Naruto grinned toothily and asked, "How do you all of you like my neechan so far? As you can see for yourselves, my Uzumaki sister is no pushover. Take my word for it, her temper can prove fatal to anyone who crosses her the wrong way."
"Nice first impression. Gives the people something to talk about," Kakashi remarked.
"I'm going to be spoken about regardless, but no one will belittle my dear brother in front of me. I don't care who they are," Honoka stated firmly before she dismissed her clones and released the citizens from her chains. Hinata smiled at seeing Honoka's protective spirit for Naruto and putting the villagers in their place.
"She has the ability to produce an army of clones like Naruto!" Sakura cried out in amazement.
"Hn," Sasuke grunted.
"As much as we'd like to stay and discuss this, we really have to continue on our way to see the Hokage now," Kakashi said as he gathered his group and went on their way.
"I'll catch up with you later, Hinata-chan!" Naruto assured before giving another a quick peck on her lips and following after the group.
Villagers were already talking about what just happened, and that a female Uzumaki was in Konoha now. Oh yeah, the news was going to spread like wildfire.
"Damn, she's badass and hot too! I like her!" Kiba grinned toothily.
"Another Uzumaki here in Konoha? I never knew there was someone out there with remote familial ties to Naruto. It leaves me to wonder what happened to his entire family," Shino said.
"I'm so happy that Naruto-kun found a member of his family after being alone all his life. I c-can only image the joy he felt when they found each other," Hinata said.
"She said that they found each other during his first mission outside of Konoha. I'd like to hear how that happened, and why my bugs are so taken by her," Shino spoke.
"Akamaru likes her a lot too. There must to be more to the lady than she lets on," Kiba added.
"W-Whatever the case, we'll just have to wait a-and see what she reveals about herself," Hinata suggested.
(Later, at the Hokage Tower)
Hiruzen was reading the official documents from one of the shinobi villages whose Genin teams were participating in the Chuunin Exams. So far, a few Jounin sensei from Konoha announced that their teams would be participating. The aged Hokage was done with the last of his paperwork.
"Finally…now for a well-deserved break," Hiruzen said to himself as he was about to open his drawer and pull out his latest volume of Icha-Icha Paradise. Just as he was about to reach out for it, the door to his office opened, revealing Kakashi and his team, along with a red haired young woman Hiruzen had never seen before. He sighed inwardly as he closed the drawer and looked at the ninja that entered his office.
"Kakashi, you've returned. Was your mission a success?" Hiruzen said.
Kakashi answered, "Yes, but a lot has happened during our time in Nami no Kuni."
"What is your report?" Hiruzen inquired. Kakashi went into details explaining everything that happened during their journey to Nami no Kuni, what took place during and after their stay over there, and the commotion that happened not too long ago after many learned of another Uzumaki's existence. Hiruzen maintained a calm demeanor throughout the briefing but the look in his eyes said that a lot was going through his mind. He knew that the Shinobi Council would soon hear that a female Uzumaki survivor was discovered by Naruto, and like her Uzumaki brethren, she had a talent for seals and an ability that was similar to that of the late Uzumaki Kushina.
An Uzumaki survivor; I would have never thought I'd see another one besides Naruto, and if anything, word about Honoka's presence here in Konoha will spread fast. The paperwork and headache I'll get from this will be enormous, Hiruzen contemplated. Everyone looked at the aged Hokage, as he was clearly deep in thought about something.
Another factor that troubled Hiruzen was Kakashi's explanation as to how Naruto singlehandedly wiped out Gatō's entire army of mercenaries in seconds before dealing with Gatō himself, shortly after defeating a Hyoton-wielding kunoichi. Added to this was that Zabuza said he wanted Naruto to succeed him as one of the Seven Swordsmen. Those elements raised a lot questions about Naruto's true abilities and personality, and the façade he uses to make people think of him as a failure.
Clearing his mind, Hiruzen returned his attention back to the group in front of him and said, "I'm pleased that your mission was a success. Though we now have a new major topic to handle: a newcomer who belongs to the Uzumaki clan like Naruto."
"Is it possible to claim clan status now that I'm here with Naruto-kun?" Honoka requested.
Hiruzen sighed and said, "It won't be that easy to grant. Some might find you to be an imposter, especially with no documented proof that verifies your claim as an Uzumaki."
"She is an Uzumaki and I have no doubt about that! I was able to sense her while we were in Nami no Kuni. When I finally found and confronted her after searching long and hard for her, we experienced a link of some kind, something I've never experienced with anyone but Honoka-nee," Naruto argued
"I know you're very passionate about this, Naruto, but that alone won't be enough to convince the council," Hiruzen said.
"Really? I think Naruto-kun and I can provide the needed proof of my Uzumaki heritage," Honoka said as she produced the scroll possessing the Uzumaki Album that was sealed into it. After unsealing the book, she handed the book over to Hiruzen.
"You'll be the second person I've shown that precious book to with Naruto-kun being the first. This book contains invaluable history about my homeland and the history Konoha has with Uzushiogakure," Honoka said as the Hokage examined the book's design before he opened it.
Page by page, he carefully examined the contents within the book, finding every picture authentic and accurate. He was surprised to see that there were also pictures of him and his late wife Biwako in it, along with pictures of Kushina and Minato while they were Genin, the Sannin when they were younger, and pictures of Uzumaki Mito, and the Shodai and Nidaime. Those historical pictures in no way could have been faked especially since Hiruzen recalled him and his wife being in some of those shots taken. He also saw pictures of Honoka when she was a baby and a couple more as she grew older.
When he was done, he stood up and walked from his desk over to Honoka and Naruto with the book in hand. Hiruzen said, "This is more than enough proof of your Uzumaki heritage. I'll prepare your citizenship and residential papers. You'll also be acknowledged as a full fledged Konoha ninja."
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