A/N: This is basically Minato, Kushina, Obito, Kakashi, Tsunade, Rin, and Jiraiya that will read a book of the future, Kakashi's future.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.
Knowing the future can be a dangerous thing.
Change one thing from the past and you may unleash a domino effect that will make things in the future considerably more unpleasant. An endeavor that can't be taken lightly, for obvious reasons. Of course when things like these have an unspoken rule against it, naturally the exact opposite would happen.
Soon enough, seven people will know and understand this rule, but frankly, won't give a shit because they're ninjas. Meaning that compared to regular people, they have the necessary skill and intelligence that is needed for the future to stay, relatively, intact. This ninjas are Namikaze Minato, Uzumaki Kushina, Senju Tsunade, Jiraiya, Uchiha Obito, Nohara Rin, and Hatake Kakashi.
Their (except perhaps for one silver-haired boy) only reason is so that one person, wouldn't have to be alone and miserable. All that can be done is prayer and the wish of luck to be bestowed on to these seven individuals, for they have a long road ahead them.
Tsunade's eye twitched in irritation. Why was it that Jiraiya always had to peep on her in the bath?
She grabbed a nearby towel, covering herself as she slowly rose from the water. Her eye twitched even more when she heard a disappointed sigh from his cover. Tsunade took a deep breath, calming herself. She can beat him up after she got dressed, but first...
"Nothing better to do, Jiraiya?" Tsunade said coldly, as she started pulling on clothes.
Jiraiya nervously chuckled, "Well... you know me, haha?"
After she was fully clothed, Tsunade's aura drastically changed. "Jiraiya! I'm going to ki-"
Suddenly a bright light engulfed them, leaving in it's place, nothing.
As the same time, Minato and Kushina who were both eating at Ichiraku's, vanished in the same beam of light. Startling Team 7, who was also eating there after a long day of training. They didn't have long to be surprised, however, as they also disappeared in a blinding white light.
"Ow! Get off of me will ya?!"
"Ah, Kushina! Are you alright?"
"Uh yeah, Jiraiya, remove your hands!"
"What the hell is going on?!"
"Wait... what is that?"
Everyone's attention was then directed towards Rin who held a piece of paper with some writing on it. There was also a book sitting on it, it was titled 'Kakashi Gaiden'. It had been placed on the coffee table in the middle of the white room, comfortable furniture aligned around the table. A screen was installed on the front wall of the room, a remote control located nearby. There were four other doors leading to unknown rooms, as well.
"Please read it, will you, Rin?" asked Minato, kindly.
Rin blushed slightly from being scrutinized, but read the note nonetheless. "Dear Minato, Kushina, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Obito, Rin, and Kakashi:
We have sent you to a room where you will read about the future of a certain individual that is with you right now. This person has suffered by the constant heavy blows that is life. He has endured so many trials and hardships, a person who is so important for the future, doesn't deserve this. This book tells the future of Hatake Kakashi. The screen in the front of the room is there for convenience if you ever want to see something from the book visually. The four doors lead to your bedrooms, some of you will have to share. There is also a kitchen that will appear whenever you need sustenance, that is all. Please do well with the knowledge of the future.
U.N, U.S, and H.S
Everyone's eyes landed on Kakashi, who looked to be in shock. Obito stepped forward, nervously, "What do they mean by Kakashi suffering?"
Minato shakily sat on one of the sofas, he gulped as he slowly picked up the book. "Well there's only one way to find out." he cleared his throat. "I'll read first."
Everyone sat down as well, apparently all in agreement of Minato reading first. Kushina seated herself beside him, Jiraiya sat himself on the couch opposite them, near Tsunade. Obito, Kakashi, and Rin all sat together on the last couch that tilted into the direction of Minato's and Kushina's seat. Minato started to read.
Hatake Kakashi impatiently tapped his leg with his fingers, eyes darting around the room, drinking up his surroundings.
Obito's forehead wrinkled in confusion. "Where are you?"
"No idea, but maybe if you let sensei finish, we can find out." said Kakashi stoically, having gotten over his previous fit of shock.
Obito puffed out his cheeks in irritation. "Whatever." he mumbled.
The 14-year old was stationed inside the Hokage's office, having arrived 10 minutes ago. Apparently, Hokage-sama had wanted to discuss his behavior recently with him.
Kakashi eyebrows shot up at that. The Hokage needed to discuss his behavior? Why?
He rolled his eyes in annoyance. Kakashi noticing his brief lapse of emotion, cursed himself. The Hokage absolutely could not know about why he was acting so weird. It was enough that Kakashi blamed him for that terrible event that occurred, October 10th. The Sandaime, definitely, didn't need to know about his deal with Danzo-sama.
Minato's eyes widened. "What?! Danzo? Kakashi you can't trust him!"
Tsunade and Jiraiya also looked alarmed, prompting Kakashi to look at them in question. "What about him?"
Jiraiya rubbed his eyes. "Danzo is an old war hawk who leads an underground organization, called Root. Root is also called the 'Foundation', which to Danzo means that it is the foundation that supports the tree that is Konoha. He brainwashes people who have virtually nothing in their life and recruits them. He erases all of their memories of their previous life and trains them so they do not feel any emotion. It's all very secretive, so Danzo puts a cursed seal on the tongues of all members, so it prevents the from giving away information."
Kakashi's eyes widened. "Why would I need to strike a deal with him?"
Minato shook his head. "Let's find out."
He heard someone clear their throat, it was the Hokage. Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled kindly at him, smoke from his pipe curling around his head. "Kakashi, nice to see that you're not late for once. Please, sit down. We have much to discuss."
Kakashi slowly settled himself down on one of the chairs that was propped near the Hokage's desk. He sat up straight, his features not giving anything away. The Sandaime smiled a little sadly because at one point, Kakashi hadn't always been this way.
Kakashi stiffened slightly at this, knowing exactly what the Hokage was thinking about. Minato shot him a sympathetic look, as did Kushina. His team mates, however, were totally in the dark.
"Kakashi... what does the Sandaime mean by that? I always thought that you were like this naturally." said Rin, curiously.
"It's nothing. Just something from the past. I would appreciate it if you dropped it, Rin." Kakashi responded, coolly.
She sunk into the couch, deterred by his aloofness. Obito narrowed his eyes at Kakashi, but decided not to say anything.
He cleared his throat. "Kakashi, I have noticed that you have been more secretive than usual as of late. Under the light of recent events, I have to inquire what inspired this. I'm worried that things haven't been exactly going into your favor, recently. I would like to know if you have been alright."
It took all of Kakashi's strength to not spit in the old man's face. Concern for him? Bah! It was that fool's own fault that Kakashi lost the last vestiges of his family. Minato-sensei and Kushina-neechan.
Minato and Kushina looked surprised and slightly affronted. "That can't be right! What has Hokage-sama done to deserve such slander?" asked Kushina, worriedly.
"Better question yet. Why is Kakashi feeling that way?" said Tsunade, her mind going through every scenario of what could have possibly have happened.
Kakashi narrowed his eyes. The Sandaime Hokage was delusional into thinking that he was alright. How could he be? He already had nightmares of previous failures, but now this dominated his dreams. That terrible, horrific night.
Flashback
Kakashi shivered slightly as he strolled through the village. He looked up at the sky. 'There's a chill in the air, I hope that nothing bad happens today. Kushina-neechan is going to give birth soon, after all.'
Kushina blushed, a full blown smile on her face. "I'm going to be a mother, 'ttebane?!"
Minato grinned as well, "Since Kakashi mentioned both of us, then that means I'm the father!"
Rin and Obito jumped up, screaming congratulations on the top of their lungs. Kakashi didn't do this, but he said a quiet "Congrats", which meant just as much to them as Rin and Obito's exclamation.
Tsunade and Jiraiya cheered as well, Tsunade in full, while Jiraiya said it in a leer, knowing exactly what process was done to have a baby.
Minato hugged Kushina against his chest, kissing her hair. She blushed a little at the action, but was ecstatic nonetheless. After a little celebrating, Minato started to read again.
Kakashi stopped suddenly, eyes widening. The first thing he registered was the roar and then the malevolent chakra. He shakily looked towards the direction where the roar was heard, his body automatically sinking into a defensive stance.
"Grrrruuugggghhhh!" growled the gargantuan nine-tailed fox, The Kyuubi no Yoko.
Minato dropped the book in shock. Kushina paled, hand touching her stomach, exactly where the seal was located. The Kyuubi?!
She gasped, "No, no, no! It can't be! The seal... the baby...Oh please no, please!" she begged, desperately. Hands clasped together, praying to whatever deity that existed out there. Praying that what she heard wasn't the Kyuubi being released from her seal and appearing inside the village.
Minato who was still in shock, numbly hugged her close, burying his face in her hair. Tsunade and Jiraiya went pale with worry and concern, what would happen to Konoha?!
Team 7, who already knew about Kushina's Jinchuuriki status, were horrified beyond belief. What would happen to the baby, to Minato and Kushina? What will happen to the village?!
A/N: Well that's the end of this chapter. I hope you guys liked it!
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