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The first few chapters of this story purely belongs to BLWolf10. I've asked to allow me to continue this story and got it. I will try to update this weekly :)
It has been many years, so many years since he returned to Konoha...
Konohamaru discovered him in the village, he and the current team seven brought a message for him. "Tsunade had recommended you in the council for the next Hokage." The sage nodded in acknowledgement and continued what he had been doing.
"The feudal lord has chosen you to be the 6th Hokage, Uzumaki Naruto." Sai verified. "It's what you've always wanted." A nervous silent pause settled as no one spoke or moved.
"Only, we need an acceptance from you that you'll take the job. We'll pass it on and escort you to Konoha." Yamato added. In the shadow of the room, the yellow haired shinobi smiled in response.
"I'll take that as a yes," Konohamaru grinned. Sai painted his ink bird to return to the now former Hokage Tsunade with the message 'the Hokage has accepted'.
"Ahem, my apologies Hokage. I have forgotten to tell you of Tsunade's request. Prior to your return to Konoha, Tsunade wishes you to wear a covered disguise as to see Konoha's 'essence' without knowledge of who you are." Yamato blushed embarrassed of the request. "The villagers have no knowledge of the identity of the next Hokage. It has been kept confidential among leaders. There would be choices you'll have to make. It's best you know of their… true views of the matter." Konohamaru reached in his satchel and brought out a white porcelain half mask and a long orange cloth to be made as a hood. "Do you object sir?" A white hand reached out and clasped the mask and cloth.
"Excellent," Konohamaru grinned wider.
I-I-I-I
"Hey, Yamato, Sai, Konohamaru, and guest?" Izumo and Kotetsu greeted them at the gate. Equipped with clipboards and pens, they eyed the masked man for an answer.
"Nope, he's originally from here, became a sage then decided to come back to stay." Konohamaru answered instead, the grin never left his face since.
"Ah, great, good choice. Name?" The Izumo persisted.
"Confidential, orders from the Hokage." Sai smiled regretfully.
"Ah? I got that memo somewhere, ah here. Yea, it says here 'the sage will remain nameless'." Kotetsu scratched his cheek in puzzlement.
"Well that's settled, we'll escort the sage to the Hokage. Later boys," Yamato waved back as they walked towards the Hokage's office. Naruto's eyes darted everywhere. Many things have changed, more buildings for sure, but the people seem to stay the same. They all greeted each other with smiling faces, children running around their legs laughing, and the streets were busy with laughter. Naruto smiled behind his mask.
"It's strange to see you so silent," Yamato noted. "Usually you'll ignore everything and shout that you're here."
"Yea! You've changed boss!" Konohamaru grumbled affectingly. If Naruto hadn't showed him the new pervert technique on the way, he'd guessed Naruto was an imposter. As it were, Naruto remained the same mischievous guy but somehow more reserved, a leader. Konohamaru's chest swelled slightly in pride in being the one to escort Naruto, the to be announced Hokage when no one else knew.
"Konohamaru! Konohamaru!" The team halted for a moment, Konohamaru looked behind him to see Moegi running towards him. "You're back! How was the mission? Did you get hurt?" Moegi screamed as she scanned Konohamaru head to toe.
"Come on! Leave me alone! The mission's not done!" Konohamaru said through his teeth, eyes hinting toward the team and the sage.
"Oh? Oh!" Moegi's eyes widened in realization. "Sorry, heheh gosh its embarrassing. Why didn't you tell me before?" Moegi whispered harshly, punched Konohamaru quickly before bowing saying she had errands to do and left with a red face. Naruto chuckled lightly at the greeting and of Konohamaru's similar red face.
"Just you wait boss, just you wait!" Konohamaru retorted and marched off. It took a while to reach the Hokage office at the base of the mountain furthest from the gates. They passed the ground zero where Pain created the crater that changed Konoha inside and out, a monument was set up to commemorate the event. Naruto didn't get the chance to come closer and read the inscriptions, he made note to come back when he had the time.
"We're here," Yamato announced. The office didn't change a bit, battle scrapes along the walls as Naruto walked past them with his hand skimming across them. Yamato knocked the door to the Hokage office. Already impatient Naruto didn't wait for an answer and barged in. Yamato stammered and nearly scolded Naruto before he realized Naruto could do anything he wishes.
"Finally you're here!" Tsunade greeted unsurprised behind several stacks of files. Naruto made a move to remove his mask. "Leave it on, you have many things to do today. Here's the list. I will be back somewhat a few minutes, good to see you, we'll talk more, later." Tsunade disappeared in a gust of wind and smoke, papers fluttering. Naruto groaned, no doubt Tsunade's in a hurry to make bets or buy sake. Sai wordlessly picked up a scroll and unrolled it.
"The List; Item to do #1 organize the office." Sai said aloud, Naruto visibly blanched and glared at Sai. "Right, #2 greet…" Naruto plucked the list, read it top to bottom for a few minutes.
"Yosh! Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!" 70 Naruto clones popped up in the office and outside on the roof fully dressed in the mask and hood. The original Naruto assigned them each tasks and dismissed them, one clone stayed behind and reluctantly cleaned the office.
"Huh, that's simple…" Yamato remarked.
"Tsunade, there's some papers I need you to sign…" A blue haired kunoichi barged in. "Ah, she's escaped… again. Do any of you know where she is?" Hinata smiled kindly and Naruto felt his chest constrict in response. Hinata, one of his friends, the first he's seen so far, had changed so much. Gone were the loose jacket and the shy face. Instead a form fitting tank top over a mesh shirt showing her womanly curves. Her face looked more aware and upright with confidence. The fact she didn't faint was huge until Naruto realized she couldn't have recognized him with the mask and hood. It didn't feel right to wear a disguise in front of Hinata.
"Hello Hinata, no Tsunade went out. She'll be back... In a few hours!" Konohamaru guessed hastily.
"Oh typical, I suppose they could wait." Hinata laid the papers on the desk with a grace Naruto couldn't ignore. It seemed Hinata was floating on clouds. "I'd better be going, there is a bit of chaos in the research department. Nice to meet you, bye." With a smile she left.
"I suppose we could take a tour? Show you the ways around Konoha." Yamato suggested.