Epilogue

Ten years have passed since the battle between Saskue and Naruto. After he had left saskue felt bad for what he'd done.

Flash Back

Standing before him, Hinata stood tall with the leathal blade protruding through her lower back. Hinata glared at Saskue with pure murderous intent and hatred.

"If you try to harm my Naruto-kun, I will kill you."

"Foolish girl." Saskue snarled as he yanked his blade back, sending droplets of blood in every direction.

End Flashback

He was glad to have heard that Hinata had lived. But now, he was returning to his village to apologize to everyone. Besides, he needed a new goal after killing his brother and his partner.

Saskue was traveling alone as he approached the North gates of the Leaf Village. He knew he'd looke familar, because, as he came home, he stopped and had his hair cut to the length it was when he left. He also doned a black version of the clothes he'd worn when he'd left. It was no surprise to him that the two gaurds sent up red flags and dropped into a fighting stance.

"Saskue Uchiha! Halt!"

Both gaurds were surprised that he'd actually complyed. They gulped when he looked at them.

"Relax. I'm here to return. For good."

Though he expected them to be suspisous, he was surprised that they told himto report to the Hokage's tower at once. He was expected.

Saskue decided to walk through the Village, taking in everything. Not much had changed. That is, until a dark blue haired young Genin ran into his leg. Looking to see who it was that had crashed into him, Saskue felt shock course through his body. It looked like Naruto! A dark haired Naruto! There were differences. The boy he was looking at had no whisker marks and had bluish white eyes like those of Neji's. And this kid had enouh sense not to wear bright orange. However, his hoodie looked like Naruto's, but it had the clolring of Hinata's.

What the hell happened since I left? He wondered

"Ouch! Jeez mister! Watch were your walking!"

"Minato Uzumaki!" A voice cried out.

"Ah crap. I'm right here mom!" He called back.

Saskue turned around to see a beautiful dark haired woman runnning up the street top her son. The young mother hugged her son as he turned red.

"Mom! Please! Not in public! What if one of the guys see this? They'll never let me live it down." he whined.

"Then don't run off like that." She scolded. The young woman stood up and turned to Saskue smiling. "I aplogize for my son. He-" The woman's face turned into shock.

"Sas...kue?" She said.

He suddenly realized who the woman was.

"Hinata?" He said shocked.

Both shinobi stood still, taking in each tohers apperance. After a moment, Hinata ragained her self.

"Saskue, come with me. The Hokage made it clear that when you return, your to report to the tower."

Saskue nodded, still shocked. He fell into step beside her as they walked to the tower, Minato taggin along beside is mother. After a few minutes and several shocked stares, the three entered the Hokage's tower and ebtered the Hokage's room. Saskue decided to get this over with. He just hoped the Hokage would let him prove his sincerity.

"Saskue Uchiha, returning to th eLeaf Village." He said, some what frightened.

"'Bout time you got back. I missed that chcken butt hair cut of yours."

Saskue couldn't hide his shock as a grining blonde turned his chair to face him.

"Naruto?"

"Yep. I see you met my wife and son." He guestured at Hinata and the small boy looking from his father to Saskue with a confused look on his face.

"Who's this guy, dad?" He asked.

"This is Saskue Uchiha. One of my oldest and best friends." Naruto explained to his son.

"A sharigan warrior?" Minato asked.

"Yup." Naruto replied.

At least he's brighter than you were at that age, Naruo. Saskue mused.

"Now, come give your dad a hug. Then go finish your training."

Minato ran over to his father and gave him a hug. Releasing his father, Mianto turned to Saskue.

"If dad lets you explore the Village, Aunt Sakura and I will be at the training grounds."

The young Uzunaki ran out the door and out of sight.

"Nice kid. Much freindlier than you."

"Well, he does have some of my traits. So, don't think he's a pushover." Naruto warned.

"You made Hokage. Gongradulations." Saskue said.

"Thank you. Now, enough about me. Let's discuss what to do about you."

Naruto stood up and walked over to his old friend.

"The council said that they would ant you executed for treason."

Saskue had feared this. But Naruto continued.

"However, I belived that when you would return to the Village, you'd be back for good. So, it was decided three years ago that if you returned, you'd be confined to the Village four six months. You would not be given missions for a full year. And you have to go through a refresher course at the academy for two months." Naruto leaned against his deskm arns folded, still watching his friend. "Sound fair?"

Saskue smiled at him. Not a smirk, but a true smile.

"Yeah. Sounds fair."

Naruto grinned at him.

"Before, you go-" he started before his office door opened and a pair of blonde grils hurtled into the room squeling, closly followed by Kakashi.

"Daddy! Help! He's a monster!" they giggled as Kaskashi moved after the four year old twins. Both girls ran behind their father and peered around his legs. Naruto laughed. Hinata had to cover her mouth from so she wouldn't laugh as lound.

Naruto turned around and kneeled infront of his daughters, both with eyes like his.

"Daddy's busy right. Now. Go ask Grandma Tsunade to help. I'm sure she'd protect you." he sadi smiling. Behind him a hey was heard.

"Okay! Bye daddy!" Both girls hugged him around the neck and took off out the room, leaving a scared looking Kaksahi.

"Hey Naruto! You trying to get me killed?"

"No. I knew it'd keep you here long enough for me to put you in charge of Saskue."

"Saskue?" Kakashi asked as he looked around.

There in the corner stood Saskue, smirking at Kakashi.

"From elite Junin to babysitter. Quite a resume." Saskue joked.

"Yes well, they are my god children. So, your back." Kakashi said.

Saskue merly nodded his head. Naruto moved back behind his desk and sat down.

"As much fun as this is, I have alot to do. Saskue, you'll be joining us for dinner. In the mean time, Kakshi, take Saskue to his house. But make sure he has a chance to see everyone out there." He said as he jabbed a thumb over his shoulder, pointing out the window.

"You got it. Come on Saskue."

Togther, the two headed for the door. At the door way. Ssakue stopped.

"Thank you, Naruto." he said.

"Hey. Let's just say you owe me one."

After that, Saskue left his office and headed home.

Hinata was sitting on Naruto's lap, teasing him as he smiled at her.

"You sure he'll stay?" she whipered.

"Yeah. Things always work out for the Village when I'm in charge." he said.

"That's my numder one most inpredictable ninja."

"Thats my wife." he said as the two kissed.

The sun set on the Leaf Village. Every thing was as it should be.