Unfortunately, I don't own Naruto. So all credits go to the creator Masashi Kishimoto!

"Oiii brats. I want to speak to ya!"

The genin of team 7 turned around, staring as Zabuza was swinging his sword around in the air. No surprise that he was being given a pretty large space in the crowded , they headed over.

"What do you want? Can't you see we're busy doing nothing?"

"Naruto, we're not-"

"Shhhhhh! He's creeping me out! He seems nuts!"

"Hn."

"Ehhhh! We're not alike! I'm not some assassin topless guy who can't dodge tomatoes!"

"Hey! I can still hear you!" Zabuza yelled, pointing his sword at them. "Now listen to what I have to say!"

The three shut up, much to Zabuza's pleasure.

"Alright, so here is how it is. You…" Zabuza addressed Naruto, pointing his finger at him. "Need a new change of clothes."

…

"WHAT! Why! What's wrong with this beautiful orange! I love this colour, it suits me! I mean, who would I be without it! No! I refuse! I'd rather DIE than wear something other than orange! It's what I used to have, and it will be what I continue to have! So that's it! Matter dropped! Or else I'll-!"

Sasuke had his hand over Naruto's mouth. He looked at Zabuza straight in the eyes. "Please." He spoke ever so softly. "We've been trying to say it all year. Thanks for taking the fall."

Zabuza shivered at the stare and voice. Is this how he always talks when he isn't grunting?

Seeing everyone staring at him expectantly, Naruto pouted and crossed his arms. Noticing this, Sasuke let Naruto speak again.

"Fine fine, but we'll get nowhere, just you wait and see."

The group of three genin plus one Missing Nin turned Konoha Jounin were walking up to their first store. Sakura turned to Zabuza.

"Where's Haku? We haven't seen him since we came back to Konoha."

Zabuza turned to her. "Haku is being initiated as a chunin today. You didn't see him because he was being tested for his rank."

Sakura nodded. "Well, we're finally here."

The four ninja enter the store.

The owner of the shop turned towards the door as the group entering, eyes closed with a large grin. "Welcome! Welcome! We have a great discount today on some of our products!"

She opened her eyes. "Oh, if it isn't the last Uchiha! How are you young sir! We have just some things that you may need at an extended discount hm? Oh! Who do you have with you today?"

Sasuke rolled his eyes, and fully entered the shop. Zabuza, Sakura and Naruto entered one by one. The shop owner greeted them all cheerfully until her eyes fell on the last person.

"What is THIS thing doing in here!" She screeched, to the shock of the rest of the group. "We don't serve demon filth in this store! Get out! Get out! How dare you disgrace the last Uchiha and his company with your presence! So leave, and don't come back in!"

Naruto sighed. It was to be expected. He may seem as a happy, insane, upbeat kid all the time, but even that can't stop how he's treated by the villagers. They probably think it is his sanity going faster. That they'll have an 'insane demon' on their hands. He turned and began walking out of the store, the words of the owner following after him.

Only to be stopped by Sakura.

The store owner huffed. "Why stop him? He's nothing but demon tra-"

SPLAT!

Zabuza smirked. He could recognize that sound, totally not from experience. Then again, it's a lot nicer way to do it then what he had in store for the old lady.

The shop owner reached up, and smeared off… tomato?

She turned to Sasuke. "L-l-ord U-u-u-chiha? She stammered. "Is s-s-omething wrong?"

Sasuke growled. "Of course something's wrong! Is this how you treat your customers, because it's sickening! I can't believe you have the nerve to do something like that!"

The lady stepped back. "But I thought…"

"You thought nothing!" Sasuke yelled, to everyone's continued surprise. Even a certain one eyed jounin who'd been watching the encounter from... Wherever he is.

"You're just a stupid old hag who can't tell that a cup holding water is not the water now itself, or a kunai in a scroll doesn't make the scroll a kunai! I'm ashamed, and you can bet that I won't come here to shop ever again!"

Sasuke grabbed his teammates arms and dragged them out. Zabuza, after giving the lady a glare that could set fire to water, joined them shortly after.

Currently, the party of four were sitting on top of the Yondaime's head. Sakura turned to Naruto. "Is this why you never wear anything but orange? Is this the same for ALL the shops? Naruto, please, maybe we could help."

Naruto sighed. "It's always the same, no matter where I go in this village, I get kicked out. The one time I was sold anything here was when I got these jumpsuits. I got a bunch, sure, cause I was afraid. Even though the price of them was sky high, and I barely scraped through. It's almost like they signify me, a trophy for my hard efforts and patience. That no matter what happens to me, I know I could survive, and I did. I mean, look where I am today! Heh heh."

He turned away from them. And stood up. He took a few steps and stopped. "So please, let me keep what makes me… me. It's one of the few things I cherish most, just like you all."

Letting those words sink in, he continued walking away. The faces of those left behind showing their sadness, knowing that, there's more to the 'bubbly, happy friend' that they love.

"Well I wasn't thinking it would go to this. I didn't know it meant so much to him, more than just loving the colour. Now that I know this, I wish I didn't start this." Zabuza gave a long sigh, and stood up. "I'm going to go see Haku, maybe talk to the Hokage as well. Take care you little brats."

He shunshined away.

Sasuke and Sakura continued to sit, thinking, long after the sun went down. Knowing that in the future, they will always be there for their friend, no matter what. For despite what he thinks, he isn't alone.

Hey guys, I know that you've been waiting, but please be patient! I still gotta balance school for my final week! Anyways, you may notice an obvious change in mood in this one shot. Which is a lot more depressing. I can't have endless happiness, now can I? Sorry though, if this isn't your type of fanfic, and thanks for the support everyone!