How To Grow A Family A Naruto Fanfic

Chapter 1

"Hokage-sama," Hiruzen turned and saw one of the Academy teachers standing there, "May I have a word?"

"Of course Iruka," Hiruzen said smiling, "What is it? Something about your class?"

Iruka closed the door, "I..." Iruka looked away, "I want to make a...request...I understand if it'll be unreasonable, but-"

"Iruka," Hiruzen cut the young man off, "What is the problem?"

Iruka bowed deeply as he stated his request, "Please allow me to take full guardianship of three of my students," he said somewhat loudly.

Hiruzen's face remained impassive, "Three?" he asked.

"Hai," Iruka said softly, "I understand it'll be a lot of work and responsibility, but..." Iruka stood up straight, "It's probably not possible...."

"Which students and your reasons?" Hiruzen asked.

Iruka looked away quickly before looking at the Third with determination, "The first student is probably going to be the more difficult," Iruka stated, "Hyuuga Hinata."

"Hyuuga Hinata?" Hiruzen said shocked, "For what reason?"

Iruka clinched his hands into fists, "I've noticed several marks on the Heiress," he stated firmly, "I'm aware of the Hyuuga's strict training, but these...these are not training wounds."

Hiruzen seemed to consider this for a while, "I'll look into this," he stated, "The next student and your reason?"

Iruka licked his lips, "Uchiha Sasuke," he stated, "For the reason that I'm afraid he's falling into a path of darkness because of what he witnessed a month ago."

Hiruzen nodded, "That will be Sasuke's decision," he stated, "And the final one?"

Iruka gripped his wrist tightly with his left hand, "U-Uzumaki Naruto," he said softly, but the Third heard it.

Hiruzen smiled, "Your reason?" he asked.

"Do I really need a reason for him?" Iruka asked.

Hiruzen smiled, "I suppose not," he said, "I give full permission for Uzumaki Naruto. You'll probably have little trouble convincing him. Sasuke you'll have to get his permission before I set anything and I'll look into Hyuuga Hinata's situation."

Iruka smiled, "Hai!" he said.
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"Naruto!" Iruka called as class let out for the day, "I need to speak with you."

"I didn't do it!" Naruto yelled, then blinked, "Wait, I actually didn't do anything this time, Iruka-sensei," the five-year-old said.

"Just come here," Iruka smiled, actually proud of the boy for not causing trouble today.

Naruto walked over to the desk and several students snickered saying that Naruto was in trouble again. Once the classroom was empty, Iruka closed the door, "Are you sure I'm not in trouble?" Naruto asked.

Iruka smiled, "Naruto," he said bending down to the boy, "I talked to Hokage-sama yesterday."

"I am in trouble!" Naruto yelled.

"No, no, no," Iruka said grabbing the boy as he went to run, "This is something good."

Naruto blinked, "Naruto," Iruka said, "How would you like living with me from now on?"

Naruto went wide eyed, "W-with you?" he asked, "Really?"

Iruka nodded, "I asked Hokage-sama if I could take care of you and two other students," he said.

Naruto's eyes sparkled slightly, "What do you say Naruto?" Iruka asked.

"Yes!" Naruto yelled jumping to hug Iruka.