An aging man sat in a large office, watching the rain.
"Minato...You would be disappointed, I think, with what this village has become."
He stood up, slowly walking to the window.
"Kakashi-kun had to bring in another batch of villagers. The worse part is that Naruto is nowhere to be found. Yugao, Tenzo, Kakashi, and Itachi, a full ANBU squad, have not been able to find her.
"Did you have any regrets as you performed the Shiki Fuuin?"
Four shadows flashed into the room. The leader was cradling a bundle in his arms.
"Hokage-sama! We have successfully found Naruto!"
The weathered Kage smiled.
"I am proud to have you. Now, please place Naruto-chan on that couch. I may just have to give her an office in the Tower...It could be much safer."
The ANBU bowed, and all but one vanished.
"Kakashi-kun...What is the problem?" Sarutobi asked concernedly.
"I have a feeling - like something very odd is soon to happen. I would like to stay in ANBU, but in missions around Konoha, for one year. I would then like to file my resignation. I am...confused..."
"Very well." Hiruzen smiled at the young man. "Go home and rest."
"Yes sir!"