꒰ঌ 𓏲ּ𝄢˖ Iruka Umino — Naruto

You raised and cared for every child who suffered after the massacre caused by the nine-tailed fox. You cared for them as if they were your own children, giving them the love and care they lost after the death of their loved ones. Many children grew fond of you. You didn't try to replace their parents; you sought to give them support so they wouldn't grow up in pain.

The one you cared for the most was Iruka; the little boy was very attached to you. He was the only child who saw you as an important figure...

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After years, Iruka grew up, he is now a full adult and a teacher. The Hokage assigned him to Naruto Uzumaki's classroom. You were happy for him, since you are taking care of Naruto and for you Naruto is a very cute child, you love him very much and Iruka knows it.

Iruka had a conversation with another Chunin some time ago who told him not to pay too much attention to Naruto. The other person said that troublemakers would stop "bothering" people if they weren't given enough attention. Iruka believed him and didn't try to get upset every time Naruto misbehaved.

You were upset with Iruka, you didn't say anything but it was obvious. Let me explain, he didn't like it when you were angry with him...it made him sad.

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You were holding Naruto's hand as he led you to eat ramen. You noticed he was sad, and he told you he felt lonely, so he suggested going for ramen... At that moment, Iruka remembered how you were there for him when no one else was, how you stayed up late so he could sleep peacefully...

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He was in your arms, dressed in civilian clothes, without his ninja headband and with his hair loose. He loved feeling your tenderness...despite the years, you're still the same, as if you never aged. He kept apologizing for being harsh with Naruto, until he grew tired and stayed in your arms.