A/N: i'm the type of person who answers the questions or concerns of my readers on a 1-on-1 basis. That way I don't have to use generic statements in the chapter before the story, because I can personally address their specific questions or concerns.

Unfortunately that is not the case because some people have either disabled their PM boxes or they've left REVIEWS without accounts, but yet and still it's okay. So, I'll take the time now to address the ones I couldn't reach on a personal 1-on-1 level.

Neoslucius: I thought people would have concerns about the knowledge of his heritage and title being public, but your concerns are answered in this chapter, so if you're reading then simply read on and you'll find your answers.

Wyrtha: Don't worry, your concerns will be answered in the next 2 chapters.

Okazaki323: Your hesitation is understandable, and I have planned to remedy that problem in the Tsunade Arc, so please continue reading and you tell me if it is plausible or not in a REVIEW.

Daniel29: The condition in which Jiraiya is helping is for what he'll do in the Tsunade Arc, which is basically the same as canon when he takes Naruto with him.

Alright then, that answers the questions and concerns that couldn't be answered right away. So enough of this crap, on with the story!

Chapter 3: A Heart to Hawk

When Naruto headbuts with Danzo to show the old War Hawk that he won't be pushed around.

Naruto also has a nice chat with Hiashi.

Guess whose in the village for Naruto?

The Next Day:

Naruto was in the Hokage office, his office, with shadow clones running about doin g all the work that had piled up while Homura and Koharu were instructing them on what to do. The Real Naruto was reading through B-rank and higher mission reports and placing them in 2 piles; success and failure. He was glad to see that only 3 of the 200 reports he had read were in the failure pile. It was then his secretary walked into the fray of clones and papers.

"Um Hokage-sama, Danzo-sama is here to see you… Should I send him in?" she asked as she looked around. All the clones started organizing the papers better and put them away in a matter of seconds when Naruto nodded. The secretary left the room as Homura and Koharu turned and walked toward Naruto.

"I don't know why you accepted to meet with him, Hokage-sama. He'll only try to play for power." Koharu said as she stood in front Naruto's Hokage desk while Homura nodded beside her.

"I thought that as well, but there was a man like Danzo once. His name was Zabuza, and he believed everyone was a tool to achieve his goals, but in the end he learned they weren't. I think Danzo and him are a lot alike, so I think I know how to deal with him." Naruto said as Danzo came walking in like he owned the place. The clones worked in silence as he entered the room.

"Having shadow clones do the work, while the real you has meetings. Impressive young Naruto; given the shadow clone's ability to send information back to the original." Danzo commented as he watched Naruto like a hawk. Naruto was shocked by the bit of info, but hid it under a yawn. He'd have to remember that for later…

"Yeah, we've been doing a lot of work since early morning, but we've just about finished. Anyways, what did you wish to see me about, Danzo?" Naruto said as he leaned forward in his chair.

"How do you plan to rebuild the village as it now falls to you, Naruto?" Danzo said with a smirk on his face as he watched Naruto. He refused to call this… boy Hokage-sama. The other 2 elders caught the lack of respect, but Naruto waved it off.

"I've sent out a message to Wave, and they have said their not only sending aid and people to help us rebuild, but also an alliance treaty at seeing my signature as the new Hokage." Naruto said coolly as Danzo almost blinked at that.

"We have not even announced your ascension to the village, or the Civilian Council yet. Also, what will you do about Orochimaru?" Danzo said as Naruto was visible in thought over that. The 2 elders merely stood there, watching things unfold, as Danzo tested Naruto's ability to lead.

"There's not much we can do. I mean, Orochimaru is one of the Sanin, so nothing short of a Sanin can stop just him, and as the only Sanin we have is Jiraiya-sensei, then we can't do anything but wait until the perfect time to strike." Naruto said as they all thought of that. It was true that Orochimaru could only be stopped by people of his equal and they weren't about to send Jiraiya alone, so there really was nothing they could do.

"Also, we'll need to send more of our ninja out to show the other lands that Konoha is still stronger than them, so I'll be taking control of your ROOT ninja." Naruto said calmly as the others looked shocked, especially Danzo.

"H-how did you know about my ROOT Anbu?" Danzo asked as Homura and Koharu wanted to know as well. Naruto rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment as all eyes were on him, like a kid caught doing things they weren't supposed to.

"Well ya see, I noticed that on the registry we have 500 ninja who were counted alive in the village as of this morning, but we have a total populace count of 1,100 as of today. So, I looked over the civilian registry count and we only had 300 people classified as civilians. I then read through the hidden registry and found that you have a ROOT program of ninja who make a total count of 300, which makes up for the imbalance in the numbers. Also, your program is listed under the Hokage's signature, so I can take command of your operatives at any moment I chose." Naruto said, slightly embarrassed that he was put on the spot, but the others were wide eyed. Naruto, the 13 year old Hokage, had caught and cornered Danzo, the 68 year old war hawk, where not even Sarutobi or anyone else had. Danzo did the only thing he could after hearing that.

"I'll have them ready for your command as soon as this meeting is over." Danzo said as he was still stunned. His respect for Naruto had grown in just that small reveal of simple intelligence that everyone else had overlooked.

"Thank you Danzo, now is there anything else you need?" Naruto said as he leaned back in his chair. Danzo shook his head to get out of his daze as he gazed at Naruto with a far more watchful eye.

"Yes, I am still concerned about your ideology with regards to our village and the ninja world in particular." Danzo said as he and the other elders watched Naruto. To them it was like watching a heated battle, cat and mouse, and for once in their long ninja lives; they couldn't tell which was the cat and which was the mouse.

"I see; you wanna see if I can make the tough decisions when it comes to the village and others as well. Well, have no fear, because even I know when some threats need to be… put down. I'll do what is needed of me, because I accepted this title to protect this village, and I'll do that even if it causes my heart 100 pains!" Naruto said with conviction as Danzo nodded, his respect growing just a bit more. Homura looked to Koharu as they grew worried that Naruto would be as they feared Danzo would have been. Danzo turned and walked to the door, and was about to leave when Naruto spoke.

"Oh and Danzo, that's Hokage-sama to you, because you should know that I lead this village now, and those who can't show the proper respect or who stand in the way of peace and justice… can be dealt with as well, right?" Naruto said as a chill went through Danzo's spine at the ice in Naruto voice as he said the last part. Danzo didn't turn back, but nodded all the same.

"Of course… Hokage-sama…" Danzo said as he walked out and closed the door gently.

He now knew that Naruto really was the perfect choice as Hokage. That meant since Naruto was only 13, that he still had plenty of room to grow. Danzo shrugged as he was alone in the hallway.

"Since I can't become Hokage now… maybe I'll stand for assisting the new Hokage… but how?" Danzo mused as he walked from the building. Maybe he'd be more than what people thought of him… Maybe… he'd be greater…

With Naruto:

Naruto sighed loudly as the door to his office closed and he sunk into his chair. His once calm and stone like face gave a huge grin as he looked at his 2 advisors.

"So, what'd you think of tough-guy Naruto?" He said as they looked shocked.

"That was all just… an act?" Koharu asked as Homura chuckled a bit along with Naruto.

"Yeah, I saw Gramps do it to some ninja who were arguing over a mission report. He said that sometimes ya gotta be tough and show people you're not too kind. Then he said to never let it take away from the kind spirits we all have." Naruto explained as Koharu gaped like a fish.

"I thought I recognized Hiruzen's kind king, evil ruler mask act. Hokage-sama, you're a natural." Homura said with a smile as he regained his composure. He was old, and Naruto was just what the old needed reminders of; the good times they had in their youth.

Koharu had to chuckle a bit as she finally remembered having been with Hiruzen when he came up with that. It was nice to be reminded of the good times they had with Hiruzen, with his death still fresh in everyone's mind. Naruto was so much like he was back then…

"Yeah well, he was a great Hokage… I'll miss him, but I'll keep his memory alive by wearing that hat and those robes over there went I'm announced." Naruto said as he pointed to his Hokage hat and robes on the coat-hanger by the door. Some of the clones started dispelling and Naruto's mind ran a mile a minute.

"Whoa…" Naruto said in child-like wonder at the flood of memories from his clones.

"Why don't we get out of the office for a bit? I'm starting to see why Hiruzen tried to find every reason he could out of here." Homura said as he looked around the office when they had nodded. They had been working since 5am and now it was almost noon. If it wasn't for the clones that paperwork could have taken weeks, if not months.

"Alright, I still need to be back here to talk to Pervy Sage at 1pm though. Send an Anbu to get me if I'm not back by then." Naruto said as the last of the clones dispelled. He rubbed his head and ran out of the office as the 2 scholarly advisors chuckled softly at seeing him do so.

"He's full of life, isn't he?" Homura said with a small smile as Koharu nodded with a small smile of her own.

"That he is Homura-kun… that he is…" she replied as they took their leave of the office as well.

At Team Seven's Meeting Spot:

"Where's Naruto-baka, he's late?" Sakura screeched as Sasuke covered his ears.

"I don't know! Just like I didn't know 5 minutes ago!" Sasuke yelled back at her as she gave a embarrassed look and a mumbled apology. Sasuke merely grunted and returned to brooding, but then he saw someone.

"There's your dobe." Sasuke said as he pointed to the running Naruto coming their way. Naruto stopped skidding across the bridge and came to a stop.

"Naruto-baka, where have you been?" Sakura yelled as she was about to hit him across the head, but Asuma had her hand in his grip as he and Kakashi flashed on to the scene. He gave her a stern look that she had never seen on him before.

"I don't think that's such a good idea, Sakura." Kakashi said with an eye smile as Asuma released her from his grip and she rubbed her wrist. He had a real tight grip on it. Almost as if he was about to snap it…

"Naruto, shouldn't you be helping out the village? Like a Hokage would?" Asuma asked in a sort of code as Naruto shook his head.

"I've got an hour before I have to meet the Pervy Sage, and then I can go back to helping." Naruto replied as he understood what Asuma was asking. Sasuke narrowed his eyes as he tried to understand what they were talking about, but he couldn't.

"Naruto-baka, we've got missions to do! The Shinobi Council has taken over until a new Hokage is appointed. You can talk to that old creep later, you idiot. Now come on, let's go!" Sakura said as she moved to grab Naruto, but Asuma grabbed her wrist again and applied pressure.

"Like Kakashi said Sakura; that's not such a good idea. Naruto, instead of meeting here with them, why don't you go help out around the village. The council has done such a good job of organizing today's missions, that there's actually a shortage of them today." Asuma said as he and Naruto knew that it was really Naruto and his clones who had organized the missions for the day.

Naruto nodded and ran back out into the village as Asuma had let Sakura's wrist go and blurred away. Kakashi sighed as he told Sakura and Sasuke that they could go today, but told Sasuke to meet him later while he disappeared like always. Sasuke watched as Naruto and Kakashi left. His eyes narrowed as he watched Sakura rubbing her wrist. Those 2 were up to something, but what…?

With Naruto:

He had been around the village and spoken to all the Jonin around with each of them giving nothing but good reports. He was then walking down the street when he saw the person he had wanted to talk to all day.

"Hey, Hinata!" Naruto said as he ran to her. She saw him and her mind ran at high speed as to comprehend what Naruto could possible want with her.

"Hello, Naruto-kun" Hinata said as she blushed when he was standing in front of her.

"Hinata, I know we don't know each other well, but… I'd like it if… you'd go out with me… on a… d-date? I mean, you've always been nice to me, and you're always concerned about me, so I think we should get to know each other." Naruto said nervously as Hinata turned bright red and nodded before fainting on the spot.

Naruto sighed as he looked around to be sure no one was watching him. He caught Sasuke watching from behind a corner, so he picked Hinata up and carried her bridal-style to her clan compound. The guards stopped him at the gate and summoned Hiashi. When Hiashi saw who was at the gate he grew wide eyed as he rushed to it.

"Let him in you fools, it is Naruto Uzumaki! The one who helped our clan grow closer! I apologizes Uzumaki-san as they did not know who you were, or your newest statue." Hiashi said as he arrived at the gate. Naruto only smiled and waved it off as they bowed to him. hiashi and Naruto caught Sasuke watching them, so they walked into the Hyuga compound so the boy couldn't follow.

"No need for apologizes or formalities, Hiashi-sama. I'm still just Naruto." Naruto said as they walked into the compound.

"Pleasant and humble, those are good qualities in a leader, Naruto-sama." Hiashi said as Naruto sighed.

"What did I just say?" Naruto asked tiredly as Hiashi chuckled and patted him roughly on the back.

"In the immortal words of both your father and your mother, especially her; everything people tell me to do goes in one ear and out the other." Hiashi said with mirth as Naruto chuckled a bit.

"That sounds like something I'd say." Naruto said as Hiashi nodded with a amused smile on his face.

They finally reached Hinata's room and Naruto laid her down on her bed. He and Hiashi then went to the tea room and Hiashi closed the door as seals glowed slightly before fading away. He turned back to Naruto who had a curious look on his face.

"Sound and identity seals, only Hinata or Hanabi could get in now." Hiashi replied to the unasked question on Naruto's face. Naruto nodded as he and Hiashi sat down.

"So how goes the recovery?" Hiashi asked as he poured tea for Naruto and himself. Naruto took a sip of his tea before replying with a smile.

"It goes well. The main areas that Orochimaru hit will be cleared of debris by tomorrow. It seems that Wave got their aid here on the double and had arrived this morning from the message I send after our meeting yesterday. They sent an old friend, from my first C-rank mission, as the head carpenter. His name is Tazuna, have you heard of him?" Naruto said as Hiashi nodded with a smirk.

"Yes, I have and I've heard of the Great Naruto Bridge as well." Hiashi says as Naruto coughed a bit from hearing that last part.

"He named the bridge after me?" Naruto said with a raised eyebrow as Hiashi nodded. He had no clue that the people would name the bridge after him. That was just... wow.

"Everyone knows of you as the Savior of Wave, well at least all those who care of news from outside Konoha." Hiashi said as Naruto gave him a look.

"You mean the Clan heads, Elite Chunin and higher, but not the civilians or the Civilian Council?" Naruto asked as Hiashi nodded.

"Yes, I fear the civilians and those on the civilian side of the council have gotten to… comfy in their leisure to remember they are not above the rest of the world." Hiashi said as Naruto looked deep in thought.

"Is that why they weren't at the meeting to appoint me yesterday?" Naruto asked as Hiashi twitched a bit, but nodded all the same.

"Yes, we all know they would have out right opposed you as Hokage, but also, because in times such as these only the Shinobi Council, the village Elders, and we clan heads hold power of the village. You as Hokage lead us all, but remember Naruto, no matter what anyone else says; this village is a dictatorship, not a democracy. You rule the people, all of us, even me, so know that no one is above you, and if they cannot see reason… then they can just as easily be banished… if not worst." Hiashi said as Naruto looked visible in thought.

"Thanks, Hiashi-sama… I'll be sure to… remember that." Naruto said as he was still in thought. Hiashi chuckled and gave Naruto a nudge.

"Don't be so formal with me. I'm sure the way Hinata stalks you, you'll be calling me father-in-law in no time." Hiashi said casually with a smirk as Naruto spit out his tea and turned to Hiashi with a shocked face.

"She stalks me?" Naruto yelled in disbelief as Hiashi chuckled.

"Like your mother stalked Minato for those 5 months after he saved her, but that's another story for another day. If you ever want to hear any, I'm always free." Hiashi said a bit too happily and nicely. Naruto blinked as he looked at the bright smile Hiashi had on his face.

"Paperwork?" Naruto asked as Hiashi's face deflated and he nodded quickly with a slight chuckle.

"I see you've faced a Kage and Clan Head's worst enemy today, but you look far better than Minato did on his first day." Hiashi noted as Naruto sat in a more relaxed manner.

"Yup, and I've defeated it. It was pretty tough, but I managed to get through about all of this month and next month's forms and request." Naruto said with pride as Hiashi grabbed him by his collar and shook him like a rag doll.

"How did you do it? How dammit, how?" Hiashi asked, in hysterically serious anger that was completely unbecoming of a clan head, as he continued to shake the poor boy.

"S-shadow c-clones" Naruto said as Hiashi cursed under his breath and made a clone to handle his paperwork.

"Well now I really am free all day. Thank you Hokage-sama, you've now helped me with 4 problems in my life." Hiashi said with a smile as Naruto looked at him in confusion.

"4, but that was 2? The bringing your family closer and the paperwork. What else did I help you with?" Naruto asked as Hiashi sat up straighter.

"You've also helped me with my problem of what to do with Hinata. I was worried that I'd have to place the Caged Bird Seal on one of my children, but since Hinata loves you that won't be a problem. Also, you've helped me realize that I need to spend more time with my family, instead of with the past. I spend so much time reflecting on the past mistakes that it hurt my family and in the end it brought nothing but more problems." Hiashi said as Naruto's mind was still stuck on the fact Hinata loved him.

"Naruto-sama, I have but one more favor to ask of you before anything else. I know you have helped me and my family much, but I feel I must ask this of you." Hiashi said, almost begged, as Naruto shook his head of his thoughts.

"Sure Hiashi, anything." Naruto said, but got the strangest feeling those were the wrong words.

"Marry my daughter." Hiashi said as he bowed to Naruto, while the latter's eyes were wide with pure shock in them. But neither noticed the door to the room had been opened and 2 figures were standing there in the doorway with shock on their faces as well.

Naruto knew he couldn't go back on his word now. He never goes back on his word, so now that he was Hokage that would mean everything. Besides, Hinata was a kind, caring, and if not a bit quiet and weird, sweet girl. So, he steeled himself as he prepared to do something no one his age should have to.

"Yes, Hiashi-sama, I'll take Hinata-chan as my first wife." Naruto said with slight confidence as Hiashi sat up straight from his cushion and gave Naruto a smile, and then his face turned to horror as he looked behind Naruto.

Naruto was confused and looked behind himself as well, only to see Hinata and Hanabi, just as Hinata fainted with the biggest smile on her face.

In the Village:

Kakashi was standing outside of a normal tea shop reading his book as Asuma and Kurenai came up.

"Hey guys… you 2 seem to be getting along well." Kakashi said with a slightly amused tone in his lazy voice. Kurenai blushed and looked away, but Asuma didn't react at all.

"Idiot, Anko just asked me to pick up some dango for her." Kurenai said as she was still blushing.

"And what are you doing here besides catching up on your reading?" Asuma asked Kakashi as he knew the man wasn't just here by coincidence. He glanced up and down the street, but saw nothing out of the ordinary.

"I need to buy something to put on a grave." Kakashi said as they both caught on to the lie quickly. Asuma then knew something was seriously wrong for Kakashi to blatantly lie like that, so they all played it cool and followed with it.

"Plus I'm meeting some body here…" Kakashi said with a glance into the tea shop they were standing outside of.

Asuma and Kurenai glanced in there as well seeing 2 people with black cloaks with red cloud patterns and bamboo hats on. The 2 seemed at bit too relaxed, but even Kurenai could tell they were powerful.

"Just waiting on Sasuke…" Kakashi said as one of the people gripped his cup harder and made his ring strap against it causing a noticeable noise that made Kurenai jump slightly and Asuma tensed as they all continued to watch the 2. The 2 suddenly vanished into thin air as Sasuke approached Kakashi.

"Kakashi, it's not like you to be earlier." Sasuke commented as he reached them. Kakashi and the others didn't even turn to him as they looked toward each other. Kakashi gave the 2 Jonin a look, and Asuma and Kurenai nodded as they jumped into the air and blurred from sight.

With Naruto:

He and Hiashi had just been about to explain things. They were now dealing with a fainted Hinata and an angry Hanabi when an Anbu ninja appeared outside the door.

"Hokage-sama, urgent news from Anbu patrol 5." The Anbu said from his knelt position.

Hanabi would have seemed shocked if Hiashi hadn't struck a pressure point to the back of her neck, knocking her out, as the Anbu appeared. Hiashi motioned the Anbu into the room as he and Naruto had serious looks on their faces. Hiashi closed the door and reactive the seals as they began.

"Report" Naruto said as he was in full Hokage mode. He was starting to get used to it as Anbu had been appearing before him since 5am…

"Anbu patrol 5 was alerted by Might Guy, who has spotted Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki by the river that runs through Konoha. What are your orders, sir?" The Anbu aid as he lifted his head to show his bird mask.

"Bird, I want you and Boar's squad to assist any ninja which are trying to apprehend them. If Guy spotted those 2 taking a casual stroll through my village then chances are some Jonin like Kakashi-sensei have to." Naruto said as Bird nodded and Shunshin-ed away. Naruto and Hiashi then got up and walked out toward the Hokage Tower after making 2 clones to take the girls to their rooms.

"You're smarter and better at this than your reports and grades ever suggested." Hiashi said with a smirk while Naruto shrugged.

"What can I say; grades and reports aren't everything." Naruto said with his own smirk.

"You know, you're the perfect example that our ninja need." Hiashi said proudly.

"Thanks…" Naruto said quietly as they finally reached the Tower, with Jiraiya already outside.

"I know, now we should we go greet our guest, and give them a proper Konoha welcome." Jiraiya said with a grin as Naruto and Hiashi grinned back.

"Well, I did miss my morning training…" Naruto said as Jiraiya placed a hand on his shoulder.

"And I forgot my morning exercise. Oh well, this make up for it." Hiashi said as he and Jiraiya used the Shunshin to teleport to the fight.

At the River:

Itachi needed to get away and Kakashi knew too much. Itachi didn't want to use the Tsukuyomi on Kakashi, but it was unavoidable. Damn his now blurring eye sight and lack of chakra…

"Kisame, we'll take Kakashi with us. We don't need the others, get rid of them." Itachi spoke in monotone as Kisame charged forward with his sword, Sharkskin.

"Sever Leaf Hurricane!" Guy exclaimed as he knocked Kisame away with a spinning back kick which held much speed and power.

It was then Naruto, Jiraiya and Hiashi arrived. As soon as they had Naruto made a 100 clones and Hiashi blurred forward to strike Itachi with the gentle fist. Itachi evaded most of the strikes, but he couldn't dodge them all due to his blurring eyesight and lack of chakra. Itachi's legs stopped working as Hiashi caught him with 2 palm strikes to each, and Hiashi disabled his whole body from there.

Kisame got up and saw what happened, but not before Hiashi and Jiraiya were fast upon him as well. He tried to swing Sharkskin down on them, but each time he did a clone took the hit and Hiashi disabled a part of Kisame's body each time until the blue shark-like man was unconscious.

After about 10 minutes the fighting was over and the Anbu came out and took the 2 away.

"Someone get Kakashi-sensei to a hospital, he looks like crap!" Naruto exclaimed as an Anbu nodded and took Kakashi away.

"Hiashi, call the Shinobi Council and Clan Heads for an emergency meeting and Jiraiya, you get the Elders. I want to know why Itachi Uchiha has done what he's done, without involving Ibiki or Anko. Kisame however, they'll be needed against him." Naruto said in a stern voice as they both nodded to him before an Anbu took him to his office.

"You know, he kinda scared me just then." Jiraiya said as Hiashi simply nodded.

"Yes… just imagine once you start training him." Hiashi said as he went to collect the Clan Heads and Shinobi council while Jiraiya hunted down the 3 ever elusive Elders.

Things would certainly be… interesting from now on.

Alright then, the story's starting to kick off! I'm sure a lot of people are wondering where I'm going with this story so I'll let you all in on some of things that will be used in it.

First, Naruto will have 2 bloodlines, but they'll only play very minor roles to the story, will only being used in sparing. At least one of them will...

The second is that this will be a Naru/Hina/Harem story, but that also will play a minor role in the story. Although, there will be some chapters that revolve around his lovers, mainly just one lover. Like I'll do a chapter aaround Hinata and Naruto, and then I might do one around naruto ad another of his lovers.

Also, there will only be 4 to 5 girls in his harem, so cast your votes in a REVIEW and let me know who you want. But I'll say this: please give reasons why and at least try to pick 2 in his age group. And if you can give me a good reason then it might be Sakura, but that better be a good reason.

And Lastly Third, Naruto will have allies in evil organzations... Two of his loyal subordinates, or allies, are in the next 2 chapters...

Oh well, enough free-bees...

Until Next Time, See Ya Later!

-T.K