I don't own Naruto. Trust me if I did I wouldn't be here lol.

Lighting strikes twice

"Kaskshi reporting in sir." Kakashi said as he lazily walked into the hokage's office. Today they finally arrived home after their eventful trip from Nami no Kuni and after sending his adorable students back home to rest, he went over to the office to report with Haku in tow. After seeing Zabuza kill the last of Gato's men and the man himself he made Kakashi promise with his last breath to save Haku and to give his sword to Haku's safekeeping saying "Ninja are tools that are unfeeling and cold killers. . .but they are also humans that are full of emotions and ideals. Haku if you do live then become the best of both." Once that was over Naruto and himself collected everyone to go heal and then Naruto and Haku helped bury the man. After the whole team and Haku were healed they all traveled back to Konoha with heavy hearts in all of them but after all of that they were finally back home. Knowing it would affect them all greatly in different ways he took it upon himself to dismiss them all and report himself letting them know he'll bring them their pay next week when they resume missions again.

"Ah welcome back Kakashi-kun I hope everything went well." Hiruzen the third hokage said as he smiled at the man standing in front of him. "But I must ask, who is the young woman standing next to you?"

"Ah well you see her name is Haku and actually she played a crucial role in my report. Along that she has nowhere to go now that her master passed away and his last wish was to bring her back with us. Now please allow me to explain it all."

He then proceeded to explain to the hokage the entire story. From how they were attacked early on, their group's choice to continue, to fighting Zabuza and Haku, and finally surviving to tell the tale. Haku filled in details from her side to help explain some extra details like the contract with Gato and saving Zabuza from them during their first confrontation by pretending to kill him.

"So Zabuza died to protect her and get revenge for Gato betraying them. However after noticing that she was still breathing he made you promise to take her back here and protect her?" the third said stroking his beard.

"Yes Hokage-sama I was told by Zabuza-san that if he ever died to find another person to serve that I could feel proud following. . .however I never thought that I would have to acknowledge that order." Haku spoke softly. She still couldn't contain herself knowing that the man that saved her and gave her a purpose was dead.

"I see well then I can ask if you wish to be a part of this village if you desire? You seem to have some bloodline jutsu that is quite unique and you did learn under one of the seven swordsmen of the mist so you do have quite the portfolio and an asset to the village. Also to be quite honest from what I heard from the both of you I couldn't in good conscience send you out on your own when you have gone through so much." Hirzuen said as he gave her a smile and looked at her with kind eyes.

Haku herself was surprised as she expected to get sent out right away and be forced to live on her own since she was on the enemies side for the conflict until she and her master were betrayed. Taking a deep breath she bowed and said "Of course Hokage-sama I will protect this village with all my being. I won't make you regret choosing to take me in."

"I have no doubts at all young Haku however I will point out that for now you will be a citizen until we can get your papers in order along with just making sure that you have no ill intent. Obviously I know you don't have any ill intentions but it's policy, for now I must find a place for you to stay at.'

"Actually Hokage-sama I have a request if I could be so bold?" Haku asked hesistanly as she looked at the hokage. "If possible could I stay with Naruto? From what I heard after I recovered he was the one that ultimately saved me when he talked to Zabuza and while I did promise to serve the village, I do wish to repay my debt to Naruto and serve him if that's allowed so that I may repay that debt."

Hiruzen smiled as he thought of the young boy. He really was a ball of sunshine and did his best for people that he loved and cared about. So the thought of him having someone nearby him that didn't judge him and actually wanted to be there for him made the old man quite happy. "Of course that works with me, I'll send you with Kakashi after we are done here. If there's nothing else then you both are dismissed, thank you for your hard work, the village appreciates it."

"Actually Hokage-sama there is one thing I want to ask. I know that the chunin exams are on their way a couple months from now and while my team is still young and underdeveloped, I would like to personally recommend them all to be able to participate and take the exam. After everything that happened I would like to keep having them grow and continue to move forward rather than becoming complacent. On Top of that I believe that the chunin exams will help them all unlock more of their potential."

"I suppose after that tale they have certainly proved that they are at the very least worthy of taking the exam and gaining some more experience. However if you could, on your way home could you bring over naruto to me once he and haku are settled? I have some things I wish to talk to him about." Hiruzen the third hokage said with a sigh in the end.

Kakashi gave a nod and with a short goodbye from both of them he closed the door leaving with Haku. As the hokage was deep in thought he got up from his chair and walked over to the portraits of the hokages and looked at one in particular "I believe it's time for him to know his legacy and start taking the steps to reclaim it. After all you yourself told me that lightning strikes twice and well Minato you were never one to lie."

As he walked away Hiruzen thought back to young Haku "It also seems like his charms are starting to be noticed by others as well Minato. It seems like the Namikaze line of being shining knights haven't died out yet now have they? Maybe before I pass I'll be able to see Naruto becoming a little heart breaker" Chuckling he sat down and continued to face his one true mortal enemy.

Paperwork.

z-z-z

Naruto sighed as he finally got back to his small apartment. Closing the door and then throwing off his clothes he went to go shower to clean off all of the weariness that surrounded him. He just came back from his first C later turned A ranked mission. So much has occurred that really shook him to his core. He had his first experience fighting people outside of the village, seeing people die in combat, fighting people who he knew weren't bad people, and tapping into kyuubi's chakra for the first time. It was a massive eye opener to him and made him realize that he needed to reevaluate a lot of things about himself. From his actions, to thoughts, to ideals, it all needed a good look at. He knew he was still adamant about his goal of protecting the people he deemed precious and becoming hokage, but he will make sure to reflect on all of this thoroughly, both for his sake and for Zabuza. He wouldn't let his death be meaningless and will make sure to learn from his experiences. That also reminded him of Haku and he hoped that she would be alright coming into the village. Well if anything happened and she needed a place to crash she could just come over here, he has enough room. After all he was living by himself and no one wanted to be anywhere near him. But then again she was a girl and that might be awkward. . .

'Ugh well enough thinking about all of that for now, right now I just need to catch some rest and eat some ramen. After that I can sit down and figure out what I really need and want to do and also see how haku is doing.' Naruto thought as he turned the water off and started drying himself. As he was throwing on his clothes he heard the door knock and proceeded to open it to see his sensei outside with his familiar orange book in hand.

"Hey Kakashi-sensei what's up? Did gramps say he needed us to add on to the mission reports?" Naruto asked rubbing the towel on his head, drying his hair.

"Actually Hokage-sama did ask for your presence, but it isn't about the mission. He said that it was something important that he wanted to talk to you about but that reminds me there is another guest with me." Kakshi said as he moved to the side.

Naruto noticed Haku standing behind him "Oh hey Haku how did it go with the old man? I hope it went alright if it didn't then I'm going to have to knock some sense into him!" Naruto said with his classic foxy smirk.

Shaking her head, Haku smiled "No need to Naruto. It went quite well. I'll be a temporary citizen as I get settled and then from there I can decide on what I want to do besides the other choice that I have decided on."

"Oh what did you decide on? Also you both can come in." Naruto said as he walked back to the bathroom to hang his towel.

"Actually before that Naruto and before Haku-chan over here continues I'm going to let you both go as I have a couple errands to run. Just remember at some point to go back to see the Hokage." With that being said he gave a wave and walked away, orange book in hand with a giggle to follow..

Sweatdropping at his teachers nonchalant and blatant perverted attitude, Naruto sighed before looking back at Haku. "Sorry about that Haku so what was it you were going to tell me?" He said before walking back into the living room and sitting down on a chair. Then he patted on the one next to him telling her to sit with him.

Prompted by Naruto Haku walked over and sat down next to him "As I was saying before I had another reason for me coming back here. Zabuza-san told me that for whatever reason if he died to search and serve someone that I can trust and know I'll be happy serving. So I decided that I want you to be the one that I serve Naruto-sama. I will be your tool to achieve your dreams and accomplish whatever you desire. Good or bad I will be there for you through it all."

Naruto just stared at her with a blank expression as he repeated the words in his head, making sure he didn't misunderstand. Realizing he didn't he jumped out of his chair and shouted "Woah woah woah! First off you're not a tool so cut that out. Secondly I ain't anything special so I don't know why you choose me and lastly no -sama you know that's not how I roll."

"Well considering that you did save me, inspired me, inspired Zabuza, and truly do believe in yourself. That is something I respect and see as special. In addition I am your tool and no matter how you refer to me or what you tell me to do I will serve faithfully and without question. Lastly I see so I shall call you master? Is that more to your liking?" Haku said giving him a wink as she finished her statement.

"Absolutely not so stop that." Naruto said with a deadpan look and his eyebrow twitching

"Of course Naruto-sama as you command." Haku said with a grin

"Ugh well as much as I appreciate it I don't think I can see you as my tool or slave or whatever you're trying to place yourself as. You are first and foremost my friend and that's the truth! Secondly I don't think I would feel comfortable having the power making you do whatever I want. I mean I'm an idiot and also a growing teenage boy, doesn't that scare you at all?"

"Why of course not, in fact I meant what I said and actually it would please me greatly if you found me appealing enough to use me in that manner." Haku said leaning forward and draping herself on Naruto.

Blushing at feeling the beautiful girl push herself on him and cursing to himself silently as that didn't work he sighed again "Fine fine you got me beat, I won't be your master or anything of the like but I'll let you do what you want. On one condition though."

"And what would that be Naruto-sama?"

"That you do what makes you happy. Zabuza may have said to go serve as someone's tool but I really truly do want you to be happy because you deserve it as much as anyone else. You are a human and not a tool and I don't care how many times I have to say that because you are my friend." Naruto said with a smile

Haku got off of naruto and gave him back a genuine smile as well "If that is what you wish for Naruto-sama then I shall. But please remember to add that to the now growing list of why I want to serve Naruto-sama"

"Cut that out I thought I told you no sama and there definitely needs to be no list."

"Oh my apologies master."

"You're going to be the death of me haku." Naruto said as he gave up on the matter for now. "Actually that reminds me though where are you going to stay? It's starting to get late and you're new here so I can come by and drop you off at your place before I see gramps."

"Oh actually master I'll be staying here with you." Haku said sweetly and without pause.

". . .What?" Naruto asked as he couldn't process what she just said.

"I asked Hokage-sama if I could stay with you as you're someone that I know and could also show me around the village. Also I can't really work either and I don't have any money to afford a place of my own."

"But I mean wait but like I'm a boy and you're a girl and like where you sleep and all that? Doesn't that matter?!" Naruto spoke out rapidly, sporting a blush. While the notion of having a girl, especially one as beautiful as Haku living with him was appealing, especially to his developing mind and body, the more noble part of him was embarrassed.

Casting a dowards gaze Haku got up "I understand I can tell that I'm not wanted. I'll just wander around the streets looking around for a place to camp out. I've lived on the road for a while so it's no issue. Don't worry about me Naruto-sama I will come for you tomorrow."

Just as she was about to leave Naruto grabbed her wrist "Nope I ain't letting you out there on your own. For now you can stay with me until we figure out something better for you." He then sat back down on the chair and rubbed his head as he was more exhausted than he thought was possible.

"Ah perfect then I can't wait to share the bed with you master oh and that's another reason why my master is amazing list! However before we get to sleeping together we must be on our way to see the Hokage Master! We can't keep him waiting too long!" Humming to herself, Haku got up and walked out the door reveling in her victory.

". . .I just got played like a fucking fiddle didn't I?" Naruto said flabbergasted. Smacking his face with his hands he ran out the door and chased after her "Wait for me and what did I tell you about the master thing!"

Turning around Haku waited for the blonde to catch up to before the two of them walked over to the tower. Looking around at the shops and houses she admired the beauty of the village and then finally her eyes wandered to the boy walking in step with her. 'Zabuza I know you died for me and while I can never repay all that you have done for me, I promise that I won't fail Naruto and make your sacrifice in vain. Especially since he treats me not as a tool but as a person and because of that I will give my all.' Wiping a quick tear that was growing she put a smile on her face and continued walking with Naruto.

z-z-z

"Hey old man I'm here and I brought Haku with me!" Naruto shouted as he opened the door with his classic foxy smirk.

Hirzuen seeing the young boy gave him a smirk "Hello Naruto I didn't recognize you for a second because you're lacking your usual bright outfit of nightmares." Ignoring Naruto's shouting at him he turned and looked at Haku" Haku I hope that you're doing alright running back and forth." Seeing her nod in response he looked back at Naruto and continued "I know you both have your hands full with just getting back home from your mission however there is something that I thought I should go over with specifically Naruto so please take a seat both of you." As they both took a seat Hiruzen continued " Now before I continue Naruto I need to let you know what I am about to go over is something very important, so I ask that are you okay with Haku here learning it alongside you? To be frank if this knowledge is gone around without you or her keeping your mouth shut it will likely end up with both of you having a kunai in your backs and a big mark in the Bingo book for both of you."

"Hokage-sama as I have stated before I have pledged myself to Naruto over here, I already know about him being a jinjuriki and to be frank it doesn't scare me. In fact it makes me want to be there by his side more as I know that he had to deal with what I did but to a greater extent. So no matter what will be told I promise that I will still be here by his side." Haku said unflinchingly, proving that she meant every single word she said.

Naruto turned and stared at her while she spoke, eyes widening in shock by her statement. Giving a gentle smile to her he turned back to Hiruzen "Well you heard it from her old man, I have no complaints on my end and I personally don't want to hide anything from the ones I deem precious. Well no more than what is deemed necessary by the village." Naruto said, holding his stomach.

Nodding his head to both of their responses the third moved the papers on his desk and then bit his thumb before smearing it on his desk. With a poof of smoke a scroll appeared and Hiruzen picked it up before opening it. "To whomever is serving as hokage, first off I deeply apologize that I have to drop the responsibilities of hokage and this particular issue on to you. However, I am writing this as a last resort in case something happens to both Kushina and myself. What I ask of you is that when my son turns 16 or if he is a ninja for the village and has his teacher recommend him for chunin, that he learns of his lineage. The reason why I ask you to hold it off is because he'll be too young and immature along with lacking the skills to defend himself. Otherwise it might create a situation where he accidently lets it slip that he is the son of the fourth hokage, especially if he has anything like my wife's personality. Anywho I will once again conclude that when the time is right to let Naruto know that his full name is Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze and the son of the second jinchuriki Kushina Uzumaki Namikaze and the son of the yellow flash or as of now the fourth hokage Minato Namikaze. Once it is time to read this out loud to him, give him the scroll that is sealed in here and await for the next set of instructions once he reads those out loud. Thank you again for doing a dad's job and I hope that you take care of him, especially if something occurs and neither I nor Kushina could do anything. Although I hope that either Jiraya or Tsunade be there for him or at the least Kakashi. Anywho that's enough from me and I'll leave it there. From the fourth hokage Minato Namikaze.

After reading placing the scroll down on the table Hiruzen channeled chakra and out came another scroll however it had a distinct orange swirl seal on it, handing it to Naruto he said "I know you're still processing what I'm telling you but please channel your chakra into that Naruto as it will only unseal to someone that is from Minato or Kushina's bloodline.

Staring at the scroll Naruto did nothing as he was trying to process everything that was just said out loud. Him the son of the person who held the position he so desperately yearned for, being the son of the man that sealed him, the fact that he now knows his parents, that his mom held the kyuubi and that he knows that they cared about him to the degree that they left him something. But, what if in the scroll all it said how proud of things that he accomplished and what if he actually managed to accomplish none of it. How could he live with the thought of disappointing his parents, would they roll in their grave more than they already are? Just as he was going to continue his self deprecating thoughts he felt a soft small hand on his forearm squeeze him. Following the arm he looked up to the owner and saw Haku's gentle smiling face. Staring into those dark brown eyes he saw nothing but warmth and care. Seeing her nod to him and giving another squeeze he took a deep breath and looked down back at the scroll. Channeling chakra into it he heard a pop as the seal faded and it opened. Holding both sides of it he took another deep breath and started to read outloud.

"Heyo son if you're reading this then that means I'm dead. First off I'm sorry, second I'm sorry, and lastly I'm sorry. I failed you as a father if you have to read this message. This was meant as a last resort and something I could hopefully throw away rather than rely on. Before I continue I just want to say that I love you with all of my heart and so does your mother. We both will always be looking over you and be proud of you so please know that no matter what happens we know that you're giving it your all and that means the world to us. However I can assure you that I want nothing more than to continue gushing to you. I can write that later for now as I have to go over some important things. Firstly as stated you are Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze, that means that you are the heirs to two prominent clans. The first being the ancient ally of Konoha the Uzumakis, they were a clan famous for their sealing jutsu and for their uh eccentric personalities. Secondly, you are the son of the Namikaze clan which to be frank is nothing significant as we are just an older ninja line that has served here for a while. The only reason that we are prominent is just because of my accomplishments in both war and home as I have created a number of unique justus, seals, and moves along with becoming hokage. So what that means to you my son is a couple of things. First you will now have access to both of the fortunes associated to the clans along with the uzumaki clan house (namikaze just lived in the hokage mansion but it is probably in use with the current hokage), second you have the responsibility to continue the line of the uzumaki and namikaze. Konoha will always need it's protectors and we have always been there. . .that is not simply because I want lots and lots of grandkids. . .moving on the last thing is that inside the compound you will find a couple of things sealed for you in Kushina and I's room along with your own so think of it as a scavenger hunt! Besides that the last thing I ask of you is to give it your all in whatever you decide, love and cherish the ones who are there for you, and to be strong. Remember that lightning strikes twice and well if the first didn't land that the second sure as hell will. I love you and I'll always be proud of you. . .Love . . .Dad."

Naruto shook as he tried to hold back his sobs as he continued to slowly read the message laid for him. Shaking more and more as he read the last ones the dams broke and he grabbed Haku into a tight hug and screamed for the heavens. His parents loved him, his parents cherished him, and most importantly they didn't see him as a dissapointment. Tears kept streaming as he kept repeating the messages over his head. Over and over, not stopping until he felt Haku's hand slowly run through his hair, as if a parent was comforting their child.

Haku herself was shocked by the events that transpired and while she knew she was out of her water never having to deal with comforting someone that lost the ones they loved she knew that now than ever Naruto needed someone to be there whispering to him that it'll be okay. Running her hands through his hair and rubbing his back as he cried and cried. She leaned her head on top of his and kept telling him that it's going to be okay.

Hiruzen looking at the scene sighed to himself and got up before he squeezed Naruto's shoulder. He knew that Naruto was in pain and that he more than anyone else deserved love. He knew that when he told him this how upset he would be and how Naruto would probably blame him and the other people listed but he will take it all. He was certainly to blame and while he tried he knew that it didn't make up for all the suffering the boy experienced.

Time passed but eventually Naruto calmed down. Pulling himself from Haku's embrace he wiped his eyes from any remaining tears and looked at his grandfather. "There's a lot I want to say, a lot I want to yell at you for, a lot that I want to honestly beat you up for and rampage, but I want to see it. I want to see my parents home."

Hiruzen nodded to the boy's request "Of course Naruto, it is the least I can do." as he said that he turned and looked at the corner "I'll be gone for a bit so please go get Shikaku to run things for now and if something happens you know where to find me." After finishing that Hiruzen saw two ANBU ninjas appear and with a quick "Yes." disappeared in a poof of smoke. After that was done Hiruzen looked at the two and said "Now then let's make our way over to your home." Leading the way he opened the door as Haku got up and pulled Naruto up. Walking side by side she intertwined her hand with his own and kept walking forward to her master's new destiny.

AN - Heyo welcome to my first story in a long time. I got back to reading some fanfictions and one of my personally favorite genes are harems. However after reading a good amount I got tired of reading a similar plot line so I'm hoping that I can write out one that everyone can enjoy and is a fresh take. Please take it easy on me though as I am my own editor and that I'm still a newbie with writing. Once again thank you for taking the time to read this and my story and I hope that you all will be there to support me and join me in watching Naruto grow. Anywho that's all from me so until next time!