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Hinata joins the story chapter 12

Naruto stood at the top of the Hokage tower, he looked down at his hometown pondering what he to do. He could see people walking the streets carefree and happy something he missed doing. Once he had become Hokage his goals in life had been reached yet he felt empty. Something within him nibbled at him, something inside told him there was still more to do. As he looked down he could see all of Konoha, from every district to every major attraction Konoha had . It had been three days since he took over as Hokage from Kakashi Hatake.

Apart of him was afraid he wouldn't be able to surpass his sensei, being Hokage was difficult and taxing. Little did he know, it felt like putting on a glove that was meant for him. Every part of being Hokage felt right, maybe that was the reason he felt empty there was nothing to look forward to. No real challenge only an existence without something to strive for or to live for. It became a full month before he realized people had begun to talk , at first he feared it was about being inferior to Kakashi as Kage but it wasn't.

Naruto heard the whispers from the villagers he now protected, they revealed something he hadn't thought about. Ever since Sasuke finally accepted Sakura's love, he hadn't thought about it. The village had been cruel for many years to him but these rumors were different from all the others. They questioned whether he was incapable of finding a woman. Naruto began to wonder himself, in seventh month of his reign of Hokage he began to believe their words. No woman seemed to want him and when he found someone it failed.

These whispers became rumors that everyone spoke of it seemed, the rumors had attacked his ego which he never thought he had. This was the one area in his life he couldn't train to be better at. No amount of working out, or reading would help him. After celebrating a year of his reign a month before he decided to take a walk. He walked along the streets of Konoha shopping district. As he passed onto the primary street he caught sight of Team Asuma. He could see they were celebrating their anniversary as a team.

He began to think about his own team. Team Seven had never been the greatest team out of all the rookies. Naruto could admit that , sure they were the strongest. Clearly three of its members were of the level of Kage. Had Sasuke wanted it , he might have run for Kage after Naruto. Who else in the village could say they were stronger? All the strength in the world meant little.

"Sasuke and Sakura both have their own lives now". Naruto thought to himself feeling the emptiness of being left alone. He had many times tried to hang out with Sakura the months prior to Sasuke's and Sakura's wedding. Even after Sakura became Sasuke's wife and there was no longer any chance of him being with her, he still found it impossible to hang out with her.

They would clash often and he began to appreciate her less. He realized he valued her far more than she did him and it began to bug him too much. After a while they spoke less often, he never told Sakura why he stops trying to hangout or remain close. It seemed pointless to tell her something that could possibly hurt her just so he could feel closure. He entered the restaurant at the edge of the street he was walking on deciding to try it out.

He could see everyone recognize him and scurry off. Those who stayed asked him how many would be attending. He could see something in their eyes flicker, he could see they found it funny to be asking a question they knew the answer too. "Table for 1". They smiled and took him to the V.I.P section. He felt even more isolated. He laid his head against the table awaiting his food. Before his food arrived he felt something move around him. He looked up to see a beautiful blond with the most perfect figure run past his table.

He looked up intrigued at what he saw. "Hokage Sama" He heard her call him. Her tone was playful. He could swear he knew that voice. "Naruto it's been a while, how is the office of Hokage keeping you". She told him with the most playful voice. "Ino?" He replied questioning himself. "Have you already forgotten me?" She laughed as she replied to his question/comment. He got up and hugged her, she blushed as she did not expect him to be so friendly. She had forgotten how Naruto used to be.

For years her team served under Kakashi after he returned from retirement. Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke all seemed to have vanished always gone on a mission when she returned with her team. Naruto had decided to keep himself busy to avoid Sasuke and Sakura and seeing their happy lives. "Do I look different Naruto? Be honest". She moved her hair and made possess like a model would. He remembered how playful she used to be. He smiled and without thinking opened his mouth.

"You more beautiful than I remember". Naruto turned bright red when processed what he said. Ino turned pink and smiled at Naruto. "You just know what to say don't you Hokage sama". She lightly tapped his shoulder playfully. Naruto could feel himself grin, Ino made him feel real, something he felt he hadn't been in years.

Naruto smiled once again and asked if she join him. She declined stating she came with her group to eat and that he should join them. Naruto got up just as his food arrived, he told the waitress that three others would join him. The waitress nodded and went to make the adjustments needed for the table.

"Well if it isn't our beloved Hokage" Shikamaru proclaimed. He hugged Naruto and shook his hand. "You deserve that office more than anyone else". Shikamaru smiled as he saw Choji and Naruto make eye contact. "Well if it isn't tiny belly?" Naruto eye twitched. "I'm sorry I thought I heard a sore loser speak, but that can't be right". Choji narrowed his eyes.

"A sore loser or a man who was cheated out of a win?" Naruto squinted his eyes. "Well we can always have settled that score next time we eat bbq, can't we Choji?" Choji moved closer face to face with Naruto. "Are we paying for each other or is the Hokage paying?" Choji asked with a scrappy voice. Naruto Smiled. "The Hokage of course". Nodding. Choji hugged him.

"Well then whenever you want a rematch I'm game". Ino laughed and Naruto couldn't help but grin. "Ino why don't you help judge the contest?" Ino blushed "Well I couldn't just refuse our Hokage".

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