Naruto scratched his head as he wandered idly through Konoha's marketplace.

Sasuke said we have training tonight. He didn't say there was a specific time though.- The blonde grinned widely.-So I guess this means since I have nothing else to do I'll just do what Iruka sensei suggested..train.-

Naruto quickened his steps, only to be stopped by a large mass in his path. Slowly, deep blue eyes raised to stare at the gruff-looking man's face.

"Watch where youre going, demon boy." He growled deep in his throat.

The blonde took a couple quick steps backwards, recognizing the signs as the passing people's steps slowed and most stopped to watch to interaction.

"Shit.."He whispered to himself and glanced around for a familiar face. No one..

Who would I be looking for in the first place?..I have no friends.-

This thought strengthened his resolve and he planted his sandals in the dirt, glaring at the man before arrogantly crossing his arms over his chest.

"Baka, I didn't even run into you." He sniffed, tightening his fists to stop the shaking.

The man blinked stupidly before narrowing his eyes and raising his fist."You fucking little bastard. You're nothing, not human, not a ninja. You're a pathetic whining little demon who needs a lesson taught to him."

Images of Zabuza's eyes flaring with rage as Gato called him little demon. The image of a bleeding crying Gato flying over the side of the bridge, Zabuza standing proudly with various weapons jutting from his back and he turned and glare fiercely at the rest of the enemies before collapsing.

Naruto lowered his head a little to shadow his eyes and make his glare look more fierce. "Who are you to talk? No one would glance twice at your hideous face. Jeez, you've even got tufts of grey hair coming out of your ears."

"Y-you" The man's eyes swam with a mindless rage as his hand twitched up almost as if to check to make sure there was no hair coming from his ears. Naruto smirked, causing the giant to become even more enraged. He smirked and turned in a slow circle, holding his hands up."Let it be known that Kai Itsugashi, citizen of Konoha, was the one to finally destroy the Kyubi, once and for all!"

Many of the villagers grumbled, but none said anything loud enough for the man to hear, obviously anticipating the demon-holders demise.

The blonde twitched, letting his arms relax to hang at his sides. His eyes flared in challenge as he smirked ferally at the man. "Try it old man."

Kai leapt at the blonde, bringing his fist down as if to knock him senseless, make is easier to beat him without retalliation. Naruto sidestepped and ducked, turning to make a swift chopping motion in the middle of Kai's back.

The man's eyes bulged and he doubled over as if winded. He slowly straightened, wincing at the twinge in his back."You think that was enough to stop me. You pathetic excuse of a demon.."As if knowing Naruto was expecting another mindless physical attack, he quickly reached into a pouch tied in his dull brown belt and flicked his wrist, sending a kunai careening towards the suprised blonde.

A pale hand caught it in midair. Girls from the crowd squealed. Naruto blinked twice before allowing himself to breathe again. He glared fiercely at the Uchiha's back.

"Dobe, what did you get yourself into this time?"

"Shut up teme!I didn't ask for your help!Get lost!"Naruto yelled, though he was silently relieved at the intervention.

"Move aside, boy." Kai growled.

"Shutup."Sasuke commanded in a toneless voice, though his dark eyes were narrowed in an angry glare."Walk away before I slit your throat and castrate you."

Naruto winced at the mention of castration and grinned before Sasuke's back, making a shooing motion at Kai.

Kai made as if to step forward, then stopped in midstep at the pressure of a kunai against his throat.His eyes rolled downward to stare into midnight black eyes."Wh-what are you doing! He's the enemy!"

Naruto stare at Kai in horror.-Nono, dont say it, dont say it.Please.-

Sasuke stepped back in one swift motion and pocketed his kunai, eyeing the man in disgust before turning to Naruto, completely ignoring the man's pleading.

"Let's go dobe."He hissed.

"Wha?But I-"Sasuke's vice-liked grip on his arm shut him up as he was dragged along.

A few minutes later found the pair sitting on the blonde's doorstop.

"I was going to train.."Naruto grumbled as he folded his arms across his knees and rested his chin on his wrist.

"Naruto.."

The blonde's head snapped up as he stare at his rival."w-what?"-He called me by my name. Is Sasuke sick?..or is he going to ask me something that he really doesn't want to ask?..-

"About yesterday...what was-"

"SASUKE-KUUNNN!"Came a highpitched scream before a blonde blur latched onto Sasuke.

Naruto sweatdropped and sigh in relief before standing and opening his door to go inside.

"Get OFF."Sasuke growled in his ice-prince tone.

Ino pouted, staring up at him with wide watery eyes.

Naruto smiled sadly to himself before shutting the door. An angry knock errupted a moment later, but he ignored it as he sank into himself again.

What was I thinking? I can't go outside for five minutes without being pelted with rocks, knives, or insults. Or all three at once. Im doing my duty for my village just by having this demon inside me. Why should I put effort forth to become a ninja when Im doing my duty right now?..if I become Hokage Konoha will probably be deserted..- He snorted softly to himself at the image of an empty Konoha with a tumbleweed rolling down the empty road.

He found his eyes once more drawn to the dark bathroom. Naruto tried to tear his eyes away, but gave in with a sad smile. He padded quietly into the bathroom and shut the door behind himself. Once inside he went to the bathroom cabinet and took out the razor.

The rest of the house remained silent while soft inhalations of pain echoed through the hallway.

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Im sooorryyy... It took me so long to update and its not a very eventful update. I will update again VERY soon if I get even ONE review.Oo;Im sorry sorry sorry. I'll never go this long without updating again.