Naruto was about to face the next biggest challenge of his life. Going to the Hyuga household to meet Hiashi Hyuga. He had been dating Hinata for a few months now. It was about time he officially met him to be fair. Naruto normally didn't have a problem meeting people no matter how intimidating they tried to be.
But this was Hinatas father, the woman he loved and wanted to spend his life with. Her relationship with him had improved. And Naruto didn't want to get in the way of that. He hadn't had his parents around. So he wanted Hinata to have that opportunity. So they were on their way to the Hyuga compound. "Naruto thank you for doing this. But if you don't want to I won't force you to go in".
"No I need to meet your family. It's only fair after all he said shrugging. I'm not really worried if he doesn't like me. But I want him to like me since I'm with you. If I had a daughter I would want to like the guy she was dating. I guess a hero like me still gets scared". "Yes Naruto but you never give up. You face everything and do your best".
Naruto leaned his head on her and held her hand tighter. Truly tonight was an important night. Normally Hyuga's married within their clan. Hinata didn't even want to think about that right now. She didn't know if Naruto was ready for marriage. She was pretty happy with how things were going now. But when Hyuga clan members began a courtship, marriage was already being considered.
It was rare for a Hyuga to marry outside the clan. And Hinata being the daughter of the Hyuga clan head made it more important. Would the relationship get his blessing? They headed to the compound and Hanabi answered. "Hey big sister she greeted. Hi Naruto" she smiled an expectant smile at the couple. "Hello Hanabi" they both greeted her as she let them in.
Hinata normally went to pour the tea. But Hanabi hurried to do it this time. Hiashi was already sitting at the table as they arrived. "Hello he greeted them as they sat down. Other clan members wanted to be here tonight. But I wanted to do something a little different. This is my daughter so I would love to be the judge of this. So Naruto I am well aware of who you are. The host of the nine tailed fox now being called a famous hero, and touted as a future Hokage trained by the legendary Sannine Jiraiya himself.
Son of the fourth hokage and Kushina a past jinchuriki herself. A member of the Uzumaki clan, your pedigree is quite impressive". "Thanks" Naruto said carefully. "Not only Hinata being the daughter of the head of the clan, but her being a member of the Hyuga clan, everyone is interested in what this could mean. My first question is do you plan on marrying Hinata"?
Naruto spit out the drink he had been drinking and Hinata paled. Hiashi glared at the drink that was now splattered on his table. "Well yeah I do want to at some point. When both me and Hinata are ready". "Very well then Hiashi said nodding his head. For someone as powerful as you I think I have a right to be concerned. As well the fact the nine tailed fox is inside you".
Hinata opened her mouth but Hiashi spke over her. "Naruto I want to hear your answers to all this". "I would never hurt Hinata or anyone else". "I don't believe you would hurt her physically on purpose. Are you sure you have control"? "Yes I have control over Kurama and we have a good friendship. We trust each other".
"But as famous as you are will you be faithful to Hinata? Many young women in the village and other villages admire you. I have seen them bring you gifts and offer you their affections. Are you sure Hinata is the one"?"Hiashi or sir whatever you want to be called. I love your daughter more than I have ever loved anyone. I want to be with her for the rest of my life.
I do want to marry her one day. She is precious to me and I'm going to protect her no matter what". "What about you Hinata? Hiashi turned to Hinata seriously. "How do you feel about this? Is there any doubt in your mind? Any fear of being with Naruto at all". "No father I feel so safe when I'm with him. I have always wanted to be with him.
To be by his side and become his wife one day. I love him more than I have loved anyone else. There can be no other person". "Hinata what would happen if I told you that he didn't have my blessing"? Hinata gulped "then father I would be very sad about that and pray you change your mind. Because Naruto is the greatest man I have ever known.
But it wouldn't stop me from being with him". Naruto's eyes widened "if you kicked me out of the clan I would bare that burden. Because his burdens are my burdens. Hiashi closed his eyes "your mind is made up then. Naruto you have my blessing. Hinata and Naruto both looked at him with wide eyes. "My daughter loves you with all her heart. I see nothing will change her mind.
You are the hero who saved the village. You're powerful and brave, you meet the requirements for marrying a member of our clan. Furthermore and much more importantly you love my daughter. You saved both my daughters and I owe you everything for that. My nephew Neji thought highly of you. He told me so himself once. He risked his life to save both of you.
He told me the two of you just might end up together. So whenever you're ready Naruto welcome to the family". Hinata felt tears of happiness as Naruto grinned. "Thank you sir" he said bowing his head. Hiashi smiled as a happy Hanabi came to join them at the table. His daughter had come along way. He was proud of her and she was happy. And Naruto was someone he could trust with his daughter. Neji would have been so happy.