A meeting was called a few days later. The Third called all high ranking ninja into his office and had the Anbu place up a sound barrier. Guy stood next to Kakashi, both looking equally hurt. Once the last member arrived, Lord Third started the meeting. "This meeting is to inform you all of the fate of one Naruto Uchiha." Guy looked at the ground in attempt to subdue his anger. Kakashi placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder and tried his best smile. Guy couldn't look up though. He knew what was coming. It was obvious. "Tomorrow, the nine tails Jinchūriki will be put to death in a public execution." Guy's fear filled eyes shot up to glare at the Third. "You can't! Why would you publicly execute him? It's bad enough you want to kill him!" The room stared at Guy in shock for his outburst. Lord Third cleared his throat, grabbing everyone's attention. "This was a request by the boy himself." Guy's face drop and he refused to hold in the tears anymore. "Naruto wants this?! Why?!"
The Hokage nodded to himself and lifted his head. "He believes that this is the best way to end things." Guy fell to the ground, shocking everyone around him, and let his tears hit the floor. "This is for Sasuke… doesn't he realise this will hurt Sasuke more than help him?" Guy clenched his fists as Kakashi knelt next to him and patted his shoulder. The Hokage stood from his chair and walked around to the front. "That is all, please leave everyone. Except you and Kakashi, Guy." The room nodded as people began to leave.
Soon, the three of them were left alone. Lord Third sighed. "I'm sorry guy. I realise you have grown quite close to the boys. But please continue to look after Sasuke." Guy nodded. Kakashi looked at the Hokage with pleading eyes. "Why did you ask us both to stay Hokage-Sama?" He nodded and knelt in front of the two Junín. "Naruto has a message for the two of you." Guy looked up again and saw that the Hokage was holding his signature crystal ball. Guy nodded and the Hokage began receiving the signal. Kakashi's eye widened as the ball began to clear. Showing a cell holding a smiling blonde. "Naruto, can you hear me?" Naruto's head shot up and looked around the room. "Hokage-Sama? Where are you?" He told Naruto where to look and soon the boy was filling the entire orb.
Guy chuckled at the look on Naruto's face. It was one he hadn't seen before, and no doubt, wouldn't see again. "Tou-Chan! I'm sorry…" Guy looked at the orb confused. "For what Naruto?" Naruto smiled ruefully at something in the corner of his cell. "For not being youthful enough to fight the nine tails." Guy's eyes widened again in shock before he began to sob. "No, Naruto, I'm sorry. Sorry you weren't helped properly." Naruto smiled as he shook his head. "No, you and Kaka-Jiji helped a lot! I was just beyond saving." Naruto trailed, leaving a stinging sensation in the three older men's hearts. Then, Kakashi's face scrunched in thought. "Jiji?" Naruto grinned widely, showing his somehow perfectly white teeth. "Yeah! Uncle Kakashi is the best!" Kakashi clasped a hand over his mouth as he let his tears join Guy's on the floor. "Thank you Naruto." Naruto smiled into the orb for a second before his face turned serious.
The three looked at the orb confused, Guy and Kakashi trying to fight their tears so they could hear Naruto properly. "I have a request." Everyone looked shocked. Knowing the other two were having trouble stopping their sobs, the Third took charge. "What is it Naruto?" Naruto nodded as tears slowly filled his eyes, though he had better control from years of practice. "Take care of Nii-San. And I don't mean just look after by being there for him." Lord Third tilted his head in confusion. "What do you mean Naruto?" Naruto clenched his fists and gritted his teeth before releasing a deep breath and relaxing a little. "You have to promise me that you will stop Nii-San from being revenge driven. I don't want him to get killed trying to kill Itachi-Nii. It would be a waste." The three nodded in understanding before Guy got up in a determined stance. "I will Naruto! I will make sure he lives his life to the youthfullest!" Naruto laughed. "He laughed! He actually laughed!" Guy began crying again, slowly followed by the rest in the room. Then Kakashi stood proud too. "I will help the best I can too Naruto! Count on Jiji!" Naruto smiled thankfully at the orb. "Thank you Tou-Chan, Jiji."
With a snap of his fingers, the orb shut off. Guy glared at the Third but he just shook his head. "Too many words will only make this harder. You two just have to keep your word now." The two nodded before going to leave the room. "Oh and, you don't have to attend tomorrow. I'm sure Naruto would only doubt himself if you three turned up." The two nodded again before silently leaving the room. They had a job to accomplish.
The time of the execution came, and Guy couldn't bring himself to go. He wanted to go and let Naruto know that it would be alright, but he couldn't. It was too painful. He told Sasuke last night when he returned and Sasuke had cried until sunrise. Now, he was sat with a sleeping Sasuke on his lap. He made a promise. And he vowed he would keep it, even if it cost him his life. No, even if it cost the village to keep his word to his son.
He took deep breathes as he heard the crowd cheering. He scowled at nothing in particular, silently cursing the Leaf village. Sasuke began to stir and he winced internally. He was still injured but the biggest scar was just around the corner. Sasuke rubbed his sleep eye as he sat up. "Morning Tou-Chan." Guy chuckled lightly. "Ah youth. Sleeping until after noon." Sasuke's eyes bugged wide. "It's after noon?! But I was going to train today!" Guy laughed. So much energy. He wished he could be like that right now. But he knew what was coming in a little under five minutes.
Sasuke jumped out from his lap and off his bed. Guy watched as he pulled out his training gear. He was shocked at the sight, then an image flashed before him. "You have to promise that you will stop Nii-San from being revenge driven… It will be a waste." He looked at Sasuke and noticed the determination in his eyes. They weren't youthful, ready to train eyes. They were the eyes of someone dead set on revenge. Guy sighed before walking over to Sasuke and placing his hands on his shoulders.
"Sasuke, we have to talk." Sasuke looked up at him. "What about?" Guy crouched in front of him and looked into his eyes, showing the seriousness of this talk. Sasuke looked worriedly back at him and he felt his heart clench. "Don't train for revenge." Sasuke shot back a step, jaw dropping at the accusation. "Wha-What?! How did you-" "Naruto." Sasuke scrunched his face in pain. Guy slightly replicating the face. "This is for Otouto." Guy nodded. He understood. He wanted to kill that teme too but, that's not what Naruto wanted. "He knows. Which is why he doesn't want you doing it. He knows how much of a waste it will be." Sasuke looked at Guy astonished. "Otouto, said that?" Guy nodded.
Sensing Sasuke's next step, Guy hugged him tight. Sasuke's eyes began to torrent like waterfalls. "NARUTO!" Guy let a few tears slide but held most back. He had to be the bigger man here. He had to be strong for his sons.
Only the sound of sobbing could be heard until a loud cheer roared from nearby. Guy held Sasuke closer as he knew what happened. Sasuke sniffled a little, trying to get the ability to talk back. "Wha-What was that?" Guy furrowed his brow in fear and pain. "Nothing Sasuke. Just know, it's not your fault." Sasuke nodded. "Yeah…" The two stayed there the rest of the day, doing their best to stop the tears that escaped their eyes. Today would affect them for the rest of their lives.