"We can't afford this, I'm pretty sure we couldn't buy this house if we live and extra fifty years and you were made the Hokage" said Hinata.
"Well were not renting because we actually own the house and for us living an extra fifty years I guess it came pretty quick didn't it" said Naruto?
"What, how could you buy this" said Hinata?
"My inheritance from Jiraiya and my father, it seems they left me very well off, I have enough money as Tsunade says to last 5 life times and Jiraiya left me this house in his will".
"You're rich" said Hinata?
"No were rich" said Naruto as he grabbed her hand.
Hinata walked around the house she could not believe they would start a family in this gigantic house they were given by Jiraiya to start their future together. Every room felt like a home should feel like as Hinata continued to look around in astonishment.
"Is this really ours?" Said Hinata who still could not wrap her mind around the fact that the house was too beautiful for words?
Naruto laughed as he nodded, this was the greatest day of her life, the man of her dreams and the house to match.
As the crowd started to disperse, Inari walked up to Tsunade and Shizune.
"I was wondering if you can make an emergency appointment with me as soon as possible, since I will still be in town" said Inari?
Tsunade recognized the young man; she had remembered him asking specifically for Naruto and was told that they were good friends.
"Sure stop by in an hour we will fit you in" said Shizune.
Tsunade gave a look at Shizune that could kill; she was already stressed and tired from Naruto's wedding.
"Yes stop by in an hour, is it about business or ninja work" said Tsunade?
"A little of both, but we can't say anything else about the subject too many ears" said Inari as he looked around.
Tsunade and Shizune were now intrigued of what was the big secrecy was about.
"Inari! Screamed Sakura as she ran and gave him a big hug, Naruto said you were coming he thought you would at least be here a day before the wedding."
"Business as usual as it kept me from leaving early but I wouldn't miss his wedding for the world" said Inari as he could not believe how beautiful Sakura had gotten.
As Sakura and Inari caught up on old times she could not believe how handsome he become from a crying little kid to a big time politician of his village.
As Konohamaru looked for Hanabi he knew he had to be careful of Hiashi, he knew the dating tradition was very strict for the Main Family.
"Hanabi meet me around the corner" as he whispered in her ear.
Hanabi went pale as she looked for her family members not to notice. As she ran around the corner Konohamaru kissed her where no one could see them. Hanabi broke off the kiss quick.
"We can't see each other any longer said Hanabi, it's not right."
"Why "asked Konohamaru? I asked you to let me talk to your father for permission to date you; I know we will have a chaperon for a year if we decide to continue the relationship. I saw how Naruto handle everything I'm pretty sure I can handle it too because it's for us."
Hanabi shook her head and started to walk away before Konohamaru grabbed her wrist.
"What's going on here, first it's you who want the relationship now you just brush me off like I'm some bothersome insect tell me what did I do wrong to receive the cold shoulder?"
"There someone else let's just leave it at that" said Hanabi as she ran away as fast as she could.
Konohamaru stood there stunned and hurt as he watched the woman he loved run out of his life.
"Man what a wedding, there is so much food and drink here; the people of the village could eat for a week" said Shinji.
"Yeah, did you see both of our sensei's it looked like a story book wedding "said Shigeru?
Venus just looked at everyone, as she knew the orphanage was going to be severe to her when she returned.
"Venus, I'm Hiashi, my daughter told me to take you home to the complex until this situation is settled with your caregiver, would you like to come with me?"
Venus grabbed Hiashi so hard around the waist that he almost couldn't catch his breath, as he looked at Venus he patted her on the back and wondered how could anyone abuse this little girl?
Shinji and Shigeru looked at each other "Venus what's going on, why are you going to the Hyuuga complex did something happen' said Shinji?
"I'll tell you later" was her only reply as her voice sounded deeply wounded.
As Venus walked with Hiashi to his carriage she wondered if Hyuuga-sensei got her kindness from her father. Shinji and Shigeru looked at each other and thought the same thing head downtown to the orphanage and see what happened that made Venus have to leave with Hiashi Hyuuga.
As they approach the orphanage they could see the children being taken out by the authorities and the caregiver Kwan-Lynn escorted by two arm ninjas.
"What's going on"? As Shinji asked the nearest bystander?
"She has been abusing the children for years, she punish them by hitting them and make them do terrible jobs and verbally insults them with abusive violent words said the bystander. They say she told the children to not to tell anyone because she would kill them and their good friends so they stayed in a constant state of fear".
"She abused all the children" said Shigeru as his anger began to rise of the thought of someone hurting Venus?
" Yup, those ninjas over there hypnotized the children to make them go back in their memories to tell the truth, all of them said the exact same thing word for word" said the bystander as he stood there shaking his head.
Shinji and Shigeru always wondered why Venus wanted to be a ninja so bad and leave that orphanage, but why didn't she tell them they were her best friends?
"Do you know what else happened here" said Shinji as he was afraid to ask for more details?
" That's about it, the children will probably be split up over the village or relocated to another part of the Fire country till things get situated here, who could believe something like this was happening right here under our very noses" said the bystander?
Shinji looked right at Kwan-Lynn and started walking up to the carriage" you better hope you rot in jail because if you don't I'll be waiting for you to get out and make you pay for what you did to Venus, that's a promise I intend to keep for the rest of my life" yelled Shinji as he looked ready to attack her with no fear in his heart at all!
As Shigeru and the armed ninjas looked at him they could see he was serious, the caregiver looked at Shinji and for the first time in her life she saw a child that was not afraid and was ready to prove it.
"Move along little genin, we will handle the rest of this, go back to the party and have fun" said the armed ninja.
As they pulled off, the two ninjas in the carriage looked at Kwan-Lynn " you just made a powerful enemy in that little genin, whoever you hurt in that orphanage was someone he cared deeply about , you're better off in jail than to risk his wrath" as the armed ninja looked at his partner who thought the same thing.
As Tsunade returned to her office she was surprise to see Toru and his daughter sitting in her office.
"So you came to wish Naruto and his new wife congratulations" said Tsunade very sarcastically?
"Don't be smug with me I know you received the letter and that you made it seem like it went to some other place Tsunade" said Toru as he got up out of his chair.
" A spy was the first thing to run through her mind, Naruto was right, there was someone high up and someone working directly in her office" thought Tsunade.
"I don't know what you mean; Naruto and Hinata have known each other since childhood it only makes sense that they would want to get married" said Tsunade.
" So the secret meeting with the Hyuuga clan the rushed wedding, we receiving the invitations two days before the wedding when you know it's a four day trip is all coincidence" said Kimora as she showed she was not impressed by Tsunade's tittle of Hokage?
"Whoever this spy was he's really efficient at getting exact information down to every little meeting" thought Tsunade.
"You risk having an ally for a ninja who is supposed to do the greater good for the village for his personal feelings" said Kimora?
"Isn't that why you love him as she stared at Kimora or is it you want to use him as a weapon or a bargaining chip" said Tsunade?
Kimora became silent at those hurtful words.
"Naruto could have been the Kage of our village, instead you got a powerful ninja as him being a mere jonin, you and the elders don't know what to do with someone of his caliber. You risk making a powerful ally just because you want to play mother" said Toru as he made sure to raise his voice a little louder.
" I bet the elders don't even know about this little plan of yours, if they were to find out they would annul this ridiculous little marriage and fire you for being this stupid for not giving peace a chance for both nations" said Kimora?
"Enough, I have very little patience with rude guest if you think that I put Naruto before the village, then tell the elders of this plot and tell them you got the information from a spy and explain that you are spying on a nation after we had sign a peace treaty" said Tsunade.
Toru looked flushed he knew that spying on the Fire country was not allowed and no information was to be used against both sides from an outside source he knew he been out played on this situation.
"Fine you win but be warned, I will tell the elders of this village of these circumstances, that I propose a union between my daughter and Naruto. There will be an investigation; he won't even get to enjoy his honeymoon by the time I'm done with the both of you. You will never see the sun again because you will hang your heads in shame forever in this pitiful little village of yours" said Toru.
As he stormed out of Tsunade office he almost knocked down Sakura and Shizune.
"Sakura leave the room please, I need to talk to Shizune in private."
As Sakura left the room, Tsunade explained how there is a spy that is extremely good at surveillance that he knew of the plan for the wedding.
"He said that he was going to start an investigation with the elders, since he's the leader of the village it will take no time to get the investigation started" said Shizune.
"It will take about two weeks I need to get Naruto and Hinata out of town so they can at least enjoy their marriage away from this ugly situation."
"Well Naruto's friends are outside the hall should I show them in now" asked Shizune as she seen Tsunade motioned for her to get the potential clients.
As Inari and his grandfather waited to be seen by the Hokage, he could tell that she was all about business and she was definitely fair on negotiations.
"Lady Tsunade will see you now said Shizune as she looked at the two.
As he walked in he could tell that she had things on her mind.
"So how can I help the friend of Naruto Uzumaki" said Tsunade?
" Well as you know two of your representatives came to my village for ideas of an academy that was being built, my village thought about funding the project but would like Naruto to come help pick out ninjas" said Inari.
"Yes I know Iruka and Hinata were there showing you our system about three weeks back" said Shizune.
"But why Naruto, he's just got married he has a least a week off to be with his wife" said Tsunade?
Well they feel that if Naruto comes it will make the less friendly villages and bandits think twice about causing trouble. We are further down south so many travelers have to face these obstacles, that's the reason why we want the ninja academy "said Tazuna.
"Plus Naruto is considered to be a living legend in my village, the people feel they can identify with him more than some random ninja being sent. The villagers trust Naruto completely than some armed warrior walking around their homes" said Inari.
"Other villages are being plagued too in your country we sent Kiba he said he ran most of the bandits away but they just disperse until the ninjas leave" said Tsunade.
'Yes we know but the ninjas up north aren't good at all" said Tazuna.
"We know there used to be an Uzumaki clan up their but they became very weak and poor and can hardly sustain running an everyday business" said Inari.
"There are Uzumaki that patrol that area" as Tsunade looked at Shizune?
"Yeah we thought they were related to Naruto but they said they are no relations none what so ever, so many villagers don't use them and I heard there was some scandal in the family too but no one knows since it happened so long ago" said Inari as he seen the expressions on their faces .
"Lady Tsunade we can send Naruto and Hinata to his village it would be perfect timing for the investigations and we haven't sent his team on a mission yet this is perfect if you ask me" said Shizune as she seemed excited on the outcome.
"How many ninjas do you need to get started "said Tsunade?
"Well at least 5, someone to patrol the roads, someone to help train some students for at least two weeks and regular genin work" said Tazuna.
"Okay I will give you two jonins, two chunins, three genins with that my ninjas won't be spread too thin in case of attack "as Tsunade went in her desk to get the paper work.
Inari and Tazuna looked at each other, that was a better deal plus they got Naruto at a great price. As they were handed the bill they were very grateful for the Hokage.
"If you ever need us for anything we will deliver" as both of the clients bowed in great respect.
As Naruto and Hinata woke up in the morning as spending husband and wife in their new home, she smiled as she removed her ear plugs from her ears.
"Are you sure you snore that loud" said Hinata?
"That's what Yamato told me, it's enough to wake the dead and seriously disturb the living "said Naruto as he kissed his new wife good morning.
As Hinata laughed she could tell that this was going to be the perfect day, she was 24 years old had a great husband and home, and it was like her fondest dream came true.
"Shall I cook for my new husband" as she glowed with excitement?
"Sure I never really tasted your cooking except once when we were little, we went on a picnic with Kiba" said Naruto.
As Hinata ran into the kitchen to prepare breakfast, she thought about fixing him the biggest breakfast he ever seen in his life. As she was in the kitchen for about 45 minutes, Naruto came to see if everything was all right.
"Don't come in yet, I'm still cooking just be patient just a little longer" she said as all four eyes on the kitchen stove was cooking breakfast.
Naruto headed back to the dining room. As she brought out everything covered up Naruto could smell some things were burnt and other thing that almost wanted him to hold his nose with his fingers. As she uncovered everything he could tell that Hinata hadn't cooked much lately, the bacon was burnt on one side and raw on the other, the toast was scraped to get the burnt away. He could tell the eggs were so hard scrambled, it gave a fluorescent yellow color and the ramen noodle was nothing but paste. As she smiled at Naruto and asked was his appetite ready for a big breakfast feast, all he could do was smile and get ready to dig in. He looked at what he should try first, as he reached for the eggs he looked at Hinata.
"Aren't you going to eat?"
I'm not hungry right now; you enjoy yourself my beloved husband" as she winked at him.
Naruto knew now there was no turning back now, as he tried the eggs it was like swallowing pebbles each bite hurt his stomach more and more.
"I have to think of something quick" he thought?
"I'll be right back need to get some milk from the kitchen" said Naruto.
"I'll get it" said Hinata.
He was so hoping she would go get the milk that was his plan all alone. As soon as she left he made 3 clones to help get some of the portions down and run up stairs to get rid of the putrid food. As he heard her walking back in he asked before she leaves to bring the whole container because he was extremely thirsty. As the clones went upstairs with the food they jumped out the window and threw the food in the trash and proofed away.
"My you were hungry would you like some more" said Hinata?
"No thank you that food was good I might put on 100 lbs. eating your delicious cooking," said Naruto.
Hinata smiled she was so glad she made her husband happy. Naruto was glad that she was happy as he looked at her and thought" maybe I should cook, I don't have the courage to hurt her feelings."
As Naruto and Hinata went outside to practice, she could not help but think of Venus and wanted to see how she was holding up. As the doorbell rung she went to answer it, and two chunin were their asking to speak to the both of them.
"Are you aware that Venus was being abuse at the orphanage" said the chunin?
"No, I thought she would tell me, I'm her teacher and my husband is her sensei" said Hinata.
"Yes we know you two just got married and we hated to do this right now, but the severity of the case involving all 36 children was an action that couldn't wait. Some suffered abuse by her hands for years said" the lead chunin.
Hinata clapped her hands over her mouth; she could not believe that she knew nothing of the abuse done to Venus.
"What will happen to the children" said Naruto?
"We don't know we are trying to get to the bottom of it to see what everyone knows" said the chunin.
"Does Venus have any relative like a cousin or aunt that lives in the village" said the chunin?
"No her parents were killed outside of the village nobody knows where her parents came from so she was put in the orphanage by the man who found her" said Hinata.
"Ochaya you mean" said the chunin as he wrote down Hinata's statement?
"Yes, Ryo Ochaya council member of the Ninja Reserve Peace Corps" replied Hinata.
Naruto wondered just how much time and effort she put into research for Venus history.
"Well we talked to the child she was afraid that the Kwan-Lynn was going to kill her teammates so she didn't want to take the chance if she told" as the other chunin told why Venus refuse to tell.
"She used psychological terror on the children to make them submit".
"So what now" asked Naruto?
"Well the director of all the orphanages around the Fire country came for your wedding and has a meeting today with Lady Tsunade" said the chunin.
"Thanks you for helping with the investigations" said both of the chunin.
"Were heading down to see the Hokage now" said Hinata that kind of startled Naruto!
"Hinata let Tsunade handle it she will do what is right, we are supposed to be on a honeymoon people are going to think that we are having problems already" said Naruto.
"You should have heard the way she talked to Venus, it was if Venus was nothing more than trash and I can't forgive or forget that, I'll be back later" said Hinata!
"Wait I'm coming too" said Naruto.
As they walked in to the office of Tsunade, Shizune was surprise to see them and had to ask were things okay.
"We need to see the Hokage now" said Hinata!
As long as Shizune knew Hinata she was never loud or demanding but she was so shock that she could hardly answer.
"She's in a meeting with the director of the orphanage right now come back later" said Shizune.
"No he is the one I need to talk with now, please inform Lady Tsunade that this is an emergency."
As Shizune looked at Hinata and then Naruto she could tell whatever it was Hinata was going to get her way.
"Give me a minute" said Shizune.
As she walked into the office she could hear talking but could not make it out.
"She will see you now" said Shizune.
As Naruto followed his wife he could tell this wasn't going to be pretty.
As Hinata walked in she was greeted by the director" hi my name is Ren Tailis thank you for inviting me to your wedding" as he smiled.
Hinata bowed" I need to know what are you going to do with Kwan-Lynn" said Hinata?
Both the director and Tsunade could not believe she was this forward on asking official business.
"Well for starters there need to be a trial everything else we will have to wait and see" said Tsunade.
"I was there she made that poor little girl beg to come my wedding and then tortured her afterwards with insults said Hinata that's inexcusable".
The director could see that she was very emotional about the situation and decided to calm her down.
"Don't worry the children will never have to face her again, the orphanage will be shut down and the children will be moved to other facilities in the Fire country" said Ren.
But that's the only orphanage in this village you're going to move them all over" said Naruto?
" Well we have to find someone with a degree in child care and that will take time, plus it's too big of a scandal to leave that orphanage open, other nations will hear about this and think were nothing but savages" said Ren.
"I can run it 'said Hinata I'm a school teacher I'm qualified."
"You're a teacher yes but not qualified you need two more degrees to run that place besides I heard you were going to become the principal of the academy said Ren? Don't worry the children will be taken great care of, in about 4 to 5 years we should have that orphanage back up and running and you can see the children again" said Ren.
What about the ones who were going to be ninjas" said Naruto?
"Well most of the Fire country doesn't have that much use for ninjas like the Leaf village so they can find another trade."
Naruto looked at Hinata and wondered is this truly happening to them?
"Don't worry someone in the other villages might actually adopt one of the children and they could really be happy".
"Well I have a student and she shows great promise on being a great ninja, she needs to stay in the village so I can train her" said Naruto.
"Impossible she needs to be adopted by a family a good family, just because you want to train her to be a ninja does not mean she should stay here" said Ren.
Naruto and Hinata had to sit down they were looking like someone took away something precious from them.
"Do you know anyone who would like to adopt this little girl then she could stay but otherwise she must leave with the rest of the orphans".
Hinata looked down and she could not believe she was going to do this, she was about to blurt out they wanted to adopt Venus as she lifted her head to open her mouth she heard.
"Me and my wife would like to adopt Venus today".
All eyes were on Naruto even Hinata could not believe her ears.
"What you just got married yesterday and now you want to adopt a little girl to train to be a ninja" said Ren?
"No to love her like a daughter, the more time I spent with her the more I started to care for her, I realized she is just like me in every way, we were both orphans "said Naruto. I don't want her to feel that loneliness that I felt, believe me it's a hell I don't want anyone to go through that" said Naruto.
Tsunade looked at Naruto " Naruto you're just 24 years old this will set you back a couple of years of being a Hokage" said Tsunade?"
"I can still take care of this village just being a jonin I don't need a fancy title to protect my love ones" said Naruto.
Tsunade smiled and realized that Naruto really love that little girl with all his heart because his dream to be Hokage was less important than the love he had for Venus.
" I believe you heard him Ren, I think these two would make great parents they both want her and you said if you could find anyone in the village she could stay" said Tsunade.
"Yeah, but they both can't afford a house and a child they both don't make that kind of money she better off with someone financially secure" said Ren.
"Wrong Naruto is rich he has enough money to last 5 life times and Hinata is the heir of the Hyuuga clan you know that and if I recall the Hyuuga clan are major donors to the orphanage fund, right Ren? "
Ren began to look very flustered; he knew that if he insulted the heir of the Hyuuga clan his superiors would fire him on the spot. "Okay, but I need to make sure everything is right, finances and house situations, I can't afford any mistakes."
Hinata hugged Naruto are you sure you want to do this I don't want any pressure on you" said Hinata.
"No I love Venus and I want her as much as you do in our lives, I know I've should have discussed it with you but I could not bear the thought of her leaving feeling like she's unloved "said Naruto.
As Hinata kissed Naruto, Tsunade and Ren just looked at each other and thought Venus hit the jackpot with these two.
"One thing said Naruto, since Venus will be moving in with us we better get a live in maid to cook, I know that you will be tired and will not feel like it after me and Venus come home said Naruto. "
Hinata looked at Naruto "you are always putting me first "as she kissed him again.
"I will be right back" said Hinata.
As Ren looked at Naruto he said" getting a live in maid already are you certain you're ready for this?"
"Trust me my wife can't cook, this morning when I was eating her cooking I thought I was being tortured for Information, I was ready to tell everything I know" said Naruto.
Tsunade and Ren looked at each other, then Ren spoke" smart move my wife can't cook a lick either, when you eat her eggs it's like eating pebbles and every morning for the last 8 years I throw away her meals she gives me, that's why I'm glad I travel I eat good on the road."
"I did that this morning I threw her breakfast away, I thought I would have to do that for the rest of my life" said Naruto.
Tsunade just looked at the both of them having an argument on whose wife was the worst cook, she could only come up with one answer in her head" they're both idiots".
As they waited for Hinata to get back, Naruto was glad that Hinata decided to come down, because they would have missed the chance to ever see her again.
"I'm back where are the papers we need to sign said Hinata?"
"It's not that simple you must be approved by a committee of four, and then you can establish paternity for the child" said Ren.
"Hinata we better not tell Venus until we are certain, we can't get her hopes up and they don't approve us" said Naruto as he hugged on to her by her waist.
Hinata hated those words that left his mouth but she knew he was right and agreed for the sake of Venus.
"In fact we need to keep this a secret between all four of us, so no one in this room is to tell anyone, agreed" said Naruto?
"Well I will ask the child how she feels about you but I won't give away the fact that you're adopting her" said Ren.
As Naruto and Hinata filled out all the paper work, as they were on their way to leave.
"Naruto I need to see you tonight it's very important. Meet me at the open field by the Nara property" said Tsunade.
"I'll be there, see you then" said Naruto.
As the happy couple left the building, all they could do was smile. Naruto noticed Konohamaru walking with his head in the clouds.
"Do you mind if I talk to Konohamaru for a minute" said Naruto?
"Go on I need to go see my father anyway" said Hinata.
"Sure you mean Venus" as he winked at his wife.
As Naruto watched his wife walk away he hurried up to catch up to Konohamaru.
"Hey little brother why are you walking all alone with your head in the clouds" said Naruto?
"Can we talk big brother" as he looked so depressed?
As they came to Ichiraku's Diner he was greeted with a warm reception by the Teuchi himself.
"Thank you for inviting me to the wedding I really enjoyed myself but there were so many politicians and royalty you would have thought you forgot about me and my daughter" said Teuchi?
"The man who kept me fed with the best noodles in town no way not even in a billion years" said Naruto.
As he went to make a special order for his number one customer, Naruto looked at Konohamaru and said Hanabi right. "
"Yeah" as he was shocked to find out that Naruto knew.
"She is in love with someone else and I don't know how to really cope with the circumstances" said Konohamaru.
Naruto looked at his little play brother " no she's not it's you she's in love with, she wants to save you from the burden of the Hyuuga tradition."
"What tradition" said Konohamaru?
"If you marry her and the baby has her bloodline then he will be put in the Branch family and you know what that means?"
"The Caged Bird- Seal" as his little brother looked in horror of that name being mentioned.
Right said Naruto, she does not want that kind of life for you or her to watch your child being branded with a mark of servitude "said Naruto.
"What about you, if you have any children the same will be done to them right" said Konohamaru?
"No we fall under a certain guideline since Hinata is the eldest Hyuuga, so our children will not be given that terrible seal."
" What am I going to do, I never thought that far as she has, it's a lot that we both will have to give up to be together, Hyuuga traditions is more like Hyuuga curse" said Konohamaru.
"Does she means that much to you or do think that she is not worth it? Only you will come up with the answer" said Naruto.
Konohamaru had a lot to think about so Naruto left him with his thoughts.