All In The Eyes

Chapter 21

"Hey Kakashi-sensei, where's Hinata?" Naruto asked at the table

Kakashi looked up at his own plate. "She probably got up earlier to get some extra training in."

"Well I hope she doesn't miss breakfast. Ninja or not, breakfast is the most important meal of the day for a growing girl like her." Tsunami said

"Speaking of growing, I've decided that you and Sasuke have made enough progress in your training and can accompany Tazuna to the bridge today." Kakashi said

"Alright! Finally we get to see this bridge everyone's talking about!"

"But you can't go one an empty stomach, eat up." Kakashi said

Inari just watched as Naruto downed his food and ran out the door. He still remembered what Naruto said to him last night.

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Inari was crying over the picture of his father. These people were foolish! Trying to act like hero's will only get people killed. His father was a hero and he was killed and tortured by Gato...

*Knock* *Knock*

Inari wiped his tears before he answered."Who is it?"

"It's me, Naruto. Can I come in?"

"Yeah, sure..." Inari tried to sound like he didn't care but really, he could use some company

Naruto opened the door with a gentle look in his eyes. "Hey, Inari... Are you ok?" He asked

"O-Of course I'm ok! Why would you think otherwise?!" Inari tried to defend himself

"Inari, I can feel your emotions from downstairs. Do you wanna talk about it?" Naruto asked gently

Inari just turned away and sniffled, Naruto came to him and sat next to him. They sat for a minute before Inari spoke.

"It's my dad. One year ago today is when Gato tortured and killed him." Inari said

"Oh, I'm sorry for your lost." Naruto said

"He was the only one who stood up to Gato's unfair treatment and Gato killed him for it. Since then everyone's been too scared to stand up to Gato."

"You're dad was a hero."

"Being a hero got him killed." Inari said

Naruto looked at Inari before looking at the sky. "Inari, do you wanna know what my dream is?"

"What?"

"It's to become Hokage in my village."

"Why would you want to?"

"You see, I was born an orphan. I never knew my parents or family if I had one. I was raised in an orphanage for the first few years of my life and was treated badly for something out of my control." Naruto said

Inari looked at him with wide eyes, Naruto could tell but he continued.

"Even though I was treated bad, I saw other kids being treated terribly too. Some were treated badly for being bastard children, others for not being smart enough, and others for not being strong enough. It wasn't fair. So that’s why I wanna become Hokage, to help people who are treated unfairly for something they couldn't control." Naruto said

Naruto looked at Inari with gentle eyes. "I guess you can say I wanna be a hero." Naruto gave Inari his signature smile

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