Alright, you NaruHina lovers! I promise you the best story so far that I will make sure this will reach up to almost 50,000 views! And believe me: one of my stories has that many views since it is now on temporary hiatus. And I'm sorry if the last chapter made a few of you cry, but I will make sure that this next chapter will make it all better! Before I start, there are a few things you should know in later chapters:

1-I've read and seen a lot of Sakura bashing in a few stories I've read and they were a little harsh. And I know you hate Sakura's 'bitchiness' personality, so she'll be the nice kind in my story without her aggressive hate(maybe a little). She'll be be someone important in Naruto's life as a friend/sister.

2-Hiashi got his, but I have a friend who gave me a perfect idea for the later chapters with him. You can thank Uzumaki Ricky for it soon as I'm putting that idea in file. The Hyuuga leader will be seeing the light of things as his battle with Naruto made him into something more.

3-The Konoha Council will get theirs soon when Naruto would come back to the village with new friends and stronger allies.

4-I'm already dealing with the grammar problem as my LAPTOP keeps freaking with me. Thanks for your reviews and I promise to fix my mistakes later on.

Anyway, it's time to start the next chapter as this involves three things: The truth about the Nine-Tailed Fox, secrets of the Uzumaki bloodline and his parents, and the person joining him on his journey. And to be honest: I really know little of Uzushiogakure, so try to play along. Enjoy!

Chapter 4: The Next Uzumaki Bloodline

Silence.

It was nothing else to say inside the apartment as the girls were horrified by the news. Naruto told them everything about what happened back at the office that it was shocking that Koharu and Homaru gave him a choice to either be banished and marked an exile of the Leaf Village or be executed for the crimes of assaulting Hiashi Hyuuga. And during that time, Naruto was given 24 hours to leave Konohagakure for good.

Hinata's heart was broken and she was getting tears coming from her eyes. Her crush was getting forced to leave the village because of what her father did. Hinata rushed over to Naruto and gave him a huge hug to help rid the pain. But not only to ease his pain, she wanted to get rid of hers as well.

"Naruto...I-I'm sorry! I-I-I shouldn't have m-made y-you stand up to H-H-Hiashi like that. I d-didn't mean..." Hinata sobbed on his chest and she felt her crush embracing her with concern.

"It's okay, Hinata. It's not your fault. I was pretty reckless to ever do something like that. Don't blame yourself for nothing you didn't do." Naruto pulls her head by the chin and makes her looking up at him. "You have nothing to blame for from my mistakes."

Hinata knew that even though they were living in tough times, she always feel much better to know Naruto will always cheer his friends in the most possible way.

Sakura was on the verge of tears after hearing the news. Sakura feels downright terrible inside that she's losing a true friend that she was finally getting along with. 'First Sasuke and now Naruto?! Why? Why can't I ever be strong enough for the team instead of just being a spineless kunoichi?! My love interest for Sasuke has gotten me nowhere and I should've been nicer to Naruto instead of hitting him constantly! Please! I don't want Team 7 to end like this!'

But before she could cry, Sakura felt a soft tug on her shorts. She left her thoughts and looks down to see Hanabi looking at her with concern. The girl knew that Sakura was hurting, so she decided to comfort her.

"Sakura?" Hanabi said softly.

"Y-Yes, Hanabi?" Sakura's voice was breaking as she still looks at the little girl.

"I know that I don't know my own mother, but my big sister told me that our mother says that if we ever feel down or sad from a bad day, she would always give us hugs." Hanabi extended her arms out for the pink kunoichi. "I think you need one the most right now."

And at that moment, Sakura came down to Hanabi gave her a gentle hug. She soon cried as Hanabi was there to ease the pain away. The room was filled with emotions Naruto and Hinata came to them and hugged both girls to share the comfort. It was hurting them inside that Naruto was going to leave the Leaf Village as an exiled ninja. They knew it would hurt, but they were still there for each other.

They pulled away for fifteen minutes as they were still feeling sad about it. Sakura decides to break the silence. "Naruto?"

Naruto looks at his teammate and said, "Yeah, Sakura?"

"Listen...I'm sorry for beating you and calling you names back at the academy and while we're on teams. I hope you can forgive me." Sakura said as she looks away.

"I forgive you, Sakura. You're my friend and nothing can change that. I just wish Sasuke was still here." Naruto looks down as he feels bad about his teammate leaving the village for power.

"I know. I get why you call him 'Sasuke-teme' for a reason." Sakura stated.

Naruto chuckled softly. "Yeah, I get that." But then, Naruto feels a little depressed for himself to know what he was feeling right now.

"What's wrong, Naruto?" Hinata asked with concern to see him back to his depressed state. Something was hurting him inside as she can feel his chakra pattern moving rapidly.

"Nothing, Hinata. It's just..." Naruto knew his couldn't take it anymore. He had to tell her and his friend something. He deeply sighs and looks at Hinata and said, "I have something to tell you girls something. Do you mind if you and Sakura sit down? Also Hanabi as well."

This startled the girls a bit, but they nodded their heads to see where Naruto is going at this. Sakura and the former Hyuuga sisters were already in the living room sitting on the couch as Naruto approaches them to face them all.

Naruto took a deep breath and exhales sharply before saying, "Do you girls know about the Nine-Tailed Fox?"

This made the girls shocked to hear what naruto said as Sakura nodded her head. "Of course! They said that the demon fox was killed by the Fourth Hokage."

Naruto shook his head and sighed again. "That's a lie." Sakura and Hinata were speechless to have Naruto say this, but he continued. "The stories that our teachers told us were a lie and it was promised to be kept a secret to all of the children. Including from your parents to tell you."

"How come?" Hinata asked and fearing what this was leading to.

Naruto explains the real story. "About twelve years ago, the Nine-Tailed Fox attacked this village with full-on fury. I talked to him once and he goes by the name Kurama. Since then, Kurama took out the Shinobi allies and the Leaf's as they were no match against him. When all else fails, the Fourth Hokage decided to end Kurama's wrath by not killing it, but sealing it inside someone that was the only person close into contact. This event happened on October 10th as the Fourth Hokage sacrificed his life on that day."

Hearing the true story about the fox, Sakura and Hinata finally got what that means as they looked at Naruto in horror.

"But Naruto...that's your birthday!" Hinata exclaimed.

Sakura gasped. "Then...that means..."

Naruto nods meekly and looked away. "The Fourth Hokage sealed the demon fox inside me. I am the jinchuuriki of what's the most powerful demon to ever be contained inside of me."

The girls finally knew the reason why he has been through hell in his childhood. It all makes sense: The cruel villagers, the bullying, calling Naruto names. It was because of him containing a monster inside him.

"So, I guess you know now. I'll understand if you girls can leave me now." Naruto turns away as he couldn't face them again after telling them the truth about him. Naruto can tell that they were going to leave him and treat him like the villagers does. He soon heard them getting up as Naruto knew they will be on their way. However, he didn't hear footsteps moving towards the door.

"Naruto?" Before he knew it, Naruto turns around and see them facing him with soft smiles on their faces while tears were coming down.

Naruto was shocked to see them still inside his home and didn't leave him alone. "Aren't you all scared or afraid of me?"

The girls shook their heads as Hinata spoke for them. "We could never be mad at you, Naruto. After all you have done to this village and every other village out there, how can we label you as something you are not?"

"Without you, I would've been dead by Gaara. I didn't care if you had that fox lend you some chakra to help you; I still say I should thank you and Kurama for saving me." Sakura added.

"I should do the same here, Naruto! You saved me and my sister from our former father and you've made our cousin Neji change his ways about destiny and all that other stuff." Hanabi joins in on the conversation.

Naruto couldn't think of anything to say after hearing the three girls thanking him for his heroic deeds. "Does this mean you don't hate me?"

The girls giggle as they ran up to him for a group hug while saying in unison. "You're the best ninja and friend we could ever have!"

Naruto then had tears coming down his face with a soft smile crept on his face. After what he has done for them and revealing to them his dark secret, he felt really happy to know that they accepted him for what he truly is.

"Thank you. Thank you for accepting who I am and not a monster." Naruto said softly as the girls pulled back.

"You're welcome, Naruto." Hinata smiled.

"We know that this village is wrong to treat you like that. If I had that demon fox inside me, I will personally kill these villagers for what they did to you!" Sakura said while waving her fist.

Naruto and the girls laughed as they were happy to see the smiles on their faces again.

(SFX: KNOCK! KNOCK!)

All of them were hearing the door and Naruto came up to see who was knocking on his door. He opens the door and was surprised to see Tsunade and Jiraiya standing in front of his doorstep. By the looks of things, Naruto spots the Hokage with dried tears on her cheeks.

"Lady Tsunade? Ero-Sennin? What are you guys doing here?" Naruto asked with curiosity.

Tsunade answered, "We need to talk. Do you mind if we come inside?"

"S-Sure!" Naruto replied as he lets them in.

As the two legendary Sannins came inside his home, Tsunade and Jiraiya see Hinata, Sakura, and Hanabi inside. "I see you have some company already."

"Yeah, we were just talking about some things." Naruto spoke as he shuts the door.

"I see," Jiraiya said as he turns to the boy. "Naruto, we're sorry we couldn't do anything to have them reconsider."

"It's okay, Jiraiya-sama." Naruto replied as Jiraiya was surprised that he didn't call him by another name. "I knew that one day the council would go ahead and make a decision behind Lady Tsunade's back without her consent. They did the same when the Third Hokage was in charge. Now I see why he didn't help me back then because of them."

Tsunade was getting angrier just thinking about it, but she calms down and starts to speak to Naruto. "Listen, I know you are going to leave the Leaf Village soon, but we need to tell you something before you go." Tsunade then looks at the girls. "And I believe he told you all what happened today?"

Hinata nodded. "Yes, Lady Hokage. But he even told us about the Nine-Tailed Fox."

"But we will always accept him as the true hero he is." Sakura added as Hanabi nods happily.

Tsunade was smiling to see how Naruto's own friends treated him better and was proud to see them still being with him. "Thank you, girls. But right now, I think it's time to tell you all something that was kept as an SS-Rank secret. Do you want to know, Naruto?"

Naruto nods in approval. "Yes, Lady Tsunade."

Naruto and his friends were now on the couch as Tsunade and Jiraiya were sitting on chairs to face them. Naruto decides to give them all some drinks before they start explaining to what the secret was.

After Tsunade finished sipping her tea, she looks at Naruto and spoke to him. "Naruto, do you know anything about your last name?"

"Actually…I don't know anything about my last name. In fact, I don't know anything about myself except that I was born an orphan with no one." Naruto stated sadly as the girls were concern for him.

Jiraiya smiled as he continued for his friend. "Well, I think you are going to like what we tell you about your last name. It's about time we tell you the truth about your legacy of the Uzumaki Bloodline."

Hearing this made the teens and Hanabi shocked to believe this. "I have a bloodline?"

Tsunade nods and explains her story. "This happened many years ago that there was once a proud village that inhabited the infamous Uzumaki clan. This village was talented with the strongest sealing jutsus ever created by the best of Shinobi ninjas of their own and lived by their own rules. It was called the Uzushiogakure Village and it was once Konoha's trustworthy ally. It used to be a peaceful place with kind villagers and had their own government without any chaos or corruption.

"It was once feared by many villages around and became Konoha's spot to help with certain trades of little money and resources needed to help each other. Before this village was founded, Mito Uzumaki was the first to help lead the Whirlpool Village as she was married to the First Hokage and one of the allied Senju Clan Hashirama Senju. But during that time, the Whirlpool Village was once threatened by enemies of Rock, Mist, and Cloud. But things were not always as planned when the village had the strongest group of Shinobi-ranked ninjas with massive strength and vitality to outlast most of their enemies without the need of Konoha's own. But when Konoha feels like they are in danger, the Whirlpool Village has their back.

"But the Uzumaki clan was different from any other than the Senju clan and other villages. It was said that the Uzumaki bloodline was indeed the most superior kind to ever withstand a lot from recent attacks and defenses. The clan's ability involves a healing factor that can help recover from any fatal attacks and seal away any wounds made a few seconds later. They are also the 'speed demons' with incredible stamina that can make them go fast without ever getting tired or ever getting restless without sleep. But the most common thing for the Uzumaki clan was that they appear to live longer. Mito was my grandmother as that makes me close as an Uzumaki." This surprised the teens and Hanabi to know that Naruto was related to the Fifth Hokage. Tsunade decided to continue with a smirk. "But thanks to that heritage, I can go on without aging into some old prune like that wrinkled bitch Koharu."

The last part made them laugh a bit as Sakura decides to ask her a question. "So, Lady Tsunade, what happened to the village?"

Tsunade sighs as she continues. "Unfortunately, there was a planned attack as the Rock and Mist made a full-scale assault against the village. Although their plan failed, it was actually a diversion to lead another group of allied ninjas to attack the open village. Kumo ninjas suddenly launched an attack of their own as the village itself had to evacuate from the massacre. Mito, however, died young at possible age of 150. The remaining survivors fled and scattered across different villages to hide from the destruction of Uzushiogakure. An explosion was the cause of the entire village to cease to exist."

Naruto was stunned to hear about this and knew that he wasn't the Uzumaki out there. "Are you saying there are more out there like me?"

"Of course!" Tsunade smiled. "The Uzumaki clan has many of its people having fiery red hair."

"But…I'm a blonde." Naruto said in confusion.

"True, but you have your father's hairstyle and your mother's attitude." Jiraiya stated.

"What?!" Naruto shouted as he was unable to say more. But he had to because this involves his parents. "I…have parents?"

Jiraiya explains his story. "Before you were born, you have parents that really love you and wished to be there for you before passing away. Do you know who your parents were, Naruto?" Naruto shook his head. "Naruto, you are the son of the Red-Hot Habenaro Kushina Uzumaki and the legendary Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze."

Naruto and the others were speechless to know that Naruto, the orphan child, was the son of the Fourth Hokage. Sakura and Hinata finally understand why Naruto looks familiar with the same look and hairstyle like Minato's.

"But how? Why wasn't we told about the Fourth Hokage having Naruto his son?" Hinata asked.

"Well," Tsunade explains, "this was confidential by the Third Hokage in order to keep Naruto safe from anyone to kidnap and kill him while obtaining the Fox's chakra."

"Mostly the Akatsuki and Orochimaru?" Naruto asked as Tsunade and Jiraiya nodded. "But do you think my parents are alive?"

"Sadly, your father died after sealing the fox inside you while also saving the village." This made Naruto sad to hear the news, but Tsunade added more. "You mother, however, is still alive."

Naruto gasped in excitement. "Really?! How do you know?!"

"She was once the previous containers of the tailed beast inside you as she miraculously survived the release of the fox. But there was some…complications." Jiraiya informed them.

"Like what, Jiraiya-sama?" Sakura questioned.

"During the extraction, Kushina's appearance somehow made her a little like Naruto's age. And with that, Tsunade and I decide to help take her somewhere safe so no one can find her. But after that, we decided to make sure Kushina stays hidden until it was the right time to tell Naruto this or when the danger has passed." Jaraiya explains as he looks at Naruto. "I'm sorry for not telling you this, Naruto. I hope you can…"

But he stopped as he heard someone crying. Naruto was filled with tears of joy to know that he wasn't alone. He has a mother out there. He was not born an orphan. "I forgive you. I'm just…just glad that I have my mother somewhere. I don't care if I have to convince her somehow, I will make sure I'll be there for her. And I'll do the same for the few Uzumaki survivors in those villages somewhere. I'll find Uzushiogakure and rebuild it to make it rise again from the ashes to change everything."

This made the whole room having smiles made as they see Naruto standing proud and knowing that he will do whatever it takes to reunite with his mom and rebuilding the Uzumaki bloodline. Tsunade felt her heart beating fast to see her now-known godson happy again. 'Thank Kami for having you in our lives, Naruto.'

It was getting late as Sakura was taking Hanabi back to her home again for a little nap. She said her goodbyes and left the complex with a huge smile on her face. Tsunade and Jiraiya were about to do the same as they hug Naruto.

"You sure you will be okay, Naruto?" Jiraiya asked his godson.

Naruto then looks at Hinata as she was smiling at him. He turns to them and said, "I'll be fine, Jiraiya. Tomorrow will be my big day to start a new life. I'll promise to visit you guys soon."

Tsunade smiled and said, "You better do that. Otherwise, I'll lose my mind with all these crazy villagers."

Naruto chuckled softly and gave Tsunade a big hug again. "You know I never believe that you are related to me. I'm just glad to have you as my godmother. No use calling you Granny anymore."

Tsunade smiled and hugged back. "I'm glad to have you as my godson. Take care of yourself, Naruto."

"I will." Naruto replied as they let go of the embrace.

Tsunade and Jiraiya were out of the complex and were feeling happy about today. "You think he will be alright?" Tsunade asked with concern.

"Heh. Naruto may be a reckless boy, but he's a future hero to one day change the world." Jiraiya stated as Tsunade giggled softly to know that Jiraiya was right. Just then, she and Jiraiya heard footsteps and turn to see Hinata coming up to them.

"Jiraiya-sama. Lady Hokage. I would like to make a request." Hinata said with confidence.

Tsunade knew this look before and starts to smile. "Alright, Hinata. What would you like to request for?"

-The Next Day-
[The Veer Union-What Have We Done]

All his clothes and supplies were packed. His favorite food finished in almost thirty seconds. His new journey will start as Naruto was now ready to leave Konohagakure. Naruto even changed his outfit into something better: a white jacket with red flame trimmings and his clan's symbol on the back, black shirt with a mesh undershirt, orange pants, jade crystal necklace from Tsunade, and blue sandals with black fingerless gloves.

Although his life was hell living in the village, Naruto plans to start over and locate his mother and the other Uzumakis. Before Naruto leaves the apartment, he took one last look at his place and sighs happily to know he will miss it all. He opens the door and closed it as he was now gone.

Naruto left the complex and heads towards the Konoha Gates. But as he was heading there, Naruto was then looking at a crowd of villagers that seems to be expecting him. He was thinking they might be happy that he was leaving the village and were glad to be rid of him. Naruto was about to ignore them, but actually sees smiles on their faces.

This was very strange for them to act like this and Naruto decides to try and walk through the crowd. He knows to watch his back and watch for any tricks they might pull as he walks along the road. But then, he heard a civilian saying something to him.

"Thank you, Naruto." The man said with a bow. Naruto was surprised by this as a few more did the same and bowed before him. He continues walking after what he just saw.

But as he walks toward the gates, more people were thanking him for saving them and were apologizing to him for hurting him during his childhood. This was something he never expected to hear and see as he was feeling…happy. He never knew that with him doing some good deeds lately. Naruto was then smiling to see even children giving him a hug for thanking him from saving their parents from the Sand Ninja Gaara.

He was almost to the gate as he sees Teuchi and Ayame. Naruto came up to them to greet them. "Hey, guys." But before Naruto would say more, Ayame came to give him a hug as she was having tears coming down her eyes. This was a surprise as Naruto felt his hair ruffled by the owner.

"Don't forget to tell people about this shop here, okay? You will always be our number one customer." Teuchi spoke softly as Ayame pulls away to face her friend.

"Don't forget us, Naruto." Ayame said before giving Naruto a kiss on the cheek.

Naruto blushed a bit, but smiles happily to see two good people seeing him leave. "I promise to tell them. And I will never forget this place." He soon continued his walk as they waved goodbye.

Naruto finally arrives at the gates as he was getting ready to leave. But what shocked him the most is that everyone was by the gates: His friends, teachers and sensei, and Konohamaru with his friends. Naruto was stunned by this as he came forward to them. "Guys? What is all this for?"

Iruka decides to speak for them first. "Think of this as a 'Bon Voyage' tribute to honor you for helping us and many more people out there you've changed and rescued."

"For a maggot, you were something when you prove to everyone after you defeated Gaara and a few Sound ninjas. You got guts, kid." Anko winked.

"Naruto Uzumaki, you have the gift to excel to the Heavens and change the world with your eternal youth! One day, I hope you'll join me and Lee on the quest for finding spirited youth like you and him!" Might Guy exclaim with his 'nice guy' pose, making Naruto laugh a little.

Kakashi came up to his pupil and ruffled his hair a bit and smiled under his mask. "Who would've thought that I have to see another one of my students seeing the world?"

Naruto smiled a little a he looks at Kakashi. "What can I say: I got it from nice late-as-always sensei. Although, it would be a shame that I won't be pulling pranks on you anymore."

"Hey. No one can prank better than you. I hope to see you again, Naruto. Sorry about…you know." Kakashi looks away in shame as Naruto knew what he means as he patted him on the shoulder.

"Apology accepted, Kakashi-sensei." Naruto said softly as Kakashi looks back at him.

Kakashi smiled at him and said, "Well, I might as well do something that you will never believe in a lifetime."

Naruto and every ninja comrade see the unspeakable thing to ever happen in history: Kakashi Hatake took off his mask and reveals his awestruck smile towards many others. Girls fainted at the sight as Anko, Shizune, and Kurenai were blushing red to see this and thought of one thing to say: 'Damn!'

Naruto was shocked and unable to say anything as he couldn't believe what Kakashi did. "Wow! So that's what you look like without that mask." Naruto then smirk. "But you might want to watch your back. Girls are going to be all over you with your mask off."

Kakashi shrugged his shoulders. "Eh, it's worth it."

Naruto then faced his friend and was given a group hug by Tenten and Ino. He suddenly blushed red as the girls face him with smiles.

"It's a shame that you will be going away for good. I'm sorry that we didn't get to be good friends sooner than later." Ino said softly. "I wish you good luck and take care of yourself."

"And just to remember me," Tenten digs into her pocket and pulls out a scroll, "I have something that contains my greatest weapons I forged them myself. Hope they can be of use one day."

Naruto nodded. "I will, girls." Just then, Shikamaru and Chouji came to him and giving him a handshake.

"How troublesome it is to see our knucklehead kicked out of this village. I hope the world treats you better." Shikamaru smiled.

"And don't worry, Naruto, I'll keep your title safe for you at Ichiraku's. Even though it might be a while until I turn back to normal." Chouji pointed out to him new skinny self.

"It's cool, Chouji. But I think your new look is great. Plus: I think you have a few girls wanting you bad." Naruto teased as Chouji blushed and chuckled softly.

"Don't remind me." As Shikamaru and Chouji stood aside, Rock Lee came up to him and offered him something to remember him by: a green tracksuit.

"YOSH! Naruto Uzumaki! I offer you this outfit to know that when we meet again, I want to challenge you to prove who will be the ultimate taijutsu master!" Lee said while imitating Guy's nice-guy pose.

"I love it! I'll be waiting on that challenge!" Naruto gave him a thumbs-up as Kiba and Shino walks up to him.

"Sorry you were exiled out of here. I'll make sure to keep enemies away from any creeps to come by!" Kiba stated as Akamaru barked in agreement.

"Same here, Naruto." Shino said quietly.

"Thanks, guys." Naruto complied as Kurenai walks up towards him and kissed his forehead.

"That's for good luck as Tsunade would do. Thank you for saving Hinata." Kurenai said softly as Naruto was blushing red again. Just then, Tsunade came up as Shizune did the same.

"I'm sure going to miss you, Naruto. Just to think that you were like a little brother to me." Shizune giggled.

"Same here! For a nice lady, you kinda do look like a cool sister. But I think I should say it also to another one." Naruto said as Sakura came to him.

"It's nice to see that you can remember to say goodbye to your teammate and friend." Sakura teased.

Naruto started to laugh and looks at Sakura with a smile. "Sakura, if I ever see Sasuke…" Naruto was interrupted by Sakura shaking her head.

"No need, Naruto. That promise I made you keep almost cost you your life. If you see him, give him a massive beating from me." Sakura with a smile.

Naruto was surprised to hear this and nods his head. "Trust me. He deserves it."

And with that, Sakura kissed his cheek and gave him a gentle hug. Naruto was now feeling like he was getting fangirls crawling up to kiss him.

"You know…you are now the sixth girl to kiss me on the head or the cheek." Naruto said.

Sakura pulls away and smirks at him with a tease. "Who were the others?"

Naruto blushed and looks away. "Um, let's see…Koyuki, Tsunade, Ayame, Kurenai, and…Hinata." Naruto then realized who was missing. "W-Where is she?!"

"I'm here, Naruto." As Naruto turns to see his friend, his face was blushing scarlet red as he sees Hinata with her new look: Hinata is now sleeveless black top (that shows her slender shoulders and slim, soft stomach), fishnet arm wrists, navy green gloves, black tight shorts with fishnets, brown khaki skirt, and blue sandals. And for her jacket, she has Naruto's wrapped around her.

Hinata was walking to Naruto as Neji follows her from behind. Naruto was looking at his friend as he couldn't think of something except one word: "Beautiful…"

Realizing his reaction, Hinata giggled. "Thanks! I love your new look as well."

"Naruto." Neji said

Naruto got out of the trance and looks at Neji. "Y-Yeah, Neji?"

"Can you promise me something?" Neji asked kindly as Naruto nods his head. "Promise me that you'll take care of my cousin."

"What?" Naruto shouted as he looks at Hinata. "What does he mean?"

"If you are going to find someone while on your journey, I'll be there to help you." Before Naruto would say anything, Hinata pressed her two fingers against his lips. "Don't, Naruto. You saved me from my father and I chose to help you this way. You're my best friend and I'll always be there for you. I no longer live here as a Leaf ninja. And I'm okay with it."

As she pulled her fingers away, Naruto starts to speak. "You mean it? You want to come with me?" Hinata happily nods her head as Naruto smiles back at her. "Thank you, Hinata."

And before Naruto would start his journey, Tsunade gave him a present and told him to open it until they were away from the Leaf Village. Naruto and Hinata said their goodbyes to their friends and family as they were now outside of the village. But before they would go, they heard a voice. Actually, voices.

"Hey, guys!" Naruto and Hinata turns to see Hanabi and Konohamaru raising their right arms and balled their hands into a fist at them. Soon after, all their friends did the same as a reminder it was their vow that they will meet again. The entire village cheered for them and wished them good luck.

Naruto and Hinata smiled and did the same action. The promise was made as they left to now start their journey as they were away from Konohagakure, Naruto was holding on to Hinata's hand as they were looking straight at their path. And for something to know that they are starting a new beginning, they now wear gold-plated Whirlpool headbands made by the former Uzukage herself to give to the last Uzumakis.

And so, Naruto and Hinata start their new adventure as they are now going to rebuild the next Uzumaki Legacy.

To Be Continued

Sorry. I now have a huge habit of writing big. But I'll deal with that problem later. Hope you enjoy this chapter and thank you all for making my day better from your comments the other day. Anyway, Naruto and Hinata are off to find Naruto's mother and find the lost Uzushiogakure Village with the survivors.

Also, I'm thinking of whom they will meet and others that will follow them on their journey. Plus: I need excitement for this story and adding my own few characters in. I might need some help with having some characters (alive or dead) being in this fanfic. I'm up for request.

Anyway, thank you for your support and I'll continue to make chapters like this. Wish you guys a great day and I'll update soon. Later!:)