Chapter 59

"Ah, Naruto, how do you feel? Better? My, that burnt is gone," Whis says, entering the room and seeing him sitting on the bed leaning against the pillows behind him to help him sit. "Did father visit?"

Naruto smiled. "Took you long enough to come and visit me, Whis."

Whis sheepishly rubs his neck and takes a seat on the chair beside the bed. He rests both of his hands on his lap. "Sorry, I couldn't visit immediately, I got stuck helping around. I did ask Merus and Chronoa about your health. Even from your parents. They tell me how you were…"

"Yeah, it's well… I guess"

"I guess you are very bored."

"Geez, you know? How cute"

Whis chuckle. "Need any help?"

Naruto sighs. "No, I am grateful… However, I think I just stay like this and heal myself on my own… Sensei is right… I shouldn't rush; I should enjoy my time. I have, after all, many years ahead of me…"

It's already close to the end of year anyway. For Naruto, days went by like the blink of an eye, and well, he mostly spent time with others who would visit, Sasuke, Kakashi, and along with a few members of the Time patrollers, He sensed them outside guarding him. For fuck sakes, What's the point? He wasn't gonna get attacked or something.

"Do I look that weak?" Naruto asked the angel, annoyed. "I get it, I am in bad condition, but am not that weak, am I?"

With Whis's raised eyebrow. "Who said you were weak?"

"I don't need to hear, I can tell. Besides, don't act so innocent… You can tell there are people outside watching us."

"Well, they can mind their business. Besides, I am more interested in having a conversation with you than with them. Anyway, need any help with the arm? I was here to help you out with the arm… Heard you complain how you wanna eat with your hand."

Naruto scowls. "Whoever said that, fuck them"

Whis grin. "Father did it."

"…..I take it back"

"No, no, no, No take backs, I let him know, ohoho!"

"You old man! Don't you dare!"

"....Now I tell him"

"Nooo!! Don't!"

"You call me old!"

"BECAUSE YOU ARE!"

"I am not!"

"DAMN YOU ARE!"

Whis snorted. "I summon Marcarita."

Naruto screeched for real, no joke, and looked genuinely scared. "Don't you fucking dare!"

Whis laughs.

Later, Whis and Naruto's conversation halts as the door of the room opens. Minato peeked inside and smiled. "Hey son, Whis, I brought snacks!" He pushes the door and enters with a tray. "I hope you two were hungry."

"Thanks, Dad!"

"Thank you, Minato."

Minato lowers the tray towards Whis, who takes the small bowl of nacho cheese along with a fork and begins eating. Minato pulls a chair closer to the bed and sits. He put the tray on the table and picked up the bowl and fork. "Okay, Naruto, time to feed you."

Naruto looks embarrassed, however, he smiles, "Sure, Dad."

Whis snickers softly and eats his portion.

Minato happily feeds Naruto, who eats. Minato dreams of his child coming true. It was his dream to take care of baby Naruto, taking him out and stuff, being dad and son, crazy chaotic. If it wasn't for that attack, He pushed those thoughts back and continued feeding him. "Ah, right." Minato looks at Whis. "Can you pass my gratitude to your father, Whis? I heard he healed Naruto, and I wanted to thank him by inviting him for dinner. All of you guys are welcome here"

Whis smiled and nodded. "I pass the message, however, it would be impossible, as you see, my father is the assistant of Grand Zeno and wouldn't have to go anywhere. Still, I let him know"

Naruto snorted. "He comes here running when you tell him, Sensei NEVER misses an opportunity for free food."

"Can you blame him? I mean us? Your Earthling's food is delicious. And it doesn't help that we can't eat your meals until you are healed."

"Aw, what a shame."

"Shame indeed, all of us angels have been thinking about opening a restaurant for you. You cooked so amazingly."

"Nah, I passed. I am better at sealings."

"Oh, come on! I am sure you find a good wife-"

Naruto scowls. "Shush! I don't want a wife!"

Whis grin. "Me?"

"…..Dad, throw this bowl at his face."

"Sorry, son, I can't waste food. And he isn't wrong."

Naruto gasped. "Betrayed by both sides! How dare you!"

"Wait, betrayed?" Kushina enters the room holding a tray with drinks for them. "What are you guys talking about?"

"Mama!" Naruto yipped. "Whis and Dad are bullying me!"

"We are not!" Whis and Minato immediately said while sweating, as both men know how protective Kushina can be when it comes to Naruto.

"Miss Kushina, We angels wanted to open a restaurant for Naruto as he cooks amazingly. I said if he does that, maybe he finds a wife," Whis explains.

Minato nods along. "And I agree with Whis."

Kushina scowls as she puts the tray on the table. "No woman will take my baby from me!"

Naruto cheers. "Yay, mama!"

Kushina squeals. "My baby calls me mama!"

Another thing Naruto realized, His parents wanted to spoil him so badly, and love it when he acts like a baby sometimes and calls them Mama and Papa. Sure, he is kinda sometimes embarrassed, but he loves it. He likes being a kid.

That's when it got him thinking, Why not? What's the hurry? He can have a childhood. Everyone can take care of themselves now, Naruto isn't needed until necessary; however, he is sure no one would ask for help, as they want to protect him. Whis, Minato, and Kushina didn't notice that Naruto had become quiet and was thinking.

Why not?

Later, at night, Naruto called Daishinkan on the phone and said he had left for him. He wasn't surprised to see Daishinkan appearing in the room. He looks confused. "What's wrong, Naruto? Did something happen? Is it your energy? Body? Any pain?"

Naruto pressed his finger against his lips, telling him to be quiet. "Shh, Sensei, you wake up my parents… Come sit. I explain"

Daishinkan sits on the bed beside him. "What's wrong?"

Naruto rolled his eyes. "For Zeno's sake, I am not dying. I am sorry that I asked you to come here as soon as possible… It's just that I have an idea. For all of us to have a happy ending, I suppose"

"Happy ending…?"

"I've been thinking about this. Sure, I would have ignored it and waited. But I think I don't need to wait. I can be myself. Everyone doesn't need to worry about me and… I can spend my childhood…"

Daishinkan stared as he started to connect pieces. "Ah, I see…I get to work, then"

Naruto grins. "Thanks, I haven't told anyone. I thought I would make it a surprise. I am sure Dad and Mom would be delighted and have their wishes come true."

Daishinkan frowns. "Is it for them or yourself?"

"Myself," Naruto points at himself. "It is my decision, Sensei."

"All right," Daishinkan gets off the bed. "I'll let you know once I am done. Anything else?"

"Yeah, I can't get in contact with Kurama. Can you let him know of my plan?"

"I see. Who else knows?"

"Only you, Kurama, and I. No one else"

Daishinkan tilted his head. "Are you sure about this? Once you do this… There is no turning back."

Naruto smiled softly. "Sensei… I wanna be myself. My true self"

His gaze softened. He pats his head. "All right, Naruto. I will do it."

Naruto leaned in with his touch and smiled widely.

"Thank you…. Daishinkan"