Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. Just love the anime and manga.
There may be a few oc's here and there not sure yet. The ninja will be in their shippuden outfits they were in before the war with Madara. Bold text is between Naruto and Kurama while Kurama is inside of Naruto. Your reviews are always welcome, negative or positive. I am going to try and post every Sunday or every other Sunday. Please feel free to let me know what you think. Thanks very much and enjoy
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Naruto had been gone for almost two years training with Master Jiraiya ever since. He needed to get stronger to protect the village and those he cared about. More importantly, he wanted to get stronger to protect her. She was the only one who risked her life to help save him and he thought about Hinata all the time since leaving to train. He had a lot to look forward to when he got home. He had friends, loved one ones, and even adopted parents with Iruka-sensei and lady Tsunade.
He had learned new jutsus, learned to wield a sword, learned about his real parents, and even became friends with Kurama and learned kyuubi control mode. (KCM for short). He and Kurama could now separate but still be connected by their chakra. When they did this Kurama was just a little bigger than Kiba's companion Akamaru.
She told me she loved me and even stood against Pain knowing she couldn't beat him, just to protect me. Naruto thought to himself as him and Kurama walked towards Konaha. She was the only one to be there for me when I needed help. Now that I've had time to think about it, she was always there watching me even when I blew her off for Sakura. How could I not of noticed how she felt before all this. Man I'm stupid. He thought as he silently cursed himself.
"There's no need to be so hard on yourself kit, you couldn't have stopped her and you know that" Kurama said snapping Naruto out of his thoughts back to reality.
"Yeah I know Ku, but she got hurt, almost died because of me. How am I supposed to live with that?" Naruto said looking to his friend walking next to him. "How do you even know what I'm thinking about anyways?"
"We have been together for sixteen years kit, I know you, and plus you have that look every time you think about the Hyuuga girl" Kurama said with a slight smirk as Naruto blushed.
"Hinata, her name is Hinata, and I just can't help but blame myself for her almost dying. I just don't know what to do or what is going to happen when we get home Ku." Naruto said with a bit of sadness.
"I will say this Naruto, I prefer her over that pink haired brat you were always chasing around. Hinata cares for you and is willing to give her life for you as she already proved. How do you feel about her?" Kurama asked.
"Honestly she has always been there for me more than any other of my friends, especially Sakura. Over the past two years, every time I think of home, I find myself thinking more and more of Hinata. I think we could have something together if she still likes me." he told Kurama as they started walking again.
"Then talk to her when you get the chance and find out. You deserve some happiness with everything you've been thru. And you could use someone to be there with you when you talk to the Hokage about your real parents. Look, we can talk more later. We are almost at Konaha's gates and I don't think anyone is ready to see me just yet"
"Yeah you're probably right, see ya later Ku." Naruto did a few hand signs and released the jutsu and once again Naruto and Kurama were one.
The first place he decided to go was to the Hokage's office to let her know he was back, even though she knew he was due back today. As he walked through the village, everyone waved at him or greeted him back with smiles or handshakes. Everything was getting back to normal finally even though there was still a little construction to be done yet. When he made it to Tsunade's office he was greeted by her personal assistant Shizune.
"Hey Shizune" he called out as he made his way toward her. "Is mama in?"
"I'm afraid not Naruto, she said she had something important to take of but asked me to give you this." She handed him a key with a letter. The letter had directions to his new apartment and said she would see him there.
"Thanks Shizune" he yelled over his shoulder as he ran off to see his new apartment and adoptive mother. He made it to his new apartment and ran up the stairs, unlocked the door, and stepped inside. He flipped on the lights and at that exact time all his friends and family jumped out and shouted "welcome home Naruto."
He was happy and shocked to see everyone there. He knew mama T would be there but not his adoptive dad Iruka, or his uncle Kakashi, or even all his friends. "Wow, thanks guys it means a lot to see you all here." He said with a smile so bright that it could have rivaled Guy or Lee's.
Iruka and Tsunade went to him first and gave him a hug together. "Welcome home son" Iruka said with a grin.
"We all have missed you very much." Tsunade said looking into bright blue eyes. "Allow me to show you around your new house."
His new place had everything. It had a small training area in the back with target dummies and lifting weights and was big enough for 5 or 6 people to train in at one time. It had a small pool to relax in after a mission or training. It was a two story house much too big for just one person. And he could see his dad's face in Hokage rock watching out over his new house.
This is too big for just me, but maybe if something does happen between me and Hinata. I will just have to wait and see. He thought quietly to himself. "I like it I really do, thanks mom and dad. I'm gonna go catch up with everyone. Talk to you two later." He gave Tsunade a kiss on the cheek and Iruka a hug and then went to catch up with friends.
He talked to everyone there but Hinata, the one person he wanted and needed to talk to more than anyone. Every time he went towards her, he just got intercepted by someone else and never had the chance to get free.
"It's getting later and I'm sure Naruto could use some rest so why doesn't everyone head on home for the night." Tsunade said getting everyone's attention. They all sighed but agreed and headed for the front door.
Naruto said goodbye to his friends and sensei. Next was Tsunade and Iruka.
"Can I stop by one day next week or so and have a talk with you all?" he asked as he gave them each a hug.
"Is something wrong?" Tsunade asked. "We can talk now if you like."
"No it's alright it ain't too important and I wanna get some rest tonight and catch up some more with everyone else the next few days." His head laying on Tsunade's shoulder taking in the scent of his mama.
"Are you sure?" asked Iruka.
"Yeah, I promise dad it can wait. Good night guys, love you both." He said as they took their leave not wanting to push him.
"I…It was good to see you again Naruto." Hinata said shyly from behind him.
"Yeah it was good to see you again too Hinata." He said while trying to get the courage to ask her to stay longer.
"Come on kit, you have to talk to her and now is the best time as any to do it." Kurama said within Naruto's mind.
"Yeah I know, and I'm going to don't worry." He silently replied.
"W...Well I will see y…you later Naruto" Hinata said as she headed out the door.
Naruto grabbed her hand just as she stepped out the door. They both blushed as this was a first time thing for both of them. "Will you stay a little longer Hinata? I would like for us to talk, please?
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