Chapter 1: The Silent Union

                                    

                                          
In the grand hall of the Hokage Residence, Naruto Uzumaki, the Seventh Hokage, and Sakura Haruno stood together, their presence commanding attention. The room was adorned with elegant decorations, a testament to the solemn occasion unfolding within its walls.
The priest, draped in ceremonial robes of deep crimson and gold, stood before them, his voice resonating with authority as he conducted the sacred rites of marriage.
"Naruto Uzumaki, as the Seventh Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village, do you take Sakura Haruno to be your wife, to cherish and protect, for as long as you both shall live?"
Naruto's response was measured, his expression solemn yet determined. "I do," he affirmed, his voice carrying the weight of his duty and responsibility.
The priest then turned his gaze to Sakura, her eyes reflecting a mixture of apprehension and resignation. "And Sakura Haruno, do you take Naruto Uzumaki to be your husband, to honor and obey, for all your days?"
Sakura hesitated for a moment, her heart heavy with the weight of the decision before her. But with a nod, she gathered her resolve and spoke the words that would bind her to Naruto in this union of necessity. "I do," she whispered, her voice barely audible yet resolute.
In the quiet solemnity of the moment, their daughter, Sarada, stood at the edge of the room, a silent observer to the union of her parents. Her gaze flitted between Naruto and Sakura, her young mind processing the significance of the ceremony unfolding before her.
With the exchange of vows complete, the priest bestowed his blessings upon the newlyweds, invoking the spirits to guide and protect their union. The guests looked on in silent reverence, their hearts heavy with the solemnity of the occasion.
As Naruto and Sakura made their way out of the grand hall, their hands intertwined in a silent gesture of solidarity, Sarada followed quietly behind them, her presence a silent reminder of the love that bound them together as a family.
As they reached home. Naruto left her hand and went to his room. He was tired. He needed a long sleep. As he entered the room. He heard Sakura calling him from behind.
"Naruto...!" She spoke hesitantly. He looked at her.
"You could sleep here with the children I'll sleep in the hall." Naruto said taking his pillow mattress.
Sakura agreed. Naruto slept in the hall and Sakura slept after she made Himawari sleep. She already had sweet a bond with both Boruto and Himawari. After Hinata's death Naruto was always busy in his hokage work. Ino would drop the children to her place. Ino and Shikamaru were always ready to help Naruto.
Naruto slept with thousands of things going on his mind. Sakura woke up in the middle of the night just to see little Himawari crying. As he took her in her embrace she slept wrapping her little hands on her current mom. Sarada slept on her new small bed which was specially made for her. As Naruto had gone depressed after Hinata's death his house was like a ghost palace. He would never clean anything and was living alone. He only had 1 bed in the house where he would sleep without even cleaning or washing the pillows. As Sakura and Sarada were about to shift he completely changed his room and added sofa and new beds and cupboards.
Sakura got up and eyed Naruto sleeping in the hall.
"Sleep well Naruto." Sakura whispered.



This is my second story and first Narusaku story. I hope you like it.