Sasuke Uchiha, the youngest son of the Uchiha dynasty, was attending imperial hunting ceremony with 500 soldiers not far from the capital. Since his father Emperor of the fire land, Fugaku Uchiha was not in full health and older Brother was aiding him in the Palace. Sasuke was leading the traditional imperial hunt.
It was a warm day of spring; everybody did their best to show off in front of Sasuke with their skills of archery and horsemanship.
Tired of hunting young heir was relaxing in the tent, accompanied by his close friends, Son of the Chancellor, Naruto Uzumaki, and distant cousin Neji Hyuuga, they were discussing hunting tactics when tall, slender eunuch of the royal family came in and kneeled in front of Sasuke.
- "What is it Sai?" quietly said his master.
- " Your Holy Highness, the Emperor has passed away! I am here to inform you that you, son of heaven, second born of the great Uchiha dynasty got selected as the New Emperor! by his Majesty, first son Itachi Uchiha
also, her grace the mother, Empress Mikoto Uchiha."
"Father... it cannot be.." shocked from impetus news Sasuke slowly sat back on his chair, while both of his friends kneeled in front of him.
Sasuke could hear his soldiers shouting outside.
- "Ten thousand lives to the new Emperor."
- "Ten thousand lives to the new Emperor."
- "Ten thousand lives to the new Emperor."
-"Ten thousand lives to the new Emperor."
At the age of 21, Sasuke got named as the Emperor.
Ever since he was a child, he knew that he was destined to become the ruler of the fire land. His brother the firstborn of the Uchiha dynasty had weak health from childhood and had agreed to pass the title of Emperor to his beloved little brother.
Since the Emperor Fugaku was very young and healthy, Sasuke believed that he had much to learn and accomplish before becoming Emperor, and there was enough time for him to prepare and grow as a great ruler.
Prove to his father that he was worthy of the title.
Mother Empress Mikoto was almost 40 years old, yet her beauty was fascinating, pale white skin, long black hair, and beautifully shaped black eyes, Sasuke was her striking image.
Devastated by her Beloved husband's death, she was sitting in her quarters, dressed in a simple white kimono, wearing her hair down free from jewels and hairpins. Itachi was beside his mother, He too, saddened and quiet.
Mother Empress's eunuch Kakashi entered the room and bowed.
- "Your grace... Chancellor's wife, Lady Kushina, is here to see you."
- " Let her in" quietly answered Empress.
Since everybody in the country was mourning former Emperor's death, Chancellor's wife was also wearing simple white Kimono with her long red stresses down.
-"Your majesty" she bowed -"I am despondent. Moreover, I know that both of your hearts are inflamed with Pain. My condolences to you and as well my blessings to the new Emperor ten thousand lives to him"
Mikoto nodded and slowly began to talk.
-" Lady Kushina, I asked you to come here, because I have an important entrust for you. We have just won the war, Land of the earth is finally in our submission, while Land of the water is always plotting against us, my son is young, and he will need our help to preserve his throne and borders.
Emperor needs an heir to succeed him if something happens,
which means that he needs to name his Empress as soon as possible.
Tell Naruto travel to the land of the earth and bring daughters of feudal lords in charge. Beautiful and educated. Naruto has to tell them that Emperor Sasuke might choose one of their daughters as his Empress other's may stay as his wives and concubines."
Itachi was amazed by Mikoto's tactics.
-" Mother that is a good plan. if we have the daughters of the Feudal Lord's here, in the castle, it will guarantee us no rising in the future from the land of the earth."
"That is true... but my son, send a word to your Uncle Hiashi to prepare His Firstborn Daughter, Hinata for the Royal Palace."
"Lady Hinata as well? " Kushina got confused, at a sudden thought, knowing that her Son had always liked young Hyuuga heiress from afar.
"Yes, I, also was Fugaku's distant cousin and our marriage was a success, even though there will be other options, I do not want our Empress to be from other origins when we can have the Heiress of Hyuuga clan just as strong as the Uchiha dynasty of the land of fire."
"I see.." lady Kushina faked a smile and decided beforehand not to tell Naruto.
After the burial of the previous Emperor Fugaku, the young captain went to the land of fire and traveled day and night to fulfill his mother's and Mother Empress's order.
after one month of preparation, he left the capitulated country with three brides.
20-year-old Ino Yamanaka, daughter of chairman Inoichi.
25-Year-old Ten-ten daughter of Chancellor Makoto
also, 18-Year-old Sakura Haruno only daughter of late King Kizashi Haruno.
Young girls were traveling in separate palanquins, but they would share mills with the captain Naruto. In the tent specially made for them.
"So Naruto, tell us more about Emperor, he is your friend as I know" the blonde girl giggled flirtatiously.
"Yes, lady Ino, young Emperor and I have been friends since childhood" Naruto smiled politely and sipped some Wine.
"Yeah master Naruto tell us something about the Emperor," Ten-Ten asked curiously.
"Well, there is a lot to know about his Majesty, and you will learn that when we arrive in the capital.
He is a mighty, perfect archer and fantastic swordsman.
I could never outrun him on horsemanship. He is very educated and bright.
He appreciates poetry and music, but he never admits that." He laughed, thinking about his friend.
"Oh, His favorite food is anything made from tomatoes. Also, he is very possessive of what belongs to him. Also, hates sweets Hmm what else can I tell.." Naruto rubbed his head.
"Ahhhhh he sounds so dreamy .." moaned Ino with excitement.
"Can not wait till I meet him" exclaimed Ten-Ten."
Sakura aggressively put her wine glass down. "You girls are unbelievable !"
-" Excited? Happy? To marry a ruller who's country destroyed ours? Both of you are so naive! We will be killed or selected as miserable concubines to entertain the Emperor and his evil family. "
Ino crunched her little fist "Forehead! Watch your words! You were a princess, but now out from our country we are in the same boat, stop talking this stupid nonsense to scare us !" she shouted.
Ten-ten took Ino's side "Yes Sakura-san. Please be careful of what you say; Bad Mouthing Emperor is punishable with death."
"well good than" Sakura stood up from the table, crossed her arms and turned away " I lost my Father, and I lost freedom of my country I might as well lose my life. I do not care."
"Sir Naruto... please do not give away this incident. she was our Princess after all" Ten-Ten smiled and bowed politely.
"Why do you even care?!" groaned the blonde girl "If they kill her, they kill her. end of the story, less competition for us."
"Ino San! I know that you do not mean that..."
Naruto excused himself and left the table to follow the disobedient princess back.
The sky was cloudy and the night was dark, Sakura angrily marched back to her Palanquin.
"Princess ... Wait for me, please! "
She stopped and turned her head back, "What is it that you want?"
"Please don't be so judgmental about our Emperor, until you meet him, he is a kind man, I am sure you will like him."
She rolled her eyes "Don't make me laugh, I.." before finishing her sentence soldiers began to shout.
"WE ARE AMBUSHED CAPTAIN!" young archer approached Naruto.
"Quick, go back to the tent and stay with other girls." Naruto grabbed Sakura and took out his Katana while paving the way back in the darkness.
Suddenly four swordsmen attacked them. All of them seemed to professional assassins. Dressed in navy blue clothes, they were covering their faces with different masks.
Young archer fell at Sakura's feet with his throat sliced, she was used seeing blood and hearing painful screams of the wounded, but going through this all over again. Made her tremble and remember the night when his father was overthrown from the throne and killed viciously. She put her hands on her ears and closed her eyes waiting for a sharp sword to pierce her body anytime.
Naruto took out one of them instantly. A man with a boar mask fell coughing blood while Young captain kept fighting other three, He was an excellent swordsman and even better combat fighter. One on one they were no match for him, but all three of them attacking together were difficult to defeat, While he had Sakura behind him, he could not go all out on them.
"Sakura you have to survive and Protect our land, You are my child, my blood and flash only you can."
Last words of her father echoed in her mind.
"I don't want to die.." She whispered.
And then she was quick to take action, picked up the arch and the arrows from the deceased soldier.
Closed her eyes once again for a second and took a deep breath, then she aimed at one of the assassins that kept fighting Naruto.
without any hesitation, she cast the arrow to hit him right in the left eye through a red dragon mask, instantly killing him off.
Surprised Naruto looked back to see Princess casting another arrow on other enemy piercing his throat in a single shot.
He then swung his Katana and sliced third intruder's stomach he fell on his knees.
"Princess?" Naruto opened his mouth from surprise.
"Be careful! captain" She hit another Enemy that was coming to their direction, arrow got right in the heart and made him fall back.
at dawn All 20 intruders were dead.
"They were assassins from the land of water" Naruto informed three brides.
"But do not worry Ladies, by tomorrow we will reach the capital city."
Even though we have so many amazing FanFics for our lovely ship, I miss the manga so much that I decided to invent a new story :)
As you may have noticed English is not my first language and I'm trying hard to make it understandable for you guys.
Hope you liked it! Please write reviews; it would inspire me so much!
The story is happening in the alternate universe, has historical elements of Asian Royal Families. I took the names of the countries from Naruto.
I'm already working on the Second chapter, and will try to make it longer :) and upload it soon ^^
thanks for reading!