Tales of the Templar

Chapter 1: Compliments of the Master

Naruto and Hinata went back to Konoha via WindWhisper. They went back to the Namikaze estates and rested there. Naruto decided to let Hinata sleep for a bit while he went to a meeting with the rest of the Templar Council and the Crimson Trinity.

The Crimson Trinity, consisting of Naruto, Itachi and Akari due to their habit of wearing red and black (though Naruto's is orange) are the Order's strongest Templars. They are at least Kage-level Shinobi and the highest ranking Templars to date. They together can give the The Legendary Sannin a run for their money with their powers and skills and can go toe to toe with the Hokages.

Naruto met up with the Council which are the Jinchuriki, the Trinity and some of the Uzumakis and Shinkas via hologram and discussed Hinata's efforts. They are pleased to know that ALL of the Shinobi villages are in Templar control and the Assassin presence is all but wiped out. They decided to share how they could thank Hinata for this.

Akari spoke up and decided to give the title of Grand Lady to Hinata. That title hasn't been used since Mito Uzumaki, and she was the wife of Hashirama Senju who was the representative of Konoha for the Order. Akari told the Council that Hinata's actions have benefitted the Order in more ways than one and deserved such a title to prove it. Nobody, not even the Shinkas spoke against it. Everyone agreed and Itachi also supported the notion for the title to be given to Hinata. And so Naruto decided to make this decision an okay and ended the meeting.

Hinata woke up at noon and found Naruto already awake, sitting beside.

"Good afternoon my hime." Naruto greeted with a smile (Hime means Princess)

"Hello Naruto-kun."

"I'll get straight to the point: The Templar Council has reviewed your deeds and has decided to name you Grand Lady."

"What's that title all about Naruto-kun?"

"This is the highest honor the Order can give. Your performance has impressed many, including myself, in the Council. They are giving you this honor in appreciation. In fact, no one has ever earned the title since Mito Uzumaki. That rank is basically equal to that of the Grand Master which is my rank. In short, you are my equal in terms of power. If you use your powers properly. "

"So in having this title, I can be just as equal to you in terms of rank and powers?"

"Yes. But your powers aren't just limited to jutsus. You can be just like me: You can travel anywhere at anytime, you don't have to worry about your clan responsibilities anymore. The Order will assist you in anyway possible and any costs will be placed on us."

"Those are powerful advantages."

"Yes. You have brought us our New World Hinata. I am proud to be called this Rite's Grand Master. You have given us a chance and for that I am thankful. Do you want to take this title Hinata?"

"I will, Naruto-kun."

"By my right as Grand Master, I hereby name you Grand Lady of the Shinobi Rite and grant you the benefits meant for your station."

"Thank you Naruto-kun."

"Now, I believe I should give you a reward. How about we go out sometime?"

"I'd like to Naruto-kun."

Naruto and Hinata left the estates and walked to the estates. Their walk clearly looks like a date as they entered Ichiraku's ramen. They ate and talked about the future. Naruto looked the part of the visionary as he envisioned the future:

Give or take five years and transportation will be a thing in the past. Ten years and all of the villages will be self-sufficient. Fifteen years and the villages will have their own forms of communication and they will have their own modern technologies that are now better than ever. The world will become civilized and advanced and they will prosper.

Hinata listened with rapt attention as Naruto explained his vision. It was quite a tale to listen to as they ate their ramen. They continued eating ramen as they talked casually as they are both equal rank and are now dating.

Itachi and Saya went to Naruto and Hinata and complimented the Hyuuga girl for the title. They also told Naruto that the villages are now allies of the Order and has signed the papers of this unification.

"Whatever you need Hinata-chan," Saya began, "just say the word." Hinata nodded.

"Would you give me the honor for a date Saya?" Itachi asked, holding out his hand for the Shinka girl.

"I'd be honored to." Saya said taking it.

"If you don't mind Master Naruto," Itachi looked at Naruto, "I'll be taking Saya for a date."

"You two take care of yourselves now." Naruto said, Itachi nodded and they walked to find a restaurant.

"I knew that you would allow Saya-chan to go out with Itachi Naruto-kun." Hinata said smiling.

"Indeed. She has grown into a beautiful young woman. Maybe just like you."

"Thank you for the compliment. Maybe we should go to another restaurant?"

"If that's what you want. I have to give you a reward after all." Naruto said as he paid for the ramen and he and Hinata walked away from Ichiraku's.

Author notes

I'm not sure if my writing can be more improved. This fic takes place after Master and the Princess but before they went to Uzu. Just some list of activities the characters do before they went to Naruto's homeland. Comment and review.