Chapter 3: Chapter three
Naruto age 10
A lot of things have changed these past two years firstly Kakashi's reaction to what happened with Anko feeling nervous. First was anger at the villagers followed by surprise Anko jumped in to save him followed by shock when he heard two shinobi launch kunai with explosive tags and that Naruto had to use a mate mark to save her. When he recovered he told them to try and work through it after that the two went on dates and picnics strengthening their relationships. As for his training, Kakashi taught him two taijutsu styles with Anko adding the snake style followed by more chakra control. While also discovering more about his bloodline and mastering his Sharingan. It was around this time when the Uchiha massacre happened the official story being that 'itachi uchiha went crazy' and killed most of his clan only leaving two survivors.
Right now we can see the blonde walking toward Ankos favorite. He was instructed to find a person Anko had described to him as renowned for her kenjutsu mastery and a great friend of Ankos. This was aided by Kakashi talking about her in a good light and having already met her while she was on anbu duty as Cat or her real name Yugao Uzuki.
"Come on Yugao *Caugh* it won't cost you anything to *cough* go on a date with him," said a man with short brown hair wearing a special Jonin vest and a bandana, a sheathed sword. *Sigh* "For the last time Hayate I'm not interested in dating you." said a purple-haired teen similar to Anko's, Annoyance clear in her words. "Plus I'm waiting for someone interested in learning Kenjutsu."
"Why don't we teach him together, he'll learn faster that way, and we could get closer" the kunoichi was about to respond when Hayate looked at Naruto entering the restaurant. "What do you think you are doing here demon brat? You better leave this place before I decide to do something about you" said Hayate cold anger in his words. But Naruto ignored him making Hayate frown, as he focused on the girl who he sword a slight pink color on her cheeks when she went to Naruto. "Excuse me are you Yugao Uzuki, Anko and someone else told me you are the best swordsman in the village." those words got Yugao to blush slightly more.
"Why does it matter to you, brat?" Asked an annoyed Hayate trying to keep the boy from ignoring him. "Yes I am" she replied. "can I help you with something?" she replied curiously.
"Yes two people recommended me to learn from you the way of the sword," He replied bowing "So could you please teach me kenjutsu?" This surprised Yugao as not many people showed much humility. Usually, those who wanted to learn kenjutsu from her were civilian-born kids and they usually ordered her to teach them and she'd reject them one way or another. "I'm sorry you came all the way here, but she isn't interested in teaching a demon like-" "I accept," Yugao said surprising Hayate. "Great when could we start." asked a very excited Naruto. " Tomorrow at 9 am in training ground 7. I hope you don't make me wait." She replied, somewhat amused by the look of disbelief on Hayate's face.
"I wouldn't dare make such a beautiful woman wait," Naruto said playing along earning a blush from Uzuki. With that, they left leaving a shocked Hayate in the restaurant.
After two months of training both Naruto and Yugao became quite close sharing their likes goals dislikes. This led to some surprises like Yugao learning Kakashi had taken Naruto under his wing and was an active teacher for him all the beating he had been in and what happened to him on his sixth birthday. When Naruto learned why Yugao Hated Hayate so much it turns out. He not only had Stolen her kenjutsu style, not perfect it but managed to make it decent enough. Only to boast he was the best and insult both her and the person she saw as an idol. Saying that they were a mockery of what a swordsman should be.
That made any feelings she had for him disappear only for him to ask her out after that which made her even more furious. After revealing all these, tears began to form around the corners of her eyes as she remembered her idol who died. It got to the point where Naruto hugged her much to her surprise and earned a slight blush as he tried to calm her. "He's just a coward who couldn't do anything and stole something from you. That bastard doesn't deserve you." He said pulling her way as he pulled her chin up to him making her see him. "You are an amazing and strong Kunoichi. I bet whoever your idol is he would be proud."
She calmed down and thanked him this led to them continuing their conversation a bond already forming with both getting closer and closer to the point where Yugao would envy the relationship Ankos and Naruto had. With Anko telling her everything he did while they did not live together they would sleep in each other's apartment as they had agreed to not do the deed until he graduated. This didn't mean she wouldn't sneak a peak at him while bathing. Which led to unholy thoughts on the part of Uzuki. Something that was made worse when she saw him shirtless in one of their training sessions when his t-shirt got badly damaged by the training session. Which caused a small line of blood to run down her nose and unholy thoughts. Feeding into her crush she had developed only to be noticed by Anko recently teasing her causing Naruto to comfort her.
This caused Anko to invite Yugao to a local tea shop which surprised her friend. As Anko would take her to her favorite Dango place as they received their order. Anko turned to look at Yugao and bluntly stated. " So you like Naruto-Kun as well, don't you Yu-chan," Anko said smiling, this made the anbu blush brutally. "I-I don't k-know what you are talking about, I-it's n-not like I like Naruto-kun." said the anbu causing Anko's smile to widen. "So it's Naruto-Kun now, huh?" she said mocking the look when she noticed what she had called the boy.
"Ok you're right I fell in love with Naruto-kun," she said covering her face between her arms on the table. "I don't know how it happened at first I saw him as a cute boy but the more we started to spend time together. My feelings began to intensify and-"The purple-haired kunoichi didn't know how to continue since she couldn't describe how she felt when she was with Naruto.
"It makes you feel like you had a unique and special strength, didn't it?" Anko finished the sentence in a way that her words sounded more like a statement than a question. Yugao just nodded, resigning herself to her feelings, and the snake's tamer words. *sigh* "Ok then you have my permission to conquer him," saidAnkoo. This surprised Yugao as she wasn't expecting her friend to encourage her to be with someone she was dating. Seeing the disbelief but also confusion on yugaos face anko decided to explain her reasons to her.
"If you don't know Naruto-kun is technically the clan head of two clans by part of his parents and you know what that entails" Yugao's eyes widen in surprise nodding. "The CRA," said yugao. "Yes, eventually he will be placed in the CRA, Which allows him to marry multiple women," Anko said.
"Although I don't like the idea of sharing my boyfriend, I know he'll eventually be pressured or even forced to do so, and knowing him he won't force any woman to be with him if it isn't the girl's choice," Anko said. "Although knowing the power-hungry bastards of the civilian council they would try to even use their daughters to marry him just to raise their standing and power not even caring what they have done to him," she growled in disdain remembering what Kakashi had told them and their own experiences with those power hungry bastards.
"As long I'm concerned he and I will only accept people that truly love him if not, he wouldn't accept nor would I." This made a Yugao since she could have a chance to be with the person she fell in love with.
After that Anko went into detail about Naruto's status his hanyou nature and more like his mark on how it worked and the ritual to get it by the end she was expecting her friend to back out, but instead there wasn't any fear or doubt but an increase of feelings. This caused both of them to pay for their tab and walk to Naruto's apartment. When they arrived Naruto was surprised to see Yugao there Anko proceeded to tell him everything.
"Are you sure about this Yugao, There will be no turning back after this, This bond will last for thousands of years." Said Naruto a little worried, but to his surprise. Yugao kissed him on the lips soon after he got over it and kissed her back as they broke the kiss. "I'm sure Naruto-kun," she said with love in her words. "So please make me your partner or mate." With that, he leaned down and bit her on the shoulder, this earned a moan from the Uzuki who moments later returned the action. "Welcome to the family Yugao-chan," he said looking at his new partner as he kissed her.
When they heard clapping, much to their shock and embarrassment they turned to see another figure's eye smiling as he whipped a tear. " Oh my Naruto I returned from a mission and you already have two partners what would Kushina-neé think about this." said Kakashi while he also sounded round "Otuto you are growing up." Kakashi started teasing the both of them making both blush.
"S-so Kakashi-nii what b-brings you here," Naruto asked, trying to change the subject while Anko laughed. " Oh just that we have an appointment for inoichi for your mental health." said Kakashi as Naruto's eyes widened "But isn't he at his flower shop and on rest," Naruto remembered inoichi saying something about a clan reunion.
"Yes, but he won't take long," said Kakashi as Naruto nodded saying he'll return in a while. As yugao pouted but nodded and Anko sighed.
15 minutes later Yamanaka Flower shop
Both Naruto and Kakashi entered a flower shop where a girl with short platinum blonde hair a hair clip on her hair light blue eyes when saw both people. "What are you doing here naruto" she said almost angry. "Hmm, did you say something Ino-chan" said Naruto distracted as Kakashi raised an eyebrow at the girl's attitude. "You baka maybe you should be training to become strong enough to help Sasuke-kun after all an orphan like you wouldn't be much else," she said as Kakashi and Naruto clenched their fist angrily. "What's the ruckus" said inoichi as he came from the back "Ah naruto-kun Kakashi what are you guys doing here and so I'll be talking to you more sternly later," said inoichi as he turned to his daughter who was shocked.
"What but daddy," said Ino. "Sorry to interrupt but I'm just accompanying Naruto to his monthly mental checkup," said Kakashi. This got a curious look at Naruto who remained quiet. "Why would he need one it's not like Sasuke-kun who-" "Ino that's enough," said her father surprising Ino as he looked almost angry at her only to change and have a smile. "Right I had almost forgotten about the gathering we usually have with the Nara and Akimichi clans but we still have time please follow me." said inoichi. This just got a nod from Naruto and Kakashi while a now curious Ino looked at Naruto. It took an hour to do the whole process something Naruto had needed to do since after the attack happened. As they entered the flower shop again where Ino was.
"Well naruto it seems like your mental health is getting better I can see that Kakashi san has been an influence on you and acts like an anchor, I'm glad to see the dark thoughts that surrounded you four years ago have disappeared." said inoichi to naruto and Kakashi who seemed to become happy while Ino was shocked as she looked at naruto who wasn't so annoying and was calmer as she wondered what could have happened. As she watches them leave she turns to her dad. "Umm Daddy what did you mean and why does one of my schoolmates have to visit you," she asked with her puppy eyes jutsu.
"Ah no Ino I won't tell you the only thing I will say is if you remember the night I was called to work something happened and I came back angry and I asked you to try and help this boy just by being his friend," Inoichi said as ino nodded remembering her mother was sad cursing this village for hurting her best friends son when her eyes widen as she turned to see where naruto used to be. "Naruto has had a rough life and people hate him because of the burden he holds something if you wish to find you must try to make friends with him and not fake it naruto has a lot of experiences with who can fake it after all he did it," Inoichi said with a sad look avoiding Ino's eyes as she felt a great sadness clench her heart as she silently vowed to try and become friends with naruto.
Two days later, after the academy
Ino observed Naruto closely she had been surprised for the last two days. Now she was following him out of the class when he noticed something. "P-please stop," said a timid voice begged from around the corner. "Why?" another voice replied. "Are you going to cry?"
"I say we rip the freak's eyes so we don't have to look at them anymore," said a boy "Yeah at least she'll look a bit more normal," added a boy with a sick laugh. "Good idea", said who looked to be the leader as he took out a knife from his pocket. This made the girl scared stepping back a little when she began to tremble a couple of tears began to form in her eyes. "Wow, civilians are idiots, bullying a person to feel better," said Naruto turning the corner and making everyone turn to look at him. "What the hell do you want, demon wants us to beat you up as our parents have?" said the ring leader as three other boys were beside him trapping the Hyuga heiress. "Like you could," said Naruto as he before the Hyuga heiress could say something. "YOU SHOULD LEARN YOUR PLACE YOU PATHETIC DE-" The kid didn't finish as Naruto threw him an uppercut this caused the rest of the kids to rush forward towardsNarutoo only to be defeated in a few fluent motions disarmed and pinned down the rest of the group.
"Typical, you guys only gang up on the weak who can't fight back, it's pathetic now leave and if I ever see you bullying someone else I'll make you regret it now scram," said Naruto a cold look in his eyes that sent chills everyone's spine.
"Are you okay?" saidNarutoo as he turned his attention to the crying girl. "Th-thank you for saving me um..." replied the girl meekly. "Naruto Uzumaki" the boy introduced himself. "Thank you Uzumaki-san, I"m Hinata Hyuga" the girl introduced herself. "Why didn't you fight back against them I know you could've defeated them," said Naruto as he knew the reputation of the Hyuga clan as taijutsu masters. "I-i don't like to hurt others," she said sadly "T-that's why they say I'm weak,"
"That's stupid being kind doesn't make you weak, it's perfectly fine to defend yourself for the ones you love," said the blonde "Say what's your dream? The thing you want to achieve in life?"
"I-I want you u-unite my clan un-under one symbol." the girl meekly responded. "And do you think that'll be easy" asked the blonde as the girl shook her head. "There will always be a conflict to face" He replied "But it's the lengths you'll go to achieve them"
Naruto smiled as he got up and put his hands in his pockets. "Well, I'll see you in class hinata-chan," saidNarutoo this made hinaHinatash at the affection nickname.