"Mom, are we there yet?" Naruto said, practicaly dragging himself behind his mother. "No disrespect Kushina, but your house must be in the middle of nowhere." Sasuke said looking around. They were in the residential area of Kanoha. There wern't many houses and only one market. The part of town looked abandoned. "Oh stop complaining you two. I promise, it's well worth the walk." Kushina said in a mocking tone.

They rounded a corner and their jaws dropped. Even Kushina was taken aback by the houses mere size. It was nearly twice as big as the Hokage mansion, and could easily fit two whole compounds. Kushina was the first to recover and said, "Welcome home boys! Even you Sasuke."

Sasuke looked at her confused, as did Naruto. "What are you talking about?" He said. "Well, I just decided that you're living with us!" Kushina said, looking over her shoulder at the two stunned boys. "EEEHHHHH!?" Was all she got, and from both of them at the same time. "What do you mean I'm living here!? This place is way to big! I'll get lost on my way to the bathroom!" Sasuke said. Kushina laughed and said, "Hmmmm, you're right. I know! You and Itachi will get the west wing of the house! Oh! And we'll change that part of it to the new Uchiha compound!"

"Ummm, I'm flattered but-" Sasuke started to say but was cut off by Naruto. "That's actually a really good idea. I mean even if it's just the west wing it's still as big as the old Uchiha compound. And we can be neighbors!" He said, a look of excitement in his eyes. Sasuke sighed. "Fine. I appreciate the gesture and will pay you back somehow." He said looking at Kushina. "Nonsense! You will not pay me back because I don't wanna be payed back! I'm doing this because you're my sons bestfriend and I knew you when you were just a little baby. You were so cute!" Kushina said, squeeling the last part.

Naruto and Sasuke sweat dropped. "So it's settled! I'll help you and Itachi paint and put up the Uchiha logo on your side of the house!" Naruto said grinning. Sasuke stared at the blonde for a minute before a small smile broke his lips. "Thank you... Naruto." He said, following Kushina into the new home. Naruto was stunned for a second. He hasn't called him by his name since the fight at Final Valley. Naruto grinned and ran after his mom and his best friend.

A knock came at the front door. "I'll get it!" Minato said, running to the door. But when he opened it, a pain and happiness washed over him. It was overwehlming and brought him to his knees. "K-Ku-Kushina..." He whispered, staring up at the women before him. His eyes filled with tears when he heard his love speak. "Yo! Hey, you don't look any different! No fair! I want my clothes back!" She said, pouting. She was still wearing the black cloak the she was resurected in. "H-How?" Was all Minato could get out.

"What do you mean how? The same way you're here baka." Kushina said, lightly bumping him on the head. Then her own eyes filled with tears as she lifted his face up to look at her. "I missed you." She said before kissing him. Minato stood up, wiped the tears away from his eyes, and grinned the same way Naruto, Kushina, and Kaidensi grin. (I'm just gonna call it the Namikaze grin) He pulled both Naruto and Kushina in and hugged them tight. Naruto returning the hug, and Kushina unable to move her arms because she was sandwiched between the two blondes.

"O-OK you two, thats enough!" Kushina said between breaths. Minato and Naruto laughed sheepishly and scratched the back of their heads. "Sasuke?" A voice said from behind them, making everyone turn around. "Brother." Sasuke said, seeing Itachi standing their. "Come with me, I assume you want to talk." Itachi said, motioning Sasuke to follow him. Sasuke complied and walked down a hallway leading to something that resembled a study, but much larger.

"So, what do you wish to know Sasuke?" Itachi said once they were sitting on cusions in the study. "I want you to know I forgive you." Sasuke said. Itachi looked at him in suprise. "What you did, was all to protect the village. Killing our clan was in its best interest. I know you were torn to do so, and that makes it better. If you were not heart broken, then I could never forgive you. You would be a monster beyond any standards. But you were, you showed emotion, and that is forgiveable. I came back to this village to carry out your will and protect it no matter what." Sasuke said.

Itachi was shocked at his choice of words. He wasn't sure if Sasuke was telling the truth. Until Sasuke said, "I still hate that you killed father and mother, but I love you still. If you didn't then I wouldn't have anything to come back to. So, thank you." Itachi could feel something he hasn't felt in a while. Years in fact. A tiny dropplet of water was rolling down his cheek as Sasuke bowed his head to his older brother.

Sasuke was now crying as he bowed. Itachi lifted his head and smilled at him. He placed his middle and index fingers on Sasuke's forehead and said, "I should be the one thanking you, Sasuke. Thank you for forgiving me. That is something that I couldn't do in a million years. Regardless of how many times I die, I could never forgive myself. But you have, so thank you for succeding where I have failed."

Both stared at eachother for some time, before they did something neither has done since their academy days. They laughed. Filling the house with laughter and good hearted nature. Sasuke hugged Itachi and they both said thank you again, in unison.

Naruto heard the laughter and smilled. "Sasuke... it's about damn time you came back!" he thought.

"Shizune!" Tsunade called from behind her mountain of paperwork. "Yes Tsunade-sama?" Shizune said, annoyed because she was standing right next to her. "I'm getting to old for this. I don't know if I can keep it up for much longer." Tsunade said, rubbing her temples. "Keep what up?" Shizune asked confused. "Being Hokage." Was her reply.

"D-Do you mean what I think you mean?" Shizune said, slightly stuttering. "Yes Shizune. I need to name a succesor. And I know just who to call. (Ghostbusters! I'm sorry I had to) Get an ANBU down to the Namikaze estate and ask for our favorite blonde. I'm sure I have some news he'll be dieing to hear." Tsunade said. "Yes, Tsunade-sama." Shizune said, bowing and smilling.

Shizune walked out into the hall and said, "Hawk!" Right beside her, and ANBU in a black cloak and a halked mask appeard in a puff of smoke. "Yes Shizune-sama?" He said. Shizune looked at him and said, "Go to the Namikaze estate and fetch Minato Namikaze. Tsunade-sama wishes to speak with him." There was a puff of smoke and Hawk was gone.

Tsunade sweat dropped as Minato stood there. "Shizune..." Tsunade said growing. "Yes Tsunade-sama?" Shizune said innocently. Tsunade's left eye twitched and she yelled, "I MEANT NARUTO!"

A/N

NHK: Oooohhhhhh snap! What could Tsunade possibly want to talk to Naruto about regarding the posision as Hokage?

Naruto: Beats me.

NHK: *sweat drops* You really are dense...

Naruto: Hey!

NHK: Oh well, you'll find out soon enough. Sorry for the delay on this chapter guys. I've been busy. I tried to put peoples requests in for this chapter the best I could, but not all were met. Anyways, I love you all! Don't forget to review! Peace out!