Chapter 13 A New Home
Sakura walked though the dark street carrying her sleeping brother in her arm. "Not much longer." said Naruto as they made a turn down a street only to see a long line of large houses. "This is where the upper clans live."
"So there are higher clans here as well?" groaned Shikamaru
"There are upper clans wherever you go." Said Naruto "However in the leaf once you're a council level clan you can't be removed here if a smaller clan rises to power they can be added to the council and if a council clan loses power it can be removed from the council. They add my clan last year."
"So there is a chance for even the lowest clan has a chance to become council members?" asked Temari
"Ya and ¼ of the spots on the council is elected from the general population." said Naruto "That way the clans can't get too powerful."
"Good." said Sakura as Naruto started up a small stone path toward one of the large houses on the street. Naruto stopped at the front door and pulled out a key from his protect and opened the door.
"Welcome to my home." said Naruto as he turned on the light showing a long hallway with stairs on one side. A woman maybe 18 years old walked down dressed in sweatpants and a T-shirt.
"Mr. Namikaze I though you wouldn't be home for a few more hours." Said the woman
"Train got in early Su. How did the kids do while I was gone?" asked Naruto
"Quite well Sir, Saito cut himself while throwing a kunai." said Su as Naruto rolled his eyes.
"He is too young to be using real kunia's." said Naruto
"Well sir I am sorry, he took it from my holster." said Su
"It's not your fault Su go back to bed." said Naruto
"No sir, I'll head home I miss sleeping in my own bed." said Su as she headed back up stairs.
"Babysitter." said Naruto as the others nodded "Come on I'll show you to the shaper rooms." They followed Naruto down the hall pass the stairs that is when they noticed that behind the stairs was a set of stairs heading downstairs. Naruto turned and lead them down into a lower finished basement. Down there was a small sitting room with two couches and a small Bar stood in the corner. They followed him though the sitting room and down another hallway. Naruto opened one of the doors showing a pretty good sized room with a single double bed with two night stands and a dresser in them.
"Shikamaru Temari." said Naruto "Sorry it isn't much."
"It is better then what we are used to." said Temari. Naruto nodded as he opened the door across the hall from them. Showing a similar room to the one Temari and Shikamaru had. Naruto then opened one last door to show a smaller room with a single bed.
"Bathroom is at the end of the hall." said Naruto. Sakura brushed pass Naruto and placed Reiji on the single bed and pulled the covers over him. Shikamaru and Temari walked into their room and closed their door. After Sakura had placed her brother in bed she turned and looked at Naruto.
"Thanks for everything Naruto-kun." said Sakura
"Don't worry about it Sakura-chan." said Naruto as Sakura smiled and kissed him however just as they closed there eyes a sound broke them apart. They turned to look down the hallway to see Su standing there fully dressed in a chunin jacket and an Ice headband tied around her arm.
"Sorry Sir, but I though I should tell you that I am leaving." said Su with a grin
"Good, I will make sure your paid for this mission tomorrow." said Naruto as Su turned and left. When she had disappeared up the stairs Naruto and Sakura turned back toward each other.
"Night Naruto-kun." said Sakura as she kissed Naruto's cheek before heading toward her bedroom. Naruto just stood there for a moment before heading up stairs himself, turning the lights off as he goes. He walked up the stairs, locking the front door before heading toward his own bedroom. However before he did he made a stop at his kid's bedrooms only to see them both sleeping. Naruto then walked into his own bed room and set his alarm for 7:30 only 2 hours away before he fell asleep.
Way to soon Naruto opened his eyes to see his cloak glaring at him. Slowly Naruto sat up and went though his normal morning, shower, get dress and head downstairs to make breakfast for the kids however today he more food then normal to prepare.
Naruto walked down stairs a little after 8 only to find Sakura standing in his kitchen with a glass of orange juice in her hands and a bowel of mix next to the stove. He could make out a pancake in a skillet. "Morning Naruto."
"Morning Sakura, you didn't have to make breakfast." said Naruto
"Well it's the least I can do, I just hope your kids like pancakes." said Sakura
"Don't worry about it Sakura-Chan." said Naruto as a the sound of foot steps came down the stairs as suddenly a blonde hair boy wearing a red t-shirt and blue shorts came running though the door. He stopped and looked at Sakura with blue eyes.
"It's ok Saito, this is Sakura Haruno." said Naruto
"Your teammate from back in the leaf right?" asked Saito
"Ya." said Naruto "She, her little brother and two other people came from the their home, they are going to stay here for a while."
"Ok." said Saito as Sakura noticed that Saito had his right palm covered up with wrapping.
"Is that where you cut yourself?" asked Sakura as Saito sat down at one of the chairs.
"Ya." said Saito as Sakura sat down next to Saito.
"Can I see?" asked Sakura
"Sure." said Saito as he removed the bandage to show a small cut. Sakura channeled chakra into her hand making it glow green. Before focusing all of it into her pointing finger.
"Don't worry I am a doctor." said Sakura as she ran her finger over the cut healing it as it went.
"Cool." said Saito as Sakura finished.
"Yes, it is." said a new voice as Sakura looked up to see a girl with long black hair pulled back into a pony tail.
"I've seen her before but I know I haven't." thought Sakura
"I am Katara, Miss Haruno." said Katara with a smile.
"Thank you, I hope you two like pancakes." said Sakura as she went back to the cooking. "It's my brother's favorite."
"I didn't know you had a brother, Miss Haruno?" said Katara
"He was born after your father left my village." said Sakura "In fact he is right there." Katara and Saito turned to see Reiji standing there in a black shirt and pants.
"Umm Hi." said Reiji
"Hello." said Saito as he turned back around "Well are you going stand there our have something to eat." Reiji walked up and started eating some pancakes and talking to the other kids. Soon Shikamaru and Temari appeared. Around 8:45 Naruto looked at Katara and Saito.
"You two better go get your things we don't want to be late." Said Naruto as the kids grounded before heading out the door. "You guys will have to wait here while I take them to school."
"What about me, Mr. Namikaze?" asked Reiji "am I going to school?"
"Not today." said Naruto "I have to take you all before the Kage."
"Is he going to interrogate us?" asked Reiji as Naruto shook his head.
"No, he is going to ask you some simple questions you're to young to be a ninja most of the questions will be directed at your sister and Mr. and Mrs. Nara." said Naruto
"Dad!" yelled Katara
"Coming." said Naruto "I'll be back soon."
When Naruto left Temari turned and looked at everyone. "I suggest that we all get ready to leave we don't want to be late to meet their Kage." said Temari as everyone nodded before heading downstairs.
It didn't take long for Naruto to return and soon they where off toward a large castle like building in the center of town. As they approached Naruto spoke up. "This is the oldest building in the village it was once the fortresses that controlled the river crossings. Now it is the head of the government."
Their eyes widened as they crossed over a small moot. They walked down a large stone hallway with high ceilings, in small out covers stood tall limestone statues. "The seven Aisukage." said Naruto as Sakura looked at the five men and two women standing in different possesses in stone.
"We better get going." said Shikamaru as he looked at his watch. Naruto lead them up to a hidden elevator and soon they where sitting outside of the Kage's office with Naruto. Suddenly a woman with short black hair walked out of the oak doors.
"Mr. Namikaze Lord Aisukage is ready for you." said the woman as she walked out. Naruto and the others stood up and entered the office. Sakura looked around the circular room with one side covered with a huge bookcase and on the other was a line of photos of what she guessed where the other Kages. In front of a stain glass window sat a man behind and old solid Oak desk. He was old about Danzo's age except unlike Danzo this man didn't have his face hidden behind bandages. This man looked up with green eyes behind a set of reading glasses. He had short brown hair but the grey was easily visible even his beard had grey hairs. Slowly he placed down a file onto the desk before looking back to the Ninjas.
"I am Des the 7th Aisukage. Naruto would you wait outside." said Des as Naruto bowed his head before heading back out the door. "I have read the reports about you four and I have some questions for you."
"We have nothing to hide." said Sakura as Des looked at Sakura.
"Sakura Haruno, I believe." said Des as Sakura nodded. "Alright my first question is for you. Why would you want to leave your village and this Sasuke Uchiha?"
"Sasuke Uchiha is a snake of a man. He and Danzo are reasonable for Naruto-kun being driven out of the village and the death of my master Lady Tsunade." said Sakura "Also he imprisoned me many times because I spoke my mind."
"I see so you hate this Sasuke Uchiha and Danzo is there anyone back there important to any of you?" asked Des as he looked at all the ninjas.
"Mine and my brother's parents are back there. Naruto-kun put them in charge of his families trading company and gave them the council vote other then that no." said Sakura
"My parents are there as well but if anything would happen to them, I don't think I'll care." Said Shikamaru
"Not caring about your parents is cold Shikamaru Nara." said Des as he turned his gaze to the Nara.
"Yes, but they are one of Danzo's biggest supports that cost many people their lives. Also they arranged me to marry a woman I don't love I left to be with the woman I love." said Shikamaru as he looked at Temari "Back home we would be killed just because we are together."
"I see, love is one of the biggest reasons to leave." said Des "and what about you Temari?"
"One of my Brothers is the Kazekage and the other is head ANBU for the Sand village." said Temari "They helped us leave in order for me and my husband to be together."
"If you where called to fight against them would you?" asked Des as he looked at Temari looked at the floor.
"Honestly sir, I don't think I could." Said Temari as Des nodded his head.
"I see, I wouldn't respect you if you would fight your family for no reason." said Des as he looked at Reiji. "Hello there Son, how are you doing?" he asked with a smile.
"Fine sir, I miss my parents but Mr. Namikaze says that my parents are trying to change my home to make it safe for everyone to return." Said Reiji as Des nodded his head.
"I see." said Des "Do you want to be a ninja?"
"Yes, sir but I also want to see my parents once the village is safe again." said Reiji
"Honesty is another thing I respect." said Des "Why don't you go out Mr. Namikaze is waiting for you outside, tell him to file the paper work for your school."
"Thank you." said Reiji with a smile as he walked out.
"Nice kid." said Des before turning back to look at ninjas. "Now for you three, I wasn't sure about you all. I believed that Naruto was just recalling the good parts of you. From the report from the mind scan I can see he wasn't lying. I also know that you three are skilled ninjas. Shikamaru and Temari you two are skilled military planner and Sakura is a skilled medical ninja. Now if you want I can give you temporary Jonnin status until you can prove yourself in front of the council and Sakura you will have to pass a medical test before you can enter the hospital."
"We understand." Said Sakura as Temari and Shikamaru nodded there heads. Des reached into his desk and pulled out three headbands with the W symbols of the Ice village.
"Very Well, welcome to the Ice village Ninja core." said Des as the three ninjas took the headbands.
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