**Disclaimer** I do not own any and/or did not help in creating Naruto or Soul Eater, any of their characters, places, or content (Except those not in the anime/manga). This is only created for my own entertainment and those who may want to read it. Sorry for typos or if anyone seems OOC, but other than that, enjoy the story. UNEDITED.

New Beginnings

Satomi awoke to her alarm and sleepily did her morning routine. Yesterday they spoke with the Hokage a while longer before doing all the shopping to start their new lives in Konoha. Though it was easy since the apartment the Hokage gave them was already furnished. It was a simple two bedroom apartment with a kitchen that was open to the living room, though she liked the fact that they had their own bathrooms. When she went in the kitchen a half asleep Ryuu (who was obviously not a morning person), dressed in Jounin clothes and a leaf headband on his bicep, handed her breakfast and some coffee. She had never tasted it before but the second the strangely satisfying bitter liquid went down her throat she knew she was hooked.

"Ryuu, you-" She seen his stern look and remembered what he told her repeatedly yesterday, "Can I not call you father?" he shook his head defiantly, "What about Dad?"

"Nope," he popped the 'p'.

"And is it necessary to call you...Daddy even when at home?"

He nodded and seemed to have just caught sight of her, his eyes wide, "Your mask is off."

"Well I cannot eat with it on," he eyed the mask beside her plate before snatching it and tossing it in the trash, "Daddy!" she slightly exclaimed and his eyes lit up as he squeezed the girl close to his side.

"You finally have done it...You've finally accepted your Daddy!" And there the energetic, clingy father figure she had to deal with was.

She sighed at his antics, he practically forced her into it, but she had to admit he was growing on her, "Why did you throw my mask into the trash?"

"Such a beautiful face should be shared with the world! Why wear a mask, anyways?" No more hiding...we're free... 'Why should I hide my face?' she thought, 'Only a couple members of The League have seen my face and I have a new life now.'

"See, Satomi-Chan? Isn't this fun?" Ryuu asked. After breakfast, he was walking down the streets of Konoha, Satomi on his back, a hint of a smile on her lips. She had denied the piggyback ride at first but soon gave in because she had never had one before, in fact she never had much of a childhood. She grew up with the League and they weren't exactly kind.

"I will admit, it is certainly appealing," She rested her head on Ryuu's when she caught sight of a boy her age with blonde hair, bright blue eyes, an orange jumpsuit and whisker like marks on his cheeks laughing as he ran from two ninja, a bucket of paint in his hands.

"Ha ha ha ha ha!" he laughed and Satomi looked up to see the Hokage's faces painted, her lips curving the slightest.

"Naruto, come back here!" one of the ninja yelled.

"Daddy, am I right to believe the Hokage said Naruto was the boy who..." Ryuu nodded and she remembered the interesting piece of news she was told...

Flashback
"I have a cousin? Here in this very village?"

The Hokage nodded, "Naruto Uzumaki."

"The nine tails, you said?" her eyes shining the slightest, "Misunderstood, like the rest, but he was Akira's favorite."

"Naruto himself doesn't know and though it may sound cruel, he cannot know your identity either. I just thought you'd like to know you have family. Who knows maybe you'll get along and you can calm him down a bit."

"Calm him down?"

"You'll see," the Hokage chuckled.

"...You know Naruto's parents and since we are cousins, you must know mine as well...Are they..."

"I'm sorry, they didn't make it in the battle."
Flashback end

Satomi came back to her senses just as they got to a door. Ryuu gently put her down and got eye level with her, suddenly looking nervous as he put his hands on her shoulders, "Okay, this is where we part ways. In there is Iruka's class. I might not be home until tomorrow so you'll have to cook or eat out. Remember the story?" she nodded, "Don't forget to lock all the doors and windows before going to sleep. Don't stay up reading too late. Brush your teeth-"

"I will be fine."

He nodded as Kakashi poofed behind him, "Ryuu, we need to go."

His eyes widened as he looked at the closed door, "There's boys in there. You know what, maybe I can skip this mission and just follow you around today. Yeah, that sounds like a plan I-"

"There's no need to worry," she kissed his cheek and he blushed, squeezing her close to his chest.

"No, I can't let those dirty boys defile your mind. I won't. Oh god, why did I have you take off the mask? You're too cute and innocent for your own good."

Kakashi smiled at her as he put his hand over Ryuu's mouth, dragging him away, "One day you've been her father and you're already like this?" he sighed as Ryuu mumbled in his hand, "Bye, Satomi."

"Goodbye," she waved.

Ryuu got free but Kakashi grabbed him by the back of his collar, dragging him again with the blue haired ninja's arms and legs flinging, "Wait Kakashi! I didn't say a proper goodbye. Kakashi!" they turned a corner, but Ryuu grabbed onto it, Satomi only able to see his head peek out, "Daddy loves you, Satomi-Chaaaaaan!" he yelled before a hand took him away.

She sighed and knocked on the door. The yelling inside suddenly stopped and a tan man with a ponytail opened it, looking extremely angry, "Yes?" he asked shortly.

"It is me, sensei. Satomi," Yesterday the Hokage introduced her to a few jounin he trusted, Iruka being one of them.

He suddenly tensed, and whispered only loud enough for her, "Mother Satomi, I apologize. I didn't recognize you without the mask."

"Satomi is fine and it is an understandable mistake."

"Uh, come in," he opened the door and let her in first, hearing the murmurings of the class, "Class, we have a new student. Why don't you introduce yourself?"

She nodded, turning to the class and giving a small wave, "Hello, my name is Satomi Hayashi. I am twelve years of age and my dad and I just moved here. It is a pleasure to meet you all," she noticed some of the boys cheeks turn pink and wondered why that was but put it aside when Iruka spoke.

"Yes, well since Naruto missed it, everyone will review the transformation jutsu!" The class groaned. He looked softly at Satomi, "Can you untie him please?"

She nodded and walked over to the blonde, "What got you in these?" she asked, getting behind him.

"I painted the Hokage's faces," he snickered.

She untied him and studied his smiling face for a second, "That is rather rude, would you not agree?" she asked then seen the scowl back on his face so she whispered loud enough just for him to hear, "Though it was quite an amusing start to such an otherwise routine morning."

He laughed and got beside her in line, a pink haired girl with a ribbon in her hair went first, "Alright, Sakura here! Let's do it. Transform!"

She transformed perfectly into Iruka, "Transformed into me. Good," Iruka complimented as she changed back.

"Yes I did it! Sasuke, did you see that?" The pink haired girl boasted.

"Next...Sasuke Uchiha," the pinkette went to the back of the line and the boy named Sasuke walked forwards, also transforming perfectly.

"Good. Satomi Hayashi."

"You can do it, Satomi," she heard an unfamiliar boy call.

"Whoo, go Satomi," another said and she looked to the numerous boys cheering her on.

They blushed when they met her eyes as she wondered why these boys she didn't even know were being so supportive. Nonetheless, she turned away and walked forward, muttering a small, "Transform," before turning into a perfect Iruka herself.

"Excellent," she inwardly sighed at the fact that he was simply giving her higher praise because who she was, "Next Naruto Uzumaki," Naruto who was beside a boy with a pineapple looking ponytail named Shikamaru and a blonde girl with her hair in a high and long ponytail named Ino, had his hands in his pockets angrily.

"This is a total waste of time, Naruto," Shikamaru said.

"We always pay for your screw ups," Ino added.

Satomi curiously looked at the two and felt the same protectiveness she got with Manami, a rush of anger going through her at their bitter tones, but she clenched her fists, taking a deep breath and kept her emotions in check as she walked to the back of the line, "Like I care," Naruto answered and walked forward, a girl named Hinata across the classroom with clear eyes and short almost purple hair clearly admiring him, "Transform!" Blue chakra emit from him and he transformed into a beautiful girl version of him, only naked and with clouds covering her private parts. He winked and blew a kiss in the female form, sending Iruka back, dumbfounded, "Ha ha. Got you, that's my sexy jutsu!"

Satomi watched, confused as Iruka's nose bled dramatically, "Cut your stupid tricks Naruto! This is your last warning!"

Later that day, Satomi yawned as she walked out of the Hokage's office. After class he had given her numerous assessments, both written and physical to see if she would be a decent ninja. She hated the League, but they trained her excessively and educated her in the ninja ways so she had to admit she was somewhat thankful they made her strong and her time there wasn't completely useless. She didn't know how well she did but from the Hokage's smile afterwards she thought she either did good or he felt bad for her.

She spotted Iruka and Naruto at a ramen restaurant and sat down a couple seats over as Naruto said he wanted another bowl and Iruka laughed, "Hi, I'm Ayame. I've never seen you here before," a kind looking woman sais from behind the counter.

Satomi nodded, "I just moved here. I am Satomi Hayashi, pleasure to meet you Miss Ayame. May I have miso ramen, please?"

The girl smiled sweetly, "One miso ramen coming right up."

Satomi got lost in the smells and sounds of the village when she heard a familiar voice say, "Hey, you're the new girl, aren't ya?" She turned her gaze to Naruto and nodded, "Well, I'm Naruto Uzumaki and don't you forget it because I'm going to be Hokage, believe it!"

She was surprised by his declaration, he reminded her of herself in the way that they both were determined. His statement made her eyes shine and her mouth curved into a real smile that actually reached her eyes, dazzling the onlookers, "I believe in you, Naruto."

"One miso ramen for the young lady," an older man put her bowl in front.

"Thank you very much, Mr..." she trailed off as she went back into her seemingly emotionless state.

"Just Teuchi is fine," he smiled. Satomi gingerly ate her food, not noticing Naruto look at her in surprise and somewhat relief that someone had finally believed in him instead of laughing in his face or putting him down.

"Satomi-Chan!" they watched as the girl sighed and turned in time for Ryuu to hug her close, "I finished early just for you."

" Hello, Daddy. This is Iruka-sensei and Naruto, he is going to be the Hokage soon," she waved her hand towards the two.

He looked over her, going back to his cool self and holding out his hand in front of her, "Ryuu Hayashi," Iruka shook his hand and Ryuu held his hand out to Naruto who hesitantly shook it, "Hokage, huh? That'll take a lot of hard work, think he can do it, Satomi-Chan?"

"Certainly."

"Well if Satomi thinks you can then so do I," he nodded and Naruto looked at him in amazement as well until a thought hit him.

"Hey, how old are you?" He eyed the young looking ninja.

"26."

He seemed to be doing the math on his fingers, "You had to be like 14 when you had Satomi!"

"I'm adopted," she said and Ryuu hugged her to his side.

"But that doesn't lessen our bond, does it my precious gem?"

"Of course not," she said and meant it. His disappearance, though short, left her feeling empty and she realized she really did see him as a father.

Ayame walked forward with hearts in her eyes, "W-what can I get you?"

"Oh, I already ate, but thanks," Ryuu winked in her direction and she fainted. He looked over the counter at her passed out figure, "Must have overdid it."

The next day at the academy:
"We will now start the final exam. When your name is called proceed to the testing room. The final test will be on the clone jutsu."

"Ugh! That's my worst technique! Great! I'm never gonna pass!" Naruto groaned.

Satomi felt saddened by his words, knowing how much he wanted to become Hokage. Soon her name was called and she was standing in front of Iruka and another ninja named Mizuki who were sitting at a table full of leaf headbands. She did the hand seal and said in a clear voice, "Clone jutsu," making five perfect clones of herself.

"Congratulations, Satomi," Iruka smiled, handing her a headband, "You pass."

She bowed slightly, "Thank you," and walked away, tying her headband in her hair (like Sakura does).
She walked away and at the graduation ceremony, waiting for Ryuu to pick her up as he insisted. She sighed as she waited, listening to the voices around her.

"Passed with flying colors."

"They called me first."

"You cannot sneak up on me, Daddy," She said herself.

"Damn," Ryuu walked in front of her. She had figured while she was waiting to use her soul reveal to try and find him since there was nothing better to do, "You passed, though I'm not surprised," he ruffled her hair.

"There do you see him?"

"It's that boy, I hear he's the only one who failed," Ryuu and Satomi turned to see woman gossiping and followed the direction they were looking to see a depressed Naruto.

"Humph! Serves him right."

Ryuu closed his eyes and sighed, "Why don't we go home and celebrate?" Satomi nodded as he lead the way home, not noticing when she clenched her jaw in an effort to subside her anger.

"Just imagine if he became a ninja. I mean he's the boy who-"

The pair passed the women and before Satomi knew it she interrupted the conversation, her mouth moving as if of its own accord, "Adults who have time to badmouth and gossip about a child must live rather dreary existence," she looked with emotionless eyes at the women who were flushing in embarrassment. She turned slowly and walked ahead a wide eyed Ryuu "Pitiful, if you ask me," her eyes move to the swing but Naruto was no longer there.

Ryuu caught up to her and they walked in silence as he read his book until he said, "I never thought I'd see the day the infamously calm Satomi would get angry."

"I have always had a temper. It just only comes out when people hurt those I care about."

He suddenly chuckled and Satomi looked at him in question, "It was funny though."

She felt her lips curve up at the corners, "Yes. I suppose it was."