Chapter 75 A New Situation

Hinata rolled out of bed and out of Gamba's arms; she was usually the first one of the two to wake up since Gamba wasn't a morning person. She walked over to the large table inside the King's bedchamber, waiting for her like always was fresh breakfast rolls and butter. She sat down and looked at the three newspapers. She had gotten into the habit of reading the three major newspapers in the kingdom. Like she expected the headlines were a mixture of three different things. First was the news of Gamba's and her engagement which was the top line in the two of the three papers part of that was news on her sister, one of the newspapers had even gotten a photo of a still human Hanabi being brought into the royal city. The next headline was news about the massive defeat that the wolves had suffered. The newspaper said the seventh army was partly destroyed but they didn't have excess to the intelligence reports of the kingdom.

"They shouldn't be a threat for a while." said Hinata to herself as she remembered hearing that the entire seventh and over a quarter of eleventh army was destroyed in the blast. That was one and a half army groups and wolf military had only five army groups under their command and of those most were under strength because they never considered the army groups after the demon war believing they could fill them with turned humans but it took time to fill those spots however the third headline caused her to rethink that. "Then again, Kiba is with them now and he will want to kill Gamba-kun and me as soon as possible."

Suddenly she felt a hand on her shoulder causing her to jump a bit as she looked up to see Gamba standing behind her.

"Morning." said Gamba "Sorry to scare you."

"Sorry I was so focused on reading the papers I didn't hear you coming." explained Hinata

"It's alright." said Gamba as he looked at the nearest clock it was over an hour later then they normally get up but it was a long day yesterday. "What are your plans for today."

"I was going to spend the day with my sister." explained Hinata "The transition from human to demon can be rough and she is my sister."

"I understand I have a lot of older sisters." said Gamba

"Don't remind me I am still having trouble remembering all their names." laughed Hinata knowing that Gamba had nearly seventy sisters and half sisters but that made some sense considering his father had over a hundred members in his harem.

"Everything in time." laughed Gamba "I on the other hand only have meetings to look forward to today."

"Meetings on what?" asked Hinata

"The plans to deal with a wolf invasion for starters, then some meeting about the movement to the Panther village in the north and lastly a meeting about the tournament." explained Gamba

"How come you never talked about the tournament earlier?" asked Hinata

"Nothing to really talk about the stadium is already built and it isn't for another five months." explained Gamba "We don't really have anything to do with it apart from picking the two lions who will be taking the spots."

"What of the Panther and Tigers?" asked Hinata

"I let the lead high council members who are those races pick them however now I will have to decide which one loses a spot so that the ants can join the tournament." explained Gamba "And subjections, you know them better than me?"

"Yes, I have a few." said Hinata

Meanwhile off the coast of fire country a small fishing boat beached itself on the soft white sand.

"Everyone off." ordered Kakashi as he, Shizune and the two ANBU teams jumped off the boat and onto the beach the surf nipping at the back of their feet.

"I don't see anything." stated an ANBU

"Neither do I." said Kakashi "But that doesn't mean they didn't see the boat."

"Then why did we take it?" asked another ANBU

"Because we were crossing at night across open water." explained Kakashi knowing that it was risky to do open sea crossing at night using chakra to stay on top of the water it was very easy for people to get lost and end up miles away from where they were supposed to be. "Besides if we come across demons now we will need all our chakra to escape."

"Alright." said the ANBU

"Well Shizune it's your show." said Kakashi as he looked around, the island was so small across he could see the ocean on the other side though the thin forest which was made up of mostly palm trees. The island was much longer then it was across but still Kakashi estimated that it was only a mile to a mile and a half long "You're the one who recommended this place."

"There should be the remains of an old hotel and spa on the far end of the island." explained Shizune as they started walking.

"How do you know that?" asked Kakashi as Shizune lowered her head

"Because there is also a casino." explained Shizune "In the early days of traveling around with Lady Tsunade we came here."

"I see." said Kakashi "Why didn't you say anything about this place earlier?"

"Because the only place to hide on the island is the hotel and if the demons come here that is the only place we can go and it will be the first place they will look." explained Shizune as a series of small to medium size building most of whom seemed to be built on man mad land, the buildings themselves were run down with most of the paint gone and half the windows gone. There seemed to be water marks on the wall from series of floods "However no one has been there since the entire island flooded in a storm almost fifteen years ago."

"I am already missing the cave." stated an ANBU

Hours later Naruto Namikaze sat down in his backyard with his sister at his side.

"You did good." said Naruto to Adria

"I still haven't mastered adding wind chakra to the rasengan." stated Adria

"It took me a long time to figure that out." laughed Naruto as he smiled, like him Adria had inherited wind type chakra from their mother. "You know I missed having you around sis, the den seemed a little empty with you gone."

"Well it was our doing field training." explained Adria as Naruto nodded his head knowing that part of the training for all demon foxes was survive training in the wilderness for over a month, in a way it wasn't any different than the long training missions that ninja teams would do from time to time. "So how are things going to try and stop the war between us and the humans?"

Naruto took a deep breath as he looked at the trees.

"We are almost there but we are having trouble finding a way into demon ant country and demon horse country." stated Naruto

"What is your plan?" asked Adria

"It's better if you don't know sis." Said Naruto

"You don't trust me?" asked Adria

"Adria of course I trust you." said Naruto "I am trying to protect you that is all."

"I want to help." stated Adria

"I know but there isn't a whole lot that can be done now Adria." said Naruto "Until we figure out those problems there really isn't anything we can do."

"If you want to get to demon horse country you could just go to Predni." said Adria as Naruto just looked at his sixteen year old sister. "How could you not have heard of Predni? It's one of the top resort cities in the world."

"I spent most of my life as a human it is like me asking you about the ocean side resorts of Fire county." explained Naruto as Adria nodded her head.

"Well Predni is located in the hills of Bear country; it is a series of private cabins and a massive hotel, spa and everything else you would want. The Bears welcome every race to the area there is no separation of species." explained Adria as she smiled the old memories came back "We went there on a vacation five or six years ago and it was amazing, all those hills to expolor and that massive river to swim in. All of us around a camp fire with mom's food and dad's stories."

"Sounds like a wonderful place." said Naruto with a smile

"Ya, all it was missing was you." said Adria

"I would love for all of us to go up there but how does this help humanity?" asked Naruto as Adria grinned

"Did I forget to mention that across the main river is horse country." explained Adria

"Naruto!" yelled his mother's voice as Naruto turned to see his mom's head poking out of the back door "You're needed inside."

"Coming." yelled Naruto as he stood up and looked down at his sister "Thanks Adria."

"Well what are little sisters for anyhow?" asked Adria as Naruto headed inside only to find the demon who had faked being sealed with in.

"Kado what do you want?" asked Naruto as he looked at the demon who was better known to the human's of the leaf as the Kyuubi.

"I have come to inform you about the upcoming grand tournament." said Kado as Naruto crossed his arms and looked at Kado.

"I already figured I would be the one you asked." stated Naruto "I have twelve tails and Sasuke is going to be the pick of the snakes."

"Yes however there is something you may not realize." said Kado "It isn't just about winning, in fact no fox has won a tournament in the past fifty games, it is about presenting an image to the world, you can be the strongest in the world but if you're a jerk then the nation looks bad."

"And what image do you want to present to the world?" asked Kushina as the front door opened as Sakura walked.

"What is going on?" asked Sakura as she noticed Kado standing in the kitchen with Naruto and Kushina.

"You want Sakura-chan and me to be in the tournament together, I representing the male side and she the female side." said Naruto as Kado nodded his head.

"Yes, the two of you former teammates now you're a couple." said Kado "Also I know firsthand that Sakura is a vixen you don't want to mess with."

"Ok will someone tell me what is going on?" asked Sakura as she stepped in between the two of them "Because it sounds like your making decision about me without talking to me."

"Naruto Namikaze and Sakura Haruno you have been given the honor to be the representative of your nation in the grand tournament this summer." explained Kado "You can turn it down but no one has ever turned it down."

"We will need time to think about it." stated Sakura

"Very well." said Kado as he walked out of the den.

"Now what is he talking about?" asked Sakura as she turned to face Naruto

"There is some tournament when one member compete to see who is the strongest." explained Naruto "They want me to represent the nation in the male tournament and you to do the same in the female one."

"What do you want to do?" asked Sakura

"Personally I would love to kick the snot out of Sasuke." explained Naruto as Sakura smiled before kissing his cheek.

"I would love to see that too." said Sakura with some worry in her voice at the idea of Naruto fighting Sasuke however this time he wasn't fighting to bring him back to her so Naruto could fight without restraint.

In the demon feline kingdom the head of the Royal Guards Yahiko walked around the grounds making sure that everything was in place, ever since word had gotten out about the engagement of King Gamba and Hinata more reporters had been trying everything to get into images of Hinata with the necklace of the Queen, or better yet am image of the King and the future Queen together. One reporter had even been caught trying to sneak into the royal kitchen with the delivery of meat, all in some strange plan to then get a photo of Gamba and Hinata eating together. As Yahiko walked in between two of the major guard houses taking a short cut though one of the gardens. He came to a stop when he saw Hinata and a still mostly human Hanabi. The only thing that seemed to have changed was some fur on her hands and some parts of her clothes were sticking up from fur under the cloths.

"So you are going to be the Queen?" asked Hanabi "You must be exited."

"I personally don't care about being a ruler." explained Hinata "I mean it is nice but I don't care as long as I am with Gamba."

"I remember when you talked about running a way and living with Naruto in the slums, so I know you don't care about someone's pocket book." stated Hanabi as they came up to Yahiko.

"Yahiko how are you doing?" asked Hinata

"I am good Lady Hinata." said Yahiko "And how are you dealing with the changes Lady Hanabi."

"Why should I be Lady Hanabi I am not royalty." Stated Hanabi

"You are the sister of the future Queen which makes you a at least a Duchess the equal of one of the King's sisters." explained Yahiko "I moment your sister becomes Queen you will be a member of the royal family."

"I see." said Hanabi

"Well look at it this way sis, you won't have a problem finding any dates." laughed Hinata as a guard rushed up to them.

"Sir we have an important message." stated the guard

"What is it did something happen to Gamba?" asked Hinata as fear gripped her heart

"No Lady Hinata, it's a message for Yahiko." stated the guard as he looked at the head of the Royal Guard "Your mate has gone into labor."

"Konan." said Yahiko he stood there stunned for a moment.

"She has been rushed to the hospital." stated the guard

"Lady Hinata I am sorry but I have to go." said Yahiko "I will tell Itachi to finish off my duties for the rest of the day."

"Yahiko, go." ordered Hinata

Later that evening in the demon feline kingdom a meeting was being held to discuss the tournament. They had already discussed most of the details however the key issue was still on the table who would be representing each of the three races in the kingdom and which one would have to stay out because of the entry of the demon ants.

"Well Vachan who do you recommend for the tigers?" asked King Gamba as he looked across the table at the tiger he hated the most but also the most senor member, everyone knew that King Gamba had the final say but no time has a king ever overrule there recommendation.

"Since we have to pick former humans I recommend Yahiko to represent the tigers, he is the head of the guards and judging from the reports I would have to recommend someone who is still turning one Karui, she has a great military record and was taught by one of the best demons." Explained Vachan "I would say Konan but she is with cubs and it will take time for her to recover, so I went with the second choice."

"I see and how about you Panaku?" asked Gamba as he turned to the female panther war hero

"Well I wish I could choice myself." stated Padak "So I am going with Itachi Uchiha and Karui's team leader actual Samui her record is very good."

"So the question is which one of our males is sitting out?" asked Vachan as Gamba leaned back in his chair a bit.

"None they will both go in, it will be the lions who will be the backup if one of them is unable to compete." explained Gamba as Vachan and Padak's eyes widened.

"Sir the lions have never sat out in the male tournament they have the most wins of any of the races." explained Vachan

"I know." said Gamba

"The subjects will be upset that in their home tournament that they are only represented in the female tournament." stated Vachan it was well known that the female tournament was considered the weaker tournament by some."

"It isn't fair to let another race sit out just because I say so." explained Gamba "The lions must be willing to make the same sacrifices as any other race."

"Very well who is our backup?" asked Padak

"There is a former human Kage who is currently working his way through the royal guard training, one Gaara of the desert." explained Gamba "As for the female tournament I know who will taking the spot and we think it will make the subjects forget about not having a male lion in the tournament. Their future Queen Hinata Hyuuga will be represent them."

Later that night Sakura lied on her side in bed half asleep when she felt a hand run down her side starting around the breast line, running slowly and carefully down her side before stopping at her hip. She purred a bit as she felt Naruto's hands wrapped around her stomach. Just being near him was enough to put her mind at ease and turn her on all at the same time, she cursed a but because she had an early day tomorrow so she couldn't have fun with him.

"Sakura-chan how would you like to take a vacation just the two of us?" asked Naruto in her ear.

"Why do I sense this wouldn't be just a vacation?" asked Sakura as she turned around to face Naruto.

"Well the resort is located across the river from Ape country." explained Naruto "So it would be a working vacation. I am sorry Sakura-chan I would love for our first vacation as a couple to be free but this may be our only way to get the seal on the transportation seal in Ape country."

"Naruto-kun." said Sakura as she placed her hand on his cheek "We have millions of years for the type of vacation you want but only one chance to save human."

"Thanks Sakura-chan." said Naruto as he felt one of Sakura's hand moved down his chest before grasping his privates.

"Is something wrong Naruto-kun?" purred Sakura

"I thought you had to work in the morning?" said Naruto

"Well we will either have to make this fast or I will just have to have a lot more coffee in the morning." explained Sakura

It was nearing midnight as Yahiko sat on a hospital bed beside a sleeping Konan; his eyes were locked on the two small figures sleeping with them, their clubs. One with his father's orange fur sleeping in his mother's arms with his twin older brother sleeping in his arms. A knock at the door caused the head of the royal guard to look up.

"Enter." said Yahiko expecting to see a nurse to walk in only to see instead his King and Future Queen walk in, instantly Yahiko went to stand up.

"Don't get up." ordered Gamba "You don't want to wake those sleeping clubs."

"Yes, my King." said Yahiko

"So what are this two little guys names." said Hinata as she looked at the orange club in Konan's arms and his blue fur tiger brother.

"Sami." said Yahiko as he looked at his sleeping son in his arms with a smile, then toward the one in his mate's arms "And Tavi."

"Two of the greatest war heros in demon history. Twin brothers who fought side by side and won countless battles for King Alexander." said Gamba with a smile as looked at his latest subjects.

"Yes." said Konan as she opened her eyes a bit.

"Well if they are anything like their father and their mother they will be legends." said Hinata before heading toward Konan's side "May I?"

"Of course." said Konan as she handed over her son to Hinata who took the sleeping cub in her arms without waking him up. Gamba simply smiled as he watched Hinata hold the sleeping infant his mind already day dreaming about their first child and how wonderful a mother Hinata will be.

"He is beautiful." said Hinata as she gave Tavi back to his mother.

"Thank you." said Konan

"Now we better let you get some rest and Yahiko don't worry about work Itachi can fill in for you." explained Gamba "You spend time with your family."

"Yes, my King." said Yahiko as Gamba and Hinata left the sleeping family alone.

Well I hope you liked this chapter, remember since I have started a new job the next chapter will not be for two weeks. Now until next time please keep reading. Thanks Wilkins75