Iruka was in the kitchen drinking tea and talking with Akikazu when the door was thrown open causing the two adults to jump slightly, "Tadaima, Iruka-sensei!" Iruka smiled at Naruto's call.

Iruka got up and walked to the entrance way, "Welcome back," he said.

"Is Fuuki okay?" Gaara asked.

"Fuuki's fine," Akikazu said coming out from the kitchen.

The five just stared at the two, "What?" Iruka and Akikazu asked.

"We don't have to call her mom, right?" Naruto asked stupidly.

Iruka and Akikazu blushed and Akikazu hit the blonde in the head, "Baka! It's not like that!" she yelled, "It was Sandaime's idea! He thought Iruka was getting over worked worrying about you kids!"

"Then why send you?" Gaara asked, "Last I checked your sister was better at these sorts of things."

Akikazu's hand twitched, "Enough," Iruka said, "Did you find Tsunade-sama?"

"Yep," Sasuke said, "Also Orochimaru…"

"What?!" Iruka yelled.

"We're fine," Neji said and glared at Sasuke, "We managed to weaken his follower enough for Tsunade-sama to finish him off."

Iruka rubbed his face, "Ah! Iruka-sensei!" Naruto made one clone, "Look!" he made a Rasengan.

Iruka and Akikazu went wide eyed, "Rasengan…" Akikazu said shocked.

Iruka watched as each of his children produced one shadow clone and a Rasengan, "All of you?" Iruka asked shocked.

"Of course," Sasuke said, "Why was everyone just expecting Naruto to do it?"

Iruka shook his head quickly and smiled, "I'm proud of all of you," he said, "You're all turning into fine ninjas."

They smiled, "Oh yeah!" Naruto yelled, "I forgot why we're here. Tsunade-baa-chan wanted to see you, Iruka-sensei."

Iruka gave Naruto a look, "What? I didn't do anything!" Naruto yelled.

Iruka sighed, "You've really got to learn some respect, Naruto," he said, "But alright. Let's go."

The reunited family walked to the Hokage Tower. Iruka knocked on the office door, "Come in," Hiruzen called.

Iruka, Naruto, Sasuke, Hinata, Gaara, and Neji walked in. Tsunade was sitting at the desk with Jiraiya, Hiruzen, and Shizune beside her. Iruka sighed, "Okay, whatever my children did I greatly apologize," he said.

"We didn't do anything!" Naruto yelled.

Tsunade, Hiruzen, and Jiraiya chuckled, "They didn't," Tsunade said.

Iruka relaxed, but then became confused, "Then why are we here?" he asked.

"There's a group called Akatsuki," Jiraiya stated, "Two members attacked us near the beginning of our journey."

"Itachi," Sasuke stated with slight hatred.

Iruka went wide eyed and looked at Sasuke, "What do they want?" Iruka asked Jiraiya.

"Us," Naruto and Gaara said in unison.

"More specifically, the Bijuus," Jiraiya stated.

Iruka looked at Naruto and Gaara with worry, "Just how many people want them?" he muttered to himself before sighing, "So what is it you're wanting to do about this?"

"Quite simple, Iruka," Hiruzen said, "Jiraiya will take Naruto and Gaara on a training mission."

"Huh?" the family of six said.

"There's still a lot of things that I can help you two with," Jiraiya stated, "Mostly getting you two in sync with each other on an unconscious level."

Gaara and Naruto looked at each other, "What about-" Tsunade cut Naruto off.

"Hinata, Neji, and Sasuke will remain here and train for the next Chuunin Exams in a little over two years," the blonde Sannin said, "You will reunite then."

The five siblings looked at each other, "Now don't look so sad," Hiruzen said, "We've arranged for you three to have your own teachers at the same level-more or less-as Jiraiya."

"Really?" Sasuke asked raising an eyebrow.

"I will be taking control of Hinata's training," Tsunade said smiling at the girl, "You impressed me and that is something very difficult to do."

Hinata smiled and blushed, "If you're taking students then may I recommend my female student," everyone turned.

"Kakashi-jiji?" Naruto asked, "What are you doing here?"

Kakashi turned to Sasuke, "I will be training you on a personal level," he said, "Increasing your lightning affinity jutsu, your Sharingan, and whatever else I feel you may need."

"Why would I want to take another student?" Tsunade asked.

"Because I feel she's an excellent fit in becoming a medical ninja and because I know Hinata will work better with someone she's at least somewhat comfortable with," Kakashi gave Tsunade a folder, "Haruno Sakura."

Tsunade opened the file and glanced through it. She hummed before closing it, "I'll see where this will go," she said.

Kakashi gave a smile that could only be seen with his eye, "And what about Neji?" Gaara asked.

"Neji is my student," Hiruzen smiled.

Neji went wide eyed and Hiruzen chuckled, "I've still got some years in me," he said, "I was firstly impressed with how quickly you and Bou got along, but my main reason for training you is because of your protective nature."

Neji blinked two times before Hiruzen chuckled, "Gai told me about what you said after you were wrongly failed in the Chuunin Exams," he said.

"Wait what?" Tsunade said, "What the fuck do you mean wrongly failed?"

"Err…our fault," Naruto said rubbing his head while Gaara looked away.

Tsunade face palmed, "Shizune, make a note," she said, "All Chuunins giving the Exams in the next two years in…" she looked at Hiruzen.

"Suna," Hiruzen said, "It will be their turn to hold them and I believe we'll have that covered this time around, Tsunade."

Tsunade nodded before turning, "Is everyone in agreement?" she asked, "For the next two years and some months, Gaara and Naruto will go with Jiraiya for both training and protection while Hinata will train with me to become a medical ninja, Neji will train with the old man and Sasuke with Kakashi in whatever they deem fit or necessary."

The five looked at Iruka which caused the adults to as well. Iruka smiled slightly before nodding. The teens smiled slightly before turning to their teachers, "We're in," they said in unison.

Naruto and Gaara were packing whatever they could. Two years and some months was a long time, "Naruto, Gaara," the two turned to Iruka standing just outside their room.

"Yes, sensei?" Gaara asked.

Iruka smiled and walked in. He pulled the two into a tight hug. Naruto and Gaara smiled before hugging back, "Be safe and train hard," Iruka said pulling away.

"We will," Naruto said smiling, "Thanks for everything, Iruka-sensei."

Iruka bent down so he was looking at them in their just shades different eyes, "I love you," he said, "Don't forget that."

Gaara and Naruto smiled, "Impossible," Naruto said, "You're our dad."

Iruka smiled when Gaara nodded in agreement. Iruka hugged them again before pulling away, "Gaara; Fuuki, Hitomi, and Akikazu-san are here to say goodbye," he said.

Gaara nodded and looked at Naruto, "Go, I'll finish packing," the blonde said smiling.

Gaara smiled Thanks. Gaara left the room with Iruka close behind. Naruto was about to start packing again, when Hinata poked her head in, "Hinata?" Naruto asked.

Hinata walked in a little shyly. Naruto tilted his head, "What's wrong?" he asked.

"N-nothing," Hinata said, "I just…be careful," she looked at him.

Naruto smiled, "Come on," he said playfully, "You know I will."

Hinata gave him a look and he laughed nervously and rubbed his head, "Alright," he said, "We'll be careful."

Hinata smiled before hugging him. Naruto was shocked by the sudden move, but hugged her back. They pulled away and Hinata gave him some ointment, "Seriously? I said I'd be careful," Naruto laughed, but took it.

"I don't trust you…" Hinata said playfully.

Naruto rolled his eyes before adding the ointment to his bag, "Hinata-" Naruto said at the same time Hinata said his own.

Hinata shifted nervously. Meanwhile, outside the door, Sasuke, Neji, Fuuki, Hitomi, Gaara, and even Iruka and Akikazu were listening in, "Oh for fuck's sake," Fuuki whispered annoyed, "Are they always like this?"

"I'm surprised you approve of this," Akikazu whispered to Iruka, "They're both your children."

Iruka glared, "They aren't blood related," he whispered, "If they want to fall in love then I say good for them. This doesn't mean they still aren't my children."

"Hai, hai," Akikazu smirked.

"Can we push their heads together?" Sasuke asked annoyed.

"No," Iruka whispered, "Just because Hinata has figured the difference between the family love she holds for you and the romantic love she holds for Naruto doesn't mean Naruto has."

"Gaara, fix that while you two are together," Neji stated.

Gaara gave Neji a deadpanned look, "And how do you expect me, who has no romance experience, to know the difference?" he asked.

Neji and Sasuke slumped, "What are you guys doing?" Naruto asked looking at them.

Everyone fell back, "What the fuck-how'd they do that!?" Fuuki yelled.

Hinata poked her head out before glaring at Neji and Sasuke. Sasuke and Neji sweat dropped. Gaara stood up, "Is the packing done?" he asked.

"Yeah," Naruto said, "Hinata helped finish."

Gaara nodded, "Well, I guess we better go," he said, "Jiraiya wanted to leave as soon as possible."

Naruto nodded. Hinata gave Gaara his bag and he strapped it behind his gourd, "Okay," Naruto said, "I guess we'll see you guys in two years."

"Be safe," Iruka said, "And don't come back with any of Jiraiya's perverted habits…"

"Don't worry," Gaara said, "We'll make sure to keep him clean."

Iruka smiled and hugged them again, "Iruka-sensei," Naruto laughed.

Gaara just smiled. Iruka pulled away, "Alright," he said, "Get going. Anything you kids want to say?"

"Don't die," Sasuke said smirking.

Iruka face palmed while everyone else laughed. Iruka sighed, "Anything you want to seriously say?" he asked.

"That is serious," Neji stated.

Akikazu chuckled, "They have a point, Iruka," she said.

Iruka rubbed his forehead, "Besides," Fuuki said, "I think you've told them the basic things at least five times already."

The door suddenly opened, "Oi, are we going or what?" Jiraiya called.

"Coming!" Naruto yelled, "Bye Iruka-sensei! Bye guys!"

Gaara just waved at his team and family as he left with Naruto. Iruka forced himself to stay where he was. Why did they grow up so fast? Why couldn't they just stay eight? Now he understands why his parents wanted him to go to safety when the Kyuubi attacked. Iruka took a deep breath when they were out of sight. These were going to be a long two years and something months…

A/N The End! For now anyway. Thank you all for the reviews you left and all the favorites and alerts. When I finish the sequel and I start posting it I'll put a little thing in this story so you can start looking out for it. Just remember that Shippuden will be different because I don't have Sasuke going killer crazy. I hope you enjoyed and I hope you look out for the sequel. Thanks for reading!