A/N: Okay so this new fic will be like a huge experiment for me. I just wanted to thank MDV for letting me use the idea. It will be about an arranged marriage between Naruto and Ino. I think the idea is really good and I'd like to give it a try. I really want to see if I can pull off a story like this. I'm writing it the way I want to. Its sort of AU-ish I guess. The story will take place in Konoha but I will be changing things. I'm not sure how much of the actual manga I will include in here. If I will at all. But you will automatically notice the differences in this fic like the Yondaime being alive. I've never done something like this before so I hope everyone will give this a chance and know that this will be a slow process. Because I'm definitely writing this as I go. It's just something I wanted to try and hope you guys will enjoy it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. But the recent chapters have been really amazing. It's hard not to love it right now.

Minato Namikaze the 4th Hokage sat in his office going through some paperwork. It was definitely the most boring aspect of being the Hokage. He would much rather be playing with his son right now. He could think of much better things he wanted to be doing with his time right now.

"I'm sure that Naruto has found a way to entertain himself." He thought cheerfully.

But soon a look of worry washed over his handsome features.

"Oh, boy I hope he hasn't gotten into any trouble."

His son was a very energetic child who would often get himself into trouble. But of course he loved the little rug rat just the same. He was his first born and only son.

"Naruto will be okay. He just likes to have fun that's all."

He often had to spend many hours away from his family which made him feel guilty, but he was the Hokage after all. He had certain responsibilities that couldn't be ignored. He knew that his son would often act out because of the fact that he couldn't spend nearly as much time with him as he wanted.

"Just a little more to go and then I can spend some time with Kushina-chan and Naruto."

'Working hard there Minato?" He heard a familiar voice.

The blond-haired Hokage stopped what he was doing and looked towards the window to see his former sensei Jiraiya sitting there. The white-haired male named Jiraiya smiled at his former student.

"Jiraiya-sensei," Minato smiled back. "I didn't know you were back."

"Yeah I just returned a little while ago. I had to drop in and see my favorite student. How's everything?"

"Fine," Minato let out a yawn. "I'm just doing some paperwork. I don't know how Sarutobi-san got through all of this." He chuckled lightly.

"It's all apart of the job description Minato-kun. So how is Kushina-chan doing?"

A bright smile washed over his face as his wife was mentioned. He loved Kushina with all of his heart and soul.

"She's fine. I was actually hoping to spend some time with her and Naruto once I was done here."

At the mention of his godson Jiraiya looked up. He hadn't spent much time with Naruto lately. He found himself missing the little brat.

"How is my favorite godson?"

"He's good. I'm sure that he's around somewhere."

"Hopefully not getting into trouble." Jiraiya spoke in an amused tone.

There was suddenly a knock at the door.

"Minato-sama." Someone spoke.

"Hai, what is it?"

"You have a visitor sir and he says that he will not be going anywhere until you see him."

Minato just gave a nod.

"Alright then send him in."

The doors burst open and a small 7 year old boy with spiky-blond hair came running into the Hokage's office.

"Dad," The boy shouted with a happy grin on his face.

"Naruto," He smiled down at his son.

The boy named Naruto ran over to his father. He then noticed the second white-haired male in the room.

"Jiraiya-san." He spoke. "When did you get back?"

Jiraiya walked over to his godson and patted him on his head, messing up his spiky-blond locks.

"Hey there kiddo I just returned a few hours ago. It's been awhile, how are you?"

"I'm great." Naruto grinned. "It's good to see you see old man."

The toad sannin frowned slightly at Naruto's choice of words.

"Hey! I' am not that old."

"Yeah, right. "The boy laughed. "You are too."

"Whatever you say, brat. Well Minato, Naruto I'm going to get going. I'll see you both soon."

"Jiraiya-sensei if you aren't busy perhaps one night you could come over for dinner. I'm sure Kushina-chan would be glad to see you."

"Sure that'll be great. I'll see you then, bye." He waved and was on his way.

Minato waited until Jiraiya was gone before turning his attention on to his son.

"Hello son it's good to see you."

"Yeah I wanted to see you dad."

Minato felt like he could use a little break from his work. What better way to distract himself with a visit from his son.

"Are you finished working dad. Can we go do something?"

His blue-orbs were filled with as he hated the fact that he would have to disappoint his son again.

"Naruto," He sighed slightly.

"Yeah I know you can't right." The blue-eyed child could not hide his disappointment. He really wanted to spend some time with his father right now.

"It's not that I don't want to son. I just have a lot of paperwork I have to finish."

"Yeah,"

'Hey, cheer up Naruto. I know how about we go for some Ichiraku ramen once I'm finished. Does that sound good to you son?"

Naruto gave a bright smile and then gave his father the thumbs up.

"Sure that sounds great."

Naruto somehow doubted that the two of them would get to have that ramen. He had a feeling that once again his father would be too busy with work.

"Okay good. Why don't you run along and play with your friends."

The boy turned away from his father for a minute. Minato just placed his hand on to his son's head.

"Naruto try not to be too upset with me."

"I'm not." Naruto quickly lied.

He was a little upset with his father but he was actually used to this by now. That didn't mean that he had to like it or accept it either. Minato of course could see through his son's lie.

"He is upset not that I could blame him."

The blond-haired Hokage tried to find the right words to say to him, but ultimately found himself at a lost for words.

"I'll make it up to you son I promise."

"Alright." He nodded. "Bye dad."

Naruto said no more as he made his way out of the Hokage's office. As he was leaving he ended up bumping into someone.

"Ouch." Naruto shouted out.

'Oh, I'm sorry Naruto. I didn't see you there."

The spiky-headed blond looked up to see Iruka Umino. He was a teacher at the ninja academy. He and Naruto would often eat ramen together whenever his father couldn't be around. The brown-haired chunnin helped the little boy off of the floor.

'Thanks Iruka-sensei."

'Are you alright?" He asked with clear concern.

"Yep." Naruto grinned. "I'm alright. What's up Iruka-sensei were you on your way to see my dad."

Iruka nodded because he was indeed on his way to talk with the Hokage. But he also could see through that grin of Naruto's. He obviously wanted to spend some time with his father but couldn't now. Iruka hated to see anyone down for any reason. He decided he would treat the boy to a bowl of ramen.

"I was but it could wait. I'm actually feeling a bit hungry right now. Naruto would you like to join me for some ramen. If you don't have any other plans?"

Naruto had been looking forward to eating ramen with his father later. But he had no idea when he would be done with his paperwork. Not only that but he hadn't eaten anything since breakfast. Bedsides who was he to say no to a bowl of ramen. He had eaten with the brown-haired male before so he really didn't see the problem,

"Sure that'll be great Iruka-sensei."

Iruka nodded and led the way towards Ichiraku's. He didn't mind treating the boy to a bowl of ramen especially since they had eaten at Ichiraku's before. He would often spend time with Naruto when Minato couldn't. He was very much like another father figure to the young boy. Naruto enjoyed Iruka's company and the feeling was mutual. Naruto broke off into a run.

"Come on Iruka-sensei you're moving too slowly. The ramen is waiting." He laughed.

Iruka just gave a warm smile.

"Calm down Naruto Ichiraku's is not going anywhere."

But naturally Naruto had beaten the academy teacher to the shop. Iruka followed behind him moments later. The two sat down and 2 orders of pork ramen were ordered.

"So you'll be old enough to join the academy soon. Are you excited?" Iruka asked.

"Yeah I'm more than ready. I'll be the best." He smiled.

Iruka was glad to see how clearly excited he was. Naruto devoured the bowl of noodles in what seemed like mere moments.

"My, you were hungry."

"Yeah I haven't eaten since this morning. Thanks again Iruka-sensei."

"Sure, no problem I enjoy eating ramen with you Naruto."

"Yeah I enjoy it too."

Iruka couldn't help but notice the look on Naruto's face. Something must have been bothering him.

"What's wrong Naruto?"

"It's nothing. I just wanted to spend some time with my dad today that's all."

The brown-haired male nodded. He could understand that. And he was aware that Minato would often have to work late and couldn't spend nearly as much time with him as he wanted. But that was to be expected he was their Hokage after all.

"I understand Naruto. I know what its like to want your father around. But you do understand that Minato-sama has a very important job to do."

The blue-eyed child nodded. He was more than aware of how important being the Hokage was. He admired his father for holding such an important title. He wanted to grow up and be a strong, well respected shinobi just like his father.

'Yeah I know."

"But of course it's natural for you to miss him and want him to be around. No one blames you for missing him. But try not to be so hard on him Minato-sama loved you more than anything that much I know for sure."

Naruto just gave a nod.

"Thanks for talking to me Iruka-sensei and thanks again fro the ramen."

"You're welcome Naruto. Are you going to be okay?"

"Yeah, sure I'll be fine."

"Good." Iruka nodded. "Well since your done already why don't you run along and play with your friends?"

"Alright," Naruto nodded. "Bye Iruka-sensei."

Naruto quickly jumped down from his stool and ran out of the ramen shop. Iruka watched as the spiky-headed blond left. There was a small smile on his face.

"You'll be okay Naruto I'm sure of it."

A/n: Okay so very short chapter and not a lot going on yet. But it will be a very slow process leading up to Naruto x Ino. I hope you all are at least interested so far. Thanks for reading and I will try to update again as soon as I can.