the last student The Child Arc

chapter 47

The next day

*We see Anko in a toy shop of the village, the mission was over, Kakashi made his decision whatever it may be it doesn't matter to anko, she can at least sleep good at night knowing that she tried to fight for what she believed was the right choice, if Kakashi aligns himself with Kurenai than that's that, but anko can at least look back on this mission and say that she was on the right side of history. We see Anko looking around the rather large toy shop, trying to figure out what Naruto would like the most. She looked from behind her as someone touched her shoulder and there was that same monk from last night, of course, Anko didn't show any emotion that she knew him, and just looked at what the man was presenting her, it was a painting kit.*

Chiruki: I'm sure your child will like this gift

Anko: he likes everything. I could give him the cheapest 99-cent toy there is, and he would see it as the greatest thing ever. Wait. How did you know I had a child?

*anko said surprise as she took a step back looking at the bald monk with distrust, since there was no reason as to why he should even guess that anko had a child back at home, anko doesn't know how he knows it, but one thing is for sure, if anko even hears the hint of a threat, she will show this monk why she's the snake mistress of konoha. Chiruki remained calm. In fact, he even chuckled a little as he looked around to where they were before looking back at Anko with an amused expression on his face.*

Chiruki: Because you're the only adult apart from me in this establishment. So either you're looking to buy your child something, or we're going to have a problem.

*Chiruki said his threat clearly in the air, but Anko didn't strike, she calmed down thanks to the response, since it made sense, they were in a toy store for children, children were around playing, and as far as Anko could see they were the only two adults she could see except the workers. So, with a small chuckle, she nodded her head.*

Anko: I could say the same for you. But no. You're right. I'm here to buy my son a souvenir.

* Anko said as she took the painting kit and inspected it. It could be a good souvenir for Naruto. He's normally a purely pencil and paper type of creative artist, but giving a new avenue to express his creativity and giving Naruto a common hobby with that new friend of his. As Anko was thinking of the pros and cons of getting Naruto this gift,  Chiruki continued to smile at her, a certain type of smile that Anko only saw with Orochimaru, the type of calculated smile that said "I know more than I'm leading on."*

Chiruki: How wonderful. What's his name?

Anko: My little Naruto Mitarashi. Here's a picture of him. Isn't he the cutest?

* Anko said as she took out a photo necklace she kept under her clothes and opened the small door showing the picture she kept close to her heart for good luck. Chiruki gave a short nod at the picture of the baby and then looked back at Anko, seeing her also looking at the picture with a smile that just told anyone who saw it that she was in love with the picture, in the maternal sense. Since people don't get what type of love I refer to unless I spoon feed them the answer, the Spanish version of this story I'm looking at you. Ejem. Chiruki smiled at the woman speaking again to get her attention.*

Chiruki: he certainly seemed very precious to you

Anko: he is. He's my whole world.

*Anko said with a sigh as she still didn't stop looking at the picture. How could she? She's homesick, she's been away from her son for far too long, and Hiruzen is no doubt manipulating her poor boy into thinking that monkeys are better than snakes. But after a bit more looking, Anko closed the necklace and put it back where it belonged inside of her shirt, and finally looked up at Chiruki whose smile changed, from a calculating one to a more somber smile as he too had a child that he missed.*