disclaimer: Naruto belongs to Masashi Kishimoto, obv.
title: Konoha no Kiiroi Senkō
pairing: Minato/Kushina
summary: Before Namikaze Minato became the legendary Yellow Flash and Yondaime Hokage, he still had to win over the most badass kunoichi of Konoha, Uzumaki Kushina.
notes: Sorry for the delay! I've been caught up with a bunch of work lately. Don't kill me but yes, this chapter is really short. I cut it in half (okay, maybe more than half) because I wanted to completely change what I had planned for the part I cut off. I felt bad about delaying it already, thought I would at least post this in the meantime. I was writing a little about Minato's mission but now I'm thinking about just skipping to when he gets back, like a timeskip, with a flashback about his mission (maybe). Let me know which idea you like better!
{ 木ノ葉の黄色い閃光 | Konoha's Yellow Flash }
Chapter 2
With a tired sigh, Kushina plopped down onto the lush grass of Training Field #10, followed by her blond sparring partner. Turning her heard slightly to spare a glance at him, Kushina found him staring back at her expectantly.
"Alright, alright, hold on."
Ignoring her protesting muscles, Kushina got up to retrieve her backpack, pulling out several blank scrolls and a bottle of ink. "You know, I'm starting to regret teaching you about seals, you're almost as good as me."
Huffing, Kushina chucked one of the scrolls at the grinning blond across from her. "I'm not kidding, Namikaze. Is there anything you can't do? Freaking ass, you just have to be naturally good at everything don't you? I hate people like you."
"Not true, I have you and Jiraiya-sensei to thank for. Without you two I would probably only be half as good, if not worse," Minato said, scratching his head while giving her one of his sunny smiles.
"Idiot," Kushina mumbled, although obviously happy with the compliment.
Ever since the kidnapping incident 5 months ago, Kushina found herself spending more and more time with Namikaze Minato. When both of them were free from their own team practices or missions, they would train together as well as occasionally having lunch together after practices. Minato would help Kushina with her ninjutsu and in exchange, Kushina would teach Minato fuuinjutsu.
"Okay today we're going to go over one of the more advanced seals of the Uzuma-" Kushina was cut off when she noticed Jiraiya coming toward them. "Damn, why is he coming here?"
"Ah, why if it isn't Kushina, the darling redhead that Minato has been talki-"
"Jiraiya-sensei!" Minato interrupted the older man before he could continue.
"Alright, alright. I hate to interrupt whatever you two had going on but we've been summoned by the Hokage, Minato," Jiraiya said. "I'll try to make some time for you," he said with a wink before disappearing as quickly as he had come.
"Well, I guess this means we'll have to stop here for today," Kushina muttered, packing up the scrolls and ink into her old navy blue bag.
Passing her the blank scroll in his hand, Minato sighed, "Yeah, and I was really looking forward to it too. I don't know how long I'll be gone, but if I'm done early I'll come meet you at the usual place?"
Kushina couldn't help but smile, "Okay, I'll be waiting."
"Hokage-sama," Minato and Jiraiya both spoke in unison, bowing their heads in respect.
"Jiraiya, as you know, there have been reports of attacks on civilian villages along Grass Country and by the borders of Fire Country. From what we have gathered so far, we believe Iwagakure is behind this, and the attacks are mission is to infiltrate the villages and report what you learn back. Do not get involved unless it's necessary, your identity must remain hidden," The Hokage said, pausing to take a glance at the genin.
"Originally I was only going to send Jiraiya but due to your sensei's request, Minato, I've decided to send you as well, that is, if you were to accept. Keep in mind this a secret S-Class mission and I'm afraid I do not know how long this will take."
"What do you say, kid? I spent a good amount of time and energy to get you on this mission with me," Jiraiya said, squeezing the blonde's shoulder.
"I…I accept, Hokage-sama. Thank you," Minato said, still shocked at what he had heard.
"Ha! I told you Hiruzen, I told you my student would accept!" Jiraiya said, laughing, "He isn't one to turn down a mission like this."
"Very well," The Sandaime chuckled, handing Jiraiya the mission scroll, "you will leave tomorrow night, good luck and stay safe."
When Minato arrived at the top of the Hokage Monument an hour later, he found Kushina lying down on her back, eyes closed. Silently, he took a seat next to her.
"Kushina."
"Mmm.."
Minato found it rather cute, the way Kushina would stretch like an adorable kitten whenever someone tried to wake her up. She stretched her limbs before curling into a ball, turning onto her side, away from him.
"Kushina, wake up. I have to tell you something."
"Whha-Oh it's you. What is it, Namikaze? Did you get a mission?"
Minato nodded. "Jiraiya-sensei and I received an S-class mission. I leave tomorrow night."
"Holy hell! S-Class!?"
Kushina's eyes were wide open in shock and disbelief. Yet she couldn't help but scowl. "How the hell did you get assigned such a high ranked mission when you've only been a genin for less than a year?!"
"It was Jiraiya-sensei!" Minato defended, realizing that he must've sounded like he was boasting. "The Hokage didn't even think of assigning until Jiraiya-sensei requested for me to go along as well."
Kushina scoffed but accepted his explanation. "Where are you going?"
"I'm afraid I can't tell you, classified."
"Fine. When will you be back?" Kushina asked, sitting up.
"I don't know exactly but it doesn't seem like a mission that can be finished in a week. It could be weeks, months, maybe even a year. It all depends on what we find. "
"Hmm..a year is a long time," Kushina mumbled, "will you miss m - us, will you miss us? Konoha?"
Kushina didn't know if Minato noticed her slip, but if he did, he didn't show it. "Of course I will," Minato said, turning to look at the village beneath them, "but I don't think I'll be gone for long, who knows, I could return by the end of the month."
"Come on, let's go grab something to eat and I'll walk you home." Getting up, he offered a hand to the redhead to help her get up.
"You're paying, 'ttebane!"
A/N: Alright, so who read the latest manga chapter? (Chapter 630) I don't want to spoil it but omg, FINALLY. Youknowwho FINALLY freaking appeared again, had me all excited with the epic entrance. I've literally been waiting for his entrance on the battlefield. I honestly can't wait for the epicness that is to come.
ALSO: I added some changes to Chapter 1, making it a wee bit longer as well. They're minor so you don't have to read it again if you don't want to, just letting ya know.