It was October 10, Naruto's birthday. However, the blonde had no reason to celebrate, the residents held a festival in honor of the Yondaime every year, on that day they were extremely aggressive towards the boy, a situation happened that they even broke into his apartment, destroying it. Since then, that day has decided not to go out so as not to endanger the residents.

Meanwhile, classes at the academy were conducted normally.

-I wonder what happened with Naruto that he didn't come today? - Sachiko said

-Hmm, if you think about it, he didn't come to class on that day every year. - Shikamaru replied

-You know why? - We are friends but I have never thought about it before.

"Maybe it has to do with his birthday," Chouji said while eating the Chips

-What do you mean?

-Ehh ... once asked about his birthday, Naruto replied that he did not like to celebrate his birthday and that he would stay home that day.

-How can you not like celebrating your birthday? - This time, surprisingly, Sasuke spoke

-You're not saying that you didn't notice how the townspeople looked at him. - Shikamaru said

"Their looks ..." Sachiko began

-Yes, they look at him like he's some kind of monster, even we can see it.

-But why do they treat him like that, he's not guilty of anything.

-He feels that there is a group behind this, the only thing we can give him this support at the moment

-Well, after the class I go to visit him, you go with us.

-Sure. - Chouji replied

- A painful situation, but it would be nice to visit him

-Sasuke?

-You want to go, I'm going to focus on training. - he said in his emotionless tone

Naruto was sitting on the floor in a meditation position, while he was busy meditating he heard someone knock on the door. The blond grabbed a kunai and carefully walked over to open it.

-Happy Birthday!

Naruto was surprised by the presence of Sachiko, Shikamaru, and Chouji.

-What are you doing here? - he asked confused

- "We came to celebrate your birthday with you" - Sachiko said smiling, handing him a gift - "Please, I hope you like it."

Naruto unwrapped a gift, which turned out to be a black scarf with a red Konoha symbol - "Wow is great, thanks"

Shikamaru pulled out a deck of cards

-Since we're here, maybe we'll play.

-Wait, I can't play cards. - Naruto said

-You are troublesome ... I guessed, so I will first explain what this game is about.

When Shikamaru finished explaining, they all sat down on the floor, started to play, played until the evening and then had to go home.

-Well it was fun, but we have to get back now. - Chouji said

-Sure, thanks for coming.

- See you tomorrow at the academy

After saying goodbye to his friends, the blonde returned to his room, throwing himself on the bed

-It was a really nice birthday.