Naruto: The Hidden Protector

113: Unreliable Adult

“ But after big sis took me in, everything changed, “ Naruto said as he still remembered the day he and big sis Izanami met.

From that day, Naruto never had to suffer like he used to. Not only did Big Sis Izanami give him a place to stay and a family that cared about him.

Granny Tsunade, Big Sis Shizune, Big Sis Nanami, Uncle Sakumo, Aunty Kaguya, Sister Rin, and Big Bro Yahiko Naruto were able to meet all of them because of Big Sis Izanami.

“ I see; I'm glad you found your happiness, Naruto,” Jiraiya said with a relieved smile.

Hearing his words, Naruto looked at him with surprise. From a young age, Naruto could feel the emotions of everyone he met. And from Jiraiya, he only felt sincerity. Seeing the expression on his face, Naruto remembered something Big Izanami said about Jiraiya.

“ Jiraiya may be a hopeless and irresponsible adult, but Naruto, you must understand that Jiraiya is the most humane person I have ever seen. Unfortunately, that guy's IQ is too low for him to show his kindness. “

At that time, Naruto really didn't agree with Izanami's words. After all, Naruto couldn't really make himself to accept the person who is responsible for his past suffering.

But seeing the sincere care from Jiraiya, Naruto finally realized that, like Izanami said, Jiraiya is a better man; it's just that he is an irresponsible adult.

Like this, both of them continued their talk. During this time, Naruto and Jiraiya found out that both of them are very similar to each other. If Jiraiya were to be Naruto’s age, there is no doubt that he would have become Naruto’s first-ever best friend.

Gradually, time passed by in a flash, and the duo, who were absorbed in their conversation, failed to notice this. The sky was slowly turning dark red, signaling that the evening is here.

“So this is where you were all this time, Naruto. “ Both of them froze as they heard this voice. Especially Naruto, who was beginning to form sweat all over his back.

Looking back, he saw Izanami looking at him with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. There was this dark aura that was coming out of her body that proved how angry she really was.

“You know, although I don’t mind you being late for coming home, you should at least give us a reminder of where you are if you are going to be 3 hours late, “ Izanami said as she glared at Naruto.

“I’m sorry.“ Naruto immediately dropped to his knees as he begged for forgiveness. He didn’t dare argue with Izanami as he knew his punishment would only get worse.

“ Good, at least you are aware. “ Izanami nodded her head in satisfaction, and then she turned to the other person who was trying very hard to erase his presence. “ And you, Jiraiya.”

Jiraya stiffened as he felt a huge pressure come down upon him. He looked at Izanami with cold sweat running down his entire face, “ Yyyesss..” He asked in a stutter.

“ Allow me to formally introduce myself. I am Izanami Naruto's legal guardian. Although I knew you were unrealizable, I didn't think it would be to this level. “

narrowing her eyes as she asked, “ Shouldn’t you, as the adult, know any better? Did you know that if I were an ordinary person, I would be very worried about Naruto and that I would be running all over Konoha looking for him? “

“I’m sorry, “Jiraiya also joined Naruto as he knelt beside him. He knew it was his fault for not sending a shadow clone to inform Naruto’s guardian about why Naruto was late.

“ Hmph, you guys can apologize all you want, but do you really mean it? I bet you two would do the same next time, “ Izanami snorted as she ruthlessly stabbed the duo. She knew them too well to be fooled by their lousy apology.

Naruto and Jiraiya looked at each other and then asked, “Then what can we do to make it up to you? “

Izanami's face lit up with an evil smile. She was just waiting for these two to ask this. She has the perfect job for these two.

Seeing the evil smile, both Naruto and Jiraiya shivered as they had a very bad feeling about this.

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“ So let me get this straight, you mean that these two are volunteering themselves to help me with all these documents?“ Tsunade asked as she looked at Izanami with a questioning gaze.

“That’s right, didn’t you always complain that you need some more hands in your office? “ Izanami said with a smile.

Tsunade looked at Jiraiya and Naruto, who had dazed expressions as they looked at the mountains of documents that were placed all over the Hokage Office.

“I can understand Jiraiya, but what would Naruto even be of help for? He is just a kid. “ Tsunade asked again.

“Well, that’s true, but don’t you need some manual labor? He can do all those jobs,“ Izanami said as she opened her fan that she brought out from her sleeves.

“Are you sure about that? “ Tsunade asked with a raised eyebrow. With all the documents gathered here, one would need to at least run around the whole Hokage tower a few times at least. For a small child, that would be very tiring.

“Yeah, don’t worry; these two can handle it. Am I right?“ Izanami asked as she gave the two of them a very kind smile.

Seeing that smile, both Naruto and Jiraiya nodded repeatedly. They didn’t dare to refuse Izanami’s words.

“See, both of them are okay with it, “ Izanami said as she turned to Tsunade again.

Tsunade was speechless. Although she didn’t know the whole story, even she could tell that these two were threatened and didn’t volunteer at all.

But thinking about it again, isn’t this better? Not only would she get two hardworking workers, but she would also be able to share her pain with the two of them.

For her, who is cooped up in her office all day alone, this would definitely be a good way to entertain herself. Nothing beats the satisfaction of someone else suffering from the same pain as oneself.

And so, under the unwilling eyes of the desperate duo, Tsunade gave the two of them their own jobs that kept them occupied and exhausted for the whole day. Tsunade perfectly fits the description of a boss from a black company who slave-drives his employees.

Well, on the bright side, they at least managed to finish all the documents that were placed in the Hokage Office for a whole month.

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