It was a bright and sunny day in Konoha ga Kure; the birds were singing the sound of the villagers are happily milling about the city below. While young Naruto is getting ready to meet his team for training, he is 4' 8" tall, wearing an atrocious orange, jumpsuit, with hair that looks like it came from the sun and three whisker marks on each side of his face. Right now he is about to eat his very hot instant noodles just as he is about to take his first bite. I Shunshin into the apartment right behind him. " Uzumaki, Naruto lady Hokage has summoned you and your team to report to her office," the rabbit-themed masked Anbu commanded. Subtly taking pleasure in seeing him fail around and drop his cup of noodles and chopsticks that will teach him to prank the Anbu headquarters. "can I eat first at least." " no there is no time, but your floor seems to enjoy your food very much." after mumbling a small complaint and an affirmative I left to go back on patrol around the city.
After mourning my glorious ramen, I head the village center to meet Tsunade-Babaa I see the villagers move around me like a plague some glare some shrink in on themselves and discreetly try to go to a different street. It makes me wonder how much more I will need to do to be accepted by the village. I saved the princess of snow for kami's sake; I helped return the legendary Sannin Tsunade to Konoha, but, I am still treated as a demon by the general populous and the village fool by the ninja of this village. This probably the reason I have not been promoted after the sand-sound invasion during the Chunin exams, but let's face it I am too good at wearing the fools mask. To prevent the villagers from becoming worried about his "supposed awakening" and now I am in too deep if I start acting as Sarutobi-Jiji taught me I would raise suspicion in both the villagers and the ninja. So regrettably I am stuck as I am in the present. As I was lost in my thoughts, I did not realize I was at the Hokage's tower.
I did notice that there is a squadron of samurai. with the characters for wave country. It brings a smile to my face as I walk by them to see that wave country is prospering. Even after the tyranny of Gato, I do hope that Tazuna and his daughter and grandson are doing well.
What Naruto did not notice as he moved by to quickly the samurai bowed slightly to him. One of the foot soldiers walked over to ask his lieutenant a question "sir is that the hero of Wave." he simply replied with an affirmative. "should we not alert him of his position." the young soldier questioned "no it is not our duty that is the responsibility of regent Tazuna." the lieutenant replied.
when Naruto walked by the receptionist, she said: "ahh naruto nice to see you your team is already in the Hokages office; please go in." Naruto thanked the receptionist and went to enter the office when he opened the office door he saw Kakashi-Sensei, Sakura and the Teme naruto also noticed Tazuna and two other people. Tazuna was wearing dark purple silk robes his goatee and hair are a dark gray, he is about 5'"8 tall and a little portly. While he still sports a towel and the straw hat he was wearing when he first met him.
The other figure was a towering figure 6'4" tall and seemed to be nothing but muscle, but that was quite difficult as he was wearing samurai armor. He had silver hair tied into the traditional top knot of the Samurai he had two silver eyes though on his right eye was a deep scar that went from his eyebrow to his upper lip it showed he had barely dodged an attack that could have blinded him. his armor was decorated with waves rolling on the open sea. He was carrying a small chest with a piece of paper with the word seal on the lock.
The third member of the wave procession was a short man of 4'11" though unlike the other two he bore the symbol of the fire daimyo. He had a weasel like visage wearing a small pair of glasses. His dark brown hair was slicked back with a bit too much oil. He was wearing a formal kimono that had a light red color with gold trim along the cuffs and collar. He was carrying a small stack of papers and more importantly, he had the ring of fire. This ring is used by high officials in the fire capital even then only when given to them by the fire Daimyo himself. The ring is used to stamp forms effectively making them legally binding effective immediately.
"oh dear if the daimyo sent someone with his ring, this must be an important mission that the fire lord wants." naruto silently mused to himself. I realized the Hokage wants to start this meeting, so I focus on the session.
"ahh, Naruto I see you have finally made it to the meeting." Tsunade-Baaba stated a little annoyed I had made them wait "yea naruto-Baka you took Sasuke and me from training. I almost convinced him to go on a date me." I saw Sasuke roll his eyes in annoyance or humor I don't know. But, before we could continue, we heard one of the members of the wave procession clear their throat.
"Greetings young master my name is Haruto, Daisuke, Tazuna and I traveled to the capital of fire to meet with the land of fire's head of internal affairs to seek his approval for our request." the now named Daisuke introduced himself "well what did you want team seven for then." Tsunade-Baaba inquired
Then the unnamed official from the capital made his presence known "excuse me my name is Kenji Noburu, I am the attendant for the head of internal affairs. The head of the department wishes to remain unnamed for the foreseeable future. though if you remember lady Hokage, I had only requested for Naruto to be present."Sakura interrupted "why would you need Naruto-baka for any task you had Sasuke could do better."
"well let's just get down to business Mr. Tazuna would tell young master naruto of the consensus of the people of Wave." Noburu requested. "hm ah yes as you all know waves daimyo was slain by Zabuza under the employment of Gato. while wave was rebuilding we could not seek out a new daimyo so I as well as Daisuke were made regents of Wave country. as such we were in charge of finding a new daimyo to rule wave as Zabuza had been very efficient in termination of the line of the daimyo." Tazuna explained to the gathered group of ninja. As he explained, I was confused about how I could help them find the new daimyo of Wave "ok I am glad that wave country is recovering well. but how can I help you two find the new daimyo."
Kenji stepped forward and kneeled before me "lord naruto the people and the samurai of wave country desire you to lead our nation into the future. We want you to become our daimyo. You were the one that rallied the people, gave them courage and more importantly gave them hope, hope for a better future where we will not starve, or be crushed underfoot by the greedy, hope that has lasted till this day. you are our peoples light and strength."
Before I could answer Tazuna and Daisuke's request, both Kakashi and Sakura started to raise their objections "now I understand that Naruto gave you hope and strength in the trying times that your people went through, but he is much too immature for this 1responsability, maybe if you selected Sasuke but even then." Kakashi cooly stated to the Wave procession "yea naruto baka is not only immature but useless, idiotic, and all around much less of a ninja let alone person then Sasuke, I recommend you chose Sasuke instead." Sakura stated vehemently.
I turned my head to Tsunade-Baaba she looked angry all of her killing intent is being directed towards Daisuke and Tazuna "you come to my village and try to steal my ninja right in front of me. give me one good reason to not have your head sent back to Wave country." Tsunade declared calmly in the beginning, but the serenity of her tone bled into a righteous fury.
Before Tazuna or Daisuke could answer Mr. Noburu decided to speak up "the daimyo of fire has personally signed Narutos unconditional release from the service in the village ninja corps, should he chose to accept the throne of Wave. Tsunade try to remember who supports this village the daimyo may decide to revoke your access to the resources of the land of fire. Or the discontinue financing your village." he calmly stated much to the surprise of everyone, but my self and Tsunade he then continues "Naruto what is your choice in the matter do you want to become the daimyo of Wave country."
I start thinking about my life in Konoha the glares the isolation the utter disapproval of my existence, the sabotage of my ninja education, the disregard of my abilities. But, I have hope that wave country will be a place where I can build my hearth. With my decision made I gave my declaration. " Daisuke, Tazuna I accept I will become the daimyo of the land of Wave." much to the surprise of four of the occupants and relief of two of the members of the wave procession.