Naruto- Sensei

Chapter Seventeen

Two weeks had passed, and the day of the wedding had arrived. Naruto stood outside, in the Hyuuga gardens, dressed in his full formal Hokage robes. There where people there, quite a few people, seated in rows of chairs that had a path cutting down the middle to where Naruto and one of the village elders stood. All of the rookie 9 and team Gai, except a few that where actually in the wedding party, where sitting there.

Also there was their teachers and mentors from when they where young. Tsunade was in the front with Shizune both trying to look stoic but failing as emotions leaked out. Kakashi was there next to Gai and Kurenai, who was sitting next to her son. There where quite a few Hyuuga that Naruto didn't even know. The original ino-shika-cho trio was there with their families all of them sitting near each other. Naruto saw Mayte, Hana, and Kemonoi near each other.

There was movement in the back, and the curtains that where set up in the archway entrance to the gardens where pulled back. Naruto saw Sasuke and Hanabi, standing side by side, in the front of the line and as a pair they slowly made their way toward the front of the area. When they reached the front they split and Sasuke went to his right and stood beside Naruto, while Hanabi broke left and stood in the same positioning opposite Sasuke. They where soon followed by Sakura paired with Kawazu, and after them, Tenten with Neji, and then Ino next to Konohamaru. The final three pairs mimicked the first in movement and positioning.

Sasuke leaned into Naruto as he had noticed Naruto fidgeting. "Are you nervous dope?"

Naruto quickly glanced at him, normally he would burst out a tirade on his friend, but this was not that time for that. "A bit," Naruto admitted.

Sasuke smirked, "don't be."

"Easy for you to say, teme." Naruto whispered earning him a look from both Hanabi and the elder that was performing the service, as they heard the remark. "You aren't the one getting married today, so yeah I'm a bit nervous." Naruto continued

"Do you love her?" murmured Sasuke. "Cause if you do…"

"Of course I love her." Naruto interrupted.

"Then stop being such a scaredy-cat, dope" Sasuke smirked and Naruto settled down.

Once they where all set the entire audience stood, and looking to the back as another pair stood ready to proceed. Naruto's breath caught in his chest as he saw her standing next to her father. She wore a long flowing Kimono, mostly white but with hint of lavender colored, it was very faint. The result of which she was glowing almost radiating light but without blinding, like her namesake. She has her hair done-up very elegantly; her long locks now lay woven intricately with itself laying down her back. And there was a single flower in her hair above her left ear.

Haishi led her down the pathway, as she approached, a slight blush could be seen on her cheeks.

After what seemed hours she and her father made it up to the front. Haishi stopped as he turned to make his way past the girls to give Naruto and appraising look. They made eye contact for a moment, and Naruto could not read anything in his eyes. Like almost all Hyuuga they where cold and calculating, very blank and disconcerting. The only exception to that as Naruto could find was Hinata. He could see the kindness in her eyes; it made her different, but in his experience different was better. Finally he gave a nod and a very slight smile as he went to sit with the rest of his family.

The ceremony went on without any problems. They stood there looking into each other's eyes. Naruto was almost lost in them and Sasuke had to nudge him to hand him the ring. Naruto and Hinata exchanged vows and rings then, finally their lips met as Husband and wife. The pair made their way down the pathway between the groups of people, and made their way to the reception, which was being held at Naruto's new home.

The party lasted quite a while. During that time Naruto showed that his grace in battle did not extend well into other aspects of his life, namely dancing. The two danced at the party and where soon joined by the others. Unfortunately for them, the pair was not left alone with each other. They also, as per tradition, danced with others in the party.

Hinata was, of course, graceful as after Naruto's and her first dance her father cut in. this left Naruto alone for a moment until Hanabi, of all people, took his hand.

"She looks happy," Hanabi said quietly to him, as they revolved on the spot. "I am happy for you and her."

Naruto noticed that Hanabi was glancing over at Konohamaru as well as her older sister, and Naruto said "thanks we are."

She smiled and looked back at him, it was a smile that did extend to her eyes. It looked like what Naruto initially noticed about the Hyuuga eyes was not completely true. "Well that's good," she said, "welcome to the family, brother."

He noticed her look wander over to Konohamaru who was sitting and chatting with Meogi, he grinned, "go ask him to dance."

"What?" She asked distracted and she noticed that he saw what she was looking at and blushed a bit. "I can't he is with his girlfriend."

"What Meogi?" Naruto asked confused, and then realization set in she was like her sister and a bit nervous. "They are friends, and old teammates," he said. "She has a boyfriend, and it is that guy over there." Naruto pointed slightly to Udon, "trust me it is fine."

She smiled "thanks, I'll do that." She left him made her way over to Konohamaru.

Naruto tried to make his way over to Hinata again but was cut off by Sakura, who was trying to get over to Sasuke and she didn't keep him long. She simply kissed his cheek and said "I am so happy for you two, Naruto. Good luck with everything." She smiled and then called over his shoulder "Sasuke-kun, wait up."

Naruto chuckled and said to himself 'some things never change.'

Hinata and Naruto where told congratulations by everyone of their friends separately, there was even a time when Sasuke pulled Hinata off to the side and made sure that, as he put it "take care of that idiot."

The party was winding down and people where leaving. There where still a few left including Sakura who was chatting with Hinata along with Ino and Tenten.

Hanabi and Konohamaru where still there, they had apparently hit it off, and where still talking and dancing.

Naruto however was of to the side on his grounds walking with Sasuke, Shikamaru, and Kawazu. The four of them where talking about the upcoming problems.

"So, where do we stand with allies?" asked Naruto.

Shikamaru said, "I have received confirmed contacts from the Kage's in Stone and Cloud villages offering support in this issue. And my contact in Suna states that, obviously, the Kazekage will be mobilizing his ninja."

Naruto smiled "how is Temari, by the way?"

"Troublesome," Shikamaru muttered then said, "she is fine and sends her congratulations to you."

Naruto nodded and Sasuke spoke. "The anbu have been briefed and, Kakashi says that they are ready at anytime."

"Good," said Naruto. He then turned to Kawazu "and you know what must be done?"

"Hai, sempai. I will be traveling to stone and cloud then to Suna and checking in on the troops," said Kawazu.

"Good, and when you are done there, send word to me," said Naruto. "I trust that they would not provide misinformation in the crisis, but I still trust your word more, especially with stone and cloud." He paused as Kawazu nodded his agreement then said "and when you are with Gaara please let him know, he probably figured it out already but, let him know. That given the one tails affinity with sand, the vessel is more likely to be drawn to the desert, especially if it allows the chance to torment its old vessel."

"I will let him know," Kawazu said and then he turned to leave. "Well good luck with everything, Naruto." He grinned and winked, a bit of his father coming through, "have fun tonight. I'll be in touch." He waved and disappeared.

Shikamaru spoke up "so we can trust him?" He asked motioning to where Kawazu just was.

"Absolutely" said Naruto.

Sasuke spoke up then "you trust him, that is good enough for me. However there is another issue, we don't know what he can do. Will he be useful to us?"

Naruto gave Sasuke a disbelieving look which turned to a grin when he remembered that the only person who truly know what Kawazu could do was Naruto and of course, Kawazu himself. "Relax guys, he will be useful." He smiled relaxed and said "well I'd love to stay and chat but I have to get in side with my wife."

Shikamaru and Sasuke both shook their heads. One reason was what Naruto was insinuating and the other, was his carefree attitude in light of the problems.

One thing was sure they where in for a rough time.

Authors note:

This is the last chapter on this story. Now before anyone gets pissed, I have one word to say "sequel." Look for the continuation to this story to be posted soon under the name "Rokudaime Naruto." It seemed the right time to do this, as Naruto is no longer sensei he is Hokage. So please leave reviews on this and my past chapters if you can. Remember more reviews mean more likely I wont give up on this story.

Until next time

CZGohan