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A ninja must see underneath the underneath.	By : Blooregard01 Category: Naruto > General Views: 4433 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 34: Building a new life together.
The first thing the remaining villagers and shinobi from Konohagakure had to build was sadly enough, a graveyard. Nagato had resurrected as much of the victims as he possible could with his remaining chakra before dying of chakra depletion, but it hadn’t been enough. The first victims, the ones who had been dead the longest, or the ones who died afterwards due too fatal wounds or blood loss weren’t so lucky. It went without saying, that all victims needed to be remembered. It wasn’t long before all the people decided to work together on building an amazingly beautiful graveyard and a commemorative monument. The grounds were encircled with scenic trees which carried dark purple leaves on a small stem. The walking paths, which existed out of white gravel, were enclosed by beautiful wild flowers. The graves themselves, were placed side by side in bright green trimmed grass. All carried a white marble stone stating information on the victims.
Naruto had been reading one such stone over and over again. He had memorized every little detail it carried. Each dimple, each line, the way each letter was written. He sighed deeply as he laid a single white rose onto his godfather’s grave.
At first, Kakashi had joined his lover in visiting the beloved Sannin. But soon enough, Kakashi figured out that the young man needed some time alone. He came to that conclusion when Naruto started disappearing from time to time for several hours. He often then found the teen sitting by his deceased godfather’s grave. Sometimes he would just talk, sometimes he would read chapters from an Icha Icha book, and at one time, he had even seen the teen breaking a popsicle in two and eating only half. Kakashi understood though. He has had his own share of grief before, so he knew Naruto only needed time. The pain wouldn’t go away, not really anyhow. But it became easier to live with as time moved on. None the less, he always made sure he was there for Naruto when the young man returned to him, sometimes with tried up tears still lingering on his cheeks.
A lot of positive changes had taken place as well. The villagers and the shinobi from Konoha now showed the utmost respect for Naruto Uzumaki. At first, the teen had some troubles getting used to the changes. Before, people would scold him for his pranks, call him names, and talk behind his back. Now they all want to shake his hand and buy him a drink. Entire hordes of teenage girls started flirting with him, and several young children had asked for his autograph and some advice on how to become an amazing shinobi. He went from the most shunned person to the most praised and popular one. Luckily, Naruto was still Naruto. His success and fame didn’t cloud his mind. He remained the same kind, humble and positive minded person as always. He didn’t even hold a grudge to the villagers who had treated him badly, and now suddenly acted as if he was their best customer or friend. He just thanked them for their kindness and moved on.
Some people would still talk behind his back, but solely about his relationship with the Copy-Nin. The speculations people made about their relationship made him chuckle more than once. After his little stunt during his speech, their relationship had become the most discussed issue in town. Apparently, the juicy piece of gossip was even more important to talk about than the attacks that had recently taken place. Naruto didn’t mind though. The people needed a good distraction.
Kakashi on the other hand had to work his hardest to ignore even more people now as he sauntered through Konoha in his lazy aloof manner. Then again, a lot of his older shinobi friends had been teasing him a little. Naruto snickered as he thought back to that one time when he and Kakashi were eating together with their friends and Gai-sensei had made a remark about Kakashi finally enjoying his ‘springtime of youth’, and about how he had suspected that the Jonin’s youthful vigor was yet to be awakened by the blond hero’s vitality. Kakashi nearly choked on a piece of carrot after that. None the less, Naruto knew the older shinobi was happy that the news was out. Now they could enjoy each other’s company without having to hide or lie to people. Of course, there were also people who disapproved. Mostly people who had wanted to marry Naruto off to one of their daughters, or people from the counsel who disapproved of teacher-student relationships. Kakashi would probably still have to face the consequences for that once Tsunade would awaken from her coma and take her place as Hokage again. But for now, he felt happy and relaxed.
Several weeks later,
“So where do you want it?” Naruto asked as he sat in between his lover’s legs on top of Hokage-Mountain. He leaned into Kakashi’s chest as the older shinobi pointed towards the left.
“I was thinking somewhere over there. I like that it’s relatively close to the forest and the training grounds, and yet not too far from the upcoming market district.
“Yeah, that’s true. Not too far from the renewed Ichiraku’s either.” Naruto said as he scratched his head.
“So how big do you want it?” Kakashi asked curiously.
“Not too big. Two rooms, one bathroom, a big living room would be nice though. I like having people over.” The blond said happily.
“I don’t like having people over.” His lover replied sulkily.
“We’ll see about that.” Naruto snickered. “The size of the kitchen doesn’t matter all that much to me, as long as it’s practical.”
“You mean a cupboard and a water-heater to make ramen?”
“Yeah, that would be perfect.”
“I don’t think so.” Kakashi said shaking his head.
“I would like a garden though, or just a place outside where we can hang out privately.” Naruto said as he imagined himself eating ramen under a tree.
“That’s fine.” Kakashi said lazily. “But I don’t do garden work.”
“No problem. I like plants… I’ll tend to the garden.”
“Great.” Kakashi said as he kissed the back of the blond’s neck. “I’ll be tending to the bedroom and the book shelves.”
“Shelves ? Multiple? How much porn books do you have exactly?” The teen asked with a disapproving look.
“Ohh, you have no idea.” Kakashi said jokily as he folded his arms around Naruto’s abdomen, resting his hands into the young shinobi’s lap.
“Humpf. Fine. But I’m bringing some plants inside the house as well. Mr. Ukki didn’t survive Pain’s attack, but I’m getting us a new one.”
“Alright, I guess I can live with that.” Kakashi said with a snicker.
That same afternoon, both shinobi talked their ideas over with the architect and builders from their district. Before they knew it, the plans were set into motion. Konoha’s hero and his lover Kakashi Of The Sharingan had earned priority, despite Naruto relentless insisting on building the civilians houses first.
A month later, their new home was done. Both men liked the style. Kakashi liked the space and modern feel of the rooms and furniture, while Naruto loved the comfort and the atmosphere of the place. He regretted not winning the fight with Kakashi about the colors of the walls though. He wanted orange and other bright colors, while Kakashi wanted grey or earth tones. Calm soothing colors, he called them. In the end, they decided on a small compromise.
Kakashi had picked grey and white colors with modern wooden furniture for the living room and bedroom, while Naruto had picked a painfully bright orange color for the bathroom, and a light green color for the kitchen walls. He chose modern white furniture and appliances, which brought out the brightness of the colors even more so. In the end, both shinobi were rather satisfied with the result.
The only thing left to do now was settling in and getting used to living together as a couple.
Naruto didn’t mind as much. By now he had become used to being around Kakashi all the time. Kakashi on the other hand had it more difficult. He was used to living on his own and having everything exactly like he wanted it, neat, structured and minimalistic. In other words, everything his lover was not. It had taken Kakashi some time to get used to Naruto’s shoes, jackets and ninja stuff lying around everywhere. But he had to draw the line when the blond started leaving empty ramen cups as well. Not to mention the mess and noise he made when his friends came over. Luckily, Naruto would make good use of his shadow clones to clean up after himself most of the time. Not that Kakashi approved of using ninjutsu techniques solely for housework, but he did like having several Naruto’s kissing and touching him all at once, so he let that one slide.
In the several weeks that they had been living together in one house, they only had one ‘big’ fight. When Kakashi had dropped down onto their sofa after a long day of rebuilding-missions, he had accidently flopped down onto one of Naruto’s wandering shuriken, effectively sending the older Jonin about a meter into the air as he grabbed his behind and yelped loudly. Out of frustration he had thrown the shuriken into Naruto’s direction who had been standing in the kitchen, waiting for his 3-minute ramen cup to be ready. The shuriken had pierced the ramen cup, and all hell had broken loose. Several broken plates, Rasengans and lightning bolts later, they had been able to settle their little conflict as Naruto put a bandage on Kakashi’s butt, while the Jonin prepared a new ramen package for the young man. So all and all, they were doing more than fine.
During the day, both shinobi kept busy with helping to re-build the destroyed Hidden Leaf Village. While Naruto and Kakashi were now ready to start living together happily, many other civilians and shinobi were just starting on rebuilding their entire lives of scratch. Sometimes alone after having lost a husband or wife. And in worst cases, even children who had lost both their parents and other family members. It went without saying, that the Konoha orphanage was designed and build with the wellbeing, comfort and safety of the children in mind. Naruto tended to play with the kids, effectively distracting them from their suffering, as Kakashi and the other shinobi helped to make a new building and a large playground. Iruka and the other teachers had designed the new orphanage and adjoining school buildings, so it went without saying that the children would benefit greatly from the new structures.
They had been re-building the city for several months now when they were suddenly informed that the Hokage, Tsunade had regained consciousness. Not much later, all elite shinobi and team captains were summoned to the ruins of the old Hokage tower to have a semi-outdoor meeting. The counsel announced that Tsunade found herself unfit to re-rake the Hokage position once more due to the severity of her injuries. However, as soon as she was somewhat more fit again, she would sit together with the counsel to make a list of possible future Hokage candidates. Those enlisted would receive a personal message and an invitation to a new meeting. Kakashi swallowed heavily when he received the news. He knew Naruto would want the position more than anything, as it was his lifelong dream to become the Hokage.
That same day, Kakashi and Naruto were summoned to Tsunade’s hospital room. Both men shuffled inside awkwardly, not only afraid for the consequences of their relationship, but also a little troubled to see their once so powerful hokage in such abysmal conditions. Their fear deepened as they saw Tsunade sitting upright with a very deep frown on her face.
“Kakashi!” She yelled out shortly and angry. “Explain yourself! Are these rumors I’ve been hearing true?”
Kakashi was one of the best when it came to hiding fear, anger or any other feelings. Simple because he was always able to maintain his ‘mask’. His literal mask of course, but also his attitude mask. He stood there, slightly slouched, hands in his pockets, one eye with a lazy, carefree yet intelligent gaze. Naruto was almost amazed his older lover didn’t shrug nonchalantly. Almost. But in the time they had spent together, Naruto had gotten to know Kakashi well. Too well really, as he had gained enough knowledge to see through Kakashi’s charade. So, as they stood there now, Naruto was the only one who noticed slight changes in Kakashi’s posture that gave away his true feelings. In an instant, he knew that Kakashi was nervous or even concerned about the hokage’s questions and actions. It were little things that gave him away. A wrinkle on his forehead, a twitch in his fingers, the tensing of his jawline… He had seen them all.
Kakashi sighed deeply. “Yes. The rumors are true. Naruto and I have been… seeing each other… for a while now.” He replied calmly.
“During this time, were you aware that student-teacher relationships are prohibited?” Tsunade asked sternly as she looked straight into Kakashi’s eye.
“Yes.”
“Are you aware of the consequences?”
“No.”
“Do you wish to hear them now?” She asked in a very formal strict tone of voice.
“Do you plan on implementing them?” Kakashi asked boldly as he lifted a questioning eyebrow.
Naruto cringed as he saw fire lighting up in Tsunade’s eyes at his lover’s rude approach.
“Baa-chan.” Naruto said as he interrupted the staring-contest the two stubborn leaders were having. “I was the one who came onto Kakashi-sensei. I really don’t think he should bear the consequences if I was willing to be with him.”
“Shush Naruto.” She said sternly. “Regardless of the fact that you initiated it, or of the fact that you agreed to it, Kakashi was your superior. Meaning that he is responsible either way, especially seeing that he is the one who broke the law on the matter.”
Naruto pouted angry. “Well that’s just stupid.”
“You can try and change the laws when you become Hokage brat. For now, be quiet.” Tsunade replied harshly as she admonished the teen.
“Kakashi!” She suddenly barked out, causing the two ANBU guarding her and her assistant Shizune to make a little jump. “You are hereby forbidden from teaching under-aged shinobi for an unlimited time. If and when Konoha is rebuild, you will be assigned three months of unpaid grunt work, meaning D and E missions. If your assistance is needed for a more important mission, you will be allowed to postpone your penalty for a time until you return.”
Kakashi sighed as his shoulders slouched even more so.
“However.” She continued with a calculating look. “Because of your heroic actions and keen analytical insight during the attacks on the city, I will allow a reduction of sentence. Due too special circumstances, you will be forced to do only one month of work instead of three. Of course, also unpaid. The limitation on teaching will stand for now.” She added harshly.
“But I can still teach Naruto?”
“You can still teach minors who seek your aid willingly yes. However, if another infringement occurs, with others than Naruto himself of course, you will be sentenced to four months in prison. No exception. Is that clear?”
“Hai Hokage-sama.” Kakashi said as he nodded sheepishly.
“Now then. Naruto, leave us alone for a few minutes.” Tsunade said aiming her gaze on the teen.
Naruto’s eyes grew wide. “You’re not going to hit him or anything right Baa-chan?” He asked concerned.
“I’m going to hit you if you keep calling me that. Now go.” She said irritated.
Naruto mumbled something about cranky grannies as he sauntered out the door.
“How has he been dealing with Jiraiya’s death?” Tsunade asked more calmly.
“It was hard on him, still is. But he’s passed the sulking, not-wanting-to-leave-the-house or talk-to-anyone fase.”
“Good. As you know Kakashi, as his godfather, Jiraiya was supposed to inform Naruto about his parents and heritage on his eighteen birthday. Unfortunately, those plans will have to be changed. It seems to me like you are the closest he has to family now.”
“You don’t mean to say? I really don’t think I want to…” Kakashi started to refute as he took a step back.
“Then consider it my last order as Hokage. When he turns eighteen, you will inform him with everything he deserves to know.”
Kakashi mumbled something rude about blackmail as Tsunade yelled at Naruto to come back inside.
“As you both perhaps might know by now, I’m resigning as Hokage.”
Kakashi didn’t miss Naruto overenthusiastic nodding.
“I will be making a list of possible Hokage candidates, as will other people from the counsel. Eventually we’ll all decide on who will become the Rokudaime, the sixth Hokage. I want to warn you both in advance. Kakashi, you will be on the list. Naruto, you will not be.”
To her surprise, their reactions turned out to be fairly similar. Both groaned loudly and had a whole lot of backtalk ready as to why her decision was anything but good. She raised her hand to stop both men from rambling and complaining.
“First of all. Kakashi. You are intelligent, level-headed, analytical and honest. You have the right age, very admirable shinobi accomplishments, ignoring your latest transgressions of course, and you know everything there is no know about missions and teamwork. Not considering you would be insane.”
“Naruto! Stop scowling at me and listen brat!” She yelled out angry. “You on the other hand are far too young and too inexperienced. Your accomplishments have been admirable as well, but you’re hardly the prodigy Kakashi is or was. You’re brash, rude and impulsive and let’s face it, you can stand to learn a thing or two about strategy, history, law and social structures. In short. You are not ready. Being hokage is about more than winning battles and protecting people. And it’s those other things that you still need to learn.”
As she looked both men in the eyes, she could tell that they were both glaring at her indisputable logic and truth.
She sighed deeply. “However, I have a proposal.” She continued. “In my opinion, it would be more than ideal if Kakashi became hokage for now. In doing so, he could teach Naruto what the job entails besides fighting and protecting. When Kakashi would determine Naruto to be ready, he can step down and appoint the brat as Nanadaime, the seventh Hokage.”
“That’s actually not such a bad idea.” The teen said as he scratched his head.
“True. Except for the fact that I never wanted to become Hokage.” Kakashi said sulkily.
“Be quiet Hatake. You’ll do fine. I think you can stand to manage talking somewhat more to people. It will be good for you.”
The silver-haired shinobi almost growled at her.
“Don’t forget, the counsel still does have to approve of Kakashi as the next hokage. Things will take a while.” Tsunade said wearily. “But I will try to pull some levers on that. After all, he is the most ideal candidate at the moment.”
Naruto nodded. Kakashi grabbed his young lover by the arm and announced their departure as he stepped out the door. The two ANBU were about to move as a reaction to his rude and almost aggressive departure, but the current Hokage lifted her hand to still them.
“Let him go. You don’t want to go against him right now anyway.” She said as she sighed deeply and laid down onto her pillows.
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A ninja must see underneath the underneath.

Chapter 34: Building a new life together.