The next day after Sasuke Uchiha left his home to go train with Kakashi Hatake, Namay Sarutobi sent along one of her shadow clones to trail him for she decided to spend this day catching up with her good friend Kurenai Yuhi since she hadn't really spent any time with her since returning to the Hidden Leaf.
Namay found her friend inside of a clothing shop in the main distract of the Village where the civilians spent most of their time hanging out or shopping or doing whatever it was Non-Shonobi people done in their free time. Namay slipped inside just as Kurenai came out of the dressing room in a fancy looking red dress and stood before a mirror checking herself out in it which is when she noticed her old friend's refection standing behind her.
"Hmm Fancy, You buying that for yourself or someone in particular? Say someone who shares the same D.N.A as me?" Namay watched in the mirror as Kurenai's face turned almost as red as the dress she had on.
"Namay, I was just trying it on is all...Asuma never even crossed my mind." lied Kurenai.
"You know, when we were kids you never were that great of a liar Kurenai Yuhi and It appears to be exactly the same now that we are adults... Besides trying to lie to me is a bit pointless, given my abilities... I don't see what the big deal is, It so obvious that you like my brother and he likes you back... So I don't understand why ether of you try to hide your relationship."
Kurenai turned around to face Namay and took her into the dressing room she just came out of for a bit of privacy before she responded with: "I could say the same thing about you and Kakashi Hatake."
"That's not the same at all, For starters Kakashi and I have never had a romantic relationship such yourself and Asuma."
"I guess that's true but It's not like we are ashamed of being together Namay... It's more that we don't want the entire village in our business while we are trying to figure out where we stand with one another... So if you could keep it quiet we would both appreciate it."
"I have no problem with that Kurenai, As a matter of fact I like that you are with Asuma...You two seem to complete each other, I've always thought that." said Namay as she exited the dressing room so that Kurenai could change back into her normal clothes.
Kurenai came out not long after and paid for the dress she tried on then both women exited the shop and walked through the busy street chatting about random meaningless things and before they knew it they were in front of the Food Market, where a small white dog came running up to them yapping before sniffing around Namay's feet.
A wild haired boy ran up afterwords calling out Akamaru and he had two companions with him, a shy looking girl and another boy wearing shades.
"Ah Kiba, Did Akamaru run off on you again because you tried to give him another special bath?" said Kurenai clearly she knew this person and his doggy.
" Yeah he really hates them but they're the only way to keep fleas from gathering in his fur... Say Kurenai Sensei who's your friend there? I don't recall smelling her scent before." Kiba said that as he got a hold of Akamaru and placed the puppy on top of his head.
"Oh that's right you three never got to meet her since she left the village long before I became your Sensei... Well me introduce all of you... Everyone this is Namay Sarutobi... Namay this is Kiba Inuzuka & his ninja hound Akamaru."
Kurenai stopped long enough for Namay to shake Kiba's outstretched hand and Akamaru's outstretched paw.
"Humph, You both shake the exact same way... I guess the pup really is like the master as is the case with all the Inuzuka clan members." commented Namay.
"Moving on, The female on our team is Hinata Hyuga." Again Kurenai stopped long enough for Namay to attempt a handshake with Hinata since she knew Namay was just getting the need physical connection with all of them in order to read their minds.
However with Hinata she shyly looked down at her feet which she moved in a cycle while saying:"N-Nice to m-meet you Lady Namay." completely ignoring the handshake.
So Namay walked over to Hinata and patted her on the shoulder before saying to her:" You're not like the other Hyugas, for one thing you are not afraid to show emotions... I like that, Never change yourself to suit their unrealistic ideas of what's important in being a Shinobi."
Namay then took her hand off of the now red faced embarrassed girl and she turned towards the last of Kurenai's team.
"Shino Aburame... Sarutobi huh, You wouldn't happened to be related to the 3rd Hokage would you? I only ask because you share the same last name but yet I have never encountered you before in this Village."
Shino introduced himself and took her hand first giving it a shake trying to secretly let one of his tiny bugs that lived inside of him crawl out of his skin and onto her clothing.
Namay picked it up bringing it in front of her face before she responded to him:" Nice try kid but did you really think I would allow a female beetle to remain on me, If you want to keep tabs on me you'll gonna have to be more sneaky then that... Oh and to answer your question, Yes the 3rd Hokage is my father." she then handed him back the beetle.
At that moment Akamaru decided to try to make another brake for it by jumping off Kiba's head and dashing off making Kiba ran after him again, Hinata went with him and Shino joined as well but only after he stared down Namay for a few moments without saying another word to her which only left Kurenai Yuhi standing there alone with her again.
"Anyways, Now that that's over... I've get to get a move on, I still need a few things from inside here since I agreed to cook dinner for all the Sarutobi clan... Oh yeah that reminds me I was supposed to invite you to dinner also, So what do you say: Will you come for a family dinner tonight?"
Namay didn't answer her right off instead she stood there going over everything in her head. She remembered the vow she made to herself when she was at the Hot-Springs about not getting involved anymore with the people of this Village but she also recalled what happened with Might Guy last night making her vow worthless since she totally got more involved with him then she ever thought she would.
After a few more thoughtful minutes Namay finally answered Kurenai:"As long as it is ONLY family there... No Kakashi or Bushy Brows or anyone who is not a Sarutobi with the exception of you of course, Then yes you can tell my father since I know he is the one who put you up to inviting me; That I will be there." and with that being said Namay Sarutobi left Kurenai Yuhi without another word.
By the time Namay got to the Hokage Mansion where the dinner was to be held it was already nightfall and Asuma was done there smoking with their father in the living room. Kurenai was fluttered around in the Kitchen behind them cooking up a storm but Namay did note that Kurenai seemed to be enjoying her cooking unlike herself Namay hated to cook.
As soon as Hiruzen Sarutobi seen his daughter his eyes lit up and a huge smile spread across his old withered face as he crossed the room to greet her in a hug which she allowed him to do without a fuss this time.
"Sweetheart, I'm so glad you decided to accept... I honestly wasn't sure if you would or not."
Namay pulled out of his embrace before she said: "Yeah I almost didn't agree but I'm here, So I guess it doesn't matter... Anyways, Is this everyone who's coming?"
Asuma came up to her and tousled her hair before he answered her question:"No, Konohamaru should be on his way... Actually that little scamp should of been here already since he lives in here with dad... Wonder what the hell's keeping him."
No sooner then Asuma finish saying those words the front door swung open and in rushed little Konohamaru Sarutobi followed by Naruto Uzumaki.
"Sorry I'm late everyone but I ran into Naruto and we just lost track of time working on our sexy jutsu. HeeHee" Konohamaru informed all of them while rubbing his tiny hands together grinning his chipped toothy grin.
Namay locked her eyes with Naruto's eyes, anger was filling up both of their faces as they stared each other down from across the room because nether one forgot the last time they were near one another in the BBQ place nor did they forget the heated argument they had.
"Konohamaru why the hell is Naruto Uzumaki here... Were you not informed that this dinner was meant only for the family?" asked Namay in a harsh voice not once taking her eyes off of Naruto.
The joyful grin Konohamaru had disappeared as he looked back and forth between his angry Aunt Namay and the just as angry Naruto but he didn't understand what was happening between them.
"Oh get over yourself already lady... Had I known your crazy ass would of been here, I never would of came... I don't want to be anywhere that I'm not wanted... You made how you feel about me pretty clear last time." said Naruto before he turned around and was headed out the door he just came in. Only for Konohamaru to run over blocking the doorway with his small body stopping Naruto from leaving.
"Don't go big bro... I want you here otherwise I would of never of invited ya... Aunt Namay you're wrong, Naruto is family."
When Konohamaru said that Asuma started to choke on his cigarette smoke causing Hiruzen to pat him on the back in order to help clear his windpipes, at the same time Kurenai dropped one of the pots she was cooking with splattering gravy all over the kitchen floor but it was Namay who asked Konohamaru what he meant by that.
"I didn't mean that he's a Sarutobi like us... I meant that Naruto is like my big brother, We're always hangin' out and eatin' Ramen or playin' pranks on the Old man... You know stuff siblings do together, I'm sure you and Uncle Asuma used to do that kind of stuff when you were our ages... Like a million years ago. Ha Ha!"
Namay looked back at Asuma who finally got his breathing under control as memories of her childhood with her brother filled her thoughts and from the look he was giving her in return he to was remembering some things from their pasts as well.
"He's got you there Namay... We used to do all kinds of stupid things when we were little... Like remember that time dad wouldn't let you have that doll you wanted or let me have the bike that I wanted, So to get back at him we put green dye in his shampoo... Remember he looked like a walking shamrock for about a month afterwords. Ha Ha!" said Asuma before breaking out into laughter.
Everyone started laughing along with Asuma even the Hokage himself, Everyone that was except for Namay instead she walked over to the still laughing Naruto and Konohamaru which stopped their laughter immediately.
"Earlier you said that I made it clear how I felt about you... What exactly do you think it is I feel towards you, Whiskers?"
Naruto turned around so that he was face to face with her before he answered her."That I annoy you and That you hate me for some reason, Crazy Lady." he told her in his most serious tone of voice.
"I see... Well you do annoy me but I don't hate you Naruto and I'm sorry if that is how it came across to you... I don't hate any children... Actually, I don't really hate anyone except that Snake Bastard Orochimaru... Just to prove that I really don't hate you, I decided that I'm fine with you joining us for the meal Kurenai is working so hard to make, That is if no one else objects... Hell you can even sit next to me if you want... Just be careful not to touch my skin, I doubt my father wants to replace his walls any time soon." with that Namay want over to the already full of food table and sat down in one of the empty chairs not saying another word.
Since no one objected to Naruto staying he want over and joined her at the table taking her up on her offer and sitting right next to her giving her the biggest smile he could master and to everyone's shock Namay actually returned his smile even though it was a brief smile still just the fact that she smiled was a huge deal to her brother Asuma and her friend Kurenai but especially to her father Hiruzen Sarutobi because it was the first time he seen his little girl smile in 13 years, It was enough to make the old man weep.
One by one the Sarutobi guys came over and took their seats and lastly Kurenai joined them when all the meal was completed and the rest of the night not another fight was had nor a named called instead it was replaced with laughter and stories galore, It was peace at It's finest for the Sarutobi Clan, to bad that peaceful bliss was about to be shattered in a very devastating manner.