Devils in the Background

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Something was going on here and he will find out what it is ...

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*ding*ding*

The door of the new tattoo shop opened and Naruto turned to see Ino and her father, Inoichi, "Hey,, you decided on that tattoo you wanted?"

Ino grinned, "Yep and I want it on my chest."

"That I can do and what can I do for you Inoichi?" Naruto asked she looked at a few reference photos she brought.

Inoichi smiled, "I'm only observing." Naruto shrugged and pretended not to notice Inoichi watching him like a hawk which was something all fathers do in these situations. After drawing up her design and got her approval he started tattooing.

"Have you heard of the Aburame clan?" asked Ino after she got used to the tattoo needle.

"Yes, they're the insect users I heard about. I believe you introduced me to the clan head and heir the other day." Naruto commented as he dipped the needle in a different color and continued tattooing.

"Yep! I was wondering if you'd give them tattoos even with their insects?" asked Ino.

Naruto wiped the tattoo with a cloth to remove the blood and continued, "I have no problem with that or their insects. I have tattooed insect users before, but I should check their skin to see how their insects get out before doing something like a tattoo."

"That's good, my friend Shikamaru wanted to know since his friend Shino wants one ... you really do look a lot like the hokage, but you're definitely hotter. Are you dating anyone?" asked Ino who didn't see her Dad glare ...

"No. I'm still getting used to Konoha ... all done, let me heal it." Green chakra coated his hand and he ran it over the vibrant bouquet of flowers over her right breast. "There you go, what do you think?"

Ino looked in the mirror and couldn't stop the smile that spread across her face, "I love it! It's cute, but sexy. I didn't think a guy could be good with colors." She winked teasingly making the tattoo artist chuckle. "Oh! Can I look at some of those earrings?"

"Of course, go to town!" Naruto smiled as he began cleaning up and setting up for the next customer.

"Don't take too long, Ino. We need to do some deliveries soon." Inoichi warned.

"No we don't. I checked, the dates were off. We have deliveries tomorrow." said Ino as she disappeared into the case of earrings.

(DATES! That's it! ... no I can't think about this now, focus!) Naruto mentally smacked himself, "So did I pass your test, Inoichi?" Naruto asked with a playful grin.

Inoichi twitched, "There wasn't any test."

The tattoo artist chuckled, "I go through the same 'test' every time a father watches his daughter get a tattoo from me ... especially when the clothes are removed. You know, I'm a civilian, even with chakra. She can take me ... besides, molesting customers is bad for business."

"Yes well ..." The mind walker mumbled, he was a little embarrassed for being so transparent.

Naruto leaned in and whispered, "And actually the fathers should only have to worry about their own backsides with me." He smirked as Inoichi couldn't stop the light gasp that escaped his lips. The Yamanaka didn't believe a guy like Naruto could be gay ... guess Hinata was right ...

"Hey Dad, I found a pair Mom would love! Naruto, I'll take these two pairs." She handed them to the tattoo artist who went to ring them up. Naruto couldn't help but notice the odd, almost annoyed, look that flashed across the clan head's face at the mention of his wife. "So what were you guys talking about?" asked Ino.