Konohagakure no sato
Hokage Office :
The air in the office has gone still as after watching Uzumaki Naruto's actions for 1 hour through the Crystal Ball .
From the initial floor cleaning to the laundry , collecting all trash , to the window cleaning , though some mismatched and disordered , the actions from the kid were still mind-boggling considering his resume and history.
Things change when Naruto after doing all this , stood in middle of living room starts practicing Transformation Jutsu from the initial failures to slow progress to finally adapting a new transformation where he only changed his hair color and put on the halfmask like Kakashi .
The gradual progress though a little , shows the Preservence and Resilience of the kid , From initial failures to finally getting the justsu right .
looking at little naruto from his crystal ball , The hokage asks his shinobi's
" What do you think "
" As a head of Intelligence Div. I think it's a qualified E-rank jutsu"
" not that Jonin Inoichi , you say shikaku"
" ughhh troublesome"
( that Inoichi totally dodged the question and put it on my head )
" Jonin Shikaku "
The Hokage voice hardens and while addressing shikaku , HE lets his Chakra addresses both of them.
Feeling The pressure from Hokage's chakra the Jonin Commander groans but answers the same
" too little information Hokage-sama "
Inoichi also chims in
" We can't be hasty in these kind of situations "
hearing the advice of both his trusted aids , Sarutobi Hiruzen ponders a little and pushed the already read Intelligence scroll of Naruto towards both of them.
" See for yourself "
Both Jonin huddled together and started reading scroll seriously because this is not just the Jinchuriki's changes but also legacy of their dear friend that they are discussing , meanwhile Third Hokage orders his shadowguards :
" Summon Chunin Iruka "
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Meanwhile In a certain Park a young man in his early twenties with a scar across his nose was finally able to salvage his date by lots of flowers and sweets is roaming happily .
Together with Pretty fellow Chunin teacher , just when both of them finally able relax and going to look for a spot to sit and enjoy each others company
A cold Voice interrupts them both
" Chunin Iruka "
" huh"
looking at the ANBU guard , Iruka has only one thought going through his head
( please i beg of you don't )
" Hokage summons "
" ehh "
instead of usual orders to catch Uzumaki Naruto , instead this time it was Hokage's personal summon but
( I bet it's still about Naruto ) thought Chunin
where as the gentle girl looks bewildered after all it's not the first time they were interrupted even though it's still Hokage's order but
" huff "
in the end as a fellow teacher in academy and chunin she also deduced this is all about demon-fox , she simply walked away .
( forget it Mizuki is much better , as long as he change his hairstyle , Iruka is much more interested in that fox-monster anyway )
looking at the walking away girl who doesn't even stop for simple explanation Iruka understands simple thing
" it's over "
" Chunin Iruka Hokage Office Now"
The ANBU's voice softens but there is hidden glee in it
( If i am single then you should be single too hehehe )
hearing it Iruka who has lost his soul simply walks towards Hokage office muttering to himself
" at this rate i will be single ..... forever "
And So a souless Iruka and a Gleeful ANBU walks back to Hokage Office
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Walking through the streets Naruto finally experienced the desired normal walk around Konoha.
No shunning or obstruction from any shop or like , no pointing fingers or any mutterings that pierces him from ear to heart
After going through similar street he finally spotted a Familiar Ichiraku Ramen .
( I can only sign-in once a day but at the moment i am really hungry )
Going inside the shop he releases his jutsu and takes his place on the familiar seat among the whole empty Stall and calls aloud
" Teuchi ji san "
" yo Naruto Good morning what do you need "
looking at the clock on the wall Naruto notices , it will soon be 11 am
" 2 bowls of Special Ramen"
" coming right up "
Teuchi starts working but faintly notices something different ,
The usual naruto would have already started boasting about his exploits and pranks across the village but now Naruto is usually silent and calmly watching him preparing Ramen.
" Everything ok , Naruto "
" Hmmm yeah it's good " mutters the blond
" naruto you can always talk to me you know "
" Hmm Teuchi ji san do you need more hands around here"
Naruto inquires about his main objective
" Ha where did that come from "
" well just asking "
hearing Naruto and looking at him teuchi answers
" well sometimes ayame comes around but other times it's all me so extra pair of hands will definitely help , why do you need a job Naruto "
( did he spend all his savings already but he didn't eat here ...as for eating anywhere else )
thinking to this point Teuchi sighs internally and decided to help him in his own way when he hears Naruto responding
" Its just I want to learn cooking "
" cooking ???"
hearing the questioning tone in Uncle Teuchi's voice , naruto finally shared his goal
" Grandpa and Sensei says it's not healthy to always eat ramen and Instant noodles but Grandpa has his Hokage work and Iruka sensei is busy and you know my situation so i thought ---"
speaking till this point Naruto's voices softens and stops
as for the real reason going in his head
( if someone just gets up one day and starts making food , cutting vegetables and all , especially living his whole life under surveillance , Thean i am 100% sure either Yamanaka or one-eyed dragon will visit midnight without even knocking )
hearing Naruto's circumstances Teuchi's heart softens and he put the Ramen Bowl in front of naruto and after thinking a little , he finally responded
" Then you can come help me during these holidays in the morning at 7 am to 12 am "
" Really Thank you , Teuchi Ji san"
" all right all right now eat up"
hearing the positive response Naruto eyes brigtens and he let out cheerful voice and he starts feasting the ramen while planning and thinking his next course of action
( Acting is so tiring but this time i am genuinely happy , with morning busy no one will question much about the less pranks from naruto , a legit reason to learn cooking and other basic chores and getting little silent won't hurt )
among his inner musings , he finishes his first bowl when teuchi puts another bowl in front of him
" here "
" thanks boss Teuchi"
hearing the change in address teuchi smiles and he responds
" your main work will be to wash dishes with ayame in the morning but first we will all have breakfast together where Me or Ayame will teach you How to cook "
" Thaankz Bosss slurp*** "
Naruto stops eating to reply to Teuchi
Looking at the little Naruto after seeing him finishing eating his food Teuchi finally decided to probe softly
" Is everything Okay Naruto "
hearing this naruto looks a little bewildered and looks at Teuchi and says
" hmm I want to be Hokage "
" haha of course but that's not what i was asking "
" Teacher Iruka says how can one become Hokage if You can't even do BASIC Ninjutsu in academy "
hearing this Teuchi voice softens and advises
" It's ok naruto everyone do things their own pace before graduating you will do it too , don't be down "
" It's not that , I have thought If I want to be Hokage then i have to master basic jutsu first and become the first in my class Because I think Iruka-sensei is right , from now on I will train seriously and become Hokage "
Hearing the last word spoke through such conviction and determination just like old Naruto , Teuchi finally feels relived and little sad hearing the grown up words from little kid but nonethless encourages him
" Haha then eat more to become Hokage faster "
" huh another "( i only ordered two though )
" haha eat up today's on the house for me to become the Boss of future Hokage"
hearing someone's acknowledgement of his dreams finally changes something in naruto and he cheerfully answers back
" yoshaaa I am gonna be The Greatest Hokage of all time Dattebayo"
The tone of voice the usual cheerfllness may have changed but those calm words with unwavering attitude brought a diifrent impact to not only Teuchi or the ANBU guards but also to the 4 diffrent Individuals peeping over nearby.