Chapter 2: Whirlpool
"SHE DID WHAT?" Kakashi and Rin had just explained that Konoha had been destroyed by the nine-tailed fox and that Minato was killed by the demon while he was trying to get Naruto back from Whirlpool ANBU that were ordered by Kushina to take back Naruto. "For the last time: After Konoha was destroyed, Kushina left with Naruto to go back to Whirlpool. "I don't believe it. Minato is dead." Muttered Jiraiya. "I'm going to kill Kushina. Let's go everyone. We're going to make Kushina pay for what she did and take back Naruto!" Said Tsunade. "I'm with you." Said Jiraiya. Both got to leave. Just as they reached the door, Kakashi called out. "If you do that, then you would be dishonoring Minato-sensei's last wish."
Jiraiya turned around and gave Kakashi a death glare. "What did you say?" asked Jiraiya in a menacing tone. "Before sensei died, his final request was that you shouldn't be angry with her." Replied Kakashi. Tsunade turned around, walked up to Kakashi, looked right at him and asked, "What do you mean?" Kakashi and Rin shared a look. After three full seconds of tensed filled silence, Rin walked up to Tsunade to answer her question. "Sensei said that Kushina tried to talk him out of it. He even said she threatened to divorce him and leave Naruto if he went through with it. In turn, sensei had her thrown in jail and chained." Rin said. Both Jiraiya and Tsunade were stunned to hear this. In all there lives, they never expected Minato to do such a thing. "You're lying! He never would do such a thing!" yelled Jiraiya as he fell to his knees. "He did. He said so him self before he died." Kakashi said calmly. No one in the room said a word. After letting it sink for a good solid minute, Jiraiya got up. Disbelief clearly written on his face. "But why? It doesn't make sense." Said Tsunade. Rin placed her hands on Jiraiya and Tsunade, gave them a small grin and said, "I know. But sensei's dying wish was for us not to hate her. The least you two can do is hear what she has to say. Or you can go and see Minato-sensei's son."
"Your right. If that's what Minato really said, we can at least hear out." Said Tsunade. Jiraiya got up on his feet and looked at Kakashi. "Did he really say? Did he really do what you say he did?" asked Jiraiya. Both Kakashi and Rin nodded. "This is going to take some getting use to. But Tsunade is right, we can at least hear her out." He said. "Let's head for Whirlpool then. As long as you two promise not to hurt Kushina or kidnap Naruto, alright?" Rin asked innocently. Both nodded. "Then let's go."
Whirlpool (2 weeks later)
"How's my little boy doing?" asked Kushina in a playful tone. Naruto had dark brown eyes and the short stubby red hair. (Like a buzz cut.) 2 weeks ago, Kushina, Naruto, and the others arrived in Whirlpool to a warm welcome. Her and mother died when whirlpool was destroyed during the war. Most of the clan did as well. Only her brother, Temujin, and her uncle, Saishu, survived. Since the end of the war, Uzushio was slowly being rebuilt. It was now a mobile island. With the help of motors and fuinjutsu, and technology from the land of snow, all this was possible. Word of Konoha being destroyed spread like wildfire. In the Hidden Stone village, to Kushina's dismay, there was a celebration of the Forth Hokages death. Word had also gotten out that Kushina, The Hokages wife, was alive and had a son.
In order to keep him safe, Kushina said that Naruto was simply conceived when she found out her body self fertilized and grew into a fetus. The hidden stone village wanted to take a blood test to prove her story. When the results came back, it turned out her story was true. Little did they know, Minato had placed a seal on Naruto before he took him to have the fox sealed in him. The seal allowed the Uzumaki blood from Kushina to take over Naruto upon his death and could be removed, no matter what. A few days ago, Kushina out Naruto had some of the fox's chakra, about one tails woth. She had some Uzu seal masters perform a ritual that purified the fox's chakra. Just recently, Uzushio was had taken Konoha's place as one of the five great ninja villages. All in all, life was good for the Uzumaki family.
"How's Naruto doing?" asked Mikoto. "He's doing well. He's very energetic and always has a smile on." Kushina said as both women giggled when Naruto fell over when a butterfly landed on his face. "It's hard raising a child on your own. I'm glad you're here to help." Kushina said with a weak smile. "Well. I got to go, bye." Said Mikoto as she got up to leave. Kushina picked up Naruto and headed back to the Uzumaki compound.
Uzumaki House-hold
Kushina closed the door behind her and let out a heavy sigh. She looked down at her son who was sleeping quietly in her arms. "You're a bundle of trouble, you know that?" she said She placed Naruto in his crib to sleep. She lay down in her bed to relax. After 5 minutes of rest, an ANBU appeared. "Lady Kushina. We spotted four unknown figures approaching our village." Said the ANBU. With a heavy, heart-felt, sigh she got up. "Do I really have to deal with this?" she asked. The ANBU pulled off her mask, "You do." Said Mikoto in a cheerful tone. But then she tenesed. "Two of them are the legendary Sannin." Mikoto continued. Kushina gave off a worried look. She got up and grabbed Naruto. She turned to Mikoto and said "Get your best and bring them here. Also, tell all shinobi and ANBU to keep an eye on our 'Geust.'" Mikoto vanished from sight to carry out the orders.
In Uzukage's Office (2 hours later)
In front of her were Jiraiya, Tsunade, Kakashi, and Rin. Behind her were Mikoto, Kari, and ten other ANBU or shinobi. In her arms was Naruto, who was fast asleep. "So, what brings you four to our village?" asked Kushina. As if on cue, both sannin yelled "How could you?" This woke Naruto up. He started to cry.
Whack!
"What was that for?" asked both sannin. "That was for waking up the baby!" said Rin. "Anyway. Why did you do it Kushina?" asked Jiraya. "Simple. I did it for my son." She replied calmly. This sent Tsunade over the edge. "How can you be so calm? Do you take pride in what you did?" Tsunade asked angrily. "No. I loved Minato, and Konoha was like a second home to me. I never meant for any of this to happen, I truly didn't. But I couldn't let my son live a horrible life." Kushina replied as tears began to fall. Kakashi and Rin looked at each other, worried.
"Kushina. I understand that you wanted to save your son, but because you did, Minato is dead and the village destroyed." Said Jiraya. "I know, and I don't take pride in it. I wake up every night screaming. I would have nightmares about that night. But for me, there is only one piece of Konoha left." Every one looked at Kuhsina expectantly. Kushina got up and grabbed the still crying Naruto. She then walked in front of the Leaf-nin. "Minato's son is alive and well." She proclaimed.