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.
Naruto stood at the top of the Hokage tower, looking down on the entire village. He looked for three familiar figures but couldn't find them. He felt sad that he wouldn't see them one last time but he felt relieved that they wouldn't have to witness this. He did however, spot the man he attacked a few days ago. He hadn't been able to save his arms. Naruto looked down in guilt before feeling a reassuring hand on his shoulder. He looked up to see Lord Third smiling at him. He felt slightly uplifted but couldn't stop his gaze from landing on the man.
The Third stepped forward and the crowd erupted into a loud cheer and applause. The Third raised his hand and the crowd silenced. Naruto wished he could have that kind of power. If only…
"Ladies and gentlemen, today will be the execution of one Naruto Uchiha." He glanced back with sad eyes and Naruto nodded. He looked back to the crowd to see people nodding in approval. "DON'T CALL HIM THAT! YOU'RE SULLYING THE UCHIHA NAME!" "DOWN WITH THE DEMON!" "KILL THE MONSTER!" The shouts kept coming and each one felt like a dagger to the heart. Lord Third held up his hand to silence the crowd again and the people obeyed. He went on discussing the reasons behind the execution, not that anyone cared, and how he wished Naruto some luck in the next life.
Soon, Naruto was pulled forward and shown to the crowd. He wasn't bound and the crowd seemed to disapprove of this. Lord Third looked disbelievingly at the crowd. How could they do this to a child? He felt shame for breaking his promise to Lord Fourth. Naruto walked up to him and held up his wrist, inviting restraints. The Hokage sighed and nodded at an Anbu, who quickly placed the restraints on Naruto's wrists.
The crowd erupted into another roar as an Anbu stepped forward with the order to kill Naruto. He looked at Naruto and Naruto could sense the hesitation. "Don't worry. It was my idea, just keep the village safe ok?" The Anbu nodded before raising his hand, ready to swing. Suddenly, Kakashi appeared next the Anbu and smacked his neck so he would fall unconscious. "NOW GUY!" Guy appeared next to Naruto and nodded. "Thanks Kakashi." Kakashi nodded and Guy picked Naruto up. "Tou-Chan? What's happening?" Guy ran across the rooftops and headed out of the village. "We're leaving." Naruto looked on in disbelief.
They left through the gate and continued running. Naruto heard footsteps behind them and turned to look. "Nii-San!" Sasuke smiled at Naruto, who smiled back through the tears. "Thank you… Thank you Tou-Chan! Nii-San!" Guy and Sasuke smiled as the continued their dash. "THANK YOU JIJI!" Guy chuckled as he took a small turn. "Where are we going Tou-Chan?" Guy looked over his shoulder to Sasuke and smiled. "To the cloud village. Someone there can help us." Sasuke nodded and the group continued their journey with a joyfully sobbing Naruto.
They arrived at the cloud and were immediately given refuge. The Raikage stepped forward and eyed Naruto sceptically. "Is he the one?" Guy nodded. "Please let Bee teach him. I think it would benefit them both." The Raikage thought for a moment before nodding. "I agree. You three can stay with us then." The three followed the Clouds leader into the Hokage's tower. After being assigned new identities and being introduced to Killer Bee, the three began their new lives.
Years passed and Naruto had finally learnt to control his tailed beast and had even begun to become friends with it. He would be the youngest Jinchūriki to do so ever. Which made Bee proud as a teacher and Guy proud as a father. "Minato! Come get some dinner!" Naruto smiled. "Yes Tou-Chan!" He went inside to see Sasuke sat eating already. "Hi Fugaku-Kun~. How was your trip to the Sand village~?" Naruto grinned as Sasuke cringed and turned red from the sing songy voice. "I had a mission, nothing else." Naruto laughed. "Yeah yeah, your neck says otherwise." Sasuke went a brighter red and opted to throw some of his meat at Naruto. But, Naruto caught it and began eating. "Boys, no arguing at the table." In sync the boys apologized. "Yes Tou-Chan, sorry." Guy smiled to himself as they began their meal. "Life as Hashirama Namikaze isn't so bad."