Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Hokage who? ❯ Chapter 1

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]
The sun was already high in the sky as Naruto jumped out of bed slamming his fist over his pathetic excuse for an alarm clock. In twenty minutes the moment he had been waiting for all his life would occur and he hadn’t even showered. Though that wasn’t usually a problem but today was special and he smelled of fish and baby powder...long story damn that Kiba.

He shoved a bowl of ramen on the stove and rushed into the shower managing to somewhat disguise the smell. Grabbing the bowl off the stove he started stuffing his face while he rummaged through his closet. He could put on the orange suit with the rip in the knee...or the one with the stain that looks like Kakashi or...no no it was all wrong he wanted something different for such a important day. Finally after piling his whole wardrobe onto his bed he found the perfect thing though when he had gotten it eluded him and why it was in one of those garment protector things all pressed and such was a mystery. Like that mattered now he had ten minutes left.

Rushing down the street hushed whispers and open glares fell upon him full of dislike perhaps even hatred. Yet, he just ran faster easily ignoring the angry masses because it happened every morning and if they knew what was to happen in five minutes then maybe it would be worse. FIVE MINUTES?! Naruto leapt onto a wagon and started bolting over the roofs Sasuke did it all the time.

Finally he arrived at the training grounds trying to catch his breath. There was at least a minute to spare no wonder Sasuke was always on time but those jumps were pretty harsh. How angsty did he look leaping across those roofs wearing this heh. Catching his breath he noticed everyone looking at him.

“Nice threads!” Ino smiled grabbing the black kimono admiring the soft fabric. “Oh this is nice... where did you get it?”

Shikamaru sighed his hands conveniently in his pockets he waltzed over with a look that made it seem like it was the hardest task in the world.

“Leave the boy alone Ino. He doesn’t need you poking and prodding him.”

“I was just complementing his new Kimono! I mean it’s not like him to actually dress fashionably I was encouraging the CHANGE!” She screeched hitting his shoulder as she marched to a lone stump.

“And she was nominated?” Naruto whispered afraid she would hear.

“They had to nominate a girl...and she was the strongest I suppose.” He shrugged looking up at the cloud filled sky. Naruto knew he could do that for hours and chose to wander around a bit. After all it was the appointed time and not everyone was ever here yet. Maybe he didn’t have to really rush as much as he did.

He glanced at Ino who was still fuming her gaze fixed at Shikamaru and he knew she was plotting some type of revenge and chose to stay as far away from her as possible. The weight of the day seemed to start effecting him as thoughts of glory passed through his mind. He would finally prove himself and be acknowledged through out Konoha and when he walked down the street people would smile and greet him as great Hokage Naruto.

He smiled to himself imaging the big honoring ceremony and the parade well there wasn’t a parade...but if he was becoming Hokage he would make sure there was. Then Sakura would be sitting next to him on the main float smiling happy to have such a wonderful sexy Hokage in love with her. Sasuke would be standing there in the crowd all dark and brooding wishing he was special enough to have a parade.

“What the hell are you wearing?” Kiba laughed followed by Neji and Lee. Akamaru sniffed the Kimono and barked chewing on the ends. “Even Akamaru thinks it looks stupid.”

Naruto glared at Kiba trying to shake the puppy off with no success. Lee walked over grabbing his shoulder’s a tear building in his eye.

“I think you look good Naruto! Your use of symbolism is truly beautifully noted and accepted at your youthful expression of self! I too have chosen to express the feelings that have taken over my very being!” he points to the pink scarf tied around his neck. “Tis’ the color of love and beauty...and expresses all of my feel..”

“I thought you picked it to match the color of Sakura’s hair?” Neji added with the same cold stare he always gave the boy well...gave everyone but it seemed especially cold right now.

Lee turned to Neji then back to Naruto and smiled his un-naturally shinny teeth forcing Naruto to cover his eyes as the ping almost blinded him. Then right on cue Tsunade and Jiraiya walk into the training area with angry eyes and fake smiles. Tsunade grabs the clip board from Jiraiya with a bit of a struggle and blows a piece of stray hair from her eyes.

“Alright...you all are here today because you have been nominated for Hokage-ship from yours-truly.” She glares at Jiraiya then returns her gaze at the youth standing before her with another freaky smile. “I know seventeen is a bit young for this position but I find that we should train one of you in advance because...well it’s good to be prepared.”

“And...Tsunade here’s getting a bit too far up that hill of life. Huh.” He smirked flying into the ground as the Hokage’s fist slams into his head.

“Ahem... one of you seven will be the next Hokage. Now...wait there’s only six of you...Where’s Uchiha Sasuke?”

Again as if on cue (this is getting a little weird) Sasuke flies out of the trees and lands beside Naruto. He runs a hand through his jet black hair and holds the package under his arm tighter feeling everyone’s eyes fixed on him.

“Okay...well now that you’re here...exactly when I said your name...uh...I’ll reveal the new Hokage.”

Naruto glares at his rival for the last five years he has been pulling crap like this making a grand entrance and getting all the attention. Even after saving him from Orochimaru didn’t have any effect on him actually he had seemed even more cold towards him afterwards. Today would change everything though when tsunade revealed him as the next Hokage he would show Sasuke that he wasn’t a lowly loser that he could just walk all over.

Sasuke glanced at Naruto feeling his icy eyes throwing mental kunai’s at his head. Naruto quickly reverted his gaze to Tsunade who was arguing quietly with Jiraiya over something. He just wanted her to end his curiosity and read the stupid scroll but no that stupid Ero-Sennin had to pick this time of all times to argue with her! He was sick of waiting he had been waiting all of his life!

“Excuse the interruption! I will now reveal the sixth Hokage!” She glanced back at Jiraiya who seemed angry his arms crossed looking in every direction but hers. “The sixth Hokage is Uchiha Sasuke.”

“Yes! I knew it!” Naruto yells before realizing what she had just said. “Nani?” He whispers looking to a surprised Sasuke.

“Yes, Sasuke will be the sixth Hokage displaying great leadership and combat skills. I think he is the best suitable for the job.”

“Good Job Sasuke-Kun!” Ino smiles clinging to his free arm. “You’ll make a great Hokage!”

Sasuke shakes her off looking back at Naruto who seemed lost in his thoughts staring off into space, but he regains his composure and catches Sasuke’s eyes smiling.

“She’s right...you’ll make a great Hokage.” He says happily pushing him towards Tsunade who was holding a red arm band.

“We didn’t know what we could make to signify you as a junior Hokage so this is a arm band with the position symbol upon it. Wear it with pride.” She smiles then noticing Jiraiya’s disappearance walks back the way she came.

Sasuke looks at his armband then back to Naruto but he was already gone actually only Ino and Shikamaru remained.

“This will be so great Sas!” She tries to say when he takes off into the trees. “I guess it was just too much excitement for today.”

“Sasuke as Hokage...well I guess that means anything can happen.”

“What’s that suppose to mean?”
“He defected to Orochimaru once and has stated quite frequently that the only reason he is a shinobi and they make him a Hokage. I’m surprised he even took the job.”

“You know nothing about Sasuke-Kun! He’ll make a great Hokage!” She screams running off into the forest.

“Troublesome girl.”

Naruto slams his door letting his head fall back against it his vision is blurred by tears and he starts sliding down. How could everything he had worked so hard for be thrown away so easily? His dreams tossed aside like they didn’t even matter. He cared more about this town then any of them and his strength had increased ten fold, but it just wasn’t enough. Sasuke was the better fighter and he did make better decisions and everyone loved him. He probably was the better Hokage and it’s not like he turned it down...it just didn’t seem fair.

A hand fell upon his shoulder startled he looked up to find Jiraiya leaning over him. He carried him to his bed shoving the clothes to a side to make room. Naruto dug his head into his pillow he didn’t want Jiraiya to see him cry. He stayed with him until he fell asleep pulling a few stray blankets from the floor over him.

Today had started out so good and was quickly ruined by none other than that bastard Sasuke. He was always the cause of the bad days always snatching the glory and not giving a damn about it at all. He just wanted to sleep forever or at least the rest of the day. It would be hard to face tomorrow.



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