My Chibi Dobe

Chapter 4 “Childhood Take two”

“You’re up early Ruka.” The Chunin melted into the arms that wrapped around his waist and held him from behind.

“I guess I was little excited this morning. I thought it was a dream and Naruto was not here but still away on his mission or maybe back at his tiny apartment. Then I went to his room and there he was snuggling with his Scarecrow rag doll you made him all those years ago and I cried. My little boy is back and he’s home with us.”

“Don’t cry Ruka.” Kakashi turned his lover around so he wiped those tears away. “Yes our Chibi Kitsune is back, but this time around we can make it better for him. I’m not just talking about just is normal care I mean we both can spoil him like you wanted to all those years ago. We can be that family that you always wanted us to be.”

“You mean the one you were terrified of?” Iruka smiled teasingly.

“Well I was a teenager and babies scared Me.” the ex-ANBU blushed.

“I was scared at first too, but I wouldn’t change my life for anything. We were a family back than, you just didn’t see it till the last minute. That I would change about you because you have a lousy sense of timing. You were even late to our wedding!”

“But Ruka I told you what happened! I really saw three ghosts and they showed me my life and how I would be stupid if I didn’t marry you.”

“Kakashi I know you had doubts, trust me I had a few of my own, but I do not believe you are Scrooge in a Konoha Christmas carol.”

“Maa, maa, I surrender my beloved Dolphin. But the point I was trying to make is let’s give Our chibi the best childhood we can this time around and maybe it make up for what we couldn’t give him the first time.” Iruka was taken back by the conviction in his husband’s voice. He couldn’t believe this was his lazy lover, who would rather read his porn than do anything constructive unless it involved both of them naked in bed. Iruka gave him a soft smile. How could say no to something they both wanted? Naruto was going to have the best second childhood they could give him.

“We will Kashi. Naruto has us and his friends to make sure he’s happy this time.” The lovers melted into a tender loving kiss.

“Ruka…” a little voice yawned. “I hungwy.” Iruka jumped back then pushed His husband to the side to see Naruto standing in the kitchen doorway rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

“Ohayoo My chibi Kitsune!” and in an instant Naruto was scooped up in to strong familiar arms.

“What don’t I get a good morning?” pouted the copy-cat ninja who had pulled his mask back up.

“Kashi! You’re home! You going stay wight? I miss you.” Naruto jumped from his father’s arms to Kakashi’s, much to his surprise.

“Yeah Chibi I’m here to stay.” He hugged the little boy close and silently cursed Obito for being a cry baby as he could feel his Sharingan was crying behind his hitai-ate.

“Alright you two if you want to eat then you both have to go wait in the living room while I make Banana Pancakes!” Iruka smiled as he pushed hem both out of the kitchen.

“Yay! Nana cakes!” squealed the chibi wiggling in Kakashi’s arms.

“Yes Naruto and Ruka will make them with whip cream smiley faces!”

“And choco chips eyes!” giggled the chibi.

“AND STRAWBERRY NOSES!” the two cheered. Iruka just smiled at the antics of his little family. This is what they missed the first time around and it was something they could now cherish.

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“So, Tsunade, why did I have to rush here? I was in the middle of research for my latest masterpiece!” A voice grumbled from the open window of the Hokage office.

“Shut up you pervert! It’s important it has to do with your godson and what is it with you always going through my window? What do you and Kakashi have against using doors?”

“Hmph! What’s wrong with the brat last I checked his seal was holding steady.”

“The seal is fine. Naruto was just turned back into a Five year-old chibi that’s all.” Tsunade replied not looking up from her paper work as the toad sage fell through the window and on to the floor beside her.

“That’s impossible!” Jiraiya jumped to his feet.

“This is Naruto we’re taking about; anything that can happen whether it is possible or not will happen to him. Here’s Ibiki’s report.” Tsunade sat back in her chair and handed over the folder. She kept her face blank, judging his expression as he read the file. “The kidnappers received the potion from a potion’s master in the Shadowlands. They didn’t know the effects of the potion. They asked for the strongest potion to subdue a Jinchūriki and this is what he gave them. Their plan was to take Naruto to the Akatsuki in exchange for membership but Lee had seen them. He, Neji and Tenten apprehended then and brought Naruto here. While he was here I spoke with Kyuubi he said there was noting he could do his powers are suppressed while Naruto is in this chibi form, but mention a Potion expert that might be able to help her name is Kurai, Sukora. She’s in a village close to the Shadowlands. Kyuubi also said she knew Naruto and wouldn’t hesitate to help. Who is she and what do you know about her? Can she be trusted?”

“She can be trust but she’s scary.”

“Scary? How so?”

“She is like and odd mixture of your favorite rookies and team Gai. She was born almost completely blind. She can see light and color and only things focused under a microscope clearly. Her family blood limit is a fusion of hearing and sight. The clan can see in the dark as in echolocation just like bats. Her blindness has caused her other senses to heighten. She is as smart as a Nara, has the sight of a Hyuuga, the chakra control of Sakura the stamina of Naruto the weapons expertise of Tenten the Swiftness of Lee, and you’re not going to believe this, the control of bugs like an Aburame.”

“She can control Kikai?!”

“No just fireflies. She trains inside her laboratory mixing her potions while battling. Like I said she’s scary. Oh and she has the attitude of and Uchiha.”

“Wonderful how did you and Naruto meet this Kunoichi?”

“We were taking a detour visiting Yorugakure for their volcanic Hot springs. I wanted to get some research in before chasing another Akatsuki lead when I was poison by a blow dart outside the onsen.”

“You mean you were caught peeping and they took you out.”

“I wasn’t peeping! It was research! Anyways Naruto panic and dragged me to a clinic that’s where we met her. She didn’t treat me because she said it wouldn’t kill me and that I deserved it. Turns out she supplied the onsen security with the potions to subdue riffraff.” He was not going to tell Tsunade it gave him the runs he would never here the end of it. “I was out of action for three days and you know Naruto when his training is interrupted. He demanded she take over training since I was unable. She ignored him at first but after and hour of the brat’s loud constant whining her delicate hearing couldn’t take it anymore and she agreed, to put up with him, I mean, train him. She was the one who helped him develop the Rasenshuriken. Our detour lasted a month as we had brief encounter with Kabuto who was seeking forbidden potions form the Yoru shinobi. To Naruto’s disappointment he had come alone and disappeared before we could question him about Sasuke and Orochimaru.”

“I see. She is a very powerful ninja how old is she?”

“Let me think. She should be almost twenty by now. She’s their brightest prodigy to ever come out of the Yorugakure academy. She’s the Mangetsukage’s jewel of the village and he won’t let her go that easily.”

“We’ll worry about that after I run some test on Naruto. No need to start a diplomatic battle with out facts to back it up. In the mean time I want you to make sure to keep an ear out for any news on if the Akatsuki knows about Naruto’s current condition.”

“Hai, I’ll leave after I see brat.”

“Fine just to warn you he’s even cuter then you remember. Shizune!” Tsunade bellowed. And her assistant came running in with an arm full of paper work. “I’m going to the hospital. Please finish up the paper work, will you?”

“Tsunade-sama! You haven’t even finished yesterday’s paperwork!” but her cries fell on deaf ears as the two remaining Sannin left the room.

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“Why do I have to go I not sick.”

“Naruto someone gave you a potion and Tsunade-sama just wants to make sure you are alright. She’ll check out your chakra and Kyu-san’s chakra and maybe take some blood work.” Iruka explained as the walked into the hospital.

“I don’t want shots!”

“Naruto you are strong brave Shinobi. Surely you are brave enough to face the shots.” Kakashi smiled behind his mask.

“I’m Bwave!” he puffed out his chest as a sign of strength but his eyes gave away his fear.

“How would you like Pakkun to sit with you that way you can have a partner for this mission”

“Really?! Please I wanna see Pakkun!” Naruto jumped up and down. Kakashi and Iruka chuckled at the antics of their chibi.

Kakashi cut his thumb on a kunai and performed the rapid hand signs. “Kuchiyose no Jutsu!”

“Yo”

“Pakkun I need you to see with Naruto while he has his check up.”

“Isn’t he a little old to have his hand held?” growled the ninken.

“I don’t know ask him yourself.”

“PAKKUN!” the pug jumped in the air and spun around just in time to see a five-year-old blond blur run towards him and scoop him up and hug him. “I missed you! You and Kashi are always on missions.”

“Yeah missed you too pup.” Pakkun gasped.

“Naruto don’t squeeze him too hard you know you’re stronger that you look.” Iruka scolded gently.

“Oh sowwy.” Naruto said as he loosened his grip.

“No problem pup. Look here comes the doc.”

“Jiraiya what are you doing here? I didn’t know you were in the village.”

“Iruka-sensei it’s good to see you and you too Kakashi. I heard what happen and I wanted to see Naruto before I head out on my next research trip.” The Toad Sage smiled as he saw Naruto hiding behind his foster father’s legs still holding the ninken.

“Well now that we’re all here let’s get these test done and then you can go out and play.” Tsunade smiled.

“But I haft to work.”

“Not this time chibi kitsune. You don’t need to work anymore we want you to just have fun.” Kakashi knelt down before Naruto. “You’re going to be going to friends’ houses and just having fun.”

“What ‘bout twaining?”

“They will help you maybe they can show you some new stuff. Now you and Pakkun go with Tsunade-sama and they we can go have fun.”

“Okay Kashi.” Naruto held the pug closer and walked hesitantly to the busty blonde.

“This won’t take long. You can pick them up in an hour.” The Hokage led Naruto further into the hospital.

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“I hope Naruto is okay.” Sakura said as she sipped her tea. Team Gai and rookie nine had gathered at the dango shop; most were still in shocked over what happen but all wanted to do their best to protect their friend.

“Sure he is this is Naruto were talking about.” Kiba shouted.

“Do we know who gets Naruto first?” Ino asked.

“He will be staying with me and my family.” Shikamaru yawned.

“And I’ll be staying with you as well.” The group looked up to see the sand siblings enter the shop. The others made room for the new arrivals. “You’re Hokage wants two guards with they chibi at all times.”

“Troublesome. As if Naruto won’t be a handful enough I have to deal with a troublesome woman as well.”

“Something tells me you’ll be more of a crybaby then Uzumaki.”

“Enough you two this is about Naruto and giving him a great second childhood. I mean what did any of us really know about Naruto growing up.” Sakura snapped. “I have no memories of him till he started the academy and that was only when he started pulling pranks. I didn’t even know he existed.” It was hard to keep back the tears that filed her eyes. The group went completely silent.

“I-I-Iruka-sensei has taught him everything. He s-s-said that the villagers wouldn’t let him attend school.” Hinata shyly spoke up.

“Yeah that’s right. So while we all went to school he did odd jobs around the village. I tried to talk to my sister but she wouldn’t say anything and my mom is out on a mission; so I couldn’t talk to her.” Kiba growled.

“My father was also unavailable. Has anyone else confronted their parents?” Shino asked.

“No, it seems we won’t get any answers until Naruto stays with us and our families. They can’t deny it when he is staring them in the face.” Neji Stated.

“What will you do Uchiha when you turn comes?” Gaara asked the silent jonin in the corner.

“I will deal with it when the time comes. I have to let him get use to my presence first so I shall take him last.” Sasuke glared at the Kazekage.

“Very well but is the past to strong for you to over come? If so will you run away again?”

“I won’t fail and I won’t runaway.”

“As you wish Uchiha but hurt him and I will kill you. Temari, Kankurou stay here I have meetings to attend to I will see you later at our rooms.” Gaara rose and bowed to the group before leaving. He knew he gave the Uchiha a lot to think about. He was dead serious about killing him. No one hurt his loved ones and lived.

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“See that wasn’t so bad. Tsunade gave you a treat for being so brave.”

“You were wight Ruka it didn’t hurt much and Pakkun wet me feel his soft bouncy paw.” Naruto smiled who was riding on Oushi the largest of Kakashi’s summons. When Pakkun returned to the other summons he told the story of Naruto being a pup again Oushi popped up to the chibi’s side. Oushi had a soft spot for children and he loved playing with Naruto during his puppy years. Due to Kakashi’s constant coming and goings he wasn’t able to spend much time with the chibi.

“Maa, maa, Naruto guess what I found out when you were with Tsunade-sama.”

“Donno Kashi.”

“A summer festival starts tonight.”

“Really?”

“Hai. Now that we all have time off we are going to go.”

“Can Oushi go to?” Naruto Asked hopefully.

“What do you say Oushi?” Kakashi smiled at his ninken.

“I’m staying with the pup; where he goes I go.” Oushi ruffed.

“Well, if we’re going to go we better get you a new yukata.” Iruka laughed leading the other to the clothing shops. A long time ago Iruka would have made the yukata himself since the shops would sell anything to them but now as he was a respected teacher and his husband Kakashi an elite shinobi was with him and Naruto they wouldn’t have any trouble getting what their son needed. Plus he dared anyone to go against the massive ninken protecting their chibi.

“Then we should get you a new on too.” Kakashi smiled at the bushing teacher.

“No I don’t need one.”

“Iruka, yours is at least 8 years old and doesn’t even fit right anymore. You need a new one just as much as Naruto I insist.”

“Then you have to get one too Kakashi because I know for a fact you don’t even own a yukata. You were always away on missions and even if you weren’t, you never went to a festival.” Iruka smirked knowing he caught his lover in his own trap. “Come on this store will have yukatas for all of us.” Iruka smiled ignoring the shocked expression on his husband’s face and leading Naruto and Oushi into the store.

“Me and my big mouth.” The ex-ANBU muttered hanging his head in defeat while following the others “I hate trying on clothes.”

Hours later found the family wandering through the festival in their brand new Yukatas. Kakashi’s yukata was a dark Navy blue with the Henohenomoheji symbol on the back with matching mask, while Iruka’s was a light blue with a Dolphin embroidered on the back at his lover’s insistence. Naruto’s yukata was a soft orange with blue trim and had a frog that looked like Gamakichi embroidered on the back.

“Are sure you want that on the back?”

“Hai, I know him, I think. I twy and think ‘bout it but my head huwts.”

It seemed Naruto had his memories but any attempt to recall them gave their chibi a headache. So the decided not to push the issue and would tell Tsunade later. For now they would enjoy the festival and watch Naruto smile with pure happiness.

“If he eats anymore I’m afraid he’ll burst.”

“Ruka don’t worry he needs to eat a lot because of his two chakras you know that it burns through his system quickly.”

“I know and it makes my heart ache to think of all the times I wasn’t able to give enough of what he needed.” Iruka whispered fighting back the tears that threaten to show.

“I know koi but, it’s different now. Look he’s trying to win a goldfish.” Kakashi pointed to the booth where Naruto and Oushi were. Naruto had a look of serious concentration on his face and was determined to catch at least one fish.

“He’ll catch one he won’t give up till he does. So I guess you should win a glass bowl for it to live in.”

“Me? Why me?”

“Because you are Sharingan Kakashi, master of a thousand jutsus surely you can win one little prize.” Iruka said sweetly at his lover.

“Fine, but just remember you’re going to end up taking care of the fish.” Kakashi could never say no to that sweet face. Deep in side he knew this is what Obito and his sensei were trying to tell him all those years ago. That it’s okay to love and be loved and he would be better than just a mindless killing machine. Yes this was the better life than he had when he was alone and he was going to enjoy this second chance. Now he had a bowl to win that way they would have time to find a good spot to watch the fireworks.

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“I’m glad you made it little brother I was beginning to get lonely.” Itachi was lounging on the couch when Sasuke entered their mother’s cabin. It had been a wedding gift from their mother’s family on her wedding day but only Sasuke and Itachi would ever spend time there camping because their father hated the woods and only on missions where he was forced to camp did he ever go into the woods. So this was the Uchiha brothers’ home away from home which was quite often. “I’m glad you maintain the cabin. We wouldn’t want the dust to affect our Sharingan.”

“So where’s your pet shark?”

“Kisame? I left him in a village not to far from here at an all-you-can-eat Sushi bar.” Itachi ignored Sasuke’s disbelieving look and got up off the couch. “You really shouldn’t be too hard on Kisame he was one of Orochimaru’s early experiments with Animal DNA he only survived due to his water infuse chakra.”

“He’s still a walking, killer fish.”

“Yes but it’s not his fault. Blame Orochimaru and the Akatsuki who trained him to be that way. I’ve been caring for him since his transformation and really isn’t a bad guy. I managed to keep what little humanity he had left in tack; but never play cards with him he’s a very sore loser.”

“You’re not dating him; are you?” Sasuke asked in a panicked voice he didn’t think he could handle his brother dating a fish or he might have to kill them both to save his own sanity.

“No little brother, I am not.” Itachi rolled his eyes. “He’s a friend that acts more like a pet. I bet he would be happy if I stuck him in a bowl and fed him fish but no I am not romantically involved with him. I do how ever like the Hokage’s assistant she is very beautiful.”

“You have a crush on Shizune? She is like ten years older than you.”

“So? Love has no age limit. Unfortunately I have my duties as a spy and she doesn’t know I exist so there is nothing to get worked up about.” Itachi turned away and removed his black and red cloud cloak hoping to hide his hurt feelings. Sasuke didn’t know what to say it was true that his brother was a spy and he couldn’t take the chance at a relationship but to see Itachi hurt like this was almost too much to bear. His brother deserved to be happy just as much as anyone else. Sasuke promised himself to help destroy the Akatsuki so Itachi could finally find his Happiness. “Now Sasuke are you sure you want to see this? It will not be pretty. And although it may seem like nothing to us it is the nightmare of a child. To Naruto this was very real and it was never ending.”

“I’m sure. I can’t stand how he looks at me in fear or how he screams when I get to close to him. It’s killing me from the inside out.”

“Very well them Brother let us begin.”


A/N: Another Chapter done I have no idea where My Muses are leading us but it looks like we're in for a ride. I hope you enjoy the ride thanks for reading and keep reviewing.