Naruto ran straight to his apartment and dove into the shower. He stripped off his clothes and washed them by hand. He had no fancy detergents.
But he washed them like they owned him money and it was just enough to get rid of the smell.
There was something liberating about staying clean, and Naruto had started to like that feeling nowadays. After showering, he put on a fresh set of clothes. Which were the same iconic orange tracksuit.
He hadn't stayed with the team longer because there was no need. Plus, while he'd been mowing down grass like a bulldozer, his stomach had reminded him that he hadn't visited Ichiraku Ramen in days!
That thought alone gave him an extra burst of energy like a saiyan on verve of defeat, driving him to finish the mission faster so he could eat sooner!
Grabbing Gama-chan, he dashed to Ichiraku Ramen, grinning as he stepped inside. Ayame-nii-chan was at the counter and greeted him with a smile.
"Ayame-nii-chan!! How have you beeen~~?"
Naruto said with a smile.
"I'm fine Naruto. Looks like your busy with your shinobi status now that you even don't have time to see us~~Im hurt~~"
Ayame-nii-chan said with mock hurt. Naruto laughed. He felt his heart warm with emotions. Even of the world felt cold, this was one of the few places that felt warm. And he could never get enough of.
"Hell yeah!! It's wicked hard!! So hard that some times I sweat blood!! Hehe~ Alright, Ayame-nii-chan, give me the usual~~"
Naruto said.
"Alright. Go grab an empty seat. I will let Tou-Chan know your here."
As Ayame went inside to prepare his order, the world seemed to slow down. Eating ramen felt like the perfect reward after all his training.
Naruto looked around and located an empty seat and started walking towards it.
Then a voice cut through the calm:
"Hey! what are you doing here, demon!?"
Three shinobi were staring at him with frwon and disgust like he had slept with their mum. Naruto paused, thinkig what to do.
Usually he might take an insult silently—but not today. He turned to them. Smiled and said-
"I'm here to daance~~, motherfucker!"
He said while gis hand grabbed the empty air and moved his hips back and fourth.
The one speaking looked furious like he got what Naruto meant by that gesture.
"What did you say you little brat!?!?"
Naruto's eyes widened as he brought hs habs over his mouth.
"Oh no… did I just insult a deaf guy?"
He said with mock guilt.
Everyone in the ramen house was looking at their way now and muffled laughing sounds could be heard. The random NPCs shinobi friends busrt out laughing.
The man felt humiliated. His face burned. He greeted his teeth and walked in front of Naruto. Towering him and tried a tactic from book 'How to How to be a Perfect stepping stone'!
"Bastard!! Do you know who I am!?!?"
The man said. Agitated. Naruto's eyes went round like marbel. He staggered back and fell to his knees look at the sky and-
"OOOOHHHH MMMAAAHH GOOOOHHH!! WHAT HAVE I DONE!! THIS GUY ALSO HAS AMNESIA AS WELL!!! GOOOOOD!! PLEASE~~~ FORGIVE MEEEE~~"
roarded at the heavens. The whole room went paused for a moment before busrt out laughing. They were laughing like maniacs!! The man trembled like a a cheap vibrator.
"I will kill you, you bastard!!"
The man hissed.
Naruto looked at the man dead in the yes with a mock grin.
"Well, you Konoha people have been trying that for twelve years. Succeed not even once!! Hah!What're you gonna do, loser?"
Before things escalated further, Teuchi-ossan appeared.
"Stop!! What are you doing, getting mad at a child? Out!! You're not welcome here anymore!! Or I Will call the police!!"
The man huffed, glared at Naruto, and stormed out with his friends without paying like rude little bitches. Naruto even suspected for a second that this was all done to not pay the bill!!
Naruto started at deparing figure. If it was normal day he might have let it go but no damn way will he do that today!! It's war bitch!!
"Yeah!! That's all you can do loser!!! Get a life, pathetic bastard!!"
He shouted after them. The man almost turned around and Naruto flashed two middle finger at him. But unfortunately the man was dragged by his frinds.
"Enough!! Naruto!! You can't provoke people like that! Making enemies uynecesserily is jot good! What if they hold grude and do something when no one is looking?"
Teuchi scolded Naruto. Naruto looked down. Seemingly guilty and understanding. Teuchi nodded in approvel.
With the commotion over, Naruto looked back up to Teuchi.
"How've you been Teuchi-ossan? I've been so busy training!! I got some free time today!! My ramen?"
Naruto said with a big smile, trying to change the subject. Teuchi felt relieved that Naruto was still like himself. Ayame was appolosinsing for the disturbence to the remaining customers.
Teuchi handed him the bowl with a shake of his head.
"Be careful, Naruto. Don't let your pranks get out of hand. Not everyone will follow the laws."
Naruto gave a thumbs-up.
"Don't worry, Ossan!!"
Naruto sat down on the seat he first picked. And started eating with his head down and trying to control his trembling shoulders. Teuchi looked at that with hirt but didn't say anything and went back to work.
Naruto didn't want to involve them and he wouldn't push Naruto to open up about his pains. He will open up on his own when the time comes.
Naruto's shoulders were trembling for some other reason. His heart roarded inside his cheast with exhilaration!! Naruto now understood why people bully! It's fucking exhilarating!! Naruto had never felt anything like this in his life!!
'Am I developing some weird quirks?'
Naruto couldn't help but think that. But pushed it aside. There is no way something like that will happen!! Right! ... right?
... but no matter how hard Naruto tried, the sadistic smile on his face won't go away!!
Naruto focused on the ramen inside and tried to calm down.
He finished his ramen and ordered another, enjoying every bite. Naruto paid the bill and said good by the Ichiraku for today.Naruto roamed in the bustling Konoha street of night. Looking for someone that would mugg him but people were either avoiding him or too busy. He clicked his tongue in frustration.
You can't find something insignificant when you need it but other times, it is everywhere!! Naruto felt it was wrong!!
He just found out his talent to become a feared keyboard warrior!! But since there was no internet, he can only use his internet meme knowledge to verbally volate people when they look for trouble.
...but there was no trouble!! No one cursing at him!! It is wrong!! What will he do when the spark goes down!?
Naruto walkwd aimlessly, hands behind his back when he suddenly saw Sakura-chan! They meet eyes and her eyes widened in recognition. As if she was looking for him or something.
Sakura came to a stop infront of Naruto. Hands on her hips. Irritated expression on her face.
"Naruto!! Where have you been!? I was looking for you!"
Naruto's heart skipped at bit but he calmed down because thare was no way Sakura-chan will ever look for him without any reason... probably Kakashi had told her to deliver the schedul for the next mission.
But he was still hopeful for a moment... may be dhe noticed his chamges and was interested in him...?
"Why were you lokking for me Sakura-chan?"
Naruto asked softly. His hands dropping from his head and he stood in attention. Looking at Sakura with silent hope.
"Well... I came to tell you that Kakashi-sensei had told us a schedul that we will follow to do things so that we don't need to be informed every time. We can do our things if we want ad can just follow the scheduled time. Every Saturday, Monday and Wendsday sharp nine infront of the Hokage building and Friday sharp ten in the morning at training ground 7."
Sakura said as she relaxed her posture. Sakura had a weird expression as she looked at Naruto's face. Clearly thinking Kakashi did it for Naruto.
Naruto's heart calmed down like a fire poard a bucket of water on. He felt stupid even getting his hopes up. But he didn't show his disappointment and nodded.
"Saturday...Monday...Wendsday at nine in front of Hokage building and Friday at ten... training ground 7...got it! Is there anything else Sakura-chan? If not thanks for delivering the message! I couldn't thank you last time because i was tok tierd. I can treat you to something if you don't mind."
"No it's fine. Thank you."
Sakura shook her head.
"Alright then Sakura-chan. I will be on my way then."
Naruto said as he walked passed her and put his hands behind gis head again. Walking lazily.
Sakura looked at Naruto's back and couldn't gelp but think that Naruto had indeed changed. She then turned her gaze and started going towards her house.
Naruto walked aimlessly agin through the streets.
Then a floral scent caught his attention. Following it, he arrived at Yamanaka Flower Shop—Ino's place. The smell was incredible.
Naruto looked around the shop and hissitated before deciding that he will exit quickly. Naruto stepped inside.
The sent was even more incredible inside! He wiffed the air and started browsing through the flowers and taking their sents when a voice disturbed him. His heart skipped he beat as if caught stealing but remembered that he wasn't stealing anything!
"Naruto, what are you doing here? Interested in flowers?"
It was Ino, holding a book and her piercing pupilless blue eyes on him.
"umm... hey Ino-chan! How are you doing! I... well... I came here to just look around. Nothing to worry..."
Naruto said while scratching his cheek. But his attention kept drifting back to the book Ino was holding. More specifically, the flower in the cover. He couldn't help but feel that he had seen ti some where before...
He wanted to leave but his curiosity got best of him amd he asked-
"Ino-chan~~ what's thay flower in the books cover?"
Naruto said while pointing at the book.
Ino's eyes widened for a second before she smiled and brought the book up.
"Silver Mist Blue. It's very rare. Almost impossible to cultivate in farmlands because of strict temperature requirements. It's used for perfumes by capital nobles."
"...ok. How much does it cost by the way?"
Naruto asked absent mindedly and as he looked closer to the flower. And the more he looked the familiar it got!
"In the market, 60,000 to 70,000 ryo,"
She said with a calm smug.
When Naruto heard it, his eyes widened as he stared at Ino in shock.
"Ino-chan, you sure? How can a measly flower be so expensive? Who would even pay for that?"
Ino shrugged and said,
"Well, people who have a lot of money."
A pause
Then both of them laughed.
"You're right, Ino-chan. People who have a lot of money don't know how to spend it."
Then Ino suddenly asked,
"Naruto, I noticed that you have been staring at the flower intently for a while. Is there something wrong?"
Naruto then folded his arm and rubbed his chin with one hand thinking and said,
"I don't know, Ino-chan, but I think I have seen this flower somewhere before. Not just one, but a whole field of them, like a lot of them, inside the forest when I was roaming around."
Ino went stiff for a second.
"What...? What did you say, Naruto?"
Ino leaned closer instinctively.
"Well, don't think too much of it, Ino-chan. I may have been seeing wrong. So don't take my words for granted. My memories are bad, you know. But, if you want, I can look for it and tell you later, when I have time, of course."
He said to Ino. Ino just stared at Naruto with her mouth gaped. Then she frowned and said,
"Naruto, if what you say is true, then it is not something to scoff at. You need to tell me where exactly you have seen it."
"I don't remember. That's why I said I will tell you after i look around when I find it again."
Naruto said with as he shook his head.
"Then take me there, we will look for this flower around the area where you has seen it."
"Ino-chan, like I said, I may have seen wrong, so don't get your hopes up."
Ino just shook her head.
"This is really serious matter, Naruto. Just imagine how much money we could make if it actually existed. What if it doesn't? Well, that's that. But it doesn't hurt to try. And I'm a specialist in in identifing flowers. So I will be able to actually tell if it's the real thing or not. And I also want to see actually what kind of place do these flowers bloom, Naruto."
Naruto went quiet, then nodded.
"Alright, since you insist, let's go tomorrow. But are you really sure that you want to go with me?"
Ino tilted her head, confused.
"Yeah, what's wrong with that?"
A pause.
Then she smiled.
" Oh my~~, do you have any intentions towards me, Na.ru.to-kuuuuun~~~?"
Ino said as she leaned forward with a teasing smile. Naruto stepped back a little. Creating space.
Naruto just shook his head and said,
"Well, it's not that. But you see, it's quite far from Konoha. Are you sure?"
"Absolutely!!"
Ino said.
"Well then, Ino-chan, come to the main gate of the village. Sharp six in the morning. If you're even five minutes late, I will be gone. So, I will only wait for five minutes."
Ino looked at Naruto, then nodded.
"Okay. Well then, Ino-chan, we have a deal. Sharp six in the morning!! Byeee~~!! It was great talking to you!!"
Naruto ran straight to his apartment and dove into the shower. He stripped off his clothes and washed them by hand. He had no fancy detergents.
But he washed them like they owned him money and it was just enough to get rid of the smell.
There was something liberating about staying clean, and Naruto had started to like that feeling nowadays. After showering, he put on a fresh set of clothes. Which were the same iconic orange tracksuit.
He hadn't stayed with the team longer because there was no need. Plus, while he'd been mowing down grass like a bulldozer, his stomach had reminded him that he hadn't visited Ichiraku Ramen in days!
That thought alone gave him an extra burst of energy like a saiyan on verve of defeat, driving him to finish the mission faster so he could eat sooner!
Grabbing Gama-chan, he dashed to Ichiraku Ramen, grinning as he stepped inside. Ayame-nii-chan was at the counter and greeted him with a smile.
"Ayame-nii-chan!! How have you beeen~~?"
Naruto said with a smile.
"I'm fine Naruto. Looks like your busy with your shinobi status now that you even don't have time to see us~~Im hurt~~"
Ayame-nii-chan said with mock hurt. Naruto laughed. He felt his heart warm with emotions. Even of the world felt cold, this was one of the few places that felt warm. And he could never get enough of.
"Hell yeah!! It's wicked hard!! So hard that some times I sweat blood!! Hehe~ Alright, Ayame-nii-chan, give me the usual~~"
Naruto said.
"Alright. Go grab an empty seat. I will let Tou-Chan know your here."
As Ayame went inside to prepare his order, the world seemed to slow down. Eating ramen felt like the perfect reward after all his training.
Naruto looked around and located an empty seat and started walking towards it.
Then a voice cut through the calm:
"Hey! what are you doing here, demon!?"
Three shinobi were staring at him with frwon and disgust like he had slept with their mum. Naruto paused, thinkig what to do.
Usually he might take an insult silently—but not today. He turned to them. Smiled and said-
"I'm here to daance~~, motherfucker!"
He said while gis hand grabbed the empty air and moved his hips back and fourth.
The one speaking looked furious like he got what Naruto meant by that gesture.
"What did you say you little brat!?!?"
Naruto's eyes widened as he brought hs habs over his mouth.
"Oh no… did I just insult a deaf guy?"
He said with mock guilt.
Everyone in the ramen house was looking at their way now and muffled laughing sounds could be heard. The random NPCs shinobi friends busrt out laughing.
The man felt humiliated. His face burned. He greeted his teeth and walked in front of Naruto. Towering him and tried a tactic from book 'How to How to be a Perfect stepping stone'!
"Bastard!! Do you know who I am!?!?"
The man said. Agitated. Naruto's eyes went round like marbel. He staggered back and fell to his knees look at the sky and-
"OOOOHHHH MMMAAAHH GOOOOHHH!! WHAT HAVE I DONE!! THIS GUY ALSO HAS AMNESIA AS WELL!!! GOOOOOD!! PLEASE~~~ FORGIVE MEEEE~~"
roarded at the heavens. The whole room went paused for a moment before busrt out laughing. They were laughing like maniacs!! The man trembled like a a cheap vibrator.
"I will kill you, you bastard!!"
The man hissed.
Naruto looked at the man dead in the yes with a mock grin.
"Well, you Konoha people have been trying that for twelve years. Succeed not even once!! Hah!What're you gonna do, loser?"
Before things escalated further, Teuchi-ossan appeared.
"Stop!! What are you doing, getting mad at a child? Out!! You're not welcome here anymore!! Or I Will call the police!!"
The man huffed, glared at Naruto, and stormed out with his friends without paying like rude little bitches. Naruto even suspected for a second that this was all done to not pay the bill!!
Naruto started at deparing figure. If it was normal day he might have let it go but no damn way will he do that today!! It's war bitch!!
"Yeah!! That's all you can do loser!!! Get a life, pathetic bastard!!"
He shouted after them. The man almost turned around and Naruto flashed two middle finger at him. But unfortunately the man was dragged by his frinds.
"Enough!! Naruto!! You can't provoke people like that! Making enemies uynecesserily is jot good! What if they hold grude and do something when no one is looking?"
Teuchi scolded Naruto. Naruto looked down. Seemingly guilty and understanding. Teuchi nodded in approvel.
With the commotion over, Naruto looked back up to Teuchi.
"How've you been Teuchi-ossan? I've been so busy training!! I got some free time today!! My ramen?"
Naruto said with a big smile, trying to change the subject. Teuchi felt relieved that Naruto was still like himself. Ayame was appolosinsing for the disturbence to the remaining customers.
Teuchi handed him the bowl with a shake of his head.
"Be careful, Naruto. Don't let your pranks get out of hand. Not everyone will follow the laws."
Naruto gave a thumbs-up.
"Don't worry, Ossan!!"
Naruto sat down on the seat he first picked. And started eating with his head down and trying to control his trembling shoulders. Teuchi looked at that with hirt but didn't say anything and went back to work.
Naruto didn't want to involve them and he wouldn't push Naruto to open up about his pains. He will open up on his own when the time comes.
Naruto's shoulders were trembling for some other reason. His heart roarded inside his cheast with exhilaration!! Naruto now understood why people bully! It's fucking exhilarating!! Naruto had never felt anything like this in his life!!
'Am I developing some weird quirks?'
Naruto couldn't help but think that. But pushed it aside. There is no way something like that will happen!! Right! ... right?
... but no matter how hard Naruto tried, the sadistic smile on his face won't go away!!
Naruto focused on the ramen inside and tried to calm down.
He finished his ramen and ordered another, enjoying every bite. Naruto paid the bill and said good by the Ichiraku for today.Naruto roamed in the bustling Konoha street of night. Looking for someone that would mugg him but people were either avoiding him or too busy. He clicked his tongue in frustration.
You can't find something insignificant when you need it but other times, it is everywhere!! Naruto felt it was wrong!!
He just found out his talent to become a feared keyboard warrior!! But since there was no internet, he can only use his internet meme knowledge to verbally volate people when they look for trouble.
...but there was no trouble!! No one cursing at him!! It is wrong!! What will he do when the spark goes down!?
Naruto walkwd aimlessly, hands behind his back when he suddenly saw Sakura-chan! They meet eyes and her eyes widened in recognition. As if she was looking for him or something.
Sakura came to a stop infront of Naruto. Hands on her hips. Irritated expression on her face.
"Naruto!! Where have you been!? I was looking for you!"
Naruto's heart skipped at bit but he calmed down because thare was no way Sakura-chan will ever look for him without any reason... probably Kakashi had told her to deliver the schedul for the next mission.
But he was still hopeful for a moment... may be dhe noticed his chamges and was interested in him...?
"Why were you lokking for me Sakura-chan?"
Naruto asked softly. His hands dropping from his head and he stood in attention. Looking at Sakura with silent hope.
"Well... I came to tell you that Kakashi-sensei had told us a schedul that we will follow to do things so that we don't need to be informed every time. We can do our things if we want ad can just follow the scheduled time. Every Saturday, Monday and Wendsday sharp nine infront of the Hokage building and Friday sharp ten in the morning at training ground 7."
Sakura said as she relaxed her posture. Sakura had a weird expression as she looked at Naruto's face. Clearly thinking Kakashi did it for Naruto.
Naruto's heart calmed down like a fire poard a bucket of water on. He felt stupid even getting his hopes up. But he didn't show his disappointment and nodded.
"Saturday...Monday...Wendsday at nine in front of Hokage building and Friday at ten... training ground 7...got it! Is there anything else Sakura-chan? If not thanks for delivering the message! I couldn't thank you last time because i was tok tierd. I can treat you to something if you don't mind."
"No it's fine. Thank you."
Sakura shook her head.
"Alright then Sakura-chan. I will be on my way then."
Naruto said as he walked passed her and put his hands behind gis head again. Walking lazily.
Sakura looked at Naruto's back and couldn't gelp but think that Naruto had indeed changed. She then turned her gaze and started going towards her house.
Naruto walked aimlessly agin through the streets.
Then a floral scent caught his attention. Following it, he arrived at Yamanaka Flower Shop—Ino's place. The smell was incredible.
Naruto looked around the shop and hissitated before deciding that he will exit quickly. Naruto stepped inside.
The sent was even more incredible inside! He wiffed the air and started browsing through the flowers and taking their sents when a voice disturbed him. His heart skipped he beat as if caught stealing but remembered that he wasn't stealing anything!
"Naruto, what are you doing here? Interested in flowers?"
It was Ino, holding a book and her piercing pupilless blue eyes on him.
"umm... hey Ino-chan! How are you doing! I... well... I came here to just look around. Nothing to worry..."
Naruto said while scratching his cheek. But his attention kept drifting back to the book Ino was holding. More specifically, the flower in the cover. He couldn't help but feel that he had seen ti some where before...
He wanted to leave but his curiosity got best of him amd he asked-
"Ino-chan~~ what's thay flower in the books cover?"
Naruto said while pointing at the book.
Ino's eyes widened for a second before she smiled and brought the book up.
"Silver Mist Blue. It's very rare. Almost impossible to cultivate in farmlands because of strict temperature requirements. It's used for perfumes by capital nobles."
"...ok. How much does it cost by the way?"
Naruto asked absent mindedly and as he looked closer to the flower. And the more he looked the familiar it got!
"In the market, 60,000 to 70,000 ryo,"
She said with a calm smug.
When Naruto heard it, his eyes widened as he stared at Ino in shock.
"Ino-chan, you sure? How can a measly flower be so expensive? Who would even pay for that?"
Ino shrugged and said,
"Well, people who have a lot of money."
A pause
Then both of them laughed.
"You're right, Ino-chan. People who have a lot of money don't know how to spend it."
Then Ino suddenly asked,
"Naruto, I noticed that you have been staring at the flower intently for a while. Is there something wrong?"
Naruto then folded his arm and rubbed his chin with one hand thinking and said,
"I don't know, Ino-chan, but I think I have seen this flower somewhere before. Not just one, but a whole field of them, like a lot of them, inside the forest when I was roaming around."
Ino went stiff for a second.
"What...? What did you say, Naruto?"
Ino leaned closer instinctively.
"Well, don't think too much of it, Ino-chan. I may have been seeing wrong. So don't take my words for granted. My memories are bad, you know. But, if you want, I can look for it and tell you later, when I have time, of course."
He said to Ino. Ino just stared at Naruto with her mouth gaped. Then she frowned and said,
"Naruto, if what you say is true, then it is not something to scoff at. You need to tell me where exactly you have seen it."
"I don't remember. That's why I said I will tell you after i look around when I find it again."
Naruto said with as he shook his head.
"Then take me there, we will look for this flower around the area where you has seen it."
"Ino-chan, like I said, I may have seen wrong, so don't get your hopes up."
Ino just shook her head.
"This is really serious matter, Naruto. Just imagine how much money we could make if it actually existed. What if it doesn't? Well, that's that. But it doesn't hurt to try. And I'm a specialist in in identifing flowers. So I will be able to actually tell if it's the real thing or not. And I also want to see actually what kind of place do these flowers bloom, Naruto."
Naruto went quiet, then nodded.
"Alright, since you insist, let's go tomorrow. But are you really sure that you want to go with me?"
Ino tilted her head, confused.
"Yeah, what's wrong with that?"
A pause.
Then she smiled.
" Oh my~~, do you have any intentions towards me, Na.ru.to-kuuuuun~~~?"
Ino said as she leaned forward with a teasing smile. Naruto stepped back a little. Creating space.
Naruto just shook his head and said,
"Well, it's not that. But you see, it's quite far from Konoha. Are you sure?"
"Absolutely!!"
Ino said.
"Well then, Ino-chan, come to the main gate of the village. Sharp six in the morning. If you're even five minutes late, I will be gone. So, I will only wait for five minutes."
Ino looked at Naruto, then nodded.
"Okay. Well then, Ino-chan, we have a deal. Sharp six in the morning!! Byeee~~!! It was great talking to you!!"
Naruto ran straight to his apartment and dove into the shower. He stripped off his clothes and washed them by hand. He had no fancy detergents.
But he washed them like they owned him money and it was just enough to get rid of the smell.
There was something liberating about staying clean, and Naruto had started to like that feeling nowadays. After showering, he put on a fresh set of clothes. Which were the same iconic orange tracksuit.
He hadn't stayed with the team longer because there was no need. Plus, while he'd been mowing down grass like a bulldozer, his stomach had reminded him that he hadn't visited Ichiraku Ramen in days!
That thought alone gave him an extra burst of energy like a saiyan on verve of defeat, driving him to finish the mission faster so he could eat sooner!
Grabbing Gama-chan, he dashed to Ichiraku Ramen, grinning as he stepped inside. Ayame-nii-chan was at the counter and greeted him with a smile.
"Ayame-nii-chan!! How have you beeen~~?"
Naruto said with a smile.
"I'm fine Naruto. Looks like your busy with your shinobi status now that you even don't have time to see us~~Im hurt~~"
Ayame-nii-chan said with mock hurt. Naruto laughed. He felt his heart warm with emotions. Even of the world felt cold, this was one of the few places that felt warm. And he could never get enough of.
"Hell yeah!! It's wicked hard!! So hard that some times I sweat blood!! Hehe~ Alright, Ayame-nii-chan, give me the usual~~"
Naruto said.
"Alright. Go grab an empty seat. I will let Tou-Chan know your here."
As Ayame went inside to prepare his order, the world seemed to slow down. Eating ramen felt like the perfect reward after all his training.
Naruto looked around and located an empty seat and started walking towards it.
Then a voice cut through the calm:
"Hey! what are you doing here, demon!?"
Three shinobi were staring at him with frwon and disgust like he had slept with their mum. Naruto paused, thinkig what to do.
Usually he might take an insult silently—but not today. He turned to them. Smiled and said-
"I'm here to daance~~, motherfucker!"
He said while gis hand grabbed the empty air and moved his hips back and fourth.
The one speaking looked furious like he got what Naruto meant by that gesture.
"What did you say you little brat!?!?"
Naruto's eyes widened as he brought hs habs over his mouth.
"Oh no… did I just insult a deaf guy?"
He said with mock guilt.
Everyone in the ramen house was looking at their way now and muffled laughing sounds could be heard. The random NPCs shinobi friends busrt out laughing.
The man felt humiliated. His face burned. He greeted his teeth and walked in front of Naruto. Towering him and tried a tactic from book 'How to How to be a Perfect stepping stone'!
"Bastard!! Do you know who I am!?!?"
The man said. Agitated. Naruto's eyes went round like marbel. He staggered back and fell to his knees look at the sky and-
"OOOOHHHH MMMAAAHH GOOOOHHH!! WHAT HAVE I DONE!! THIS GUY ALSO HAS AMNESIA AS WELL!!! GOOOOOD!! PLEASE~~~ FORGIVE MEEEE~~"
roarded at the heavens. The whole room went paused for a moment before busrt out laughing. They were laughing like maniacs!! The man trembled like a a cheap vibrator.
"I will kill you, you bastard!!"
The man hissed.
Naruto looked at the man dead in the yes with a mock grin.
"Well, you Konoha people have been trying that for twelve years. Succeed not even once!! Hah!What're you gonna do, loser?"
Before things escalated further, Teuchi-ossan appeared.
"Stop!! What are you doing, getting mad at a child? Out!! You're not welcome here anymore!! Or I Will call the police!!"
The man huffed, glared at Naruto, and stormed out with his friends without paying like rude little bitches. Naruto even suspected for a second that this was all done to not pay the bill!!
Naruto started at deparing figure. If it was normal day he might have let it go but no damn way will he do that today!! It's war bitch!!
"Yeah!! That's all you can do loser!!! Get a life, pathetic bastard!!"
He shouted after them. The man almost turned around and Naruto flashed two middle finger at him. But unfortunately the man was dragged by his frinds.
"Enough!! Naruto!! You can't provoke people like that! Making enemies uynecesserily is jot good! What if they hold grude and do something when no one is looking?"
Teuchi scolded Naruto. Naruto looked down. Seemingly guilty and understanding. Teuchi nodded in approvel.
With the commotion over, Naruto looked back up to Teuchi.
"How've you been Teuchi-ossan? I've been so busy training!! I got some free time today!! My ramen?"
Naruto said with a big smile, trying to change the subject. Teuchi felt relieved that Naruto was still like himself. Ayame was appolosinsing for the disturbence to the remaining customers.
Teuchi handed him the bowl with a shake of his head.
"Be careful, Naruto. Don't let your pranks get out of hand. Not everyone will follow the laws."
Naruto gave a thumbs-up.
"Don't worry, Ossan!!"
Naruto sat down on the seat he first picked. And started eating with his head down and trying to control his trembling shoulders. Teuchi looked at that with hirt but didn't say anything and went back to work.
Naruto didn't want to involve them and he wouldn't push Naruto to open up about his pains. He will open up on his own when the time comes.
Naruto's shoulders were trembling for some other reason. His heart roarded inside his cheast with exhilaration!! Naruto now understood why people bully! It's fucking exhilarating!! Naruto had never felt anything like this in his life!!
'Am I developing some weird quirks?'
Naruto couldn't help but think that. But pushed it aside. There is no way something like that will happen!! Right! ... right?
... but no matter how hard Naruto tried, the sadistic smile on his face won't go away!!
Naruto focused on the ramen inside and tried to calm down.
He finished his ramen and ordered another, enjoying every bite. Naruto paid the bill and said good by the Ichiraku for today.Naruto roamed in the bustling Konoha street of night. Looking for someone that would mugg him but people were either avoiding him or too busy. He clicked his tongue in frustration.
You can't find something insignificant when you need it but other times, it is everywhere!! Naruto felt it was wrong!!
He just found out his talent to become a feared keyboard warrior!! But since there was no internet, he can only use his internet meme knowledge to verbally volate people when they look for trouble.
...but there was no trouble!! No one cursing at him!! It is wrong!! What will he do when the spark goes down!?
Naruto walkwd aimlessly, hands behind his back when he suddenly saw Sakura-chan! They meet eyes and her eyes widened in recognition. As if she was looking for him or something.
Sakura came to a stop infront of Naruto. Hands on her hips. Irritated expression on her face.
"Naruto!! Where have you been!? I was looking for you!"
Naruto's heart skipped at bit but he calmed down because thare was no way Sakura-chan will ever look for him without any reason... probably Kakashi had told her to deliver the schedul for the next mission.
But he was still hopeful for a moment... may be dhe noticed his chamges and was interested in him...?
"Why were you lokking for me Sakura-chan?"
Naruto asked softly. His hands dropping from his head and he stood in attention. Looking at Sakura with silent hope.
"Well... I came to tell you that Kakashi-sensei had told us a schedul that we will follow to do things so that we don't need to be informed every time. We can do our things if we want ad can just follow the scheduled time. Every Saturday, Monday and Wendsday sharp nine infront of the Hokage building and Friday sharp ten in the morning at training ground 7."
Sakura said as she relaxed her posture. Sakura had a weird expression as she looked at Naruto's face. Clearly thinking Kakashi did it for Naruto.
Naruto's heart calmed down like a fire poard a bucket of water on. He felt stupid even getting his hopes up. But he didn't show his disappointment and nodded.
"Saturday...Monday...Wendsday at nine in front of Hokage building and Friday at ten... training ground 7...got it! Is there anything else Sakura-chan? If not thanks for delivering the message! I couldn't thank you last time because i was tok tierd. I can treat you to something if you don't mind."
"No it's fine. Thank you."
Sakura shook her head.
"Alright then Sakura-chan. I will be on my way then."
Naruto said as he walked passed her and put his hands behind gis head again. Walking lazily.
Sakura looked at Naruto's back and couldn't gelp but think that Naruto had indeed changed. She then turned her gaze and started going towards her house.
Naruto walked aimlessly agin through the streets.
Then a floral scent caught his attention. Following it, he arrived at Yamanaka Flower Shop—Ino's place. The smell was incredible.
Naruto looked around the shop and hissitated before deciding that he will exit quickly. Naruto stepped inside.
The sent was even more incredible inside! He wiffed the air and started browsing through the flowers and taking their sents when a voice disturbed him. His heart skipped he beat as if caught stealing but remembered that he wasn't stealing anything!
"Naruto, what are you doing here? Interested in flowers?"
It was Ino, holding a book and her piercing pupilless blue eyes on him.
"umm... hey Ino-chan! How are you doing! I... well... I came here to just look around. Nothing to worry..."
Naruto said while scratching his cheek. But his attention kept drifting back to the book Ino was holding. More specifically, the flower in the cover. He couldn't help but feel that he had seen ti some where before...
He wanted to leave but his curiosity got best of him amd he asked-
"Ino-chan~~ what's thay flower in the books cover?"
Naruto said while pointing at the book.
Ino's eyes widened for a second before she smiled and brought the book up.
"Silver Mist Blue. It's very rare. Almost impossible to cultivate in farmlands because of strict temperature requirements. It's used for perfumes by capital nobles."
"...ok. How much does it cost by the way?"
Naruto asked absent mindedly and as he looked closer to the flower. And the more he looked the familiar it got!
"In the market, 60,000 to 70,000 ryo,"
She said with a calm smug.
When Naruto heard it, his eyes widened as he stared at Ino in shock.
"Ino-chan, you sure? How can a measly flower be so expensive? Who would even pay for that?"
Ino shrugged and said,
"Well, people who have a lot of money."
A pause
Then both of them laughed.
"You're right, Ino-chan. People who have a lot of money don't know how to spend it."
Then Ino suddenly asked,
"Naruto, I noticed that you have been staring at the flower intently for a while. Is there something wrong?"
Naruto then folded his arm and rubbed his chin with one hand thinking and said,
"I don't know, Ino-chan, but I think I have seen this flower somewhere before. Not just one, but a whole field of them, like a lot of them, inside the forest when I was roaming around."
Ino went stiff for a second.
"What...? What did you say, Naruto?"
Ino leaned closer instinctively.
"Well, don't think too much of it, Ino-chan. I may have been seeing wrong. So don't take my words for granted. My memories are bad, you know. But, if you want, I can look for it and tell you later, when I have time, of course."
He said to Ino. Ino just stared at Naruto with her mouth gaped. Then she frowned and said,
"Naruto, if what you say is true, then it is not something to scoff at. You need to tell me where exactly you have seen it."
"I don't remember. That's why I said I will tell you after i look around when I find it again."
Naruto said with as he shook his head.
"Then take me there, we will look for this flower around the area where you has seen it."
"Ino-chan, like I said, I may have seen wrong, so don't get your hopes up."
Ino just shook her head.
"This is really serious matter, Naruto. Just imagine how much money we could make if it actually existed. What if it doesn't? Well, that's that. But it doesn't hurt to try. And I'm a specialist in in identifing flowers. So I will be able to actually tell if it's the real thing or not. And I also want to see actually what kind of place do these flowers bloom, Naruto."
Naruto went quiet, then nodded.
"Alright, since you insist, let's go tomorrow. But are you really sure that you want to go with me?"
Ino tilted her head, confused.
"Yeah, what's wrong with that?"
A pause.
Then she smiled.
" Oh my~~, do you have any intentions towards me, Na.ru.to-kuuuuun~~~?"
Ino said as she leaned forward with a teasing smile. Naruto stepped back a little. Creating space.
Naruto just shook his head and said,
"Well, it's not that. But you see, it's quite far from Konoha. Are you sure?"
"Absolutely!!"
Ino said.
"Well then, Ino-chan, come to the main gate of the village. Sharp six in the morning. If you're even five minutes late, I will be gone. So, I will only wait for five minutes."
Ino looked at Naruto, then nodded.
"Okay. Well then, Ino-chan, we have a deal. Sharp six in the morning!! Byeee~~!! It was great talking to you!!"
Naruto ran straight to his apartment and dove into the shower. He stripped off his clothes and washed them by hand. He had no fancy detergents.
But he washed them like they owned him money and it was just enough to get rid of the smell.
There was something liberating about staying clean, and Naruto had started to like that feeling nowadays. After showering, he put on a fresh set of clothes. Which were the same iconic orange tracksuit.
He hadn't stayed with the team longer because there was no need. Plus, while he'd been mowing down grass like a bulldozer, his stomach had reminded him that he hadn't visited Ichiraku Ramen in days!
That thought alone gave him an extra burst of energy like a saiyan on verve of defeat, driving him to finish the mission faster so he could eat sooner!
Grabbing Gama-chan, he dashed to Ichiraku Ramen, grinning as he stepped inside. Ayame-nii-chan was at the counter and greeted him with a smile.
"Ayame-nii-chan!! How have you beeen~~?"
Naruto said with a smile.
"I'm fine Naruto. Looks like your busy with your shinobi status now that you even don't have time to see us~~Im hurt~~"
Ayame-nii-chan said with mock hurt. Naruto laughed. He felt his heart warm with emotions. Even of the world felt cold, this was one of the few places that felt warm. And he could never get enough of.
"Hell yeah!! It's wicked hard!! So hard that some times I sweat blood!! Hehe~ Alright, Ayame-nii-chan, give me the usual~~"
Naruto said.
"Alright. Go grab an empty seat. I will let Tou-Chan know your here."
As Ayame went inside to prepare his order, the world seemed to slow down. Eating ramen felt like the perfect reward after all his training.
Naruto looked around and located an empty seat and started walking towards it.
Then a voice cut through the calm:
"Hey! what are you doing here, demon!?"
Three shinobi were staring at him with frwon and disgust like he had slept with their mum. Naruto paused, thinkig what to do.
Usually he might take an insult silently—but not today. He turned to them. Smiled and said-
"I'm here to daance~~, motherfucker!"
He said while gis hand grabbed the empty air and moved his hips back and fourth.
The one speaking looked furious like he got what Naruto meant by that gesture.
"What did you say you little brat!?!?"
Naruto's eyes widened as he brought hs habs over his mouth.
"Oh no… did I just insult a deaf guy?"
He said with mock guilt.
Everyone in the ramen house was looking at their way now and muffled laughing sounds could be heard. The random NPCs shinobi friends busrt out laughing.
The man felt humiliated. His face burned. He greeted his teeth and walked in front of Naruto. Towering him and tried a tactic from book 'How to How to be a Perfect stepping stone'!
"Bastard!! Do you know who I am!?!?"
The man said. Agitated. Naruto's eyes went round like marbel. He staggered back and fell to his knees look at the sky and-
"OOOOHHHH MMMAAAHH GOOOOHHH!! WHAT HAVE I DONE!! THIS GUY ALSO HAS AMNESIA AS WELL!!! GOOOOOD!! PLEASE~~~ FORGIVE MEEEE~~"
roarded at the heavens. The whole room went paused for a moment before busrt out laughing. They were laughing like maniacs!! The man trembled like a a cheap vibrator.
"I will kill you, you bastard!!"
The man hissed.
Naruto looked at the man dead in the yes with a mock grin.
"Well, you Konoha people have been trying that for twelve years. Succeed not even once!! Hah!What're you gonna do, loser?"
Before things escalated further, Teuchi-ossan appeared.
"Stop!! What are you doing, getting mad at a child? Out!! You're not welcome here anymore!! Or I Will call the police!!"
The man huffed, glared at Naruto, and stormed out with his friends without paying like rude little bitches. Naruto even suspected for a second that this was all done to not pay the bill!!
Naruto started at deparing figure. If it was normal day he might have let it go but no damn way will he do that today!! It's war bitch!!
"Yeah!! That's all you can do loser!!! Get a life, pathetic bastard!!"
He shouted after them. The man almost turned around and Naruto flashed two middle finger at him. But unfortunately the man was dragged by his frinds.
"Enough!! Naruto!! You can't provoke people like that! Making enemies uynecesserily is jot good! What if they hold grude and do something when no one is looking?"
Teuchi scolded Naruto. Naruto looked down. Seemingly guilty and understanding. Teuchi nodded in approvel.
With the commotion over, Naruto looked back up to Teuchi.
"How've you been Teuchi-ossan? I've been so busy training!! I got some free time today!! My ramen?"
Naruto said with a big smile, trying to change the subject. Teuchi felt relieved that Naruto was still like himself. Ayame was appolosinsing for the disturbence to the remaining customers.
Teuchi handed him the bowl with a shake of his head.
"Be careful, Naruto. Don't let your pranks get out of hand. Not everyone will follow the laws."
Naruto gave a thumbs-up.
"Don't worry, Ossan!!"
Naruto sat down on the seat he first picked. And started eating with his head down and trying to control his trembling shoulders. Teuchi looked at that with hirt but didn't say anything and went back to work.
Naruto didn't want to involve them and he wouldn't push Naruto to open up about his pains. He will open up on his own when the time comes.
Naruto's shoulders were trembling for some other reason. His heart roarded inside his cheast with exhilaration!! Naruto now understood why people bully! It's fucking exhilarating!! Naruto had never felt anything like this in his life!!
'Am I developing some weird quirks?'
Naruto couldn't help but think that. But pushed it aside. There is no way something like that will happen!! Right! ... right?
... but no matter how hard Naruto tried, the sadistic smile on his face won't go away!!
Naruto focused on the ramen inside and tried to calm down.
He finished his ramen and ordered another, enjoying every bite. Naruto paid the bill and said good by the Ichiraku for today.Naruto roamed in the bustling Konoha street of night. Looking for someone that would mugg him but people were either avoiding him or too busy. He clicked his tongue in frustration.
You can't find something insignificant when you need it but other times, it is everywhere!! Naruto felt it was wrong!!
He just found out his talent to become a feared keyboard warrior!! But since there was no internet, he can only use his internet meme knowledge to verbally volate people when they look for trouble.
...but there was no trouble!! No one cursing at him!! It is wrong!! What will he do when the spark goes down!?
Naruto walkwd aimlessly, hands behind his back when he suddenly saw Sakura-chan! They meet eyes and her eyes widened in recognition. As if she was looking for him or something.
Sakura came to a stop infront of Naruto. Hands on her hips. Irritated expression on her face.
"Naruto!! Where have you been!? I was looking for you!"
Naruto's heart skipped at bit but he calmed down because thare was no way Sakura-chan will ever look for him without any reason... probably Kakashi had told her to deliver the schedul for the next mission.
But he was still hopeful for a moment... may be dhe noticed his chamges and was interested in him...?
"Why were you lokking for me Sakura-chan?"
Naruto asked softly. His hands dropping from his head and he stood in attention. Looking at Sakura with silent hope.
"Well... I came to tell you that Kakashi-sensei had told us a schedul that we will follow to do things so that we don't need to be informed every time. We can do our things if we want ad can just follow the scheduled time. Every Saturday, Monday and Wendsday sharp nine infront of the Hokage building and Friday sharp ten in the morning at training ground 7."
Sakura said as she relaxed her posture. Sakura had a weird expression as she looked at Naruto's face. Clearly thinking Kakashi did it for Naruto.
Naruto's heart calmed down like a fire poard a bucket of water on. He felt stupid even getting his hopes up. But he didn't show his disappointment and nodded.
"Saturday...Monday...Wendsday at nine in front of Hokage building and Friday at ten... training ground 7...got it! Is there anything else Sakura-chan? If not thanks for delivering the message! I couldn't thank you last time because i was tok tierd. I can treat you to something if you don't mind."
"No it's fine. Thank you."
Sakura shook her head.
"Alright then Sakura-chan. I will be on my way then."
Naruto said as he walked passed her and put his hands behind gis head again. Walking lazily.
Sakura looked at Naruto's back and couldn't gelp but think that Naruto had indeed changed. She then turned her gaze and started going towards her house.
Naruto walked aimlessly agin through the streets.
Then a floral scent caught his attention. Following it, he arrived at Yamanaka Flower Shop—Ino's place. The smell was incredible.
Naruto looked around the shop and hissitated before deciding that he will exit quickly. Naruto stepped inside.
The sent was even more incredible inside! He wiffed the air and started browsing through the flowers and taking their sents when a voice disturbed him. His heart skipped he beat as if caught stealing but remembered that he wasn't stealing anything!
"Naruto, what are you doing here? Interested in flowers?"
It was Ino, holding a book and her piercing pupilless blue eyes on him.
"umm... hey Ino-chan! How are you doing! I... well... I came here to just look around. Nothing to worry..."
Naruto said while scratching his cheek. But his attention kept drifting back to the book Ino was holding. More specifically, the flower in the cover. He couldn't help but feel that he had seen ti some where before...
He wanted to leave but his curiosity got best of him amd he asked-
"Ino-chan~~ what's thay flower in the books cover?"
Naruto said while pointing at the book.
Ino's eyes widened for a second before she smiled and brought the book up.
"Silver Mist Blue. It's very rare. Almost impossible to cultivate in farmlands because of strict temperature requirements. It's used for perfumes by capital nobles."
"...ok. How much does it cost by the way?"
Naruto asked absent mindedly and as he looked closer to the flower. And the more he looked the familiar it got!
"In the market, 60,000 to 70,000 ryo,"
She said with a calm smug.
When Naruto heard it, his eyes widened as he stared at Ino in shock.
"Ino-chan, you sure? How can a measly flower be so expensive? Who would even pay for that?"
Ino shrugged and said,
"Well, people who have a lot of money."
A pause
Then both of them laughed.
"You're right, Ino-chan. People who have a lot of money don't know how to spend it."
Then Ino suddenly asked,
"Naruto, I noticed that you have been staring at the flower intently for a while. Is there something wrong?"
Naruto then folded his arm and rubbed his chin with one hand thinking and said,
"I don't know, Ino-chan, but I think I have seen this flower somewhere before. Not just one, but a whole field of them, like a lot of them, inside the forest when I was roaming around."
Ino went stiff for a second.
"What...? What did you say, Naruto?"
Ino leaned closer instinctively.
"Well, don't think too much of it, Ino-chan. I may have been seeing wrong. So don't take my words for granted. My memories are bad, you know. But, if you want, I can look for it and tell you later, when I have time, of course."
He said to Ino. Ino just stared at Naruto with her mouth gaped. Then she frowned and said,
"Naruto, if what you say is true, then it is not something to scoff at. You need to tell me where exactly you have seen it."
"I don't remember. That's why I said I will tell you after i look around when I find it again."
Naruto said with as he shook his head.
"Then take me there, we will look for this flower around the area where you has seen it."
"Ino-chan, like I said, I may have seen wrong, so don't get your hopes up."
Ino just shook her head.
"This is really serious matter, Naruto. Just imagine how much money we could make if it actually existed. What if it doesn't? Well, that's that. But it doesn't hurt to try. And I'm a specialist in in identifing flowers. So I will be able to actually tell if it's the real thing or not. And I also want to see actually what kind of place do these flowers bloom, Naruto."
Naruto went quiet, then nodded.
"Alright, since you insist, let's go tomorrow. But are you really sure that you want to go with me?"
Ino tilted her head, confused.
"Yeah, what's wrong with that?"
A pause.
Then she smiled.
" Oh my~~, do you have any intentions towards me, Na.ru.to-kuuuuun~~~?"
Ino said as she leaned forward with a teasing smile. Naruto stepped back a little. Creating space.
Naruto just shook his head and said,
"Well, it's not that. But you see, it's quite far from Konoha. Are you sure?"
"Absolutely!!"
Ino said.
"Well then, Ino-chan, come to the main gate of the village. Sharp six in the morning. If you're even five minutes late, I will be gone. So, I will only wait for five minutes."
Ino looked at Naruto, then nodded.
"Okay. Well then, Ino-chan, we have a deal. Sharp six in the morning!! Byeee~~!! It was great talking to you!!"
Naruto said as he waved his hand, turned on his heel, and walked out of the shop. Ino stood there, holding her book near her chest, looking at the closed door. Then she shook her head and went inside.