Chapter 4 New faces new home
Disclaimer: I will never own Naruto even if my life depended on it.
Naruto was having another great day in Konoha, he just left the park from playing with his friends he wanted to continue playing but their parents show up to pick them up. He had to hide from Sakura's mother knowing that she didn't wanted her daughter to be with him for reasons he yet didn't know, sometimes he felt jealous seeing their friends leaving with their parents and when he returns to his apartment he has no one to look after him. He pay little attention to it, he had friends and they have accepted him he couldn't be happier with his life. It was always the same while walking the streets, the villagers were glaring at him while others were muttering things he couldn't hear clearly and as usual he ignore them because his life has taken a good turn he was no longer feeling lonely anymore.
He was now heading back to his apartment to have some ramen in a cup, his stomach was already growling with hunger. He licked his lips he could taste the ramen already, while walking he met a familiar ninja heading his way. He smiled recognizing the chunin Iruka, he smile at him getting close to him.
"Hey Iruka sensei"
"Hey Naruto I'm glad I found you do you have any plans right now?"
The five year old nodded rapidly" yup I'm going back to my place to have some ramen in a cup"
Iruka smile" oh really well I was thinking of inviting you to have some ramen with me, I just happen to know the location of the place where they make the best ramen in the five nations so what do you say?"
Naruto smile while he was drooling thinking of the delicious ramen" you really mean it they serve the best ramen ever, even better than ramen in a cup"
"Yeah there's only one way to find out if the ramen is good, so want to go?"
"Of course I'll go I must be crazy to turn something like this down let's go Iruka sensei"
Iruka nodded while they left to the ramen place, Naruto was in a dreamy state he could taste the ramen already and if the ramen tasted better than the one he usually eats in a cup than it was worthy to go to such a place. Itachi and Kakashi just watched the whole event, both were happy that Naruto was making friends in the ninja community knowing that they were among the ones who despises the Kyubi.
"Who would think that Naruto-kun has make friends with a chunin" Itachi said.
"And it's Iruka of all people I remember he was so upset when he lost his parents by the Kyubi , now he's made friends with the person who holds the demon fox as its cage it's kind of ironic when you look at it" Kakashi said.
Konoha village gates
Two chunin guards were guarding the front gate of the village, their job is to guard the gate from intruders so it was necessary to identify the visitors. Konoha was considered the strongest of the hidden villages so it had many enemies although most of the visitors were merchants and clients to request missions. Suddenly they saw from the distance strangers coming their way, they notice that they were four of them one adult and three kids. The adult was wearing a straw hat hiding his face wearing a long white cape, with a green vest and a white muscle shirt long navy blue pants and black sandals he had a long katana strap on his back although it was well hidden by his white cape.
The kid next to the adult was a boy had spiky black hair green eyes wearing a white shirt with black pants and blue sandals, he was holding on his back a back pack which was obviously containing his things. The second kid to the adult's right was also a boy he had straight silver hair black eyes wearing a blue shirt with grey pants and blue sandals, like the other kid he was holding a back pack with his things. The last kid was a girl with long raven black hair tied on a pony tail on a red ribbon with red highlights at the tips of her hair and brown eyes, she was wearing a long sleeve black shirt with white shorts and black sandals like the two little boys she was holding a back pack holding her things.
They finally reach the gates of the village while the guards went to them "halt!!! State your name and purpose on Konoha"
"I have come to talk to Hokage-sama will you allow me to speak with him?" the man with the straw hat said.
"Your name and your village of origin" the second guard demanded.
The three kids stood quiet while the man nodded" I apologize I am from the hidden mist village and as for my name…" he remove his straw hat revealing his face to the two guards long brown hair tied on a pony tail and sapphire blue eyes he seems to be in his middle twenties he smile at them" you can tell Hokage-sama that an old friend has come to see him"
Ichiraku's ramen
Iruka and Naruto arrive at the ramen restaurant, as soon as Iruka open the curtains allowing them inside the restaurant Naruto felt like dying smelling the delicious and heavenly smell of ramen. The delicious aroma hit his nose rapidly making his mouth water, he knows that the smell of the ramen cup was very good but this to him this smell it was more exquisite unique. He could tell that the ramen was delicious by the mere smell, when they got seated an older man greeted them who was obviously the owner of the restaurant, next to him was a girl with long brown hair who seems to be around ten.
"Hey Iruka how are you doing?" the owner said.
"Hey Teuchi-san I'm doing you already why I'm here"
Teuchi laugh at his remark" yes I know I believe you want some ramen"
"You got it, this time I have brought someone else to enjoy the ramen with me Naruto let me introduce you to the owner of Ichiraku's ramen Teuchi"
"Hey Naruto how you doing" Teuchi said.
"I'm doing great Teuchi-san I'm also very hungry"
Teuchi laugh" you look like you have quite an appetite that's good I will fix your ramen right away, Naruto Iruka let me introduce to my daughter Ayame she's helping me with business"
"Hello" the young girl said with a bow.
"It's nice to meet you Ayame-chan" Naruto said with his fox grin making the girl blush a little at his suffix for her.
Teuchi began to prepare the ramen while they were waiting in their seats, Naruto was looking around the place while smelling the great taste of ramen no doubt he had a feeling that this place was going to become his favorite eating place. He was also happy that Teuchi didn't glare at him since he was an adult; he got used having the adults glare at him while saying things behind his back. Iruka smile while gazing at him, he knew the blond was going to like this place since ramen was his favorite and only food.
He decided to have a conversation with him while their ramen was being prepare" so Naruto what are you planning to do in the future?"
"What do you mean?" the little blond said not understanding his question.
"I mean that in just a couple of months the new year at the ninja academy will begin we'll be having new students to join, are you going to enter?"
Naruto smile" of course I am Iruka sensei I want to become a ninja, I already told you that I want to become Hokage someday I will become the best Hokage ever even better than my hero the Yondaime"
(Better than the Yondaime) Iruka thought with a smile" that's quite a goal you have there Naruto, but just so you know the Yondaime was the best ninja we had he has taken an army of ninjas by himself and defeat them all he was truly a legend if you want to become a better Hokage than him then you must train hard"
"I know Iruka sensei that's why I want to enter the academy I have a dream to fulfill believe it"
(It's good to know that he's being positive, although it surprises me that after the way the villagers have been treating him he can still smile like nothing happened)
Ayame brought their bowls of ramen" here you go enjoy your meal" she gave them a cordial smile.
They both smile grabbing their respective chopsticks and they started eating, Naruto devoured the bowl in a matter of seconds Iruka felt his eyes popping out of his sockets at the speed of the toddler along with Teuchi and Ayame. Suddenly Naruto's eyes lit up they were in the forms of hearts, he felt the greatest joy ever in his entire life after tasting the ramen.
"This is the most delicious ramen I have ever tasted ever, ramen in a cup is nothing compare to this now I know that this is the food of the gods"
"Thanks for the praise Naruto it means a lot to me that you feel that way" Teuchi said.
"Thank you Naruto-kun" Ayame said not minding calling him with a suffix since he calls her Ayame-chan.
"I'm glad you like it Naruto but you should consider to slow down on your eating" Iruka said.
"Nah it's okay that's how I eat" the blond said giving his fox grin causing the three to sweat dropped at his comment" hey Teuchi-san I want another bowl"
"Another one eh" Iruka said with a smile" sure why not go ahead Teuchi-san I will pay for Naruto"
"All right another bowl of miso ramen coming right up"
"Thanks Iruka sensei" Naruto said smiling a lot.
(It will be all right I don't mind paying for him and besides a five year old can't eat so much)
Boy he was going to regret ever saying that.
After ten minutes the unthinkable happened, Teuchi and Ayame were shocked their eyes were wide like saucers and their jaws were ready to hit the floor. Iruka had the same expression as well, never in his entire life he will ever think to witness such a sight it was too impossible to believe. Naruto a five year old boy just ate twenty bowls of ramen, his belly was big from eating and he made a loud burp. He gave them a satisfactory smile while putting his chopsticks down.
"That was the best meal in my entire life thank you very much Iruka sensei and you too Teuchi-san Ichiraku's ramen is the best place to eat ramen, I have to go I promise Sakura-chan to meet her at the playground bye" he left the ramen restaurant leaving the still shocked Iruka behind.
(I don't believe it twenty bowls of ramen in ten minutes he must have a bottomless stomach it's just not possible, oh no I forgot about the bill) he gulp looking at Teuchi who smirk giving him the bill of the food, his reaction was pretty normal.
"NARUTO"
Iruka left Ichiraku's with his head hanging down, he checked his wallet only to find it completely empty (I can't believe it I'm broke note to self don't treat Naruto to ramen so frequently or I will never have money ever again)
Hokage's office
An ANBU wearing a tigers mask appeared in a cloud of smoke he knelt on one knee, while Sarutobi was filling the horrible paperwork" Hokage-sama"
"What is it?"
"There's a man who wants to speak with you, he has three kids with him he says that he's an old friend"
Sarutobi raised an eyebrow; it's true that he had many allies and companions however he didn't know this person the ANBU was referring to" did you ask for his name?"
"I did but he won't say he says that he has come from the hidden mist village" replied the ANBU.
(Mist) the Sandaime thought realizing who he was he smile" I see then let them in"
"Yes Hokage-sama" he open the door letting the four visitors in.
The man smile" it's been a while Sarutobi-san"
The Hokage took his smoking pipe from his mouth with a smile" it sure has Genjuro-sama what brings you to my village?"
"I wish I came here to talk about old times but unfortunately this is not the reason why I have come to Konoha to speak with you"
The old Hokage nodded" I have a feeling what this is all about" he looked at the ANBU" you may go now"
"Yes Hokage-sama" he vanished in a cloud of smoke.
Sarutobi smile looking at the kids" and who are the children?"
"Everyone introduce yourselves to the Hokage" Genjuro said.
"Suijin Seiryu" the boy with the spiky black hair said.
"Ozoki Ryo" the boy with the silver hair said.
"Hamashi Akeshi" the girl with raven hair and red highlights said.
"Well hello there I am Sarutobi Hiruzen the Sandaime Hokage of Konoha but you can call me Sarutobi there's no need to be so formal"
"Yes Hokage-sama" the three said in unison.
"I said there's no need to be so formal kids" Sarutobi said with a chuckle.
"They are just being polite that is how to addressed the current Hokage Sarutobi-san" Genjuro said.
He nodded with a smile before getting serious, it was time to talk about business" so if you're here then that means….."
"Yes Sarutobi-san the blood line massacre has begun in mist" Genjuro said softly while the three kids were depressed especially Akeshi she was tightening her fist as small tears started falling from her cheeks.
Sarutobi sighed" I can't believe it has happened, just what Mizukage-sama was thinking?"
"The Sandaime Mizukage is nothing but a power hungry warlord who wants nothing but power, he could care less about his people I'm believe that by now every clan with a blood line limit has been killed. To be honest with you I am ashamed for giving my loyalty and services to a mad man like him in the first place"
"I understand how you must be feeling Genjuro-sama, were there any survivors?"
"You're looking at them Sarutobi-san"
The Sandaime nodded understanding the situation" I see so all three of them have blood lines"
"Well Ryo and Akeshi have blood lines limit, as for Seiryu well……it's a little complicated if you know what I mean" Genjuro said while gazing at the spiky haired boy who only gaze at the ground.
Sarutobi nodded" I believe so, so they are the only survivors of the massacre?"
"I think they are at least I know all of the clans with blood lines in the village were all killed, as for any residences outside of the village that I don't know but with the way the Sandaime Mizukage works the houses would probably be burned to the ground along with the people by now"
"I see so now comes to the part where you tell me the reason you came to my village, telling me about the blood line massacre is not the only reason you have come to visited me is it Genjuro-sama?"
"Yes there is another reason" he looked at the three kids" I want you to wait for me outside of the office"
They nodded and left the office, it seems whatever he was going to talk with the Hokage it was very urgent and needed to be talked in private.
"What is it Genjuro-sama?" asked the elder Hokage.
"Sarutobi-san I have left the mist village with the children in order to escape the blood line massacre and saved our lives, however I can't live the life of a missing nin and with three kids it will be impossible to survive they had their whole lives ahead of them"
"And what are you asking of me Genjuro-sama?" Sarutobi said having a feeling what he was going to say.
"Sarutobi-san please if it's all right you can you let me become a ninja of Konoha and serve your proud and wonderful village"
"Genjuro-sama you don't have to sound so serious of course I will accept your offer old friend I have no problem whatsoever"
"Thank you Sarutobi-san I will be forever in your debt I shall not betray your trust"
"I know you won't, what about the children?"
"If I may suggest you should send them to the academy I have already teach them the basics of chakra control and a few exercises of target practice"
"They look a little old"
"They are seven"
"What that old Genjuro-sama I thought for such an age they should already be in the academy"
"Well their parents didn't wanted them to attend the academy, even if they never attended because of the blood line massacre you should know what is the graduation genin test of the mist academy by now Sarutobi-san"
Sarutobi nodded of course he knew about mists genin graduation test and he thought it was an abomination, so many lives of future ninjas lost all for a title that had no meaning in earning" I know what you mean, what a horrible way to make a test you really care for those children"
"Yes Ryo and Akeshi's clans were wipe out because of the massacre I manage to save them and left the village with them, as for Seiryu well….he doesn't have a bloodline he's a jinchurikki"
"I figure so I'm guessing he's the container of the seven tails wolf Fenrir"
"Yes the same creature attack mist seven years ago and the Mizukage performed a sealing jutsu sealing the beast inside of Seiryu when he was a baby and although it wasn't as powerful as the one the Yondaime used on the Kyubi it was powerful enough to sealed Fenrir"
"I see but why did you took the boy out of the village he doesn't have a blood line I doubt Mizukage-sama wanted him dead"
"You're right Sarutobi-san the Mizukage didn't wanted Seiryu dead since he's a jinchurikki he wanted him as the village secret weapon, however he gave me the responsibility to take care of him and watched over him so he didn't get killed by the villagers they hated him because a lot of people were killed when Fenrir attacked the village. As his bodyguard I knew what was best for Seiryu, when the bloodline massacre happened I took him with me because I wasn't going to let an evil person like the Mizukage to have him as his personal weapon"
"The reason he made the bloodline law is so that none of the existent clans in mist didn't rebel against him or defy his order, that's why he order to kill all of the clans with no one powerful to defy him he will be able to maintain his reign over the village such a horrible person"
"I understand how you feel Genjuro-sama, so its settle you will live in the village serving as a Konoha ninja the children will attend the academy when the academy year begins again in a few months I guess the only things that needs to be settle is your rank and the place you'll be staying"
"My ninja rank I was a jounin when I was in mist I guess I will be jounin here as well if you allow it Sarutobi-san"
"Jounin, are you sure? With your strength and battle experience I can make you captain of the entire ANBU division"
"Jounin will be fine Sarutobi-san"
"Very well then as for the place to stay I do have available residences in the village, however the ones available are a little expensive I don't know if you can afford it"
"That won't be a problem Sarutobi-san I have made my share of money during my times as a mist jounin, don't worry about it I can afford the house"
"All right then all that is left is to fill the paperwork" he then took a couple of keys from his desk drawer" here you go stay in your new house I will fill all of the transfer papers by tomorrow"
"Thank you Sarutobi-san then I guessed I will be on my way then"
"Wait Genjuro-sama, there is something else I will like to talk to you about since you told me about the Jinchurikki of mist I should tell you about the jinchurikki of Konoha"
Genjuro was paying attention to Sarutobi's words, in truth he wanted to know about the container of the Kyubi although he had a pretty good idea who was the one who holds the big burden.
"The one who holds the Kyubi is called Uzumaki Naruto"
"I see so that means he's……"
"Yes he's Minato's son"
"I figure I knew Minato for a while I suspected that he was capable of doing such thing to save Konoha from the Kyubi's attack, does he knows?"
"You mean if Naruto knows that he's the holder of the demon fox no, I made a law that prevents anyone to say anything about the truth behind the Kyubi's attack in order for him to have an ordinary childhood"
"Pardon me Sarutobi-san but he no longer has an ordinary childhood with both of his parents dead being an orphan already, although you did the wise choice in making the law from telling about the truth of the Kyubi"
"Believe me Genjuro-sama I have done everything in my power to give Naruto a better life, the Yondaime made a final wish before dying he said that he wanted Naruto to be treated a hero for carrying the burden of the Kyubi preventing the demon from escaping and thus keeping Konoha safe"
"Let me guess the villagers didn't fulfill his final wish right?"
The Sandaime Hokage nodded sadly" yes I am ashamed to admit it but it's true, the villagers hate him a lot I have even assigned him ANBU members to watched over him so he can be protected from being attacked by angry mobs of villagers he was also kicked from the orphanage three times"
"What would you expect Sarutobi-san hatred is the common treatment for all jinchurikkis to receive; everyone believes that they are demons when in truth they are just their containers a prison cell to keep them locked in preventing them from escaping. It's very ironic when you think about it the Yondaime was a hero a legend , everyone in Konoha loved him and they treat his son the opposite if they only knew"
"I trust that you would keep all of this a secret Genjuro-sama"
"You have my word Sarutobi-san"
"Things are not so bad with Naruto, just recently he has started making friends with some of the children pretty soon he will made more friends"
"But I'm guessing their parents are not happy with him playing with their children"
"Well some of them don't care because they actually don't hold hatred for Naruto, but they are some who does hold a grudge of hatred towards him because a lot of people lost their loved ones because of the Kyubi"
"When people are angry they have the desire to put the blame and anger on someone else, but Naruto doesn't deserve to be the target to unleash their hatred and anger over him he should be treated with respect and dignity"
"Wish will leave me to what I want to talk to you about Genjuro-sama, I want Naruto to have a happy life and I want him to grow up to be a fine ninja so what I'm trying to say is….."
"You want me to be responsible for him to take him under my wing and trained him is that it?" he smirk a little.
"Yes I know I'm asking too much but I really want Naruto to have someone as a father figure, right now he's living all alone on an apartment I gave him"
"I will accept the offer I will take care of him, even if you didn't ask me Sarutobi-san I was still going to take him"
The elder Hokage smile" yes I had an idea that you would, anyway that will be all Genjuro-sama you are dismissed and welcome to Konoha"
"Thank you Sarutobi-san for giving me this chance that I will not waste, I am honored to be fighting for a great leader such as yourself well then I'm off" he headed to the door but stop when he turn the door knob" Sarutobi-san"
"Yes?" ask the Sandaime.
"From this day on I will lay my loyalty and my sword to Konoha and to you that is a promise" he finally left the office.
Sarutobi smile (when Genjuro makes a promise he always keep it, what were you thinking Mizukage-sama because of your urge for power you have lost one of your most dedicate and strong ninjas)
Genjuro left the Hokage tower meeting with his three students" come everyone let's go"
"Where are we going sensei?" asked Seiryu.
He smiled looking around his new home village" we are going to our new home"
Konoha park (playground)
Naruto, Sakura and Ino were playing by the swings, the others couldn't come because they were spending time with their parents it didn't bother to the blond as long as he plays with friends especially if it's with his best friend Sakura. Ino was happy playing with both of them, she couldn't believe her mother didn't wanted her to get near Naruto she didn't know why, as she get to know him she started liking him he was a fun person making her wonder her mother tells her that he's evil. Sakura was always happy as long as Naruto was by her side; he was always the one, who keeps her smiling she couldn't be happier to have a friend like him.
While they continued playing Naruto notice that there was a boy next to the bushes, he had black hair a little spiky he had round sunglasses hi mouth was being covered by his black shirt he had blue pants and blue sandals. Naruto got curious and went to the strange boy; it seems he was searching in the small bushes for something.
"Hey what are you doing?"
The little boy with sunglasses was surprise that somebody talk to him, but he remain calm and reply back to the blond" I'm looking for potential insects to be part of my colony" there he was now scare without showing it usually other kids were afraid of him for having his whole body cover in insects.
Naruto smile" really you don't mind if I help you search?"
The boy was surprise again but he nodded while Naruto smile.
"Naruto-kun what are you doing over here?" Sakura's voice came as she went to the boys follow by Ino.
"Oh Sakura-chan Ino-chan I'm helping him find some bugs"
"Ewww bugs are so yucky" Ino said in disgust.
"Nah I think they are cool" Naruto said.
"Yeah me too" Sakura said.
Shino raised an eyebrow to hear those comments from the two kids, he was expecting the same answer from Ino he felt happy that they were people who thought he wasn't weird.
"My name is Shino Aburame but you can call me Shino"
"My name is Uzumaki Naruto and these are my friends Sakura-chan and Ino-chan"
"I'm please to meet you" Shino said.
Ino gulp looking at the insect user" you said you're from the Aburame clan, my mommy told me that you guys have bugs living inside you is it true?" she was looking at him worry that it might be true.
"Yes its true" Shino replied calmly.
"Can you show us Shino" Naruto said happy while Sakura nodded.
The little Aburame stood quiet, he was afraid that they will leave scare if he showed them when he releases his insects this was the first time he has meet people that can become potential candidates for true friends. He looked at them Naruto and Sakura were still happy waiting for him to see if it was true while Ino was scare since she doesn't likes insects, he raised his right arm releasing his insects and hope the kids didn't ran away scare of him. Ino was the first to act as she ran away screaming saying yuck bugs are so gross, he looked at the remaining kids and they were still standing next to him this time they were shocked.
Shino got worry until he saw them smiling.
"WOW BUGS ARE SO COOL" they shouted in unison.
"You are so cool Shino I wish I could release bugs too" Naruto said cheery.
"Oh Shino I want to help you find bugs with Naruto-kun" Sakura said in the same cheery tone as her blond friend.
For once in his entire life Shino was shocked, even if no one could tell because his mouth was cover along with eyes because of the sunglasses. To think he has actually found kids his age that don't think he's creepy because of his insects, he wasn't expecting that they called him cool he felt embarrassed for the compliment.
"You don't think I'm scary" Shino said.
"Of course not I think is very cool to have so many bugs living inside of you" Naruto said.
"So all of the bugs live inside of you like you were their house" Sakura said.
"I guess you can call it like that yes I am their house"
"Cool come on Sakura-chan let's help Shino find some bugs"
Sakura nodded and they began to search through the small bushes, while Shino was feeling happy to found some friends. They were searching for minutes Shino found an ant colony, Naruto found a beetle while Sakura found a grasshopper and Shino was impressed how quickly they found some insects.
"Thank you for helping me Naruto-kun Sakura-san these insects will be enough to be part of my colony"
"No problem Shino were glad to help you" Naruto said.
"Yeah bugs are cool" Sakura said.
"Does this means we are friends?" ask the Aburame with a hint of high anticipation in his voice.
"Of course we are" Naruto said with his fox grin while Sakura nodded.
"Then I will be your friend too, I'll see you later" he then left the playground taking his new insects on a couple of jars.
Both were happy, as for Shino even if his mouth was covered a smile was form around his lips feeling happy to meet true friends.
"Naruto-kun I have to go back to my house my mommy is making food I will like to invite you if it wasn't for my mommy, she doesn't want me to be with you I don't know why she has to act like a meanie with you"
"It's okay Sakura-chan I'm not angry I guess I will go back to my place then I'll see you again here at the playground right"
"Yeah" Sakura said while becoming a little nervous" well I'll see you later Naruto-kun" she then gave him a big hug making him blush she then left running while giggling" bye"
"Bye Sakura-chan" he wave at her until she was gone" well I better go back too"
(Time skip: near Naruto's apartment)
Naruto arrived at his apartment building he felt like eating another delicious bowl of ramen from Ichiraku's, unfortunately he already wasted the money Sarutobi gave him. He sighed he will have to wait until his next allowance to buy a bowl from the ramen restaurant, as soon as he arrives to his apartment he took the his key but he realize that the door was already open. He gasp when he went inside the apartment, everything was in ruins the furniture was all destroyed it look like a hurricane came through the whole place. He was too shock to say a word he couldn't believe this was the same place where he was currently living, suddenly Itachi and Kakashi appeared next to him and both were as shock as the blond.
"Oh my…" Kakashi said with a gasp.
"What happened why is my home such a mess" Naruto said as tears were forming at the corner of his eyes.
"I believe the villagers have something to do with this" Itachi said hiding his anger.
Naruto then notice that there was something written in one of the walls, it was a message written in red paint in capital letters saying DIE DEMON. Naruto started sobbing first he gets kicked from the orphanage three times and now his home gets vandalized, Itachi try to calm him while Kakashi was upset how could they do this to this poor boy who only trying to live his life in peace so he can start his life as a future ninja of Konoha.
"I'm sorry Naruto-kun" Itachi said.
"Why….why does this has to happen to me? What did I do to make the villagers hate me so much?" he continues to sob.
The two ANBU stood quiet they knew the reason very well, however this was no excuse to treat the small blond with so much hatred because he was not the demon but the container of one.
"It's all right Naruto-kun we'll find another home for you" Itachi said.
"We should report this to Hokage-sama" Kakashi said while the ANBU captain nodded.
"Excuse me but is this where Uzumaki Naruto lives?"
They turn around to see Genjuro giving them a smile he then saw the mess that was once Naruto's apartment" maybe I'm in the wrong place"
"You" Itachi said" Hokage-sama told us about you Genjuro-sama you're going to be staying in Konoha from now why are you here?"
"I came looking for Naruto, I decided to come looking at his place but this can't be the right place"
"Well this place used to be Naruto's apartment but not anymore" Kakashi said.
"What this is not the right place for a little boy to be living" he said while getting near Naruto who was still sobbing" you okay Naruto?"
"Who are you?"
"Yes where are my manners my name is Meji Genjuro I'm here to tell you to pack your things you're going to be living in a new home"
"A new home where"
Genjuro smile at him" you're going to live with me"
Haruno residence
Sakura has just finished the food her mother made; she was now enjoy a delicious dessert which was a piece of chocolate cake, she was devouring the cake like there was no tomorrow. Mrs. Haruno was watching with a sweat dropped on the back of her head, she has taught manners to her daughter and instead she's eating like a pig looks like she will give her some advice before giving her another piece of chocolate cake. Suddenly the phone rang and she went to pick it up, while Sakura was still enjoying the delicious cake.
"Hello Haruno residence? Oh hi Miyori how are you doing? What about it? What…..are you sure but that can't be I…..I see well thanks for telling me Miyori I will put some sense into her one way or the other" she hang the phone and went back to the table to join her daughter.
"Here Sakura let me clean your mouth" she pick a handkerchief and started cleaning the pink haired girls mouth" there all clean now Sakura its time that we have a talk"
"About what mommy"
"Sakura I want you to be honest with me all right?" she gave her daughter a serious look that meant business" were you hanging with that monster?"
Sakura blink she knew who she was talking about, although she didn't know why but her mother always referred to Naruto as monster she calm herself and try to be as honest as she could" of course not mommy I promise you I wouldn't be with him"
"DON'T LIE TO ME" she shouted startling the little girl" I know you're lying Yamanaka Miyori just called me and told me that she has seen you playing with him, she was so upset to see her daughter Ino being with him too, well what do you have to say for yourself?"
Sakura was really scared she has never seen her mother so upset before, tears were now forming on the corner of her eyes" mommy I'm sorry for lying to you but….Naruto-kun is my friend he…."
"NO" she shouted again making her sob" I have always told you not to be with him he is nothing but a monster I want you to ignore him and hate him"
"But mommy Naruto-kun is not a meanie he saved me from some bullies he's my friend" Sakura said while her tears were still falling.
Mrs. Haruno glare at her daughter" Sakura you listen to me and listen good, either you stop seeing him or you won't enter the academy EVER and you will never become a ninja"
"No mommy don't I want to become a ninja please"
"Then you will do as I say and once you enter the academy you will still ignore him are we clear?"
Sakura continued to sob while nodding her head" yes mommy I will do as you say"
"Good then go upstairs it's time for your bath"
She nodded while going upstairs heading to the bathroom while Mrs. Haruno stood quiet, a few tears fell from her face (I'm sorry Sakura forgive me for doing this to you but it's for your own good I can't lose you like I lost your father)
Genjuro's house
Genjuro open the front door letting Naruto inside, he was carrying his bags with his belongings. Naruto was amaze gazing at the house it was very big it looked like a mansion from the inside. The house itself had two floors, one thing he knew already the house was a lot better than his apartment at least he wasn't going to be living on his own.
"So what do you think Naruto?"
"Wow its huge I'm going to be living here"
"You bet I don't mind having people living with me, besides you won't be the only one living here"
"What do you mean?"
"Sensei you're back" came the voice of Seiryu as he Ryo and Akeshi came from upstairs.
"Everyone I want you all to meet Naruto he will be living with us say hi to my students Naruto"
"Hi" he said while giving his fox grin.
"Hey how are you doing I'm Seiryu nice to meet you"
"I'm Ryo glad to have you here but you better not be thinking in getting my three musketeers bar its MINE you hear me"
Akeshi smack him on the back of his head" idiot no one said anything about that, you must excuse him Naruto he has a few screws lose it's very nice to meet you I'm Akeshi"
"I'm very happy to meet all of you I think I'm going to enjoy living here" Naruto said.
"You bet you are Naruto and I already know you want to go to the academy just like my students so I decided to make you my apprentice I'll tell you the basics and a few jutsus what do you have to say about that?"
Naruto smile" you mean you're going to train me and I'm going to get strong all right I will do it, this will be the beginning on my dream to become Hokage believe it"
(So he wants to become Hokage like his father I guess it must be fate)" well anyway you all must be hungry how about some dinner"
"Yeah food I want some ramen" Naruto said.
"I want eggrolls" Ryo said.
"How about some shrimps with dipping sauce" Seiryu said.
"Or maybe we can have all of them mixed together" Akeshi said.
Genjuro smile at Akeshi's comment" okay then we'll have everything mixed together" he went to the kitchen to start preparing the food and saw his students talking and laughing with Naruto, he couldn't help but smile (looks like Naruto is already fitting in well since he doesn't know anything about the Kyubi I will keep it a secret, although I'm sure Naruto will get along with everyone including Seiryu because like him he's also a jinchurikki)
Sarutobi was watching everything with his crystal ball he was smiling feeling happy for Naruto (I knew I could count on Genjuro-sama with him being Naruto's guardian there won't be a reason to have the ANBU to watched over him I just hope Itachi and Kakashi don't get mad with me they have grown fond of Naruto)
To be continued
I'm glad to see that Naruto has a new home with a new teacher and new friends, his life has gotten better just how strong Naruto will become with having Genjuro as his teacher. Please read and review farewell until next time.
Next chapter: First day at the academy