Disclaimer: Naruto isn't mine and never will be. By the way, Unabara Kaizu is my creation.

Last time:

They didn't stop until they met a large building, smaller than the Hyuga compound. It was guarded by red walls. There was a large gate, like the one at the private Hyuga land. On the poles next to it, it said "Uzumaki".

The Uzumaki Residence

He was stunned...so the stuff that Kaizu had told him were all true. He felt angered yet so happy. He turned to Hinata who nodded to him with a small hopeful smile. Up on the walls stood two guards. They wore a simple blue kimono with a white edging.

"What is your business?" One yelled in a kind tone.

"We're Konoha shinobi. Tsunade-baachan sent us here to find the Head's missing son. Could you let us in please?" Naruto explained. The guard saw the headbands with wide eyes. Tsunade really did send shinobi to help them.

"Why," they jumped to the ground and bowed down before them. "When you go back to Konoha, please tell Hokage-sama we kindly thank her for helping us, even when we failed to serve Konoha." The doors pulled open. Inside there was a beautiful garden. Birds, rabbit and many other small creatures found homes there. Another dirt path was seen; it split the garden to two and led them to a large mansion. The guards guided them to the entrance and called for other people to take their place. A cheerful looking girl with orange hair and sparkling blue eyes guided them to the Head's room. She wore the same blue kimono as the guards. As she happily led them, Naruto quietly spoke to Hinata.

"Why did they bow down before us? We're only Konoha shinobi doing our mission," he whispered. Hinata only shrugged in reply before thinking like she was before.

"We're here!" the small girl announced cheerfully. She pointed to a room. They heard coughing from inside. "Uzumaki-sama is sick; I do hope she gets better. If she doesn't…" she bowed down like the guards. "Please find her son so we may continue living in peace!" She stood back up again and knocked on the door. "The Konoha shinobi are here to see you Uzumaki-sama."

"Okay, thank you for bringing them here." The girl then skipped away. "Please come in."

Naruto pulled the door open to find an old lady with fading red hair in bed and a younger lady next to her. She had an almost shocking red hair with streaks of a lighter colour.

She stood up and walked to them. "Welcome to our home. Our leader, Uzumaki-sama, is my aunt and is quite sick. Since our doctors are not of a high level, she may die within the next half year. My father is currently taking her position of leader, Kachuukage." There was silence before she realised her rudeness. "I'm terribly sorry, my name is Uzumaki Mika. My father's name is Uzumaki Kajou and as for my aunt, her name is Uzumaki Kushina."

"Show me their faces." Their attention went towards the old woman. Her voice was quiet but full of determination.

"Hai Uzumaki-sama." Mika allowed them to sit next to Kushina. The woman opened her eyes. She took a good look at the two shinobi. When she laid her eyes on Naruto, her eyes widened in shock.

"Could you possibly be? Did I not have to look for him? Naruto?" She raised her hand and caressed his cheek. It was smooth, not one bit bumpy from the whisker marks. She instantly knew what those whisker marks were when she ran her fingers above it.

"Your father…" A tear was seen in the corner of her eye. "He really did save Konoha from Kyubi, didn't he, my son?"

Those words struck him, deep in the heart. Was it all a dream or was this actually happening. He trembled in confusion, anger and joy. His mother was right there in front of him, stroking his cheek.

"Are you really my mother?"

Hinata sat next to him, quietly. She listened carefully to every word. She too felt his feelings. It made her heart ache. She did her very best to fight those tears back.

"Yes."

"Then why weren't you there for me?" he asked, slapping away his mother's hand. "Why weren't you there for me when I needed you most?" He stood up with tears streaming from his. Hinata got herself ready in case if anything bad happened.

Kushina looked into the eyes of her son sadly. "I'm sorry but after you were born, I fell unconscious and was taken to the Land of the Whirlpool where the rest of the clan was."

"I could've died if it wasn't for Hinata!"

"Naruto, you better not get all upset, she's weak right now. I'll try and heal her, okay? Until then, keep calm. I don't want it to be released."

He sighed and sat back down. "I'm sorry."

"Mika, take them to their rooms." She ordered.

"Rooms? What are you talking about? Hinata's my wife! Can't we share the one room?"

"Of course," Kushina said with a smile. "I just didn't know you two were married."

"Shall I take them to the one room then?" Mika asked.

"Yes."

Mika then escorted them to their room, not far away from Kushina's. It was large, decorated by paintings on pieces of silk. One of the paintings was framed in gold. It had a painting to the Fourth Hokage, his father. His eyes were stuck to that picture. They looked so much alike. He forcefully turned his head to take in his new surrounding. The walls were yellow, a nice warm and happy colour. It was like an apartment already furnished for you. How lovely it was.

"I'm so glad we have found you so easily and a beautiful woman who knows about medical conditions and medicines. Please make yourself at home." With a bow, Mika left the room to continue her duties.

"It's nice, what do you think Hinata?" Once again Hinata was deep in thought. Naruto sighed. She took every opportunity to think about what to do. To him, it didn't matter. He was going to have a child, what could make him happier? "Hinata, I think you should rest while I make us some lunch." She nodded like a zombie and sat on the nearest item to sit on.

Knowing what would do Hinata good, he made the healthiest and simple thing to make, a sandwich, with wholemeal bread, lettuce, tomato and cheese. He served the sandwich on a small clay plate painted with red swirls.

Hinata seemed surprised to receive it. She was expecting ramen, not a healthy sandwich. "Thank you."

"You're welcome." He went back to the kitchen, looking for some instant ramen cups. In the tops shelves, it was completely full with them. Naruto's eyes sparkled in delight. He grabbed two cups, boiled some water, sat on a chair and ate it hungrily. How good it was to eat his favourite food after so such a long time. The ramen was soon in its new home, Naruto's stomach. He leaned on his chair, patted his stomach and sighed in satisfaction. "That was a nice meal!"

Naruto looked around the room; Hinata was no where in sight. He jumped up from his seat. He turned his head to double check the room. Her sandwich was gone. She must've left the room without telling him.

"Hinata!" he called out. "Hinata!"

The door opened, showing a worried Mika. She stared at Naruto, breathing heavily. "What is it, Naruto-sama?"

"Huh, Naruto-sama?"

She nodded in a matter-of-fact way. "Why yes, you are the son of Kushina-sama, you are the rightful heir of this clan."

After getting it into his head, he told her. "Hinata left the room without telling me. I didn't even hear her leave!"

Mika could only smile. "She's with Kushina-sama. She told me that she would help her in every way she could to keep her alive. You should be very proud to have a wife like that."

"Sometimes she isn't," he complained to himself with his arms crossed in front of him. Mika giggled at his quiet comment.

"If you wish, I shall take you to Kushina-sama's room."

"Thanks."

She led him to Kushina's room. Mika opened the door to find Hinata checking on Kushina. She didn't notice them enter. Finally knowing what was wrong; she told Mika what she needed. "Do you grow any herbs around here?"

She nodded and took her away. Naruto was left in the room with his mother. He swore to himself not to get angry or he'll mentally bash himself up. He took a seat next to her and began. "So, you're my mother?"

"Yes," she said weakly. She raised her wrinkled hand to caress his cheek again. "I'll tell you everything, every single detail of the past that will answer so many questions."

End of chapter 5! Sorry about the late update. I had a assignment to complete and it still isn't finished. I will hand it on time though! I'll try to put the next chapter up tomorrow. Oh yeah, Happy Halloween everybody! Such a shame I'm not going trick-or-treating, never did it in my life. As always, please review.