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Last time:

"I was forced to stay here in the Land of the Whirlpool as I was Head of the clan and I had every right to rule the new found land. I'm sorry I wasn't there for you. If only I could turn back time and change it all."

"Apology accepted."

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"I'm back," she said. "This shall improve your health. Drink this and try to get some sleep. By tomorrow you should feel a lot younger!"

Introductions

Green chakra bubbled around Hinata's hands. With the medicine in effect, it was easy to get rid of some of the disease. She was right, the next morning Kushina felt much healthier.

"She is ill and even though I've gotten rid some of the disease, it won't be enough. She has less than a year to live with what I'm giving her now."

"A year to live huh? At least it's longer than six months."

"We might as well enjoy being together for the first and last time then Naruto," his mother interrupted. "Help me stand up please."

Kushina sat on her bed and held out her arm to her son. With the help of Naruto, she got up. "Thank you."

Just as she settled on her feet the door slammed open. "Kushina!"

A man, a few years younger than Kushina had burst through the doors. The fright caused Kushina's fall. She fell into Naruto's arm as if doing a trust exercise. "Mum," he said.

"Mum? Who do you think you are!" the man roared.

"Well she is my mother," Naruto fought back.

"Since when?"

"Kajou, stop being stupid, he is my son. He is Naruto!"

Naruto crossed his arms. "Man, what a mean uncle," he mumbled to himself.

The man completely ignored Naruto and went on with his concern. "I heard that someone made you healthier. Is it true?"

"Yes but I have a year to live. Hinata here did it." She pointed at Hinata who blushed a bit. "She's Hyuga Hinata and is married to Naruto."

"Hyuga? How long has it been since anyone from our clan has married a Hyuga? My, you may be the key to make our clan strong again!"

Kushina sighed. "Introduction, Naruto, Kajou. Kajou, Naruto. Hinata, Kajou. Kajou, Hinata. Done, do you still have more work to do in the office?"

"Working on them once I get back," he answered.

"And when is that?"

"Now."

The room was silent without Kajou. Again, Kushina didn't like the silence and decided to break it. "Kajou is a bit protective of me ever since the clan had abandoned me. It was also because many of our members died on the way here. Mainly because this was an unknown land and we didn't know what went on here. When Kyubi attacked, the land was safe to live on and so they took me here. I was unfamiliar with it so I couldn't escape from it. Eventually, as I was leader of the land, I decided to copy the form of Konoha in reminder of it. It made me feel a whole lot better."

"So that was why this place looked like Konoha. I wish it really was Konoha," Hinata said quietly.

"Yes, the shinobi world is very cruel but we enter it to protect the ones we love. I think I might as well show you around the Land of the Whirlpool." She led the two Konoha shinobi outside. She held onto Naruto's arm for support. She sent for a small, inconspicuous carriage for them to sit in.

As they left the Uzumaki grounds, Naruto thought up a question. "Where did the other villagers come from?"

"They were people who ran away. Most of them can use water techniques as they have used before. Those villagers has an advantage as we try to teach everyone a few water techniques to help them defend themselves and also the Bubble Conveyor as you should've have noticed. We aren't ninja though. We just use techniques to help defend ourselves."

Their carriage moved along through the crowd of happy people. The carriage stopped a few times. Young girls came up to pat the clean horse that pulled them. It neighed happily at the gentle pats. Once the children had enough they continued.

"You have built a very friendly village," Hinata said, wishing that she was apart of the Land of the Whirlpool.

"Yes, because in Konoha, sometimes the people can be very mean. I hate those people who beat others just because of something they're not. I wanted a more friendly land so I taught everyone kindness. Now everyone can enjoy life."

The couple looked outside at the scenery. It made Naruto feel as if he was already home. Hinata had a sudden urge to see Sakura again. If she was lucky, she may even see her and learn from her. Hinata also wanted to talk to her again, all her troubles and everything. Though Naruto was someone you could always count on, there was nothing better than to talk to your close friend.

"I miss Konoha a lot. We are allies with Konoha though. You wouldn't know of this land because it is so small but I don't mind. At least it doesn't attract any attention to us. If we stay like this, the Land of the Whirlpool will certainly last for a very long time," Kushina explained.

"Tell me about the clan and my family." Hinata said.

Kushina smiled. "Kajou is my younger brother. I cared for him a great bit when we were back in Konoha. As you already know, he is protective of me after I was left behind. He says that I am the best sibling he ever had. He sometimes sees me as mum because both of our parents died when they were looking for a place to live. So many others did too so the clan shrank. His daughter, Mika is the one who helps take care of me. Kajou's wife gave birth to her before she died. Mika has a bit of a hard time when it comes to parents but she always wears a smile. She shows great strength and courage."

She stopped to take a deep breath. "The rest of the clan is doing well. We're all happy here." She stared out the window, her eyes searching for something. "Do you like ramen by any chance, Naruto?"

"I don't like it…I love it! It's the best thing in the world!" Hinata gave him a deathly stare. He felt the air around him grow cold and icy. "I mean, is that Hinata and family is the best thing in the worl. Ramen is second." Hinata tossed her head back in satisfaction.

Kushina gave out a slight chuckle. "Just like your father."

"Tell me about him," he asked.

She gave a slight nod of her head before talking. "The one thing that I remember most about him is that naruto is the piece that is needed for ramen in order to make it perfect. He was also interested in jutsu, especially making them. There was one jutsu that he always boasted about, it was the Rasengan. Though incomplete, it was probably his best. Minato was kind and caring but can be a bit loud. I suppose you're pretty stubborn. Am I right Naruto?"

"He won't give up on any fight, not until he wins or he is knocked unconscious," Hinata explained.

"Ah yes, you got that from the both of us. Minato and I never gave up in a fight, not until we won or we were knocked unconscious. Your father wanted to become a great ninja and that he did. A hero he is."

There was a moment of silence as the three of them remembered him, the Hokage who gave his life to save Konoha, the person who sealed Kyubi into Naruto.

The end of the tour quickly came when the large gates were in view. They were opened with a loud creak as the carriage entered. The doors of the carriage was pulled opened and they were led out by Mika. She had a smile on her face but Naruto could easily tell it wasn't genuine.

"Naruto, I'll need to give you the position of Head soon before I move on," Kushina said with her back to him.

"But Hinata is already Head of the Hyuga and I plan on becoming Hokage."

"If you're in a position like that, either keep your position as Head of the Hyuga clan, become Head of the Uzumaki clan or join together and make one strong clan."

"Okay, I'll talk about it with Hinata later." Kushina followed Mika to her bedroom while Naruto and Hinata walked to their's.

He had a choice, Konoha or the Land of the Whirlpool.

Chapter seven is completed. From now on, I'll try my very best to remember to update! Christmas is near and I'll be gone around that time. I don't want you guys (and girls) to wait another week for an update. Plus, I am anxious to begin writing the new series! Note to self: Take book on trip. That's my special book where I can put my ideas down. So yeah. Please review because if I don't get enough reviews, I will be discouraged from updating, thus, the lateness of the update! Review and please come again.