Sorry about my weirdness in the other chapter. *sheepishly rubs back of head* It's an old trick I use, if I write a bunch of nonsense somehow it evolves into an idea. Anyway, NEVER FEAR! CHAPTER 4 IS HERE!

Chapter 4: Location

I sit in my chair, back in my office, and stare at the paperwork I have left. I start a new stack of paperwork as my assistant comes in.

"Hokage-sama. This is an urgent report. It was sent to us earlier today. The cypher team have just deciphered the text. Here you go."

She hands me a letter in a silver envelope. I open it as she excuses herself.

'Dear Yondaime Hokage,

We have traced our child to a prison in Taki. Upon further investigation, we have discovered other children of Konoha clans, including your child. We would like to request a joint-mission.

Kurama Clan Head,

Kidami Kurama'

I furrowed my brows. Before we go in this mission we need the information that the clan found. I quickly scribbled a letter requesting the information found before I accepting the request and so on. The messenger bird was still waiting from this morning for our answer. I walk up to it and roll the letter to fit the pouch. I whistle and the messenger bird flys away, back to the Kurama clan. I lean back in my chair. So, my conclusion was right. How could they?! Imprison my son! That Obito! And that cloak he was wearing... It was similar to the Akatsuki. Could he be? No. The Akatsuki were a group of peaceful rebels. Wait. What happened when Yahiko became leader of Ame? Did the Akatsuki have a shift in power? His cloak was missing the red clouds so maybe not. A scowl formed on my face. How did the Kurama find him after we've looked for years? Could this be an ambush? They've never liked us... I shaked my head, trying to get the thoughts aside. I get up and place the letter into a box. This has to be shown during the council. I walk back to my seat and sit there thinking for who knows how long.

"Eh.. Minato?"

I look up to the window. Waiting outside was the village pervert, Jiraiya-Sensei.

"What do you want Sensei?"

"Maybe I'll come in another time..."

"No. What is it?"

"Umm... Well the Kurama have sent a couple of ninjas coming our way. I cross patches with 'em and they say that they're here to get a reply from you. You wouldn't know what that's for would you?"

"Yes, I do know." I frown "but why are they already sending ninja? I just looked at it."

"So they think that you're going to accept it no matter what? Why would you do that?"

"They found some children, specifically, Konoha clan heirs, including Naruto..." I trail off.

Jiraiya-Sensei just nods.

"Well Minato, I'll see you later."

"Okay then."

He shushins away leaving me alone to my thoughts. I walk out of my office, the scowl still enveloping my face. I walk past my assistant's desk.

"I'm taking the rest of the day off."

She raised her finger and opened her mouth, as if to object, but stopped when she saw my face. She quickly retreated her finger back to the files she was looking through. She wasn't dumb, no one dares cross the Yellow Flash, well, unless you want to be dead in three seconds.

I walk home, trying to avoid as many people as possible. I slumped down as I walked through the path to the Hokage manor. No matter how much I want to, I can't tell Kushina. Not yet anyway... I don't want to give her false hope, to make her believe he's there, when he might not be. I sigh as I approach the door to the manor. I place my hand on the knob, having an internal battle with myself. I finally make up my mind and walk into the manor. I look around to see Kushina cooking dinner. She turns around to the creaking of the door and smiles when she sees me.

"Well your home awfully early. Anything happen?"

"Nothing Kushina. What are you making?"

"Why should I tell you?"

"Well uh... Ya okay... Umm... Because I'm eating it...? You know what? You win Kushina, there, happy?"

The corner of her lips inch up, a triumphant smile threatening to split her head apart. I chuckle and walk up the stairs. I take off my jacket and jonin vest and sit on the soft bed reserved for the Hokage and his wife. My elbows rest on my knees while my thumb and middle finger rub my temples. I close my eyes to think. This could be our only chance of finding Naruto. This is the first lead we've found. I'll finally see him again. So why do my instincts feel that something's wrong? What if he's-

"Dinner's ready!" A scream from downstairs came. I got up and walked out the door, down the stairs and sit down in our living room.

Kushina places two bowls of miso pork ramen in front of me and her seat. She puts her gloves away and sits down. We both pick up our chopsticks and begin to dig in. Half way through our meal, Kushina started talking about her day as I just sat there and nodded, drowned in my own thoughts.

"Minato?"

"Mmhmm."

"MINATO!?" She yells.

This time I jolt out of my seat and stare at Kushina. "What is it?"

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing. Why'd you ask?"

"Your distracted and not listening to me. Usually you sit there and listen to every word I say and now your just sitting there and nodding."

"I am? Oh well, I guess all the paperwork is getting to me..."

"Really? Minato, are you going to tell me the truth or not?"

"Right now? I'm not sure. Maybe later..."

"Well if it's bothering you so much then I guess I'll take your word for it."

I finish my bowl quickly and retreat upstairs and Kushina raises an eyebrow. I open my file and prepare for the council meeting tomorrow.

So Ya. boring boring boring. But you need a start right? Anyway more exciting chapters in the near future so stay tuned!