Naruto The Uzumaki And Senju Heir

Chapter 39. Promotion And Political Marriage

Naruto, Shikamaru, Akane, Fuu and Shino were all standing before Tsunade in the kages office. They were all summoned here earlier for something important.

Tsunade looked at them all smiling, her eyes then went to the 4 ninja behind them, Anko, Ibiki, Hayate and Genma, who were also here for a promotion themselves since they proved they were all worthy of it.

"Shikamaru Nara step forward" said Tsunade, while behind her, Shikaku smiled at hearing this.

He stepped forward and stood at attention as he stared at his new kage.

"Shikamaru Nara for an exceptional show of strength, leadership and planning during the invasion and showing that you can lead squads to victory, I hereby promote you to chunin" she said.

Shikaku then stepped forward and presented him with his vest.

"Mmm troublesome, this means I'll have even less time to sleep and watch clouds.." he complained.

Sweatdrops were heard and felt around the whole rook.

"We aren't kids anymore Shika, we have to take this seriously and we have to protect our village" said Naruto.

"Hmm.. I guess your right... I accept the promotion Hokage-sama" he said sounding even more serious than usual.

Smiling she gestured to the vest, which his father was holding. He walked up and took it, before putting it on and waiting for her to dismiss him.

"From this day forth you are now a chunin and will be held with the responsibilities of one, you will also get a pay increase like all chunin and get more access to the restricted section in the ninja library, but you will have to answer calls at any time we need you and be ready to lead a squad" said Tsunade.

"Hai I understand Hokage-sama" he said.

"Your dismissed, get back in line with everyone else" she said.

Taking a couple steps back, he stood near Naruto and Fuu who were the closest to him.

"Fuu" said Tsunade with a warmer smile.

Smiling happily, she stepped forward and stood infront of her hokages desk.

"You did an excellent job in the arena and showed everyone how strong you are in it, you also helped fight off enemy ninja during the invasion and protect civilians. Plus lead other less experienced genin and protected them in all of the chaos" said Tsunade. "Because of that, I hereby promote you to chunin".

Fuu smiled proudly and walked forward taking the vest from her "thank you Hokage-Sama and I promise not to disappoint you" she said.

"Just call me Tsunade unless we are in a professional meeting with foreign diplomats, also all the same responsibilities I told Shikamaru apply to you as well" she said.

"Hai" she said before walking back in line and had a large smile on her face.

"Akane Uzumaki" said Tsunade.

Smiling, she walked forward and stood before her Hokage.

"For doing an excellent show in the arena and keeping a cool head along with pulling back when you knew you were beat, also for fighting during the invasion, I hereby promote you to chunin" she said.

Akane walked forward and took the vest and smiled "thank you Tsunsde and I promise to not disappoint you and bring honor to both Konoha and my clan" she said.

"I'm sure you will" she said as she watched her walk back

"Shino Aburame" said Tsunade.

He walked forward with his usual stoic face hidden behind his glasses and collar of his coat, but anyone who knew him could tell he was happy, but wasn't expressing it openly.