The door creaks open, "You want to see me Bachan?" Naruto said while closing the door.
"Yes, please come in and sit down." The Hokage has a serious face on her. She is pointing to a seat, the other one is occupied.
"Eh, Hinata? What are you doing here?"Naruto is surprised that Hinata was called too, he had a bad feeling about this.
"Naruto-kun." Hinata is not as surprised though, maybe she has been told that he will come.
"Are we in trouble, Bachan?" Naruto is a bit worried with the Hokage's face didn't help ease his worry.
"It's about your relationship, everybody is talking about it, but the villagers did not know for sure. So rumours are spread." The Hokage explains.
"If you are suggesting that we should end our relationship it is not go…." Naruto didn't have time to finish up his sentence.
"So I suggest we confirm your relationship so the rumours would stop." The Hokage smiles, and continues "You have been like a son to me and I am happy for you."
"Really,oh thank you, Bachan. I really thought we were in trouble just now, but thank you for your blessing, but that can't be the only thing you've summoned us for right?"
"Actually I've summoned you here to talk to you about your ninja rank, Naruto, and since yoou're his couple, you might wanna know too." The Hokage explains.
"His ninja rank?" Hinata asks. "What do you mean?" Naruto is puzzled.
"I am promoting you to Chuunin from today. Congratulations!" The Hokage smiles.
"But musn't I pass the exam first?"Naruto still processing what the Hokage just said.
"Normally, yes, but your heroics, strength in both physical and mental in your fight against Pain has earned you this rank and this matter have been agreed by all the ninja in Konoha and also the villagers." The Hokage assures him.
"So I really am Chuunin now?" Naruto still can't believe it.
"Yes, Naruto-kun you are congratulations." Hinata hugs him. "And, to celebrate I'm thinking of taking you to see my dad."
"Really? Thank you, I hope your dad likes me. Oh right Bachan, thank you for this promotion, I promise to work harder for you and this village." Naruto said.
"Let's go, Naruto-kun, don't worry he knows who you are and he already knows that you are coming, so don't worry it'll all be fine." Hinata pulls him towards the door.
