23- Hinata's Birthday Part-1

After entering Ichiraku Ramen shop, Kirito and his brother were greeted by two people—one was the old man they knew, and the other was a new girl they hadn't seen before.

From her looks, Kirito understood she was around the age of a 3rd or 4th-year Academy student, which meant she was a few years older than them.

When they saw the new girl, Naruto didn't have much interest in her as he was more excited about eating than anything.

On the other hand, Kirito was curious because he had never seen this older sister before, and from her looks, he could tell she worked here, but this was the first time he saw her here.

"Uncle, who is she?" Kirito asked curiously, pointing at the girl.

"Oh... It's you guys..." When Teuchi saw them entering, he said with a smile and nodded when he heard Kirito asking who the girl was. He answered with a smile, "Kirito, this is my daughter Ayame. From now on, you will find her here every day," as he put his hand on Ayame's shoulder.

"Hello,big sister Ayame, my name is Kirito Uzumaki, and this is my twin brother, Naruto Uzumaki. We are glad to meet you," Kirito said with a smile as he looked at her.

'How cute?' Ayame thought as she looked at the boy [Kirito] in front of her.

"Yes, yes, we are glad to meet you," Naruto also said with a smile when he heard his brother introducing him.

"I am also glad to meet you guys, Kirito-san, Naruto-san," Ayame said with a smile when she heard Naruto also greeting her and looked at him as she thought, 'Though they look almost the same, there are still some differences.'

[[[Like hair color and a thin and a little muscular body…

Remember, Kirito's hair has a little red in the root, which turns into yellow like Naruto, and the edges are a little golden.

Naruto has a more masculine body than Kirito because of Yang Kyuubi, though there is still some baby fat left in his body.

On the other hand, Kirito doesn't have any muscles even after all those training with Saito because of Yin Kyuubi. Also, just like Naruto, he also has baby fat on his face. With that, he has a little lighter skin than Naruto because of Yin Kyuubi.]]]

"So kids, what should I give you?" Teuchi asked with a smile, though he knew the twins must have come for Ramen.

"Give me the usual but three bowls," Naruto said quickly as he sat on a chair.

"Yes, uncle, give me the same as usual. One bowl of ramen," Kirito said after sitting on his seat.

"Wait just a little bit, kids…" Teuchi said as he started preparing.

While Teuchi was preparing Ramen for them, Kirito started talking with Ayame, "Sister Ayame, don't you go to the Ninja Academy?"

"Well, to tell you the truth, I quit the academy a few days ago because I don't like fighting that much. So Saito-sensei advised my dad to teach me something else for my good," Ayame said with a smile, then she added, "So I joined our family restaurant to learn from dad."

"So you were in the Academy. Well, that makes sense why I have never seen you here…" Kirito said with a nod and a smile as if he understood everything.

''Yes, after training all day, I used to get exhausted and couldn't come here.'' Ayame agreed with a sigh.

"Well, don't worry, just focus on the thing you want to do, and I am sure you will do great in the future," Kirito said with confidence.

"How long, old man…" Naruto said hurriedly as he was getting bored because Kirito was not talking with him.

"You are right. I will try my best learning and even making it better if possible," Ayame said with a happy smile that someone supported her.

"Yes, and when you do that, I would like to eat…" Kirito, making Ayame happy that he believed in her.

"Good, I will make the best for you when I perfect it…" Ayame said with more determination.

"Just a second, Naruto…" Teuchi said as he started cutting something.

"Do you…" Kirito

"Well, you see…" Ayame

"Old man…" Naruto

"Well, if you need help…" Kirito

"I don't know, you see…" Ayame

"Here you go, kids…" Teuchi said as he placed Ramen in front of them.

"Thanks for the food..." Naruto said as he started eating quickly.

"Thanks for the food…" Kirito said as he started eating nicely and slowly while enjoying, adding,

"Good as always, uncle."

"Glad you like it, kids," Teuchi said with a smile when he saw them enjoying.

After they finished eating, they paid the bill for the ramen and left.

"See you later, big sister Ayame…" Kirito said before leaving.

"See you as well, Kirito…" Ayame said with a smile.

"Come back again…" Teuchi also said while seeing them out.

"Yes…" with a nod, Kirito joined his brother quickly.

When Kirito is gone, Ayame thought with a sigh, 'He will be a handsome guy when he grows up…'

•••••••

After eating, the twins went back home to take a little rest.

Waking up, Naruto shouted, "I told you we shouldn't sleep..."

"Hey, you are the one who fell asleep out of boredom, remember," Kirito said while following behind his brother quickly.

"Did I really..." Naruto asked while still not reducing his running speed.

"Yes, you did, and what's more, when I said, 'Don't sleep,' you said, 'Don't worry, I will wake you up…'" Kirito reminded him again.

"Oh, look, they are making a snowman..." Naruto said as he saw his friends.

When they went near them, they started playing with them happily.

While playing, Choji asked, "Hey guys, will you go to the Hyuuga princess's birthday?"

"I have no other choice; after all, my mom and dad told me we have to go there, and even shinobi from other great villages will join as well," Shikamaru said with a helpless sigh.

"Well, I will want to go because I want to meet Hinata and..." Ino said as she also wants to go.

"Hey, guys, what are you talking about?" Naruto asked as he doesn't know about it.

"Well, I am sorry, Naruto, but I don't think they will invite you guys..." Choji said with a sad sigh.

"Well, where?" Naruto asked with more confusion.

As no one is talking, Shikamaru went forward to explain.

"Well, that's a bummer; I won't be able to eat those good foods at that birthday party. Well, now that I think about it, I have never even celebrated my birthday," Naruto said with a sad tone.

"Don't worry, brother, this year we will celebrate our birthday…" Kirito said as he couldn't see his brother's sad face, and he also felt bad after hearing they won't be invited to the birthday and decided to spend all his savings to celebrate their birthday next time.

"Really!!!" Naruto asked with a smile.

"Yes, brother, and there is also sensei…" Kirito said with a nod.

"Alright, you guys, you are all invited…" Naruto said with a happy smile because he knew Kirito would never lie to him about something like this.

••••••••

In the Hyuuga compound…

"Father, am I going to meet my cousin?" Neji asked while following behind Hizashi.

"Yes, Neji, today you will meet Lady Hinata, who you will have to protect with your life as it is the duty of the branch family to protect the main family," Hizashi said while keeping a calm face.

"Don't worry, father, I will protect Lady Hinata…" Neji said with confident simplicity.

"Well, let's go…" Hizashi said as they continued on their way.

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