"So you're saying you were found by the monk who took you to the temple where you had special training?" Kuriko asked

"That's right"

"You could have at least sent a letter to signal that you were alive and okay"

"I wanted but I didn't have how"

"Well the most important thing is that you finally came back"

"Kuriko-chan I have a request"

"Is he going to invite me? What's the matter?"

"You cut my hair a bit, I look too much like my father hehehe"

"Sure"

Kuriko grabbed the scissors, trimming the sides.

"Please, your old hairstyle"

"Thanks, dattebayo"

At this point, Asuki and Menma came home

"Yo Kuriko we're hungry, make us something to eat!" Menma shouted

When the siblings entered the living room, they saw a new figure.

"Who are you and what are you doing ... wait let me guess you are Kuriko's boyfriend?" the redhead asked, causing Naruto and Kuriko to blush

"Which did not!" they replied simultaneously

"So what are you for one?"

"I am Naruto Namikaze"

The blonde's answer surprised the younger siblings

"So you are?" Asuki began

"Yes, I am your big brother"

"Onii-chan!"

Asuki immediately ran up to Naruto hugging him tightly

"I always wanted to meet you, when we returned to the village we were told you were bent" she said sobbing into his sweatshirt

"So, where have you been when you weren't?" Menma asked

"Sit down, it's gonna be a long story"


Meanwhile, Hiruzen called a council meeting

"Why did you call the Hokage-sama council meeting?"

"Well during the fight against Orochimaru I realized that I was too old to be Hokage and it was time for someone younger to take over," he announced, causing whispers among the council members

"Does Hokage-sama have someone in particular in mind?"

"Yes, son of Minato"

"But isn't he too young sometimes?"

"Trust me, I've seen what he can do and I'm sure he'll be fit for this position"

Next day...

"Naruto-kun wake up"

The blonde put his hand to something soft and spherical.

"What is this?"

Opening his sleepy eyes, he realized his hand was on Kuriko's chest, her face bright red

"Kuriko-chan, I'm sorry if I didn't want to," he said nervously, taking his hand away and stepping back

"It's okay, actually I wouldn't mind if you are touching me," she said shyly

"Huh?"

"Nothing, forget it ... The Hokage is calling you, you are to report to his office"

"I understand"

When Kuriko left, Naruto threw his clothes on and went to the Hokage's office.

"Yo Jiji, did you call me?"

"Good that you are Naruto, I have a very important message to deliver to you. As I am too old to be Hokage I have decided that I will choose my successor, this successor is You Naruto Namikaze"

Naruto's eyes widened at what the Hokage said.

"Are you sure about it, I don't know if I can make it, I feel that I am not ready for this position yet"

"Don't worry before he is officially announced as the fifth Hokage, you'll have a lot of training."

"It did not fill me with optimism even more"


After talking to the Hokage, Naruto returned home and shared what he had learned

"So you're becoming the new Hokage?" Kuriko asked

"It looks"

"Cool, we should celebrate this with a party," Asuki offered

"I support" added Menma