Note: None of my beta readers were around for this chapter. So I didn't get to hear any opinions on it. So if someone seems mildly out of character, it's because I had no one to tell me so. Though I fixed all the grammar mistakes I could find.

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Shinigami11: Ah, really. *smirks* I am glad you think so. And thank you very much for the chocolate milkshake.

Ladyschumon: Iruka is, indeed, nice. Naruto smirked because he is having a mental breakdown. You saw how he is trying to block Sasukes kind words, and how he knocked the pictures down.

Red Rose: Iruka is a wonderful man. He is my favorite guy in the show.

Sadistic Demon: I am glad you are happy.

Keitorin: Angst makes the world go 'round. Though chapter 6 is a lot less angstful, you might even chuckle at some parts.

Master Fluffy: I continue often. I try for every other day. So that means, chapter 7 should be up on Wednesday.

Shinai: Sasuke barely realizes it, even. He isn't too fond of his caring for Naruto, or caring for anyone, actually.

Iceheart19: I kind of explained it in a previous reply. But I'll add some stuff. Naruto still feels that they just pity him, that they really don't care, that they are being nice so they can feel better about themselves.

:D : Yes. Iruka is trying hard to show Naruto he really cares. Continuation is occurring.

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Disclaimer: The sun shines, the wind blows, the birds sing.I don't own Naruto

Inner Baka: What did that have to do with anything?

Biiki: Nothing. Just poetic.

IB: Ah! No wonder, Biiki is writing today, not Baka.

Biiki: *smirks* Hai, hai. Baka is still sleeping.

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Word list:

Chan - a title given to children, females, pets, "pets", or amongst friends (usually not used on males though)

Kun (Sasuke-kuuuuuuuuun!) - a masculine title. Rarely used on females (probably only if they are like.I don't know), sometimes used playfully.

Yoshi! - Alright! Yahoo! Yeah!

Dobe - Insult Sasuke calls Naruto often. Dope, Idiot, Blockhead, Deadlast.

Shinobi - Erm, Ninja. Stronger, usually assassin class. Hm. Yeah.

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"I am speaking."

*Now I am thinking.*

-Now I am changing point of view.-

(Now I am commenting on something)

...New scene...

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*He's just too kind.* Naruto thought as he watched the sun rise from the bridge. He shifted position, and then looked down to inspect his new clothes. *He even got me a new shirt.* he ran his hand over the black fabric of his new t-shirt. *Hee hee, actually, several new shirts, and a few pairs of pants.* he traced one of the red spirals on one of the sleeves then grinned. *Iruka is really too nice.*

Naruto looked up when he heard gentle foot steps and saw Sasuke walk up. *Naruto's here early again.* He looked Naruto over, "New clothes?"

Naruto nodded. "Iruka got them for me. He's really nice." He then struck a pose, showing off his new black jeans and black t-shirt.

Sasuke couldn't help but smirk. *He's so weird.* "At least they are dark. Unlike your orange thing. You could spot that outfit a mile away."

Naruto pouted. "I liked my orange jumpsuit."

Sasuke shook his head. "Anyways, how are you this morning?"

Naruto looked puzzled. *Why is he talking to me? Let alone asking how I am, this is odd* Naruto scratched his head, "Hm, I'm fine I guess."

They both turned their head when they heard light running footsteps. Naruto's eyes lit up when he spotted the pink haired girl running up to them.

"Good morning, Sakura-chan!" Naruto called out and waved.

Sakura stopped and looked at Naruto. "N-Naruto. Good morning. How are you?"

Naruto pondered the girl's sudden niceness, and then remembered she was the one that first spotted the blood. "I'm fine!" he blushed a bit.

Sakura nodded then thought about the conversation she had with her mom.

..... Flashback .....

"U-Uhm mom." Sakura mumbled.

"Yes, Sakura-honey?" Her mom chirped, while stirring a pot of soup on the stove.

"This may seem like an odd question, but." Sakura started, "But.what are some reasons as to why a guy would.bleed.out of his.rear-end?"

Sakura's mom stopped stirring and thought. "Well, give me a situation that it happened."

Sakura looked down, "H-he was kicking.it's almost like he might have torn open a wound or something."

Her mom froze entirely then turned around and hugged her daughter. "If that's the case.then it's most likely going to break your heart."

Sakura's eyes widened as her mother explained what most likely could have happened. She felt a few tears roll down her cheeks. "N-Naruto."

Her mother stiffened again, "What did you say?"

Sakura looked into her mother's eyes, "Is that what happened to Naruto?"

She felt the grip on her shoulders tighten, and her mothers' eyes go cold, "If it's him, what does it matter?" She got up and turned around.

Sakura just gaped at her mother, "M-MOM! How could you say that?! He is my friend!"

Her mom turned around and slapped Sakura, "Take that back!"

........ End flashback ........

*Why does my mom hate Naruto so much?* Sakura thought sadly and felt some tears in her eyes.

Naruto looked over and saw Sakura about to cry, "What's wrong?"

Sakura shook her head and wiped her eyes, "N-Nothing."

Naruto nodded.

After a couple of hours of waiting, Kakashi appeared on a post. "Good morning, everyone."

Naruto and Sakura shouted in unison, "You're late!"

Kakashi rubbed the back of his head, "Heh, Forgive me! There was this old lady, and she was having troubles carrying all her groceries, so I helped!"

It was slightly believable, but Naruto shouted "Liar!" anyways.

Kakashi sighed, "Anyways. We have a mission."

Naruto cheered, "YAY! What kind of mission?!"

Sakura sighed, "Probably something stupid, like searching for herbs or walking some dogs again."

Sasuke grunted, "I sure hope not. I'm tired of those stupid missions."

The other two nodded and Kakashi smiled under his mask. "Well, then this will be good news." Kakashi paused, "We are going to deliver this potion." Kakashi pulled out a flask of purple-ish liquid, ".to a nearby village."

Saskue's eyebrow twitched, "What's so exciting about that?"

Kakashi grinned under the mask, "It's well sought after. It's worth a lot of money. And I'm sure some people will want to get it from us at any cost."

Naruto's eyes lit up, "For real? You mean this mission will include fighting, and stuff?!"

Kakashi laughed, "Most likely." Then he got a serious tone, "Go get your things ready and meet here in an hour. We can't waste a moment. And this will be an over night trip."

The three young ninja then ran off.

Kakashi sighed. *I think this trip will be more interesting then usual.*

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-Sasuke-

The dark haired boy hummed quietly as he packed things into his backpack. *I hope it's not just thieves or random thugs, I hope its real shinobi. Strong people.* He thought semi-excitedly (as excited as Sasuke can sound -.-').

Sasuke heard a soft knocking on his door. *Wonder who that is?* He sighed, *Better not be Sakura and her futile attempts to make me notice her.*

Sasuke went to the door and opened it to reveal a beautiful blonde female in black clothes. Sasuke didn't have time to register the sight, for she immediately attached herself around Sasukes neck.

"Sasuke-kuuuun!" She cried out and snuggled close.

"AH!" He cried out and tried to detach the girl. Once he got out of the death-hug, he looked at her, and recognized her.

"Naruto, what the hell?" Sasuke glared angrily.

Naruto transformed back into his normal self and grinned, "Just teasing you!"

Sasuke bopped Naruto on the head, "If that's all you want, then don't bother and go."

Naruto pouted. "Ah whatever. Anyways, I have to ask you something."

Sasuke sighed, "What?"

"Do you have an extra sleeping bag that I can borrow?" Naruto put his hands together and made a pleading gesture.

Sasukes eyebrow twitched. "Don't you have one? That noisy yellow one?"

Naruto scratched the back of his head, "Well, Ya see. Everything was destroyed at my place.even my sleeping bag."

Sasuke looked down. *Ugh, I'm beginning to worry again. Not to mention the evil feeling in my gut.* Sasuke shrugged, "Yeah. I have an extra you can borrow."

"YAY!" Naruto shouted. "Thank you thank you thank you!" Then he ran up and hugged Sasuke.

Sasuke shoved him away. "Stop hugging me."

Naruto grinned, "Sorry sorry!"

Sasuke went to a hall closet and opened it. *It should be here* He reached up and felt around until he felt the familiar fabric. He pulled out a red and blue sleeping bag. *It used to be 'HIS'.* Sasuke sighed, and tossed it to Naruto.

Naruto blinked and caught it in his usual clumsy fashion, disregarding the look Sasuke had on his face.

Sasuke grabbed his backpack and went to the door, beckoned Naruto out and followed him.

"YOSHI!" Naruto shouted as they headed to the bridge.

*Dobe* Sasuke thought and smiled.

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Biiki: That was chapter 6. Hope you enjoyed. Please come back next time for chapter 7.

IB: You are boring.

Biiki: *thwacks IB* WHAT YOU SAY?

IB: Nothing, nothing.heh, heh heh heh.*scratches back of head*

Biiki: I think this chapter sucks.

IB: No no! It's good!

Biiki: Ah well, what ever. At least it's Naruto, it can't be THAT bad.

IB: Are you ignoring me?

Biiki: Well, JA NE!

IB: YOU ARE! O.o *cries*