Alrighty then, here's my next chapter, I've had a request of some subplots which I've had planned out anyways. Hope you like it......

"Ahem"

Naruto and Hinata were startled by a voice. They looked to see who it was, it was Konohamaru and Hanabi.....together...holding hands? Both had ten mile wide smiles on their faces then they looked at each other almost as if they were thinking the same thing... Hanabi began to laugh and sing "NARUTO AND HINATA SITTIN' IN A TREE...." laughing with her Konohamaru continued. "K-I-S-S-I-N-G!!!" At that moment, both the blond and the older hyuga heiress were bright red.

"What are you two doing here?" Naruto asked after shaking off the blush.

"We're hanging out, kind of on a date." said Hanabi with a slight grin.

Naruto looked at Konohamaru with a grin. "Well now! It looks like I'm not the only town hero dating a hyuga princess, huh?" He said while turning to Hinata with an even wider grin. The Byakugan wielder's eyes grew wide in shock as she thought about what Naruto had just said. H..He said we're dating!' As she thought about it she began to get weak in the knees and almost fainted when the blond ninja caught her hand.

"Our dates are going to be boring if you keep passing out like that, you know!" he said as he chuckled.

"I guess I'll be seeing Sister a little more cheerful around the house from now on!" Hanabi said with an excited tone

Just then, a faint growling noise could be heard from naruto's stomach, the other three ninjas looked at him as he gave a sheepish grin. "Hehe...I guess I'm a bit hungry, I haven't eaten since I got back...." his stomach growled again only louder. Hinata let out a small giggle, and the two younger nins were laughing. Naruto, still a little bit embarrassed, had a thought come to him. "Hey!! How 'bout the four of us go for some ramen, kinda like a double date.!!" he said enthusiastically.

"Sure thing Boss!" Konohamaru pretty much yelled out "I mean....if Hanabi doesn't that is.." he said nervously looking at Hanabi waiting for her reply. Hanabi just shrugged before saying.. "Sure, I don't mind." then she looked at her sister "But, if you and Naruto start getting all lovey dubby, we're going!!" she finished with a giggle, Konohamaru laughing as well "Yeah, I don't wanna see that either"

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Not too much later that day, Kakashi, Yamato, and the rest of the Konoha Jonin have assembled for their conference in the Hokage tower discussing Danzo, the standing sixth Hokage......

"I don't trust him!!" Might Guy had blurted out "I don't like his ethics, his ideals, and the fact that he immediately dismissed Tsunade, who is in a coma, from her position as Hokage!!" many of the Jonin nodded in agreement. Kakashi was a bit confused as to why Danzo was chosen "Wasn't there any other canidates? I would nominate Naruto if he wasn't so young...." Kakashi got out before he paused to think "But then again, the Kazikage is the same age as Naruto and with similar background, so I suppose age isn't an issue..." he finished

Skikaku, a member of the Land of Fire counsel, stood up from his chair. "There were two other candidates." he said turning to look at the copy ninja "You, Kakashi were one of them, the other...." he paused with a look of sadness "Was master Jiriaya, who was unfortunately killed by Konoha's attacker Pain...." he finished as he sat down then continued to speak again "You were taught my the Fourth who in turn was taught by the Toad Sage. That is what made you an ideal candidate. I would agree with you as to nominate Naruto as well, you being his teacher, and considering who his father is.." he paused looking at a portrait of Minato "Why the other counsel members didn't vote for you, is actually suspicious to me..."

"Suspicious?" questioned the masked ninja, "Like how? Are you talking bribery here? Or something else?" he continued.

"I'm not really sure...." Shikaku answered "I think he might have used a genjutsu. I can't prove it, but during the conversation, Danzo interrupted saying that the Third's ideals were what got Konoha destroyed in the first place. Immediately after his little rant, all but three of us voted to make him the standing Sixth."

"That is a bit weird..." Guy commented in thought "Are you thinking that he might use another genjutsu during the voting periods?"

"That's was one thing I was thinking, I was also thinking Kakashi's guess might be right too." said the Nara head with concern

"My nephew and I, if you'll allow it, can help oversee the voting process to make sure none of us have been under any jutsu." stated the Hyuga head, Hiashi Hyuga, sitting next to him was the branch house genius, Neji hyuga.

Nara nodded, "I was actually going to ask you of that favor, I also wanted to ask if Kakashi would oversee the voting." Kakashi nodded in agreement "Well, is everyone here alright with that? Neji, Hiashi, and Kakashi overseeing the voting under me?" there were no objections "Ok then, We'll begin the voting process a week after Danzo returns from the Kage summit, Meeting adjourned!!"

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About a few blocks from Ichiraku Ramen Bar the four teens were talking as they headed for Naruto's favorite ramen shop. Naruto had asked konohamaru and Hanabi how they came to like each other, while Konoamaru explained, Hanabi's face was red, much like Hinata's was everytime she saw Naruto.

"Well, both our teams kept getting rebuilding missions together, and Hanabi and I always got put together when we were paired up, so we pretty much just started talking and got to know each other..." the third's grandson explained

"Well I'm happy for you Konohamaru!!" Naruto said with a proud tone and grin "I'm glad for you too little sister!" Hinata added

As they approached the ramen stand, Teuchi, who was wiping down the front counter when he noticed the next four costumers "Hey! If it isn't our Hero, how's it going? And Konohamaru, how are you, sport?" he said as he welcomed his guests "Oh, and you've brought dates this is interesting indeed..." he mused. His daughter, Ayame, walked into the front of the shop, taking notice of the guests. "Well it's about time you opened your eyes Naruto!!" she said in excitement "Congratulations Hinata!!" Naruto gave Ayame a sort of playful evil glare at that comment..

"I'm not the only hero here old man!" he said as he put one hand on Hinata's shoulder, which made her blush, and his other hand on Konohamaru's head, who had a proud smile.

After a few moments, and a few bowls for Naruto and Konohamaru, the knucklehead was getting ready to pay for the food as Teuchi protested.. "Oh no, this dinner is on the house, I'm not going to charge you guys this time. You're our heroes!!" he said with a smile as he leaned to whisper in Naruto's ear "Besides, i think she might like something in the color of gold.." Naruto's eyes were wide as the old man went back to washing his pot. His thoughts were interrupted by a sigh from the older of the hyuga princesses

"What is it Hinata?" he asked as they left the ramen shop, konohamaru and Hanabi were out ahead of them talking among themselves.

"Y..You're not saying we're dating just to make me feel better are you?" she said with a bit of fear under her tone.

Naruto had actually expected that question, as he was quick to answer, "No, Hinata. Granted, I do want to make you feel better.." he paused to think about how to say what's on his mind the right way "But that isn't the only reason, or the main reason..." he continued as he took a deep breath "I want to get to know you more, and to thank you for being there for me, even tho I barely noticed. You're a kind person and it's easy for me to be around you..." he thought about his next sentence carefully "And possibly to see if I can try to return your feelings for me, I owe at least that much if not more..." he finished hoping he said his words right.... then a thought struck him and he leaned in to whisper in her ear with a bit of a mischievous grin "Not only that, i do find you to be very cute and beautiful!" he said which made Hinata blush bright red as she looked at Naruto with wide eyes "N...Naruto...." was all she could reply with.....

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Well? How was this chapter? Good? Bad? ......Ugly? if you think the last part I'd prefer if you just lied to me and said it was just bad

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