[His eyes went elsewhere fast, finding it easy to fall into deep thinking at a time like that.
When Ban's gaze shifted and became solemn and distant, he was thinking. It wasn't apathy or disinterest. He simply fell back on old memories in those moments. Naruto brought a few good ones to mind without even trying. Though, Ban might have been wrong in figuring he and Naruto were similar. In a stark contrast--Ban didn't want to be seen or noticed by anyone at that age. Being seen and noticed made his life much worse.
He didn't really know how to respond to Naruto's honesty. In a dull and lifeless sort of way, Ban cleared up one fact.]
Unfortunately, it's out of date. Undead Ban. Right now, that's my name.
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When Ban's gaze shifted and became solemn and distant, he was thinking. It wasn't apathy or disinterest. He simply fell back on old memories in those moments. Naruto brought a few good ones to mind without even trying. Though, Ban might have been wrong in figuring he and Naruto were similar. In a stark contrast--Ban didn't want to be seen or noticed by anyone at that age. Being seen and noticed made his life much worse.
He didn't really know how to respond to Naruto's honesty. In a dull and lifeless sort of way, Ban cleared up one fact.]
Unfortunately, it's out of date. Undead Ban. Right now, that's my name.