Chapter 9
A looming threat
Shelter 6
This orphanage had become more cheerful with the arrival of Hiruzen. All the orphans in the orphanage began to break their state of alienation. Seeing Grandpa start to recount the adventures of his life. All begin to praise him and wish they could be like him. In the evenings, when Hiruzen closes the library, a crowd of children lined up in front of him and asked him to tell some stories. It was a pleasure for the old man to speak in front of such an audience. The orphanage became more cheerful. Even fights became rare. After all, Hiruzen only agreed when the children behaved well. He even stopped smoking in front of the kids for such moments.
Our jolly blond found something else to do. He looked after Inami. Teaching her how to write, read, sign, talk. But what she couldn't do was talk. Naruto kept thinking of ways to help his friend. He even asked his grandfather if it was a vocal cord disease. He heard back that it was from a damaged psyche. Naruto entertained her as much as he could, reading her interesting books, singing to her sometimes. He tried to show her the joys of socializing. So far, it had been unsuccessful. He felt responsible for her. After all, Grandpa had entrusted her to him. And she smiled a little, but sometimes she smiled. He'd read something from child psychology once, and it said that people became mute because of negative shocks, which were enough when she was locked up. Naruto thought if she lost her mute because of an unfortunate moment, she should have a happy moment.
Today was Inami's fourth birthday on August 14. Naruto had a plan. But needing help, he ran to his grandfather's house in the early morning.
Н... Grandpa, it's Inami's birthday today! I need help.
Х... I'm listening to you.
Н... So I've been saving up some of the money the teachers give us. I want to get some presents. But I don't know what girls like.
Х... Ohh, I'll have to think about it. Oh, I remember when I was visiting a friend of mine, she had a little girl and she got her a teddy bear.
Н... A teddy bear? But that's boring and useless!
Х... Oh Naru, you don't know girls. They're more interested in pretty trinkets. Trust my experience.
Н... But if that's the case, I'll buy the most beautiful bear in this village! Thanks grandpa, I'll get you a present. Let's celebrate here tonight, I want to give her a little show.
Х... A show? Come on!
Н... Oh, and one more little favor!
Х... What's the favor?
Н... Can you ask the teachers for the key to the attic? I need dark lighting and all the junk they throw up there, so I might find something!
Х... The attic? Well, I'll do it, but be careful outdoors.
Н... Of course, Grandpa!
Hiruzen looked at the back of his energetic grandson and became more and more convinced that proper upbringing works wonders. But he also had some thoughts about the day.
Naruto put on his orange shorts and white t-shirt and went to the market. It was a hot sunny day. He went into the store and started looking for the right thing. He searched for a long time, but carefully. But then he found a pink teddy bear on the top shelf.
He couldn't reach it, so he asked a guy.
Н... Excuse me, can you help me?
... А? How can I help you?
Н... I need that little pink teddy bear.
This guy looked like a teenager, maybe 11 or 12 years old. Black short hair. He was wearing a blue t-shirt, dark pants with bandages, blue sandals and a headband with a leaf symbol on it.
... Here you go. Buying for yourself?
Naruto blushed deeply.
Н... No, I'm not some dantebayo girl. It's a gift.
... Have it your way. What's your name, by the way?
Н... My name is Naruto Uzumaki. I'm a future badass ninja!
Thumbs up.
Ш... Future badass ninja? Hmm. Well, I believe it! My name is Uchiha Shisui!
Н... Uchiha? Like the founding clan? I read that it's a cool clan!
Ш... Let's go pay up. Do you have enough money?
Н... Of course I have enough!
Ш.. Let's go.
Н... Let's go!
Shisui Uchiha, like Naruto, lost his parents early. But Hiruzen knew them well, so he looked after him. He was considered the best in his graduating class and graduated early. Thanks to Hiruzen, he learned a lot. After all, sometimes he came to him for training. When they came out of the store.
Ш... Naruto, let me walk you out. By the way, where do you live?
Н... Oh, come on. I live in orphanage number six.
Ш... Shelter?
Н... Yes!
Shisui didn't ask about his parents, because he himself was living without them.
Ш... By the way Naruto, how old are you?
Н... I'll be three soon!
And then Shisui was shocked! But he didn't show it.
Н... Shisui san, how old are you?
Ш... Twelve years old!
Н... Are you a ninja?
Ш... Of course! How did you know?
Н... The armband! My grandfather told me that those who wear these armbands are ninjas!
Ш... Grandpa?
Н.. Yes, old man three!
Ш... You mean the Third Hokage?
Н... That's right!
Ш... I heard he works at your orphanage?
Н... Yes, he often tells us his adventures. He also runs the library. I often visit him to read or play Sega.
Ш... Did he teach you to read?
Naruto lowered his eyes and his mood fell.
Н... No. It was my nanny, she left the konoha.
Shisui noticing his mood decided to cheer him up.
Ш... By the way, Naruto, I was wondering who you were bringing that gift to.
Naruto's mood lifted dramatically. And with a smile.
Н... I'm bringing this bear to Inami chan, who recently came to our orphanage. It's her birthday today, and I'll help her find her voice.
Ш... Voice? What are you talking about?
Н... She can't talk, grandpa says it's related to datebayo's psyche but I'll help her talk today or I'm not Uzumaki Naruto datebayo.
Ш... I see, good luck with that!
Н... Thank you. Ee Shisui san.
Ш... It's just Shisui, I'm not an old man.
Н... My grandpa told me to be respectful to adults and always use the suffix.
Ш... I'll let you use no suffixes. So what did you want to ask?
Н... What were you doing at the toy store?
Ш... It's a store for kids. They don't only sell toys there but also candy, I wanted to buy dango but there were none left.
Н... Do you like dango?
Ш... Yes, what's the matter?
Н... It's just that my teachers told me that only children like sweets.
Ш... That's wrong, age doesn't determine food tastes. What do you like?
Н... I love ramen! It's the most delicious food in Konoha dantebayo!
Shisui thought about the fact that the boy kept saying that word and decided to ask.
Ш... Why do you keep saying datebayo?
Н... I don't know, it's just that when I'm worried or upset, I keep saying that word.
Ш... I see.
They were already approaching the shelter.
Н... Here we are. By the way, are you free tomorrow?
Ш.. Yes, why?
Н... I just have training tomorrow at the fifteenth range at two o'clock. Inami's going to the embroidery class and Grandpa's going to his job as a counselor. So I thought you'd-
Ш... Okay, I'll be there.
Н... Ooh, cool. Well, I'm off. Good luck, Shisui.
Shisui looked after Naruto and thought to himself, "What an interesting kid." It was news to him that a kid under three could read. He was also interested in the way he spoke and his motor skills. As if he wasn't 2 years old, but 5 years old by their standards. And tomorrow he would learn something new. Shisui looked up and saw Hiruzen standing outside the window winking at him.
When he got to the orphanage and wrapped the teddy bear in a gift bag, he ran to the third man to get the keys and went to the attic.
It was very dusty, but he took a rag and began to scrub the floor. Half an hour later, when he had cleaned the floor, he called the third man to help him set up a small table and three poufs next to the wall. Then Hiruzen began to lay the cloth, and Naruto began cutting letters out of cardboard. They found a lot of junk in the attic and among them they found balloons and started to inflate them. There he also found candles and went to the cook. In the kitchen he asked to make a cake for the girl and even told him to decorate it with cream. Generally, birthdays were rarely celebrated in the orphanage. Since there were so many children there. Naruto wanted to invite more kids, but he and Inami weren't friends at all because of her problems, so it was just the three of them.
At 11:50 p.m. Naruto took Inami to the attic, {all the teachers had been warned about the event} and when they arrived it was dark. When Naruto turned on a small spotlight, Inami saw "Happy Birthday Inami" on the canvas and Hiruzen and Naruto shouted the same thing as on the canvas. There were balloons and garlands hanging on the walls. And when Naruto turned on the main light of the attic there were small poufs and a small table on the floor, and on the table was a round cream cake with four candles. And then the blond walked over to her.
Н... Inami make a wish and blow out the candles.
Inami was at a loss, before she came to the orphanage no one wanted her. She didn't know what those anbu from the root could do to her. Crying at night with the other children. She didn't know her own parents. She was raised by other people and when she was three years old Danzo came to their village and noticed her red hair and stubborn nature. The things that set Uzumaki apart from the others. Danzo needed an obedient puppet so that when he got his hands on the nine-tailed jinchuriki, he would seal her in. Under the cover of night, the anbu of the root crept silently into the house and silently left, taking the girl with them. When she was brought to the root, she was forced to speak propagandistic words in the spirit of the root. And under torture and hypnosis, she remained silent. And she gave herself her word that she wouldn't say a single word. But after the Root raid. When she met a blonde-haired boy with a sunny disposition and a mesmerizing smile she began to get a little used to this life. She liked the fact that she wasn't forced to speak and instead replaced talking with gestures that Naruto had generously taught her. And now this same boy, who was not indifferent to her and even considered her a friend, stood before her and asked her to make a wish.
When she approached the cake, she closed her eyes to make a wish, and when she opened them, she blew out the candles.
И... Thank you, Naruto.
The old man and the blond smiled happily. For their labors had been successful.
Н... Yay, we did it.
Х... Inami, I'm happy for you that you can talk again.
И... What? Did you know?
Х... I guessed.
And that's when Naruto got angry.
Н... Grandpa, why didn't you tell me she was pretending to be mute?
And then he got a little poke from the old man.
Х... Naru, you're scaring her. She might shut up again and not say a word.
Then Naruto ruffled his hair.
Н... I'm sorry Inami chan I didn't mean to.
И... It's okay.
They continued the party after that.
Naruto talked to her about everything possible. As Hiruzen watched the two lovebirds cooing to each other, he quietly hoped for their future. The third knew that Inami was from the Uzumaki clan, but he wouldn't tell anyone. He was afraid that something might be done to her.
After the party, the two children went to their rooms and Hiruzen went home.
The next day after lunch Naruto went to the firing range. Doing stretches and running laps he began practicing his squishy kicks. Naruto couldn't compete with the academy's first class, but he could fight back against the orphanage kids. And then Shisui came to the training ground.
Ш... Yo Naruto
Н... Shisui, you're here!
Upon greeting the blond excitedly held out his small hands, to which Shisui simply shook two fingers and looked at him closely.
Ш... I see you've already started.
Н... Of course I always start with exercise and only then start training.
Ш... What did you want to practice today?
Н... My water element.
And tu Shisui looked at him with disbelief.
Ш... That's a good joke, but seriously?
Н... I'm not joking! Watch this.
Naruto folded the seals and exhaled a water ball with a radius of two meters. Shisui saw this and fell into a slump, only 2 and a half years old and he already knows how to water balloon. Shisui had already guessed who could have taught him, but he didn't say anything.
Ш... Well done, now I'm sure you'll be a great shinobi.
Н... Naturally!
Ш... Did you only want to practice water? I only know fire, taijutsu, shuriken and genjutsu.
Н... Ooh, let's do fire?
Ш... Sorry, you already have your own element and fire is the opposite of water.
Н... Too bad, but can you show me?
Ш... Why not?
Shisui folded some seals and shouted "fireball katon" and exhaled a fireball with a size of three meters and flew at a distance of twenty meters above the water. And Naruto was delighted.
Н... Wow, your fireball is ten times the size of my water ball. And you put so much chakra into it Shisui, you're really cool.
Shisui listening to the flattery about himself smiled softly and rubbed his blonde head.
Ш... You're good too! I actually learned fire technique at five years old and you can already use your water.
Н... My water only makes people laugh.
And he pouted his lips.
Ш... That's okay, you still have plenty of time. So what about the other disciplines?
Н... I'm practicing taijutsu anyway, but my grandfather told me that I can't do genjutsu...
Ш... Why not?
Н... The third old man said I can't use genjutsu, but I can't use it either. He says I don't have enough yin chakra.
Ш... Interesting. So you have more yang?
Н... I guess I wish I knew what else it was. Our orphanage library has mostly children's books and elementary history. Not a lot of educational ones.
Ш... Do you know what a chakra is?
Н... Of course it is a connection of spiritual and bodily energy.
Ш... That's right! Yang is responsible for the bodily energy with the help of which the necessary things are created from the chakra. And yin is responsible for the spiritual energy, which is used to create unobligatory things. Genjutsu is a discipline based on spiritual energy.
Н... I see, so that's why it's always hard for me to mix spiritual energy.
Ш... Don't worry, as the years go by, the chakra changes and it will be easier for you.
Н... So we'll stick with shurikens? But I don't have any shurikens and I've never even held one before.
Ш... Don't worry about that, I brought some small ones just in case.
Н... Thanks Shisui.
Naruto was perplexed as he picked up the bizarre four-pronged stars.
Н... How do you throw them?
Ш... You just pick them up and throw them like this.
Shisui took one shuriken, folded it between his fingers and threw it at a nearby tree that hit the target
Ш... Now you try throwing them.
Naruto made the same movements but when he threw the shuriken didn't even reach the tree and he grudgingly.
Н... This sucks.
Ш... Not everyone gets it right the first time. But you don't do strength training at all?
Н... No, Maya Chan told me to start strength training at least from the age of three, or I might get injured and I won't become a great ninja.
After saying that, he hesitated, and like yesterday, he lowered his eyes and became sad. Shisui noticed this and decided to talk to him. He had thoughts of who the man was that Naruto closes himself up at the thought of him.
Ш... Naruto, don't keep it all to yourself. Do you miss this man?
Naruto didn't like to complain about life, because it was explained to him that he lived in a world of killers and every day in this world for anyone could be the last. And when he thought that if something happened to someone close to him, he just couldn't hold it together. But Shisui was right to speak up.
Н... Yes! I really miss Maya Chan. She was sent to the north near the fire country daimyo. Grandfather said there was constant conflict there. And Maya Chan, as a military doctor, has to be there. But still, I'm worried about her, and if something happens to her...
Naruto tried to hold back his tears, for he had been holding in his worries for a long time. There wasn't a day that went by that he didn't think about it. Shisui remembered the recent news of what had happened in the daima's territory and could only sympathize with the child. But Shisui knew people and their habits well and decided to touch Naruto's memories that gave him warmth.
Ш... Naruto, what was she like and who was she to you?
And then Naruto decided to share his memories. After all, Naruto had asked a third person yesterday about Shisui who spoke very well of him. And now Naruto could confide his worries and joys with this man. After the story, he became more and more convinced that this was an unusual child. And his babysitter had done a very good job of raising and training him. After Naruto's story, Shisui talked about strength training and shuriken throwing techniques. Naruto had done very well today and Shisui had even carried Naruto back to the orphanage on his shoulders.
Shisui was curious about Hiruzen's own opinion. After taking Naruto to the orphanage he came to Hiruzen's house in the clan quarter. Once inside he bowed and sat down next to him.
Х... Hello Shissui kun how are you doing it's been a long time since you came here.
Ш... Hello Hokage-sama, you're right! Since getting the chunin, it's become harder for me to see you.
Х... Young people! You're all so busy.
But let's not talk about that. What do you think of this little brat?
Ш... He's quite an entertaining kid. But the way you're training him... You want him to break Itachi's record and graduate before him?
Х... That's no longer possible. Itachi was an isolated incident. I hope Naruto can survive the pressure of his responsibility to the village.
Ш.. Responsibility? But what can be expected of a two-year-old orphan?
Х... It's classified information I already violated it by telling one person, but that person deserved to know the truth more than anyone else.
Ш... You mean May?
Х... You're as smart as ever, Shissue-kun.
Ш... If it's a secret, it's best not to bring it up.
Х... Unfortunately I have to, because of this secrecy I'll ask you to be careful with people around you, because if someone knows that you have been in contact with Naruto, you could be in trouble.
Ш... You're asking me not to associate with him?
Х... On the contrary, I won't forbid it, just keep your eyes open!
Ш... I understand you.
Х... I'm grateful to you Shissui kun.
Ш... I know what it's like to have no family, but thanks to you, I was able to pass this terrible fate of an orphan.
Х... Well, Shisui-kun, if you're not busy, why don't you keep the old man company at segi?
Х... I don't mind.
After that conversation, Shisui would sometimes go to Naruto's house after a mission or when he was free. They mostly practiced physical endurance and sometimes strength training. Shisui agreed that it was too early for Naruto to do that. Naruto would sometimes come in with cuts that would disappear the next morning under the fox's regenerating chakra. Now Naruto had one more friend. Naruto was no stranger to children's whims. He often went to the park to play with Inami. And they even climbed on the Hokage's head. After such shenanigans, more and more opened up and smiled more often.
Today was Naruto's third birthday in his life. But there was no joy in his eyes as he didn't celebrate it. He was missing his permanent Maya Chan who unfortunately couldn't make it. So this morning he woke up and decided to wash his face and then he took off his pajamas and put on his orphanage clothes and went to the dining room. There was Inami waiting to congratulate him.
И... Naruto-kun happy birthday.
Н... Thank you, he said with a strained smile.
Inami noticed his fake smile and decided to rouse him.
И... Hei Naru, let's go for a walk.
Н... Sorry, I'm in a bad mood today. How about tomorrow?
She didn't answer but decided to ask the third. After breakfast, she went to the library. Hiruzen was sitting there smoking a pipe, when he noticed her approach, he hid the pipe sharply and dispersed the smoke.
Х... Inami chan, is there something you wanted to ask me?
И... Yes, Grandpa! I wished him a happy birthday, but it made him sad and self-conscious. I thought birthdays were supposed to be fun..
Х... Inami chan, he's understandable. But it's not a good idea to ask him what's wrong with him.
After saying that, Inami sank down and lowered her eyes.
И.. It's a pity I wanted to give him a party...
Hiruzen saw her frown and decided to cheer her up.
Х... Inami chan, why don't we surprise him?
Inami immediately looked up and was very happy. Hiruzen didn't suggest taking Naruto to restaurants, as the clan heads might be there and might whisper that the third wanted to manipulate the jinchuriki, so they had to find deserted places. But unfortunately, on October 10th, when the enthusiastic were partying and the grieving were drinking their grief away, it was impossible. So he decided to do the same thing he did with the attic.
Shisui, after yesterday's mission with his friend and distant relative Itachi, often wondered why he neglected his brother. Shisui had no brothers and needed to learn how to communicate with the little ones and how to deal with them. After messing around with little Sasuke he realized that Naruto was too different. Sasuke was playing and imagining himself as a ninja. Naruto, on the other hand, was preparing to be a ninja by training hard.
But what Naruto and Sasuke had in common was that they were both children. They both marveled at new things and so he decided to build on that. And every time he practiced, he emphasized something new, such as training methods, exercises, and other disciplines. But today he was also thinking about what to get Naruto. Knowing his interests, it would have to be something useful. After buying the right thing at the store, he went to the orphanage. It was new to him that they'd have to celebrate in the attic tonight. And here comes the birthday boy, dragged by Inami by the scruff of the neck. And then everyone shouted happy birthday! Naruto was of course dumbfounded that they had decided to have a birthday party not of his choosing, but who asked him?
Х... Congratulations Naruto, today you are 3 years old and I wish you good health and many friends. Here's a pair of glasses you've been wanting for a long time.
They were green glasses that you could close and open the eyepieces. He wanted to buy them to train his sensory ability. To find people, things with his eyes closed. Shisui said that ninjas had to fight even in the dark or in smoke.
И... Congratulations, Naruto-kun. This is for you.
She handed him the red scarf she knitted in embroidery class.
Ш... And this is from me.
Shisui gave him a shuriken pouch with several shurikens inside.
К... Well daddy started without me as usual.
It was Kasaro who was standing behind him with a box in his hand.
Н... Kasaro san!
Greeted the guest by running up to the guest and throwing his arms around him.
К... Wow, Naru, you've grown. I'm sorry I didn't get you a present today, but I got you all something.
He pulled out a fancy cake that he ordered from an expensive bakery and there was a candle with the number three on it. Naruto made a wish and blew out the candle. After the party, they ate and ate, they had fun telling stories and then Kasaro decided to make a toast.
К... And here's something else Maya San asked me to give you.
He handed over another rare letter from his favorite nanny. And it said.
М... Naru happy birthday my little future badass ninja. Congratulations on your third birthday. I'm glad the third one is still watching over you. I wish you the same wishes that you never lose heart and stay strong. And smack.
For Naruto it was the only missing touch to his celebration, his closest person, though far away, was still thinking of him. Wiping away the tears from his eyes he smiled voluptuously. Kasaro seeing his uplifted mood continued.
К... Naruto you may not know it but you have become a part of our family, my father considers you his grandson. So, I'm going to have a son soon, would you be willing to be named big brother to him?
Н... Of course Casaro Sanz, trust me! And what have you decided to name him?
К... Konohamaru, in honor of our village.
Н... Wow, cool! Konohamaru means he'll be my little brother! Shikos!
Everyone laughed after that. After the party, the kids cleaned up the dishes and the dining room and went to their rooms, while the adults went their separate ways.
Shisui to his neighborhood and Sarutobi to hers.
And so father and son began to dialog as they walked along.
К... Father, I'm feeling uneasy.
Х... What's Kasaro?
К... It seems that the twelve ninja protectors of the fire temple have rebelled as well.
Х... That's not good.
К... Asuma wrote that the conflict is only getting worse.
Х... What do you want to do?
К... If things don't settle down in 4 months, I'll go to the fire temple.
Х... Are you crazy? You're the head of the clan!
К... And Asuma is my brother!
Х... I see.. I can't change your mind. Well, that's a hint like coming back from retirement as clan leader, I get it too!
К.. Thank you father.
Х.. Why did you delay the letter from May?
К... I was going to give it to you tomorrow. You said that the mention of that girl makes a child's mood go downhill, so I didn't want to spoil his party!
Х... Kasaro ouch ouch ouch ouch ouch, when are you going to learn to be a good judge of character? You're married with a baby on the way and you're still in your own head.
К... Soon father soon.
That's the end of it.
Snow in Konoha only comes from mid-December to the end of January. And now another snow fell on Konoha it was one day in January. Recently, the third introduced the children to the newborn Konohomaru, whom he took to the library to babysit. Although Inami was mostly babysitting and Naruto was changing his diaper. So the aforementioned children decided to take a walk around Konoha.
They walked through the streets, exploring the area and enjoying the freshness of the winter a few wanderings through the village they decided to go to the park to play snowballs. Both dressed for the weather and Naruto even wrapped a scarf around his face leaving his eyes and wore a hat. It wasn't that he was embarrassed about his mustache. It's just that he didn't want to show it off. And so they started playing. They threw snowballs as best they could, but Naruto was better at throwing shurikens. They threw for a long time until Inami threw another snowball at Naruto and Naruto just dodged it. But unfortunately that snowball found another target. And that target was Kushina.
К... Watch out, kids.
And then Naruto stood in front of her with his head down in regret.
Н... I'm sorry, Auntie San, she didn't mean it.
And then Inami ran up to them, standing in the same position as Naruto.
И... Sorry, we were just playing.
Kushina saw her red hair and thought for a moment and continued.
К... It's okay kids, it's not a big deal, what's your name?
И... Inami.
Н... Inami, our teachers taught us not to tell strangers our names.
И... Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot.
Н... Never mind.
Kushina was surprised at her closed-mindedness, and especially at the way the little child looked reproachfully at her oversight. And looked at the child with a questioning look so Naruto had to continue.
Н... Forgive me for my rudeness, it's just that we're both from the orphanage and so we've been taught not to socialize with strangers. But we are guilty in front of you and so I apologize again.
Kushina was sympathetic to the children and simply nodded. And Naruto perked up.
Н... Oh I forgot, can you tell me the time?
К... 18.30
Н... Xoo, I forgot I have to help Grandpa at the library today. Let's go Inami chan we have to run.
Grabbing the girl's hand he ran to the orphanage. Kushina wanted to ask which orphanage they lived in, but she didn't have time. She wanted to ask the boy's name. But nothing, with her husband's help she'll find the children
That evening, Namikaze's house.
Kushina had been trying to forget her second child since the first year after the incident with the nine-tailed man. She was rarely on the streets and only if she went for a walk. But even on a walk, she had never met him.
And now she was sitting at the table, her daughter, with whom they had come from the park, she had put to bed long ago. Kushina was very interested in the color of that girl's hair.
And then the door opened and her husband stood in front of him.
М... Hello dear Miroku is asleep already?
К... Yes, dear.
М... Too bad! But I'll play with her in the morning, it's my day off tomorrow.
К... Come on, I'll heat up dinner for you.
М... I hope it's ramen?
К.. You and your ramen again..
Minato lowered his eyes in regret but followed his wife. They sat down at the table and began to eat.
К... Minato can you help me?
М... I'm all ears, dear.
К... I need to find a girl, she has red hair like my daughter and I and her name is Inami, they said they live in an orphanage.
Minato began to think about what his wife said and came to a conclusion.
М... Do you think she's from the Uzumaki clan?
К... I'm sure!
М.. Do you want to adopt her?
К... No, that's unlikely since you know our daughter's personality. So I have another plan.
М... What is it?
К... I remember that one of my friends couldn't have children, so I decided to ask her...
М... I see. Well, I'll do my best.
К... Oh, and there was a boy with her. But he had a scarf over his face and a hat. And he wouldn't tell me his name. The only thing I remember is his blue eyes.
М... Honey, that's gonna be a little more difficult, because we have a lot of people with those eyes. So I'm sorry.
К... Okay..
In Konoha's orphanages, the adoption rate was very low. Since people, as previously mentioned, preferred infants. It was very rare for a child to be taken from an orphanage.
The next week the Hokage found the girl and even had her tested to make sure she was a clan member, but unfortunately for him it was orphanage number 6. He warned his wife beforehand. She gave out until Naruto left for training and with her friend Hitsune went to meet him. They entered the orphanage and called for the caretaker to follow her. When the girl she met in the park approached her. Kushina was the first to start.
К... Hi! Remember me? We met in the park. My name is Kushina Namikaze.
И... Yes, I remember you.
К... I want you to meet a friend of mine
This was a middle-aged woman with brown eyes and black hair with gray locks.
Х... Hi my name is Hitsune Bakazuki, I'm glad to meet you!
И... Hello my name is Inami and it's nice to meet you too.
Х... Inami, I'd like to take you to a family with a roof over your head and loving parents!
К... Don't be afraid of Inami. She won't let anyone hurt you. And her husband is a strong shinobi too, and this family will make you happy.
И... Thank you for your offer. But I need to think about it.
Inami herself wanted a happy loving family but she couldn't leave her friend alone and he said no one would adopt him. She wanted to ask, but she didn't dare. One thing she knew for sure was that Naruto had to know about it. As she thought about it, Kushina called out to her.
К... Inami, I wanted to ask you about that boy who was with you.
И... I'm sorry, Kushina San, but he asked me not to tell anyone his name. He can come himself, but only after 3 hours. And you can ask him yourself.
К... Okay.
And then Hiruzen came to them, and Kushina met him, so that Hitsune and Inami could get to know each other better.
So Hiruzen started talking first.
Х... Hello Kushina.
К... Hello third self.
Х... You didn't come here for tea and honey, let's go to my library and talk.
When they sat down at the library table.
Х... So Kushina, I see you're interested in that girl, why are you interested in her?
К... A friend of mine couldn't have a baby, so I was wondering if she'd take my kin under her wing.
Х... So you found out about her. But what do you really want to do with her?
К... What are you talking about?
Hiruzen continued with a stern look.
Х... Oh, what am I talking about? It's not like you and Minato put a terrible burden on your son and threw him away.
That's when Kushina boiled up.
К... The third! That's a completely different circumstance.
Х... I'm tired of trying to change your mind. There's no point in going any further. I hope that's all you came for!
К... No, I'll wait for her friend who was with her in the park!
Hiruzen was surprised by her actions.
Х... Her friend, what friend?
К... I couldn't see his face, but he was wearing a hat. He refused to tell me his name. Inami promised to show him to me.
Х... Then you'd better go.
К... Why is that?
Х... Kushina, why are you more interested in strange children than your son?
К... Okay, I'll leave.
She left because she didn't want to talk about what she was trying to forget... and decided to avoid the orphanage.
And Hiruzen stayed to treat her nerves with nicotine. He didn't tell her about his son because he didn't want a repeat of May. If they knew that the jinchuriki had ties to someone, they'd get that person away from him. After all, many people wanted the jinchuriki to be loyal to the village and not to a specific person. Now after this incident there was a chance to keep Inami.
When Naruto returned to the orphanage Inami stood in front of her and called her into the library to talk privately.
И... Naruto, I have news.
Н... News? What news?
Inami was hesitant to leave Naruto, but the woman who came after him was very nice and understanding.
И... I'm going to be adopted.
Н... Really? Am I that happy?
And he gave her a big hug. He was dumbfounded by the news, but he decided to support her friend. If she'd said no, she wouldn't be so worried. So she wanted to go to her family, but she was afraid to leave her friend. But he released her from his embrace and put his hands behind his back and began to clench his fist tightly to take away the bitterness of parting for the second time.
И... Naru, I didn't expect you to be so happy.
Н... Why should I be upset? You're going to a family. And family is great!
You realize that in foster homes, especially this one, it's rare to find a family. So I wish you nothing but happiness. And don't worry, I'll miss you. We live in the same village. So we can see each other. You're starting a new life and I wish you good luck.
И... Thank you, thank you, you're the best.
And she kissed him hard on the cheek. And Naruto stood in the same position.
Н... Inami, when are they coming for you?
И... Tomorrow!
Н... Well, you better get some sleep then, it's getting late. I'll help Grandpa and go to bed.
И... Well, don't stay up late either...
Н... Yes ma'am!
All his words came out in a cheerful voice and approval, but the white bones in his hands gave away his violent regret and sadness.
Listening to their monologue behind the library shelf, Hiruzen felt proud of his named grandson, but also regretful that he had let her go. He also thought Inami would be better off with her family. When he walked over to Naruto and put his hands on his shoulder from behind him.
Х... Naruto, you made the right choice.
Н... But that doesn't make it any easier.
And hugged the old man tightly by his cloak, but he only put his hand on his hair in response.
Н... Please grandpa, at least you don't leave.
Х... I won't leave Naru I won't leave!
Hiruzen marveled at Naruto's willpower, at how he could wish others better than himself. But he still decided to cheer him up.
Х... Listen Naru, do you want me to teach you a technique?
And then Naruto looked up with interested eyes. And Hiruzen smiled, Naruto doesn't like to be discouraged for long and is always ready for new accomplishments.
Х... This technique is called Shadow Cloning.
Н... Shadow Cloning? Is that the technique you sometimes use to rearrange these books?
Х... That's right!
Н.. But you said it's a forbidden technique.
Х... I did, but you have a lot of chakra and I think you can handle it.
Immediately all the sadness disappeared from Naruto's face and he began to write down the seals. And when he had learned the basics he folded the seals concentrating chakra in his entire body and visualizing himself divided as the scroll said. And three hours later, poof, two clones appeared.
Х... Two clones? That's pretty good.
Н... Yay, I'm awesome!
And just like that, the clones were gone.
Х... You need to be able to maintain clones.
And Naruto rubbed the back of his head.
Н... I'm sorry.
Х... It's okay, you'll learn. And remember what Maya Chan told you.
Н... Shinobi techniques are the most valuable things and I must not show them!
Х... Well done!
From then on, Naruto learned how to create clones. Naruto said goodbye to Inami and she went to her new parents.
In the days that followed, Naruto saw her occasionally. But then he stopped so as not to hurt her or him. She felt betrayed by Naruto, and sometimes she couldn't look into his sad eyes, and Naruto didn't want her to feel guilty.
Shisui also found out that Inami had left, and tried to be nice about it, but it didn't take much. Kasaro still had to go to the fire temple and help his brother throw off the rebels. Kasaro's wife, Riyumi Sarutobi, couldn't let her husband go alone and followed him to bring him back safely, leaving her son Konohomaru to Hiruzen. The rebels wanted to throw out the daima and hokage to put one man in power, but they didn't take into account one system. After all, the ninja live off orders that the daimyo before pond pond and daimyo and leaf is not favorable to a sole ruler.
Hiruzen had to return to the clan, but the librarian did not forget his duties. Sometimes he would dump the clan's business on the clan elders and go to the library with Konohomaru. Naruto was only too happy to look after the child.
The prison of Hozuki Castle.
It was the month of March. In a cell for the most dangerous criminals sat the most otyaalenous bastard named Danzo. He was sitting on a wet field with his clothes tattered. This old man's beard had grown out of shape. He is to be executed tomorrow morning. They've decided to execute him quietly. For his atrocities are beyond human norms. It's ironic that he kept children in these cells without a conscience and now he's trying their skins himself. And now he was approached by his last remaining subordinate from the root, who had the nickname of Korshun.
This fighter had to get a job as a warden of prisoners, and it took him a long time to get the right to look after his old boss.
К... Danzo the kite himself has come to do your bidding!
Д... A kite? I thought konoha had wiped out the entire root without a trace.
К... I managed to escape.
Д... Well, good for you! I have no chance of getting out, but I promised you that Konoha would regret what it did.
So this will be my last order.
К... I'm listening.
Д.. Sneak into Konoha and spread the word about who the jinchuriki of the nine-tailed fox really is, and don't mention his parents, or those cowards won't lay a finger on him. Well, I'm sorry, Uzumaki Naruto, I'm going to have to use you to at least do my part
to destroy Konoha. Wahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. I promised you'd make everyone in Konoha regret it. Wahahahahaha!
This hysterical laughter continued until he was executed.