Family and friends gathered outside the Hyuuga courtyard, this time to celebrate a wedding for Naruto and Hinata. The reception was full of laughter and joy for the young couple, the Hero of Konoha wed to the Hyuuga princess.
But one in stayed back, not wanting to be part of the celebration. Hiashi, Hinata's father, still did not approve of Hinata's pregnancy occurred and stayed away despite his daughter's pleas. Despite this, the young couple has a joyous time with their guests.
During the reception, Naruto saw a Konoha flag whipping in the wind, and inspired him to do one more task for that wondrous day.
Nearby the Training field stood the Hero memorial stone. Naruto bent down as he touched two names inscribed in the stone: the Fourth Hokage and Kushina Uzumaki. As he stood, he placed a clenched fist against his chest.
"Mom, Dad. I hope you're just as happy as I am. I hope you're proud of me, too. I'm married to Hinata and she's going to have a baby in April. I wish you both could be here, not just on my wedding day but when my baby comes. But…" he paused.
"I'll make sure that the child will know where they came from and they carry the Will of Fire as we do. I won't go back on that promise, that's my nindo!"
As the sun beamed on Naruto's face, a warm breeze blew over him. Feeling as though his parents were there, assuring him of their love. The same love Naruto promises to give to his own child.
But elsewhere, just outside the Konoha walls, stood a mysterious figure in an orange mask. His black cloak embroidered with red clouds whipped in the breeze as peaked through the trees.
"The time is nearly here. And this time, I will obtain the Nine-tails. So enjoy what little time you have, Naruto."
The masked man disappeared into thin air, just anticipating the right time to attack once again.
The winds blew through Konoha again and Naruto could sense it as though...great change was coming. He stared out the sky, feeling as though sometime soon...something drastic awaits him.
Next time-Naruto: Will of Fire