"It's a very long story, much of it tragic, some of it S-class secrets by law of the Sandaime which you cannot share with anyone unless I allow it, which is why Hinata-chan never answered of your questions about me. Before I share them with you, you must promise to never to reveal my story to anyone as you'll be among the very few who'll know about this until an appointed time when everyone else would be ready to know the truth. Do you swear this?" Naruto asked seriously.
Hanabi saw the heaviness in Naruto words and accepted, "I swear it, Naruto-kun; on my honor as a Hyuuga."
Smiling, Naruto went on to relate his story to Hanabi, but it would be a few hours before he was done.
(The Following Morning)
Hiashi was up earlier and went about his routine in preparing himself for the day. After he was done cleaning and grooming himself, a cadet branch member appearing in front of his door and knocked on it. Hiashi went over and opened the door and found Kō standing there with a scroll in hand.
"Yes?" Hiashi asked.
"This came from the Hokage. I don't know what's in it, but I was informed by the messenger to deliver it to you personally," Kō explained. Hiashi took the scroll and opened it. He read the contents in it and found that it was a message calling a meeting with all of the clan leaders and the rest of the Shinobi and Civilian Council today concerning the appearance and arrival of Uzumaki Honoka.
"I'll see to this. Thank you," Hiashi said before he dismissed Kō and went to prepare himself for the meeting.
(Meanwhile)
Inoichi, Shikaku, Chouza and all of the other main members of the Shinobi and Civilian Council were being given letters of the meeting Hiruzen was calling. Danzo, Koharu, and Homura were summoned for this meeting as well.
In truth, it was the biggest talk of the village that another Uzumaki was found and by Naruto no less. When it reached the ears of Danzo, Koharu and Homura, they couldn't believe the revelation, as they knew this was going to be problematic for them since many of the citizens were already asking questions about the proclaimed Uzumaki Clan. A number among them were skeptical and scornful about the idea. Some were curious about such a clan and, wondered why they weren't told about it.
Tsume, Shibi, and the other clan leaders had to deal with their children questioning them about the Uzumaki Clan and why they weren't taught about it in the academy. It was difficult for the clan leaders to answer their questions, since it was clear to them that some of the trust their children had in them was lost.
(An Hour And Thirty-Five Minutes Later)
Hiruzen was in the meeting chamber with the members of the council. The Sandaime, Homura, Koharu, and Danzo were sitting in front of a long table facing the other members of the council, sitting at their respective seats in front of their tables. Naruto and Honoka were present as well, but they were sitting at a table that was facing both the hierarchy and the Shinobi and Civilian Council. Honoka looked around to see everyone entering the meeting room and the looks they were giving her and Naruto, none of which were hostile, but both Shibi and Tsume looked inquisitive.
Homura, Koharu, and Danzo looked calm and collected, but the truth of the matter was that none of them were happy about why they were summoned.
"Wow. This bunch looks happy to see us," Naruto remarked cynically.
"Hopefully this meeting won't bring up more headaches than it was originally going to," Honoka replied.
"We're about to find out now," Naruto said as he and the others saw Hiruzen commencing the meeting.
"The meeting will come to order. The Shinobi and Civilian Council is now in session. I summoned all of you today because we have some important matters we have to discuss. First off, I would like to welcome a new member of our village and ninja force," Hiruzen said as he gestured to Honoka, who stood up and bowed respectfully to the council.
"Greetings to you all. I am Uzumaki Honoka of Uzu No Kuni and Uzushiogakure. Many of your citizens already met me yesterday as Naruto-kun introduced me to some of his friends," Honoka said.
"It's true that you made quite an impression on some of the citizens. Nice way of keeping the troublemakers in check," Shikaku remarked, causing Chouza and Inoichi to snicker a little bit.
"Yes, be that as it may, our business here is discuss the presence of this woman proclaiming herself as an Uzumaki," Homura said.
"I already confirmed my heritage to your Hokage yesterday along with my ties with Naruto-kun. Neither you nor anyone else here have any grounds to question my birthright as a full fledge Uzumaki," Honoka said with a hardened tone. It was clear to everyone that regardless of her youthful features, she wasn't easily intimidated.
She reminds me of Kushina in some ways. I wonder if Honoka possesses the Uzumaki Clan's infamous violent temper, Hiruzen thought before he spoke, "This is true. I personally investigated the proof she presented to me to confirmed her heritage and beyond any shadow of a doubt I found no grounds to question her birthright as a full-blooded Uzumaki."
"What was this proof she presented," Danzo inquired.
"An invaluable treasure possessing the legacy of my and Naruto-kun's homeland and people, along with the fact that it was Naruto-kun who sensed me out and eventually found me in Nami no Kuni. When we came across each other, we linked mentally through hand-to-hand contact, a bond that's unique only to Uzumaki, which was how we were able to communicate and share with each other our deepest feelings, thoughts, and experiences in harmonious union," Honoka explained.
"How can you be certain of that?" Koharu asked.
Honoka explained. "I didn't remember it at the time, but one of our ancestors had possessed the same ability. His name was Uzumaki Takuya; he was one of the previous clan leaders and rulers of Uzu no Kuni. With his special chakra he was able to sense and track down any Uzumaki, even from far distances, who went missing or were kidnapped. After him, there was Uzumaki Yattaro, and with his special chakra, he was able to create a link called Soul Union with any of his brethren Uzumaki and do the exact thing I explained earlier."
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