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DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN NARUTO!

Chapter 9: The Virtues of Love

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What is love? To the common civilian, it is having romantic feelings for another. In times of peace, love is usually the strongest emotion in the air. However, even love can be deadly. In the shinobi world, love can be described as a feeling of trust and devotion. The need to protect a certain someone or someone's with every fiber of your being.

Arashi knows the pain that can be accompanied by love... To see his future wife killed not even a day after he proposed to her. This was an emotion that could break even the deemed "unbearable" people can relate to. Usually if a person is heartbroken, he or she take on a new personality: a heartless, emotionless tool.

However... Arashi looked on with renewed vigor. He knew his deceased wife would never approve of him wasting his life sulking and brooding. In fact, it would be the last thing she would ever want from him. He decided to live on for her and himself in this timeline. For they... are kindred spirits...

We find our favorite blonde hero and his crush Hinata Hyuuga, walking towards Naruto's favorite place in the whole world. Ichiraku ramen stand.

They walked in relatively peaceful silence, but shortly after, Naruto decided to make small conversation.

"Thank you for agreeing to accompany me, Hinata-Chan!" Naruto began

'N-naruto-kun' Hinata thought to herself

"It's n-no p-problem, Naruto-Kun"

"Hinata-Chan, can I ask you a question?" He asked

"and you don't have to answer if you don't want to."

"Sure Naruto-Kun, what is it?" She asked innocently.

'I guess I should just risk it and see what she thinks...' Naruto thought

'Here goes nothing.'

"Hinata-Chan... Do you like me?" He asked quietly.

Hinata was frozen in place. She didn't expect him to figure out about her feelings, let alone this quickly. however, she knew this was her chance to finally get his attention.

Steeling her nerves she replied...

"Yes, yes Naruto-Kun, I like you a lot" she whispered loud enough for him to hear.

Hinata knew she had to reveal her feelings toward him... She put all of her confidence into that sentence. Although, she had a fear that Naruto might someday reject her feelings,she decided to do a leap of faith.

Little did she know, out favorite blonde had his own little crush her. Although, she wondered if he liked her...

"Hinata-Chan, I am really happy that you like me too." He said

"I really like you too Hinata-Chan!" He revealed his feelings as well.

Now, on any given day, Hinata would have fainted at hearing this but today was different. She promised herself that she would not faint on the date that her Naruto-Kun asked her to. Although, she was so happy she started crying.

Naruto did not notice this however, as they finally entered Ichiraku's, Naruto pulled out a stool for Hinata like a true gentlemen. She gladly took it.

Shortly after, Ayame and old man Ichiraku came out and took their orders. But. Or before teasing the two pre-teens about their "date."

It was really nice and peaceful. Through their meal, they asked each other why they liked them. Needless to say, both Hinata and Naruto were going home with absolute bliss in their minds. When they were done at Ichiraku, Naruto pulled out his favorite wallet, Gama-Chan.

Hinata could not stop giggling at his antics.

Currently, we find our two favorite characters walking back to the Hyuuga Manor. But that wasn't the kicker... They were both holding hands and smiling.

It seemed like history really did repeat itself.

during the meal, Naruto asked Hinata if she would like to be his girlfriend. To which she gladly said yes.

It was the best day in both of their lives. And there was no changing that.

As they made their way to the Hyuuga compound, one could see they were both having a great time and smiling.

That was not the kicker however...

They were holding hands...

During the meal, Naruto had asked Hinata if she would like to be his Girlfriend.. To which she gladly said yes! She was so happy, that nothing could even relate.

Once they reached the gates, the two guards made a passageway, that was obviously for Hinata.

"Well, I guess this is it. goodnight Hinata-Chan, I'm glad that I have you as my girlfriend" Naruto said happily.

"Goodnight, Naruto-Kun! I am so happy that you are my boyfriend. My heart is at peace so thank you" She replied giving him a hug.

As he was about to walk away, he was abruptly spun around by someone's small hands and before he knew it, Hinata was kissing him. She gave him a quick peck right in the lips and then disappeared into the compound.

Naruto could only stand there. He just had his first kiss... And it was awesome. He was so content later on when he was walking home.

MEANWHILE AT THE HOKAGE TOWER...

We find one Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Sandaime Hokage of Konohagakure so sato, looking over a crystal ball. If one would look well enough, you would see Naruto and Hinata holding hands.

"Ahh, it seems out Naruto-Kun has finally found his precious person." He whisperEd to himself gently.

The old war hawk was really happen for Naruto and he hoped his life would at least be a little more bearable now... Everyone knows the blond deserves it.

"Goodluck, Naruto-Kun" he whispered.

AT NARUTO'S APARTMENT...

As Naruto unlocked his door, he walked into the living room and found his future self, Arashi, sleeping peacefully. He then got prepare for bed because he knew tomorrow would be his survival test with his team.

As his mind was drifting away into the sweet embrace of sleep, he thought one last thing:

'Thank you, Hina-Hime'

There you have it everyone! Chapter 9!

Here is a thanks to:

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Naruhinalover20

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Ayrmed

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Sha

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and MetalEmber23

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