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Okay folks I have to work back and forth on this one and Parallel Version 2.0 so might not read something from this one for a bit and vice versa.
Anyhow on with the show and thank you to those who reviewed.
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Konoha Hospital, one week later
Doing his best to talk with help from Ino, Minato found himself getting frustrated. Not able to communicate his wishes or his desires to know where his wife and son was irritating him to no end. Having to relearn to speak, to write, to even move was completely aggravating. He could understand that it would take time but still. He wants to move now.
But Tsunade said no, With help from the younger blonde and her father he had been able to communicate some things and others well they would not answer.
"Still dwelling on that it has been 15 years huh." The teen asked as she helped him move his limbs. Needing to be able to feel again, when he had tried to get up and order them to tell him what he wanted to know. Let's just say that the pain he felt was hell.
Therefore showing Ino a jutsu to be used in tandem with some physical therapy. His muscles were working hard to remember how to move. Still not great it was helping quite a bit as he could almost hold a simple spoon without dropping it now. He appreciated the chatterbox that was Ino. Learning about her family and life in Konoha now. Sad about the death of the Third as well as angry about the invasion, he knew he had to do something to get back on his feet and fast.
Luckily he had told Tsunade what had happened that night in detail. The marking of the Sharingan in the eyes of the Fox and his theories had left the woman much to think about. Mostly on how to defend against it. Keeping it secret from the council though was of foremost importance. Knowing how much influence certain members have over it. Not only would they try to bring him back now despite his condition.
They would probably not believe him. His wife was the previous Jinchurriki and even then who would dare malign the Uchiha after what happened.
When Ino had told him about that. He was shocked about it and who had done it. But to be honest with himself he was not surprised. He had an inkling that something was going on that last week before the Kyuubi attacked. He had been acting out of sorts for some reason, and it was to the point their friendship was severely strained.
Anyway listening to her talk about her training and her friends now he turned his head at the mention of one name. One that he wants to capture every word of.
"You know if it wasn't for Naruto I you wouldn't be here probably." She goes quiet in thought for a moment, which shocks her as he struggles to speak. Slow and extremely hoarse from disuse, he looks at her as he talks. "M..more."
Confused for a minute she starts to go back to what was doing before he shakes his head almost violently. Wincing in pain, as he gets a headache, the blonde teenager comes to him with healing hands that he pushes away. A little puzzled look from the kuniochi, she allows him take a deep breath before he tries again.
"M...mo...oore….N...Nar..." Frustrated as the words are their Minato has a dark look as he wishes he could speak better. But he understands that being out for those three years plus whatever happened to him that day, had done a number on him.
Still as the pale blonde looks bewildered for a moment, she lights up as she figures out what he was trying to ask her. "You want to hear more on Naruto?" She tilted her head and watches as he nods. A curious expression as he nods his head with a smile that seems so bright. "I guess I could tell you about him, or at least what I know." She says brightly. "The thing is Sakura would know more as she was his teammate when they were genin."
Confusion at that moment as who Sakura could be, he remembers that day he woke up and realized it was the pink haired girl who had been in here. Frustrated now even more as Tsunade took personal care of him outside of Ino. She had forbid anybody else save Shizune and the Yamanaka teenager to help him. He was surprised though as the girl got thoughtful and looks at him.
"Well I can tell you about the fight he had with Gaara during the invasion." She says cheerfully. "But it will be heresay. Sakura told me as she was there along with that…." Mumbling about asshole traitors. She starts telling him about the chase Team 7 had in stopping Gaara and what happened when they did finally catch up.
Hearing as she spoke about how it ended though, as all were surprised that the Suna shinobi who was known to be a crazed killer had stopped. No one sure why he did, but they did learn that the red headed boy had bonded with Naruto over something they shared. Having a funny feeling in what it was, Minato had to admit he was proud of his son. He pulled someone out of the darkness.
Then she continued on to that day from what he understands the Uchiha boy left. Having heard about the sole survivor from the massacre committed by his own brother, he was happy that the same boy from Suna and his siblings had come to aide the genin.
But when he heard what this Sasuke had done to his son. The blonde had girl had backed up a little bit as the spoon that was in his hand, (he had been practicing to hold it longer without dropping as she worked on other limbs) broke in half. That surge in chakra had brought out some ANBU who didn't know whose door they were guarding broke into the room.
Knowing they weren't supposed go in as orders from Tsunade, they did as for a moment they had felt whoever they was guarding was in danger. Of the two who had bust in, it was one that stopped and stayed. Pulling off his mask, (later getting chewed out royally and not to mention some other things he does not wish to remember) a man with gravity defying hair looked at him in shock.
M..Minato-Sensei?
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Several hours later
After waiting for his former student to be chewed out royally and not to mention deal with a few things he doesn't even like. Minato found his former student in his room once more, wearing a regular jounin uniform, he could not help but see the grown man Kakashi had become. He was glad that Ino had left a couple of hours ago, the teenager was getting hungry not to mention it was late and he did now want her exhausted.
Looking at Kakashi with a mixture of amusement and curiosity, he hoped that he could answer questions about his wife and son. Knowing Naruto was alive thanks to Ino was one of the greatest things to ever happen since he woke up. He wanted to know more about his son and his wife. Surely even if he was alive Kushina might be as well. The man was one of the few who knew about her being pregnant.
Tsume Inuzuka, the other as with their alpha personalities, they clashed a lot. But in the process they also bonded quite a bit to in their fights. That is why the Inuzuka woman was Naruto's godmother. And then there was Jiriaya, the man being his sensei and father like figure, he wondered where he was to. Ino had not mentioned him once, so much he wants to know, as the man was Naruto's godfather.
"What….how?" Came from his former student. Laughing as best he can, it almost sounded like he was choking and as that single eye grew panicked. He offered a reassuring hand to calm him down as he offered a smile. Shrugging in answer to his question, he mouthed that he did not know.
He knew Kakashi could read lips. When he was younger and still learning from him, they both learned it, as they had to quiet into hearing what an Iwa squad was not only up to. But where some prisoners who were in their camp, that they had to retrieve safely. Of course not wanting to attract their attention, especially their sensor, they simply stayed a distance away and read their lips.
The man was still looking at him in amazement, Minato pointed to a chair. Shaking his head as he couldn't sit down, he stood against the wall and just looked at him.
"I can't believe you are here and alive." His hand going through his hair that Minato waits until he is getting the shock out of his system at his presence here, Before he attempts talking somewhat albeit silently.
I am alive Kakashi, surprised I am not with the Shinigami. But that is for another day. Where's Kushina? Did she make it? Is she ok? I know Naruto is alive and well, Ino told me he was one of her friends in a way. How did you and Naruto get along as he grew up? Did you tell him about me? And where is Jiriaya?
All those questions one right after the other. The silvery haired jounin started to have what could only be a saddened look. The man just started speaking with a sorrowful tone in his voice.
"Minato-sensei….Kushina died that night." He whispered. "She..."
The pain obvious in the man's eyes, Minato's heart broke. His wife and love of his life was gone. Her fiery disposition a compliment to his own calm nature, she was his other half. Not wanting to dwell as he knew that night she had tried to protect him, he found himself quiet for a few minutes to mourn her right now. Still at the thoughts of one other still alive, he looks to his former student with hope.
How is Naruto? What is he doing? Did Jiriaya raise him right? How about Tsume? Did she tell him about his mother? And once again what did you tell him about me? Hopefully nothing embarrassing, for Ino told me you had been his sensei.
"As to how he is doing I...I don't know sensei." Kakashi said reluctantly. "I am not his teacher,,, well not anymore,"
His eyes narrowing at the look the man has on his face, Minato mouths a single word. Why?
Sighing as he tells him about the whole incident at the chuunin exams and how he had taken Sasuke who needed aide and leaving Naruto to Ebisu, and Sakura with no one. With the only thing he taught being tree walking, he spoke of when the Sandaime had found out about his lack of teaching thanks to the girl's parents. Both were furious that the young girl was severely at a disadvantage.
Luckily Anko had come along at the time they were complaining. Planning on doing some damage which she did afterwards to the Copy nin, and with the Third's blessing. She took the girl in and helped her refine some of her control as well as increase some of her skills.
What the hell? I taught you better then that Kakashi. Each and every student needs your attention. You left my son and Ino's friend to fend for themselves practically! Did I ever favor Obito or Rin when they joined us? Did I?! Hell did I favor you?!
Shaking his head in response, Minato resisted the urge to beat the crap out of him. Calming himself down as his chara flared up with his rage. Once again ANBU and medical staff came running. Their confusion and worry evident, he shook his head and glared at the other Shinobi with meaning. The hint given they high tailed it out of the room. (he would comment later as he looks back on this he had never seen ANBU move that fast. Maybe they cracked his Hiraishin?)
The disappointment on his face evident as glares at Kakashi, the man seems to sink even further into himself.
Where is my son? And you better tell me Kakashi or heaven help you because once I get out of here I will beat you within an inch of your life.
"Jiriaya has him. He took Naruto on a training trip almost 3 years ago."
A relieved smile on his face, Minato knows his former teacher is more then likely teaching him everything he knows and then some. Giving a thought to how his sensei raised his son, he frowned as there was one habit his former master could not break.
He did not teach Naruto how to be a pervert while growing up did he? Kushina and I had a long talk about that. It's why we wanted Tsume as god mother. Between the two of them they would raise Naruto to be the man we wanted him to be.
Surprise on his features, Kakashi just looked at Minato with aplomb. "Sensei...Naruto grew up alone. He's been in an orphanage and then his own apartment all his life."
Furious at this, Minato was hard pressed to not believe what he is saying. But knowing the man as he does and the look he is given was truthful and honest. He starts speaking so fast that Kakashi had to gesture for him to slow down. Giving a few minutes for him to stay at a normal pace despite his rage, he started again.
Does Naruto even know they were his godparents? Does Naruto even know about me and Kushina?! And where the hell were you! If they weren't there you could have done something!
Sighing as once again his hand goes to the back of his head, the blonde man listens as Kakashi speaks. His rage growing with each and every word on the lack of care for his son.
You are telling me, not only did the village not follow my wishes, that they wanted my son dead. That Jiriaya not once came to him til he was 12. That Tsume did nothing to make sure he had a good home. And that you...you did practically nothing!
"I was just a kid! I was mourning your deaths! How could I do anything? At least I kept him alive!"
You are a shinobi! Your duty is to keep everyone in the village alive Kakashi! All of us who become one are sworn to protect our home and our people! That excuse of yours is nothing! You could have told him about me and Kushina! Provided him some companionship, hell you could have been his friend if not the psuedo big brother we wanted you to be….. "GET OUT!"
Although the voice at the end of the silent yelling was hoarse. It was also loud and clear. Knowing how much its going to hurt, Minato did not care as he glared with something that one could almost consider hatred. The rage in him was so strong, he lost control and released what could be the strongest murderous intent ever made. And the one who it was directed at fled, as if his life depended on it.
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Felt all over Konoha, to those who did not know that signature they found themselves huddling together. Children holding on to their parents, new people who have never been were found locking their doors.
But for some who recognized that signature….
An immense fear started to arise.
Sensing it as he did Iniochi held onto his daughter as he had been helping her learn a new jutsu. Both mind walkers almost collapsed as the pain overwhelmed their senses. The two having a bond that they keep with him to monitor from a distance, they knew he was intensely angry.
The same for the Hyuuga, Nara, and Akimichi clans, as both heads had been Minato's friends once he became Hokage. For the Aburame, they had to calm down their bugs with a protective jutsu. That much intent was lethal if allowed to hit the insects with its full force.
But for Tsume, it was something else. Having not felt this chakra in years, her eyes widened as her partner Kuromaru whined. The dog was actually trembling as he knew this feeling well. Looking to his human, the dog saw her visibly shaken as a mixture of emotions flit through her eyes. Surprise, hope...and fear. The intent of that chakra was rage… Pure and intense rage.
Long ago he tried to tell her the boy was not the monster that killed her rival/friend. But she would not listen, and even though as time went by and her son made friends with him. She did not listen… Even his son Akamaru spoke up and said the boy was not fox like in his smell. She almost throttled the dog for talking back. It took his son's partner Kiba to stop her.
Now he has a feeling that his partner herself, was about to get bitten...hard.
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Okay folks, I hope you remember what I said before I got a couple of stories I am mainly working with and a couple of you have already asked on pairings again. I do not know. I just go with what the characters tell me….