Chapter 5: Preparations.
Today was the day that Minato had to go over the mission plot. Well, going to Suna for a meeting isn't what you would call an 'A' rank mission, but it certainly had its importance.
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Earlier that day…
"Minato, have you decided who you're going to take with you?" The Sandaime asked him in the Hokage meeting room.
"I could only bring 2 Jonin, so I pick Kakashi and Hyuga Hizashi." He put some things into his backpack.
"Ah, a smart choice. Though why pick one from the side branch?" He let out some smoke, he always has that pipe.
"Well, if my presumptions are correct, I'll be able to strategize beforehand with a Hyuga. Plus, he is more devoted to the Konoha will of fire; Hiashi cares more about his clan." He smiled.
The Sandaime lowered his head and inhaled some more smoke. He smiled to himself at the thought that just fluttered.
"Just remember, don't trust anyone. Especially not that new Kazekage." He warned.
"I know. But the reason of this meeting is the the sudden disappearance of the Third Kazekage." He explained, although he very much knew that the Sandaime was fully aware of this.
"Hmm. Oh, and don't get killed." He joked.
"Uh.. yeah." He tried to smile enthusiastically.
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We now see Minato in the training grounds where he and his family had a wonderful picnic just a few days ago. I'm going to be separated from them, I hope it will be okay.
He was deep in thought when young Hatake Kakashi landed right in front of him, seems he put a little to much force on his departure.
"You're early." He greeted.
"Well, I wasn't going until the prescribed time. I thought I'd just pay my respects." He stood up. He wasn't wearing his blue outfit anymore. He wore a black undershirt and a gray vest, deep blue Konoha trousers and blue combat shoes. His forehead protector seemed to cover his left eye and he wore red goggles around his neck.
"As always." His sensei said as he patted his head. He remembers when he used to do that when he was smaller, now their difference was just a tad. But still, their respect for one another never changed, and if it did, it only grew.
"Well, I'll leave you be now, I have some other stuff to fill out. Remember, 5:30 at the main gate." Minato then vanished.
"Yes, sensei." He closed his eyes and paid respects to his former teammate, and heaven OR earth, friend forever.
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Namikaze Residence
Minato opened the door to see Kushina, sleeping on the couch with Naruto on her lap. He smiled at the peaceful sight and carefully walked to the bedroom to get his overcoat. He went back to see them when he stepped on something that made a small noise, but it was enough to wake Naruto up.
"Da…daa!!" Naruto groggily said, reaching out to his father.
"Hello Naruto." He said, Kushina woke up as well.
"Minato, you're still here?" she stands up and hands Naruto over to him. "He misses his father." She smiled a warm smile, the smile that made Minato fall in love with her.
Minato held Naruto up in his arms, his face as smooth as his own, he pulls him in a hug, noticeably a big one, since he was going to miss him, Naruto hugged back and cried when Minato pulled away, somehow he knew he wasn't going to see his father for quite some time.
Minato carried his son with one arm, while he grabbed the waist of his wife with the other, and pulled her into a deep kiss. She submitted to the kiss, doing whatever his lips commanded, when he pulled away, though he knows they wanted more.
Kushina blushed as she took Naruto from Minato's arms, he attempted to resist by throbbing his arms around and crying, but she just kissed his forehead and he wrapped his arms around her neck while he cried. Minato patted his head and kissed Kushina's cheek, grabbed his bag and went towards the doorway.
"Well, I'm leaving now." He said casually, like a man leaving for work, but this IS work, isn't it? No, it's more of an obligation. To be a Hokage is to give your life to your village. That's what I think.
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Konoha Main Gate
It was 5:15, Hizashi had arrived about 5 minutes ago. He patiently waited and after some time, Minato arrived.
"Ah, Good Afternoon, Hokage-sama." He stood up to bow to Minato, but he just raised his hand, signaling that it was okay. Kakashi soon appeared on top of the gate, making a peace sign with his fingers.
Minato gave him a smile as he jumped down from where he was, he fixed his outfit and tightened the tie on his hitae-tae. This was going to be an unforgettable mission.
"Ah, Hizashi, Kakashi." He said like a true leader would, announcing their departure as the Sandaime looks over from the top of the Hokage office.
"I have… faith in you."
Notes: Well, it took me so long to update, but here it is! So, any questions? Well, If it isn't clear, they are going to Kage's meeting, since well at this point the Sandaime Kazekage should have been defeated by Sasori and now they appointed Gaara's father. Well, that's what would happen if Minato were alive, well in my opinion. So I guess I won't be updating for a while, but a lot more reviews would just motivate me. Thanks a lot for all the faves and reviews though.
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