Joining of the Clans
Prologue
Sasuke Uchiha ran towards the Hokage office he was about to be to be late. Sarutobi greeted him as he entered the room. Sasuke noticed Hiashi and Hinata sitting awaiting his arrival.
"I am glad you could make it Sasuke, now we can begin". Sarutobi commented as he raised his hand for Sasuke to take his seat. "Hiashi has requested of me and you to consider a merger of clans, for the benefit of all present".
Sarutobi tone was neutral the kind of tone used by business executives. Sasuke body shook briefly when he heard merger, he gathered himself and put on the neutral face he usually had on.
Sasuke turned his head to acknowledge Hiashi and Hinata as felt their eyes on him. Sasuke wasn't sure what they wanted to do, but he could not deny his clan survival required him to seek help.
Hinata bowed her head trying to hide herself. Sasuke noticed among all the girls in Konoha she was the only who seemed uninterested in him which ironically made her stand out to him.
"Sasuke as the sole survivor of your clan, it is your responsibility to ensure your clans survival". Hiashi cleared his throat once he finished speaking. Hinata closed her eyes waiting for the moment she dreaded. Sarutobi could feel Hiashi discomfort, he was used to giving orders and not asking for anything this was new to him.
Sasuke focused on the third Hokage as he could see he was about to talk.
"The Hyuga clan requests you consider merging the clans, combining the Uchiha clan and the Hyuga will ensure your clan lives, and most of all it will live well".
Sarutobi cleared his throat. Sasuke turned to look at Hinata. Hiashi got up and so the rest of the room stood up. "Will you marry my daughter and join our clans?" Hiashi questioned.
Sasuke looked at Hinata studying her closely. Hinata turned red as a tomato from the focus. "It will ensure the clans will live on and it will make Konoha stronger for it". The third Hokage addressed Sasuke. Sasuke bowed his head to Hiashi. "I accept the proposal for merging the clans, as long the land the Uchiha clan remains my own".
Sasuke raised his head staring into Hiashi eyes. Hiashi smirked. "As future head of the clan it is your right to choose what investments you want our clan to focus on". Hiashi extended his hand to Sasuke. Sasuke extended his own hand and they shook. "I suppose I know what I have to do". Sasuke moved closer to Hinata. The third Hokage moved in-between them. "One moment Hiashi, I need to give Sasuke something that is his". Sasuke followed the third Hokage into the hallway. "This belongs to you, I figured there was a fifty percent chance you would accept the agreement, I am glad you choose to". The third Hokage handed Sasuke a diamond ring. "Your clan leader's wife possessed that ring, and as the sole survivor of your clan all of its possessions are yours by right".
Sasuke nodded acknowledging he understood. He was grateful to have a ring to give instead of words. They returned to the room where they found Hiashi and Hinata whispering. Sasuke once again moved in front of Hinata and this time dropped to a knee. "Will you marry me?" He extended his hand showing the ring.
It was a twenty carat diamond ring that was custom made. It was specially made with the colors of the clan. Hinata nodded. She wanted to marry Naruto but this was for the better of the clan.
She knew Sasuke didn't love her and was also doing it for his clan so she felt slightly better. "At the age of sixteen you will be able to marry". Hiashi commented. Sasuke put the ring on her finger either way. The ring was too big for her but it could be forged again to match her.
"I have taken the liberty of ensuring you two will be on the same team under Kurenai ". The third Hokage commented. Hiashi put his hand on Sasuke shoulders. "In three months you will be joining us in our home, we don't want to rush this process".
Hiashi addressed Sasuke. The Third Hokage moved closer to Sasuke. "We arranged this process to make sure you spend time getting to know each other before you're forced to live with each other". Sasuke nodded showing he understood.
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