Naruto's gaze drifted across the black abyss dark with void. Pulsating heart beats from his taught chest echoed off of the granite and limestone walls. He was the hokage, which entailed cardiovascular health as an aspect of his ninja way. Sasuke gently placed his delicate, feminine hand on Naruto's shoulder.
"Naruto … I have important news to provide."
"Yes Sasuke, my friend. Share your news with me."
"I cannot go on the mission. Sakura received the pregnancy diagnosis. I will be a father within the year.
A single chakra tear drifted down Naruto's chiseled cheek. He knew that everything lay in the balance of him. Naruto, the hokage of the village hidden in the leaves.
