[Naruto] The Secret History of the Scarecrow

I dedicate this story to the Konoha scarecrow who has never taken off his mask in front of readers. I also pay tribute to the ramen shop owner who was lucky enough to see his true face.

This is a boys’ love story, with a simplistic, melodramatic plot, so readers are strongly advised to proceed with caution to avoid being blindsided. Also, when writing this, I made things up as I went along and indulged in some wild imaginings. The plot, background, and character settings differ greatly from the original. Those familiar with the details of Hokage, please take this as my rambling nonsense, be kind, and let me off the hook.