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Chapter 4: The Clan Head & Her Godfather
Konohagakure
Uzumaki-Namikaze Compound
Sasuke covered up their tracks as he, Naruto, and Karin moved towards the Senju compound. The clearing right next to it was the area where the Uchiha compound used to be before Danzo turned suspicion onto them. No one payed much attention to it due to the Fuin-Genjutsu placed around, but it could also be due to the fact that people like to forget that the Uchiha were there when Hashirama and Madara still friends.
Naruto walked up to a tree, secluded from all the others, and pressed a hand on bark. The spiral of the Uzumaki appeared from under her hand while the mark of the Namikaze surrounded it. The blond-red head beckoned them forward. A few steps in, the air seemed to shimmer and a passing scan flushed through their bodies and did not immediately harm them, recognizing that they were keyed into the wards. A fresh scent of sea came which calmed the Uchiha's normally tense shoulders. Karin shed a small tear at the warm, familial feeling that the compound made. It reminded her of her parents.
"Now, do you want to go to the main house and sleep in an extra room-" she saw that the red-head would faint from the horror so decided to change direction. "-or you can go to the family house next to it since I'm sure you're close enough in connection to me." The Uzumaki's walked over to settle Karin in and Naruto signaled to Sasuke to set up the main house. The young man hesitated as he would be separated from his Kage, but he could almost feel her rolling her eyes though she didn't stop talking to the glasses-wearing genin so he decided to go.
Naruto could not help the exasperation that washed over her, but she couldn't fault him after the meeting earlier in Hokage Tower
Flashback
The two time travelers arrived to meet with the council to discuss the reveal of her being Clan Head and announcing that Sasuke would take up his place as Clan Head. They were in for a surprise when they noticed that the Last Uchiha was there as well while doing perfect flanking to who most still thought as the dead last of the Academy. The rumor mill hadn't quite reached the Clan Heads yet besides Ino-Shika-Cho who were there at the tower when the two revealed themselves.
"Hokage-sama/Sandaime-sama," Naruto and Sasuke greeted respectively with a bow. "Elders."
"Naruto, the elders asked that I bring you over for a discussion about your status as Clan Head of the Uzumaki Clan."
Koharu stepped in. "Yes, Uchiha-san please leave as this is a private conversation and sensitive Clan discussion."
"No." The order rang true in the room and the two elders had to keep themselves from straitening up. "I think he shall stay as it is my word that allows others to be here and I would ask that you leave as well since my Clan matters do not concern you, but I'm guessing that's the whole problem." Her wry smile sent shivers up their spines and the look in the Uchiha's eyes behind her enforced it.
Clamping down indignant expressions at the dismissal, Himura picked up. "Of course. We wanted to speak about how we are concerned that you might not be able to handle the responsibilities of Clan Head and we thought to advice you to seek a proxy or at least wait a few years before taking up the mantle. Also, there is the problem that you cannot be considered a clan without 10 or more people so there will be decisions on your spouses." Hiding a smirk as he finished smugly which disappeared when he saw her dry stare and gulped when he felt the aura of the last Uchiha spike.
"Hokage-sama can attest to the fact that I am able to shoulder those responsibilities that are none of your concern and will promptly dismiss your kind advice," spikes of annoyance was felt by the Uzumaki, but she waved it off. "I do not even know why he bothered to get me for something so trivial as to tell you to butt out of my business, but I guess he wanted me to assert my knowledge of inter-village politics." Her face turned even more smug as she continued. "There are more than 10 people in my clan and I have already sent out messages to my people who are traveling to come here." The surprise was very clear on the two elder's faces and she had to hide her amusement. "You really believed that all Uzumaki besides my mother and Lady Mito were killed at Uzushiogakure?" Of course they did, they were too confident, but your clan was stronger than that. Aww thanks, Kurama! All she heard was grumbling and returned to the conversation.
"Well, I certainly won't reveal how they lived, Clan secrets and all," she jabbed at them. "But other than that, how'd I do, Jiji?" Turning to the Sandaime who had sat back and watched the interaction with amusement.
"You did perfectly," the old man winked at his pseudo-granddaughter. "Well, is there anything else you want to talk about as I was very clear this conversation was not needed?" The two were silent.
"I would like to tell you that I am taking up Clan Head status, Sandaime-sama," Sasuke spoke up for the first time in the meeting.
"Well, why don't we get the papers then." A minute later, a Chuunin came in and left. The two time travelers were amused. They knew all about the Konoha's Gossip vine was very quick and it wouldn't be too long before the whole village knew that Sasuke was stepping in as Clan Head. The papers were signed and was set aside to bring to the archives later. "Now, if there isn't any other need, I will see you both at the Council meeting next week." The two bowed and left the office.
Flashback End
Those elders were pretty ballsy to try and interfere with Clan matters. I know right! I mean they are seriously starting to overstep the line of what their job is. Tobirama-sama would be horrified. The two partners laughed at that image. They had gotten to know the Nidaime after a few years and they realized that a lot of the village had been changed according to the albino's description of Konoha during the founding era. The man was pissed and spent a whole hour ranting about the information they gave him over what had changed. It was hilarious to see the normally calm and composed man actually sound like he was Hashirama's brother as he flailed about.
Naruto was walking towards the main house after letting Karin settle into her new home. Stepping in, she looked around seeing Sasuke wasn't in the immediate vicinity she guessed he would be in the training rooms. Sliding the door to her office open she got to work on the paperwork she had and the messages that her summons had gotten from her clansmen. Don't get her wrong, she hates doing any sort of tedious work like this, but Sasuke managed to get a routine where he would work with the things that she thought weren't interesting and leave the rest to her.
Oh? The seal of the Mizukage sitting on the top of her messages was definitely worth looking at. Opening the letter her eyes widened.
Clan Head Uzumaki Naruto
I must begin with an apology for the transgressions of my predecessor for the eradication of Uzushiogakure. I hope to become allies in the future, if it is not bold to assume, to make up for any past mistakes.
I have sent Aoi with the teams to explain some private matters that I cannot disclose in a letter even if they were through your summons, Uzumaki-dono. I ask you allow him council as I believe it would be within your interests to hear this information. If you do listen, then he will be staying with the Kiri contingency today.
With regards,
Mizukage Terumi Mei
Hmm. . . Isn't that man the one who took lead of Kiri after Mei died? Thinking back to the man she only saw during meetings where he leaders could meet without risk of being killed and their villages crumbling without them. The man was kind, if not a bit stiff when he spoke with her, not that she could blame him as he did not know of her feelings on the topic of Uzushio with the revealing of her heritage. She also seems to be wary of my skills as a possible seal master, if the first part is any indication. The letter, practically a note, was very short.
"So." Naruto looked up, having felt him come in a few moments ago.
"Could be interesting. I wanna see what's with all the caution though," the young woman shrugged. "I think I'll deal with this tomorrow," already looking through some letters. "Oh, remind me to refurbish one of the houses. A family of four under the name of Nami came from one of my cousin's lines are heading to Konoha and will be here in a week." That was another system they had on, she tended to forget most things she needed to do so Sasuke was the one who usually reminded her of her tasks. Naruto continued with looking through the letters and sorting through the books that her Jiji gave her. Sasuke had decided to do the same and camped out in her office as well seeing as most of his teachings would have been lost to time after a decade of not using them. Plus, it was never part of his learning to know how to be Clan Head with him being the younger son.
Although, Itachi is still alive and technically a Konoha shinobi.
But not officially.
Yeah, she sighed internally, so Sasuke's within his rights to take the role, not that he cares for it and neither do I. The only reason we're even good in politics is just that I want to make sure there is good that comes to Konoha while Sasuke wants no injustice to happen to a clan ever again.
The man had shared his thoughts to her during a rare quiet day. She remembered his words, "I can't just stand by and let what happened to my clan happen to anyone else. That's all."
Still, Itachi would have been a great leader if he had the chance.
An unbiased Kage would have been good, but Danzo wouldn't have stood for his pacifistic nature.
Nah, Itachi would have dealt with him at some point so that he wouldn't be a problem anymore. Then she thought about a certain Hebi Sennin and Danzo's dealings with him. Speaking of Hokage candidates I need to really get my chakra control up to par cause I need to get rid of that seal on Orochimaru. She got along with the man quite well. She was amused with Sasuke's initial horror with their companionship, but he just went along with it. Her, Orochimaru, and Anko knew what it felt like to be hated for something out of your control.
Still don't get why you won't just use that Therapy Jutsu your friends talk about. We can see if it actually overrides the seal or not.
Stop that! The poor girl was not over that particular event. I can't believe they actually had me test it out, its not like I was using chakra or anything! Does that even make it count as a jutsu?!
Everything's possible with you is the saying that most people say when talking about you.
Ugh! I swear-
She only had a second warning before she was abducted, hefted onto one shoulder and could now see her compound getting further and further. If her senses were not as good as they were, she probably would have impaled her beloved godfather. That made her quiet for a minute before Sasuke came into view, following behind the Gama Sennin which renewed her anger at being interrupted.
"Let me go, Ero-sennin!" the blond-red-head shrieked to her abductor as he manhandled her around the village. Sasuke, who had already seen the man and had not bothered to stop him from entering, someone who was supposed to protect their Kage had let her be brought about like a sack of potatoes and had the gall to give her a look that said, 'I told you so.' The two could hear the future Rokudaime cursing the Uchiha for "being a traitor" "ignoring his Hokage's orders" "firing mutinous subordinates" all the way.
The kunoichi was unceremoniously dropped, but landed on her feat with ease in a familiar place that she soon realized was were Jiraiya first trained her. The now 13 year old girl had enough hold over her emotions to keep emotional onslaught of memories at bay with only the burning feeling in her eyes as a dead give away to her true feelings.
"Naruto," she heard her mentor call out to her. She stubbornly still looked away from the man as she knew that she would break. "Please look at me." The pleading tone was too much as blue eyes started to water. Naruto could not refuse him, not after-
The hesitant, warm and familiar hand on her head made her choke out a sob that was building up in the girl's body and turned around to tackle the man who was practically her dad into a hug as she cried out the agonizing pain she felt when Baa-chan told her he was dead. He said nothing and held his goddaughter to him as continuous streams of tears poured from her eyes.
Sasuke, with his back turned to five them a semblance of privacy, watched over them diligently as they were emotionally compromised at the moment to counter any surprise attacks that could pop out. Not that they need me here, the boy thought as he felt the master level seals around the area. Plus, he thought wryly, anything short of an S-rank could not harm them. Even then I'd think they'd just die for interrupting those two.
After a few minutes, the tears subsided, but Naruto continued to hold onto Jiraiya's clothes to reassure herself that he was safe and alive. The man just let her do as pleased as he could tell that she had been through more than he fathom. Which sent an uncomfortable feeling through his stomach and held her tighter while also sending a narrowing eye at the boy that had followed them. He might have been an idiot like his teammates and sensei used to tell him, but he wrote romance novels for a reason so he knew the telltale signs of a man who was not only loyal to his leader, but in love with her as well. As her godfather, it was his right to make sure that his precious goddaughter was both physically and emotionally protected. He has not known this boy long, but he hasn't done anything that would cause him to raise his suspicion towards his intentions. We'll have to wait and see. . .
Finally, Naruto decided it was time to stop ignoring her godfather and talk to him, signalling Sasuke as she pulled away. The boy sat next to her at an angle that allowed him to protect her while holding the conversation with the Sannin.
The woman-turned-girl took a deep breath before diving in. "I might as well just get this out of the way and tell you how you died because your killer was your student who was part of a trio that you thought died before dad was even made the Yondaime." The white-haired man's eyes widened at the implication as he only ever had few students.
"You mean-"
"Yes," Naruto interrupted. "The Ame orphans are alive though I'm pretty sure Yahiko is dead. Due to this, it caused Nagato to go forth on a path of destruction so everyone would know his pain," she gave a sad smile at the thought of her distant cousin. "As you've probably already heard, the Akatsuki are planning to capture all Jinchuuriki for their Bijuu to revive the Ten-Tailed Beast that was once alive. It would cause the destruction of everything we hold dear and as a Kage, I couldn't bear to see the destruction of my village once more." Jiraiya flinched at the thought that their powerful and near-indestructible village reduced to ashes.
"How are we gonna stop this?"
The three were their for hours as the future shinobi told the events that led up to the devastating war that made them jump back in time. By the time they ended, the sky was darkening and the two decided to let Jiraiya absorb the information with all the shocking information that they had revealed.
"I really didn't want to put this on him, but he's one of the people that need to know everything," she told him as they walked back to the compound.
"You're not giving him enough credit. He's a formidable shinobi that has gone through much more than you in the terms of our job." he spoke calmly, but he looked as if he was one second away from using his Sharingan to glare at the villagers that dared to look at his Kage negatively.
Naruto rolled her eyes as her second in command. "You don't have to do this, you know."
"That doesn't mean you have to deal with it. Plus, Sakura and I used to do this all the time."
Flashback
Team 7 had finished organizing books in the library. This was their second mission and they were still incredulous with the fact that they had to do these menial chores as missions. Sakura and Sasuke had not noticed before as they had been so outraged, but they could see the venomous glares being sent at their teammate. It did not make any sense that they would do so because one woman was even brave enough to throw a tomato at her which Sasuke caught. The woman was subjected to 3 killer glares sent her way and shivered in fear. Naruto continued to walk down the street, unperturbed with the negative attention she was getting.
The next day, the two were given a bento each by smiling Naruto.
Flashback End
"You even rewarded us for it."
"It was a thank you gift!" the indignant kunoichi told the him.
The Uchiha shrugged. "It just served as agreement to allow us to do it."
"Ugh."
Okay, so I've decided to change how I do my chapters. I'm not gonna make big ones since they are too long and I need time. I feel too bad every time I take months to update.
Anyway, sorry for the long wait and since its summer, then I have more time to focus on this story.
Peace! Never Give Up and Keep Loving Naruto!
Edit: Not much different from before but I thought it would be a lot smoother now with the changes.
This is a shorter chapter than my others but since I am adding a new scene to the next chapter that one will probably be longer.
Anyway, please leave comments. I love to hear from everyone all the time.
Peace!
Please Keep Calm and Stay Safe!
