"Also know this boss; I won't let these Kiri bastards that are invading here take over this Country. Since this is one of the places that regards you as the hero that you were and I know you cared for the people here. So these Kiri bastards won't get their dirty hands on it and that a promise be live it". spoke Konohamaru after which he then took out the old pair of goggles that Naruto use to wear and gave to him after Naruto became a Genin.
"Here you are boss, I told you I return this to you and like you I always keep my promises". said Konoha with tears in his eyes when he put the goggles next to the Gravestone.
After Konohamaru left, Moegi and Udon each went to pay their respects to Naruto where like Konohamaru they each left their old goggles next to Naruto's Gravestone.
-With Kiba-
"After Moegi and Udon had each paid their respects to Naruto, Kiba and Akamaru went to Naruto Gravestone
"Yo Naruto, it's been along time, never thought I ever have to talk to you like this. Have to say I never believe I would say this but I kind of miss you".
"Thing have been really messed up since you left, a lot of Countries that Konoha use to be friends with or Allied with annulled their treaties with us, after they heard that the Council had you banished. After that Asuma got killed and left Kureani-sensei and their son alone, although Hinata, Shino and me as well as Konohamaru, Ino, Choji and Shikamaru all try to help her out to take care of her son. Not only that but we are at War with Oto and Iwa again not to mention with Kiri and Kusa as well as the Hannya Clan. So basically our backs are against the wall, since Suna is the only ally we have left and that's only because they have a score to settle with Orochimaru. Since like the rest of our Allies they weren't happy with you being banished". "But despite that all of us in the group have come up far, Shino and I are in charge of the Oinin division, TenTen is in charge of the Assassination division, Ino along with Lee wife Yakumo are in line where either will become the leader of Interrogation division. Choji is high up in the Demolish division where he may become the next leader of it; Shikamaru is Jōnin Commander and is head of tactical operations for the War. Sakura, is one of Konoha top med-nins, Konohamaru is Sasuke rival to be the next Hokage and let's hope he beats the bastard since if he become Hokage I may just become a missing-nin. Lee becomes a fairly top ranking Shinobi and Hinata had become the Clan head after she beat the shit out of that bastard of a father Hiashi. After which she then got ride of the Hyūga Sōke no Juinjutsu and made Neji head of the Hyuga Council".
"Hinata really changed a lot since you were killed Naruto, she's not really the same person she use to be. At first I didn't notice but after a while I saw that she became distant from us, I tried to talk to her but she wouldn't open up. She even tired to kill herself when she first heard about you being killed and would have died had Neji not found her in time. After she defeated Hiashi she acted cold and indifferent to most people, while to the rest of us she acted like her kind self although we know this is an act on her part. Since when you died that kind gentle side died as well, although she still cares for both of us and for her patients whenever she works in the hospital, but she just not the same she seems lonely. You may not have known this being the knucklehead you were. Although I can't really comment since it took a while for me to find out while everyone else knew but the thing is, Hinata was in love with you. Hence why that kind and gentle part of Hinata died with you and I'm afraid that the old kind and gentle Hinata will never return with you gone, if you were still alive I know you could bring back the old Hinata". spoke Kiba sadly after which he then took out a small photo of him, Naruto, Choji and Shikamaru back when they were younger and in the Academy.
When Kiba looked at it he could not help but smile sadly at the good times they had back when they were younger, and in a way some guilt was felt by Kiba when he looked at the photo. Since although Naruto was smiling in the photo the picture still remained him of the hard live Naruto use to have when he was younger, and that Kiba didn't make it any easier for him where he use to join the kids in teasing Naruto when he didn't get something right. Kiba knew he had not been much of a friend to Naruto when they were younger and he often wished he had been better friends with him back them.
Kiba then nailed the photo on the tree trunk and while he was doing that Akamaru went up to Naruto Gravestone, and pawed gently at the head stone and wined a little since he too missed Naruto.
"I know boy I miss him too" said Kiba when he turned and patted Akamaru gentle on the head after which he then started walking away but before he left he turned back to the Gravestone
"I be seeing you Naruto someday, when my time is up put hopefully that won't be for awhile still", joked Kiba before he went back to the others.
-With Shino-
"Greeting Naruto-san, although like many others I myself do not really believe that talking to the Gravestone of deceased person will allowed them to hear you. Since the entire process is illogical, but regardless of that I do believe that it can help one cope with the loss of a friend or loved one".
"Although you and I never truly knew each other Naruto-san, I always felt that you were more than you seemed to be and I did regard you as a comrade and friend. Before I learned of you harbouring the Kyuubi spirit inside your body, I knew that in some way we were alike. Since I had witness some parts of your harsh life where the older Generation Civilians and many other Shinobi looked at you with distain and anger. Like you my Clan and myself have felt or suffered similar looks by people for what we contained, but despite that we had never endured the hardships that you had".
"For enduring such hardships and never giving up and continuing to go on and despite the difficulties you have my deepest respects and admiration. My only regret right now is that I did not try to get to you better Naruto-san since in away we were kindred spirits. Both of contain living being inside of us, and have suffered the harsh gazes of people who do not understand us just because of what we hold".
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