Reasons
Chapter 1: Decline
Cheers could be heard throughout the battle field as the Shinobi Alliance celebrated the defeat of Madara and Obito Uchiha. Obito had accepted Naruto's invitation of surrendering to end the madness that was occurring. He's chakra was sealed away just in case he had a change of mind even though he helped in defeating Madara and sealing him away. Only the Kages know where he was sealed. Sasuke also was placed under arrest to the protest of many Ninja Leaf, but Tsuande couldn't do anything because he was an international criminal.
"Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze please step forwards!" Lady Tsunade yelled loud enough so that Shinobi Alliance could quiet down.
"Baa-chan, what is it?" the savior spoke as he made his way through everyone until he was in arm's length from the Sannin.
"On behalf of the Shinobi Alliance, I would like to thank you for protecting not only the people here but the whole world. You showed excellent skills and true bravery when you faced against Madara and Obito Uchiha. You gave us hope even when we the five Kages felt like there was none at all. You truly have a Hokage Will of Fire and as my late teammate and friend said 'The Guts to Never Give Up'. Since over using my strength of a hundred seal, I feel as if I won't live that many years to come, thus as of right now I am naming you the Rokudaime Hokage."
Everyone in the battleground shouted in happiness. Naruto's dream had finally come true but for some strange reason Naruto stayed calm.
"Naruto are you alright? You seem to calm to be yourself?" asked Sakura who was standing right next to Naruto.
"Yeah I'm fine Sakura-chan." He smiled at her before turning to busty blond, "Baa-chan,"Everyone quieted down to hear Naruto speak to the Hokage, "I'm glad you would name me the next Hokage dattebayo, but I must decline the offer."
The decline stunned everyone. No one spoke or said anything with only the wind whistling every time it passed by until Lady Tsunade spoke, "N-Naruto but…. Why?"
Naruto grinned before answering the question that was on everyone's mind, "When I was little, I wanted to become Hokage to show that I was the strongest ninja in the village so that everyone could acknowledge me. As I grew up, slowly but surely, people started doing that starting with Team 7. As I went through the Chunning Exams, the other Teams also acknowledged me including a future Kazekage. Then on the mission to bring you back to Konoha, even a drunk gambling old woman acknowledged my existence dattebayo!"
Tsunade smiled as she remembered the brat that re-ignited her Will of Fire by learning an A-runk jutsu.
"After failing to bring back Sasuke, I was sad that I couldn't save him from Orochimaru, but at the same time I am happy he did because he got super strong and without we may have not been able to defeat Madara. After that mission, I went to train with Ero-sennin and he picked me to end the cycle of hatred. So when Nagato or Pain went to the Leaf Village, I was able to forgive him and that was the reason all the villagers and ninjas were brought back to life. If I had fallen to my hatred, I would have killed him and most of the leaf shinobi would be dead. After Pain, I gained the acknowledgement of the whole village. You have no idea how happy I was. Then the world went to war and many people died because of me. They were protecting me. People I have never met were dying just to protect me. Now after the war was over finally gained the acknowledgement of everyone including the one that meant the most. My best friend Sasuke. He may have not said it but I know he feels it."
"That still does not answer the question brat," Tsunade stated while being proud that Naruto has come a long way.
"Well the reason is I don't Sasuke or me to become the next Hashirama or Madara. Madara grew to hate the Leaf because he thought they didn't think he was worthy enough to become Hokage and since that moment he felt betrayed. I don't want the same thing to happen to generations to come. I don't want the Uchiha hatred to happen again. I want them to be happy living in peace with everyone. So that's why for the one and only time I'm using my status as Savior of the Shinobi world to ask a favor to everyone especially the Go Kage."
"What is your request Naruto?" questioned Gaara as he walked with Temari behind him. His injury healed by the new Slug summoner Sakura.
"Yes, Uzumaki-Namikaze Naruto what is the favor? We are in your debt." Stated the Raikage with the Rapping Killer B behind him doing his hand poses and rhymes.
"Indeed we are Naruto, in fact as in this moment we are truly sorry for what my nation did in the third Great War. In our nation the Name Namikaze should be held as hero instead of a criminal." Claimed the Tsuchikage Onoki.
"So what is that you ask of us Naruto?" asked the the Godaime Mizukage Mei Terumi. Now the five Kages stood in front of the blond ninja.
"Actually there's three favors I'm asking for. The first one: do not hunt down the roaming tailed-beasts when I fought against Obito I spoke with them with the spirits of the former Jinchuriki they wanted their tailed-beast to be free without prosecution."
Everyone nodded immediately without hesitation with the request. Tsunade spoke next, "Consider it done Naruto, What is the next one?"
For this one Naruto turned serious before kneeling in front of them in a begging position, "Please forgive Obito and Sasuke Uchiha for their past crimes."
Everyone gasped some screamed in outrage while other stayed neutral waiting for what their Kage was going to say. The Raikage and Tsuchikage were having a fierce debate in their mind while the other three stood without emotion.
"I forgive Obito and Sasuke Uchiha for their past crimes," Gaara was the first to speak with no regret in his voice.
"Kazekage, don't you think you answered too quickly?" asked Ay as he glared to the young shinobi.
"It is as Naruto said, in order to end of cycle of hatred, we must forgive them. I have total confidence in Naruto"
"I agree with the Kazekage. I, the Mizukage, forgive them as well."
"It seems that the brat is right, I agree with your terms Naruto Uzumaki." Onoki agreed with sly smile on his face.
"Uzumaki-Namikaze Naruto, before the war you asked me for the same thing in the same manner. Back then I was a different man. Fighting along with everyone here has changed me and I believe for the better. I as well forgive the Uchihas."
Naruto then turned to Tsunade wondering what was going on her mind. She just smirked at him, "Do you even have to ask me Brat?
Naruto did his foxy grin but quickly changed back to being serious. "The Next favor is just for you Baa-chan. I want you to Name Sasuke as your successor for the Hokage title."
Sasuke froze as he was released from his bounds and stared at Naruto with curious eyes. "Why would you want me to be Hokage, dobe?"
Naruto turned to see his best friend, "Because I have a feeling you will protect Konoha from future ROOT Programs like Danzo's. Also I think when you become Hokage, it is time you tell them the truth." Naruto emphasized on the last word and Sasuke nodded with his famous "hm".
Naruto smiled and turned back to see Tsunade debating what her next words would be, "What would happen to you Naruto?"
"I have something to do first but before that I would like a long vacation. I kind of need one. So what do you say Baa-chan?" He laughed while scratching the back of his head warming the hearts of everyone.
"Fine," Tsunade sighed before going in front of the young Uchiha, "Uchiha Sasuke, do you accept the title of Rokudaime Hokage after I step down?"
Sasuke looked around everyone smiling at him forgiving him for his past crimes. Then he turned to see Naruto who was smiling almost like Guy and Rock Lee before saying, "You're not alone Sasuke, everyone is here for you."
Sasuke's eyes watered before he wiped them up giving his first true smile in a long time, "I accept."
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"Naruto what are you doing out here? Everyone is inside having a blast." The Alliance moved to Kumo for the celebrations. Everyone was having a good time without a worry even Sasuke mood has turned opposite as he was having a fun time with Sakura. While Naruto was seating on the edge a balcony with no one around besides some passed out ninjas from drinking ot much.
"huh? Oh hey Ino, I'm just thinking." Naruto replied as he turned to stare at the stars. Ino looked at him sadly. After he accidently let everyone see his true heart, her emotions turned around. He was no longer the boy who did pranks. He was an amazing shinobi who put everyone before himself.
"So tell me, what is the true reason you taking your 'vacation'?" she sat down next to him.
"haha, Should've known you could read my mind. Anyways I just want some time away from Sakura. I know with Sasuke back she's going to be all crazy about him. So I want to be away from that. Now that Sasuke has turned good I don't know if he'll accept her advances or not. Maybe if I leave for a while she'll miss me and her emotions will blossom or something like that hehe" he grinned to the platinum blond.
"Because of Forehead huh. Well, I don't know if it'll help or not but there are plenty of more girls out there. Don't close yourself just to someone who is blind to see what is in front of her."
"Maybe I'm just as blind as her then right" Naruto said with a small laugh at the end
Ino giggled and surprised him by giving him a peck in the cheek before getting up and said, "Maybe you are Naruto-kun.." She left without turning back.
"Huh? What just happened?" Naruto wondered almost as if the kiss was a slap instead.
There is the first chapter I hope you like it and review to let me know what you think about it. Until next time guys…..