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Chapter Nine: The Forbidden Scroll and The Blue Haired Shinobi

Naruto walked beside his father with a newfound confidence. The young blonde was unsure where this self-assurance came from. Maybe it was the fact that he was a genin now. Maybe it was because he felt safe walking beside his father through the village. Maybe it was because he felt he didn't have to hide who he was; the gossip would spread like a wild fire through the village. Naruto was consumed in his thoughts that he didn't even acknowledge the glares he was getting. He paid no attention to the whispers. Although Naruto didn't hear or see them, Minato sure did. But it made the elder blonde feel a bit helpless, that he couldn't do anything to change the way the villagers felt towards his son. Only Naruto could do that.

Minato glanced at the sun, which was starting to set in the sky. He guessed the time and realized he had a meeting with the clan heads this evening. The path they were taking would lead the elder the opposite direction in which he needed to be going. Minato worried for a moment then pushed it aside knowing his student was never to far from his son.

"Naruto?" Minato called as he stopped.

Naruto took a few steps before he noticed his father had stopped walking and called his name. The blonde stopped and turned to face the elder.

"Yes, tou-san?" Naruto replied walking back up to his father so that he was now only a foot or so away.

"I had forgotten I have a meeting with the clan heads this evening, will you be alright walking home by yourself?" Minato placed his hand on Naruto's head to ruffle his hair.

"I'll be fine, tou-san," Naruto smiled beneath Minato's hand, "I'm a shinobi now!"

Minato chuckled lightly, "I guess you are. Besides you know what to do if something…."

"I know, tou-san!" Naruto interrupted as he continued smiling.

"Alright," Minato smiled and removed his hand, "I will see you at home in a few hours then."

Naruto nodded, turned around and started walking in the direction he was heading. Minato watched for a moment, before reassuring him self and walking back to the Hokage tower. Naruto walked through the village a little less confident than he was earlier. His father would be home soon and he knew his favorite ANBU would be watching until he did. The sun was completely set and the streets were empty for which Naruto was thankful. It was silent except for the occasional voices coming from the houses.

Unexpectedly Naruto found himself flying backwards then pinned to the wall of an ally he just passed. His throat was being crush by a strong arm and his arms felt numb as they were restrained behind him. Naruto forced his eyes open to face his attacker. His eye widened even more when he recognized his assailant. He tried to speak but his throat was going numb from the pressure.

"You listen here, demon," the man demanded, "You are going to retrieve something for me."

Naruto gathered enough strength in both his legs shoving them in to the stomach of the man. The man slid backwards as Naruto fell to his knees. The blonde coughed as his throat regained their feelings and his lungs gasped for air.

"Why you…." The man started.

"I'm not doing anything for you, Mizuki!" Naruto tried to yell but his voice failed him and his words were barely above a whisper.

"Oh, I think you might," Mizuki's voiced suddenly got very confidant.

Naruto looked up at his former sensei to find a very devious smirk on his face. The blue haired man put his hand is his pack that sat on the small of his back, pulling thing out. Naruto watched as he kept trying to get his breathing under control. When Mizuki showed the young boy what he had pulled out, a small scroll, Naruto's eyes widen to an unnatural size and his mouth dropped open ready to speak but no words came out.

"This is important to you, no?" Mizuki snarled.

"How did you get that?" Naruto said as his voice finally came back to him.

"How is not important," Mizuki stated, "Now, you are going to retrieve something for me."

"What do you want?" Naruto asked almost pleaded.

"The forbidden scroll from your father's library," Mizuki stated.

"No," Naruto said bluntly.

"Then I guess your not getting this back," Mizuki shrugged as he started to place the scroll back.

"Please!" Naruto pleaded then hesitated a moment, "Alright, I will get it for you."

"Good," Mizuki nodded.

Naruto raced home, as thoughts flew threw his mind. What was he going to do? Where was the ANBU that always watched him? Where was his father? He couldn't give Mizuki the forbidden scroll! His father would never forgive him. But that traitor has his scroll, something he couldn't live without! How was he going to get out of this one! Naruto shook his head as the small house came into view. He raced up the stairs, fished out his key and rushed into the house. He didn't bother to take his sandals off as he ran to the door he was told never to open. Naruto turned the nob and headed into the room. It wasn't anything spectacular; just a basic library. Bookcases and shelves lined the walls. The shelves were filled with books, scroll and paperwork. In the center was a desk with a small lamp.

Naruto glanced around a moment before noticing the small button the corner of the desk. Naruto pushed it and one of the bookcases slid open revealing a very large white and green scroll with "Scroll of Sealing" written on it and a tasseled rope tied around it. Naruto took a deep breath and reached for the scroll but stopped midway.

Father would have a silent alarm on the scroll, but if he is notified he will find me soon.

Naruto took this as a good thing as he reached to pulled the scroll out of the cabinet. To Naruto's surprise, nothing happened. He also grabbed the brown scroll strap. He took a glance at the scroll.

Maybe there's something in the there that can help me, but I'll have to be quick.

Naruto threw the scroll on the desk and untied the rope. The scroll rolled open revealing the first of the forbidden jutsus.

Kage Bunshin no Jutsu

Similar to the Clone Technique, this technique creates clones of the user. However, these clones are actual copies, not illusions. The user's chakra is evenly distributed among every clone, giving each clone an equal fraction of the user's overall power. The clones are capable of performing techniques on their own and can even bleed, but will usually disperse after one or two solid blows.

Hand Seal: Middle and Index Finger Cross.

"It's the first one," Naruto said to himself, "Its probably the least dangerous."

Naruto made the hand sign and followed the instruction. With a puff of smoke and exact copy of him appeared. He poked it to make sure it was a shadow clone and not a regular clone.

Then Naruto got an idea.

He made a second shadow clone, then turned the first into an exact copy of the forbidden scroll. He instructed the remaining clone to take the actual forbidden scroll and head to the field where his father would know where to find him. He then took the copy of the scroll and strapped it to his back and headed out.

With Minato

Minato sat at the head of the large table with several shinobi sitting around him. Only two clans were missing, the Uchiha and the Yamanaka. Minato and the heads continued to discuss the latest topic when the door suddenly slammed open. Minato looked up from the paper he was reading.

"Inoichi, your late!" Minato stated.

"I'm sorry, Hokage-sama! But we have a problem…" Inoichi said breathing heavily.

"Problem?" Minato repeated.

"Yes, sir. Mizuki… he's gone," Inoichi explained.

"Gone!?" Minato suddenly stood up slamming his hands on the desk.

"Yes, sir. It seems it was an inside job," Inoichi said, "There's also something else, sir."

"What?" Minato snarled.

"The silent alarm for the forbidden scroll went off," Inoichi informed the Hokage.

The scroll is in my library… Naruto…. Minato thought.

"Find him! Now! All of you!" Minato yelled.

The shinobi nodded, stood up and followed directions. Minato flashed to home to find his little boy not there. He took a short breath and called for Kakashi

"Hai!" the silver hair ANBU replied after a puff of smoke.

"Mizuki's gone. Find Naruto and protect him," Minato explained.

"Hai!" Kakashi replied.

"Wait, one of them has the forbidden scroll, the key to Naruto's seal is in there. I'm afraid Mizuki might want to unleash the Kyuubi but even if not and Naruto finds it…." Minato trailed off.

"Understood, sensei," Kakashi nodded.

"Kakashi…" Minato caught the silver haired ANBU attention one last time.

"Hai?" Kakashi replied.

"Why weren't you there to protect him?" Minato questioned.

"I received a summon to the head quarters that was supposedly from you but it turns out, it was a fake," Kakashi explained then hesitated a moment before continuing, "Its my fault that Mizuki got to Naruto, sir. I should have know the summon was a fake. I will find him and bring Naruto home."

Minato was slightly shocked by the attachment in Kakashi's voice. It was something that was rare for the man. The Hokage only nodded. He knew Kakashi would never leave Naruto unprotected unless it was for something of importance. A summon from the Hokage was quiet important.

Kakashi pulled out a scroll from his pack, bit his thumb and summoned his ninken.

"Find Naruto. You know his scent," he ordered the pups.

The dogs nodded then headed out. After a moment one of the dogs called, Kakashi started to take off and noticed Minato was preparing to follow him. He stopped and turned around.

"Stay here, sensei. In case he comes back," Kakashi ordered but it sounds more like a question.

Minato took a deep breath. He wanted to go find his son, but his student was right. He needed to stay here, just incase Naruto did come back or the shinobi had information on Mizuki. He reluctantly nodded and sent Kakashi off. He trusted the silver haired shinobi because Kakashi loved Naruto almost as much as he did.

Naruto… where are you? Minato thought to himself as he watched his student take off through the night.