After two years of depression Naruto has decided to join Sasuke in his journey. Sakura confesses her love to Naruto before he leaves. She knows he'll never feel the same and begs for one night of passion. Naruto agrees and soon after leaves Konoha. 12 years later Naruto and Sasuke return to Konoha with a surprise while Sakura has a surprise of her own.

Couples- SasukexNaruto, slight NarutoxSakura, SaixSakura

Warnings- Violence, Language, Mpreg (Sort of), Boy Love

Disclaimer- Naruto belongs to Masashi Kishimoto

Uzumaki Blood

Chapter Four- Bonds of Friendship

It has been five years since Sakura had her son Hikaru. Over the years it's been hard, especially having to raise and protect her son from the harsh words of the villagers. But now they seemed to have calmed down thanks to her being married to Sai. They would still whisper about her and Hikaru but at least now that she was married they have been a little more accepting. Which was good for Hikaru since he will be entering the ninja academy this year. Though it doesn't mean it's been easy on him since Hikaru despises Sai. Sakura has tried everything to get her son to accept her odd boyfriend that has been there for both of them besides the rookie nine. But just as stubborn as his biological father he refuses to think otherwise. Hikaru has been acting up a lot more too, since she's married Sai. Back when it was just the two of them he was her little shadow. But now he avoids her like a plague.

Sakura expected this would happen one day but didn't mean she was ready for her son to want space. Lately he's been hanging out at Ino and Choji's house with their daughter Chouko who is a year younger.

Sakura found it funny that almost everyone she knew went through baby fever after she gave birth to Hikaru. Ino and Choji had their little girl. Shikamaru and Temari having their cute boy Shikaji. Kiba and that girl Karui hooked up after the war and three years afterwards and were the first besides Sakura to have their son Kai. And the oddest and most surprising was Hinata and Lee. Everyone was already shocked at the two revealing they were going to get married, but shortly after Hinata was already expecting like everyone else and had their twin girls Masami and Naomi.

Sakura couldn't help but feel a little left out when she saw all of her female friends pregnant, and what was worst they all had someone they loved most with them the whole time. But she was glad that Hikaru wouldn't be lonely. Sakura made sure to come over to Ino's house all the time so her and Ino's kid could get to know each other. When Sakura set Hikaru down in the little play pen with Chouko the two ex-rivals held breaths and had their eyes glued to the two infants. When Hikaru giggled and shared his bunny doll with the little brunette Sakura and Ino's squeals could be heard from the the top of the hokage mountain. Choji had cover his ears almost every thirty seconds.

After a while the two were almost always at each others hips. If Hikaru wasn't at Chouko's place she was at his. They always took care of each other from sharing toys to covering each others tracks if one was in trouble. Whenever the villagers judgmental eyes were too much for Hikaru he would escape with Chouko to the bridge where his mom and biological father would wait for their sensei. He would always vent to her and she would always be there to listen to every problem.

Now they were there once more while he sat on the ground with his arms cross and a scowl on his face. Chouko was standing there next to him eating her favorite little snack of pretz. They stayed like that for a while, the only sounds from the two was Chouko chewing her crunchy snack.

"It's not fair!" Hikaru finally shouted.

"What?", Chouko asked while swallowing her snack.

"My mom marrying that jerk! She should wait in till my dad comes back!" Hikaru whined.

When he was young he would often ask questions about his biological father. His mother always kept things brief and told him he was away.

"But auntie Sakura loves Sai, doesn't she? Don't you think you should give'em a chance Hikaru?"

"No! My dad will be mad that mom got with him! Besides as soon as he comes home we'll be a happy family and... Everyone'll finally stop hating me..."

"Hikaru... What... What if he never comes back?"

Hikaru grinned and stood up, "Then I'll leave this stupid village and find'em!"

Chouko dropped her box of pretz and started to tear up, "Y-You're leaving Hikaru? B-But..."

Hikaru couldn't help but laugh. He stroked his friends head, "Not now Chouko I'm gonna leave when I'm older and only if he doesn't come back by then."

"But you will leave one day.." The girl frowned.

"Don't be silly if I do leave you're coming with me!"

Chouko tilted her head blue orbs widen, "Really?"

"You're my best friend Chouko! I'll never leave ya behind!" Hikaru smiled taking a hold of her hand. Both kids staring at the river with smiles on their faces.


3 weeks later

Sakura was in the bathroom waiting on the toilet. She couldn't help but be nervous and impatient. Her eyes were glued on the little stick. When she looked down at her watch she saw it was time. She took in a deep breath and walked to the counter and looked at the result of the birth test. She smiled when she saw it was positive.

"S-Sai!", She cried for her husband.

Sai was there less than a second "Whats wrong Sakura?"

She smiled brightly at the man showed him the birth test, "I'm going to have your baby..."

Sai eyes widen and he gave a rare grin he walked up to the girl hugging her close, "So I'm going to be a dad...wow... I better do more research.." Sai snickered. He was nervous and excited all at once.

Little did the couple know that Hikaru over heard the entire conversation. Usually kids would be really excited hearing they were going to be a big brother or sister. This kid name Kai was bragging to everyone last year he was going to be a big brother. But for Hikaru it was different. He felt sad and angry. He couldn't understand why. Hikaru decided to keep this dark feeling to himself. He decided to leave he couldn't stand staying there so the little blonde boy decided to leave without telling anyone and going strait to his Uncle and Aunts house to talk with Chouko.

When he reached the house after knocking Ino answered and smiled down at him.

"How may help you Hikaru-chan?"

"Can Chouko come out to play?" He asked politely.

Ino nodded and called for her, "Chouko Hikaru is here!"

The little brunette was there in a heartbeat, "Hikaru!" She cheered.

He grabbed her hand, "Let's go Chouko."

When she saw her friends face she immediately knew he needed to talk.

"Make sure you both are back before dark." Ino reminded.

The two kids nodded and quickly ran to their secret place on the bridge.

When they got there Hikaru sighed and leaned on the red bridge.

Chouko stood next to him observing his face, "Hikaru what happened?"

"Moms gonna have another kid..."

"Whoa! So you're gonna be a big bro?"

"Yeah but... I feel sad about it. I don't know why. Maybe it's because she's having it with that jerk. I feel like I wanna run away Chouko.." he started to cry, "I feel like..Moms not even trying to find my real dad. She says nothing 'bout him. She never looks sad...I don't get it..."

Chouko only gave him a sad look, "I don't get it either... But maybe you should be happy. You're going to have a little bro or sis. And mama always said it's a big um... Re...re.."

"Responsibility?"

"Yeah!"

"I don't wanna be responsible. I want my mom and dad to be together. I want to stop people from hating me." He started to cry.

Chouko hugged him. She was still young and didn't really understand Hikaru's struggles, but she'll make sure she'll always be there for him.

"I don't hate you Hikaru." She try to comfort.

Hikaru held her close, "I know..." tears still falling.

The two stood there holding each other, after words the would hold hands staring into the stream in till it was time to go home.

This darkness Hikaru felt in his heart, he'll ignore it for his mother's sake. He'll keep these dark feelings to himself and Chouko.


Sasuke was walking to one of the markets that was around their temporary home. The shinobis were staying at a small village that was surround by water that was near the land of waterfall area. Right now Naruto was away while Sasuke was home with their five year old boy Taiki. It had been rough for the first year. It took Naruto almost seven months in till he was fully recovered from giving birth and transforming back into a male. After two days Sasuke and Karin finally talked to Naruto about what Kurama had told them after he transformed back. It was bittersweet news to Naruto but the blonde knew that there are some things that can't be helped. So he agreed to cutting off the passage to his womb from Kurama.

After the two were finally able to move they both agreed to take a break from missions in till Taiki was old enough to travel. As soon as he turned three Naruto and Sasuke continued on with their journey. Usually one of the two would go on a mission while the other would stay to look after Taiki. When time came for both of them to go on a mission they would have Karin keep an eye on him.

After spending so much time away from Orochimaru, Karin decided to leave the hide out and stay at the village of waterfall. Taiki would sometimes stay with her for months depending on the mission. He would sometimes get angry that his fathers were gone so often, soon he would resort to pulling pranks around wherever he was staying. He was well known in the village of the waterfall. Taiki sometimes wonders why his parents always had to travel. Why couldn't they just stay in the land of waterfall with his aunt? Naruto would always feel guilty and try to explain why they were traveling all the time like this. The small ravenette always got easily lost when his dad tried to explain. As for his father Sasuke, he often just frown and stroke his head giving his son a sympathetic look.

Taiki was currently holding onto his father's hand with a bored look on his face while Sasuke was picking out veggies for dinner.

"Father I'm bored..." The little boy whined, "Can't I go explore?"

"No. Just stay still Taiki."

Taiki pouted shoving his hand in his pocket kicking a small rock that was near by. He hated how strict his father was sometimes. If he was with his dad he would of at least carried him on him on his shoulders or at least let him bring one of his toys. Granted Taiki almost always loses all of those toys but at least he wouldn't just be standing there bored while his dad was shopping.

Taiki eyes widen when he saw the rock he just kicked was right back near his foot. He looked around to see if someone else had kicked it back. His eyes locked on to a boy with light blue hair a smile fresh on his face. He looked about a year older than Taiki. The blue eyed Uchiha suspected he was the one to kick the pebble back to him. Taiki decided to test the theory by kicking the pebble to him. The older boy grinned and quickly kicked it back. Soon it became a game between the two. While their parents were busy shopping and talking with the merchants their sons found entertainment with each other kicking the rock back and forth. It wasn't in till Taiki lost his footing and accidentally kick the rock at a big guy's head. Both boys froze when the man shouted in pain.

"I saw that you brat! You'll pay for that!" The scary bald man stomped over to Taiki, the small Uchiha quickly hid behind his father.

"Is there a problem?" Sasuke said with not an ounce of respect. Even after being with Naruto for five years the ravenette still had no patience with anyone outside his family and friends.

"Yes your kid kicked a rock at my head!"

Sasuke looked down at his son, "Is that true Taiki?"

Taiki looked away with a frown on his face slowly nodding, "It was an accident..I didn't mean it..."

"You shouldn't have just sat still like I said Taiki. Apologize."

"I-I'm sorry..." Taiki said bowing like his dad taught him.

"You think an apology is enough twerp!?"

The man was about to grab him but Sasuke quickly caught his wrist pulling his arm behind his back and kick the back of his knees making him kneel over. Sasuke pulled out his kunai with his free hand placing it against his neck.

The entire market was now dead silent staring at the two men.

Sasuke tighten his grip and leaned over to the man's ear, "If you attempt to lay one filthy finger on my son like that again, I won't hesitate to cut them off." Sasuke warned, "Got it?"

The man nodded, too scared to speak.

"He's only a kid you brainless moron. He is still learning how to behave and whats right and wrong. But you, you are a grown man who got hit by a rock. Get over it." Sasuke lectured as he dropped the man. As soon as he got the chance the man ran from Sasuke. The Uchiha only rolled his eyes going back to his business. Taiki sighed relieved that his father was stronger than he looks.

"That was so cool!" The blue haired boy cheered running to the father and son his dad following not to far behind.

"I was just about to speak up myself but man your dad really took care of that dumb guy huh!?" The boy smiled.

"Onamazu please control your excitement. I'm sorry my son was actually responsible for that. They started playing by kicking that rock to each other."

Sasuke only gave the man a blank stare, "Hn.."

"Father...remember what dad said about manners." Taiki whispered at his father.

Sasuke groaned at his son's nagging. He hates interacting with people he doesn't know. It would of been easier if Naruto was here, "It's alright. That guy was a bastard."

"I know! I mean I understand why he might of been mad but it was an accident. Not like our boys did it on purpose."

Sasuke's eye twitched annoyed. But he didn't want to make a bad impression. When he looked down he saw Taiki smiling at this guy's son. Taiki didn't have any friends thanks to them traveling so often. This was the first time he's seen his son smile at someone besides his family.

"Y-Yeah.." Sasuke said trying to say without sounding annoyed or blunt. This was going to be a long day for Sasuke.

While the two fathers continued their slightly awkward conversation Onamazu asked Taiki,"So is your dad like a ninja or something?"

"Yeah! We travel a lot! They kick bad guy's butts! My dad is on a mission right now!" Taiki said excited.

Onamazu looked at the boy confused, "But isn't he your dad?" he pointed at Sasuke.

"I have two dads..." Taiki said shy. Usually when Taiki explains about his parents, kids would call him gross or a freak because of it. But his father always said to be honest with people no matter what.

"Whoa really? Lucky! I wish I had two dads!"

Taiki eyes were wide from the taller boy's response, "Really?"

"Yeah! So both of them are ninja's?"

Taiki nodded, "They're training me ta be one too! Father says I'm good with fire!"

"I wish I could be a ninja! But my mom doesn't want me and dad getting hurt."

"My dad says if you train a lot you can one day become strong enough to protect people!"

"Um I'm confused is it him or your other dad?"

"Oh I call my other dad dad or daddy. And I call my dad here father. I get how it's confusing..."

"I'll say!"

As the boys got to know each other their fathers were finishing up their conversation.

Onamazu's father smiled down when he saw how much the two were getting along, "By the way my name is Katsumi this my son Onamazu." He bowed, "Maybe you both could come over for dinner sometime. Have our boys get to know each other."

Sasuke answered a little too stiffly, "I'm Sasuke and this is Taiki. That would be nice. We should really get going though." Sasuke grabbed his son's hand, "Come on Taiki.."

Taiki frowned not wanting to leave.

"Wait before you leave." Katsumi grabbed his notebook quickly scribbling down his number quickly tearing it out of the notebook handing it to Sasuke. "Call whenever you want to set up a play date or something." He grinned.

Sasuke only nodded folding the piece of paper putting it inside his pocket.

"See ya Taiki!" The aqua haired boy grinned.

Taiki smiled and waving, "Bye Onamazu!"

With that the two pairs went their separate ways.

"Father...is it okay if we stay here a little longer?" Taiki asked as they were walking to their apartment building.

"We'll see. I'll talk about it with Dad when he gets home."

Taiki nodded smiling while the two Uchihas walked home.


4 days later

Naruto was tired from his long journey home. It was odd, this was the longest he has ever been away from Konoha. He often wondered how Sakura and the others were doing. He missed everyone but honestly he was a whole lot happier out here with Sasuke and his little troublemaker Taiki.

He sighed with goofy smile on his face. He couldn't wait to see him. The blonde perked up when he saw the small apartment building. He grinned picking up the pace. When he finally made it to the front door, before he could pull out his key Sasuke opened the door.

"You're late you freaking idiot." Sasuke smirked.

Naruto chuckled, "I'm Home."

Sasuke only shook his head then hugged him, "Welcome home..."

Naruto smiled hugging back.

As the two hugged quick steps were heard running towards them.

"Daddy!" Taiki smiled running to Naruto.

Naruto grinned letting go of Sasuke leaning down to hug his son.

"Hey there my little troublemaker. Were you good for Father?" He hugged the little Uchiha.

"Yeah! Guess what I made a friend!"

Naruto lifted him up walking inside the house after he took off his shoes, "Wow your first friend huh? What's his name?"

"Onamazu! But I call him Ona!"

Naruto smiled. He was very happy that Taiki finally made a friend. It has always been hard for him because he's in a family where both of his parents are male and they always move around. Naruto is glad Taiki met someone who's accepted him.

"Wow I have to meet him sometime, ya know!" Naruto responded.

Taiki smiled, " Yeah! We went near the river yesterday! I wanna show you some of the stuff we found Daddy!"

"Alright go grab them then.", Naruto let his little ball of energy down.

Taiki quickly ran to his bedroom to show his dad all of his new things.

"Wow his first friend... Did you meet with this boy's parents?" Naruto asked Sasuke while he took off his bag setting it in the closet.

"Yeah. They talk to much..." Sasuke couldn't help but groan from the past week of interacting and tolerating new people for his son.

Naruto gave his partner a sympathetic smile. He walked over to him kissing his lips.

"I'm glad you sacrificed your comfort for our son."

"I had to. I'm not going to get in the way of his first bond outside the family. By the way he wants to stay here longer. Can we risk it?"

Naruto looked towards Taiki's bedroom sighing, " We can but... not for long though. On the mission, the info I gathered told me there's more east from here."

Sasuke sighed. He sometimes hated himself for doing these small missions.

Naruto thought for a moment. He wondered if there was a way for them to get around this. He's never seen Taiki so excited, he didn't want to be the reason his son loses the first friend he's ever had. Then it hit him.

"Maybe Karin can watch him here. We're not that far from the village of waterfall. If we both go we can finish it faster and just deal with traveling back."

"Naruto, we never stay in one place. Its to risky with just the three of us in a random village. That's why we never do it."

Naruto held his hand, "Come on Sasuke you know how hard it is for Taiki to make friends. Do you really want to be in the way of his first one? Besides you and me are strong enough to keep anyone from really finding us , ya know!"

Sasuke could see how determined Naruto was to keep Taiki here with Onamazu. He hated how easy it was for Naruto to convince him to do something.

"Oh alright dead-last. I'll call Karin tomorrow to see if she's up for it. Freaking Idiot."

Naruto gave his famous grin and kissed the Uchiha's lips , "Thanks you bastard!"

Soon after Taiki came back in the room showing off all the little shell and rocks he collected. He explained to Naruto each and everyone with how he and his new friend found it. There was no doubt in Naruto's mind that they made the right choice to stay here for their son.

To be continued...

Made it! Shit I really thought I wasn't going to make it man! I'm not a head anymore like I was before but that's fine. I'll keep trying to update every Saturday for you all. I wanted for you guys to get to know Taiki and Hikaru in this one. And their relationships are important too for this chapter. I'll probably focus more on Hikaru and Sakura's relationship in the next chapter. But I hope I was able to help you to get to know Taiki and Hikaru here. Thanks for reading everyone! In till next time!

What disgust me the most about Gaiden is that the only reason for it to exists is to gain more money from the Naruto series. That's why I can't see it as canon because it's just a big cash cow in my eyes.