The homestead used to be a sanctuary of silence and reflection. With all the new additions and people who come and go, it seems there is never a peaceful moment. There is never a moment of silence. Never a moment free of opposing opinions being expressed by outspoken personalities. Instead of the house, Kakashi decided to take Naruto into the dojo. Hopefully, Naruto had made enough of a presence that no one would bother them.

As soon as Kakashi had let go of Naruto's shoulder, the boy sprawled out on his back, arms and legs spread out around him. He looked so lost, so confused. So troubled. If there is one thing Kakashi had learned over the years of teaching Naruto, it was

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