Chapter 10: The Next Hokage

Kagome met Kakashi at the gate bright and early. She knew he would show up on time, because this mission was important. She didn't tell him that Tsunade was to become the next Hokage, only that they had to find her. Pakkun was out and sniffing around, trying to find a scent, while Kagome had her summon, a bright red bird, flew above head, looking out into the distance. It swooped down and landed on her shoulder. "Her chakra signature is that way," the female voice said, wing pointing in the direction it saw the chakra signal in. It poofed and they started off.

"That is a useful bird," Kakashi commented.

"Yes, Ren can see chakra signals. It makes tracking easier, especially when the person you are tracking doesn't realize it." She smiled as they leapt off, Pakkun following after them. It was going to be a long trip.

Scene Change - Kagome's Apartment - Sasuke's Room

He was waking up, the arm of his boyfriend heavy around his waist. He groaned at the early hour and moved Naruto's arm so he could sit up, effectively waking up the blonde. He was naked and he blamed it on Naruto. The moment Keichi was fast asleep, Naruto kissed him. It had gotten heated and the next thing he knew, he was on his bed with Naruto straddling his waist and kissing him deeply. It was all well and good, until Naruto started to pull his shirt off. Next thing he knew, his pants was gone and his boyfriend had his cock in his mouth. Naruto really did know how to please him. He was sure Kagome was awake by now, so stood from the bed, at the protest of Naruto and pulled on a fresh pair of boxers and a pair of pants before making his way from his room.

Kagome was nowhere in sight and Keichi was still fast asleep. He finally let out the yawn he was holding in before stretching and feeling a pair of arms wrap around his waist. He dropped his hand and looked around.

"Kagome left a note," Naruto said, making his way to the fridge and pulling the note from the fridge. "The Hokage sent her and Kakashi on a mission." He groaned. It meant they were going without Kagome's cooking. The cleaning wasn't bad, since Sasuke usually kept everything clean anyways. There was a knock at the door and Sasuke answered it to see his mother standing there.

"Kagome informed me she would be gone for an extended amount of time so I brought breakfast. Where is my grandson?" She looked around the room.

"He's still sleeping," Sasuke said. "He had a long day, with Kakashi sensei teaching him a few jutsu. He can already perform the Kanton."

"He really is special." She smiled and set the basket down. "I'm going to go wake him up." She turned towards the hall.

"No need," Keichi said, rubbing the sleep from his eyes and trying not to yawn. "Where is mother?" He looked around the room.

"The Hokage sent her on a mission," Naruto said. "Kakashi went with her, so me and Sasuke will be watching you."

"How long is she going to be gone?" He looked about ready to cry. Yes, he was independent for a four year old, but he was still a mama's boy.

"We're not sure. I guess it depends on how fast they get the mission done," Sasuke said. "But grandma brought breakfast."

Keichi looked at his kind grandmother and approached. She would visit from time to time, but she wasn't anything like his mother. He still loved his grandmother though. She spoiled him rotten at every chance she got. In fact his birthday was soon. He knew he could get her to get him the set of kunai he had been eyeing lately. Yes, she wouldn't approve but she'd get it anyway, as long as he promised to use it while being supervised.

"Come now," she picked him up and put him in his chair as she set out the still steaming food. It smelt good to them so they all sat down and she served them. They dug in. "I'll be bringing food for you three until Kagome gets back."

"You are a life saver," Naruto said between bites. Mikoto's food was almost as good as Kagome's food.

Mikoto smiled and when they were done, she packed up the containers and left. She had a house to clean.

Scene Change - Another Village

She was playing another game, her assistant behind her holding her pig. She had won a giant bottle of sake and looked around, eyes narrowed.

"Shizune, something bad is going to happen," she stood with her bottle of sake and started to try to flee as fast as possible, only to be stopped in her tracks. There standing in front of her were two Konoha nin. She turned to run the other way, only for a fire to sprout up in front of her. She really was trapped.

"You do not know how hard it is to find you," the woman spoke. "You move around far too much."

"She didn't want to be found, Kagome," the male said looking at Tsunade. "Isn't that right, Tsunade-san." He was smiling at her.

"What do you want?" Tsunade asked, eyes narrowed on the two.

"Sarutobi-sama sent us to retrieve you," Kagome said. "He told me to bring you back using any means possible."

"You do not know who you are messing with," Tsunade said.

"But I do. You are a Sannin after all. There is a lot I am expecting." Kagome sighed, sadness creeping into her eyes. "Can you just come with me so I can return to my son quickly?"

"You can't guilt trip me," Tsuanade said, a glare still on her face.

"I guess I have no choice," Kagome said as she concentrated. A few seconds later Tsunade fell over. She was still conscious but couldn't move. Shizune looked shocked and so did Tsuanade. She summoned Ren and the bird was much larger, big enough to carry the four of them. "Shall we get going?" Kagome asked as the fires went out and Ren secured the busty blonde in her tail. Shizune got on followed y Kakashi and Kagome. "Back to Konoha, Ren." The bird gave an affirmative before flying off and back towards Konoha.

It didn't take as long to get back to Konoha and Tsunade was still paralyzed thanks to Kagome. She could control it now so the blonde had no way of making an escape. She was silently cursing her luck. If only she hadn't won that bottle of sake. It was too late now, and she could see Konoha now, as the sun started to rise. The bird had easily landed on the roof of the Hokage Tower. Ren vanished and Kakashi carried the woman into the Hokage's office. He was sitting in his chair and looking grim.

"We've returned, Hokage-sama," Kagome said. "I had to use a bit of force."

"I see." He looked at Tsunade. "If you will." Kagome nodded and Tsunade was able to move again. She was placed on her feet by Kakashi. "Kagome is a very talented medic." His eyes were laughing at Tsunade. Tsunade scowled at him. He started having a coughing fit and Kagome approached, her healing chakra going into his skin and to his lungs, ending his coughing fit and allowing him to breath. "I am dying, Tsunade. I have been able to hide it for this long with Kagome's help, but I will not be able to hide it for much longer."

"There is only so much I can do," she stated.

"I'm not asking you to prolong my life. Kagome has done that enough. I want you to take over as Hokage, until you can find someone to replace you." He looked her in the eye.

"Have Jaraiya do it," she bit out.

"Jaraiya isn't very fit for the title," Kagome said. "He isn't the maturist shinobi there is."

"He has already declined the position," Sarutobi said. "Please, take this dying man's last request."

Tsunade sighed. It would be a difficult position to fill, but it was either she do it, or the village elders, and heaven forbid that happen. "Fine." She sighed again. This was her sensei after all, and she would do anything for the man she respected.

Author's Note: Here is the next chapter. Time for me to finish getting ready for work.