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Ketsugo is now five months old

The baby known as Ketsugo gurgled as he crawled around the floor of the house, searching for his father. He had just woken up from his nap, which was why he was still in his Fox Pajamas, and decided to find his father. Ketsugo already discovered his mother in the kitchen, most likely working on breakfast, so the toddler decided to not bother her and continue searching for his father.

"Dada" He murmured as he continued exploring the house. It had been a few weeks since he said his first word, which was still his favorite, and had learned many new words such as dada and mama. Right now he was using dada the most. "Dada, dada, dada" He continued to say as he search for the said man. So far he had been to every corner and room of the house (Well where he could get to) and so far no sign of his father. That's when his small ears caught onto a noise outside the house, in the backyard. Moving as fast as his little legs could go, Ketsugo peeked through the screen door and sure enough there was Naruto Uzumaki. The said man was currently practicing his taijutsu by sparring with a clone.

Having finally located him, Ketsugo let out a squeal. "Dada!" He yelled as he shot straight towards his father. Naruto heard his son and when he turned around he smiled as the toddler came running up to him. Dispersing the clone Naruto bent down and scooped up Ketsugo. "Hey there kiddo! Been looking for me have you?" Naruto asked as he placed his son onto his shoulder.

Ketsugo said nothing, instead of letting out loud roar, or squeak, trying to pretend to be a fox. This caused Naruto to laugh and he poked Ketsugo softly in the belly, causing the baby to giggle. Ketsugo retaliated by grabbing a handful of Naruto's hair, causing the blond to wince at the small pain that came with it, but nevertheless he smiled. "Okay! Let's go see what Mom is cooking huh?"

A few minutes later after getting cleaned up, Naruto was sitting in a chair while putting a jumpy Ketsugo into his booster seat. It was colored orange with red Uzumaki clan symbols painted all over it. The tray was colored into a toad's mouth as if it was going to eat the foot put on top of it. Once Ketsugo was finally seated Naruto began to make faces at him, causing the baby to laugh. Hinata smiled in the background as she listened to the two men she loved enjoying themselves.

Suddenly a knock on the door stopped everything that was going on. Naruto got up to answer it, much to Ketsugo's displeasure, and was surprise to see none other then Tsunade standing in front of him, along with Shizune and Tonton. "Hey baachan what are you doing here?" Naruto asked

Tsunade ignored the 'baachan' comment and just smiled. "What I can't come and see my godson for the first time?"

When Ketsugo was born, Naruto had practically begged Tsunade to be the boy's godmother since they had no other relatives besides the Hyuuga clan. At first the 5th Hokage refused because she didn't want the trouble. However when Naruto brought up the fact that it would be a great way to honor the late Jiraiya's memory, Tsunade had no choice but to comply. And as such the case Shizune became Ketsugo's Aunt in a way, not that the brown head mind.

Naruto gave his goofy smiled. "Sure ya can baachan! Hey Hinata! Baachan and Shizune-neechan are here!" A loud grunt caught his attention. "And Tonton!"

A few minutes later Tsunade and Shizune were cooing over Ketsugo in his little fox pajamas while planting kisses on his face. Naruto swore that boy was going to become a ladies man one day, if not one already. As Hinata offered tea to Shizune and Tsunade, the Hokage finally put the baby down, allowing Ketsugo to play with Tonton. "What I'm here to discuss is some issues brought up by the Hyuuga Elders." Tsunade said.

Both young parents frowned at this. Despite Hinata having disowned the title as Heiress of her clan, the elders still pressured to have something be done to retain Ketsugo. Though they claim it was to make sure that any chakra from the Kyuubi that went into the boy did not take control, anyone could tell it was just to have some control over the boy. However they didn't dare try anything publicly against Naruto's family, knowing that the boy's strength and his popularity made him a powerful enemy. But now it seemed that they had some courage in them, enough to take this to the Hokage apparently.

"What did they say?" Hinata asked as she watched Ketsugo crawl behind Tonton. They seemed to be playing follow the leader with Tonton being the leader and Ketsugo following. Now and then Ketsugo would grab the pig's tail, making Tonton to go faster causing Ketusgo to laugh and continue to chase after her.

"This comes from another member of the main branch." Tsunade said as she took a sip of tea. "He told us that the elders may have discovered some legal way of claiming Ketsugo for themselves. In other words taking him away from you two."

Hinata gasped while Naruto clenched his fist. Automatically Hinata bent down to pick up Ketsugo and held him close, despite his whining of being interrupted with his fun.

"If those jerks even think of getting their little hands on my kid I'll make them regret it." Naruto growled. Hinata put a reassuring hand on his, which he took gladly, before turning towards Tsunade. "Tsunade-sama, do you really think that they'll try something like that?" She asked.

Shizune spoke next. "Probably. It's a good chance that they'll try to claim him through means of that he possess the Hyuuga bloodline despite not having the same surname. However we may have an ally among the clan, your father."

When neither parents said anything, Tsunade said, "It was he who sent the messenger to me about this situation. As clan head he has some say of what the elders can do. This also gives me some reassurance because despite not being able to have any say in clan matters, if I have the support of the clan head then I can deny the elders the right of claiming Ketsugo. Also I'm sure I can overrule them with the aid of the other clan leaders, especially since you've already been declared as my successor."

Naruto's jaw dropped as he heard the news. Even Hinata was a little startled but the revelation. "W-wait are you saying…" Naruto asked.

Tsunade smirked at the boy's shocked look. "That's right gaki, I've decided to officially declare you as the sixth Hokage."

A few seconds later Naruto jumped from his seat and was cheering hysterically. He picked up Ketsugo and began spinning him around. "Did you hear that little guy? I'm going to be the next Hokage!" Naruto cheered. Ketsugo didn't reply, nearly gurgled and laughed at his father's excited face. Hinata chuckled along with Shizune while Tsunade smirked at the blond shinboi's acting. Then there was a knock at the door, stopping Naruto from his cheering. He gave Ketsugo to Hinata as he went to answer the door. When he opened it he found a chunnin standing in front of him, panting. "Apologies Uzumaki-san, but is Hokage-sama here?" He asked.

Tsunade sat up and came into view so the chunnin could see her. The chunnin bowed. "Hokage-sama, the Hyuuga Elders have requested your presence at the clan compound."

Tsunade rolled her eyes, already knowing what they wanted to talk to her about. She turned towards Naruto and Hinata. "If you two don't mind, could you head over to the Hokage mansion? I'm worried that those old bag of bones might try something and you'll be safer at the mansion then here." She said.

Naruto and Hinata nodded as they went off to prepare to bring Ketsugo with them. But before they did that Hinata held Ketsugo up to Tsunade and Shizune. "Say goodbye to your godmother and Auntie Shizune sweetie." Hinata said as Ketsugo gurgled at the two said women. Tsunade just laugh while Shizune smiled at the baby's antics before the two left. A few minutes later Ketsugo was wearing a simple white t-shirt with the Uzumaki Clan symbol on it and blue shorts. As Naruto set him in his stroller Hinata gave their son his favorite stuff fox toy and his pacifier. Soon Ketsugo was snuggly in his stroller, letting Hinata and Naruto head off to the mansion.

It took them a while to get there despite being only a mile away from it. As they walked many people stopped to bow at their hero, who sheepishly returned the bows with a wave of his hand. Now and then they would have to stop when a group of girls wanted to get a better look at their son, cooing at how cute he looked. Toy storeowners would try to offer toys for the young couple to buy, but Hinata politely turned them down, saying that they were in a hurry. They even ran into Ino and Sai, the former wearing her new engagement ring. It had only been a few weeks since Sai proposed to Ino and already word spread throughout the village that the new head of Root was marrying the future matriarch of the Yamanaka Clan. When the guys asked why Sai would marry someone like Ino, he simply said "Because she makes me happy" which earned him a smothering of kisses from Ino. It was clear that another baby was about to be born into the world.

But let's get back to the current time. When asked why they were heading to the Hokage's mansion they explained to them their reason. Needless to say their reaction was obvious.

"Who the hell do those old bag of bones think they are? Taking a child away from his parents. I should give them a piece of mind!" Ino said angrily. Sai said nothing, just nodded his head in agreement. Ino volunteered to come with them just in case they needed some back up, but Naruto and Hinata didn't want them to get involve for their sakes. However Ino promised that they would have the full support of her clan in case the Hyuuga clan tried anything funny. So after one more hello to Ketsugo Ino and Sai headed off back to the flower shop.

They soon reached the mansion where they were greeted by the guards who let them in. By then Ketsugo was fast asleep, his stuff fox rubbing against his face as he slept, using the plushie as a pillow almost. "We have the waiting room prepared for you for your arrival." One of the guards said. "And Naruto-san, congratulations on becoming Tsunade-sama's successor."

Naruto grinned as he followed Hinata to the waiting room. After taking him out of the stroller, Ketsugo was wide-awake and wanted to play now! Naruto laughed and picked up his son. "Hey Ketsugo what do you want to do?" Ketsugo gurgled and waved his hands, showing that he got his father's energy.

"Hinata-sama, Naruto-san?" A familiar voice asked. Both said people turned towards the direction and saw none other then Ko Hyuuga approaching them. Ko was Hinata's bodyguard when she was little. The two were very close to each other, like a brother and sister relationship. Even after Hinata had disowned herself as the heir to the clan, Ko never stopped calling her Hinata-sama due to out of respect.

Hinata smiled and gave Ko a hug, which he returned. Then he shook hands with Naruto who also smiled. "Yo Ko-san how's it been?"

Ko smiled. "Okay Naruto-san, though the compound is not the same without Hinata-sama." Then he looked at Ketsugo. "And this must be Ketsugo-kun." He said as he waved at the baby. Naruto gently grabbed Ketsugo's right arm and waved back at Ko, while the baby was staring at the man in curiosity. "Yep this is him and he's very glad to meet you right Ketsugo?" Naruto asked as the baby was stuffing his left fist into his mouth.

Suddenly voices could be heard and getting closer. All three people turned around to see Tsunade, Shizune, Hiashi and most of the Hyuuga Elders all arguing with each other. Along with that they were saying a few words that were inappropriate for someone Ketsugo's age to hear. And with that Naruto promptly placed his hands over Ketsugo's ears.

"Tsunade-sama, we are in our full rights to claim ownership over the child!" Akuba Hyuuga said. Akuba was the Head Elder of the Hyuuga Clan. Out of all the elders he held a great dislike for Hinata due to her being so soft and, in his view, weak. In fact it was he who demanded that she be given the cage seal since her disownment from the Hyuuga Clan.

Tsunade glared at the old man. "And for the last time the answer is no. Not only do you not have my support you don't have the support of you clan head. And furthermore what you are asking is plain kidnapping, taking a child from his parents-oh Hinata, Naruto there you are." She said when she spotted the couple. She smiled when Ketsugo began to reach out to her. "Aww! Did you miss your godmother already?" She cooed as she gently took the baby from Naruto and rubbed her cheek against his. Ketsugo giggled and gave a kiss on Tsunade's cheek. "You little flirt you!" Tsunade squealed.

Akuba rolled his eyes in disgust. "This is why we should have ownership of the child. We wouldn't coddle him and would allow his byakugan to mature properly under our guidance…instead under the teachings of a weak willed woman." He said the last part while glaring at Hinata.

Hinata just looked down at the floor, a little embarrassed at what the man said. Naruto however was angered by that fact. "Hey old man, don't call Hinata weak! She's a hundred times stronger then any of you jerks…no offense Hiashi-san." Naruto said.

Hiashi smirked at the looks on the elder's faces. They were of a noble clan and were rarely called anything such as old man or jerks. But then he spoke to back up Naruto's words. "I agree with Naruto-san. Besides it would be better for him to be trained by his mother rather then a stranger, especially ones that had not proved themselves during the last war."

The clan elders, unlike many members of the clan, had not participated in the 4th Great Shinobi World War due to their age or that they felt it was beneath them to do so. Either way it was a huge blow to them to be told that by their own clan head, who they had been hoping for support. Without a word the group of elders left the mansion and headed back to the compound.

Ketsugo began to reach out for Hiashi, the man a little surprise that the baby would want him to hold him. After receiving a confirm nod from Hinata, Hiashi took Ketsugo from Tsuande and into his arm. He stared down at technically his grandson (Due to her disownment, Hinata is legally not Hiashi's daughter and thus Ketsugo is legally not his grandson) who just snuggled into his chest, liking the warmth that it gave off for him.

Naruto smirked. "Looks like he likes you." He said to Hiashi. Hiashi said nothing, merely nodded as Ketsugo's eyes began to close as he soon fell fast asleep. Moving gently, Hiashi handed the child back to his mother, causing Ketsugo to squirm a little but automatically relaxed in his mother's arms. He then bowed and left to follow the Hyuuga Elders with Ko by his side. A few minutes later after Tsunade was done cooing over Ketsugo did the said baby's parents leave with him back to their house. As they walked back Naruto noticed a sad look on Hinata's face. Thinking that she was upset about what the elder said, Naruto put an arm around her caringly. "Don't listen to what he said Hinata-chan. You're better then those old idiots and if they still get on your nerves I'll just knock some sense into them…and when Ketsugo is older he'll help to, right kiddo?"

Ketsugo didn't reply except for making a sigh and snuggle into the crib more. Both parents smiled at this as they continued walking through the village to their home.

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