151 Two stark opposites
"So Iwagakure it is." Urahara said.
"But that will take time. The war had just recently ended and Konoha still is a bit weak after what had happened with the Kyuubi incident." Aoto said.
"I am ready to wait." Urahara said.
"You seem to be more interested in expanding than I am." Aoto laughed as he said that.
"Well. Now that I am here, I can do my research without a chip on shoulder and I am excited to know more about this world and expanding business is the best way." Kisuke said. Aoto nodded. They talked about more in the future while Naruto came forward with food for Yoriichi which she liked.
In the next coming months, the things around Konoha changed fast. The construction of roads was finally given green light by the Konoha administrations after Urahara set up company for making infrastructure of Konoha.
Aoto had already spoken of the way the modern roads were built which Aoto bought from the system. At this point, Aoto could buy anything from the system and then resell it. The profit he earned was his so exchanging knowledge was always cheap as Aoto could get returns which was more than 1000 times the actual price.
The same thing happened with computers too as Aoto spoke of introducing new kind of technology in them and make them faster, better and more efficient. And also after Zimmer established the entertainment company he started looking for people to make movies.
This was a huge project and thus would needed plenty of time. But as the things were set in motion, another major thing happened. The Academy was finally opened for the classes to start and thus on the first day Aoto grabbed the hand of Naruto and personally took him to the school.
By this time Naruto did have some vague contacts with his other class members like Shikamaru, Choji and others but it was bare minimum. But Naruto was very happy when he was taken to school.
On the way, Aoto even bought him an ice cream. The weather was hot and thus Naruto loved it. It was there that Aoto got to his future classmates and some of the people who impacted the life of Naruto.
There was Neji, Hinata, Sasuke who came with his brother and had a bright smile on his face, Ino-Shika-Cho trio followed by their parents and so on. Aoto even saw Sakura among them and he could already see her trying to steal glances from Sasuke already. These young kids!
Aoto wondered if he would ever get a girlfriend. Maybe he would ask Unohana out for a date but she was 1000 time his mom's age and that included both of the mom's of his both lives. And her sword really wasn't doing any favors if he asjed her out. Yoriichi was kind of with Kisuke so that was off the table.
There were good shinobis among Konoha but he would always feel like the other was a spy of Danzo, so that was off the table and he wasn't some handsome hunk that he could win anyone he liked. Sigh! What a boring life.
Aoto was happy seeing everyone and talked with some of the families like Itachi, the parents of Ino-Shika-Cho and even the Hyuga twins. Hinata was all cute and bubbly as usual. Aoto had kept an eye on Naruto and knew that the famous scene of him saving Hinata hadn't happened yet and she wasn't bullied as of yet.
Maybe this winter it was to happen. Would have to provide this kid with a red warm scarf so that his future wife could keep it.
'Damn! Now I am playing the matchmaker of my little brother? I am really single.'
Among them there was also another guy that was not supposed to join with them and that was Torune. In the actual story Torune never joined the academy but here it was different. Shikuro came to leave his son for the academy.
After having a good time Aoto was back at his place. In this way Naruto started between juggling in schools and the home library. But over the few months Aoto could see that Naruto was getting frustrated a bit. It was only in the library that he would bloom. So one day, Aoto took Naruto to Ramen shop on the opposite and sat down.
"Two of your best ramen." Aoto said. Naruto had his eyes lit up when he heard that. Ramen and KFC burger was his favorite food and he loved eating them but of course Aoto was being a strict parent and thus would only tell him to have those kinds of food on special occasions.
"Ah Aoto.. You are here. It's been sometime." Teuchi said.
"Hahaha. Don't say it like that.. I hardly get time and if I go to your shop to eat ramen everyday, Naruto will follow me and not eat other food at all." Aoto said.
"Hey, Aoto-san, you like the ramen as much as I do?" Naruto asked as he had never seen Aoto speak about Ramen with such excitement.
"Of course I love Ichiraku Ramen. But if I eat it everyday you will follow me and won't eat anything else. Kids of your age need to eat healthy and other food too." Aoto said.
"But I eat other kinds of food." Naruto complained but Aoto just rolled his eyes. Soon two huge bowls were served, Teuchi had hired some other people to help him since Ayame now was the manager of KFC. He didn't want her back and was proud that she was holding such a big place now. KFC had opened in two other places now so it was a huge turnover for Aoto too.
Naruto and Aoto was happily gobbling down food when Aoto asked.
"Naruto why are you so frustrated with the school?" Aoto asked up straight. Naruto who was happily chewing the meat piece flinched for a bit.
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