How To Grow A Family A Naruto Fanfic

Chapter 5

A knock sounded, "I got it!" the now seven-year-old Hinata yelled running to the door.

Hinata opened the door and smiled, "Hokage-sama!" she said.

Iruka smiled as he walked over. Without the constant belittling from the Elders of her family and being surrounded by Naruto for two years, Hinata grew into an energetic child. Not as much as Naruto and she still showed extreme shyness around other people. Hiruzen smiled at Hinata, "Hello, Hokage-sama," Iruka said, "To what do we owe the pleasure?"

"Jiji!" Naruto yelled.

"Naruto," Iruka groaned, but Hiruzen just laughed.

Sasuke and Neji hit Naruto in the head, "You have to break that habit," the eight-year-old Neji stated.

"Mou..." Naruto said rubbing his head, "This is why I like Hinata better."

Hinata blushed lightly and played with her fingers, "Hinata," Iruka said, "Let Hokage-sama in."

"H-hai!" Hinata quickly ran to Iruka.

Iruka patted her shoulder length blue hair. Hiruzen walked in, "Was there something you wanted?" Iruka asked.

"I just wanted to know how the children were doing," Hiruzen said smiling.

Iruka smiled, "They're doing quite well actually," he said looking at them, "Neji's been helping Hinata and she's been able to unlock her Byakugan while Neji has grown greatly in his own studies."

Neji and Hinata smiled softly; Hinata hiding behind Iruka slightly. Iruka looked at Sasuke and smiled, "Sasuke has grown not only in his ninja skills, but also friendships," Iruka said, "He's even helped Naruto gain a few friends in the Academy."

Naruto smirked and pushed Sasuke slightly with his elbow. Sasuke smirked back and completely pushed Naruto down. Naruto glared at him while Neji, Sasuke, Iruka, Hinata, and Hiruzen laughed, "And finally," Iruka said once he finished laughing, "Naruto is finally caught up with his class in reading and writing."

Naruto grinned, "Though his chakra control could use a little work," Iruka said smirking.

Naruto huffed. Hiruzen laughed, "Good, good," he said, "Iruka, I was hoping to speak with you about something."

"Hmm?" Iruka hummed.

Hiruzen smiled slightly, "I brought you children a playmate," he said.

"Eh?" Kakashi suddenly appeared, "Since when am I a playmate? I thought I was just taking the kids to lunch?"

"Kakashi-jiji!" Naruto yelled grinning.

Kakashi's eye twitched, "What did I say about that name?" he asked Naruto.

Naruto just grinned as if saying he knew exactly what he was doing. Hinata giggled. Kakashi sighed, "Alright, let's get this over with," he said, "And we're not going to ramen because I don't feel like having my wallet run dry."

Naruto whined, but put his shoes on. Iruka waved, "Have them back soon, Kakashi-san!" he called.

"Hai, hai," Kakashi said as he closed the door.

Iruka turned to Hiruzen, "I'm assuming this has to do with the Fox," he said.

"A little," Hiruzen said, "Iruka, how would you feel about taking a little vacation with the children?"

Iruka blinked, "Huh?" he asked.

"The Hidden Village in the Sand," Hiruzen said, "There's someone I want you to talk to."

Iruka blinked, "What do you mean?" he asked.

"The One-Tail," Hiruzen stated, "Has a new holder. A boy about Naruto's age."