(Hello there, Beige here. I do not own Naruto in any way shape or form. This story is rated T, but will have some dark material later on. Trigger warnings will be given before the chapters if this is the case, but other than that, there won't be anything that wouldn't be in the actual anime or manga. At any rate, I know most people skip reading these notes anyways, so I hope you like this story. It will be in Kakashi's POV unless otherwise specified, enjoy!)

Another A-rank done I guess. I sighed as I made my way down the hallway leading towards the Hokage's office. I passed the last Anbu guard leading down the curved hallway, noting tiredly how far away he was from the office. I was too worn from my mission to process that this meant sensitive information was being shared. All I wanted to do was give my report and go home for the day. It wasn't until I heard screaming that I became more alert to my surroundings.

"Why haven't you told them?"

"It wouldn't change anything!"

"They have a right to know! Naruto has a right to know!"

I knew that voice. That was Jiraiya, the author of my beloved Icha Icha series, but what were he and the third arguing about? Naruto… That name sounded familiar… Ah, the demon boy. I've been taking on so many missions to numb my mind that I almost forgot his name. What about him? Was there an issue with Sensei's seal? I knew I shouldn't have eavesdropped, but I was sleep deprived and curious.

"My decision is final!"

"You stubborn old fool! Minato wanted his son to be seen as a hero, not as the beast within him! For Kami's sake, the boy's being abused! The guards you send to protect him don't do jack, and you know he deserves better!"

I nearly collapsed. Naruto was Minato's son? I was led to believe that Kushina's baby died that night. The Kyuubi's claw went straight through her and Sensei. But… Thinking back to that night. I never did see any… remains. I tuned in for more, but Hiruzen was taking a long pause. Finally, he responded.

"I do not go back on my word…"

I could hear Jiraiya sneer and exit through the window. I was frozen in place for several moments, but I finally composed myself and knocked on the door. Hiruzen allowed my entry and gave me a knowing look. Of course, he wouldn't be our Hokage if he couldn't detect me through his office door. I cleared my throat however and recited my mission report robotically. Neither of us brought up the previous conversation, and I was allowed to leave once my report was given.

I'd like to say that I immediately went to look for my Sensei's son, but I needed time to process the information. I went straight home and face planted onto my bed, falling into as deep a sleep as any trained Anbu could. My dreams were painted with the violence from that horrendous night only five years ago.

(I know, I know, the chapter is a bit on the short side. I Promise future chapters will be longer. Till then, I hope you stay tuned. Beige, out.)