The Crystal Serpent [Naruto X Oc] |Book 1

Chapter 65: Ayumu's Concern

It had been a day since the 3rd Hokage funeral service, and everyone else killed in the invasion. Kei spent most of her morning, mostly lying in bed, thinking about her father and wondering what other heritage her mother had besides Miskai.

Now she was outside walking through the village for a pleasant, relaxing stroll. To help clear her mind of the nagging thoughts in her head. Her body was still healing from her injuries and concussion, so she avoided too much rough activity.

"Hey, Kei!" A voice exclaimed from behind her.

Kei turned around to see the familiar tan skin and spiky salmon hair of Ayumu running her way.

"Oh, hello, Ayumu. What up?" Kei greeted with a small smile.

"Not much, Kei," Ayumu replied.

"So I guess that classes at the Academy will start back up soon," Kei said.

"No, not yet," Ayumu said."A lot of the school buildings got messed up, so all of the students are helping to repair them."

"Ah, I see."

Ayumu then looked down in thought."What about you, Kei?"He asked, looking back up."You're still training, right?"

"No, not really at the moment," Kei replied, glancing away from Ayumu."What's up with you?"

"Nothing. What up with you?" Ayumu asked, glancing back.

"Uh, nothing."

Ayumu turned around and looked up at the sky thoughtfully. While Kei glanced at her necklace, clutching her mind and roaming over many thoughts.

"So, um, huh?" They said at the same time in confusion.

"Alright, seriously What's the matter?" Kei asked.

"Nothing the matter," Ayumu said looking at Kei."What's the matter with you? You're the one acting strange lately," He stated.

"Never mind me," Kei said smiling.

"Well if your sure big sister Kei," Ayumu said.

"I'm positive I'm fine catch you around," Kei said waving bye as she walked on off as Ayumu with to join his two best friends.

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Kei let out a deep sigh as she passed by villagers doing construction or just out getting fresh air. A few were sending glances her way.

'I guess that is about me not caring about the old man's funeral service.' Kei thought as she passed by the villagers.

She then smell a delicious scent and realized that she was near Ichiraku Ramen and decided that she would grab something to eat after a long stroll through the village.

"Hello," Kei said walking in and taking a seat.

"How can I help?" Teuchi asked."Ah, Kei haven't seen you around for a while," He said smiling.

"Yeah been in a sushi mood lately with my team or rice," Kei said."Anyway, I take a medium bowl of Hakodate Ramen with extra eggs," She said.

"Alright one medium bowl of Hakodate Ramen with extra eggs coming up," He said going to make Kei's order.

Ayame then placed a nice cool glass of water in front of Kei. While she waited for her order to be ready.

Kei nodded her thanks and picked up the glass and took a sip.

After a couple of minutes, Kei's bowl of Hakodate Ramen with extra eggs was placed in front of her along with her chopsticks.