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"Dad. Calm down. She's human." Naruto said this drastically, trying to imprint it in his father's brain.

Hinata couldn't comprehend what exactly was going on. Shouldn't the lobbyists and protestors notice him? Was it he they were looking for?

"Um…" Hinata began, "Aren't they looking for you?"

Minato shrugged, "Probably." He stared into her gray eyes and she trembled a bit in response. "Maybe I'm mistaken…" He mumbled. Perhaps she was human, there were signs of pores, but he couldn't really decipher. Perhaps that's what 'farsighted' meant when he last visited the optometrist.

"Dad's probably one of the most evasive people you'll ever meet. He borders the line of corruption!" Naruto teased.

"Naruto. Shush." He hushed his son in attempts to shirk the calamity.

"Hey, your son is right!" A booming lady tenor came into the conversation, faced by a tall woman donning large brimmed sunglasses and a sun hat. If it were a degree lower in temperature outside, there would be plenty of questions.

"Granny!" The blond lady frowned.

"Call me Tsunade, I'm not that old." She snapped, removing her sunglasses in a threatful fashion. She placed them back on her head after the quick movements of removing them upon realizing the huge amount of people surrounding Minato's office. She tried to hold back a smile and laughter and instead tried to usher Mayor and son and ethereal girl away from the crowd.

The people surrounded what Hinata deciphered from the lettering of the door to be 'Mayor's Office'. She took a quick glimpse at Minato once more, why wasn't he assuming responsibility?

"If anything, your son was probably seducing this beautiful girl." Tsunade laughed, Minato frowned.

"You heard that all?" Minato slapped his forehead. He felt like an idiot. Not very mayor-like. Perhaps that reporter put some sort of drug in his coffee with chronic effects. Perhaps he needed a check up after avoiding the doctor's office since he was about Naruto's age.

"Of course, and although young, Naruto, I'm surprised you chose such a sophisticated girl." She scanned Hinata up and down. The teenage girl felt every part of her twitch under the discerning gaze of the legendary Tsunade.

"Woah Granny, Hinata and I are friends, way out of line." Hinata nodded fervently.

"It's gonna be more than that. I feel it in my bones, child."

"Wanna bet on that?"

"Naruto, stop, you don't want to create any bad omens." Minato interrupted, "Anyhow... What's with all the protesters?" Minato asked Tsunade, dumbfounded.

"Wait, I thought you knew Mister Mayor." Hinata interjected.

Minato shook his head.

"Well actually…" Tsunade giggled sheepishly, "I may have accidentally approved a bill to rename the statue… All it really is… Is adding an article in front of 'leaf'."

"Just admit you're an alcoholic already, granny." Naruto mumbled loud enough for Tsunade to hear, she balled her fists, "Man... And I thought Kakashi was joking!"

Tsunade decided to let Naruto's little remark slide, "Yeah, people are preeeetty anal here regarding the preservation of culture. The old people just won't let go of the rope."

"You were the one to upgrade the hospitals so drastically years ago." Minato countered.

"I didn't expect these kind of results!" She sighed, adjusting her hat.

"But Miss Senju, are you not in charge of the health care here? Not the culture?" Hinata asked. If this was a school trip, she might as well have asked a few questions.

There was a pregnant silence, "It's a long story."

"Long story? You won the position in a game of cards. 'The only thing you've ever won,' you'd reminisce." Minato commented.

Amongst their bickering, Naruto and Hinata shared a glance questioning their livelihoods and abilities. Naruto grinned, and she smiled back, bringing her head down. Let's put into perspective that Hinata kept flushed throughout the entire encounter.

"Hey Minato." Tsunade stopped her lively pace, "Lend me your ear." Stupefied, he nodded and their heads came close.

"Aren't they a lovely pair?" Minato glanced over to his son and the young temptress, he frowned. Tsunade had too many frivolous ideas.

"Everyone! There she is!" A protester called.

"Oh shit!" Tsunade muttered under her breath separated from the group, "I'll talk to you later, Minato!"

Minato waved goodbye, he had a neutral smile on his face. That smile hid plenty of emotions. Emotions we'd never find out.

Next update: Tomorrow