"You want me to monitor the fourth Hokage's health just to ensure that he won't suddenly perish on us?"

"Yes, Sakura. That is what I want. As we all know, the complex seal that Minato created prior to his death was triggered upon his revival during the Fourth Shinobi World War. The only reason he is alive now is because of that seal. So I am assigning you this mission for the purpose of ensuring that Minato continues to stay alive."

"Why me though? Why not Shizune?"

"Because you are my apprentice and my Top medic. I am confident that you can do this Sakura. I trust you the most to ensure Minato's continued health. More than that, I want you to study the inner workings of Minato's seal and ensure that it doesn't fail. This is a long term S-class mission Sakura that I don't want anyone to know about except me, you and Minato. Not even Naruto can know about this,"

"I understand, Tsunade-shishou,"

Sakura lets out a sigh as she remembers about her latest mission. Now, she is waiting for Namikaze Minato to arrive for his first medical examination with her and she can only hope that it goes well.

It turns out that she doesn't need to wait long for the Fourth Hokage to arrive soon. Sakura looks up when she hears the door open and a familiar blonde haired man appears at the doorway.

"Hello," Namikaze Minato greets with a wave and a sunny smile. "I was asked to come here by Tsunade-sama."

"Yes," Sakura replies with a smile. "I'm officially your personal medic, Namikaze-san."

"Please just call me Minato," the blonde man says with a wide grin.

"Alright Minato-san," Sakura responds. "Now, let's start your examination. Please have a seat there."

She points towards the examination table and she watches as Naruto's father follows her instruction without complaint.

"What do you want me to do next, Sakura-san?" Minato asks her after he sits down.

"Well, I want you to remove your shirt so that I can check your breathing and heartbeat without any impediment. I also want to see the seal on your chest." Sakura explains.

"Of course," Minato slowly raises his shirt over his head until Sakura can see his tanned, bare chest.

Sakura tries not to stare. However, despite being dead for many years, the Fourth Hokage is physically fit just by looking at his bulging biceps, his pectorals and his abdominal muscles.

Sakura has to silently admit that Naruto's father is insanely attractive despite his previously undead state.

"Thank you," Sakura states after Minato has removed his long sleeve blue shirt. "I will start by taking your vital signs. So kindly sit still while I check them."

"Sure," comes Minato's reply.

Thereafter, Sakura tries her best to be professional in front of Naruto's father throughout the entire procedure, except for the fact that Minato hasn't stopped staring at her even after he arrives and Sakura can't stop the blush from appearing on her face at the Fourth Hokage's attention. She also can't exactly point out to the Fourth that he is being rude for regarding her with such concentrated interest on his face.

"Your vital signs looks good," is Sakura's next comment while she tries to ignore the Fourth's gaze.

"That's good to hear," comes Minato's reply.

She looks up at him and finds him smiling at her. Sakura feels her face warm up at the sight of his disarming smile and curses herself for acting like a school girl again.

"Let me check your seal next," she says briskly.

"Yes, of course."

Thereafter, she touches the seal on his chest and frowns when she notes the individual symbols on the seal.

"When did you exactly make this seal?" is Sakura's curious inquiry as she brush a finger across a kanji and ignores the way the Fourth shivers at her touch.

"About three years prior to my death. I've only been experimenting on it though. I still wasn't quite sure that it will work out," Minato answers.

"Well, be glad that its functioning as you intended. Although it still needs a lot of improvement. Perhaps I can help you with the seal once I study it further. Do you still have your notes on the seal?" Sakura asks.

"Yes, I still do have my personal notes. It's probably in the Hokage Tower where my official files are. I'm sure Tsunade-sama will relinquished those to me once I ask her."

"I'm certain Hokage-same will have no problem giving back your possessions," Sakura says with a smile.

Minato simply nods his head while he gazes at her intently.

Sakura clears her throat right before she says to him, "Well, we're done with your first examination. If you notice anything strange about yourself, immediately report it back to me since our next meeting will be around next saturday. Be sure to bring your notes regarding the seal because I'm sure we will have a lot of work to do in regards to your seal and especially your overall physical health."

"I understand. Thank you Sakura-san," is Minato's response as he put his shirt back on before grinning at Sakura again.

"You are very welcome Minato-san. I'll see you again next saturday," Sakura responds.

"Yes. Goodbye Sakura-san," Minato says with a wave of his hand.

Sakura simply waves her hand in return and watches as the Fourth saunters out towards the exit.

She feels relieved when the Fourth disappears from her sight, but not without feeling a bit self-conscious about the entire meeting.

It is only their first meeting and Sakura still feels intimidated by the Fourth's presence. One can only hope that their meetings will become easier as time passes by.


AN: This is self-indulgent fic with drabble-like chapters.