I'M ALIIIIVEEEE!
Hi everyone… Been so long, I know.. I'd like to offer my deepest apology for y'all but it won't make any difference, eh he he. Okay the reason why I haven't update this story or even write anything is because my internet provider blocked fanfic, and because being the lazy ass that I am, it took a very long time to find a solutions of this problem (in which turns out to be very simple, and easy, and fast, and.. and.. you know vpn… I was dumb). Also not to mentions the most famous reason o f all, WRITER'S BLOCK.
So here is me, trying to make amends to you and squeeze my brains out for ideas that have yet to flow in full force… Also thank you for reading my previous chapters event though I haven't update it in forever :) . and sorry for grammar issues.. ENJOY! A/N below
(Naruto 5 year old)
Ah, what a day. Working on assignments like in school really, but more comfortable, more freedom, but still the teacher was still strict if needed. The notable difference can be seen on the kid's uniform which was none existent at all, the table and chair which were a home dining table, also the teacher who was busying himself in his kitchen doing kitchen stuff.
With a pink apron on.
Still struggling with some problem on his assignment Naruto was chewing the innocent pencil of his, with his eyebrow frowning, right hand supporting his chin, and left hand scratching his head. A picture of pure desperation. It was normal considering the math problem he was quarrelling with was generally for a five year old, or so his dad said. His dad said that to be a bright person he should be able to detect, and determine by picturing an attack in his mind, also calculate the angle of a projectile weapon in his head. Considering Naruto's head was still intact after this assignment.
With a defeated moan Naruto threw his hands up along with his pencil in the process to the kitchen counter. Now he was just staring blankly at the white ceiling, the book left opened for the world to see on the dining table, for all he knew he did not care if the wretched book being eaten by the nin-ken, or being swept on by the wandering messaging bird.
"Have you finished your assignment kid?" Kakashi casually asked, noticing the sound of a pencil thrown to the counter.
Hearing the sound of his dad, Naruto quickly straighten up his position, "Seriously dad, this thing is a lot harder than you usually gave me, I can't even finished two questions!" He protested to Kakashi.
"What are you talking about, it's the regular thing that I gave you every other day. You should be able to do it."
"But dad you said this thing is for seven years old, and I'm just five year old." He paused for a second, "That's two years older than me."
Finally Kakashi turn his body around, leaning back to the counter for support, he crossed his hand while looking at his five year old spawn, "Hmm you can count well enough," he raised his hand in response to stop Naruto who would start a speech about how he was smart enough to count and how awesome he was, "But those questions are I handpicked by myself, which means seeing that I know your capabilities and has been teaching you since you can remember, you should be able to do it… With a little bit of effort."
"These are not a kind of assignment a five year old can do! I bet kids in real school… Ehmm… A chunnin (did I spell it right?) cannot do it!"
"That's exactly why you're not in real school kid." Kakashi pointed out.
"I need a break, I wanna play outside!"
"Don't you have your share of outside world yesterday? You were playing all day long yesterday in the backyard."
"THAT'S DIFFERENT DAD! You were training me yesterday, it was not as fun as playing in the park with the swing, and seesaw, and.. and.. the climbing half circle thing" Naruto eyes were sparkling with delight when listing the playing instrument at the park. "Imagine the wind blowing, the warm sun in the afternoon.. ahhh, life is beautiful." He was lost in thought.
Seeing Naruto antics, like every father would, Kakashi just smiled and chuckled, before dropping the bomb, "Okay then, I will give you a free day tomorrow, BUT in one ccondition," Naruto wilted on his seat upon hearing this, "Finish three questions from the assignment. That's it."
"WHAAAAT?! THREE! I can't even finish two, come on dad."
Kakashi just closed his eyes and shook his head, "Three questions or training with me tomorrow".
Of course as a child Naruto was, he did not find training fun… Yet. And so he just agree with the unfavorable condition, picked his abused pencil from the counter, and start doing his job.
"You'll thank me later kid."
"Shut up dad."
A sounding chuckle can be heard in the warm kitchen of Hatake mansion.
As a grown man he was a very experienced one in his field of job, if not the most compared to his peers. On the other hand as a father he was not. But one thing he was sure, he would not put his son on the life he was in.
Kakashi would do everything in his power to shield Naruto from the uncertain life of the shinobi.
That being establish he still taught Naruto some knowledge about weaponry, especially how to defend himself without engaging in a fight. His training mainly composed of stealth, predicting all kinds of attack, and how to avoid it. Nonetheless as sure as he was that it was enough, Kakashi also taught Naruto some effective moves to attack if the need ever arisen. Well, that making his training included some physics and math, which was exactly why Naruto was steaming his head off.
Kakashi regularly give Naruto assignment, a curriculum made by himself. Being a genius as a kid he unconsciously expected Naruto to do the same, thus making him accelerate Naruto's official academy year. He monitored Naruto's development every day, taught him new things, and gradually increased the difficulty of Naruto's assignment. As of now, in terms of intelligence Naruto could pass as a ten year old. That is exactly why Kakashi gave him a ten year old assignment. Though he told the kid that it was for a seven year old, well what Naruto did not know would not hurt him.
It may looked a bit harsh to force Naruto finished three questions, but Kakashi was sure he could done it. Even though by bribing him with the park, Kakashi sure knew how to get things done with Naruto.
While busying himself in the kitchen for preparing a late lunch because Naruto took a longer time to finish, he listened to the sound of scratching by Naruto dull pencil. Thinking it would not hurt to disturb Naruto's studying with a little rest, he put a bowl of steaming udon in front of Naruto, "Hey kid, eat first, I'm sure it would help you think more after this."
"Whoaa.. Udon.. Alright! Ittadakimas!" Naruto was ready to stuff his face in the bowl before Kakashi slap a chopstick on his forehead, "OUCH! WHAT WAS THAT FO… Oh, eh hehe, thanks dad."
"You are very wlcome kid." Kakashi took a seat opposite Naruto, and serve himself a portion of udon. He made a lot of them considering naruto'a appetite was like a whole villagers put into one, not to mention he was stressing himself with studying beforehand, and all that stress would turn into hunger for sure.
"How's your progress son?" Kakashi said in an attempt to start a small conversation, but really he asked that to prevent Naruto choking.
Right away Naruto pause his eating to answer his dad, "I was on the second problem before you gave me udon." And he was eating again.
Feeling somewhat kind hearted looking at his son literally inhaling his udon, realizing how tired he was from all the numbers, Kakashi offered a rare treat for Naruto, "Let me see."
Knowing what his father asked, Naruto absentmindedly push his book away to Kakashi. His kid was doing a very good job.
"Say Naruto, your old man is feeling very generous right now."
"Hmm hmm."
"So he would very much help you working on this assignment, if you asked him nicely as a cute boy that you are."
"HMPH! WHOT DAD?!" Naruto swallow his food, "No way, I can do it myself. And I am not a CUTE boy, I'm a grown up dad."
Kakashi knew his kid would not just accept it like that, he was too proud of himself sometimes. "Naw, where is my cute little baby who used to call me 'dada' all the time, and always cling onto me?" He just loved messing with his kid.
"I am five dad, I'm NOT a baby!"
With a smiling innocent face (yes he doesn't wear his mask) he reached up his hands to a whiskered face and pinch the bulging cheeks filled with udon. Naruto could only looking irked at his father and red faced, which made Kakashi laughed.
"Okay, okay, I'll help you out without any condition."
Kakashi respond was a cute pout from Naruto while still eating his fill of food.
"…"
"…"
"… You're still a cute kid though."
"DAAAAD"
Nevertheless Kakashi still help Naruto out, whether he like it or not.
Okay, I know this chap literally has nothing to do with the previous chapter. This is some kind of snippet, a standalone chapter. BUT, don't be upset I WILL pick up from chp 11… eventually.. HAHAHA... Actually I already made some draft of chp 12 before, but I forgot where I put the damn thing, and I couldn't find it.
So the next chp will be the continuation of chp 11 for sure. THANKS FOR READING.
Till next time :)