Naruto: Path of A Hero
I don't own Naruto Kishimoto does
Naruto's Homecoming
Two figures could be seen walking towards the Hidden Leaf Village about a mile away , a twenty-two year old man with long spiky blond hair now reaching down covering a little over his eyes, he traded up from his old attire which consisted of a black muscle shirt, black sweatpants and black boots. He now wore navy blue ninja pants with a black mesh long sleeve shirt cover by a white shirt with the sleeves ending at his elbows cover with his open hunter green jonin vest, his forehead protector was still black. The other man didn't change much, he still wore his navy blue shirt and pants with his hunter green jonin vest and still had his spiky silver hair, the two were finally returning to their home village after a five and a half year training trip. Naruto had changed so much, he was not the loud mouth he use to be, he was more mature, calm and collected. He no longer jumped into thing head first he would now think and analyzed situations before reacting. The forest was now coming to an end, and the village was within sight.
When they approached the gates they were stopped by the two chunin level shinobi. One of the shinobi guarding the gates said state your name and business in the Leaf. Naruto responded, Naruto Uzumaki age twenty-two Leaf shinobi, and the other is Kakashi Hatake age thirty-six also a Leaf shinobi. We have returned from a five and a half year training trip and wish to speak to the Hokage to let her know we have returned. The shinobis looked stunned as they heard their names, welcome back Naruto and Kakashi they said as they stared at the two in awe. Shouldn't you inform the Hokage to expect us? Naruto said with a smirk. Y...es sir I'll inform the Hokage immediately the chunin said as he used the kawarmi to leave the area during this time Naruto and Kakashi walked through the village towards the Hokage mansion. As they walked through the village they couldn't help but look at the civilians as they walked through the look of amazement and happiness to see them back home was evident in their eyes. By the time Naruto and Kakashi made it up the stairs Tsunade and Shizune were eagerly awaiting there arrival.
Meanwhile A pink haired medi-nin was going on her break with Ino and her friends, as they walked through the village they noticed the civilians were in an uproar of excitement. They stopped once they heard the gossip that Naruto and Kakashi were back in the village causing Sakura along with Ino, Chouji, Kiba, Neji, Tenten, Lee, Hinata, Shikamaru, Shino and Sai to run towards the two gossiping women panting. The two women looked at them while Sakura asked is it true that there back with eagerness evident in her eyes, Yes one of the women stumbled last time they were seen they were heading towards the Hokage's Mansion. With that the group ran towards the Mansion. Meanwhile Naruto and Kakashi walked up the mansion stairs and knocked on the door an over eager enter was said by Tsunade. When the door opened Tsunade and Shizune were given the biggest shock of their lives as the seen a five foot ten Naruto who was fully matured. Na...Naruto is that you Tsunade and Shizune stuttered? Who else would it be? Naruto smirked. Nobody you remind me of a man I once knew Tsunade said. Ah your talking about the fourth Hokage Naruto said. While he said this he didn't notice Tsunade jump from out her seat and pull Naruto into a tight hug as the young man she considered her son was home. Welcome home Naruto she sobbed in between tears, thanks he replied its good to be home. Naruto a group of voices yelled from the hallway could be heard while the pounding of feet running up the stairs followed . Seems like they found out Shizune said while she stood next to her husband Kakashi.
Sakura opened the door quickly without knocking and was shocked as Naruto turned his body around to look at her and the rest of the group. Sakura was speechless as she looked at how much he had changed in the years he was away. Kiba being the loud person that he is charged towards Naruto and as Naruto stretched his hand out Kiba took it and shook it wildly and screamed welcome home Naruto. Naruto smiled as he thanked him and shook hands with Lee, Chouji, Sai, Neji, and Shikamaru. While he was finishing shaking hands with the guys the girls were drooling over his new look while Sakura felt like she couldn't form coherent word to describe the joy she felt that he was back home. Ino was snapped out of her drooling as Naruto approached her, he pulled her into a hug to which she reciprocated to immediately. Tenten was next as she hugged him he asked if Neji finally had the balls to ask her out, she laughed and said yes. Next was Hinata she quickly threw her arms over him and welcomed him, her engagement ring didn't go unnoticed he congratulated her as she told him she was to be married to Kiba in a few months. When he walked towards Sakura his heart was beating rapidly as he thought about how much she changed. She now looked like a goddess and filled out nicely,her heart was caught in her throat as he approached her with his arms slightly outstretched reaching for her she quickly dove into his arms as tears stained his vest. W..elcome home N...Naruto she said as she sobbed into his vest his arms snaked around her waist as he held her smaller frame to him, when she finally looked into his eyes those deep ocean blue eyes bore happily into her slightly red emerald green eyes. Thank you Sakura, Naruto said as he held her trembling frame to him he didn't notice until his head was pulled down towards her as his and her lips connected into a kiss that sent electricity down his spine he quickly reciprocated the kiss and as soon as she finished the kiss she laid her head on his shoulder and started to sob again. Y..you jerk y...you l..eft me behind while you went on a dangerous mission by yourself don't you understand how worried I was about you. I'm sorr.. he started to reply but was cut off don't you dare Naruto she rasped into his shirt. All that matters is that your home and you came back to me Sakura said. Aw how touching Ino said disrupting Naruto and Sakura moment, we really shouldn't be stuck in here while you to go into your own little world making goo-goo eyes at each other, Ino said as she smirked. Well Ino, Naruto said now that I'm back your gonna lose being the blond hottie. Ino became enraged what do you mean I'll lose it! Well for starters Naruto said I knew you guys used to call me that before I left on that mission and now that I'm back I guess that title will become mine again, Naruto smirked back. Ino became enraged as she challenged Naruto to a fight, you really sure you want to fight me Naruto said as he hardened his gaze at her. Yes I want to fight you she said with fire in her eyes. Thats a good idea Tsunade cut in, we have to see how strong Naruto has become so tomorrow it will be Naruto vs team seven, team ten, team eight, and team guy in one one battles tomorrow everyone got fire in their eyes as they heard they will all fight Naruto tomorrow in the chunin exam stadium. after the fight was decided they all left and said their goodbyes as Sakura stayed behind with Naruto. Naruto, Sakura said as he turned his body toward her he could see her fidgeting as she asked him if he wanted to come over to her apartment for dinner, to which he replied yes to immediately.
As the two made their way towards her apartment she asked him about his training to which he replied to it was hell, he also told her about Sauske and all the adventures he had during his mission and his training. When they entered her apartment he asked what is she making she smiled a sweet smile and said its a surprise the food took about forty-five minutes took cook and when the smell of the food came Naruto's mouth immediately realized it was ramen. He dug into his food with vigor as he told her Kakashi cut him off of ramen during his training. After the two had finished eating their food they sat down on her couch and talked about all that happen at the Leaf while he was away and he told her more about his training not noticing it was late until Sakura stifled a small yawn. He said that he should get going because of all the battles he has tomorrow. AS he reached for the door he felt Sakura wrap her arms around his body as she asked him to stay the night with her when he said yes she immediately took him to her room since she had a bed big enough to share as he got under the covers with her he felt her place her head on his chest and with a small kiss to his lips she said goodnight he smiled as he wrapped his arms around her and said good night as the fell into a deep sleep with smiles on their faces.
Ino and Naruto have a brother-sister relationship in this story
Sakura and Naruto aren't together yet
next chapter Naruto vs his friends you will see more of Naruto's new abilities in this chapter