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(Narrator POV)

It's been 3 days since the incident with Mizuki. A lot has happened since then. For one, Naruto became a genin. Two, Naruto found out why his father has sealed the fox in him. Naruto forgave him, because he understood why his father did it.

(Flashback)

Minato and Naruto were standing side by side in front of the Namikaze estate. Naruto's mouth fell open. "We're living here!" he shouted.

Minato chuckled. "Yes, Naruto. This is my house and yours now too."

Naruto jumped up and gave a big 'whoo!' and ran inside. Minato shook his head at the younger blonde then walked in as well. Naruto sneezed and rubbed his nose.

"It's a bit dusty. We'll have to clean it" The former hokage pointed out. Naruto just grumbled. Minato smiled slightly. "Your kage bunshins will help a lot, Naruto."

Naruto nodded. "Kage bunshin no jutsu!" he said. 20 Naruto's popped into existence. Minato nodded and made 5 of his own.

Naruto looked at all the clones. "Oi! You guys! You're gunna clean the house! Get to it!" he commanded. The Naruto's saluted him and went to work. The Minato's just stared at him before shrugging and started helping.

While their clones were cleaning, father and son sat on a clean couch. Naruto was looking at his hands. "Tou-chan, Mizuki said that the kyuubi didn't die. He said that you sealed it inside me. He also said I'm just the kyuubi in a boy's body." he paused, and then looked up at his father. "Am I the kyuubi?"

Minato looked at his son in shock. "This is what I was going to tell you about earlier, before you ran off." he admitted. "Naruto, you are by no means, the Kyuubi no Yoko. You are my son, the jailor of the kyuubi. It's Jinchūriki. You both have different souls."

Naruto was relieved by this. "The kyuubi is the reason why everyone hates me. You sealed it in me. Why would you do that to me? I had such a rough childhood; I got kicked out of the orphanage. Only the old man liked me.." he stopped, looking hard at his father. "Why did you make my life hell?"

Minato sighed and looked at the floor. "Naruto, I never wanted that to happen to you. My last wish was for you to be treated like a hero, because you are. Everyday you keep the kyuubi at bay from destroying us." He trailed off, "I know I have no right at act like a father and apologize for what I did to you. But, Naruto, I'm so sorry. I can't imagine what it was like."

Naruto continued looking at his father, though his eyes were a bit softer.

"But, I did have a reason for sealing the demon inside you," Minato started, "The day it attacked, there was a man who was controlling it. He was unbelievably tough, he saw through everything I did. I could barely even manage to get one hit." Minato looked his son in the eyes. "I sealed the kyuubi in you because I believed you could control its power. You are my son after all. But I also sealed it in you to protect Konoha from that man. As hokage, it's my duty to protect everyone in the village. I couldn't seal it in another baby because if I couldn't do it to my own child, how could I do it to someone else's." Minato grinned at Naruto, ruffling his hair. "Besides, I believe in you, Naruto. I knew you would make me proud."

Naruto listened carefully to what the yondaime was saying. He flinched slightly at the contact, but continued staring for a second. "I..I think I understand. To be hokage, you have to care about and protect everyone." he looked softly at the older blonde. "I understand why you did it, and I forgive you, tou-chan." He gave Minato a hug. "And you really believe in me that much..?" Naruto asked.

Minato nodded. "It's the duty of a parent to always believe in their child!" he said happily.

Naruto just smiled and hugged him tighter.

"Hey, looks like the clones are done cleaning!" Minato said getting up. He pulled Naruto up. "Do you like ramen?"

Naruto grinned. "Ramen! I LOVE ramen!"

Minato just chuckled and went to get the instant ramen started. Naruto just followed, smiling like an idiot.

(End Flashback)

The day after the incident, Sarutobi announced that Minato had returned, which turned out to be quite an event.

(Flashback)

Minato Looked around. He seemed to be in his mindscape. He then heard the voice that he heard when he first woke up.

"Namikaze Minato, I am what you mortal refer to as 'Kami'" she said, "I'm here to tell you why you're alive." She then appeared in front of Minato. She was a beautiful young woman.

Minato blinked, a bit surprised, but nodded. "Okay, why?"

"Minato-kun, after 12 years, I decided to rescue you from the death god because your son needed you. Also because you are so selfless, you gave your life up to protect the ones you cared about. So, I decided you deserved a second chance at life, and to be with your son." Kami paused. She smiled at Minato. "I expect you to make good choices and help your son become the hokage."

Minato just stared, shocked. He didn't really deserve this, but decided to be grateful. "Thank you, Kami-sama." he said bowing slightly.

Kami just shrugged. "It's no big deal. Now, good luck Minato-kun." she whispered before vanishing. Minato just smiled slightly. He then heard a very loud, annoying beeping sound. Beep… beeep… BEEEEEEEP.

(Minato POV)

I opened my eyes and blinked hard at the sudden brightness. I let out a big sigh and sat up.

'Well, at least I'm here to stay.' I thought. I got up and walked down the hall, making no sound at all. I peeked into Naruto's room to see him with his arms spread wide apart, and his legs doing the same. He was drooling.

"Tou-chann.." he murmured, "Give me back my ramen. Kage bunshin no…" it was cut off by a snore.

I just chuckled before rolling my eyes. I then pulled his door shut again and walked into the kitchen.

'Good thing I got Sarutobi to put some food in here.' I thought. I made some toast before starting bacon and eggs. Even if ramen was the best food ever made, I had to eat some other things too. 'I need to make sure Naruto eats some healthier stuff.' I thought. 'I also need to get him some new clothes. Orange isn't really a good color for ninjas..'

I then heard loud uneven footsteps coming down the hall. I grinned, seeing Naruto come out still half asleep. He must have smelled the food. "Morning, Naru-chan!" I said happily, giving him a little nickname.

"Morning.." he mumbled, "I see you're still here, so you weren't a dream." Naruto rubbed his eyes and looked at his father giving a big smile.

I smiled sadly at him. He dreamt of his parents coming back. Poor kid. "Yup! I made you breakfast!" I said happily, putting some of the bacon and eggs on a plate, along with a piece of toast and sitting it in front of him. "Here you go!" I also got him some orange juice. I got some bacon and eggs for myself and started eating it.

Naruto just looked at it. "I've never had this before!" he exclaimed, sniffing the food. He then stuffed half the food in his mouth. "Itsss gud!" he mumbled through the food.

I sweat dropped. "Don't eat so fast." I said giving a small chuckle, "It will make your belly hurt." Hearing this, Naruto slowed down. "Today, Sarutobi is announcing my return. I plan of telling them you're my son. They will never touch you again after I'm done talking with them." The yellow flash ruffled his son's hair, "I want to come on when I talk to them about you."

Naruto nodded happily. "My classmates are gunna be SOO jealous! I can't wait to shove it in Sasuke-teme's face!" he yelled.

I shook my head. "Don't be too stuck up, Naruto." I said seriously, "Anyway, do you want your last name to be changed to Namikaze?" Naruto nodded instantly. "Alright then," I said, "Before the announcement, we are going to buy you some new clothes. Something with more black and a little less orange."

"NO! I love orange!" Naruto screamed, "I need something with at least a little orange on it!"

I sighed. "Fine. Only a little bit, though."

Later that day

Naruto and I were on top of the hokage tower, waiting for Sarutobi to start the announcement. I looked over at naruto and grinned at my handiwork. He looked like a mini-me.

While shopping, we decided on a very light grey, almost white jacket with two orange stripes down the sides that he had unzipped. A blue fish-net shirt for underneath.

(Think of Minato's jacket and shirt from when he rescued Kushina) Black shinobi pants, black fingerless gloves with a metal plate the on back of the hand, and black sandals. He also had the ninja wrap from the end of his pants to his sandals. For the finishing touch, I pulled Naruto's bangs out from underneath his forehead protector.

I casually walked over to Naruto and ruffled his hair. "Don't worry, Naruto. I'll be there with you when you come out. They probably won't even recognize you." Naruto smiled and nodded.

Now, it was time for the announcement. I stood by the door, waiting for my que. I listened to Sarutobi's words.

"Konoha, today I would like to make a very important announcement. A great hero has returned to us. He has been given a second chance at his life. Konoha, I would like you to see your yondaime hokage!"

I rubbed the back of my head in embarrassment at his kind words. As soon as I heard my que, I lived up to my nickname by appearing in a yellow flash on the railing in front of the whole village. I grinned at them. Even though I did love the village a lot, I was very angry with how they treated Naruto.

"Hello, Konoha! I know this might seem very surprising and unreal, but I assure you I am real, and totally alive." I started. "I really glad to be back, and I'm really glad the village has done well in my absence." I got cut off by tons of cheering. I smiled slightly and let it die down before I continued. "I'm not going to be taking back the hokage title for a little while. One, because I want to relax slightly and adjust, and two, I want to spend time with my son." I finished.

Suddenly, there was an uproar. I heard a bunch of: "The yondaime has a son?" "Who's his son?" "I wanna marry him!" "He's probably an amazing ninja!"

I sighed. "I'll show you who he is." I turned around and jumped off the rail. I motioned for Naruto to come out. He slowly came out and stood beside me. I turned to face the village again.

"Meet my son, Namikaze Naruto!"

At that statement, there were many gasps. Naruto just waved slightly. The people who were good friends of Minato just smirked and nodded, knowing it was too much of a coincidence that they looked so alike. The new genin from Naruto's academy class jaw's dropped, and the villagers just blinked in shock. But of course, there is one person in every group who wants a death wish.

"Hokage-sama! That demon can't be your son, he must be controling you!" a random villager yelled. Sarutobi just face palmed.

'That guy is so stupid..' he thought.

The temperature suddenly dropped, and a huge amount of killing intent was coming from the blonde hokage. Most the villager passed out. The shinobi were frozen with fear. Even Sarutobi couldn't move. Naruto couldn't breathe. He was shaking when he went to grab for his dad, but he wasn't there. Naruto freaked out and ran towards the old man hokage, hugging him tightly.

I was so mad. How dare he say that to my face. Before I realized what I was doing, I was behind the man with a kunai to his neck. "If you ever call him that again, I'll kill you." I said in a cold, terrifying voice. I then walked to the front of him and gave him a hard hit to the stomach. He passed out. I looked at everyone around me. "I'm very upset and disappointed with how you've treated my son." I was still giving off some killing intent, "This is also why I'm not going to become hokage again for a while. If I ever see, or hear that'd you've done something to him, I won't be as forgiving as I was to this man. No more special treatment. Now, you can all go home."

I then flashed back to where Naruto was. Poor kid, I scared the crap outta him. Even Sarutobi looks flustered. I walked up to him and pulled him into a hug. "I'm sorry if I scared you, I was just mad." I said gently.

Naruto nodded and hugged his dad. He then let go. "You've got some major killing intent, there. Heh." he said scratching the back of his head.

I smiled. "Now, why don't we go get some ramen!" I said, knowing this would get him. Naruto's eyes brightened and his jumped up. "Woohoo!" he shouted. "I'll race ya there,

old man." He taunted before he took off, jumping across rooftops.

I grinned at my son and raced after him.

(End Flashback)

(Narrator POV)

Today was also the day Naruto found out who his sensei was and who was gunna be on his genin team. He was really excited. The day before, he did a bit of training with his father. They fixed up his taijutsu a bit and he helped him become more accurate when throw things. Minato also decided to get Naruto to wear weights. It took him a little while to adjust to them but he was doing pretty well so far. Minato also took the time to put a Hiraishin seal on Naruto in cause he was in trouble.

Minato was already up and ready to take Naruto to the academy. He looked at the time. 7:40. He shook his head and went into Naruto's room. He poked his sleeping son in the cheek.

"Hey, Naruto, wake up. You'll be late if you don't." he said, still poking the sleeping blonde. Naruto groaned and sat up.

"Tou-chann." he murmured. Naruto rubbed his eyes and got out of bed. He looked at the time and his eyes widened, he woke up immediately. "Oh no! I'm going to be late!" he screamed. He then started racing around his room getting dressed, he looked like a mini yellow flash.

Minato sweat dropped. 'Like father, like son.' was all he thought as he left the room.

Once Naruto was done, he ran out into the kitchen and gobbled down some toast. He has on his new clothes and his weights. He looked at his dad again. "You are wearing you're hokage coat." he noted.

Minato nodded. "Yup. Since I'm not hokage right now, just a high top above average jonin. I'll just wear my normal clothes." he said smiling. He looked at the time again. 7:50. "We better go now, Naruto." he said finishing his coffee and pulling hid mini-me out the door.

Naruto tried to get out of Minato's grasp, but it was very strong. He sighed when he was finally let go. Naruto then started running towards the academy. "C'mon, slowpoke!" he called to his father.

Minato just smiled. He started running towards his son and was there in an instant. He didn't need the hiraishin to be fast. He slowed to his son's pace. "I'm the slowpoke? How can you call this speed quick, let alone fast." he taunted, grinning the whole time. He sped up a tiny bit so he was ahead of Naruto. Naruto grumbled and struggle to go faster.

Before they knew it, they were in front of the academy. Naruto was panting, and Minato was just laughing. "C'mon kid, let's go inside." Minato said walking into the academy. Naruto just nodded and followed. They stopped outside of his classroom. "Good luck, Naruto." Minato said ruffling his hair.

Naruto smiled and opened the door and walked inside. Minato smiled at the kids in his class, who were looking at both of them in shock. Minato just shut the door and walked back outside.

Inside the classroom, was very quiet as Naruto walked in and sat down next to Sasuke. Naruto was just smiling. "Hey, guys!" he shouted happily. Some of the people were relieved he still sounded like Naruto. Some girls were swooning over how cute he looked. The guys were just scoffing at him. Naruto, who was oblivious to all this, just waited patiently for Iruka-sensei to come in.

"Hey, deadlast! Why are you here? This is only for people who graduated." Kiba yelled.

Naruto looked at him and pointed to his forehead protector. "Hey, dumbass. I did graduate! I captured a traitor to the village!" Naruto protested.

Kiba just laughed. "Yeah, right. You're father probably got the hokage to make you a ninja!" he taunted, "I don't know how you could be the yondaime's son. You're too stupid."

Naruto just ignored him. This caused Kiba to growl. They were interrupted by Iruka coming in.

"Hello, class!" he said happily. "Today, you will find out your genin teams, and who your join sensei is. Please be patient while I read off the teams." He started listing them off in order. Naruto ignored him.

"Team 7 will consist of Namikaze Naruto," Naruto's head perked up at this,

"Haruno Sakura.." Naruto cheered while Sakura just groaned.

"And Uchiha Sasuke." Now Sakura cheered and Naruto groaned. Iruka just smiled. "Your jonin sensei will be Hatake Kakashi." Iruka finished.

"Team 8 will consist of Aburame Shino, Hyuuga Hinata and Inuzuka Kiba. Your jonin sensei will be Yuuhi Kurenai."

"Team 10 will consist of Yamanaka Ino, Nara Shikamaru and Akimichi Chouji. Your jonin sensei will be Sarutobi Asuma." Iruka finished. "Now, you'll have to wait here until your sensei come." he said walking out of the classroom.

Soon, everyone was gone except the newly named team 7. Naruto groaned. "He is so LATE!" he screamed.

Sakura growled. "Shut up, Naruto-baka!" she shrieked. Though she had to admit he was right. Naruto just sighed and went over to the chalkboard and got an eraser. "Heh heh. This is what he gets for being late!" he said darkly. Naruto stood on a chair and put the eraser between the door and the top of the doorway. He jumped down, laughing.

Sasuke scoffed. "Idiot, he's a jonin. He won't fall for that." Naruto just shrugged and giggled.

Sasuke sighed. He was with all idiots. Sakura looked annoyed on the outside but inside he was cheering Naruto on.

They stopped when they heard footsteps coming up the hallway. The door started to swing open and then the eraser fell on a silver haired masked man.

Naruto and Sakura glared at him. "YOU'RE LATE!" they yelled in unison.

The silver haired jonin just sighed. "My first impression of you all is.." he started, "you're all idiots!" he said giving them an 'eye smile'.


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