Here is the second chapter I promised! Sorry it is short but I wanted this scene to be its own chapter!

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Chapter Six: The Wrath of Minato and The End of Mizuki

The blonde Hokage sat at his desk with his elbows at the edge and his fingers laced in front of his face. Although he was a shinobi and wasn't allowed to let his emotions take over, he was having hard time hiding his angry expression. Minato was terrifying when he was angry. His normally bright blue eyes were now dark and filled with rage. Today was the day he was waiting for. The day the shinobi who harmed his son would be punished. The day his son would be able to walk around the village free from fear of being beaten by the shinobi, or at least that is what he was going for.

Several shinobi of various ages stood in front of the fuming Hokage. Many of which have never seen Minato this angry before, while the elders had not seen him like this since he found Jiraiya-sama peeking into the women's bath, while Kushina was there. Even though several were terrified of the livid Hokage, their expressions didn't show it. Finally the last of the shinobi that Minato had summoned arrived and it was time to get down to business. Minato dropped his hands on his desk with a loud thud.

"Do you know the punishment for a shinobi accused of treason?" Minato asked with a booming voice.

"Hai," the room chorused. Of course being shinobi themselves they knew the answer.

"Did you know harming the family of a Kage is considered treasonous?" Minato continued.

"Hai," was the answer that rang out.

"Then each one of you should know that by harming my family, a child none-the-less, that you have committed a treasonous act," Minato's voice echoed throughout the room.

Each and everyone of the shinobi in the room were taken aback by what Minato said. The expressions alike but none were brave enough to speak up. Minato was very surprised by the reaction of the shinobi standing in front of him. Most were shocked while others were confused, not the expressions Minato was expecting. The blonde narrowed his eyes at the men hoping at least one would be brave enough to say something. Finally one of the men in front built up enough courage to speak.

"Sir, I believe I speak for everyone here, when I say that we aren't sure what act of treason you are referencing," the man defended.

"You don't know what act of treason I am referencing?" Minato snapped.

"No, sir," the man shook his head.

"I am referencing the fact that the men standing before me has beaten and abused my son, both mentally and physically," Minato yelled as he stood up slamming both hands down on the table.

"You have a son, sir?" the man asked as his voice wavered.

Minato was taken back by the question. Of course he had a son! What kind of question was that!

"Yes, I have a son!" Minato gritted his teeth, "Uzumaki Naruto is my son."

The man he was speaking to suddenly was unable to talk as his eyes widen in obvious realization. The rest of the shinobi in the room had the same or similar reactions. Minato narrowed his eyes at the men.

"That kid is your son?" one of the men asked.

"Yes," Minato snapped.

"I swear to kami that I and I assume the other men here, didn't know that he was your son," another said.

"How could you not know that he is my son? For kami's sake, we even look a like!" Minato continued.

"The boy never said anything, Hokage-sama," a voice said.

Minato turned and looked at where the voice came from. It was Mizuki; Naruto's sensei that would beat and abuse him after school. Minato was hoping to deal with him separately but it didn't look like that would be the case.

"He never said anything?" Minato repeated.

"No sir," Mizuki shook his head, "When asked about his parents, he would stay quiet or make very vague replies."

Minato furrowed his eyebrows at Mizuki answer. Although he didn't believe a word they were saying (how could they not make that connection?), he had no proof that they did know Naruto was his son. Minato then remembered Mizuki's reaction when he went to pick up him son from school. Maybe they were telling the truth, and maybe not. For now Minato would just give them their punishment anyways.

"Very well, as punishment for causing physical and mental harm to my son, you all will be demoted," Minato said.

"What?" a few chimed.

"Those of you who are Chunin will now be Genin. Jonins will now be Chunins. You will not be allowed to advance in ranking for at least 5 years," Minato continued, "Your missions will not be higher ranked than C."

"Are you kidding!" a few gaped in awe at their punishment, "That's not fair!"

"You should be thanking my son that you are not dead!" Minato yelled.

"What?"

"When I found out that you men have beaten and abused my son, I wanted to have you all executed, but my son stepped in and wouldn't allow it," Minato explained, "Now I ask, what would you have done if you found out that your child was beaten and abused by your comrades? By men you grew up with? That you went to school with? What would you have done?"

A few men shook their head indicated they didn't know while others remained silent.

"Exactly," Minato said, "I am the Hokage and my men; the ones I am in charge of have beaten and abused my son for years! He received mistreatment for nothing he has control of, for things he has never done! What do you expect me to do? I see that your punishment isn't harsh enough for beating a child, let alone my son! But Naruto disagreed. So you should be thanking him! Thanking him for saving your lives! I wanted to have you all executed or thrown in prison! Naruto is the one that saved your asses!"

When only silent came Minato's way he continued.

"The little boy you used to beat, hit, kick, abuse; that little, helpless boy, ending up being the one to save your life. You should be a shamed of you selves for harming a defenseless child, no matter if he was my son or not," Minato's voice started quieting down.

Minato sat back in his chair, exhausted from the yelling he did. He leaned up on the desk, laced his fingers together and placed his forehead on the fist he made. He took a deep breath in, and glanced back up at the men. They now had the expressions Minato was expecting. They looked degraded, ashamed, humiliated, regretful, mortified, and all of the above. Minato took another deep breath, as he was satisfied at making those men feel horrible for what they did. Their punishment should teach them well, even if he did think it wasn't enough.

"You're dismissed," Minato, stated, "And Mizuki, I will speak with you separately,"

All the men filed out of the office, leaving one blue hair shinobi standing in the center. Minato breathed out an angry breath. He truly hated the man standing in front of him, but being the Hokage, he couldn't let personal feelings interfere. Minato gritted his teeth.

"You were one of Naruto's senseis as the academy, correct?" Minato asked.

"Yes, Hokage-sama," Mizuki nodded.

"Mizuki, Naruto told me about some of the things your did to him. Apparently you were the worst when it came to the abuse he received from the shinobi," Minato explained, "There for you will received the worst punishment."

Mizuki only nodded in response.

"You will stripped of shinobi status and sent to Hōzukijō," Minato stated.

Mizuki's mouth dropped open at the mention of the prison.

"ANBU!" Minato called.

Suddenly a sliver haired ANBU member with a dog mask and a brunette with a cat mask appeared, taking Mizuki on either side.

"Your chakra will be sealed away," Minato, explained, "I will let Inoichi and Ibiki do what they will with you before you are sent to Hōzukijō."

Mizuki continued to stare in disbelief.

"Take him away," Minato stated.

With a puff of smoke the three men disappeared.

Minato sighed as he looked at the clock; I need to get to the academy. They should be expecting me soon.