Third Person POV___

Nervous, that is what Sasuke Uchiha felt. It was an emotion that he hadn't felt in a long time. After leaving the village all those years ago he hadn't felt nervous like this. Not when he killed Orochimaru, not when he went to challange the 5 kage, not even when he went to join the war.

He had been imprisoned for a while, nearly two years as he was vetted and the village made sure he had no ill will against Konoha or the other villages.

Naruto was someone who'd visit often, she was still as kind hearted as when he had left. But she had also made it very clear that they would not ever get back together. He couldn't blame her, after everything she had gone through and even with the whole war still a bit fresh in her mind. He was lucky she even forgave him and promised to allow him to meet his children.

Soon the day had arrived. Sasuke was finally released from the prison. He was still going to be monitored and wouldn't be allowed to leave the village for a few more years but he was fine with that.

He didn't have to worry about money, as the sole heir of the Uchiha clan he had vast amount of money left behind by his clan and relatives. Also he had vast amount of land, he would rent some out to make a bit of profit from merchants and the village itself so he was not worried about his housing or money arrangements.

He walked through the village and people couldn't help but stare at him. He knew most of the shinobi barely trusted him, it was hard for them not to feel a bit of hatred or fear of him knowing that Sasuke had the same eyes as Madara the monster who had stood above thousands of corpses in the battlefield. The civilian were weary of him because the shinobi treated him different. It made Sasuke feel watched and isolated, but he ignored it as he walked towards Naruto's apartment.

Naruto would tell him about the kids and what they were like when she came to visit him. Sasuke always listened to her, he would smile as he thought of the children, he had grown to love them even if he hadn't met them yet.

He had finally understood what the second Hokage had told him, the Uchiha loved intensly and with all of their beings. He had come to realize that as he was sitting in prison. He loved them, he loved listening to what they did, what they liked, what they didn't like, he would always ask questions and Naruto was always happy to answer.

Finally, he stood infront of the apartment door. Nervous, he felt as if his stomach was churning and his hands sweating. Would they hate him?

He finally brought himself to knock and he could hear Naruto call out that she was coming. The door opened and they stood infront of each other for a few seconds. "Sasuke! They let you out!" Naruto exclaimed as she engulfed him in a hug. Sasuke hugged her back and grinned."Yeah, I'll be in probation so I can't leave the village but I'm free." He stated as he looked down at her.

He still loved her, he knew that. But he understood that she didn't want to be with him anymore and although that hurt him down to the core. He would respect her decision and let her move on.

"Come in." Naruto stepped to the side and let him in. "The kids are doing their homework from the academy." She stated as she let him in the house.

Sasuke nodded as he entered the apartment and took a deep breath. It smelled like naruto..... it smelled like home. He slid his sandals off and followed Naruto into the small coffee table that she apparently still used as a dinning table.

"Want some tea?" She asked and he hummed and nodded. She smiles as she tells him she will be right back as she heads into the kitchen.

Kurama takes it as his que to materialize and make an appearance. "Hmph so they finally let you out?" He asked and Sasuke nodded.

"You know the twins unlocked their sharingan when they were very small. They have had trouble controlling it ever since. If they get too excited or emotional they're eyes switch on. Naruto hasn't told you because she doesn't want you to worry. But if you could help teach them to control it. That would be great." Kurama stated and Sasuke stared at him in shock.

"How long has it been since they activated it?" He asks concern lacing his voice. " A few years. It happened when pain invaded Konoha, Naruto told you most of what happened. We had lost Ryuu before he was revived. Little Aki never was the same after that. But she's gotten better." Kurama stated and Sasuke nodded as he thought back to what Naruto had told him.

"I'll teach them to control it." He stated and Kurama nodded. "Okay so tea." Naruto was carrying a few cups and the tea kettle.

"Aki! Ryuu! Come here for a moment please!" Naruto called out. Soon enough there was the sounds of footsteps and a them calling out saying that they were coming.

When they both came out to the living room they stared at Sasuke for a moment. Aki barely recognized him from the old photo's Naruto would show them. Ryuu looked at him and noticed how similar they were. Hiroyuki trailed behind them following his older brother and sister.

Both Aki and Ryuu spoiled little Hiroyuki. They loved him fiercly as he was their tiny baby brother. They had promised Naruto they would look after in case she didn't return from the war all those years ago and so they cared for him deeply. He had redish hair and was small, fragile and although he would cry alot they still loved him.

Hiroyuki also loved them dearly. He would always trail behind them like a little lost duckling, he hated that they would go to the academy without him and would cry bitterly as both Naruto and Kurama tried to cheer him up with reassurance that soon he would soon also go to the academy with them.

"Yes, mama?" Ryuu asked as he glanced at Sasuke. Naruto motioned them forward and all three came and sat by Naruto.

"This is Sasuke Uchiha, your father." She stated and they looked at Sasuke in shock.

Sasuke looked at them. They all looked like a splitting image of him. There were small details where he could see a bit of their mothers in them. From Hiroyuki's long lashes and round face that reminded him of Karin, to Aki and Ryuu's whiskermarks that made them look so much like Naruto. He couldn't help but feel his chest swell with pride and joy at seeing them. He didn't have to even think about it as he looked at their three bright faces. He would give these children the world if they asked him for it.

"You're our father?" Aki asked suspiciously and he slowly nodded as he did not trust himself to speak.

"Where were you?" Ryuu asked and Sasuke felt his heart sink at the question. He took a deep breath before answering.

"I made alot of mistakes. I was blinded by an ambition of revenge toward my brother and made alot of wrong choices. I was out of the village for many years, when I returned the Village demanded that I pay them back for the damages I had caused. And so I was unable to meet you three." He stated as he looked at the three of them as he was filled with regret.

"Why revenge against your brother?" Aki asked as she wrinkled her nose. She couldn't imagine trying to take revenge on either of her brothers.

"That is a story for another time. Maybe when you graduate from the academy." Naruto stated as she patted her daughters head.

Sasuke stood up and walked toward them before bowing deeply. "I....I am sorry I wasn't there to protect you three when you needed me. Or that I hadn't met you before. I promise to be here for you three." He states as he bows.

The three siblings looked at each other and nodded. "It's okay." Hiroyuki pipes up with a smile and he holds a thumbs up. Sasuke looks up as with tears nearly brimming his eyes and Sharingan active as he looked at the three of them as they rush to engulf him in a hug.

As he embraced them he came to realize the it had been a long time, maybe Itachi had been right... maybe what he needed was to find his happiness.

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Extras!

Naruto grinned as she looked at her god child akane. "You seemed to forgot all about me brat! This is Ryuu and Aki and little Hiroyuki was a new addition to the family."

Akane smiled as he looked up at naruto. "I haven't forgotten Naruto-nee. Ever since you left we've been waiting for things to calm down so we could visit you." He grinned as his mother called out from his Naruto's kitchen.

"I made snack, nanami- I mean Naruto. I'm sure you'll like them. You used to love them when you were pregnant." She smiled and akane grinned.

"Let's eat!" Akane smiled as he tugged on Narutos jacket.
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EXTRA

"Mah, mah why do I have to be Hokage. Minato sensei was almost as young as naruto." Kakashi groaned as Tsunade hit him upside the head.

"I want my sweet freedom back. May I remind you I was split in half my madara fucking uchiha. I survived that and I want to retire!" She snapped and naruto sweatdropped.

"Calm down baa chan besides. I wont take the position until Hiroyuki is at least 8 or 9 I want to spend time with my kids while I can." Naruto stammers out nervously.

"So you want me to be Hokage for at least five more years?! You're killing me Naruto." Tsunade yelled dramatically.

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Extra ♡

"Mom you have another delivery. It says it's a..... marriage proposal." Ryuu blanched as he read the note that came with the chocolate and flowers.

"Wow. War hero and all. Lots of gifts." Aki said with a blank expression as she nibbled on the chocolate that naruto was sent.

"Tch, men! I said I was not interested! I dont want a boyfriend or husband. I want to relax and chill with my kids. Kurama!" Naruto snorted as she scrubbed the kitchen floor.

"On it!" The biju stated as he burned the marriage proposal.

"Pyromaniac. Isn't that what tanjiro sensei called them?" Ryuu asked and aki elbowed him.

"Brat. What was that?" Kurama asked a bit peeved and both twins squealed and scampered off.

"Kurama! Let's play!" Hiroyuki grinned as he followed Kurama around.

Kurama hummed and followed the small boy while not bothering to chase the twins.

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Extra♡♡♡♡♡

"Umi-chan!" Sakura giggled as her girlfriend hugged her from behind.

"You said you'd go to break with me." Umi hummed as she nuzzled against her girlfriends doctor coat.

"I just finished with my last patient. We can go now." Sakura grinned as she set the clipboard down and turned to umi.

The young medic had hazel green eyes and light freckles scattered across her plump cheeks. She was shorter than Sakura and bustier as well, her short orange brown hair framed her face as she blushed and stood her tip toes and kissed sakuras cheek.

"Let's go then." She smiled as she pulls away and sakura quickly reached out and entwined their fingers togther.

"They're so sweet I feel as if my teeth are going to rot." One of the nurses muttered as both women cooed at each other as they headed toward the breakroom.

"There's a betting pool on who they think will propose first and how long for now. Some think they'd hitched up and elope during the war and some think that they will make it official soon." The nurse shrugged.

"Ugh well their pda is off the charts. Why couldn't I have found true love in the war." The nurse sighed while the other laughed loudly.
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That's it. If I update more it's on artwork as seen above.

It's been 4 years and I'm finally done. Started 2016 and finished 2020.

Thank you to my loyal fans and I hope you have a great 2020!

Rosymalik/rosyhatake