KONOHA'S FLASH OF DEATH

Chapter:2

*Miles away from Konoha*

The sun beamed brightly through the clear blue sky, shining down on the trees of the forest, though the majority of the light did not get the chance to touch the forest floor, the forest was quiet and peaceful, but that was soon interrupted by the sounds of footstep echoing through the forest.

"Slow down oto-san, it's not fair, your too fast for me" shouted Naruto. Minato chuckled, "quit complaining Naruto". He replied while carrying Kushina bridal style, who was blushing madly at suddenly being picked up off her feet by Minato. Minato had never felt this happy before, these past five years were good no that's an understatement it was great, he had time to spend with his family, attempt to fix the broken hearted Kakashi, and then he found the lost clan members of the Namikaze clan, and then Kushina just surprised him about her pregnancy. He was smiling was so big that Kushina feared it would rip his face in half.

The family arrived at a clearing, you could tell by the look of the ground that it was a training ground. It was scorched in some places, the product of a Katon Jutsu. "Minato-kun I understand that you are happy and all but can you put me down now". Minato placed Kushina lightly on her feet while blushing in embarrassment.

"I... I finally arrived" Naruto said between breaths. "Dam I know oto-san was fast, but the guy is on a totally different level". He taught out loud. "Just another painful day of training". He added wincing at the thought of his training his parents could be real slave drivers. This was a training ground owned by the Namikaze clan, it was located in the center of the outpost, which was about a mile or two away from Konoha. Minato and Kushina were no strangers here, they trained here since their genin days. This would make the third year naruto is training here, his parents would often bring him here to train; like every weekend and every summer.

Kushina placed down the large scroll she was carrying and proceeded to unseal its contents.

Naruto was curiously looking around the ground when something caught his attention. He hopped over to a tree that was a little away from the center of the clearing, he landed on a branch and inspected it, on it, he saw a carving of a hearth in it he saw 'Minato X Kushina'. Naruto smiled at what he had read.

"Hey, what are you up to Naruto?'. Minato greeted as he landed on the same branch. "Oh so you found it" he added answering his question. "Yup" replied Naruto.

"Sorry to interrupt you but we gotta start training… cant have a weak future clan head now can we". "Hehe..he no oto-san". Naruto giggled as Minato ruffed his spikey blond hair.

Kushina was just finishing up organizing everything. "There," she said clapping her hands, content with her work.' Now for th…' she didn't get to finish her sentence as she was hit by a yellow blur, she stumbled back and fell on her butt "gotcha okaasan". "Yes you did Naruto," she said playfully as she hugged back. The two were then brought into a hug by Minato. "You two forgot about me?... I'm hurt," he said mockingly. "Oi, hands-off, she's mine". "Oh yeah well she is my wife". Minato pouted folding his arms. Well… well she is my mother Naruto said struggling to get a counter to his father's words.

Kushina sighed "what will you children do without me".

I would consider myself to be in a dangerous place if Kushina is the one referring to you as a child Minato, considering she is normally the most childish adult in Konoha. Said a strange voice.

Ero sennin!? Came the chorus of Hushina and Naruto. Jariah Mumbled something about disrespectful brats at the Nickname. "so Naruto has picked up on that name too huh, course you Kushina look how you influenced the poor kid". Thaught Jariah. Naruto received a thump on his head and a disapproving look from his father for following his mother's disrespect. "So Jariah sensei what brings you here?". "Cant, I visit my favorite student once in a while" Jariah replied. Besides you tend to get bored and depressed not being around Kushina and her childish ways.

"Hey, I'm not that childish!...am I?"

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"Oh, ya think". Replied Naruto sarcastically. BAM!. he was then thumped by Kushina who was blushing in embarrassment. Minato was rolling on the ground laughing sar…sarcasm he said pointing at Naruto. Jariah facepalmed at the trio's antics. Kushina's blush only got darker as tried to hide her face behind her palms in shame.

*Elsewhere: Konoha*

*Hokage tower*

Footsteps were approaching the Yondaimes office, they were slow yet firm, well-timed too; befitting of an old shinobi. Hiruzen Sarutobi to be specific. He arrived at the office, knocked three times, and entered. "Hey, Mina….to!?". He shook his head "don't question it Hiruzen .. don't question it". Hey thought looking at the tree clones of Minato attempting to burn the stack of paper in front of them. They were stuck doing this for about 3weeks now since Minato left with his family, he assumed it was telling on their nerves now, even in their numbers the paper seemed to put up a good fight.

"Here are the papers I promised you, you have to go through it properly, it will be a lot of work for you to set up back the clan you know, and since you are not exactly the clan heir, it will require a lot of paperwork…Also, send a genin team to collect the other scrolls… they have a lot of value such as the history of the clan which I'm afraid, not many know including yourself…that's all I'm allowed to tell you, you will have to read the rest from the scrolls.

"Thank you Hiruzen-sama," they all said in unison. "Is there anything that I should know". Hiruzen said picking up on Minato's slight worry. Yes actually … do you remember that day Kumo's ambassador visited Konoha. Yes, Hiruzen replied not seeing where this is going. Well after the ceremony, the said ambassador's dead body was reported to me by non-other than Hugah-Hiashi, he reported that the ambassador attempted to Kidnap the heiress Hugah-Hinata she was three at that time, in defense of his daughter Hiashi killed the ambassador… Kumo.

Kumo demanded the death of Hiashi in turn but I can't allow that to happen, they stepped over that line with Kushina, and now with Hinata.

"Why was I not aware of any of this?". Hiruzen asked. "You nor Konoha are aware of this, only some members of the council and me… I did not want to put more worry on you and knowing the civilians, they would have rioted for a war, which I'm trying to avoid, but that's inevitable… as of now Konoha has two enemies Kumo and Iwa and those two are likely to team up, against us. Suna's loyalty to us is questionable, hopefully, Tsunade's assignment to upgrade their Medic standards goes as planned and strengthens our bonds. Minato said solemnly.

"Minato it is not wise to step into a war on behalf of one shinobi". Hiruzen said looking at the Minato currently seated in the chair. Hiruzen, we allowed them to walk on us too many times, if it's a war they want, it's a war they'll get shout all three Minato. Hiruzen sighed knowing far too well that there is no changing his mind. I hope you know what you're getting into. The old monkey warned while he took his leave.

The three clones then turned only to be met with a mountain of papers. Hiruzen was heading home for a well-deserved rest, he politely bowed at people he passed and then started counting down "5…4…3…2…1". "CURSE THESE DAM PAPERS!". Came the shout of all three Minato clones. Hiruzen smiled contently at that and proceeded on his way.

*Back with Naruto*

Naruto shot a punch aimed at his father's gut but it was swiftly blocked by Minato's right hand, then Naruto used the momentum and raised his left leg hoping to hit Minato's ribs, and he received a fist to the temple before he could hope to touch Minato. He stumbled back, only to puff out of existence, revealing a log. Minato reacted in time and dropped to the ground avoiding a roundhouse kick from Naruto aiming at his head. They both then hopped away from each other to give themselves some room, They rushed at each other clashing Kunai, locking eyes with each other. Naruto then noticed he had to jump to be at eye level with his father he shook that taught away, he then twist in the air and brought his leg down on Minato's head, but it was blocked By Minato's forearm.

They were at this for about an hour and change now.

Minato was using a style he developed called the 'Hummingbird', which requires the user to use swift and lightning-fast movement, aimed at an opponent's weak spots. He was thinking to make this the signature style of the Namikaze clan. While Naruto was using the 'Royal Uzumaki' style while incorporating the 'Hummingbird', his movements were just like Minato's, but they involved more fluid waterlike movements and counters, Which made Naruto look as if he was dancing.

"That kid is something else, he s a very unpredictable fighter, he is very good for his age too". Commented Jariah dumbfoundedly. "Yea he will make an exceptional shinobi one-day Datte-bane!". "Now I suggest we get back to work," Kushina said turning to a group of kage bunshins of Naruto that were trying to make their sealing scroll, while another group was reading on seal theory.

Jariah then turned to his group. Who were not pleased with their job. They got stuck with water walking. I can't believe we got stuck with this said a clone, yeah they don't know the pain replied another. I know, we should ki… the poor clone didn't get to finish his sentence as he was submerged. HAHAHA laughed another only for it to follow suit. Everyone facepalmed at the clone's antics.

Naruto watched at his clone's predicament with a frown on his face, darn I could be stupid sometimes. He was then swept off his feet before he could fall on his back he twisted and landed in a push-up position, he then pushed himself off the ground and unto his feet, when he received a leg to rib that sent him flying. He ruffly landed on the ground holding his ribs in pain he felt like he broke something. "Never take your eyes off an enemy Naruto". Minato said sternly

Kushina's motherly instincts kicked in and she then appeared by Naruto's side checking to see if he was fine. "You went too far!" she said glaring at Minato, but she was surprised to be met with Minato's cold azure eyes glaring back at her. The S-rank shinobi after him won't know such word Kushina, Naruto needs to learn that such mistakes would be fatal on his part, he needs to know and feel the cold hardship of life, he has grown comfortable with this easy life, with everything being all good to him, but the shinobi life isn't all sunshine and blue skies, it's cold, its dark and it wouldn't care about his feelings and emotions. He has life good too good and if he doesn't learn these things now, he will make a mess of his future. And I don't want a spoiled brat for a son said Minato.

"I get that but he is five for god's sake" Kushina countered "and a half" naruto added "considering my birthday is two months and ten days from now" Naruto corrected. Kushina cast a slight glare at him. "Minato is right Kushina regardless of his age, this is something Naruto needs to learn". Jariah said adding his two cents.

Naruto meanwhile on the ground was meditating on every word his father had spoken, he wasn't angry with the man he was thankful, he needed that wake-up call, he always did thought things were cool and all blue skies and that being a shinobi was cool, perhaps he was getting to be a spoiled brat, he thought having such strong parents would automatically make him invincible. And also that he could brag about being the fourth Hokage's son. It was time he got serious with his life, he wouldn't stay small forever now, would he.

I'm sorry, Naruto… but get up we gotta train. Minato was a bit stunned when he saw a fire light up in Naruto's eyes. They continue training for the rest of the day

Later that day

Naruto was tired, he worked himself to the point that blinking was an effort.

Night fell and the family decided to put training on a hold till morning. Minato had to fetch Naruto back to the outpost HQ where they made it their home for the time being.

They hopped through the trees quietly except for Jariah and Minato. Did you think I did the right thing sensei?" Minato asked Jariah. "I would say you did great… instilling the right things into him at a young age, that fine good, great even, but he is still six years old, not may six year old can do the things he does, he learns fast, thinks properly and logically, you should know this considering he takes after you much more than he does after Kushina, You need to give him time to grow and develop". Jariah said. I understand people will be after his head but is all this hard training necessary?" Jariah asked.

Minato suddenly stopped, causing everyone to do the same, he created a bunshin and handed a sleeping Naruto over to it. He looked at Kushina and told her to go ahead he'll catch up with her. Kushina nodded and hopped away with the clone following.

"Listen sensei," Minato said as he slowly began to walk. "Naruto is a talented boy, it would be a shame if all that talent go to waste, his father… me, being a kage only increases the risk of him dying and I wouldn't be there all the time for him and not just any S-rank shinobi will be after him Kage level shinobi will be after him in search of revenge on me for what happened in the war, so you could see why I'm so hard on his training, I won't allow what happened to Obito happen again, his death still haunts me to this day, some Yellow Flash I am… couldn't even save my student, never again shall that happen". Minato finished in a somber tone.

Jariah nodded in understanding, "Jeez you are such a depressing person to be around".Jariah added trying to lighten up the mood. Minato smirked competitively "and your such a pervy old man who thinks he's young". Jariah frowned. "Darn Kushina's really rubbing off on ya huh?"

Minato smiled and leaped away. 'We better hurry or we're gonna be late for dinner, things might go south for us with Kushina in the mix" he said. Jariah winced at the thought of an angry Kushina. Y…yeah, when she's angry, it's like the Kyuubi reborn into a human form, her swaying hair doesn't help either".He added and leaped away

AUTHOR'S NOTE; I'm sorry for the late upload, I had technical difficulties. i hope this chapter was done better, and exceeds chapter 1