Kisame always knew that his best friend and boss was different from the others, the Akatsuki crew. Itachi was always disinterested whether it was a very important decision or life threatening; unless it was about his otouto. Generally Itachi was emotionally stunted, it probably had something to do with hanging out with his Uncle Madara when he was a child, or maybe as a genius he was bored from life. Kisame could bring up endless theories about why then again maybe it was Itachi's nature. The members of Akatsuki had even an ongoing bet on what Itachi would be interested in, the only winner until now was Zetsu who had realized his over protectiveness of Sasuke. That precisely was the reason why Kisame gaped as he realized the look Itachi had been giving to this Naruto and quickly scooted out his cell phone and texted the other Akatsuki members. Somethin' Itachi would be interested in: Uzumaki Naruto. I win, expectin' my one year of free drinks. He did not bother to look at the replies; he knew for sure that he was right.
"Uzumaki Naruto." Naruto had fearfully said his own name, what the hell was wrong with this family? One demon-spawn child and now a very fearsome demon, no definitely a demon lord... Hey wait then that Sasuke kid was not demon spawn, he would be now known as the demonic little brother. Naruto nodded to himself proud of his accomplishment.
"I think that he hurt his head too." the Demonic Little Brother murmured.
"I heard that..."
"Thankfully no problem with his ears..." Kisame added with a chuckle.
At that moment Itachi's cell phone beeped and the man peered to the contents of the message which arrived.
"So now your brother came..."
Sasuke grunted.
"I am sure that you are all very busy..."
Kisame stifled a laugh; the blond was trying to get rid of them wasn't he? He was sure that it was Zetsu giving a very brief summary on Uzumaki Naruto. Kisame allowed his eyes to inspect the elder Uchiha. For the shortest moment he realized that Itachi grinned but after a heartbeat it was gone. Kisame grinned widely, he was so getting that one year of free bear.
"And have stuff to do..." You know like scaring old ladies, stealing candies from children or dominating the world Naruto added inwardly.
"Yes we seem to have a business. How much do you know about the incident?" Itachi asked locking his eyes with Naruto, finally putting his cellphone in his pocket.
Naruto inwardly again whimpered, was there an amount of what he should know? Should he fake amnesia? Should he just runaway screaming bloody murder? Maybe he should just stay here do an imitation of Gaara and say nothing.
"He knows that Kin intended to kill me along with other two people, blaming the Uchiha." Sasuke deadpanned.
Naruto paled slightly, not even Gaara glares can get him out of this one.
"Then we need to assure his silence." Itachi said thoughtfully.
Naruto's eyes widened, his eyes quickly identified the place his stuff were.
"I... ahaha I am known as a very good secret keeper..."
"That is not very reassuring dobe." Sasuke stated.
"Look I might not look as such but I am a graduate student in Psychology, I know how to keep a secret!" Naruto fumed, his fear seemed to vanish.
"Ho... is that so... Then I would have a proposal Uzumaki-kun..." Itachi spoke calmly but Kisame could see that his usually disinterested friend had a glint in his eyes, he would rarely see this when Itachi had just found a way to persuade (trap Kisame would say) his little brother.
"Proposal?" Naruto suspiciously looked at Itachi.
"Kin, she was Sasuke's nanny." Naruto's brow furrowed. "And since she is not fit to be his nanny anymore I find myself in need of someone who would be able to take care of Sasuke. Someone who could get along with him, and knows how to communicate with people, hence a child."
"No, no wait. I am not certificated to look after a child." Naruto impatiently said.
"You seem to be gettin' along with him juuust fine." Kisame smirked as he spoke. "Far better than any of Sasuke's nannies."
Both Sasuke and Naruto glared at Kisame.
"Also there is the fact that you risked your life to protect my otouto, quite what I need actually." Itachi gave the tiniest smile.
"He is dumb but not as bad as the ones before." Sasuke added.
And it was at that moment Naruto realized that they were deadly serious.
Umino Iruka had always been a worrywart, the things he could be worried were endless. From simple bills to probable terrorist attacks... hence he was nicknamed as the mother hen. His patients were like his children but among them there was one whom he had later on adopted. The first time he met Naruto was because an orphanage asked for his assistance with a problem child. Naruto was a flamboyant boy around eleven, he would play pranks on everyone and had complications with socializing. Iruka had dearly loved the boy on first sight; the boy was clever, unexpected and deserved to be loved more than anyone. After a few sessions with Naruto, Iruka realized that he nearly doted on the child and that he was waiting for their session. Later things got harder as he decided to adopt the child but in the end Iruka won the custody of Naruto. Ever since that day Iruka did all he could for his son. And Naruto did everything for his dad as he would proudly say. Needless to say Iruka was proud that his son decided to follow his footsteps and he thought that no other job would suit the blond anymore. Iruka was a simple man but somehow after he got Naruto he started to believe that he could do anything and this was something very Uzumaki he guessed.
As Iruka drank his afternoon tea the telephone rang. Iruka left the tea and walked to the phone, it was Naruto probably he got angry at his roommate, Neji or even Akamaru and was calling his father to vent. As he looked at the number of the dialer his smile faltered a bit, he did not know this number and picked the phone up.
"Hello Umino Iruka speaking."
"Umino-san..." The woman started softly and by the end of her speech Iruka had already dressed took everything needed and was about to get out.
"I will be right there." He said and closed the phone right after leaving his house at once.
As I said before Umino Iruka was a very worried person but not even he had imagined his son getting shot at a market robbery.
Naruto fidgeted as the three demons patiently waited for his answer. Naruto cleared his throat.
"I don't think I am right for the job."
"I think the opposite... you are perfect for this job." Itachi retaliated.
"Hnn..." Apparently the demonic little brother aka Sasuke agreed.
"He'll be just right." Kisame helpfully (not!) added.
"I..."
"Please Uzumaki-kun at least consider before refusing." Itachi said calmly. "It is a hard task I am aware of that but you will be paid handsomely."
"You did mention somethin' like lookin' for a job kiddo here is the chance." Kisame smiled.
Naruto pondered about it quickly: working with the Uchiha's would mean high payment; also it could look nice in his CV... But the people he would work with gave him the demon vibe and he did not want to get shot again.
"Dobe just say yes." Sasuke said in a bored tone.
But Naruto was never one who would give up on a challenge. He could at least try working for them and if things did not work he could always quit, it was not like they were going to spirit him away was it. He also needed to write his thesis and as much as he did not want to admit it working as a nanny could give him more time to finish his thesis. Not to underline that he would be paid more than an average job.
Naruto sighed.
"Well... I'll think about it..."
"I hope that you will come to accept it Uzumaki-kun as I said you are a perfect candidate for this task and I would hate to hear your rejection." Itachi spoke softly.
But Naruto unconditionally shivered. Did the man try to mean that he would not accept a rejection?
At that fateful moment the door sprang open and a breathless man ran to his side. From the way pineapple hair style and the scar over his nose Naruto spoke.
"Dad?" He smiled. "Don't wo-"
"I was so worried!" Iruka loudly exclaimed. "Are you alright? How about your wounds? What happened?"
Naruto grinned.
"Don't worry dad, I just got mixed up with..."
"A robbery." Kisame finished his sentence.
Iruka looked at the remaining people in the room.
"Are you from the police? I know Naruto, he would never do such a thing." Iruka stood before Naruto defensively.
"Dad no... The child over there is a boy I saved... from getting shot and well..." Naruto scratched his head "I kinda well shot someone in defense." He then added quickly "From her hand she is alive and here Uchiha-san proposed a job to me."
"Shot? Defense? Job?" The last word was asked incredulously.
"Hai... if you would let me..." Itachi waited for Iruka to say his name.
"Umino... Umino Iruka."
"Umino-san I will explain the details to you."
And Iruka listened silently, the name Uchiha granted powers Naruto thought, powers of persuasion and intimidation. At the end of the tale Iruka seemed speechless but Naruto could see the approving look he gave to the boy.
"Well... I am glad that Naruto is alright but he should decide whether he wants this job or not. What a coincidence that you were also happen to be looking for a nanny. Naruto is quite good with children he interned at an orphanage." Iruka smiled.
Naruto groaned as he saw Itachi glancing at him, he intentionally had left that part out.
"What do you think... I should probably accept it eh dad?"
Iruka placed his hand on Naruto's shoulder.
"You should do whatever you want to do Naruto."
Naruto sighed, working for the Uchiha's would be troublesome as Temari's boyfriend was fond of saying but they pay would be good. And Iruka had approved, he could see the way the brunette had looked at him full of pride.
"I will accept." He was defeated; from all grounds he had been brilliantly defeated.
Itachi's eyes showed mirth.
"I am glad that you accept the job Uzumaki-kun."
Naruto sighed again but gave a huge grin.
"I will do my best to tame Sasuke."
Sasuke snorted.
"As if." He said grumpily.
"I think that kiddo'll do well." Kisame spoke with a smirk.
Iruka unaware of the demonic powers of these men smiled happily to his son, who felt as he had just been caged and would be executed tomorrow.
But Naruto if anything was stubborn as hell, and he would make sure that he would overcome this demonic family at any cost.
oldAN: Well many many things happened and here I update one year late... Sorry but there was graduation, work, family, my cat and well I kind of slacked off I guess. At any rate I hope that this chapter (albeit short) will make up for my laziness
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