Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Trial ❯ chapter 5 ( Chapter 5 )

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Warnings for this chapter: This story contains M/preg, slash pairings (SAS/NAR), talk concerning a sexual act that could be considered nonconsensual, adult situations, cursing, fight scene, a few Japanese words used in the English version of the series are used in this chapter; translation is at the bottom of the page, and hopefully an ending the reader can live with (lol). If you are not of age to be reading such things or anything listed above is offensive to you then please push the back button now. Reviews and comments are encouraged and appreciated as long as they are not flames.

A/N: Thanks everyone for being patient, hopefully now that thing are on track for myself and my dear friend and beta Jaded Lady we can start cranking out some updates and new stories. Thanks to those who reviewed to 'Trials'. Before you all ask . . . I am considering at least one more chapter to the story. Because one more yaoi scene between Sasuke and Naruto is something we all need . . . right?

My deepest thanks to Jaded Lady for her work as beta on this story. I appreciate all your hard work.

'thinking'
"talking"

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Ear-marking the page he had been reading for later scrutiny Kakashi shifted his eye to check on his target. Naruto was still sitting on the swing outside of the academy. Gazing at the bulge his student had the Jounin brought two of his fingers up and silently made the command to cancel. Sighing when Naruto's form didn't change Kakashi watched as the boy rubbed his bulging stomach.

After the assault, Tsunade had given him the mission to watch over the boy until after he gave birth, since no one could talk Naruto into aborting the child. Personally he was rather proud that his student wouldn't be swayed into killing an innocent. Proud but thoroughly disturbed as he watched his very male student grow heavy wiith child. Hence the reason he often tried the kai command, hoping he was simply stuck within some twisted genjutsu.

It had been over eight months since the day his wayward student returned only to turn on Naruto once again. Eight months and still he was plagued by the memories his Sharingan had burned into his mind of Naruto's assault. Kakashi knew of Sasuke's promise to return and part of him hoped Sasuke would. Not only for Naruto and the small life Sasuke had left within the blonde but also because Kakashi had the overwhelming urge to deck the impudent brat for all that he had put everyone through.

Watching over Naruto while he was pregnant had been very interesting and informative to say the least. Kakashi could now state with absolute certainty that he had no interest what-so-ever in ever having a family. Thankfully Naruto's moods had calmed down the closer he came to the date his child would be born. At first everyone had been hard pressed dealing with Naruto and his raging emotions. One second the boy would be happy and smiling, the next scarier than the Kyuubi when it had attacked Konoha and then crying his eyes out while denying he was crying at all.

Seeing Iruka approach the boy Kakashi formed the seals to transport himself down by the two. He had been informed by the Hokage earlier that she would be delivering Naruto's child today and it was his duty to escort Naruto to the hospital, sure they were a little late but it wasn't like that kid was going to birth itself.

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. . . . Time skip-3 years later . . . .

Naruto smiled as he watched his son chasing a butterfly, he was such a happy child. Even though the boy had to deal with his own share of dirty looks and whispered remarks that seldom went unheard. At least unlike his own childhood Nobuyuki was surrounded by people who loved and accepted him. From his own experience he knew that having loved ones helped soothe the pain from those who got around Hokage mandates about not talking about things. Sure he had every intension of telling his son the truth about who his other parent was and his birth when he felt Nobuyuki was old enough to understand. It was just deciding when to approach the subject that was really hard, especially when he didn't feel old enough to talk about it and he had went through it. But it seemed he would be telling the boy soon.

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Sasuke sighed as he watched the little boy chasing after a butterfly without a care in the world. A smile found its way to his face as he observed the child that was obviously Naruto’s and his son. 'Hn, it seems the dobe's genes and mine mixed giving the boy light brown hair with blonde highlights.' He mused, the part of him that had studied so diligently under Kabuto found it quite fascinating to see the mixture of their two genes together. The boy had Naruto's blue eyes, though they were a darker shade of blue. Sasuke could see some of himself in the boy like the shape of his nose and instead of Naruto's naturally tan skin tone the boy was paler. It seemed the boy had taken after Naruto more than himself but he was fine with that.

It had been almost four years since he had been in Konoha, meaning the child would be a little over three years old. 'He's sort of small for his age.' Sasuke thought, smirking when his mind reminded him that the boy's 'mother' had always been on the short side. 'Maybe Naruto would be willing to see what other gene combinations we could come up with.' Sasuke thought, hoping he hadn't ruined his chances being gone for so long. Sasuke's breath caught as he watched Naruto smile at their son.

Biting the inside of his cheek Naruto zeroed in on the faint chakra signature he had been feeling. It was a signature he hadn't felt in years. Putting on a sweet smile for his son Naruto turned to the small boy. "Nobuyuki, I need you to go play with baba." Stopping in mid grab of the elusive butterfly, Nobuyuki blinked at his father with his large dark blue eyes. Still smiling Naruto gestured for his son to leave. "Tell her . . . daddy is talking to an old friend here in the forest." Even with his young age Nobuyuki was a true child of a shinobi, he understood when his father instructed him to do something it was for a reason. Nodding the young boy turned taking off in the direction of the Hokage Tower.

Watching his son run from the clearing Naruto couldn't help but feel pride in how well he had trained the boy. Once his son was out of sight Naruto braced himself. He had felt a familiar chakra watching them, at first he had thought to take his son and leave but he had never been one to run, especially from this bastard. Taking a deep breath he yelled out in the direction he had sensed Sasuke's chakra signature. "Come on out you bastard. I know it's you."

Watching as the child did as he was instructed, Sasuke was shocked that Naruto had realized he was there. Impressed with the dobe's parenting so far he tensed his muscles and leapt from cover, keeping his distance from his past lover. Sure he was powerful enough to defeat his brother but that didn't mean he was going to tempt fate by standing too close to Naruto before he judged the other's reaction to seeing him again.

Taking up a fighting stance Naruto frowned at the young man he was facing. It had been almost four years since Sasuke had looked to him for help in breaking Orochimaru's curse and like a fool he had overlooked everything that had happened in the past only for Sasuke to once again stab him in the back. Knocking him out, using him as woman, doing some weird medical jutsu on him that resulted in their son . . . their son, strange how those two words gave him pause. It was true he loved that little brat more than he thought was possible. 'Bastard probably wanted a replica of himself. Heh, showed him.' Naruto thought, smirking a bit.

"So are you ready for me to kick your ass for what you did?" Standing across from Sasuke after so many years Naruto couldn't lie to himself, there was a part of him that wanted nothing else than to hug the smug bastard and welcome him back. He blamed that on whatever it was Sasuke had done to him. Being made to give birth when you were a man had to have side effects, no matter what the old hag said. Even if he was happy to see Sasuke wasn't dead there was no way he was going to let what had happened between them go without at least kicking his ass first.

Sasuke found himself sighing. He figured he wouldn't be welcomed with open arms but no one could blame him for hoping. Smirking Sasuke corrected himself, he had dreamed Naruto would welcome him with open legs not arms.

Seeing Sasuke smirk Naruto growled. 'That smirk . . . I'm goin' to wipe it off that smug bastard's face.' He swore to himself, tightly clenching his fists till he could feel his nails bitting into his flesh. "I'm going to beat your face in for using me for a girl. You had me naked, surely the genius Uchiha could tell I had a penis." Unable to resist the barb Sasuke replied while assuming a fighting stance. "Hn, it was so small I wasn't sure."

"Ugh!" Reaching up Naruto pulled on his hair in frustration as he screamed. "What is with you dark broody types and the penis jokes?" Narrowing his eyes Sasuke wondered what and more importantly who Naruto was referring to, instinctively he knew he wouldn't like it. The idea someone else was interested in his dobe made him flare with anger.

Sasuke couldn't say he was too shocked when Naruto came flying at him punching him in the face. Dodging the next blow Sasuke decided it was only right to let Naruto at least of one free hit. "Why did you use me as a guinea pig instead of just getting a girl?" Naruto demanded trading hits with Sasuke. Weaving away from Naruto's strikes Sasuke figured now was as good a time as any to explain what had happened almost three years ago. "I chose you to be my partner in this Naruto because I knew I could trust you to protect the child." Blocking a kick that almost got him in the side of the head Naruto grunted against the force Sasuke had used. "Anyone would have protected their child you bastard."

Flipping out of range before Naruto could grab his ankle Sasuke slide to a stop before he answered. "I've had the chance to watch women and I've seen how they are. They have the tendency to move from one man to another very easily. And if they have a child by someone and find another man that child isn't always treated as well as it should be."

"Do you always look at the bad side of people?" Naruto asked rolling his eyes. "Not all women are like that. Sure I know what you're saying. I've seen people, not just women, do those things but that doesn't mean all people are like that. You got to take time and get to know folks before you make such decisions." Making a run at Naruto, Sasuke was able to catch him with part of a back-hand strike before Naruto ducked out of range. "Let's just say being idolized by girls all those years turned me off to them all together." Wiping the blood off his lip Naruto huffed. "Whatever."

"You have to understand Naruto, women bow to their husband's will on issues. I watched my own mother do so with my father. Perhaps if she would have spoken up father wouldn't have pushed Itachi passed his limits. Maybe Itachi wouldn't have lost his mind, my clan might still be here if only . . . ."

Breathlessly Naruto whispered. "Sasuke . . . ."

Pressing his lips into a thin line Sasuke shook his head to clear his thoughts. He'd spent a long time thinking about what could have been done to prevent his clan's deaths but in the end it didn't matter. Especially now that Itachi was dead. "I knew even if you took up with someone you wouldn't bow to anyone else's will and would always protect our child." Sasuke admitted, hoping Naruto would understand him.

"I'd never let anyone mistreat my child." Naruto declared rushing forward once again. "I knew you wouldn't." Sasuke replied smiling as he blocked another punch. Slightly winded Naruto asked. "Why me though?" Breaking away from Sasuke again. He smiled, noticing he wasn't the only one slightly winded.

"You’re strong and you have a nice face that is easy to look at. Your only bad point is you’re a moron, but I hoped my genes would even that out. All in all I figured our genes would match well and create a good offspring."

Somehow Sasuke's explanation did little to make him feel any better. "Oh . . . ." He softly replied. "So, basically I was the best stud you could find to breed. Is that right?"

"I wouldn't say you played the stud's role." Was Sasuke’s lewd answer. Shaking his head Naruto gave Sasuke a gesture with his middle finger. "Fuck you." Having caught his breath Sasuke walked towards his blonde friend. "Maybe . . . after I've had a turn at you. It has been years since I last had a taste of you after all." Naruto stared at the dark shinobi as he came closer, his eyes widened as Sasuke tenderly placed a kiss to his lips as he cupped his cheek in his hand. "The most important reason is you’re the only one I could picture spending the rest of my life with."

Blushing Naruto pulled away, he wasn't sure if it was the kiss or the words Sasuke was saying that made him blush. He wasn't used to either. "Are you saying you want to be with me?" He quietly asked, only to harden himself and demand. "Then why did you leave?"

Placing his hand on Naruto's shoulder, Sasuke squeezed it gently. "Itachi not only needed to pay for what he did to the clan but your life was in danger from him as well. By killing him I freed myself of my obligations plus I was protecting the family I made with you."

Before anymore could be said Nobuyuki ran out of the woods and grabbed onto Naruto. Sitting down on his father's foot the boy wrapped himself around Naruto's leg. "Nobuyuki, I told you to go to baba." Naruto said petting the boy on top of the head. Rubbing his face in his parent's pant leg the small boy replied. "Baba is scary." Drawing his hand away from his son Naruto looked back to Sasuke and blinked in confusion.

Before anymore could be said Tsunade appeared out of the woods. Sasuke didn't have time to register the Hokage was in front of him before he found himself flying off through the trees. "Get your hands off of him you little shit." Tsunade growled cracking her knuckles. Smashing through a few branches till his back connected with a thick trunk Sasuke's pained "oof" was all that was heard for a few moments. Carefully sucking in some air to replace what had been knocked out of him Sasuke slowly pushed himself up to walk back into the clearing. The side of his face was already swelling from the force of the Hokage's punch. 'She didn't pull any of her strength on that one.' Sasuke thought touching his cheek. 'I think she broke it.' He decided, feeling the injury. He figured he probably deserved it being the Hokage had a front row seat to their son's conception. 'Well she didn't follow me into the woods after that hit so she isn't out to kill, at least not at first sight.' He figured coming back into the clearing.

Masking all his outward emotions Sasuke watched as Naruto hunched over their son's form as the large busted Hokage lectured them. As she turned back to him, Sasuke couldn't help but smile when he heard Naruto's loud whisper to the boy under him. "You're right, Tsunade-baba is scary."

"Give me one good reason I shouldn't slit your throat?" The Godaime demanded. "You left our village, joined Orchimaru, and then you attack Naruto and disappear again. And you can't blame that attack on that curse, I watched as Naruto helped you break it." Shrugging his shoulders Sasuke replied. "I wouldn't say I attacked Naruto." Pulling out a weapon from her robe Tsunade demanded. "Oh, then what would you call it?" Bringing his hand to his mouth to cover his cough Sasuke answered. "Foreplay."

Moving to stab the young man Tsunade found her wrist grabbed by her apprentice, Sakura. "Please Hokage-sama, let's at least hear him out." The younger pink-haired woman tried to reason, feeling her master un-tense she gave the missing nin a dark look. "Besides, you aren't the only one who wants to hit him."

Sasuke stood still, his face gave away nothing he was feeling but inside, he felt a chill when he looked at both women. 'Just another reason I prefer Naruto over women as a group.'

Stowing her kunai back inside her robe Tsunade gestured to Sakura to restrain Sasuke. Walking towards him with chakra enhanced rope Sakura wondered if she'd have to fight with her ex-teammate. She was surprised when the young man presented her with his wrists without so much as a twitch.

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In the end Sasuke answered every question he was given. He explained his second disappearance by simply saying he had to finish the work that had been left for him to do by his clan. Pointing out that with Itachi's death the group he had been with was now down in numbers and were less of a threat to Naruto; another reason he had went after his brother. And the reason for his return was that he wanted to be with his family; the one he made with Naruto.

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Pacing in front of Tsunade's office door, Naruto tried to calm himself down as he awaited news from the meeting that was being held within. He still felt a pinch to his pride for lowering himself to pleading those old farts. He wasn't sure if he'd ever live down that he'd spent a good ten minutes on his knees with his forehead touching the ground asking that they not kill Sasuke. His pacing was brought to an end when Tsunade appeared from within the chamber. "So?" He eagerly inquired.

Sighing Tsunade motioned from him to follow. "I never thought I'd see the day when you'd get down and plead like that, especially to them." Crossing his arms Naruto huffed. "Well, there's never been anything that was so important to me." Glancing at the young man beside her Tsunade smiled. "Don't make it a habit. It isn't good for the future Hokage to be so humble to the council." Nodding he assured her. "I'll remember that."

"Sasuke has two choices." Holding up one finger Tsunade explained. "He will never be allowed out of the village again and he will allow a seal to be placed on him similar to the one the Hyuuga use. His life will belong to the Hokage, whom ever it maybe. The one holding the Hokage title will know how to activate the seal." Gasping Naruto's eyes widened. "Such a harsh thing?"

"No . . . ." Tsunade said letting Naruto hang to her words for a moment. Holding up a second finger she continued. "Second choice is death." When Naruto still hadn't said anything after a few more steps Tsunade stopped, turning to watch the emotions play across his face, finally acceptance won. "Can I be there when you tell him?" Nodding she gestured towards the area holding Sasuke. "Come on."

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Naruto had to admit Sasuke was really good at keeping his emotions to himself. He didn't even blink in a manner that gave anything away.

"Hokage-sama, I returned knowing I would be in for some harsh treatment. As long as I have a place with Naruto and our son I will submit. If I don't then I choose death." Even though what he said had been directed to the Hokage there was no doubt in anyone's mind who the words were really meant for, especially since his eyes were set on Naruto.

Before Tsunade could answer Naruto spoke up. "I won't lie to you, part of me is angry with you and will be for along time. At this time I can't promise you anything but before you choose death remember you left me with a child that is as much yours as mine. Don't rob him of his parent like Itachi did you." Turning away Naruto left the room, stopping only long enough for Ikibi to open the door for him.

With Naruto's words still fresh in his mind Sasuke finally acknowledged the Hokage. "Do your seal Hokage."

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Moving his jaw to make sure it hadn't been re-broken Sasuke gave his old sensei a rather dirty look. He figured he had better get used to people randomly coming up and slugging him; it seemed to be the reaction he got from those that had been present the day his son had been conceived. Following the silver-haired Jounin he adjusted the new headband he had been given. He was still sort of a ninja of Konoha but he would never be allowed any missions other than serving as a sentry or a D ranked mission within the village and that would be rare. Kakashi was leading him to the place he would call home from now on. He hadn't seen Naruto again since the day his curse mark had been placed on him. Reaching up to rub his neck, he sneered at the irony that they had placed it over the same spot Orochimaru once marked him.

From the corner of his eye one of the buildings they past gave him pause for a moment. Taking stock of his surroundings it finally registered where they were. He was currently standing in what had once been the Uchiha district. But this place was nothing like what he remembered. Gone were the old empty buildings that seemed to haunt him, instead the buildings were either redone or from the looks of them completely torn down and new ones built. What had once been void of life other than his own was now repopulated with many faces he remembered from his time as a member of the village, in fact he believed he had just seen Rock Lee exiting one of the homes. Coming up to the house that had once been his family home Sasuke watched as Kakashi knocked on the door.

When the door opened Sasuke stood shocked to find Naruto there. Looking between both men in question he was brought out of his confusing by Naruto's laughter. The blonde had his hand behind his head in a familiar gesture as he explained. "Well, it is really your home after all. I just took to living here after Nobuyuki was born. My place was way too small for two." Naruto dropped his hand and looked away. "I got to thinking, I wouldn't even have Nobuyuki if it wasn't for you. He deserves to know both his parents if nothing else." Shaking his head Naruto's eyes turned hard for a moment as he learned closer to Sasuke looking at him directly. "Don't think this means you're completely forgiven or anything. There's not going to be any funny business between us. Understand?" Getting one nod of agreement from Sasuke, Naruto smiled now feeling more reassured. "This place is big enough we can all stay in it and still have our separate place." Turning his smile into a sneaky grin he added. "Plus this way I'll have a built in babysitter when I go on missions."

Sasuke turned away for a moment to look at his clan's old district, watching in awe as a group of children ran past. Sasuke's attention was called back by Kakashi. "Being you left everything to Naruto he couldn't stand staying here how it was so he and his friends used their money to fix stuff around here." Kakashi explained, not once looking away from his book.

Setting his sight on Naruto, Sasuke watched as the blonde shifted his weight from one foot to the other. "What can I say, you know how I feel about ghosts and I figured your family wouldn't have wanted their grandchild to be raised in such a lonely place. Now he is surrounded by those who love and accept him."

Sasuke knew he was grinning like a fool but he couldn't help it. His eyes softened when Naruto called for their son to come to them. Running full speed the little boy ran right into Naruto's leg, wrapping his arms around his father's leg and plopping down on his foot. "Alright you little brat." Naruto said while patting the boy's head affectionately. Sasuke got the idea this was something the boy did often.

Sighing Naruto figured now was as good a time as any to try and explain to Nobuyuki about Sasuke. "This is your other parent." He began gesturing to Sasuke. "He has been away for a long time and has missed out on getting to know you so I thought he could live here with us from now on so you two could get to know one another." Carefully he watched to emotions play on his son's face, surprised when the boy seemed to accept the idea easily enough. Naruto knew there was going to be lots of questions in the future but for now Nobuyuki was taking it alright. "Please think well of him and give him a chance, even if he is a bast . . . er . . . jerk." Naruto corrected at the last minute, rubbing the back of his head. The young boy made a face but nodded in agreement.

Watching his son, Sasuke decided he was glad the boy took after Naruto more than himself. In fact the boy reminded him of Naruto when he was a child.

Going on with the introductions Naruto continued. "Nobuyuki this is Sasuke, and Sasuke this is Nobuyuki."

Squatting down Sasuke smiled at the young boy who was the result of his crime against Naruto. "I'm sorry I haven't been around for you and your father. I hope I can make amends for that." Sasuke was shocked when the young boy spoke up. "Welcome home, old man." Nobuyuki said with the same beautiful smile Sasuke could recall from the past adorning Naruto's face lit up his son’s. Sasuke decided in that one moment that if devoting the rest of his life to these two in this place was his punishment for the path he had chosen then the judgment against his crimes was one he looked forward to serving.

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Hokage: Title given to the leader of Kohona, the highest position a ninja can obtain in a village.

Jounin: Level after Chuunin, elite ninja's, can take on Genin teams, do A and S rank missions. Perform other positions in village.

kai: cancel; skill to cancel an illusion technique caste.

genjutsu: illusion skills used to confuse an opponent or incapacitate them mentally.

Sharingan: copy wheel eye (doujutsu-bloodline limit of Uchiha clan) gives the user the ability to read and defeat all types of nin,tai, and genjutsu. Can copy almost any technique seen except for hijutsu.

baba: grandmother, hag. This is the nickname Naruto has given to Tsunade.

Godaime: Term used when talking about Tsunade, it refers to the fact she is the fifth person to hold the title of Hokage in Konoha.

kunai: throwing knife

Nobuyuki: Japanese means faithful happiness.