Chapter 10: The Question

The couple woke up to the sound of knocking the next day and Ino looked at the time too see it was only 8 in the morning and cuddled back into Narutos chest. The knocking didn't stop though and Naruto looked at her as she sighed and put on Narutos boxers and grabbed his black shirt from yesterday and opened the door and saw someone she wasn't expecting, "DADDY!"

Narutos eyes shot open in her bedroom as she exclaimed that he father was here and he instantly panicked as he heard her father speak, "I see that Naruto is here as well."

Ino looked back at her bedroom and Naruto slipped on his pants, hoping not to zip himself since Ino had his boxers on and he walked out of her bedroom and looked at Inoichi, "Um...Hello Mr. Yamanaka."

Inoichi looked at him and then at Ino, he knew that they were physical at this point but still she was his daughter, "So what went on here last night?"

Ino and Naruto both blushed and Naruto walked over by Ino and kissed her cheek, "We had unfinished business before I was called away on my mission last week that we wanted to finish."

Ino had always been proud that Naruto wasn't scared of her father, her father made him nervous yeah but he wasn't afraid of the man. Inoichi looked from Naruto to Ino and then back at Naruto, "Well, I hope that you two are at least being safe, you've only been together for what 5 months?"

Ino smiled at her father and wrapped her hands around Narutos waist, "Close to six months now actually and we are being safe daddy, I am using birth control patches."

Inoichi nodded, he really couldn't stop them, they were both adults and Ino didn't live at home so he could at least rest a little easier knowing they were being safe, "Well I was going to take Ino out for some breakfast, its a weekly things that we do."

Ino remembered that it was Thursday, she had forgotten what the day was except for the fact that Naruto came home that day and she looked at her father, "Sorry Daddy, I completely forgot, I was too wrapped up in Naruto-kun coming home."

Naruto smiled and looked over at Inoichi, "Well if you give Ino-chan a moment to change so that I can get some of my clothes back I will head home and you two can enjoy your breakfast together."

The two men watched Ino go into her bedroom and close the door and Inoichi looked at his daughters boyfriend. He respected Naruto, he had done a lot for the village and he was always respectful to him and a gentleman to his daughter, "You know Naruto, you could join us."

Naruto scratched the back of his head, the offer was tempting, "Its tempting but this is your thing with Ino-chan, I wouldn't want to intrude on that."

Inoichi smiled at Naruto and patted the young man on his shoulder, "Thats why I like you Naruto, you put others before yourself, but I would like it if you joined us."

Naruto smiled at Inoichi, he was happy to know that Inoichi liked him and seemed to approve of Ino and his relationship, "Well...why don't we see what Ino-chan would like and let her decide sir?"

Inoichi nodded and Ino came out of her bedroom and handed Naruto his boxers and shirt and smiled at him, "Go get changed so we can go to breakfast."

Naruto smiled at her and gave her a quick kiss and walked into her bedroom and quickly changed as her father and her talked, Naruto never realized how thin the walls actually were, "Thank you for inviting Naruto-kun to come as well daddy, I hope you still approve of us."

Inoichi smiled at his daughter as they waited for Naruto, "Of course princess, he is your boyfriend after all and he seems to only want whats best for you."

Ino and Inoichi smiled and chuckled as they knew Naruto was almost done getting dressed as he fell over on the floor and started to swear about his shoes, "He does only want whats best for me daddy, I can guarantee you that."

Inoichi smiled and then the bedroom door opened and Naruto walked out of the bedroom putting his headband in his pocket since Ino always loved when he wore his hair down, "Sorry about that, I think I need to get new shoes here soon."

They all walked out and Ino locked her apartment and they walked down and saw some Nara clan members at the bottom waiting and Naruto looked at them, "Naruto Uzumaki!"

Naruto looked over at them and squinted his eyes as Shikaku stood in front of the group and he sighed, "Mr. Yamanaka, please take Ino-chan to breakfast, looks like I won't be able to join you today."

Inoichi looked over at Shikaku and stood there next to Naruto and Ino looked at Naruto with worry and Inoichi spoke, "Shikaku whats going on here?"

Shikaku looked over at Inoichi and then back at Naruto, "The Kyuubi Jinchuriki broke my sons wrist, leg and his arm yesterday, I have come for my retaliation."

Naruto looked over at the Nara clan members all getting ready to try and trap him with Shadow Possession, "Your son is suppose to stay away from Ino and I and he didn't, we have paperwork that says if he gets close to us I am allowed to use whatever force I deem necessary to get rid of him. He is lucky that I haven't just killed him yet, you or your clan members attack me for the reason of your son being a stalker then I am within my rights to attack you all back without worry of consequence."

There was a female voice yelling for them all to stop and Tsunade walked in between them all and Tsunade looked over at Naruto and then at Shikaku, "Shikaku, Naruto is right that they have a restraining order placed on Shikamaru that is he gets near Naruto or Ino then they are allowed to take action against him. They have dealt with Shikamarus constant annoyance for nearly 6 months now and Shikamaru is running out of lives. I know that Ino would rather just kill him and get it over with but Naruto is trying to be patient with your son, your not authorized to take action against Naruto or Ino for your sons stupidity. You should relay this conversation to your son because I am not sure how much longer Naruto will just put up with him."

Shikaku whispered to his clan members and they all nodded and Inoichi looked at Naruto, "I am guessing that Shikamaru didn't inform them about the restraining order."

Naruto was watching them carefully and then Shikaku spoke up, "We didn't know about the restraining order but Naruto still went over the edge with this, he deserves some kind of punishment and we request that Inoichi be the one to decide it."

Tsunade sighed and agreed and looked over at Naruto and Ino and smiled, "Inoichi Yamanaka, punish Naruto in whatever way you deem fit."

Inoichi looked confused and then looked at his daughters boyfriend then at Ino, "Ino, kiss Naruto as his punishment for defending you."

Ino smirked as she looked at Naruto and he turned to face her and she pulled him in for a passionate and loving kiss that lasted for a couple of minutes and when they broke she spoke, "You are a naughty boy Naruto-kun."

Naruto smiled at her and put his arm around her waist and kissed her cheek and then whispered in her ear, "You would know."

Ino blushed a crimson red and then Naruto looked at Tsunade and she looked at Shikaku, "Inoichi punished Naruto in the way he deemed fit, your request has been filled."

The Nara clan members started to murmur about what actually happened as they walked off and Shikaku looked across at Naruto and Naruto spoke, "I really don't want to have to keep hurting Shikamaru, Mr. Nara. But on the same side I won't let him keep trying to ruin my relationship with Ino-chan, I will give him no more passes and next time I will take his life. Please inform him of this."

Naruto, Ino and Inoichi walked off to go eat their breakfast together and Shikaku turned and went back to the Nara estate to have a talk with his son. As the three were walking Naruto noticed that the new apartment complex was finally built and there was a sign on it that said it was offering discounts to shinobi couples and he looked at Ino and then back ahead of them and thought to himself, "I wonder if she would want to live together."

Inoichi had noticed Narutos actions and smiled as he figured Naruto was going to ask Ino soon to move in with him but Ino had noticed the apartment complex while Naruto was gone and was already hoping he would ask her. The three of them ate breakfast at a small little diner and when everyone seemed to be done Naruto got up and said he was going to the bathroom and paid the check and came back. They sat there talking for about twenty minutes and when the waitress walked by Inoichi spoke up, "Miss can I please get the check."

The waitress looked at him in a confused fashion and then looked at Naruto and pointed at him, "He already paid the check."

Inoichi looked over at Naruto who instantly turned his gaze away to out the window and Ino smiled as Inoichi spoke, "Naruto I invited you."

Naruto looked back at Inos father and smiled at him as his arm was around Ino, "I know that you did sir, that is why I paid for letting me come along, its only right" Inoichi gave Naruto an irritated look, "What about two weeks ago when you invited Inos mother and I out for a dinner with you and you paid the bill saying that you invited us so it was only right."

Ino looked at Naruto who scratched the back of his head as he smiled at her, "I forgot to mention that too you didn't I Ino-chan?"

Ino squinted her eyes at him and nodded her head and her father smiled, this was good enough for Naruto always refusing to let him pay, "So what did you three talk about?"

Naruto smiled at her and leaned down and kissed her on the cheek, "We talked about you of course Ino-chan and some other things, the weather, missions, you some more."

Ino continued to squint and glare at her boyfriend, "What exactly about me did you and my parents talk about?"

Naruto smiled as he had to change the subject soon, "Can't tell her I asked her parents for permission to ask her to move into an apartment with me" he leaned down and captured her lips in a passionate kiss and when they broke he spoke sweetly to her, "We talked about how amazing and beautiful you are Ino-chan."

Inos glare instantly went away and she smiled at him and laid her head on his shoulder and Inoichi smiled, "He is good." Naruto looked over at Inoichi and smiled as if they were both saying he got away with that by the skin of his teeth. Inoichi got up and put his hand on Narutos shoulder and nodded to him and then said goodbye to the couple and Naruto stood up and offered Ino his hand.

She took his hand and they walked out of the diner together and as they were walking by the couple apartment complex he stopped and looked at Ino, "Um...Ino-chan?"

Ino hadn't been paying attention to where they were walking, she had her eyes closed and was leaning on him and opened them when she heard him say her name, "Hmm...what is it Naruto-kun?"

Naruto looked nervous which was something that was rare and only happened when he thought it was something major and had to do with them, "Well...I was wondering...um...would you maybe...like too...um...you know...live with me? I understand if you don't though...no rush or anything...um...so yeah."

Ino smiled at him, he was always so adorable when he stuttered out of nervousness and Ino looked behind her to see the new couples apartment complex that offered the discounts for shinobi couples and she looked back at him and smiled, "Of course Naruto-kun."

Narutos face lit up with happiness as he hugged Ino and pulled her in for a kiss and they walked into the apartment complex and found to managers office and he approved them getting a room and they got a 30% monthly discount for the caliber missions that Naruto went on and then a extra 20% for Inos as well, all together they had to pay 700 Ryo a month and they got all their utilities for free. They agreed to the terms and he gave them each a key to their new apartment and they walked up the stairs since they lived on the second floor and opened the door to 2B and they walked inside and looked around, "Wow...big apartment."

Naruto looked around as it was partially furnished and he turned and smiled at Ino who looked like she was tearing up, "Ino-chan, whats wrong?"

Naruto hadn't sensed that she was upset or anything but he was still pretty unclear on a lot of things when it came to women and Ino smiled at him, "Nothing is wrong Naruto-kun, I am happy."

Naruto smiled at her and walked over to her and pulled her into a hug and kissed her and then did his shadow clone jutsu hand sign and gave one clone his key to his apartment and one clone his key to Inos and the 100 clones split into two groups and went and started to retrieve all of the couples belongings and brought them back as Ino and Naruto started to set up their new place together.