The Red-eyes Fox *Discontinued*

Chapter 15// Outside Konoha Part 1

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"Kurama talking" 'thinking'

"Normal talking " 'thinking'

"Minato talking " ' thinking'

"Hashirama talking" 'thinking'

*Previously*

With that said, the three ninjas, a fox and a hawk, left Konoha, to have more adventures. At least, until the graduation of the academy..

*Now*

"Ahhhh I'm boreeeeddd!!!" Whined a blond/red haired ninja. The group was sprinting in direction to Suna, their first stop. They have been traveling for as long as 3 hours and Naruto was already bored out of his mind.

"Naruto-sama patience, we are only an hour away..." Mumbled the raven haired ninja. Naruto's eyes widen as he whined. "Thats too long;;" "If you stand it... I will.... lend you the last volume of Icha-Icha series." Offered Kakashi.

"Kakashi you do that and I swear Jashin I will castrate you." The yellow fox argued, glaring at the silver haired man making said ninja gulp in fear.

Suddenly, the red/blond haired captain stopped in his tracks, making the group almost stumble. "What is it Naruto-sama?" Asked Obito slightly concerned.  The ANBU captain stayed quiet.

"... Im tired"

"...."

"Ouch!" Kakashi had slightly punched Naruto's head while he sighted. "Don't do that again.... you made me worry..." A small blushed crept in the masked ninja's face, him thanking the lords that he had his mask to hide it. "Anyways, we shall keep going. Suna is not too far away.." Mumbled the raven ninja making the group nod in agreement.

After a few minutes of sprinting, the group found themselves in front of the Suna gates, where the guards greeted them, already knowing Naruto. The group went  along the sandy streets, being greeted by friendly villagers. They reached a lovely looking inn. The building was big and was decorated with different dessert flowers.

"Im going for a walk, anyone wants to come with me?" Offered the Uzumaki as he grabbed his money pouch and was about to head out. "I'll go. It's been a while since I flew around Suna." Hashirama said as he stretched his wings to follow the ANBU.  "I'll go eat dango  with Obito." Announced Kakashi as he gave an eye-smile. "... I'll stay on the room and take a nap." Yawned Minato.

As everyone went their own ways, Naruto was found with his hands in his pockets walking down the street while Hashirama stayed above him, liking the  nice silence between the two. It has been a while since he spend time alone with the boy and he clearly enjoyed it.

"What a lovely view..." Mumbled the hawk making Naruto nod. "Hey, Hashirama... I like your company. Its really nice!" Exclaimed the ANBU. The hawk blushed slightly as he flew higher, never loosing sight of that amazing boy. "He is definitely going to be a great man..."

As they walked, Naruto saw a familiar figure running towards him. " Naruto-san!! Naruto-san!!!!" Squeaked the boy. Naruto smiled and hugged the red haired spinning him in the air before letting him down again making said boy giggle. "Been a while Gaara." Greeted the blond/reed haired.

Gaara nodded and held Naruto tighter. "Don't leave me again... please..." The captain rubbed the boy's hair as he looked around. It was the same lonely playground as where he had met Gaara.

"How has things been Gaara-chan?" He asked making the short boy blush. "T-they don't come after me any more! They still ignore me sometimes b-but they let me play with other kids!!" Gaara squealed exited.

Naruto smiles and held his little hand. "Thats better. Hey, I saw a festival on the other street, want to go with me?" "Yes please!" Shouted the boy excitedly making the blond let a soft laugh.

"Naruto walked hand-in-hand with Gaara around the colorful stands, some offering games, food or different gadgets. Gaara stood still, admiring a big panda on one of the stalls.

The man running the stall looked at Gaara and smirked, showing a game where you have to throw a ball against carton figures that moved around. "Want the panda? If you can take down the panda figure carton then it's yours." Explained the man.

Gaara nodded with stars in his eyes while Naruto played for one try. The red haired focused as he threw the ball against the moving carton figures. There was silence. Their breaths hitched. The guy smirked. The ball hit the panda. The panda did not fell.

"He hit it!" Argued Naruto. "The deal is if he manages to bring it down, he can hit it all he likes." In a rush of anger Gaara grabbed one ball with his hand and aim it at the panda. Before he was able to throw it, Naruto grabbed his shoulder. "I'll do it."

He paid the guy again and aimed. In a flash the ball was thrown to the panda carton, which fell to the ground. A hole appearing at the other end of the stand in the shape of a ball. Gapping, the guy gave Gaara the big panda.

"Naruto-san you're so cool!!!" Squead the small boy hugging his panda with all his might. "Anything for you my little panda."

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"So... who did he change you for?" Asked a nothing surprised Minato. "What?" "We both know that he changed you for someone, or else you wouldn't be here Hashirama." The hawk looked down.

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"Thank you so much for today Naruto-sama!" Thanked the small boy. Gaara and Naruto where outside the kage's mansion. "It was nothing Gaara-chan or should I say Panda-chan!" Gaara blushed as he covered his face with his panda.  "Anyways I have to go, see you later!" Waved Gaara as he disappear on the mansion.

Afterwards Naruto went to the dango shop to meet with Obito and kakashi. "Hey guys!" Greeted Naruto as he say on their table. "Hey/hi" replied both ninjas. "I have to tell you what happened.."  The ANBU captain shared all his day with Gaara, making them feel jealous of not getting a plushie from the blond.

"Um Naruto... What happened with Hashima?"

...

"Oh."

END OF CHAPTER
SORRY FOR THE LONG WAIT GUYS, I HAVE NO EXCUSE SO IM SORRYYYYYY.