Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Hokage who? ❯ Chapter two ( Chapter 2 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

Konoha was buzzing with the latest gossip. That Uchiha Sasuke was the Hokage in waiting.

“I always knew that boy could do it.” Buzzed the old crone tending her fruit stand.

“Oh yes, He’s always been a fine boy.” Buzzed the table of drunken sailors.

“Sailors! What are sailors doing in Konoha!”

“Sailing...”

“Oh, alright. Heard about that Uchiha? He’s a peach ain’t he?”

Luckily while the village was buzzing all around Naruto was locked in his apartment still hoping it wasn’t true. That his dreams weren’t crushed and he still had hope in general...which was a bit confusing because he was hoping to have hope. One glance in the mirror at his tattered old kimono made him break down every time, but today was different. He had training and Kakashi wouldn't take the total and utter shattering of his soul as an excuse. Plus, he had to show Sasuke that he was fine with his new title. That it really meant nothing to him...why he didn’t know.
Sakura skipped down the road taking a deep breath enjoying the fresh air, but stopped sniffing unexpectedly.

“I smell...angst.”

No sooner did she utter those words did she notice Sasuke leaning against a tree ahead of her.

Hell YES! I get to congratulate Sasuke-kun. I get an excuse to converse with him! Outside...of TRAINING! What a lucky day!

Yet, when she glanced up he was gone and her heart sank. She reached up into the air as a head popped out beside her.

“What are you doing?”

“SASUKE-KUN! I was...uh..exercising!” Sakura touched her toes stretching her arms out wide.

He spoke to me...Sasuke-kun spoke to me...and not to borrow a pencil! Tis the day I will remember always and tell the grand-kids someday..

“Have you spoken to Naruto?”

Sakura practically slammed face first onto the ground.

“Are you sure you’re alright?”

“I’m fine!”
I knew she was clumsy but damn.

Sasuke ran a hair through his hair looking around hoping no one saw him with her.

"I haven't seen or heard from Naruto since the night before you were made junior Hokage. By the way congrats..."

Sasuke turned around walking away. It was pretty rude but the ditzy pink haired shinobi didn't mind. She was already lost in her own fantasy world.

He wants to speak to Naruto to ask him to be his best Man at our wedding. Oh Sasuke-Kun how you love me so..
"Kakashi!" Iruka yelled spotting the one-eyed ninja reading in a tree.

"Oh hello..Iruka..nice day isn't it?"

Kakashi grinned at his friend jumping out of the tree as seductively as he could.

"Uh..have you seen Naruto? I tired knocking on his door and there was no answer."

Kakashi practically slammed into the ground.

"Are you alright?"

"Fine. No, I haven't seen him around but i expect him to be at training later. You're welcome to join us."

"I have classes all day."

"Then tonight."

"Tonight what?"

"We'll go out to dinner and "discuss" Naruto."

"Uh...actually."

"Great it's a date. I'll pick you up at seven."

Kakashi strolls down the street leaving a bewildered Iruka.

"But...I just wanted to know how Naruto was.." He whispered to himself the ego maniacal Kakashi probably already planning the whole evening out. Well Iruka wasn't stupid he wasn't gonna let that lecher Kakashi take advantage of him.

"Excuse me sensei?"

Iruka jumped at the sound of Sasuke's voice thinking Kakashi had come back for a taste before tonight.

"What! Oh hello Sasuke."

"Have you seen Naruto?"

"N.nnoo."

"Oh..."

"He'll be at training today."

"Oh...okay. Are you alright?"

"Fffine."

"What were you and Kakashi-sensei talking about?"

"Nnnothing. Now run along..scoot...just go!"

Sasuke shrugged continuing down the street. Iruka was acting really weird and Sasuke knew perfectly well why. He was the new junior Hokage and everyone was going to be treating him differently now. Expecially...
Naruto peeked around the large tree he was trying to hide behind. Sakura was the only one there which seemed odd considering Sasuke was always on time if not early.

"Oh I guess the new junior Hokage late because he thinks he's better than us lowly chunnin."

"I'm not late."

Naruto jumped turning around to meet Sasuke's lonely gaze.

"Spying on Sakura? When did you become such a pervert?"

"I'm not a pervert! She's hiding something...just look at her."

Sasuke glances over at the chipper girl doodling little hearts all over her notebook and scribbling something over and over. He couldn't make the word out but it started with an S. He really didn't care anyway. Naruto was the one he wanted to talk to..all day in fact and now that they were face to face he really didn't know what to say.

"She's not the only one who's hiding something. I have to talk to you."
"Oh..really? Hi Kakashi-sensei!"

Kakashi smiled at the two boys one hand on each of their shoulders. He walked them out from behind the tree revealing their whereabouts to the she-devil...i mean Sakura.

"Hey everyone. You got here together?"

"No, I found these two behind the tree. Probably spying on you."

"We weren't spying!" Naruto exclaimed watching Sakura just laugh it off. He was surprised she didn't go all drama queen and explode into accusations of lechery.

Oh Sasuke...you were talking with Naruto about our big day. Probably planning you proposal with your best man. Oh dear the webs we weave.

Why is she staring at us with that creepy grin? I thought she wasn't mad..could she planning something...wicked. Damn it if that stupid Sasuke wouldn't have bothered me I could have escaped her fiery rathe.

Damn it. Why is he playing this crazy part of enthusiastic friend? I heard his whisper something about me behind that tree. How can he just congratulate me and put on this fucking act? He's such a dobe. I knew along with the whole village how much he wanted to be Hokage..and I thought we were...friends.

Maybe..I'll wear the blue thong tonight. Oh my I should pick up unless we go to his place. Probably be less conspicuous. He loves playing hard to get. I'll just be like can i come in for a bit I forgot my key...or I'm so parched can I have a glass of water..hmm...or Can i check my messages? Heh heh. Tonight is going to be fun.

The three youths snap out of their momentary silence noticing Kakashi and a odd glint festering in his eyes. He starts giggling quietly to himself and a wave of unease washes over everyone.

"Uh...Kakashi-sensei? Kakashi-sensei?" Sakura tried to announce loud enough to snap him out of his daze but to no avail.

"KAKASHI-SENSEI!" Naruto yelled aiming a punch for Kakashi's face. he blocked it casually but misses the second blow sending him backward.

Sasuke sighs too mature for this type of horse play. As Sakura gasps. It's difficult to get a blow past Kakashi.

"Naruto. That was good. Your speed is increasing. Let's continue at the training grounds. Some old fashioned work outs."

In reality Kakashi didn't feel like teaching the shinobi anything. he was to preoccupied with his latest conquest.

"It'll be a piece of cake." Kakashi yelled to know one laughing.

The young shinobi tried to ignore his frequent outbursts. It was easy each with their own thoughts and concerns.

As chunnin the three were quite skilled well in their own areas with their own way of learning. Sakura mastered quite a few new techniques but couldn't use them at such high levels as her team mates could...or the rest of her shinobi allies.

Sasuke seemed to learn new techniques easily but never took the time to master them. He found no use for weak techniques and focused on increasing the amount of times he could use his Chidori.

Naruto loved learning new techniques but would have to wait until he mastered one to even attempt another one. Plus, he still stuck with what was his favorite ones such as Kage no bunshin and his strongest attack the Rasengan.

Training is often regarded as deadly as the three have adopted a free for all fighting style. Sasuke would shoot a few fire balls at Sakura and Naruto would send a few shadow clones to chase her around until she was exhausted which was like in five minutes then the battle would commence. Much like years ago but with smiles and no killing intent of course. Naruto and Sasuke were usually evenly matched winning battles on and off, but today Naruto just wasn't in the mood. the idea of fighting the new junior Hokage was less desirable. One of his main drivers was hope of being Hokage. Now,that his eyes fallen upon the red band tied around Sasuke's arm it seemed to drain his hope.

"Sakura, how about we wok on your agility today."

Sakura looked up with a smile glad that finally her training would last longer than ten minutes. Sasuke's eyes almost popped out of his head. he felt as if Naruto had dealt him a swift blow to the gut. He knew his happy act was a fake but it would have to come to this?

Sakura took a stance as Naruto sent his clones after her. He just stood their watching her barely avoid his easiest assaults.

"She's not really getting better."

"Cause she doesn't train enough! She could be better than even us."

Sasuke glared at Naruto his tone pissing the dark haired one off. When did he become so interested in Sakura? He knew he used to have a crush on her years ago but he thought he was over it. He wondered why it angered him so much. He just wanted Naruto's attention that's all he asked for. Everyone in this stupid village gave him vast acknowledgment and it just wasn't enough. This one stubborn dobe of a shinobi was all that could satisfy that need. Now Sakura was getting the spotlight. Two can play at that game.

"So..Sakura. Wanna...try some weapons..maneuvers?" Sasuke tried to use his sexiest voice. Like he really needed to when she would hang off his every word no matter what it was or sounded like.

A week ago..

"Could I get some cheese?" Sasuke stated drumming his fingers on the counter.

I want you so bad Uchiha! Lathered in a cheesy side dish of Sakura...

end stupid week ago flashback thingie...

Sakura froze as a Naruto shoved off of the branch. She fell to her feet eyes planted on Sasuke's. Naruto glared back at Sasuke both hands converted into blood craving fists.

"Offf..cccourse Sasuke-kun."

I knew it now that he is Hokage he'll take Sakura by his side! he might even have a stupid parade! That bastard. Like I could compete with that. Sakura was head over heels for Sasuke. I'm just destined to be old and alone. No! i can't give up.

"I'll take the right side and you take the left. We'll have Sakura in shape in no time."

"Both of you..are helping me train..this is so awesome."

Sasuke-kun loves me and Naruto is being a great friend. I'm so lucky to have these two. Wait a second...what a weird look in their eyes. Why are they gripping the Kunai's so tight?

"On the count of three...1...2...3!"

Sasuke yelled thrusting his Kunai's at Sakura with all his strength as Naruto did the same. Sakura screams as she runs for her life the weapons coming so fast she couldn't dodge them. They were grazing her skin leaving crimson tears in her wake. Finally Naruto and Sasuke run out of weapons panting hard. Sakura on her knees trembling.

"Good work out." Naruto smiled.

"Really good." Sasuke added. Sakura bit her lip nodding slowly.
After training everyone went their own ways. sasuke had given up for the day slamming his door closed. He had gotten to speak with naruto but nothing had changed he hadn't even been able to get within a foot of the problem. Not to mention the show he put on with Sakura which to mention was cheap and pathetic. Sasuke fell into his bed turning on his side he saw the lone package sitting on his dresser and felt like an idiot for getting it in the first place.Naruto sat on the stairs leading up to his apartment enjoying the colorful sky break into night.

"Hi Naruto."

Naruto jumped as Sakura popped out of no where. She looked kind of crazy a wicked glint in her extremely wide eyes. She was covered in bandages from training earlier and sorta slurred her words a little.

"Her Sakura..do you need something?"

She exploded into insane laughter as Naruto edged backward towards the door. He had thought she was pretty earlier and even considered asking her out sometime...what the hell was he thinking?

"I know..what's going on..with you and Sasuke."

"What do you mean?"

"I know about your little secret. The way you two look at each other..i just know."

She laughed again running down the road her arms flailing like crazy.

"She knows that i've been pretending to be happy for Sasuke?..Does Sasuke know?"

He locked his door rubbing his head.

"The way he looks at me?"

"Heh...yeah I've seen it too." Jiriaya laughed taking a handful of chips and stuffing them into his mouth.

Naruto screams tripping over a pair of rolled up socks.

"What are you doing here?"

"Tsunade kicked me out. the cold hearted bitch with an ass to.."

"OKAY! Let's not talk about Granny's ass please."

"Sorry, We'll discuss Sasuke's..."

"Nani!"

"That's what poor Sakura has finally discovered and come here to tell you about."
"Sasuke's ass?"

"No! Sasuke and you..ya know..looking at each others asses."

"What the hell! Were not! Never! Gross!"

"Yeah..Yeah.."

"She thinks we're..I gotta go talk to Sasuke then...it's so wrong."

"Actually it's pretty common nowadays..look at Yuki and Shuichi...Dee and Ryo..Kurama and Hiei.."

"Kurama and Hiei are not a couple!"

"Come on...you know they are..it's so obvious. Youko got it going on."

"I gotta go..talk to Sasuke."

"Uh huh. Hey stop at the market too pick up some ham or something i'm starving."

"You're not staying here!"

"Ya..ya..go talk to your man."

Naruto slams the door leaving a satisfied Jiraiya laughing to himself.
"We'll I guess this is good night." Iruka whispered biting his lip.

"Yeah, uh..can I come in for a moment. I'm.." Before Kakashi could even finish Iruka was half way in his house.

"I'm gonna head to bed now. Thanks for dinner. Goodnight."

The door shuts and Kakashi stands speechless wondering what he had done wrong.

"I wore the thong for nothing!"

At that moment Anko was strolling around the corner stopped and turned around trying to ignore what she had just heard.

"He's so weird." She whispered.Converting /tmp/php7DuBNC to /dev/stdout