The first thing that Haruto did was take them to a store and buy them all the clothes they wanted. Luckily, the owner gave him a discount, not just because he was the son of Minato and Kushina, but also because he also helped them out when a couple of teenage boys around 13 was causing a ruckus.
Haruto thanked the owner for his services and he then took the kids to a hot spring, making all the kids incredibly happy at finally getting clean, with Saya's hair turning a shining blond after getting rid of the dirt in it.
They then finally joined in on the festival, enjoying all the food being served. Genki really lived up to his name as he was laughing and running around, having competitions with Daichi and even the shy, Tatsumi. Mitsuki and Saya were calmer than them, but were also laughing in joy.
Haruto watched all this in the background, glad to see the kids enjoying themselves.
Although, it wasn't long before Saya and Mitsuki noticed him just watching and practically dragged him to each stand, forcing him to join in on the fun.
He looked at the smiling faces of Daichi, Genki, Tatsumi, Saya, and Mitsuki and could say without doubt in his mind that this festival was the best festival he ever went to.
Haruto, after a couple of hours having fun, noticed that it was about time for him to meet up with his family, but he didn't want to leave the others.
Suddenly, he gained an idea and he grinned.
"Hey guys!"
Everyone looked at him, wondering what he wanted.
"I have to go meet up with my family to watch the fireworks. You want to watch it with me?"
Everyone looked really excited and Mitsuki looked up at Haruto.
"Can we really?!"
Haruto nodded and they jumped for joy.
Haruto led them to the top of the Hokage Monument and heard the voice of his father.
Minato noticed Haruto finally arrived and waved at him.
"Haruto! We're over here!"
Haruto turned his head and saw that they were all sitting on his father's head, making him roll his eyes, but there was a smile on his face.
He waved back and quickly approached with the others behind him.
Minato smiled at Haruto, glad to see that he made it, but noticed 5 children behind them.
"Oh? Who are they, Haruto?"
Haruto was about to answer, but Genki's sudden shout interrupted him.
"Wait, your dad's the Hokage?!"
Haruto blinked but nodded.
"Yeah didn't you guys know?"
He didn't hear an answer, but when he saw that awe and shocked look in their faces, he got his answer.
Haruto shook his head and turned back to address his amused father with a big smile that he rarely saw on Haruto's face.
"Father, I'd like you to meet my friends."
Minato sensed that was the truth, but could tell there was more to that.
Haruto also saw that his father knew there was more so he gained a sad smile before mouthing a "I'll tell you later", causing Minato to nod.
Haruto turned back to the others and motioned to his dad.
"This, as you guys know, is the Fourth Hokage, but also my father, Minato Namikaze."
They, not surprisingly, showed respect and bowed to him.
After they each introduced themselves to Minato, Haruto told them to talk to his siblings and mother while he talked to his father, which they did, albeit hesitantly, nervous to see how the Hokage's family would react to them.
They lost their nervousness, though, when Kushina's, Haruna's, and Haruki's energetic and kind personality greeted them and welcomed them in like family.
Both father and son smiled, enjoying the faces of joy on their faces, before Minato turned to Haruto.
"So, Haruto, I can sense that you're telling the truth that they're your friends, but there's more isn't there?"
Haruto nodded solemnly and explained the situation to him.
"They are some orphans I met during the festival. I originally met them through Mitsuki, who was stealing some bread, which I later paid for. Father, when I saw how incredibly happy they were just receiving bread like a child does when receiving several gifts, it broke my heart. No child should go through what they're going through," Haruto glanced to the side, watching the laugh at the antics of Haruna and Haruki, "I brought upon myself to bring even more happiness to them and in the short time I spent with them during the festival, I can say without a doubt that I'm close to each one of them as close as I am with you, mother, Naruko, Haruna, and Haruki."
Minato watched as Haruto stared back at him, right in the eyes with a burning fire of determination.
"Father, I have just one wish. I know I might being a little selfish, but will you grant me this wish? I won't ask for anything else, I promise."
Minato smiled and said,
"It's ok to be selfish, Haruto. After all, it is your birthday along with Haruna and Haruki so you can ask for anything you want. So, what is your wish?"
Haruto didn't even hesitate.
"Can we adopt them into our family? We have a lot of room in our house. Mother likes to cook a lot so with more mouths to be, won't she be happy? Also, Haruki and Haruna will enjoy playing with them? If this causes a problem, I will take full responsibility for it."
Minato was utterly speechless at the length's Haruto would go for these kids, but the more he thought about it, he smiled as he realized that this was what made Haruto, Haruto.
Minato didn't see any problem with adopting them because he was also an orphan like they were so he could understand what they were dealing with. The only problem was that they also needed Kushina's approval.
Hearing loud laughter, Minato turned his head and saw Kushina was the one who was laughing as she talked to Mitsuki and Saya.
He was now 100 percent sure that Kushina would approve.
Minato turned to Haruto, who was anxiously waiting for his answer, even if he didn't show it.
"Sure, Haruto. We'll adopt them. I'm sure your mother will be ecstatic, knowing her personality."
Father and son chuckled as they agreed about that.
Kushina noticed them chuckling and saw that the fireworks were going to start so he called them over.
"HEY! Haruto-chan, Minato-koi! The fireworks are about to start! Come on!"
Minato and Haruto followed her order, not wanting to face her wrath and quickly rushed over.
Minato sat by Kushina and Haruto sat all the way to the left by Mitsuki, who smiled up at him.
Looking over Mitsuki, he saw Daichi, Genki, and Haruki sitting together, easily getting along, and Haruna, Saya, and Naruko talking and commenting on how cute Tatsumi was, causing said boy to blush, getting teased even more, but was having fun nonetheless.
The sound of an explosion got his attention and he looked up at the sky, seeing several colors go off in the sky.
Staring at the sky in awe for a while, Haruto turned his head right to look at the faces of his family.
He turned back to the sky with only one thought in his mind.
"I swear that I will get stronger and do everything in my power to make them happy and protect them with my life."