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Chapter 10

Kakashi had to admit that he was very surprised when King Sasuke and Queen Naruto pulled him and Iruka into the throne room. He wondered if they did something wrong. He glanced at his wife who looked just as confused. His attention returned to his King when the man cleared his throat.

"Naruto and I called you here to discuss something very important," Sasuke said. He motioned for Naruto to speak.

"Ok," Naruto said. "I'm sure you're wondering why you're here. Well, you heard about Ambassador Hideki and why he's here?" Kakashi and Iruka nodded. They had been informed that Hideki had come to ask Naruto for a favor, though they weren't sure what it was. "So I want you to know that you have the right to refuse. You are not obligated to accept what I'm about to ask of you. You'd be giving up a lot, though it is a great opportunity. I'm sure Oto can become a great place. Maybe not as great as the Uchiha Kingdom or the Hyuuga Kingdom, or Suna, but..."

"Naruto," Sasuke interrupted. Naruto's eyes moved to Sasuke. "I think it would be best if you get to the point."

"Right," Naruto sighed. He bit his lip before taking a deep breath. Now they were worried. Kakashi and Iruka wonder what made Naruto so nervous. Several ideas went across their minds. "Kakashi, will you become the new King of Oto?" And that was not one of them.

"I'm sorry, but could you repeat that?" Kakashi asked, not sure he heard that correctly.

"Oto has asked Naruto to become their new King," Sasuke explained. "However, Naruto can't just leave the Uchiha Kingdom as he is Queen and his children are here. So we've come up with the idea of a proxy."

"Like Lord Madara did," Kakashi said. Sasuke nodded. "And you chose me?" Again Sasuke nodded. "Why?"

"Actually, Naruto picked you," Sasuke said. All eyes turned towards Naruto.

"When Sasuke suggested a proxy, you were the first person to come to mind," Naruto said, his confidence building. "You are very intelligent and you have great leadership qualities."

"Why not Lord Madara?" Kakashi asked. "Hell, or even Lord Kurama?"

"Sorry, but I'm not leaving Suna," Kurama said. He walked past Madara who had seemingly appeared out of nowhere. He put an arm around Iruka. "I'm sure you two will rule Oto just fine."

"And I have Kiri," Madara said. He pinched Kurama's arm, forcing him to move it. He glared at Madara, who didn't seem to notice. "I have to agree with Queen Naruto that you are the obvious choice."

"But I'm King Sasuke's captain of the royal guards!" Kakashi said. "And Iruka is the head maid."

"Your second in command will take your place," Sasuke said.

"Ino will take Iruka's," Naruto added.

"It seems they have thought of everything," Kurama said.

"There has to be someone better, more suited for the job," Kakashi said.

Naruto shook his head. "There is no one."

Kakashi looked down in thought. "Kakashi," Iruka called. Kakashi turned and looked into Iruka's eyes. Iruka nodded. Kakashi smiled then sighed before turning back to his King and Queen.

"Alright," he said. "I'll do it. I'll become the King of Oto."

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A week later, Kakashi and Iruka were given the Royal Send-off. Naruto hugged Iruka before the older man entered the carriage. Sasuke gave his own goodbye to Kakashi, telling him to take care of himself. Kakashi accepted the gift his King and Queen presented him. He was told to open it only upon arrival in Oto. He agreed, though the curiosity was eating at him. Several other carriages were set up behind theirs. Ambassador Hibeki was in one of them. His men were on horses to guide and protect them. In all honesty though, Kakashi could easily protect himself and Iruka. With the promise to write weekly, Iruka and Kakashi were off.