Ok so I read this chapter and thought I'd edit something. I'll edit every chapter now~

A five-year old Itachi looked on as Mikoto and Fugaku signed a paper at the Hokage's Tower. The Hokage, of course, was there. His wife, Lady Kushina was, too. And as Itachi's mother held his baby sister, Kushina was holding her own baby. Itachi was young but he knew what exactly was happening.

They were setting her baby sister up for an arranged marriage.

Itachi wasn't enthusiastic about it. Sasuki was barely even a week old! But he also knew that this way, the Uchiha had something to hold Konoha for.

Sasuki was engaged to the Fourth Hokage's son.

"Kushina is to give birth a few months before her due. Specifically, seven months in her pregnancy," Biwako, the Sandaime's wife informed Minato. It has been quite a discussion, though in secret, among the trusted doctors and researchers in Konoha. The Yodaime's wife, the one holding the Kyuubi, was with child. "The Shodai's wife's pregnancy has been researched carefully through the years. And it was concluded that the longer she was in pregnancy, the more energy the growing fetus was given. And even more, once labor takes place. This energy, of course, was taken from the seal."

Before Minato could even ask what dangers this would bring to his wife and child, Biwako had explained, "Kushina, she will be fine. She's a kunoichi, a cut will do her no harm that it usually does. Not to mention, she's an Uzumaki. It will be a great risk to the child to be born prematurely, yes. But its the best option. Would you rather have the nine-tails escape?"

"If you'd like, you should go and have Lady Tsunade be found. She's the best medic this country had seen and she will be a big help if anything happens. The search for her, though, will be difficult. You should start ow if you intend to ask for her help."

Months after Biwako had stated what must be done for Kushina's pregnancy, Minato realized one thing most of all. It was no joke, searching for the sannin. Especially one who didn't want to be discovered. But with help from Jiraiya-sensei, she was finally found and persuaded to help the pregnant Jinchuuriki.

And right on the first of July, Kushina, along with her entourage, left Konoha on a supposed 'vacation to prevent stress before giving birth.' In reality, she was already going to give birth.

Minato was with her. They had left Lord Third in charge for a while. Nothing should happen in a month's time. She needed her husband. She deserved that much.

Their firstborn son, Namikaze Naruto came to be on July 10th. He was very small. Too small, too thin, but that was expected of a baby born too early. His wispy yellow hair had yet to fully cover his head, but Kushina knew that it would soon grow thick and it would be quite a mess. Kushina was glad he took after his father's hair. He would have been in big trouble ahead in his life should he have been a redhead like her. She was overjoyed when the baby opened his eyes to reveal mesmerizing blue orbs. How fortunate for the child! However, he still got Kushina's round face shape. And quite strangely, had three whisker-like marks on each cheek.

As quickly as he opened his eyes, he had closed them again. Kushina held him closer to her face. She felt his steady breathing, her own breaths followed suit. Tsunade was healing the cut on her stomach and she felt a great deal of pain. But she pulled through. So did Naruto. Minato was holding her hand and making sure that nothing happened to the seal. Lord Third's wife was cleaning away the blood the operation had resulted in. Everything was going smoothly.

Then Naruto stopped breathing.

"Tsunade-sama!" Kushina's horror was written in big, bold letters across her face. Tsunade left the almost completely healed wound on Kushina's stomach and started sending healing chakra to the little infant immediately.

"It's okay," Tsunade singsonged to the redheaded Hokage's wife. She was asked for assistance on the giving birth of a Jinchuuriki, not to stop a girl from crying like she was a mother. But she guessed it came with the job. Kushina's son had stopped breathing. It was only natural for her to cry.

"I don't think it will happen often," Tsunade soon told the Yondaime. She had lulled both the mother and his son to sleep. Now she had to explain what had happened. "He stopped breathing because he shouldn't have been born yet. He wasn't prepared, his body didn't expect it. But he should be able to pull through and get the hang of it soon."

"Soon?" Minato questioned.

"Well, it might happen again. He's still premature. But it should get better," Tsunade told him. "I'm staying for the month to keep an eye on both of them and I suggest we stay here."

"That's fine with me," Minato told her.

The next month, Naruto had less frequent attacks of not breathing. In fact, he hadn't stopped breathing in a week. He still was very small and thin and he slept most of the time but he looked less frail. When Tsunade told them that they're safe to go, Minato and his family travelled home.

"Kushina!" Mikoto started towards the Hokage's wife. She couldn't run as she was holding her newborn daughter but Kushina had heard her and waited for her to catch up.

"Oh! Mikoto!" Kushina finally said upon Mikoto reaching her. She immediately noticed the tuft of black hair on pale skin in her friend's arms. "She's so cute! What's her name?"

"Sasuki," Mikoto answered. "I thought of replacing a letter from Sarutobi Sasuke-sama's name,"

"Fugaku was very much against it but he decided on Itachi-kun's name. Its only fair that I get to name our little girl," she explained after seeing Kushina's entertained expression. "I see you have your little Naruto with you."

"Hai," Kushina answered. "Oi, Sasuki-chan, be friends with my little Naruto, okay? You're both so tiny! Aren't babies the cutest things ever? Dattebane!" she asked as she cooed to the little blond in her arms.

"I thought for sure that I would give birth sooner than you would," Mikoto told her after agreeing with her friend.

Kushina could only give a nervous laugh. She quickly changed the topic, walking alongside her friend for a little while before leaving.

"I called you in," Minato started. The Uchiha main family was standing in his office. Mikoto had resigned five years before to take care of Itachi and she sure wouldn't be getting missions again as she had just given birth to Sasuki. Itachi on the other hand was still in the Academy so why were they called? Shouldn't the Hokage just called for Fugaku? Despite that Fugaku rarely went out for missions because he was busy in the Police Force anyway.

"Because I wanted to make a proposal," Minato continued.

"Kaa-san, I need to pee," Itachi can't help himself. He was picked up from the academy right away and brought to the office. It's been quite some time since he felt the urge. He tried to hold it as long as he could. And he knew that it was embarassing to raise this and a bit rude, too. But he was sure that the oncoming embarassment would be worse if he peed his pants.

"Itachi-kun," Mikoto bowed down to his level. "Can't you hold it a bit longer? This is important."

"It's fine, Mikoto," Kushina spoke up. "I'll take him. You need to stay here to listen but he needs to go, dattebane!"

Kushina gave Naruto to Minato, the blond stirred slightly but went back to sleep. "Come on, Itachi-kun."

Itachi and Kushina went their way towards the bathroom. When they reached it, Itachi told the woman that he can do it by himself so Kushina stayed outside.

When they came back to the office, the adults were already almost done with their talk. Mikoto had just taken Sasuki from Fugaku as she finished signing on a document.

"Well then," Fugaku started.

"Thank you, Fugaku," Minato bowed respectfully. "I know the future of the Uchiha and Konoha have been bonded stronger for this."

"It's our pleasure."