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There is no song used in this next chapter. Now Sasuke knows the truth, and he's accepted Naruto more then anything. Naruto still has to figure out he's in love with Sasuke. - How was the bit before about Itachi? XD! Itachi reading porno! ROFLMAO! I can't imagine that, but still. ITACHI AND ICHA ICHA PARADISE?! IT JUST MAKES ME CRACK UP! Anyways, please review. I love reviews, a lot. I eat reviews like cheese. I eat cheese a lot, y'know. It's really sad how I weigh 98 Pounds. - - I'm like a stick figure. Anyways… Now for the next chapter.
Remember: ITACHI DOESN'T READ PORN!
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He accepted me… even when he knew I was a demon. I can't thank him enough… I-I can't explain how… how special he made me feel.
Naruto sat at the academy front steps, staring out at the sky with a strange loneliness. He was worried that Sakura found out more about him. She must know things he himself didn't know about. The identity of my real parents. She might know even that! He was eager to learn more about it. You really want to know who they were, eh? Naruto's eyes widened, as he recognized the voice. Where have you been for so long, damn fox? Your damn overuse of my energy made me lose my own strength. I needed a while to heal. Good. You remember my… my parents? Of course I do.
His every whim of childhood seemed to return. The word father always made him envious. Sakura would mention her father during childhood, saying her father was prestigious and so well known. Sasuke had a famous father too, his whole clan was famous. Naruto didn't have much to begin with. He'd always seen Iruka as his father, and in ways, Iruka was. Now, Naruto could hear about his father. The one that had his genes in him.
Here's how you can find out. The Sandaime should have some sort of record of everything he knew. I'll give you as much information as I have on the location. You won't be able to use my chakra for the next little while; I need some more energy recovered. Just tell me where to look. I am the greatest prankster of this village!
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Sasuke blinked, curiously, as he noticed Naruto standing up. He'd been there for an hour, watching Naruto stare at the sky. He was curious as to what the boy was dreaming of. Naruto must be thinking of someone or something. Could he be speaking to the Nine Tailed Fox? He was worried, to say the truth. He knew Naruto was strong, but if Naruto was under its influence. No, I have to trust him when he does things. It's the only way I'll make him mine…
He then noticed Naruto walking away. I should ask him if he needs any help with… whatever he's doing. He strode out of the shadows, and walked up behind the blonde boy. He expected Naruto to notice, but Naruto seemed more focused on something else. When he placed his hand on the boy's shoulder, a large shout emerged from his throat. Naruto turned around, fuming. "Stupid teme! Can't you live without scaring a guy out of his wits", he yelled! Sasuke blinked, before smirking. "It's not my fault you're a dobe. What are you doing anyways", he asked?
"I'm sneaking into the fourth's office to find the papers on my dad! You can help if you want, I just wanna see who my dad was."
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"The plan is that you distract Sarutobi-sama, and I'll sneak in. I doubt that'll be enough, so your supposed to lead him away by explaining how Konohamaru was hanging downside-up on a tree branch, and that he refused to let anyone but the hokage save him."
Sasuke blinked slightly. He puts his whole head into thinking up those pranks. Can't he think like this during a mission? "Oh, and when I'm done, I'll walk up to you guys and say how Konohamaru was dragged off by yours truly", Naruto added, "Is it agreed"? Sasuke nodded, and grunted ceremoniously. Naruto gave a bright grin, and turned to walk away. Say something… say something to encourage him, even if this is wrong. "E-eh… good luck, Naruto", Sasuke quickly shouted! Naruto stopped, standing still.
An air of unease flitted over them both. Will… will he reply to me? "Thanks Sasuke… for the help and everything. It means a lot for me to… to know who my dad was", Naruto said, before turning back to Sasuke, and walking over to him. Sasuke was unsure what Naruto was going to do to him. He stared, briefly, before he felt a pair of arms wrap around him. It surprised him; none-the-less, but he returned the embrace. I feel so happy right now…. So peaceful after such suffering.
Naruto quickly let go, and smiled. "Let's begin operation "Fool the Sandaime!"
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Sasuke quickly walked into the office, and opened it as he normally did. Sarutobi looked up at the Uchiha, blinking. He's entering my office, again? He was curious of what angered the Uchiha now. I told him what I could, what does he need now? "Your grandson is causing trouble in my vicinity", Sasuke's voice growled. Konohamaru? Did I not tell him to be careful? "He won't be removed of the tree near my apartment unless you help him", Sasuke said, now reaching the brink of his patience "Come then, we shall find him", Sarutobi said, as he stood up.
Once he had been lead out, Naruto walked in, and looked around the room. My name should be here, my father's name should be listed with it. He walked to an isle, looking through the first letter of his last name. Ah! There it is, its listed pretty easily, there's very few U's. His eyes flashed over the Uchiha books, an S on one of them. Sasuke… He blinked, and quickly gripped his own book. It was only two or three pages, and also held a cross reference to K. K?
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Sasuke sighed in relief as Naruto walked to them, his face lowered and his bangs covering his eyes. Something must have gone wrong. C-could something bad have happened to his father? Instantly, Naruto dropped the book before Sarutobi, cruelty in his very soul. No… no. What is it? What happened?!
"You hid the fact from me… I thought you told me the truth. You hid that from me… and expected me to not try to find out."
Sarutobi's eyes widened, as he shook his head. "The laws decreed by him told us not to tell you, I am truly sorry. There are no more secrets for us to hide, I assure you", he said. "I don't hate you, but I am disappointed in you guys for hiding that from me", Naruto said, still unusually depressed, "Konohamaru was never causing any trouble, and Sasuke was kind enough to help me learn who I really am". Sarutobi nodded, bending down to pick up the book he held. He then turned to walk out of the area.
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"Wh-what's wrong, Naruto?"
Naruto's eyes landed on Sasuke, and he looked sad suddenly. "Sa-Sasuke, can we talk about this, in private", he asked? Private? Is it that serious? He normally wouldn't tell me… could he trust me? Sasuke nodded, as the two walked back towards the Uchiha Estates. Sasuke watched rather curiously as Naruto kept his walk steady, his right palm shivering. Only something really bad could make Naruto angry at the Hokage. What… what did he not know? Who is Naruto's father?
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Sasuke locked the door behind him, and turned to look at Naruto. Naruto had been silent the whole time through, not speaking a single word. The anxiety was killing Sasuke, but if Naruto needed privacy, he would give it to him. For Naruto, he could wait the rest of his life. He closed his eyes, imagining how it would be to have Naruto with him. Every morning, waking up to a bright smile. Eating breakfast with him, and avoiding ramen at all costs. Then, I could spend our day together, watching the village from up on the Hokage figureheads. It would make me happy… to have him forever.
Unexpectedly, he found someone hugging him. He opened an eye, and found Naruto hugging him, tightly. Tears were streaming down the boys face, as he buried his head in Sasuke's shoulder. Whoever his father was, it was seriously upsetting Naruto. N-no… d-don't cry. "Sa-Sasuke… H-he's d-dead", came a choked voice, "I-I n-never g-got to m-meet him". Sasuke blinked, before securing his arms around Naruto, holding the boy close. "Tell me everything… I'll comfort you", he whispered, softly. "M-my father was Arashi Kazama", Naruto said, letting out a small cry of pain.
Th-the Yodaime Hokage?! H-he always did look like him… but this was really unexpected.
"I-I… H-he must be proud of you", Sasuke whispered, "You've kept the Nine Tailed Fox with you, you stopped Orochimaru, kept me in this village, you took on an entire village with your courage alone". "I-I did", the boy asked? He sounded like he didn't believe a word Sasuke had said. "Yes, you did. I'm proud of you… and I'm positive he's envious of your achievements", Sasuke said, caressing the boy's cheek with certain softness. He's proud of me? Sasuke's proud of me… the dead last? "And… and I couldn't want anything more then for you to be happy", Sasuke spoke, as silence filled the air.
Naruto closed his eyes, remaining in the small embrace for a while longer. Why do I run to him with my sorrow? Why did I even tell him about my real identity? What… what is he to me, really? He pulled away, looking at Sasuke, briefly. "Can… can I think for a while", he asked? "Tch… so you don't think all the time", Sasuke asked? Naruto growled, and pouted. "I do! I just… I just need to think more deeply right now", he said, "I'll… be down at dinner". Sasuke nodded, as Naruto stalked to his room.
Think about… think about what? Naruto… what are you thinking about?