Chapter 8: Chapter 8
(30 Minutes Later)
After picking up Konan and Ryuuzetsu, and after explaining where he was all night. Naruto lead the three kunoichi into the Hokage Tower. When they reached Tsunade's door Naruto reached out and knocked. After a few moments Tsunade's voice echoed out.
"Enter!"
Naruto opened the door and lead the three kunoichi inside.
"Ah Naruto what can I do for you?" Tsunade asked happy to see her favorite knucklehead.
"Well baachan these three wanna enlist as Kohona shinobi." Naruto said gesturing to Konan, Ryuuzetsu, and Karin.
"Do they now." Tsunade said as she leaned back in her chair. "Well tell me your skills and your experience, and I will determine if you're capable to be shinobi. Because to be honest we have lost very few shinobi in the war, thanks to Naruto, but we were already severely undermanned before the war even began."
So Karin, Konan, and Ryuuzetsu all listed their former village, rank, skills, and experience.
"Very interesting, you're all very qualified," Tsunade leaned forward and looked all three women in the eyes. Looking for any hints of weakness, seeing none she leaned back in her chair. "All right, you're all in. Shizune take them to fill out some paper work, then give them their vests and head bands."
Shizune nodded and lead the three women out of the office. Naruto watched the three of them leave, and was about to walk out himself, but Tsunade stopped him.
"Wait gaki, I still got more to tell you. Sakura, Kakashi, Yamato, and Team 9 should be here momentarily." Tsunade said just as there was a knock at the door.
Yelling for the person to enter, the door opened to reveal everyone she had just mentioned.
"All you come in here, I have some good new and some bad news."
Everyone walked in and stood in front of Tsunade's desk.
"Well I'll tell you the good news first. As you all know, I'm getting old," This earned denial from everyone. "Ah shut up and let me talk. I've lived a long life, and I've seen a lot of things. I've fought in two wars, and seen a lot of people close to me die," Taking a deep breath Tsunade made her big announcement. "I decided I'm gonna step down, as Hokage."
This earned gasps from everyone in the room.
"So who's gonna take your place?" Naruto asked with hope in his eyes.
"I've decided that Kakashi will be taking my place." Tsunade said, causing everyone's heads to snap towards the stunned man.
"ME!" Kakashi said utterly shocked he was picked, and Naruto wasn't.
"Yes Kakashi you. You've got good skills in politics, and you're known around the shinobi world. Plus you're on of the strongest shinobi this village has to offer." Tsunade said as she turned to Naruto. "I know you're probably upset Naruto, but you need to improve your political skills before you can be Hokage."
Everyone turned to Naruto, who for a moment had a flash of disappointment in his eyes. But then he got a massive grin on his face.
"I understand baa-chan, congratulations Kakashi-sensei." Naruto said as he smiled at his sensei.
"Wow he's taking this very well." Kakashi thought as he looked at his student.
Tsunade smiled as she saw how well Naruto was taking the news. But then her expression changed to one of sadness as she looked at Team 9.
"Team 9," Tsunade said causing Neji, TenTen, and Lee to face her. "I have some bad news for you guys."
"What is it Tsunade-sama?" Neji asked not liking the tone of Tsunade's voice.
"Gai...Gai can't be a shinobi anymore," This caused everyone's eyes to widen. "He's suffered serious injuries to his spine, and he will be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life."
Neji and Tenten's eyes fell to floor as they thought of their sensei. But Lee was nearly in tears, but then a look a determination spread across his face.
"You guys we cannot be sad, it is not what Gai-sensei would want. We cannot let our flames of youth die out! Now let's go visit Gai-sensei and give him our support." Lee's sudden declaration brought some life back into Neji and Tenten. With a cheer Lee ran out the door with Neji and Tenten close behind, all three determined to help their sensei.
"Well that's bushy brows for you. He can make light of almost any situation." Naruto said with a smile.
"Naruto there's one more thing I need to discuss with you," Tsunade then looked at Kakashi, Yamato, and Sakura. "In private."
Getting the hint the three left the room, and closed the door. But as Kakashi and Yamato walked down the hall Sakura pressed her ear against the door.
"Gaki I know about you and Sakura," Tsunade said causing Naruto to sweat bullets. "And I couldn't be happier." she said with a smile.
Naruto let out a breath he didn't know he was holding.
"But you know that you're the last Namikaze, and the last male Uzumaki." Tsunade said confusing Naruto.
"Yeah of course I know that." Naruto said not following Tsunade.
"Well I was digging through some old files, and I came across something that can help you rebuild you clans. It's called the CRA, or Clan Restoration Act, it will allow you to take multiple wives." Tsunade said causing Naruto to tense.
"Baachan I don't want to force girls to marry me." Naruto said taking a seat in front of Tsunade's desk.
"No, Naruto we won't be forcing any girls, it will all be voluntary. And you'll be the one who chooses the girls." Tsunade said causing Naruto ease up.
"Okay baa-chan I'll talk with Sakura about it." Naruto said with a smile, as he jumped out the open window. He needed to talk with someone.
"Ugh Jiraiya that kid is gonna live out your perverted dreams." Tsunade thought with a sigh, as she remembered Jiraiya.
Outside the door Sakura stood thinking about what she just heard. She really didn't want to share Naruto, but she knew that other girls loved Naruto. So with a look of determination she dashed out of the tower, she had a plan to enact.
Sakura never noticed Anko sitting just outside the open window Naruto jumped out of.
"So the gaki is gonna be on the market, hmm I like the sound of that." Anko thought as she licked her lips.
Naruto landed outside the Hyuuga estate. After what he just learned, he needed to talk with Hinata. He quickly walked up to one of the guards at the gate.
"Hi, I'm Naruto Uzumaki, and I'm here to see Hinata." Naruto said as he approached the gates.
The guard eyed Naruto up and down, and motioned for Naruto to follow him. As they walked through the main house the man pointed to a door down a hallway.
"That is her room at the end of the hall on the right." The man said before he returned to his post.
Naruto thanked the man and started to walk down the hall. But just before he reached Hinata's door someone grabbed him and pulled him into a side room. When Naruto spun to see who grabbed him, he was surprised to see Neji.
"Neji what do you want?" Naruto asked slightly annoyed.
"Naruto I need to talk with you about Tenten." Neji said as he motioned for Naruto to sit down.
"What about Tenten?" Naruto asked interested in what Neji had to say.
"I know about Tsunade-sama enacting the CRA for you." Neji said shocking Naruto.
"How do you know about that already?" Naruto asked stunned that Neji already knew.
"We live in a ninja village Naruto, info travels remarkably fast." Neji explained as if it was obvious.
"Okay fine I guess I can believe that, but what does this have to do with Tenten." Naruto asked starting to catch on.
"I want you to give Tenten a chance," Neji said. As Naruto was about to object Neji stopped him. "I know you probably think she loves me, but I could never offer her the love she truly deserves. I've seen her give you these looks of great admiration, they're the same looks she gives me. Please Naruto just think about it, I want Tenten to be happy."
Naruto thought for a moment, and decided to give it a try.
"Sure, Neji I'll give Tenten a chance." Naruto said with a smile.
"Thank you Naruto." Neji said as he shook Naruto's hand.
Naruto exited the room and walked the rest of the way to Hinata's room. He knocked on her door, there was the sound of shuffling footsteps before the door opened.
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