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"With this, I do believe that this mission will be complete once we finish helping you with this bridge. Haku would you be so kind in taking care of the clean up? I have much to discuss with Tazuna and your father is coming to help me. " Haku smiled as she went and would gladly do the requested favor." Of course, it will be my honor to help you Uzukage. "
Sasuke didn't understand why she referred to him as a Kage. Kakashi told him he was probably doing so he would get used to the feeling of being called by his official title as the head of a hidden village. Sasuke still couldn't believe he was going to be the Kage of a newly reconstructed Uzhushiogakure.
Naruto left with Tazuna and Zabuza was following close behind them. Inari turned out really took his lessons well and he managed to defend his mother against several of the thugs that ran away from main headquarters of the criminal. Naruto rubbed his hair and told him he made him very proud.
The poor kid blushed out of sheer embarrassment. "Now is there anywhere we can talk privately?" Naruto asked and Tazuna mentioned his office. As the three men sat down Tazuna was sure that they needed to discuss their payment for the mission. He was in for a surprise. "We don't require payment for the mission, Tazuna. What we do need is help from you and your expertise, we need your help and materials to help rebuild Uzhushiogakure. Can we count on you as our ally from now on?"
Tazuna was surprised by this request. "Naruto of course we consider you and those with you our allies and thanks to you we managed to retake much of the money Gato had stolen from the people of wave. We gladly would help with the reconstruction efforts. But why must you even ask?"
Zabuza sat down as he saw the look on Naruto's face. "I had to ask because of the possibility of you becoming allies with Konoha. I hate to tell you this Tazuna but we of Uzhushiogakure will never make the same mistake again. We will not be allies with the village that betrayed us before. Fool me once damn on you, Fool me twice damn on me. I will not put the new Uzhushiogakure at risk again. "
Tazuna could see that much like a leader he was already thinking of every possibility where something could go wrong for his people." I actually was thinking of moving my family to a new place. It seems your village would have need of a master builder eventually. How about we move to Uzhushiogakure and help you make that great village as great or greater than it was before?"
Both Naruto and Zabuza agreed that it would be for the best if he did and accepted his offer. Inari was happy because he could still continue to receive lessons from Naruto, Tsunami was happy because it would be a new start for her and be free from all the negative feelings she often felt while remembering all that Gato took from her and her family.
The bridge was completed and the team from Konoha was about to leave. "Naruto I know that the village has not been too kind to you, but will you not reconsider returning to Konoha?" this caught him by surprise hearing Sakura of all people ask such a thing.
"Sakura the only thing I want from your team is this, tell the Hokage I know what happened to Uzhushiogakure during the second war, tell him the new Uzushiogakure will also remember the mistakes and grievances of the past. If any come to the village in aggression they will not survive. We will never trust Konoha again. Tell him as Uzukage I will protect my people and will show those that harm them no mercy. "
Sakura was speechless as she finally understood that he would never return to the village. Secretly she was actually happy to hear it, that would mean that the so-called demon brat was gone from Konoha forever.
The bridge was eventually called the Great Uzumaki Bridge in honor of the hero of wave and leader of their newest ally the Uzukage, leader of Uzushiogakure Naruto Namikaze. People often asked if the leader's last name was Namikaze why the bridge was not called the Great Namikaze Bridge? Tazuna laughed and he said that he wanted to honor the clan that his mother was from. The Uzumaki Clan, the clan he truly considers his own.
He explained that legally his name was currently Naruto Namikaze, but as soon as he manages to reconstruct the village and make the last two alliances with the other two villages he planned to retake his family name and then be able to be called Naruto Uzumaki. He didn't have the heart to tell them he would have to undergo a very dangerous ritual to do that.
As the group left the town and got on board the boat that would take them to the island Uzushiogakure was founded on Naruto began to look at a large crate. "Kakashi I don't know where you think you are going? I told the people of wave and I think I was pretty clear that I will never be part of Konoha again. So tell me where do you think you are going?"
Kakashi had to admit that after their talk he did decide to leave Konoha as well. "I guess one more rogue ninja joining your village by the looks of it Naruto." Naruto had to be perfectly clear that if he joined Uzushiogakure it was a point of no return. "I will never consider Konoha to being our ally Kakashi. I might actively seek to ruin it either financially or down right militarily."
Kakashi had to smile as she saw his eyes, "Well that will make us very popular with both Kumo and Iwa. The only problem I might think they could have with you is the small fact that Minato Namikaze was your father and thus they will find it hard to believe that you actually hate Konoha as much as you actually do. "
Zabuza decided the other problem was that Minato used a technique that he too knows to kill entire battalions of their men in the last major war. Their combined hatred and disbelief in his intentions might make for quite the barrier for them to become allies with Uzushiogakure.
"We will cross that bridge when we get there. The main problem is how your former boss, the Hokage will react to us basically stopping his attempt to make wave their ally and one of their best ninja sending a shadow clone to give a report so that he can defect from their village. "Somehow I don't think the Hokage is going to be very friendly or happy to realize that the so-called copycat ninja no longer serves him or the village."
Kakashi looked at them, "Well considering that they pretty much caused my father to kill himself. I don't really see why I should be so loyal to them in the first place. The only real shame is that it took me this long to realize it. I guess I just got caught up in the excitement of being an ANBU Captain. "
Once they actually reached the village they saw the damage and they were speechless. The only building that looked like survived was the building where the Uzukage had his main offices. As Naruto walked towards it, he began to fell this warmth spread over him, it was almost as if the building itself was welcoming home.
He looked at the office where so many Uzukage had watched over the village and the clan they had loved so much. He began to notice that there was a blinking light on what seemed to be the stone desk. The others could not see if for some reason. He stepped closer and he placed his hand on the light.
Out of nowhere, a light construct video began to play. 'If you are seeing this our village is no more. Never in my fifty years as Uzukage would I have believed that Konoha once our dearest friends would betray us this way. As I record this they are destroying our defenses. I guess I should have never taught the defense schematics to our friends. I truly believed that it would be a gesture of friendship to show them how to better defend themselves. '
The man took off his hat and a badly scarred faced with long red hair appeared.' If your intention is to rebuild know this. Only the next Uzukage will be able to access the secret location of our sealing archives. If you are indeed the next Uzukage I beg you don't make the same mistake I did. Keep your village safer than I could. '
Naruto was almost wondering who this person was and how in the world did the building recognized him? In truth, he should not even be recognized as an Uzumaki since he was legally a Namikaze. The other part it not only recognized him as an Uzumaki but as the next Uzukage.
Hinata and Zabuza watched the entire thing. "Naruto do you know where the archives are?" Naruto smiled at her and touched the very walls on the office. As soon as he did the was a pattern visible in the walls and ceiling on the room.
"The sealing archive is this very building Hinata. Use your eyes and you will see that all these decorative markings all over the inside of this building are not just for looks. They are the ones that kept the entire library of Uzushiogakure and this building intact while everything else turned to rubble. "
Zabuza had to agree with Naruto this building was more than likely overlooked when Konoha raided the village." I do hope that you will let me help you train some, as our Kage, there are many things that you need to learn and rather quickly if we want to get this village up and running properly. "
" Alright Zabuza you got your time and I will train. I still need to make a proper assessment of the damage and make a proper accounting of how much materials we will need. " Tazuna decided to walk into the room and give them a big surprise.
" I am a master builder Naruto. You can relax and take a few days to train. I already have a very good rough draft of the materials needed. I even have a schedule on how long it will take to reconstruct most of the village proper. I would, however, suggest we rebuild the walls and reprogram the defenses. I don't imagine our first hostile visitors will take that long to pay us a visit. "
Zabuza smiled at him." Actually, I already sent a scroll for aid to both Suna and Kiri. I expect them to arrive as soon as two days. Both Kages I imagine will be quite happy to send a few hundred good strong hands to help their ally."
Zabuza walked over to Hinata and smiled. "As for training, I imagine we can do much more training on the road. I imagine you want to get started meeting Kumo and Iwa to solidify our alliances. With four hidden villages allied with us, Konoha would have to be suicidal to dare and attack us. That will give us plenty of time for us to reconstruct and even expand. "
Hinata was all smiles for some strange reason." It would also give us a chance to perfect your gentle hand technique. Don't think I haven't noticed yours have absorbed some Hyuuga blood. I imagine it was from some of my clan that tried to kill you. "
Naruto could not help but to laugh," I guess that will teach me for trying to keep secrets for you wife. You can read me like an open book." Tazuna could not help but yo smile as he once said the very same thing to his wife so long ago.
Zabuza was about to retire for the evening when he looked back and with a bow, he asked something he was not expecting. "Will there be anything else? If not I will retire for the evening I wish you happy dreams Uzukage." Naruto smiled and he did tell him he would need to start to thinking about a possible recruitment and Academy program.
"Quite right, once we have sufficient ninja we can start doing missions. I will get on it while we travel. For the record, I just want to be the ANBU Commander and that is all I want. I have even come up with a few dozen codenames already that you are just going to love. " Hinata asked where would they sleep and then it was pretty obvious since there was only one building left intact.
" I think the underground quarters for the last ANBU garrison will suffice for now. In case you are wondering, we will sleep here. This room has a separate bedroom for the Kage and his wife for times the Kage needed to work long hours. " He touched a wall and the wall opened to reveal a nice bathroom and bed.
Tazuna and the others followed him to find that on the basement was a complete complex. The place looked like it was used by the ANBU stationed to protect the building and if you didn't notice all the broken pieces of armor and weapons. It actually looked quite cozy. Tazuna didn't waste any time in running towards one of the beds and jumping on it. He immediately fell asleep and looking rather comfortable sleeping on the bed. The others decided it was a perfect chance to turn in.
As Hinata was getting ready for bed she looked at Naruto and smiled. "So tell me Naruto are you always going to introduce me as your wife? " Naruto smiled as he pulled her closer to him as she climbed into bed near him. "I am not saying anything dishonest. You are my wife and I am your husband. You will have to forgive me for not giving you a proper honeymoon. I have been so busy but don't you worry I do plan to make it up to you."
Hinata blushed as she rested and got really comfortable next to him. "I am not complaining Naruto. I for one couldn't possibly ask for a better husband than you. I only wanted to tell you that at the very least it helps me keep all those other kunoichi, from thinking they might have a chance with you. You are mine, and I plan to keep it that way. "
Hinata slept very comfortable with Naruto and the others seem to have had a good night sleep. In the morning the decision was made to visit Kumo first and foremost. The idea was first proposed by Tazuna that he told them if anyone had the much-needed materials needed to reconstruct the defenses that would be Kumo.
Zabuza, Kakashi, Hinata and Naruto left as soon as they were all ready to get on their way. The trip was not just a walk through flowering Meadows and peaceful nature walks. They had run into several bandit groups. Zabuza considers this fortunate as they were perfect opponents to use in the training Naruto would receive during their trip.
Zabuza first decided to train him in his own specialty. The silent kill method was not that difficult for Naruto to pick up, and the pile of dead bandits was clear indication of this. Hinata, on the other hand, had a much harder time in her training. The training had been to look for possible weaknesses without using her eyes.
According to Zabuza, the enemy would display certain tells when they had a particular weak spot. They would either try to not really on a body part or they would try to put all the focus on their strongest side as to hide their weak spots. At first, Hinata had a tough time figuring that out, but after fifteen bandits groups, she was getting pretty good at spotting the weak spots.
The idea was that she should not depend on her eyes for everything. Zabuza had heard stories of people with eyes like her going blind because they overused their eyes and put a lot of stress on them for having grown dependent on the power of their eyes.
Kumo was not at all happy to see him. In fact, they tried to kill them outright for even asking to meet with their Kage. They, however, did not expect Naruto knocking them down as easily as they did. "Look we have some serious business to discuss with your Kage. I don't have time to play around."
Several of the guards took this as they really were trying to pretend to meet with their Kage and kill him so they came at them with weapons. That was when one of them made the mistake of trying to harm Hinata. "You tried to harm me and I let you off the hook as a sign of peace. You harm my wife and now the kid gloves come off. I swear not one of you who tried to harm my wife will leave here alive."
The guards must have thought he was bluffing. I mean how much could a guy his age to against experienced veteran ninja. In a manner of seconds, his fangs began to grow and with a single hand sign he made a couple of Clones keep Zabuza, Haku, and Hinata safe.
That is when the foolish guards wished they had listened. He began tackling and devouring one guard after the other. The bloodless corpses just drop one after the other. This must have scared them very much because they started to make a racket, screaming that a monster was eating the guards.
The Kage decided to check what was happening and he glared at Naruto as he finished off the last guard, wiping the blood from his lips. "Would you tell me why was it necessary to kill our guards?" Naruto was glad to see the Kage was a lot more reasonable than the guards had been.
"It is quite simple, we told them that I needed to speak with you. Instead, they tried to scare us off and when we told them that we had serious business to discuss. They tried to kill me and the people with me. I only killed them in self-defense and to protect my wife. "
The Kage must have seen that he was not lying." I see, you must not be from around here otherwise, you would know that the people of this village are not welcoming to strangers. Especially strangers that are both wearing armor and have weapons. Very well follow me to a nearby Inn. You must have something to tell me. "
The Kage was being a lot more welcoming that they figure. " Now would you tell me your names. I would like to know who felt it was so urgent to meet me. " Naruto stood up as a sign of respect and he indicated a person as he spoke." Our healer Haku Momochi, my second in command Zabuza Momochi and my beloved wife Hinata Hyuuga. I am the current Uzukage of Uzushiogakure, Naruto Namikaze. "
