Disclaimer :

The following story is purely fictional. The characters that I will be mentioning are of anime series "Naruto Shippuden" writer Masashi Kishimoto. Please note that I do not own the characters. This is my first fan fiction so, if I do any mistake regarding the grammar or plot please forgive me. I have tried to portray characters as they are in the series, if I have failed to do so then I am truly sorry. I hope you will enjoy the story.

Chapter 1: Rokudaime Hokage ?

After the sacrifice of millions of men, billions of property , drenching rivers with blood, shattering thousands of dreams and bonds the great fourth ninja war was over. Everyone were happy that tiresome war was over and rejoicing as if awaken from the dreadful dream. They did not have much left except the bitter memory and grief of loss of close ones, the loved ones and their nakama but still the time was marching forward bringing the hope of better future. It was the future that everyone was looking forward, a world without hatred but the world of brotherhood, peace and prosperity. So, it was the time for new generation to lead the future under the guidance of old ones. Shortly after the war was over fifth Hokage Tsunade announced that she would retire and new Hokage would be chosen from the Konoha ninja, one having will of fire to protect and lead village towards the promising future. In order to choose a Hokage an event was organized much like a tournament and the winner would be awarded with the title of Hokage. There were many Konoha ninjas participating the tournament like Sasuke, Sakura, Shikamaru, Kiba, Konahamaru, Lee and most anticipating hyperactive ninja Uzumaki Naruto craving for the title of Hokage and acknowledgement by world.

There were so many contestant fighting for the honor and dignity so the match of dual was set which worth watching. The competition marched forward, so many matches occurred but most of the people were mainly anticipating match of two eternal rivals Naruto and Sasuke. When it was a match of Naruto, Hinata obviously and other villagers were cheering for him even Sakura and Ino. But when it was the match of Uchiha prodigy raven haired boy the crowd went wild, all were like my Sasuke - kun, Sasuke - kun, Sasuke - kun and Sakura and Ino were no different since he turned to good side again. The gals were going wild for him while all other boys were daggering glare at him and once again though he didn't want it but he was in spotlight.

The matches were getting interesting more and more as competition were tougher by the minute. There were mainly two unstoppable forces Naruto and Sasuke winning each match and racing to the victory. It was the final match,final round of competition that every one were looking forward a match between two eternal rivals. The match was fixed for the following day. Naruto was grinning from ear to ear having a thought of beating the crap out of Sasuke and become Hokage which he was waiting for ages and get the girl of his dream Sakura. Following him came one pink haired girl shouting his name "Naruto...oii Naruto you baka wait". Naruto turned his head to see Sakura coming towards him with annoying face and closed fist "Naruto, congrats! Best of luck for tomorrow you will be needing it cause I know Sasuke - kun is going to win and become Hokage and I will be his .. w..wife..." she was laughing creepily saying that. Naruto was heart broken by Sakura's word as usual.

"By the way, Naruto have you seen Sasuke kun? I have been looking everywhere." Sakura asked with worried and somewhat disappointing shrugged his head between the shoulders and replied gruntly "I don't know where that bastard went. May be he is so scared of me that he ran away and hiding inside closet." Whatever was all Sakura said as she proceed in search of her prince charming leaving unconscious Naruto left on ground after landing a hard punch on his head.

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