Konohagakure no sato :
Uzumaki Apartment :
Getting up before the Alarm clock has become a habit over the weeks for Naruto . Getting up and going the same routine Naruto met with Lee in the park and started their morning workout.
After the Workout , instead of heading back home and bidding farewell , Naruto chats with lee
" The Academy is starting tomorrow lee , you ready "
" yoshhh Naruto-kun , That's why i decided to run extra laps around village today "
Seeing Lee showing his teeth with thumbs up while sitting up and down , Naruto eyes twitched but he decided to speak while thinking
" Do you want to train with me and my friends after academy , tomorrow "
( I haven't seen lee mention any friend during these days and he is also always alone , I think we are close enough after these days of training sessions )
Hearing Naruto's reply Lee's training abruptly stops and his eyes teared up but lee gathers his courage speaks hesitantly
" Naruto-kun , I never told you before but I can only do Taijutsu "
" .....Soooo"
" I can't do Ninjutsu , not even basic E-rank jutsu and i am also dead-last in my class "
Looking at Lee sharing his insecurities , Naruto eyes widen and realizes this is just a 10 year old kid not the later Lee during Chunin exams , no matter how much burning youth inside , Lee also has his difficulties and fears .
" I am Demon-fox of this village , Uzumaki Naruto "
saying his introduction Naruto extends his hand as fist pump and speaks again
" Me and my friends would like to train with you , Lee and just so you know you are also my friend not just training partner "
Lee widens his eyes seeing Naruto's extended hands and his declaration of their friendship but instead of bumping Naruto's fist or taking his hand , Lee's eyes comically starts to waterfall and he directly hugs Naruto's waist with tears and snot.
" Narutooo-kunnnnnnn , wahhhhhhhhhh My friendddd let's run to our youth together "
" oyyyy don't dirty my clothes , and haven't you heard about personal space huhhh "
Looking at lee , naruto tries to keep his body away so which snots and tears don't stick to his clothes , completely clueless of the ANBU's twitching eyes and a Certain Green beast tearing his eyes while peeping
( uwahhhhhhhh, ..... lee you finally got a friend and also found your own Rival and finally their youth will burn together uwahhhh )
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Getting out of lee's Youthful'Embrace' Naruto goes back to his apartment and takes bath while throwing the clothes in Laundry basket and heads to Ichiraku Ramen.
( Today's the final day of work huh )
Remembering Teuchi's help over the weeks , when Naruto 'Awakened' amidst dire circumstances and all of the Teuchi's care even before that , Naruto decides
( ....A ramen chain across Land of fire would work )
Getting to the Shop Naruto sees there is hardly any work to be done after cleaning and prepaing just when the shop opening hours approaced Teuchi and ayame made naruto sit at the Customer chair.
Looking up Naruto notices the expressions on Teuchi and Ayame seems different
" Today's is all you can eat Ramen buffet specially for you , Naruto "
" Congratulations ' Employee of The Month "
Naruto smiles and speaks dryly
" In Morning ?? "
Teuchi replies
" The Uzumaki Naruto I know will eat Ramen anytime anywhere hahaha "
Saying his piece Teuchi busies himself while Ayame takes over
" So Naruto you have learned so much things over the weeks "
" Thank you Ayame-nee "
" If I didn't know you want to be Hokage , I would have definitly Recommended a change in career "
" Haha "
" No like seriously , not only did you learn to cook but you can make a Ramen that Dad approoves himself "
" Thank you "
" Sooo boring , you also became polite too where is my boistrous Naruto "
Seeing and hearing her praise Naruto thinks to himself
( Cook Skill may be Lv 2 but having so much memories in different fields of cooking , does not represent my skill level just like even normal jutsu in talented person's hands shows difference )
While chatting with Ayame , Uncle Teuchi puts a big Bowl of Ramen in front of Naruto , and Ayame hands him chopsticks
( It's glowing )
Looking at the Bowl , Naruto takes the chopsticks and starts to dig in
" Itadakimasu "
Looking at Naruto finally not restraining himself and just like his previous self Teuchi and Ayame smiled warmly , while Teuchi goes back to prepare another serving . Ayame speaks up
" you finally resemble the same old Naruto and his love for Ramen "
hearing this Naruto pauses and says
" I am still same and I will love Ramen forever "
Looking at Naruto continuing his eating after replying , Ayame also smiles and heads back to help her father while thinking
( Growing up ..... is that what father said and meant )
Not to waste today's Generosity and feast , Naruto finishes up eating 7 Big bowls of Ramen .
" Thank you for the food "
seeing Naruto finishing up , Teuchi gives him water and speaks up
" Academy is starting tomorrow "
" yupp "
" You have learned cooking and even Ramen , It's good you want to be Hokage , I don't want any Rivals , when it comes to Ramen "
" haha Thank you Uncle Teuchi "
" Here , your salary for this month "
Receiving the Envelope with both hands Naruto looks at Uncle Teuchi and hears him
" Now most of your time will be focused on to become Hokage and I will lose my favourite employee "
Hearing Teuchi's words Naruto smiles wryly only to be interrupted by Ayame
" Oyyyyy , Old man what are you saying "
seeing Ayame smiling and joking , they both laughed, and Teuchi speaks up
" Old Butcher Busa is looking for people to recruit in his ButcherHouse "
Remembering The Place where Teuchi took him to get daily meat , Naruto inquires with his gaze
" The work is tough but it hardly takes too much time and pays wages for the work done , I don't know if you are facing financial difficulty or just wanted to learn cooking but I was informing you just in case "
Naruto looked up first confusedly but still accepted Uncle Teuchi's help with gratitude
( Uncle may have misunderstood but extra cash won't hurt , I will see later )
" Thank you for everything Uncle "
Bidding farewell to Uncle Teuchi , Naruto heads to Home instead of Academy . Going inside The apartment Naruto sits on chair and opens his Envelope to count the salary .
( 6000 Ryo )
Remembering his monthly salary of 4000 ryo , washing dishes and helping around daily for mostly from morning to afternoon 12 , and also eating breakfast and other things .
Naruto simply accepted the extra blessing . Washing up and changing clothes Naruto rememberes the The sign-ins he did in the last 2 days
Konoha Power-Station
A HUB and industrial area near outskirts of the cillage that supplies Electricity to the village and of course , Naruto looked for the biggest one and the second sign-in
Konoha Warehouse
another place near outskirts but there is no military supplies inside but this where merchants warehouse complex , there was some security but nothing much to just look inside and get out.
while Getting dressed , Naruto Gathers his thoughts and Focuses on himself in the mirror , Naruto heads to Academy's Gate for his ' Date ' today.