Wow, I seem to be taking on a lot of fics in the past few weeks... hopefully I can keep them all going. Anyway, this one I was inspired to do by the Land of Greens arc, 'cause I was like "Man Naruto gets ALL dem bitches..." so I just wanted to do this and see how it works out. Enjoy.

Disclaimer: Usual BS

Warning: Graphic depictions of violence and gore. Sexual themes will ensue.

Chapter 1: A Daimyo Restored

"Would you stay with me Naruto?"

Naruto looked at Haruna; the newly minted Daimyo of the Land of Greens. He could feel Hinata stiffen next to him, and Shizune made a small sound of discontentment. Contrary to popular belief, Naruto knew Hinata liked him, he just didn't see much point in saying anything. His sole focus was to become stronger.

"I'm honored Haruna," her face lit up briefly, "but I can't." her face became so crestfallen he almost changed his mind right there. He could practically feel Hinata dancing a jig in her head. "I need to become stronger, I have a promise to keep. My friends rely on me to get stronger, and I rely on them to do the same."

"Then could you at least consider me your friend?" Haruna asked as her crescent moon earrings chimed lightly in the slight breeze. Her light brown hair, ties up in an elaborate bun, shifted slightly. Naruto merely smiled brightly and nodded. Haruna then turned to Shizune and removed a scroll from her sleeve.

"Please give this to your Hokage, and my thanks," she said with a slight bow. "I look forward to working with Konoha again in the future." Shizune took the scroll and bowed to the Greens Daimyo. Then the entire party on Shinobi took off for home at the fastest pace possible, Naruto waving goodbye the whole way.

He never noticed the victorious smile on Haruna's face, nor the cold shiver that went up his spine. His world was about to change.

Okay, yes this was an extremely short chapter. Not even a full page, weird right? But I hope this story will develop well. Oh and as to the other new story 'The ANBU Genin' I am putting up a poll on who Naruto will be paired with in the story, so dash on over and check it out. There will be a few choices, but unfortunately Hinata will not be one of them. I just want to branch out from canon, even though I ADORE that pairing. Almost as I love Oreos, or Naruto likes Ramen. Anyway, Ja Ne!