Naruto and Temari stayed in Suna for longer than they had expected. They had actually gone as far as to ask Tsunade for extra time off. Tsunade being one who could figure things out rather quickly allowed it knowing that things seemed to be working out.

However after about three months after they initially had to return, they arrived home. Walking through the gate to Konoha they began their journey towards the Namikaze residence.

“So Temari-chan how did you like our little vacation.”

“It was great Naruto-kun.” Giving he husband a kiss on the cheek she smiled as a slight blush appeared.

“I wonder how Iruka-sensei is doing. Would you mind if we stopped at the school before we go back home?”

Temari shook her head. They made their way to the school to see Kamizaki standing surrounded by all of the children, whose ages ranged from two years old to five. Temari couldn’t help but laugh at Kamizaki, he never seemed like the fatherly type.

“Hey Kamizaki-san what are you doing?” yelled Naruto.

Kamizaki looked up and smiled when he saw his best friend and husband come his direction. “What does it look like I am doing?” Returning his attention towards the children he made a hand sign and a puff of smoke appeared. Once it had dispersed Kamizaki was no longer in the position he had been previously. The children looked around for him.

“So what brings you two home?” Naruto and Temari looked to see an old man, dressed in robes and a hat pulled over his eyes, standing next to them. Temari instantly knew it was Kamizaki.

“Well we had to return eventually, Tsunade would have dragged us back. So we decided we would return,” shrugged Naruto.

Temari felt something stir within her stomach, “Kamizaki I will be right back.”

Naruto watched as Temari disappeared into the school. She had been doing that a lot lately. “I never understood why she always does that, mainly in the morning.”

Kamizaki just raised an eyebrow.

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Temari was looking around the school for the nearest bathroom, but couldn’t remember where it was. It had been so long since she had taught here. Then Sakura came out of one of the room carrying a box. When she saw Temari she smiled.

“Temari-san when did you get back?”

Temari tried to act like nothing was going on. “Just a few minutes ago Naruto is outside with Kamizaki.” Looking around frantically for the nearest restroom.

Sakura was puzzled by Temari’s actions. “Temari are you alright?”

“Yes…well no. You see I…” Temari unconsciously placed a hand on her stomach. Then it felt like she was going to throw up. Placing her other hand over her mouth she gave a heave.

Sakura knew immediately what was going on. Dropping the box she grabbed Temari’s free hand and lead her to the restroom.

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Outside of the school Naruto was pacing back and forth frantically. What is going on with Temari-chan

What do you mean? The Kyuubi sighed. Naruto continued to pace until he felt a hand on his shoulder. Looking back he saw Kamizaki smiling.

“Don’t worry Naruto, Temari is a strong woman she will be fine. Whatever may be going on you two will work through it.” Just then Kamizaki felt a tug on his robes. Looking down he saw a girl of about three years with brown hair and brown eyes looking up at him.

“Kamizaki-sensei, I found you.”

Kamizaki picked up the child and looked at her. “I’m not your sensei.” The child looked at him confused for a moment then declared, “Yesh you are.” She giggled. Kamizaki smiled at the child and in a puff of smoke appeared back in his normal clothing. Raising the child high over his head, the girl giggled even more. “How smart you are, Keiko.” Bring the child back down to eye level he brushed his nose against hers and she continued to giggle.

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Sakura and Temari were exiting the school when they saw Kamizaki holding Keiko. When Sakura saw him she smiled. He is so good with kids even though his childhood was ruined.

Sakura had finally found Kamizaki sitting on a log out by Team 7 old training grounds.

“Kamizaki, there you are I have been looking all over the town for you.”

Kamizaki looked up, smiling he greeted Sakura, “Hi Sakura-chan.” When he realized what he had said he silently berated himself.

“Kamizaki I was wondering if you could tell me about your childhood?”

“Sure. I had a normal childhood it was until I was given my first piece of chakra paper. When I put some chakra on the paper it tore in half and then got wet. My father was not happy with this so he sent me away to study under the kazekage and mizukage. I had my first kill when I was five and I didn’t return to the village until I was 12. When I returned I was constantly sent out on mission, I would return to the village and then be sent back out immediately. This was because I wasn’t an earth user.”

Sakura looked at him, he looked pained as he told this. “What about your mother did she approve of what your father did?”

“She wasn’t around until recently. You see technically she isn’t of this world.”

“What do you mean.”

“My mother is the water dragon, the goddess of the water and the guide of dead souls. I don’t know the terms of how it happened all I know is one day a girl with blue hair arrived on my father’s door step and left me in his possession saying ‘This is your son.’ So I am the bastard son of a goddess and a monster.” Tears where coming down his face as he said this. Sakura pulled Kamizaki into a hug.

Sakura was so deep in her thoughts that she failed to notice Temari was talking to her. “Sakura-san are you okay?”

“Yeah, what did you say?”

“I said Kamizaki is really good with kids. I have never seen this side of him before.”

Sakura smiled, “Yeah.”

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Temari and Naruto left the school after spending most of the afternoon there helping Kamizaki and Sakura with the children. Kamizaki and Sakura were cleaning up the room when there was a knock on the door.

Sakura spoke up first, “Come in.”

The door opened to reveal Sasuke. When Kamizaki saw this he immediately got in between Sakura and Sasuke. When Sasuke saw what Kamizaki did, he questioned it.

“Who are you?”

“I’m Kamizaki, substitute teacher.” Even though he knew who it was he had to play along. “And you are?”

“I’m Sasuke Uchiha. I would like to speak to Sakura alone.”

“Sasuke if you have something to say then you can say it in front of Kamizaki.”

Sasuke juts nodded, “Sakura I want to say sorry about what happened a few months ago. I shouldn’t have done that. I also want to tell you that I want you back. If there is anything that I can do to have you back I will do it.”

Sakura moved her hand to her stomach. Looking at Kamizaki, she could see the sadness in his eyes. She had told him about her infatuation with Sasuke. Her gaze returned to Sasuke, “I am sorry Sasuke you are a little to late.”

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When Temari and Naruto had finally been able to relax back at home, Temari turned to Naruto.

“Naruto-kun I have something to tell you.”

Naruto smiled at his wife, “Yes Temari-chan.”

“Naruto-kun I’m pregnant.”

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