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I know some of you felt sort of cheated by the last chapter hehe… but what do you think a cliff hanger is? Sorry for being the evil author, but I need to have some fun. I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 3 – Exile…

Naruto shook himself out his stupor. "They wanted Hinata-chan to do WHAT!? Marry that teme? And instead you want Hinata and me to marry?" Turning red and looking at Hinata. "I am not sure. What do you think Hinata-chan?"

Tsunade interrupted, "Naruto as your guardian and as Hokage, I will not approve of this if you are against it." She then smiled deeply. "But do you think you will find a nicer young woman that would have you?"

Naruto got an indignant look on his face, it then softened. "I see what you mean baa-chan. She actually cares for me not like that… that… Sakura…" his voice trailed off in anger.

"Hinata, you may accept or reject this offer I propose my daughter. But remember this offer will only be good for today and if you reject it you will have to marry the Uchiha traitor. Also you would not get to see Naruto again." Hiashi said kneeling on the floor.

Naruto got a concerned look in his eye. "Why are you not worried about me being the Kyubi and corrupting your daughter like so many others would?"

"I knew your father Naruto, and in a lot of ways you are like him, but not so in others. I am sorry to hurry this along but we need both of your answers now. The betrothal will come into effect tomorrow, so you will have to marry today if you both accept."Hiashi stood and looked at Naruto.

"Also this way you will have a companion on your journey. As your wife she will be able to leave the village with you and not have to worry about the repercussions of going with you. So what will your answer be?" Hiashi asked as he looked intently at Naruto.

Naruto looked like he was having a brain overload. Which was part of what was going on and having the fox laughing his mind did not help matters much either. As he had finally decided the door burst open with Rock Lee, Tenten, Kurenai, and Kakashi entering the room and closing the door behind them.

"Okay I will do it, if only to keep Hinata-chan happy." Naruto bust out, then looking at Hinata kindly, "Keeping her safe from the council and that Sasuke-teme is an added bonus." Hinata smiled and nodded her agreement emphatically.

Hiashi smiled. "Ok we need you both to fill out these forms, the Hokage and I will have to also sign as we are the legal guardians of you both. Also Naruto we will get some most of the stuff ready for your trip after this is done so that you will have more information dealing with your history and be ready to leave on time. I am sorry this has been rushed. I am also sorry about what the council has done to you both. I hope you will be happy together."



The others had a look of 'WHAT?' plastered on their faces. "Ok what is going on?" Kakashi bluntly asked.

"A wedding, I am glad you stopped by to be witnesses." Hiashi said with a smirk as Shizune giggled.

"Wait what do you mean a wedding? Who is getting married?" Tenten asked.

"Naruto-kun and Hinata-chan are, and they are doing it today." Tsunade answered.

"Why if I may ask are they doing this? I know that Lady Hinata has feelings for Uzumaki-san but he has so far been ignorant to this. So why the sudden change and why does it have to be done today?" Kurenai asked pointedly.

Hiashi took a deep breath. "We just got back from council. They made a few rather hasty decisions. First they are forcing the betrothal of a few kunoichi to Uchiha Sasuke. My daughter is among those on the list. And the betrothals will be effective as of tomorrow. I do not approve of having a traitor or an Uchiha in the family. I appreciate and trust Uzumaki-san, thus I trust him with my daughter. He is a hero and my daughter is smitten with him. I am hoping it will turn into love over time." These revelations shocked the four newcomers. "Second they are banishing Uzumaki-san." This even shocked them more.

"But Naruto-kun helped bring back Sasuke. Why do they want to banish him? He was only doing his duty." Lee asked looking confused.

"The council thought that Naruto used excessive force to return Uchiha Sasuke. They believed that he was not going to defect to the sound and Orochimaru." Hiashi answered.

"I was there Hyuuga-sama and he headed towards the sound border after looking at Kimitaro, then Naruto and myself. He did not look well but he smiled and then walked off saying that he was 'leaving this weakling village behind.' He also taunted Naruto-kun after he left and I stayed to fight. Sasuke had a strange look in his eyes." Lee stated as he recalled the memory of when he had caught up with Naruto.

Lee begins to smile while looking at Hinata and Naruto. "That is the power of youth! I am happy to hear you are getting married but are you not a little young for this Naruto-kun?"

Tenten just smiled and shook her head. "Lee, if they do not marry today then Hinata will have to marry Uchiha Sasuke. Can't you see that she would prefer Naruto?"

"Shizune is the paperwork in order?" Tsunade asked. Shizune nodded after going over the paperwork twice. "Okay I am going to dispense with most of the pleasantries. Uzumaki Namikaze Naruto do you take Hyuuga Hinata as your lawful wife?" Tsunade asked with all seriousness.

Naruto got a serious look on his face. "Yes Hokage-sama."

"Hyuuga Hinata do you take Uzumaki Namikaze Naruto as your lawful husband?" Tsunade asked a quickly blushing Hinata.

She closed her eyes and nodded. "Yes I do so very much so." Squeezing Naruto even harder.



"As your Hokage I pronounce you husband and wife. Naruto you may kiss the bride." Tsunade bent down and smiled at Naruto with a devilish grin, this caused him to turn bright red.

He started to understand why Hinata blushed so much. His heart was racing as he raised his head towards Hinata. She lowered her head towards his bright red face. Both were beet red. As their lips connected they both closed their eyes and there was an explosion of sensations. The soft kiss seemed to last for hours, they felt the warmth of the other's lips and the softness of their touch. Neither wanted it end. Naruto because he was getting what he always wanted someone special that would not go away. Hinata because her dream of marrying Naruto had come true, if a little forced.

A round of clapping broke them out of the spell they were under. They both looked around and promptly passed out. Naruto back on his pillow with Hinata draped over his chest. This caused the group to laugh at the newly married couple.

Hiashi spoke up, "Now that that is done. I have a request for you Kurenai." She nodded. "I would like you to help Hinata to learn a genjutsu on her eyes to hide them. I would like you to teach it to her as she will only have a week before she will be leaving the village. Also I need you to assemble as many copies of jutsu as you can so we can send them off with them, so that they can train while they are gone to protect themselves."

Hiashi continues, "I am sure we will not be able to accompany them I am sure they will forbid anyone who is not a relative from joining Naruto. Thus being his wife Hinata can travel with him. He is adequately strong to protect my daughter. We should also get them some new clothes so that they can disguise themselves after they leave."

"How long will the newlyweds be away Hiashi-sama?" Kurenai asked.

"According to most laws the minimum time for banishment is three years. But that is for the Hokage and the council to decide." Shizune answered.

"I am guessing that you needed us as witnesses for the marriage and to help assemble jutsu for them for their trip is that correct Hokage-sama?" Kakashi inquired.

"You are correct Kakashi. I will want this information stored on scrolls and we need to assemble some money for them so they will be able to travel. We also need to find some new clothes for both of them so that they do not stand out so much. Thus the reason for the genjutsu to hide her eyes and his whisker marks." Looking at the sleeping teens, "They make a cute couple don't they?" The others nod. "Ok Lee and Tenten, no one gets in here and no one is to know about the marriage. Is that understood?"

Lee responds with a 'Yosh!' and salutes, while Tenten just nods and says 'Hai!' Tsunade grabs Hinata puts her draped body on the bed with Naruto so that she does not fall if her grip slips off Naruto.

Lee and Tenten waited outside of the room. "Tenten, where will they go? I do not understand why they want Naruto to leave. He is a good ninja, he tries hard, and he even beat Neji. What will happen now when he is gone?"



Tenten had a sad look on her face, "I am not sure Lee. He was a big help in getting my family's business back up and profitable. My guess is that it will be quiet with him gone. I for one will be very sad to see him gone. I hope they will be happy together."

"They have the power of youth. And they do seem happy together. I know Naruto was dead last as I was in my class but he has come so far. I think he will return in a few years stronger than he is now." Lee commented.

Both Lee and Tenten noticed a pink haired woman approaching them. She reached for the door but was intercepted by Tenten. "How dare you stop me? Who do you think you are?"

"We are genin under orders not to let anyone into this room by the Hokage." Lee answered.

"Well you can let me in I am a council member, Haruno Baika. Also my daughter is a teammate of Uzumaki Naruto." Baika said as she tried to smile.

"I am sorry council member Haruno but our orders were specific. We cannot let you in. We are sorry. But you can take it up with the Hokage if you like." Tenten said politely.

"I am here to inform the demo… I mean Naruto of the council's decision we came to regarding him." Baika said rather plainly.

"He was already informed of the decision. Also, as I heard Haruno-sama, you and shall I quote asked 'for the death of the demon'. So why would you want to go into his room when you obviously do not like him? Were you trying to circumvent the council and kill Naruto when he is in a weakened condition?" Shikamaru asked from behind Baika.

"How dare you take that tone with me Nara! Your father will hear about this." Baika said as he turned and left in a huff.

"Troublesome woman." Shikamaru commented while shaking his head. "So how are they doing? Did the ceremony go well? Naruto didn't screw it up did he?"

Tenten giggled. "Naruto agreed and was a good boy and promptly passed out after the completion, more from embarrassment than anything. They are sleeping soundly right now. The Hokage told us to not let anyone in until she and the other sensei return."

"Fine with me. Would you guys like some company while you wait? I am sorry to see my friends leave. I wish there was more I could do for them." Shikamaru said sadly.

"You may remain as you are a friend and we trust you. So what do you know about the situation Shikamaru?" Lee asked

"Well it is very troublesome. The council has made a couple rulings. One, Sasuke Uchiha is to be betrothed to three kunoichi, Sakura, Ino, and Hinata. I am hoping Hiashi found a loophole for that one." Tenten nodded her head.



"Good I hope they make a happy couple. Two they voted on executing Naruto." Both Lee and Tenten cringed at this.

"They voted that down but did agree to banish him under penalty of death. I am figuring that Hiashi noticed that Hinata liked Naruto and asked him to marry Hinata." Lee nodded. "So they are married?" Tenten nodded. "How troublesome, but I guess it is better than Sasuke. I am pretty sure that Danzo will try to kill Naruto when he leaves so that he will not come back. We cannot let that happen. He has seen too much to be thrown away like garbage. Like that Sasuke jerk is."

"What do you mean?" Lee asks but Tenten appears to be thinking the same thing.

"Well Sasuke, hit Naruto with a couple of his Chidori attacks, pile drove him at least into a hard rock surface and attacked him with a strong flame jutsu. If it was anyone other than Naruto, they would be dead right now and Sasuke would be in Orochimaru's hands. The council wants Sasuke to bring the Uchiha back, and will go to about any length to achieve it. I bet if say Naruto were the gifted one they wouldn't think twice about sentencing Sasuke to death for betraying the village." Shikamaru said showing his anger for once.

"No they offer him forced marriage to a girl who does not even like him, hell she loves the dope inside that room. And Sasuke is the idiot that put him there. They offer him all the jutsu the village can offer, and kick out the person Hinata cares about and someone who actually cares about the village. Troublesome."

A/N: Well I am hoping you guys are liking the Haruno family… just kidding. More fun from the council to come… And a quote from the lovable god Sasuke from next chapter:

Sasuke smirked and then finally spoke, "You see you were always a loser and the Kyubi is the only thing that makes you special. Hinata you missed out on being something special, the mother of a new breed of Uchiha. Where the blood lines of the Uchiha and the Hyuuga would have merged back under the watchful eye of the Uchiha."

Him arrogant? Nah… Hope you enjoyed this chapter and are looking forward to the next chapter.