Author's Note from Panda: Wow. You guys really liked this. Maybe we should release short little 1-2 shots more often. Let you guys know that we are alive even when we can't commit to writing our bigger stories. Let us know what you think after read this chapter and have a Happy 4th of July.

One year later, on a warm Spring evening, Naruto was impatiently waiting in a private room, dressed in a traditional Yukata. Today was the day. Today, he was finally going to marry Sakura. But everything wasn't quite right.

"Where the Hell is he..." Naruto muttered as he paced the room with a few of his friends standing nearby.

"Naruto, he'll be here. Just be patient. The ceremony doesn't start for another 20 minutes." Shikamaru said.

"That's what I mean! In 20 minutes, I'll be spending the rest of my life with Sakura-chan and my best man isn't here yet!"

"Who says I'm not?" A familiar voice came from the doorway.

Naruto whipped around and saw Sasuke standing in the doorway and immediately started fuming. "The hell took you so long?!"

"Hm..." Sasuke muttered before taking off his cloak, revealing himself as very well dressed for the occasion. "Are you ready?"

Naruto smiled and nodded. "You guys go on ahead. I'll get Sakura-chan."

An hour later. Naruto and Sakura sat before a Shinto priest with their guests seated behind them. Beside Sakura were here parents. Her father wailing as her mother dabbed her eyes with a handkerchief. To Naruto's left sat Lady Tsunade and Iruka-sensei. The both of them holding portraits of Minato, Kushina, and Jiraiya.

Naruto and Sakura each took turns drinking sake from three different sized cups.

Once finished, both Naruto and Sakura approached the altar and Naruto was instructed to recite his vows to Sakura.

"Sakura...let me start off by saying how happy you've made me, being here right now." Naruto started. "From the moment I met you, I was instantly drawn to you. Every waking moment of my life was spent thinking about you and how I've hoped that one day, I could be here with you, as we are today. We have been through tough times, you and I. Through life, death, and war. Through those times, I have stayed by your side no matter what the obstacle was, and so have you. If we can fight and survive a war, then marriage will be a breeze for us." He paused for a moment to inch closer to Sakura. "I kept my last promise to you and fulfilled it, but now I make another one. I promise to you that I will continue to be by your side, through thick and thin, for better or worse, until the day I die. I will care for you, provide for you, give you as many children as you want, and forever love you in ways words can't express. And that's...the ultimate promise of a lifetime."

Sakura smiled as happy tears trailed down her cheeks. She was being a lot more composed than her parents were, because she started to hear her mother balling her eyes out by Naruto's beautiful speech.

Tsunade had to wipe away a few tears as well. She never knew Naruto could come up with something so beautiful.

'D-damn you, Forehead...' Ino thought as she sniffed back her tears. 'Why did you have to get the most loyal and sweet man in the village...'

Sakura wiped away her tears, thankfully without ruining her make-up that Ino had spent hours getting perfect.

"Naruto... I wish I had fallen for you as soon as I met you. I wish I could have eased your burdens just as you have eased mine. But it wasn't meant to be. It took me time to realize how much you meant to me and how much I love you. What I once thought was an annoyance I now realize was a blindingly bright presence. You make everyone's life better just by being in it and I am so very fortunate to be a part of that life. I want to stand with you, Naruto. Now and forever. I want to help you build a kinder world. Using everything I know and all the things you have taught me through your actions. So just as you vow to protect me with your last breath, I vow to keep your heart beating until mine grows still." Sakura said.

Sakura's parents, as well as Tsunade and Iruka, were then instructed to take part in the sake ritual as per tradition.

Once finished, they all cheered "Kenpai" as a sign of thanks for their drink.

"Naruto, Sakura. Please come forth." The priest ordered. They stepped towards the priest where they were each given an evergreen branch. the Priest laid another Evergreen branch on the altar and Naruto and Sakura followed. Finally, Evergreen branches were given to both Iruka and Kizashi, who laid their offerings on the altar.

The priest then presented the rings. Naruto's ring was a simple gold band that Sakura took and put on his hand. but Sakura's ring was something entirely different. Her ring was adorned by many small diamonds that then encircled two stones. A Yellow Topaz and a Pink Diamond. Naruto took that ring and slid it onto Sakura's finger. The final part of the wedding was the priest reciting prayers for the couple. After the final prayers, it was done.

"Friends, family, honorable guests. I present to you, Mr. and Mrs., Naruto and Sakura Uzumaki." The priest smiled.

The crowd erupted in applause, Kiba and Ino cheering loudly.

12 years later...

"Naruto! Get up, you're going to be late!" Sakura called from downstairs. Since their wedding, they had saved up and bought a brand new, two story house that they shared with their children.

"Naruto!" Sakura called again but no answer. Sakura stepped out from the living room with a swollen belly, evident that she was due to have another child soon. She walked upstairs to their bedroom to see Naruto sawing logs after a late-night finalizing paperwork for his big day. 'Nothing ever changes...' Sakura thought with a sigh. Then she had an idea.

Sakura walked to the bedroom next to theirs to see their eldest son, Shinachiku, playing a videogame on his laptop. "Shina, be a dear and wake your father up. In your typical fashion."

"With or without the mask?" The barely 12-year-old Shinachiku asked.

"Make it a maneuver 12." Sakura smirked.

"He's that asleep, huh?" Shinachiku asked before getting up away from his desk. "Hanami, Chiyo! Maneuver 12!" He called from his room.

In an instant, in came the 10-year-old Hanami, who looked more like her mother than anything, and the 6-year-old Chiyo, who bore a striking resemblance to Kushina.

"Dad's asleep and won't wake up again?" Hanami asked.

"Yup. Grab a mask and a needle." Shinachiku ordered.

"Oh yeah!" Chiyo cheered.

Moments later, Shinachiku, Hanami and Chiyo were wearing fake ANBU masks and surrounded Naruto in his bed. Shinachiku motioned for Chiyo to make the first move.

She immediately jumped up on the bed and landed on her father's gut, startling him awake.

"Time for your medicine..." Shinachiku said in a fake voice as he and Hanami drew closer inward.

"WAAAAHHH!" Naruto screamed.

"Alright, troops, stand down." Sakura ordered from the doorway.

"God! Sakura, you know I hate it when you sick the munchkin squad on me." Naruto whined.

"Sorry, but you wouldn't wake up." Sakura giggled. "You need to get ready. Today's the big day."

"What big day?" Naruto yawned before grabbing Chiyo and wrapping her up in a hug.

Sakura deadpanned. "Today is your coronation...remember?"

"My coron... I'M GONNA BE HOKAGE TODAY, SAKURA!" Naruto cheered.

"Yeah, I know! Now get your butt ready. I got breakfast ready downstairs and your coffee."

"You're an angel, Sakura-chan." Naruto smiled as he hugged their youngest.

"Congratulations, Daddy." Hanami said.

"Now kids, remember. this means daddy is going to be a lot busier than he normally is. So that means that while you may not see him much, he's working hard so we can all live in peace." Sakura reminded.

"We know. It's gonna be so cool having Dad be Hokage." Shinachiku said with sparkles in his eyes.

"Alright. So long as you know. Also, I'm going to need all of your help to take care of your baby brother when he's born. Can I count on you?"

"Of course, Mom. It's my ninja way to help out everyone and protect my family." Shinachiku pounded his chest.

Sakura smiled. "Good. Now all of you, go get washed up."

"I don't wanna." Chiyo said.

"What was that..." Sakura asked in a tone that stuck fear into the hearts who knew it well.

Hanami quickly clamped down on Chiyo's mouth. "N-nothing, mom...I'll make sure she gets cleaned up...heheheh..." She chuckled nervously.

"That's better." Sakura smiled sweetly before walking away.

All three kids let out a sigh of relief, glad that they avoided a harsh talking to. their mom was scary when she was angry.

"Chiyo, you really need to learn to clamp it around mom. you know how she gets, especially right now." Hanami lectured.

"But I don't like baths." Chiyo said, summoning up her 6-year-old logic.

"Would you rather show up to dad's coronation smelling like a bag of garbage?" Hanami asked logically.

"I don't smell like Shinachiku." Chiyo said.

"Hey, I don't stink!" Shinachiku protested.

"Hey now, that's enough. We are all taking baths." Naruto said firmly.

"But daddy..." Chiyo whined.

"No buts. Now march." Naruto said.

"I get first dibs!" Shinachiku called out before running to the bathroom.

"Hey! Ladies first!" Hanami protested.

"No way! You two take forever!"

Sometime later, the entire family was fed and washed and out the door to get to Naruto's coronation. Everywhere they went, they were greeted by every villager and Shinobi that was going to be attending the ceremony. Everyone in the village was eager to see their new Hokage take the hat and lead the Hidden Leaf into a new era.

"Thank you, Lord Naruto." A random villager said.

"Bless you, Lord Uzumaki." An old woman bowed.

"I love you, Naruto!" A fangirl shouted.

Naruto just smiled and waved at them all while escorting his family through the crowds.

"Wow...I never imagined I would get this much attention." Naruto said in moderate surprise.

"Seriously? After everything you've done and you're surprised by this?" Sakura asked.

"I am. You know the childhood I had and even after all these years, I'm still surprised by all of this."

"I feel it's well earned." Sakura smiled.

"They keep giving us candy." Chiyo observed as the Uzumaki children lined their pockets with sweets gifted like offerings from grateful villagers.

"Like reverse Halloween." Shinachiku said.

"I'm not complaining." Hanami said between mouthfuls of cakes.

"Don't fill up on sweets. Don't forget, we have a banquet to attend later." Sakura ordered.

"Will there be ramen?" Chiyo's face lit up.

Sakura rolled her eyes and sighed. Leave it to Naruto to pass on his love of ramen to their children. "More than likely..."

"Sweet! I hope Ichiraku's is catering the banquet." Hanami cheered.

"They definitely are." Naruto confirmed.

"This is gonna be the best day ever." Shinachiku said.

"Oh yeah." Hanami agreed.

"It's gotta be the bestest day!" Chiyo cheered.

"A sign of many good days to come I'm sure." Sakura smiled.

"So long as I have you four- sorry, you five to come home to." Naruto smiled as he placed his hand over Sakura's swollen belly.

"You mean us six." Shinachiku said. "You forgot Kurama."

"So I did. Sorry, buddy." Naruto said, patting his own stomach.

'Thanks for noticing.' Kurama joked.

"Naruto, we still need to think of a name for this little one." Sakura reminded as she rubbed her belly.

"I thought we agreed on Jiraiya?"

"Did we?" Sakura asked.

Naruto shrugged. "Probably."

"Maybe I'm having a brain fart, but I don't quite remember."

"We can just decide later. We still have a few weeks until you are due." Naruto said

"Well if he is anything like Chiyo, he'll be along any time now." Sakura said knowingly.

"Just so long as he doesn't come today. That would be way too cliché."

"He comes when he comes, Naruto. Nothing can stop that."

"I know, and I can't wait for it. I'm just joking." Naruto smiled.

"Well, it may be soon. I've been having Braxton Hicks contractions for the last few days."

"Don't tease me like that, Sakura-chan. It makes me want to pack your stuff and take you to the hospital now."

"Nah, you'll know when it's time. At least you should by now." Sakura smiled.

"Yeah, I've only had what? Three times to practice. But who is counting?"

"Obviously you, since you keep...uh, well, you know."

"Well you did say I could give you as many children as I wanted."

"No, you said that to me. And I say, 4 is enough." Sakura said firmly.

"I think I remember you saying three was enough." Naruto wiggled his eyebrows.

Sakura's eyebrows narrowed. "Keep it up and you'll be sleeping on the couch tonight." She threatened.

"Oh come on. It's my coronation..."

"I don't care. Hokage or not, you're still my husband. If you piss me off, you sleep on the couch. We agreed to that years ago."

Quicker than any Chunin could see, Naruto swatted Sakura on her fanny, making her yip like a dog. Thanks to the ever-merciful Sage, their children didn't notice. "And we agreed what would happen if either of us swore in front of the kids." Naruto whispered.

Sakura grit her teeth in anger, but she couldn't argue with it.

"God if you weren't 9 months pregnant, the things I would do to you tonight." He said without letting their kids hear him.

"I think I know after almost 13 years of marriage..." Sakura muttered.

"Plus a fun year of dating."

Sakura nodded. "Most of the time. Sometimes it got stale when we always went to Ichiraku's."

"I wasn't talking about that kind of fun."

"I know what you meant and I'm talking about my side of the coin." Sakura smirked before three recently appointed Chunin eagerly approached Naruto.

"Naruto-sensei!" they all called out.

"Hey guys!" Naruto smiled.

The 3 Chunin in question were ones that Naruto trained as his first and only genin team. The two males were of the Nara and Inuzuka clans, not directly related to Shikamaru or Kiba, but the female was one that was from a well-known and respected family in the Leaf; Mirai Sarutobi.

"We came to see you before your ceremony." Mirai said.

"Are you guys gonna be there?" Naruto asked.

"I wish we could, but we have a mission to go on. Lord Kakashi assigned us on this mission two days ago. Nothing major, just an A Rank to what's left of the Sound."

"I see. A shame. How is Konohamaru treating you?" Naruto asked.

"He's great, actually. He's not you, that's for sure, but he's doing a great job."

"That's good. I still want you three to miss me, but I think you can all handle yourselves."

"Oh we are. Sorry, sensei, but we gotta get going. We'll be sure to see you as soon as we get back." Mirai beamed.

"See you soon, Mirai-chan." Shinachiku finger waved like a dork.

Mirai rolled her eyes and just ruffled his hair. "See ya later, little Shina." She said before she and her teammates sprinted off.

"Aaaand, friend zoned again." Hanami smirked.

"Shut up." Shinachiku snapped.

"Bro, when are you going to learn that she's just not into you like that?" Hanami sighed.

"When are you gonna shut up?"

"Never. I can talk if I want to."

"Knock it off, both of you." Sakura said.

"But mom. He's just wasting his time."

"And it's his time to waste. Do you know how long your father chased after me before I realized that he was the best one for me?"

"Ten."

"Freaking."

"Years." The kids answered for their father.

"Right, so if it's worth it to Shinachiku, then leave him be. He'll either move on or get what he's after. So quit trying to be a matchmaker, Hanami." Sakura scolded.

"But I know what's better for him."

"Excuse you?" Shinachiku growled.

"Yeah, in case you haven't noticed, Sarada has had her eyes on you since you started the academy." Hanami informed.

"Really? Sarada does?" Naruto asked.

"Who?" Shinachiku asked.

"You know who she is. Uncle Sasuke's daughter, remember?" Hanami pointed out.

"Umm..."

"Her family goes on a lot of long vacations." Sakura said.

"That doesn't really help." Shinachiku said.

"Black hair, glasses, kinda short tempered. Ringing any bells?" Hanami pressed.

"Short tempered is half the girls in this village." Shinachiku said.

"Heh...yeah that's true." Sakura chuckled.

"That girl who is always leaning behind corners." Naruto said.

"Oh her." Shinachiku said.

"Yeah, she's a much better choice." Hanami declared.

"She sounds like Dad's old stalker."

"Hinata wasn't really a stalker, she was just really shy." Sakura said.

Naruto nodded. "She came out of her shell years ago and actually tried to save me. Remember when I told you about Pain?"

"I guess."

"That guy had me pinned to the ground and Hinata tried hard to save me. Honestly, if your mother had never come around, I probably would have ended up with her." Naruto said, making Sakura a little annoyed. But she smirked at the fact that she was always his first choice.

"So we could have had Lady Hyuga as our mother?" Hanami said.

"More like you would not exist the way you are now." Sakura clarified.

"What do you mean?" Hanami asked.

"I mean that you all would probably be a lot different. For one, Hanami, you wouldn't have my hair color and Shina, you wouldn't have my eyes."

"Would I have the Byakugan?" Chiyo asked.

"Possibly...hard to say." Sakura mused.

"I don't want the Byakugan. Those eyes creep me out." Chiyo said.

"Same..." Hanami shuddered.

"Just don't be rude and say that in front of them." Naruto reminded them.

"The Sharingan is cool, though." Shinachiku mused.

"Well, Sarada would have the Sharingan eventually if she doesn't already." Naruto said simply.

"Or she would have an Uzumaki ability. Sasuke did marry your cousin." Sakura reminded.

"Yeah, but her ability is that healing chakra if you bite her. It's hard to say if Sarada would have that ability carried over."

"And your mother used Chakra Chains. That's where Hanami got that ability. Sarada could have it as well."

"Ew, she is my cousin?" Shinachiku asked.

"Very distantly related." Naruto said. "Like 11th or 12th cousin."

"It's still weird." Shinachiku said.

"That's how a lot of clans work. Hinata married a 5th cousin from her clan." Sakura pointed out.

"You're not going to make us marry people, are you?" Chiyo asked.

"No, of course not. You can marry anyone you want." Sakura assured.

"As long as said person treats you right and has a good job and isn't a lazy bum." Naruto said firmly. "And isn't so weak."

"I'm sorry, what was that?" Sakura growled.

"Do you want our daughters to be with a wimp?" Naruto shrugged.

"In case you forgot, I was a wimp until Lady Tsunade trained me and you still loved me." Sakura reminded.

"Fair enough, I'll shut up then."

"Listen, kids. Always find someone who likes you for who you are. And in turn, like them for who they are. So long as you are both happy, that's what really matters." Sakura said logically. "Don't judge them for what clothes they wear, what kind of job they have or what their level of intelligence is. Always treat others the way you want to be treated."

The kids all nodded. While Chiyo didn't really understand, Hanami and Shinachiku did completely.

"Alright, you kids run along and meet us in front of the Hokage Tower. We'll be along soon. We have to stop some place to pick up something." Sakura ordered.

"What is it?" Naruto asked.

"Your custom Hokage cloak." Sakura whispered in his ear.

"Why can't the kids come?"

"Because I want it to be a surprise." Sakura whispered.

"Oooh..." Naruto said.

"Mom? Dad?" Hanami asked.

"Never you mind. Go on." Sakura shooed.

"You heard your mother. We'll meet you at the Hokage Tower. Shinachiku, take care of your sisters." Naruto instructed.

"Right, don't need to tell me twice." Shinachiku said before all three of them ran off. As they ran down the street, they bumped into to two people and all 5 of them fell on the ground.

"OW! Watch where you're going you-wait, Grandma! Grandpa!" Hanami cheered.

"Well if it ain't my favorite grandchildren!" Kizashi beamed before scooping them all up in a bear hug.

"Grandpa Far!" Chiyo hugged his bearded face.

"Gramps! You going to dad's coronation?" Shinachiku asked.

"Of course, we are. Your Grandma and I wouldn't miss this for the world."

"YAY!" All three kids cheered as Naruto and Sakura walked up to them.

"Mom, Dad, are you hurt?" Sakura asked worriedly.

"Nah... we're fine, don't worry about it." Kizashi waved off.

"Honestly, we leave you alone for five seconds and you tackle some old people." Naruto joked.

"Naruto dear, we're fine." Mebuki assured.

"Well that's good. Do you mind watching the kids? We gotta pick something up." Sakura asked.

"Aww, but Dad said that I was in charge." Shina whined.

"And so you shall be." Kizashi smiled. "Lead the way."

Naruto and Sakura smiled as Shinachiku proudly led the group to the Hokage Tower.

"A natural born leader." Sakura smiled.

"He has a ways to go. Need to be more assertive."

"Well, he's not even a Genin yet."

"True. He's gonna make us both so proud one day though. All of them."

"Absolutely..." Sakura sighed happily before resting her head on Naruto's shoulder. "We better get going."

"Yup." Naruto said as he led his wife down the street. Waving at the many well-wishers.

They made their way to the only seamstress that did the Hokage's attire since the first Hokage himself.

"Hello?" Sakura called out. When they walked into the shop, no one seemed to be around.

"Is she out sick today?"

"I don't know, honestly." Sakura mused just as a younger seamstress came out from the back.

"Oh, hello." She waved delightfully.

"Hi. Where's the chief seamstress?" Sakura asked.

"Can I have your names?" The girl asked.

"The order should be for Naruto Uzumaki." Sakura said.

"Oh that's right! Yes, she's putting the finishing touches on your order right now."

"Really? But she's been at it for over two weeks now." Naruto frowned.

"You can't rush perfection. I've never seen her in such a fervor as last night when inspiration took her." The girl said in awe.

"Well, the coronation is in half an hour so we're in a rush." Sakura said as politely as she could.

"It is finished, darling!"

Sakura looked up to see a shaky old woman who shuffled her way to the front counter as quickly as she could...which wasn't very quick at all.

"Sakura, darling! It has been too long!"

"Lady Kimoko...how are you?" Sakura smiled.

"I am exhausted, darling. Exhausted and exhilarated. For what other assignment could be so important as the new Hokage's robes?"

"Shinachiku's 13th birthday when it comes?" Naruto shrugged.

"Naruto...my God you've gotten fat."

Naruto deadpanned. "Nice to see you too, Lady Kimoko."

"Lady Kimoko, could you do me a favor?" Sakura asked as she dug through her travel bag and pulled out an old, tattered blue and orange jacket that was clearly Naruto's from when he was a kid. "Could you fix this up?"

"My jacket?" Naruto asked as Lady Kimoko observed it. Then they both noticed the large whole in the right side of the vest near the right shoulder. The remnants of when Sasuke stuck Naruto with his Chidori.

"Rather cheap fabric. Nothing you would have bought for your children and I would hope that Shinachiku was not wearing this when this hole appeared." Lady Kimoko said.

"No, it's Naruto's from a long time ago. It's a family heirloom that I wanna pass down to Shinachiku when he becomes a Genin." Sakura explained

"Sakura-chan?" Naruto asked.

"What?"

"This is sweet, but why not just buy Shinachiku a new outfit? We can afford it."

"Because this was special. It's what made you unique from everyone else."

"I suppose so. But where did you even get this? I thought the nurses threw it out when I came to the hospital."

"They tried to, but I saved it. All these years, I kept it locked away, safe from the passage of time."

"But I thought you were still into Sasuke back then." Naruto said in awe.

"I was, but you were still my best friend and I knew how much this jacket meant to you."

"I mean, I only...yeah, you're right. This is really sweet." Naruto smiled.

"Come now, it's a hobo jacket. I can make a much better one." Kimoko insisted

"Please...just fix this one." Sakura urged.

"Ugh, you wound me, darling. To repair this would require me to have my assistant purchase fabrics I would spit on before presenting it to a beloved client such as yourself."

"Wait...is it possible that you can make the same jacket, I mean exactly the same, fit for a ninja in training?" Naruto asked.

"But of course! It's what I do darling." Kimoko said.

"Then make that. I'll expect the garment back afterwards." Sakura said.

"If you insist, darling. I'll have it done in a week."

"Perfect. Now for Naruto's clothes."

Kimoko pulled out a wrapped parcel and handed it to Sakura.

Sakura opened it up and pulled out the item inside. It was a white cloak, the bottom edge wreathed in red and orange flames and Kanjis that read "7th Hokage."

"It's perfect, Kimoko." Sakura smiled.

"Oh wow..." Naruto said as he felt the soft fabric.

"Of course, darling. You know I only do the best."

"It's awesome...it looks like..." Naruto gasped before turning to Sakura. "Y-you...modeled it after...my dad's...?"

Sakura nodded, teary eyed. "I did."

Naruto wrapped Sakura up in a tender hug and kissed her forehead.

"Awww..." Kimoko's assistant cooed.

"If there was ever a moment, I thought I couldn't love you anymore than I already do, you've just proved me wrong." Naruto smiled.

"I tell myself that every day." Sakura blushed.

Naruto attacked her lips with his. God, he couldn't get enough of this woman.

Sakura was the first to break away after a few moments. "Here... let me put it on you..."

"Of course, my love." Naruto said as he turned around to present his back to her.

Sakura smiled at the broad shoulders presented to her. Naruto had grown even taller since he was 17. Sakura always had to look up to meet his eyes. Looking at his back now, he looked like the hero that he was. And he was all Sakura's. Her husband, devoted father to their children. A sadistic part of Sakura wondered how many woman looked at Naruto's back, wishing he was there's. Or even to have a single night with him. No chance. He was her's and she was his.

'We still owe Ino that threesome.' Inner smirked.

'Not now.'

'Then when? You and her agreed to that 13 years ago.'

'Not on his coronation. Not when I am days away from giving birth.'

'Right, right...' Inner sighed.

"Could you kneel down?" Sakura asked.

"Too tall for ya?" Naruto snickered before kneeling down.

"No, I just like ordering the most powerful man in the Leaf around since I've got him wrapped around my little finger." Sakura smirked.

"Oh, ha ha..."

Sakura smiled and draped his custom-made cloak over his shoulders. It was a familiar setting, her helping him dress. The number of times she had to tie his tie for him, yet here it felt special. She had helped him become Hokage like he always deserved to be. And now she got to place his Hokage robes on him. Like she was a princess, no, a queen placing the cape over her heroic knight.

Naruto then put his arms into the sleeves of the cloak. it was a perfect fit.

"Alright, stand up and let me get a good look at you." Sakura ordered.

"Is that a command to your Hokage?" Naruto teased.

"Yes, it is."

Naruto smiled. "Very well."

He stood up and Sakura could swear he was glowing. The cloak made him look even more heroic if it was even possible. It also made her rather warm under her maternity dress. If she wasn't days away from giving birth, she would take him right now.

"Oh my, you look very dashing." The assistant praised.

"More like hot..." Sakura said, licking her lips. Damn she hated being so pregnant right now.

"Did you expect anything else from my work?" Lady Kimoko scoffed.

"Nope, not in the slightest." Sakura smiled.

"Good. His robes should cover the pounds he's gained around his waist."

"Oh very funny..." Naruto grumbled.

"I wasn't trying to be funny. The Hokage should be in better shape."

"I'll have you know-"

"Not right now. We're going to be late." Sakura warned.

Naruto looked up at the wall clock and saw that it was 11:50. His coronation is to take place in 10 minutes.

"Shoot. We gotta Thunder God."

"Wait, what?" Sakura asked before Naruto grabbed her and they flashed away in a bolt of yellow sparks.

They reappeared next to Shinachiku who was standing inside the Hokage office with the rest of his family and the previous two Hokage's.

"It's about time! Hurry up, you're going to be late!" Tsunade barked.

"Mommy, daddy?" Chiyo asked, confused by their sudden appearance.

"Whoa, dad!" Hanami gasped. "You look cool."

"Woah! Gotta be the coolest looking Hokage ever." Shinachiku grinned.

"Acceptable." Chiyo nodded.

"What? Don't you think it's cool?" Hanami exclaimed.

"It needs more flames to be cool."

"Actually, kids. This cloak is almost the exact same style your grandfather Minato wore." Sakura informed.

"Cool!" Shinachiku said.

"That it is." Kakashi eye smiled before pointing to the picture of the man in question on the wall.

On the wall were actual pictures of all of the previous Hokages. There was Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Minato Namikaze, Tsunade Senju and most recently, Kakashi Hatake. But the childrens eyes all lingered on one man, their grandfather Minato. The one they never met who their father looked almost exactly like.

Sure enough, their grandfather was wearing the same cloak Naruto was. Complete with the flames.

"Some say he was the hero of the 3rd Shinobi World War. Others call him a trickster. But I called him...sensei." Kakashi said fondly.

"Wouldn't that have been something? I could have known you before ever being your student if my parents were still around." Naruto smiled.

"Yeah, it would have." Kakashi nodded.

"No way..." Hanami gasped. "Grampa trained Lord 6th?!"

"Yes, and your Grandfather was trained by Jiraiya, your father's godfather, and he was trained by the 3rd Hokage. Who was trained by the 1st and 2nd Hokage." Tsunade said.

"And Kakashi trained your father, myself and Uncle Sasuke." Sakura added.

"Well, granny more so than Kakashi-sensei with you." Naruto reminded.

"He taught me stuff. He taught me about teamwork, which was the most important thing." Sakura said.

"Does that mean that only those trained by a Hokage have a chance at being Hokage?" Shinachiku asked.

Everyone looked at one another. Shinachiku had a very valid point. Everyone who either was or will soon be Hokage was trained by a previous one. It was an oddly interesting pattern.

"Well it isn't set in stone, but it certainly helps." Kakashi said.

"That's all I have to do then? Cool." Shinachiku smirked.

"Yes, but it is not a guarantee." Sakura reminded him.

"Yeah, if that were the case then mom would be Hokage." Hanami said.

"Or that anyone I train will be Hokage." Sakura added.

"Now all I'm thinking about is you in the Hokage robes." Naruto winked.

"Your Hokage robes I hope." Sakura whispered back.

"Alright, we gotta move this along. It's almost time." Kakashi spoke up.

"Right o." Naruto said.

After a few minutes, the Uzumaki family, accompanied by Kakashi and Tsunade, made their way to the top of the tower where Kakashi greeted the masses of people that made up the village.

The crowed of people cheered when Kakashi and Tsunade stood on the balcony above them all. Kakashi raised a single hand to silence them

"Thank you all for coming. As many of you know, today will be the last day that I serve as your Hokage. But as many of you have been expecting, a new Hokage will take my place. Someone who, as a lot of you know, had a rough life growing up. He's has been through a lot over the years and despite his past, he has saved us all on more than one occasion. He has brought joy to many of us and in the end, he brought joy to himself by achieving all of his dreams to date. You all know him, so please welcome Naruto Uzumaki. Your 7th Hokage."

The crowd roared even louder, letting the whole Land of Fire know the name Naruto as they chanted it. Their hero, their leader, their friend, father, lover, and son. Naruto Uzumaki stepped forward to address his people.

"Thank you all! You have no idea how much this means to me!" Naruto grinned widely.

The crowd cheered back. Next to the Hokage Tower, in a specially made booth, the Konoha 11 and their families sat and looked out upon the masses. They along with all the other great influences in Naruto's life, shared in his glory.

"I never thought I'd see the day." Kiba smirked.

"Please, you knew it from the day he led us against Madara." Shino said as he sat next to Kiba alongside Kurenai, Mirai, and Hinata.

"Still though...it's hard to believe that he is still the same dorky, annoying kid that we all couldn't stand..." Ino said.

"True. Naruto has become quite the man since we all first met him." Temari said.

"He really has..." Hinata sighed.

"Yup." Shikamaru said as he casually took a hit from his electronic cigarette.

"Everything will change now." Tenten smiled.

"Yosh, Naruto will lead us into a new Youthful Age!" Lee declared.

"Exactly, Lee!" Gai declared.

"So long as he doesn't increase prices on groceries then it's all good." Choji grinned.

"Really..." Ino deadpanned.

"That's my line." Karui said.

"I'm sure whatever decisions that Naruto makes, his heart will be in the right place." Iruka said.

"It will be..." Konohamaru said. "That's just the way he is. He won't fail us because...well, he doesn't know how to fail."

"No, he knows how to pick himself up from failure." Hanabi said as she held Konohanaru's hand.

"Well, that too."

"Maybe he will found Ramen Day like he always said." Ayame suggested.

"It wouldn't surprise me." Sasuke said from out of nowhere.

All eyes turned away from Naruto's speech to look at Sasuke, his wife Karin, and the little girl standing behind them.

"Where the hell did you come from?" Ino asked.

"Did you really think I would miss my brother's ceremony?" Sasuke asked like it was obvious.

"Please, you were going to before Sarada begged you to let us come." Karin said.

"Uh huh..." Ino smirked. "Full of shit, as always."

"Ino, I would watch your language in front of our son." Sai said.

"And you are as vulgar as always." Sasuke said plainly.

"Sasuke, please." Karin slapped his chest.

Sasuke winced briefly. "Yes, dear..."

"Wow...someone actually tamed the great Sasuke Uchiha." Kiba joked.

"Shut up, Kiba." nearly everyone said.

Sarada then ran up to the front of the booth to get the best possible view of Naruto giving the rest of his speech.

"Now, aside from making Ichiraku's ramen the best ramen in the world, my ultimate goal is to ensure that not only the Leaf, but all of the great Ninja Nations see a lengthy time of peace and prosperity. And all of this, is just the tip of the iceberg. Many things will change for the betterment of our futures and the futures of our children and their children to come and their children's children! So long as I remain here, there will be no poverty, no hunger, no intolerance! No one will have to worry about anything!" Naruto declared.

The crowd erupted in a thunderous applause as Kakashi took the Hokage hat off his head and carried it over to Naruto.

"Naruto Uzumaki. By placing this symbol of leadership on your head, you accept the roles, duties and responsibilities required of you and the position of Hokage. Should you neglect your duties, you are subjected to the will of the people of the Hidden Leaf to pass their judgement upon you. Should you decide to appoint a successor to you, said successor must meet the approval of the people of the Hidden Leaf Village. Do you understand everything I have told you?" Kakashi explained.

"I have." Naruto declared.

"Then the torch of leadership is hereby passed onto you from this moment onward." Kakashi said before placing the Hokage hat on Naruto's head. He turned to face the crowd as did Kakashi.

"People of the Hidden Leaf, I present you your new Hokage."

As one, the entire Leaf stood up and cheered. Their voices carrying for miles, their clapping shook the mountain side.

Sakura, the now first lady of the village, came up and pulled him in for a loving kiss, and if it was possible, the cheering got even more intense.

For Naruto, his bucket list was finally complete. He married the woman of his dreams. He has a growing family. And today, he was finally crowned as the 7th Hokage. Now, a new chapter in his life awaited him. What was to come next would surely test his abilities to the limit...with endless mounds of paperwork and the constant nagging needs of the masses.