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Hey book--or I guess people listening to the book?

... It's kinda weird talkin' to a book like this.

ANYWAYS, ahahah, I was just wonderin' when this prank is gonna be over? The whole thing about there not bein' any ramen stands around? I guess I could kinda see how that would be funny for like... five minutes, but it's really turned into somethin' cruel! So somebody just tell me where the damn ramen is, y'know?

PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE? I haven't ate in days...!

[And the option for action for the Charming Murderess or anybody walking along the docks really. There's a blond ninja in tattered clothing crawling on the pier looking pitiful.]

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[Itachi glances over at the blond with a slightly raised brow.]

Have you.

[He stops at the edge of a pier, setting down his fishing rod. His hands form into a few seals, and small drills of water push their way up from the shore before dissipating. The holes they leave behind carry various squirming options for bait, all irritated at being disturbed and hurriedly trying to re-bury themselves into the dirt.]

Yup.

[That's all he offers on the matter as far as specifics, but he watches as Itachi makes a novel approach to getting bait. Naruto was expecting to have to dig since that's usually how he does it, but that's pretty cool! He's never really been good at elemental jutsu himself other than being a master of wind type, but he doesn't know how that could help him dig for worms.

Deciding not to hesitate, he moves to start gathering up some of the juicier specimens.]

[Using ninjutsu for digging is something of an overkill, but it will save them time in the long run. The less time they spend in the dirt, the more can be devoted to fishing.]

This pier goes out far enough that we should be able to catch some decent sized fish. If we wanted to do this out on the open waters we'd have better luck with a net.

That sounds like too much work. The best part of fishing is just laying back and relaxing.

[He doesn't feel like going out on the open waters and tossing out a net even if that'll probably bring up even more fish. Nah, he likes to relax as he fishes.]

But whatever, it's up to you. You probably know the best spot since you've been here longer than me.

I've been here longer, but I haven't done that much fishing at the docks here.

[He situates himself at the end, sitting down and motioning for Naruto to join him.]

Take the side so we aren't casting in the same water.

[Naruto watches Itachi for a second before moving to sit where Itachi was intending. He takes his rod and is quiet for a bit as he sets the bate and then casts out. Actually, it's probably the most quiet he's been at all since arriving, and it's because he's studying Itachi for a bit.

Then he finally speaks.]

Do you and Sasuke fish like this?

... I don't do this too often. Nor have I asked him to join me.

[Is that wrong? Should he be asking Sasuke along? He isn't sure his brother cares for this sort of thing.]

Oh.

[Naruto fidgets a bit and recasts his line before settling down once more.]

Maybe he can fish with us next time.

Do you think he'd enjoy that?

[Itachi is genuinely curious, and it shows when he looks to the blond over his shoulder.]

Yep.

[For various reasons, but Naruto does want the brothers to work through shit. Obviously Sasuke's strong feelings hadn't faded, but at least they were for the good now. Naruto still remembers the first day arriving on the island and having Sasuke swear that they wouldn't be able to hide anywhere if they harmed Itachi in any way.

Naruto just cracked up at him because the idea was absurd. Whether Sasuke, Sakura, or even Itachi knew it, Itachi had become a good friend to Naruto in the future, not to mention someone he respected deeply. The idea of harming him was just ridiculous.]

But you know Sasuke. He might not act like he enjoys it, but if he's not frowning, it's probably a good thing. Heh.

Mm...

[Does he know Sasuke? He thinks he's gotten to know the older version a little better and he knew him well when he was a child, but...]

You seem fond of him. As his teammate, how well do you think you know him?

[Naruto, despite what Sasuke will say, thinks he knows and understands Sasuke better than anyone. After all, their roles could have been switched. They could have been on the same path as the other at any time in their lives.]

Sasuke's my best friend. I may not know the stuff like favorite color or crap like that, but I know him better than anybody.

It's probably blue though. The color thing.

[His best friend, was it? Sasuke didn't seem to think so, from what he'd said. Naruto was remarkably stubborn on the matter, and Itachi could appreciate that. Sasuke needs friends.]

I'm glad that you're here for him.

I'm glad I'm here with him too! Eheheh. Same for you, and Sakura-chan as well. That just gives us a better chance of figuring everything out.

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...You are a very optimistic person. It's commendable.

[That makes Naruto grin over his shoulder at Itachi.]

I just do what I do, y'know. But thanks.

It's not a bad attitude to have as long as you don't get too cocky.

Heh, yeah you sorta already told me somethin' like that.

[Itachi blinks at him.]

I have?

[Since he's been here? He doesn't recall. Or is this something he's said when he's older... Such a problematic scenario.]

Yeah. Well, not yet.

[With that, Naruto goes back to whistling happily and enjoying his moment of relaxation and fishing. Specifics don't really matter, right? Besides, what's he supposed to tell people about their future selves. Oh well.]

Not yet. ... I see.

[He's heard enough about his future already, honestly. Itachi falls silent, staring out at where his bauble floats on the surface.]

[No worries. Naruto doesn't seem in a hurry to reveal any future info either. He's just whistling and enjoying the quiet little moment.

Yep, definitely making Sasuke come next time.]

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