Chapter 1: I want him

Daimyo Suzaku Kasei picked up the blond child from it's crib. Whisker marks ajourned it's face as the fuedal lord smiled at the innocenr of this baby.

"The child must not be allowed to live" Danzo of the ANBU cried out in rage.

Sarutobi stood up and growled "Be quiet Danzo. Do not speak in the pressence of a fuedal lord unless necessary. This child is not the kyubi"

"How do you know that you ape?"

"The fourth Hokage sealed the kyubi within the boy. This boy is not only Minato's son but his greatest legacy!"

"Then he should be made in to a weapon for Konoha" Danzo retorted.

The council had been arguing and debating about this for some time noe.

The heads of the Uchiha, Hyuuga, Inuzuka, Nara, Aburame, Akimichi and Yamanaka clans had all met with Sarutobi and Danzo to discuss the recent development concerning the container of the kyubi.

"I say we let him live" Fugaku Uchiha announced defending the child. Hiashi Hyuga backed him up "I agree".

"You two only agree as the Yondaime was your team mate"

"Nether the less The child is just a container. He is not the monster that is within him"

"I say we put it to a vote" Chouza Akimichi suggested

"Fine bye me" Sarutobi stated

"I agree" Danzo replied giving the sandaime dark looks

All those who agree in killing the child...?" Chouza asked. Only Danzo put his hand up. "...All opposed" Chouza and his teammates, Inoichi and Shikakato complied. Homura and Koharu unexpectidly agreed. The heads of the Uchiha and Hyuga clans complied as did Tsume Inuzuka and Shiro Aburame. Sarutobi also raised his hands.

"The desicion is unanimous. Naruto lives"

Suddenly the Daimyo spoke up.

"there was no need to vote for I have already decided the child's fate".

Sarutobi cringed at this while Danzo smiled evilly. The only one who could overturn the councils decision was the daimyo of fire.

Suzaku Kasei had just inherited his father's position as daimyo as his father and mother retired to live in Konha with his mother's demon cat Tora.

"What is your desicion Great Suzaku?" Hiashi asked the sarcasm evident in his voice.

The young feudal lord smiled happily.

"As you all know my late wife of one year did not give any children..." at the mention of his wife a single tear fell down his face "however...this child will not be accepted by the people of Konoha if he stays. To many people know about the Kyubi. I also know none of you could pass Naruto off as your child due to his hair. But fortunatly..."

Here he smiled as he looked down at Naruto "I myself am a third cousin of Tsunade who evidently is the great-aunt of Naruto here. I may not have his hair but I have his eyes and so I ask you this"

He looked at each memeber of the council at once and smilled.

"Will you allow me to take Naruto in as my son?"

The silence was deafening as the shock showed evidently on each council memebrs faces.

Danzo however was outraged.

"Absolutely not Daimyo. That monster cannot be our next daimyo. I request you marry another for a child. But I beg you not to adopt that abomination"

Danzo was greeted by a fire ball from the daimyo.

"I might not be a ninja but I still know my fire jutsu. And do not insulte me like that again Danzo. Do not forget your place. If I wish to adopt him then I shall with the permission of the council. I could not just marry any woman. I loved my wife and I won't marry another just because you demand it"

If the daimyo could just let himself loose he would be brawling with Danzo right now.

Naruto giggled as Danzo recoiled in fear

"Awww look. He likes it when I terrorise Danzo. Isn't he cute?" Suzaku asked as Sarutobi smiled.

"But Daimyo..." Hiashi began

"Sorry Hyuga-san but I want Naruto as my son. I owe the Yondaime a debt. A debt I could not pay in his lifetime. I'm also afraid that by removing one debt I am gaining another aren't I little Naruto. Minato saved my life and if I take you in my debt is sealed but then I owe him more for giving me a son"

Tsumi smiled at the little boy as she stood up. "I propose giving custody of Naruto to the Daimyo. We cannot protect him here in Konoha especially now that many will be after him. None of us may take him in as we run the risk of our families getting hurt. If we give this a vote I insist we allow the Daimyo to adopt Naruto"

"All in favour?" Sarutobi asked as Chouza, Inoichi, Shikakato, Tsume, Shiro and Koharu. "Koharu what do you think you are doing?" Homura asked "I must say that Naruto deserves this" was the reply.

"All opposed". Danzo, Sarutobi, Fugaku and Hiashi all raised their hands. "the desision is for Naruto to be allowed to be adopted as your son Sukazu"

Suzaku gave a large grin as he looked down.

"Naruto Kasei. Doesn't have ring to it but what the hell?"

Naruto was currently sleeping as Suzaku sat with his parents in their mansion on the outskirts of Konohagakure no Sato. The now grand-mother cooed over the baby like it was a soft pet and hugged it as if he were a priceless jewel.

Suzaku's father, the previous daimyo sat there smiling at the baby who gurggled at his new granny.

"You did the right thing son. Not only have you paid your debt but you have also given the child a new life. Not to mention given us an heir".

"Is that all you think about Youkoryuu? Heirs? Look how cute he is. And those whisker marks. He's to cute to be the fox, how on earth did they think he was a monster?" the old lady asked as she was forced to give Naruto up to his new grandfather.

Youkoryuu bounced him on his knee causing the little boy to squeal in delight "You'll have a few sleepless nights now Suzaku. He'll need changing, feeding, burping..."

"You forget I am the Kuni no Hi Daimyo now. I don't sleep as much as I used to. By the time Naruto stops crying, I'll be all set up as Daimyo and i won't have to worry about paperwork as much"

"Smart plan honey. Now give him back to me Youkoryuu. Naruto, come to grandma"

"Rei please. You can mother him some other time. Right now we need to get the child out of the village. If anyone discovers where he is his life will be in danger. He'll only be safe at the castle".

"Father's right mom. We need to get Naruto out of Konoha soon. We'll leave first thing in the morning"

"But that doesn't give me enough time to let him get to know Tora" she cried

Hopefully when he's older Naruto will slaughter that cat the two mean thought as they sweetdropped.

What'cha think

just something that popped in to my head.

Naruto the son of the Daimyo of the land of fire

please review.

School is hectic so not many updates will be done on champions of the heart, or the other two digimon fics until probably the summer.

chao.

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