I do not own Naruto in anyway shape or form.


talking: Ya' know

thinking: Ya' know

jutsu: Flying Raijin Jutsu!

Tailed Beast talking/slight possession: Damn you 4th Hokage

Tailed Beast thinking: Damn you 4th Hokage


Chapter 8: Acceptance and Revelations

About a day passed since comming back from the Land of Waves. Naruto and his team had the day off. Naruto was walking around the village, hoping to spot Hinata at some point. He wanted to find and talk to her, before his team met up for training in two days.

Hours passed with Naruto walking around, and still no sign of her. So Naruto decided to take a little break, and get some ramen at Ichiraku's. Once he got there, he shouted. "Hey old man, 2 miso please!"

"Oh ,hey Naruto. I haven't seen you in a while.? And sorry but dad's not here right now, just me." Said a young girl with brown hair.

"Oh, hey Ayame. Yea I've been on a real tough mission." Naruto replied.

"Oh, no one got hurt did they?"

"No, Sasuke got a little beat up but he's fine."

*Sigh* "Thats good. Here you go, eat up." Ayame said, handing Naruto his first bowl.

"Thanks."


Hinata asked why they were stopping. "Umm, Kurenai sensei. Why did we stop?"

"Because I want to see something real quick. Stay here, I'll be right back." Replied Kurenai.


After Naruto was finished, he headed out to resume his search for Hinata. It wasn't till about an hour later that he heard Kiba's voice inside a resturant, bragging about their latest mission. Looking through the window he saw Hinata, sitting next to a women in a white bandage like dress with a red sleeve and black hair. Naruto knew that she was Hinata's sensei, since he saw her come and get Squad 8 from orientation.

Not wanting to get mixed up with Kiba and the rest of the team, Naruto decided to just hide out and wait for them to seperate. It wasn't till about half and hour later that they came out of the resturant, and split up. Unfortunately, not the way Naruto would've liked. Kiba and Shino left in one direction, Hinata and her sensei the other. After about five minutes, Naruto assumed that Hinata's sensei was going to walk Hinata home. At least until they suddenly stopped. Watching, Naruto saw that Hinata's sensei was telling her something before she disappeared.

Naruto was suddenly pulled back with a hand covering his mouth, he could tell it was a women due to the perfume he smelt. "Calm down. I want you to keep your voice down when I take my hand away got it." She said. All Naruto could do was nod. Getting a positive response, she let him go.

Getting a few steps away, Naruto looked up and saw that it was Hinata's sensei. "Why did you sneak up on me like that?" Naruto asked.

"Look who's talking, following us like that." Kurenai noticed Naruto flinch, and became even more curious. "So, why were you following us Naruto?" Kurenai asked.

"I wasn't following you I was following Hinata, so I can talk to her." Naruto Replied.

"Hm, thats surprising. Normally its Hinata following Naruto. Whats his goal?" "Why were you wanting to talk to Hinata then?"

"Whats to you, aside from being her sensei?"

"I believe I'm the one asking question here. So, what do you want to talk to Hinata about?"

"You're not gonna let me talk to her without me telling you, are you?"

"That depends on what you want to say to her."

*Scoff* "I other word your answer is "no"." Naruto scoffed, looking away.

"Hmm, you haven't told me what about. Why do you think I'll say "no", hm?" Kurenai asked.

"Oh, what do you think?" Naruto replied, a hint of anger in his voice.

"I see, you think I won't let you speak with Hinata because of what's inside you. Well, luckily you're wrong."

"Huh?"

"I'll tell you what, you tell me what you want to talk to her about and I'll let you. No matter what it is. Ok?"

Naruto was surprised, to say the least. He wasn't sure if he could trust her, but he reluctantly agreed. "Alright, deal." Naruto stuck out his hand.

Taking his hand Kurenai said. "I'm Kurenai Yuhi, Hinata's sensei as I'm sure you know by now. So what did you want to talk to her about." When they stopped shaking hands, Kurenai noticed that Naruto's cheeks turned red. "Hm, this is interesting. Now I'm really curious."

"Well I...I kinda wanted to ask her out on a d...date." Naruto said, unable to look at Kurenai.

"I see, but from what I hear you've had quite the crush on one Sakura Haruno. Or have I been hearing things?"

"Well I did, but not anymore."

"From what I hear, you still do."

"Its all an act, Kurenai sensei."

"An act? What do you mean?" Kurenai asked.

Naruto looked her in the eyes, and answered. "I've started having feeling for Hinata months before we graduated. We got to know eachother quite a bit one day, she seemed very understanding towards me. It was about a month before I asked Sakura out after that. And I only did that, because I knew she wouldn't say "yes"."

Kurenai was surprised at Naruto's answer, and she couldn't see any deception in his eyes. But still, she had to find out more about why he wanted to ask out Hinata. "But why the act? Why pretend to like Sakura, when you say that you like Hinata? And why wait til now?"

"Why else? Hinata's from a clan, has a family. People act like clans are royalty. I don't have that. I'm an orphan, and people look at me like I'm the thing inside me. I think Hinata's more understanding, so I plan to ask her after I tell her that. But if she does accept, it needs to be a secret until people accept me. And I waited till now, because I wasn't sure what she would say. And during our last mission, it showed me that life can be too short to wait on certain things like asking a girl out."

Hearng Naruto's explaination surprised Kurenai. She didn't agree with how Naruto had to be together, but couldn't argue with any of it. "How are you going to keep it a secret Naruto?" Kurenai asked.

"By acting like we've been like doing. Me pretending to like Sakura and asking her out, I'm not sure how exactly Hinata will be acting but she'll continue the way she has been. And when we go on dates, we'll be under a "Transformation Jutsu!" to ourselves. That way Hinata won't get in trouble with those of her clan that doesn't like. Thats if Hinata even wants to date me, and if she accepts everything about the way we'd have to date and everything about me." Naruto answered.

"I see, you've really thought this through haven't you? And I assume you would like me to keep this secret as well, am I right?"

"If Hinata says "yes" to all of it, then yea."

"Very well, go ask her out then. I'll leave you two alone to do so."


Hinata was wondering what was taking her sensei so long, so she decided to go look for her. Hinata activated her clan's byakugan, and what she found shocked her. Her sensei was talking to Naruto, but she didn't know what about. Hinata decided to go and listen to their conversation. The first thing she heard Naruto saying. 'Well I...I kinda wanted to ask her out on a d...date.'. With every passing thing that was said between the two, Hinata began to resemble a tomato and eventually a dark red apple (The tomato thing as been done ALOT so I added something else). She herself didn't really care if she had a relationship with Naruto in secret or not, she was just happy to even have one with Naruto. Even if that meant she had to keep it from her friends and family, excluding Kurenai ofcourse. Hearing Kurenai agree and accept their relationship, made her faint with a loud *THUD*.


*THUD* Naruto and Kurenai went to look at what ever made that sound. When they came around the corner, they saw Hinata unconsious. "Something tells me that Hinata heard most of the conversation." *Sigh* "C'mon Naruto, I'm sure you'd like a little privacy to talk to Hinata about this." Kurenai said, as she picked up Hinata.

"Uh, right." Answered Naruto, following after Kurenai.

"So, where should we go that would be private enough for you?"

"On top of the Hokage Monument."

"Alright, lets go." "Hm, not bad. Sounds like the perfect place to ask someone out, not a bad place for a date either." Thought Kurenai, happy that Hinata was going to get a chace with the boy she admired so much.


When Hinata awoke, she sat up and realized that she was on top of the Hokage Monument. "Huh, why am I here?" Hinata wondered.

"Finally up, huh sleepy head? Haha." Said Naruto.

*Eep* Turning her head, Hinata saw Naruto looking right at her.

"So, how much did you hear?" Naruto asked.

Finally snapping out of her light trance, she answered. "Huh, oh um. W...well the f...first th...thing I...I heard was 'W...well I...I ki...nda w...wanted to ask h...her out on a d...d...date.', and I heard everything after that."

"I see. W...what would've been your answer?"

At this Hinata ended making a ripe red apple jealous, with how red she became. But she answered none the less. "U...um. M..my an...answer i...is y...ye...yes." "I...I can't believe I just said that. I'll finally be Naruto's girlfriend, and he'll be my foyfriend. Oh I can't faint!"

"Really?!" Naruto asked, not believing his ears.

"Y...yes, I...I've al...always li...like y..ou N..Naru...to." Hinata answered, while thinking that she'll faint at any second.

Naruto was shocked by the confession, but knew he still had to tell her something before he could accept her answer. "Wow, I..I didn't know that. But there's something I need to tell you first Hinata. Something that could make you change your mind." Was Naruto's reply to her confession.

"Huh, what could make me change my mind Naruto?" Hinata asked, not noticing her lack of stutter. Naruto hadn't noticed it either, but someone in the nearby trees did.


"Here it comes. I doubt Hinata would change her mind, if anything it would make her admire him more. If thats even possible, hehe." Kurenai thought, while hiding in the trees.


"Well, its the reason alot of people in this village hate me." Naruto said, thinking this was the best spot to start.

*Gasp* "I...I thought you didn't know why they hate you Naruto." Replied Hinata, with a slight stutter.

"Not at the time, but I only found out because of that bastard Mizuki."

"I..I h..heard about th...that. Wh...what did he t...tell you?"

Naruto let out a big *SIGH*, before he answered. "He...he told me that I was the Nine-tailed Fox that attacked the village."

"But N..Naruto, y...you're the s..same age as us."

"I know I'm not the Nine-tails, but alot of people think I am. All because the 4th Hokage died sealing it away inside me the night I was born."

Hinata let out a huge *GASP*. "It all makes sense now. All those glares of hatred, the reason he never had any friends. Its because the older generation must have told our's to leave him alone, just like my clan and even MY father said that." Thought Hinata. Hinata looked at Naruto and noticed that he seemed afraid, afraid that he'd lose her as a friend. But it was more than that now. She knew that he liked her, HER not Sakura but her. Hinata got up and hugged Naruto from behind, since he was sitting on the edge.

Naruto was surprised by the sudden hug, he'd thought that she'd run away from him in fear. "Y...You're not afraid? Not afraid of the Nine-tails inside me?" Naruto asked, wanting to make sure.

"N..no. I..I admit th..that i..it makes m..me a lit...little nervous, b...but you're a h...hero N...Naruto. The others, th...they sh...should s...se that. A...and I..I'm sorry th...that they d..don't. I..if anything Naruto, i...it makes m...me a..admire a..and l...like y..you even m...more knowing th...that you k...keep us s..safe ev...everyday." Hinata said, trying her best to make Naruto feel better.

Naruto was so happy, that he didn't have the words to describe it. Remembering why they were up here and why he told her the truth, Naruto asked. "S..so does that mean you still want to be my girlfriend? I mean we have to pretend we're not going out though."

"Y...yes I..I so want to be your g...girlfr...friend. And I understand why. Although I...I don't like th..that you'll continue to ask S...Sakura out, but I u...understand that i...its to pro...protect our secret r...relationship. I..its kind of like keeping you're ...hmpf?" Hinata began, before her mouth was closed off by Naruto's hand.

Knowing that Hinata didn't know that Kurenai was still nearby, Naruto whispered. "Sorry Hinata, but your sensei is near by. I can trust her with our relationship, but not about my jutsu. Ok?" Once Hinata nodded Naruto released her. "I'm sorry Hinata."

"I..its ok. I u..understand, j...just let me kn..know when you do tr..trust her ok?" Hinata replied.

"Trust me with what exactly?" Kurenai asked, popping up afte seeing what happened.

"I'm not really one who is quick to trust people Kurenai sensei. I mean because that big a secret was kept from me for so long. So please understand that its not something you have to worry about. Ok?" Naruto explained, hoping she'd leave it at that.

"Hmm, I guess thats understandable. Is Hinata the only one that knows this secret then?" Kurenai asked.

"No, the old man Hokage kn..."

"Hey, show Lord Hokage some respect Naruto." Interrupted Kurenai.

"But he doesn't mind when I call him that. Anyway..."

"What do you mean 'he doesn't mind'?" Kurenai asked, interrupting Naruto again.

"Meaning I've said it to his face, and sometimes he'd smile when I called him 'old man'." Naruto waited for Kurenai t say something, but she didn't and he continued. "Anyway old man Hokage knows. And after what happened during our last mission, I'm going to tell my teammates and sensei."

"I see. Well you could trust me because I'm Hinata's sensei, but I'll let some time pass before that. Anyway Hinata, we have to get going." Said Kurenai.

"Y..yes s..sensei." Hinata replied.

As they were walking away Kurenai turned around to give Naruto a quick warning. "Before I forget Naruto. If you do anything to hurt Hinata, or force her to do something she isn't ready for. I'll personally bring you unimaginable pain. Understand?!"

"Y...yes K..Kureni s..sensei." Replied Naruto, afraid that she'd make good on her threat. Soon after Naruto went to go get some ramen, and he was in a very good mood too.


Two days have passed, and Squad 7 was at their training ground. Everyone except Kakashi anyway. Kakashi eventually showed up, and got an earfull from Sakura. Naruto was too nervous to complain, making everyone on the team curious as to why he was so quiet. So Kakashi decided to ask what the problem was. "Yo, Naruto. Why so quiet today? You're usually just as loud as Sakura when I'm late."

"I...I'm fine sensei. Its just there's something I have to tell all you guys." Naruto replied, while looking at the ground.

"Hm, thats unusual for the loser." Thought Sasuke.

"What's this about? I want to get out of here and try to get a date from Sasuke." Thought Sakura. (Who else? lol)

"Does this have something to do with what happened on the bridge, in the Land of Waves when Sasuke put himself in harms way to save you?" Kakashi asked, sure that this was the reason why.

"Yea, it is. Maybe if you guys knew, there could've been a way to avoid that. I mean I'm not that smart, but I don't ever want someone doing that for me again." Answered Naruto.

"I see. So what is it then?" Kakahi asked, wanting to get to the point.

"I think it might be easier if I show you." With that Naruto walked away, pulling out a kunai as he did so. Once Naruto was in the center of the training field, he threw the kunai towards a tree behind Kakashi. When the kunai passed the 3 of them, they saw Naruto disappear with a yellow flash never hearing the *thunk* the kunai would make when it hit the tree.

"Huh, he disappeared? Where did he go?" Sakura asked.

"Good question. Where did the loser go?" Sasuke asked.

"Well for starters, did any of you hear the kunai hit the tree?" Kakashi asked, already knowing the answer.

Realizing Kakashi was right they turned around, only to see Naruto holding the kunai he threw. "How did you get behind us so fast? I mean the kunai was already passed us before you disappeared. Was it some sort of Genjutsu?!" Sakura asked, not believing her eyes.

Sasuke couldn't believe his eyes either, and thought. "Since when does he move that fast, is that how he got the bell hit Zabuza and Haku?!"

"No, it wasn't a Genjutsu." Kakashi answered for her. He couldn't believe it, the 4th Hokage's lost jutsu was somehow known only to Naruto now. "Naruto, where did you learn the "Flying Raiin Jutsu!"?"

"Whats that kakashi sensei?" Asked Sakura.

"It's a jutsu that the 4th Hokage used to defeat a ton of ninja in just a few seconds during the '3rd Great Ninja War'. With it he became the world's fastest shinobi. Ever since his death the jutsu has been lost, until I found it 2 years ago the day I blasted old man Hokage with pink paint." Naruto exlained. Everyone looked at Naruto as if he had just grown an extra head, or two. "What?"

"How did you know all that Naruto?" Asked Sakura.

"Hey, just becase I had the lowest grades doesn't mean I can't do research on awesome jutsu or the 4th Hokage!" Said Naruto.

"Ok, but Naruto the 4th Hokage was my sensei. I didn't even know where anything even hinting towards the jutsu was, so how exactly did you come across it?" Kakashi asked.

"Really the 4th Hokage was your sensei?!" Naruto asked, getting a nod in response Naruto explained everything. About how he found it, all the times he used it, everything except that Hinata was the 1st to discover his possession of it and the scroll's exact location.

"So let me get this straight. You mastered this jutsu over a year ago, you've used it to be the 1st one in class everyday since then, and you still couldn't even use the basic "Clone Jutsu!"?" Sakura asked.

"Yea, and I was only abe to use it a few times a day. Well at least before the tree climbing training Kakashi sensei gave us, it really helped. Now I can use the jutsu alot more times it's crazy." Naruto answered.

"Where is the scroll containing the jutsu now Naruto?" Kakashi asked.

"Oh I put it back, in case someone broke in and found it."

"I see. Did you learn any more jutsu from that scroll?"

"No, I didn't think it would be a good idea until I had someone who was willing to help me master the jutsu."

*Sigh* "That's good. Are you sure that the 3rd Hokage knows about this?"

"Yea, you can ask him if you want. Anyway can you help me master some of those jutsu, please?" Naruto asked, really wanting to learn more jutsu.

"Forget it Naruto. Those jutsu should go to someone who can really put them to good use, like Sasuke. And while you're at it you could teach that "Flying Raiijin Jutsu!" to Sasuke too, since he'll be so much better at it than you anyway." Said Sakura, thinking that Sasuke was more deserving of the 4th Hokage's Jutsu.

Naruto was about to yell, when he was interrupted by Kakashi. "No. While the 4th Hokage had no known legitimate heir to pass on his jutsu, they should never just be handed out to just anyone. Even those of the Hidden Leaf Village. This is for Lord Hokage to decide whether or not Naruto, or anyone for that matter, to learn the jutsu from that scroll. Understood?!"

"Yes sensei." Sakura answered, reluctantly.

"Good. Its too late to train now, so we'll pick up a quick mission and be done for the day. But first, we'll get some lunch. Naruto I want you to get that scroll real quick and bring it with you to Lord Hokage's when we get our mission, he'll decide the scroll's fate. I'll save you some food, so go ahead." Said Kakashi.

"Ok, Kakashi sensei." Naruto replied, running off to fetch the scroll.


Naruto arrived at the 4th's abandoned house, he had to be quick so he wouldn't get caught. Naruto went over to the fireplace and removed the scroll from it's hiding place, bringing out the letter along with it. Naruto saw the letter, or letters rater, and decided to read them.

Dear Naruto,

It's me, your mom. My name is Kushina Uzumaki, and I'm pregnant with you as I write this. Your father and I are writing these letters in case anything happens on the day that you're born. By that I mean we'll be dead, and the Nine-tailed Fox with be sealed away inside you. I know this because I will have had the Nine-tails inside me. I hope it never happens, but you need to know that it was never our intention to let you have the Nine-tails inside you. We are truly sorry, but if you are reading this it means we had no choice. Remember that we will always love you no matter what.

Anyway I should prove that I'm your mom by saying that you've probably sucked at school, I know because I'm the same way heehee. That should prove it. Anyway, I hope you've read this letter first that way you'll be surprised at who your dad is. Anyway, I should get to my last words to you incase something does go wrong, but I doubt it.

I want you to study hard if you're still in school, make lots of friends, eat healthy (meaning lots of vegtables), and I hope you'll find an amazing girl that'll make you happier than anything else. Remember that I'll always be with you inside your heart. I love you, son.

Love, Mom.

P.s. Do some research on the Uzumaki clan, we're all but extinct. And our country was located about 20 miles North-East of the Land of Waves I believe, anyway that was after most of our clan was eleminated and our country destroyed. Anyway, I'll always love you my son. Bye.

Naruto couldn't believe it, a letter from his mom inside the 4th Hokage's old house. Naruto had an Idea who his dad was, but to be sure he read the other letter.

Dear Naruto,

It's me, your dad. My name is Minato Namikaze, other wise known as the 'Yellow Flash' or the '4th Hokage'. If You're reading this, then it means you have the Nine-tailed Fox sealed inside you and we are no longer with you and the living. I'm sorry that it had to come to this, your mom and I never wanted this. My wish was for you to be seen as a hero. I hope thats the case, but people can be fickle. I hope you can forgive us.

I know it must be a shock, since if you found these letters you probably didn't know we were your parents. The 3rd hopefully told you, but only when he thought you were ready to know the truth. If he didn't tell you, the please don't be so hard on him. He only does what he thinks is best for the people of the village. It may not be the right decision but he did what he thought needed to be done.

Anyway, I guess I should get my dreams for you out of the way like your mom most likely did haha. Well, I guess they're for the most part the same. Except with the fact that I want you to be the best ninja you can possibly be, if thats what you so choose. But I want you to follow your dreams Naruto, I wish you the best. I love you Naruto, always remember that.

Love, dad.

P.s. The jutsu in the scroll with these letters are meant for you. Oh and don't blame Kakashi of Jiraiya sensei either. I love you my son. Bye.

Naruto just stared at the letters. He couldn't believe what he read. The man who wa his idol and the one who condemned his life to be hell, was his own father. He didn't blame either one though. No, but he was royally pissed off at two others. For Naruto was staring the part where his dad said that the 3rd a Kakashi knew. "I...I can't believe this. They knew, they fucking knEW AND DIDN'T TELL ME! WHO THE FUCK TO THEY THINK THEY ARE, NOT TELLING ME THE TRUTH! IT'S BULLSHIT!" Naruto thought, and boy is he going to give them a piece of his mind. Starting with the 3rd Hokage.


Oh shit, this can't be good. Anyway sorry for this one being short, but I figured that you all wanted a fast up-date. Besides this was meant to cover up to this point, the tongue lashing is next chapter. I hope you enjoyed it, please review.