Naruto Misbegotten
Part II
Home Coming
'Well this is certainly a surprise." Sarutobi said as he looked at the gathering of people before him. Not only was Minato Namikaze, the former fourth Hokage standing before him, but also the four children that had fled the village two years ago, even the formerly frail Yakumo who looked hail and healthy. Add to that the two other children brought with them, and you had two things, a golden blessing, or a potential disaster.
"Minato, it is almost a blessing to see you alive and well but I must admit that the reappearance of not only you, but your entourage raises many questions." Sarutobi said with a sigh.
"I understand that, but I have the solution to one problem." He said
"Go on." Sarutobi said
"For all intents and purposes, Minato is still dead." Forming hand seals Minato brought up his genjutsu.
"I am Arashi Kazama of the village hidden in soul." He said as he dug into his pack and handed a headband to each child consisting of a single circle.
"I am a wondering ninja that took the children in and looked after them." Minato explained.
"Quiet a claim. But I think the kazekage might have a problem, as well as the village elders of the Kurama clan and Hyuga clan." Sarutobi said.
"Well if they had been better stewards, then maybe they would not have lost their members." Minato said, explaining the reasons why they fled the village.
"Hmmm. And you, what do you children think of this?" Sarutobi asked
"It doesn't matter to me as long as I can get stronger." Sasuke said
"No problem here." Naruto said
"It's alright with me." Hinata said
"Me too." Yakumo said
"Alright." Gaara said
"It is fine with me." Haku said
"I thought it would allow them to participate in the exams without actually having to deal with their families or the village." Minato explained.
" Besides I'm not ready to reveal myself yet."
"That is all well and good, but you cannot teach six genin at once." The third Hokage said.
"Genin?" Kakashi asked.
"From what I have heard these children showed the skill of low Chunin. I think that allows them the honor of becoming leaf ninja. Besides it is not as if we are not getting something out of it in the way of two talented boys." Sarutobi said, giving Haku and Gaara a small smile. The old man reached into his desk and took out six headbands and laid them out on his desk.
"Awesome." Naruto exclaimed and picked up the first one. One by one they each picked up a headband and put it one.
"Now we must figure out how to divide you six into manageable four man squads." Sarutobi said and looked the six over thoughtfully, as he weighed all the information in his mind.
"Well I'll just be taking off now." Kakashi said as he made his way to the door, having an eerie premonition of what the third was thinking.
"Hold Kakashi." The third said and the man mentally cursed at his thwarted escape.
"I have made my decision. You Kakashi will be the jonin leader of Naruto, Hinata and, Sasuke." Sarutobi said and gazed with amusement at the bland look Kakashi gave his new squad.
"Minato, you will be the leader of Haku, Gaara, and Yakumo." The third said
"Excuse me Sarutobi?" Minato was about to ask but was silenced by a glance from the Third Hokage.
"Well Kakashi, you and your new squad should get to know each other." The third said
"Right, meet me on the roof of the academy tomorrow morning." The man said and disappeared in a puff of smoke.
"Well where will you be staying?" Sarutobi asked Minato.
"At my old house." Minato said and reaching into a pocket pulled out directions, and handed them to Hinata.
"You six go to the house. I will meet you later." Minato said and the group left.
"I know what you wish to ask." Sarutobi said as Minato turned back to him.
"I do not think it is wise to take a direct hand in Naruto's training, at least not yet."
"But Sarutobi!" Minato demanded.
"Naruto is in excellent hands with Kakashi. You should know that better than anyone." The third said.
"The other reason I want you to teach this particular group is the fact that they require your skills to handle. From what you've told me the seal on the Nine tails is still holding strong, so you need not worry about it, but only someone with your skill can keep an eye on a jinchuriki as unpredictable as Gaara and a Kekkei Genkai as strong as Yakumos." Sarutobi explained.
"I understand." Minato said.
"Do not look so despondent." Sarutobi chided
"You may not be Narutos squad leader, but you are still living with him. That should give you time to train him in a technique or two." Sarutobi said
"Now you and your team should prepare for the exam." Sarutobi said
"Yes sir."
Happy new year. Sorry for leaving this so late but I have been busy with a lack of inspiration. Hope you like the latest chapter. Next the new squads prepare for the first part of the exams. What will happen now that three lost heirs, tow jinchuriki, and forgien kekkie genkai have become leaf ninja? Find out next time on Naruto Misbegotten.