Making Friends

Soon they took the boat to the land of moon and it was a party. Team 7 were enjoying the party as well, mainly Naruto and Hinata.

Hikaru watch Naruto and Hinata having a good time trying to understand what Naruto meant. His attention turned to Chichi who was taking some fruit.

Hikaru gained Chichi's trust and went to Chamu. Hikaru had an apple and tried to feed Chamu again. Chamu tried to attack scaring Hikaru.

"Stupid tiger," Hikaru said throwing the apple at the bars making it worst.

Later they were still on a sea when a storm came through. The cargo including the animals were endanger of falling over.

On board water was filling up the top.

"Kiba Akamaru hurry," Naruto shouted.

"We're coming already," Kiba responded as he and Akamaru ran out of the room.

"What's the point?" Hikaru asked.

Naruto turned to Hikaru confuse.

"What's that suppose to mean?" Naruto asked.

"Who cares about the stupid animals," Hikaru said.

"What?" Kiba responded.

"Its to dangerous out there," Hikaru said.

"Listen kid animals aren't some toys you can throw away after you're done with them," Kiba said, "You want to make friends with that saber-tooth tiger, then earn its trust." Akamaru barked in agreement.

"Forget it Kiba, Hikaru just don't understand," Naruto said leaving. Kiba and Akamaru headed off with them.

Hikaru decided to go after them to help.

The circus people were allowing the animals out of their cage to help. Chamu however was still stuck as the waves and wind got worst.

"If you want that saber-tooth tiger be your friend then gain its trust," Hikari remember Kiba said then remember what Naruto said, "Things don't always go your own way, and there's time where you might have to deal with things on your own."

Hikaru decided to help and tried to go to the cage to save Chamu. He manage to get to the cage where the keys were left from the circus people.

Naruto noticed it right away and knew Hikaru and Chamu were in trouble. Naruto ran to Hikaru to help.

Hikaru let Chamu free but the boat tilted and more water came that could wash Hikaru away.

"Shadow Clone Jutsu!" Naruto shouted making the hand sign. A shadow clone appeared and made the hand signs. "Water Style: Water Vortex Jutsu!" the shadow clone shouted. A Water vortex fired from above the shadow clone. Keeping the water back.

Naruto ran toward Hikaru and grab him saving him.

The next day things calmed down. Chamu a and Chichi got along with Hikaru.

"Looks like that stunt last night gained Chamu's trust," Kiba said.

"Yeah," Hikaru said.

"Listen sorry about yesterday," Kiba said.

"Yeah me two," Naruto responded, "That was brave of you last night."

"Same here, and thank you for saving me," Hikaru said.

"Not a problem," Naruto said, "Most important thing is you finally starting to understand what it means to make friends and keep them, and that's by trust."

"Thank you and I only did what I did because I wanted you and Chamu be my friends," Hikaru said, "I never had friends, and I never knew how to make friends."

"Well in that case I'll be your friend," Naruto said, "Believe it or not I know what it means to start making friends."

"Really?" Hikaru asked.

"Yeah, before I was four, only people I trusted were those who helped me out, but then a friend of ours showed me how by becoming my first friend," Naruto said, "And now I'm becoming one of three friends."

"Make that 5," Kiba said as Akamaru barked in agreement.

"I'll be your friend too," Hinata responded.

Hikaru was happy but then became upset.

"What's wrong?" Hinata asked.

"The trip is almost over, you'll have to go home soon," Hikaru said.

"Hey don't worry, another thing about friendship, is that no matter far we are apart we can always be friends as long as we remember each other," Naruto said taking his hand out, "And I promise that I won't forget about you."

"Right," Hikaru said grabbing Naruto's hand.

"Hey don't leave us out of it," Kiba said putting his hand in as did Hinata. Akamaru wagged his tail and barked.

"And don't worry about us breaking our promise, because team 7, don't go back on our word. That's our ninja way," Naruto explained.

Chamu put his paws in forcing them down.

Kakashi watch his students proudly as they laugh with Hikaru, as Michiro smiled seeing his son.

"Maybe something like that is what Amayo was talking about but with love," Michiro thought.

A/N: I know I'm making these chapters too short but don't worry, it won't stay short for too long. It'll get longer when the battles come. Anyways the next chapter is the coming of the battle. Besides shorter the chapter the more chapters there will be. I'm having fun with this story.