Shinobi Shadows Over the Sun

Naruto POV

"Naruto... I understand how you feel; and once you are older I will tell you everything... but for now please trust me." Jiji quietly puffed

"I trust you, I just don't understand why y'know?" I whispered

"You will be safer this way... I promise, and I will not let you be hurt so horribly." He sighed

"But... it feels like a lie." I whispered

"One day the truth will come out... for now; think of it as a prank?"

"I like those!" I grinned

"Just a secret prank, but I promise that when you reveal it; you'll be famous for pulling off the longest prank in history." Jiji grinned back, "Can you do that Naruto?"

"I will! Believe it!" I jumped, "You promise one day I'll be able to go back?"

"It's my biggest promise to you Naruto. I would never lie to you." He grinned, putting down his big pipe.

"Got it! I'll believe in you if you believe in me!" I gave him my biggest thumbs up and grin, even though I was still scared I had to do this. Jiji came up and placed 2 fingers on my forehead and I felt the wave of chakra go through me. I sat down and looked at my hands, nothing really looked different and I felt okay. I looked in his office mirror and didn't see any real changes to my face or body through my orange shirt and blue shorts. "Did it work Jiji?"

"Yes Naruto... I'm sorry I had to do this but,"

"It's okay! You're Hokage. I know you had to!" I grinned

"There's only a small mark on your forehead, an orange-looking freckle really, but here." Jiji handed me a box with orange paper and a blue bow. I took it and inside were green goggles. The same ones I thought were cool last week in the window of the ninja store.

"Thank you Jiji!" I grinned

"Happy 6th birthday Naruto." Jiji smiled