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A man stood pacing around in his office, anxiousness written in his face and eyes.

He was a tall man, with bright and spiky blond hair and piercing blue eyes. He was wearing a pair of baggy blue pants, and a shirt that showed his muscular body, the body of someone who had fought and improved himself for many years, he was also wearing a big white coat with flames on the bottom and the kanji for "fire" on the back.

It was supposed to be a happy day for him, or so he thought. In fact it was supposed to be a very happy day, for today was the day his son had finally been born.

Unfortunately for him today, October 10th was also the day the most powerful demon in the world, the Kyuubi no Kitsune (nine tails fox) had finally reached his beloved Konoha.

He couldn't help feeling more and more depressed as he thought of all the ninja sacrificing themselves so that his plan could work, but he was The Yondaime Hokage of Konoha dammit! He should be out there in the front lines fighting the demon at their side; it was cowardice to stay behind, even if only until everything was ready…

On queue to raise the Hokage out of his (angsty) thoughts a knock on the door was heard followed by a man entering the room.

The Yondaime, not stopping his pacing, took a moment to observe the man before him.

The old man before him had an air of frailty and yet, at the same time he could feel the immense inner power the man had, he shuddered at the thought of what this man had been in his prime to be like this in his old age.

-Hello Hokage-sama, I've come to tell you that all of the preparations are finally ready. – The Hokage could feel the sadness and disappointment in the man's voice. He didn't like the plan and he made no effort to hide it.

The Yondaime took a moment to regain is composure, before a big smile made its way to his face.

-That's great ne old man? I guess you won't have to put up with me much longer then!

Sighing, the old man took a moment to collect his thoughts. He had no doubt that the Yondaime was putting up a front, he had seen him pacing around in his office when he entered, still he needed to know if there was any way around it.

-Are you sure this is the only way? I'm more than willing to do this myself you know, I'm sure we can even get another person to be the second sacrifice and an orphan to do this.

At this the Hokage suddenly turned very serious, all traces of the smile gone.

-We have already discussed this Sarutobi, I will not allow any other person to do this or be the second sacrifice nor will I accept that another baby be used for the sealing!-seeing the Sandaime about to talk he cut him off.-Look you're not the Hokage anymore, I am, and you are no longer in you're prime, you aren't strong enough to do the sealing, besides can you imagine what the people would say if I used an orphan to do it? Or if I didn't do the sealing? The shame would be unbearable!

-I know… but the council already told me that if you die I'm gonna be Hokage again, and you know I hate the dammed paperwork, and the council for that matter… And speaking of the council do you know what they will do when they find out? They will most likely try to turn him into a weapon, or worse kill him! And the villagers, I know you hope for your son to be viewed as a hero but let's be realistic, everyone will hate him for what he will hold!

-But still… I must do this. - The tone was final, not letting any room for arguments.

Both men stood in awkward silence after that, Yondaime trying to find the courage to say what he needed and Sarutobi trying to find out what the other was trying so hard to say.

Finally Yondaime spoke:

-Sarutobi… please promise me that you will protect Naruto… please try and find him a family that doesn't hate him so that he can have someone to care for him… he is my son… I really don't want him to be hated!-the tone was pleading, something that shocked the old man to his core, he'd never seen him like this…

-Don't worry…Minato… I will find a way to protect him. I'll even quit being Hokage if it comes to that.

The two men stood in silence after that, until Minato finally started walking towards the door.

-Good bye old man, I hope you don't go to where I'm going so I guess I'll probably never see you again. Take care.

-Good bye Minato it's been an honor knowing you.

Finally the Hokage walked through the door leaving the old man saddened by the fate he knew Minato was going to have…until he heard the shout of-Why don't you use kage bunshins (shadow clones) to do the paperwork for you? It's faster!

The Sandaime Hokage of Konoha stood shocked for a full five seconds before his brain finally processed the information…then he started kicking himself mentally.

-THAT'S SO SIMPLE!! Why didn't I think of that?!...No matter, now I know this so …hehehehe I'll be drinking sake by noon everyday!

Regaining his composure, the Sandaime Hokage of Konoha also left, already planning and preparing for the roll he would have to take once more and the measures he would have to take in order to protect Naruto…

END OF PROLOGUE

My first story! Any thing that you think is wrong and could be corrected please tell me and I'll do my best to improve.

I started writing this during classes when I was bored so you probably shouldn't expect consistent updates, although I have the first 2 chapters already almost done.

Until next time…