It began when they walked past the Hyuga compound. Naruto had thought that the Hyuga guards could get no paler, he was wrong.
When they entered the village market square people stopped in their tracks and stared. The blonds of course ignored all this and made their way to the ramen stand where they would meet Iruka.
Both could feel the eyes of villagers and shinobi from genin to the hidden Anbu on them.
Iruka showed up and the trio enjoyed their meal.
First stop was a clothing store. Iruka walked in first making the Shop keeper look up Naruto came in next and the man scowled.
"What the hell do you think you're doing here you little…?"
"Is there a problem?"
The keeper looked at the source of the voice, and found himself speechless.
Minato glared at the man. "You know son, I think I know a better place to shop, more hospitable."
"Yes tou-sama, come on Youfu."
Iruka nodded and followed the pair out after shoot the still gaping owner a glare that should have killed him.
This happened three more times before Minato had enough. He would have strangled the woman in the last shop if not for his son and the chunin dragging him out of there.
Outside the store Naruto tried to calm his father.
"No I will not calm down! Damn ungrateful, small minded, blind, idiotic bitch."
"Dad"
"I should have just let the fox eat her and the rest of these assholes"
"Dad"
"I swear, I'm going to find every last one of them and use them as practice targets for the Rasengan"
"Dad"
"Who the hell do they think they are?"
"DAD!!"
"What's wrong son?"
"You're causing a scene."
"Oh"
Iruka shook his head at the two. 'Now I know where he gets it.'
"Come on you two I know a place."
They walked down the street again leaving behind a crowd of stupefied, shocked and just plain scared villagers and shinobi.
--
Iruka led them down the road to a modest little shop. Like before he went in first followed by Naruto then Minato.
"Good Morning" said the girl at the counter without looking up from her magazine.
Iruka shook his head at this but just walked over the merchandise.
This was not a shinobi gear shop. They would get that later first both Minato and Naruto need civilian and dress wear.
Iruka watched as Naruto picked out black slack and a white dress shirt. Iruka sighed and added one in red and one in blue the pile along with a pair of dress shoes in Naruto's size and a couple pairs of socks and a black jacket.
Minato laughed when Iruka added a cream colored tie to the mix only for Naruto to put it back well the teacher turned his back. A glaring contest ensued, one Iruka won and as a prize proceeded to add two more, one gold and one silver.
Next the casual section. Here Iruka and Naruto picked out two Chinese style shirts one in blue and one in hunter green. Next came a pack of red muscle shirts and a pack of black, some black t-shirts some in green a black jacket a tan jacket, and a few mesh shirts.
"A little much Youfu."
"Infiltration missions" he answered
"And we can add seals to make them shinobi safe." Added Minato
"Ok"
Minato came up to them with his purchases. A couple of white dress shirts and slacks some ties in red. Blue and black some fishnet shirts, and some tee and muscle shirts some black, some purple and some green.
When they went to pay the girl finally looked up…and screamed.
This brought rushing feet from the back and an older man to the front.
"Washu! What…"
"Akira-sempi?" asked Minato.
The man looked. "Minato? Minato! You're supposed to be dead!"
"Long story, going to explain to the village later. But well were here could you ring us up, got to get my son some more gear. Know any good stores? You know, the kind owned by smart people. And what are you doing in a civilian store?"
Akira understood. "Quit and joined my daughter in this. As for the stores, Tsuki, you remember her? She owns a Kimono shop two streets over. For shinobi gear go to Boncotsu in c- district and for weapons visit your old pal Kiro in D. And as for the stuff" He rang it up and then took some off."Give me 3,000 ryo and call the rest a welcome home present for you and the kid."
"Thanks"
"No problem, just don't give the others a heart attack when they see you."
"That I can't promise but I'll try"
They left and made their way to the next store but on the way ran into a certain pink haired howler monkey.
"Hay Sakura."
"Naruto where have you been!" she screamed well trying to punch him.
Trying and failing because of course he dodged it.
"Don't you remember, Hokage took me off team seven? I'm officially apprenticed to Jariaya."
"Baka, Sometimes I wonder why Jariaya-sama put up with you; I've seen how you act with him."
Iruka just slapped his forehead. 'How did I ever allow her to pass?'
Minato decided to get this over with. "Actually," he said getting the girls attention. "Jariaya-sensei has every right to choose his apprentice and who better then his own godson? Right Naruto?"
"Hai tou-sama. Of course it helps that I bugged him 'till he said yes."
"That's my boy."
Sakura looked like a statue.
"Have a nice day Sakura."
"Sakura-chan," sad Iruka "You might want to close your mouth before something flies in."
They made it to the Kimono shop without much more trouble although there had been quite a number of people following them for a while until Minato flared his chakra at which point they scattered like roaches.
When they got to the place Minato saw his old friend Tsuki running to and fro to the demands of an older gray haired woman with big honey eyes. She looked familiar.
"Kiki Tendo, civilian council." Supplied Iruka
"The old witch" added Naruto.
Minato got the message. The 'old witch' had at some point tried to hurt his boy. That was one more name on his list.
Seeing his friend was otherwise occupied and already knowing most of how this worked thanks to a shopping session with Kushina Minato decided to get started with his selections.
Wanting something special made he lead Naruto to the fabric section of the store.
"Go easy on the orange." warned Iruka.
"What's wrong with orange?" asked Minato.
Iruka stared at him. "Blessed Kami, it's genetic! Are you where he gets the pranks too?"
"Nope! That's his mother's fault."
"…"
Naruto picked out a white fabric and asked if he could have an orange dragon embroidered on it. Iruka and Minato agreed that it would be tasteful enough.
He complained when told he needed to make at least 2 more choices.
"But isn't one of these things enough?"
"No" said the older men.
Sighing he proceeded to choose to have one kimono made out of a black fabric with a white petal design and one out of a plain royal purple fabric.
"Good choices Naruto." Commented Iruka.
Next was Minato who decided he could get one made up in white identical to Naruto's and on in an Aqua color.
Iruka even pick out a fabric since he needed a new kimono, choosing a hunter green with white feathers design.
Minato then picked up a tape measure and took measurements.
Iruka wrote them down in a note book he had with him and they placed that the fabrics and a list of what was to be done with them on the counter.
They where just going to leave when the council woman's shrieking and insults reached a new level. One Minato would not tolerate.
"EXUSE ME Ma'm"
He shouted to get the attention of the shop keeper and the irate woman.
The shop keeper took one look at him and dropped everything.
"MINATO" she shouted as she thru her arms around him. "You're alive. You're here. Wait. You're alive?"
She pushed back to look at his face.
"You'll have to wait for the story like everyone else Tsuki-san." The woman pouted.
Minato chuckled at her then turned his attention to the now finally silent woman. "You know, it's not nice to shout and nag at people when they are trying to do their job. I would expect more of someone in your position Tendo-san"
"G-g-g-g"
"No, not a ghost. A man, a Hokage and a father. One who is not happy with the way my son has been treated. So when you're done here I suggest you and all you're conniving little council friends get your affaires in order. Because once I've settled a few things with my boy and some friends of mine I'm coming after you. GOT IT."
The woman was out of there faster then you could say boo.
Minato turned back to his old friend. "Sorry, kind of lost it for a sec. But look we have to get a few other things so our order is on the counter and well be back for it when it's ready."
Tsuki went over and looked at the order.
"A week" she said.
"Great, Have a nice day Tsuki-chan."
Next stop was Bancotsu's store.
When they entered the man simply looked up at Minato and grunted. "Knew you where to stubborn to die."
"Thanks"
"What ya need?"
"Pants sandals, some pouches and packs, bandages and an aid kits, sealing kit for the boy and some restock for me."
They watched the man rummage around the store for the items then bring them to the counter to ring them up.
"You owe me a drink." He told Minato as they he sealed their purchases into scrolls.
"After things settle."
"Fine, you drink kid?" he asked the younger blond.
"No" Said both father figures forcefully.
"To bad, hey when your dad lets you drink I'll buy."
"Kushina would kill me if I let him go anywhere with you 'Cotsu."
"You're no fun"
"Yah Yah, let's go guys."
--
A short walk into the next district brought them to the Wolf Claw Weapons Shop. This time Naruto walked in first.
And ran into a familiar face.
"Tenten?"
"Naruto?"
"Friend of yours kiddo?"
"Hello Tenten"
"Hey Iruka-sensei"
A voice from the back called. "Hey are we having a party?"
The sound of footsteps and then a large man came through a doorway into the room and stopped dead.
"Blessed Kami on a green spotted deer!"
"Nice to see you to Kiro"
"You know him dad?" the two children asked their respective parent at the same time.
"Hay wait." Said Tenten before either could answer. "I thought you where an orphan."
"Tenten!"
"What?"
Minato laughed. "Don't scold her Kiro it's a valid question and it comes with a long story for an answer, you'll have to wait like everyone else. Girls like her old man huh, although thankfully she got her moms looks"
"Ha ha, very funny blonde. What do you need, beside those kunai of yours?"
"Some restock on kunai and shuriken for each of us, a starter sword for Naruto, Kushina wanted him to use hers when he grow-up."
"Naturally."
"The kid can use a little of each basic element but he's mainly wind and water with a good helping of lightning."
"Of course"
"I'm teaching him my style as well as his mom's; he's going to mix it for his own later. And he's learning the jutsu."
"You're teaching him that."
"Yup."
"You're crazy Namikaze. Ok, so Three restock, a practice blade, a couple of tofa, some throwing knifes and a chain. And some scrolls"
"And the kunai"
"And the kunai."
"How long?"
"Two weeks"
"Fine and I'll take you out for a drink when I take 'Cotsu."
"Sounds good to me, good luck, I hear the kid can be a handful."
"He's a lot like his mother."
"Ouch"
"Well we got to go. See ya Kiro, nice meeting you Tenten"
"Bye Tenten"
"Nice seeing you"
"By Naruto, Sensei, Namikaze-san"
With the shopping done and everyone hungry again they decided a BBQ lunch would be a good idea.
They where once again being watched so Minato decided to have some fun.
Flaring his chakra and turning around to face most of the crowd. "BOO!" This time they not only scattered they screamed.
When he turned back to his companions he saw his son laughing and the chunin trying to hide a grin.
"Are you sure Naruto gets the love of pranks from his mother?"
"That's where I got it from."
"Let go get lunch before you give him ideas."
The two blonds shared a grin.
--
The original InoShikaChou Trio had been enjoying an early drink when Minato Naruto and Iruka walked by on their way to lunch.
At the sight of their 'dead' friend all three spat out their drinks and began to chock.
"Hey Chouza, Shika, what say we lay off this stuff for a while, I think my wife was right about it messing with our brains.
The other two just nodded got up and went some. They would not tell their Wives about this, their wives would never believe them and would probably kick their asses for "'getting wasted so damn early in the morning.'"
--
They entered the restaurant together and took a seat at both. The moment they entered whispers stared
Key words standing out. "Yondaime, Kyubbi brat, ghost and trick."
"So I think people are taking this well" started Minato.
"Yah sure, if you call standing stock still in shock and running away screaming taking it well" answered his son
"It's better then the mass hysteria I expected." Offered Iruka.
"Point"
--
"Hey guys there Naruto, I like his new look. But who's the guy with him and sensei?"
"Looks Munch a lot like him Munch."
"Troublesome blonds."
"We should probably go say hello."
"Munch Munch be rude Munch not to Munch."
--
"Hey Naruto, Iruka-sensei, long time no see."
"Hey, Naruto."
"Troublesome, Hey Naruto, Good afternoon Sensei, Yondaime-sama."
Shikamaru's two teammates stared at him then at the Yondaime
"Hey, Shika, Ino, Chouji, how ya been."
"Hello, kids."
"Hi, call me Minato, never did like formalities."
Shikamaru looked from one blond male to the other. "Must be genetic."
"No Shika, Naruto's problem isn't with formalities. It's with authority in general." Said Iruka
"HEY! That not true."
Minato shook his head. "You're your mother's kid; no doubt about it what so ever."
"Aww, come on guys I thought we were here for lunch not to pick on me."
"Picking on you is more fun" Smirked the teacher.
"But I'm hungry."
"Ok, ok well lay off. Well nice meeting you kids. Maybe you and your dads can come over for dinner soon."
"Well tell them" said Ino.
"Ok then see you around kids"
The new InoShikaChou trio left the other group to their meal.
--
After lunch they went to the food market and bought the necessities plus a few treat then with their errands done Iruka said goodbye and the two blonds made for home. Of course on their way there they had to pass both the Uchiha and Hyuga estates once again. And this time someone was home at the Uchiha's
Sasuke was walking out his gate not paying attention so at he almost ran into the father and son duo.
"Excuse us." Said the elder.
Sasuke turned and glared then he noticed who it was.
"Dope"
Naruto frowned but he had promised not to let these things get to him so instead of the usual reply …
"Uchiha."
This shocked said Uchiha enough that it was actually visible on his usually expressionless face.
"Excuse us, Uchiha-san but we have had a busy day and wish to get home. Have a nice evening." Said Minato before walking around the dark haired boy his son following behind.
"See you around Sasuke."
Unfortunately this was not the end for when the passed the Hyuga estate they found Hiashi himself at the gate. (Hey I rhymed)
"Namikaze?"
Both blonds turned and Naruto noticed Neji, Hinata and Hinata's younger sister standing behind the clan head.
"Hyuga" Minato answered sure that he was the one being addressed.
The Hyuga activated his bloodline and both blonds stiffened taking a defensive stance.
Seeing this, the Hyuga head raised his hand in a stilling gesture both to the men in front of him and to his guards.
"So it is you." He said deactivating his eyes and dropping his hand back to his side. "How? We where told…"
"I am aware what you where told Hyuga-san, and I pledge you and explanation will be forthcoming but I am afraid you will have to wait. I must first attend to family matters."
Hiashi nodded. "Of course, you must have much to settle with your son."
"It is more settling with those who wished him ill then with him."
"I see, well then, should no require anything you have only to ask."
"I thank you for the offer Hyuga-san. Now if you'll excuse us we have had a busy day and must be getting home. Training tomorrow after all."
"Of course Namikaze-sama, good evening to you."
Naruto had been silent this whole time but decided he wanted something. "Neji?" The older boy met his gaze in acknowledgment. "Would you have time for a spar tomorrow?"
Neji looked to his uncle who nodded.
"Training field 9 at three?" he offered.
"Sounds good, you can come too if you like Hinata-chan" He offered seeing the girl fidget slightly. She blushed cherry but nodded at the invitation.
Minato smirked 'What do we have here?' "Well if you want to train and spar tomorrow we better get home to rest now."
"Hai Tou-san"
"Have a nice evening Hyuga-san."
"Bye"
"Good Night Yondaime."
--
Minato and Naruto got home and put things away then sat on the couch.
"So" began Minato
"So?"
"Got any good stories?"
Naruto grinned.
"Well there was this one time I tricked Jariaya-sensei into…."
And that is how they spent the rest of the night, going from stories about Jariaya or Kakashi and their time as genin to stories about this friend that mission until they where both yawning and ready for bed.
They would need their rest, aside from the planned training and spars tomorrow his when it will have sunk in for everyone.
The Yondamie was back, and he was far from happy with most of them.
Tomorrow was when shit really hit the fan.
--KAKASHI That same day--
Now as pissed off as she was about his treatment of Naruto Tsunade was the Hokage and she knew she could not afford to leave Kakashi to his own devices lest he do something stupid.
So she sicked Shizune on him. And not a moment to soon for the young medic found the man in an isolated training ground with a kunai poised at his neck.
With a gasp she flung senbon at him hitting his hand to make him drop the weapon and his legs in just the right places to paralyze them.
She then proceeded to punch him into the ground so that he lay staring up at her until he turned his head aside. She sat on him.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?!"
"…"
"Idiot do you have any idea what would happen if you died? To the village, to your students, to me?"
That last one got his attention.
"Y- You?"
"Yes me."
"But I… I betrayed him, failed. Traitor, Sum TRASH!" he screamed as he thrashed trying to get up from under her.
"No, NO!"
He stopped
"Now you listen to me you lazy idiot. You made mistakes, stupid, hurtful mistakes but what good is it if you die? You can't apologize; you can't try to fix things if you're dead."
"Fix?"
"Yes, fix or at least say you're sorry, isn't that better then killing yourself? If you do that then there are so many things left unsaid and unsettled. You of all people should know that."
And now she gave him a small smile.
"And besides, I would be sad if you where gone."
"Shizune-chan?"
She gave him a peck on the cheek for the name.
"Now come on baka, we had better get you to the hospital and have a check up done."
She removed her senbon and helped him to his feet.
"Don't like hospitals."
"To bad, now come on."
"Ok"