A/N: *SPOILER ALERT* this story might have spoilers if you haven't passed the episodes with Pain in them. Sorry if it's slow in the beginning it'll get better…hopefully. Have fun!

Setting: 3 weeks before Naruto went off to train w/ Jiraiya

Pairing: Naruto/ Hinata

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto

A Hokage's Legacy part 1

The Leaf village's usually hectic streets and shops all buzzed with new gossip about today's events. I jump onto a balcony above one of Konoha's most populated bars and listen in on the town's people's conversations. I shake my head when nothing helpful comes up and jump onto another and another until I finally see Sakura and Kakashi sensei walk by.

"Sakura!" I yell. She looks over and glares. I jump off the balcony and walk towards them. I tell them all I had found out from my balcony adventures.

"Good job Naruto but," Kakashi tells me while handing me a small pouch of money. "Sakura and I already finished the mission." I throw my hands in the air in exasperation.

"Then why did you make me do that for an hour?" I yell at him. He stuffs his hands in his pockets and looks down.

"Lady Hokage wants you to take it easy before going with Jiraiya to train." Kakashi suddenly seemed very nervous and tense. He turned as if to leave but stops when Sakura calls him back.

"Sensei what about my lady's message to Naruto?" Sakura says. He doesn't turn around but I can tell he's frowning.

"Right, almost forgot." He replies his tone troubled. "Naruto you know that the 3rd and 4th Hokage's wills are being announced tonight right?" When I nod he continues.

"Well both Hokages left you something." I stand frozen in place and even Sakura lets out a surprised gasp.

"Why me?" I ask. He shakes his head. "I don't know." he says then disappears.

I vaguely remember saying going goodbye to Sakura as I walk towards my house. I lie in my bed and watch the sun sink down below the Hokage monument. As I try to shake out of my confused haze a surge of pride and excitement goes through me at the recognition of the two late Hokages.

But in the back of my mind I can't help but think of why the fourth Hokage would put me in his will especially after putting this god damn monster in me. He's trying to buy your forgiveness for putting me in you. The familiar voice of the Kyuubi sent cold shivers up my spine. Shut up damn it! He laughs, knowing he said something that bothers me, before going quiet again as I push down hard with my chakra. Then anger races through me at the thought of the Hokage trying to buy my forgiveness. In my mind I ultimately decide to not accept anything that the fourth gives me. I can't forgive him I just can't. He ruined my life.

Before I could let my anger get the best of me I see a small slip of paper blow in through my window and land on the bed. I grab it and read the small letter.

Naruto the Hokage has summoned all the shinobi to attend a party and the entire village is going to be there so dress casually but still try to take a couple weapons just in case. -Sakura

P.s. directions for the party are on the back

I turn the paper around and sure enough a small map appears. Excitement trumps my anger and I bounce happily around my apartment looking for something to wear.

15 min. later

Standing at my door I begin to hyperventilate. The earlier anger forgotten as an unexpected wave of anxiety sweeps through me. What if the fourth mentions the nine tails? Then my friends will think I'm a monster. Sakura, Kiba, Lee, Hinata…. everyone. Will they even talk to me again? The sound of grinding metal snaps me back into reality. I look down at the now useless door knob. Monster! Monster! I press my chakra harder against the seal, but the Kyuubi's taunting still continued. Shut up! Shut up! Stupid fox! I yell at him.

My body freezes when a pair of strong arms wrap around my arms and legs. I start to claw at the arms holding me down only to have those restrained too. I look up and find Kakashi, sharingan at the ready, restraining my arms. I relax instantly. But go tense again when I hear a knock at the door.

"Naruto?" Shit its Sakura.

Pov: Kakashi

"Naruto?" I freeze right along with Naruto at the sound of Sakura's voice. I look at Naruto again the color returning to his eyes, but only slightly.

"Kakashi sensei?" His voice nearly broke my heart. So frightened and vulnerable.

"Yes Naruto?" He looks down at his hands now covered in blood. Instantly the claws retract and his blue eyes look up at me.

"Am I a monster?" he asks, his voice broking at the end. I release his arms and give the two anbu a look that tells them to back off. Both hesitate but do as I say and disappear onto the balcony. Naruto gives them one look and turns toward the door. He's quiet for a long time still not looking at me.

"Will Sakura be able to heal their burns and scratches?" He asks while taking another step towards the door. I can tell he's upset about me not answering so I grab his shoulder and he stops.

"You're no monster." I say. "Your to nice." I see him smile one of his famous Naruto Uzumaki smiles, but I could still see the pain in his eyes.

Sakura must have gotten tired of waiting because a minute later Naruto's door smashes into the wall. Naruto seems to snap right back to normal.

"Sakurrrraaa." He whines "do you know how much that's going to cost me!"

I laugh and put down my mask to again cover my Sharingan. Sakura walks into view and seems almost angry.

"It wasn't me! Why does everyone think it's me that breaks things?" Naruto whispers something that sounds like "temper issues" Earning him a blow to the head. I shake my head. My team really is something.

5 min. before

Pov: Hinata

The night was warm and the air moist and damp in the leaf village. But I still had my arms wrapped protectively across my chest. It seemed to be getting a lot of attention in the dress Sakura and Ino had nicely given me. And even nicely forced me to wear. The dress had a sweetheart neckline (Funny enough that the dress was way to slutty for it to be a sweetheart anything) it also was a spaghetti strap and was all different shades of purple with sequence embedded in.

I must admit that it was pretty, but two leafs and a handkerchief covered more skin than this dress. Plus my dad almost had a heart attack just looking at me! The guys (Shikamaru, Chouji, Kiba, Shino, Lee and Neji) were nice enough not to say anything but I can feel them staring even without the Byakugan. After passing a group of staring villagers, I break.

"OK I'm going home and getting a sweater," I say already about to take off, but Sakura and Ino hold me down.

"Please," I beg. "I CAN'T do this! Imagine what people will think if I dress this way."

I was hoping they might let me go but instead they each put an arm around my shoulders and continue to walk, dragging me along.

"Sakura and I will kick the ass of whoever says anything bad about you Hinata we promise." Ino says trying to assure me. Behind us I hear Kiba chuckle.

"Hinata you look hot! OK, now own it and don't give a fuck about what people say!"

I blush a little when his shouts get more attention. This seems to make them all laugh.

"Hey Hinata don't worry we know Naruto will love it!" Shikamaru says. I turn around and walk away. Will Naruto really like it? The thought makes a deep red blush spread across my cheeks and neck. Only making them laugh harder.

POV: Naruto

Back in the present

"OK who's paying for the door? " I say while pointing at said door. Everyone got quiet. I carefully examine all of them to see if someone breaks. None of them would look at me and they all seemed to look so innocent. So I have to use my secret weapon for this!

I take a step towards a certain raven haired ninja and turn on the natural Uzumaki charm.

The End

Please comment or review! I'm ok with constructive criticism. Hope you liked it and part 2 Will be coming up shortly if you wanted to see what Naruto does to get Hinata to talk ;-)