Family?

However, Mikoto didn't let him run so easily. Her voice was calm and warm "Naruto, come today at seven. We are going to a party, don't be late." But no one failed to listen to threatening in her concluding sentence

Both Kushina and Minato saw this view of Naruto being so close to the Uchiha that they couldn't help but feel deep jealousy. Despite them giving all their attention to the younger siblings, they never failed him in terms of shelter, food, and even clothes.

They made sure he won't lack anything, this was their way to apologize to him, they gave him anything that was not training, from toys to books. Unfortunately, Naruto stopped asking them for, stuff early.

Both of them felt that their sole way to feel that they are doing something right for him has been taken away, but they could do nothing.

At some point, they found out about Naruto and Sasuke being close friends and Naruto being a house member in the Uchiha house. They both didn't know how to feel about it, then they spoke with Fugaku and Mikoto about it.

Flashback -

- The Uchiha clan Compound -

Minato and Kushina were sitting in front of Fugaku and Mikoto. The air was tense and neither spoke. Kushina started the conversation "Mikoto, I want to know, how long Naruto has been so close with Sasuke?"

Mikoto looked at her and sounded out, "For a while now, these two are close as brothers." Hearing that Kushina's face shows sadness "I see." as she remembered how Naruto and Menma used to be so close.

This time Fugaku spoke "You two, are you fine with that? Leaving Naruto behind for the growth of the other three." Kushina looked at him as she said "We have no choice, the prophecy said..." before she could continue Mikoto busted in and said "So because of a prophecy it's fine to neglect your son?! You're a first child! The first one to teach you what it means to be a mother?!"

Kushina didn't say anything as deep sadness and self-hatred came to exist in her. She knew that no excuse was acceptable for what she had caused to her child, her very first child.

She felt like she had failed him.

Minato didn't say anything through the conversation as he remembers what Jiraiya tells them. "I hope that you won't come to regret it." Fugaku stood up intending to leave. "Will you two, take care of Naruto?" Said Minato, his face was down as he didn't dare to face them.

"Is that a request of a father or a Kage?" Asked Fugaku. Kushina answered, "It's a request of two useless parents." Fugaku left while saying "My household will always be open for Naruto."

- Flashback end -

Naruto went on walking without much of a care as he passed next to his parents, Kushina wanted to stop him, but her hand didn't stop trembling, whatever it was because she was afraid or because she attempted to stop herself from jumping on him and hug him was something only she knew.

Tsunade saw this and couldn't help but call Naruto. Hearing her Naruto turned around and looked at

her. Watching his face Tsunade couldn't help but feel a bit angry, she knew that he has put a bit aside for his siblings' sake, but his face showed no care, like he didn't care about his parents, annoyed her.

"Brat, What about stay here and wait for your siblings to come." She pronounced. She expected all kinds of responses, but not the one she received. "No." He sounded out as he continued to walk.

She didn't anticipate such blunt refuse. But damn if she will get it like that,

"Brat! I said it nicely but don't think that you have the right to refuse! I tell you to stay then stay! They are your siblings! Stay here and congratulate them on their graduation. ״

Naruto looked at her like he was looking at an idiot, she wanted him to wait for his siblings?

This time Jiraiya spoke "Naruto, I know we are not on the best terms, but don't take it out on your siblings, waiting for them will make them happy, don't you think you should do it? Besides, it will make things better for your bond with them."

Naruto's eye twitched uncontrollably he couldn't understand if these guys are serious or merely making fun of him. This time Minato was the one to talk "I know we are not on the best terms, but I genuinely want to fix this. Please grant us a chance.".

Naruto felt annoyed now, he didn't know whatever he should simply ignore them or listen and let this be less of a hassle.

Orochimaru was the only one that didn't speak and simply looked at Naruto with a smile on his face.

He chooses to merely comply with that and said nothing. It was a great deal less of a hassle like that.

He just walked to the nearest tree and lean on it. Both Minato and Kushina smiled at each other.

Tsunade had a proud look on her face as she felt that she just subdued Naruto.

It wasn't long before the three siblings could be seen walking towards them, The first one was Namikaze Menma he had a not so happy look on his face, not being chosen for the position of the rookie of the year damaged his pride, he wasn't far off, he merely lost to Sasuke and Mito. He didn't feel overly bad for it, but it still bothered him.

The following one was Narumi, she had a bright expression on her face as she felt that she finally finished her academy and could start to fight like a ninja, be on a mission with her siblings and even her parents excited her to no end.

The last one was Mito that was quite calm, but her happiness couldn't be concealed as she

Walked with a smile on her face They all received the headband on their forehead. Menma's mood immediately got better as he saw his father and mother and even his sensei, he couldn't help but feel a lot better.

He showed off his headband while being arrogant like always. Minato and Kushina congratulate him as they hugged him. Jiraiya looked at him and said, "Brat, I have a present for you later." Menma's eyes were bright-eyed as he was happy he got down to bust with a question like if he is about to learn the Rasengan or if he is going to sign on the Toad Summon scroll.

Narumi was no different she was also being spoiled by Tsunade who gave her a deep hug as

she congratulates her and promised her also a present.

Mito bowed to Orochimaru as she showed him her headband and told him about her being

The rookie of the year, which he smiled about, hugged her and said that he has something for her later.

Naruto said nothing throughout the whole time and only had his eyes closed. Finally, having enough of waiting, he pronounced, "Okay, I'm done here." he turned around to leave as the siblings suddenly noticed him. The first one to react was Narumi, She instantly wanted to jump on Naruto only to have Mito catch her by her collar and say "What are you trying to do, Narumi" Narumi immediately struggled as she said, " I want to hug Naruto-nii" hearing that Mito's eyes twitched as she couldn't help but get annoyed.

She also wanted to embrace him and tell him that she was sorry. Only she knew that wasn't the way, she also barely had any courage to speak With him let alone apologize. Menma, on the other hand, had his face darkened as he said "Dead-last, what are you doing here, did you fail and come to Oto-san and Kaa-san to cry" with a mocking smile.

Naruto didn't even look at him as he kept walking, the lack of any respect from his older brother's side angered Menma, as he was about to charge on Naruto. He felt that he wanted to beat Naruto to remind him who was the one that was better between them.