Warning: I do not own RWBY, that belongs to Oum & Rooster Teeth. Nor Naruto that is shonen and his creator.
"So Naruto is really going try to take the hokage's hat!" Ino gasped. Around her was her classmates, they were were around one the tea shops in konoha "He can't be that insane to do something so stupid!?"
"Yeah and what about it he's already made the bid and the election will come in a few months" said Kiba scarfing down some sweets "I'm more surprised that his father is the fourth Hokage!"
The village was shocked to learn the blonde's father was none other than the fourth hokage with the current hokage confirming his claims. For many it was a shock the person they looked down upon was the son of their savior. From what Kiba heard quite a few had to sent to hospital under attempted suicide or worse.
"Duh, shouldn't we be working together not fighting for who gets the hat? I mean we just came out of the fighting suna" said Ino.
"Yeah and makes me wonder why the hell aren't we doing anything about it" kiba growled back "Why aren't we getting back suna or gaara, those bastards attacked our home and killed our people. I didn't see the hokage do a damn about that demon."
"Come on Kiba, that was a little harsh. Both Naruto and the hokage were fighting orochimaru, the man trapped the two in a barrier jutsu" said Choji "Besides, we need to focus on rebuilding konoha not going to war. I mean we have gaara and the kazekage's children as hostages."
"Pfft, you mean a demon. That monster rampaged across our village and killed hundreds of our own, and all because that village created him" Kiba spoke. Their was clear anger coming from him, no one argued against him as everyone saw the madness within gaara and what he did during the invasion. "I still stand by what I said, we can't sit on our asses and do nothing."
"I must agree with my teammate it would be logical to push on the offensive when we have crippled their military. It won't be long till everyone learns of Suna's treachery and with it the ire of their local nobles. By going on the offensive we can force the village into a surrender deal that only benefits our village" Shino spoke.
"See, shino gets it. We can't just take this lying down!" said Kiba.
"Hold it Kiba, don't you remember what the academy told us about orochimaru? The man was known for his charisma and spokesmanship there could be a good chance he may have tricked suna like he did with us" Shikamaru grumbled.
"Like Shikamaru said we shouldn't do anything rash until we get the full picture" Ino nodded.
"You all seem to be having fun" Sakura commented. The various rookies turned to see her and sasuke as they sat down "Let me guess, you all were talking about naruto and the hokage?"
"What else is there but that? You can't go anywhere not hearing about it, geez, what a troublesome day" the nara heir sighed "Let me guess, you two want to throw in your opinion?"
"You already know where we stand, Naruto is our teammate and more importantly his vision for konoha is what we need. I'm sure you have been invited or went to one his speeches" said Sasuke. The rookies and rest of the genin forces had received mail from naruto's clones and quite a few had attended.
"Of course I have gone, I got to say I never expected naruto of all people to have such a plan for the village. It's really crazy someone like him made all of that by himself" said Kiba. He and his teammates had attended one of the immortals sessions and the inuzuka was glued from the start, the blonde had laid out a extremely detailed plan for konoha. From reforms all the way to how the sewers would run, and the man had a answer for every question they had for him.
"Yeah, it is real crazy one person did by themselves" said Shikamaru eyeing sasuke and sakura.
"What can we say, Naruto is something else. That guy has a plan for everything" Sakura replied "I personally feel my teammate has what it takes to be hokage. Better than what the current hokage has to offer, Tsunade Senju of all people"
"Sakura, how could you could say that! Tsunade Senju is one of the legendary sannin and one of the greatest female shinobi to exist" Ino gasped "Even you looked up to her."
"I did, that was till I learned her other nickname, the legendary sucker. Do you even know about that or her massive debts she has piled up the last decade? The women is more known for taking and running away with money than being a medic all she is doing is gambling and drinking, is that a hokage we need?" Sakura argued.
"And where did you learn that? From naruto of all people?" Ino accused.
"You will be surprised what you hear if ask around, a lot of bankers know of her infamous title" said Sasuke. Ino looked at him with surprised "Tsunade may have been a good choice for being hokage. But that was years ago, I doubt she will do any good now."
Ino looked conflicted as Shikamaru sighed "Look you three, what is important is getting this election over quickly, the longer we wait our enemies may get more confident. Whoever wins must be able to keep our enemies at bay and remind everyone we're not out yet."
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"That I agree with you" sasuke agreed.
xxx
"Kakashi, my rival, I did not expect to see you here" Gai spoke, the jonin watched the silver haired man take a drink it was kakashi's third one. "You do know it is rather early to get drunk."
"Hm? Sorry Gai, was just thinking on some stuff ... more importantly about Naruto" kakashi said.
Gai nodded, yes that was a rather interesting topic to talk about "Ah yes, young naruto truly is proving to be quite the spectacle. I understand that he is vying for the hokage seat and that he is your student ..."
"Aye ... gezz" the jonin shook his head "I never imagined my student doing something like this. I always figured he would be hokage when I got old and finally retire. And yes Gai, I always believe naruto would be hokage he always had that spark for greatness in him. I just never believed it would come to this."
"So who are you going to vote for then?" the man asked.
"Why naruto, as his teacher I should be supporting his goals ... plus it's a way for me to make it up to minato-sensei. With his heritage starting to be revealed I think it is time to make up some of my mistakes" said Kakashi.
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"Well, if my rival is going to support his student then I shall too! Naruto shows he has the potential of being hokage, is it not the duty of teachers to see that potential nourished?" said Gai. Kakashi smiled as he offered the man a drink. Gai was a man he knew he could count on when things got rough, a true friend and one he cherished.
The door to the bar rang as the two turned to see Asuma and Kurenai coming in. "A little early to get hammered kakashi, dad still needs you in tip top shape"
"Kurenai, Asume. I should ask why you two are here so early, I thought your father wanted you for something, another mission?" Even since the attack the jonin forces have been stretched thin. Either it was recon missions or doing various A-rank missions or higher, all missions below that were frozen until the hokage lifted the lockdown.
"We're done for today, things are finally to starting to calm down to the point where we don't need to work our asses off day and night" he ignored the jab from Kurenai "Figured we could come here to relax or chat with the other jonin."
"Oh? And nothing about your relationship?" Gai asked as he smirked at the annoyed look the two were giving him.
"How many times do I need to say it, don't go running off your mouth like that. We'll like to keep this a secret you know" the women growled. She sometimes regretted admitting to gai about their relationship, both of them had agreed to keep it quiet until later. "But you also never told us why you are here either."
"Just commiting to vote for my student" said Kakashi. He saw the two look surprised "Don't look shocked, he's my student and it's my job to support him in his endeavors."
"Yeah and it's your job to make sure your students don't do anything crazy as well. You do know that this is the last thing konoha needs right now. Do you know how the other villages may react?" asked Asuma.
"Probably curious and watching from afar. They won't try anything after this, suna may be weak but they are still a major superpower. Besides, I think naruto would be a interesting hokage, if he's anything like his father I believe he can do great things" said Kakashi. "It's the fourth"
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"Well, that was something I didn't expect" Asuma whispered. "Jezz, when you put like that I guess you can see the similarity. Still, that doesn't mean he just be hokage because he demands it, plus that whole fisco of him being the new senju clan head. I heard Tsunade senju is coming back, the hokage had sent Jiraiya a week ago to find her. Heard she was coming back."
"Really? I'm, surprised to hear Tsunade coming back. I thought she wanted nothing to do with konoha after the third war?" said Kakashi.
"Looks like your student must've got her attention ... I just hope she isn't to furious to see why it happened" Kurenai said softy. "Losing your title as clan head to a genin, she must be quite angry."
"Anyone would, but that does not mean she didn't deserve it. Her unyouthful actions have brought no joy to konoha or anyone" said Gai "Besides, the various debt collectors after her may turn to young naruto. Becoming clan head gives him some measure of protection and influence, many remember the glory of the senju clan and seeing the return of the mokuton will only solidify that."
"Becoming Hokage is more than bloodlines ... but I'll admit it will play a part. Still, I hope the sannin doesn't hurt the kid" said Asuma. He knew quite a few jonin who were pissed at the senju princess for not being here, some his drinking buddies may be alive if she was here.
"Regardless, my vote is going to my old man. Pops been hokage for years and is a trusted source of stability which is what he need. I'll give naruto the hat maybe a few years later, but right now that isn't what we need. Plus, family loyalty and all of that" the wind user declared.
"Same, I owe Naruto a lot, for saving everyone from shukaku. But what we need is unity, not tearing ourselves apart" Kurenai shook her head.
"Ma Ma, you should have more hope in my student. I see it in his eyes, that kid is going to change the world" said Kakashi "He may be young but he has what it takes to be hokage in my eyes, he has my vote."
"And I too must side with my rival" the green beast declared. Before anyone could continue another jonin broke into the room panting as he looked at the four.
"Did you all hear? Tsunade Senju is back in the village!"
xxx Hokage's Office xxx
"Tsunade, it is good to see the last of my students after so long" said sarutobi.
"Can it sensei, you know why I am here. About this Naruto senju" Tsunade snapped back. Sitting down she growled as sarutobi sighed, he took a pot of hot tea and poured into a cup handing it to his student.
"And what would you like to know? There is lot to go over" he asked.
"How about some brat claiming to come from my clan. Last time I checked I was the last senju alive so what the hell happened!?" said Tsunade.
"As I said, during the chunin exam naruto revealed his ability to use the mokuton. He used it against the gaara and with the help of the kyuubi was able to suppresses him" the hokage explained. "After that it wasn't long till people made assumptions."
"... So does he really have my grandfathers bloodline?" It seemed to crazy for her believe it. Every since grandpa died no one had that power not even his children.
"Yes, I saw it myself and saw it again when used against your resurrected grandfather. He has to be a senju or his senju blood is far stronger" said sarutobi "No one could doubt his claim."
"And his claim for being head of my clan? Fine, I accept the brat may be a senju but there is no way I will expect some brat as my head!" she growled.
"Not like there is an option to do anything about it. I'm ashamed to see you waste all the money and hard earned savings of your clan and plunge it into debt" said sarutobi "I can see why young naruto may want to take the right to be clan head."
"Yeah sorry about that sensei but last time I checked I was last living senju before naruto" she said back "Besides, my clan was dead sensei. I wasn't going to be able to bring back my clan even if I wanted to. We were dead sensei and I had nothing to lose. But now ... I still can't accept it, if naruto is my clan member he's still too young to rule. Plus there is no way to know if his bloodline will pass on."
"Regardless it is still a powerful tool we cannot ignore" he said "I also assume you know of the elections coming soon? I need you tsunade, I do not know what naruto is planning and every day I fear konoha is being divided thanks to him."
"You really think it will be that bad?" she wondered
"Perhaps, the signs are showing and everyday it is harder for me to ignore them. The attacks has left scars on us, this generation has seen things they should not have. Their is anger in them and naruto is exploiting that anger as we speak, I fear the next generation may be changed forever."
"Danzo" she spoke. If anyone wanted to exploit the next generation and pass along their ideas in this time it would be that old war hawk. She always warned that he was too soft with danzo. His little personal army may have been good in the wars but they were too wild now, look what happened during the third war!
"A possibility ... please Tsunade. You and jiraiya are my last student, I understand that konoha has brought great pain and you still feeling the loss of your lover and brother. But I need both of you know more than ever. I ask of you, not as your hokage but as your sensei, to help me protect the will of fire" he begged his wayward student.
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The blonde growled as she took a sip from her tea "Fine, but don't expect anymore from me. I stay and help you take care of that hat, but do not think of me wearing it."
"You know where I stand sensei" said Jiraiya.
"Thank you, both of you" the man sighed.
"Good, now if you don't mind" the women got up and started to leave "I have a rowdy cousin to deal with"
xxx Gaara xxx
Pain was something always something he wondered about. Even when he had moth—Shukaku, he alway wondered what everyone else felt when his sand crushed them. Or when they had lost someone dear to him. The numbing pain from his stump gave him his answer.
Pain ... hurted
Was this what everyone felt? Did this pain made him more human?
Ever since he was imprisoned here and that large white haired man sealed away his burden he had a lot of time to think by himself. For all his life shukaku always knew what he thought and always made his opinion known ... and enforced. But now it was silent, at first it was terrifying but as time went on he suddenly became grateful for it.
On top of that his control over his sand vanished ever since naruto had entered his mind ... was this his other punishment? All of his life he knew his sand would protect him, that shukaku would protect him(1) and now that was all gone. Did that make him more human or a human at all? He looked around his prison as he saw his siblings doing nothing else, they were given nice room befitting their social status but it was a gilded cage.
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"Temari" his sister flinched and turned to him "what is pain?"
"Pain? Well, pain can be something like getting a cut. Your body flares up and feel ... well, pain. But then their is emotional pain and that is different. But why do you ask?" she asked.
"All my life I was protected by shukaku and it's sand. But now it is all gone" he pointed to the stump that was his arm "I tired to ensure that I would never feel pain. But now I'm not sure anymore. I feel different, does pain make someone human?"
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"I can't answer that gaara, only you can decide that ... but, pain can heal. It can heal only if you allow it to" she said softy.
"I see. But I want to keep this pain, for once in my life this is my choice ... and I want to choose to keep this pain, because I want to be human" gaara answered.
xxx Naruto xxx
"Are all you going to do is watch that green orb floating around?" Kurama asked.
"Oh, are you annoyed?"
"You have the power of gods and waste it on making a tiny ball" the beast grumbled "You could do anything and you choose the most boring route."
"Now now no need to be so upset. I was just practicing, my magic is returning more and more every day. It would be wise to exercise my magic. That was an old technique my masters would have us do. There is more than creating a magical orb, a wizard can easily change how the orb functions. My own orb could destroy this entire building if I lose control for a moment, a simple exercise. "
"... Humans, I'll never understand your kind" the beast shook it head.
Naruto just shook his head playfully "That's humanity, we're one weird species ... isn't that right Tsunade?"
(1): With naruto killing Gaara's mother(or her spirit) means gaara won't be protected by the sand as it was her that protect gaara not shukaku. Just wanted to clear that up if and were confused.
