"People become stronger because they have memories they can't forget."

The Prologue


(A/N: This story takes place after the end of the Fourth Shinobi War.)

Naruto decided dying the Hokage robes orange was a good idea. He tried so hard to paint bomb Tsunade that she decided (on the advice of her counselor) that it would be less troublesome to just make him Hokage. He was so proud of himself that he established 'Konoha Ramen Day' the day he was handed the key to the Hokage Office.

Eventually, the people of Konoha decided that enough was bloody enough, and threatened to defect to Iwa if the day was celebrated ever again.

Eye witnesses state that they had never seen Naruto cry as badly as that day.

Hinata, using magical Hyuuga powers (with a heavy dose of 'Power of Youth!') became the Head of the Hyuuga Clan.

Due to circumstances beyond her control, Team Gai and Kiba coerced her into going out and having a drink with them. Shino was otherwise engaged. Kurenai was on a mission. Against all her instincts and inhibitions, she drank a few rounds. The next thing she knew, she was in Naruto's apartment. On his bed.

Fearing the worst, she began hyperventilating and running around the place like a headless chicken in the rain. When Naruto entered the room, looking dog-tired and worn out, Hinata saw him and began apologizing frantically. Naruto, startled, asked her to 'Calm down Hinata-chan!' and said that he had found her passed out at the bar along with her entourage and taken them all home. Except her, because he couldn't exactly walk into the Hyuuga compound in the middle of the night carrying the Clan Head now could he?

Hinata felt the need to point out that putting her on his bed wasn't the smartest idea.

He scratched his head thoughtfully and said that since he loved her, he didn't see how that would be a problem. Hinata sighed and explained to him that it was improper to let a virgin maiden sleep in a man's bed, especially when they didn't love each other. In the middle of her lecture, she processed what he said, blushed, and promptly passed out.

Needless to say, NaruHina became official that day. After the 16th failed attempt on the Rokudaime Hokage's life, Sasuke decided he was in Konoha for good. He eventually resolved to make as many Uchiha babies he possibly could. Sakura disapproved and hit him on the head with a chakra-infused fist quite a few times before he conceded that he should probably get married first. She hit him again as a precaution. And because it was fun.

Shikamaru and Temari finally decided that marriage was not for them. The amount of paperwork they had to go through was not worth it. So, as all geniuses do, Shikamaru told the Rokudaime that Temari had changed her name. Confused, Naruto asked 'What the Heck?' and Shikamaru calmly said she was now Nara Temari. A similar scenario took place in the Kazekage's office. Gaara and Naruto simply nodded sagely. Gaara smirked and Naruto winked conspiratorially. The Council was stumped.

Shikamaru : 1 Council: 0

Ino joined the T&I department. She became so far gone that no one could save her. Until one day, as she was having her Daily Dango Break, Chouji offered her a chip. She cracked her first smile in months. Some things never changed. She took a chip and sat next to him. They didn't speak. They didn't need to. Life was good.

Kakashi had randomly decided that medics were hot. He hung out at the hospital, reading Icha Icha Paradise, the last edition, all the time now. Never let it be said that he was there to keep Sakura company, as he felt he had neglected her when she was his student. Eventually, Shizune snapped. She grabbed the book and set it on fire. 'Get out of here! You're disturbing the patients!' Tonton oinked in agreement. Kakashi was pissed off. And since it's a given that Kakashi was above mundane human etiquettes (and the gossip network, thank goodness), the next thing everybody knew, Kakashi had moved in with Shizune. No one knows what happened to this day. No one wanted to know either.

Neji helped Hinata reach the status of Clan Head and argued in his detached/passionate way that the Hyuuga elders listened to him more than they did Hinata, and Neji was the acting Clan Head. Tenten went into ANBU at the same time as Lee and they decided that Lee should 'SHUT UP!' and just go ask that civilian out so that team Gai's headache would be over and done with. He'd been mooning over her for the past three months. Gai cried manly youthful tears at the engagement. Tenten face-palmed and Neji groaned.

Their sanity brought them together in their darkest hours (Lee visited very frequently) and they gave the sex thing a try. They happened to enjoy it. They continued. Life was good.

Hana became Clan Head and Kiba was the best dog trainer in Konoha. Shino became his own Clan's head. They went out drinking frequently with Kurenai tagging along. Good times.

Konohamaru and Hanabi spontaneously combusted in each others' faces and ended up doing a classic NaruSasu Academy Style. They didn't talk for the next week and avoided each other's gazes in public. Konohamaru, in classic Naruto fashion, bluntly stated that 'we'd better Hook Up.'

Hanabi was not amused. They did 'hook up' after she Jyuuken-ed him to next week.

Gaara had an 'affaire', Kankuro was shocked, Temari was amused and Suna was in uproar. Gaara shrugged and went about doing Kazekage work without giving a damn. 2 years later, The crowds espied a bundle of small flaying limbs in their beloved Kazekage's arms. It kept the gossip mill running for a good decade. Gaara simply sighed it all away.

Did I forget anyone?

Gai was best man at Lee's wedding. Neji was disgruntled.

Tsunade drunk herself to oblivion during Naruto and Hinata's wedding.

No one ever did find out whether Shikamaru and Temari were married.

The streets of Konoha frequently echoed with the screams of a dying man—Kakashi—as Shizune burnt his 'Precious'.

Naruto made the burning of 'the book' an official D-rank. Until people started begging for Tora retrieval missions.

Neji and Tenten insist they have a platonic relationship. It was unbelievable, even to Lee. After all, he did walk into them in a very compromising position.

Sasuke and Sakura's signing of the matrimonial papers didn't come as a shock to anyone. Though people did badmouth Sasuke for a long time. Sasuke shrugged and moved on.

Sakura was head medic. Sasuke was ANBU Commander codename: Taka. Naruto loves Ramen.

Neji was stoic. Tenten was embarrassed. Lee was youthful.

Hinata did not stutter(cue shocked expressions). Kiba and Akamaru were in ANBU. Shino was Shino and forgotten.

Shikamaru was the Hokage's advisor. Ino was head of T&I. Chouji became a Jounin-sensei.

Kankuro was the Kazekage's advisor and primary babysitter. Temari was Jounin Hanchou. Gaara waged war with paperwork.

But the fun has only just begun.


This is a story of the Next Generation of Naruto.

Sporadic updates. Depends on how much time I'm willing to spend on this.

Idea hit me thanks to Abdullahsaurus. Thanks, man! ^^

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