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The Legend of Hope Chapter 11: Return of the Uchiha Brothers
2½ years past since Sasuke left Konoha. Naruto did some ninja training, and grew very close to Hinata in the process. They had returned to Konoha, with Sasuke in hand. He did what Naruto told him to do.
"Sasuke. You'll probably be sentenced to jail for betraying Konoha. Hell, some might want to kill you. But with me around, you'll be safe for a little while" Arashi said. Sasuke nodded. They proceeded to the Hokage tower, where Sasuke was indeed put on trial.
"Well, we'll have you reinstated as a Konoha Shinobi. You haven't killed anyone from Konoha, so your sentencing will be much less. 5 years in prison" Tsunade said. Before she made it official, Naruto interrupted.
"Tsunade. I would rather something else for him. I don't consider it punishment, but he's far to important to be thrown in jail. I would request that he remain out of jail, for the sole reason, to be one of my guardians" Naruto said. This shocked the council.
"Are you sure Naruto-sama? This is somebody that tried to kill you before" One of the councilmen said. Naruto smirked.
"I know. But he was under some bad influence. Besides, he should still be on the move. Orochimaru will want him back, and will try to find him. At least if he accompanies me, he should be safer" Naruto said. Sasuke smiled. He nodded, accepting Naruto's invite.
"Okay. Sasuke's jail sentence has been turned around. I can tell the council agrees with me. Sasuke. We know that you've accepted being Naruto's guardian. However, you will be under strict watch by all of Naruto's team. But we do have some bad news" Tsunade said. Sasuke rolled his eyes at that.
"It would seem your brother, Itachi, asked to be reinstated as a Konoha Shinobi. We have reluctantly done so, being he provided information and evidence towards why he did what he did" Tsunade said. Sasuke smiled.
"I have...long since forgiven him. Still, I wish to become stronger then him, so he doesn't do something drastic like that. I'd be fine if he was another one of Naruto's Guardians" Sasuke said. Suddenly, Itachi appeared and clapped.
"Well done Sasuke. And thank you, for the forgiveness. And Naruto, I'd like to have now, as the time that I become one of your guardians" Itachi said. Naruto nodded.
So the five went to the Ramen stand, and just talked about the 2 years gone. It was then, that Kakashi noticed them.
"You guys...are back?" Kakashi said, joining them. Naruto smirked.
"Yes sir. We are. But it would seem we must leave soon anyways" Naruto said. Kakashi smirked, and it could be seen through his mask.
"Well, you guys were lucky to have been in that village one time. The entire rookie 10, minus Sasuke, are all Chuunin. But I see that changing soon" Kakashi said.
So everyone met up with everyone. Sakura, Naruto, and Sasuke tried the bell exercise again, and passed, knowing Kakahsi's weakness was that he didn't want to know the endings of any of the Icha Icha Paradise books.
Later, the rookie 10, minus Rikku, and Team Gai, had met up. They were just talking about random things.
"So Naruto, are the rumors true? Is Sir Auron back?" Tenten asked. Naruto sighed.
"I don't know. I've only met him when I was a toddler. I can't say for certain if he's back or not. Besides...he'd probably help Yuna before he'd help me" Naruto said. Another thing, Naruto had new gear. He had a ragged red cape, with this clothes mostly made up of leather. His pants had straps all over them. All the girls sighed at the mention of Auron. Except for Hinata.
"And I thought I had it bad with the fangirls. Sir Auron is much worse" Sasuke said. Itachi smirked at that.
"Well, in a sense, you've turned out almost like him. I guess it's a Uchiha trait" Itachi said. Sasuke nodded.
"Hey Bro, I've come to realize something. When I wanted to kill you, it was out of revenge. But in a sense, it was more...justice, I was seeking out. But what would have I accomplished if I had followed through it? You're right, our clan was corrupted. But that doesn't mean I've fully forgiven you" Sasuke said. Itachi smirked again.
"I never expected you to" Itachi said.
With Kiba and Shino, Kiba was trying to get Shino to talk more now.
"C'mon. You can't be like that. Just at least try to piss somebody off. I mean, how hard can it be for you, a straight laced guy, to piss somebody off" Kiba said, Akamaru barked. Shino looked up. He then nodded.
"The truth can piss people off. Namely you" Shino said. Kiba didn't get that remark.
"To be blunt, your sister is hot" Shino said. Needless to say, the drink that Kiba had been drinking, was spat out in surprise. Kiba then glared at Shino.
"You asked for it" Shino simply said. Kiba relaxed, and chuckled.
"Yeah. You know, if you did want to date her, don't let me stop ya. I trust you, more then anybody. Except for Akamaru, of course" Kiba said. Shino said nothing.
Hidden from everybody else, Hinata and Naruto, were simply enjoying the night sky, to get, in each other's embrace.