Naruto Uzumaki- The Sixth Hokage!
—Chapter 2: Reunion—
At the same time Sakura, who was in the middle of the crowd, was shocked when she heard the name.
"What...?" Sakura wondered, "H-How can that—!" She gasped as she spotted Naruto standing beside Lady Tsunade.
Back up on the balcony, Naruto was having the same reaction.
"What, wait Granny Tsunade, I can't-" Naruto was cut off.
"I chose you Naruto, because you're the best for the job, besides it always been your dream to be Hokage." Lady Tsunade said, "Go, they're waiting for you." She finished.
Naruto took a deep breath and walked over to the edge of the balcony.
"H-Hello, yes it is me, Naruto Uzumaki, and I am honored to be your sixth Hokage." He said.
All the people in the crowd started cheering, not just because Naruto was the sixth Hokage, but because he had returned, especially Sakura.
"There will be a celebration tonight in the square, for the arrival of our new Hokage." Lady Tsunade announced.
Naruto watched as the people of the village cheered for him, which made him feel that they actually accepted Naruto for who he was. A little while later Naruto was walking through the village, and every person he met, they congratulated him. He then headed over to the park to take in some familiar scenery.
"Naruto, hey Naruto!" A feminine voice called out.
"Huh?" Naruto wondered as he looked to see a girl running up to him.
It was Sakura, and she was rushing toward Naruto, with her arms wide open.
She then crashed into him wrapping her arms around his neck, embracing him. Naruto was a bit confused though at the site of Sakura who was actually, "hugging" him, instead of punching him in the face.
"You're back." She said, hugging him tightly.
"Of course I'm back, it's not like I'm dead." Naruto replied.
Sakura then loosen her grip and let go of Naruto, as she then smiled at him.
"Come with me." She said grabbing his hand.
"What? Wait, where are we going?" He asked.
Sakura lead Naruto into the cemetery, and over to one of the gravestones. She then bent down and pointed to the engraving.
"Read it." She instructed.
"Okay, um 'In memory of one of the Leaf Village's best and youngest shinobi...huh?" Naruto stopped before he finished the sentence, "N-Naruto Uzumaki..." He trailed off.
"Naruto, everyone thought you were dead until today." Sakura said, "But now that you're alive and back, they can get rid of the gravestone." She finished.
"Hmm...I think that would sniff be a good idea, although sniff at the same time I think they should leave it." Naruto replied.
"Naruto, what's wrong." She asked, "Are you crying?"
Naruto looked at her, bringing his hand up to his face and wiping his eye, there was a tear on his hand.
"Yeah, I guess so." He said.
"But, I've never seen you cry before." Sakura said, as she walked over to Naruto.
"Well I guess I have so many suppressed emotions, I can't hold them in anymore." Naruto said.
"Come here." Sakura said pulling out a handkerchief, and using it to wipe the tears from Naruto face.
As Naruto finished wiping his face of any remaining tears. There was a silence between them until Naruto decided to break it.
"So...Sakura?" He wondered.
"What is, Naruto?" Sakura asked.
"Well, would you like to hang out with me until the ceremony?" He asked, holding out his hand.
"Sure, Mr. Hokage." Sakura answered, taking Naruto's hand.
They then headed back into the town and walked around for a few hours chatting and catching up on past events. As time passed, the celebration for the 6th Hokage was about to begin.
"Greetings citizen of the Leaf Village!" Lady Tsunade exclaimed, "As you know our new Hokage is Naruto Uzumaki, but now we are going to display the formal title upon him." She finished.
Naruto then walked up on to the stage that Lady Tsunade was standing on, and walked up besides her. Along with Kakashi who was holding a parcel in his arms. He then handed it to Lady Tsunade who unwrapped it, to which it turned out to be a robe.
"Naruto, this robe was made for the 6th Hokage and resembles the robe that the 4th Hokage wore." She said, showing him a long short sleeve orange with black flames, and on the back written in Japanese said: The Sixth Hokage.
"Wow." Naruto said to himself.
Lady Tsunade them walked behind him and put the robe on him.
Naruto was speechless at the fact that even though his dream was coming true, he just couldn't believe it.
"I'm Naruto Uzumaki, and I'm the Sixth Hokage! Believe it!" He exclaimed, giving a thumbs up.
All the people in the crowd cheered for Naruto.
"Now enjoy yourselves!" Lady Tsunade said.
Naruto walked down from the stage and into the crowd. As he made his way through, he was stopped by familiar faces, such as Kiba, Akamaru, and Hinata, who were now a couple. Along with Neji and Ten-Ten, Shikamaru and Temari, who also couples. As Naruto continued through the crowd he met Sakura again, and they talked for awhile.
"Naruto..." A faint voice said, suddenly turning around as he looked for who had called his name.
"What's wrong?" Sakura asked.
"Um, I was just, huh-" Naruto cut off, as he looked to see a stranger walking toward him.
As the stranger passed by everyone the crowd became silent. The stranger stood 5'10", and had the same eyes, hair and headband as Naruto, except his hair was a golden blonde color.
He was also wearing a similar outfit which was a dark navy blue long sleeve shirt, with gray pants, a pair of black flame shoes. He was also wearing a robe just like Naruto, except that it was white with red flames.
"It's good to see you...Naruto." The stranger said.
"Who are you and how do you know my name?" Naruto asked.
"I am Minato Namikaze, the 4th Hokage and your father, Naruto." He answered.