Discalimer: I did not do my homework so I can update for you guys lol, I'm not blaming you. Just kidding. Well Masashi Kishimoto-san agreed to let me kidnap Naruto and Sasuke including the Kage's so I can rule the entire world. kidding again. Have fun reading.
I know that Uchiha Madara isn't the Masked Man, but I'm going to continue with the Story by saying he's Madara, because I started with it I'm going to end with it~
Flashback:
"Good luck." She said. "Be sure to wake Naruto up. I don't want this meeting to be an embarrassment. And I want you to be sure that you're answers to the Kage's questions are real, truthful and believable. If not you're on your own. I don't know what the outcome will be but you best be on your behavior. One outburst and the Kage's will have your head."
"Crap. What am I going to do now?" He cursed.
(Inside Naruto's room in the hospital)
Naruto was talking with Sasuke, he was practically fuming. Naruto was now wearing his Hokage outfit, his jonin suit, and the orange and black flamed cloak. He was outside of the hospital room with Sasuke and both of them were shouting at each other.
Sasuke didn't like being shouted at so he raised his voice as well, it being a hospital, the nurses tried to reason with them but only got glares from the two and she immediately coward away. Sasuke had his arms folded and he was in no mood to argue.
Hinata was inside the room changing her clothes into a much more suitable outfit rather than that jacket of hers. She now wore her black sleeveless shirt with nets just below her chest down to her stomach and black pants. She had her forehead protector on her neck.
"Naruto-kun will be facing so much trouble." Hinata thought as she tucked her jacket away. "Why did the Kage's decide to move the meeting? Now Naruto-kun won't be able to rest."
Hinata sighed, like Naruto had any choice to adjourn the meeting. Hinata looked at the door where she could only see Naruto's face through the door's window. He was still mad. Hinata sighed again like it made any difference.
With all the distractions Naruto will face, Hinata will still be left in the dark. Naruto was too busy for her, even after his confession and his promise to her, it still wasn't enough. For her there was still a gap needed to be filled, with Naruto fighting for Sasuke, he won't have time for her anymore.
It made her sad, but it was his duty as Hokage. She knew that, she always has and many would fight to get the relationship they were in now.
"Naruto-kun, will never..." Hinata looked at him again, his face mad. "He won't have time for me after this talk with Sasuke-kun, it seems... serious."
(small flashback)
Sasuke wasted no time to walk over to the sleeping couple. His face showed annoyance but he had to do it or else Tsunade will have him beat up. He pried off Hinata's hand and moved her head just enough so he could do what he needed to do to wake the Blonde. Sasuke smirked and his hand dropped on to Naruto.
"This is going to be so much fun." Sasuke muttered, trying to keep the Blonde asleep til he does what he wants.
He was at Hinata's side and slowly he pushed the blonde off the bed and he crashed with a large 'thud'. Naruto jolted upright and shouted as he grabbed his aching head. Hinata woke up as well, blushing because she had slept in the same bed as Naruto.
Naruto rubbed his head again and again with his right hand while the other supported his weight on the floor. Hinata looked like she was a tomato and Sasuke couldn't care less.
"Had fun last night Dobe?" Sasuke asked as he crossed his arms and smirked. "Did you even consider that the hospital is for public viewing? What do you have in mind?"
"The hell -teme! We did not do what you were thinking we did." Naruto shouted back."You pervert!"
"You little..." Sasuke's eyes twitched and he turned red. "I wasn't implying that Idiot!"
"You could have woken me up the easy way." Naruto said as he stood up and rubbed his head. "And NOT implying, you just said that is was public viewing, what else would that mean?"
"That was the easy way. I'd rather not repeat that, idiot." He sighed as he turned around. "Now hurry up and get dressed, I need to talk to you about that meeting were suppose to have. And Hinata..."
"Meeting?" Naruto mumbled.
Her blush never disappeared from her face as she looked at Sasuke while she had the bed sheet covering her. She stared at him as he took something from one of the cabinets. He threw it to her and she caught it without thinking. She eyed the fabric.
"Here... Tsunade-sama wanted me to give you this. You better get dressed as well." Sasuke sighed as he was about to walk outside. "Hurry up Naruto, I hate waiting."
"I'm the Hokage and you still can't give me respect." Naruto grimaced as he mumbled it to himself. "It wouldn't hurt to ask nicely for trying to save your sorry ass. -Teme."
"Don't blame me... now hurry up." Sasuke smiled, glad that his back was facing the two.
"Yes, your Highness Uchiha-sama..." Naruto teased causing Sasuke to tense up. Hinata giggled at the comment her love gave but it was soft enough for them not to hear. Sasuke got out of the room as Naruto took off his shirt to change into something more presentable.
"N-n-naruto-kun!" Hinata blushed as she pulled the bed sheets over her eyes. "C-change s-somewhere e-else."
"Hahaha..." Naruto laughed. "Hina-chan I thought were already together, yet here you are acting like you did when we were kids. You have to get used to seeing me, especially after you slept in the same bed with me."
"N-naruto-kun, that was... we were both tired and..." Hinata blushed as she kept her eyes shut.
"Hina-chan don't worry...I was only teasing you. After Sasuke and I talk, I plan on visiting Hiashi-sama to ask him something first. Then we can get together later. Is that okay with you? "
"Y-yes..."
"Great, I guess I'll see you after Sasuke and I talk then." Naruto walked outside leaving her alone in the room. His words echoed inside her mind.
(small flashback end)
(outside of the room)
Sasuke just had to put it bluntly, he didn't care. He just wanted it to be done with, be it may that he get's scolded or shouted at won't matter. The whole thing itself is in conflict.
"The meeting you wanted was changed to today." He said watching Naruto's face twitch.
"And you choose now to tell me all this?" Naruto shouted. "You could have told me earlier!"
"Tsunade-sama is handling it just fine." Sasuke cursed under his breath. "She just wants you to be prepared and figure out a way to expose me to everyone. Politely."
"Like Hell did the Old hag say that." Naruto crossed his arms. "Now what time is it exactly?"
"This Afternoon." Naruto's eyes twitched again.
"ANBU!" He shouted as 5 of them appeared in the hallways. "I want you to prepare for the Kage's arrival by noon. Have the meeting room assembled as well as the Clan head's to be informed. I want the villagers to know they are coming and I want no trouble, or rumors spreading before the meeting starts."
"Are you sure you want them to handle this?" Sasuke eyed the 5 ANBU while they glared under their mask at the Uchiha's disrespectful words. "I don't like it."
"It's faster this way. They are the best among others and I know things will work out." Naruto frowned and bit his lips. "Being Hokage is just, it's not that easy. You..."
He pointed at one of the ANBU's. "Find Shikamaru, have him speak with a few of the Konoha 12 that are willing to testify. If they all agree, let them come. Those were the team's during my genin time, Team 7 will be sure to come, ask Team 8, Team 10 and Team Gai to come if they can."
"Is that all Hokage-sama?" The Cat ANBU asked.
"That is all. Dismissed." The 5 nodded and disappeared using 'Shunshin' jutsu. Naruto looked at Sasuke while he brushed the hair off his face. Naruto's Konoha headband was dangling on his neck.
"Sasuke, whatever the Kage's agree on..." He started but Sasuke immediately interrupted.
"I don't care." Sasuke looked away. "Whatever happens, I deserved it. I killed people and I don't regret doing it and I attacked with the intent to kill. I am an S-rank criminal and a missing nin. Nobody knows I'm here except a few of you!"
Sasuke clenched his fists.
"I don't care anymore. I don't care what happens to me, even Sakura doesn't care anymore so why should I. The Kage's have all the right to be mad at me and have me executed at the sight. Do they even know about me being captured?"
"No." Naruto muttered enough for Sasuke to hear. "I didn't tell because I knew the consequences of my actions. If I were to tell them you were here in the village ready to defend yourself, they would have executed you even if it were against Konoha law."
"That's not just it." Sasuke gritted his teeth. "There's something else."
"I didn't tell them either because they would have never listened to me, I may be new at being Hokage but I know and have studied my rank well. I know the consequences of my actions and the risk I'm taking."
"Look at the risk you placed on yourself by bringing me back." Sasuke shouted at him. "You're going to regret it!"
"I'm not regretting anything Sasuke, this was my decision." Naruto scowled, his friend didn't even believe in him. "I have my ways in finding loop holes, just trust me on this one. The risk I'm putting on myself isn't enough to save you from death."
"You shouldn't even bother!" Sasuke cursed. "Stop risking yourself for me, you've done enough! I'm tired, I don't want to see you take the risk while I sit around enjoying something I'm not!"
"Then start walking!" Naruto shouted back. "You're just giving up because you can't see what's in front of you! You have friends Sasuke, when are you going to get that into your thick SKULL! Bastard! I'm risking myself so I can help you, I don't like seeing you this way."
Those words echoed in his head. Sasuke knew Naruto was helping him and won't stop til it's done, but what he's terrified of is that he'll lose his best friend. The only one that ever cared enough, just like brothers do. Sasuke knew he wasn't going to convince the Blonde of giving up on him so he just gave him a forced smile.
"Not even Sakura understands." Sasuke growled under his breath. Take me with you! Her words mixing with the words Naruto told him, it was hard to think.
"Sakura has some problems on her own, she understands you just fine as well as the situation your in." Naruto assured him. "Sakura works at this hospital, I'm surprised we still haven't bumped into her. Here, she faces life and death everyday. Every minute if possible."
"What are you trying to say?" Sasuke glared.
"I'm saying that Sakura doesn't want you to end up in life and death situation. She probably heard about meeting already and knows you will partake in it. She knows what you've gone through with the path you took but it still hurts her to see you."
"Why?" Sasuke bit his lip forcing the tears ready to fall. "I didn't... I started..."
"I know you love her." Naruto spoke softly. "I know you care about her now that you've been thinking about what she's done for you. You always look at her differently than the other women out there, you were too confused to realize it."
"Even if I do... She doesn't love me back. She... likes you." Sasuke muttered and clenched his fist. He knew that she had mixed feelings for him and that she was jealous of Naruto and Hinata because she can't get that kind of love from him.
Not from him.
"Sakura love's you. She just can't get over the fact that you've changed drastically... she's afraid of you Sasuke. Afraid that you'd hurt her the same way. You tried to kill her once before, don't you think that in her mind she thinks you'd do it again."
"But that was a mistake." Naruto touched Sasuke's shoulder as he flinched.
"Sasuke, she's unstable right now. Talk to her when she's calmed down and when you two are alone. And try and be more gently instead of giving off that scary aura you give out. It's not good."
"Fine."
Naruto loosened up a bit and brushed the hair of his face and breathed in. He was nervous, not only was he risking his career, he was risking the image of Konoha and loosing the time he wanted to spend with Hinata. He had no choice, perhaps she'll understand once he talks to her again. He had problems on his own as well and it was only a matter of time til Sasuke tackles his and he tackle his own. Sasuke and Sakura were bound to talk sooner or later and Hinata and Naruto were bound to make an understanding about their own relationship. Hinata was out of the picture for now, Naruto needed to think straight. Thinking about her would only break his heart. He was looking forward to seeing her with Hiashi but with the meeting in session there's no way they would hang out with each other.
Sasuke was his problem for now, he had no time to waste. It hurts to let Hinata slip out of his mind but as Hokage he needed to take priority of the village. If it were life and death, he would choose Hinata but was that really true?
"Sorry." Sasuke muttered, ending the silence between them. Snapping Naruto out of his thoughts, Naruto didn't realize he was staring into nothing.
"Don't be. I should be sorry." Naruto spoke back as he patted Sasuke's shoulder and gave him a genuine smile. Sasuke slightly blushed at the kindness Naruto was emitting.
Naruto leaned against the wall as he cupped his chin. He was really serious about all of this and Sasuke couldn't blame him at all. He was his responsibility. If Sasuke messed up then so will Naruto. The image of the Hokage also lies within his people, if they do not behave then his image as Hokage will be disrespectful to the other Kage's. Sasuke needed to behave and defend himself at the same time but what the hell can he do? He'd only be a liability for Naruto and it would cause Naruto so much pain if the Kage's would add up to it. Painfully, Sasuke's mind was at ease seeing that he had hope with Sakura but his mind was stirring when it came to Naruto. He just couldn't let the Blonde take everything in without help. He was going to make it up Naruto somehow, and they would be even. If you think about it they would never be even as long as Naruto has a big heart Sasuke could never compare.
"Sasuke, I have a plan. " Naruto looked at the floor as Sasuke's head shot up.
"It won't be good and it will be hard to defend with the position were in but it could work. Just shut up and leave it to me, when you're asked just answer politely and truthfully. Got it. Ignore the insults you hear and the taunts they do, it'll get you edgy and have you do something reckless. Ignore it. If they question you, answer truthfully and respectfully."
"Hn... What are you getting at Dobe?" Sasuke crossed his arms and scowled. "What the hell is your plan anyways?"
"I'm not so sure myself if it's a plan." Naruto smiled and Sasuke face planted on the floor. Sasuke got back up to steady his feet and brush off the embarrassment. His face was red.
"You're going to wing it?" Sasuke gritted his teeth. "What the hell is that? That's not a plan!"
"I plan on getting Gaara on my side as well as Killer Bee." Naruto looked at the ceiling. "Believe me that it's going to be hard and I'm sure that some of our friends will be against us as, well but they might change if they hear me out. Better yet, hear you out."
"What?" Sasuke's eyes widened. "You said to only talk when asked."
"Yes, that's one things you should do but I want you to be honest. Completely honest, Sasuke." Naruto's smile faded and brought up a sad looking face. "If we pull it off somehow and they have mercy to keep you alive, I want you to stay strong with whatever decision they give."
"Even if it means being jailed and being tortured for information?" Sasuke frowned. "I know a lot about Orochimaru and Madara. They would want to get those information."
"Stay strong, Sasuke." Naruto repeated, having nothing else to say, his mind in deep thought.
"Wouldn't it be better to just leave Konoha?" Sasuke asked wondering if he could get permission or advice without having to actually ask for it.
"It's your life Sasuke." Naruto looked at him. "If you want to live alone and far from us, no one is stopping you, if you want to skip the meeting no one is there to block you. If you want to leave the village, it's your choice, not mine." Naruto bit his lip and looked away. " But the question is 'will you be happy?"
Naruto turned to walk away from the hospital to leave Sasuke to think about what he wants to do. Naruto still needed to fix the place up for the Kage's arrival. He also had a few more paperwork's to do before the expected arrival time.
"See you later, Sasuke." Naruto didn't bother looking at Sasuke as he waved his hand.
Sasuke stood there with his arms crossed, he was alone in the hallway. He puffed at the hair that was in his face as he turned to look at the hospital door open with Hinata slowly walking had her head down and her fingers pressing at each other.
"Sorry but you and Naruto meeting together will be postponed." Sasuke sighed. "He has a lot that he needs to do and he'll..."
"I understand Sasuke-kun." Hinata frowned, her gaze never leaving the floor. "I know Naruto-kun is a busy man, he needs to put his work first than put up with... w-with... a r-ridicu-ulous... r-r... relationships. His p-people is what m-matters first."
She started to stutter and feel closed up. Sasuke's mind went haywire, why would she say those things when she slept with Naruto last night. Lot's of women would kill for that and yet she's not satisfied. Sasuke could understand that being in a relationship with Naruto was hard, with all the workload, time separation, business and other things, she was never going to be close to Naruto. Sasuke knew Naruto really cared for Hinata but Hinata feels like Naruto wasn't taking her seriously, it was stupid in Sasuke's opinion. The woman right in front of him was far from the woman he heard Naruto tell during Pein's fight. This woman standing was nothing like the confident satisfied girl. Sasuke couldn't take it, Hinata needed to hear it from him than have it come out of Naruto's mouth.
"Don't say it like that." Sasuke venomously spatted out. "Just shut the hell up about what your talking about."
"W-what?" Hinata nervously looked at him, her hands and feet trembling in fear.
"Naruto cares for you, he just has a lot in his mind that he needs to work with. When the meeting is over, I'm sure he'll talk to you. Don't lose hope because I'm not giving up either. Naruto wants me to work things out... with... Sakura and I'm sure he'll do the same to you."
Sasuke clenched his fist.
"I know you feel like he's neglecting you somehow but DEAL WITH IT!" Sasuke glared at her, she flinched. "Naruto DAMN cares about you! He will never let you go, he has other things in mind and I suggest you think of something before you start blurting out something you'd regret later on. Naruto wouldn't want to see you like this. He was in a good mood waking up with you and to see you like this after what happened between you two..."
"Sasuke-kun..." Hinata bowed her head.
"If you are the head of the clan..." Sasuke continued, not letting her talk. "Then I suggest you start acting like one than some weak female just wanting to get Naruto for himself. Talking to you is wasting my time, I need to prepare."
Sasuke immediately left with his hood in place and his hands in his jacket pocket. He was pissed now, first he had to think about his certain punishment, then about Sakura's undying love and then he had to worry about Naruto's girlfriend.
Not his lucky day.
Hinata looked at Sasuke retreating from her, her hands never stopped trembling. Her eyes were in the verge of tears and she was dripping cold sweat. She breathed deeply. What Sasuke told her struck like a dagger to the heart, it was all true. Naruto never liked someone who hated themselves, someone who gives up easily.
Hinata walked out of the hospital thinking about herself and Naruto, about why he was doing this. Her thoughts merged with the event that happened this morning. A few minutes before Naruto left the room. After Sasuke and I talk, I plan on visiting Hiashi-sama to ask him something first. Then we can get together later. Is that okay with you? Hinata kept repeating those words. Naruto did not come back into the room after talking with Sasuke and was he really going to speak with her father. It was the questions that worried her the most. Her Father never approved someone outside of the family, let alone someone with the Kyuubi inside. She was worried.
Neglecting you.
Is he really neglecting her? Her mind trailed around the sentence. He loved her, he cared for her and he would do anything for her. Why was she so worried? Just because Naruto was busy, why was she so mad? So angry at him for abandoning her when she was happy? Why was she disgusted with the way she acted towards the Uchiha? Questions filled her once more. She had to get away from those thoughts.
"Maybe eating some Ramen in the morning won't be so bad." A smile playing on her lips. "Naruto-kun... you're always unpredictable..."
She plans a change, not just with the way she looks, but the way she acts and she will become a perfect woman for Naruto. She ran to Ichiraku Ramen wearing her black sleeveless shirt with nets bellow her chest up to her stomach and black pants, her headband bouncing up and down dangling on her neck.
(Inside the Yamanaka flower shop)
Ino wearing her purple shirt exposing her stomach, her skirt with her headband as the belt and shorts inside, was rearranging the flowers in the shop. She settled the roses near the window for some sunlight and to expose it's beauty. She hummed the song her mother sang when she was little.
Knock. Knock.
"Come in..." She smiled as she twirled around holding the vase and putting it on the top shelf. "May I help you with anything kind Si-..."
She stopped and frowned as she crossed her arms. She grunted and turned away from the people that entered the shop. One man was wearing a jonin vest while the other was pretty big in red armor. Ino frowned at them even more.
"What are you two doing here?" Ino pouted. "I doubt that you're looking for flowers for your women, especially you Shikamaru, I can understand Chouji but you? Temari and flowers?"
"Very funny Ino." Shikamaru sighed not wanting to be bothered. "What a drag, I came all the way here to invite you for some breakfast before I get to work. I just got away from Tsunade."
"Shikamaru is really hardworking." Chouji smiled at the two of them. "Naruto-kun is out of commission and your going to be his counselor right, you are probably Tsunade-sama's counselor now."
"Troublesome, it's just because she was the previous Hokage." Shikamaru rubbed the back of his head. "Seriously, Naruto's going to get back up later and I doubt he's not in good shape. He heals fast and when he hears about the meeting, he's going to go on a rampage."
"So, Is it true?" Ino crept in closer to Shikamaru. "The meeting is going to be held here? I mean Seriously, in Konoha. Usually it's somewhere else, isn't it."
"It was a rushed meeting, the Kage's will come this afternoon." Shikamaru decided to help Ino in setting up the shop, Chouji decided to help as well.
"So what is the meeting about? If it's rushed it must mean that it's important." Chouji picked up a crate and placed it near the window. "Shikamaru?"
"I don't think I'm allowed to tell you." Shikamaru turned to the strange feeling he felt to see 5 ANBU staring straight at him. "What a drag. What is it?"
"ANBU? Who sent ANBU here?" Ino shrieked while Chouji stared at them.
"Shikamaru-sama..." The Cat ANBU spoke. "Hokage-sama wants you and Teams 8, 10, and Gai to be present during the meeting this afternoon."
"Hokage?" Chouji munched the chips he just opened. "Tsunade-sama?"
"No, Naruto-sama has woken up." The Hedgehog ANBU spoke. "He said that all of the teams he requested be present during the meeting. He specifically told us to search for you, Shikamaru-sama and that you would be the one to explain about the situation."
"Damn that Naruto." Shikamaru dropped his head and sighed. "Fine, anything else?"
"Nothing else Shikamaru-sama." The Cat ANBU shook his head.
"I suggest you do the other things Naruto wanted you to do." Shikamaru looked at them. "I'll handle the rest." With that being said the ANBU's disappeared.
"What was that about Shikamaru? Ino whispered.
"Help me gather the teams, there's something about the meeting that I need to tell you." Shikamaru looked serious.
Cliffy again.
I have to apologize for taking so long, but I had to because i had to take priority for my COLLEGE entrance exams as well as the United Nations program including the Quarterly exams. So I am terribly sorry...
Thank you for everyone that reviewed, sorry i took so long. thank you for waiting.
Topaz Princess: Thank you for reviewing... I appreciate it, and the Sakura thing... I'm okay with it. She's not one of my favorites but I want the pairing of SasuSaku and NaruHina...
Sorry for the umm... Hinata thing and Naruto thing and Sasuke thing... and... ahahhaa!
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