Sorry about the late update, I have been in Hospital and this was the only time I could update it :)
The Council Meeting
Naruto and Robito had been walking back to the Namikaze mansion after the announcement when they were interrupted by and ANBU with a cat mask, "Namikaze Naruto, you have been requested to come to the council chambers on the authority of the Hokage" he said what was needed then vanished in a shunshin. Robito looked at Naruto and gave him a worried look but quickly replaced it with a small smile, as if to reassure him that nothing would happen. I wonder what those old crones want now, if they even try to force him into anything they will remember the fierceness of the children of Uzumaki Kushina and the politically cool collected mind of Namikaze Minato.
Robito laid a hand on Naruto's shoulder and shrugged before he shunshinned to the Hokage's tower. They both walked in much to the displeasure of the civilian council, nothing good could come from Robito being there.
"We asked for the dem—I mean Naruto, why are you hear Namikaze?" one of the civilian council members sneered as if to not recognise Naruto's heritage, blatantly right in front of his older brother.
"Well as 'MY RIGHT' as the clan head of both the Namikaze and the Uzumaki and guardian of my younger brother I have every right to be present at this meeting". He smirked inwardly as he knew something like this would happen and he planned ahead to be able to talk some of the other heads around to supporting his views, to which took nothing at all just a small detail of Naruto's lineage.
"Well you are not recognized as the clan head of those clans so you will have to l—" but the civilian was cut off".
"I motion to have Namikaze Robito instated as clan head of the Namikaze and the Uzumaki clans" Hyuuga Hiashi chimed in, showing no emotion what-so-ever.
"I agree" came the choruses from the Akimichi, Inuzuka, Yamanaka, Abarme, Nara and the Hokage, and several others.
"Well I suppose I should pull up a chair, now since all this is finished, what is your interest on my clan heir?" he asked.
Rob-kun you've picked up your father's way of words, Tsunade mused.
"Well we propose that Namikaze Naruto be placed under the tutelage of Danzo and also the CRA. It would highly benefit the –"
"Denied, I will not have my brother, and only family member left be placed under Danzo, so he can make him into a mindless weapon of ROOT. And secondly he will choose who he wants to marry or how he wants to live his life. He will not become a breeding stock for this called civilian council".
"What this is outrageous, ROOT is no more you insolent child" Danzo raged.
"You do not think that I haven't sensed these drones of yours following me? Have you not wondered why they did not return? They are in the presence of Ibiki, an old friend of mine, those white ANBU masks are quite proficient of hiding an identity aren't they Danzo? If it is not ROOT that is following me why is it that one of them cracked in a session with Ibiki, your name was exchanged, so if it is not ROOT are you telling me you are dealing with an outside source?" Danzo looked horrified at this announcement, a moment flashed he was angry, he then managed to show that he was defeated but then fell into an emotionless state. A few of the shinobi council noticed this, most knowingly Tsunade, Shikaku, Inoichi and Shibi.
"Danzo by your reaction, I believe we need to investigate into these claims" mused the Hokage as she called for ANBU. "Cat, Boar! Take Danzo to Ibiki to investigate the possible running of ROOT and connections to outside powers!"
"Now Namikaze-san, we have no reports of this from Ibiki" voiced one of the elders.
"Ah well I may have set a little trap with Ibiki being mentioned, but I have been followed by white masked ANBU" he replied nonchalantly.
"A well placed trap Namikaze-san, at least we can weed out possible traitors in the council" mused Shikaku. Shikaku was very impressed that Robito had managed to outplay Danzo, he was as slippery as a snake and as sly as a fox.
"Now if there is no other business regarding my brother, can he leave this meeting" he spoke to the council.
"Yes, Naruto you are free to leave" Tsunade chimed in quite happily.
As Naruto made his way out he looked at Robito who gestured he would be a while, Naruto sat outside the council chambers waiting for him.
"Now down to why I am actually here, I request to go on a three year training trip with three people of my choice. I require this time in order to build through the ranks, I'm knowingly still a gennin all in rank and I wish for this to stay this way for the duration of this trip. I along with two others will take the chuunin and Jounin exams in various villages none of which will be in Konoha in this time period. The three people I request are: Jiraiya of the Sannin, Namikaze Naruto and one Hyuuga Hinata. I wish for this to be approved by the council".
Gasps could be heard throughout the room. The people in the room were not expecting this to come out of his mouth especially when he had just arrived.
"Hmm, any reasons of this?" murmured Tsunade.
"Of course, this has reason to do with Akatsuki. I have been talking to Jiraiya and he belies that they will not attack the Jinchuuriki for at least another three years, which give me enough time to train Naruto".
"But what of the Hyuuga…" with a sharp look from Hiashi the council decides to change his wording. "I mean Lady Hinata."
"Well I could give a few reasons for this, I have a basic knowledge of the gentle fist, the stance of the Hyuuga thanks to an understanding between myself and Hiashi-sensei. Secondly I have already agreed this with Hiashi-sensei as a part of her training could benefit if she were to come with me. To extend this, Naruto and I, can be considered as overly-active whereas Hinata is delicate, slightly shy and with encouragement from being with Naruto we could edge this gentleness out of her. And Finally, I need someone who trusts Naruto and treats him with respect".
"Well I can see you have put some through in to this trip. I agree to this training trip it would be beneficial to the village, as well as Hinata and Naruto" announced Shikaku, to the surprise of many around the council meeting.
He looked pointedly at them all "What? I can listen when it is of importance, especially since you lot haven't argued it is of a benefit to us all, even if you don't like it".
Tsunade looked and him and gave a small chuckle "Well all agreed?"
Murmurs of 'Agreed' rang throughout the council meeting.
"Well if that's all that is left to talk about I relinquish my clan seat to our distant cousins the Senju until the time I return. Meaning Lady Tsunade will judge whether or not I would agree to something or not. Have fun everyone". With that Robito walked out of the council room as the clan heads and the civilian council sweat-dropped.
"Did any of you notice how he managed to escape the topic of being put under CRA, as well as he is clearly politically identical to both Kushina and Minato?" pointed out Inoichi. Everyone decided that it was time to complete the meeting many with amused looks on their faces and some scowling at being outplayed in the whole thing.