For this story, I'm going to take a lot of liberties. If you prefer a story that goes along with the original Naruto story, don't read.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. Masashi Kishimoto does.


"Do you know what day it is tomorrow?" Obito asked inquisitively.

Naruto's form stilled, but no words came out of his chapped lips. Obito interpreted this as a sign to continue his monologue.

"It's the anniversary of Rin and Kushina's deaths! The day your mother died! Listen up, when people die, everything about them comes to an end...this world...?!"

"That's right." Naruto spoke with silent confidence. "Then tomorrow is...my birthday as well."

Minato, who had been silent during the tense exchange of words, turned his head 180 degrees to look at his son with a startled look.

Not noticing his father's confusion, Naruto ploughed through. "You listen up as well. This world is not coming to an end. Because I still exist in this world! Let's go, Pops!"

"Kushina, our little Naruto has grown up to a mature and strong young man."

"Let's go then!"

~~Two hours later~~

Naruto and Minato both fell to their knees as a searing red pain consumed their beings. Opposite of them, from across the field, Obito was in a similar situation. The battle had exhausted the opposing sides, leaving the three shinobi without energy and chakra. However, both sides didn't want to surrender. So they continued to push their physical and mental states to the extremes, never stopping to catch their breaths. Obito may have mastered the controlling of the jubi for the time being, but it cost him a crapload of chakra and he knew it. He also knew that he would not be able to hold back the father-son duo any longer.

"Shit. I can't hold this state any longer and it looks like Minato-sensei and his son aren't going to let up anytime soon. I've got to get Madara and myself back to base so we can recharge."

Just as Naruto and Minato charged up yet another Rasengan, Obito shouted, "STOP!" When they didn't show any sign of heeding Obito's plead, he charged at them at the same speed. Just before the chakra ball touched Obito's pale skin, he ducked and swung his arms around Naruto and Minato's necks, launching them back a couple feet. Obito then quickly ran to where they had landed and before they could regain their original stance, Obito's boney fingers wrapped themselves around Naruto's sweaty neck. Minato tried to intervene, but his efforts were futile; he simply didn't have enough strength to pry the madman off his son.

"Okay Obito. What do you want?"

"I need a break. You need a break. Your son needs a break. Why don't we take a break?"

Naruto, incredulous, couldn't believe his ears. "Fucking asshole. You know you're going to lose. Let me loose and just accept your demise."

Obito gasped for air before continuing with a "Because I know you need a respite too. Don't fucking lie." He turned to Minato and said, "I suggest you heal yourself and your son so that we may continue this," as he waved around himself, "...later."

Naruto and Minato looked at each other and as if to confirm their mutual agreement nodded their heads.

"Okay. Fine. Are their certain terms that we are to comply to while we are on this...break?"

"I only have one little tiny request."

"What might that be?"

"I want Sakura Haruno to heal me."


New story guys! School's starting in a couple of days, but then this pretty little idea came rushing to me and I couldn't help but post it. I'm almost like 99.9% sure that I'm going to see this story until the end. It certainly will not be like the other story where I experienced a god-awful writer's block. Well enough of me ranting now. Next chapter will be up today, tomorrow, or the day after. Reviews are appreciated!