Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ To Regain What Was Lost ❯ chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )
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By: littleolmee 
Naruto tries to find out the truth from Sasuke only for Sasuke to leave him to figure things out on his own. What's a dobe to do?
Anime/Manga: Naruto Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Adventure / Action / Shounen | Type: Yaoi | Uploaded On: 08.08.2006 | Updated On: 08.24.2006 | Pages: 2 | Words: 5.8K | Visits: 926 | Status: Completed
Naruto tries to find out the truth from Sasuke only for Sasuke to leave him to figure things out on his own. What's a dobe to do?
Anime/Manga: Naruto Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Adventure / Action / Shounen | Type: Yaoi | Uploaded On: 08.08.2006 | Updated On: 08.24.2006 | Pages: 2 | Words: 5.8K | Visits: 926 | Status: Completed
CH 3:
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A/N WARNING: This story contains adult situations, slash pairing (Sas/Nar) & (Kak/Iru), talk of character death, and bad language. Story contains altered events from story line after vol. 32, in the manga. Some spoiler information contained, as some characters used are not introduced until later chapters. Japanese words will be translated at the bottom of the page. If you are bothered by slash pairing, not interested in reader spoilers, or not of age to be reading such material then please push the back button now. Please consider leaving a review or comment about the story. Reviews and comments are welcome, no flaming please; anything not to your liking expressed in this warning is your clue to push the back button now.
My deepest thanks to Jaded Lady for her work as beta on this story. I appreciate all your hard work.
'thinking'
"talking"
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Jumping out of the trees Naruto walked back over to the spring and gathered up his things. Rolling the soap into his towel and draping his yukata over his arm Naruto headed toward the campsite where he and Sasuke had been staying. Normally he would have run back to Sasuke but his head and heart were both heavy from the things the Konoha shinobi’s had told him. He usually just followed his heart but even it was confused as to who to believe and what to do. Breaking through the brush Naruto found his friend grilling a rabbit over the fire for their dinner.
Not looking up from the meat he had skewer Sasuke spoke to him first. "About time you got back from your bath, I was starting to worry. Thought I was going to have to come look for you. Put your things up Naruto, dinner is just about ready."
Moving to do as Sasuke had told him Naruto couldn't help but smile a bit. 'Sasuke always looks out for me.' He happily thought till another part reminded him about what the ninjas from Konoha had told him. Scowling at his pack Naruto huffed a bit. There was no choice really, what he remembered from when Sasuke and he first came to travel together was a hazy mess and none of it resembled the story his old friends just told him.
Taking a deep breath Naruto wiped the scowl off his face trying not to show any of his emotions, turning to face Sasuke he moved over taking a seat across the fire from him. Sitting down Indian style Naruto placed his hands on his knees as he leaned in ready to get some answers.
Wasting no time he dove right in to the subject he had on his mind. "Tell me again how we came to travel together Sasuke." Scrunching up his face Sasuke raised his face from their dinner to look at him. "Why?" Having always been short on patience Naruto narrowed his eyes at the dark shinobi. "Because I said to, now tell me again bastard." Looking back down at the rabbit he was cooking Sasuke replied. "We went over this years ago, you know what happened." Sasuke slyly looked back at him, giving him a good once over and smirked. "What's wrong usuratonkachi? Did that orgasm I gave you blow your mind away that much?" With wide eyes and a very red face Naruto stuttered. "N-no . . . ." Puffing out his cheeks as he pouted Naruto continued. "You're a pervert. Just tell me." Allowing his smirk to fall when it was apparent his lover wasn't going to take his bait and drop the questions; Sasuke blanked his face of emotions. "I had already left the village to hunt for my brother. I found you fighting against a member from the village who was trying to hurt you, I saved your butt and we started to travel together." Narrowing his eyes again suspiciously Naruto asked. "You told me they ran me out of the village. Are you sure the village ran me out?" Jerking his head once to agree Sasuke locked his dark eyes with Naruto's blue ones.
Unlike Sasuke who could mask his emotions Naruto had never been able to do so. Sasuke's teasing and evasion instead of making him forget what he wanted to know made him more determined. With his emotions getting the better of him the expression on his face twisted from embarrassment to one portraying his impatience. "I just ran into Neji, Lee, and TenTen." Naruto admitted, watching Sasuke's expression for any change from his words. Naruto went on when Sasuke remained blank. "They were very excited to see me. They had this crazy idea you had killed me." With still no reaction from Sasuke, Naruto continued raising his voice. "They said you abducted me off a mission." Unable to hold his temper anymore Naruto bolted up, pointing at his friend. "Neji said you were a wanted criminal, a missing-nin, they wanted me to show them where you were hiding so they could take both of us back to Konoha."
Standing up Sasuke looked around drawing out a shuriken. Shocked at Sasuke's actions Naruto's jaw dropped. "What are you going to do with that?" Activating his Sharingan Sasuke gave the surrounding woods a good once over to check for anyone that might have followed the blonde back to their campsite. "Where are the Konoha shinobi’s?" Sasuke demanded, his voice dripping with venom. Walking over Naruto jerked the weapon out of his hand, throwing it so it lodged into the ground beside them. "No one is here Sasuke. They're far away in the woods on the other side of the hot spring." Naruto promised pointing in the direction of the spring where he had been bathing. "I told them not to follow me and they won't." Naruto stated turning his back on Sasuke. It upset him that Sasuke thought so little of him, like he would help someone that was out to hurt Sasuke. Sure he was angry right now and he sure as hell was confused but he still loved Sasuke.
"Your too trusting Naruto, remember what happened that time when I let you walk around by yourself at the festival. That boy stole the money I gave you when you weren't looking because you trusted him when I told you not to." Satisfied that no one was around Sasuke released his Sharingan. Walking around Naruto so he could face him Sasuke cupped his cheek in his hand. "Don't worry I won't let anyone hurt you." Jerking out of his touch Naruto pouted. "I'm not a baby Sasuke, so don't treat me like one. I can take care of myself, I'm a ninja just like you are." Crossing his arms over his chest Naruto stated. "I helped to defeat Itachi too. Besides those guys wouldn't hurt me, they were my friends when I was in the village. They even asked me to return with them so I could learn the truth." Sasuke moved quickly grasping hold of Naruto's shoulders and giving him a good hard shake. "No, you can't go back. Don't you understand they won't treat you like I do Naruto?" Releasing his friend Sasuke sighed. "Enough, we'll leave now and head towards home. Come on let's pack up so we can leave."
Sasuke made quick work of breaking down the camp while his blonde companion stood and watched. Soon all that was left was four packs and their dinner still cooking on the fire. Shouldering his pack and one of the provision packs Sasuke picked up the rabbit and began to walk in the direction of their home. He would have liked to stay a while longer to build up his endurance but it was more important to put some distance between themselves and the Konoha shinobi’s. "Put out the fire Naruto and come on, we'll eat on the way. Don't forget to grab the other packs."
Pouting Naruto put out the fire like he was told to do. Standing up he turned back toward the way he knew his old friends from Konoha were. A part of him missed the good times he remembered having in that village. The times Iruka-sensei had taken him out for ramen, training with Kakashi-sensei, his travels with Ero Sennin, the friendships he had made. His memories got foggy after the Chuunin exams, sometimes he'd remember bits and pieces of missions with other members of the rookie nine but he could never remember any times with Sasuke after Tsunade-baba helped him that time he was in the hospital. Naruto sighed he wished he'd never gotten hit in the head, he hated not knowing what had really happened to him. While he knew he loved Sasuke the idea he could go and visit everyone back in Konoha was almost too much to pass up. Besides Sasuke had not explained why Neji, Lee, and TenTen had one version of what happened and he had another one. He was brought out of his thoughts by Sasuke yelling at him to come on, turning back he watched Sasuke walking away assuming he'd follow as always.
Angry that Sasuke would just assume he'd do whatever he said Naruto narrowed his eyes at Sasuke's back. 'Sasuke always tells me what to do.' Naruto thought to himself as he watched Sasuke walking away. He had the feeling if he didn't stand his ground this time he'd never have this chance again. "I want to go see my old friends in Konoha." Naruto yelled, stomping his foot to prove he was serious.
Sasuke stopped mid-step, setting his foot down he turned to look over his shoulder at Naruto. "Naruto, I can't return to Konoha. If you go, it's by yourself." Lowering his face so he didn't have to look Sasuke in the eyes Naruto nodded that he understood. "Is it because, they told the truth? Sasuke is a traitor to Konoha?"
Setting down his packs and their meal Sasuke walked back to Naruto to stand in front of him. "That is their version of it, mine is I left to grow strong enough to avenge my clan. You know that is what I've been doing." Naruto nodded, he did know that was what they had been doing for years now. 'So does it mean Sasuke didn't lie but if he's not lying then are the others? They think Sasuke stole me away but Sasuke says he saved me.' Naruto's mind was swimming with questions.
Bending down to catch his lover's eye Sasuke asked. "Think Naruto, do you remember me doing anything that was against Konoha?" Naruto thought back to all the odd jobs they had done while traveling together when they had needed to earn money. They had often found work doing odd jobs at the civilian villages they came to. These poor villages couldn't afford to hire a ninja from a Hidden Village but having a couple of young wandering ninjas show up looking for work had been more reasonable for villagers to pay for. They didn't always do odd jobs, just when they run out of money for their expenses and also when they decided to finally settle down and build a house together in the woods near the mountains. They had done a lot of odd jobs then. Though sometimes the jobs did require they use their ninja skills they had never killed anyone or run into anyone from Konoha. Naruto shook his head no. Sasuke was right, as long as they had been together Sasuke had never done anything against their old village.
"But there can only be one truth Sasuke. You said that you had your version and they had theirs. How can there be more than one truth and they both be different?" Naruto asked searching his friend's eyes for the answers. Reaching out Sasuke laid his hand on Naruto shoulder and gave it a squeeze. "Maybe I've protected you too much. You really don't know how to make up your own mind do you Naruto?"
Sasuke sighed realizing perhaps he had gone too far in the past when protecting the blonde. "I'm going home Naruto, if you want to go with them then do so and when you’re done seeing Konoha again if you want me you know where I'll be." Leaning in closer Sasuke brushed his lips over Naruto's cheek. "Go on and figure it out on your own. You'll never be happy if you don't." Letting go of Naruto's shoulder Sasuke gave him a small smile. "Just remember that I like you in a special way no one else does." Making a clone Sasuke had it pick up the two camping packs leaving Naruto's personal one behind, without so much as a goodbye Sasuke walked away shouldering his own personal pack and picked up dinner. Heading in the direction of their home with his clone following close behind Sasuke disappeared into the woods. Biting his lip Naruto grabbed up his pack and ran back to where the three Konoha ninjas had set up their camp. Not worrying about stealth Naruto crashed through the brush causing the animals in the woods to scurry out of his way, he didn't slow down until he burst into the campsite.
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Jumping up when they heard him coming through the brush Neji moved to the blonde's side when he stepped foot into their camp, the smaller shinobi had tears running down his face and seemed lost. Taking a hold of him Neji lead the young man to their small fire and pushed him to sit. Lee kindly pushed a cup of tea into his hands that he had been fixing for himself; one look at the younger boy proved he needed it more. "What happened Naruto?" Lee asked taking a seat in front of friend. "Sasuke said for me to go with you if that's what I wanted, he said I needed to make up my own mind on what the truth is." Raising his face from his teacup Naruto stared at them with big, watery innocent eyes. "He left me behind without even a goodbye."
Neji patted the young man on the head, with him acting in this way it was easy to forget he was only a year behind them, he just seemed so much younger. "It will be alright Naruto, we will take you back to Konoha in the morning." Neji promised, trying to give the blonde a small smile to encourage him. Shaking slightly from all the emotions running through him Naruto said. "Sasuke is such an idiot, he makes me so mad." Biting his lower lip he gazed up at the Hyuuga. "Sasuke can only see this far in front of him." Naruto explained holding his hand just a few inches away from his face. "He just decided how things were going to be and left me." TenTen gave the younger boy a warm smile as he lowered his hand. "You're safe with us Naruto-kun. It's alright that Sasuke left." Heaving a sigh Naruto said. "I just worry what Sasuke will do all alone, when he makes up his mind he doesn't think. I won't be there to kick his ass if he needs it."
The three older shinobi’s exchanged looks over the blonde's head as he nervously took a drink of the tea Lee had given him. "I'm going to punch him in the nose when I see him again for leaving without saying goodbye." Naruto admitted sucking in a breath to stifle a sob that had work its way up. The Konoha shinobi’s all shook their heads at the blonde.
"Naruto, aren't you upset about Sasuke lying to you?" Lee asked. Bringing his lips away from his tea Naruto sighed. "I'm confused, I know you guys wouldn't lie to me, but Sasuke has always been my best friend. If I believe you guys then I throw away everything between Sasuke and I. If I believe Sasuke then I'm throwing away my chance to see my home again." Pressing his lips together Naruto admitted. "I am mad but I'm just so confused."
They all tried to soothe the younger boy's emotions and get him to drink his tea. Neji steered his short friend to his own bedroll. Naruto's eyes were droopy; it was obvious he had worn himself out by being upset. It didn't take long for him to fall into a restless sleep. Satisfied Naruto wouldn't wake up, Neji motioned for the other two members of his cell to move away from the camp so they could speak about the sleeping boy.
Taking a seat at the edge of the campsite the three ninjas began to discuss their guest. "Neji, are we sure this is really Naruto? He doesn't act like the Naruto I remember." Lee asked taking a look back at the blonde sleeping on his team leader's bedroll. "Lee's right Neji. The Naruto I remember was somewhat childlike but, not to this point. This Naruto seems to have no control over his emotions at all." TenTen added crossing her arms over her chest. Neji nodded, he agreed with his teammates this was certainly not the Naruto they remembered. "Has it occurred to either of you that Uchiha might have something to do with how Naruto-kun is now?" His teammates exchanged confused looks then leaned closer to him. Sighing Neji continued explaining. "He did study under Orochimaru for many years, there is no telling what he learned under that mad man's guidance. Also if you remember, Captain Yamato reported that when Naruto was abducted Uchiha said he would change Naruto's mind about Konoha so he wouldn't fight against him."
Nodding Lee smacked his open hand with his fist. "Yes, that is right. So we can only assume the Uchiha Sasuke did something to Naruto to make him believe he was run out of Konoha so he would stay with him willingly."
Putting her finger to her chin TenTen remarked. "I get it, Naruto said Sasuke saved him when he was run out of the village. Naruto has believed all this time that he was banished from Konoha for some reason." Dropping her hand TenTen leaned in toward her teammates. "Whatever Sasuke did to him to insure Naruto would follow without questioning must be the cause of how he acts now. Like a side effect maybe."
Making an agreeing sound Neji turned to look back at Naruto. "Whatever Uchiha did hasn't wiped out all his memories since he remembered we were his friends. So perhaps there is a chance that what has been done to him can be reversed. When we get Naruto back to Konoha I'm sure Tsunade-sama will do everything within her power to help him." Turning back to his teammates Neji said. "You two get some rest, I'll take first watch." Standing up Neji moved toward one of the trees at the perimeter of their campsite when TenTen stopped him. "What if the Godaime can't help him?" Sighing Neji jumped up into the tree he had decided to use and settled down. "If she can't then we will have to watch out for him, because he is certainly more like a child than an adult." Neji called down to her as he activated his Byakugan to scan the area for dangers to their group.
Taking his silence as the end of the conversation TenTen walked over to her bedroll following Lee's example she settled down to rest.
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Heading in the direction toward the mountains where they had built a home Sasuke threw what was left of the rabbit onto the ground. He had eaten his fill and by the time he decided he was hungry again the meat would not be good. Some wild animal would have an easy meal tonight.
Sasuke sighed as he looked at his clone silently walking beside him carrying the two provision packs. It was strange not to have Naruto beside him chattering about whatever entered his mind or wandering around letting things catch his eye. Truthfully he had been tempted to force Naruto to stay with him. Finally his vengeance had been realized and Sasuke had been looking forward to returning to their home and living out their days in each other’s company. But if they were to remain together now that Konoha's version of what happened had been told Naruto would have to be the one to let the past go.
Sasuke could have lived the rest of his life and never seen another Konoha shinobi and been happy. 'Figures after I'm finally free from my duty to my clan that Naruto would run into someone who would confuse him as to what was going on.' Sasuke would have liked to follow his blonde friend to make sure he was alright but with the Hyuuga branch family member awaiting Naruto's return there was no way he was going to go deal with someone he couldn't sneak past.
No matter what happened Sasuke would never regret changing Naruto's memories. It was a necessary evil to ensure the blonde's cooperation, but he did wish at times he had realized back then that even the smallest suggestion or insult would have taken root. When he had causally remarked on Naruto being childish during the implanting of new memories he really hadn't meant to make him that way. It had made it easier to get him to follow him along with the blonde's trusting nature the suggestion had made sure he never second guessed anything Sasuke ever said to him. There were times though that he was sorry he had locked Naruto into this personality, Sasuke wasn't sure if Naruto would ever completely grow out of his childish tendencies but he hoped his lover would be able to figure out what it was he wanted. Thinking about Naruto's childish tendencies Sasuke smirked thinking about the trouble the Konoha shinobi’s were going to have traveling with him.
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The walk back to Konoha was different to say the least. Neji had a newfound respect for the sensei’s at the academy. Naruto was every bit as much of a ninja as they were but stuck within a child's mind. 'I wonder if this is how Iruka-sensei felt trying to teach us when we were in the academy?' Their progress was terribly slow since every time the blonde's attention was grabbed by something he stopped. It seemed his favorite activity was to chase things through the woods. When they tried to stop him, he always thought they were playing chase so he ran away even faster. They had finally caught him again and were now walking on the ground instead of traveling through the trees or even running. Neji had found it was just easier to hold Naruto's hand and lead him instead of allowing the blonde to walk on his own. Behind him he could hear his so-called teammates snickering at his expense as he held Naruto's hand and the blonde skipped along beside him jabbering. His was very torn at the moment. Part of him wanted to smack his teammates for their comments and laughter, another part just wanted to get home without any other incidents, and in the back of his mind he wondered how on earth Sasuke found Naruto's behavior an improvement.
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Finally the gates of Konoha were in sight, Neji continued to hold on to Naruto; for he was sure he would dash off again. Strangely their friend seemed to squeeze up tight against him and hold his hand tighter. The way Naruto acted reminded Neji of a small child holding onto his parent in a crowd of strangers. Neji gave him a warm smile in hopes to reassure him, Naruto's smile was shaky and his eyes looked very misty Neji noticed. At the gate when they had to let the guards on duty know who they had with them Neji felt Naruto attach himself to his waist. Looking down Neji saw the smaller boy had wrapped his arms around him and was rubbing his face into his side. Placing his arm around Naruto's shoulders Neji gained his attention. "It's alright Naruto, your safe with us I promise." Naruto nodded he understood but kept a firm grip on Neji anyway. Heading toward Hokage Tower Neji and his teammates exchanged knowing glances with one another in regards to their blonde companion, it was clear now to them that this was one benefit the Uchiha probably had over him.
Once at the tower they quickly found themselves ushered in to the Godaime's office by Shizune. It seemed the information of who was with them had already reached the tower.
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Naruto sat on a chair in front of the Hokage's desk, he fidgeted a bit under her gaze as the others told her what had happened. The trip had been irritating for him to say the least. Sasuke never got mad at him when he wandered off, Sasuke would just kept walking and when he finished seeing whatever had grabbed his interest he'd go back to where Sasuke was. It wasn't like he didn't know how to track. He would have told them but they just acted so upset he didn't want to make them any madder. Going through the village was kind of scary. It had been years since he had last been here and as far as he knew the villagers didn't want him here. He didn't want to start a riot or anything so he hung tight to Neji and hoped no one noticed him. He was brought out of his thoughts by Tsunade-baba speaking to him.
"What they told you is the truth Naruto. You were on a mission with Sakura, Sai, and Yamato when Sasuke attacked your teammates and stole you away. Sakura reported that Sasuke accused Sai of trying to assault you and that he was saving you." Nodding in understanding Naruto asked. "Can't we talk to that Sai guy again now that I'm here?" Lowering her eyes the Hokage shook her head no. "He was killed on a mission." Looking back up at the blonde boy she had missed so much she asked. "Can't you tell us what you remember?" Sighing Naruto shook his head. "I told you baba, I don't even remember anything that happened before I woke up with Sasuke. It's been a long time ago so even the days that followed are very fuzzy to me. I have always just believed what Sasuke said happened." Naruto admitted hiding his face under his bangs.
Standing Tsunade went to Naruto, putting her finger under his chin to raise his face her heart melted when she saw tears in his eyes. "It's alright Naruto. No one is blaming you for any of this. Please just believe me when I say no one ran you away from the village, we might not know what really happened in those woods that night but you were never not wanted here." Smiling Naruto leapt up and hugged her for her words. It didn't disprove everything Sasuke said, no one but Sai and Sasuke seemed to know the real truth about what happened in the woods all those years ago. No one could ask Sai, since he was dead and Sasuke had already stated what he believed happened. The only thing that could be proved that Sasuke lied about was him getting banished from Konoha. 'Why would Sasuke tell me that?' Naruto wondered, feeling the Godaime pushing him to release her.
Pushing him to sit again Tsunade explained she would need to check him over to see what had happened to his memories. Naruto nodded in agreement and sat as still as he could like he had been asked. It didn't take long for her to finish, she didn't look happy at all. Naruto thought as he watched her sit behind her desk again.
"Godaime-sama, can you help Naruto-kun to get his memories back and fix what Uchiha has done to him?" Neji asked from his place behind the boy. Tsunade shook her head no. "I've never seen anything like it. It might have started out as a jutsu of some type but over the years it has taken a firm hold in his mind. There is also a chemical imbalance in his mind. How Naruto is now is how he will be. I'm sorry I can't help Naruto."
Though everyone else in the room was melancholy about what the Godaime had to say, Naruto continued to smile. "I don't understand what you're talking about anyway baba so it's fine." Naruto replied happily swinging his feet in childish glee. The rest in the room exchanged looks regarding the blonde.
Inside Naruto's heart was hurting it seemed Sasuke or someone had done something to him. Though he didn't feel like anything was wrong with him he did believe Tsunade-baba, she was the best medic-nin there was so if she said something had been done to him it was true. He wouldn't let his friends worry though, he decided making sure to smile at those in the room more. He'd let them continue to think he didn't understand. It was easier that way until he figured things out.
The tense atmosphere was broke when Shizune opened the doors to admit all of Naruto's old friends in. It seemed word had spread quickly regarding his return. He received many hugs and pats on the back from those present. Tsunade allowed them their moment until many of his friends began to make plans with the boy; Tsunade called for attention from those in the room.
Having Shizune take Naruto out in the hall for a moment the Godaime explained to all present Naruto's condition which Neji and his team backed up with their observations. "Basically Naruto is a child in a young man's body. Mentally he needs supervision, I don't believe from what Neji and his team has reported that it would be wise to allow Naruto to stay by himself again."
Neji stepped up first. "I am willing to take responsibility for him for a while Hokage-sama. He is very child-like and was frightened to walk through the streets without physical reassurance. I'm not sure what his ninja capabilities are now but I do know he still has his ninja abilities if not even more than before."
Tsunade nodded in agreement until Iruka stepped forward. "Please Hokage-sama I think Kakashi and I should watch over him first." Kakashi's visible eye widened at the comment. "We should?" He asked, not that he wasn't willing to have the boy stay with them but they had just moved in together recently and taking care of a child wasn't high on Kakashi's list of things to do at the moment. Iruka turned and gave him a strict look. "Kakashi, you and I have both been his sensei’s. We have experience taking care of young children with ninja abilities. We are the best candidates to watch Naruto first. You and I will be able to give a detailed report on what Naruto will require as far as care before others take on looking after him."
Tsunade used her interlaced fingers to hide her smile that had found it's way to her face during the two love birds disagreement. Using her commanding voice she straightened up calling Kakashi and Iruka's attention back to her. "Hatake Kakashi, Umino Iruka. I hear by order you as Hokage to watch over Uzumaki Naruto for a period of seven days. You will both be relieved of any other duties during this time. You will report back to me on the seventh day at noon. At that time you will report on what type of care he needs and another will be picked for a turn of seven days at that time. Is that understood?" The two she had been speaking to nodded in understanding. "Good, anyone willing to take a turn looking after Naruto will stay after he leaves with Kakashi and Iruka and give your name to Shizune." All the ninjas in her office stood at attention as she spoke. Giving a group "hai" when she finished her instructions. Smiling she promised. "Taking a turn with Naruto will be seen as an assignment. I'm not cruel enough not to pay hazard pay for such an assignment."
Calling Shizune and Naruto back in Tsunade explain what was going on. "Naruto, you will be staying with Iruka and Kakashi for a week. We will find someone else for you to visit with at that time. Do you understand?" Naruto smiled at the thought of staying with his old sensei’s but wondered how he could stay with both since they lived in different places. Putting his worries aside he asked. "Can I still go play with my friends?"
Iruka laid his hand on his shoulder guiding him out of the room. "I don't see why not Naruto. Now everyone knows where you'll be and if they want to visit they can come over tomorrow. Let's get home so you can settle in." Iruka instructed ushering him out of the room. "Come on Kakashi." The academy teacher sweetly called, Kakashi sighed and followed after the pair.
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usuratonkachi: total moron (Sasuke's pet name for Naruto)
shuriken: throwing star.
Godaime: term refering to the 5th person holding the title of Hokage
baba: grandmother, hag
teme: bastard
hai: yes
sensei: teacher
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'thinking'
"talking"
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Jumping out of the trees Naruto walked back over to the spring and gathered up his things. Rolling the soap into his towel and draping his yukata over his arm Naruto headed toward the campsite where he and Sasuke had been staying. Normally he would have run back to Sasuke but his head and heart were both heavy from the things the Konoha shinobi’s had told him. He usually just followed his heart but even it was confused as to who to believe and what to do. Breaking through the brush Naruto found his friend grilling a rabbit over the fire for their dinner.
Not looking up from the meat he had skewer Sasuke spoke to him first. "About time you got back from your bath, I was starting to worry. Thought I was going to have to come look for you. Put your things up Naruto, dinner is just about ready."
Moving to do as Sasuke had told him Naruto couldn't help but smile a bit. 'Sasuke always looks out for me.' He happily thought till another part reminded him about what the ninjas from Konoha had told him. Scowling at his pack Naruto huffed a bit. There was no choice really, what he remembered from when Sasuke and he first came to travel together was a hazy mess and none of it resembled the story his old friends just told him.
Taking a deep breath Naruto wiped the scowl off his face trying not to show any of his emotions, turning to face Sasuke he moved over taking a seat across the fire from him. Sitting down Indian style Naruto placed his hands on his knees as he leaned in ready to get some answers.
Wasting no time he dove right in to the subject he had on his mind. "Tell me again how we came to travel together Sasuke." Scrunching up his face Sasuke raised his face from their dinner to look at him. "Why?" Having always been short on patience Naruto narrowed his eyes at the dark shinobi. "Because I said to, now tell me again bastard." Looking back down at the rabbit he was cooking Sasuke replied. "We went over this years ago, you know what happened." Sasuke slyly looked back at him, giving him a good once over and smirked. "What's wrong usuratonkachi? Did that orgasm I gave you blow your mind away that much?" With wide eyes and a very red face Naruto stuttered. "N-no . . . ." Puffing out his cheeks as he pouted Naruto continued. "You're a pervert. Just tell me." Allowing his smirk to fall when it was apparent his lover wasn't going to take his bait and drop the questions; Sasuke blanked his face of emotions. "I had already left the village to hunt for my brother. I found you fighting against a member from the village who was trying to hurt you, I saved your butt and we started to travel together." Narrowing his eyes again suspiciously Naruto asked. "You told me they ran me out of the village. Are you sure the village ran me out?" Jerking his head once to agree Sasuke locked his dark eyes with Naruto's blue ones.
Unlike Sasuke who could mask his emotions Naruto had never been able to do so. Sasuke's teasing and evasion instead of making him forget what he wanted to know made him more determined. With his emotions getting the better of him the expression on his face twisted from embarrassment to one portraying his impatience. "I just ran into Neji, Lee, and TenTen." Naruto admitted, watching Sasuke's expression for any change from his words. Naruto went on when Sasuke remained blank. "They were very excited to see me. They had this crazy idea you had killed me." With still no reaction from Sasuke, Naruto continued raising his voice. "They said you abducted me off a mission." Unable to hold his temper anymore Naruto bolted up, pointing at his friend. "Neji said you were a wanted criminal, a missing-nin, they wanted me to show them where you were hiding so they could take both of us back to Konoha."
Standing up Sasuke looked around drawing out a shuriken. Shocked at Sasuke's actions Naruto's jaw dropped. "What are you going to do with that?" Activating his Sharingan Sasuke gave the surrounding woods a good once over to check for anyone that might have followed the blonde back to their campsite. "Where are the Konoha shinobi’s?" Sasuke demanded, his voice dripping with venom. Walking over Naruto jerked the weapon out of his hand, throwing it so it lodged into the ground beside them. "No one is here Sasuke. They're far away in the woods on the other side of the hot spring." Naruto promised pointing in the direction of the spring where he had been bathing. "I told them not to follow me and they won't." Naruto stated turning his back on Sasuke. It upset him that Sasuke thought so little of him, like he would help someone that was out to hurt Sasuke. Sure he was angry right now and he sure as hell was confused but he still loved Sasuke.
"Your too trusting Naruto, remember what happened that time when I let you walk around by yourself at the festival. That boy stole the money I gave you when you weren't looking because you trusted him when I told you not to." Satisfied that no one was around Sasuke released his Sharingan. Walking around Naruto so he could face him Sasuke cupped his cheek in his hand. "Don't worry I won't let anyone hurt you." Jerking out of his touch Naruto pouted. "I'm not a baby Sasuke, so don't treat me like one. I can take care of myself, I'm a ninja just like you are." Crossing his arms over his chest Naruto stated. "I helped to defeat Itachi too. Besides those guys wouldn't hurt me, they were my friends when I was in the village. They even asked me to return with them so I could learn the truth." Sasuke moved quickly grasping hold of Naruto's shoulders and giving him a good hard shake. "No, you can't go back. Don't you understand they won't treat you like I do Naruto?" Releasing his friend Sasuke sighed. "Enough, we'll leave now and head towards home. Come on let's pack up so we can leave."
Sasuke made quick work of breaking down the camp while his blonde companion stood and watched. Soon all that was left was four packs and their dinner still cooking on the fire. Shouldering his pack and one of the provision packs Sasuke picked up the rabbit and began to walk in the direction of their home. He would have liked to stay a while longer to build up his endurance but it was more important to put some distance between themselves and the Konoha shinobi’s. "Put out the fire Naruto and come on, we'll eat on the way. Don't forget to grab the other packs."
Pouting Naruto put out the fire like he was told to do. Standing up he turned back toward the way he knew his old friends from Konoha were. A part of him missed the good times he remembered having in that village. The times Iruka-sensei had taken him out for ramen, training with Kakashi-sensei, his travels with Ero Sennin, the friendships he had made. His memories got foggy after the Chuunin exams, sometimes he'd remember bits and pieces of missions with other members of the rookie nine but he could never remember any times with Sasuke after Tsunade-baba helped him that time he was in the hospital. Naruto sighed he wished he'd never gotten hit in the head, he hated not knowing what had really happened to him. While he knew he loved Sasuke the idea he could go and visit everyone back in Konoha was almost too much to pass up. Besides Sasuke had not explained why Neji, Lee, and TenTen had one version of what happened and he had another one. He was brought out of his thoughts by Sasuke yelling at him to come on, turning back he watched Sasuke walking away assuming he'd follow as always.
Angry that Sasuke would just assume he'd do whatever he said Naruto narrowed his eyes at Sasuke's back. 'Sasuke always tells me what to do.' Naruto thought to himself as he watched Sasuke walking away. He had the feeling if he didn't stand his ground this time he'd never have this chance again. "I want to go see my old friends in Konoha." Naruto yelled, stomping his foot to prove he was serious.
Sasuke stopped mid-step, setting his foot down he turned to look over his shoulder at Naruto. "Naruto, I can't return to Konoha. If you go, it's by yourself." Lowering his face so he didn't have to look Sasuke in the eyes Naruto nodded that he understood. "Is it because, they told the truth? Sasuke is a traitor to Konoha?"
Setting down his packs and their meal Sasuke walked back to Naruto to stand in front of him. "That is their version of it, mine is I left to grow strong enough to avenge my clan. You know that is what I've been doing." Naruto nodded, he did know that was what they had been doing for years now. 'So does it mean Sasuke didn't lie but if he's not lying then are the others? They think Sasuke stole me away but Sasuke says he saved me.' Naruto's mind was swimming with questions.
Bending down to catch his lover's eye Sasuke asked. "Think Naruto, do you remember me doing anything that was against Konoha?" Naruto thought back to all the odd jobs they had done while traveling together when they had needed to earn money. They had often found work doing odd jobs at the civilian villages they came to. These poor villages couldn't afford to hire a ninja from a Hidden Village but having a couple of young wandering ninjas show up looking for work had been more reasonable for villagers to pay for. They didn't always do odd jobs, just when they run out of money for their expenses and also when they decided to finally settle down and build a house together in the woods near the mountains. They had done a lot of odd jobs then. Though sometimes the jobs did require they use their ninja skills they had never killed anyone or run into anyone from Konoha. Naruto shook his head no. Sasuke was right, as long as they had been together Sasuke had never done anything against their old village.
"But there can only be one truth Sasuke. You said that you had your version and they had theirs. How can there be more than one truth and they both be different?" Naruto asked searching his friend's eyes for the answers. Reaching out Sasuke laid his hand on Naruto shoulder and gave it a squeeze. "Maybe I've protected you too much. You really don't know how to make up your own mind do you Naruto?"
Sasuke sighed realizing perhaps he had gone too far in the past when protecting the blonde. "I'm going home Naruto, if you want to go with them then do so and when you’re done seeing Konoha again if you want me you know where I'll be." Leaning in closer Sasuke brushed his lips over Naruto's cheek. "Go on and figure it out on your own. You'll never be happy if you don't." Letting go of Naruto's shoulder Sasuke gave him a small smile. "Just remember that I like you in a special way no one else does." Making a clone Sasuke had it pick up the two camping packs leaving Naruto's personal one behind, without so much as a goodbye Sasuke walked away shouldering his own personal pack and picked up dinner. Heading in the direction of their home with his clone following close behind Sasuke disappeared into the woods. Biting his lip Naruto grabbed up his pack and ran back to where the three Konoha ninjas had set up their camp. Not worrying about stealth Naruto crashed through the brush causing the animals in the woods to scurry out of his way, he didn't slow down until he burst into the campsite.
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Jumping up when they heard him coming through the brush Neji moved to the blonde's side when he stepped foot into their camp, the smaller shinobi had tears running down his face and seemed lost. Taking a hold of him Neji lead the young man to their small fire and pushed him to sit. Lee kindly pushed a cup of tea into his hands that he had been fixing for himself; one look at the younger boy proved he needed it more. "What happened Naruto?" Lee asked taking a seat in front of friend. "Sasuke said for me to go with you if that's what I wanted, he said I needed to make up my own mind on what the truth is." Raising his face from his teacup Naruto stared at them with big, watery innocent eyes. "He left me behind without even a goodbye."
Neji patted the young man on the head, with him acting in this way it was easy to forget he was only a year behind them, he just seemed so much younger. "It will be alright Naruto, we will take you back to Konoha in the morning." Neji promised, trying to give the blonde a small smile to encourage him. Shaking slightly from all the emotions running through him Naruto said. "Sasuke is such an idiot, he makes me so mad." Biting his lower lip he gazed up at the Hyuuga. "Sasuke can only see this far in front of him." Naruto explained holding his hand just a few inches away from his face. "He just decided how things were going to be and left me." TenTen gave the younger boy a warm smile as he lowered his hand. "You're safe with us Naruto-kun. It's alright that Sasuke left." Heaving a sigh Naruto said. "I just worry what Sasuke will do all alone, when he makes up his mind he doesn't think. I won't be there to kick his ass if he needs it."
The three older shinobi’s exchanged looks over the blonde's head as he nervously took a drink of the tea Lee had given him. "I'm going to punch him in the nose when I see him again for leaving without saying goodbye." Naruto admitted sucking in a breath to stifle a sob that had work its way up. The Konoha shinobi’s all shook their heads at the blonde.
"Naruto, aren't you upset about Sasuke lying to you?" Lee asked. Bringing his lips away from his tea Naruto sighed. "I'm confused, I know you guys wouldn't lie to me, but Sasuke has always been my best friend. If I believe you guys then I throw away everything between Sasuke and I. If I believe Sasuke then I'm throwing away my chance to see my home again." Pressing his lips together Naruto admitted. "I am mad but I'm just so confused."
They all tried to soothe the younger boy's emotions and get him to drink his tea. Neji steered his short friend to his own bedroll. Naruto's eyes were droopy; it was obvious he had worn himself out by being upset. It didn't take long for him to fall into a restless sleep. Satisfied Naruto wouldn't wake up, Neji motioned for the other two members of his cell to move away from the camp so they could speak about the sleeping boy.
Taking a seat at the edge of the campsite the three ninjas began to discuss their guest. "Neji, are we sure this is really Naruto? He doesn't act like the Naruto I remember." Lee asked taking a look back at the blonde sleeping on his team leader's bedroll. "Lee's right Neji. The Naruto I remember was somewhat childlike but, not to this point. This Naruto seems to have no control over his emotions at all." TenTen added crossing her arms over her chest. Neji nodded, he agreed with his teammates this was certainly not the Naruto they remembered. "Has it occurred to either of you that Uchiha might have something to do with how Naruto-kun is now?" His teammates exchanged confused looks then leaned closer to him. Sighing Neji continued explaining. "He did study under Orochimaru for many years, there is no telling what he learned under that mad man's guidance. Also if you remember, Captain Yamato reported that when Naruto was abducted Uchiha said he would change Naruto's mind about Konoha so he wouldn't fight against him."
Nodding Lee smacked his open hand with his fist. "Yes, that is right. So we can only assume the Uchiha Sasuke did something to Naruto to make him believe he was run out of Konoha so he would stay with him willingly."
Putting her finger to her chin TenTen remarked. "I get it, Naruto said Sasuke saved him when he was run out of the village. Naruto has believed all this time that he was banished from Konoha for some reason." Dropping her hand TenTen leaned in toward her teammates. "Whatever Sasuke did to him to insure Naruto would follow without questioning must be the cause of how he acts now. Like a side effect maybe."
Making an agreeing sound Neji turned to look back at Naruto. "Whatever Uchiha did hasn't wiped out all his memories since he remembered we were his friends. So perhaps there is a chance that what has been done to him can be reversed. When we get Naruto back to Konoha I'm sure Tsunade-sama will do everything within her power to help him." Turning back to his teammates Neji said. "You two get some rest, I'll take first watch." Standing up Neji moved toward one of the trees at the perimeter of their campsite when TenTen stopped him. "What if the Godaime can't help him?" Sighing Neji jumped up into the tree he had decided to use and settled down. "If she can't then we will have to watch out for him, because he is certainly more like a child than an adult." Neji called down to her as he activated his Byakugan to scan the area for dangers to their group.
Taking his silence as the end of the conversation TenTen walked over to her bedroll following Lee's example she settled down to rest.
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Heading in the direction toward the mountains where they had built a home Sasuke threw what was left of the rabbit onto the ground. He had eaten his fill and by the time he decided he was hungry again the meat would not be good. Some wild animal would have an easy meal tonight.
Sasuke sighed as he looked at his clone silently walking beside him carrying the two provision packs. It was strange not to have Naruto beside him chattering about whatever entered his mind or wandering around letting things catch his eye. Truthfully he had been tempted to force Naruto to stay with him. Finally his vengeance had been realized and Sasuke had been looking forward to returning to their home and living out their days in each other’s company. But if they were to remain together now that Konoha's version of what happened had been told Naruto would have to be the one to let the past go.
Sasuke could have lived the rest of his life and never seen another Konoha shinobi and been happy. 'Figures after I'm finally free from my duty to my clan that Naruto would run into someone who would confuse him as to what was going on.' Sasuke would have liked to follow his blonde friend to make sure he was alright but with the Hyuuga branch family member awaiting Naruto's return there was no way he was going to go deal with someone he couldn't sneak past.
No matter what happened Sasuke would never regret changing Naruto's memories. It was a necessary evil to ensure the blonde's cooperation, but he did wish at times he had realized back then that even the smallest suggestion or insult would have taken root. When he had causally remarked on Naruto being childish during the implanting of new memories he really hadn't meant to make him that way. It had made it easier to get him to follow him along with the blonde's trusting nature the suggestion had made sure he never second guessed anything Sasuke ever said to him. There were times though that he was sorry he had locked Naruto into this personality, Sasuke wasn't sure if Naruto would ever completely grow out of his childish tendencies but he hoped his lover would be able to figure out what it was he wanted. Thinking about Naruto's childish tendencies Sasuke smirked thinking about the trouble the Konoha shinobi’s were going to have traveling with him.
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The walk back to Konoha was different to say the least. Neji had a newfound respect for the sensei’s at the academy. Naruto was every bit as much of a ninja as they were but stuck within a child's mind. 'I wonder if this is how Iruka-sensei felt trying to teach us when we were in the academy?' Their progress was terribly slow since every time the blonde's attention was grabbed by something he stopped. It seemed his favorite activity was to chase things through the woods. When they tried to stop him, he always thought they were playing chase so he ran away even faster. They had finally caught him again and were now walking on the ground instead of traveling through the trees or even running. Neji had found it was just easier to hold Naruto's hand and lead him instead of allowing the blonde to walk on his own. Behind him he could hear his so-called teammates snickering at his expense as he held Naruto's hand and the blonde skipped along beside him jabbering. His was very torn at the moment. Part of him wanted to smack his teammates for their comments and laughter, another part just wanted to get home without any other incidents, and in the back of his mind he wondered how on earth Sasuke found Naruto's behavior an improvement.
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Finally the gates of Konoha were in sight, Neji continued to hold on to Naruto; for he was sure he would dash off again. Strangely their friend seemed to squeeze up tight against him and hold his hand tighter. The way Naruto acted reminded Neji of a small child holding onto his parent in a crowd of strangers. Neji gave him a warm smile in hopes to reassure him, Naruto's smile was shaky and his eyes looked very misty Neji noticed. At the gate when they had to let the guards on duty know who they had with them Neji felt Naruto attach himself to his waist. Looking down Neji saw the smaller boy had wrapped his arms around him and was rubbing his face into his side. Placing his arm around Naruto's shoulders Neji gained his attention. "It's alright Naruto, your safe with us I promise." Naruto nodded he understood but kept a firm grip on Neji anyway. Heading toward Hokage Tower Neji and his teammates exchanged knowing glances with one another in regards to their blonde companion, it was clear now to them that this was one benefit the Uchiha probably had over him.
Once at the tower they quickly found themselves ushered in to the Godaime's office by Shizune. It seemed the information of who was with them had already reached the tower.
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Naruto sat on a chair in front of the Hokage's desk, he fidgeted a bit under her gaze as the others told her what had happened. The trip had been irritating for him to say the least. Sasuke never got mad at him when he wandered off, Sasuke would just kept walking and when he finished seeing whatever had grabbed his interest he'd go back to where Sasuke was. It wasn't like he didn't know how to track. He would have told them but they just acted so upset he didn't want to make them any madder. Going through the village was kind of scary. It had been years since he had last been here and as far as he knew the villagers didn't want him here. He didn't want to start a riot or anything so he hung tight to Neji and hoped no one noticed him. He was brought out of his thoughts by Tsunade-baba speaking to him.
"What they told you is the truth Naruto. You were on a mission with Sakura, Sai, and Yamato when Sasuke attacked your teammates and stole you away. Sakura reported that Sasuke accused Sai of trying to assault you and that he was saving you." Nodding in understanding Naruto asked. "Can't we talk to that Sai guy again now that I'm here?" Lowering her eyes the Hokage shook her head no. "He was killed on a mission." Looking back up at the blonde boy she had missed so much she asked. "Can't you tell us what you remember?" Sighing Naruto shook his head. "I told you baba, I don't even remember anything that happened before I woke up with Sasuke. It's been a long time ago so even the days that followed are very fuzzy to me. I have always just believed what Sasuke said happened." Naruto admitted hiding his face under his bangs.
Standing Tsunade went to Naruto, putting her finger under his chin to raise his face her heart melted when she saw tears in his eyes. "It's alright Naruto. No one is blaming you for any of this. Please just believe me when I say no one ran you away from the village, we might not know what really happened in those woods that night but you were never not wanted here." Smiling Naruto leapt up and hugged her for her words. It didn't disprove everything Sasuke said, no one but Sai and Sasuke seemed to know the real truth about what happened in the woods all those years ago. No one could ask Sai, since he was dead and Sasuke had already stated what he believed happened. The only thing that could be proved that Sasuke lied about was him getting banished from Konoha. 'Why would Sasuke tell me that?' Naruto wondered, feeling the Godaime pushing him to release her.
Pushing him to sit again Tsunade explained she would need to check him over to see what had happened to his memories. Naruto nodded in agreement and sat as still as he could like he had been asked. It didn't take long for her to finish, she didn't look happy at all. Naruto thought as he watched her sit behind her desk again.
"Godaime-sama, can you help Naruto-kun to get his memories back and fix what Uchiha has done to him?" Neji asked from his place behind the boy. Tsunade shook her head no. "I've never seen anything like it. It might have started out as a jutsu of some type but over the years it has taken a firm hold in his mind. There is also a chemical imbalance in his mind. How Naruto is now is how he will be. I'm sorry I can't help Naruto."
Though everyone else in the room was melancholy about what the Godaime had to say, Naruto continued to smile. "I don't understand what you're talking about anyway baba so it's fine." Naruto replied happily swinging his feet in childish glee. The rest in the room exchanged looks regarding the blonde.
Inside Naruto's heart was hurting it seemed Sasuke or someone had done something to him. Though he didn't feel like anything was wrong with him he did believe Tsunade-baba, she was the best medic-nin there was so if she said something had been done to him it was true. He wouldn't let his friends worry though, he decided making sure to smile at those in the room more. He'd let them continue to think he didn't understand. It was easier that way until he figured things out.
The tense atmosphere was broke when Shizune opened the doors to admit all of Naruto's old friends in. It seemed word had spread quickly regarding his return. He received many hugs and pats on the back from those present. Tsunade allowed them their moment until many of his friends began to make plans with the boy; Tsunade called for attention from those in the room.
Having Shizune take Naruto out in the hall for a moment the Godaime explained to all present Naruto's condition which Neji and his team backed up with their observations. "Basically Naruto is a child in a young man's body. Mentally he needs supervision, I don't believe from what Neji and his team has reported that it would be wise to allow Naruto to stay by himself again."
Neji stepped up first. "I am willing to take responsibility for him for a while Hokage-sama. He is very child-like and was frightened to walk through the streets without physical reassurance. I'm not sure what his ninja capabilities are now but I do know he still has his ninja abilities if not even more than before."
Tsunade nodded in agreement until Iruka stepped forward. "Please Hokage-sama I think Kakashi and I should watch over him first." Kakashi's visible eye widened at the comment. "We should?" He asked, not that he wasn't willing to have the boy stay with them but they had just moved in together recently and taking care of a child wasn't high on Kakashi's list of things to do at the moment. Iruka turned and gave him a strict look. "Kakashi, you and I have both been his sensei’s. We have experience taking care of young children with ninja abilities. We are the best candidates to watch Naruto first. You and I will be able to give a detailed report on what Naruto will require as far as care before others take on looking after him."
Tsunade used her interlaced fingers to hide her smile that had found it's way to her face during the two love birds disagreement. Using her commanding voice she straightened up calling Kakashi and Iruka's attention back to her. "Hatake Kakashi, Umino Iruka. I hear by order you as Hokage to watch over Uzumaki Naruto for a period of seven days. You will both be relieved of any other duties during this time. You will report back to me on the seventh day at noon. At that time you will report on what type of care he needs and another will be picked for a turn of seven days at that time. Is that understood?" The two she had been speaking to nodded in understanding. "Good, anyone willing to take a turn looking after Naruto will stay after he leaves with Kakashi and Iruka and give your name to Shizune." All the ninjas in her office stood at attention as she spoke. Giving a group "hai" when she finished her instructions. Smiling she promised. "Taking a turn with Naruto will be seen as an assignment. I'm not cruel enough not to pay hazard pay for such an assignment."
Calling Shizune and Naruto back in Tsunade explain what was going on. "Naruto, you will be staying with Iruka and Kakashi for a week. We will find someone else for you to visit with at that time. Do you understand?" Naruto smiled at the thought of staying with his old sensei’s but wondered how he could stay with both since they lived in different places. Putting his worries aside he asked. "Can I still go play with my friends?"
Iruka laid his hand on his shoulder guiding him out of the room. "I don't see why not Naruto. Now everyone knows where you'll be and if they want to visit they can come over tomorrow. Let's get home so you can settle in." Iruka instructed ushering him out of the room. "Come on Kakashi." The academy teacher sweetly called, Kakashi sighed and followed after the pair.
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usuratonkachi: total moron (Sasuke's pet name for Naruto)
shuriken: throwing star.
Godaime: term refering to the 5th person holding the title of Hokage
baba: grandmother, hag
teme: bastard
hai: yes
sensei: teacher