A/N:
Bet you didn't think I'd be back so soon huh? Probably won't last long, but then again I plan on having shorter chapters for this story so maybe it will? I wanted shorter chapters simply because I wanted chapters that I could sit down and bust out in a few hours rather than a day or two. They'll probably be around a thousand words a chapter.
Just wanted to give you all a heads up, we now return you to your half-baked fanfiction, already in progress.
Minato and Kushina sprinted toward Central Square. As they ran, Minato pulled out two earpieces and threw one to Kushina.
She caught it and fixed it in her ear, "Testing, testing. Kakashi, you there?"
A whiny teenaged voice responded, "Roger that Habanero, this is Kakashi-teme. What's that sexy ass of yours up too?"
"Dammit Obito," Another voice, this one more serious and monotone, rang out over the comlink, "I told you to quit stealing my radio!"
Minato shook his head and stifled a laugh as he saw the look of shock on his wife's face turn into one of disbelieving annoyance.
"Obito I'm going to rip those goggles off your face and shove them straight down your throat if you ever say anything like that again!"
Laughter rang out over the comm but was quickly replaced by a groan of pain.
"Rin, what was that for?" Obito whined.
"This is NOT the time for your bullshit Obito!" An angry, feminine voice yelled back.
Kushina glared at Minato, "These brats are going to drive me crazy."
Minato chuckled, "They're 15, did you expect any less?"
"Kids of yours? No. But you'd better hope Obito doesn't rub off on Naruto, one little pervert is enough for this family."
"I hate to break up the lover's quarrel," Kakashi interrupted, "but don't we have bigger problems at the moment? The Square is a mess down; it's not long before we get a full scale riot on our hands."
"It's a powder keg down here," Rin added nervously, "one little spark and we're all done for."
"Basically we're fucked." Obito summarized.
"Calm down," Minato began smoothly, "we'll be right there. Have you heard anything from Command yet?"
"Negative. I've been unable to reach Sarutobi-sama and with Jiraiya out of commission, you're the closest thing to a Command we've got."
Minato frowned, 'Hiruzen hasn't gotten back from the trial yet? Not good.'
"Alright kids," he ordered, "stay there and try to hold down the fort. We're on our way now."
"10-4 Sensei. Team Kakashi out." The three chorused back.
"Are you sure the kids can handle this alone?" Kushina asked, worry evident on her face.
"They'll be fine," Minato answered casually, "after all, they learned from the best."
Kushina reached over and punched his arm playfully, "Arrogant baka."
"It's why you married me."
The two arrived in Central Square moments later to find mass panic and widespread disorder.
Kushina looked around in horror, "Mother of…"
It seemed that the kids hadn't been exaggerating, the square was a mess. There was crying, screaming, and already the beginnings of violence in every direction she looked.
She glanced at Minato, "This is bad. We need more shinobi if we're to maintain order here."
Minato sized up the crowd before responding, "You're right. Try and raise Guy on the comms, I've gotta go find my kids."
Kushina rolled her eyes and nodded, well used to Minato's worry for his former team. Even a blind man could see that he cared for those three just as much as he cared for Naruto. That was one of the things Kushina loved about her husband, he was fiercely loyal and protective over those he cared for. Plus, she got the pleasure of Kakashi and Rin's company.
'Hell, even Obito has his moments where he's not completely intolerable.' She admitted to herself.
She keyed her mike, "Guy, you there? It's me."
"Kushina!" a loud, enthusiastic voice replied over the channel, "So good to hear your most youthful voice!"
Kushina cringed back, trying to stop the ringing in her ears, "Guy, I know you're riled up right now but you've gotta stop shouting. Call me crazy but I wanna be able to hear by the time I'm not so youthful anymore."
A hearty laugh was heard before Guy responded, his voice at a more manageable volume, "Roger that senpai. Can this wait; I'm right in the middle of a spar with Kurenai and Asuma?"
"Not much of a spar," a gruff, male voice cut in, "he's kicking our asses!"
"Did you expect any different? With no gen- or ninjutsu, it's a forgone conclusion." A breathless, female voice interjected.
"I'm afraid it can't wait. Didn't you see the news? Konoha's on the verge of a meltdown; I need you and anyone you can find at Central Square yesterday. Understood?"
Three voices rang back, "Yes ma'am!"
"Good. Kushina out." She cut the connection right as Minato returned with Kakashi, Rin, and Obito.
"Good, you found them. Wouldn't want anything to happen to them, especially not our precious little Obito." She said, shooting an altogether too sweet smile toward said Uchiha.
Obito just smirked, "Aww, I missed you too sweetheart. Promise me you'll never take that beautiful pair away for that long again!"
He barely dodged a swing directed at him from Kushina, only to catch one from his former sensei.
"Dammit Minato-sensei, you are totally killing my game here!"
"That's my wife brat," he said, barely suppressing a grin, "now listen up! Things are about to get crazy."
The three teens snapped to attention, ready to receive orders.
"Minutes ago, Chief of Police Kabuto Yakushi announced that the four officers accused of the assault of our leader, Jiraiya, were acquitted of all charges." He paused as the kids in front of him let out cries of disbelief, "I know. But right now our job is to prevent widespread chaos from potentially destroying Konoha. Team Guy is currently en route to our location but we cannot wait for them. Spread out and try to contain any violent behavior. Violence is strictly as last resort, is that clear?"
Kakashi spoke up, "What's our opposition sir?"
Minato hesitated for a moment before answering, "Keep an eye out for KPD. I don't know why they haven't responded yet, but be careful, we've already seen what they'll do if they catch one of us. Dismissed."
The three saluted before jumping away. Kushina saw the look of apprehension on her husband's face as he watched them go.
"They'll be ok Minato. They're good kids." She said reassuringly.
"I know. I just can't shake this feeling…"
"What feeling?"
Minato looked over the square, watching as the violence became more and more common throughout the crowd, "it's nothing. Just jitters. C'mon Shina, we can't wait any longer."
Kushina nodded as she and Minato darted into the fray.
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Kabuto smirked as he stood before an assembly of all his officers.
"Congratulations my comrades. Everything up to this point has gone perfectly according to plan. Jiraiya is our hostage and the populace is in a disorganized uproar." He said arrogantly as he crossed the long stage before finally standing in the center of the large video screen that made up the wall behind him, "Yes, it seems that nothing could make this day better. But you know I never stop that easily do I?"
"Hell no!" the auditorium chanted back to him.
"Good. It's time to broadcast our revolution. It's time to bring about our new world order! The time for the final phase of Operation Burning Leaf is now, and boy do I have something special planned for the grand finale," he grinned manically as he gestured to the screen, "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages, I present to you, the future of Konohagakure no Sato!"
As he finished, the screen snapped to life. The entire assembly cheered in jubilation as the video feed displayed something that would change the course of history forever, for the image shown on every television set and every video screen was one of pure horror and ultimate finality.
Broadcast on every available surface in the city was the lifeless face of Mayor Hiruzen Sarutobi.
A/N:
Told you this story was gonna be a little on the heavy side. It was strangely easy to write Kabuto's speech though. I'm not sure how to feel about that. Maybe I'm just good at being evil. Or I'm complete twisted; I ain't figured it out quite yet.
Anyways, I hope you enjoyed chapter 2, I know I had fun writing it. If it pleases, shoot me a review to let me know how you feel about the story, I'd love to hear anything you have to say.
As always I leave you with the words that comfort me in my darkest hours.
Semper Confortare
-M