Naruto: Children of the Ninja
By Hikari Dohjutsu
A.N: About the new o.c's I will put the main ones in a separate character guide in a new chapter.
Italics are thoughts
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. However I do own the o.c's stated in the character guide plus a list of the following- Yuzune, Okimi, Nobumi, Choyuu Akimichi, Kurumi Aburame, Kishin Inuzuka, Shikataro Nara, Inomaru Nara, Choko Akimichi, Rockie Lee, Gai Lee, Chion Akimichi, Taetae Hyuuga,.
The whole class looks bored but Shikamaru-sensei looks as if someone has punched him and he has not realized it yet.
"Sasuke Uchiha?" Shikamaru whispers.
"Well actually it's Sasuke Uchiha Jr." Sasuke explains matter-of-factly. "My father is Sasuke Uchiha senior."
Thoughts run through Shikamaru's head. No way! Sasuke's kid? This is not good!
The class has grown noisy with the absence of their sensei's mind. "Alright class dismissed!" Shikamaru's voice rises over the crowd. The effect is immediate. The stampede of kids is out of the class in 2 seconds.
"Except for you Sasuke," Shikamaru says grabbing Sasuke by the shoulder, "I need to talk to you."
The young Sasuke appears bewildered. "What did I do wrong sensei?" "You didn't do anything wrong," Shikamaru sighs, "I just have to ask the new recruits a few questions."
"Alright then," Sasuke smiles good naturedly. Is this really Sasuke's kid? "Umm okay take a seat," Shikamaru says indicating the many classroom seats. Sasuke sits down and gazes at his sensei intently.
Okay I have to make this sound nonchalant. "Who are your parents?" Shikamaru inwardly slaps himself. Oh yeah that was really subtle.
Sasuke perks up. "My dad is Sasuke Uchiha senior, my mom died at my birth," Sasuke thinks for a minute, "I used to have an older sister but she died a while ago."
Shikamaru appears alarmed, his eyes widen in surprise. "And where is your dad, I don't remember seeing him around here."
Sasuke's shoulders seem to droop and he sighs as though he'd experienced some sad times. "Well he used to live here but then he left. He used to train me all the time, he left me here because he wanted me to learn about his village, he's not here now he's still looking for his brother.' Sasuke stops abruptly, and fear clouds his eyes as though he's said too much.
Shikamaru's brain is working overtime. You can practically hear the gears in his head spinning. Okay I'm almost positive this kid is Sasuke's son, just one more test. "Okay Sasuke let's go outside, that's where I'll ask you the final question,"
They walk outside stopping at the school training ground. "What is your most preferred jutsus and show it to me." Shikamaru instructs standing back.
"Sure," Sasuke said with his signature smile, so unlike his father. He does a few hand signals and…."Katon: Gokakyu no jutsu( Fire Release Great Fireball Technique) A raging ball of fire escapes from Sasuke's mouth burning a hole into the ground.
Shikamaru stays silent for a minute. "I think I used to know your father," he says cautiously.
"Really?" Sasuke asks genuinely interested.
Shikamaru gets a distant look in his eye. "Yeah, um hey Sasuke would you like come over to my home for dinner; I could introduce you to some of the other ninja."
"Sure Sensei!"
"Hi sweetie, you're home late." Ino Nara commented as Shikamaru walked through the door.
"Um yeah, I see you're back from your mission." Shikamaru said nervously, worried at how his wife's reaction would be after he told her about the new student.
"Yeah you know it was just the usual."
Um, sweetheart," Shikamaru starts nervously. Ino's ears perk up; Shikamaru doesn't call her sweetheart unless there is something wrong. "Well…um…I," he stammers under his wife's glare.
In the living room Sasuke jumps as what sounds like an explosion comes from the kitchen.
"What do you mean you invited everyone to dinner (by everyone she means the Rookie 9 and their families and team Gai minus Neji and Tenten because they are on a mission plus their families)!" Ino shrieks, furious. "Well Ino its," Shikamaru tries to explain himself but Ino cuts him off and starts on a rant. "Do you know how much Chouji and his boys eat! I mean I can't cook that much Shikamaru I'm not a miracle-worker!" Ino starts pacing. "Not to mention Shino's family, Lee's family, Naruto's family, Kiba's family and why did you invite Kei! She's an orphan for Pete's sake and…"
Shikamaru cringes and allows his wife another 5 minutes of ranting before he grabs her by the shoulders. "Ino!" he yells exasperated. "What!" she yells her eyes flashing, obviously annoyed at being interrupted mid-rant. "I think I've found Sasuke's son."
Ino stops for a moment and for a minute Shikamaru thinks she's going to burst into tears when….WHAM! Ino has slapped him across the face.
"What did you do that for!" Shikamaru asks annoyed rubbing the red spot on his face.
"Don't make up stuff like that it isn't funny!" Ino yells. Her eyes start to water and she looks ready to cry.
"I am not lying," Shikamaru says gently, "I have him in the living room if you want to meet him."
Ino looks at Shikamaru's face for a minute. "Oh my gosh, you're serious," she whispers.
"He came into the academy today, he uses the same jutsu, he has the same last name, he looks like him," Shikamaru whispers gently leading Ino into the living room. "Remember Ino act natural," he mutters knowing how emotional Ino could get.
"Sasuke," said person stands up to face his sensei. "I'd like you to meet my wife, Ino." Shikamaru turns to face Ino. "Ino this is Sasuke Uchiha Jr."
Ino stares at the boy for a minute. Sasuke scuffles his foot on the floor. Then to Sasuke's surprise and Shikamaru's dismay Ino bursts into tears. "Oh my gosh he's so big and handsome!" she blubbers.
Shikamaru smacks his hand to his forehead. "I should have just taken everyone out for ramen," he thinks exasperated.
"Can I hug you?" she cries out, her arms wide open.
Sasuke who is totally shocked at this point starts backing away toward the door. "Umm sensei, maybe now isn't the best time." Shikamaru nudges Ino in the ribs. Suddenly Ino stops crying.
"I hope you enjoy dinner Sasuke." Ino says smiling down sadly at the young Uchiha. You can hear her bawling in the kitchen.
Sasuke looks quizzically at his sensei who shakes his head. "Ino's just come back from a mission she's going to be a bit emotional for the rest of the week.
Sasuke nods his head solemnly, already looking as though this village was the equivalent of an asylum. He had no idea what was in store for him at dinner.
The Nara dining room was jam-packed with not only the Rookie 9, but every single one of there family members. Of course there were the academy kids and the Rookie 9, but there was also Shikataro, the Nara's eldest son who was a genin, Inomaru the Nara's youngest son who is about 8 years old, Choko, Chouji's youngest and only daughter. She is the same age as Inomaru(she's not fat though), Kurumi, Daichi's elder sister, Kishin, Hotaka's older brother, Choyuu, Chouji's eldest son, Rockie Lee, Lee's oldest son, and the two babies Gai, Sakura and Lee's son, and Chion, Chouji's son.
Then there were the unknown adults. There was Yuzune, the wife of Shino. She is a powerful Jonin from Sungakure. Her clan use butterfly jutsus. Then there is Okimi, Kiba's wife, a dog breeder from the mist village. Last but not least there was Nobumi, Chouji wife, she uses ice jutsus and no one is sure what her origins are. She is a kind woman and an excellent cook.(Hey she has to be).
It was complete chaos in the dining room.
" Eww mom Daichi brought bugs to the table!" (Ichie)
"Ahh dad Gai is throwing food at me!" (Sakurako)
"Ahh dad Chion won't stop biting my arm!" (Hotaka)
"Eww the bugs are still on the table!" (Ichie)
"What is the dog doing on the table?" (Sakurako)
"No that piece is mine! Stay away!" (Nobu)
"Gai won't stop throwing food!" (Haku)
Add confusion, disorder, screaming, yelling, and crying and you get dinner with all of our favorite ninja and their families.
Sasuke fights his way across the table to grab the salt, since there are now screaming kids on the table. He makes his way to a chair and finds himself sitting next to Kei.
"I think I've landed on a planet of psychopaths," he says in half fear, half awe.
Kei gives the faintest trace of a smile. (Kei never smiles.) "This is nothing," she says indicating the havoc, "I think their acting well-behaved for you,"
Sasuke's mouth drops open, "Are you serious!" he turns around, "I mean look at this, there are bugs crawling on the table, there is a dog peeing in the corner, a hyperactive baby is flinging food everywhere, a chubby baby is chewing on Hotaka's arm, not to mention all the yelling and screaming!"
"Does it bother you?" Kei enquires.
Sasuke grins "Are you kidding! I love the insanity!"
Kei can't tell whether he's being sarcastic or not and once again shows the faint trace of a smile.
Kei knows how to smile! Are Haku's shocked thoughts. He is distracted when baby Gai shoves Ramen up his nose.
The adults have sent all the kids outside.
"I'm sorry Nobumi, Yuzune, Okimi; I'm going to have to ask you to wait outside.
Yuzune glares at Shikamaru. "Why where do you get off telling us where to go?"
Shino stands up and mutters something to Yuzune. "But…" she looks around "Fine!" She stalks out Nobumi and Okimi in pursuit.
"What was that all about Shikamaru?" Sakura questions.
"Yeah what was up with that?" Kiba growls slightly.
Shikamaru looks around and starts speaking in a hushed tone. "The new boy, who do you think he looks like?"
Nobody answers.
"Sasuke, right?" he says when nobody answers.
Everybody looks at him. Naruto clenches his fist, Sakura looks ready to cry.
"That boy is Sasuke Uchiha Jr., Sasuke's son." His voice echoes around the room, ringing in everyone's ear.
Sakura starts to get up but Lee holds her down. "You're lying!" Sakura yells struggling to get up.
"He's not lying," Naruto says suddenly. "I think he is Sasuke's son, I mean he looks exactly like him" He says doubtfully.
"Thank you, Naruto," Shikamaru starts, "I am not lying he even said his father was Sasuke Uchiha Sr., he uses the same jutsus."
Everyone is silent, memories flooded back, some happy some painful.
Shikamaru chooses his next words carefully. "Should we um…get rid of him?"
"What do you mean?" Sakura snaps.
"I mean what if he turns out like his dad; do you think we'll be able to deal with that all over again?"
"So you mean kill him," Kiba says hollowly.
Shino looks up. "Maybe he's got a point," Shino says slowly.
Sakura and Naruto jump up. Sakura glares at he comrades. "No!" Sakura yells furiously, "No don't you dare over my dead body!" Lee gets up "Sakura," he starts gently. "Don't you Sakura me, no one will touch the boy!" she is getting hysterical now.
Naruto nods. "Over my dead body too, the boy will live!"
No one argues. Everyone is secretly relieved.
"So I guess we'll tell Tsunade-sama, we can trust her she won't tell the village and she'll give him a cover-up." Shikamaru thinks for a minute longer. "Other than that we tell no one, agreed?"
"Agreed!" is the unanimous answer.
Chouji gets up yawning. "It's late we'd better get going. "Everyone heartily agrees and leaves the room.
After Shikamaru turns off the light and heads into his bedroom Sasuke Jr. appears his Sharingan shining through in the dark. He had heard the entire conversation.
A.N: Well this was a long chapter. Please Review since I did work hard on it. Some will be long and some will be short or would you rather have me break up the long chapters into several chapter? Just let me know in a review. Please pretty please review. I really do update faster when you review!
Oh yeah and Shikamaru invited Kei because he felt sorry for her.
And I would also like to thank all of my reviewers. Thank you!