How To Grow A Family A Naruto Fanfic

Chapter 2

Iruka knocked on the Hokage's door, "Come in," Hiruzen called.

Iruka walked in, "Ah, Iruka," Iruka blinked when he saw Hiashi, the Head of the Hyuuga Clan sitting in front of him, "I was just about to call for you. Was there something you needed?"

"Ah," Iruka looked at Hiashi, "It can wait, Hokage-sama," he closed the door, "What did you want to talk about?"

"You taking my daughter," Hiashi stated.

Iruka kept his face void of emotion, "I assume you're aware of my reason?" he asked.

Hiashi nodded and stood up, "Umino Iruka," he said walking over two steps.

Iruka teased slightly out of habit, but then blinked in confusion when Hiashi bowed deep, "Please take care of my daughter," Hiashi finished.

"Eh?" Iruka asked shocked.

"The Elders are not happy with how Hinata is progressing," Hiashi stated, "They've done things without my knowledge and permission. They've blamed me for choosing a weak wife," his arms shook, "I know she'll not be Clan Head material, but I don't wish to see her suffer anymore, but I wish to ask one thing if you take Hinata."

Iruka was shocked, but soon got over it, "What is it?" he asked.

"Please," Hiashi said sitting up, "Take care of my nephew as well."

Iruka went wide eyed, "Your...nephew?" he asked.

"Hai," Hiashi said, "My twin brother's son. A year older than Hinata. His father was killed in my place."

"I remember," Iruka said nodding, "But what-"

"I've stopped his sealing," Hiashi said causing Iruka to go wide eyed, "For these two years, but the Elders have tried many times to do it without my knowledge. I beg you. Take Neji as well. He's a prodigy with our techniques, but the Elders don't care. Please. This is all I ask. I won't ask to see them at all. I don't deserve to."

Iruka's face relaxed and nodded, "Hai," he said softly, "If that's what you wish."

"Arigato," Hiashi whispered bowing again.

"How do you wish this to be done?" Iruka asked.

Hiashi stood up, "I'll tell the Elders that I'm disowning Hinata," he stated, "No one will be there to pick her up."

Iruka knew that would hurt Hinata greatly, but knew that this is what he wanted, "And Neji-kun?" Iruka asked.

"I'll tell him not to come back," Hiashi whispered, "Please. Take care of them both."

Iruka nodded, "I can't guarantee anything with their ninja skills because they won't have the proper training with your techniques," he stated.

"Like I said," Hiashi said, "Neji is a prodigy. He already has an idea with most of the techniques."

Iruka nodded, "Then I'll take them home with me tomorrow with Naruto and hopefully Sasuke," he said.

"Thank you," Hiashi said and stood up, "Thank you very much."

Iruka nodded and smiled, "Hiashi-sama," he said, "I just want to say one thing before you leave," Hiashi looked at Iruka, "You're not a horrible father, brother, or uncle. You're doing what you think is best for the children and I wish you the best of luck raising your newborn."

Hiashi nodded and left, but stopped in the doorway, "Thank you, Iruka-san," he said before closing the door.

"Now that that's been taken care of," Hiruzen said causing Iruka to turn, "What was it you wanted to talk about, Iruka?"

"Hai," Iruka turned fully to the Hokage, "Naruto doesn't know how to read."

"Impossible," Hiruzen said, "I specifically-"

"The sensei who taught his Pre-Academy classes only saw him as the Fox," Iruka stated.

Hiruzen nodded slowly, "Understood," he stated, "I'll have a talk with his teacher and I'll find another teacher that will not-"

"I'll do it," Iruka stated, "I'm already his Academy teacher. I can easily give him the things he needs to learn while teaching him to read, and most likely write."

Hiruzen nodded, "Thank you," he said, "By the way. Where is Naruto?"

Iruka sweat dropped and rubbed his head, "He was sleeping before I left," he said, "I needed to talk to you about this, however I couldn't leave him a note and I didn't want him to think I...well," Hiruzen nodded for him to continue, "So I asked Kakashi-san to watch him just in case he woke up. I figured he wouldn't mind watching his sensei's son."

Hiruzen nodded, "A very good choice," he said, "You'll make a fine parent, Iruka."

Iruka blushed and rubbed his neck, "I better get started on Naruto's teachings," he said, "I was planning on asking Sasuke tonight by inviting him to dinner, since I know he doesn't get much other than what he can buy and fix on his own."

Hiruzen nodded. Iruka bowed before leaving.
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"Tadaima!" Iruka called, "Kakashi-san! Naruto-" Iruka sweat dropped when he came to his living room.

Kakashi was painted yellow along with his entire living room. Kakashi held up the yellow covered Naruto, "Kid pulled a prank," he stated, "He's very good at setting up traps...."

Iruka sweat dropped. Naruto laughed nervously, "I didn't know who he was and you were gone, Iruka-sensei," he said rubbing his neck.

Iruka sighed, "The sooner you can learn to read, the sooner I can start leaving notes," he stated.

Naruto laughed nervously, "Gomen..." he said.

Iruka took the painted Naruto, "I'll wash you off then we're cleaning the living room before the paint dries," he stated, "Thank you Kakashi-san and I'm sorry about all this."

"Mah," Kakashi said, "Don't worry about it. It's just paint."

Iruka nodded and Kakashi disappeared. Iruka looked at Naruto and sighed, "Bath time," he stated, "If we have time after we get you and the living room cleaned, we'll start your reading and writing lessons, okay?"

Naruto nodded, "Sorry, Iruka-sensei," he said.

Iruka walked into the bathroom and set Naruto on the floor. He sighed, "I guess I can't really blame you," he said and took Naruto's shirt off, "You really had no idea who Kakashi-san was," he smirked, "And to actually catch him is something to be proud of, Naruto."

Naruto grinned. Iruka smiled and finished getting the paint covered clothes off the boy. Instead of filling the tub, Iruka decided it would probably be faster to just use a washcloth since it was only his face that got painted. Maybe. The paint is the same color as his hair, "We'll wash your hair good tomorrow," Iruka stated, "Right now let's just get you some new clothes and your face washed."

Naruto shifted, "Um...Iruka-sensei..." he said.

Iruka wet a washcloth and hummed, letting the boy know he was listening, "Um...I don't have any other clothes..." Naruto said.

Iruka froze and gripped the washcloth, "Of course you don't," he muttered before bending down to Naruto and began wiping his face, "And since Hiashi-sama is doing that I don't think they will either..."

"Huh?" Naruto asked.

"I'll take you four shopping for clothes tomorrow," Iruka stated.

Naruto blinked, "Four?" he asked, "I thought it was three of us? Me, Hinata, and Sasuke."

"Hinata's father agreed to let me raise her," Iruka said, "It wasn't him that was hurting her, but only on one condition. I take in his nephew, Neji-kun, as well. He's about a year older than the three of you."

"Neji...kun..." Naruto said softly.

"I'll see if I have any clothes from when I was your age that will fit you," Iruka stated as he finished wiping the boy's face and stood up, "Just wait a minute, okay?"

Naruto nodded and Iruka left the bathroom.