A/N: I am so sorry i haven't written in a while, i was supposed to update a few chapters last month but the book i usually write down my chapters in got soaked(by my sister) and its now ruined beyond use. I finally rewrote this chapter though..

Music, laughter and conversations could be heard as people of noble backgrounds enjoyed the reception of the Daimyo's wedding. Many conversed at their tables while a select few made rounds around the room to scout out new allies, making their presence known to the Daimyo and his newly wedded wife were they sat on a raised platform in seiza in their traditional wedding kimono and hakama or in many noble women's cases, a husband for either themselves or their daughters. Minato glanced at Inoichi who was stifling a smile as yet another noble woman arranged herself alluringly next to him as she subtly flirted and prayed for the wedding to soon be over.

"Will you be staying long in the capital Hokage-sama? I will be staying for a few days before returning to Tanzaku-Gai" Minato cleared his throat and smiled kindly at Lady Hanami.

"I wouldn't be able to stay past tomorrow, I will be returning to Konoha the day after tomorrow"

"But you could accompany me into the city for some sight seeing tomorrow afternoon" Minato could faintly hear Hizashi chuckling at the lady's persistence. "I'm afraid I will be unavailable throughout tomorrow as I will be taking care of some affairs in the Daimyo's court". The noble looked put out by the subtle rejection before excusing herself to return to her table. Inoichi and Hizashi chuckled as soon as she walled a distance away while Fugaku and Hiashi watched him with smirks on their faces, " Don't say it" Minato spoke threatingly and the duo looked away from him. The Uchiha's eyes landed on a figure dressed in an elegant royal blue kimono that he recognized. "What's Toshiba Koyuki doing here? " Inoichi glanced towards where Fugaku was looking and watched the dark skinned beauty walk to the Daimyo and his wife before bowing gracefully in greeting and the Daimyo's consort seemed pleased to see her as they began conversing. The Daimyo spoke to Koyuki as well and then she bowed in respect before walking away.

"I heard from my wife that she cartered the wedding, her business is going to boom after this " Inoichi commented as their entire table watched the woman be swarmed by noble women of all ages eagerly gathering for a chance to speak to her. Minato watched the woman smile and talk to the hoard of noble women, perfectly in her element when her eyes glanced up and locked on his. She gazed at him knowingly, a twinkle of amusement in her eyes before nodding respectfully at him and returned to conversing with the women surrounding her.

Minato turned back to his friends and blinked in confusion at the intense stare Inoichi and Hizashi were giving him while Fugaku and Hiashi were off to converse with noblemen and political allies.

"Do you know Toshiba-san?" Inoichi asked casually, always looking for gossip and Minato sighed as Hizashi leaned forward in interest, "we've met once" Minato answered grabbing his drink. He drank his sake slowly to prolong not talking to Inoichi and stood immediately he was done. "Excuse me" he quickly walked away from the table and out of the hall, finding his way to a balcony and breathing in the crisp, cold air as the celebration continued.

He was aware of the person coming his way before he heard their light footsteps and waited for the owner to arrive. Their steps faltered when they noticed him but continued on to lean against the balcony railings as well. "Good evening Hokage-sama" Minato glanced down at familiar frosty blue eyes framed by cat-like lids that stared straight at him and responded in kind before they both glanced away and basked in silence.

"Congratulations on the cartering, the spread was delicious"

"Thank you Hokage-sama, I hope you the festivities? "

"I did, your business will likely increase in earnings after this wedding", Koyuki smiled coyly as she brushed a strand of wavy auburn hair away from her face. "Yes" she responded "weddings aare a great place to market my particular services". Minato smiled as Koyuki stood straight as clapping erupted from the hall the wedding was taking place and turned to leave. "I must be going back in, take care.. Arashi"she walked away without a backward glance, Minato watched her leave before chuckling in amusement that she'd known it was him.

A/N: I have an Elijah Mikealson story in the works and am doing research for it so if anybody knows hard facts about the originals human life, like what century they were born;please inform me in a review or PM. Thanks

~Violent Scribbler