Own no Intellectual Property of either franchise. Characters will be based on very old fanfictions I did from years ago such as Naruto and Hinata: True Strength revealed, The Angel and the Demon , and the Rise of Toba Uzumaki.

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A tall man donning a decorated military uniform stood before dozens of high-ranked officers.

" Gentlemen, this is a big day for the Japanese military. As you know, as part of the union between the Japan and the Shinobi Village Konohagkure, shinobi will be welcomed into our ranks. Each of you will have a shinobi assigned to your unit."

" You will find that your assigned shinobi are awaiting to be summoned. Dismissed!"

As the men saluted and left, one stayed behind. His ranking seemed to be higher than most of the others approached the General.

" …and what if I don't want a shinobi in my unit?" The man said.

" Then I recommend you refer to your training. You know, the part about following orders?" The General replied.

" Father, I have…"

" Here it's General, or sir. I shouldn't have to remind you."

" I can work better without them. Shinobi are known for being deceitful, it's in fact something they are trained in."

The General sighed. " I'll tell you what else they're trained in. Hunting, combat, tracking, need I go on?"

" While very few may be able to detect the presence of grotesqueries, most don't have a gift to speak of. They're going to be a bigger hindrance than asset."

" Their training and techniques make up for many gifts they're lacking."

" I don't….."

" You don't need to do anything other than follow orders. Is that understood?"

The man reluctantly bowed before the Commander. " Understood sir."

" Son….how many gift users do you suppose are around today as opposed to say 100 years ago?"

The man didn't respond.

" Significantly fewer. On top of that, gifts today would be child's play compared to gifts back then. Even you and I would have been considered average. With the massive influx of Grotesqueries today's gift users may become overwhelmed . The point I'm trying to make is that with the number and strength of gift users declining, we need to employ outside aide who are trained in arts to assist us against Grotesqueries."

" Or, they put us completely out of a job."

" I don't like this anymore than you do. But it has been decreed by the emperor himself. Refusal is not an option."

" Very well, I'll leave you to it sir."

" Oh by the way, that shinobi you don't want in your unit…he's waiting for you in your office."

"Sigh"

Moments later…..

The door opened to the office.

" Good morning sir!" Said a blonde shinobi standing from his seat he had been waiting in.

The Commander was stunned. He came around to his desk to gaze upon the shinobi to affirm if what he thinks is happening actually is happening. The shinobi sported short blonde spiky hair and light blue opaque eyes, however these were not the features the Commander was concerned about.

" YOU'RE my new shinobi?"

" Yes sir."

" What are you 12!?"

" 13 actually sir."

" I knew Konoha had young combatants but jeeze."

" My age is actually average among the shinobi here sir."

" I'm Commander Sora of the Anti-Grotesquerie unit." The Commander picked up the young man's file that was laying on his desk. " Toba..Uzumaki.." He then looked up at Toba. " Should have guessed that right away. You look just like your dad. But I can see your mother's eyes but blue."

" Arigato."

" I suppose you think that because you come from the Uzumaki clan that you're untouchable."

A bead of sweat came down Toba's side of his face.

" Sir?"

" Look, I'm gonna level with you. All that prestige and clan crap gets left at the door here. Trust me, we have soldiers from every clan and prestigious family here. You get no free rides, you get no unearned promotions and thirdly…"

" Well actually sir…Headquarters can't promote me. Only Konoha can."

There was a still silence and Toba realized he did that thing where he says what's on his mind without thinking.

" Well I was going to say don't piss me off, but it looks like that ship sailed."

" Sorry Sir."

" and speak when you're spoken to."

" Yes sir."

" Now get out."

" Yes sir." With that Toba took his leave.

Closing the door behind him, Toba rubbed the back of his head. " Well that went….terribly."

Later…

Naruto and Hinata were eating lunch at a nearby restaurant. Hinata had been increasingly distracted ever since the incident this morning, This did not go unnoticed by Naruto.

" Oh isn't that the Uzumaki family?" A random person at the restaurant said.

" Hai, you're familiar of what the Hokage is correct?"

" Sure, that's the highest ranked ninja in the Hidden Leaf Village. One tasked with protecting it."

" Yes, it's said that Naruto Uzumaki is being groomed to become the next Hokage."

" Hmm, a little young isn't he? I figured they'd give that title to an old warhorse."

" Well I heard his former sensei is the current Hokage. Maybe that had something to do with it. Still though…to even be considered for that title, he must be quite powerful."

Back at Naruto and Hinata's table….

" I know you want to talk about it." Naruto said.

" She is terrified of those people." Hinata said happy to break the silence. " Did you see the way that woman reacted when I insinuated she was her daughter. It was like I insulted her."

" Hai."

" She was carrying all those bags, and they didn't lift a finger to help her. I'm willing to bet it was all stuff they bought for themselves or their other daughter."

" Probably wasn't a single thing in there for Miyo." Naruto added.

" Wouldn't surprise me." Hinata said. " And the way her sister talked to her and her parents didn't reprimand her."

Naruto noticed the way Hinata rung her thumb over her other hand. He knew she was very upset, he felt similarly. But he understood why she would feel a certain way about it. For now he just reached over and placed his hand on hers trying to comfort her.

That Night….

Hinata and Naruto finally got home from a day at the embassy.

" Oh you've returned." Yurie said as she came from the kitchen and bowed.

Naruto and Hinata returned the bow.

" Hi Yurie, is Toba home?"

" Oh yes, he's been training in the back. I don't think he had a good day."

" He's not the only one." Hinata sighed.

" Hey Yurie it smells great in there." Naruto said poking his nose in the kitchen.

" Why thank you Uzumaki-sama. Dinner will be ready shortly."

" I can't thank you enough Yurie. You've been a Godsend since we've been so busy with at the embassy lately." Hinata praised.

" Oh come now, it's me who should be thanking you." Yurie said. " It's because of you and the other families I've had been able to stay afloat ever since young master left for the academy. Having tended to him for so long I'm somewhat beside myself in his absence ."

Hinata smiled.

" So how did it go?" Naruto said as he saw Toba training.

" Oh it went great. My Commander and I really hit it off." Toba said as he practiced his push ups.

" Really?" Naruto asked.

" Um yea…except….totally opposite." Toba joked.

Naruto sighed. " Just give it time son. They'll come around."

" Yea, I know." Toba said.

" Hi." Hinata said coming out.

" Hi 'Kaa-chan."

Toba then noticed something about his parents was off. " Are you ok?"

" We're fine. Shouldn't you be studying young man?" Hinata said.

Toba sighed. " I don't know why I have to go to school, I mean I already graduated the ninja academy."

" Oh do you hear that dear? Our son is mad that he's getting an education." Naruto smirked.

" I know, we're terrible parents." Hinata joked.

" HaHa, you're hilarious." Toba said.

" The day may come where shinobi are no longer needed. Then what?" Hinata said.

Toba grumbled as he crossed his arms looking to the side.

Taking a moment to gaze at her son , Hinata walked up and hugged him. Seeing this, Naruto smiled and casually hugged his family.

" We love you Toba." Naurto said.

The Next Day…..

"Good morning class." The teacher said walking into a classroom.

" Ohayo Sensei!" The class said bowing to him.

As the teacher sat down the students took their seats. That was when the teacher took notice of a student.

"Hinagaki-san!" he teacher said sternly. " Stand up."

The young man stood at attention as other members of the class looked on. The teacher walked up and took in observation.

" Hinagaki-san, do you own a copy of the school's conduct handbook?"

" Hai sensei!" Hinagaki said.

" Do you read it?"

" Hai!"

" So you know our policy about dress code?"

"….."

" That wasn't a trick question Hinagaki-san."

" Hai sensei, I do!"

" Then may I ask where in the dress code is that head band allowed anywhere on your uniform?"

Hinagaki looked down at his left arm observing his Konoha head band.

" Take it off this instant."

The young man hesitated at the request. Toba along with the couple of other shinobi students in the classroom looked on intently. The boy pulled the band and held it in his hand. The boy looked somewhat shocked when he saw the teacher had his hand stretched out.

" Hinagaki-san, how long do you intend to make me wait?"

" All due respect sensei, in Konoha we cannot just relinq-"

" You are not in Konoha right now Hinagaki-san! Something you seem to keep forgetting. You are however, in my classroom."

" Sensei…" Toba began.

" Uzumaki-sama, if you want to join in the conversation you can join in the punishment. Your family name doesn't give you any advantage here…"

" What is th-" Toba began.

" Toba…" Hinagaki said. " stay out of it." The boy reluctantly handed over his headband.

" We are a very accommodating school, We went to some lengths to respect your customs by allowing you to wear these things under your uniforms. But you don't seem to respect the boundaries set forth."

The teacher took a deep sigh and went back to his desk. " You may be tasked with missions, but in the eyes of this country you are still children. You do not set pace of which you follow the rules here."

Later….

" That old prick." Hinagaki said walking alongside Toba and a few other shinobi classmates.

" We'll get it back Hinagaki, don't worry." Toba said.

" Did you hear him in there? Who's he think he is?" Another shinobi said.

Toba sighed. "Let's just forget about it. How'd it go with your commanders the other day?"

" Mine pretty much had the same attitude as the school. Just hates me."

" We're just getting acquainted. It's gonna take some time." Toba reassured.

" Toba, take a look around. They don't want us here."

Toba looked to the other shinobi. ' Is this how you all feel?"

" I mean Toba….it's true." Another shinobi student said.

Later that day….

" Yes?" Yurie said opening the Uzumaki door.

A servant in a maroon kimono bowed before and presented and envelope. Yurie returned the bow and accepted the letter.

" Lady Hinata." Yurie said approaching. " It seems you've received an invitation."

In the back Hinata is seen striking the wooden posts set up, trying to work off the small amount left of aggravation she had.

" An invitation?" Hinata accepted the letter from Yurie and opened it.

Her eyes grew wide in disbelief. This was a dinner invitation to the Saimori house.

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More to come….