Chapter Eight

"Naruto, let's eat ramen later?" Nami cheerfully asked Naruto who is still dumbstruck at Nami's phrase a minute ago. It is because Nami agreed to Naruto's invitation without hesitation.

Naruto still has a slight pink shades at his cheeks, he nodded. It's a favour to him though, he loves ramen. "O-okay." He paused. 'My heart beats fast than I ever had. Am I really that nervous? No no, I'm the future Hokage after all,' he thought. Naruto grinned to her while the others inside the room silently listening. "Ha-ha-ha," he sheepishly laughed, obliviously nervous. "Yosh!" He looked at Kakashi. "I-I'll go training!" Without a further ado, he ran and slam the door behind.

Kakashi chuckled. "Mah, my cute former student is shy."

Shikamaru cleared his throat. "Now, Hokage-sama, what do we have here?"

Kakashi clasped his hands together. "Ah yes. Just wait there, Shikamaru." Kakashi glanced at Nami and Genma. "What's new Nami-san? Are you comfortable with your new apartment?" He asked while smiling.

Nami rose her brow, putting a hand on her hips. (Shikamaru noticed it) "Ah, yes Kakashi. Though, I would like a tour in your village. It seems that I would like to bring souvenirs."

Silence filled the room because of the lack of respect.

Kakashi nod. "Genma here," he glanced at Genma. "Is still available. He would love to tour you here."

Nami turned her head to Genma. "Mmm. He still have a debt to pay."

Genma surrounded by a depressed feeling. "Nami-san-" Nami cut him.

"Wow. You're really sound like Sanji." Nami mused.

"Sanji?" Genma muttered. Nami open her mouth to answer when Kakashi speak.

"Ah, Nami-san-"

"Sanji-kun is our cook. He's my friend," Nami said with a sweet smile. Remembering her love cook. She pouted. "But unfortunately, he is not here."

Silence, then Kakashi's sigh filled the room. "Don't worry Nami-san. We'll find a way for you," Kakashi smiled at her. Nami's stomach clenched for unknowns reason. Maybe she's a little rest assured.

She smiled. "Okay! Is that all?"

Kakashi narrowed his head. "Unfortunately, no. I have something to inform you," he paused. "I'd like you to talk to Naruto in private and tell him your problem. Naruto might help you while we're still contacting Orochimaru, knowing that he's so unpredictable. Anyways if you need something then we'll do something for our beautiful guest."

Nami's smiled widened. "Oh? Then how about you give me a money?" She tease with a tone of seducing. Wanting to forget what had Kakashi just said. She will surely gonna have a talk with the cute blonde later.

Kakashi's smile fell. Depressed aura surrounds him. He heard Shikamaru and Temari's chuckles. "Money... again?"

Nami nodded back and forth. "Of course! That's what I need! I need to buy more stuffs, no."

Genma chuckled. "Nami-san surely loves money." Nami nodded at him like a child and look back at the Lord.

"D-didn't Tsunade-sama just gave you yesterday?" Kakashi asked with a sweat.

She shook her head. "It's gone," she said with a sad tone.

Shikamaru interrupted. "Naruto thinks you're pretty." Kakashi only thanks Shikamaru for changing the subject.

Nami glanced at the pineapple head with a rose brow. "Because I am."

"You are," Shikamaru whispered. Only Temari who can hear him. Temari nudged the side of his stomach.

"Perv."

Nami titled her head. She didn't heard the response of the boy. She pouted. "Mm..." She glanced at the silver haired. "How about..." She paused.

Kakashi waited.

Shikamaru narrowed his eyes with an interest.

"I'm really fond at Naruto. Is he single? Hinata-chan seems to like him though," she paused again. Narrowed eyes on her. "I heard he's a hero here? But... He's just seventeen..." she shrugged. "well, I guess... age doesn't matter."

Jaw drops from the people inside the room. Genma, frozen, spoke. "Age doesn't matter indeed," he subconsciously muttered under his breath. Suddenly his eyes shot wide. "A-are you i-interested to Uzumaki?"

Nami nod. "I think so. He's cute. He's just like my idiot captain you know."

Kakashi and Genma sighed in relief. "Ha-ha-ha. Then, do as you please," he glanced at Shikamaru's side. "I-I'll like to discuss now."

Genma took the hint. Gesturing Nami to take a leave in the room.

"Right! Let's go shopping, Genma-kun!"

"Who is she?" Shikamaru stated, still looking at the door before turning around to see the silver haired hokage.

Kakashi shrugged. "Who knows? Maybe mine or Genma's future wife," Kakashi joked a bit.

Shikamaru can't help but to look away. Imagining their sixth hokage will marry the beautiful lady soon. 'Such a good taste!'

Kakashi smiled. "Maa, let's go straight to the point."

Nami

"This one's better..." I trailed. Looking at those two pretty dresses. The one is pink and the other one is orange.

"Orange's better, nee-chan, 'ttebayo!"

My smile widened. "Ho? Nice one Naruto!"

The two of us orange lover high fived. I heard Genma' sighed behind us. He's following us like a bodyguard.

"How about you? What do you want?" I asked.

He shyly scratch the back of his head. "Hehe, n-no. I still have a lots."

I pouted. "Heh, what a waste. I would have paid it for you..."

His eyes widen. "T-then you can pick it for m-me," blush on his face, he looked away.

I smile at him and turned around to look at Genma. "How 'bout you?"

He smirk. "Oh, no. Ladies don't buy for me."

I rolled my eyes. "Buy for me, then."

Even though he's really don't have Sanji-kun's personality, I can really see Sanji-kun in him. Their voices. Sanji-kun's cigarettes and Genma's senbon on mouth. And of course, their flirty personality.

I saw a light orange with a white printed shirt. I took and let Naruto see it. "Is this okay?" I look around to look for a short pants.

"Thanks nee-chan! I think it fits me, 'ttebayo!"

I paid it to the counter and let Genma carry our stuffs.

"Let's go eat ramen!"

I guess I'll talk to Naruto soon.

"Oh! Is that Lee and Neji I see?" Naruto blunted. Lining his palm to his brows, checking if it's Lee and Neji who just entered the Ichiraku ramen. "Oh! Lee! Neji!"

Lee and Neji turned around and saw their blonde friend with the Jounin and orange haired lady.

They waited until they stepped inside the stand.

"Naruto-san! Shiranui-san!" Lee chanted.

"Lee! it's good you two are here, 'ttebayo!"

"Naruto," said the long brown hair with a white lavender eyes.

Genma greeted them silently then he and Nami took the empty seats.

Lee blushed. "O-oh! What a beautiful sunflower lady is in front on me!" He chanted.

Okay, we're done here. Sorry for the late update and I'll see you next chapter ;)

Sorry for the errors and IT IS NOT EDITED. See. I told you it's AU. I won't let Neji die, duh. Yes, I know it's a slowburn story but can't help it, I'm so lazy.bye bye.

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