Disclaimer. don't own naruto
Sarutobi Hiruzen sat in the Hokage office staring down on the city. "I thaught retirement entitled an old man to not have to deal with these types of things."
Just then a squad of Anbu appeared in the room "sir there has been a large disturbance in the northwestern sector several miles outside konoha."
Hearing the news the old ex kage let out a small sigh, "looks like the time has finally come. Thank you for the fast report Dog, we need to mobilize immediately return to the Anbu barracks and lead all available teams to gather the rest of the Shinobi forces. I want the entire available active Shinobi force to set up a perimeter around the village focusing heavily on the northern and western sections."
"Roger sir" replied the Anbu simply before disappearing in a swirl of leaves.
Turning to the desk he pulled the kage hat off his head and walked to the bookcase removing a small novel making the shelf slide to the side. Revealing a mannequin wearing a black jumpsuit with mesh wrists and ankles with the right arm covered by a metal gauntlet, and an armored hood with a konoha hitai-ate on it. "Time to show the new generation why I was titled the god of Shinobi, I only prey that Minato has used this time he requested me to fill in for him to complete his project." Donning the battle attire the former kage jumped out the window to lead his Shinobi against the coming disaster.
Outside konoha
"Ok just put one more touch there, need a buffer there, But is the sealing structure Strong enough? It needs more strength, and the."
"Minato"
"Not now im sorry I need to focus what if it doesn't function properly I need to make sure everything is."
"Minato"
"And the chakra filters may not pass through clear enough and could contaminate."
"MINATO NAMIKAZE YOU PAY ATTENTION TO ME RIGHT NOW OR KAMI HELP YOU."
"Sorry Love, im just so worked up what if it doesn't work right."
"Minato you are the the most talented shinboi in the world and the man I love, I know in my heart that you will be able to do this. You know its kind of funny the most powerfull Shinobi in the world and leader of the greatest village in the Shinobi world, but in the face of becoming a father your practically shaking."
"Haha I guess your right, Im about to face off against the most powerfull chakra monster in the known world with a straight face. But the knowledge im going to be a father has me trembling. And the knowledge of what im going to have to do to my son has me sick. Do you think he will ever forgive me?"
"Minato I know he will, and I will be there to guide him. I still wish there was another alternative, the thaught of not having you there with me is almost too much to bare."
"I know love but I wont be there and I will not let our son grow up without either of his parents. And I would gladly give my life for my family so let me die with a smile on my face knowing im protecting my family."
"Minato you are without a doubt the greatest father of anyone in."
Just then a horrific terrifying roar echoed through the chamber.
"Well it looks like our furry friend doesn't want to be kept waiting, hurry up with that kid why don't ya." Chuckling at the irritated face Kushina made at the remark. "I want to see his face before I go, and it would be kind of counterproductive if hes not there to see the results of my work since he is the main attraction." Leaning down he kissed his wife one last time and turned to leave.
"Minato, before you go just know. I will always love you, and I know that little Naruto will as well."
Turning around with a smile on his face "And I love the both of you with my life." Turning to leave he stepped out of the hidden cave made as a kage retreat known only to the few most trusted people besides the kages themselves.
Stepping outside the cave he turned to the two waiting midwives. "Biwako, Taji take good care of her and my soon to be son." And with a bright yellow flash the man was gone.
Konoha Walls
Sarutobi Stood on the wall with his private Anbu guard at his back and the rest of the main defense forces behind him. In the distance smoke could be seen rising in columns that gradually got closer to the village with resounding booms thundering through the air with every new column of smoke that arose. Soon enough the tops of several orange tails a hundred feet high started waving across the tops of the trees in the horizon.
Looking around the ex kage could see the look of worry and scared flashing across all the faces of the Shinobi. Even many of the nins who had partook in the third ninja world war looked terrified.
"Men today we stand against the monster known as the Kitsune No Kyuubi, who is threatening our home. And I will admit even I am having second thaughts about this."
Hearing this many of the Shinobi who had kept there composure up till now lost it as fear crept in.
"But remember that all of our families are behind our backs, and that the only thing between them and the Kyuubi is us. So stand tall beside your fellow Shinobi and protect your homes and your families."
Hearing these words the other nins all stood straighter, and built there resolve thinking of all there loved ones behind there backs.
Just then a purple glow could be seen on the horizon growing larger until a huge ball of red and blue swirling energy could be seen growing until a large boom echoed the forest as the energy ball rushed towerds the village destroying the forest underneath as it raced across the landscape.
Flashing handseals the old kage shouted to his fellow men. "remember my men, Defend this will of fire. Doton: Earthen wall and a huge wallof earth erupted all around the group of Shinobi. Many of wich going through there own handseals using there own earthen jutsu to strengthen the barrier.
But a moment before the Ball could reach the wall,a yellow flash was seen over the top of the wall. And a split second later a monstrous explosion rattled throughout the land and a pained roar tore through the air.
'Minato" the old kage thought. 'And not a moment too soon, best of luck to you son.'
Several miles away
A yellow flash blanketed the area and there stood the fourth hokage Minato Namikaze, and in his arms was a sleeping newborn child with Bright blonde hair. And next to him was a small alter with candles and kanji symbols spiraled around it for a dozen feet in any direction.
A few hundred yards away the kyuubi was picking himself up out of the crater roaring in anger.
Just then Chakra chains erupted from the ground wrapping itself from head to toe and binding it to the ground.
Looking to the side with a feral look in his eyes minato screamed.
"Kushina what are you doing here run away Naruto will need you"
"No Minato I can protect my family as well now hurry up with the process and I will still be there for our son, I love you Minato but now is not the time to argue."
Another roar of rage erupted from the demon fox as the golden chains started to turn red from the fox, starting to approach Kushina.
"Minato hurry I cant hold him much longer!"
Placing his son on the alter Minato flashed the handseals at lightning speed and cried out "Dead Demon Consuming Arts Twin soul Sealing" appearing behind the blonde man the shinigami rose from the ground reaching impaling the blonde man with its hand witch continued to stretch out to the monster fox grasping it and dragging its red flaming soul out and back into the blonde man pulling again a bright blue aura now tinted the flaming red mass as it streamed from the Blonde mans back and into his small newly born son.
As soon as the last of the red left his body with a dying breath Minato spun around slamming his hand into the ground Eight trigrams twin soul sealing style: SEAL. All the written kanzi around the boy began to spiral around as it was all pulled towerds the boys stomach. As soon as it had all been absorbed by the boy the ink took on the form of a sealing array resembling a sun with a spiral in the middle.
As soon as the seal completed the blonde man fell to his knees, looking over at his wife who was laying on the ground exhausted but still alive. He whispered his dying words. "Kushina watch over our son, I leave behind all my love I can now its up to you." And with that the man fell to the ground.
5 minutes later the Third Hokage landed in the clearing with his squad of Anbu, and immediately rushed over to the small boy on the alter. Knowing just what the man had done he knew there was no hope for Minato so prioritized taking care of the newborn first. Looking over to the side of the clearing he saw that kushina was laying facedown and immediately ordered his Anbu to retrieve and bring her back to the village's hospital before ordering everything they saw here a S class secret.
As his Anbu retrieved the woman Sarutobi walked over to the small boy and picked him up. "Naruto, you look just like your father. "Dog you can come out now I know youre out there."
Suddenly an Anbu in a dog mask with silver hair appeared kneeling next to the hokage.
"I apologize for dissobaying orders lord hokage, I just needed to kn."
Cutting him off the old man sat his hand on the Anbus shoulder. "Its quite alright Kakashi, besides im glad you did, now you can help carry his body back to the village so that he can be remembered like the true hero everyone knew he was." Noticing a tear running down the mans face the kage decided to speak again. "Kakashi, don't for a second believe this is in any way your fault. I know how you shoulder the burdens of losing those close to you and your sensei willingly gave his life to protect this village, instead of dishonoring him by mourning, make him proud by honoring his legacy."
It was at that moment that Kakashi recognized the boy in the elders arms.
Realization flashed on the mans face as he knew what he ment. "That's senseis son isn't it." His visible eye that was left uncovered after he removed his mask at use of his real name widened. "Where is Kushina Is she alright?"
"It is unclear as of yet her condition, she was alive but in critical condition when my Anbu escorted her back to the village. I believe she used her power to suppress the kyuubi wich combined with her just giving birth may have been to stranous on her body. She may pull through but it is unclear as of yet."
Pondering what the elder had just told him Kakashi looked up with a tear in his eye "Sir with all due respect I wish to request that if anything happen to kushina the boy be entrusted to me. It is the least I could do in senseis memory and honor. And to be removed from the ranks of Anbu into the standerd jounin pool."
Mulling over the silver haired mans words Sarutobi made a decision. "As naruto is concerned permission granted if Kushina does not pull through I hereby entitle that you will gain custody of him. But under the condition you do not reveal his heritage to him or anybody else. And as for your Anbu status I will also accept, I figure you are doing this so that you can watch over Naruto am I correct?
"Yes Lord third, I want to make sure I will not fail those who believed in me again."
"Very well and if kushina does pull through I believe I may still be able to arrange so that you are included close in narutos life."
At the words spoken Kakashis eye widened and shone with happiness. 'maybe I can still redeem myself despite my failures.'
Konoha Hospital
Arriving back at the village Sarutobi and Kakashi arrived at the hospital where Minatos body was taken to be prepared for his memorial. After checking the small child into the pediatric wing of the hospital they went to the room where Kushina was being kept. Glad that she was still alive and regaining strength.
Just then a nurse stepped out when she noticed the pair walking towerds her. "Lord third how may I assist you" she stated bowing before the man.
Chuckling he removed the pipe from his mouth "its ok no need for honorifics here, I came to check on the woman in this room she was involved in the kyuubi incident and I wish to know her status."
Standing up the woman straightened her skirt before speaking. "she is past critical condition and will pull through, although there is still bad news. Her chakra coils are destroyed beyond repair and show many signs of being completely flooded with a destructive chakra. While her life is safe her Shinobi career is over."
Both sadness and joy went through Sarutobi. Her Shinobi career being over would devastate the woman who had been hailed as the top kunoichi of konoha. But joy because he knew that she would be ok, and that ultimately the woman would be glad just to have a chance to be a mother."
The nurse began to speak again breaking him out of his thaughts. "she actually returned to consciousness a short while ago despite the pain in her body and is coherent and said you would be stopping by and to let you in when you arrived as well sir"
Surprised by the news Sarutobi smiled before thanking the woman and stepping into the room with signaling Kakashi to wait outside.
Looking at the bed the noticed the red haired woman laying with her eyes closed before she looked over at them before immediately asking how Naruto was.
Chuckling at her own lack of concern for herself in favor of her son he spoke. "The boy is fine and under the care of the hospital. How are you feeling kushina?"
"like my body is on fire, ive already herd the bad news but its ok I still have my son so it is a reasonable loss. Although it saddens me that he wont have me or his father to help him become a fantastic Shinobi as I can only teach him what I can do without chakra now."
Smirking before taking a peak at Kakashi the old man spoke up. "Yes well I may have a possible opertunity to partially correct that, Kushina you know Kakashi correct?"
"yes I met him several times he was a student of Minato's and seemed like a good man."
Smiling once more Sarutobi continued. "Well he was with me when we retrieved your son and immediately volunteered to become the boys guardian if you didn't make it. And wants to be a part of Narutos life to honor his sensei, so im proposing since you are still alive to make him Narutos Godbrother."
Thinking to herself for a few minutes "I don't see a problem with it but I will have to talk to him first."
Hearing this Sarutobi called out for Kakashi to enter.
Entering the room in his casual aloof manner Kakashi looked over at Kushina and eye smiled while waiving hello.
"So you're the man who volunteered to take care of my son, you have my thanks for that although I am still alive so that wont be completely necessary. I trust you herd Sarutobi's proposal just now?"
Letting his face turn more serious the silver haired jounin answered "yes ma'am and I would like to if you allow it. Time and time again I have failed those closest around me. But If I can have any way with it I wont allow my senseis legacy slip by me as I watch. I want the chance to redeem myself by making sure to honor his memory. And I will admit when I saw Naruto for the first time, I couldn't help but think of Sensei with pride. I want to help little Naruto become a great Shinobi and greater man."
Chuckling at the words Sarutobi spoke up. "My Kakashi I don't believe ive ever herd you talk so seriously about anything non mission related, finally letting those feelings of regret go?"
"No just for once I feel like being serious about something. I doubt ill ever fully be able to let go of my regret but I can atleast start a fresh page and hope for forgiveness."
Kushina on the other hand still sat in bed growing increasingly irritated about being left out of a conversation about her own son. "Ahem, excuse me don't let me interrupt you to." She said in a sweet caring voice that sent shivers of fear down both mens spines as they felt the killing intent it was laced with. "Now then back to the topic at hand. I accept your proposal. Kakashi seems like a good man and I will trust him to his word. Now im tired and crabby and willing to discuss this further later for now i want to see my son. So if that's all could one of you please bring Naruto to me?"
Turning both men ran off to fetch the boy to escape the killing intent leaking out of the woman, chakra or no chakra you do not stand between a pissed mother and her son.
Several clarifications about this fic.
Kushina was not the previous jinchuriki
I will be using English translations on most jutsu except really common ones. Like kage bunshin. But they will have the correct elemental prefix. Like doton or Katon
I know most fics don't let anybody take custody of naruto but I want Kakashi to have a more central role in this one so I allowed it
Any other clarifications will be at the end of the chapter it is in or the one following if people request it.
Alright I hoped you all enjoyed it. I decided to relaunch a new serious as I just wasn't feeling the other one I started so I hope you all don't mind that im indeffinately pausing foxs sorrow.
Im bringing most of the ideas and story over to this one I just wanted to essiantally change everything while keeping it the same so yeah until next chapter signing off. DeadMau37