Okay, that was not really sad per se, so why do I find myself fighting back tears? I think it was the melancholy tone. I felt so bad for Naruto and I could almost taste his torment! *sniffle* We, at least we know from Teamwork that things work out somewhat! Yay!

He's set in his ways like an old man about these things

Great line and great observation! I love this story!