Where am I?

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 I woke up, groaning. Damn, that was the best sleep I've ever had...I took a deep breath, relishing the fresh air– Wait, fresh air? And is this grass? Ha, touching grass– I opened my eyes. Brightness was the first thing I registered. I looked around, a quiet "Where the hell am I?", escaping my lips. I stood up, stretching my arms. Looking around, I spotted two...ninjas? Cosplayers...? They were approaching me fast, where was I? They finally arrived, with one roughly demanding my name. Quickly, I stuttered out the first thing that came to mind, "I'm Tsumiko..."

The ninja, likely concerned by my lack of footwear, motioned for me to follow them. These cosplayers...are taking this Naruto-style roleplay much too far..., suddenly, I was startled out of my thoughts. We had arrived at Konohagakure, as the ninja– no, shinobi, explained. Did I just get yeeted into frickin' Naruto? I spotted popular places from the anime, Ichiraku Ramen, the Hokage Monument, and...a certain Copy-nin with his nose buried in a small orange book. I instantly whipped my gaze away, flushing a bright red when I saw the warnings on the back of his book. The shinobis accompanying me took me to the Hokage Tower, where they took me to the Hokage, Lord Third. Hiruzen Sarutobi, the legendary Third who took over after retiring because of Lord Fourth, Minato Namikaze's death.

In a slightly raspy voice, Lord Third spoke questioningly, "Who are you? Why were you on the borders of the Hidden Leaf?" He continued, "Do not lie–," I cut him off.

"I- I'm Tsumiko," the words tumbled out in a rush, "I'm 12, I don't remember how I got here, I swear I'm telling the truth..." I kept rambling, convinced he would kick me out.

He stopped me with a wrinkled hand, saying "I believe you. I'll give you one chance, you may stay in Konoha. Go to the Academy and become a strong kunoichi."

He dismissed me, saying a Chunin would guide me to my new apartment and that he would provide a monthly stipend for me. I found the Chunin assigned to guide me, named Izumo Kamizuki. He left me at my new apartment, sprinting off rather fast. I entered my apartment, shocked. Damn, he gave me all this space? The wallet that Hiruzen had given me was full of Ryo, the local currency. He left me a lot, so I decided to go buy some supplies for the Academy. I went out, bought some kunai, shuriken, and new clothes. The standard supplies, the ones Hiruzen listed for me. I lazily started walking home, stopping at a convenience store to buy some food. As I grabbed some instant ramen off the shelves, I heard a kid being berated, with a woman yelling, "It's your fault, it's all your fault, he's dead! You're a monster! Get out of my shop, right this second!" I paid hastily and passed by them, before stopping dead in my tracks. It was Naruto. Twelve like me, with that signature brightly coloured orange jumpsuit.

I stepped forward, my mouth opening to say the dreaded words– "Fuck off, old lady. Let him pay and leave." The lady, stunned by my words, wisely kept her mouth sealed shut this time. Naruto looked at me, taken aback. 

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