When Naruto arrive at Konoha, he notices that the chunin guards were playing cards. Naruto looks at his teammates and they had a look of disgust on their face. He knew his father would not put up with this kind of behavior. Naruto move to the guard house with a purpose. He slams his hand on their cards.
The chunin guard yells, "Who do you think you are!?"
Naruto answer, "Naruto Uzumaki, the son of the Fourth Hokage."
All the chunin stood up and bow to Naruto. He shakes his head at their behavior. Naruto look at them for few seconds before he cough at loud. Kasumi let out a small laugh while Ayane let out an angry huff. One of the chunin began to talk.
The chunin guard sputter, "W-w-what can I do for you, sir?"
A very annoyed Naruto said, "I come to see your leader. I was hoping someone would go tell him that I arrived. Not if you think your cards game is more important."
The chunin took off like a rocket to the Hokage Tower. Naruto walk through the gate with his friends. After few feet, Naruto let out a loud laugh. The two female ninjas look at each other before shaking their heads. They know Naruto love messing with people about his status.
Ayane said, "You think couple of chunins would not fall for such tricks."
Meanwhile at the Hokage's office, the Hokage is talking to a blond man. Beside the blond man is a man wearing a mask with sliver hair. The sliver man is looking at his book, while listening to the man. The blond man has short blond hair with brown eyes. He is part of the Yamanaka Clan that help shinobis with mental problems.
The blond Hokage ask, "Hiro, Is Sasuke fit to be shinobi for Konoha?"
Hiro answer, "The young man would be a good shinobi but I am worry about his loyalty to the village. If someone gives Sasuke a little bit of power for his mission Sasuke will turn his back on the village."
The sliver haired man with the book, "Would Sasuke leave his mother for power to defeat his brother?"
Hiro sighs, "I want to say no but he wants to kill Itachi in the worse way. Sasuke wants justice for his clan. If he is promise power by another village or someone like Orochimaru. Then I will say yes and he will leave Mikoto in the village."
Minato ask, "Kakashi, what do you think?"
Kakashi put his book back in place. Kakashi knew Hiro is the best psychology in the Yamanaka Clan. If Hiro thinks that Sasuke is a flight risk. Then he has a good reason not to trust Sasuke.
Kakashi said, "If we can get Sasuke create bonds with his teammates or friends. I think Sasuke would not leave Konoha. Maybe if I ask about his mother that will help with their bond."
Hiro pinch his nose, "Mikoto has been trying to get Sasuke to make friends. Mikoto and I try number of things get Sasuke to make bonds. I would like to remind both of you, what happen at his birthday party."
Minato wince, "Poor Mikoto was told off by her own son. I had to grab Kushina before she beat that boy to death."
Kakashi look at Minato, "I got few ideas that might work for Sasuke. Beside, Sasuke must like someone in this village."
Hiro looks at the Hokage when Kakashi finish speaking. He knew a certain kunoichi that Sasuke had eyes for. The fact that Sasuke wanted her to rebuild his clan. The problem was that the kunoichi did not want to be with Sasuke. She knew what Sasuke wanted from her.
Minato sigh, "There is someone that Sasuke likes but she does not want be his "friend"."
Hiro growl out, "I think with Sasuke it is more of an obsession. We are talking about an unstable young man, who wants to kill his brother. Then he wants to rebuild his clan with a kunoichi, who knows what Sasuke is asking of her."
Minato got up from his seat and move toward the window. He looks out the window over the village that he is sworn to protect. The young Hokage knew that peace cannot last forever. Minato learn a lot from different people and the people learn from him. He has a hard choice in front of him.
Minato thinking, "If I leave my daughter with Kakashi's team. There is a chance that Sasuke will try something to my daughter. I better move Yumi to Kurenai's team to be safe."
Minato turning to Kakashi, "I am going to move Yumi to Kurenai's team. You are going have Sakura Haruno on your team, Kakashi."
Kakashi let out a sigh of relief, "I understand."
Minato look over to Hiro, "I want a report on Sasuke every two weeks. If you think he is about fleeing the village then I will have him lock up."
Hiro nodding his head, "I will keep you inform about Sasuke's status, sir."
Minato sigh, "If I was not with Mikoto visiting Fire Daimyo when the Uchiha Clan was killed. I could stop this mess from happening."
Hiro said, "No one is blaming you for the Uchiha Massacre. Mikoto does not blame you for what happen that day."
"I know but I wish that this massacre did not happen. I try everything to get the Uchiha Clan work with me. I feel that I fail Mikoto in protecting her clan."
The two men did not know what to say to their friend. They knew how much the Uchiha Massacre affect Mikoto and Minato. When they return to the Leaf Village, Minato wanted answers. He fined out that Danzo and his Root were involved. Minato order their death with the Hidden Village Council. But, Itachi Uchiha disappears from the Land of Fire.
Kakashi said, "Well, everyone involved is punished. Nobody has seen Itachi so he is either dead or in hiding."
Minato sternly look at Kakashi, "We do not know if Itachi Uchiha is dead. I feel like someone was involved with the massacre beside the people that were involved."
Before anyone can answer, the guard from the gate bust into the office. The chunin stand there for few seconds to catch his breath. He bows to the Hokage before the young guard gives his report.
The chunin report, "Sir, your son has entered the village. He is heading somewhere in the village."
Minato groan, "Shinobi in this village wonder why they are stuck in chunin rank. I really need to talk with the High Commander about the chunin ranks. You can go back to your post."
The chunin guard quickly left the room, as Hiro let out a small laugh. Kakashi went back to his book. Minato send a look towards Kakashi before he sighs. The Hokage knew that Naruto was angry at the chunins guarding the gate.
Minato said, "This meeting is over, I will be heading home. Hiro tell your mother, I want to see her in the morning. Kakashi, I want you to check out a certain person. But, that mission can wait until till morning. I will see you two, later."
The two men leave the Hokage's office. After few feet away from the Hokage's office, Hiro tap Kakashi's shoulder. Kakashi look at Hiro as his point to a side room. Kakashi follows the young man into the room. Then Hiro put up a silence barrier in the room.
Hiro ask, "Do you know a person name Yuna Webster?"
Kakashi reply, "Not personal, I heard rumors that she hires a rouge shinobi to kill her husband. The Webster Company has run drugs and slaves at one point. I know very little of this Yuna Webster."
"While I know Yugao is not the gossip type, but she saw Yuna talking to Jiraiya. She does not know what they talk about. But Yugao saw Jiraiya take a briefcase from Yuna."
"Yugao got close enough to see what in the briefcase. She saw a lot of money so the young shinobi ask Jiraiya about the money. Of course, Jiraiya said the money was for the orphans in Leaf Village."
Kakashi narrow his eyes at Hiro, "Hiro, you on very thin ice. You think Jiraiya was talking a bribe from Yuna. I know you do not like Jiraiya but claiming is taking bribes from unknown people."
Hiro put up his hands, "Hey, I am not the only person that has issues with Jiraiya. The fact is that Jiraiya took money from a person, who is on the ANBU watch list. I do not know if Jiraiya is taking brides or not. I trust my gut and Yugao that something is going with Jiraiya."
Hiro release the barrier and storm out of the room. Kakashi stand there for few seconds. Then he removes a tape player from his vest. The young man rewinds the tape, before he puts the player back in his vest. Kakashi leaves the room with him reading his book.
Meanwhile at the Hokage homestead, Kushina is listening to Mikoto's story. Kushina knew that Hiruzen and the Sarutobi clan had done some horror able stuff in the past. The young mother cross her arms as she listens to Mikoto.
Kushina thinking, "I believe Mikoto is telling the truth. But why would Hiruzen have Mikoto to seduce my son. Is Hiruzen trying something against my son? Why does Hiruzen want the information on the girls on Naruto's club?"
Kushina said, "I think you should tell my husband. I know that Hiruzen may have you under surveillance. But you are going need help if Hiruzen goes through with his plan."
Mikoto sigh, "I know, but Hiruzen could have planted someone in Hokage Tower. Also, I have a feeling that someone is tailing me.
Kushina thinking, "We need someone, who is not in league with Hiruzen. Who can we trust to have our backs?"
Mikoto ask, "Would you have a problem with me if I sleep with your son?"
Kushina reply, "No, because Naruto is a grown man who can make his own choices. I would have a problem if you break his heart. Mikoto, why did you ask that question?"
Well, I want make love to someone who does not go talk to their buddies about it. You know how male shinobi like to talk about their conquest. I know Naruto would keep what happen between us."
"Mikoto, are you getting lonely by yourself. I know Sasuke been avoiding you after his surprise party. You want someone to stay with you keep you company. You want to be love by someone."
Before Mikoto could answer her friend's question, a knock is heard on the door. Kushina got up to answer the door. The young mother took a deep breath as she open the door. In the doorway stood her son, Kushina let out a shock gasp. Naruto knew his mother is surprise to see him.
A surprise Kushina ask, "Why are you so early to see Yumi become a genin?! Yumi has not taken her final test until this Friday."
Naruto hugs his mother, "Father wants to know some facts about Homura Crimson Squad. I have to talk with the Hidden Village Council about my night club."
Mikoto watch Naruto talk to his mother. She felt sad that Kushina has a better relationship with her son then Mikoto did with her own son. Mikoto shakes her head as she went to the pair. Naruto let go of his mother as he sees Mikoto coming toward them. Naruto looks at Mikoto when she stops in front of him.
Naruto said, "You look lovely as ever, Mikoto."
Mikoto smirk, "I see you still the flirt, Naruto."
Unknown to Mikoto and Naruto, a grinning Kushina thought up a plan to stop Hiruzen. For the plan to work, Naruto must take Mikoto Uchiha as his wife.
Writer's notes: This is one of my bigger chapters, I have written in awhile.
