Kawaki and I walked through the forest hand to hand it's been a while since he's been out after all. It was also to catch up on life since I was rarely around
"Stay here I'll be back"
Kawaki waited patiently for me he knew he couldn't run it was merely impossible when you were around even when you weren't close to him
As long as you were in the same location as him, there was no hope
He was drawing on the dirt with a stick as he waited until he heard a snap he turned around and a 4 legged creature came out it had a long tail sharp claws wide open mouth with sharp teeth and a snake like tongue
The creature threw himself at Kawaki. Kawaki covered himself with his arms waiting for the pain
But it never came
Instead drops of blood ran down his cheek it was like it was raining blood
He looked up to see me cleaning my weapon
I sat on my knees in front of him and wiped the blood off his face
"Listen, I don't mind if your frolicking around but dangerous things are scattered throughout this world. You've got to be on guard" I said
I lifted him up on his feet he looked at me with admiration
He hoped that maybe someday he could grow up to be just like you
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"How about some Taiyaki? I'm in the mood for something sweet" 'knock yourself out'
"Oh? [Name]!"
I turned around to see Naruto walking towards me
"Huh? Well this is new, what brings you here?" I asked
"Well I'm currently in the middle of a rather special mission" Naruto pointed behind him "That's Kawaki as you already know he's an important person I'll be accompanying him at all times"
I nodded Naruto turned to the taiyaki guy "I'll have one with coarse sweetened red bean paste" "Coming right up!" "Pick one too Kawaki"
"We already had breakfast" Both Naruto and I sweatdropped "It's just a snack"
Kawaki walked up to me eyeing me up and down 'I feel judged' "Do you mind?" "Eh?" He grabbed my wrist making me move the move my taiyaki closer to him
He recognizes the smell of chocolate so he took a bite "It's been so long since I've tasted this. It's so good!" He kept eating my taiyaki
Just who were you? Why did your aroura feel so familiar to him? Somehow he felt safe. Like he could be himself and you wouldn't judge him
Of course this was normal for you. Kawaki was a different case, he didn't know Anpu's really identity so he didn't know you and her were the same person
He grabbed it from my hands claiming it as his "Okay then.." I ordered another one. Naruto asked me if I wanted to accompany him and I agreed
I got my order and followed them "Hurry up! I'm going to leave you behind!" A little kid bumped into him
Kawaki's Karma activated to attack or kill the kid "KAWAKI STOP IT!" Naruto was able to prevent Kawaki from hurting the kid "All that happened was that the kid bumped into you"
Another kid came and apologized for the other kid's actions "Listen, I don't mind if your frolicking around but dangerous things are scattered throughout this world. You've got to be on guard"
I guess the same words I once told him, he kept to heart
Naruto scolded Kawaki for being so reckless
Kawaki just stared at me I gave him a questioning look he looked at my taiyaki then at me
I offered some, he moved closer before taking a bite "Well you too seem to be getting along..." Naruto mumbled
"We're here" I announced
"Oh? Naruto? And [Name] too. Welcome" Ino greeted us before whispering something to Naruto about Kawaki
"Everything in the shop is up for sale chose whatever you like" "You heard her Kawaki pick one"
Kawaki chose a simple design "That's so simple..." I mumbled on instinct both of us grabbed each other's collars
"You asshole! Your in no position to talk alright!?" "Oh yeah!? Maybe listen next time! I said it was simple but I wasn't going against it!" "You trying to start something with me!?" "And what if I am!?"
Ino let out a giggle "Reminds me of you and Sasuke back in the old days" Naruto scratched his cheek
"Why don't you shut up!?" "I can't! That would give you too much time to talk bullshit!"
"Alright guys! That's enough! If your truly sorry try to show it this way" Naruto yelled
Kawaki and I both let go of each other and looked away Kawaki explained why he chose that exact vase
"That reminds me [Name] the flowers you ordered are here" Ino handed me a bouquet of black roses "Arigatō" "Why don't we add some flowers to the vase?" Ino suggested she was about to put the flowers in when Kawaki dropped the vase
I was fast enough to catch it in time before it broke into pieces Naruto walked up to him and held his head to his chest "Don't worry Kawaki , your safe here"
So those memories still haunt him? Well can you blame him? He once told me he'd rather be dead than have to live through hell
We got out of the shop "I'll be going now" I said "Oh sorry for making you tag along with us" I shook my head "It was fun. I got to meet and know a new friend" I speed walk away
"Seems like you two are going to be the best of friends someday" Kawaki turned to look at you once more "Friends huh?"
With Koji and Delta
"You'll have to stay behind from this point forward Delta, they perceive the chakra of those who enter and leave the village" "I know that but that was during wartime, are they still operating even though we're at peacetime?"
Koji crossed his arms "They're still operating to know whether your chakra is registered or not. Which is why you'll stay here" Koji jumped over the fence
"Why can he get through that easily!?" I chuckled "He may think I don't know but, it's because he's a clone of Jiraiya" "What?"
I jumped over the fence as well, Koji caught me and placed me on his shoulder "Well then where are you Kawaki?"
Back with original [Name]
I placed the roses on the grave "Just a little longer, mother"
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I looked over the fence little flowers floating around me and I stared at Kawaki who was fixing the vase he broke
Koji sighed and pulled me down by the collar "I don't mean to upset you but, you'll get us caught" Naruto along with his 'kids' went out so we followed halfway
Koji and I locked two of our fingers to see through the toad's eyes little flowers started floating around me as I watched Kawaki and Boruto fight against each other
Koji and I let go when we senced Delta flying their way "She really is impatient isn't she Koji?" Koji nodded
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I stood up "I'll be back" I dissapeared and reappeared behind a tree I transformed into a little girl and pretend to cry
I ran over to Delta "Please don't hurt her!" I yelled as I slid down to Delta "Kid stay away from her!" Naruto yelled
"She's my mom! She won't hurt me!" Naruto stood there wide eyed "Is she really your-" I smirked "Delta self-destruct"
Boom!
When the smoked cleared Kawaki looked around until he saw a person with a smiling mask
He blinked once but the person was gone. Could that have been? No his mind must be playing tricks on him
After all she was declared dead