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A Difference in the Making	By : calenloke Category: Naruto > Yaoi - Male/Male > Naruto/Neji Views: 2552 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Note: This chapter is still being edited, and will be
reposted later on, I just wanted to post this as a thank you to all the readers
and reviewers. I haven�t forgotten the stories and I am still on it.
Chapter 3
The moment Naruto left their little inn room to explore the
village of his birth, Motoharu secured their possession before leaving as well
and making his way back to the Hokage tower. He had witnessed the wistful look
in the old hokage's eyes when he met Naruto earlier that day. He was positive
that the hokage will ask questions that would make Naruto uncomfortable at the
scrutiny. It was easier this way, to freely assure the old man that Naruto was
here.
In Konoha.
Here to stay.
Motoharu shook the brief hesitation and pang within his
chest at the thought. It was Naruto's choice how he lived his life. He could
not choose for him. But he will prepare his nephew before that time came when
he had to say goodbye.
The dark haired man scowled at his melancholy thoughts, One
thing at a time.' He did not even bother with using the normal means into getting
to the Hokage's office. He leapt onto the near building edge before he launched
himself towards the window of Sarutobi's office.
From the second tensing of the old man shoulders Motoharu
knew he was expected. He did not hesitate to walk around and occupy the chair
he sat in earlier that day. He patiently waited for the older man to speak. As
he waited, he glanced around the room to find to his hidden amusement that
nothing had changed in the room since he last he saw it eleven years ago.
Except now, there was a picture ofthe Yondaime on the wall next to Sarutobi's.
He was still studying that face when the old man finally
placed the last document away addressed him.
"He has grown so much."
Motoharu turned to the Hokage as he raised a dark brow at
the wistful tone. He kept quiet, knowing from the look in the older man's eyes
that he had so many questions.
"He has very�old eyes Motoharu. You did not come here from
your village did you?"
Motoharu cleared his throat, it was a valid question but he
could not help but feel defensive of how he raised Naruto for the last seven
years after leaving their village. He felt that he should not have minced words
or actions from his nephew. He wanted to prepare him for what he might face
when he was on his own. Motoharu knew that he would not always be there.
So he covered everything he knew his nephew would need or
come up in question in the future. He wasn't about to let Konoha's leader question
his methods.
He met those wise eyes with arrogance and defiance.
"Naruto was taught by the best within each village he visited. He procured
allies that not even their leader's could do. No one can question his skills
both professionally and personally. Do not sit there and question how I raised
him when you could not even do something as simple as protect him those years
ago."
Both men were surprised at the outburst. Motoharu silently
cursed at his momentary lapse in control. He let his own fears concerning Naruto
amplify, that only a simple observation from the Hokage brought everything out.
The silence lasted for a moment before Sarutobi cleared his
throat to grab the young man's attention. He smiled sadly at Motoharu, "I realized
how tactless that sounded and I apologize for that. I regret�"
"I regret many things about what happened that day. And
I will live with those faults until my dying day. I am if nothing else happy to
see what a fine young man he has turned out to be. I do not question your
ability as his guardian or sensei."
He watched Motoharu nodded his head in understanding at the sentiment
as the silence washed over them again. He took that time to light his pipe, he
relaxed marginally as he puffed at it leisurely. He saw no use trying to make
small talk with the serious younger man. It appeared that Motoharu had answers
to his questions; he just had to ask the right ones.
"Have you brought him back to stay or will I be saying
goodbye to the child again?" Sarutobi's voice was quiet as he watched his
guest stare blankly at him.
Motoharu smirked, his eyes sparked at the menacing thoughts
that flew within his head. "That decision will be up to my nephew. He is not
bound to this village, since no one here knows of his existence but a certain
few; he can leave it as he pleases."
Motoharu could see the objection arising, he continued
without pause. "It was his father's wish that he learn about his Namikaze family.
I am fulfilling a dying wish. If after Naruto has obtained what his father has
left him and he wishes to leave, neither you nor your village has the right to
stop him."
Sarutobi was not surprised at the revelation; he remained
silent as he observed the unflinching shinobi, meeting his gaze without hesitation
or fear. He had to admire the gull of this young man to come into his village
and speak to him this way. He was impressed, but also irritated. He did not
show either emotion.
"You make a good point Motoharu. Naruto may have that
choice, but I am the leader of this village and it is my job to protect this village
and everyone and�..everything in it."
Motoharu narrowed his eyes when the clear emphasis was
placed on the last words were given. He sat stiffly in his chair and waited for
the Hokage to continue.
"All of Namikaze Minato's possession is kept under my
control. I have kept watch over it, waiting for its owner to come claim them. To
prove that he is a Namikaze, he can not just leave."
Motoharu almost scoff at the threat, for they both knew that
when Naruto turned 18, everything would be handed over to him, the properties,
money and resposiblities. But still, Sarutobi might use the Namikaze scolls as
leverage for Naruto to stay in Konoha.
He wouldn't put it passed the old man to pull such a stunt.
A leader of a hidden village must take measures to ensure the safety of his people.
He was tempted to just stand and leave this miserable place. But Naruto needed
to be�.at least for a little while. Until he knew what he wants, Motoharu would
stay with the boy. He would be damn if he left his nephew here to be pawed upon
by Konoha's council and their leader.
Naruto was still his ward and until he thinks that his
nephew is ready to strike out on his own, he will continue to watch out for him.
He may be mature for his age, but in so many ways, he is still a child.'
"You're holding my brother-in-law's property as
leverage. You must be very clever or�.. desperate. I'm thinking the
latter."
The older man softly chuckled as if Motoharu made a joke.
The dark haired man was not amused. He did not have time to comment as Sarutobi
waved his hand in dismissal at the arising question in those grey eyes.
"That subject is for another time. Rest assured that I
will be glad to provide Naruto with everything that belonged to his father at
the time of his eighteenth birthday. All I ask is that you let Naruto open his
heart to the village that his father so loved. The very village that he
sacrifice his life to protect."
Motoharu did not contain his fury at that comment. The tightening
around his mouth and narrowed glint within his eyes gave away the anger he
felt. He gritted his teeth before replying in a soft but dangerous voice.
"You mean the village that demanded the blood of an innocent baby. Are you
speaking of the same village which in ignorance tried to dishonor Minato's last
wish?"
"�." The sadness and shame that fell across the
Hokage's face was so genuinely sincere that Motoharu halted his tirade. He
nodded his head when he met that old gaze again. Sarutobi sighed as he leaned back
in his chair, he contemplated that all was forgiven on both parts and the
momentary pause here was for both to compose themselves before changing the
subject.
Sarutobi cleared his throat, "Tell me of Naruto's
travel."
Motoharu accepted the attempt to smooth the edges of the
argument; he paused for a second to collect his thoughts and wondered where to start.
Start from the beginning.'
Naruto smiled at Lee when he tried to keep him entertained
so he didn't leave. "Naruto-kun, you may not be a shinobi but your flames of
youth are strong and bright!!"
The older boy started dancing about trying to reenact the
fight that took place moments before. Naruto's ears were still ringing from Lee's
exclamation but just chuckled with amusement. "Lee-san, I really have to
go. My uncle will be wondering where I am. And it's - " the sound of his
stomach growling made everyone in the clearing stop to stare at the blond
haired boy. Two brushes of pink appeared on Naruto's cheeks as he bit his
bottom lip embarrassedly. "I guess I was hungrier than I thought."
Ten-ten giggled while Neji just watched the whole scene with
barely concealed curiosity. He wanted to know more about this boy, but he wasn't
about to let them know that he was more intrigued than he let on. He will just
have to follow the boy after everyone parted ways.
Lee nodded his head in understanding. "I am sorry
Naruto-kun, you should go home to eat and bring out more bouts of youth. Allow
me to escort you home." Naruto did not have time to accept or reject it before
Ten-ten interjected. "Lee, Naruto isn't some simple girl that needs you
to-" She broke off when Lee jumped five feet away from Naruto with his
face all flushed red. Naruto smiled at them all. They were all very amusing,
but he wasn't going to stay around so his stomach can start singing again.
"Actually Lee-san I would appreciate it if you did walk
me back to the inn. I don't remember my way. And I don't want to keep my Uncle waiting
too long�or my stomach." He smiled charmingly at Ten-ten which made the
girl blush. "It was a pleasure to meet you Ten-ten, perhaps we'll see
eachother again in the future?" Ten-ten smiled shyly at Naruto.
"I would love that Naruto-san, maybe you could show me
those moves with the tessen. I have never taken that kind of weapon as a means.
I guess I underestimated a lot of things. I apologize." Naruto understood
what she meant, she had dismissed him at first glance, but he smiled and nodded
at her before turning to Lee.
"Shall we Lee-san?"
Lee smiled brightly before both he and Naruto turned to
Neji, "I will see both you and Ten-ten tomorrow for our next mission than Neji-san?"
The Hyuuga had no time to answer; Naruto stepped forward and grasped Neji's
hand. Neji was too surprised to pull away from the touch.
"I hope I see you again Hyuuga-san. I want to know the
products you use to make your hair so�pretty." Naruto fluttered his lashes
dreamily as he eyed the boy's long dark hair. He tried not to burst out
laughing when Neji pulled away from his grasp in mild discomfort and a hint of
fury and embarrassment. At least I got a reaction out of him. I think my work
here is done.'
Naruto turned away and left the clearing. Lee opened his
mouth to say something but shook his head to clear the fog before jogging after
the retreating form of his new friend. Ten-ten was left with her mouth hung
open in surprise. "Shut your mouth Ten-ten, you'll catch flies."
Neji tried not to snap at his female teammate, but he was
till furious at his humiliation. He should have seen that coming when the blonde
showed no hesitation in embarrassing Uchiha. He won't be caught of guard next
time.
Without waiting for a reply from Ten-ten, Neji made his way
home. He had training to do before Hinata-sama came home and his duty to tail the
Hyuuga heir. Surprisingly, Neji's fury was not directed at the Hyuuga main
family as usual, but at a certain blonde haired boy. He will have to
investigate the boy another time when Lee is not with him.
"My Uncle seems to have disappeared somewhere. Do you
know any place I could find some takeout. I think my uncle will be hungry when
he gets back."
Lee did not waste time in taking his new friend to a
restaurant just down the street from the Inn. Naruto purchase some food and
tried to invite Lee to eat with them when his Uncle did arrived, but Lee politely
declined. "I am honored Naruto-kun, but I will leave you today. You must
be tired and I can always visit you tomorrow."
Naruto smiled in acknowledgement. "I will see you
tomorrow then Lee-san. And thank you for showing me around."
Not long after Lee left, Motoharu arrived with two
containers of food in his hand. He raised his eyebrow in question when he saw
his nephew sitting at the table with food spread out. Naruto smiled in amusement
at his uncle.
"Great! More food, can't wait to try everything!"
"How were your first sights of Konoha?" Naruto
swallowed his noodles before he spoke. He frowned at the first encounters he
had today. "Interesting. I met some people my own age. Already ninja or in
training, they were very�close minded. Except for Lee-san. He was very funny
and happy�..but other than him�.Well�..It was a little Depressing to see the
people that I will be associating with are so artificial."
Motoharu nodded thoughtfully. His grey eyes met Naruto's
curious blue eyes. "I guess you have to show them that not everything is what
it seems."
They both fell into a comfortable silence, both occupied
with their own thoughts. "It seems that Sarutobi wants you to stay in
Konoha for a while. I did not inform him that we already decided to stay so you
can get to know more about Konoha. I wanted to see the lengths the old man will
go to ensure you stay."
Naruto tilted his head in contemplation. They had agreed
that no one must know about his lineage to Konoha, and they were going to use the
Hokage's promise to his father to receive the things that belonged to him. All
should be done without violence or threats�of course. It seemed that the Hokage
was willing to work with them.
"He has your father's possession; he has agreed to give
them to you when he feels you are ready."
Naruto sighed as he finally understood what his uncle was
trying to say. "When I'm ready, meaning that he needs to be assured that I
will not be using any of my father's influence or powers against Konoha."
It was not a question, so he did not receive an answer.
"I won't be proving something to the Hokage only, I
will show this entire village what a mistake it was to shun something they
could never understand." Naruto smirked at his uncle. It was full of determination
and mischief. "And I will do it with style."
Neji watched discreetly as Naruto sat in the clearing with a
little white puppy in his lap. He was talking quietly with the puppy as if he
could really understand the animal.
For the past three weeks Neji has been following the blonde
hair boy on his free time. There was something about the boy that rubbed him the
wrong way. Naruto was friendly and warm towards the people he meets, but there
was a hint of caution in his stance that betrayed him when he met a ninja or
government official. He kept himself aloof when he was questioned about his
past.
Neji was frustrated that out of all the time he spent
observing the blonde, he did not see him train or show any signs of
extraordinary exploits. He seemed like an average villager. But that was where
the problem lay. There was nothing simple or average about Naruto. After he saw
the spar..or fight it should be said�between Naruto and the Uchiha, he was
convinced that the blonde was hiding many things.
And a mystery was always meant to be solved. I don't want to
be caught off guard again.' Neji refused to acknowledge the hint of bitterness
in his thoughts. He was beyond such petty feelings of adolescence. He was
better than a blonde haired boy, and he will prove it.
He turned back to the scene in front of him to see the
little white puppy start barking softly. Naruto laughed before he nodded as he released
the dog and stood graceful from his seat under the tree. The dog started off
and Naruto followed him. Neji not far behind.
TBC�
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