Naruto: The Orb
CH 5 - Tsunade
"Naruto" - Person Talking
'Naruto' - Person Thinking
"Naruto" - Summons/Biju talking
"Naruto" - Summons/Biju thinking
"Shadow Clone Jutsu" - Jutsu
(Author's Note)
FLASHBACK NO JUTSU/TIME SKIP
I WASN'T THINKING OF MAKING IT THIS LONG, BUT I JUST KEPT GETTING SO MANY IDEAS. EVEN THOUGH TSUNADE OUTVOTED SASUKE, I DIDN'T PICK SASUKE BECAUSE I COULDN'T DECIDE ON HIS WIFE. POLL AT BOTTOM OF STORY. I HOPE YOU ENJOY.
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Tsunade stood up, "I'll go next."
Sasuke suddenly stood up, "Hey! I've been waiting my turn for a while! I think it's only fair if I go next!"
"What did you say brat?" asked Tsunade as a she suddenly clenched her fists.
"I sai-" Sasuke didn't finish his sentence as Tsunade quickly had him by the neck, "Listen to me you little brat. Its only good manners to allow seniority to go first!"
"Are you finally admitting your old, Grandma?" asked Naruto as he got a few snickers across the room, " The henge may hide your age, but we all kno-"
Naruto didn't get a chance to finish, as Sasuke suddenly slammed into him. They both went flying across the room, and slammed right into the back wall. The room turned silent, and Tsunade asked with a deadly tone, "Do you still want to go first Sasuke?"
Tsunade's voice broke Naruto and Sasuke from their daze. Sasuke nervously laughed, "I don't mind waiting another turn."
"That's what I thought, and what did you say about my age Naruto?" asked Tsunade as she walked over to the orb. Naruto nervously shook his hands in the air, "Me? Well…..um….I...said...I said that you're a bold lady! Yes you're pretty bold for going next!"
Tsunade eyebrow twitched, "Bold Lady? I guess I have to give him credit for coming up with that one."
Meanwhile everyone else sweatdropped in the room. Jiraiya just chuckled to himself, "Bold Lady! That brat sure is an idiot!"
Kiba whispered to Naruto, "Nice save Naruto."
Naruto just chuckled as Tsunade sent her chakra through the orb. The screen suddenly lit up to life.
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"Grandma Tsunade!" screamed a tiny young feminine voice.
Suddenly the picture appeared on a much older looking Tsunade. She now had a few wrinkles running across her face, and her bright blond hair had developed some streaks of grey hair.
Tsunade had been sitting in her office at Kohona's Hospital. When suddenly the door busted open, and a young 5 year old girl fell into the room. Right behind her was a 4 year old boy with straight black hair reaching the bottom of his ears. If one looked closely they could see a small amount of resemblance to Itachi Uchiha.
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Sasuke's eye twitched, "Itachi?"
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Tsunade frowned, "Kushina? What did I tell you about barging in?"
The little girl stood up straight with a big smile, "It scares you because you're old?"
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Everyone but Tsunade laughed in the room. Jiraiya then spoke, "Brat your daughter is almost as disrespectful as you!"
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The little boy besides her put his hands over his mouth, and let out a small chuckle. Tsunade just let out a small smile, "Hm, I guess if I'm old I can't take you out to eat anymore."
The girl crossed the room in blinding speed, and gave her a big hug, "I'm just kidding Grandma! You can be anywhere from the age of 10 to 100! You could fool anyone!"
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"Exactly! That's the poin-" Tsunade suddenly punched Naruto in the face.
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Tsunade just ruffled her hair, "So, what do you and Daisuke want? Don't you two bother his father enough?"
"Well we would, but my dad's in a big meeting!" yelled Daisuke.
Kushina nodded, "Yeah, and uncle Sasuke gets really mad when we disrupt those. Like that one time we let a bunch of rats lose in there! You should've seen that old lady run! Whats her name? Kohi? Kokuri? Konny?" Well, let me tell you I've never seen an Old Lady run as fast as her!"
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Naruto suddenly laughed, "That Old Hag Koharu? Man I guess some things don't change!"
Sakura looked at him, "You know her?"
Naruto nodded, "Yeah I used to pull pranks on her all the time. She was always yelling at me for barging into Old Man Hokage's office."
"Wait is that kid, Sasuke's?" asked Ino.
The room turned silent as they stared at the young boy, and Sasuke. Sasuke sighed in relief, "So at least I know I did accomplish my goals."
Ino clenched her fists, "There's no way he could be married to her!"
"Ha! In your face Ino-pig!" cheered Sakura.
"I wonder who the mom is?" asked Naruto.
Shikamaru sighed as he looked at the two young rivals, "It's better if we don't get into it."
"I agree" stated Choji.
Sasuke meanwhile turned on an emotionless mask, as his thoughts ran crazy, "So who did I marry?"
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Tsunade suddenly let out a big laugh, "You mean that old hag, Koharu? Oh my! That is gold!"
Kushina smiled, as strands of blond hair fell on her face, "Yeah her! Ever since uncle Sasuke has ANBU making sure we can't enter the Hokage Tower during "important meetings." Then we decided to come bother you!"
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"Her too?" asked Naruto, "I'm really liking this future kid of mine!"
Hinata meanwhile frowned, "Oh my! She sounds like such a handful. Would she be as much of a troublemaker as Naruto?"
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Tsunade chuckled as she gripped Kushina's arm a little harder, "Well, I'm sure you won't be as troublesome here? Right?"
Kushina gulped, "Of course not! Its just a….saying? Yeah a saying! Right Daisuke!"
Daisuke had been slowly creeping to the door, when Kushina suddenly called him out, "What? Um yeah! That's right! We actually came to ask you something important!"
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"Tsunade you don't change." muttered Jiraiya.
Tsunade glared at him, "What was that?"
"Nothing"
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Tsunade raised an eyebrow as her grip on Kushina lessened, "Oh really? and what question would that be?"
Daisuke and Kushina suddenly glared at each other, and Tsunade was suddenly taken back, "Those two have never glared at each other? What could have them so riled up?"
Kushina jumped out of Tsunade's lap, "Well me Daisuke have been arguing about Uncle Sasuke's story about becoming of Hokage."
Daisuke crossed his arms, "Kushina keeps saying that my Dad only became Hokage because her Dad chose not to be!"
Kushina growled, "Its so true! My father could of been Hokage if he wanted to be! Old Man Kaka told me so!"
Tsunade raised an eyebrow, "Kaka? Wait you mean Kakashi? What a ridiculous name!"
"Not as ridiculous as his hair," muttered Daisuke.
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"What's wrong with my hair?" asked Kakashi.
Naruto then bluntly stated, "Its grey, and its in a weird shape."
Kakashi subconsciously grabbed his hair.
"Yosh! My rival your youthful student is correct. Maybe you should try changing it to my style." stated Gai.
"NO!" shouted both Neji and Tenten.
"Kakashi your hair looks great. Let's just move on." chuckled Tenten.
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Kushina slammed her foot, "That's not the point! I'm just telling Daisuke that my Father is stronger than his! Tell him Granny!"
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"Of course I'm stronger!" shouted Naruto. Then Sasuke grunted, "Yeah right you dobe."
"Hey I obviously become stronger in the future!" yelled Naruto.
Sasuke shook his shoulders, "I'm Hokage ain't I?"
Naruto growled, which cause Kakashi to chuckle, "Those two never change."
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Tsunade could see why this argument had gotten so heated, "The children of two such powerful shinobi to ever live."
Daisuke jumped up and down, "Tsunade! Tell her the truth! My Father is stronger! He's the Hokage!"
Kushina growled, "Just because you're the Hokage doesn't mean you're the strongest. When Granny was Hokage Jiraiya one of the legendary Sannin was still considered stronger than her! Just like my father!"
"Oh yeah! Then why is your father the one dead!" yelled Daisuke, then he covered his mouth, "I didn't mean it Kushina."
Tsunade was about to reach out for Kushina when she raced out of the room. Tsunade watched as tears ran down her face and fell onto the ground. Daisuke suddenly chased after her trying to apologize. Tsunade rolled around her chair and looked at the sky, "Sasuke's nomination as Hokage. Now that was a story to tell."
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"Why is your son such a teme, Sasuke?" asked Naruto, "He doesn't have to make my daughter cry."
Sasuke sighed, "He's just a kid, you can't blame him for stating his mind. Look at you, your a prime example."
"You…"
"Can you two stop arguing for 5 minutes!" shouted Sakura.
Sasuke and Naruto calmed down.
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FLASHBACK NO JUTSU
Tsunade didn't look a day older. She was sitting at a large desk, where piles of paperwork towered over here. Tsunade growled as she went to work at the paperwork, "Come on Tsunade stick it together. Only a few more weeks, and you will never have to worry about paperwork again!"
Suddenly the door opened up, and two individuals walked into the room. An older man, and women was revealed as they walked deeper into the room.
Tsunade rose an eyebrow, "It's been a while since I've seen you two around, Homura and Koharu."
Tsunade suddenly rose from her chair, "Actually I haven't seen you around, since I appointed Naruto as Jonin Leader."
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"Jonin leader? Like of a genin squad?" asked Neji as he looked at his sensei.
Gai thought for a second before answering, "It could be, but it could also be something else."
"Wait so there also a different type of Jonin leader?" asked Shikamaru.
Asuma took a breath of his smoke, "Yes, the Jonin who overlooks all the other Jonins. If I'm correct the current one is your father Shikamaru."
"So, what does this Jonin leader do exactly?" asked Shino.
Kurenai looked at her quiet student, "He's in charge of making sure they are healthy. Assigning them missions that suite not only their style of fighting, but to keep developing their growth. Its almost as tiring as the position of Hokage."
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Koharu suddenly spoke up, "Aw yes its been a while Tsunade, and we're here for that same reason. "
"Already? I didn't think you were so anxious to get rid of me." replied Tsunade.
Homura shook his head, "Its not that Tsunade. This position as Jonin Leader was just a test for Naruto. We wanted to see how he would handle a bigger role as leader, and I have to admit he
did surprisingly well. We almost expected him to…"
"To blow everything up, before he got the hang of things? I suppose I was expecting the same, but Naruto has grown over the past couple of years." admitted Tsunade, "He's shown exceptional skill handling that position."
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"Hey! I'm not that bad!" shouted Naruto.
Kakashi sighed, "Naruto on our first couple of D-Rank missions you painted the wrong side of the fence, you babysitted the wrong set of kids, mowed the wrong lawn, and lets not forgot you almost fell of a waterfall….twice!"
Naruto sat back down, "Okay I might be a slow learner….."
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Koharu agreed, "That's why I think its time we prepare him for the next step. As well I bet you're a bit anxious to leave this behind."
Koharu motioned toward the stacks of paper on her desks. Tsunade just gave an uneasy chuckle, "I would be lying If I said I would miss this."
Tsunade stood up, "I'll notify him to meet us in the council room, I'm sure you've notified the Daimyo?"
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Naruto was seen walking out of what looked like a hospital, "I wonder where Hinata could be. I mean I haven't seen her since she yesterday morning, and she wasn't feeling to good either. Sakura said she hadn't seen her, but I bet she was lying. It almost like she's avoiding me."
Naruto frowned as he thought about his girlfriend. Walking towards his house, he suddenly stopped halfway, "What is it?"
To those who were nearby, probably thought the young jonin leader had become crazy because their wasn't a person in sight. Though suddenly an ANBU jumped out of the tree, "Lady Tsunade requires your presence in the council room immediately."
Naruto smirked, "Don't be so uptight, Sai. I mean I know your suppose to be ANBU commander, but take it easy. I thought Ino liked you when you were up in smiles."
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Ino suddenly blushed, and Sakura couldn't help but make fun of her, "Oh look there's your husband Ino. I think his name was Sai."
Ino growled, "Shut up!"
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Sai suddenly chuckled as he removed his mask, "You're not suppose to say my name, when I'm in uniform."
"Well, you're not suppose to take off your mask either. Tsunade's gonna be pissed." replied Naruto.
Sai shook his head, and put his mask on, "Let's go, where both needed there."
Naruto sighed, "I'll look for Hinata later."
"Lead the way, our so great commander." mocked Naruto.
Sai smiled underneath his mask, "My pleasure whiskers."
Sai disappeared in a shunshin, and left Naruto in anger, "Whiskers!? That's worse than the one before!"
Then he also too disappeared in a shunshin.
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Naruto walked into the council room where 4 other Konoha Shinobi stood seated. Whenever an important council meeting was held, up to 5 individuals were brought to the room. two elders, The Hokage, The Jonin Leader, and The ANBU Commander. Of course the jonin leader and ANBU commander weren't always allowed into the meetings, since they are under direct command of the Hokage. Unlike the two elders who have a bit more freedom.
Naruto was surprised to see the whole room filled up, and on a screen was the Fire Country Daimyo and his council. "Great I wonder what this boring meeting could be about."
"Uzumaki, your late." stated Tsunade bluntly.
"Great, and she's in "Hokage Mode". Being so polite and serious. I can already tell this will be a long, serious, and boring talk." thought Naruto ,
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"Hokage mode?!" asked Tsunade. Which Naruto just laughed nervously, "I said that?"
Jiraiya sighed, "He doesn't mean it offensively Tsunade. It's just when there's something important you always….go into "Hokage mode"
Tsunade grumbled, "No, I don't."
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"My pardons, Lady Hokage. Its just that I got lost on the road of life, and had to take the long way here." replied Naruto as he walked over to his seat.
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Tsunade glared at Kakashi and Naruto as they both begun laughing. While everyone else just sweat dropped.
"I've always wanted to say that!" replied Naruto.
Kakashi stopped laughing, "I can't believe you said it in front of the Daimyo too. I guess I did raise you right."
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Naruto stopped walking as the sound of chuckling filled the room. Looking across the room, he stared at the screen. Where the Fire Daimyo sat chuckling, and waving his fan around, "Oh my Naruto you haven't changed a bit. There's no need for you to sit down. This meeting concerns you, and the village."
Naruto's eyes widen, "So thats what this is about!"
"Oh my Lord Daimyo its been a long time. I see you haven't changed a bit either." replied Naruto as he walked to the middle of the room, "So could you inform me what this is about then?"
Tsunade looked at Naruto, "He's playing dumb….but why?"
The Daimyo smiled at Naruto, "Its time we choose our next Hokage Naruto, and you have been nominated from Lady Tsunade. Before you accept or anything I will need to remind you all the details of this position."
Naruto smirked, "That won't be necessary, Lord Daimyo."
The Lord Daimyo smiled, "I know these long boring meeting aren't your style Naruto, but its my obligation."
Naruto shook his head, "Its not that, its that I decline the position."
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"NO!" screamed Naruto, "NO! NO! What was I thinking!"
Jiraiya looked at the older Naruto, "Is this really Naruto? He doesn't seem that different."
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The room turned ice silent, as the Daimyo dropped his fan. Then Tsunade stood from her desk, "What do you mean you decline?! We put you as Jonin Leader for almost 2 years! Just to prepare you for this!"
Naruto shook his head again, "No, that not true. You never mentioned that when I was labeled as Jonin Leader. Not once was I informed about it."
Tsunade clenched her fists, "Is this some type of joke? If it is just cut it out Naruto. Where not here to waste our time, this is very serious!"
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"Seriously future me! This has to be a joke!" shouted Naruto as he cried anime tears.
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"I'm not joking around, I simply not believe I'm cut out for Hokage. Lord Daimyo if you may allow me to explain." spoke Naruto.
The Daimyo thought for a moment before he replied, "Fine, but this better be really good. Do you have any idea, how much the other Daimyos have been pushing for you? They've been constantly waiting for the Hero of the Fourth Great Shinobi War to take lead as Hokage. This better be an awfully good explanation, Naruto Uzumaki."
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As Naruto rolled around in frustration Kakashi, Jiraiya, and Tsunade looked over to Naruto, "Hero of the Fourth Great Shinobi War? Did he really become that famous?"
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Naruto closed his eyes, "It probably won't be a good excuse to your ears, but I'll tell you anyways. I decline the position because I don't believe to be cut out for the job. I've had many troubles enough as Jonin Leader, and I simply don't think I can take that next step. As well much like my late master, Jiraiya, I simply can't see myself stuck to an office, making so many political decisions. I know how to fight, and heck I can lead a nation into battle, but….I don't think I can run a political position. Its just who I am."
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"No! I can run a political position! Right?" screamed Naruto.
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The room stayed silent as the Daimyo took in all the information. Then the Daimyo sighed, "I guess a student is just like their master. I also wanted Jiraiya to take the position of Hokage, but he refused so many times. Believe it or not he also stated the same reasons, instead he nominated his student, and your father, Minato Namikaze. Then later he went on to nominate our latest Hokage, Tsunade Senju. I wouldn't be surprised if you would want to do the same too?"
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Naruto stopped rolling around, and looked at Jiraiya, "They asked you to become Hokage?"
Jiraiya grinned, "Yes they did, but I couldn't do that. What would happen to all my fans, right Kakashi."
Kakashi suddenly blushed, "Well….um...I…."
Naruto suddenly screamed, and tugged his hair, "Oh no I'm gonna become just like you! Its already starting. Next thing you know I'll be an Old Pervert who will die all alone."
Jiraiya growled, "Hey!"
"Naruto you already died remember?" pointed out Shikamaru.
Then Hinata nervously pushed her fingers together, "And you had a child remember?"
Naruto blinked as he looked at Hinata, "Um…..I guess your right."
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"In fact I do."
The Daimyo's council stood up, "But my Lord! You can't accept this! The other nations are pushing for him to take command."
The Daimyo slammed his hand on his desk, "Well be damned the other nations. I won't force someone to be Hokage, and if he's anything like Jiraiya I'm sure he has something cooked up. Jiraiya's nominations were both extraordinary choices, choices which if hadn't been made could have lead to a very different today. I will hear you out Naruto Uzumaki."
Tsunade just sat back down in her chair, "Naruto….what's going through your head?" Since the moment I met you, you've always wanted to be Hokage. You never once cared about political standpoints getting in your way. I don't understand."
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"True that dattebayo!" screamed Naruto.
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"This person I want to nominate has shown great qualities as leader. Of course I don't expect you to take my word, I expect you guys to test him. He's very tactful, and strong in battle. I would almost consider him my equal. As well he comes from a background of….politics you could say. He was once the son of a clan leader. I also believe that he has the Will of Fire to protect the Village Hidden in the Leaves."
Tsunade's eyes widen, "His equal? "Once the son" of a clan leader? He doesn't mean….."
"I nominate Sasuke Uchiha."
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Naruto slammed his head into his chair. Sasuke was suprised to hear his name, "He thinks that highly of me?"
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Koharu stood up, "Lord Daimyo! I must argue! Sasuke Uchiha was once an international S-Rank criminal wanted by every village for attacking the Kage meeting 6 years ago! He also killed Danzo Shimura!"
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Everyone once again gave Sasuke that cautious look, and Sasuke shouted, "It hasn't happened!"
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Naruto snorted, "The same man who orchestrated the massacre of the Uchiha clan? Did you not notice the dozen of sharingan implanted on his arm? Or lets not forgot he was also one of the causes which formed the Akatsuki. The very same terrorist group that managed to wage war against the 5 Great Nations. Oh yes that Danzo Shimura. Sasuke did a real crime. "
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Everyone remained silent as they let the news sink in. Then Sasuke's eyes turned dark, "So it is true."
No one said a word.
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Koharu closed her eyes in frustration, "I'm not trying to justify Danzo Shimura, but I'm just pointing out that Sasuke has once betrayed the Leaf Village!"
"And I'm trying to say it was not completely his fault! I understand he could of chosen a different path, but that path he chose was one influenced by many people. Danzo, Itachi, Obito, Madara all forced Sasuke into what he became, but he's changed! He's gained the trust of all the village once again! Damn it! He found it in his heart to forgive the village which forced his brother to massacre his own clan! Instead he found the resolve to protect the village just like his brother did! If one of you don't believe what Itachi did was more than anyone ever had to do, than I think you should reconsider your morales. Itachi's will to protect the village was stronger than even The First Hokage's! And I truly believe Sasuke has inherited that will, just like I inherited my will from My Father, My Sensei, and My Master. This is why I nominate Sasuke Uchiha."
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Tsunade sighed, "Naruto's charm seems to never fail. He truly knows how to get to one."
"I can't believe the dobe would go so far for me. Was I really that bad?" thought Sasuke
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The Fire Daimyo closed his fan, "Alright I think you've made your case, Naruto. I'll give everyone fifteen minutes, than we'll make a decision on your nomination. I will remind you that only that each elders will count as one vote, Tsunade will count as one, my self as one, and my council will count as one vote. If 3 out of the 5 votes are approved, then your nomination will be approved."
Naruto nodded as everyone begun to clear the room for the short break. Naruto dashed out of there before anyone had a chance to argue with him. He managed to get away, and he raced for the rooftop, where he planned to hide away for the next fifteen minutes. Though his victory was short lived as Tsunade was already waiting for him. Naruto sighed, and he stepped into the sunlight, "You're not to happy are you, Grandma Tsunade?"
Tsunade shook her head, "I just don't understand Naruto? This has been your dream for ages, why throw it away like that?"
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"Yeah, what's wrong with you!" shouted Naruto.
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Naruto closed his eyes, "I don't expect you to understand, and I doubt you will. I guess you could call it selfish, but I don't care."
"Selfish?" asked Tsunade, "What does he mean by selfish?"
"I'll be honest with you Tsunade. What I said there was all true, but it wasn't all of the story. I'm not just doing this for the Village's sake, but for Sasuke's." replied Naruto as he looked upon the village.
"Sasuke's sake? What do you mean?"
Naruto looked at Tsunade, "When Sasuke first told me he wanted to be Hokage, I couldn't help but laugh at him. I didn't think he was serious, but when I heard his reasoning, I understood him. I understood him because of the words Itachi once told me."
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Jiraiya looked at his student, "Itachi seemed to greatly influence Naruto in the future."
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"So, what were those words?" asked Tsunade.
Naruto sighed, "He once told me that, 'Its never been the one who becomes Hokage that is acknowledged by everyone. Its the one that is acknowledged by everyone, that becomes the Hokage. "
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Naruto's eyes widen, and the room stayed silent. Then Lee asked, "What does he mean by that sensei?"
Gai chuckled, "I guess Itachi wasn't as bad as they made him out to be. He was filled with much youth. Its true what he said. You don't gain respect and loyalty from your village by becoming Hokage. You must gain that first in order to be Hokage. I'm just wording it differently, but its pretty much the same thing."
Sasuke's eyes fell to the ground, "I always hated you brother, but know that I know the truth. I can't help, but feel awful."
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"That's when I understood that if Sasuke truly desired to become Hokage he would seek that acknowledgement, and he has." replied Naruto.
Tsunade waved her hand, "And so have you! I mean Naruto you've gone through a tougher road to gain everyone's acknowledgement. Heck! The whole village had to be destroyed before they completely accepted you! You worked even harder than him!"
"Did I not tell you this was a selfish request?" asked Naruto, "The true reason because I want him to become Hokage is because I want him to completely see the Village as an extension of his family. If I take the position of Hokage, Sasuke will no longer have any dreams to pursue. Sasuke has always been driven by a sole purpose in life. In the past it was for vengeance and hate, but now its to protect. To protect the Village Hidden in the Leaves as Hokage. I will not make the same mistakes as Hashirama Senju, and create the second Madara Uchiha. This is why I refuse to become Hokage."
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Kakashi shook his head, "You never change Naruto. Always so clueless, that wasn't a selfish request."
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Naruto turned around without another word, and headed back to the council room.
Tsunade just looked upon the village, "A selfish request? Naruto don't be stupid that act is nothing but selfish. I guess you will never change, always sacrificing more than you need to. For what? To protect those who betrayed you once before? What to do? What to do?"
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The room was full once again, and the Daimyo and his men appeared on the screen. The Daimyo cleared his throat, " I will begin the voting. I the Fire Country's Daimyo support the nomination of Sasuke Uchiha."
The council on the screen stood up, "We the Daimyo's council also support the nomination of Sasuke Uchiha."
Naruto smiled, "Yes! Two votes already, he only needs one more."
Suddenly Koharu stood up, "I ,one of the Elders of the Village Hidden in the Leaves, stand against the nomination of Sasuke Uchiha."
Homura stood up next, "I, The second Elder of the Village Hidden in the Leaves, also stand against the nomination of Sasuke Uchiha."
Naruto's eyes widen, "Just what I feared, it will come down to Tsunade….so the question is, What will you do?"
Tsunade looked across the room, and saw the pressure was on her. Then the Daimyo spoke up, "It looks like the decision is up to you Lady Tsunade. So, what is your decision?"
Tsunade looked over to Naruto, and then he looked over to the two elders. "Naruto has never wronged me before….."
Tsunade stood up, "I, The Fifth Hokage, support the nomination of Sasuke Uchiha."
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"Thank you, Naruto." replied Sasuke.
Naruto blinked, "What for?"
"It looks like I caused all of you a lot of pain. For my silly ambitious, and it looks like you never did give up on me. Thank you." responded Sasuke. Causing Naruto to remain quiet.
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FLASHBACK NO JUTSU END
Tsunade stood up, and she accidently knocked over a picture on her desk. Picking it up she stared at an old picture of a her with Jiraiya, Shizune, and a 15 year old Naruto, "This picture….was back when Naruto and Jiraiya first returned from their two year training trip. That was almost 13 years ago. Naruto would be 28 right now."
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Naruto's gaze drop as he remember he died.
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Tsunade let out a tear herself, "Would be."
Tsunade looked at the Hokage tower, and her gaze became fixed to the 6th head, "I didn't pick Sasuke because Naruto wanted to. I picked Sasuke because I believed I could prevent Naruto's death. I thought by keeping him from the position of Hokage, he won't be as anxious to throw away his life to save the leaf. I thought I could prevent him from dying just like many had before."
Suddenly the image of Minato, Jiraiya, and the Sandaime filled her head, "Just like the rest of them."
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Jiraiya closed his eyes, "Well I hope I at least went out with a bang."
Everyone else gazed upon the former two Hokages.
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Tsunade wiped her tears, "Mourning won't get me anywhere. I should probably go find Kushina and Daisuke."
Tsunade moved across the room, and entered the hall. She quickly managed to pick up Kushina's chakra, and moved to her right quickly. Moving down the hall, she ended up going outside. Looking around the garden in the middle of hospital, she quickly found Kushina and Daisuke. Walking up to them, she was surprised to suddenly see Sasuke appeared. Walking behind one of the shrubs, she sat down and listen to their conversation.
"What seems to be the problem here, Daisuke Uchiha?" asked Sasuke as he stopped in front of them both.
Daisuke's shoulders fell down in disappointment, "Well you see father, its that me Kushina got into an argument. Then I said something really mean."
Kushina had her head down in her knees, and didn't look up. Sasuke just sighed, and sat down with the two young children. "So what was this arguement about?"
Daisuke seeing that Kushina wasn't gonna respond quietly replied, "We were arguing who was stronger; Kushina's dad or you."
A small flicker of emotions ran through Sasuke's eyes, but he quickly compressed his emotions, "Let me guess. You told her I was stronger because I'm still alive."
Kushina finally brought her head up, "How did you know?"
"Because sometimes I ask myself the same thing." replied Sasuke.
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"You do?" asked Naruto as he smiled goofly, "I guess its expected."
Sasuke growled, "Of course I don't! That just future me!"
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Kushina was confused, "What do you mean?"
Sasuke looked upon the sky, "When I first met you father Kushina, I always believed to be superior in every way. In the academy I was always hailed as the genius, while he was labeled as the class dobe."
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Naruto crossed his arms,and Sasuke grinned.
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Kushina frowned, "So he is weaker. That's why he died"
"No, that completely wrong." stated Sasuke. Daisuke looked up at his dad, "What? There's no way."
Sasuke shook his head, "Strength does not mark a true shinobi. What marks a true shinobi is marked by self-sacrifice. They are willing to give up everything to protect those around them, and what to know something Kushina. Your father believed that your life was more precious than his own. Don't go believing that your father threw away his life just for the good of the village. He did it for you because a life without friends or family is the worst type of pain there is."
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"The Will of FIre." spoke Jiraiya, "In other words the will to protect those around you, no matter what."
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Kushina looked up at the eyes of Sasuke as she stopped crying. Sasuke suddenly scratched his head, "Well, I don't expect you to understand. I mean you're only 5 after all….maybe I should of explained it in simpler terms."
Kushina suddenly punched Sasuke in the stomach, "I'm not stupid, I understand."
Tsunade who had been listening to the conversation on the side smiled, "Maybe picking him wasn't a mistake after all. He's surely proven his capabilities as Hokage."
Suddenly Daisuke screamed out, "Wait! You never answered the question who's stronger?"
Kushina wiped her tears away, "Yeah who is it?"
Sasuke opened his mouth to reply,
THE IMAGE TURNED BLACK
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"Me of course! Naruto Uzumaki!" shouted Naruto.
Sasuke just grunted as he had enough of scooping down to his level of childs play. Sakura then grabbed Naruto by the neck, "Be a bit more modest Naruto! Stop bragging."
"Haha, so you admit it Sakura! I am superior than Sa-" Naruto was once again sent flying across the room.
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