Chapter 18: Real Dream
As we walked toward the park, I knew this was the moment to share my true dream with them and ask them to be my lovers. If everything went according to plan, this would make things much easier in the future. We entered the park and found a bench to sit on, gazing up at the moon.
"Guys, how was our first date?" I asked, trying to ease into the conversation.
"It was great, Naruto!" Sakura replied with a smile.
"We should do this more often," Ino added.
"Yes, Naruto," Hinata softly agreed.
Their faces were filled with happiness—exactly what I needed to make my next move. I took a deep breath. "Yes, let's try to go on more from now on."
"Yes!" they all agreed enthusiastically.
"But there's something important I need to say to all of you," I began, speaking with caution.
They looked surprised but curious. "Don't worry, it's something personal to me," I assured them.
"Naruto, you can say anything. We'll always be here for you," Hinata said softly.
"Yes, Naruto," Sakura and Ino echoed.
"Thanks, guys," I said, feeling a bit lighter. "Today, I mentioned my dream in class, but there's more to it."
"Have you ever heard about the Uzumaki Clan?" I asked, shifting the conversation.
"I think I've seen that name in our clan library," Hinata said thoughtfully, while Sakura and Ino shook their heads, looking puzzled.
"Oh, I see," I continued. "The Uzumaki Clan was once a great clan that stood alongside the Senju and Uchiha. They had close ties with the Senju, so much so that the First Hokage married Mito Uzumaki to solidify their bond. But after the Third Hokage came to power, our clan was destroyed. All five hidden villages attacked us in one night, wiping out nearly everyone."
Their expressions grew serious as they listened.
"My mom is from the Uzumaki Clan, so I belong to them too. One of my dreams is to restore the Uzumaki Clan to its former glory, but I can't do that alone," I said, letting the weight of my words sink in.
They looked confused, unsure of how they could help.
"No need to be confused, guys. You know a clan needs members, right? Right now, it's just me and my mom, so I need you all to become Uzumaki—by becoming my lovers."
Their faces turned bright red as they processed my words.
"You can take your time and say yes or no. I'll wait," I reassured them.
"It's just... you asked us to be your lovers so suddenly!" Sakura said, still blushing.
"So, do you have an answer?" I asked, feeling a mix of anticipation and hope.
They looked at each other, and then, in unison, they all said, "Yes, we will be yours, Naruto."
I stood up from the bench, overjoyed, and hugged them all tightly. "Thank you. I love you all."
"Naruto, please take care of us," they said softly, leaning into the hug.
"Of course. You're all my future wives. How could I ever leave you?" I said, holding them close, knowing this was just the beginning of something even bigger.
Hinata's confession took me by surprise. "Naruto, I fell in love with you when you helped me with those Cloud shinobi," she said, her voice soft but sincere.
I shook my head. "But I didn't do anything—my mom was the one who helped."
Hinata smiled, her face slightly flushed. "Yeah, but I know you told your mom to help me, right? And you were always cheering me up when I felt down. You helped me with the bullies. You were my dream, Naruto. I've always wanted to stand by your side and be with you till the end."
Sakura and Ino were shocked. They had never heard Hinata speak so openly, especially with how shy she usually was.
I smiled, feeling the warmth of her words. "So, if I was your dream, what will you do now, Hinata?"
She shook her head. "No, I'm not strong enough yet. Naruto, will you train me from now on?"
I nodded. "Of course, I will."
"Thank you, Naruto," she whispered.
Then Sakura spoke up, her voice a little shaky but determined. "I've always liked you from the start, Naruto. You're handsome, always helping others, and you never stop smiling. You make people feel safe."
Ino joined in, her usual confidence returning. "I liked you too, Naruto, but I never had the courage to say it before."
I felt a rush of emotions hearing their confessions. "You know, when I first met all of you, I liked you from the start. Maybe it was partly because of my dream, but I truly loved you from my heart."
Their eyes filled with tears, but they were tears of happiness, not sadness.
"Then, from now on, we're lovers. But one more thing—I want to be honest. In the future, there will be more girls by my side. Will you be okay with that?"
"It's okay, Naruto," all three said in unison, their voices full of understanding.
This was the life I had always wanted—being surrounded by my future wives, sharing happiness together. After we spent more time together, laughing and talking, I walked each of them home, one by one, making sure they got there safely.
As I made my way back home, I couldn't help but smile. This was just the beginning, but it felt perfect.
After returning home, I greeted my mom, "Mom, I'm back."
"Welcome home, Naruto!" she replied with a warm smile, clearly happy to see me. "How was your date?"
"It was great, and, uh... I got three girlfriends already," I said, scratching the back of my head with a sheepish grin.
Mom's eyes widened with surprise, and then she laughed, pulling me into a tight hug. "Oh, my boy got three girlfriends at such a young age! I'm so proud of you, Naruto!"
I hugged her back. "Yeah, it just kind of happened, but I'm really happy."
She pulled back, looking at me with affection. "Well, just make sure you treat them with care. Love is a special thing."
"I will, Mom. Don't worry," I reassured her.
"Have you eaten already?" she asked.
"Yeah, we ate at Ichiraku earlier. I'm a little tired, so I think I'll head to bed."
"Alright, Naruto. Goodnight," she said, patting my head like she always does.
"Goodnight, Mom," I replied, heading to my room with a sense of accomplishment. Today had been a huge step toward my dream—building a life with the people I cared about the most.
As I lay down, I thought about the confessions from Hinata, Sakura, and Ino. Their words made my heart feel lighter, and I knew that this was just the beginning. There was still a long way to go, but with them by my side, I felt confident that we could face anything.
With those thoughts, I closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep, dreaming of the bright future that awaited us all.