The Uzumaki Brigade
Naruto placed the eggs in the fridge. It was boring, trying to organize their new house. It was like taking notes during Iruka's lectures, so dull and drab that you could fall asleep any second. He placed the milk beside the eggs. Luckily he was almost done with the damn chore. This entire time though, Hinata was going through the closet, holding some strange garments. While he was curious as to what she was doing, he knew it better to let her explain things to him. She would tell him in time. He placed the ramen cups beside the yogurt. He stood up and brushed off his orange jeans. Upon feeling strange holes in his clothes, Naruto looked down, seeing that his pants looked like they just got back from a wolf mauling. He groaned, and checked his jacket, which was also torn in many places.
The only thing Naruto had left was his good clothes. They were used for important events, such as inaugural ceremonies and the like. The only downside was they were also small. Good clothes cost money, something Naruto never had enough of. The pair he had was old, and used to be owned by a midget. It was all he could afford at the time. But now that he was a ninja, he could finally make some money, and get some nice clothes.
"Naruto-kun, can you come over here for a minute?"
"One moment Hinata."
Naruto walked into the bathroom, and began to mold his chakra. He released it as quietly as he could, and henged into himself, just with clothes that were not torn. He walked over to Hinata, who handed him a pair of pants that were dark orange with black on the sides, and a completely black shirt.
"I got you some new clothes. I figured that after these past few days, your clothes would be in trouble, and you might need something fresh to wear now."
"Awesome Hinata! 'Preciate it! I'll try them out."
Naruto walked back into the bathroom, and released the henge. He closed the door, and began to remove the tattered orange clothes.
"Hey Hinata, where are you getting all this money from again?
"Before I left the Hyuuga district, I spoke with my father. While he was QUITE upset with me, he understood that I would stand firm. He sent a message to the bank instructing them to create an account for me and they loaded it with 100,000 ryo. He also said that if I was to only use it for food, clothing, and bills, I could make the money last for about a year. He also asked me to tell you that he wished to speak with you whenever you are free for about an hour. I was instructed to hand this letter to you.. It is a pass that grants you a meeting with the head of the clan."
"That's strange. I wonder what it is he wants to discuss…"
"Master, I have a good feeling about this meeting. You should go as soon as you can.
"For once, I agree with the pixie. Whether it's a truce or a fight he wants, you should go and show him that you are not afraid!
I agree with those two. Now you get to bash in that bastard's skull and KILL EVERY SINGLE HUMAN WITHIN A FIVE MILE RADIUS!
"Do you ever shut up Ryu? Seriously, I mean, it wouldn't be so bad, if you weren't always telling me to obliterate someone. Just take a chill pill fox."
"Dinah seconds the demon's holocaust idea!
"Master Naruto would never do something so evil and heartless! Right Master?"
"Right Nina. I try to avoid fighting if at all possible."
Then what about earlier with that weird Hyuuga?
"…..Ignoring you now."
RYU OWNED COUNT: 1
"Well Hinata, I guess I'll go today, before we start the mission. Meet me at the Hokage Tower at sunset."
Hinata nodded, and with that, Naruto shunshined over to the Hyuuga District entrance. Naruto noticed the door that he slammed last time was completely broken. He walked through the gate, and instantly, five Hyuuga guards surrounded him, each with a kunai to his throat.
"Chill guys, I have a note from Hinata's father that grants me an audience with him. He said he had something important to talk to me about."
Naruto pulled the note out slowly, and handed it to a guard in front of him. The man looked over ti carefully, his blank, purple eyes reading every line carefully. After a minute, he stood back, and nodded to the other four guards. They shadow-stepped away, leaving Naruto with the one guard. The man turned away, and motioned for Naruto to follow him. They proceeded quietly, walking along wide, empty sidewalks. No one seemed to be around, Naruto noticed. It was like a ghost town, or something.
After about five minutes,, the two stopped at the front doors of the largest building in the district. Naruto looked back at the path they followed, noting that they were on a large hill that overlooked the entire district. He would add this to his list of memorable spots for future reference. The Hyuuga cleared his throat loudly, grabbing Naruto's attention.
"When you get inside brat, walk straight ahead, and DON'T…TOUCH…ANYTHING. The Master will be in the room at the top of the stairs. If you disrespect him in ANY way, we will not hesitate to kill you on the spot, got that?
"Whatever man, I don't have to take crap from you. I could end your life with a single punch."
Naruto clenched his right fist, and extended it behind him, releasing an immense amount of chakra. The blast traveled out of his hand, and exploded ten feet away. While the two ninjas didn't feel anything, the Hyuuga was completely stunned at the display. Naruto looked like it was nothing to him, and it proably wasn't. The boy simply looked at the grown man, his eyes piercing into the man's very soul. The man looked into his eyes, and saw them change from a bright blue, to a dark red, then to pure place, then pure silver. It puzzled him, but that was unimportant. He couldn't move at all, and he felt something wet drip down his left leg.
Naruto looked away, and the Hyuuga regained control of his body. He shadow-stepped away, off to get a new pair of pants. Naruto opened the double doors, and walked in. He saw many people crowding the lobby. They appeared to be in prayer, so Naruto quietly walked through the crowd, up the stairs, and stopped in front of the large paper door. He crouched down, and knocked on the wood floor as soft as he could.
"…Enter."
Naruto slid the door open, and saw two men sitting at a table with a large scroll. Naruto recognized one of them as Steve, the Hyuuga with an accent. The other man, Naruto assumed, was most likely the head of the clan, and Hinata's father.
"…Boy, your timing could not be worse. We were just going over a truce for the war that YOU caused. Because of your actions, Steve here, rallied many of the Hyuugas to revolt against the main branch."
"…I'm sorry I had no idea…Anyways, I came because Hinata told me that you wanted to speak with me. I can come back at another time though, if you want."
"Oy, moron! I say we gut ya like a fish, and feed ya to the marsupials. You ain' leavin' this place alive!"
"Steve…shut up. We can hardly understand a word you say! How in the hell did you manage to convince so many Hyuugas to join you?"
"…I just talk'd away. Started ramblin' on 'bout Sheila's, marsupials, and the like. They join'd me when I said I'd shut it."
"…Right. So I'll just come back later?"
"No, stay. You and I have much to talk about. Just wait for me in my office, and we will discuss this in a few minutes. I just need to focus on this for now."
Naruto nodded and walked into the office next door. He walked over to the desk, and grabbed a seat.
"Master, why did you start a war?"
"Yeah Master, why did you? I don't really care why, but I like to hear the violent parts."
"Dinah, Nina, I didn't do it on purpose. I didn't even know about it. I just went to protect my friends, got in a fight, as did Hinata. We won, we left, and that was that. It was their own fault that a war broke out."
"Where is the fun in that? How lame."
The door opened, and Hinata's father walked in. Naruto stood up, and watched as he walked around his desk, and sat down. The man motioned for Naruto to sit, and he did. Silence followed for a minute, until the Hyuuga sighed, and crossed his hands.
"…Naruto, how do you feel about Hinata? I ask only for your honest opinion of her."
"…Well sir, where can I begin? She has fought with me, she lives with me, and we are pretty much inseparable. I can't even begin to explain what I feel for her. For me to even TRY, I would need an hour."
"…Heh…Hehehe…Hahahahaha! Good answer boy! I like you! Hehehe, you pass the test son."
"Excuse me?"
"The main reason I asked for you Naruto, was because Hinata gave up EVERYTHING, to be with you. She was willing to start over, and leave behind her family. Truthfully, I didn't think that you were worth it, that it was just some mindless puppy love she had for you. I had to test you, and see if you cared for her as I do. I'm still debating if she made the right choice, but I respect her decision, and support her no matter what. But that was not the only reason I called you here today."
"What do you mean sir?"
"I've been the head of the Hyuuga clan for a long time, and I know when I see true love between two people. When you said what you did about Hinata, I saw conviction in your eyes… It showed me the truth… So Naruto…I grant you my blessing."
"…"
Holy…
"Shit…"
"…Did I hear you right?"
"Indeed you did. You have my blessing, but under one condition. Protect her, love her, and grow with her, until you both are sixteen. Only then, will I allow it."
"…"
"…"
"…"
"…What? Are you so shocked by my words that you cannot even speak?"
"No, just this is unbelievable to a whole 'nother level."
"…I'm sorry…What?"
"…*sigh* It's just really awesome, do you understand that?"
"Easily my boy. Also, You cannot let her know of this conversation. Surprise her with it."
"…Sir, why are you being so nice to me? I thought all Hyuugas hated me with a dying passion because I contain the Demon Fox inside me."
"…Well, uh…Normally we would but…"
"…What do you want?"
"…Nothing, just, be good to Hinata."
Hinata's father looked away. Naruto noticed a glimmer in his eye. Was he crying? What for?
"…Sir, are you okay?"
"…Naruto Uzumaki…If you ever upset her…I'll hunt you down and castrate you with the dirtiest, most rusty, diseased, butter knife that I have, and I will burn the stump to absolute nothingness! She is…all I have left…"
Naruto recalled the fight from last night. Hinata had killed her own sister, and so Hinata's father only had the one girl left. Oh, how it must feel, to lose a daughter to another?
"Sir…Through Heaven or Hell, rain or shine, and even after my death, I will protect her. Everything that I am, she has accepted, and I will not let her fall even at the cost of my life!"
And the other eight lives that I have.
Naruto ignored that random comment, and stood up. As he did, Hiashi got up as well. They walked over to the door, and Hinata's father placed his hand on Naruto's shoulder.
"Naruto Uzumaki, I will hold you to those words. I leave Hinata in your hands…And now that we have taken care of the important business, time for you to be accepted."
"A-Accepted?"
Hiashi opened the doors, and walked Naruto over to the exit. He pushed them open, and every Hyuuga looked up at the two beings standing atop the large staircase. They rose from the floor, one by one. Hinata's father released Naruto's shoulder, and walked over to the top step. He raised his arms to the ceiling, and began to speak.
"The time is upon us, my Hyuuga brethren! We shall no longer hold contempt for the son of Namikaze Minato! The fourth has gifted to us, a boy of unimaginable courage, wisdom, and capability! Now, we shall proclaim this boy, Naruto Uzumaki, as a brother, a son, and a prince! As of this day, we shall accept this youngling, as an heir, to the Hyuuga throne! From this moment on, he shall be known as…Naruto Hyuuga Uzumaki!"
The crowd of Hyuugas exploded, some in anger, others in submission. Naruto didn't notice any of this though. He was too focused of Hiashi, the man that just claimed Naruto as a son, and the next leader of the Hyuuga clan. This same man, had also promised the hand of his daughter, Hinata. Was all of this really happening? Was this some kind of strange dream, or some cosmic prank?
"Son, as of today, YOU, will lead our people. You must stand strong, and guide our clan along the narrow path. But worry not, you will not be alone. I will act as your advisor, and provide you with my insight on whatever troubles you. But enough about leading the clan. We must begin your training in the Hyuuga arts."
"T-Training?"
"Yes, as leader, you must learn the strongest arts of your clan, so you may protect them. Luckily, we are able to work at any pace, so don't think you will be rushed through each technique. We Hyuuga members like to focus on a single skill, and master it before we start another. That being said, let's go to the training grounds."
Hinata was groggy, and bored to death. Naruto had been gone for an hour, and Minato was asleep (she wondered why and how a spirit slept). After finishing packing the house, and trying on her dresses, she had nothing to do. She had slept most of the hour, but she still had nothing to do when she awoke. She thought about trying to get in some training, but she couldn't leave without letting Naruto know where she was. Hinata had already cleaned the house, down to the last speck of dust in every room.
"Mnnnnnng! Why can't something interesting happen?...Wait a minute. I have clones available, so I'll just send one over to the Hyuuga District, and see what Naruto is up to."
Hinata stood up, and made the cross handsign, and summoned three clones. She instructed the first to investigate the manor, the second to check the training grounds, and the third to explore the clearing behind the Hokage Memorial. They each vanished in an instant, using the shunshin technique Naruto had taught Hinata. Within the minute, a clone reported seeing Naruto leave the manor, heading back to the apartment. Hinata ordered the clones to dissipate, and braced for the memory recollection. When the memory of only two clones were gained, Hinata grew worried. Why had one not dispelled?
Suddenly, a knock came from the door. Hinata walked over to it, and opened the door, expecting Naruto. When she saw no one was there, she closed the door, and turned around. Upon doing so, a piar of lips crashed into her. She saw yellow hair, and instantly moved into it. She let the sweet taste take her, and wished for it to never end. Yet like all good things, it did, and the two looked into each other's eyes. Just then, the clone that didn't dispell breaks her thoughts.
Original, I apologise for the disobedience. I was halted by the 'Silent One' Sending the event now.
The silent one, a.k.a, Sylvia Denso. Hinata let the memory from her clone flow into her brain. The event played itself out very simple like. Sylvia attacked the clone on the way to the clearing, and attempted to kill her. The clone activated her byakugan, and easily thrashed the simple-minded mute. The clone, feeling the same rage that the original would feel towards the girl, ied her up and suspended her on the memorial by using the First Hokage's nose as an anchor…like a giant dripping booger.
Hinaa giggled at this, which made Naruto look at her with a strange face. She simply said it was nothing, and they released each other from the hug. They walked over to their beds, and began to talk about what happened to Naruto. He explained the situation, leaving out the marriage part. He was the new clan leader, and was to guide the Hyuuga people to salvation. He would learn all the special jutsus they had, and use them as best he could against the evils of the world. He would have learned the first today, but he explained the Mizuki situation to Hiashi, and left, saying he would return tomorrow. Naruto also said that Hiashi wanted Hinata there tomorrow.
"Me, but for what reason?"
"I was thining about it, and I think that he wants to teach you a few jutsus as well."
"…"
"Anyways, we have to take care of the Mizuki thing before that, so lets just rest and go over our plan."
They heard a knock at the door, and upon opening it, they are immediately slammed into the ground by three people. Naruto, who was on the bottom trying to cushion Hinata's fall, opened his eyes to see Kamina, Gimmy, and Darry on top of him and Hinata.
"Heh heh…DOG PILE!" cried out Kamina.
They got off Naruto and Hinata, who found themselves in a very akward position, with Hinata's butt in Naruto's face, and vice-versa. The two got up within a nanosecond, and pretended it never happened. The three newcomers just laughed, like it was a good joke.
"Hehehe, sorry Hinata, Naruto. We didn't intend for THAT to happen, but at the same time, it was funny," said Darry in between laughs.
"Ughn…Well no worries. Just don't so that agan." said Naruto.
"Anyways, we just came by to congratulate you two on the fastest hook-up in the history of the universe."
"That and check out your new home."
'Kamina, Gimmy, be nice to our new friends!"
In unison, the two troublemakers said, " Yeeees, Mother Darry!"
"Um…Darry, how did you guys know where to find us?"
"Hmm?..Oh, some old man stopped by our hotel room and told us where to find you. Then he gave us an apartment a few doors down from here. It was hell trying to navigate this village without a map."
"*Sigh* Old man Sarutobi is REALLY going all out for us." Naruto said.
At this moment, Kamina decided to change the subject.
"Anyways, are my Blood Siblings ready to train in their new gunmen?"
This grabbed Naruto and Hinata's attention instantly.
"They came in already? Damn, that was fast!"
"Wow, I get to pilot a gunman! I wonder what it looks like…"
Then Naruto remembered that they were on a schedule, and began to inform the trio.
"…Damn, that sucks, Brother Naruto. Maybe we can help some?"
"…I got an idea. Aniki, I want you to inform the Hokage, about this. You remember the old man from earlier? Simply run to the big building at the base of the mountain and tell the guards that there is an issue at the academy. It works every time. Tell him where to go, and get to the clearing above the Memorial. Bring Lagann and Hinata's gunman. That will be our crash test on the bastard known as Mizuki."
"…Damn kid, ya got spunk! You can count on me!"
"Good…Then it is time me and Hinata enacted our plan."
"What do you intend to do Naruto?" asked Darry.
Naruto gained a thoughtful expression for a moment, before replying.
"Hehehe…You'll see, it is a surprise…"
Kamina looked annoyed at this comment.
"Little Bro, ya ain't gonna tell us whatcha gonna do?"
"If I told you our plan, then it wouldn't be a surprise would it?"
"But that's not fair!"
Darry grabbed Kamina by the ear, and pulled hard, bringing Kamina to the floor.
"Give it a rest, would you? It'll happen when it happens."
The two genin walked out of the room, leaving Kamina, Gimmy, and Darry wondering what they had in mind…