Summary: When the Kyuubi attacks Konoha the Yondaime Hokage has other resources. And he chooses to access them.
AN: Disclaimer in chapter one
...ooO Unknown Powers Ooo...
"Yondaime-sama, the reports have been confirmed." Minato stared at the lead ANBU scout. He was bleeding and suffering from chakra drain exhaustion. "A massive creature is making its way towards Konoha. It will be outside the walls within the next hour. Nothing seems to deter it. All of our attacks are useless. We can only slow it by destroying the environment to create temporary barriers." He stressed the second last word.
The Yondaime frowned and tapped the polished wood of his desk. "What does it look like Tori-san?"
"A massive fox with nine tails. I had only believed the stories of the bijuus were just that, stories, but it looks like they are real."
"There is only one option Yondaime-sama. The bijuu must be sealed. The only thing that can contain a creature of such power is a newborn child."
Namikaze Minato stiffened at the challenge thrown by the old war-hawk of the Council. Everyone knew of jinchuurikis, human sacrifices hated and feared for what they contained. And this fool was demanding a child be cursed to bear such a-.
The Yondaime froze as his mind shifted through intel reports. Orochimarus forbidden experiments on humans, his desire for immortality, the rumours he was able to 'change' bodies like one would clothes. And he remembered Kagomes stories.
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"Youkai can take over human bodies. It is a form of possession. I know one human who invited youkai to take over his body. It granted him a form of immortality because he could take on the characteristics of of his youkai parts such as regeneration."
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"Some human beings are so malignant, so evil, they resist passing to their final judgment. They can literally possess a weaker soul and take over the body. Of course the body literally burns out from the alien energies."
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"I know a soul that was resurrected by hate and black magic. She was a miko in life but once resurrected she was a golem of clay, dirt, bones, and filled with hate and malice. She consumed the souls of young women to get the energies so she could maintain her shell, to exist."
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"Youkai do not interfere in ningen life unless they see ningens upsetting the balance. They are more in touch with the natural world. When humans began over running this planet they simply moved to a different realm. They do not care for ningens with few exceptions. Your Summons only answer because you give up your personal energy, you sacrifice."
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"Youkai see death as the necessary end to close life. Those attempting to cheat death, to steal power without making the proper bargains and sacrifices are not tolerated."
... End Flashback Ooo…
What if Orochimaru had done something similar?
Was this bijuu attacking Konoha because some idiot in the village tried to steal something belonging to a youkai?
Hard brown eyes lanced the Council. Several of them were shifting. Uneasy and afraid. They should be given what history recorded of jinchurikis!
The Yondaime made a slashing gesture. "No. I will not sacrifice a newborn when there are alternatives."
Danzo scowled. "What alternatives? The Kyuubi no Yoko is practically outside Konohas walls! It is a force of destruction and death! Nothing can stop it!"
Minato smiled, a surprisingly light-hearted grin. "You overestimate your intelligence and knowledge." Then his expression hardened. "You will wait. The bijuu will be here within the hour. I will be back in twenty minutes with some help."
Sarutobi perked up. "Help? You have some allies that can stand against a bijuu Minato-san?"
"Where are these allies?" A weaker-willed Council member shrilled. "Konoha has no allies that can stand against a bijuu!"
Minato grinned. "Konoha doesn't. I do." He became more serious. "She is the only one that even has a chance." His eyes were hard. "I will not sacrifice a child unless there is no other choice."
'She?' That was enough to confuse everyone. Sarutobi voiced everyones desire for more information.
"She Minato-san? One kunoichi?"
The Yondaime snorted. "A kunoichi? Give me a break Sarutobi-sama! That creature out there is a force of nature. I'm going to ask another force to intervene and counter the Kyuubi."
With that he refused to speak. He quickly picked up his sealing scrolls and pushed past the demanding voices until he was outside the Hokage Tower.
The trade-mark tri-tipped kunai appeared before his fingers. His expression was confident.
"I will be back Sarutobi-sama. In case she doesn't agree have everything ready for a sealing." His expression became solemn. "I'm not sure if there are any children of suitable age. You may wish to look into it." He inhaled sharply. "I know Kushina is close to term..."
Sarutobi felt his blood chill. "Don't talk like that Minato-kun. First talk to your friend. If she truly is she will help us."
Minato shook his head. "She will not help Us. Or Konoha. She will help Me."
And with that he vanished in a yellow flash.
...ooOoo...
Hiragushi Kagome froze when she felt the sutras forming the barrier seals waver. Then she relaxed recognizing the energy.
Tamako perked up sensing her foster-mothers change of mood.
"Kaa-san? Is it Jii-san?"
Kagome smiled and nodded. "Hai. Minato-kun is here. It is a bit of a surprise. He is early."
Tamako tugged on her foster mothers kimono skirts. "Can I show him my new kimono?"
Kagome smiled indulgently. "Later Tamako-chan. If he has to leave early you can wear it to dinner."
Tamako cheered up. "Haaiii!"
"Tadaima Kagome-chan!" A tired but cheerful voice called out as the tall form of the Yondaime Hokage entered the old-fashioned bamboo floored entry room. "I'm sorry, but it is not a visit. Did you feel anything recently?"
Kagome frowned. "Hai. There was a massive surge of power. A major Summons of sorts."
Minato snorted. "Summons! Figures! Some idiot has Summoned a Kyuubi no Yoko and it is on a direct path to Konoha."
Kagome stilled. "Are you certain?"
"My scouts describe it as a five storey tall fox with nine tails. But everything you told me... It won't attack without a good reason."
Kagome stiffened and strode to a chest set against a wall. There was one in every room in the dwelling.
"Turn away Minato-kun. I have to change. But don't stop talking. Tell me everything, any facts or hypothesis you have. Tamako, get my staff."
The Yondaime obeyed and continued his report.
"Someone must have done something. Someone in Konoha. Or perhaps it was lied to. But Kagome, I swear on all that is holy the Kyuubi can have the fools responsible with my blessings! But it is completely enraged! It won't stop, won't stop and listen to reason! All our ninjutsus, kinjutsu or not are mere pinpricks. It doesn't care to listen to us lesser beings!"
All through out this Kagome was stripping off her kimonos and donning her sturdy green hakamas and white haori. Sturdy leather boots replaced the traditional getas.
"I'm done. Braid my hair Minato-kun."
Swiftly she knelt before the chest and emptied the unit, filling the quiver with wood tipped arrows, stringing her traditional bow, ensuring the sachets of herbs were fresh and the containers of minerals secure in each pocket sewn in the special canvas satchel.
As she went over her supplies and tools the Yondaime wove two braids away from each temple towards the back forming a single braid at the back that partially restrained the wavy black tresses that still flowed free.
Kagome let out a shuddering breath as she levered herself to her feet and swung the satchel across one shoulder, the bow on the other. She held out the quiver to the trembling kitsune-kit.
"Hold this for me Tamako-chan. Remember, you are My kit. I will protect you from any ningen."
Her eyes were steely as she took the brass ringed staff held out by her now reassured foster kit. She caught the Yondaimes eyes and spoke harshly.
"Tamako comes with me. I will not risk leaving her alone. If any of yours dares to attack her or me by any means I will Kill."
The Yondaime nodded solemnly. "You have my Vow. I will carry out the execution of any Konohan that dares to force or harm you or Tamako."
Kagome nodded satisfied after some seconds. "How do you want to do this?"
"Just hold on to me. Both of you."
Tamako did not resist as the Yondaime quickly scooped her up in one arm then wrapped the other around Kagomes waist drawing her close.
The trio vanished in a yellow flash.
...ooOoo...
TBC…
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