Ch. 14: Finally Hokage!

Konoha was bright with life and colors, seeing as the village was decorated festival style in honor of the inauguration of the new Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village. Children ran through the streets in their festival attire and smiles on their faces. The man who brought peace to the ninja world was finally claiming his rightful place as the Rokudaime Hokage, and nobody could be happier.

"SAKURA! There you are I have been looking everywhere for you!" Ino called out to her bubblegum haired friend. Sakura turned to face the loud blonde and waited for Ino to catch up with her.

"Hey, Ino. Where's Tenten? I thought she was going to meet us here." Sakura said as she scanned the roads for their brunette friend.

"Ah, don't worry. She is probably making out with Neji somewhere." Ino said as she wiggled her eyebrows suggestively.

"I heard that!" an annoyed voice called out to Ino. Sakura sweat dropped as Ino simply giggled. "I was not making out with Neji." Tenten said as she got to her friends. The three of them laughed as they linked arms going down the street.

"So then what were you doing, Tenten." Sakura asked. The Weapons Mistress blushed ever so slightly, but it did not go unnoticed by her two friends.

"HA! I KNEW IT!" Ino exclaimed causing Tenten to playfully punch her as she shushed her. "Hey, where is Hinata?" Ino said to change the subject. Tenten shrugged, but Sakura smiled an I-know-something-you-don't-know smile. "Spill, Billboard Brow!"

"Well, Ino-Pig, Hinata is at the Hokage office right now helping Tsunade and Shizune get Naruto ready." The girls squealed like high schoolers , and they did not care. They were adults, but they could have their childish moments. Tenten was the first to regain herself seeing as she was not much of a girly-girl until it came to someone's love life.

"Well, we should go find Temari, no?" Tenten offered. Ino shook her head.

"She is with Shikamaru right now, so I don't think she has the intention of leaving him to be with us since she hardly ever gets to see him." Ino answered.

"I don't see why he doesn't already propose. I mean he has been dating her longer than me and Sasuke have been going out…you would think that…" Sakura said.

"You and Uchiha just started going out like a few days ago!" Tenten said trying to burst Sakura's bubble causing Sakura to puff out her cheeks in annoyance.

"Hey there is everyone." Sakura said as she pointed ahead to the group of their friends.

"Well about time you girls got here." Kiba said when the girls got close enough.

"Kiba, do not irk the women with your demonstrating of the obvious." Shino said in his usual tone. Akamaru barked in accordance. Kiba sent a glare at his close friends, but smiled quickly after.

"Well now that everyone is here, I have some news that I think everyone would find interesting." Ino said. Everyone looked at her to see if they really wanted to know what she was going to say or if it was some meaningless gossip.

"Alright, Ino, what do you know?" Choji asked seeing that Ino had some valuable information that she was going to disclose with them.

"Well, I heard that Naruto is going to do some appointing today." Ino said vaguely.

"Just say it already." Shikamaru said.

"Troublesome." Temari said in her boyfriend's stead.

"That's my line." Shikamaru teasingly said to Temari who just smirked in response.

"He is going to give out new positions…for example the two new advisors." Ino said realizing she had everyone's attention now.

"Who do you think he will pick?" Neji asked in curiosity.

"Someone with the power of youth!" Lee added. Everyone rolled their eyes knowing that Lee would be saying that phrase a lot seeing as there was a lot of youth power in the air.

"Probably Kakashi…" Sai mumbled just loud enough for everyone to hear. Everyone seemed to nod in agreement.

"I heard he was going to do other positions as well. Like head medic." Ino said looking at Sakura.

"Ino, I am head medic." Sakura stated.

"That's not official and you know it. Everyone just says you are it because it's obvious that you are going to get that position." Ino said.

"That is true, Sakura." Sasuke said as he wrapped his arm around her waist. Sakura blushed at the unexpected contact, but welcomed it with a smile on her face. Tenten went up to Neji who took her hand in his, and the rest of the group began talking about how it would be like with Naruto as the Hokage.

"BAA-CHAN!" Naruto yelled down the hall trying to get Tsunade's attention.

"Quiet, Baka. I am really busy right now! Will you just relax!" Tsunade yelled in exasperation, but she understood Naruto's issue right now. Naruto was nervous. Who wouldn't be in his position? She knew that she was when she was inaugurated and without a doubt Naruto was going through the exact same thing she did, but Naruto needs to calm down by himself. He needs to find that one thing that will keep him grounded even when he his stressed to the max, just like she had to do.

"Tsunade-sama, is Naruto-kun in the office?" Hinata asked as she turned the corner to where Tsunade was. Tsunade smiled. She was looking right at the person who would keep Naruto grounded, and truth be told…she knew that Hinata was the best person for the job.

"He is. Can you calm him down? I have never seen him so flustered." Tsunade replied as she pointed to the office. Hinata bowed in respect and smiled as she headed out towards Naruto. She lightly knocked on the door.

"Come in." Naruto replied. Hinata took a deep breath and walked into the office. Naruto's back was facing her as he looked out the window behind the Hokage's desk. Hinata took a few steps in and Naruto turned around to face her with a sweet smile on his lips that made Hinata's heart skip a few beats. "Hey, Hinata-hime."

"Hello, Naruto-kun." Hinata responded as she gathered up her composure and walked towards the desk he stood behind.

"Can you believe that in a matter of hours this office will officially be mine?" Naruto asked as he looked around the room.

"Hai, I can. I always knew you would get here so it is no surprise to me." Hinata said softly, but Naruto heard her and broke out into a huge grin. Then an idea came to him.

"Hinata-hime."

"Hai?"

"I'll make a deal with you."

"A deal?"

"If everyone loves my speech you have to go on a romantic date with me." Naruto said with a slight blush and huge cocky smile on his face. Hinata turned red.

"What if no one does?" She asked being coy. Naruto's eyes widened in surprise, but smiled confidently.

"Then I will keep making deals with you until we do." Naruto said as he put his face mere inches away from Hinata's. Hinata was just about to say something when Tsunade bursts into the room.

"Gaki, it's time to go make your speech so get up there!" Tsunade commanded the blonde. Naruto gave Hinata one last look and smile before he walked out the door to head for the roof of the Hokage building. "Looks like he isn't feeling as nervous as before, good job, Hinata." Tsunade said as she left to follow the future Hokage. Hinata bowed and then left the room as well to go stand with her friends to watch Naruto achieve his dream.

"Citizens of Konoha and Esteemed Guests, we are gathered here today to acknowledge a great shinobi who has time and time again proven his love for Konoha. This man has impressed us all and has shown all that he has the ability and heart to be the new Hokage!" Tsunade began and everyone erupted into cheers. "Uzumaki Naruto, please step forward and accept the great honor of being Hokage!" Again applause broke out as Naruto made his appearance and the Hokage hat was placed on his head. "Show them what you got, Gaki." Tsunade whispered to Naruto when she finished placing the hat on his head.

Naruto moved towards the podium where Tsunade once stood, and cleared his throat. "Fellow Citizens and Guests, I thank you for coming here today and showing me your support. I would like to say a few words to you.

When I was young all I really wanted was respect. Everyone ignored me, beat me, or was mean to me, so I just wanted to be acknowledged. When I was old enough to enter the academy I realized that the way to get respect and be acknowledged was to become Hokage like Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was the Hokage at the time. When I shared this dream with me he told me that there was more to being Hokage than that. At first I thought that he didn't want me to be Hokage so I ignored him, but after everything that I have been through: completing the Academy, the Chuunin exams (twice), Orochimaru's invasion, bringing Tsunade to be Hokage, becoming a Toad Sage, fighting Pein, defeating the Akatsuki, bringing Uchiha Sasuke back, and many other experiences, I have come to a conclusion of what the Hokage title truly means. It does not mean you are the strongest ninja in the village and it certainly does not mean that you are superior. In fact, it means that you have decided to put the village first, that you will sacrifice your wellbeing for the village, and that you love your village so much that you would die to protect it. The Hokages that came before me gave everything of themselves for this village, and as the Rokudaime Hokage I swear that I will do the same. I love this village and will do anything to ensure that each and every one of our citizens and our allies are safe. I, Uzumaki Naruto, promise to protect everyone I can with everything that I have, and I don't go back on my word because that is my nindo, my ninja way. Thank-you." as soon as Naruto finished his speech everyone was clapping and cheering for the new Hokage.

"Nar-u-to, Nar-u-to, Nar-u-to!" the people began to chant for the new Hokage. Naruto smiled and pulled the microphone closet o him again.

"Hinata-hime." Naruto said and everyone still continued to chant, but Hinata's attention was on what Naruto was going to say next. "They liked my speech." He said smiling. Hinata giggled and thought as she blushed, Yes, they did, Naruto.

Alright my readers this is the end of Book 1! Now the next chapter will begin Book 2! Here is the summary!

Naruto and Hinata have been dating for a few months and Naruto is ready to pop the question, but complications with Hyuga politics and traditions might just stop Naruto's plans for a happy life with Hinata. What will Naruto do? Will he fight for Hinata or lose her forever?

Now I know what some of you are thinking, in this fic Hiashi actually likes Naruto and wants NaruHina to happen, so how can there be Hyuga complications? MWAHAHAHA! You'll just have to wait and see!

Anyway the couple poll has ended! So the winning couples are:

KakaKure= Kakashi and Kurenai
SaiIno= Sai and Ino
IrukaAnko= Iruka and Anko

THANK YOU ALL WHO VOTED!

The other polls are still continuing though so here they are!

Kekkei Genkai: (Descriptions in previous chapters)
Iyasugan: 7
Kokorogan: 1
Surugan: 6
Heishigan: 11
Just Byakugan: 2

As you all know I have been doing short Omake at the end of recent chapters about how different characters of Naruto discovered that Naruto loves Hinata, and the winner for this chapter is SHIKAMARU!

Also a shout out to Angelito soldado for giving me the idea for this Omake! Let the Omake begin! And don't forget to vote for the next Omake (poll at end of this Omake)

Shikamaru Omake

Shikamaru walked slowly and aimlessly through the market district of Konoha after Choji cancelled going to their favorite barbeque place due to clan duties. Shikamaru could hear his empty stomach growl loudly and decided that he would go into the first food place he saw to get something to eat. Shikamaru brought his gaze down from the clouds to Ichiraku's, Naruto's favorite food place. He sighed as he walked into the stand.

"Hello, what can I get you?" Teuchi asked as Shikamaru sat on the stool.

"I'll have a barbeque pork ramen please." Shikamaru lazily asked. Now that he was by himself he could honestly say that he was glad Choji cancelled on him. He needed some alone time and this was a good day to get it since it was his day off. Ayame brought the ramen to Shikamaru.

"Itakimasu." Shikamaru said as he began to eat his food. However, two bites into his meal a loud and very familiar voice broke his tranquility.

"Hey, Old Man! Get me some Miso Ramen please!" Naruto yelled before even fully entering the stand.

"Sure thing, Naruto." Teuchi said as he began to prepare the order. Naruto sat down next to Shikamaru without even realizing he was there. Shikamaru silently hoped Naruto wouldn't notice, but his hopes were dashed when Naruto turned to face him.

"Hey, Shikamaru, didn't know you come here." Naruto said starting a conversation. Shikamaru sighed. He really did like Naruto, but he wanted to be left alone today, however, he was not about to be rude besides talking to Naruto could make him feel better.

"I normally don't but I decided to try it out."

"Well good thing you did! This place has the best ramen in the world!" Naruto bragged as Teuchi brought over Naruto's order. Naruto thanked him and began to devour his bowl and quickly ordered another. "What ramen did you get?"

"Barbeque pork."

"Ah~ that's a good one. I personally like Miso ramen."

"That's a good one too."

"You know what's great about ramen?" Naruto asked Shikamaru who shook his head no. "There are so many flavors one can choose from."

"That's true." Shikamaru nodded in agreement.

"I wonder what all the flavors mixed together would taste like?" Naruto mumbled to himself but just loud enough for Shikamaru to hear. "I wonder if Hinata-chan would like that…" Naruto trailed off. Shikamaru though choked a little on his food. He was not expecting to hear Naruto bring up Hinata. Why would he just randomly think about her…unless…I have to see if I'm right. Shikamaru thought.

"Why did you bring up Hinata?" Shikamaru bluntly asked. He deduced that the blunt approach would work the best with Naruto being that Naruto is blunt by nature, so it will be easier to test his theory. Naruto began slightly choking on ramen. The blonde pounded his chest in order to unclog his airway. Naruto's face turned bright red, but Shikamaru could not decipher if it was from the choking or the mentioning of Hinata.

"I...well…you see I...um…funny story…ah I took Hinata out for ramen yesterday, so since I am in the same place that I took her I thought of her. Hehe…" Naruto said. Shikamaru smirked and thanked Choji for cancelling because now he could have some fun with Naruto.

"Really? So you and Hinata are dating now?" Shikamaru asked smoothly. Naruto blushed slightly before answering.

"No! I accidently fell on top of her when I tripped over a branch as I was looking for Kakashi-sensei, and I felt bad for doing that so I took her to ramen to make it up to her." Naruto said lamely. Shikamaru had no doubt that Naruto was telling the truth, but the way he said the story seemed more like an excuse to cover up why he was thinking about Hinata. Shikamaru smiled, he got Naruto.

"Sure." Shikamaru said in an unbelieving tone, which caused Naruto to be even more flustered to the point he began to frantically wave his arms like he used to do when he was younger. If that was not enough proof to support Shikamaru's hypothesis then he didn't know what would be.

"Really!" Naruto said trying to get Shikamaru to believe him. Shikamaru silently chuckled before finishing the last of his ramen.

"Right and I only think of Temari as a friend." Shikamaru said sarcastically. Naruto's jaw dropped. Everyone knew that Shikamaru and Temari have been dating for years now and there was no way that Shikamaru thought Temari was just a friend. At least there was no way because of the way he talked about her sometimes. Naruto blushed quickly got up.

"Eh…erm…well, Shikamaru, it's been fun but I got to…got to…clean my kunais! Yeah that good…I mean bye!" Naruto said as he dashed out of the stand after paying for his bowls. Shikamaru began to laugh at how horrible of an escape that was.

My hypothesis is correct. Naruto loves Hinata, but has no idea that he does. Troublesome.

Here are the choices for the next Omake:

Ino:
Choji:
Kiba/Shino:
Tsunade: 1
Sai:
Neji: 1
Tenten: 1
Lee:
Gai:
Kurenai: 2

Okay well until next time hope you enjoy this chapter!