AN: Well hello again- I had gone through the manga that was initially a flashback for us, where all this happening was explained and if some of you noticed, I skipped a few key parts that I reflected on shortly afterward. To keep it simply, the entire encounter is meant to be the same as it was in the Manga, so the confrontation with Tobi, as well as Kyuubi being summoned in the leaf, as short as it may have been. It all happened. I wanted to lay down that night, but finish it with something different to lead in the story.

Nothing could really describe how Minato Namikaze, The Fourth Hokage, The Yellow Flash, was feeling. He was astonished that such a being would say such a thing. The statement in and of itself left him shocked, taking a moment to gather his thoughts, he spoke carefully. "By that… What do you mean?" At this the Great Kyuubi no Kitsune shook his head.

"Ningen, I've lived a long life, been sealed away for almost two life times, and in those lifetimes I experienced what my hosts had. Suffering and love on her part," At which he motioned to his previous container. "And love from the one who came before her. I don't wish to be the source of someone's suffering any longer, nor do I wish to be looked upon as a weapon, or mindless body of chakra." The image of a man bearing a fan on the back of red armor with long black hair came to mind.

Minato stood, looking the Kyuubi in the eye, "Then what do you propose to do?" He asked genuinely listening.

"Simple. Do as you had planned, seal me into the child, use a seal similar to what the woman had, I will not fight, I will not resist."

This got Kushina's attention, "Why might you be so willing?" Something like this seemed so unlike Kurama. As if as a sign of distrust the very chains composed of her unique chakra had strung about creating a barrier, serving a few purposes. Preventing any third parties from hindering whatever may be, and keeping Kurama within their area. This didn't unnerve said Demon in the least.

"I can see the very being that will take your life, ningen. The boy is his mother's son, I can feel the chakra that she carries with him as well. Now that you have summoned the Shinigami there is no turning back. Do as you had planned seal bit of yourselves within him, love him, and teach him. Because if he isn't filled with love, he won't be able to handle what's coming."

Minato started, "But what is coming? Do you know what that man plans to do?" The mighty fox stood restlessly, "I got an idea when he looked at me with those eyes, when he had me doing what he wished. He plans to use my brothers and sisters for some great plan… And I saw something with the moon…" He said cryptically before glaring at the blonde kage, "I can see your time with us is dwindling! Perform the seal before anything else happens!"

Outside of the barrier, Sarutobi, the retired Third Hokage and a small team of ANBU had come to the edge of the barrier, no words made it their way, either they were too far for it to carry, or the barrier was preventing them from hearing it. But he saw the astral death god floating behind Minato. Said Shinobi seemed to exert himself before a hand, a pink gray color with black markings across it shot from his stomach, grasping into the Kyuubi's chest pulling out a soul and chakra.

What looked to be a giant mass of red slowly pealed from the Demon Lord's body. When it was finally free, it shank into the tiniest of orbs, to which Minato held and with great effort, limped his now heavy body toward his son and wife. He could see his mouth move, obviously telling the pair something before orbs of blue and yellow came from their chests.

He clapped his hands together, performing a few seals and pressing the orbs of light into the baby's stomach. Various seals and markings formed on the blonde baby's stomach, with a black gaping hole in the center. The orbs of light quickly dove into it before the coil of the seal spiraled shut.

"If there's anything you'd like to say to him…" Minato started, "Say it now, fill him with love now, because we don't know when we will see him again…" Kushina only nodded, a smile made its way across her face.

"Naruto… Don't be a fussy eater… Eat a lot and grow up to be a big boy!" She choked back the tears that threatened to spill. "Take your bath every day, and go to bed early and sleep well!" She sobbed. Make friends… It doesn't matter how many… Just make sure they're real friends… People you can trust… Even a few is enough!" He exclaimed finally pulling herself together. "And study your ninjutsu… I was never very good at it. Maybe you will be…" She smiled a bit, before looking to her husband who nodded a smile forming on his face as well.

From outside the barrier, Sarutobi was making out the last of what she was saying. "Make sure you listen to the teachers… At the academy. And remember avoid the three vices of shinobi… Don't borrow money if you can help it. Save what you earn from missions…" The old kage smiled, the images of two of his students coming to mind.

"No drinking alcohol until you're 20 and don't overdo it or you'll ruin your body." She glanced at Minato once more, "And as for women… Well I'm a woman so I don't know what to say, but there are only men and women in this world, and you'll want a girlfriend someday… Just try not to pick a weird one… Try to find someone like your mother…"

Tears welled up in her eyes, "And the fourth warning… Watch out for Jiraiya-sensei!" He head sank a bit and tears started to run down her cheeks, getting some of her rich red hair wet, and made it stick to her skin. "Naruto… You're going to experience a lot of pain and suffering… Remember who you are! Find a goal… A dream… And don't stop trying until it comes true!"

She sobbed once more, bringing her face closer to her sleeping son's, "There's… There's so much more I want to say… To teach you about… I wantto stay with you… I love you…"

She dropped her head, kissing the blonde baby's forehead. "I'm sorry Minato… I took all our time…"

Minato raised a hand, placing it on her shoulder, "It's okay… Naruto… This is your dad… Listen… To your motor-mouth mother! EIGHT TRIGRAMS SEAL!" He said and all the life, the love, and the soul of the pair flowed into the seal. Their bodies fell. As did the barrier with Kushina's dying breath… A flash of light blinded all present before fading leaving the deceased pair laying together beside their sleeping son.

The group of ninja that waited just outside the barrier went up to the shrine, and Sarutobi, the Professor looked up to the sky, and shed a single tear for his loss, the villages, no not even, the world's loss. A great man, as well as an amazing women left them that night. But only to leave a legacy that would one day save the shinobi world.

He picked up Naruto who suddenly woke, smiling at the aged kage, "Naruto…" Was all he could say, if he said anymore, he may have let a few more tears be shed…

AN: Well this finishes the prologue! So… Should Sarutobi make the same mistake we all know he made? Or should something be different? Guess you'll have to wait and see!

Also, open to some ideas on a ways to go? Since we have that surprise in store for our hero, how should things be different otherwise?

Please read and review! Ja Ne!