Naruto - Neglected Sage

The Shinobi council and the civilian representative Mebuki Haruno were gathered together on two sides of the large council chambers, at the head of the chamber was the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze, sitting in the center of the chamber was the new Mizukage of Kirigakure, Mei Terumi.

"In the report from my student Kakashi, my son offered a trade and military alliance with Kirigakure, he defeated the former Mizukage Yagura, a container for a biju, with you fighting alongside him. Now I am inclined to accept this offer with you, one can never have too many alliances, but I ask of you, what do you want from us?" Making sure Mei had good intentions.

"Just what you expect from us in return, if a village were ever to attack us you would come to our aid and in turn if a village ever attacked you we would fight by your side. We also request trade routes be opened up between our two villages as we are very diverse in terrain and culture, exchange of goods could be a good way to increase both of our economies." Mei was hoping to get more aid and benefits later on.

"I can't help but agree." Minato was sure she wanted more but he would hold his tongue.

Many of the shinobi also agreed. However the Hyuuga Head Hiashi would not have it. Since it was an achievement indirectly related to his failure of a daughter "How do we know that you will not betray us, even if that was not a factor, your village just had a civil war, you are weak, and it would be too long before you could provide the same military strength that we have at our disposal. I do not advise we take this alliance Minato."

"Well unfortunately Hiashi I and most of the rest of the council agree." Of course the Hyuuga head would not keep quiet.

"I do not" stated Mebuki Haruno "I agree with Hiashi, this alliance seems to be rushed into, we do not have a bond of trust and there are no benefits for us allying with them after the chaos that their village is in."

"With all due respect civilian, our village is not in chaos but is united, I promise this council that Kirigakure will not need Konoha to carry it upon it's shoulders, we can handle ourselves for now until you are willing to provide us with aid when we can provide the same." said Mei.

"Very well Mizukage but we still do not know if we can trust you, we must cement our alliance beyond simple agreements." warned Mebuki, they had learned that words on a piece of paper were not the best ways to keep agreements upheld.

"And how do you suggest we cement our alliance?" Asked Mei wondering what the annoying loud mouth had in mind.

"Minato what about marriage?" Hiashi suggested, while scheming something.

"WHAT!? But I'm already married." Minato screamed out, Hiashi would be dead if Kushina was in the room.

"Not to you Lord Hokage, but you're son, if what Kakashi said is true, your son is extremely strong, he was able to take down the Mizukage, and displayed an immense amount of skill, abilities, and devastating techniques that we do not even know, I mean how was he able to summon a meteor from the sky to smash the Tailed form of Yagura along with the Mizukage army, not to mention that he is from the lineage of two of the most powerful shinobi in all of history, he has the lineage and the strength, we must admit that when he gets older and if he can maintain or get stronger, he is certainly a candidate for the title of Hokage after your tenure Minato." while this was beign said Hiashi was wondering if he could get his hands on Naruto, the village would indeed be supreme with a figure like Naruto by his side, he had seen the ruthlessness in the boy's heart, if only he could unleash it fully. But how? Maybe through his daughter he thought. Since she was already marked by the caged bird seal.

"So your saying you want me to marry Naruto, a possible Hokage candidate for your village in the future to make this alliance happen?" Mei tried to clarify, not minding the idea.

"Indeed, he has already gained the favor of many countries and villages, such as the Land of Moon, the Land of Spring, the Hidden waterfall village and now the Hidden Mist" said Mebuki.

"Very well." Mei confirmed wondering how Naruto would take it. She knew how close he was with that Hyuuga girl, but deep down her inner woman was shouting she wouldn't give up as Naruto was surely her way to happiness.

"Wait a second, how old are you even?" Minato was wondering the age difference between his son and his future wife, not even taking into consideration how Naruto would react.

"I'm twenty one." Mei said getting angry, she hated when people brought up her age.

"Your 9 years older than him!" Minato was now thinking this was a bad idea.

"I know." Mei said getting angrier and angrier with each comment.

"So he is your future husband, congratulations,." Mebuki stated wanting to get this over with.

"I hear he is participating in the chunnin exams this year?" Mei asked hoping to be there to cheer Naruto on.

"Indeed he is, speaking of that we need to train him to show off his skills and display him to the rest of the villages and daimyos." Mebuki wanted to show off the boy's skills and the superiority of their village.

"May I come see him?" Mei asked, maybe Kirigakure could also participate in the exams.

"Of course." Minato said.

"Besides he is going to need multiple brides when he becomes part of the Clan Restoration Act along with Sasuke to revive the Uzumaki, Namikaze, and the Senju" Mebuki said giving a stern look towards Minato who just glanced away. Minato was wondering how he was going to tell his son that he needed to build three clans, Marry his sisters and take multiple wives.

"Very well this meeting is adjourned I am looking forward to the fruits of our alliance Mizukage Mei Terumi." Minato began to walk toward Mei with a smile.

"As am I Hokage Minato Namikaze." Mei walked toward the Hokage with a smile too.

And with that the two Kages walking toward each other shook hands finalizing that they were now partners in war and in peace.