It has been two weeks since the teams entered the Village of Steel for their mission to gather information on the 4 new recruits of the Akatsuki
It has been two weeks since the teams entered the Village of Steel for their mission to gather information on the four new recruits of the Akatsuki. At the local restaurant, we see the four male ninja taking a little break between the lunch and dinner rush and talking about certain matters.
"Ahh, man this is beginning to be very troublesome," Naruto comments as he stands behind the bar with his head slumped down. "Hey now Naruto, that is my line," Shikamaru replies back as he sorts glasses from behind the same bar.
"I am sorry Shikamaru," comments Naruto. "It is just that we have been here for two weeks and we haven't really been able to gather any info on these supposed new members of akatsuki. Naruto said quietly. That plus I really miss my Hinata-chan right now."
Shikamaru places a hand on Naruto's shoulder. "Look man, we all are in the same boat here. We all want to find these members and head back to the village, but we knew this could take a while. Besides, you did have a special night before leaving, correct?"
Naruto lets out a sigh as he reaches in his weapons pouch and clutches the little box still inside it. "Well, it would have been a perfect night if someone hadn't interrupted me," the blonde ninja remarks as he glares over at Neji.
The destined Hyuga walks past the bar with a stack of menus in his hand. "How was I supposed to know that you were planning on doing that? Besides, when Father calls for us we shouldn't be late. Plus, it has been two weeks. Can't you let it go already?"
"That is right Naruto. Please forgive Neji-san and bring that youthful smile back to your face," Rock Lee says as he is replacing table-cloths around the dining floor. "Besides, I am sure you will have another chance soon, so stay strong."
Naruto lifts his heads up and gives a little smile, "Yeah Lee, I guess you are right. I will have another chance. It is just so frustrating that I can't see her. It is driving me crazy!" Just at that moment a young lady makes her way to the bar.
The young blonde appears to be in her early twenties and is quite attractive. As she makes her way to the bar and takes a seat, she moves the hair from her right eye. She looks over at Naruto and gives a flirtatious smile.
Naruto gives a little blush and makes his way over to the lady, "Good evening ma'am, what will you be having tonight?" The blonde woman, gently places her hand on the bar and replies, "A chilled bottle of sake please."
Naruto walks over to the little refrigerator and prepares the bottle and a cup for the customer as Shikamaru moves over next to him acting like he is helping. "Hey Naruto," he whispers, "Make some conversation with her and get on her good side."
The blonde ninja nearly drops the bottle of sake upon hearing this request. "What? Why Shikamaru? What will that do?" Naruto whispers back sharply. "Look Naruto, do this for the mission. I feel she may be a valuable piece of the puzzle."
Naruto looks at his buddy with a confused look on his face. Shikamaru gives a sigh, "Things will become clearer down the road with this lady. Trust me. Just talk with her and the three of us will take care of the restaurant."
Naruto finally agrees and delivers the beverage to the lady and begins to strike up a conversation. The two blondes begin to hit it off and share many funny stories as the lady finishes up her sake. The time just flew by and it is now dark in the village.
"Oh, my! Look at the time," the woman says. "I need to head back home." Naruto looks over at Shikamaru who gives him a little nod. "Well it is late; would you like me to escort you back to your place?" Naruto asks sheepishly.
The female has a little surprised look on her face but begins to blush a little too. "Why thank you, I would like that. What a gentleman," she replies with a giggle. The two then head out into the streets of the village.
As they stroll down the street, Naruto places his hand on the back of his head. "You know, we spent all that time talking and I never got your name." The woman looks up at Naruto and gives a shocked look.
"You know what? You are right. How stupid of me," the lady replies. "My name is Yuriko Asana, but you can call me Asa. I have lived my whole life in this village and that is what everyone here calls me."
"Asa, huh?" Naruto says out loud. "Well my name is Nar – um…" Naruto stops himself to think. "Wait, I can't use my real name here, after all I am on a mission and the enemy surely has a file on us if we use our real names."
"My name is Minato Narzaki," Naruto comments. "Narzaki?! Real original there Naruto," he says to himself. "Narzaki… that is a very interesting name," Asa replies. "Well it is nice to meet you, and I do have a question for you, if you don't mind that is."
Naruto nods his head waiting for the question. "Well when I first walked in, it sounded like you were having some love trouble. May I ask what is wrong?" Naruto freezes in his tracks, "Crap, she heard some of that? I need to make a good story."
Naruto lowers his head slightly and says, "Yeah, I am going through a little rough time right now. There is this girl that I love very much actually with all of my soul and she loves me back the same, but unfortunately we cannot see each other right now and it's driving me insane!"
"Aww, that is too bad. Why can't you see each other?" Asa asks. Naruto thinks to himself, "Alright, be smart on this one, Naruto…" Naruto closes his eyes to gather his thoughts.
He gives another sigh, "Well you see, her father doesn't approve of us being together. He has people keeping an eye on her so I can't really get to see her at all as of late. I can't even go to where she works."
"So it has been really hard. But I must persevere. I would do anything for that angel so if it has to be, it has to be – no matter how much I want to see her. I even have been holding onto this too." Naruto shows Asa the little box with the surprise that he was going to give Hinata that day.
The duo have now reached Asa's house. "Well thank you for walking me home, Narzaki. You are really sweet and I am sure this woman is very lucky to have you." Asa stands there pondering and comes up with an idea that could help Naruto with his problem.
"Hey Narzaki, how about I come over tomorrow and you can show me where she works. Maybe I can help you out and get you two together. I mean it is the least I could do for you walking me home." Naruto eyes grow wide with hope and excitement, he felt like his heart would pop out of his chest.
Really?! That would be wonderful Asa." "Hmm, this may turn out great. I can finally do what I couldn't do two weeks ago," Naruto says to himself. The two share a hug and Naruto heads back to the restaurant to continue the mission.
"Well I can't wait for tomorrow," Naruto says out loud. "Maybe my fortune is turning around. Hinata-chan, hold on for me. I will see you soon. I don't care if it jeopardizes the mission. I must see you no matter what happens, no matter what anybody says, even if God himself doesn't want it, I will see you!"
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