Tales of the Templar

Chapter 10: Proposals and Fathers

The Templars began their business as usual. Engaging in politics, talking to people, listening to rumors. Their vigil is never ending as they sent many influential people to the Shinobi villages. These earned the Templars increasing influence, money and power. It's enough for them to retire for at least fifteen years.

Sure being a Templar is good and all but it does have drawbacks. Keeping oneself updated is tiresome work and Templars like Naruto and Itachi would go to the estates very exhausted. The former being more tired than the latter.

The Templars understood this but non-Templars would often get the impression that being a Templar means you can live your life like a noble and you don't have to do anything to make people do what you want. Sadly that is not the case as nobles have problems same as the common folk.

To his friends (non-Templars), Naruto would often hide it with a smile and say that it is alright. He would often use jokes and quips as a way to hide his stress and exhaustion. Naruto would laugh and be the life of the party. It worked for them for the most part. His face of happiness and light-heartedness would often work on everyone.

Everyone except his Templar comrades.

Hinata who saw Naruto in his private moments would often see him very stressed. Sometimes she would see him looking very frustrated by the one enemy no Kage and Daimyo alike was able to beat. Though it wasn't like Naruto did not have help, he would have his sister or shadow clones to do the paperwork. But paperwork isn't just the enemy Naruto had to face. Day by day, he would log in to his computer and check for latest update and also listen to gossip and rumors regarding the villages and ninjas.

Hinata understood that Naruto's job is an incredibly tiresome and stressful work. She knew that he was very frustrated about it and had very little time for himself. She wanted to help him to the best she was able and maybe split the burden on his shoulders.

Akari informed her that this is Naruto's last term as Grand Master. His term would end in twenty or so years so he must find a woman that he could settle down and live in. Hinata knew that he could have any woman he wanted. He could chose the strongest among his Order, he could also choose among his friends, the female ones, and form a family with her.

But she knew his side of the story regarding the other Hinata. His soul may be that of gold but his heart is weak and fragile. He could not handle another heartbreak again.

Still, it hurt her to see him stressed. So she decided to sleep with him very often than usual. It's not their first time, and she knew how slept. And she admitted that for a loud talker, Naruto is a quiet sleeper, making it easier for her to sleep with him.

Still it wasn't enough, Hinata remembered Saya's advice regarding stress and knew that she would be helping Naruto by making out with him. Every night, she would remove her uniform, hang it on hanger next to the closet, and stood in her undergarments waiting for Naruto. The Grand Master, in his tired state, was very surprised to find Hinata naked and tried to protest if not for Hinata making a bold first move and kissing him first.

He instantly fell for her advances and made out with her. He quickly proved that he is indeed the Master by knowing how to touch a woman and bringing her to her knees. He was often the dominant one and Hinata didn't mind as she too enjoyed the touches Naruto was giving.

Unfortunately, Naruto felt a pang of guilt for 'raping' Hinata like that though it wasn't their first time. She assured him that she didn't mind as her heart belongs to him. Still Naruto has a code of honor and wanted to take things slow and build up their relationship. Hinata understood that Naruto did not want to rush things and she just said that she wants to help him in any way she can.

To progress their relationship, Naruto would bring Hinata as his partner and bodyguard whenever he would go to meetings. He could've just ask Itachi to be his bodyguard and partner as he is part of the Big Red Three and one of his most powerful Templars aside from his sister. But Naruto wanted to enhance his relationship with Hinata and spend more time with her. Hinata proved to be a great partner and an effective replacement for Itachi as she was able to help Naruto relieve his stress and also is a good person to talk to whenever he had more...personal problems regarding his friends and his job.

Naruto admitted to his sister that there hasn't been a woman in his life since the other Hinata back in the other timeline. He also told Akari that Sakura, Ino and Tenten weren't a TENTH of the woman Hinata is and confessed that Hinata is perfect to be his partner-for-life. Akari told her brother to marry her as both of them knew her feelings towards him and cannot wait forever.

So Naruto contacted Gaara and requested for a gold ring with a diamond on it. The Kazekage accepted and delivered it to the Grand Master.

Naruto has been trying to summon up the courage to propose to Hinata. It proved to be harder than taking over a continent or beating up a few baddies.

"Naruto-kun, let's eat dinner at a restaurant." Hinata said, snapping him out of his thoughts. "I've booked it and everything."

"Thank you Hinata-hime."

Naruto and Hinata went to the restaurant the latter spoke of. On their way, Naruto seemed quiet and reserved. Hinata is wondering why is Naruto like that but assured herself that whatever it is, it isn't bad.

The two went to the restaurant and sat on the table that was reserved on the both of them.

Naruto and Hinata ate their dinner then Hinata with her sharp eagle eyes noticed Naruto fingering something on his pocket. "May I ask what is that in your pocket Naruto-kun?"

Seeing this as a good opportunity, Naruto got off his seat and gotten down on one knee and opened the box that had the ring in it. Hinata gasped at it, it was gold ring with diamonds and emeralds on it.

"Hinata-hime, you proved to be a great friend and a valuable asset to my Order and there is no one else other than you by my side. I want so spend my remaining years with you and only you. I also want to die in your arms and there is no one I can trust with my secrets than you." Naruto confessed, "Will you marry me?"

Hinata felt tears swell in her cheeks. "Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze, I will marry you." She said as she put on the ring. "It's so beautiful!" She cried as she hugged Naruto who stood up.

"Only the best for you my hime." Naruto replied as he held her.

A waiter appeared again for dessert and smiled at the scene. He told the new couple that this dessert is in the house. They smiled and thanked him and ate with renewed purpose.

Naruto decided to plan the wedding. It would take place in Spring Country where the Daimyo there will perform it with the Kazekage as the witness.

They would've continued eating if not for Kiba jumping in and boldly demanding in front of Naruto to date him and ditch Naruto. Instead he was blasted back by Killer Intent coming not from Naruto but from Hinata.

Naruto decided to go for the most delicate topic: who is going to walk Hinata on their wedding day. Hinata was thinking either Toushiro or Hiashi as both are her fathers. But eventually she decided to give her father Hiashi a second chance. Naruto agreed but is cautious about it.

The news after that spread like wildfire. Everyone knew Naruto's engagement towards Hinata. Hiashi also found out about it and asked in a message to walk his eldest daughter to the aisle. Naruto accepted but only and ONLY if he would have Toushiro, who was released from the hospital with prosthetic legs to keep an eye on him. Hiashi agreed.

The wedding was beautiful. Everyone attended it, from Kages and people alike. Hiashi walked his daughter to the aisle and would've given warnings to Naruto if not for Toushiro coming to his defense and put a pistol behind Hiashi's back and made a threat that sent chills to the Hyuuga Clan Head's spine.

"Unless you want to grow old alone like me, you should stop making threats you can't back up. Of course if you do that, exile will be the least of your worries."

Needless to say, Hiashi backed off and muttered the curse at the disabled elder. Naruto smirked as he knew that bringing Toushiro along was a very wise decision.

The Spring Daimyo did the ceremony, all the Kages present, and all everyone from the surrounding nations even participated at the wedding. The Kazekage volunteered to serve as witness. Itachi served as Best Man while Hanabi, by Hinata's request, served as a flower bringer. Saya served as Maid in Honor for Hinata. And overall, everything went according to plan.

After the Daimyo finished speaking, Naruto lifted Hinata's veil and kissed her. Everyone cheered for them as they are finally married.

Naruto decided to go back to his home of Uzushiogakure and stay there. Hinata, his wife, also agreed to join him.

Author notes.

Sorry for the abrupt ending. I was in a rush to finish this story. I hope it wasn't too bad because I wanted to tie it to the epilogue of Master and the Princess. Comment and review.