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Ino was surprised to learn that Naruto enjoyed gardening, and she was shocked at how much he knew about various flowers and plants.
"Why did you never tell me that you knew so much about gardening, Naruto."
"Well it's not a hobby that a lot of guys have, I was kinda embarrassed by it. Plus I-I never thought you would really care." Naruto said the last part in a saddened tone.
Hearing this made Ino feel like trash. She never had realized what a great guy Naruto was, and she had always mistreated him. But she was determined to make it up to him.
"Naruto I'm so sorry for the way I treated you. I never realized what an amazing guy you were." Ino said as she placed her hand on top of Naruto's.
"You don't need to apologize Ino-chan, you were focused on the teme," Naruto was gonna say more, but he was cut off by Ino.
"Please Naruto don't mention that asshole. And I do need to apologize, because you've done so much for me.
You even brought my dead father back to life. Even though I was a total bitch to you, and it makes me feel like shit." Ino said as tears started to form in her eyes.
Seeing that Ino was about to cry, Naruto leaned across the table and wiped away her forming tears.
"Please don't feel bad Ino-chan, I hate to see my precious people upset." Naruto said as he squeezed her hand.
"I'm one of your precious people?"
"Of course you are Ino-chan I care for you greatly, and I want you to be happy." Naruto said as he turned to look a dance floor that was in the restaurant.
Naruto stood up and offered Ino his hand.
"May I have this dance Ms. Yamanaka," Naruto said with a smile on his face.
"You dance?" Ino said skeptically as she took his hand.
Naruto led her to the dance floor and wrapped his hands around her waist, while Ino wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Well Shizune-neechan and Hinata-chan taught me a few steps, and I've been practicing with Kage Bushin." Naruto said as he tried to remember the steps he had been practicing.
Ino and let him lead her through the steps of their dance. They fumbled a few times, but they quickly laughed it off and returned to each others embrace.
Eventually they gave up on dancing, and just swayed back and forth to the soft music with Ino resting her head against Naruto's chest.
"Hmm I could stay like this forever." Ino said as she tried to get closer to Naruto enjoying his warm and comforting embrace.
"Yeah this is nice." Naruto said as he leaned down and kissed the top of Ino's head causing her blush against his chest.
After their dance Naruto paid for their meal, and Ino escorted back to her home. When they reached the entrance to the flower shop Ino heard a small poof.
She turned her head and saw that Naruto was holding a beautiful purple rose in his hand.
"A beautiful flower for a beautiful girl." Naruto said as he handed the flower to an amazed Ino.
"Where did you get this, it's gorgeous." Ino said as she clutched the rose to her chest.
"I planted it my self, it took a lot of failed attempts but I finally got the perfect one." Naruto said as he rubbed the back of his head.
"Oh Naruto this has been the best night of my life, thank you."
"I'm glad to hear that Ino-chan I had an amazing time to."
Suddenly they found themselves staring into each others eyes. His piercing blue eyes gazed into her soft blue ones. They started leaning towards each other, their lips inches apart.
Naruto captured Ino's lips with his own. Ino had kissed a few other boys before, but Naruto far surpassed them all. He was possessive, but at the same time gentle.
She moaned when Naruto's tongue shot into her mouth. They stayed like this for a few moments, kissing in front of her home.
When they finally separated Ino had a dreamy look in her eyes. She clutched the purple rose to her racing heart.
"Naruto, I think I love you." Ino said as she gripped his hands and looked into his eyes again.
"I love you too Ino-chan." Naruto said as he leaned in and captured her lips in a gentle kiss.
When they separated they said their goodbyes. Naruto turned and walked home with a smile plastered on his face.
(The Next Day Hokage Tower)
Tsunade stood on top of the Hokage Tower. She looked down and saw most of Konoha gathered around the tower to hear her announcement.
"People of Konoha I have gathered all of you here today to make an important announcement!" Tsunade's voice boomed quieting the crowd.
"I've thought about this for a while now, and after fighting in the Fourth Great Shinobi War I've decided to step down as Hokage."
The crowd fell silent as they processed the information they had just heard.
"I've already decided on my successor. So I present you the Rokudaime Hokage Kakashi Hatake!" Tsunade said as Kakashi appeared next to her.
The crowd had mixed reactions. There was cheering and applause, some were still too shocked to speak, but one person asked the question that was on everyone's mind.
"What about Naruto Uzumaki!?" The man yelled causing much of the crowd to ask the same question.
Tsunade let out a sigh as she looked and saw Naruto watching from a nearby rooftop. She was reassured when he smiled at her and gave her a thumbs up.
"I've already discussed the situation with Naruto, and he understands. He may be the strongest shinobi in the village possibly the whole world, but he just doesn't have the political skills to be Hokage yet.
But Kakashi and I will help train Naruto, so that when he's ready he can take up the mantle of Hokage." Tsunade said causing the crowd to burst out into cheers.
Naruto smiled as he watched the crowd cheer for his sensei. With one last glance he turned around and returned to his apartment, but just before he could sit down he heard a few knocks at his door.
With a sigh he got up and opened the door. He was surprised to see Sakura there.