ACGOMN: Now, it's time for Ronin and Kanna.

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One Shot 9

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Seven year old Ronin sighed as he walked home from training with his team. Ronin thought they were a bunch of idiots, including the sensei.He sighed, why him?Then he heard a scream. Great he now had to play hero. He went to go see where it was from. Great a girl was getting robbed. Ronin silently crept up on the mugger and knocked him out.

"Hey are you alright," asked Ronin to the girl that was retrieving her belongings.

"I'm fine, thank you very much," said the girl politely. Ronin at that moment studied that girl. The girl was about his age with short blonde hair and green eyes. "I'm Kanna by the way."

"Ronin is my name. It's nice to meet you," said Ronin.

So, that's how those two met. After that Ronin realized that she was his next door neighbor at his apartment complex. They had a great friendship. He also got along with Raven, Kanna's younger sister. Although her parents weren't too happy with the friendship said nothing. Ronin was mostly training and on missions so he didn't see her much.

Years passed and Chibi was born and it soon followed by they three girls' parents death. So Ronin made sure to check up on them often. He was always alone, but they weren't. Soon, Ronin realized that he has fallen for Kanna, which is why he is doing all these things. He never says anything, so not to ruin anything. Soon he meets Naruto and everything happens in Konoha. He was away for a while.

As soon as Ronin returned to Cha, he went home to get a good nights sleep. Kanna, Raven and Chibi heard Ronin enter his apartment.

"Looks like Ronin has returned," said Raven, pointing out the obvious.

"I hope he wasn't hurt," said Kanna.

"No way, Ronin-nii-chan is strong," exclaimed Chibi.

"You are right," said Raven, "I'm sure that Naruto-san made sure that he was uninjured. You worry too much Kanna-chan."

"I can't help it," said Kanna.

"So are you going to tell him," said Raven.

"Tomorrow," said Kanna.

"Good," said Raven. "Good night dear sister." Raven picked up Chibi and both went to their shared room.

The following day, Ronin woke up refreshed and went over to his neighbor's house to tell that he was back and alive. When Kanna opened the door, Chibi latched onto Ronin's leg.

"Ronin-nii-chan," yelled Chibi.

"Hey kiddo," said Ronin. "I'm back Kanna. Where's Raven?"

"Still sleeping," said Kanna, "Come in." She took Chibi off of Ronin's leg and the three of them went inside.

"So, anything interesting happen while I was away," asked Ronin.

"Not really. Are you alright and what about your friends," asked Kanna.

"Well, I'm fine. Akira, Gaara, Miki, Naruto, Kiyoshi, Haru and Ringo are in one piece. However Hoku, you remember her the one from Ame, has lost her mind and refuses to talk," said Ronin. After the time he spent at Hiroko's place, he told Kanna and Raven all about the people he met.

"Oh no that poor girl," said Kanna, with worry on her face.

"But it will be okay, Naruto will take care of her and help get her better," said Ronin.

"That's good," said Kanna.

"Oh I'm on a vacation for a while then I have to go back on missions," said Ronin.

"RONIN-NII-CHAN CAN PLAY WITH CHIBI NOW!" Kanna and Ronin winced at the loudness of the girl's voice and that also woke up a very irate Raven.

"Ronin," said Raven. "I assume you are well."

"Yeah," said Ronin. "I can spend some time with you guys for a while."

"He's on a well deserved vacation," said Kanna to Raven who grunted in response. Ronin surely missed these three.

Later after the day was almost over and dinner was already consumed, Raven took Chibi to the playground. That earned stares from Ronin, Kanna and Chibi, Raven never did that. Raven however looked at her sister with the look I'm-giving-you-a-chance-of-peace-and-quiet-with-Ronin-so-tell-him. Kanna seemed to understand that and sighed quietly. With Raven and Chibi gone, it was relatively silent. Ronin was one not to speak much and so was Kanna. This is the first time in years they were alone without the watchful eye of Raven or the loud attention demanding Chibi around.

"This is nice, the silence," said Kanna.

"It sure is," said Ronin.

"Ronin, I'm going to tell you something very important right now," said Kanna.

"Hmm, I'm listening," said Ronin, looking at Kanna.

"I, I'm in l-l-l-love with you."

"You are?"

"Yes," said Kanna, putting her head down waiting for the rejection.

"Don't look sad," said Ronin. "I don't like that."

"But–"

"I guess I'm not very obvious with my feelings but I love you very much Kanna," said Ronin. "And don't forget it."

"Really?"

"Yes," said Ronin. "Now, Raven isn't going to kill me right?"

"No she approves."

"Good," said Ronin. "So, tomorrow I'll take you out okay?" Kanna blushed and nodded. "So cute." That made Kanna blush even more.

"I'm not that cute."

"Yes you are," said Ronin, smiling. Kanna smiled back. Yes they would indeed have a long lasting loving relationship.

ACGOMN: There you have it. Next is Kakashi/Shizune. Review.