Hello reader! I hope you are well! I am still alive and continuing with my awful sleep patterns of going to sleep around 1-2am and waking up around 9-10am. I guess it's not such a bad sleeping habit! Besides! Who can sleep when there is so much to write? There's so much to see, so much adventure to partake on! For me personally I find that exciting! Anyway I guess I'm making my author's not too long so anyway, Enjoy! J

"Yay! Ichiraku's Ramen always tastes the best!"*

The trio of Naruto, Kakashi and Jiraiya took their time in walking to Ichiraku's. It had been two years since Naruto and Jiraiya had been to the Village Hidden in the Leaves, or the more casually called Leaf Village, and boy did they miss it. Konoha looked just as nice as they had remembered it. The atmosphere ever so friendly as young couples walked along the streets; children, who were able to live without being thrust into battle before their teen years, playing gleefully in the ever colorful streets. Even those of less fortunate status seemed happier in Konoha… especially compared to the other places in which Naruto and Jiraiya visited. People almost took for granted the happiness that could be found in Konoha.

Naruto had hoped to see some of his fellow comrades and friends in his and Jiraiya's brief visit; unfortunately they had all either been assigned a mission or were just not around according to Kakashi sensei. It was a shame; however Naruto did run into a few familiar faces along the way. Asuma and Kurenai had stopped by and decided to tag along to hear stories of Jiraiya's travels.

Once they had reached Ichiraku's; with all the distractions that faced Kakashi and Jiraiya, it had reached nightfall.

Naruto couldn't have been hungrier when he smelt the absolutely delicious ramen that was being cooked. In just ten minutes he had finished three bowls filled to the brim with the steamy food, and he wasn't done. He ordered and ordered; only to receive dazzling glares from Kakashi who had been convinced by Jiraiya to pay for this onetime meal. Naruto was in ramen heaven, it was only after his fifth bowl that he took a moment to think of the boy he and Jiraiya had met earlier. Surely he would be alright…Naruto didn't know what to make of Fredrick; he had known who he was which surprised him. In fact, he had been captured in Naruto's place. He wondered if roles had been reversed how things would have been…different.

Frederick wouldn't answer any of his questions, he honestly looked like he didn't want to talk to Naruto…but not out of fear like the villager's had used too; no, it was something different. It was almost like he respected Naruto and yet he didn't know him…or did he?

"But Naruto, if you don't have the smarts and the life length to defend the people you love, then how can you hope to protect the ones that are precious to you."

That line…he had heard it before somewhere. It had been Haku's words to him. But Frederick couldn't have known Haku could he? It could be possible but…it just didn't seem reasonable to Naruto.

"If I have power I can fulfill my promises to keep those people safe. I never go back on my word! That's my nindo! My ninja way!"

Normally when Naruto used this line he would get a glance from a person, as if to see if he was being serious; Frederick though, he only had nodded at Naruto and looked at the sky…almost as if he was expecting his response, but how? None of the situation made any sense! He hadn't met Frederick before somewhere…had he?

It was at this point that Naruto realized he was getting strange looks from the group he had been eating with.

"Three more bowls please!"

Kakashi then did his best Sasuke glare impression with one eye. Naruto ignored the impolite gesture and continued eating his ramen; he still had a lot of training to do in the following year.*

In a quick swooping motion Tsunade pulled out a pen and wrote on the nearest paper available her plan. Tonight however, she was going to get her girl's night off even if it killed her.*

Tsunade stood up from her desk and walked out of her office. Not only was there the stress of keeping Konoha in balance and in order, but she was also obliged to putting cruel restrictions on herself that she hadn't done since she was, well a teen!

She had placed a halt on her gambling for the time being, as well as limiting her drinking to celebrations and special occasions.

Thankfully tonight was a special night. She could truly be a member of Konoha tonight and go out for a night of dinner and sake.

Shizune didn't agree with Tsunade going out, but Tsunade had not been in the mood to deal with her.

Tsunade merely walked passed her as she entered the streets of Konoha. She quickly climbed to the top of the Hokage building at great speed. As she sat on top of the building she took a moment to observe the village.

Homes and buildings were lit up, lighting the sky and creating a beautiful serene setting. Wind blew through the village slowly, as a short breeze does on a sunny morning at the beach.

Tsunade liked to sit upon the building when the village looked like this. It was a great atmosphere and it contributed to Tsunade's love for the village. Though she had not wanted the position of hokage at first glance; there were many impressive things about it that made Tsunade feel wonderful. She felt young again…like she was with Dan.

Tsunade stood up and walked slowly. She jumped down from the hokage building and began walking down the streets. Many people, when they saw her, immediately stopped what they were doing and bowed respectfully…in a similar way people used to bow to her grandfather when he would walk along the streets.

Tsunade didn't say anything as she simply kept walking. Eventually she walked near a ramen house when she heard the ever familiar voice.

"Three more bowls please!"

Tsunade smiled and walked the other way. She didn't want to see Naruto and Jiraiya again, not yet at least; especially after she said bye to Jiraiya.

She continued her walk; she had a long day full of work tomorrow.*

Thanks for reading! I'm a few hours late on my update but I was busy hahaha. Review if you would like to, and I'll have the next chapter up sometime either today or tomorrow.