Hello everyone I am really sorry about the wait but I have been in a massive writer's block for awhile. Please forgive me. Thank you fans(when did that happen?) for your patience with me. I am out of school and I can't write on Microsoft yet on my new netbook. So continue to bare with me. I hope you like this chapter. It really is just to introduce some new characters. And sorry if there are errors I am still looking for a beta.
8 years later
Fugaku was laughing as he ran pass a group of older ninjas. Iruka shook his head as he watched the young boy being chased by two other boys. 'He's is in many respects like a second Naruto.' The teacher thought smiling. The memory of when the blond came over with a little raven haired boy with blue eyes clinging to his leg made Iruka smile fondly. Naruto had told him that Fugaku was his son. The news had shaken the old ninja a bit, mostly of confusion about who the father of his sunshine's baby. Yes Iruka thought of Naruto as his son, his sunshine, and dare he say it his baby. Though Iruka would never say it in front Naruto. Anyways, the dark skinned man was surprised none the least mostly because he wasn't expecting Sasuke to be the boy's father. And he didn't expect Naruto to have another child, let alone a girl. None the less he followed Naruto's and Sasuke's wishes. Both wished to keep Fugaku's and Kushina's identities secret so they would not be targets of their parents enemies. Sasuke remained firm about this. The avenger knew many people would use them as bait or worst if their blood became known. Not many knew their secret, only the most trusted of friends of the two men knew. Those people were Tsunade and Nomi of course along with Hinata (who found out on her own), Kiba, and Iruka himself. He could understand Naruto's reason behind the request. Since he was born he was an outcast, feared, and hated. Being the son of a demon holder would no doubt most likely raise fear and hate toward the little boy. The school teacher thought about how it would impact the kitten as he glanced at him to see that the two boys had caught up with him and were in a dog pile laughing in joy. He has many hard trials ahead.
Now the boys were having a blast! As they ran, skip, and jumped about the old ninja school and training grounds, their stunts brought other students attention to the trio. A group of girls were murmuring off to the side in awe. Fugaku looked over at them to see them all scream in delight gazing dreamily at him. The Uzamki sighed at the drooling fan girls. It was the gift, more of a curse to him, of Uchiha bloodline. His dad had the same problem with them and now it was the kitten's turn.
'Why did I get most of dad's looks?' Fugaku asked in his head. He wanted to pulled at his hair in frustration. This was evident on his face since his one of his friends started to laugh at the expression of frustration and grumpiness on his face. He turned his head to look at his best friend and his friend's cousin. Neji Hyuuga Junior was his best friend since the beginning of ninja school; he was the one person, outside of his family, Fugaku that trusted with his life. They enjoyed each others company because they didn't have always talk. They both liked quiet and Neji Jr. looked much like his father. His hair was long and brown. He wore a red jacket with four large pockets to hold his weapons. He also light brown shorts that reached his knees.
At the moment he was glaring at his howling cousin. Tsūru was another story all together with Fuagku. The Inuzuka would tease and insult Fugaku, they were fighting like cats and dogs(literally). Tsūru had short brown hair with almost dark blue streaks. He had two red tribal tattoos on the sides of his face. His eyes were a light brown. He wore a thick coat even though it was sunny and warm outside. He on brown trousers with matching brown shoes. Fugaku blew a hair that was in his face as he glared at the Inuzaka. 'If only looks could kill.' He thought.
"What are you looking at dog-face?"
"You!" Tsūru chuckled. Next to him was a small gray with brown spots puppy, his faithful companion Jun, thought it was funny too. The dog seemed to have a smirk on it's face.
Fugaku didn't like those two just teasing him. So he reacted with a lunge at the boy. They both fell on the ground and began rolling around in the dirt fighting. Meanwhile Neji just stood there watching his best friend and cousin acting like cats and dogs...again. After he thought he saw some blood fly in the air he figured it was time to go and tell Iruka-sensei.
Tsūru had got the upper hand on the scuffle as he pinned both of Fugaku's hand to the ground while straddling him. He smiled as he was about to claim victory when he was lifted off Fugaku to see Iruka-sensei holding him with a frown.
"Both of you need to stop acting so childish. Seriously, you two have been fighting, bickering, and insulting each other almost since you've met." Iruka scolded them. Both boys looked down at their feet in shame. The older ninja sighed while pinching the bridge of his nose. "Now, no more fighting for the rest of the day or I will keep you both after school. Do you understand?"
If Fugaku had to stay after school his parents would know that he got in trouble again. That meant a lecture from his dad. 'That would be a bad to us. Tell the caring man the dogs started it.' A voice inside of his head said.
'I don't think he is going to believe that this time.' Fugaku thought to his companion. Fugaku looked at his sensei. He thought of Iruka as his grandfather in a way, so looked up to him with much respect. The sweet man had looked after his 'mom' when he was Fugaku's age. Fugaku sighed in frustration and did what his 'mom' told him to do. He had to listen and obey Iruka because he was family and his sensei.
"I understand Iruka-sensei. I promise to behave for the rest of the day." Fugaku said with a hand over a heart in a mock solute. The older man chuckled at his godson. Then he turned to the other boy to see him frowning at the ground.
"Well Tsūru, are you going to promise to behave for at least the rest of the day?"
The boy looked at his little companion for some option. The small animal whimpered in surrender. Takiba sighed "Yes Iruka-sensei, I promise."
"Good. Now try to do something productive for today please." With that Iruka left the three ninjas alone. Neji smirked at his friends as they did not try to make eye contact with each other. So he started the conversation he and Fugaku had been talking about."So Fugaku, I am still waiting to finally come over to your house." Fugaku mentally groaned as this was topic he tried to stay away from. Although his friends had the good reason to wonder since he went over to their houses often. Fugaku didn't really like the first time he met Neji's father, Neji senior. He learned fast that man was not one of the most modest people in the Hyuuga family. Fugaku heard the man brag about the greatness of the clan being in his son. That wasn't the best introduction he had. His friends meeting his family wouldn't be a walk in the village either.
'They're just curious about your parents, probably.' The voice in his head said.
'I know that. It's just I...'
'You just don't trust them.' The being finished.
'That's not it! I just don't want them to see Kushina.' Fugaku agrued.
'So your jealous then. You believe they will think you are weak after they see your sister in action.'
'Yes. I guess they could come over if mom and dad say it's ok.' The boy thought nodding his head looking at Neji to reply. "It's my parents. They're not very..." Fugaku struggled to think of the right way to describe them.
"...Not very friendly?" Neji asked in confusion to this. He must be opposite of his parents the pale-eyed boy thought.
"No that's not it. Well, my dad isn't friendly. But my mom is a extremely friendly person. Just..." Fugaku was running out of excuses. He knew Neji wasn't buying because the glare he was giving him. Fugaku was torn as he really thought, his parents wouldn't if he best friend knew who they were, would they? Fugaku as he also wanted his friend to come over to his house. "Ok look I'll talk to my parents about it."
Neji smirked with victory. "So tell me tomorrow what they say. In the mean time want to go get some training done?"
Fugaku gave him a bright smile and said"Yeah, I am going to beat your cousin for sure this time." With a fist punch he then ran towards the training area, Neji Jr. not far behind, in a cheer. Iruka saw the excitement from his godson and chuckled. 'Definitely a second Naruto.'
Two pair of eyes watched from afar at Though no one had noticed a dog-sized red fox and a bird as they observed the Genin.
Nan: I did it yes I rule.
Nomi: *sweatdrop* Uh Nan you do know that was only one chapter.
Nan: O_O *slams head on keyboard* Curse you evil entities known as homework, school, and projects
Nomi: Ok then
Nan: I need my Tammy! Oh and *taps on screen* the viewer that figure out why I chose the name Tsūru gets to have the prize of a pairing other than the ones I have set n the story. The pairing can be hetero or homo. So try and figure it out!
