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Yeah, I know the idea of doing a Naruto crossover with Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Three Hopes may sound absurd. The idea just popped in my head one day. Now, some may not agree with my choices, but that's okay; I wanted it so that three main Naruto characters would end up in a different house.
Hinata will end up in the Black Eagles because I think that has the most interesting premise; having her in the other houses wouldn't be as interesting to me.
Sasuke, I chose the Blue Lions. Simply put, he's in the same house as Dimitri, whom I think is a dynamic character. Having his interactions with Felix is something I couldn't resist.
Naruto I decided that golden deer because well Claude and Naruto together would be a hell of fun to write and not to mention I think Claude would be the Lord he would vibe with the most anyway.
Also, for the Naruto characters, the pairings aren't set in stone, so non-canon ships will happen. This is a crossover fanfiction, after all.
As for who Sasuke will be shipped with, I will not reveal that at this time but it won't be who you expect. A hint: she's in the Blue Lion House and she never leaves it.
I will be taking liberties with both Naruto and Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The world I'll be picking/choosing from, while Three Houses will still be the primary source, I'll be using. As for how the Naruto characters will look, imagine they're in the style of Shippuden, but in the style of Fire Emblem: Three Houses. If you haven't played the game, just look at the character designs and imagine Naruto in that style.
This fanfiction will take aspects of every route in both Three Houses and Three Hopes. Will I do a Golden Route? I won't reveal that, as it would spoil the fun. Thank you for reading!
Hinata was on her way to a foreign land when she was brought to the Hokage's office along with the rest of the Konoha 12 to be informed about their upcoming mission for the next year. She never thought that she would be assigned to a mission like this at 17 years of age, when the future heiress of the Hyuga Clan is expected to represent the clan in Garreg Mach, an academy where students from throughout the continent of Fódlan go to learn various skills to become elite warriors or scholars.
None of those things interested Hinata; she never wanted any of them. Her father, along with the members of her clan, didn't give her a choice. She was forced to train as a ninja; she was forced to be one at a young age because that's what was expected of the future head of the clan. She wished she could just be a normal girl, but she knew that wasn't possible in this world. The trip was lonely.
ld be a few weeks before they would get on shore and when they did everyone looked around them the land was completely different from what they were used to the air was different. She saw men and armor that she did not recognize she was told that they were the knights of Sarios an organization that were followers of the goddess of Sothis she read about Sothis as it was required for all of the konoha 12 to learn about the religion that is prevalent in the continent that they would stay in the next 6 months.
"We have come to escort you to the academy. Come with us."
A man said in the language of Fódlan. Hinata couldn't tell the man's age due to him wearing a helmet. There are others with him, though she didn't pay attention to them. Her peers were walking with her. She was wondering what they were thinking, especially with Naruto. Then she heard Naruto speak to Sasuke. "Wow, this scenery is nothing like we would see back in our home continent."
Naruto said to his friend. "Whatever, it's nothing special. I don't know why we have to go all the way here when we can do our training back home."
Sakura was grabbing Sasuke's arm and forcing herself on him. Hinata wanted to simply slap Sakura so she would shut up. She always found her to be annoying and she doesn't understand what Naruto sees in her.
"Can you go one day without talking about Sasuke Sakura for God's sake, why are you even a ninja to begin with?" Ino said irritated with Sakura's fangirling. "Fuck you Ino you're just jealous because Sasuke Kun doesn't like you"Sakura acting like a child. She doesn't know what Konoha was thinking of placing her in this program. She's only here because of Sasuke she will not join a house that has her even if Naruto's there she draws the line she cannot stand Sakura even if she won't voice her disdain for her openly. "Come on Sakura, there's no need to be that way towards Ino,"Naruto said, trying to relieve tensions between the two girls. "Shut the fuck up dumbass I didn't ask for you to interject"Sakura shouted at Naruto and punched him which caused Hinata to almost punch Sakura but she kept herself under control she couldn't lose control. "Sakura, why do you do that?"asked Naruto who looked hurt. "Because you're an idiot Konaha should have never made you a ninja with your abysmal grades you're only here because Hokage Sama feels sorry for you"Sakura said in a spiteful manner.
"Naruto-kun deserves to be here more than you", Hinata said quietly to herself as she clenched her fist. She really wanted to beat Sakura to the inch of her life. She couldn't stand her. She hated her and she had always hated her. The group said nothing for the rest of the trip. Naruto was hurt.
She wished she had the courage to simply speak to him. Why was it so hard? The group continued walking until they finally got to their destination. He didn't look at anything about the officer's academy as she imagined. She'd never seen so much stone in her life. She saw a green-haired woman who looked down on everyone. She looked like someone from this land's equivalent of a priestess, but what she read on the way there made her think she was the archbishop Rhea. All of Konoha 12 were escorted to their quarters when Hinata was about to go into hers, she saw a light blue-haired girl with her hair braided talking to animals. The way she spoke was soft. Not wanting to disturb her, Hinata went into her quarters; it was bigger than her room back at home.
In some ways, Hinata didn't mind this arrangement being away from her family even for a year. Not having to deal with the elders or her father was some form of relief. She was able to sleep without worry. She went to sleep thinking about what she would do for the next year.
Marianne was talking to birds about her day; she just got to Garreg Mach. Her father expects her to find a suitable husband, but she has no interest in finding one. She doesn't want to get close to anyone; she's been this way ever since her parents died. She couldn't help but think that the world would be better off without her. One thing she was told by her father she would have done anyway was not tell anyone about her crest. She didn't want anyone to know. Hilda was with her childhood friend. She was in the Golden Deer, but she still wanted to keep her distance, even from her. Earlier she noticed a pale-skinned girl with long dark blue hair. She couldn't make out what color her eyes were. She looked like she was some sort of noble from a foreign land by her dress.
After she was done, she went to her quarters, which were assigned to her, and went to sleep. When she woke up the following day, she was summoned because it was the day that students would choose a house they would go to. Unlike the house leaders, who are from lands where they were born, those who aren't the house leaders are more free to choose. Even if she were to make a choice for a house, she could change if she wished. If it doesn't fit what she wants to learn, it didn't matter to Marianne what house she was in as long as she can keep her distance as much as possible. She saw the same girl that she saw last night. They were at the hall, which all students who choose houses are required to go to first. Intermingling wasn't something she had in mind, though perhaps the goddess doesn't want to give her what she wants. "Am I making you feel uncomfortable?"
Asked the girl she saw last night she noticed her eyes were not like eyes she's ever seen there with no pupils her eyes were lavender in color. Not wanting to be impolite she responded quickly."no I'm just not comfortable around people" Marianne said hoping she didn't come off as rude. "I'm the same way, that's why I sat here where you were so many people I don't know in a foreign land. I don't know if I even speak the language right"the girl said softly. "I think you're doing fine. I noticed an accent but other than that I can understand you well."Marianne responded politely. The girl smiled warmly at her "I appreciate that I've been nervous thinking that I'm not speaking the language right"the girl sounded like she had confidence issues just like she does. "You don't mind if I ask you your name do you? we may be classmates it would be nice to be acquainted"the girl asked hoping she would say yes not wanting to be rude she responded.
"Marianne von Edmund" Marianne said, introducing herself by her full name. "Hinata Hyuga" Hinata responded in turn. She had heard about the Hyuga clan. In the continent that she comes from in Konoha, which is what the country is called, she had heard about the clan but not much is known due to not much information being available in Fódlan. "What brings you here, Hinata?" Marianne asked. "We have a program where we go through exchange students from Konoha 12, who are chosen to enroll in the officer's academy as a way for us to learn about different cultures on the other side of the world and for us to help relations between us." Hinata answered. Marianne never heard of such a program, then again, it was something new, so it was likely something that was introduced recently.
"Marianne San, what brings you here if you don't mind me asking?"Hinata asked her how much of the truth could she tell her. She decided to tell some of the truth due to her not wanting to be rude. "I was sent here by my father to study here. I would not have chosen to be here if I could but I can't disobey my father"she told Hinata most of the truth, not about her seeking out a husband. "I was sent here because of my father. I know that feeling only too well,"Hinata said bitterly. "Have you thought about what class to join?"Marianne asked. It took time for Hinata to provide an answer "I don't know it would depend on the leader for me it would depend on what they stand for their ideas. I'm not going to join just anyone if they don't share my values. I won't join their house,"Hinata said as if the discussion was final. "I see I don't particularly know which house to join. I just want to be in a place where I belong"Marianne admitted even if she didn't particularly want to be too social she would at least like to be in an environment where she would be valued as a person. "I hope you find a place where you belong, Marianne San. I know only too well what that's like"Hinata replied with compassion she understands her in some ways better than she knows.
"I've been meaning to ask you Hinata, why do you call me 'San' at the end of my name? What does it mean?" Marianne asked her. "'San' is an honorific; it's a form of respect by calling you 'San', I'm treating you with respect. It's usually used to refer to someone that you respect or someone that's in a higher position than you. The equivalent here would be 'Miss', 'Mr', or 'Mrs', but it's not exactly the same thing." Hinata answered. Marianne didn't think she deserved to be treated in such a way, but she felt happy that someone thought of her so highly even if they barely had spoken to her. "I don't think I deserve to be treated in that way, but thank you, Hinata." Marianne said sincerely. They continued to talk for about an hour. Marianne felt comfortable around Hinata, even though she barely knew her, and she wouldn't mind talking to her more. She felt like she saw kinship with her.
Sasuke didn't particularly care to integrate with the other students. He wasn't there to make friends; he was only there for one goal: to get stronger so he could eventually kill Itachi Uchiha. All these students here were just kids, and he saw them as kids who didn't know war. There was a boy with blue hair and a girl with orange hair on her skin. The boy was addressing Sasuke. Sasuke didn't want to even bother addressing him. "You're the reason why we can't have any peace right now," he continued to rant about how annoyed he was. "Come on, Felix, it's not his fault." The orange-haired girl defended him. "Annette, these fans are annoying. He's only been here for not even a day and they're already making a fuss." Sasuke can relate to their annoyance. "I wish I could go somewhere without these annoying fangirls annoying me. I have no interest in any of them." Sasuke said this aloud, not caring if they heard him.
"So you're the famous Uchiha who graduated at the top of your class. I'd like to spar with you sometime." Felix said, interested in Sasuke's skills.
"I doubt you'd be able to land a single blow on me." Sasuke continued eating his food, saying, ""
"Is that a challenge?" Felix demanded. "What do you think of it?"
Sasuke doesn't care.
"I'd love to see her try," Sasuke said. Not caring if he pissed everyone in the room off. Then he felt someone wrap her arm around him and he knew who it was and he cringed. "Sasuke-kun, it is fate that we're here together. I will choose whatever house you choose," Sakura said, clinging to Sasuke. "Oh great, this annoying girl as if I don't have enough crap to deal with," said a girl with long white hair and purple eyes. "You're just jealous because Sasuke-kun doesn't pay attention to you," said Sakura, snarling at the white-haired girl. "I can easily point out that of all the transfer students here, you are the most useless," the girl replied, smiling at Sakura's anger. "Fuck you, bitch," Sakura said, losing her composure completely. "No need for that, Lysithea. That wasn't necessary," said one of her classmates. "Interesting," Sasuke thought. Despite being younger than he is, Lysithea has quite a backbone.
Sakura left knowing she wasn't welcome. Sasuke was relieved this girl Lysithea caught his interest. "So you're Sasuke Uchiha, you're quite an interesting person even if you're not someone I would take interest in" Lysithea said, in a way that heads that she did find him intriguing"I find you interesting too, Lysithea San" Sasuke said, meaning it. "Well I'm going with my group. I hope she doesn't end up in my class that I choose," Lysithea said as she left Sasuke and his group alone. "Wow that's amazing you don't get compliments from her very often Sasuke you should be fortunate" said Annette who is amazed by how Sasuke managed to get noticed by Lysithea. "Lysithea is a pretty hard worker, young compared to the other students here, but don't tell her that she gets really angry; you shouldn't remind her of her age." Annette insisted. "At least she's not a fan girl," Felix added. "I will not lie: of all the girls here, she is the most interesting to me." Sasuke admitted out loud.
Naruto was intermingling with other students. He stayed as far away from Sakura as he could, something about the way she insulted him yesterday set him off. He knew he had no chance with Sakura but the way she insulted her went too far. He was looking at all the food he had never had before; it looked tasty. There was no ramen, but he was about to grab some food when he saw a tall boy who looked big. "Hey, I'd like to have that." Naruto said. "Oh, you want to have that? Not a problem." The big man said. They sat down next to each other and he looked at a blonde-haired woman who looked annoyed at him. "Raphael, can you please eat with your mouth closed?"
The girl said sternly, "Sorry, Ingrid." Raphael said apologetically, "You must be one of the new students." Said Ingrid, smiling politely. "Oh, I am the one and only Naruto Uzumaki." Naruto said proudly. He ate the food that was given to him by Raphael; he was careful not to be a slob. "You could learn a thing or two from him. He may not be the man with all the answers, but at least he knows to keep his mouth shut while eating." Ingrid said, as if she were scolding a child. "I'm sorry, Ingrid. I will try to get better." Raphael said, meaning it. "I don't know what I'll do with you, Raphael. You have a good heart, but sometimes you don't pay attention to what you do."
"So Naruto I can't help it ask what class do you attend to choose?"Ingrid asked him."I don't know it would depend on how I would get along with the leader. I've heard we get to all speak to them at least for a few minutes so we get to know who we would like to be in the same class with,"Naruto answered honestly. "I know I'm going with Claude"said Raphael as he was eating his food much to the annoyance of Ingrid. "I'm going with Dimitri due to my friends also going with him"Ingrid answered. "Both of your minds are made up already. I see well I haven't met any of them so I wouldn't know I'd have to meet them both in person to make a decision one way or the other."Naruto said nothing as the trio continued to eat.
"You'll meet them soon enough. It would be a shame if you made a decision so quickly, don't rush, you'll never know you may end up joining my class, said Ingrid. "Smiling Naruto can help it find her to be beautiful but not in the same way that he would find Hinata. "The only thing I will say is as long as that banshee isn't in the house I'll join it"Naruto said knowing that they wouldn't understand the reference. "One thing I've noticed Naruto is for some reason all these girls in the academy are blushing at the sight of this raven-haired boy."Naruto knew she was referring to Sasuke. He was always popular. It seems everywhere he goes he has fangirls. "It was like that where I'm from. I don't like fangirls there and I certainly don't like him here"Naruto said with contempt. "I wouldn't worry too much about that Naruto , those kinds of people don't last long here, you have to earn your keep"Raphael said reassuringly.
"Well that's a relief, man. This food is great, Raphael. I never had it before."
Naruto admitted. "The cooks are really good here, but treat them with respect. If you don't, they will give you the worst of it. I know from experience."
Raphael said to him. "I hope we get to be in the same class as Raphael and Ingrid."
Naruto said to his peers. "I hope we get to be friends as well. I don't know why, but there's something I like about you, Naruto."
Ingrid admitted. "I hope so too. I mean, you look strong. It'd be nice to be able to spar with you."
Raphael also wants him to join. He didn't know about the rules of the officer's academy, but he did hear that just because you choose a class doesn't mean you can't change. So he knew it wasn't set in stone. If you choose a leader and find out they aren't what you thought they were, you can transfer. He wasn't too worried. He looked at Hinata, who was talking to a light-blue-haired girl. It wasn't unnoticed by Ingrid.
Before she could ask a question, the three house leaders showed up. Naruto looked at the three house leaders. One of them was a girl with white hair and violet eyes. She wore a uniform that had red on her legs and a cape with an eagle sigil. She carried herself with elegance and grace. She was the shortest of the three leaders. From what he heard in the descriptions, she was Edelgard von Hresvelg, the heir to the throne of Adrestia. The way she was presenting herself, she looked like someone you'd have to take seriously. Naruto doesn't know if he would be able to get along with someone like her. He was always told not to judge a book by its cover; perhaps there was more to her than what she was letting on; he was friends with Sasuke after all.
Then the second person he saw in the center was a blonde-haired young man who looked to be the tallest of the three. His skin was light, and he wore a similar uniform as the rest of the students, except it was blue. He had someone who looked like he would be someone you'd get along with on the surface. Naruto could tell there was more to him. He seemed like a nice fellow from what Naruto could tell based on what he had learned, but he could see something darker beneath.
Then he saw the last of the leaders. His skin was darker and complexion and his hair was Brown. He looked from Naruto's perspective to be laid back but he could tell he was someone that was hiding something. For what he heard from Raphael he seemed to be someone you would want to have a drink with though other than his name there was not much really known about Claude von Regan. He couldn't judge any of the three Lords based on appearances he knew were superficial. He would give all three of the Lord's time but something told him in his gut Claude would be someone he would likely get along with better than the other two.
"It's time for you all to choose your house. Each of you will get a few minutes to talk to the house leaders. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask" said a green-haired man named Seteth.
Hinata did not know who to talk to first. Her father advised her to join any house that benefited the family the most because she did not want to do something because her father wanted to. The first of the leaders she spoke to was Claude "wow we have a cutie here what's your name?"Claude asked her what looks like to be a poker face. It was difficult for her to tell if he was hitting on her or if he was trying to rile her up. "Hinata Hyuga She replied."oh you're from one of those famous clans from Konoha not much is known on our end though the looks of your eyes you're definitely not someone from around here that's for sure. I don't know something tells me that we would make a good team. I don't know why but if you don't feel comfortable with the other houses were definitely open"Claude seem to be someone that seemed to be charismatic and charming but something about him seemed off. " How is it that you know about my clan?"Hinata asked him generally wanting to learn more about him in case he became a competitor if she chose a different house.
"I don't know much, in fact, there isn't much I know about the continent where you came from. I know that the Uchiha clan massacre happened. I know some stuff about the battle with Hashirama and Madara, but I don't know more than that, unfortunately. That's where you come in, or maybe the Uchiha kid will join. Or Naruto. Either way, I like to learn more about the lands outside of Fodlan."
So knowledge is what he sought; she didn't think there was anything inherently wrong with wanting to know more about the outside world. She too would like to learn about the lands outside of the Land of Fire, but she had to stay guarded. This was a foreign land with a foreign culture and foreign language. "I hope we get to be more acquainted in the future, Claude-san!" Hinata said. She was done, and she left. She couldn't choose him. She didn't know why, but there was something about him she couldn't trust.
The next was Dimitri; she couldn't help but find him attractive and charming in a different way from Claude. He looked honest but she could see there was something deep beneath the surface. For some reason she saw something familiar about him and didn't know why then he heard him spoke in a gentlemanly matter "It's a pleasure to meet again Hinata Hyuga it's been it's been a 7 years since we've seen each other you probably don't remember much time has passed"it was difficult to recall due to what happened to her clan at that time she shivers at the memory then she recalls a boy that looked like Dimitri but younger. "Dimitri san I almost forgot it's been so long. What it has been 7 years?"They both laughed. She recalled a boy that visited the compound along with a girl who had brown hair. Her name was Edelgard. That summer was one of her most pleasant memories. "Seeing you now you have grown to be a beautiful woman I'm sorry if that's too forward but I can't help what I see"she blushed she wishes Naruto would call her that she pushed that thought aside no this was an old friend but she couldn't choose her house based on Old friendships. "And you've become a handsome man "Hinata said shyy. "Regardless what house you choose I hope we can catch up, it's been too long" he gently dismissing her.
She recalls the memories of playing with Dimitri and Edelgard when they were children; they played a lot of games together, they would play tag together, even though they couldn't leave the compound, it was a lot of fun that summer. It was before her mother's death and when her family was almost destroyed by the tragedy that took the lives of her uncle and mother. She recoils at the memory; she suppresses it because she doesn't want to think about it.
She approached the last of the house leaders and saw a woman she didn't look much older than Hinata; it couldn't be; she remembered having brown hair the last time she saw her; why was it white? "I didn't think I would see you in a place like this, Hinata-chan," Edelgard said to Hinata, standing between them; she was closer to Edelgard; she felt like when they spent that summer together; she was able to tell more of her secrets. "It's nice to see you again, Edel-chan," Hinata said to her friend; but they hadn't seen each other for 7 years. "I wish we could catch up, but there's only so much time. I have one question: Hinata, what do you value? Do you think people should be able to rise above their station, regardless of their status?" Hinata thought about it; there were many who were in positions that shouldn't be. She hated nepotism and believed people should be able to succeed on their own merit, not based on privilege or class."
"I personally find the idea of nepotism disgusting, and the idea of only being someone of worth because you're from a family disgusts me as well."
Her old friend looked at her in surprise. "I agree; I have to be honest with you. I think you would make a good fit in the Black Eagles. I can see it in your eyes; people don't believe you're worth anything, but I don't agree that you haven't worked hard to get where you are. I know it; you haven't changed even in the seven years since I last saw you. Naruto is the same way; it would be quite shameful if he didn't join our house, but even if he doesn't, I would like for you to be part of it. Hinata, you have talent; you just don't realize it."
The praise she received from her old friend made her feel as if she were acting like a proper lord. Her decision had been made; she knew which house to join.
She looks at Marianne, the girl who chose the golden deer. There's nothing to stop them from talking in between classes. She saw a kinship with her and she wasn't going to give up on being her friend even if they were in different houses.
After Hinata was done talking with Edelgard, Sasuke was up to talk to the three Lords. He didn't care which house to join; he only wanted the one that benefited him the most when it came to training and getting him closer to destroying Itachi. The first of them he talked to was Claude. He wasn't interested and he didn't trust him, so he didn't really talk to him for long. Edelgard was tempting because of what she believed, but he didn't think she had what he was looking for either. What he cared about the most was vengeance; he didn't care about either Edelgard or Claude's goals.
The last of the Lords, Dimitri Sasuke senses darkness in him deep in him as if he's hiding something in his past. "I take it none of the other houses appeal to you Sasuke?"Dimiti asked him. Cutting through the bullshit Sasuke didn't mind, it seemed like he knew what Sasuke was thinking. "Personally I'm here for which house can give me the best training and give me the best chance of achieving my goals and from what I've seen from the Blue lions from your reputation it seemed like your house would be the best for my goals"Sasuke said honestly. "The black eagles are a strong house too. You shouldn't underestimate them,"Dimitri warned. "Considering how many well-trained fighters you have here I think I would benefit the most in here. I'm not Noble or anything I don't care about that I have one goal and one goal alone it's nothing personal"Sasuke said to Dimitri try not to be rude.
"Well, if you join my house, I hope we can at least be friends, Sasuke. I can see what you're going through. I understand you better than you know."
Dimitri spoke as if he knew what had happened. He couldn't have known, he lives on another continent. "From what I've experienced with members so far, like Felix, I think I'll fit in just fine here."
Sasuke shook Dimitri's hand in a show of respect. He didn't know why, but he felt like Dimitri was someone he could relate to more than the other Lords, which is why he chose his house.
Naruto just saw Sasuke finish talking to Dimitri. He clearly chose his house because Sasuke chose the blue Lions. Sakura also chose the blue Lions, making it seem like Naruto should stay away from her. He doesn't want to be in the same house as Sakura. But it would be rude not to at least hear Dimitri out. "Naruto," he said, "I take it".
"The one and only Naruto Uzumaki. I'll be the Hokage someday. Believe it!"
Naruto declared this, which was known to everyone, but for those in this foreign land, they wouldn't know what the Hokage is. "Are you aiming to be the leader of your nation someday? That's quite a goal. I will be interested to hear more someday, whether you join my house or not, but I sense there's something more than just being the leader of your nation that you strive for. What is it that you want, Naruto?"
Dimitri asked him. "I really don't know, honestly. I just want to protect the people who are important to me. That's all I can think of right now."
Dimitri looked impressed. "Well, you have plenty of time to think about that. Having the strength to protect others is a noble goal; it's quite admirable. I hope we can be friends."
Dimitri offered his hand as a token of friendship. Naruto couldn't help but like him. He seemed like a good guy.
He went to Edelgard next, who held herself with grace on the surface. She seems arrogant but Naruto knows there's more; however, he couldn't put his finger on it at first. He thought he would get along with her the least, perhaps she's a lot more like Sasuke than he thinks. "Naruto Uzumaki, I've heard a lot about you from an old friend of mine many years ago. It seems like what she said to you still applies today."
Naruto wondered who she was talking about. "I have a question. If you don't mind my asking, I've heard your dream is to be the Hokage. Why?"
He decided to be honest, even though he hadn't planned on choosing her house. "Because people think I can't because I'm dead last. I like to prove someone like me, who was born with nothing, can become the Hokage. But there are other reasons too. I just want to be recognized."
She wasn't berating his dream; she was challenging him, making him think. She was treating him with respect, more than he ever thought most of his peers treated him. Dimitri did the same part of him was tempted to take up on her offer, but he wanted to listen to Claude first.
"You know you shattered my expectations. I thought you were arrogant and stuck-up, but I was wrong. I hope we can be friends, Edelgard." He smiled and walked away with a smile on his face.
Lastly, but no less important, was Claude. He didn't know what to think. He looked like it was hard to read. He had a smile that looked inviting but also seemed to hide something.
"Well, you saved the best for last. You know you and Hinata are the only ones of the Konoha 12 who even heard all of us out. I'm wondering if you'll choose my house, the Golden Deer." Claude said with that smile. There was something infectious about that smile. "I'm not going to lie; it's kind of a shame Hinata didn't choose the Golden Deer. This would be the right place for her, and I know she and Marianne would get along perfectly." When he thinks about Hinata, he can't help but blush. His crush on Sakura is nothing more than a facade for the most part because he feels like he has no chance with someone like her. She is completely out of his league.
"In this house, we have nobles and commoners. We all get along. Yeah, we're kind of a bunch of misfits, but hey, that's what makes our house unique. You know." Naruto can relate to that. His friends, Shikamaru and Choji, are a bunch of misfits along with him. When he looks at them, he's glad they're part of his class along with Ino.
"I've heard about your goal, at least I overheard it when you talked about it with Edelgard. Just a question: if you were to become Hokage, what would you do?" Claude asked him. He honestly didn't know. He never thought that far ahead.
"I really don't know," Naruto admitted. "My goal is to break down the barriers between nations so that people from different cultures, regardless of their continent, can get along. The isolation, especially here, affects cultural development. The world is so much bigger than Fodlan. I would like to break down those barriers. I know it will take many years, which is why I was wondering what you would do if you became the Hokage. You can't answer it now, but if you want to help find an answer, perhaps you should go to my house. Maybe we could be friends. You may learn a thing or two." Claude winked.
He liked Claude; he treated him with respect Edelgard did too. It was hard to choose because there's something he liked in each of the Lords but something about Claude clicked more than the others. He made his decision. "I think I found the right house for me. I'm looking forward to getting to know you, Claude."
Naruto said, shaking his hand. "We're going to have a lot of fun. I heard about the kind of pranks you played in Konoha. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of tricks we can both come up with together."
He couldn't believe that a leader in their house was a prankster. They both laughed. Naruto could get used to this. He looked at all the people in the Golden Deer House: Raphael, whom he had already befriended, was here. Things wouldn't be so bad, and Sakura wasn't in this house. He wouldn't be able to talk to Ingrid or Hinata as easily, but there's nothing to stop them from hanging out outside of class.
"Are you sure this is wise having a bunch of foreigners at our school?" asked one of Rhea's followers. They were wary of foreigners. She wanted to get this program to work despite the setbacks caused by one of Konoha's former ninjas. She still wanted to build relations between the five nations on the continent.
"Please take care of Naruto for me. If anything happens, I wouldn't be able to face his parents." She didn't know much about Naruto, but she did know about Kurama, the nine-tailed fox sealed inside of him. "Don't worry. He's in good hands. There's no place safer than here." The old man smiled and reassured her before turning serious. "Keep your eyes open. They're likely members of Root. Some of the students who were transferred here could be dangerous and might try to sabotage any chance of having this program continue." She had heard about the Root organization; they could be dangerous and might try to sabotage any chance of having this program continue.
"See you later, old friend. Be careful." Hiruzen said to Rhea and left her alone in her chamber. The students from Konoha have officially chosen their houses. She looked out the window, wondering where Siri's son was. She had a strong feeling she would meet him soon. Soon she would be able to revive her mother. It was only a matter of time.