The Last Uzumaki Part 12 Future Brides
A/N: Hello again decided to give you 2 for the price of 1, 2 updates enjoy I have decided some changes to the pairings I know some people probably won't like that I have taken out two of the women but I have plans for them both, There will be two more added eventually. So if you don't like what I do well don't continue reading. This chapter will focus on meeting his potential future brides as well as some fluff moments.
Kurama Talking/Jutsu's
'Naruto Talking to Kurama/Sakura Talking to Inner Self'
'Inner Thoughts'
Inner Sakura
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto just this story
Tayuya tells Naruto, Karin, Gale and Yukio everything about what she heard from the Iwa-nin, Naruto was beyond furious but Karin was able to calm him down. It was getting late and he had a busy day tomorrow with meeting his potential brides.
Naruto agreed, he didn't want to snap at them. Still there would be hell to pay once he'd met his potential brides. It was weird even to him why he wanted them to explain why they wanted to be his bride but Gale said it was actually a good idea.
The next day Naruto was escorted to a meeting room. His potential brides had already been notified of what would happen. Naruto sat in one of the chairs with Yukio and Gale standing against the wall as bodyguards for the proceedings.
There was a knock at the door and In came Ino Yamanaka she smiles "Hey Naruto-kun."
Naruto smiles, "Ino", he looks behind him, "Wait outside guys." They looked at Naruto then Ino then each other before nodding and leaving the room. Naruto motions Ino to sit down and she sat next to him he nods "OK Ino I know this is weird but I don't want to force anyone to marry me. Everyone has free will so, tell me why you want to marry me."
Ino smiles, "Well, Your drop dead gorgeous I'm surprised how much you've grown I've heard about your exploits The Gargoyle, Vampira and Bane also known as the 'Mitsu no Oni', 'The Three Demons'."
Naruto smirks, "Three Demon's that's a new one not heard that before I kind of like it OK anything else."
She smiles "Well we never really got to know each other and for that, It's my fault for never giving you a chance but I've grown up and well you are very attractive and who can resist my beautiful looks.
Naruto grinned back at her, "Who indeed? I have to ask are, you OK with this? you weren't forced into it by your parents?"
Ino smiles, "No, not at all. Ever since I saw you years ago something just sort of clicked. Nobody can force me into anything. When I heard about the idea of marrying you I asked my parents if it was OK. They never forced me or anything plus nobody in this village holds a candle to you. The things you've done since your banishment. Which I might add, your friends were all disgusted by it. I might also add you have become a leader of a village formed alliances, battled missing-nin and found Clan members. Not that I knew you had a Clan until recently."
Naruto smirks, "Two actually, did your father tell you who my parents were?"
She shakes her head "Yes, I'm sorry you lost them so young and I'm also sorry for the way I treated you when we were kids, can you ever forgive me?"
Naruto smiles, "Yes, I forgive you, as you said we were kids. You didn't know but the villagers that did, that's another story," Naruto said darkly.
Ino Is shocked but happy, Naruto has forgiven her of how she treated him in the past, "Seriously? I'm so glad you did Naruto," Looking closer she notices his resemblance to both parents, "You know, now that I can look closer you do look a lot like your father in the hair and eyes. But your face, WOW! Naruto, I can see your mother's features in the shape of your face. Even though I thought you annoying in the academy I always thought you'd grow from cute to devastating. Your mother, even though I was a Sasuke fan girl for all those years, I looked up to your mother. Lady Kushina was the Kunoichi us girls always wanted to be like."
She then smiles hopefully at Naruto, "So, Naruto, ummm, I don't know what else I can say to convince you that I'm serious. So I guess I have to just ask you, do I pass or do I have to give you more incentive?" Naruto raises an eyebrow but before he can say anything Ino stands up leans down and plants a kiss on Naruto's lips.
Naruto is shocked he was kind of hoping his first kiss in the village would be with Sakura-chan, since Princess Koyuki and Temari had both claimed his lips months earlier but, oh well. It still felt nice. Naruto smiles "You are 100% sure with this?"
She nods "I am, I want to see your village."
Naruto nods back before flashing the smile reserved for those closest to him, "Very well, I accept you and your feelings Ino."
Ino is now beaming in happiness, "Thanks, Naruto-kun we're going to have so much fun."
Naruto blushes, "I'm sure we will." Ino blows him a kiss before walking out the room Naruto grins, 'Wow always the flirt.'
A few minutes later there is another knock Gale enters along with Tenten she smiles, "Hey Naruto."
Naruto nods, "Morning Tenten."
Gale Is about to leave but turns around "If I may ask you a question before I leave?"
Tenten nods "Sure."
Gale nods, "Did you know your parents by any chance."
Tenten furrows her brow in thought, "Vaguely may I ask why?"
"You look a lot like Tenzin Uzumaki. He was a blacksmith, one of the best in Uzushiogakure he fled with his wife and came here taking his wife's surname of Higurashi."
Tenten is shocked "So I could be an Uzumaki?"
"Yes you do look a lot like Tenzin."
Tenten's shock now turns to excitement, "Wow!"
Gale then leaves and Naruto smiles, "Well isn't that a surprise? Tenten, I'll ask you the same thing I asked Ino and that is, why you want to marry me and were you pressured into it? Because if you were I won't force you into a marriage if it's not what you want."
Tenten smiles softly at Naruto's concern over her and the other girl's feelings, "Nobody forced me into anything. Naruto? You know, I remember you vaguely, we were in the same Orphanage."
Naruto shuts his eyes for a moment as a dim memory makes it's presence known, "I think I, yeah, I vaguely remember you. You weren't like the other kids though, I mean you always treated me nice. I'm sorry that I forgot about you."
She nods, "It's okay, we were so little back then," taking a breath to steel her nerves the bun haired girl continued, "Okay, why do I want to marry you? Well, I've been following your exploits, I always do on new people in the Bingo book. You're a swordsman and that's great because I'm a weapons expert and I'd love to spar with you someday. But, well I also think you're cute and I've kind of always felt alone, we're both orphans so we both know what that loneliness is like."
She softly smiles, "Having a surname is something I never had and I guess that it could be either Uzumaki or Higurashi. I want to be your wife because I want to fit in and feel like I'm part of a family. I also want to fight alongside you and learn from you, I'm sure there's much you could teach me. The Uzumaki Clan are well known for their seal and sword work. They're true Seal masters, after all, and great masters of the blade. I've read up on your, well, our Clan I guess ever since I found out about the offer of marriage and who it's extended to, I want to be one of the best and be able to stand beside the best for all my life."
Naruto smiles back, his real smile, "Very well, now, are you 100% sure? You would be leaving behind your teammates after all is said and done."
"I understand that perfectly and they already know about my resolve to this. They're sad to see me go, if you accept that is, but they told me to follow my heart and that's what I'm doing. Naruto, I honestly believe that this is going to be my one true chance at love and happiness and I have every intention to take it, make you a happy man and later a proud father."
Naruto nods in understanding, "Very well Tenten I accept, I understand and remember what that loneliness felt like and the pain that went with it. I can see the spark of your eyes when you spoke of standing by my side and wanting more in life. Tenten you will become one of my wives if you wish it so."
Naruto stands up and so does Tenten, she hugs Naruto tightly as Naruto surprises her by kissing her on the lips. For a second she hesitates, then she kisses him back. It's only a short kiss of course. Naruto then stops and smiles at her once more, "I will see you soon Ten-Chan."
She smiles and leaves the room with a blush on her face. A few minutes later there is another knock and in comes Anko she smiles widely at seeing Naruto, "Hey Gaki! Long time no see, damn you're looking fine."
Naruto smirks and scratches his head, "OK Anko I'll get straight to the point, why do you want to marry me and was it forced?"
Anko grins, "Not forced and well you are amazing. I've heard much about you, you're strong, fast, scary. You run your own village and you're like awesome. I also think that with that Stamina you have sex with you would be a rush, hours of fun. There's something else as well, me and you are the same. We're both hated by this village, they still talk about you like you're the devil. The same goes for me, I'm hated because of the actions of my first sensei. Naruto, some days it gets too much and I begin to think that I should just...well, let's just say I kind of need to get out of here."
Naruto blushes at all that Anko has said and was starting to get concerned at what she hinted at, "Okay, not surprised at what's coming from you. I do have to say I was surprised at the age difference. It's what 10 or more years? Anko, I'm not even 16 for a few days yet."
Anko sighs, "Does it really bother you? About the age difference."
Naruto sighs as well, "Kinda, but that doesn't mean you can't join my village if you hate it here so much."
Anko nods, understanding Naruto's feelings and offer, "Kind of bummed we couldn't have gotten married, but, if I can still leave with you then great." She grins "Oh by the way the two guys outside not the redhead but the other one what's his deal?"
Naruto smirks knowing Anko is now most likely in the mood for mischief, "That, is Yukio Nakizawa my second in command for ANBU. Yūgao is also joining my village as my ANBU Commander."
Anko nods before speaking in a softer voice, "She hasn't been the same since Hayate-kun died. So is Yukio single?"
"I believe so, although his wife recently died of a sudden illness, he loved her dearly."
Anko grins wider (if that's possible), "Cool, well, when do you leave."
"End of the week."
She grins and stands up as does Naruto. She surprise's Naruto by kissing him, Naruto at first is surprised but quickly kisses her back. They make out for a minute before she pulls back and grins, "Oh how much fun we could have had but it's okay, I guess Yuki-kun will just have to witness the sexy beast that is Anko."
"I guess he will."
Anko leaves as Naruto watches as she walks past Yukio and slaps his ass. His face goes bright red and Naruto chuckles and sits down. Gale and Yukio look at each other in shock.
A few minutes later there is another knock and when the door opens there is Hinata Hyūga. She smiles nervously, "H-Hello N-Naruto-kun."
Naruto smiles as he tries to put the timid girl at ease, "Hello Hinata take a seat I'll get straight to the point. Why do you want to marry me and were you forced into this? I won't force you to marry me."
Hinata nods, still nervous, "I-I understand N-Naruto-kun."
She starts playing with her finger and Naruto sighs This is going to take a while seems she hasn't changed much.
Hinata smiles, "I-I wasn't forced into this marriage Naruto-kun, I-I want t-to marry y-you because you I-Inspire me to become s-stronger, Y-You never G-give up and well I-I Love Y-You."
Naruto sighs, "Hinata from what you have just said I don't think it's love you have for me but admiration. I inspire you to become stronger like I did in the Chūnin exams that much is true, but, I've inspired many people from what I've heard. Gaara, Neji and others, I'm sure I bring out the best in people or so I've been told. I'm sorry to say this but you seem to love me for the wrong reasons. I don't think it's love for me, there's someone who's liked you for a long time I may have been dense but even I saw it."
Hinata looks sad at what she's hearing, "But you may come to love me."
Naruto sighs, this isn't going to be easy, "Hinata, I see you as a great woman. True, you need to work on your confidence and your strengths, but you're an amazing girl. You'll find someone who you truly love, but, I'm sorry, it won't be me. Hinata, I'm sorry, grow strong and make your Clan proud of you and marry someone that's truly worthy."
Hinata sighs deeply in sadness, "I understand Naruto-kun maybe you're right, maybe it wasn't love but in a way, I will always care for you. You really have made me a better person."
Naruto stands up and so does Hinata and he hugs her "I'm truly sorry Hinata, I really am. Just...look, don't let your father and the elders push you around show all of them just how strong you are okay? You can write to me and tell me how your doing, one day you will be the Clan Head, believe it."
She smiles at hearing Naruto's trademark phrase once again, "I will Naruto-kun." She turns away and leaves the room surprisingly, she doesn't cry, she leaves with her head held high. Maybe she's sad, but yet again Naruto is pushing her to improve.
Naruto sits down and sighs once again, "I am sorry Hinata and I'm not stupid. I've been told by Gale that you liked me but sometimes the truth sorts everything out," Naruto then pushed those thoughts aside as he glanced at the list, "Wow, it's just down to Sakura-chan," he couldn't help but be hopeful and nervous at the same time.
A few minutes there's yet another knock on the door and Sakura enters the room. Naruto immediately notices she's been crying but doesn't know why. When he stands up he's surprised when Sakura rushes up to him and hugs him like her life depended on that hug.
All she's able to do is just cry for a minute as Naruto hugs her back, the girl he's always loved. He may love Temari but the one who really stole his heart is Sakura and Temari knows that.
Naruto and Sakura just stay like this for a few minutes she finally steps back and Naruto uses his thumb to wipe away her tears and she smiles for the first time in the last couple of days, "I've missed you so much."
Naruto is shocked but he smiles back, "I've missed you also, are you okay to sit down so we can talk?" As Naruto sits down he notices that she's sitting next to him like Ino did. Naruto smiles that smile he only gives to one person, "Sakura-chan you're even more beautiful then you were before I left."
She smiles and blushes, "Thank you, Naruto-kun, you're very attractive yourself."
Naruto smiles wider at her words, "Now tell me why do you want to marry and if it was forced, I know that you always loved Sasuke."
She frowns at hearing the traitor's name but then smiles at the thought of Naruto sitting next to her, "First off I don't love Sasuke anymore. After thinking for many years I realized I was wasting my time on someone who was so full of hate and corrupted by darkness. He already had an ego and the cursed seal just amplified that ego and corrupted him even more, he's not the boy I once thought he was. Like Ino, I lost interest in him at first I wanted him back for Team 7 then you were banished and it made things worse. I just don't think of him anymore. It's been years since he left, I can only imagine now much deeper he's fallen into the darkness."
Naruto just stares straight ahead in thought for a moment, "Yeah, I've heard from Karin, she's my cousin, about him. She used to serve Orochimaru before she joined me. She was in charge of a base in the Land Of Waves."
Sakura looks up "Tazuna and the others are they okay?."
Naruto smiles "Yes, Sakura-chan, Tazuna was a big help in rebuilding Uzushiogakure. Did you know they named that bridge after me?"
Sakura smiles at that, "No, I didn't and I'm glad Tazuna helped you. How is your village?"
"It's going well but, sorry to say this but can we get back to the question of why your want to marry me and if it was forced?"
She nods yes, "To answer the last part no, it wasn't forced on me I made up that decision on my own. Although it made me happy it made me sad too."
Naruto is confused, "Go on."
"I want to marry you because I thought about everything we went through as a team and I realized that you've always been there for me. I guess in a way I want to marry you to apologize for the way I treated you all those years ago, you didn't deserve any of that. But I also realized that I have feelings for you. I know it's stupid with us not seeing each other until today, but, my feelings for you are real. I want to marry you."
She smiles before continuing, "Nobody but you ever really treated me properly. Whenever Sasuke rejected me it was always you there for me and I was an idiot. You saved me so many times, you cheered for me even when I treated you badly. I've improved greatly, I'm the apprentice under Lady Tsunade and she's has taught me well. For that I have you to thank for pushing me to become better person.
"At first I wanted to do it so I wasn't a burden on you even before your banishment I considered asking Lady Tsunade about training me. She has, I'm a Medic Nin and Tsunade says I might even surpass her one day. Naruto, If you say no I'll understand."
Naruto smiles at her answer and reasons, "Sakura-chan, I forgave you years ago. I'm glad you have grown so much. You've turned into a beautiful strong woman and Sakura-chan I've loved you for years."
Sakura looks at Naruto, "How can you love me though after I treated you badly."
Naruto once again smiles at her softly, "Love makes people do stupid things. Now, are you sure you want to do this if you are Tsunade's apprentice she'll need you the hospital."
"Milady Tsunade knows how I feel about you and she knows that if you say yes I will leave with you. I love you and want to be with you, to start a family with you and everything else that goes with a marriage, not out of guilt but because I love you."
Naruto smiles and stands up as does Sakura and they hug again then he plants a kiss on her head, "I want to marry you Sakura-chan, it's always been one of my dreams and in a way I have succeeded in my other dream although not Hokage. I'm the Uzukage of Uzushiogakure and clan head of the Uzumaki and Namikaze Clans."
Sakura is shocked, "The Yondaime's Clan? Wait, is he related to you?"
Naruto smiles as if he just come up with the ultimate prank, "The Yondaime Minato Namikaze was my father and my mother was Kushina Uzumaki."
"You found out your parents that's amazing," she replies with a wide smile.
"I will be leaving at the end of the week, I'm not sure when you three will be joining me though, soon I hope."
Sakura smiles in agreement, "Soon I hope as well." Naruto and Sakura share a passionate kiss before Sakura smiles and pulls away "I'll see you soon Naruto-kun."
Naruto smiles "Say goodbye to your parents." She smiles but Naruto notices it's forced, something's happened.
She then leaves and Gale and Yukio enter Gale smiles, "So how many did you accept and what was up with the purple-haired women?"
Naruto just keeps smiling "Come we have work to do and I chose three, the first two and Sakura-chan who just left. Anko is too old for me but she does like you Yukio so beware."
Yukio smirks "She was hot."
Naruto smirks "She's a good kisser that's for sure now we get Karin and search for Danzō and Root with her Sensor skills she should be able to locate him and we will end him he was a key component in our clan and villages destruction."
