Author's note: Hi people this is my first fanfiction. It isn't that great butI hope you enjoy it. It was going to be a one shot but then it got way too long so it is a short story now. probably 3 chapters at most.
Konoha 18 years after Kyuubi's attack.
Tsunade was napping in her office after drinking a bottle of sake. This part of the day was the highpoint of her life. She was dreaming about being on the road again: carefree gambling and traveling, only to be disturbed by a Konoha Council member. From the looks of it, anyone could tell he was a Hyuuga.
"Hokage-sama I heard that you are planning to retire! Have you already found a successor?"
Her eyes opened slowly, it was hard not to notice the vein on her forhead.
"Well, I have the perfect person in my mind," answered Tsunade who wasn't really paying any attention to the Hyuuga.
"I see… then there is no need for the candidates that we have handpicked," answered the disappointed Hyuuga.
"Yep, is that all you wanted talk about Hyuuga-san?"She wanted to go back to sleep.
"I want to know who this 'perfect person' might be."
"Time will tell. Dismissed" Tsunade motioned him to get out.
"Understood," came a disgruntled reply.
Tsunade returned to slumber land.
--- Couple of days later Hokage's Office ---
"Why did you call me Tsunade-baa-chan?" demanded Naruto.
SMACK. "Stop calling me that!" fumed the Hokage. Naruto whined 'Ooow!'
"Ah-hem, anyways… Naruto I am appointing you as Rokudaime Hokage" declared the Hokage formally
"Are you serious Tsunade-baa-chan!" said Naruto doubting Tsunade. His mind was racing. Tsunade-baa-chan must be joking! But she wouldn't joke about such important matters….
"Yes I am serious Naruto!" Naruto sighed in relief, "but don't get your hopes up! Because you will have to be my apprentice first! You will be tutored by me since you are so clueless when it comes to politics!"
"Tsunade-baa-chan!" Naruto couldn't help but hug her. Tears of joy filled Naruto's eyes. "This is… its just amazing…I….Uzumaki Naruto is going to be the Rokudaime of Konoha…."
---Next Day Team 7 Training Grounds ---
Many things changed over the years. The Sound Union had made a treaty with the Cloud Village. Aside from that, they haven't taken any hostile actions toward Konoha. Konoha spies have confirmed that Orochimaru indeed use Sasuke as his new body. Many worried as he grew stronger day by day. Of course Sakura wasn't informed of this, it was Top-Secret information.
Naruto, the Rookie 9, and Gai's team were all jonins. Few of them served in ANBU Corps. Such shinobi was Neji, Lee, Tenten, Shino, and Shikamaru. The rest of the company was satisfied with their jonin rank.
Naruto and Hinata started going out years ago after the training trip with Jiraya. Hiashi didn't like the fox boy at all and neither did any other Hyuuga, exception of Hinata and Neji of course. It has been a week since the young couple found about their baby. This was the first month of Hianata's pregnancy. No one could tell she was pregnant from the first glance. They had to keep it a secret. Keeping their baby secret and marriage were real big problems for them.
For now Naruto and Hinata wanted think about more happy things. This week was the best week of his life. He was soon going to be a father and a Hokage. Naruto's lifelong dream was about to be realized.
To hide the fact that Hinata and Naruto were having an affair, they tried to stay away from the public. Hinata and Naruto always met at Team 7's old training field. Naruto ran toward her. He was so excited that he didn't notice his lovers swollen face.
"Hinata-chan you're not going to believe this!" said excited Naruto "Tsunade-baa-chan is appointing me as Rokudaime!"
Hinata, who seemed to be more sullen then usual, responded, "R-really Naruto-kun? I'm glad!"
Naruto obviously noticed the Hyuuga's sudden discomfort. Her face looked like she cried all morning.
"Hinata-chan? Is something wrong?"
"Naruto-kun….Otou-san found out…" Tears flowed from Hinata's pearl white eyes.
"…Hinata-chan…" whispered Naruto, "don't worry it'll fine…don't worry about our baby…."
Naruto braced Hinata in a compassionate hug. Time fluttered by quickly as the couple spent the rest of the day talking about their future. Of course the couple wasn't aware of the two pure white eyes that have been spying on them for the last few days. These eyes belonged to the same Hyuuga that visited the Hokage few days before.
Earlier that day
"Hiashi-sama! I have confirmed that Gondaime's successor is none other then Uzumaki Naruto!" said the Hyuuga spy.
"What! This is outrageous! Appointing Kyuubi as our future leader!"
"I have more grim news Hiashi-sama, one concerning our heiress…"
"What is it?" asked the curious Hyuuga leader, his anger simmering. Hiashi motioned the spy to get closer. He was rather protective of his daughter.
The Hyuuga spy whispered in his ear, "Hinata-sama is pregnant."
At that point Hiashi exploded with fury. "WHAT! WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS?"
The spy gulped and managed to mutter out, "U-uzumaki N-n-n-aruto"
Hiashi hurled the spy to the wall and snarled, "Are you sure this data is correct? If what you told me is incorrect I will kill you myself."
"H-hai!" answered the terrified spy.
Hinata's father stormed out of the Hyuuga council chamber and stomped toward Hinata's room.
"Hinata I need to talk to you." said Hiashi while trying his best to hide his anger.
"Father? What do you wish to talk to me about?" questioned Hinata innocently. Secretly Hinata knew that this was concerning her
Naruto-kun. Her father was oblivious to Hinata's inner panic.
Hiashi sat down on Hinata's bed and observed his surroundings, looking for signs that indicated the fox's presence.
Hinata's room wasn't much. It had a plain bed that was big enough for just 2 people, a desk with a pile of scrolls and books, and a wardrobe containing the heiress's clothing. Hiashi's eyes narrowed on a book titled How to Take Care of a Baby. Hinata quickly snatched the book and hid it behind her. Hiashi stood up.
"Daughter, have you been seeing the Uzumaki boy?"
"Wh-what do you mean father?"
"Have you been hiding something Hinata?" his voice was rising "I heard you are pregnant. And the father is supposedly Uzumaki Naruto. Am I correct?"
Hinata closed her eyes. She knew this was coming. She knew this ever since she started dating Naruto-kun 4 years ago.
She didn't want this to happen. She didn't want this to happen at all. She wanted to escape, escape from the prison called the Hyuuga Clan.
"Yes Father what you heard is correct"
Upon hearing this Hiashi almost lost control as he punched the wall leaving a crater shaped like a fist. Blood trickled down his hand.
"We will discuss more thoroughly at the clan meeting tomorrow." Hiashi exited Hinata's room.
Hinata dropped to her knees and wept.
Hiashi ordered the spy to keep spying on Hinata and make daily reports.
--- present Naruto's Apartment ---
Naruto knew that he was in big trouble. The most powerful clan in Konoha was now his enemy. Naruto tried to think about happier things. The day he becomes Hokage he will change the rules so that he can marry Hinata. This made Naruto more determined to become Hokage. He would start his apprenticeship with Tsunade tomorrow.
---Next Day Hyuuga Mansion ---
"So be it" agreed all the Hyuuga Clan representatives and leaders.
Hinata was now forbidden to communicate with Naruto in any way. Hinata took the news like a blow in the stomach. She was dismissed shortly after hearing this. She cried all night, all of her happiness seeped away.
The meeting continued.
"The Kyuubi vessel must be eliminated. We have been foolish to let it roam freely for the last 18 years." said an elder Hyuuga, "Now it has soiled our heiress and somehow managed to manipulate the Hokage!"
"We must rid Konoha of this treacherous criminal!" agreed Branch House members and Main house members alike, "We will never let this demon become our leader!"
"This won't be easy as we think gentlemen. Although deceived, the Hokage still protects this boy." noted Hiashi.
"We must spread propaganda against this demon. After all, most of the village andmany members of Konoha Council hate the monster as much as we do! It is the most effective way to exterminate this beast." suggested a Branch member.
The Hyuugas broke in to a collection of individual discussion then came to an agreement: this operation was to be started immediately.
Rumors, posters, and speeches were spread throughout the village. This broke the peacefulness and awoke the indignant anger of the Konoha civilians.
--- 3 months later ---
The Hyuuga sent a message to Naruto telling him that Hinata was off-limits for Naruto. It was hell for Naruto. 3 months without seeing his lover was unbearable. He thought about Hinata every night and longed for her.
He didn't go outside much for the last 3 months. Therefore he was unconscious of the Hyuugas' evil doings. No one had informed him about the arousing of the villager's old hatred toward Kyuubi. Tsunade didn't want Naruto to be distracted during his studies. He focused mainly on studying under Tsunade.
She told him he was almost ready to take the title as Rokudaime Hokage of Konoha.
Hinata's life for the past 3 months was …well it was more hellish then what Naruto had to endure. The Hyuugas lost respect for her. Hanabi was chosen to be the new heiress. She was arranged to marry Neji couple of weeks from now.
Hinata stayed at home mostly but occasionally walked to Team 7 Training Grounds hoping to find Naruto. Her hopes were answered with loneliness. She was eating less nowadays. She wouldn't be eating at all if wasn't for her baby. All Hinata could do was hope that Naruto would save her from this hell after becoming Hokage.
--- Hyuuga Council Chamber ---
"The Fire Council members will hold the demon at court in a week's time from now" reported a Hyuuga messenger.
"And the Hokage?" asked the Clan Leader.
"During the trial, Hokage will be distracted with other matters, such as joining us in our clan 'meeting'."
"Good, good." answered Hiashi, "and how is the propaganda with the villagers progressing?"
"It is having our desired effect Hiashi-sama. The villagers will protest to Gondaime's decisions anytime now." replied the messenger.
"Perfect." Hiashi dismissed the messenger.
--- 7 days later Konoha Council Court ---
"Uzumaki Naruto accused of raping the former Hyuuga heiress and deceiving Gondaime Hokage of Konoha"
Naruto was too shocked for words. When the Konoha Council called for him, Naruto thought they wanted to meet the future Hokage. Give him advices and encourage him. Wasn't it tradition in Konoha to do so? Naruto never expected something like this. Where was Tsunade-baa-chan when you needed her?
"What are you old geezers talking about?" Naruto started sweating. Is this the work of the Hyuugas? Did they lie to the Council?
"We are not going to repeat ourselves. You are accused of these crimes. Uzumaki Naruto, do you have anything to say?"
"I would NEVER rape Hinata! She loves me and I LOVE her!" exclaimed Naruto, "I never deceived Tsunade-baa-chan! Just what makes you people think that?"
"Irrelevant. We have our evidences. It proves that you did rape the former Hyuuga heiress. The Hyuuga Clan themselves provided it." said the judge, "as for deceiving the Hokage, no Hokage on the right mind would choose a jiinchuuriki carrying the Kyuubi as their successor. The Kyuubi obviously interfered with the Hokage's wise judgment." said the Council members.
"Are you saying that I am not fit to become Rokudaime? Now I am a criminal?" asked Naruto. His voice was breaking and he felt a big knot in his throat.
"That is exactly what we are saying." replied all the people in the Court.
My dream… my dream to become the greatest of the Hokage…broken…why? Why do these people hate me so? What's going to happen to me now?
"For your penalty, you are to be executed or to be banished from Konoha forever. Choose your preference." said the judge.
"Wh-where is Tsunade-baa-chan…what does she have to say about this…?" stuttered Naruto.
"I'm afraid the Gondaime Hokage is meeting with the Hyuuga Clan at this hour" replied a Council member.
Naruto couldn't believe this. He ran toward the exit and rushed outside. What he saw outside was even more unbelievable. Outside the court building was what Naruto thought was all the villagers in Konoha.
They were all different sorts of people: shopkeepers, ninjas, women, children, old men, tourists, and even academy students. One thing was common between them; they were all yelling "KILL KYUUBI! KILL KYUUBI! KILL KYUUBI!" in a chorus.
--- Elsewhere ---
Hinata heard the ruckus outside. She was curious about the massive assembly. When she heard what the crowd was saying she froze in shock. Th-they're talking about Naruto-kun! Oh no! He must be in danger!
The villagers started throwing rocks at Naruto who just appeared out of the building. He couldn't believe it. Was this the Konoha he really knew? The village he would die to protect? Was this really his birthplace, the home of his family and friends? Banishment...or death… thought Naruto. Tears flowed from his eyes. Did everyone think he was a demon?
I have to get out of here. I can't stay in Konoha any longer. thought Naruto. His bruised body felt the pain as the villagers continued to throw stones.
"YOU MONSTER!"
"Go to hell Kyuubi!"
"Eat shit!"
The villagers continued to swear.
Naruto thought about his special people in his heart. Hinata-chan, Tsunade-baa-chan, Ero-sennin, Iruka-sensei, and all my friends from the rookie 9, I will miss them dearly… Naruto started running. Few villagers tried to chase him all the way but thought against it as Naruto disappeared from their sight. They got what they wanted. Konoha was now satisfied.
Hinata caught a glimpse of her lover. It was the first time in months. She tried to run to him. Malnutrition from the last 3 months got in her way.
"Naruto-kun!" Hinata tried to get his attention. But the blond was already out of sight, "Naruto-kun…" Hinata's tears were an endless river.
The tears continued to flow. Naruto did not try to stop it. He kept running. Seeing the villagers act like that opened up old scars.
The mob threw rocks at him, all he did was say 'hi'' to a local village girl.
'Stay away from her you demon!'
'This is what you get for killing my family!'
'You monster!'
The parents of the graduates wrinkled their nose at naruto
'It's the demon boy'
'Heh, he failed the graduation test'
'Serves him right for what he did to the village'
'Hey it's Sandaime! Shhhh'
He returned to the village without Sasuke.
''You broke your promise!'
'It's his fault, the demon defected the Uchiha survivor'
'Go to hell you monster'
He was in the outskirts of the village now. Naruto took a last look at Konoha. He wiped his eyes and whispered, "I'll be back. I will return to amend my broken dream when the time is right."
Naruto disappeared into the darkness and was never heard from or seen again.
Author's note: I tried to space my dialogue some more but i dont know how to... O well i eddited some things like spelling and little mistakes. 2nd chap will be posted in a day's time.