Chapter 5: A Very Happy Birthday

"Happy seventh birthday Kabuki!" Sakura said with a smile as she handed the little girl a wrapped box.

"Thank you Sakura," the girl said as she took the present.

"Go ahead Kabuki, open it!" Sakura urged happily.

"Okay, let's see what's inside!" Kabuki neatly unwrapped the gift and smiled once she saw what was inside. "Thank you Sakura!"

"What is it?" Naruto asked as he leaned forward on his chair. "What? What?"

"They're jutsu scrolls!" Kabuki answered.

"What! That's boring!" Naruto said.

"Shut up Naruto!" Sakura hissed. "Well Kabuki, since you're trying to become a medical ninja at a young age, I thought it would be good if you started to learn some more advanced jutsus."

"Thanks Sakura, this is awesome!"

"Open my present next!" Naruto said as he held out his gift.

"It better not be a little kid toy!" Kabuki said as she glanced at Naruto.

"Hey, you're still a little kid."

"I'm seven years old! That's not little!" The wolf lying lazily on the floor perked up and began to bark. "See, even Fenrir knows that seven's not little!"

"Yes it is! I'm nineteen!" Naruto informed.

"S-So?"

"But you still act like a little kid Naruto, so knock it off!" Sakura shouted.

"What!"

"You tell him Sakura!"

Mitsuki laughed. "Alright, alright, calm down everyone." The wolf known as Fenrir gave Naruto a curious look, then put his head back down.

"Yes mommy!" Kabuki said. She opened the orange box. "Oh, hey! So it's not a little kid toy after all! They're Senbon Needles and Makibishi!"

"Naruto, those weapons are dangerous!" Sakura exclaimed.

"Actually, Sakura," Mitsuki began, "Kabuki's really good with Senbon Needles and Makibishi."

"Yeah, I've seen her practice!" Naruto said with a smile. "Kabuki's dead accurate with Senbon Needles!"

"Here's my gift," Sasuke said as he handed Kabuki a gift.

"Thanks Sasuke!" She opened it right away. "Alright! Three kunai knives and shuriken!" She hugged Sasuke. "Thank you Sasuke!"

"Ah, uh, you're welcome."

"Are you sure you're okay with these gifts?" Sakura asked Mitsuki.

"Don't worry, Kabuki will be safe," Mitsuki answered.

"Sorry I'm late everyone," Kakashi said as he walked in. "There was a long line when I got the cake."

"Look what I got daddy!" Kabuki exclaimed happily.

"Oh, ninja stuff. I know you'll be a great ninja, Kabuki," Kakashi said. "And here's my gift to you!" He reached into his pouch and pulled out a small wrapped item. "It's not exactly ninja related, but I know you'll like it."

"Cool!" She unwrapped it. "…What?"

Everyone looked at the gift. "WHAT THE HECK! KAKASHI?"

"Make–Out Paradise?" Kabuki said as she read the cover.

Kakashi looked down. "What!" He grabbed it. "I'm sorry, that's mine." He reached into his pouch again. "This is your gift."

"Kakashi, what did I say about that book?" Mitsuki asked.

"Sorry, I can't help it!" He grinned from ear to ear.

Kabuki opened the small box. "Oh, a locket!"

"There's an inscription on the back," Kakashi informed.

She turned it over. "'To Kabuki, no matter what may happen, not matter what you may do, never give up, never give in. Be strong and live strong. There's nothing wrong with change, so be sure to make room for it.'" She looked at Kakashi. "Thank you daddy, I love it."

"Here, let me help you put it on." He picked up the locket and put it on for her.

"When are we gonna have cake?" Naruto asked as his stomach growled.

"You're such a loser," Sasuke said. Kabuki laughed.

Mitsuki looked at her daughter and smiled. As long as I have Kabuki, I'm happy. Nothing will ever take me away from my precious child. Nothing…