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Naruto breathed a sigh of relief as the mob went past his hiding place. Angry shouts trailed after them. Small body uncurling from his place behind the trashcan Naruto slowly crawled from the shadows and looked around the ally he was in warily. It was the anniversary of the day the Fox demon Kyuubi attacked the lead village and for some reason, on this day a lot of the villagers would be more vicious then normal.
Finding himself alone he stood and headed toward the other side of the ally. One part opened to a street lined with shops were civilians went. The other part opened to a small street of stores for shinobi. He headed toward the shinobi one and slipped into the crowds, easily blending in. Shinobi usually weren't as mean as Civilians.
Making his way toward his apartment from the shinobi street wasn't very difficult as there was many short cuts and on the way Naruto observed families, both shinobi and civilians, as they prepared for the festival tonight in honor of Kyuubi's defeat. Making homemade lanterns and putting up decorations. The sight made the usually upbeat boys heart sink into his stomach. I don't have a family.
Shoulders drooping Naruto averted his gaze to the floor so he didn't have to look at them anymore, shoving his hands in his pocket. Sure I have the old man but it isn't the same thing. He's more a grandpa then a parent. A really old grandma at that. Like a great great grandpa. A great great grandpa that was to busy on days like this to spare him a glance.
Lost in thought Naruto didn't notice someone heading in the opposite direction until he ran right into them. Yelping as he hit something and was spent reeling back into the ground barely catching himself. Instinctively tensing in preparation for a beating it took a second for Naruto to relax and once he did he peeked up through his eyelashes. Spotting the silver headband of a shinobi he scrambled back and into his feet hurriedly bowing as apologies fell from his lips. Most Shinobi might not be as bad as Civilians but the minority can be worse.
After apologizing at least twenty times Naruto turned on his heels and began to leave when a voice made him freeze.
"Are you alright?"
Having never had that question directed at him by anyone other then the old man Naruto was understandably shocked and wary. Facing the shinobi he observed him warily even as he smiled brightly and nonchalantly. He was a young shinobi with light tan skin and spiky brown hair in a high ponytail. His most noticeable feature was the scar across his nose. Holding a curled hand up he shot him a thumbs up. "I'm all good! "
"'...If your sure." The shinobi said uncertainty shifting in place. Nodding Naruto went to speak when he noticed something. The shinobi had large brown eyes that was filled with an emotion Naruto had only saw directed at him by the old man. Kindness. Swallowing the lump that suddenly formed in his throat he unknowingly dropped the act. Face falling as he nodded. "Yea. I'm sure."
Finding that answer a little more honest the Shinobi nodded A small smile on his face. "Good."
Lamely nodding once more Naruto went to leave again when he was once Again interrupted. This time by his growling stomach. Blushing he went to hurry his pace when the shinobi stopped him with the magic words.
"Um..hey kid! Since I basically ran into you why don't you let me repay you by taking you out to eat. " The shinobi inquired not comfortable with the thought of letting a starving child head off on his own. Finding himself faced with hopeful yet wary blue's he felt his heartbreak a little. How long has this kid not had food? "Seriously!!?"
Smiling the Shinobi. " Yea. I'm in the mood for Ramen."
"Ramen!" Naruto cheered jumping in place excitedly all wariness leaving him as his favorite food was brought up. The shinobi felt himself grow tired just watching the kid. "Lets go then."
Before the Shinobi knew what was happening they were at a table at Ramen Ichiraku and bowls of ramen was being placed in front of them. Time passed and Naruto learned the Shinobis name was Iruka. He was a new teacher at the shinobi academy and so far was pretty awesome. Iruka learned Naruto could eat his weight in ramen.
Slurping up another bite of Ramen Naruto debated a question that has been bothering him most of his life and that Iruka could probably answer. Finishing the bite he decided to take the chance. "Hey, Iruka-sensai. "
"Yes, Naruto?"
"Why do you want to be a ninja?"
"What?" Iruka blinked grip loosening on his chopsticks in shock. Chewing the ramen he just slumped up Naruto continued. "I mean not just you but anyone? You guys put your life's on the line and some of the civilians don't even appreciate it. I just don't get it."
Iruka sighed setting his chopsticks down as he tried to figure out how to explain. "I think most of us do it to protect our precious people."
"Precious people?" Naruto questioned forehead wrinkling in confusion as he swallowed the food in his mouth. The honest confusion made Iruka's heart break. This was no demon. Just a child with a hard life.
"Yea, you know the ones you care about. The ones you want to protect above all else. For me it is the children of Konoha. I am a shinobi so I can protect my precious people."
"Oh." Naruto went silent. Is the old man my precious person? I care about him so I guess he is. Is that my only precious person? The thought made him droop and Iruka noticed immediately. "Naruto what's wrong?"
Naruto finished his fifth bowl of ramen off before speaking. His voice was almost a whisper. "I only have one precious person. "
Swearing his heart was about to shatter for whiskered face boy Iruka quickly made a decision. "I can be one of your precious people Naruto."
" Really?" Naruto brightened and cheered when Iruka nodded. "Awesome! I have two precious people now!"
Iruka smiled and soon they left the ramen shop. Walking contentedly beside Iruka Naruto suddenly found it easier to ignore the glared the civilians shot him as they walked threw the gathering crowd. They had spent a while in the ramen shop and the festival was about to begin. Glancing up at Iruka as they neared his apartment Naruto was about make a excuse to leave so Iruka wouldn't discovery how rundown his apartment was but stopped short as he found himself staring at the headband. Watching it glint in the light of the lanterns Naruto remembered Iruka's kind eyes and words earlier. I became a Shinobi to protect my precious people. Nodding Naruto made his decision and stopped. Noticing Naruto suddenly stop Iruka turned around worried. "Alright Naruto?"
"Iruka."
"Yes?" Iruka questioned growing even more worried as he noticed the dark shadows covering Naruto's face. Was he hurt? He blinked as Naruto's face suddenly brightened into a large grin. Beaming Naruto announced.
"I'm going to become the best Shinobi ever. Believe it!!!"
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