I disclaimer: I don't own Naruto nor any of the name's/things you will no doubt recognize in this chapter and story. A lot characters you will see belong to Kishimoto

Authors note:did some editing to the last chapter as well as this one.

Chapter three

He and I

She and Me

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The morning after making her first friend around her age Naruto woke up in her bed and noticed that Itama wasn't in bed with her. She sniffed a bit at the smell of food in the air. She moaned as she sat up thinking.

'Itama must be cooking breakfast'

Quickly changing out of her sleepwear, Naruto put on a green t-shirt with a big red spiral on it and a pair of brown shorts. After changing she took one look at her bed head in the mirror and shrugged as she walked away. She made a quick detour to the bathroom where she did her business and washed her hands before continuing down the short hallway that connect her room to the dining area of her apartment where she could hear voices coming from.

'Did one of Itamas friends come for a visit'

Was Naruto thought right before she entered the room to see a unfamiliar person sitting at her table reading what looked like a book. Naruto observed the girl for a few moments before her guardian Itama entered with two drinks in his hand, a woman who seemed to be around his age following him with two other drinks in hand. Itama noticed Naruto was starring and decided to introduce his charge to the two new comers.

"Naruto this is Tsumugi Lee and her daughter Chiharu, Tsumugi is a old friend of mine who I meet back when I attended the ninja academy"

Naruto looked questingly at the girl she now knew was named Chiharu. 'Could she be another friend' she wondered as she sat down to eat.

It was mostly the adults talking through the time it took for the four to finish their food. As the table was cleared Tsumugi poked Itama and said "Me and some of the others were planning on hanging out at Asahi's later tonight you should come by for a bit" Itama looked at Tsumugi and shook his head as a loud knock was heard.

"I'll get it" Naruto yelled as she ran towards the door. Opening it slightly she was met by a person wearing a black kimono. Looking upwards Naruto eyes locked onto the persons own quickly becoming captivated by the persons pure white eyes. The two stared at each other for close to half a minute before Itamas voice ringed out snapping both out of their staring contest.

"Who is it Naruto?!"

"Its one of your Hyūga friends Ita!" She shouted back as she open the door fully letting the person in.

The Hyūga handed Naruto a sucker as they walked in causing a smile to spread onto her face as she took the wrapper off and started to suck on it.

Both Itama and Tsumugi appeared and greeted the new comer.

"Hey Jinichi"

"Yo Jinichi"

The Hyūga smiled at the two as he greeted them back. Jinichi was surprised to see Tsumugi there and when asked if she may had spent the night in bed naked with Itama doing the horizontal tango Tsumugi responded by throwing a wet dish towel at him while Itama blushed and denied it. The antics of the adults caused eight year old Chiharu to giggle which only intensified after Naruto questioned what Jinichi meant.

Naruto question caused Itama to run over and grab onto her protectively as he glared at Jinichi. In a raised voice he said

"Forget what he said Naruto Jinichi one of those people I told you about, the ones that like to prey on innocent kids like you-"

"I'm not a pedophile you asshole"Jinichi interrupted his friend glaring at him.

Itama noticed the sucker that Naruto was enjoying and asked the girl where she got it from. When she said that Jinichi gave it to her Itama started to growl and accused Jinichi of trying to groom her. The Hyūga of course denied this.

Tsumugi shook her head at her friends antics. She stepped in front of the two before a fight could break out. Looking at Itama then at Jinichi and back again she said

"Both of you knock it off" looking back at Jinichi she asked what he was doing here.

"I was just gonna invite Itama over to Asashi's place tonight at eight. It's supposed to be low key just a couple of people coming together to watch the series premiere of Kunoichi sentaku" pausing for only a second the Hyūga went on "Harusame Kiryū and Kaizu are supposed to be there and I think Makino and her son are supposed to be coming along with Sakai and her little girl and Yuuna and her new adopted daughter so Little Naruto won't be the only kid there at least"

Itama thought it over. On one hand someone with a grudge might try to do something to Naruto when he wasn't looking but If his elder sister Sakai was going then that means he would have back up if someone decided to try something and like him,Sakai and Naruto Makino also had Uzumaki blood flowing through her veins so chances were high that she would help if things went south. Yuuna was a wildcard but Itama knew when it came down to it she would always slide with family.

His mind made up he told both Tsumugi and Jinichi that yes he would be there with Naruto. The two adults bid good bye to Itama and both of them hesitantly gave Naruto hugs. Much to his annoyance Jinichi also gave Naruto a Kiss on the cheek.

"Bye uncle Itama bye Naruto see you both tonight" Chiharu gave both redheads a hug before she left leaving the two alone.

"Come on kid we gotta apply make up on your cheeks"

Naruto looked up at her guardian and asked "Are we going grocery shopping"

Itama shook his head yes as he lead her to their bedroom to start applying makeup.

Later that night the two arrived at a modest two story home in what was known as the civilian sector where mostly civilians and the occasional shinobi family resided. Naruto being small enough was being held tightly by Itama with her legs wrapping around his hips and her arms around his neck.

As the pair were walking up to the open door a young ninja with red hair tied back in a ponytail saw them and let them into the house.

"Noshiro where's your mom" asked Itama in a tense voice.

The young genin pointed and said "she's just went into the kitchen elder cousin"

"Good, mind walking with us" Itama asked in a tone that Noshiro interpreted as meaning stay close and alert. The twelve year old genin looked at the group

that he was talking to and said "oi Akari Kyo Kichiro Seina come with" two girls and two boys all wearing forehead protectors silently broke away from the group and followed the twelve year old as he walked over to Itama and Naruto.

Itama was quick to recognize the group as like him being descendants of the Senju clan. The five were quick to form a half circle around Itama and Naruto as they walked to the kitchen area.

Entering he saw both his sister Sakai as well as Makino and Yuuna. He also saw the host of the watch party Asashi Mitarashi who smiled when he caught sight of Itama.

"Hey Itama glad you could make it" the violet haired man said as he opened up a soda and offered it to Itama who took it after putting Naruto down.

After taking a sip and offering some to Naruto he replied after grabbing onto the shorter ninjas shirt and pushing him into a nearby wall.

"If anyone tries anything I'm leaving and I swear I will never associate with you again Asashi"

Asashi put his hands up in defense as he said "Jinichi already told me earlier that you and your charge were coming. We got at least one ANBU Incognito here so don't worry to much if anything happens I'll handle the fuckers myself" Itama let go of Asashi's shirt and started walking back to Naruto when suddenly a loud rumbling noise coming from two different places was heard by every one in the kitchen

"Itaaa I'm hungry" whined Naruto a little as she looked up at him.

"I am to" replied the raven haired eight year old that he knew was named Akari.

"My mom made some Onigiri" said Noshiro as he offered some to both girls. They both took the rice balls and thanked him before digging in.

As Naruto eat her food she looked over at the other girl and noticed that it was the same girl she met at Kayas place the day before. She noticed much to her delight that Akari had what looked like a sword on her back.

"Akari is that the sword you said you got as a heirloom or somethin' " she asked in awe.

Akari looked over at the younger girl and said

"Actually no, I just got this one this morning as a gift from elder brother Raidō, it's coated in poison so please don't try to touch it" Naruto put her outstretched arm down as Akari mentioned the last part.

"Aww baby cousin interested in Kenjutsu hu-OUCH" a woman with long white hair slapped the back of Asashi's head. The violet haired man rubbed his head as as looked towards the woman. "Yuuna why you do that for"

The woman now identified as Yuuna replied by saying "Stop trying to confuse Akari"

"She's not related related to you so-" Asashi was cut of mid retort by Yuuna saying

"She's not related to you either idiot"

"Meh Might as well be with how much my cousin Anko likes running off with her whenever their paths cross...in fact I think her and Anko are related I remember my dad told me once-" Asashi was interrupted yet again as a shout came from somewhere else in the house.

"HEY THE SHOWS ABOUT TO START"

Everyone in the kitchen moved towards where the shouting was and soon found themselves in a entertainment room where a large television was situated on the wall. Itama walked fast in order to get a spot on the rather large couch that was situated in front of the TV. As he sat down he patted the seat next to him telling Naruto to come sit which she did quite happily. From the conner of his eye he saw Jinichi as well as Tsumugi and little Chiharu walk into the room. As the lights turned off he felt Naruto snuggle up to him causing him to smile as he wrapped his arm around her.

A little over two hours later Itama and Naruto found themselves throwing their trash away. "That was a good episode right ita" said Naruto as she rubbed her eyes sleepily.

"It sure was baby girl now come on let's go home" replied Itama as he picked the young girl up and walked out of the house with her after saying goodbye to their friends.

Itama decided against roof hopping instead opting to walk the streets of Konohagakure to his and Narutos apartment. As he walked the twenty-four year old thought back on the last four almost five years of his life. He was only nineteen years old when he was given the long term mission of caring and raising Naruto. Officially on paper he was a Jōnin but the truth was that he had been a member of the ANBU Black ops since he was in his early teens. He also didn't loose anyone close to him in the Kyūbi attack despite the fact that his clan had taken heavy losses during the attack, he was also highly skilled in fūinjutsu thus his background made him the perfect person to care for Naruto.

His father Hisao the current head of what remains of the once great Senju Clan was the one who recommended him for the assignment. At the time he was sure it was punishment for his then fiancée backing out of their arrange marriage. His father was so sure Itama was at fault for what had happened when in truth the blame was all on his fiancée.

His father was beyond angry when the other party withdrew from the agreement. Itama guessed his father saw the Kyūbi attack and the fact that there was now a Third Kyūbi jinchūriki that needed to be raised as thus a punishment.

As Naruto caretaker Itama found that most if not all of his friends had turned their backs on him. This pretty much almost fully isolated him for a quite while before some like Tsumugi and Jinichi came to their senses and started talking to him again.

Shaking his head in a attempt to get rid of thoughts of his isolation Itama instead focused his thoughts back on the current girl in his life...back on Naruto.

Sweet little innocent Naruto. So small and helpless as a baby and so gullible and trusting as a child. Itama knew HE was the ONLY person who she fully trusted, the ONLY person she was completely attached to. For the first two almost three years of her life he tried keeping his distance from her at least emotionally by acting the part of a stern distant authority figure that should be feared.

But shortly before the girls third birthday Itama had discovered something had changed in his and Naruto dynamic. He suddenly didn't mind her constant clinging to him whenever he was in the village and caring for her. He found himself hurrying back to the village whenever a mission was done. Travel time for him was suddenly cut in half without him realizing it. He found himself looking forward to eating breakfast lunch and dinner with her. He looked forward to snuggling with her as they slept during the night. He found himself sending killing intent towards any and all who dared to do the same to his precious ward. He found himself hating the very villagers he had sworn to protect, hating the very village that his great grandparents and great great uncle put their heart in soul into building. He found himself with so much hatred in his heart. So much damn hatred.

Absolutely none of it was for HIS little fish cake.

Itama knew what he was bordering on becoming. It was so tempting yet still he knew he had to resist for both his and Narus Sake. He couldn't let it consume him, he couldn't let it out, couldn't risk letting it hurt HIS little girl.

Soon enough they arrived home. Itama reluctantly put Naruto down so he could open the door. He quickly ushered the girl inside and went in after her. After redoing the locks on the door. He took Naruto hand and led her to their bedroom where they both strip down to their underwear. Itama slipped underneath the covers as Naruto was putting on a large t-shirt that went down to her knees, the little girl soon joined him in bed. Itama reached out to turn off the light and the two found themselves in almost total darkness the only light coming from the moon outside. Naruto quickly cuddled up to the older redhead.

"Night night Itama love you"

"Night Naru I love you to to my little fish cake "

Itama knew he was in too deep but at the moment with his precious one in his arms he found that he didn't give a damn all THEY needed was each other fuck everyone else.

Holy shit i didn't intend for Itama to be this Dark...O.o

Before anyone ask in term of actual Romance... Narutos a kid right now any actual romance with anyone will wait till shes atleast a Genin if not a Chūnin. i have a idea on who i might want to pair her up with but i am open for suggestions.