Ironman

Chapter 8

As Naruto and Leela walked into the thrown room of Hida, the Water lord, he looked at them and said "Ah Wave-san, Mizukage-san, to what do I owe the pleasure of your visit."

Leela eyebrow twitched and said "Do I need to kick your ass again dad."

Hida laughed and said "See what I mean about her being crazy...so what brings you both here."

Naruto said "Well I came by to get that info you promised me...some things have come up and I need to leave tomorrow."

Hida said "Yes, I heard about the Konoha nins here looking for you. I have it all here in this scroll...by the way I contacted Ichigo in Lightning country and he sent me a reply that he will meet you in Wave when you return to inform you about the Uzumaki's."

Naruto said "Thanks. That will save me a trip...um, forgive me for asking but I was able to negotiate a trade treaty with the hidden mist village but I realize now that the hidden mist does not have any control on the trade of the rest of the land of Water...you do, right."

Hida said "Ah yes...I was wondering when you would figure that out. I am surprised that it only took you this long to realize that...but I think my daughter here had something to do with that...after all she's been groomed to take over for me since birth. Isn't that right dear."

Leela growled and Naruto shot a look at her and Hida said "I can tell by the fact she came here with you that something has happened between the two of you. She doesn't spend time with people unless she's close to them so what has happened."

Leela said "I've decided to marry him and help him continue his bloodline since he might be the only one left of it."

Hida said "Oh excellent. So when is the wedding. The sooner the better."

Naruto rubbed his head and said "We haven't really talked about that yet."

Hida said "How about today, right now in fact."

Leela screamed "HELL NO." making both men look at her.

Naruto started to open his mouth and she shot him a look and said "Don't. This is a matter between my father and me. I will decide when I get married and you will not force my hand."

Hida said "3 years...I give you 3 years to complete this non-sense you are on and you will marry Naruto. I have researched and found that in that time he will turn 18 and you will turn 25. The perfect age for you to start thing about settling down and starting a family. You both will get married the first day of spring after he turns 18. You have until then to find and train a successor for Mizukage or I will stop all funding to that village and forbid any shinobi from entering these lands. I have put up with your independence all these years so that you could try and rescue your brother but he is dead now and you have other responsibilities to not only your family but your people. You are the last living child of the Feudal Lord of Water. That makes you the next in line for this thrown. I have been lenient enough to you over the years but it stops now. Do I make myself clear." as he looked at her in the eyes.

Naruto frowned and started to open his mouth when Eva said "Don't. This fight has nothing to do with you and both will be mad if you get involved."

Naruto sighed and Leela said "I understand Father."

Hida said "Good...now then since you understand your responsibilities I will let you handle the negotiations with your future husband for the land of Water. I trust your judgment to do the right thing."

Leela glared at her father and said "Now I remember why I tried to stab you."

Hida asked "Which time."