The Fox of Sixth Street

Chapter 6 - Intermission

Update 03/26/25:

- Total rework to fit what happened

Disclaimer, first chapter!

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A peaceful evening, right after the sun had set, was Alpha's free time. She strolled down the street like she owned it... well, technically, her master's family did before this place became New Eridu. People watched her due to her uniqueness compared to Bangboo, but she didn't care.

And she wasn't a Bangboo! She shot a glare at a group of students passing by before they scurried away.

The girl huffed.

These people could all go to hell if everything blew up one day, as long as her family was safe.

"Okay, can you get back on your own from here, Alpha?" Naruto asked, glancing at her. "I need to see the tailor and maybe have her remake my outfit."

She pouted and made an 'X' with her arms in defiance.

"Or do you want to come with me? Don't blame me if she makes you play dress-up again like last time."

Alpha shuddered. Sure, she got some good outfits and makeup out of that session, but staying in one spot too long? No thanks.

She'd die of boredom.

The construct shook her head rapidly.

Naruto chuckled and ruffled her hair, making her beam with a smile.

People around them squealed at the sight, and Alpha immediately snapped out of it, shoving his hand away before folding her arms.

"Okay, you little tsundere."

She shot him a glare.

"Go home now, and don't do anything I wouldn't do."

Alpha stared at him for a moment before nodding and turning toward Sixth Street while Naruto headed off in another direction.

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Strolling the Sixth Street was one of Alpha's entertainment, especially the Bangboo living on this street. Almost every evening, she would go out and find something entertaining.

The convenience store was one of her favorite stops since she could always convince the Bangboo to give her an ice cream or three. These days, she didn't even need to ask. Just walking past the store was enough for them to offer her a bribe in the form of ice cream, all so she wouldn't "bully" them.

Not that she had any intention of bullying them in the first place. Maybe her eyes just looked too scary whenever she was deep in thought when choosing the flavor.

Anyway! First stop, the sage in the barrel. Someone suspicious. 

She had no idea who they were, but they always mumbled things she didn't understand. So, every time she passed the trash can they hid in, she'd make sure to wrap it up nicely with a rope before banging on the lid like crazy.

The moment she heard someone inside begging her to stop, that was her cue to run.

She really hoped whoever was in there was actually that gray-haired raccoon girl from outer space who visited once.

But the chances were almost zero.

That girl was here looking for their version of her master, another Naruto from another world. Apparently, he had disappeared while experimenting with space-time techniques, and since space was vast, he could be anywhere and they might never find him again.