the other side to hide her shame "See I told you! If you're hungry then I won't eat it!" stated Naruto putting his chopsticks on his pockets. He then heard Hinata breaking her chopsticks
"When you say that it makes it seem like I don't have a choice..." responded Hinata turning again with a small blush sitting down on the floor with Naruto preparing to eat with him
"Itdakimasu!!" thanked both Hinata and Naruto as Naruto went for a bite for the chasu he took a bite from it was... by far the most delicious piece of chasu he had ever taken "This is amazing!! Thank you Hinata-Chan!!"
"Yep no problem Naruto-kun!!" exclaimed Hinata smilling at Naruto while she took a bite from the chasu. Naruto smiled back at her as every bite from the chasu tasted even better than any ramen he had ever had
AOR for scenery, stop playing the ost
Morning*-* Forest (Sixth day)
"That was the best bowl of ramen that I had ever eaten." admitted Naruto with Haku taking one last bite from the onigiri "I don't know how many times I asked Grandpa Hiruzen for him to buy me that bowl whenever he would visit me in the weekends."
"I wish I could also do something special like that for the one I care the most." admitted Haku understading how delicious that ramen tasted for Naruto "I don't think you coule ever duplicate that taste again right?
"Yeah...I guess I really liked having someone else other than Grandpa Hiruzen know my birthday. I guess I got two gifts that day..." responded Naruto taking a bite from his Onigiri
"That being Hinata's love right?" asked Haku just seeing Naruto nodding his head
"Yes. I was just so happy to have her by my side when I really wanted someone." admitted Naruto finishi his Onigiri
"I'm sure she must've also felt the same way." assured Haku smiling at how much these two cared for each other "It shows in how much she changed thanks to you."
"He, I guess you are right!" agreed Naruto looking back on how Hinata used to be a little timid around him
"I would love to hear another story but, it looks like time isn't on our side." mentioned Haku realizing that Naruto had to go somewhere else
"Ah! That's true I forgot about that!" realized Naruto standing up from the blanket " Thank you Haku for the food!"
"Well thank you for your stories, Naruto I'm sure from these stories. I know that you will be a very strong shinobi." assured Haku standing up preparing to pack everything up
"I could tell you more stories tomorrow!" suggested Naruto seeing Haku stop in his tracks hearing this "What's the matter Haku?"
"Naruto I don't think we can meet again tomorrow..." explained Haku turning to see a confused Naruto
"Why?" wondered Naruto "I know you that you like to hear these stories."
"I do but, tomorrow I have to leave to go somewhere important." answered Haku returning to pack everything up
"Ah, that's a bummer." understood Naruto "I guess he's gonna go hangout with him."
"Farewell Naruto." waved Haku finishing packing everything up and walking away with his basket
"Enjoy your trip Haku!" added Naruto seeing Haku stop walking and turning to give Naruto a sad smile. Then he just turned back to go somewhere else. "Why was he sad over all I said was goodbye?"
Evening*-*Tazuna's home
Everyone was waiting for one person to arrive that person being Naruto. "He's late..." spoke Inari sitting down on the table with Kakashi sighing a little
"He will make it don't worry about it Inari." assured Kakashi tapping his feet out of anxiety "Please Naruto make it for the love of kami! I already made a promise with him...What if he tells Tsunami..."
"Sensei doesn't he always comeback?" noted out Tsunami scaring Kakashi.As she finished pouring curry on the plates.
"That's true there's absolutely no doubt in my mind." lied Kakashi with everyone other than Tsunami and Inari seeing through this lie
"I don't know why you just didn't tell this to Naruto before he left in the morning..." looked back Sakura at Kakashi's blunder
"He could've passed out." pointed out Sasuke remembering the many times when Naruto almost passed out from exhaustion. Kakashi then realized that it is hopeless already
"How about we just get ready to eat?" suggested Tsunami sitting down to see a clearly defeated looking Kakashi "Is something the matter?"
"No...Itdakimasu..." responded a defeated Kakashi bracing himself for what's going to happen to him later. Meanwhile Sasuke and Sakura didn't know wether to feel pity for him
"Itdakimasu!" thanked everyone for the food. They were about begin eating till they heard that the door was slid wide open. They all turned to see it was an exhuasted Naruto leaning on the door
"Don't start gasp eating without me!" Interrupted Naruto breathing heavily and trying to smile
"Did you finish your training?" asked Kakashi trying his best not to sound excited at the sight of Naruto "There is a god!!"
"Ah that's great that you made it." responded Tsunami standing up and preparing a plate for Naruto
"Sure did!!" answered Naruto going to take a sit on the table his legs almost giving up on him but, nonetheless he was starving and tired. Tsunami had already put the curry on his plate and set it on the table. "Finally made it now I can be with all of you!"
"Hmph you aint missing much." stated Sasuke taking a bite from the curry with Tsunami sitting back down on her chair.
"Yeah there hasn't been any attack lately ." added Sakura feeling safe yet uneased
"That will most likely change tomorrow so, it be best if we prepare for tomorrow." advised Kakashi looking at his Genin "A week has passed already, both Zabuza and I will most likely have our full strength back."
"Shouldn't I tell my workers that they shouldn't come tomorrow?" asked Tazuna knowing that Gatou will most likely send someone to kill them when they get to the bridge
"You should do that. Unless Gatou knows their location already." instructed Kakashi making Tazuna realize something
"All of you should be strong enough right?" asked Tazuna causing Kakashi to put his hand under his chin
"Together we are strong enough to handle Zabuza but, there's one problem. That being that masked boy..." mentioned Kakashi causing his three Genin to tense up "We don't know how strong he is... Worst case scenario he could be Jonin-level..."
"Gotta make it up for that then!!" suggested Naruto pointing at himself as everyone just looked at him "That won't be a problem if I beat him before we start!"
"Yeah sure you will." responded Sasuke sarcastically getting on Naruto's nerves "That's if I don't beat him first."
"Like I am going to let you!" declared Naruto beginning to eat his curry fast seeing that Sasuke was halfway done. Sasuke began to pick up the pace seeing Naruto was now trying to beat him
"It's like clockwork with those two..." commented Sakura eating her food at a reasonable pace "But I guess that's normal for us already."
"That's not such a bad thing before a major event." noted Tsunami getting a feeling that things will change "We should just enjoy the time we have right now as best as we can!"
"You took the words out of my mouth Tsunami-chan!" agreed Tazuna enjoying the curry "We will have a long working day tomorrow so get as much rest as you can!"
"Well whatever you munch say old man!" answered Naruto while eating "There's nothing that can stop me!"
"Naruto...What have I told you about manners?" responded Tsunami causing Naruto and Sasuke to pause in fear
"To not talk while I have my mouth full..." fretted Naruto as he began to slowly eat his food again carefully not wanting to upset Tsunami
"That was fast!!" thought Sakura seeing how fast Naruto stopped his hype because of Tsunami
"That's right." nodded Tsunami going back to eating while both Sasuke and Naruto ate a little more weary
"Actually Naruto, I need you to do something for me..." spoke Kakashi being reminded of how scary Tsunami can be
"Eh?! Kakashi-sensei is asking me for help?!" exclaimed Naruto happy and confused as to why help Kakashi but not knowing why
"Right after dinner." answered Kakashi taking a quick glance at Inari who had his eyes focused on Naruto while he ate
After dinner*-* Tazuna's dock
Kakashi had taken Naruto outside the dock where he told him to wait a while he went to go get someone. "Why did Kakashi ask for my help out of nowhere? Is it a secret mission?!! Of course he would choose someone as amazing as me for that job!" thought Naruto the endless possibilities of why Kakashi called him as he looked at the moon while he sat down. He then heard a creak from behind he turned around to see Inari walking with Kakashi "Ah I get it..."
"Naruto I called you out here so that Inari could speak to you in private." explained Kakashi beginning to walk back inside the house "See you later."
"Huh there he goes..." muttered Naruto seeing Kakashi going inside the house then he looked at Inari who had the urge to say something to him "So what did you want to tell me?"
"... I wanted to say... I'm sorry what I said to you..." apologized Inari looking down at the wooden floor "You're probably...still mad at me..."
"Nope! I'm not mad at you!" answered Naruto seeing Inari look up to see Naruto smiling at him "I'm actually proud that you came out to say your sorry!"
"But you called me a coward...And you looked upset at me..." responded a surprised Inari
"Well I was a little upset at what you were trying to do. I called you a coward, because a coward knows another coward." explained Naruto noticing that Inari was confused
"You were a coward?" asked Inari curious as to why Naruto called himself a coward "But You are way more braver than I am..."
"Inari we all don't start brave, we get stronger when we choose to deal with our problems." continued Naruto waving at Inari to sit down along side at the dock "Inari you have gotten even more braver!"
"Really? How?" wondered Inari not knowing how he got stronger. He went to sit down next to Naruto who looked at the moon that was in it's first quarter
"You talked to me when you could have not. It doesn't look like much but, it shows that your are trying!" recalled Naruto looking at Inari who started to understand him "Inari it's a small step. I know that you will grow to be strong if you keep trying.
"Naruto how did you get even more stronger? What's the secret Naruto on how you are so strong?" asked Inari wanting to know how he can be strong as well
"If I had to say it's love!" admitted Naruto grinning at Inari who tried to comprehend this "Love is a powerful thing that makes me want to get up and be better."
"Are you talking about Hinata?" added Inari catching the attention of Naruto who was surprised
"How do you know about Hinata?" asked Naruto taken back at Inari knowing about her
"Sensei told me about her when you were gone." confessed Inari noticing how Naruto understood his explanation
"I guess he told you, what happened to Hinata right?" guessed Naruto seeing Inari nod his head "Hinata does motivate me to get stronger but, that would be for nothing if I didn't put the effort to try."
"So effort is needed as well with motivation." noted Inari causing Naruto to nod his head and smile at him
"That's right Inari! You know I have a story about Hinata that you might like!" answered Naruto looking at Inari getting excited to hear this story "Oh here you might want to grab this!"
"What are you reaching for, in that bag you carry on your waist?" asked Inari seeing Naruto pull out his red scarf "That's red scarf you always have on you arm."
"Not just any scarf.It's a scarf that I gave to Hinata." explained Naruto holding out his scarf to Inari "Here."
"Are you sure?! I don't think I could hold something so important!" hesitate Inari as Naruto grabbed his hand and just put the red scarf in his hand
"You worry too much Inari." noted Naruto letting Inari hold on to his red scarf "I trust you with it!"
"I don't get you, Naruto." responded Inari noticing how heavy this scarf felt to hold.
"Hehe, you aren't the only who thinks that. Well I'll tell you why..."
8 years ago*-* Sunset-* Ninja Academy Entrance (700 days left)
"What are we going to do today Naruto?" asked Hinata sitting down by the swingset as Naruto pushed her
"I dunno, I thought about Ichiraku's Ramen but..." hesitate Naruto remembering a certain brown haired girl working there "Do you know any fun places Hinata?"
"Oh what about the bakery!" suggested Hinata thinking about a certain sweet" There are plenty of things there!"
"That's not a bad place. I'm not a huge fan of sweet but, I don't know any other place." commented Naruto as he stopped pushing Hinata
"Why don't you try the circus!!" shouted from a far the kid in the red cap with the other two boys right behind him. Naruto turned to look at the three boys approaching them.
"Hehehe, Yeah you wannabe hokage would make for such a great clown!" mocked the kid with the blue scarf. As Hinata got off from the swingset to get behind Naruto
"Especially that Byakugan freak!" jeered the kid with the yellow sweater as he pointed at Hinata causing the three kids to laugh
"Why don't you just leave her alone!!" demanded Naruto getting into a fighting form holding his arms right in front of him. "I learned a little on how to fight thanks to the Academy...
"Ah, the wannabe Hokage thinks he can fight now!" mocked the red scarf boy looking at the once again poor posture "Do you want me to knock you flat on your ass again?!"
"Hahahaha, yep he hasn't learned his lesson!" laughed the kid in the yellow sweater
"He thinks he is a hero protecting a freak!" pointed out the kid with the blue scarf.
"Hinata run! I can take care of them!!" assured Naruto ready to fight "I know I can't win but, I at least buy her time..."
"I-I can't leave you." protested Hinata shaking a the thought of abandoning Naruto "You are going to get hurt."
"Aww, what's this the Byakugan freak cares about the wannabe Hokage!" jeered the kid with red cap getting into a fighting position "Can't wait to see how long you can pretend to be so tough!"
"Go ahead and scram you little freak!" ordered the kid wearing the yellow sweater as he started to get closer with the kid in the red cap. The kid with the blue scarf followed suit
"Hinata I won't let them hurt you... Please trust me your friend." stated Naruto turning around to give her a half a smile.
Pow
As soon as Naruto turned around he received a hook in his right cheekfrom the kid in the red cap "You idiot! haven't they told you that you should never turn away from a fight." spat the kid wearing the red cap. Stopping in his tracks as he saw Naruto turn around from the punch now missing a tooth looking at him determined
"Ptui I won't lose to you, When she is here!!" growled Naruto spitting the blood from his busted lip. He then took a swing for the kid in the red cap chin but, was soon hit in the gut knocking all of the air from his stomach. He was hit by the kid with the yellow sweater
"You're stupid! Why don't you stay down, you loser!" taunted the kid in the yellow sweater. To see Naruto still going for a punch now directed at his face.
Pow
Naruto had been hit in his temple by the kid wearing the blue scarf. He had been knocked down to the snow feeling dazed due to the impact of the blow. "He finally went down what an Idiot! Fighting three people what did he think would happen!" snorted the kid wearing the blue scarf. As the three of them saw Hinata crying looking at Naruto who was on the floor
"Leave him alone you bullies!!" cried Hinata as tears were coming out from her eyes
"Huh?!! Is the Byakugan freak telling us what to do?!!" spat the kid wearing the red cap beginning to walk towards Hinata
Grab
Naruto had grabbed the boy wearing the red cap by his left ankle with both of his hands. The the boy looked down at Naruto's blue eyes filled with determination" Don't get any closer to her!!" warned Naruto gripping even harder not letting go
"Argh!!" groaned the boy in the red cap "Get him off of me!!"
The two other boys didn't hesitate to listen to him as they began to kick Naruto on the floor...He still wouldn't let go off him "You are annoying little bug aren't you!!" Spat the wearing the kid wearing the yellow sweater as he kicked in the Naruto floor while he gritted his teeth
"Why don't you just let go!!" demanded the kid wearing the blue scarf. Kicking Naruto right in his face as blood came out from his nose dripping on to the snow
"LET GO YOU SHIT!!!" shouted the boy wearing red cap boy stomping Naruto's arm with his right foot. The three boys were right now stomping kicking on Naruto as Hinata could only watch in tears seeing Naruto's face on the snow
AOR for scenery, Your Affection-Persona 4 OST[Extended] 2:01:08
"Naruto please let go of him!" begged Hinata crying seeing Naruto getting into this because of her... She then saw Naruto lifting his face from the snow to reveal his smile even with his busted lip and bloody nose
"Don't worry Hinata I won't let these losers ever hurt you..." uttered Naruto losing his energy feeling as though he was going to pass out any second right now from the blows "I want to cry...It hurts...but It's much better than see her get hurt..."
"OH WE WILL BEAT HER UP!! RIGHT AFTER WE ARE DOWN WIT-" cut off the boy wearing the red cap boy as he felt something hit him in the kidneys. He soon fell on the floor in pain feeling as though something had being stopped "IT HURTS!!"
It had been Hinata in a fighting stance, with something looking different with her eyes the pupils in her eyes had become more distinct and the the veins near her eyes temples bulged. The other boys had stopped kicking Naruto to see Hinata's eyes "She-She really did have a Byakugan!!" gulped the boy wearing the blue scarf
"We-we can take her together!" stuttered the boy in yellow as they both charged at Hinata. The boy wearing the blue scarf went to hit Hinata's chin with his right hand. While the boy went to hit Hinata by her stomach with his left arm but, it was pointless Hinata stepped back quickly and proceeded to hit the boy wearing the yellow sweater by his arm. His arm went limp it felt as though something had blocked his flow. He got on his knees and tried to move his right arm "I-I can't move my arm!!"
"Yo-You monster!!" shouted the blue scarf boy shaking in fear but went for a kick with his left leg... Hinata easily caught it and hit some parts on the boys leg. She leg go and pushed him away making him fall on the floor. The three boys could look in fear as they saw Hinata's eyes glaring at them
"Don't ever come near us." warned Hinata looking at the three boys trying to run away with the only one falling been the blue scarf kid. Naruto just looked at Hinata's lavender eyes that had a more fierce look. Then they just went back how they were before with the veins coming out from the temple. She soon got closed to Naruto and tried helping him get up by pulling grabbing his hand up. Naruto tried to stand up however the only thing he could do was sit his body hurt to much for him to stand.
"Ouch! Hinata I don't think I can stand up for a while." responded Naruto sitting down to see Hinata crying again...
"Y..Y..You idiot!" scolded Hinata as she starting hitting Naruto by the chest as she got on her knees and kept hitting him
"I'm sorry Hinata, that I couldn't let go." apologized Naruto as he didn't fell pain coming from the hits but more relive "If it makes you feel any better we could go to the bakery already."
"No we aren't going there until you get treated!" refused Hinata as she stopped hitting Naruto and tried lifting with his shoulder. Naruto couldn't walk properly but he could at least move as he leaned on her shoulder.
"Hey Hinata?" let out Naruto as they were getting out from the academy entrance. Hinata turned to see Naruto smile a little "You were pretty cool over there."
"...Just be quiet and keep walking..." muttered Hinata as she continued lifting Naruto "You were also cool out there Naruto."
Almost midnight*-* Tazuna's dock
"Wow she was so cool!" commented Inari at Hinata's bravery "So she fought to protect you, just like you did."
"She sure was!!" agreed Naruto looking at his red scarf that Inari was wearing and the pointed at the scarf "That's the secret of why Hinata decided to fight."
"Really?! I thought it was because, of you trying to protect her!" admitted Inari with Naruto shaking his head
"That did play a part but, it was the memories in that scarf." explained Naruto touching the red scarf "She told me after I went to the hospital that, "If I didn't fight or ran away I would've felt , as though I didn't deserve that scarf." "
"Wow she really cared about you." mentioned Inari seeing Naruto nod his head
"You're right Inari." responded Naruto looking at the moon "When you really care about the people that matter to you. It gives you the strength to fight on, even against all odds."
"So, thats why you are so strong." noted Inari holding on to the scarf
"Well I guess it's time for me to go to sleep." yawned Naruto stretching his arms out as he stood up from the dock "Inari I know that you can be brave."
"Wait but what about your scarf?" asked Inari seeing Naruto slide the door open as he was about to enter
"Take care of it! Tomorrow I will ask for it Inari! I trust you!" waved Naruto turning to grin at Inari as he waved for him to follow him back inside the house. Inari felt something he hadn't felt in a long time someone putting their trust in him
"I will!" assured Inari smiling at Naruto as he walked inside the house with Naruto preparing to go to sleep for tomorrow
AOR for scenery, stop playing ost
AN: Phew my god did this chapter take a while to make. Maybe that's because this an original chapter that made where I needed to visualize. Oh yeah speaking of time I did have an exam this week so that's my bad. This chapter was the longest I have written so far I hope it shows how much effort I put into it.
Persona 3 Joy: I think this ost is pretty self explanatory so yeah...
Persona 4 Like a dream come true: This song was a great song to show how everything Naruto wished for in the past is coming true. Which kinda fits with school days
Persona 4 Your Affection: Another song with lyrics oh boy. This song was a great one for me to show how Naruto's and Hinata's love for one another(Not in a sexual way they are kids) how it helps them get stronger. Aka Hinata getting the resolve to fight back the somewhat relevant bullies. And I didn't cut off the song since it also fights in with the present to show how Naruto is showing Inari the importance of wanting to fight to protect those you loved. Now time to get in to the lyrics
'Withered flowers forget
What they wept for day after day
Withered flowers must blossom
In the stream of tears
They still think of the cause'
I think this shows both Inari and Naruto since they are a mirror to one another. It shows how Naruto wants to help Inari grow as a person instead of crying like he did back then.
'Turning misery into meaningfulness
Changing day after day
Turning misery into meaningfulness
Changing day after day'
This lyrics right here perfectly show how Hinata
was able to change in a whole month worth thanks to Naruto. So she decided to fight back to turn that misery into meaningfulness. Misery into meaningfulness is how Naruto sees death the death of both Hinata and Kaiza.
'Your affection Your affection Taking pride from fear
Past will tell you when to make yourself a hero
Your affection Your affection Your affection
Past will tell you when to make yourself a hero'
These lyrics can be applied to both Naruto and Hinata. Hinata knew that she had to fight to help Naruto just like he did in the past. So it was her turn to be a hero. Now for present Naruto you can think of it like Naruto knows when it's time to make himself a hero thanks to Hinata.
Next chapter might take a while I give it 3 weeks top but, I promise that the wait will be worth it (That's if the writter doesn't fuck up). So thank you for your patience see you again.
