Naruto: The Hidden Protector

Chapter 69

While the whole Konoha was at a boiling limit the kids were none the wiser all gathered in the playground to play. To them, they cared less about the stuff adults do. The only thing they cared about was what game they would play with their friends.

Coming to the park Izanami saw that it was a bit more crowded than usual.

Looking around she saw that many of these children were from clans. That is surprising since she didn't think these kids would come here during a time like this.

What Izanami doesn't know is that it was Tsunade who ordered the clan children to go to the park today. Before coming here she heard Naruto wanting to go to the park so knowing how doting Izanami is she speculated that she would take Naruto to the park.

Since this is a rare opportunity Tsunade said to the clans to send their children to the park and make friends with Naruto and possibly Izanami. That way maybe they could possibly have some more time to sort out the huge mess.

Although the possibility of Izanami falling for their plan is very low, Tsunade thought it is better than nothing.

As for whether using her connection with Izanami to solve the problem, Tsunade never thought about it. If she had asked that of her Tsunade was sure Izanami would give her a thousand reasons she would not.

What Tsunade didn’t know was that if she asked nicely Izanami wouldn’t mind extending the deadline she gave them. Not only would this help to solidify Tsunade’s position, but it would also give them enough time to catch Danzo.

“ So Naruto, now that we are here, what do you want to do first? “ Izanami asked as she looked at Naruto.

“I know why don’t we go try the swing first, “ Naruto said excitedly. He always wanted to try the swing with his friends but unfortunately, no one wanted to be friends with him.

“Ok, “Izanami said with a bit of emotion. She is finally going to see the legendary swing. The swing that has been a main part of the story.

Arriving at the swing they saw it was free for anyone to use. Both of them hurriedly go there before someone else goes and tries the swing first.

“ Ok Naruto, sit down immediately before someone else comes to claim the swing. “Izanami urged him to sit down immediately as she looked around.

Naruto obediently sat down and then suddenly as though remembering something he asked Izanami, “Big sis Izanami can you ride the swing with me? I saw some big brothers do it with their siblings so I was wondering whether we could do the same. “His voice became more quiet as he finished his sentence.

“Oh you are so adorable, of course I can ride the swing with you, “ Izanami said with a smile. Then without further ado, she got on top of the swing with Naruto sitting near her legs.

“ Ok Naruto I’m going to start moving, you better hold on tight, “Izanami said as she began to move forward and backward.

Gradually the swing began to gain momentum and just in no time, it began to move high up in the air.

“Hahaha this is the best, “ Naruto said as he enjoyed the feeling of the wind hitting his face. Izanami too had a smile on her face. Riding a swing is one of the things one could do even if you are an adult.

After both of them had their fun they got off the swing and let the other curious kids have their turn. After both of them sat on a bench Izanami asked, “So what else do you want to do “

Naruto took a thinking posture and began to contemplate and after a few minutes he said “Hmm I didn’t really think about that “.

Hearing his answer Izanami almost fell down the bench. She looked at him speechless and thought, ‘ Why the hell did you take that much time to say that then? Oh, wait isn’t this normal for Naruto? I do vaguely remember Ashura was like this in the past too. ‘

“ Sigh says Naruto why don’t you make some new friends? “ Izanami asked as she saw a look of loneliness flash through his eyes.

“But wouldn’t they hate me if I tried to talk with them? “ Naruto asked hesitantly. In the past, he tried to make some friends but they started shouting at him calling him a monster and demon fox.

Izanami gave him a reassuring smile and said, “ That’s all in the past. If you are that unsure why don’t you try it just this once for my sake? You will be surprised that not everyone would treat you like that. “

“Ok “ Naruto agreed but his eyes were still filled with doubt. The past scars are very hard to erase so he didn't have any expectations.

“ Good, why don’t you try talking to those three over there, “ Izanami said as she pointed to three familiar children who were sitting under a tree.

There were two boys and one girl. The girl has short blonde hair with a hairclip on one side and blue eyes and is wearing a long-sleeved pink dress with a darker pink trim around the neckline and cuffs. She has a dark purple sash tied around her waist and a purple apron-like garment with a fringed hem over the dress. Her legs are covered with knee-high dark brown socks, and she wears open-toed sandals.

Next to her, there were two boys. One was a boy with shoulder-length black hair tied in a spiky ponytail, His brown eyes were filled with laziness while the other was a boy with a rotund build and markings on his cheeks in the form of swirls. He has spiky, light brown hair that sticks upward. In his hands was a bag of chips that he was munching happily.

The trio are the young generation of the Ino–Shika–Chō. Their names are Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara, and lastly Chōji Akimichi. The first friends Naruto made in the original story.

They too were kicked out of their homes to go to play in the park under their parent's orders. Although no one knew why they were kicked out they all thought this must have something to do with the incoming war.

And since Shikamaru thought doing anything would be a drag he laid under a tree to continue his cloud-watching. And Ino and Choji also followed his lead as they too had nothing to do. Ino decided to make a flower crown while Choji just sat near Shikamaru and started eating his chips.

Naruto looked at them and then at Izanami again. After hesitating a bit he walked towards the trio. The trio naturally noticed him coming over but they didn’t do anything. They just observed him with curiosity.

Seeing them not showing any hostility, Naruto cheered up internally. In the past when he tried to approach someone they would either throw stones at him or stand up and walk away.

After Naruto arrived near them he took a deep breath and said with his usual sunshine smile “Hey my name is Naruto Uzumaki wanna become friends “

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