Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ A Sad Live Deserves More ❯ Chapter 7 ( Chapter 7 )

Teuchi smiled at his current patrons. Once again Naruto brought a new pretty face to the stand. He soon found out that this beautiful lady was his number-one customer's new sensei. Naruto had told him that while him and his girlfriend where on a training mission they had stumbled across an old ruin. The problem was that this ruin was all that was left Miko's family. Miko attacked Naruto for trespassing. During the fight it seems the energetic blonde impressed the maiden and so she took him and Haku on as students.

 

Having preplanned this story Miko put in her two cents worth here and there. She had seen how the village looked at Naruto and was glad he had found people like the Ichiraku.

 

Soon their meal was over and they started to walk towards Naruto's apartment. On the way there the came across team ten. Ino being her nosey self grins when she sees the way Haku acts around Naruto, and decides she needs to find out everything.

 

After some encouragement from Naruto, Haku eventual accepted Ino's offer to take her with Ino since she was meeting up with Hinata and Sakura for a "girls night out". What surprised all involved was when Miko asked if she could tag along. Ino just nodded and pulled them both off in the direction of the markets.

 

Naruto, Shikamaru, and Choji just looked at each other and smiled. Naruto grinned sheepishly while scratching the back of his head when he turns to Shikamaru. "Hey Shika, I was wondering if you would teach me shoji?"

 

The young Nara was shocked but didn't show it. Interested in Naruto's seemingly sudden interest in such a complex game he asked, "Why would you want to learn that? I hardly imagined you to be the type to sit down lone enough to set up the board let alone sit through a hole game." seeing Naruto's sad look he decided to take a chance. "Well since I was just going to watch clouds this afternoon I guess I can teach you how to play. Choji take him to the spot while I go get my board."

 

Choji smiled as he showed Naruto to their favorite cloud watching spot. "Hey Naruto, where did you meet Haku. She seems really nice."

 

Naruto smiled. "We met in wave country, and yes she is. I'm lucky to have her as my girlfriend. She sees me for who I am. I love her with all my heart. She has to be the most caring person I have ever met. She helped me thru a dark time."

 

Choji smiled. He wasn't ignorant to the stares of the villagers and the names they called him behind his back. He asked his father once why everyone was so mean to the older boy. All he got was his fathers cryptic warning, "He's punished for a burden he didn't choose to carry. Just be careful around him Choji. A person can only take so much hate until they ether breakdown or they lash out." After Shika got the same response from his father they both wondered about the blonde boy. They were the closest things he had to friends as far as they knew. He would get their help on a prank or sneak out of class with them and Kiba, but always stayed distant. He was happy Naruto found someone to ease his loneliness.

 

Haku was nervous. She had never 'hung out' with other girls before. Before she was with Naruto her life was training as Zabuza's weapon. Now she found herself sitting in a restaurant waiting for the rest of the girls to show up. Looking over she saw Miko looking at the dessert menu with her face scrunched in a thoughtful way.

 

Ino smiled at Haku. "So, how did you and Naruto happen?"

 

Haku looked over to Ino and blushed at the memory of their first encounter. After collecting her thoughts she smiled. "Naruto saved my life. He also showed me a kindness that I had never known. He accepted me for who I am. He's generous, loving, and thoughtful. He's everything I could dream of having."

 

As Ino watched the girl across from her as she described what had to be the perfect man, but what confused her was that she was talking about Naruto. 'There is no way the boneheaded idiot I know as Naruto and the person she's describing are the same. I mean Naruto's brash, loud, annoying, and most of all a clueless idiot. I couldn't be that wrong could I?'

 

Ino waved when Sakura and Hinata arrived together with Kurenai in tow. After a round of introductions they were all seated, and started to talk as they looked over the menu.

 

"So, Haku your a leaf ninja now?" Sakura was surprised when she noticed the Leaf symbol on a metal plate fastened to her black choker.

 

Haku nodded politely. She could see Sakura was still mad about the bridge incident. "Sakura, I hope you can forgive me for I did to you. I did it because I had to protect Zabuza-sama. I had no intention to kill either you or your other teammate." This conversation instantly peaked everyone's attention.

 

Sakura just scoffed. "Why you would protect a bastard like him anyway?"

 

Haku restrained herself and growled out, "He took me in when no one else would. For that the least I could do was fight for him. You can't tell me you expect every mission to be for some noble purpose. Ninja's are hired to kill the innocent, protect crime lords, and steal for the greedy every day. You're lucky to have a village that has a semblance of moral standards." The speech had a profound affect on the younger girls. They each thought what it would be like to be sent on such a mission.

 

"It is true that as ninja we have to do some distasteful things. I can only image what you've had to do to survive, but you're a Leaf-nin now and the past is in the past, right Sakura?" Kurenai was trying her best to defuse the situation. It wouldn't be fun to explain to the ANBU why a fight broke out in the middle of the restaurant.

 

Sakura grumbled out a "fine" and after the waiter came and took their orders he brought there drinks and left. Ino wanted some more details about Haku and Naruto's relationship. "So Haku, is Naruto a good kisser?"

 

This question did two things. First the Hyuga heir nearly choked on her drink, while Haku blushed. After calming her blush a little she smiled. "He's the only person I've ever kissed, but when he presses his lips to mine my heart skips a beat and I can feel the love he has for me. It's like being lost in a sea of passion, and you never want to be found." Looking at the faces of her piers she ducked her head to hide her rising blush.

 

Hinata was saddened, happy, and angry at the same time. She was saddened the her long time crush had found love with someone other then her, but glad that he was happy because his happiness meant allot to her. She was mostly angry thou. She was angry with herself. It was her weakness that held her back. It could be her talking about Naruto's loving embrace but she couldn't bring herself to confront the boy.

 

Ino being the great gossip queen she is wanted more. "If he's that good of a kisser he must be good in the sack." Seeing Haku turn a red that Hinata would be hard pressed to match she grinned. "Oh my god! You have done IT! How was he? How big is he? Did it really hurt allot?"

 

As Ino rapid fired questions at the crimson youth Miko decided that now was the perfect time for payback. "Well from their moans and groans from the room next to mine I'd say he's very skilled. His stamina is quite impressive to be able to train for the hole day after the two hour warm up Haku here put him thru." Miko laughed as Haku looked about ready to pop from the blood rushing to her face.

 

Haku was chanting for her death in her mind to escape this embarrassing situation. 'Please God kill me now!'

 

The younger girls looked at Haku with surprise, while Kurenai looked at her with something close to envy. Too many times she has been left wanting by her male partners. So much so that she gave up on them all together after one drunken night with Anko that lead to the most mind-blowing sex she has ever had. She was shaken from her thoughts when the girls started to talk again.

 

Ino was the first to recover from Miko's little speech. With a lecherous grin she focused her eyes on Haku. "So are you going to hold out on us? We want details!"

 

After much coaxing from the Ino Haku resigned herself to her fate. "It hurt at first but he was real gentle and it soon felt so good. As for his size he's big enough for me." Finding her drink very interesting she dared not look them in the face.

 

Ino grinned even more. "So just how much is enough for you?"

 

Bowing her head in defeat she held her hands about seven and a half inches apart.

 

Out of the all the girls Miko was the only one not surprised at the size. 'He's average for a demon his age, and still has some time left for growth. If he wasn't totally devoted to Haku I just might of given him a ride.'

 

After they finished their meals they paid and Sakura left mentioning something about training while the rest of the group walked down the market street. It then came to Ino's attention that Haku didn't have a proper wardrobe. After Ino mentioned something about how Haku would look nice in the jeans a manikin was wearing Haku admitted to only having her combat kimono and the pink one she was currently wearing. She soon found herself being dragged into the store and having various articles of clothing thrust into her arms.

 

After an hour of collecting she was brought to the changing rooms. She instantly became nervous. No one besides Naruto and Zabuza ever knew of her secret. Naruto may have accepted her and Zabuza didn't care but how would her new sensei and the others react? She quickly grabbed an outfit Ino said would look great on her and locked herself in the changing booth.

 

Taking off her Kimono and hanging it up she grimaced. 'I'll just have to hope they don't see it.' She pulled on the tight jeans. 'Oh God. If your up their please get me thru this.' Getting a quick light of inspiration she adapted the illusion covering her fox features to also hide her not so feminine parts.

 

Stepping out of the booth she looked into the mirror. She was wearing tight bell-bottom jeans with a simple white spaghetti strap top that showed off her toned midriff and shoulders. The girls all gave her two thumbs up and Ino handed her a new outfit. This one consisted of a pair of white short shorts and a matching tank top.

 

After trying on a couple more pants and shorts with various tops she was handed a skimpy ice blue bikini. After changing she crossed her fingers and stepped out. No one seemed to notice anything so she let out a breathe of relief. After trying out some dresses in which she found a classic 'Little Black Dress' that she loved with matching black lace lingerie she had changed back into her pink kimono. As the other girls were collecting everything that was agreed that she looked good in Miko took her aside.

 

"I can tell you that you fooled them with that illusion but your still not good enough to fool me." Haku froze as the older Kitsune whispered into her ear. Seeing the poor girl stiffen she smiled. "Don't worry, I won't tell them. But we will talk later." Haku just nodded meekly.

 

After all was said and done Miko stepped up and paid for the cloths. She just pointed out that it wouldn't do to have a student ill prepared. The truth was that Miko was starting to see Haku and Naruto as younger siblings, but she'd be damned if she was going to tell anyone else that.

 

Each helping to carry some of the bags they came across a shinobi supply store. Miko remembered the piss poor equipment Naruto was forced to train with, so she decided to get both her students some new equipment. This of course got Ino to convince Haku she needed new shinobi attire for missions. It wouldn't do if hunter-nins from mist recognized her because of her cloths, really Ino just loved playing dress up.

 

Eventually they had narrowed it down to two choices. There was Ino's suggestion of black ninja cargo pants with a black open jacket with a white tube top over a mesh shirt. Then there was Miko and Kurenai's choice of a light blue knee length dress with wide slits cut up to the curve of the hips to help movement. The top had a wide neckline and separated sleeves that were held up by a cord laced thru both the dresses shoulder and the sleeve. The dress also had a dark blue obi that could be used to hide her senbon pouches and other equipment. Under this was a mesh bodysuit that went from her wrists to just above the knee.

 

After much debate she chose the outfit that the older women had picked out. She decided this because she found it was much easier to move in. When they got to the counter they found Miko had ordered a katana; two sets of kunai, shuriken, and senbon; a metal bracer, and some blank scrolls. Again Miko paid for all the supplies.

 

Ino nudged Haku. "I wish I had a sensei like yours." Haku just blushed while Ino cracked up laughing.

 

Miko walked up beside them and smiled evilly. "Oh, she's going to pay thru her training, believe me." A shiver went down the younger girls backs. Two were out of pity for their new friend and one was of fear for ones life.

 

After another hour of walking they decided to call it a night. Kurenai invited Miko to a junin get together that was set for the next night and after a little nudge from Haku she accepted. They were heading to Naruto's apartment when Miko looked over to Haku. "Why did you want me to go with Kurenai tomorrow night?" she grinned and poked her student in the ribs. "You want the place to just you and Naruto don't you?"

 

Haku blushed but calmed it quickly. "I just thought I'd be nice if you had some friends." They had reached the apartment and Haku let them in.

 

Miko smiled sadly. "Haku, thank you, but I don't know. I have had many friends among the humans. It hurts to see them grow old and die. It's a sadness that hits you hard, realizing that your friends won't always be there." She lowered her head in memory of the deceased.

 

Haku felt that this wasn't the whole reason behind her sensei's seclusion. "There's more to this isn't there? I remember you mentioning that humans helped the Orochi attack. Is that why you don't trust them?"

 

Miko slumped onto the couch. "A group of trusted humans let the enemy into our clan's sole refuge. The Den was considered impenetrable, so when we were attacked it was devastating. Then I saw something I will never forget. My best friend led the charge against us. We fought and I eventually won but before he died I asked him why. Do you know what he said?"

 

Miko looked over to Haku with tears running down her face. "He said he did it for power. The enemy had offered him immortality and ruler ship over his homeland. I've never trusted a human since. I isolated myself in snow country. My brother tried to help but I just sent him away. We were all that were left and I had given up."

 

Haku sat down and hugged her sensei. She knew the pain of betrayal. It had hurt when her father turned on her and her mother. "You loved him didn't you?" She felt her nod. "It is unbearable when a loved one turns on you. My father turned on my mother and me. I saw him kill her right in front of me. When he turned to me I saw that he was going to kill me too. I acted on instinct and used the bloodline he feared to kill him."

 

Haku decided to tell Miko the whole story. "I fled my home and lived on the streets until my previous sensei found me and trained me to be his weapon. He took me in when no one else would. You see in mist bloodlines are feared and hated, not only that but I was born different then anyone else."

 

Miko started to put things together. "Does your birth have something to do with that illusion earlier?"

 

Haku bowed her head. "I, I was born as both genders. I've tried my hardest to hide it over the years."

 

Miko saw the shameful expression on her students face. She pulled the younger woman into a tight hug. "It's nothing to be ashamed of. I don't think any less of you because of this. Now why don't you continue? I'm very interested on how you and Naruto met."

 

Since she intrigued Miko so much Haku just plowed onward. It felt like a weight was lifted telling her sensei this. "When Zabuza found out I was afraid he would leave me. He had given me a purpose in life. When he told me it didn't matter what I was as long as I was willing to be his weapon, I was so happy that he accepted me I was willing to do anything for him. I even let go of all my emotions to better serve him."

 

"It wasn't until I met Naruto that I let myself feel any emotion again. He had gone thru a similar pain. This village has hated him for what Kyuubi did. When I found him he was a broken spirit trying to die. When he told me his story I felt a connection, when I told him of my past and my secret he accepted me and that connection turned to love, but we were on opposing sides. Neither of us could back down. I didn't want to let Zabuza die and Naruto couldn't let the people of wave become slaves to my employer. We both knew one of us was going to die so we decided to love each other if only for a day."

 

Haku smiled at the memory of her first time, but soon became mournful. "The next day me and Zabuza attacked. I was able to take out Naruto's ex-teammates easily by using senbon to put them into a death like state. That's one reason Sakura doesn't like me, and neither does his other ex-teammate Sasuke. When Naruto confronted me I saw his sensei move in to kill Zabuza. Moving thru my ice mirrors I took the hit. I didn't want to force Naruto to kill me. I knew I couldn't win against him, so I did what I was meant to do and protected my master. I took the attack to my heart knowing that it would be the end."

 

Miko couldn't believe how cruel life has been to these two while Haku continued with her story. "That is when Naruto made his deal with Kyuubi. I woke up a week later to find that Zabuza had died fighting Gatou, and he had made Naruto promise to always protect and care for me. I had lost my mentor but found love. It was then I decided I would always be at Naruto's side no matter what."

 

Miko smiled. "I'm glad you found each other. You both deserve each other's love and devotion. I'm glad my brother took you both into the clan. Maybe I'll find someone again but for now I'll give making friends a shot."

 

"That's good. Kurenai seems like a nice person. And Ino and Hinata were fun to hang out with." Haku said with a smile.

 

Miko nodded. "Yes, but I'm slightly worried. I know the Yuhi clan's Bloodline. It could be trouble."

 

Haku looked confused. "What is their bloodline?"

 

Miko sighed. "It lets them see thru most illusion and empowers the ones they use."

 

Haku turned white. "Do you think she saw it?"

 

Miko thought on that. "I don't think she saw thru it enough to see our fox features but your covering of your true nature might have been noticed. I understand it's not something you would want known, so I'll talk to her about it. You're still my new little sister. I have to look out for my family."

 

Haku latched onto her new 'sister'. "Thank you! You don't know how much I worry people will hate me if they find out."

 

After their heart to heart Haku started to put away her new cloths when a messenger bird knocked at the window. Letting it in Haku took the message and read it. It was a summons to the Hokage's office for all three of them. "Miko, we need to find Naruto and meet with the Hokage."

 

Miko looked over to Haku. "Well, looks like we get to look for him. He should be easy enough to find. Did it say why he wants us?"

 

"No, just that he wants to see us as soon as possible." Came Haku's reply.

 

Naruto was frustrated. He had quickly learned how the pieces moved and found out that some semblance of a strategy was needed, but Shikamaru was relentless. No matter how much Naruto tried he couldn't beat him. Shika would always see thru any ploy and counter it with merciless precision. He had lost seven straight games and this one was shaping up to be the same as the last. Naruto had more pieces but Shika had better position.

 

Shikamaru was impressed. After giving Naruto a crash course in the movement of the pieces he was surprised by the strategies Naruto would employ. The skill Naruto was showing was that of at least a moderate player. It also surprised him that Naruto was thinking at least five to ten moves ahead. Of course Shika tended to think twenty to twenty five moves ahead but again Naruto would surprise him with a move he should not of seen. He even now was catching Shika off guard. Naruto just made a move that would force a stalemate.

 

Shika looked at Naruto with a questioning expression. "Why did you do that Naruto?"

 

Naruto smiled. "I may not win but neither will you. I figure if I'm going down I'll take you with me."

 

Choji was beside himself. Nobody in their age group or even their seniors at the academy could beat Shika. Even Asuma-sensei was hard put to beat the young Nara. Matter of fact the only person that consistently beat him was his father.

 

Shika smiled. "That was a good game Naruto. Given some time you'll become a great shoji player."

 

"Thanks for teaching me." They started to set up another game when Miko and Haku walked up to them.

 

Haku bent down and kissed Naruto's forehead. "There you are, the Hokage wants us in his office as soon as possible."

 

Naruto got up. "Well I guess the next match will have to wait Shika. See you around Choji." And with a wave they were off.

 

Shika fell back and stared at the clouds. "Hey Choji, what do you think of Naruto's new attitude?"

 

Choji thought for a minute. "He's still him just not the idiot he made us think he was. I wonder why he would push us away like that in the academy? Do you think it has something to do with the burden our dad's said he had? He always was a nice person at heart. It doesn't seem right the way he's treated."

 

Shika smiled. Allot of people didn't give Choji credit for his observation skills. They thought he was just munching away on his chips completely oblivious, but Choji was very observant and a good judge of character. If Choji thought someone was a good person he was usually right. "It'll be troublesome, but I think Naruto would make a good friend, if he'll let us."

 

The Hokage smiled when the trio entered his office. Seeing his smile all three let out a breath of relief. "I'm glad you came so quickly. You see, I've found a place for you to live."

 

Naruto jumped. "That's great old man!" Haku and Miko were curious about the new place. Both of them were thankful of Naruto's generosity but three people in a two-room apartment is a bit too much.

 

"It's kind of a fixer-upper, but it should suit your needs when it's finished." He had looked long and hard for the perfect place for Naruto. He would of given him the Kazama Estates but he would have to reveal Naruto's heritage for that and the council would appose it to the end. "So, if you'll come with me I'll show you to your new home."

 

The trio was quick to follow the aged Hokage as he led them towards the clan sector of Konoha. After walking past some of the grand homes of the more prominent clans they came to a stop near the Nara clan compound. The Hokage showed them a path that when into the woods. When they came to the house they were all surprised. The first surprise was the fact that it was a moderate two story building in a clearing surrounded by what was now the Nara family forest. Second it looked as if the place had been abandoned years ago. But what floored Naruto was the spiral mark on the double doors.

 

The Hokage turned to them. "Welcome to the Uzumaki Compound. It's kind of in need of repair. No one has been here for the past eight years. Uchiha Mikoto came here to clean and tend the small garden until she died. It became property of Konoha after that and no one has wanted it, so I have given it to Miko."

 

Miko looked at the old man like he grew another head. "You're just giving me this place."

 

"Well the counsel would never approve of Naruto buying property in Konoha so I wrote out this contract. It basically says that you get the property as long as you use it to house at least two Konoha Ninja. I just so happen to know two ninja that just so happen to be looking for a new place!" The old Hokage grinned at his own craftiness.

 

"Nice job old man." Naruto walked up to the doors and turned the knob to have a look inside. The paint was faded, but all the furniture was covered.

 

Miko smiled. "A little hard work and it will shine. Trust me."

 

"It has six bedrooms, two of which have their own bathroom. You see the Uzumaki clan was never a big clan. They never had more then ten members at any one time, but they were some of the most dedicated people. Well I need to get back to my office." Sarutobi smiled and walked off.

 

"You know it'll take a day or two before it's livable right?" Naruto looked around the inside.

 

"We can share your apartment till then." Haku was looking around the grounds.

 

"You know Naruto. It'd only take tonight if you left some bunshin here to clean up." Miko looked at the door.

 

"Yeah, it looks like it was taken decent care of before it was abandoned." Naruto called from somewhere inside. "All we need to do is clean everything, repaint, and fix some of this furniture. I'll leave a group to clean tonight."

 

As Naruto left he conjured one hundred clones. "Guys, I need you to clean the place and get it ready for paint by tomorrow." All the clones just nodded and got to work. "We should get back. We have training with Anko-sensei tomorrow."

 

 

 

 

AN

 

Hey guys! Sorry it took a while for this one. I've had it done for a couple of days now but I lost my Internet for a while. I tried to get into the personalities of different people on this one and found an undeniable truth. Hinata is hard to write. If it seemed she was too quiet then it's because I find her hard to use. Well good news Next chapter you'll meet their new teammate, and Anko has fun with fresh meat! Next chap should be out in a day or two. Until next time Thank You for reading!

 

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