Shizune was speaking to her master and mentor and she asked the question that was burning on her mind. You see as the Hokage Tsuande had to approve any adoptions that were done with any of her ninjas. So she wondered why Tsuande allowed it. She asked her master that point blank. Thankfully the relationship they had allowed that.

Tsuande answered with a question of her own. "How was he today when you helped him? Was he the same as he has been the last six months or was he different?" Shizune thought about it and said. "He was a little like the Naruto we use to know. Not all the way but a little bit." Tsuande said. "That is why I allowed it. If all goes well then we will have the old Naruto back. If we have the old one back then maybe he can find a wife and fulfill his real dream."

Naruto and Amber were on their way to dinner with Kureani and Rose. Naruto was starting to feel like himself once more. He knew he was not 100 percent but he was getting there and that was enough for him. After a few minutes the pair gets to Kureani's home. She lets them in and Amber is a little shy.

She hides behind her dad's leg and holds on to it tightly. Rose goes up to Amber and sticks out her hand. The two shake hands. Amber sees that Rose has a fox on her shoulder as well so she goes and starts to play with her. Amber knows that foxes only go to people that are good. So she knows she is safe.

Kureani and Naruto start to talk and chat about stuff. Kureani really likes chatting with Naruto. He is fun to talk with. Plus he listens to her and that is something that very few do with her. Anko her best friend listens but most of the time she is drunk. Naruto listen's and hangs on every word. Kureani was thinking that she may have to seek out Naruto if she needs to talk to someone from now on. Naurto listened but not only that he did not judge nor did he give advice he just listened.

After about an hour Kuernai said. "Naruto about Lighting will she harm Rose?" Naruto said. "No not at all. She would die before that happens. She will protect Rose with her life." He took a pause before saying. "Think of Lighting as an older sister always watching over Rose. No matter what Lighting will not fail. She is beating herself up."

Kuernai asked. "Why is that?"Naruto said. "Simple she feels that she should have done more. She feels that its her fault that you two were hurt.." Kuernai said. "Ok what needs to be done for the this bond to form." Naruto smiled and said. "It already has. Will you allow Lighting to stay with Rose?" Kuernai said. "You don't you need her"?"

Naruto smiled and said. "She is a great friend but she would do well with Rose. I promised Asuma on his grave that I would watch out for Rose. Lighting is helping with that." Naruto called the little fox over and she jumped on his shoulder and said. "What do you need brother?"

Naruto said. "I have good news Lighting Kuernai has accepted that you are Rose's guardian. So form this day forward until I say otherwise you are to be with her." Lighting is happy she licks Kuernai's check and says. "Thank you I will protect your daughter with my life." Kuernai started to pet the fox which earned a happy purr form the fox. Lighting rejoined the girls playing.

Naruto was smiling seeing his daughter happy. Kuernai said. "So what made you decide to adopt?, If you don't mind telling me that is." Naruto said. "Well to be honest I have been debating on if I should do it or not. I have not felt like I should take care of a child so that is why I have been holding off. I have not felt emotional stable enough to do that."

Naruto took a pause before he said. "Last night as Rose was holding on to me I felt something in my heart. I felt the love of a child the unconditional love of a child towards their parent. I know I am not her parent but it remained me of my true dream."

He took a pause before saying. "Only my grandmother knows my true dream. Actual the foxes know so I should restate that. My grandmother is the only human that knows my true dream. My true dream was to get married and have family of my own. I wanted lots of children."

Kuernai said. "You figured adopting Amber would help her have a home and help fill the void in your heart." It was not a question more of a statement. That did not stop Naruto from saying. "Yes I had hoped to start a family with Hinata but we all know how that worked." Kuernai pulled him into a hug and said. "I don't know what you are going through but I will be here to help you. If you need someone to talk to I will listen."

Naruto smiled and hugged her back before saying. "Thank you so much." After that dinner was served and everyone had a great time eating. Naruto really liked Kuerani's cooking she was a master cook. Afterwards the girls were getting sleepy. The girls wanted bedtime story. Naruto said. "Ok I have one. Listen up this about a princess." So Naruto told a story about a princess that was cursed by an evil witch and she ended up with the help her best friend breaking the curse. Along the way the princess fell in love with her best friend. The two were married have many hardships.

The girls fell asleep after the story. Kuernai gently took her daughter to her room and placed the young girl on her bed. She gets back in and sees Naruto stroking Amber's hair softly. She thinks to herself. You will make a great father Naruto. I hope you find a wife soon and whoever she is will be lucky as can be.

She says. "Before you go in two days I am going on a mission that will last one to three weeks maybe more. Do you know anyone that can watch Rose for me?" Naruto said. "I was told I am being forced to take some vacation for a few months. So she can stay with me. Amber and Rose get along I think it will be great." Kuernai said. "You don't mind doing it?" Naruto said. "Not at all it will be my pleasure to watch her. I promise not to teach her anything."

Kuernai said. "About that I have been thinking since last night. It is in her blood plus it is what she really wants. So if she wants it can you teach her?" Naruto said. "Of course I will teach her. I was planning on teaching Amber."

After a brief hug form the two adults in which both felt sad that the hug did not last longer Naruto picked up Amber and went home. He was about to put her in her bed when she woke up and said. "Daddy can you please hold me tonight. I am scared I will wake up and this will be a dream." He gently kissed her forehead and said. "Of course my little angel."

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