Ninja

[SamEvBlack]

Neji smiled softly and nodded. "Neji Hyuga... and my son, Garu."
Garu giggled and hugged Jun's leg for a moment. He was a very happy child, very outgoing and oddly over-trusting as children often are. Satisfied that he'd been noticed, he went to sit next to Iruka.

Itachi nodded and looked away for a moment, smiling back at Minato and the other Kage. Hashirama didn't seem to have a problem at being asked to come. He loved seeing the village thrive and was thankful he wasn't the one stuck behind a desk.

Once he'd heard that powerful voice, everything else around David seemed to vanish to him. He hit his knees, in awe of Tobirama Senju. When Tobi had felt out the crowd with his sensory abilities, he'd notice something oddly familiar about the boy.  

[XxNiqueoxX]

Jun smiled and giggled down at Garu, finding the little boy, precious. He nodded to Neji, smiling softly, before Kakashi began to pull him away.

Jun heard the booming question over the crowd's commotion and looked to it's owner, not recognizing the voice at all. Matching it to a face, Junpaku's legs locked up as Kakashi tried pulling him closer to meet the past Hokages. Tripping over himself, Junpaku flailed about, a huge blush on his cheeks. Kakashi stopped as Junpaku grabbed his shoulder, turning him around. Jun noticed the 4th's attention and let out a small "eep" before ducking to hide behind Kakashi.

"Are you freakin' serious?!" Junpaku whispered harshly. "Are they real? I mean really real? Am I dreaming? I'm dreaming right? T-that's," Jun looked over Kakashi's shoulder at Tobirama, the nin he'd idolized for several years, "Kakashi... That's Tobirama Senju." Jun said under his breath.

The man that I strived to surpass when it came to knowledge and power of water jutsu. The man I based my sensory techniques off of.

"Sarutobi-Sensei used to tell me stories about Lord Tobirama. I-I can't do this Kakashi." Jun said, trying to pull away.

"Calm down, Junpaku. They're ordinary men like you and me." Kakashi said with a shrug, tugging Jun forward a couple more steps.

"How come nobody told me that the past Hokage's were brought back to life?! That's kind of something you should tell somebody!!!" Junpaku said through grit teeth, trying to dig his feet in and stop his movements.

Unfortunately for Jun, his shoes had no traction, and so Kakashi easily dragged him across the way and pushed the younger male in front of him.

"Esteemed Hokages, and Jiraiya," Kakashi said with a seemingly bored sigh, "this is Junpaku. A brave and fine shinobi, and a true friend to Konoha... He was, at one point, a... I guess you could say, pupil- to the late 3rd Hokage."

Kakashi then walked away, leaving Junpaku floundering by himself. After a moment, he blushed and bowed deeply at the waist.

"It is a great honor to meet you, my Lords." Jun said, not looking up.  

[Roxas_The_Chosen]

Jiryia laughed and looked at the two shinobi that had bassicly reduced themselfs to quivering puddles for the same obvious reasons.

"Tobirama Sensei! IT looks like you have a couple of fan boys!"

Minato laughed and waved to Junpaku, his grin almost infectious "Hello! My name is Minato, Namikaze! I was the fouth Hokage! I am glad you were nice to my son! Thank you so very much!"

Tobirama scoffed as he cast his chakra out like a net, over both David and Junpaku. The chakra would be completley harmless, but it would tell Tobirama everything he needed to know about the shinobi before him. "The puddle, Is. . Water, and Earth. . Talented in ninjutsu and Kenjutsu. . . A. . No. . but he feels close to one. . Hmm" Tobirama then turned his attention to the jitter bug of a boy before him that was Junpaku. "Water and wind. . HIs chakra says he is a balanced type of ninja, useing a combonation of Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, and Taijutsu . . . Both impressive!" Tobirama decided aloud.  

[SamEvBlack]

Hashirama covered his mouth, holding back giggles as he watched Junpaku and David react to his brother. He shook his head playfully then greeted Naruto with a smile and a friendly hug.

Itachi smirked, having fought back laughter of his own, He knew Kakashi had a bit of a trollish side, but he hadn't thought he'd feed Jun to the wolves like that. In his own way, he was glad Kakashi had done so, as this was fun to watch. To top it off, this new kid seemed just as smitten when mere moments ago he was a total 'touch me not' type.

Garu giggled and leaned on Iruka, looking up at him. "those guys are funny, Sensei!" Neji smiled soflty and waved at the kage and Jiraiya.  

[XxNiqueoxX]

Junpaku began playing the fabric of his scarf, not replying to Jiraiya's jab. It was true anyways. He was a fanboy...

Jun's head shot up as the 4th addressed him. He stammered in reply, blushing.

"Why wouldn't I be nice to Naruto?" Jun wondered outloud, Is he referring to the Kyuubi? "Naruto's..." Jun looked back to the current Hokage, smiling fondly, "he's like my little brother."

For a brief second, a young girl's face came to mind, and Junpaku grinned. He is a lot like her...

Hearing Tobirama compliment him, Junpaku's knees nearly gave out. He stopped himself from falling, and shyly looked up at the light haired Senju. Meeting the other's eyes, Jun quickly looked away, stuttering out his thanks.

Bowing once more at the waist, Jun excused himself. "I-I'm sorry, my Lords, but, I have to um. Mingle. Yes, mingle, with the other guests. I am the guest of honor, after all!" Jun chuckled sheepishly, and quickly tried to escape into the crowd.

I'm going to kill Kakashi when this is all said and done!

Kakashi was sitting at the countertop, internally cackling at Junpaku. Seeing the huge grin on his face, Iruka smacked his shoulder, rolling his eyes.

"That was mean, Kakashi." Iruka stated seriously, before breaking out in a giggle.
"It was worth it." Kakashi replied, shrugging, watching as Jun made his way to Shino, leaning against the wall next to the insect user, the two began to converse quietly.  

[Roxas_The_Chosen]

Coran waked through thr crowed, aiming to throw a shrt at David. "You should go meet Jun, and then you can both gush about ol Tobs." Coran said, useing a pet name for Tobirama that no one else would have ever heard.

Naruto bouned on his seat, laughing with various shinobi and villagers, qaiting for Jun to be less busy so Naruto could make his big ancouement. It was clear, however excited he looked, he was in no hurry.

Jiriya walked out of the group now, A light grin upon his face as he looked at all the nubile young Kunoichi in the crowd. "ehehehe. . Time for some research!" As Junpaku tried to make his escape from the gathered kage.

Minato laughed and, as Junpaku bowed, patted his back, unknowinglt leaveing a scrawled seal upon the back of the shinobi's shirt. "My son had a good friend in you, You have a friend in me!" He annouced, making his own way into the party.

Tobirama gave the boy a warm smile and held his gaze almost passionitly as the boy gazed into his eyes, before the brief gaze was broken. As Junpaku made his own way back toward the gathering, Tobirama suddenly moved forward, placeing a single finger upon the back of Junpaku's neck "Your gaurd was down. . Watch that Junpaku-Bozu" He said simply before walking calmly toward David, to offer the ninja a hand up, a simmiler black marking crawling to life upon the flesh of Jinpaku's neck, without any harm.  

[SamEvBlack]

"You're funny..." David told Coran and shook his head, a shiver escaping and traveling down his spine before he took Tobi's hand and got up. He looked over Tobirama again and then back to the ground. It was a few moments before he could speak. "N-naruto..."

Itachi smiled softly and went over to Kakashi and put a hand on his shoulder for a moment. "I need to go check on Haseo... I'll see you later." He said and walked over to Jun, waiting his turn to speak-- since Shino didn't often get to.  

[XxNiqueoxX]

Jun only grew weaker and weaker at the knees as each moment passed. First the 4th Hokage honored him with such kindness, then Lord Tobirama had addressed him so casually! Junpaku blushed a deep scarlet, which remained throughout his next several conversations as his eyes kept roaming about, eventually landing on the 2nd Hokage before darting away.

Kakashi eyed Itachi for a moment, nodding his head at the Uchiha, before turning his attention back to the party.

Letting out a laugh at one of Shino's insect jokes, Jun wiped a small tear from his eye. Most overlooked Shino because he was so silent, but he really was such an interesting person. Junpaku noticed Itachi nearby and excused himself from his and Shino's conversation. Promising to meet up later to help Shino look for certain bugs, Jun walked to Itachi, wondering idly what was on the Uchiha's mind.  

[Roxas_The_Chosen]

Minato and Tobirama both laughed and sat down nearby, talking admitly about the variations of the flying thunder god technique, both sending casual glances at Junpaku. They had evil plans vrewing for the young shinobi.

Seveal shinobi began making their exits, needing to get back to work. Coran lounged about, watching over the guests with a small self important smile, it always made him feel good when things work out. "Thank you Odin, for making this a sucess." He mumbled, just loud enough that Jun would be able to hear it should he want to.

Naruto turned to look David over and smiled, throwing him a shirt and Chunin vest of Konoha. "Whats wrong David?"  

[SamEvBlack]

David's heart visibly broke as he lifted the new vest "Y-you mean... I'm stuck here? R-really stuck here?" He looked as though he might cry. "I can't go home?"

Itachi put a hand on Jun's shoulder. "I have to check on my children... And then I'll be going back to work. I just wanted you to know that I'm glad you came back." He smiled softly, nodded to Shino, glanced back at Kakashi one last time, then turns to leave. "I'll see you around, Jun. Be safe."

Neji turned to Shikamaru "Garu and I should be getting home too... I'm sure he's got training to do." Even as Neji spoke, Garu clung to his teacher. He didn't want to leave Iruka just yet-- he liked seeing him in a social scene, when he didn't have to compete with other children for his attention.  

[XxNiqueoxX]

Jun overheard Coran's remark, and made a mental note to ask about it later.

"Children?" Jun glacial eyes opened in surprise. "You have children?! Wow!"

A small ping of hurt blossomed in his heart, barely for a moment before soon disappearing. No use crying over what could've been. Besides, he was genuinely happy for Itachi.

"I know I'm probably a couple years late, but congratulations. Who's the Mother, though?" Jun asked with a grin.

Waving and calling out goodbyes to everybody, and thanking them for the wonderful surprise, Jun sighed content.

On the other side of the room, Iruka stood, smiling down at the tot who had wrapped himself around his leg. Settling a hand on Garu's head, Iruka ruffled the child's hair.

"Don't worry Garu, I'll see you at the academy!" He said, smiling down at the boy.

Removing Garu's grip from his leg, Iruka crouched down to his level.

"I've been meaning to ask, actually. You've been doing so well in class, I was wondering if you wanted to be my assistant of sorts?" Iruka asked, looking years younger as he grinned like a fox.  

[Roxas_The_Chosen]

Coran lounged outside, pulling a pipe from within the confines of his clothing and lighting it up, puffing from it lightly. A leather sacthel hung from his waist that smelled strongly of mushrooms.

Tobirama nodded to Minato who vanished in a flash, off to visit various other people.  

[SamEvBlack]

"Y-you wouldn't know her...it's okay... sh-she's gone now anyway." Itachi clears his throat and waves. "I'll tell you the whole story some other time." He said softly and vanished. He wasn't sure if he wanted to tell the story though... Namine's death was ten years ago and sometimes it still hurt. Haseo and Hyeko were two of his treasures, but Alyara and Ryukage were just as important- the product of Kakashi and himself... and a pill Orochimaru made that Haseo had slipped into his drink (and forgotten to mention) a while back. He didn't really want to explain to Jun that he'd carried a set of twins himself.


Garu's eyes lit up as he gasps. "You mean it?? For serious?! I can?? Yes!!" he bounced up and down on the spot, holding in squeals of excitement. Neji smiled warmly and put a hand on the child's head, reminding him to settle down.

David grips the vest tight and growls under his breath, nearly seething at the fact he was ignored- just as he'd predicted. "FOCUS, YOU MORON!!"  

[XxNiqueoxX]

Wondering if he'd offended yet another person that night, Jun's smiled wobbled slightly and fell a tiny fraction. He silently hoped to himself that he didn't upset Itachi, after the Uchiha left. Ruffling his hair slightly panicked, Jun decided it wouldn't hurt to just apologize later anyways. He took up a seat near Naruto. Sighing, as his tiredness finally caught up with him. Jun sat back, leaning against the counter, and relaxed, deciding to people watch.

Iruka smiled at Garu, chuckling at the boy's excitement. "I'm putting my trust in you Garu. But don't worry, I know you'll do fine. I just need to you help me with some papers and if any of the other children need help, you can offer it. Sound good?" Iruka rubbed the scar across his nose, a habit he'd never grown out of.

Idly, Iruka noticed Shikamaru looked at his son with such adoration, Iruka almost felt as if he was intruding on a moment. Shikamaru soon blinked it away, hiding behind his cool persona of not caring, before whispering to Neji he'd leave with them back home.  

[Roxas_The_Chosen]

Naruto smiled over at David and laughed lightly as he passed him yet another object, a bowl of Ramen. His usual grin was blatent upon his face as he spoke first to David. "Relax David! You are a member of the leaf now! I've already spoken to your parents about it! They both agree its a wonderful idea, and a chance for you to expand your horizens! Believe it! It was Shikamaru's idea to have you repay the leaf!" He said simply to the other shinobi, then turned it over to Junpaku. "How is the party so far?" He asked with a happy smile.