A/N: Okay this is the last chapter. I hope everyone likes it. I did leave the end open if I want to do a sequal.

It had been two days now. Sakura had not once left Naruto's beside. Tsunade had tired and for the first time in her life got her butt kicked by Sakura. She didn't take it personal though. Everyone was completely dumb-founded. Naruto by any case should be dead right now. He made a pact with the Death God. That's how the Demonic Soul Seal worked. But here they were 2 days later and Naruto was just barely hanging onto life.

Kakashi and Rin tried to get here to go home and rest. Everyone did. So, when all else failed that pulled the only card they had left: The Best Friend Card.

"Oy, Forehead, you look hideous."

Sakura kept her eyes on Naruto, "Not now Ino-pig." She was surprised when she felt a hand on her shoulder.

"How long has the Baka-" She stopped when Sakura growled at the name. "Sorry. How long has Naruto loved you?"

Sakura smiled slightly, "Since the academy, maybe before."

Ino turned Sakura around to look her in the eye, "Then trust him to make his way back if he can."

Sakura fought back the tears that had wanted to come for 2 days now, "I know, it's just I want to be the first thing he sees."

Ino smiled slightly, "Then how about we go get you cleaned up and changed."

Sakura shook her head, "No, he may wake up."

"Then the nurses will come get you immediately and tell him not to open his eyes yet. You want to look good for him don't you?"

Sakura nodded.

Ino held out her hand, "Then let's go. I brought your stuff and Tsunade is loaning you a spare room to change. Once you're done you can come right back."

Sakura nodded and took her friends hand as they walked out. Not long afterwards Kakashi, Jiraiya, and Tsunade walked in.

"She busy?" asked Jiraiya.

Tsunade nodded, "I got the Yamanaka girl to watch her."

"And Rin is keeping watch for us," finished Kakashi.

Jiraiya walked over to Naruto, "Then let's figure out what happened."

---Naruto's mind---

What happened?

The debt has been paid.

Kyuubi?

Incorrect.

Then who?

You do not know? You summoned me.

Shinigami-sama?

Correct.

Is this what death is like.

Incorrect. You are not dead.

Did I mess up the jutsu? I have to get up and try it again then.

Your seal has worked, however you possess two souls. I only require one.

Two souls? You mean you took the Kyuubi's soul instead of mine? Why because I'm a better person or something?

I do not know the difference between the Just and Unjust. I take that which is offered to me. This soul offered itself.

Then what about me?

You shall awaken soon.

---Outside world---

Tsunade looked at Jiraiya, "Are you sure?"

Jiraiya nodded, "From what I have read I am." They both looked down at Naruto's stomach that had been revealed. Tsunade pumped some more charka into it, but the seal of the Kyuubi still did not appear.

Tsunade looked back at Jiraiya, "So even if he's out cold and I pump chakra into him the seal should still appear?"

Jiraiya nodded.

Kakashi smiled slightly, "I guess it was sensei's last gift to him. He knew Naruto may have to use the seal on day, so he gave him a spare soul."

Tsunade smiled slightly, "The council is going to do backflips when they hear the Kyuubi is finally gone."

Naruto rustled slightly.

Tsunade chuckled, "Better go get that student of mine. She would be upset if she missed this. Then I will go tell the council." She then walked out of the room followed by the other two.

Jiraiya kept an eye on Tsunade, "And your choice about the next Hokage?"

Tsunade chuckled, "I will make the announcement is a few days."

---Switch---

Sakura burst back into the room with Ino still trying her best to comb her friend's hair. Sakura shot her a look and Ino paled slightly. "I'll leave you alone with him. Now don't do anything I wouldn't," she teased. Of course, that was met by the only chair in the room flying right at her.

Naruto rustled again as if trying to go back to sleep.

Sakura walked up to him and leaned forward, "Naruto?"

Naruto rustled, "Just a few more minutes Sakura-chan. I don't have a mission today."

Sakura's eyebrow twitched, "Naruto."

Naruto turned his back to her voice, "I'll train with you later. I'm sleepy."

Sakura growled, "NARUTO!"

Naruto quickly sat up out of his bed looking around as if trying to get his barrings, "What? huh? What am I doing here? Where is here?" He was quickly stopped when Sakura crashed into him hugging him tightly while crying. He looked down and smile, "Hey Sakura-chan. Did I miss something?"

Sakura looked up at him before raising a fist and bashing him in the head, "BAKA!"

Naruto rubbed the now forming lump on his head, "What was that for?"

"That was for trying that stupid seal! Don't you know you should be dead right now?"

The memories flooded back to him, "The fight. Doutsa!" He tried to get up to hunt for the villainous man but Sakura pushed him down on the bed again.

"Gaara finished him off for you. You know you really scared me. I still don't know how you survived."

Naruto frowned slightly, "Kyuubi. It gave up its soul so I could keep mine."

Sakura blinked, "You mean he's gone?'

Naruto smiled and nodded. Before he could do anything else, he was involved with an extremely passionate kiss from Sakura. Each of her hands was on either side of his head holding him still as she kept her eyes closed. Soon Naruto gave in and returned the kiss.

"What a troublesome time to come."

And just like that, the mood was gone. Sakura jumped off of Naruto but remained on the bed beside of him. Naruto sat up and looked at the door to see Shikamaru and Temari standing there. He smiled at Temari, "You took a hit for me. Thanks, even though you thought I was Shikamaru."

Temari smiled jokingly, "Oh, I knew it was you. You were way too cute and upbeat to be the Pineapple head."

Everyone laughed except for Shikamaru who once again mumbled something about troublesome women. Temari gave him a quick glance.

Naruto looked at his old friend, "Worked just as planned. That training did pay off."

Shikamaru rubbed his jaw, "I still took most of the punches though. I could only slow them down not stop them."

Naruto chuckled, "Well, at least it got you a date with Temari without Gaara threatening to kill you."

Shikamaru looked away trying not to blush, "Actually-"

---Flashback---

Gaara walked into Shikamaru's hospital room. The shadow user was automatically on guard. Gaara kept his gaze on Shikamaru, "During the fight you made sure to keep yourself between Doutsa and Temari. Why?"

Shikamaru decided to just try being honest, "Because she is important to me."

Gaara stared him down.

"Troublesome isn't it."

Gaara nodded and seemed to think thing over. He started for the door, "She approves of you, so I will allow this relationship to happen."

Shikamaru let out a sigh of relief.

"But as soon as you get out of here you will take her on a date."

Shikamaru sighed. Was this how it was always going to be?

---End of Flashback---

Naruto laughed, "He actually threatened you to take her out on a date?"

Shikamaru was starting to get annoyed, "Yes, relatives are very troublesome."

Temari shook her head, "Everything is troublesome with you." She took his hand and started at the door. She looked back before they left, "Oh, you two can resume the making-out. I'll let the people downstairs know not to allow visitors." She then let out a laugh at the two red faces as she left with Shikamaru in tow who was always smirking.

Naruto stared at the door, "Those two are a dangerous couple."

Sakura cuddled up to Naruto hugging his arm, "Yeah, but they love each other." Her eyes started to droop.

Naruto noticed, "How long have you been up?"

Sakura yawned and nuzzled her head into Naruto's neck, "2 days."

Naruto chuckled, "Then let's get some rest." He moved his arm and soon was on his side and had both arms around Sakura. Sakura sighed in contentment as she found her place curled up against him and smiled.

---Two days later---

Sakura looked at her watch and sighed, "Come on Naruto-kun. We're going to be late."

Naruto stumbled out of his room as he tried to tie his forehead protector around his arm.

Sakura smiled and kissed him on the cheek, "You look really handsome, now let's go."

They arrived at Hokage tower in a few moments. They then went up to the Hokage's balcony as the entire village was gathered in front of the tower. Sakura and Naruto quickly took their seats on the platform. Tsunade soon appeared in full Hokage gear.

She walked to the edge to silence the crowds cheers, "That you. The latest threat to our village as well as to all Shinobi villages has been terminated."

There was a great cheer. Tsunade raised her hand again to silence the crowd.

"Second it is my pleasure to report that the Kyuubi is no longer trapped inside of Naruto Uzumaki and has been taken to hell by the Death God himself."

Naruto cringed as the crowd cheered at the death of the demon.

Tsunade smiled and turned to Naruto, "And it is all thanks to Naruto Uzumaki himself!"

The crowd silenced slightly as mummers started.

Tsunade growled, "Those of you who had a problem with Uzumaki also have a problem with me. He is like a little brother to me and I will protect him as such.

Now for the reason you were called. When this mission started, I made a private statement to Naruto that if he would succeed this mission he would be named the new sannin. So, Naruto come forward."

Naruto gave Sakura's had a squeeze. Tsunade smiled and hugged him tight as he walked up. She looked out to the crowd again, "Now with the name Sannin comes the privilege to leave the village without my permission. Will you chose to do this Naruto?"

Naruto looked back and smiled at Sakura, "No. I think I'm going to stay and protect this village."

Tsunade smiled, "Good choice. This gives me even more confidence in my next choice." She cleared her throat and took off her Hokage hat, "From this day on, I am stepping down as the acting Hokage and turning all power over to the new 6th Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki."

Naruto froze in disbelief as Tsunade put the Hokage hat on his head and bowed. She then stood up straight and motioned out to the crowd. Naruto looked out and noticed a few villagers hesitant to bow, but what his also noticed was that every shinobi was proudly bowing to their new leader. They were acknowledging him and his skills.

Naruto cleared his voice as tears spilt, "Thank you all for acknowledging me. I would simply like to state that a dream is something that you give your entire life to accomplish. And it seems in my few years on this planet," he looked back at Sakura, "I have accomplished my two greatest dreams. I vow to protect this village and the people in it. Thank you."

A great cheer erupted from the crowd as Naruto walked back over to Sakura. The second he got there, he embraced her holding her close and smelling her scent, "Thank you for being here."

Sakura hugged him back, 'Thank you for being patient."

---Later that day---

Naruto rubbed his forehead as Shizune explained to Sakura how things worked. Sakura had decided to take her boyfriends side and make sure, he didn't screw things up. He looked up as Jiraiya walked through the doors. Naruto stood and the two shook hands before hugging.

"I guess I have two Hokages under my belt now, "joked Jiraiya.

Naruto chuckled as well, "I guess you do. But this is only the beginning. I will now become the greatest Hokage this village has ever seen."

Jiraiya nodded but frowned slightly.

Naruto raised an eyebrow and motioned for Jiraiya to follow hi out to the balcony. They both looked out over the village, "What troubles you sensei?"

Jiraiya took a deep breathe, "Remember what I told you about the universal balance of good and evil."

Naruto nodded, "I have been thinking the same thing. Doutsa and Kyuubi, two sources of evil, are both gone."

Jiraiya looked out over the stars, "So how will the universe balance this out?"

In the distance, two figures stood with their long black robes. The taller was growing impatient, "What are we doing here Itachi?"

The short smiled as his red eye shined, "Because, this place always interested me. Uzumaki defeated everyone but you and me. We'll reform Akatsuki and come for our vengeance." Itachi smiled 'I have a surprise for you, Dobe.'