Chapter 4

So sorry I haven't updated in forever, the reason for this is my health took a bad turn. So I had no energy and the only thing that kept me going was my prescribed medicine and sleep medicine. But now I am better and will be uploading more often than before. Thanks so much for being patient with me!

So Ends another Day

Naruto and Tenten sat in the office of the Sadaime, waiting for the old man to return to his office. After he had showed up at the Academy Courtyard, Sarutobi basically dismissed everyone except Mizuki, Sasuke, Naruto and Tenten. He told the two lovers to head to his office were they would talk…right after he was done speaking with Mizuki…and Sasuke if he regained consciousness anytime soon. Apparently, he was none too thrilled about Sasuke using a lethal ninjutsu in a Taijutsu-only spar and Mizuki for not stopping the match, even though the two boys had asked him to let them continue. It wasn't the first time the white haired Chunin bent the rules. That much Sarutobi knew. He just got caught this time, other times he seemed like a fair sensei.

Naruto and Tenten knew it was only a matter of time before the Hokage would call them in to have a talk about their new outlook on life. Fortunately, both the Jinchuriki and the Weapons Mistress had prepared for just such an occasion and knew just what to say for some of the questions the old man was bound to throw at them.

Of course, this was all assuming that the two lovers didn't break down into a sobbing mess, seeing him alive and well brought a shimmer of hope back.. He is perhaps the second person in their lives they trusted the most in their lives, who made the shinobi of Konohagakure look invincible. Another thing the two were looking to change, other than making life for the Uchiha highly uncomfortable and raining hell down upon the villagers was to prevent the death of the Sadaime during the third part of the Chunin Exam.

"We'll deal with that problem when we get to it. Right now, we both need to concentrate on how things are going to turn out." Naruto thought to himself.

Not a moment after that, the door to the office opened and Sarutobi walked into the room with a standing with a straighter back and the aura of the Kami no Shinobi. Pasting a neutral look on his face, he glanced at Naruto and Tenten trying to gouge their reaction. Naruto and Tenten stood up from their seats and bowed respectfully to the aged Hokage, holding back the tears of happiness that came with the fact of seeing him alive and well again.

"Please, have a seat, the both of you." Sarutobi said in a kind voice as he made his way to his desk. After sitting down, he looked at the two young lovers.

"I see that you've upgraded your wardrobe, Naruto-kun." Sarutobi said to the boy with slight humor wondering if this girl was the one that influenced Naruto into his set of clothes. "The same could be said for you as well, Higurashi-san."

"Thank you, Sadaime-sama." Tenten replied, nodding respectfully to the old man. Her voice broke a little at the end, wanting so bad to tell him what his village will become.

"Yeah, I mean, don't get me wrong, I like the color orange and all, but it's not too practical out in the shinobi world. I want to be taken seriously," Naruto said, giving Sarutobi a genuine smile. "I guess you could say I was thinking ahead in that aspect…and Ten-chan had a slight hand in it as well."

Sarutobi chuckled lightly and nodded. "I see." His expression changed slightly. He still had a grandfatherly look to him, but Naruto and Tenten could see that he was becoming a little more serious. "While watching the 'spars' the both of you had against Haruno and Uchiha-san earlier, I couldn't help but notice that your appearances were not the only things about the both of you that have changed as well."

"Here we go." Tenten thought to herself. Her beloved most likely having the same thoughts as her. If she had some reservations about lying to the Hokage, then she knew that Naruto was going to feel about an inch tall before it was all said and done. They did NOT want to lie to the old man, but they couldn't exactly tell the truth either, no matter how badly they wanted too.

'I can see it all now.' Tenten thought. 'Well, Sadaime-sama, it's like this. We're actually from about ten years in the future. You see, that smug rat bastard Uchiha and that pink haired cunt killed our beloved daughter in the most horrendous way imaginable and those narrow minded fucks you call the villagers cheered him on as if he just parted the fucking Red Sea. So, the Kyuubi sent us back in time where we possessed our younger selves. So, here we are: two highly vengeful parents in teenage bodies who are going to turn this village into one big fucking morgue, starting with that sorry excuse for a human, the Uchiha. Oh, and one more thing. You may want to beef up security at the Chunin Exam, specifically around your viewing booth. Trust us on this one. Any questions?'

The weapons mistress could just see Sadaime's reaction to that if she really did said any of that. He would probably think that they were insane, so they had to give plausible answers to any and all questions the Hokage might have.

"Really? Such as what, if you don't mind me asking Jiji?" Naruto said, although he had a rough idea as to what he meant.

"Well." Sarutobi began, choosing his words very carefully. "During your 'spar' with Sasuke, I couldn't help but overhear how you no longer wish to be a Hokage. Being the Hokage was your dream Naruto-kun, an admirable one I might say. What brought this on that you no longer want to be that, if you don't mind me asking?"

Fortunately, Naruto knew this particular question was coming and the answer he had in mind might be able to take care of several potential questions the old man may have, not to mention the one he just asked.

"Well, you see Jiji it's pretty simple. Over the break, I did some thinking. Don't get me wrong, being a Hokage is a great goal to go for, but you need a back-up plan just in case it doesn't happen. Like I said, I'm thinking ahead." Naruto said. He then mentally added. 'Besides, even if I still wanted Hokage, which I don't, those cocksuckers in the council would never allow it. They love the taste of the Uchiha's cock too much, like the fags they are. Which reminds me, I gotta remember to hit the council chambers and whatever hole that shit-eater, Danzo, hides out in when Ten-chan and I start 'cleaning house.' And on top of that, I know what a Hokage really does. You think I want to give up the thrill of being a shinobi only to be a glorified paper pusher? Where the hell's the fun in that?'

Sarutobi frowned mentally when he was given a vague answer. "I see. It seems you've been maturing during your time off, Naruto-kun." Sarutobi said. Naruto nodded as he looked over to his goddess. "Well, I guess you can say that I have someone to help keep me grounded." Tenten smiled at the blonde. Sarutobi just grinned at the two young lovers, glad that Naruto found someone who accepted him and would never betray him.

"Is there anything else you need us for, Sadaime-sama?" Tenten asked politely.

"Well, there is one more thing I'd like to ask Naruto. During your match with Sasuke, you mentioned a something to him about a 'certain person." Sarutobi asked.

Now this was a question the two lovers were afraid might come up and the blonde could only hope that the Hokage would buy his answer. He was NOT in the mood to deal with Ibiki or Anko at the moment. "Well, I've often overheard Sasuke mutter something about some guy he needed to be stronger than. And it couldn't have been me he was ranting about, so I just used that in our match to throw him off. You know who this 'certain guy' is, Jiji?" Naruto explained, thankful that he had the presence of mind not to have mentioned Itachi's name during the fight. That would have complicated matters considerably.

"Hmm. Very well then. Although, I will say this: and this applies more to you, Tenten. Next time, try not to brutalize your opponents in Taijutsu, regardless of how tempting it is." Sarutobi said. "You're both free to go."

"Thank you, Sadaime-sama and I will try to ease up during Taijutsu class." Tenten said. 'No promises though. That rancid cunt got off pretty fucking easy compared to what I could've done. Oh, well, good things come to those who wait. And in Pinky's case, bad things. Very bad and painful things."

"See you around, Jiji." Naruto said cheerfully as he and Tenten walked out of the room hand in hand, leaving the aged Hokage to his own thoughts.

'The answers Naruto gave me seem logical…at least for now anyway. I'll have to find a way to keep an eye on them.' Sarutobi thought. He then looked over to the portraits of the previous Hokages, specifically the last one.

"I truly wish I could do more for your son, Minato. And I wish more people could honor your final request and see the boy as a hero. At least he seems to have found acceptance, or even love, with Tenten." Sarutobi said aloud to the painting of the Fourth Hokage.

When traveling back in time to the past, there is always the risk that you can seriously fuck up the future in a bad way. But once you understand those risks and know how to avoid them, living in the past when you have foreknowledge of the future is surprisingly frustrating and dull in some cases. For example, depending on how far you went back in time, you may have to wait years for some of the stuff you enjoyed in the future to come out, such as music, movies, stuff like that (although, if you know what kinds of stuff are going to be valuable in the future, such as comics and cards, odds are good you can find them for dirt cheap in the past and just wait for the value to go up.).

That was the problem Naruto and Tenten were having right now as they were browsing in a bookstore that offered them service (not all people in the leaf hate Naruto, bear in mind). 'One thing that blows about time travel, I have restart my manga collection from scratch. Same for music. Some of the good stuff doesn't come out for a couple of years.' Tenten thought to herself (see, what did I tell you?)

The brunette picked up the current issue of one of her favorite manga series, Bleach. Currently, the series was on the Soul Society Arc, which was one of her favorite sagas in the series. It featured the battle between two of her favorite characters, Yoruichi and Soi Fon. The relationship between the two members of the Onmitsukidō reminded Tenten a lot of the way she looked up toSenju Tsunade, one of the Densetsu no Sannin. In that case, she related a lot more to Soi Fon. Plus, the weapons specialist liked her overall look, which gave Tenten an idea. She did like having long hair, but when out on a mission; it could get in the way.

'I think Naruto may like the new look I have in store. Tenten thought to herself. She also knew that Naruto happened to like Bleach as well. Not too surprising, his favorite character was Kurosaki Ichigo. He even once thought that they should both write a story about the Shinigami Daikou and the current leader of the Onmitsukidō.

The two lovers paid for their purchases and made their way towards the apartment that they shared. Upon arriving in the past and possessing their past selves, one of the first things Naruto and Tenten did was turn that ancient building the blonde was living in at the time into a big pile of ashes. The Jinchuriki then moved in with Tenten. Once they made Genin and saved up from missions, they could afford a bigger place, but Tenten's current apartment was good enough for the time being.

As they were walking, the young couple were on the receiving end of hateful glares and vicious remarks. Apparently, the news of the 'spar' between the Jinchuriki and the Uchiha had spread fast and a lot of people were not happy. Plus, from what Naruto could hear, some of the facts were GREATLY exaggerated.

"Did you hear? That demon brat cheated in his fight with the Uchiha."

"Is the poor dear alright? He's suffered enough."

"Damn that baka and that insolent whore with him."

"I heard that she called the Uchiha Clan a group of thieves."

"What would some no class demon lover like her know?"

As the string of insults were going on, Naruto could feel Tenten's grip tighten. She was still wearing his trench coat and the blonde noticed that she had her free hand (her left hand) in the left pocket. No doubt that she was clutching one of the knives that she almost used on the Uchiha's little cult of airheaded bitches earlier.

"Just stay calm, Ten-chan. We're almost home." Naruto said in a low tone that only the brunette could hear.

Eventually, Naruto and Tenten made it to their home. After locking the door behind them, Tenten threw herself onto her couch while Naruto made his way towards the kitchen.

"Yakasoba sound alright for dinner, Ten-chan?" Naruto asked, getting out a couple of pots.

"Music to my stomach, koi." Tenten said, pulling out her manga. (Sounds pretty good to me too.)

After having dinner and watching some TV, the young couple decided to wash up and then retired for the night. Since the shower was too small for the both of them together, Naruto and Tenten took separate showers. Once they were clean, the two lovers got in bed making sure that skin and skin were in direct contact.

"Well, all in all, I think this day went alright, Ten-chan." Naruto said as Tenten cuddled up beside him.

"It could have gone better. Personally I would have preferred sending Pinky to the morgue instead of the hospital, but fucking up her face was a decent consolation prize." Tenten said, idly tracing a finger on her beloved's chest. "Plus, seeing you take down the Uchiha really turned me on." The weapons specialist proved this by licking the Jinchuriki's cheek.

Naruto kissed his future wife on the lips, which lead to a little game of tonsil hockey, until the need to breathe was required. Naruto and Tenten both really wanted to make love, but considering they were in their mid teens at the present moment, the young couple were going to have to wait to truly express the love that they had for each other. (Another problem with traveling to the past. Plus, let's be realistic here folks. I'm NOT writing sex scenes while they are kids. Period.).

"So ends Day one." Naruto said as he and his beloved drifted off to sleep.

So I hope I haven't lost my edge in writing this story, please review and let me know if you like it. I'm aiming for thirty reviews!