06 March 2007
A word from Starry: I bring you a new Naruto story! Um, yay. I'm really having fun writing this story. I'm already writing the third chapter and it seems as though I'll probably write the fourth one tonight or tomorrow. Anyways, I hope this story is good and that you guys like it! I'm a big Naruto fan and I've read the manga and watch the Anime series, but I'm human so I'm bound to make mistakes here and there. I'm not a computer so I don't memorize everything that is said so if I say or write something that is not correct, please bare with me! Thanks! Also, if they seem out of character, forgive me.
I had the pairings planned out in the first chapter but now after writing two chapters and planning the whole story out, I don't really know if those pairings will stick throughout the whole story. Anyways, please enjoy!
Disclaimer: I am not Masashi Kishimoto. I just write fan-fiction!
Oh, Brother – Ichi – Adopt or Die!
"Quiet down!" A tired Tsunade yelled a yell that didn't seem to work on the big crowd that had gathered in the Konoha auditorium. Ever since she'd announced the adoption law, everyone in the room was now discussing it. Sure it was normal for that to happen but AFTER she finished explaining. She'd only said, "There's a new law to adopt children with no parents," and the whole room went into a big uproar. Now she was impatient and no one was listening to her and Shizune.
"QUIET NOW!"
The whole auditorium got silent and immediately turned their attention to the red in the face Hokage, standing on the stage with a frightened Shizune holding a clipboard.
"Now," Tsunade began, moving the microphone to its original position. "As I was saying, the elders and I have decided to pass a law here in Konoha and that is that every child under the age of eighteen years of age needs to be living with a family." A small wave of whispers began rising in the audience but Tsunade immediately shut them up with a glare. "Shizune has the list of the all the children in Konoha who are living by themselves and are underage. I would like if each family came up here and picked what child they would be adopting so we can record it and send it off to the elders. If there is a child that is not taken, I will personally place that child into a family that has not adopted anyone. Those of you who adopt will be given some things to accommodate the take in as well as some paid expenses. This is for the good of our village as well as for a nice future for these children. Thank you."
After Tsunade-sama stepped off the pedestal, families began getting up and making their way up to where Shizune had the list. Some clans were outraged at this but knew that what the elders and Hokage did was for the right of village. Others were happy to be taking in children and housing them with love and comfort.
The whole afternoon went by and families were still choosing the children. Soon, evening fell and the list was almost done. Only two children remained which included: Uchiha Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto.
The heads' of the Yamanaka family, Hyuuga family, and Haruno family remained in the auditorium staring down at the paper with the two names left un-adopted.
"Well gentlemen, who will you adopt?" Tsunade walked up them and took the clipboard from Shizune and picked up the pen. "Who will get Uchiha Sasuke?" she asked, eyeing the three men slowly.
"Well I'm not sure of this because I have a daughter," Yamanaka Inoichi said, scratching the bridge of his nose. "They're both teenagers and you never know what those damn hormones can do. Plus, Ino needs to focus on her techniques and missions instead of boys. I have to decline."
"I have a daughter as well," Haruno Sakyou said, shaking his head. "I don't want her getting sidetracked with boys."
Both Tsunade and Shizune turned their attention to Hyuuga Hiashi who was the only one left without having said anything.
"I have two daughters," Hiashi began, "and my nephew Neji. The boy is an Uchiha and even though we weren't rivals, we did have our differences." The head of the Hyuuga clan looked up at Tsunade and gave her a serious look.
"I didn't want to do this but you leave me no choice! Shizune, the paper."
"Hai!" Shizune ran behind stage only to come back a few seconds later with three small pieces of paper folded up. "Here they are, Tsunade-sama." The dark haired woman offered the papers to Tsunade as she said this.
Tsunade took them from Shizune and extended her hand towards the men, offering them the papers. "Each one of you pick one. Now."
All three men each got a piece of paper and before unfolding them, they looked at each other and nodded.
Once the three head of houses had unfolded the papers, Tsunade smiled and said, "Whoever has the number four written on their paper has to take Uchiha Sasuke in, if not then you will have to suffer the consequences of law breaking."
Shizune studied each of the men's faces to see who had gotten Sasuke. None of them showed sign of disappointment or any type of emotion so it was a bit hard to find out.
"I suppose it will be nice for Ino to have a step-brother to help her with her techniques and such. Where do I sign?"
Shizune smiled at Inoichi and handed him the clipboard and watched as the Yamanaka head signed his clan's name besides Sasuke's.
Tsunade smiled and patted Inoichi in the back. "Don't worry, he's a good boy."
"Yeah, he better be," mumbled Inoichi as he walked out with a wave.
The Hokage then turned to Hiashi and Sakyou with a grin on her face. "Now it's time to find a home for Uzumaki Naruto," she said, her voice getting low and her face expression changing into a mischievous dark one.
The Haruno head turned to look at Hiashi and they both nodded before turning to look back at Tsunade-sama who looked really happy to be doing this.
"Whoever has the number nine written on their paper has to take Uzumaki Naruto in, if not then you will have to suffer the consequences of law breaking." Tsunade glanced from Sakyou to Hiashi and back to Sakyou to see who the one to adopt the mischievous blonde was.
Without saying anything, Hiashi walked up to Shizune and signed his clans name beside Naruto's name. And with no word, he turned around and walked out of the auditorium leaving Shizune and Tsunade with wide eyes and a happy Sakyou.
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The next day the auditorium was filled again but this time it was with the children that had been adopted. Each one was being given a paper with their family's name as well as where to find them. They were given the whole day to pack their things from their homes and then head to their future home. Some rebellious kids had decided that they didn't want to live with a new family but once they stepped outside they came back in looking very scared and saying they were happy to move in.
Naruto sat on one of the comfortable seats next to Sasuke, who had his arms crossed over his chest with a scowl on his face.
The blonde didn't really mind this whole adoption thing but he was sure going to miss his little apartment with his posters all over the wall and his empty ramen cups littering the floor.
"I wonder if we'll be able to leave after we turn eighteen," Naruto said, lifting his feet to rest them on the seat in from of him. When he heard no reply from Sasuke, Naruto turned his attention to his teammate and nudged him. "Hey, Sasuke, did you hear me?"
"What?" Sasuke didn't turn to look at Naruto, he just kept his gaze fixated on Shizune who was now walking towards them with two pieces of paper.
Naruto was going to repeat the question but decided not to ask when he was offered the paper. The blonde decided to just wait for Sasuke to open the paper before opening his.
The youngest Uchiha member unfolded his paper and began reading the contents. Everything was going well until Sasuke's eyes widened and he looked up at Shizune. "I'm staying here?" he asked, pointing at the paper.
Shizune leaned in to read the fine print before nodding with a small smile. "You are to pack your things and head straight to your new home!"
The ramen loving boy was curious to see who Sasuke had got but Sasuke had now crumpled the paper up.
"I hate this. It's so stupid, we're sixteen. We don't need any babysitters!" Sasuke got up and threw his wadded piece of paper on the floor before walking away from both Shizune and Naruto.
Quickly grabbing the paper, Naruto unfolded it and began reading it to find who Sasuke was staying with. When he saw the clan's name, Naruto began laughing. "I feel so sorry for that idiot."
"Now Naruto, don't be saying things like that. The Yamanaka's are a nice family and Tsunade-sama and I are pretty sure he'll be well taken care of. Why don't you open yours?" Shizune was curious to see the reaction of Naruto after finding out who he would be staying with.
"Alright," Naruto opened his paper and began reading. When he read his clan's name, he found himself with his jaw open and a bit of insecurity creeping in. "Are you sure I'm welcomed there? I mean, it's the Hyuuga clan… the noblest clan in all of Konoha." Why was he saying that? It's not like he was some criminal or anything. Besides, the Hyuuga's were humans too so there shouldn't be any reason to be getting all insecure about this. "Never mind, I'll go pack my stuff and head over to Neji's afterwards."
Shizune smiled at Naruto and nodded. She was about to turn around and leave but the blonde stopped her.
"Shizune-neechan, once we turn eighteen can we move out and back into our old homes?"
"Yes, Naruto, you can." With that, Shizune turned around and walked back to the stage, leaving an okay feeling Naruto behind.
Back in his small apartment, the blue eyed sixteen year old finished packing his clothes and important things. He picked up his bags and began making his way out of his apartment. Once all the things were out in the hallway, Naruto glanced around his small home one last time before closing the door and locking it with the key that he placed under a loose board on the floor.
Naruto picked up his bags and in a nice and steady pace, he began making his way to his new home, the Hyuuga clan residence.
Starry: How was it? Was it good? Do you guys want to find out what's next?? Please review and tell me! Thank you!