The power of human sacrifice

by wylcaros

Abandoned at birth, searching for strength for survival-this is all about Naruto.

57. Chapter 57

Chapter 57

There's no changing what's happened. Or can it?

The first thing the Hokage did was place one of his ANBU's outside the room where his son lay. They went into the room one last time and let the chakra flow into their son's abdomen and noticed that one of the eight symbols had begun to crackle. They decided to hold off on asking for now and just walked out of the hospital.

Minato and Kushina were sitting in the hokage's office, each thinking about something different. Minato thought back to the moment when he had first seen his son, an infant who lay on the couch crying to his heart's content. And then, that moment when he saw his son at the ninja academy for the first time since he was 11 years old. He remembered all the moments he had spent with him. The way Minato helped prepare for the final chunin exam. Kushina, on the other hand, thought back to her days spent with her son. The way he treated them with respect and kindness. As well as passed missions, teams of 7. But now, they realized it was all in the past. Yes, and the crackle on one of the eight characters didn't bode well.

Kushina... What do we do next?

This was a question the Hokage himself wondered about, as their son was extremely unpredictable. And that moment when their son denied reality, and with tears in his eyes, asked me to tell him they weren't his parents hurt my chest.

Minato... Honey, I don't know what to do anymore. But first we have to wait for our son to wake up. But let me ask you, how exactly did he find out?

Kushina... It was Mizuki who told him! I don't know where he got the DNA tests from.

And this was already serious, and the blond decided to ask carefully about this farce.

Minato... Where did Mizuki get that form?

Kushina... I don't know, and I can't even imagine how it happened!

The Hokage realized that the case was taking a new turn, as who could have betrayed them in this case.

Minato's thoughts... Looks like the DNA test Mizuki got from the people who helped him escape from prison.

Minato... Can you tell me everything from start to finish?

The red-haired woman sighed heavily remembering yesterday and in a languid voice.

Kushina... Yesterday morning, I was uneasy, and the team of 7, should have returned the day before yesterday to the village. I decided to go after them myself and bring them back. I reached the border of the Fire Country and when I crossed the Valley of Completion, I felt our son's chakra. But when I wanted to reach it, I was blocked by Orochimaru's minions. They weren't particularly strong, but with the help of the cursed seal. They were able to encase me in a barrier. Mizuki showed his face to me and told me that Naruto would want to see me. He had already opened our son's eyes before I came. And when Naruto came out to me, he was filled with rage. Mizuki, paired with Nine-tails was encouraging him to kill him me with his own hands.

Minato... What happened next?

The spouse shuddered remembering every moment.

Kushina... Naruto drew his sword and started walking towards me! I didn't resist as I thought that if he killed me, his heart would soften. I was even willing to take the blame. He was already ready to kill me, but our son pulled himself together and started slashing Orochimaru's minions.

The spouse was taken aback by such news and grabbed his wife's hand.

Minato... Darling, were you prepared to die?

Kushina... Hell yeah, I was ready to die at his hands. Since it was already painful for me to watch Naruto datebane suffer! I was hoping that if he took his anger out on me. Then he can settle down! But our son wouldn't do it just because he didn't believe in it all. Oh, my God, what the hell is going on?

After saying that, she started bawling to tears, and Minato was ready to climb the wall. After all, he was willing to go to such lengths himself. He took hold of his wife's hand and in a concerned voice.

Minato... Kushina, how could you do this? You don't have to pay for this!

Kushina... Who should? Minato, I was really hoping to end this once and for all.

She broke down into a scream and even flung her husband's arm away. And the hokage sat there thinking about his own, for they had chosen too easy a path.

Minato... Honey, I wanted to do the same as you!

Kushina... What?

Minato... I was thinking about our son, too, taking all his anger out on me!

The red-haired girl was taken aback by such a statement and covered in goosebumps.

Kushina... Are you serious?

Minato... Yes! But that would be too easy... Perhaps it was our eglism. To die at his hands and not live a life of regret.

Spouse leaned back on the couch and rested her head on the railing.

Kushina... Minato, do we have to pay for the rest of our lives?

Minato... I can't answer that, Kakashi should be here soon, but you should go home and get some rest.

Her spouse only now noticed how her clothes were frayed by the chase after her son and the hurt voice.

Kushina... All right, you white-haired bastard, senior!

After saying that, she left the office and headed home. And Minato still sat at the table the same way and tried not to think about bad things, but he was weak at it.

Minato's thoughts... Naruto means he suppressed the seal himself, which is not a good thing. Xooo, this is really bad and now it will deteriorate over time.

There was an extremely unflattering prognosis about it and he was left thinking about the whole situation.

Upon arrival, Kushina kicked off her shoes and waddled slowly into the living room. No, she wasn't tired physically, but emotionally, she was wrung out like a lemon. She clenched her fingers and squeezed her eyes shut trying to hold back from destroying everything around her. Just then footsteps were heard from upstairs and down the stairs came her daughter, who slowly approached her mother. Seeing her lost and yet shabby look.

Miroku... Mom?

Kushina lifted her heavy eyes and in a languorous voice.

Kushina... Naruto knows everything now.

After oodles of words, she couldn't have guessed that things had turned out much worse than she'd anticipated.

Miroku... Mom, I'm gonna go to my brother's, I'm gonna try to talk to him!

Kushina... You can talk, but it's unlikely he'll answer you...

She still stood in front of her mother afraid to move. But hearing the last sentence, she shuddered with worry.

Miroku... What happened to him?

Kushina... Emotional breakdown, now he's in the hospital.

She lowered her head and decided to leave her mother alone with her thoughts, halfway through, she knelt down in front of her and grabbed her hands.

Miroku... Mom, don't worry, Naruto's a strong ninja. Whatever it is, we will help him through it all, even if he doesn't want to accept our help.

Kushina gained a little but of confidence and touched her daughter's cheeks.

Kushina... Me too, Miroku, I hope we'll be okay too.

They remained sitting in each other's arms, trying to comfort each other.

Minato, meanwhile, sat in his office and thought about everything that had happened.

Minato's thoughts... Just recently, on New Year's Eve, we were already thinking. That our family would be complete. How exhausting it all is, day in and day out thinking about what could happen. And the reality turned out to be far worse than the assumptions. Oh, Kakashi's coming with his team.

A few minutes later, the seventh team began to enter the hokage's office.

Kakashi... Yo, sensei!

Minato... Kakashi, how was the mission?

The Hokage tried his best to keep his usual state of mind. But the downcast look and the sideways glance gave him away.

Kakashi's thoughts... Oh, Kushina san, I shouldn't have pressured Naruto, good thing Sasuke and Sakura were asleep and I had time to put up a barrier.

Kakashi... Uh, I don't think Naruto told you that he and Kushina San had rushed out of the village at the crack of dawn this morning.

The blond man paused and started running his eyes around the area.

Minato... Oh yeah, that's right, but Naruto is unfortunately in the hospital right now...

The rest of us are all freaked out by this news.

Kakashi... What happened to him?

Minato... He's unconscious right now, but the doctors said he'll be back to normal soon.

The Genins began to think of their own and put forward their opinions.

Sasuke... Naruto seemed to be getting worse, which was why Kushina san had taken him here in short order.

Sakura... Man, I kept telling him to get some sleep last night.

Sasuke... Xoo, so the force of the blast shook him badly.

The Hokage was surprised at such arguments, but Kakashi signaled for them to be quiet.

Kakashi... Sakura, Sasuke, you may leave, I'll report for your mission myself. Don't worry, I got the information from Nartto yesterday.

The Genin decided not to argue, as they really needed to recover on their own after such a crazy mission. The Hokage decided to put the family problems aside for now, but he put up a barrier.

Minato... Spit it out.

Selrvlasy pulled out the report he had received from his apprentice, as well as the one he had written himself, and began to reread it.

Kakashi... Anyway, the hostage rescue mission didn't go as planned. In Naruto's report, everything was going according to plan, until Etego Castle was attacked by ninjas wearing red cloud cloaks and crossed-out armbands. Do you know anything about them?

Minato... They call themselves Akatsuki, Senmei told me about them. Their organization deals with the same things we do. But they don't serve one village, but rather everyone who uses their service. Apparently someone hired them to raid Etego Castle.

Kakashi... Mma, I see, so the initiative may not have come from them. When I reached the castle, Naruto and Sasuke were already fighting a puppeteer that looked like a scorpion. And from the bandage, I recognized that one as a renegade from the village of sand. My students entrusted the escorting of Princess Chie and Lord Shuu, Sakura, to Motogo Province, while they themselves stayed behind to fight. I told the guys to follow them. And he himself stayed to fight the puppeteer, during the battle, I learned that it was he who killed the daima of the River Country. Unfortunately we couldn't capture it. Since the doll was empty, he must have left before we could grab him. The identity of the puppeteer also we could not find out, and Hiruko, it turned out that this name belongs to this puppet in which the puppeteer himself was hiding.

Minato... I heard that this puppeteer could control over 50 puppets at a time, so he must be really good at this aspect.

Kakashi.. I guess. I left the castle of Etego, to the anbu. And he followed his students. But in Motogo Province, I only found Sakura. She was up to the task and was able to complete the mission.

Minato... But where were Sasuke and Naruto?

Selrvlasy grew sad at this point.

Kakashi... It turned out that Sakura was being followed by that puppeteer's partner. So they decided to take him away from them. On the way to the province, I noticed explosions, apparently the enemy was hot headed and decided to chase the guys. We followed the explosions, but halfway down, the trail broke off. We needed a break ourselves, but after a couple hours we continued on our way. Thanks to Pakkun, we were able to catch up with them closer to lunchtime in the grass country. In the area where the Cannaby Bridge was destroyed!

The blond remembered this bridge very well, for it was there that he had lost his apprentice.

Minato... Keep going!

Kakashi... When we got there, the cave that had been rebuilt had been destroyed again. And the only thing we found there was Sasuke! When he came to his senses, he narrated that they had intended to throw their enemy off their pursuit, but were now prey themselves. The enemy proved to be very tricky, he used clay as an explosive and could manipulate it to turn them into different figures. Naruto and Sasuke decided not to face him again, since the battle with the puppeteer had already taken up half of their chakra. And that bomber could go after them since he already saw in Sasuke's eyes and wait for them at the edge of the fire. They went to Kanabi Bridge and decided to wait it out in that cave. And then, in the morning, that bomber came back and launched a swarm of farts into their cave. Naruto decided to throw Sasuke out of the cave, and himself. He himself was at the epicenter of the blast. Sasuke was able to fight back in some way, but still reeled back from the blast of the enemy's last technique and passed out.

The blond man almost skirted at the last sentences.

Minato... Is that the explosion Sasuke was talking about?

Kakashi... Yes! Sasuke was concussed, but apparently not as badly as Naruto.

Minato... But how was he able to survive the collapse?

Kakashi... Of course, we all thought he might have died under the cave collapse of the cave. But still decided to make sure and found a hole under the rockslides, with an air shield technique around the edges.

Minato... Looks like she absorbed the full force of the blast into herself.

Kakashi... Yeah, but there doesn't seem to be any strength left to get out from under the rubble. So he decided to dig further toward the exit. We found the back side of the burrow and were convinced of our assumptions. Naruto was attacked by a foursome of sound ninjas. He decided not to risk a full on fight since Sasuke wasn't far away and just took them south to the border of the land of fire. But that's not all!

The gray-haired man placed the scroll and half of the glasses on the table, which the hokage recognized instantly.

Minato... Kakashi, don't tell me you found this in the same cave?

Kakashi... No, your son found it, he said when he was digging a hole, he came across this thing.

The Hokage started to wash his glasses and looked closer at the jagged edges.

Minato... There can be no mistake, this belongs to Obito. What's in the scroll?

Selrvlasy stopped at this point.

Kakashi... It's better not to open it, just bury it right away. That's where what's left of Obito lies.

The Hokage realized what he meant, as he had heard that Obito's body might have been torn to pieces by the earth burial technique.

Minato... You're right, as soon as we're done with the report, I'll arrange for a burial. In the meantime...

Kakashi... That's right, we followed south and near the completion valley near the gorge at the border, we found Kushina san and Naruto surrounded by enemies. All four sound ninjas were there, and Mizuki and her brothers were the underdogs. When we got rid of them, we decided to get rid of their bodies.

Minato... I see...

Silence imposed and Sedovlady cautiously decided to inquire.

Kakashi... Sensei, Kushina san said that Naruto found out everything, but refused to accept the truth. I suggested she take it slow, but she did push it this morning. Tell me, did Naruto really pass out from the concussion?

The blond man faltered at this point and in a quiet voice.

Minato... Emotional breakdown.

The gray-haired man nearly dropped his report at such a name.

Kakashi... Sensei, has it really come to this?

The Hokage sat back in his chair again and tried to keep his head up so he wouldn't show his tears.

Minato... You know, when even I said he was our son. Even then, he refused to believe it and thought it was an illusion or a hoax. He was clutching at his heart and his breathing was ragged. Before passing out, his last phrase was "no way."

The gray-haired man realized how hard it was for his sensei and immediately prepared a sedative and gave him a drink. The Hokage took a sip and wiped away her tears.

Minato... Kakashi, do you think I'm a loser?

Kakashi... What do you mean?

The Hokage picked up half of the glasses and twirled them in his hand.

Minato... As sensei, I lost two of my students. As a father, I gave up on my son, burdening him with a burden. And when I wanted to take him back, I did everything I could to make the truth less painful for Naruto. But it turned out a lot worse than I thought it would. He thought his parents were non-existent people. And when he found out the truth, he went into the hospital. Do you think I'm a loser? Although it's silly to ask that at all!

He drank all that was in the glass and clutched his head. Then shaking his head, he got up from his chair.

Minato... Come on, I don't want to delay this!

He took the scroll with his student's remains and paired up with Kakashi to go to the cemetery.

Meanwhile, Sasuke decided to go to the leaf police first to tell one piece of news. He walked into the office where his older brother sat, but knocked before he did.

Itachi... Come in!

The door opened leisurely and Sasuke walked into the office and sat down across from his brother.

Itachi... Sasuke, I see you just got back from your mission, how's it going?

Sasuke... The mission was a success...

But the voice was somewhat uncertain.

Itachi... Ototo, can you talk, is there anything I can do for you?

The brunet decided to get straight to the point and turned on his sharingan. But the pattern was unusual, instead of three tome, there was a six end star. The elder Uchiha was already starting to think not okay, for he knew well the conditions for awakening the sharingan.

Itachi... How?

Sasuke... This dobe, decided to be heroic and pulled me out of the cave, but he himself remained under the explosion and he was crushed by boulders.

Itachi almost jumped up at this news.

Itachi... Is he dead?

Sasuke... That's the thing, no!

Itachi... What do you mean?

Sasuke... Brother, you told me that you were able to awaken the sharingan after your comrades died. But his chakra I could feel well under the rubble. I wanted to help him as soon as possible, but the enemy who blew up the cave was preventing me from doing so. I wanted to burn all the rocks and that asshole. And my wishes were answered, I burned my opponent's hand with black flames.

The elder Uchiha pondered this situation and decided to clarify the point.

Itachi... Is Naruto all right?

Sasuke... Yeah, I just went by to see him, they said he'll wake up soon. After all, an explosion of this magnitude does not pass without a trace, and he decided yesterday to sit on guard duty with us instead of resting.

The brunet smirked at the blond's shiftlessness and shook his head.

Itachi... You mean you'll be the first to awaken those eyes, with those conditions.

Sasuke... I guess, but you said those eyes were dangerous, for private use.

Now the elder Uchiha was serious.

Itachi... You're right, it's very dangerous to use those eyes if you don't know all those nuances. I nearly died in my day while using mangeke sharingan. So did Shisui, though he was much more clever in his use of them. Shisui and I acquired these eyes too early, and a power of this magnitude doesn't go unnoticed.

The younger Uchiha furrowed his eyebrows at this point.

Sasuke... You don't want to wield a power you're not ready for.

Itachi.. Exactly, but still, there is one option to avoid blindness and destruction of the chakra channels along with the organs.

The brunet perked up at those words.

Sasuke... Which one?

Itachi... Eye transplant!

Sasuke... What?

Itachi... Yes yes Sasuke, eye transplant.

Sasuke... But how does that help?

Itachi... Shisui and I, years ago, found a certain treatise where Madara took his brother's mangeke sharingan and transplanted it to himself. We thought, why don't we just exchange eyes. But our medicine has not gone far enough to perform surgery at the genetic level. Oh, and Shisui and I weren't close relatives, which increased the chance of our eyes being rejected. But two years ago, when we went to a village called Spring. Akemi was able to tweak our genes and change our eyes and as a result.

The elder Uchiha turned on the mangeke sharingan, where no veins swelled across the white retinas. Unlike Sasuke's mangeke sharingan.

Sasuke... Wow, you move your eyelids so calmly. I feel like I got sand in my eyes.

Itachi... This is always the case, but still, it doesn't really feel like it after the eye replacement.

Sasuke... You said you switched with Shisui, but who do I switch with?

Itachi... With my father, of course!

Sasuke... What, he has a mangeke sharingan too?

Itachi... Yes!

Sasuke... Probably because of the conditions, he didn't tell me before.

Itachi... Not only that...

Sasuke... What do you mean?

Itachi... Still, our clan has indeed been somewhat insane in the past. They killed their own to gain power without regard for morality. Fortunately, they were quickly rid of them, but it left an indelible mark on history. In the past, those who awakened those eyes were considered other-killers. They have so perverted the concept of the power of our eyes that our father, Shisui and I. We decided not to tell anyone about it.

Sasuke... So I'm gonna have to keep my mouth shut about it, too.

Itachi... It's probably the right thing to do.

Sasuke... Okay, I think my dad should be back in three weeks...

Itachi... Ototo, take your time.

Sasuke... Why?

Itachi... First, your new eyes need to adapt to your body. So you're gonna have to wear those eyes for a while. But only use them as a last resort. Hmmm, take the basis of these rules as Lee. After all, he only uses his gate when his friends are in danger.

Sasuke... Uh, what happens if my dad and I switch eyes at once?

Itachi... Sasuke, you know from Lee's experience. How forbidden techniques affect the body. If he hadn't developed his physical shell, he would have been hospitalized after the first gate. And if you were to transplant your father's eyes, you might be torn apart by his power. Since he's been wearing those eyes for over a decade. Remember, a sword without a strong hand is of no use. Because you can get hurt by it yourself if you don't know how to use it properly.

He understood this allegory quite correctly. After all, his body as well as his brain was shaky after using amaterasu. And what happens when Sasuke and his immature body use susanoo. After all, Itachi made this very mistake when he started actively using the mangeke sharingan. He though he tried to use it more carefully. But in this way, he prolonged his agony. Shisui, on the other hand, rarely used his MSH. But that moment in the land of the former snow. Made me use my eyes to the max. And it recoiled in intense pain and was close to death even closer than Itachi.

Sasuke... But how long before I can switch eyes?

The brunet tapped his fingers on the table and moderated his voice.

Itachi... Our father awakened his sharingan at the age of majority. Yes, and past wars have hardened his physical shell. So his body was perfect for a mangeke. You're too young, and your body hasn't fully developed enough to use those eyes without harming yourself. So in about two or three years. I gave that figure with the stipulation that you be in continuous training.

The younger Uchiha had already regretted having those eyes awakened ten times over the course of the conversation. After all, there was also a great example for him like Naruto. As he too was suffering from the power that his body was now not ready to accept.

Sasuke... Shh, here we go...

Itachi... Ototo, don't be timid, after all, if you didn't have those eyes, that bomber could have blown you both to private.

Sasuke realized what his older brother was getting at, but he decided to leave that thought of forbidden eyes for later.

They stayed chatting about various topics, and afterward Sasuke decided to go home where Mikoto was waiting for him.

Orochimaru's hideout.

In a spacious hall underground, the sanin was conducting another experiment by mixing minzurkas of different types. He would have kept going if his subordinate hadn't walked into the lab.

Kabuto... Orochimaru herself, I have some bad news.

Orochimaru... Spit it out!

Kabuto... The team sent to capture Naruto-kun was eliminated. Their bodies, we found underground near the valley of completion.

Sanin was used to the fact that all actions directed towards the blond always fell out of his hands.

Orochimaru... What about the snake that was meant for Naruto kuna?

The bespectacled man pulled a bag of white snake from his holster and held it out in front of him.

Kabuto... It was used for its intended purpose, so you don't have to worry about that.

Sanin examined the snake from tail to head for reassurance and relaxed.

Orochimaru... Good, now we just have to wait for Naruto kun to come to me.

Kabuto... In don't look upset, for those who were sent are already dead, and have not accomplished their main task.

Orochimaru... It didn't matter, especially since I knew Mizuki would betray me.

Kabuto... How could you have foreseen this?

Orochimaru... I said Mizuki's a bit too enterprising. Even if he managed to use the power I gave him to his own devices. His body wouldn't have held up anyway. And there's no point in rushing, because my rebirth technique can only be used after two and a half years. Kukukukuku.

The bespectacled man himself broke into a smile at such a cunning plan.

Kabuto... So you sent them to slaughter knowing they couldn't handle it? But what about our sound ninjas?

Orochimaru... Once I lost the ability to use techniques, they had already stopped fearing me completely. And I don't keep them, as you may recall.

Kabuto... What about the cursed seal that that snake put in?

Orochimaru... As long as it would be untapped, who knows, maybe Tsunade would do another check and might find something wrong with his chakra circulation. As it is, this seal can't even be found by a fourth person. But when the time comes, she will twist his mind and bring the darkness to the forefront.

The bespectacled man became increasingly surprised at his master's cunning and farsightedness and decided to help with the experiments.

Leaf Graveyard.

Minato and Kakashi paired up with a few workers and approached Rin's grave, and next to it was Obito's empty grave. Now it made sense to bury what was left of their skomannik. After a few minutes of digging and burying Obito's bones. Minato and Kakashi stood in front of the graves and the saddler placed the very half-full glasses on the monument.

Kakashi... I wish I could get Obito's body back to its fullest.

Minato... Kakashi, you saw for yourself on forensics, only the hand belonged to Obito. The foot, on the other hand, was a stranger's, probably one of the stone ninjas. I suspect the other bones were so shattered into splinters. That there would be no point in finding them anymore.

Kakashi... Mma, you're right, there were still a few enemy ninjas in the cave when we left. It seems their bodies too shared Obito's fate, to be torn and shredded to shreds. But even if it is his hand, it's something.

The Hokage realized that his apprentice just didn't want to go back to Kannabi Bridge, and neither did he himself. After all, it was his greatest failure as a teacher. And for Kakashi as a commander.

Minato... I keep thinking, if I'd gotten to you in time to help, could I have saved him?

Kakashi... Mma, if Obito was alive, he wouldn't let Rin die...

The teacher and student stood apathetically, thinking about all of this.

Minato... Maybe, if only, as if. I'm starting to hate those words myself now. Unfortunately, you can't change the past, so you have to move on.

Kakashi thought about his teacher's situation, for he would have to deal with family issues now.

Kakashi... Mma, you must be feeling a lot worse than me right now...

The Hokage sighed heavily at this and continued to stare at the names of his deceased students.

Leaf Hospital.

Late in the evening, Kushina arrived at the hospital and decided to check on her son. And that's where Shizune's attending physician happened to be.

Kushina... Hi, Shizune.

The brunette turned around at the arrival and bowed.

Shizune... Good evening, Kushina san.

The red-haired woman walked close to her son's bunk and decided to inquire.

Kushina... How's Naruto doing?

The brunette looked at the clipboard where the patient's condition was listed.

Shizune... So far things are going well, my prediction is that he should be awake by tomorrow morning.

Kushina... I see...

The brunette noticed how her companion looked on with regret not taking her eyes off the blond man.

Shizune... Kushina san when you came to the village after the mission. That Naruto was conscious, but what had happened that would cause him to have an emotional breakdown right here?

The red-haired woman didn't care what the others thought of her, for her thoughts were on what to say to her son so that he wouldn't shut himself away again.

Kushina... Shizune, you've heard about the gossip going around that Naruto looks a lot like Minato and could be related to him, right?

The brunette didn't understand the question, but still she had thoughts on the matter.

Shizune... So it's true, then?

Seeing the meaningful nod, she was already tittering with worry.

Shizune... Kushina san, did you really...

The red-haired woman across the room sat down in a chair and grabbed her son's hand.

Kushina... I don't care what you think of me, just like everyone else... It's a sin Minato and I are paying for now.

The brunette realized there was no point in continuing the conversation. But still, I thought I'd clarify.

Shizune... It's not like Naruto's easy to take them out. Has he found out what you are to him?

She didn't get an answer to that question as it was obvious and just left the room. Of course Shizune had suspicions about that. But not on this scale.

Shizune's thoughts... You don't have to get involved with them, it's their business. But still, what a shame about Naruto kun. He's been through a lot. If there are outright rumors, he'll get hurt himself. But why did Kushina San tell me? Did she signify by this that she would stay in Naruto's ward kuna? Huh, here's problem after problem after problem!

She retired to her office to wash down this news with the sake that was left behind by Tsunade.

Kushina, meanwhile, still didn't take her eyes off her son. She held her son's hand, only to not let him go and always be there for him. She remembered every moment spent with him. The way he gave her a smile and support. Last year, which had both joyful moments alternating with bad. Now she was afraid that Naruto wouldn't give her the same smile that made her heart happy. And so she let the tears flow uncontrollably and dabbed at her son's arm with her arms. She was afraid of what would happen now. Fairly will start hating them or just take her life.

At this time, the village leader was sitting with his disciple over a shot of sake at the residence. The Hokage sent all the staff home and even put up a barrier. This day had been extremely difficult for them, especially Minato. He knew his measure, of course, but he was still trying to muffle everything that had been building up all this time. Finding your student's arm bone, perfect orange glasses. And also that their son has found out who they really are.

Kakashi... Sensei, I hope you already know what to say to your son.

The blond honestly knew what to say, but remembering his unconventional nature.

Minato... The title of most unpredictable ninja of the sheet, he carries it for a reason. Whatever I tell him, I don't know and have no idea what the outcome will be...

Nor did the gray-haired man have the opportunity to find out what would happen next. But suddenly he remembered a past conversation.

Kakashi... Sensei, do you remember that conversation at the edge of the forest, near the border of the sand country, 13 years ago?

The blond began mentally rubbing the top of his head, hoping to remember that moment. And so he remembered the moment when they had stepped out of the sheet for the first time in a long time to go to negotiate with the Wind Country.

Minato... I remember back then, Miroku was just learning to walk on her feet...

Kakashi... You said at the time that you really wanted a son. When you first mentioned that Kushina San was pregnant. You were even sure it would be a boy.

Minato... Remembered... Yeah, even Kushina wanted a son with the same temperament as Obito. Open, kind, helpful.

He casually pulled out a book his sensei had once given him.

Minato... I wanted our son to be just as tenacious, unyielding to hardship, badass. Even gave him a name like the one from this novel.

The gray-haired man only sighed heavily at that.

Kakashi... Mma, he has lived up to the expectations you placed on him until the moment he was born.

The blond man sipped his choco and squirmed at the tartness of the liquor.

Minato... Now I'm afraid he'll justify the fears that came after he was born. And all of this will once again fall on our conscience. Perhaps it was a better decision for us to keep playing strangers in front of him who just want to help him. But neither Kushina nor I could deceive him anymore.

The gray-haired man didn't know how to answer that, because the situation in Namikaze's family was extremely depressing.

Kakashi... Sensei, you know, I've noticed something strange about your behavior.

Minato... Hmm?

Kakashi... After I returned from the mission, after the destruction of the village. It's like you and Kushina have been switched. You said at the time that your son died with Kaname san. You were cool with the mention of Kaname san, but the son. You were filled with anger, like you were ready to destroy everything around you. I didn't pay much attention to it as I assumed your dream and hopes had not come true. But now, that all those 11 years, you weren't you. You wouldn't get mad at your son just because he was a jinchuriki. No, you were angry at Naruto specifically, which even I can't get my head around. Even to the fox inside him, you didn't show such anger. I'd say you've been affected by some kind of powerful genjutsu.

The Hokage also thought about all of this and speculated on what could have gone wrong.

Minato... Kakashi, you're not the first to notice this... Still, Kushina and I double-checked a few times each. There were no signs of outside influence. What difference does it make, we did a terrible thing, there's no denying it. All the more reason for us to fall even further in front of Naruto if we start making excuses.

There was no way the gray-haired man could respond to that, as whatever they did was all to no avail. They finished their liquor and went home. Minato had somehow dispersed chakra throughout his body to increase his metabolism and thus eliminate the alcohol so he wouldn't come home with a bad case of huffing and puffing. Of course he knew his dosage, but this colossal stress could not be dulled by his usual rate of alcohol. He was wandering through the streets of the village when suddenly his gaze locked on the hospital. But deciding that it would be better to come by in the morning, he left in the direction of the house. Walking in through the porch, into the hallway, the lady of the house was not at home.

Minato's thoughts... Kushina decided to stay with Naruto after all.

He walked into his daughter's room one last time and adjusted the blanket with a kiss on the cheek.

Minato... Don't worry Miroku, sooner or later we'll bring your brother home, no matter what it costs us.

With that whisper, he knotted up in his bedroom and set his alarm to go to the hospital early in the morning.

Naruto's subconscious.

The blond man lay on the water in the tunnel and was apathetic. What he heard from his blood parents hurt his heart as well as his brain. He reminisced about his whole life and how he had been deprived of parental comfort.

Naruto's thoughts... How blind I was, or I didn't want to know this dattebayo. After all, everything pointed to exactly who hokgge herself and Kushina san are to me. What am I supposed to do next?

But suddenly the water in the tunnel began to churn and it was as if a wave was guiding the blond in one direction. Through many twists and turns, he found himself in the same spacious hall with the cage. And behind the cage sat the same fox, but this time he wasn't obscured by a red mist of chakra. The huge fox lay behind the cage, paws crossed under his snout and tails spread in a swirl. The fox looked at how apathetic his jailer was and at what he was doing didn't even move an eyebrow.

Kyubey... You didn't believe me, I told you, you little brat. That you're living in an illusion.

Naruto... Don't push it, I'm sick of it without you...

The voice didn't sound as chuffed as it had all the previous times. He didn't care for the fox's words. Still, he could not answer.

Kyubey... Are you gonna be stubborn like that, boy?

Naruto... What do you want from me?

Kyubey... You, you had the chance to kill Kushina, so why didn't you?

Naruto... And who would that make better, me or you?

The blond for a fox wasn't an idiot, but very annoying. And he hit the cage with all his might.

Kushina... Aaargh, you piss me off, if it were up to me I'd tear you to pieces!

The blond man still lay unmoving.

Naruto... If you don't have the ability, then slam the mitt and stop raging. You're not thinking, dantebayo!

Kyubey was even more enraged by this swing, and started pounding away at the cage like a madman.

Kyubey... I'm in the way of your thinking, aren't I, punk? You're just a petty idiot clinging to your ideals. This world has been unfair to you, to me. They've been sealing me into idiots like you for years. Mito, Kushina, now you! Jinchuriki is not favored in any country. So why shouldn't you return the favor to the world?

Naruto thought about the fox's words and not long after thinking about it, he stood up leisurely, stopping the fox from going on a rampage. He looked at the fox with a stone face and a calm voice. And Kyubey waited for any words, hoping to have some effect on him.

Naruto... This world is unfair, so why am I obligated to do more injustice? Yes, I'll kill my parents, but what will that change? I'll only indulge your desires.

The fox snapped even more angrily at that.

Kyubey... And what's fair is that after all that's been done. Is Minato and Kushina going to walk the earth? Are you really going to let this go unpunished?

The blond stood up to his full height now and crossed his arms in a lock.

Naruto... Often life teaches us a lesson. If I kill them, I'm doing them a favor and they won't get their punishment in this world without ever getting their datebayo lesson! Yeah, you were sealed into me, which is good for me and you. We're both unlucky, but your attitude of destroying everything and everyone doesn't work for me. So you just sit there and don't move!

Fox just dumbfounded from such insolence, and these words hurt his head and began to grit his teeth with raging anger.

Kyubey... You, you naive fool who thinks about others all the time. You're the worst jinchuriki before you. For twelve whole years, you refused my power, forgetting I existed. You think you're better than everyone else, but no, you're just like everyone else. You're weak, you hear me, you can't survive in this world without my strength. But even so, you're stubborn to accept it. I hate you with all my heart, the day will come and you too will pay for your insolence like everyone else. I will rain down all my hatred on you, do you hear me, Naruto?

Naruto... You're such a jerk, you stupid fox.

With these words, he sat down in the lotus posture and began to clear his thoughts. The fox was still rampaging on the other side of the cage until he was blue in the face, and the blond didn't even move an eyebrow.

Kyubey's thoughts... That brat, he's well versed in meditation. Which means I won't be able to influence his mind. And those damn stamps! Ugh, I hate those people so much!

Kyubey... You want to shut yourself in, how silly boyish of you. Do you want to discard my existence within you? Go ahead, do whatever you want, you little stump. But I'm still coming to you sooner or later. You won't be able to keep your cool all the time. I'll get out of here, and I'll pray you don't die after I get out of you. I will personally tear up everyone you care about and make you watch it all.

Of course Naruto had cleared his thoughts with meditation, so he just saw the fox move his muzzle. He walked off toward the exit showing a middle finger to the fox.

Kyubey... Damn boy, I'll show him what I can do. He thinks he'll be stronger without my chakra. He'll see how wrong he was about that too. Damn you, Uzumaki Naruto!

Fox used to be angry that humans often used him for power. But now the fox's anger fell on the blond man only because of his insolent and stubborn refusal to accept his power. Of course at first such actions made the fox realize that his jinchuriki was not like the others. But as time went on, it started to piss him off. The fox's strength was extremely powerful. But his jinchuriki was stubborn and said he could only handle it with his own strength. Such an action prompted the fox to start thinking of his jinchuriki as the kind of person who denied his existence.

The blond walked at a leisurely pace through the corridors, trying to find a quiet place. And so he sat down at one of the corners and began to think about his own.

Naruto... So, what I have are parents who abandoned me back in the day. It's all wrong though, I can't call them that. But if they abandoned me, why are they climbing back on me? Ugh, it was so much easier before I found out who my dattebayo parents were! I don't know what to expect from them, so let them stay away from me!

The blond continued to speculate on the subject, but realizing that he wouldn't find anything else, he decided to leave the place. He began to imagine about the real world and as he concentrated, he began to slowly wake up and open his eyelids. Then he lifted his head a little and looked around. Suddenly his gaze locked onto his visitor, who was clutching his right hand. Putting my head on his stomach.

Naruto's thoughts... Kushina san, she's been favorable to me all this time. But why only a year ago, did she show interest in me as a son? Although, do I want to know more, the last discovery was enough for me.

He yanked the breathing apparatus away from him. And then he slowly tried to pull his hand out from under his mother's grasp, but the red-haired woman noticed the movement. She opened her eyes and saw her son's face staring through her, showing no emotion.

Kushina... Naruto...

The blond tried to look through her so he couldn't see her. He tried to pull his hand away, but then he noticed another presence. The fourth hokage himself, and also his father, walked through the door. He threw the same cold stare at him that expressed no feelings. Minato closed the door behind him and put up a barrier.

He took a seat in the middle chair, still as regretfully trying to avert his eyes from his son as his wife. They had prepared for this conversation before.

Minato... Naruto, we need to talk about yesterday.

The blond remembered yesterday's emotional outburst and the extremely unpleasant conversation. Looking at their haggard faces, he still decided to listen.

Naruto... I'm listening...

They watched their son look anywhere but at them. This drove them into more despair, but taking a chair, the hokage took a seat next to his wife and looked downcast as his wives did.

Minato... Naruto, it's very unpleasant and difficult to accept the fact that we are your parents. But we can't keep lying or changing the subject.

Kushina... Son, we know we don't deserve your forgiveness, only your hate. But please don't be angry at everyone else around you and don't shut yourself in.

The blond was still staring straight ahead, thinking about those words.

Naruto... I accept...

The consorts flinched at the answer, but the cold tone didn't bode well for them.

Naruto... I accept, but that's all you and I can count on!

The couple lowered their heads, for they were expecting questioning. But instead they got a stern response.

Minato... Son.

Naruto... You betrayed me!

Kushina... What?

Naruto... Tell me, did you hate me because your aunt died? Or is it because I'm a jinchuriki and the shame will fall on your family?

The couple flinched at such a question and no longer knew how to answer. The younger blond only now looked them in the eyes that had begun to run across the room and sighed in annoyance.

Naruto... One way or another you have made your choice dattebayo! I'm not mad at you or judging you because of the fox. But still, you betrayed me not as a shinobi, but as a parent. And I can't stand traitors, so let's just leave it at that. You have your family, and I'll keep mine. I am Naruto Uzumaki, jinchuriki of the nine-tailed fox, an orphan who lost his parents. You've lost your son, there's no other way. Since that would be wrong. You're still still the hokage herself and Kushina san to me!

The couple had already realized their verdict, and they were tearfully trying to accept it.

Kushina... Son, what about Miroku?

Naruto... Cut the crap, I'm not your son, I told you you made your choice a long time ago. As for Miroku, yes, in fact she's related to me too. But you also took away my right to call her Sister Dantebayo. Stop turning this topic around further!

It was more annoyance than hatred and with a calm movement he got up from his bunk and left the room. The spouses were in indescribable shock. They didn't understand what to do next. After all, their son solved all the issues. All the more reason for him to give them the harshest yet fair verdict. But that didn't make them feel any better. Kushina tucked herself into the bed and began to cry bitterly.

Kushina... Xoo, why does it always have to be like this?

The Hokage wanted to comfort her by patting her on the back. What he heard also hit his heart, but it was still far from critical. After a few minutes, they got out of the room and spotted their son in the distance. In his full uniform. The Hokage was glad that at least his son hadn't given up on the hitai. Showing that he's still a leaf ninja. It gave at least hope that they still have a small, but still a chance that their son can overturn their sentence. They realized why their son had taken all the initiative. To not hear their voices and get this over with as soon as possible. They still stared at his back and squeezed their eyes shut.

Minato... Honey, I have to go to work...

She just nodded and trudged home. She was greeted by Miroku upon her arrival and noticing her suppressed and almost murdered state. She helped her to the couch and handed her a glass with a concerned look.

Miroku... Mom, is something wrong?

She didn't answer that question right away as her throat was really dry. Taking a couple sips she lowered her head.

Kushina... What did we expect when we went to his room...

The girl realized what she meant.

Miroku... Mom, did you talk to Naruto?

To that question she just nodded and that made it clear that her hopes were not realized.

Kushina... He refused to listen to us and just said he wanted things to go back to the way they were.

Miroku... Mom, I'll talk to him.

Lastly, she laid her mother on the couch and covered her with a blanket.

Minato sat in his office brewing himself a cup of coffee and trying not to think about his son's words. But.

Minato's thoughts... He said we were traitors to him, though who could we be after all we'd done.

He tried something to dispel the unforgiven thoughts and went back to work.

Naruto, meanwhile, had already decided everything for himself. Of course he felt no better than his parents. But still.

Naruto's thoughts... You can't deny your purpose. I don't care if these traitors live in the same village as me. Uh, we should eat first.

The blond whispered with the palm of his hand on his cheeks and sprinted to his favorite diner.

Naruto... Yo, man, can I have your best ramen in the village?

The owner of the diner took a closer look at his guest and smiled happily.

Teuchi... Oh, hey Naruto, long time no see. What's it gonna be, training or a mission?

The blond ollumed the question, and put forward an answer.

Naruto... Nah, I already went on the mission, so let's go get some dantebayo training!

Teuchi... Well, if that's the case, here's a meal on the house!

The blond looked closely at the huge portion of noodles and had already broken off the chopsticks.

Naruto... Wow, that's just awesome Teuchi san!

After half an hour of uninterrupted eating, the blond patted his stomach and put the right amount of money on the counter.

Naruto... All right man, have a good trade, I'll be back.

Ramen pushed all bad thoughts away and in high spirits, he decided to go home for starters. But on the porch, he spotted someone he wasn't expecting.

Naruto... Miroku?

The girl looked up and seeing her brother started rubbing her cheek.

Miroku... Listen, I need to talk to you about something.

The blond was mentally crushed and opening the door he let his sister-in-law walk into the apartment.

Naruto... Have a seat...

As soon as she was seated at the kitchen table, the blond poured a glass of juice and gave it to his sestra, and he himself sat down across from her and took a sip.

Naruto... What do you want to talk to me about?

It was obvious that the girl was feeling a little stiff.

Miroku... Naruto, you know now about our kinship, don't you?

The blond certainly wanted to kick her out of here, but he also realized it wasn't her fault.

Naruto... Miroku, it doesn't matter who I am to you anymore. So you shouldn't have come dantebayo about it!

The girl almost handed over her glass because of her brother's stubbornness and took a deep breath.

Miroku... Naruto, you know, when I was little, I always wanted a brother.

Naruto closed his eyes slightly with annoyance and looked at her like she was an idiot.

Naruto... Miroku, who cares what you wanted. Everything has already been decided for us long ago.

Miroku... But, now what's stopping you from taking it all back?

Naruto.. Back what, exactly? I was born, a fox was sealed into me and thrown into the neonatal ward. In fact, I've never been in your family.

My sister didn't know what trump cards to use and decided to push pity.

Miroku... Naruto, please stop being so judgmental. Whatever you think you're doing. You're my brother, and Mom and Dad are your parents, too.

Naruto... Miroku, I only invited you because you had nothing to do with it. But if you don't have any other topics of conversation like this. You'd better go, dantebayo!

The interlocutor at such an ordered tone, flinched and slowly rose from her chair. She went to the door and before she closed it.

Miroku... Our parents agonize at night and regret their terrible act. You're doing the same thing now, you're giving up on them. Don't feel as sorry as they do, little brother.

After saying that, she closed the door behind her and left the blond man pondering.

Naruto... I'm sorry Miroku, but I can't do otherwise.

He put on his workout clothes and left a couple of clones to clean up the apartment before he left. And the original flood itself toward landfill number 14. He hadn't run into anyone he knew on the way. He walked down the evenly busy street and tried to enjoy the peacefulness of village life. Of course deep down he knew his sister was right about something. He had a morning conversation with his verlicht and didn't give his parents a chance to respond. But he couldn't overpower himself just yet. With a full breath he raced across the rooftops and noticed that the snow was slowly, but slowly, beginning to melt. The Fire Country was not noted for its cold climate and the winter season did not linger here for a long time. Walking through the spruces and trees he stopped at the range where he began his first ever training session with May. He looked around and drifted into nostalgia and began to remember that moment. When Maya first taught him to walk. He has never forgotten this moment and will not forget as these memories are very dear to his heart.

Naruto... Well, it's time!

He threw off his backpack and began a comprehensive warm-up. After stuffing more than a pound each into weighted weights, he began running around the range. Of course he wanted to drown out the revelation about his parents with grueling workouts. So he had no intention of stopping. After running hundreds of laps around the range, he was already starting to breathe frequently and was slowly taking the weight off the weights. And then he moved on to gymnastics, complex exercises and doing it all at speed. Just to warm up the body. He was half exhausted and began to meditate and channel chakra to calm his muscles and put his thoughts in order. He then moved into sparring with his clone and began practicing all of his known moves. For starters, they battled in taijutsu and tried to utilize all aspects in that area. Speed, skill, reflexes, timing, as well as relentless endurance. Which he was genetically conditioned to do. He then moved on to sword fighting. This was almost his main aspect, as the swords in his hands turned into an extension of his arm and truly he made incredible moves with them. He could strike with his sword from different angles and from any position, even using obstacles like a wall or tree as an advantage. The acrobatics were also at a good level, so he was incorporating them into his moves as well. The ringing of the metals sounded like music from afar. Once again crossing his limit, he decided to take a little break and satiate himself with fresh onigiri. Of course he had cuts in some places on his body and clothing. Since the most difficult enemy is yourself. But after lunch, he had everything healed in front of his eyes as usual. And the chakra had already been replenished by now. He then pulled out his notebook and decided to innovate his technique a bit. Opening the right page he stopped at his invention.

Naruto... Kaseri, we should do something about him. So, I need an attack that affects an area away from me. But the wind pulse doesn't work for me as it comes from the hearth chakra. Wait, because Kaseri is like a chakra focus concentrating in a spiral. What if you try using the wind pulse not from the hearth, but directly from Kaseri?

With these conclusions, he drew a diagram of the rotation and the concentration needed. And then he stood in the middle of the half-moon and folded the seals.

Naruto... Caseri!

A clot of chakra swirled in a disk-like spiral in his hand and then began to saturate with the element of wind. Forming a chain wheel with several blades around it. It was his crowning glory and at the same time his brainchild.

Naruto... Okay, great, now increasing speed and concentration datebayo!

The caseri in his hand began to gain a bit of momentum and thicken. And then it slowly began to increase. But the blond began to squeeze the technique to increase the power.

Naruto... All right! Now we have to get that technique out.

The technique became heavier in front of him he set it upright, then with a sigh he slammed his left hand on the other and abruptly began to cover his body with wind chakra. His palms were still together, but suddenly he spread his hands apart and then a ring of wind less than 30 centimeters thick came out of his body and all the bushes around him were cut in half with a couple of trees. He settled on the ground, as it was the first time and he didn't know how much chakra to infuse into this technique. So he began to feel exhaustion. But looking around he saw trees chopped up, Shrubs of grass. It was a success for him and smiling happily he wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Naruto... Great, this technique would be perfect to replace the wind pulse. So, what to call him... Oh, wind style, the pulse blast of Kaseri's wheel of super powerful concentration. It's the perfect name for this chic technique.

The blond man had already written down both the names and method of action of this technique in his notebook and then began to check the damage and result of the technique itself. He went over the chopped obstacles and put forward the bottom line.

Naruto... The power is weak, and the radius is too small. The farther away from the center of the pulse the less damage. Yes and it takes too much time to prepare this technique. But I think it's a good place to start... Uh, I'm getting tired of dantebayo. That was a great workout. Well, my technique will have to be tweaked a bit more, and then I can use it in combat.

With these thoughts, he stuffed all his belongings back into his backpack and wandered back about the village. When he got home, he threw his workout clothes in the washing machine and then took a shower to wash off all the sweat. After his shower, he wasn't bothered by the incident with his parents and decided to go to Ichiraku ramen. Putting on his homemade clothes, he started walking around the village. Just as suddenly, his longtime girlfriend swooped down on his neck.

Inami... Naruto-kun, when did you get back?

The blond was of course taken aback by her antics and violation of personal space. But decided not to get stuck on that point just yet.

Naruto... Hi Inami, I just got back yesterday.

Inami... Wow, you're not busy right now, are you?

Naruto... Uh, I don't think so.

Inami... Why don't we go for a walk then?

Of course she didn't care for the answer, so she just grabbed her elbow and dragged her along for the walk.

Naruto's thoughts... She's so unruly, though. Heh, okay, at least I'll kill time that way! Still, Sasuke and Sakura are taking a weekend dattebayo nap today!

They started walking around the village enjoying the fresh air.

Kushina, meanwhile, was walking through the market and trying to forget that morning's conversation. She realized that their son was right about something, but she couldn't put up with it, and as she was leaving the market, she noticed that Inami and Naruto were coming to meet her. But as soon as her son turned his eyes in her direction, he started rubbing the back of his head.

Naruto... I'm sorry Inami, I've got things to do!

She didn't even have time to turn her head toward him before he suddenly disappeared into the shunshin. And thereby inciting the girl.

Inami... Asshole, is that any way to say goodbye to a girl?

Of course she didn't expect him to hear her so she just posed with her fingers and then turned to her teacher.

Inami... Oh, sensei, you're going grocery shopping?

But the jonin herself was staring off into the distance at her son, who was running away from her at an incredible speed.

Kushina's thoughts... So you don't even want to see me...

But she suddenly stirred and looked at her student in surprise.

Inami... I said, are you getting ready for dinner?

Out of embarrassment, the jonin strained a smile and slapped his forehead.

Kushina... Oh, yeah, right, for dinner. How's Inami doing?

Inami... Okay, by the way, when are we going to have a mission?

The woman rubbed her chin and relaxed.

Kushina... I don't know yet, but I think tomorrow...

Inami... Ah, well, see you tomorrow, Sensei!

Kushina... Bye, I'll meet you at our place.

She went home frowning at the fact that her son was now openly avoiding her.

Kushina's thoughts... Damn it, I hope this doesn't become a habit! But why didn't Naruto even give us a chance to improve?

At the hokage's residence, there were several guests who had come to the village to exchange experiences. Yamashu and Matami were there, along with two young chunin from the snow village. One was a short guy with dark, disheveled hair that reached his shoulders and was in the shape of a pot. The face was adorned with battle coloring in the form of lines on the temples against the swarthy skin. He was dressed in the standard uniform of his village and had a kusarigama hanging on his back. And the other was a red-haired lad whose hair reached down to his shoulder blades and was tied up in a ponytail. His face was lighter in color than the previous one, but the sharp features and the scar on his neck, from a battle weapon, showed that he had more than one battle under his belt. The physique was taller and more pumped up. He was dressed in a blue tunic with a tunic over which he wore a vest of the same color. And the scrolls at his sides represented him as a good fuin master. Minato could at least put away any unfavorable thoughts with a visit like this.

Minato... I'm glad you made it without any trouble, Matami chan, Yamashi-kun.

Matami... No problem, Hokage Sama, oh, by the way, you guys are staring at Hokage Sama like sheep at a new gate, introduce yourselves to him.

The Hokage almost jumped at that remark, and the two boys stood in front of him wondering why they were on the same team as the restless girl. Making a low bow, the black-haired man decided to introduce himself first.

Batsumo... Good evening Hokage-sama, my name is Senju Batsumo. I am a jonin and lieutenant of police in a hidden village of snow... Oh, I can't get used to it...

Minato... It's okay, I get confused myself sometimes when I send you a message. So you're interning with the local police?

Batsumo... Yes, I was told that Itachi san would be giving me drills.

Minato... Nice, tiger!

Anbu wearing a tiger mask appeared in a cloud of smoke and bowed to the ruler.

Tiger... Yes, the Hokage herself?

Minato... Escort our guest to the Uchihi quarter and tell him itachi kun's place.

Tiger... Yes, please follow me!

When the brunet left for the anbu, a red-haired man came out before the table and bowed.

Doroshi ... Mench's name is Uzumaki Doroshi, I'm a jonin and a teacher at our ninja academy in the discipline of Fuinjutsu! I honestly don't even know why I was called in...

Minato... Oh, it's nice to meet you Doroshi kun, you see, we have a very weak academy. In this discipline, since there are very few Fuinjutsu masters in our village...

The red-haired man was surprised by this and decided to inquire.

Doroshi ... How bad?

Minato... Uh, to be honest, the discipline doesn't really take place at the academy at all.

Doroshi ... Uh, yeah, okay, so I was called here at your request. All right, I'll see what I can do. But don't they at least teach you how to seal weapons here?

Minato... They teach, but only genin, as academy students can't get to practice and the risk is too great...

Doroshi ... Okay, so the caligraphy is bad here, now I know what to base it off of.

Minato... Thank you for your cooperation...

Doroshi ... You're welcome, because we're both sharing our experiences.

Minato... Great, tomorrow they'll take you to our academy and show you around.

Doroshi returned to his seat again replacing himself with Yamashi.

Yamashi... Hokage herself, as you know, I specialize in iryeninjutsu.

Minato... Oh, sure, you can come up to our hospital tomorrow when you're ready. Shizune is the head doctor there now, so you can ask her anything you're interested in.

Yamashi... Great, thank you!

Now it was the turn of the only girl on their team.

Matami... I don't even know why I was sent here. But I'm very happy to be here...

Minato... Uh, wait, Kawarama didn't tell me anything either!

Yamashi... Oh I forgot, Kawarama herself asked me to give you this scroll about her.

Matami... What, you didn't show it to me!

Yamashi... Well, he asked me to give it to Hokage-sama personally!

The blond had already realized that this wasn't all for nothing and opened the scroll and began to read to himself.

Kavarama's entry... Hokage herself, please keep her with you as long as possible. The only reason I sent her to you is because of her head problem. I think in your village it could get serious...

Minato's thoughts... So you sent her here just to-

Then he noticed the girl start to reach her face toward the scroll to read what was there.

Matami... You can straighten it out a bit, I can't see...

The blond closed the scroll abruptly and began to grin stupidly.

Minato... It's not a big deal.

Minato's thoughts... Shit, where would I send her. How about the regular troops? No, she's gonna have a hard time with the mokuto. Anbu, with her personality, she's not likely to fit in there. Although...

Minato... Bear!

Anbu appeared in the office wearing a bear mask and seeing the delegation, especially the girl. Started to wince a little.

Tenso... Yes, the Hokage herself!

Minato... I'll give you the Matami vat. I hope you remember her.

Anbu felt as if a shock pierced through her and nodded nervously.

Minato... Great, she'll be in your care. I think you two will get along.

Tenso... What, you want her to go on missions with me?

Minato... Yes!

Tenso... Hokage herself, I think that's a bad idea, I don't think she'd be suited for anbu work.

He felt a heavy touch on his shoulder.

Matami... What did you just say?

Anbu started to get goosebumps and shook his head.

Minato... Heehee, great, I think you two can handle it...

Tenso's thoughts... Damn it, that restless girl won't let me relax.

Matami... Well, now that that's settled, come on, bear, show me around.

She grabbed her collar and strode out, leaving the men dumbfounded.

Yamashi... Whoever that anbu is under the bear mask, but I sympathize with him!

Doroshi ... Really, how does Sakazu even get along with her!

Minato... Well, see you tomorrow, there will be an attendant waiting at the entrance to escort you to your home. Itachi kun and bear will escort your companions themselves when they inspect the job site.

The two guests bowed and stomped their way out.

Minato... Huh, that seemed to go well, hmm, looks like Matami was sent to us in retaliation for Tsunade herself. Eh, how are they doing, they must have gotten there by now.

But then there was a knock on the door and the love of his life walked through it.

Kushina... Hi!

The blond was even taken aback at the sight of her, and he already understood what her extinguished state could have been from.

Minato... Honey, I'll be done soon, so can you wait for me here?

She lay down on the couch and put her elbow on her forehead and didn't make a sound.

The Hokage was starting to worry about her as the paperwork went through. After signing the last form, he sat down on the sofa and took his wife by the hand.

Minato... How are you feeling?

Kushina... Lousy...

Minato... Kushina, did you talk to Naruto?

Kushina... What's the point, he's avoiding me!

Now he realized how depressed his wife was. For even in such a capacious sentence she could not control her habit.

Minato... Looks like he needs time to cool off. Let's go home!

He kissed the back of his wife's forehead and pulled her hand. Of course, he was also hoping that things would turn around soon. Passing through the streets, he tried something to cheer his wife up. But suddenly they noticed an orange vest behind a screen in Ichiraku. The red-haired girl had already dawned a determination to go there but as soon as the ooboz passed in front of her. That their son is missing in action. They did go into Ichiraku and zuieti on the counter ready untouched ramen with steam billowing out of it. And there was money pinned under the plate.

Teuchi... Naruto, you're not feeling sorry for yourself. You should have-

He turned around to look, but his regular visitor wasn't at the counter, but instead the Namikaze spouses were standing there.

Teuchi... Strangely, he didn't even touch his food. He didn't like it or something. Eh, Hokage herself, Kushina san, should I make you some ramen?

The couple, on the other hand, glared at this poor ramen their son had left behind. Now they realized how high their dislike for them was, he even refused to eat his most favorite food at the sight of them. Of course such an exit spoiled their appetite and wrung their hands.

Minato... No, thanks, I think I'll take a rain check.

They left the establishment and waddled home with frowning faces. Their situation could entirely be described as a boomerang effect. They hated and tried to forget and not see their son. Now it's their turn to be outcasts just for their child. There was a heavy atmosphere at dinner at Namikaze's house. Everyone was staring at their plate and twirling their chopsticks.

Miroku... Mom, Dad!

The couple didn't answer immediately but just turned their heads. Of course Miroku could have hit them with the claims herself. But in front of her, she saw wounded beasts that wouldn't even be able to respond. And decided to still be supportive since her priorities right now are family.

Miroku... He'll be fine, he just needs to cool down. And then I think we can talk to him!

This encouragement moved the corners of the couple's lips into a slight smile. Of course they didn't lose faith either, but there was still the problem of having unbearable feelings. It's like a worm is eating away at your conscience and morals. They didn't blame their son for anything. But still his actions made them extremely unbearable.

Naruto, on the other hand, was determined to keep the conversation with the Namikaze family to a minimum and get things back to the way they were. He decided to go to the Sarutobi clan to train. And then he came home and Putting on his pajamas, he began to think about all the pressing matters.

Naruto's thoughts... I'm being hysterical, what have I come to. But I don't want to talk to them. No, it's beyond me...

He decided to clear his thoughts with meditation and went to bed.

The next morning, he and his team approached his father's office. Of course he was uncomfortable standing in front of someone who had once rejected him. Still, he was a professional and put aside any animosity and walked into the office.

Naruto... Hokage herself, Team 7, came to issue the mission.

The older blond was even taken aback by the calmness with which his son was squeezing those words out of him. But in his son's voice he did not feel the energy that had energized his day to day work in that stuffy office. But now he was catching from his cold stares that exhibited nothing, as if he were looking through him. Decided he'd think about it later. The Hokage pulled out the required mission scroll handed it to his son.

Minato... Your mission is to search for brigands near the city of Tanzaku who are attacking caravans.

Team 7 bowed and left the office. And Minato remembered Rasa's words, saying that Gaara had once had dead eyes. Those same eyes he saw on his son's face today.

Minato's thoughts... We screwed it up again.

And then he looked through the window where his son and his co-commanders were waving to passersby and giving smiles, but seeing Kushchina on the way. It was like Naruto had been replaced again. Instead of a smooth gait, a stern step, and his head was fixed on the gate. Minato noticed Kushina tearing up to say something to him, but stopped halfway through. I guess I realized it's all useless.

Minato's thoughts... The third once told me that I cared and showed my good heart to everyone in the village. Except for your son. Now Naruto smiles at everyone sincerely and gives his kindness to everyone, but not to us. Isn't that the boomerang effect...

With these heavy thoughts he went back to work.

Kushina, meanwhile, failed once again as her son gave his team a rush to get through the task quickly. She was sure that if she didn't get in the way, they continued on their way.

Kushina's thoughts... What did you want Kushin, he won't back down no matter what. Now we are truly strangers to him.

Team 7 were leaping through the trees toward the capital. Still, it's not that great a distance, but it took them a full day to get there.

Sasuke... Dobe, you're a little jumpy today...

Naruto... Didn't sleep well...

Sakura... Xoo, I told you not to go on guard duty with your concussion.

Naruto... Don't worry about that... I was told it was no big deal. And they cured me at the same time. Shizune said I'm fine.

The co-commanders decided not to linger on this point, as they themselves were sickened by the thought that at some point they had thought their leader was dead. And were now grateful to fate that they were wrong. They caught the brigands with no problem, as they didn't cause much trouble. Sasuke sneaks into the hideout and sabotages it, after which the bandits come out with their asses on fire. Literally. Since Sasuke wields a katon. And Naruto and Sakura catch the panickers from the outside with the help of clones and a non-human punching force that ripped the bark on the ground. Tying them up with strong tourniquets, Sasuke summons an eagle and sends it to the nearest police post. Half an hour later, law and order officers arrive at their destination and send them to jail.

Naruto... Uh, it's time to go home.

Sasuke... Let's go..

They hopped back through the trees and the pink-haired girl looked in the wrong place.

Sasuke... Sasuke-kun, your shorts are burning.

The brunet looked closer at his shorts, where half of them were completely black and showed a hole.

Sasuke... Shh, and I never brought spare clothes. If my mom sees me wearing this, she'll put my ears back on.

Sakura... Eh, that's okay, my parents call me a pig. Only because I forgot to make the bed once.

Sasuke... Yeah, I don't envy you...

The blond remembered his parents at that moment. After all, he used to idealize them. But now, his real parents turned out to be people he would never have thought to call his parents. No, it wasn't animosity. The blond appreciated them appropriately. After all, Minato was able to raise the village from its knees after a hard war. And Kushina has trained a number of irienin, as well as helped many wounded after a hard mission. For this he could even respect them and accept their merit. But what they did to their child, that was something inhuman to him. This fact expressed distrust towards them. Not to say he saw them as duplicitous, yes, he understood that those were repenting their deeds. He could say he didn't blame them for it. But still, he could no longer address them the way he used to and simply tried to ignore them or imagine completely different people in their place.

Naruto... Sasuke, Sakura, have you ever been angry with your parents?

The pink-haired and brunette didn't even understand the question and had to have the blonde repeat her question.

Sasuke... Yes, I was angry, at my father, when he used to throw me in the river as a child and teach me how to swim. And my mom, I'm always mad at her for drooling on my cheek in public.

Sakura... Well, I personally don't pay much attention to it. Yeah, sometimes they embarrass you by making you walk down the street red-faced. Why do you ask?

The blond man wrung his hands and grinned stupidly.

Naruto... Uh, no, it's nothing, I was just curious... I was just wondering if kids should be angry at their own parents. After all, they care so much about you, so I asked you a few cases.

He ran forward as his thoughts jumbled and decided to walk away from the questioning. And the co-commanders just bluntly attributed the weirdness to the aftereffects of the concussion.

Naruto's thoughts... Xooo why did I even ask that, why should I even care...

The next day, before lunch they reached the village and the first thing they did was to file a report with the head of the village. Minato looked half-eyed at the result of the task and his son's reaction. The first one was fine, but Naruto was the same as before. Excessive tension, even though he doesn't show it.

Naruto... Is everything okay?

Minato... Uh-huh.

He waited for the next action, and as a result the younger blond hurriedly headed for the door.

Naruto... I need to go somewhere, can you get the money from accounting...

As the door slammed shut, Sasuke and Sakura looked perplexed at each other and then at the hokage.

Sasuke... Hokage herself, Naruto's been acting strange since he got out of the hospital.

Sakura... Yeah, why don't you let him lie there a little longer?

The Hokage considered their words and decided to elaborate.

Minato... What exactly is going on with him?

Sakura... He walks nervously and is always in a hurry, as soon as he sees Kushchina San.

Sasuke... Xoo, apparently he screwed her over again and is running from reprisal. Kushina san is hurting...

The brunet rubbed the bruise that hadn't come off since the spring country when he'd accidentally called her a tomato, for which he'd been punished. Minato listened to these arguments and frowned.

Minato... And on the mission, you did well.

Sakura... Great, until it came to our parents.

Minato... А?

Sasuke... Well, it was personal, but he asked if we'd ever been mad at our parents.

The blond man rubbed his temple and realized what his son was getting at.

Minato... I see... Nus, congratulations on another accomplished task, I look forward to seeing you here tomorrow as well.

Sakura and Sasuke... Hai!

As the door closed, Minato began to think about the whole situation.

Minato's thoughts... What's going on in your head, son?

It went on like this for a whole week, Naruto avoided socializing with his parents, talking only on business. But if they got personal, Naruto would walk away. Kushina was the one who was most angry, since because of the new order their son had set up, then she had no chance to talk to him at all. As for Naruto himself, he wanted in this way to return to his former way of life, where he interacted with his parents as purely outsiders. And the Namikaze family themselves were trying to influence Naruto in some way. Kushina even wanted to break into his house once, but he was in the Sarutobi clan. Of course Naruto, in between missions, socialized with the arriving ninjas of the spring. Things slowly settled down and things were slowly falling into place.

Team 7 had another bell practice where the script didn't change. Kakashi simultaneously fought off his students' techniques and tried to be on guard but today was kind of strange, his students never once used the traps. So the young ninjas chased their sensei to the edge of the forest and stood facing each other. The battle was coming to a close and already all the young ninjas were starting to breathe more frequently from such an intense battle. And Kakashi was as alert as ever, not even bothering to waste chakra on defense techniques, so his reserve was almost empty as well.

Kakashi... Well, progress is not stagnant I see.

Naruto... You bet, Sasuke, Sakura!

The co-commanders took the hint and stood to the sides. Naruto created two clones and began to form a Kazeri in his right hand.

Kakashi... Direct attack?

Naruto... We've had enough of this, we've got to end the dantebayo.

Sasuke... Get ready Kakashi sensei!

Sakura kept her hands on the ground, Sasuke kept his hands behind him, and the blond man pushed off the springboard of wind and flew at the sensei. But Kakashi stopped him, grabbing his arm.

Kakashi.. Is that really the end of it?

But Naruto made a smirk and Kakashi looked at the blond's technique.

Kakashi's thoughts... What the hell, the concentration is just hellish, but Kaseri always kicks ahead. And in this position, with me on my side, all the impact force would go nowhere.

Naruto... It's perfect! Wind element, raging ring technique super duper powerful pulse Kaseri!

After voicing the technique Naruto slammed his left hand into his right hand, which made it seem as if Kaseri was squeezing I between his hands and when the blond released the power of the technique. The shockwave was like a pulsating ring of wind coming out of his hands. Kakashi put up a block, but his elbow began to be cut by the sharp ring of wind from the technique. But looking around, several trees had been chopped with such a ring. Kakashi couldn't stay on his feet and flew off to the side, where he was caught in a web of fishing line that the brunet from the Uchiha clan had kindly provided. Meanwhile, Sakura scrambled to the ground, pulling out the metal cable that was tied to the blond man's legs. She pulled the rope to evade Kakashi's attack, who managed to get out of the woods and kicked the ground where the blond was. But after a second, Naruto stood beside his boys and rang his bells.

Kakashi... Mma, not bad. You never cease to amaze me.

Naruto... Uh-huh!

After these words, the blond crouched down from exhaustion, as did his co-commanders. And Gray-haired looked at his sleeves and realized he'd have to buy a new one.

Kakashi... Naruto, were you able to improve on Kaseri?

Naruto... Yeah, I was just inspired by your raikiri nagashi and Sasuke's Chidori nagashi, so I decided to develop something similar.

The blond was happy that his technique passed the test, but not his command.

Sasuke... Dobe, just please change the name, that gibberish doesn't fit at all!

Sakura... I don't understand why they have to come up with such long names.

Naruto... Those are actually very cool titles! Oh, and stop criticizing my titles.

Sasuke... Dobe, if we didn't criticize the nonsense names you come up with for our joint techniques. I wouldn't say such names in my life!

Kakashi's thoughts... Yeah, Sensei, your genes really screwed up here.

Kakashi... Naruto, why don't you just call the impulse Kaseri?

The blond was crushed that once again his technique was being criticized just for its name.

Naruto... Sensei, that's not cool!

Sakura... Let's put it to a vote, who's in favor of Kaseri's impulse?

Oddly enough everyone but the blond man raised his hand.

Naruto... Not letting my creative personality develop...

The co-commanders laughed at this pun and he defiantly turned away with his arms crossed over his chest.

Sasuke... All right, I'll see you tomorrow, I think we have a mission.

Sakura... I'm gonna go, too. I'm gonna go wash up.

The blond was left to gather his things and Gray-haired decided casually.

Kakashi... Don't worry, as kids we used to get pissed off a lot with our team because of Sensei's catchy names for our own techniques...

Such a fall out, the blond reacted calmly.

Naruto... Well, unlucky us, that's how dantebayo talents die! Okay, I'll see you tomorrow, Kakashi sensei!

The gray-haired man was dumbfounded, for his apprentice was behaving as usual. But according to his sensei, Naruto often tried not to cross paths with them or just ignore them. It's like they don't even exist.

Kakashi's thoughts... Oh, you little fish pie, what's going on in your head?

The Hokage decided not to push his son like his wife for now and decided to do things differently. One day, he called Team 7 in full, even Kakashi was there. And so they stood in the hokage's office, waiting for the mission.

Minato... So Kakashi, guys, here's your mission rank B. You need to head to bear country, and the exact destination is a village hidden in a star. The customer is Hotarubi, the head of the village of Hoshi, where you are going.

The entire team made a slight bow in acceptance of the mission.

Kakashi... You guys get ready, and I need to go over the mission details.

Naruto... Bingo!

The blond came out first, followed by Sakura and Sasuke. The gray-haired man noticed the tension in the air when father and son were in the study.

Kakashi... Sensei, you didn't just give us this assignment with me in charge, did you?

Minato... You're right, there's a reason... Keep an eye on them, this is a dangerous mission indeed. Do you have the seal?

Kakashi... I see your point, but wouldn't it be risky to send Naruto on a mission like this? I mean, you said one of the eight symbols on your stomach was cracked.

Minato... I talked to Itama about it myself. The seal will hold if the rules with the suppression seal are strictly enforced. Consider ourselves lucky last time. And we still haven't found the mole that helped Mizuki escape from prison.

Kakashi rubbed his chin remembering the coming oddities, for he too realized that Mizuki couldn't know where his team would be and how to catch them.

Kakashi... Sensei, I just remembered. My students once mentioned that before leaving the village before a mission in the river country. There was some rookie on the goal post. And he eyed the scroll of their assignments suspiciously carefully. And they never met him after that.

The Hokage thought about it as well and began to ponder the situation.

Minato... That can't be, because I didn't approve newcomers to be village outposts. Especially Izumo and Kotetsu were regular posters.

Kakashi... What was his name, Hikaru, kind of long green disheveled hair, dressed in the standard leaf mold.

Minato... I see, so that's a good place to start. Let's ask them how they feel about putting someone they don't know in office.

Kakashi... I see what you mean, you want to take more on the tin while we're out of the village?

The village leader faltered at this point and shifted his cheekbones nervously.

Minato... Oh, and I'm also worried about my son's condition...

The gray-haired man realized that this mission also had a hidden message, where he needed to talk to the son of his teacher. And also to keep his team away from the village so the Hokage can deal with the mole.

Kakashi... Okay, I hear you... Does Naruto still refuse to make contact with you?

The Hokage tilted his head slightly at that, biting his lower lip.

Minato... Hopefully this mission will at least shake him up and we'll have a chance to explain things to him.

Kakashi... Okay, I hear you... But I do have some information about your attitude toward you.

The blond boy perked up at this point and waited for the continuation. And Kakashi recounted yesterday's training and how the son of yellow lightning had modified his Kazeri technique. The blond heard this information with bated breath and gave it away near the end.

Minato... So, the wind element, the raging ring technique of the super duper powerful Kaseri. The title is great, but it could have been better...

The gray-haired man nearly fell over from the way his sensei was brazenly writing that title down, to his notes.

Kakashi... Sensei, where are you going?

Minato... So the title is interesting, I would have thought of it a little differently of course. But I think that's fine.

The gray-haired man made a facepalm and muttered something about genes.

Kakashi... Anyway, Sensei, I don't even know how he feels about you. You said he often avoids you and Kushina's san. But when I brought up your general habit of giving idiotic names to techniques. And I've been talking about you in general. He took it calmly, not even a muscle flinched.

The Hokage was also surprised by this behavior and decided to himself that his son would not have brought his problems to the public eye. The same opinion was held by his disciple.

Kakashi.. Mma, okay, I'll talk to him sometime. Maybe outside of the village he could relieve himself... Yeah, and you said you wanted to talk to him about his stamp problem.

Minato... Yes, if he goes ahead, I'm afraid his stubbornness will be his undoing.

Kakashi... Yeah, he can outdo a lot of people on that one, okay, I gotta go...

Minato... Good luck, and thank you, take care of them.

Kakashi gave one last nod before closing the door behind him. The Hokage himself was tired of being left unsaid, but there was nothing he could do about his son's stubborn nature.

Kushina, meanwhile, was sitting at her friend Mikoto's house and decided to share everything that had come up. They were sitting in the kitchen sipping tea.

Kushina... And now he's been running away from us for days.

The interlocutor huffed thinking of her friend's problem.

Mikoto... Trouble... But you can understand him too, he's had such a shock and I'm even surprised he's still the same old gent.

The redhead was already starting to squeeze her fingers until they turned white. Such a broken and depressed friend, Mikoto hadn't seen in a long time.

Kushina... I don't know what to do anymore, I've been trying day in and day out to make some kind of contact with him. And with Minato he communicates with him out of desperation, since he is the hokage. Even so, there's nothing else in his vocabulary besides eating hokage herself.

But then the door in the hallway creaked open and the two women looked at the entrance. And at the entrance were their two sons. Sasuke was the first to enter, and Naruto looked around at his mother, trying not to cross his mother's eyes.

Sasuke... Mom, we're on a mission, do you know where I left my gun pouches?

Mikoto... I left them out on the balcony to dry...

Here the blond man mewled and hurriedly ran out of the house.

Naruto... Teme, I'm waiting for you at the north gate.

And so once again, Kushina got a stab in the heart at the fact that her son wanted to be anywhere but in the same room as him. And the brunet did a facepalm and muttered about the blond's thrower and turned to the red-haired woman.

Sasuke... Hello, Kushina san!

Namikaze was taken aback and gave a surreptitious nod. And the brunet galloped to the top and came down a minute later with the sub-carriers.

Sasuke... Okay, Mom, I'll be a while!

Mikoto... Wait, have you eaten?

Sasuke... Uh, well, yeah.

The brunette narrowed her eyes incredulously squinting at her son.

Mikoto... Are those tomatoes again?

Sasuke, on the other hand, grinned stupidly and shifted awkwardly from foot to foot.

Mikoto... Ugh, go already, take care on the mission!

As her son ran out of the house, Kushina glared at her cup of tea. Mikoto saw the look in Naruto's eyes, incredulous, somewhat unsure and even wary of her mother.

Mikoto... That's how bad it is.

Kushina's thoughts... How long is this supposed to last dattebane?

At this conclusion her interlocutor sighed heavily and scraped her claw lightly over the cup.

At the north gate, Team 7 gathered in almost full force. They were already thinking that they were going to beat their sensei's brains out once again, when suddenly.

Kakashi... Yo, you come up with any more accusations about me being late yet?

The students were surprised that their sensei was hardly late.

Naruto... Sasuke, Sakura, shall we mark this day on the calendar?

Sakura... Of course the day Kakashi sensei wasn't late would be much more meaningful and important than the day our village was founded.

And brinet even shined his sharingan.

Sasuke... It's not genjutsu, and it's our sensei.

The gray-haired man had already and missed the teasing and chuckled weakly.

Kakashi... You don't like it, even if I'm late or on time...

To this complaint, the students shrugged their shoulders and in a calm voice.

Naruto... We love you, Kakashi sensei!

Kakashi... Mma, okay, time to go.

Team 7 jumped east toward bear country. It wasn't too far away. Before leaving, then Kakashi turned his head and noticed Izumo and Kotetsu dismissing the anbu, putting other people in their place.

Kakashi's thoughts... I don't think Izumo and Kotetsu have anything to do with the Mizuki case, but it's still worth checking.

Along the way, they decided to review the mission up close and personal.

Naruto... Kakashi sensei, I've been to bear country before, but this is the first time I've heard of a village hidden in a star.

If it had been earlier in the academy, everyone would have been surprised that Naruto knew anything about the curriculum. Now they were surprised that the blond didn't know about the place. But so were Sakura and Sasuke, for they too were new to hearing about such a village.

Kakashi... Mma, no wonder you don't know. This village is the oldest and most hidden from everyone. According to the descriptions, this village was founded as long as 200 years ago.

All three students were aghast at such a story of a mysterious village.

Sakura... Wow, is it even older than our village?

Kakashi... Exactly!

Sasuke... I think there's still time to get to that place, so can you tell me anything about her?

Kakashi... Uh, according to legend, that's over 200 years ago. A meteorite fell on a hidden village in a star. And because of that, the local shinobi called this village a star. Also in this village, the Hoshikage, whose meaning is the shadow of a star, reigns supreme.

Naruto... But don't the five great villages bear the title of kage? Not even Kawarama herself carries such a title. And the village of spring is in no way inferior to other great datebayo villages...

Kakashi... That's true, but this village is the only one that has a head with the title of kage. Which is not one of the five great nations...

Sasuke... So this village with a self-proclaimed kage?

Kakashi... It goes like this.

They stopped near the border to make a rest stop, and in the morning to go out into bear country. The rest stop went as usual, just as Kakashi had anticipated. Then Naruto was able to relax and release the tension that remained of leaving the village. In the middle of the night, Kakashi sat on guard duty and waited for one of his students to take over. And the student turned out to be none other than Naruto. He jumped onto a branch and sat down next to Sensei.

Naruto... Sensei, I think it's my turn, so we'll switch.

The gray-haired man looked at the tents of the others and made sure they were asleep. The gray-haired man himself wanted to help this family, since besides them, there was no one in this world who was close to them.

Kakashi... Naruto, before I go, can I ask you a couple questions?

The blond man perplexedly rubbed his sleepy eyelids and made a discreet nod.

Kakashi... Naruto, I can see that you're uncomfortable after learning the truth about your parents.

The blond wasn't surprised and even assumed his sensei was aware of all this.

Naruto... I don't think it matters...

Kakashi... Not at all, Naruto, I realize what they did was extremely stupid and even cruel to you. But your attitude towards them...

The blond thought about it himself and decided to finish for his sensei.

Naruto... Sensei, I understand that you want to help the hokage herself and Kushina san. But it's all useless. I won't be able to accept them as my parents. No, it's not resentment, and it's not hatred. I'm just not ready to accept them.

Of course, the gray-haired man also understood the position of his disciple, as he had lived in ignorance for 12 years and to learn about it was a great shock.

Kakashi... Here's what your opinion is on the matter. But let me ask you, are you really going to keep avoiding them?

The blond man didn't answer right away as he thought about the answer.

Naruto... I don't know what to do next, but I'm not ready to get in touch with them yet dattebayo!

Kakashi's thoughts... Mma, maybe they should just let them figure it out for themselves.

Kakashi decided to call it a day for now, as he realized that his student just needed time. He had tucked himself away in his chamber and was now focused on the mission.

The next morning, they crossed the border and headed straight for the star village. After walking a few dozen kilometers, they stopped near a cliff from which a strange yellow-colored gas was coming. And on the other side of the cliff were wooden walls.

Naruto... Strange gas though...

Sasuke... Looks like a defense system, so how do we get across the bridge?

Behind them, leaves rustled, and a silhouette in overalls and a hole mask covering its entire face emerged from the trees. He stood in front of the ninja and in a demanding voice.

Sumaru... Who are you, why have you come so close to our village?

Naruto let his chakra flow to examine the stranger and noticed oddities in the chakra circulation on him.

Naruto's thoughts... What kind of chakra he's got, it's like it's a stranger than ours.

The gray-haired man besought the stranger, raising a hand in the air.

Kakashi... We were sent here on a mission, we're from the leaf village.

Sumaru... What was the purpose of your being sent here?

The voice sounded demanding and even cocky, which the young leaf ninja didn't like.

Sasuke... Aren't you asking too many questions?

Naruto... Yes, and we told you the purpose of our visit!

Such words simply made the unknown man stand and his motives became more hostile. But then a wooden bridge fell from the other end of the cliff. And at the other end, another stranger came out, only she was taller and in the same suit as his comrade.

Natsuhi... Sumaru, stop it, they've come to help us! You're a leaf ninja, aren't you?

Kakashi... Yes, my name is Hatake Kakashi, and these are my students, Uzumaki Naruto, Uchiha Sasuke, and Haruno Sakura.

Natsuhi took off her helmet and showed herself in all her glory. She has long purple hair. Two curls with scalloped ends hide her cheeks. Natsuhi is the owner of jade-colored eyes. She wore the standard Hoshigakure ninja outfit, including the star emblem protector.

Natsuhi... My name is Natsuhi, I'm a jonin from the star village, and this is my son and the genin of the hidden in the star village.

Sumaru looked at her and then at the arrivals and let out a suppressed sigh. Sumaru removed his helmet and he was introduced as a 13 year old teenager, with dark soft hair and light brown eyes, he was wearing a beige sweatshirt with a collar around his neck and a projector on his forehead with a star sign.

Sumaru... I'm sorry, I was sent for you, but you weren't at the border.

Naruto... Wait, at the border?

Natsuhi... Yeah, the mission asked you to wait for our ninja to escort you to the village. As it is, we don't let outsiders in without an escort of our ninjas.

The trio of team number 7 looked at their sensei reproachfully and waited for an explanation.

Naruto... Sensei, did you forget to read the terms of the assignment again?

But the gray-haired man turned the scroll of the errand upside down and in small print found the description at the very bottom.

Kakashi's thoughts... Sensei, did you squeeze in an extra page for this...?

After reading it, he turned to the others and rubbed the back of his head awkwardly.

Kakashi.. Pardon me, my bad!

Team 7's trio made a facepalm, and Natsuhi sighed in frustration with Sumaru.

Natsuhi... Well, it's a good thing nothing serious happened. Keep your masks on, don't breathe the hell canyon gas.

The arrivals cast another glance at the cliff and looked up at the star jonin in surprise. Putting on masks.

Sakura... So that's what your defense system means?

Natsuhi... Yeah, we don't have defense barriers like other countries, so we have to use what nature has given us.

A few minutes later, they were standing in front of the star village's residence. True it could not be called a residence, for it was half the size of the same residence of leaf and spring. As for the rest of the village, it was very small compared to the leaf. It was 10 times smaller, and all the houses were monotonous and dilapidated. Natsuhi led the arrivals into a vast hall where a young man with short black hair like Sumaru's sat and it looked like they were related.

Hotarubi... Good afternoon our dear guests, my name is Hotarubi, I am the fourth hoshikage of the village hidden in the star. Please have a seat.

There was no furniture other than cabinets, so the leaf ninja had to sit on his lap.

Kakashi... Hotarubi herself, I am Hatake Kakashi, the jonin of the village hidden in the foliage, and these are my students Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura!

All of the above made a slight bow and took a seat next to their teacher.

Hotarubi... Well, I hope you've met my wife Natsuhi and my son Suyaru.

Genin and Chunin did not react violently to this family and simply made a nod.

Hotarubi... So, I have called you here for the purpose of protecting our village from renegades.

Now that was a surprise...

Kakashi... Apostates?

Hotarubi... Yes, although our village is not as big as the others, we have renegades too.

Kakashi's students just sat and absorbed the information, and didn't like to stupidly go ahead and ask stupid things. They'll find out sooner or later anyway. It was the others who had problems with curiosity. So the negotiations were kept strictly on Kakashi and Hotarubi.

Kakashi... Hoshikage Sama, and can you elaborate, if there are any retarded people, do you have any information about them.

Hotarubi turned to his wife and receiving a nod, decided to begin the story.

Hotarubi... You know the legend of the meteorite that fell to this earth, right?

All the arrivals made a discreet nod and with bated breath began to listen to the story.

Hotarubi... Many years ago, after the founding of our village. We had that meteorite, radiating unprecedented power. She helped us to improve our chakra control and to mold it into different forms.

To demonstrate, he raised his palm up and a fire of purple chakra appeared on his hand, which he transformed into various forms. It was truly a beautiful sight. And the blond was busily studying this technique and the chakra of the rest of the chakro pulse.

Naruto's thoughts... This family has unusual chakras, and the channel structures are not like the rest of the datebayo!

Kakashi... Unbelievable, the volume, and the chakra control is off the charts. So that meteorite had that effect on your chakra circulation?

Hotarubi deployed his chakra and took a breath.

Hotarubi... Yes, it was through him that we were able to reach such heights. Such a technique, we call the mysterious peacock method. But it has had negative effects as well. Few people have introduced such a technique after practicing it. The meteorite's chakra was radioactive and destructive. She was destroying Canada's chakras along with the internal organs. Which led to massive hemorrhaging. Few people could withstand that kind of training. I, my wife, and a few companions only can use such a technique. Consider us lucky to have survived the use of such machinery. But the third Hoshikage was unwilling to accept that this force chose its users by rote. That's why he forbade us all from practicing with the chakra meteorite. But, 12 years ago, Akahoshi, an elite jonin of our village thought it was a shame not to utilize the power of the star. He killed the third Hoshikage and thus started a riot in the village. The outcome was that the star was destroyed altogether and he walked away with nothing, along with his associates. He left as a renegade and swore revenge for us destroying the star. Since I became Hoshikage, the method of the mysterious peacock was no longer studied by me and we returned to the standard ninja training that is practiced in all countries.

This story turned out to be remarkably very interesting and exciting.

Kakashi... I see, so you need to fight off Akahoshi and his gang?

Hotarubi... Yeah, they tried to sneak in last time, but they didn't really succeed. But before he left, he declared war on us. We don't have a lot of ninjas, so we had to use the services of other countries.

The sheet team has pondered this situation.

Kakashi... All right, we'll do what we can.

Hotarubi... Thank you, if you need a break, I have arranged for you to prepare the house in advance.

Sumaru... Father, we could have handled it ourselves, why did you have to call a leaf ninja?

Of course at such a bold statement the arrivals raised their eyes to the sky. After all, the Hoshikage wouldn't call them without the right necessity. Natsuhi just slapped her son and showed her fist.

Natsuhi... Forgive our son, he sometimes doesn't watch his language.

Kakashi... It's okay, we're used to it. Okay, you guys go ahead. We need to talk about the mission plan.

Hotarubi... Sumaru, show the guests to their quarters.

The trio of young leaf ninjas rose from their seat and chased after the genin of the star. On the way, they caught a glimpse of the village. Where the townspeople and local village defenders passed. They stopped outside a wooden house and Sumaru surveyed his guests with a lazy eye.

Sumaru... Here you can rest after the road.

Of course this hit-and-run was going to be dumped in the canyon, but they decided to hold off on that for now.

Naruto... Why don't you give us a tour?

Sumaru... The tour, why do you need it?

Sakura... It's just our first time here, so we wanted to take a look around.

Sasuke... So we'd forgive your insolence in your father's office.

Sumaru looked menacingly at the brunette, but he couldn't burn a hole in her and just let the ko anlou follow him. Along the way, they looked all around the neighborhood. A hospital, a park, a temple, local law enforcement, and even an academy. It's amazing that such a small village can accommodate such structures. They stopped at the academy building and talked me into going in there. The building was unremarkable, but it still had all the facilities for learning. A broad building for the study of theory and a testing ground for practicing physical skills. Education though here was weak, but still not so weak as to let the meat go to battle. After the tour, the leaf team returned to the inn and upon entering it, they saw their sensei sitting in the kitchen.

Kakashi... You guys are taking a long time.

The students rolled their eyes at such an accusation and sat down at the table. They first decided to make a meal before discussing the assignment. And so there was fried fish on the table with a bowl of fish and rice on the side. And the only beverages are green tea.

Sasuke... So what will be required of us on the mission?

Kakashi... It was decided that the three of you would remain to defend the village with the Genin. I'm going to go help out on the battlefield with the star jonin.

Anyone in the shoes of the guys on the 7 team would be outraged that they're being left out. But here was Kakashi's students realizing that it wasn't all for nothing.

Naruto... Is there a risk of someone sneaking into the village?

Kakashi... There's always a risk, it's life, and it can be unpredictable. Don't you know that?

The issue fell away and was already thinking about how to rebuild on defense.

Naruto... I see, so we didn't do the dantebayo tour for nothing!

Kakashi... Not at all, with the help of your village data you can better form tactics to defend the village.

Naruto... Okay, when are you guys going on the offensive?

Kakashi... Tomorrow morning, Hoshikage-sama has information on the whereabouts of the renegades. There are about five dozen shinobi. And ours are about half as many. So don't relax and be on the lookout for them to split up and attack the village while we fight back.

It was going to be a big mess and they were already mentally prepared for it.

Naruto... Sensei, I think Hoshikage herself said that after the star was destroyed. No one else could practice that technique. I checked the chakra of all the peers and indeed none of them I noticed the alien chakra that the others have. But here we go.

The blond man had preemptively pushed up a barrier before telling it. So everyone else realized that the introduction was really important.

Kakashi... What is it?

Naruto... Sumaru, he has that alien chakra present.

It was a revelation and Kakashi seeing Sakura and Sasuke's surprise. Mentally commended Naruto for not putting this on display.

Kakashi... Are you sure about this?

Naruto... Yes, but it is much weaker than in adults, but it still has datebayo in it.

Sakura... So Hoshikage himself wasn't completely honest with us?

Kakashi... Well, it could have been a village secret. But I'll keep it in mind.

The next day, everyone was already getting ready to get ready. Hotarubi and his wife stood near the gate and gave instructions to their son. True Sumaru was not happy about this state of affairs.

Sumaru... Father, I thought I was going into battle, too!

Hotarubi... Son, it's not up for discussion.

Sumaru... But how can I prove to you that I can become Hoshikage in the future if I just sit here?

Hotarubi... Enough, that's an order, you're my son, but you're also my subordinate. First learn to obey before you rule!

Such an altercation between father and son, the leaf team watched with shame.

Naruto... God, is he so dumb he doesn't understand these things?

Sasuke, on the other hand, understood the kid very well.

Sasuke... No, he just wants to prove to his father that he's worth something.

The blond man shut up at this point and was already thinking on his own.

Naruto... If he wants to become a Hoshikage, he'd better prove it to everyone, not just his father.

The brunet sighed at the fact that the blond though he understood many things but not the father-son relationship.

Sasuke... Naruto, this is very difficult to understand. But I tried to show my father that I was worth something as the son of the head of the Uchiha clan. Sometimes some people only need recognition from one person, not from everyone.

Sakura... Sometimes you just want to make your parents proud.

The blond man fell silent and began to get a little insight into Sumaru's life journey. Kakashi, on the other hand, watched both the father and son squabble and the discussion of his students.

Kakashi's thoughts... And Naruto is like Sumaru in some ways, he too wants to become the leader of his village and also has his father as kage. But here, Naruto doesn't need his father's recognition and pride. And to our entire village, hmm, I hope Naruto learns a lesson from this and thinks about his actions.

Just then, Natsuhi walked up to Sumaru and ruffled his hair.

Natsuhi... Take care of yourselves!

When the jonin stars and Kakashi left the village. That Team 7 approached Sumar and decided to set up a constructive dialog.

Naruto... Sumaru, we were left to the defense of the village. Do you have a plan to set up a defense?

Sumaru looked at them with a kind of disgust and sternly.

Sumaru... We don't need your help! We can handle ourselves!

The leaf ninjas just made a facepalm.

Naruto... Sorry Sumaru, but we're kind of on a mission!

Sumaru... I don't care, I told you I don't need your help!

Of course, Naruto's not at home with authority. And Sumaru was a year older than all of them.

Sasuke... Let's go, let's do our part!

Naruto... You're right, let's get out of here.

Sakura... This is crazy.

When they left Sumaru muttered something about the upstarts and went to his own. Several dozen star genin lined up in the clearing and Sumaru as leader began to command them. Genie's stars went back and forth and didn't do anything particularly important besides warm-ups. Of course Sumaru wanted to prove something to his father, that he would defend the castle well. But so far, other than idiotic errands, he's accomplished nothing. After all, the star genin group stupidly stood by the gate and didn't even have their gear ready. To such actions the sheet team just made a facepalm.

Sasuke... Shh, with a commander like that, we'll just go to the slaughterhouse as meat.

Naruto... What you don't do for datebayo recognition...

Sakura... Oh, I wish he hadn't killed his own.

Sasuke... Okay, like I said, we should do what's up to us...

Although Sumaru was not violent, he thought that as a commander, all his decisions were correct and stupidly forced his men to do push-ups until they were white-hot. Genin just whimpered in pain, some letting tears flow at all. And then there was sparring right outside the gate where the pair would come out to fight. Sumaru was considered the best genin here and told everyone to come out to fight him. They fought peacefully until they were seriously injured. Sumaru takes a jab to the jaw of his opponent and shakes his head.

Sumaru... Guys, with this kind of preparation, we'll never be able to defend our village. Let's get the next one, Mizuru!

After the senseless mauling, Team 7 could no longer close their eyes and simply stood between the opponents grabbing their fists before they would start fighting. Naruto was standing in front of Sumaru, and Sasuke had managed to save a shkppish little boy with brown hair, wearing a blue kimono and a star bandana.

Sumaru... What are you doing, you're interfering with our training!

Naruto... Training or fighting? We could be attacked at any minute, and your guys are so exhausted they can't even hold a kunai.

Sasuke pulled the little boy aside so he wouldn't get hurt and stood next to his friend.

Sumaru... It's none of your business, we know how to prepare ourselves.

Naruto... Are you an idiot?

Sumaru... You, I'll show you not to interfere anymore!

At this statement Sumaru got angry and tried to strike but was knocked down by the undercut and Naruto took in the kimura's grip.

Naruto... You know, if I was a star ninja and you were a hoshikage. I would certainly be a renegade dantebayo!

Sumaru... Shh, what are you trying to say?

Naruto... Look at your comrades!

Sumaru turned the heads of his comrades and saw the desperation and bruises from the beating in their eyes. And some were shaking their arms after a grueling workout.

Naruto... They are already tired, and some cannot stand at all because of sore muscles.

Sumaru... It was a training session, there are always injuries present! Let go of me already!

The blond man lifted Sumara up and in a calm voice.

Naruto... Don't confuse coaching with bullying.

Sasuke... We could be attacked at any minute. And your guys aren't even ready to fight from exhaustion!

The blond decided not to set the sucker straight and turned to the others.

Naruto... Anyone who wants to defend the village, follow me. If anyone wants to clown around, you're welcome to stay!

After saying that, he left with his co-commanders. And a little more than half of the star's genii followed him. Sumaru was dumbfounded that the blond man he hated had so easily won them over to his side. He stayed on to coach the others, but by the tizzy some also followed those who went after team 7.

Naruto placed the star genin in a single column. And Sakura treated those with torn muscles after a workout and bruises. Sasuke, meanwhile, summoned I treb and scouted the castle from a bird's eye view. And using the sharingan to read the hawk's memory. Started drawing the village plan on canvas. Chunin first decided to make a plan while Sakura was treating herself.

Naruto... Sasuke, what is it?

Sasuke... The village is surrounded by poison gas, so it's unlikely they'll get through unless they're wearing those helmets. But there's a risk that they might throw in long-range techs or throwing weapons.

Naruto... So we need to hold out until the adults come back from the battlefield.

Sasuke... Any thoughts?

Naruto... Of course we do, but first we need to prepare long-range projectiles. We're gonna have to answer for it, too. And if anyone manages to get through the canyon, the geninas will go to the meat of the dantebayo.

Sasuke... I see, it's still worth setting traps.

Naruto... But first, we need someone who has authority over the genii. Still, not many people will listen to us.

A girl with brown hair tied in a bundle at the back of her head, wearing a yellow kimono with a red belt around her waist.

Kamuri... Hi, my name is Kamuri, have you thought of a plan to protect the village?

The partners looked at each other and noticed that the girl's movements and voice were much more calm and confident than Sumaru's, and she was also calm.

Naruto... Yes, we do, but first we need someone the genies will listen to.

Kamuri... You don't have to worry about that, they'll listen to me.

Naruto... Great, we need to prepare perimeter traps, since if there are any experienced ninjas out there, we wouldn't want to risk your guys for nothing.

Kamuri... Okay, you can show us and we'll set it up.

More fruitful preparations had already begun. Team 7 showed blueprints and genin stars left traps on the perimeter. Right on the ground on the other side of the cliff. Naruto was already braiding another fishing line to set off the trap and looked closer to the other side of the wall where Sumaru was hammering away at the dummy. In his eyes he read resentment and a certain nervousness, as he spared no effort to hit the innocent mannequin. And with the blond man was Kamuri, who was helping him tighten the knots.

Naruto... Kamuri, why is it so important for Sumaru to recognize his father?

Kamuri took a closer look at Sumaru's persistent exertions and sighed a full breath.

Kamuri... As a child, many townspeople often addressed him as the son of Hoshikage-sama, referring to him as Young Master. It's hard to live behind someone's shadow, especially Hotarubi sama. He took our village to the next level and was able to prevent a collapse after nearly half of our kin turned renegade. And there's no need to talk about his strength, because Hoshikage himself was able to handle an entire squad of ninjas by himself without even breaking a sweat. So Sumaru had to put up with just being the son of the great Hoshikage-sama. But lately, he wants to step out of his father's shadow and prove to him that he's worthy of something too.

Naruto thought about his life's journey involuntarily comparing him to himself.

Naruto's thoughts... If I lived with my parents, would I also suffer from lack of recognition from Hokage-sama? Huh, I'd better get his head on straight, it didn't cost much.

It was already evening, and Naruto found Sumaru near the river. Sumaru cleaned his bloodied fists and hissed in pain. Naruto walked over to him and sat down not far from him. Of course Sumaru noticed his presence, but didn't react.

Naruto... Yo, Sumaru!

Sumaru... What, you're gonna piss me off here, too?

Naruto... No, I just want to know something!

Sumaru... And what's that?

Naruto... You said you wanted to become Hoshikage. But why do you want the position?

Sumaru... What's it to you?

The blond didn't count on sweet talk and in a calm voice.

Naruto... You know, I too have a goal of becoming the protector and ruler of my village. I mean, become the Hokage!

Sumaru... Congratulations. What do you want me to do?

Naruto... Find out what drives you to that goal!

Sumaru... It's an honor and many will respect me! When I become Hoshikage, I will elevate my village so that other great countries will consider us!

Naruto... Hmm, just for image's sake?

Sumaru... What else do you need, you're always fighting over who's strongest.

Naruto... That may be true, but our Hokage cares about our people. Respects their opinion and tries to serve for their sake and not just for the opinion of the rest of the country.

Sumaru thought about the blond man's words, no he wasn't stupid, but he was only thinking in one direction and had a narrow view.

Sumaru... Is that why you said you'd turn renegade rather than serve under me as Hoshikage?

Naruto... Yeah, you don't care about the rest of us. The Hoshikage herself left you to protect her people. Not crippled before the battle began.

Sumaru sighed in frustration realizing that his interlocutor was right. And the blond noticed that after Sumaru had blown off all the steam on the unfortunate dummy, he was able to make contact more calmly.

Sumaru... Okay, I'm sorry about this morning. I just thought that if I prepared my comrades to the highest level, they could fight back and not become a liability. And then, when my father sees my merit, he will notice me.

Blondie marveled that it could be extremely important for people to get suprisingly close to their own kind. Even with Shisui's confession, he didn't go out of his way to bust his ass.

Naruto... It's no problem. Everybody's got a bug in their head.

Sumaru breathed a sigh of relief before ending the conversation.

Sumaru... What about you?

Naruto... What?

Sumaru... Why do you want to become the Hokage?

The blond man faltered at this point.

Naruto... Well, I want world peace. And the Hokage has the power and authority to accomplish this.

At such an exclamation, Sumaru almost opened his mouth.

Sumaru... World peace? Is that possible?

Naruto... Anything in this life is possible... If there is sadness, there is also joy. And if there is world war, so why shouldn't there be world peace datebayo.

In general, almost all of his winged phrases were heard from May when she talked about the state of the world from various fascinating books.

Sumaru... Maybe you're right, let's go, I'm not Hoshikage, but I'm still a ninja, so I have to do what's up to me for now.

The blond was even surprised that he was able to easily set the brains of this insolent man straight.

Naruto... Yosh!

Everything was quiet, those who needed a vacation were in their homes. Residents were sheltered in a shelter under a canyon where that toxic gas didn't reach. Of course few people were sure the attack would ever happen. But they were wrong, a mate was heard on the other end and they realized they were trapped.

... Damn kids, siege now!

All the defenders of the village stood on the walls and lit torches to see the enemies in the night. There were few ninjas among the besiegers, mostly brigands, but they were the vast majority.

Naruto... Calm down, no need to panic, follow the plan!

Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Sumaru stood on four sides forming a square so they would watch their side and keep the bandits from sneaking into the village. To be safe, Naruto sent Kamuri to Sumaru to help with the traps. The defense of the village has begun. The first thing they did was blow up the edge of the cliff on the other side to increase the distance of the crossing. And then launched catapults hails and other long-range traps. Naruto and Sasuke launched elemental techniques at their enemies. Sakura threw boulders from afar. Sumaru, on the other hand, was good at shurikenjutsu and other throwing weapons. He was also good with the fire element, but he was a long way from Sasuke. But it was something. The enemy appeared to be prepared and rdv gas mask crossed the canyon by ropes with a hook. But few reached the walls and those who were knocked down fell down. Where they were dying of gas before they got to the bottom. But suddenly, Sumaru noticed one man who threw himself into the cliff, but amidst the streak of gas, he saw purple chakra. But I didn't pay much attention to it, as I had enough to do. At one point Naruto had to go to Sakura as her defenses began to fail and after creating a couple of clones to protect his position, he rushed over there. The brigands became fewer and fewer. And at one point, the brigands began to retreat as more than half of them died. And of the star's genies, there are only two teenagers. And just over half were in serious condition. The blond sighed a sigh of relief and sat down next to his partners and right on the wall. Of course the defense of Kazahan's castle gave him such a great experience. So the defense of this village was like kindergarten to him. I guess that's why Kakashi wasn't afraid to leave him here.

Naruto... Uh, I think we got it.

Sasuke... Shh, there were surprisingly many of them.

Sakura... When has it ever been easy?

They did not answer that question. But suddenly a worried Kamuri ran towards them holding onto the wound on her stomach.

Kamuri... Guys, Sumara's been kidnapped!

And after saying that, she stumbled and started to fall, but Sasuke picked her up and put her on his lap. Sakura instinctively began to treat the wound on her stomach.

Naruto... Tell me everything in order.

Kamuri... Before the attack was over, a stranger wearing a gas mask came up behind us and tried to stab me with his sword. But Sumaru managed to push me away in time, so my opponent's sword only caught me. But here's the kidnapper knocking Sumara out and taking him on his shoulder and then flying him over the canyon!

Naruto... You flew over? But how is that possible?

Kamuri... The mysterious peacock method!

Sasuke... Which way were they headed?

Kamuri... North east!

Naruto... Xoo, we gotta get him back. Sakura, can you manage here alone?

Sakura... Yeah, you better hurry up!

Sasuke fired his crossbow to the other side of the bolt and rope and across it the ninja leafed before throwing on a gas mask. They ran forward at full speed in the right direction and tried to be undetected. They ran for a long time, about twenty kilometers. But suddenly the blond noticed a familiar chakra. They saw a convoy of four ninjas with Sumaru walking in the middle.

Naruto... I'm sensing more people about a half a kilometer from here. I'll take them on, you get Sumara and run back to the village. I'll try to buy you some time.

The brunet didn't like that idea.

Sasuke... Shh, dobe, let me be the bait this time. Cause I don't want to run back across the country to save your ass like last time.

The blond rolled his eyes, and decided to agree.

Naruto... Okay, but don't let me chase you back here.

That was the end of it, Sasuke made an arc and went forward. And the blond launched himself clown like catapults and flew silently at the four enemies. When there was nothing left to do, he crossed his fingers and four blond men hovered over the heads of the ninja brigands and unleashed their kunai from their wristbands and stabbed their enemies right on the top of their heads. Sumaru was still walking tied at the arms, in a daze and in an instant, four bodies with kunayas sticking out of their heads fell around him. Naruto appeared in front of him in a shunshin and grabbed Sumaru's shoulders.

Naruto... Hey, are you alive in there?

The brunet on the other hand didn't react and looked down and the blond folded the seal with one hand and spit three liters of water right in his face. The brunet winced a little, but was still as dazed as ever.

Naruto... Xoo, there you go...

The blond threw the one on his back and began to jump, backwards.

Naruto... Wait, why is everyone else's chakra moving in the opposite direction?

He turned back and noticed enemy ninjas jumping in his wake.

... Here they are, don't let that blond guy get away with our target or Akahoshi herself will eat us alive!

Naruto... That's great, that's great.

He had to dodge the kunai and fight back with one hand. He made a zigzag to hook the seals to the trees and blow them up. But suddenly a hail of kunai came at him, and Naruto was preparing to use the wind defense technique, when suddenly Sasuke appeared behind him and with two hands repelled all the kunai. And then ran with him.

Naruto... Teme, why the fuck did those bastards come after us and not you?

Sasuke... I'm sorry, my ass is not as adventurous as yours!

Naruto... Oh, yeah sure... Xoo, Sumaru doesn't react to anything at all.

Sasuke... Problem after problem, stay on top of it, I'll take the defense.

The two of them were now running together, Sasuke protecting Naruto as he couldn't defend himself with the weight on his back. And so when they reached the village, Naruto created some clones and injected so much chakra into the springboard that they were able to fly over the wall. Naruto pulled Sumaru against him so he wouldn't get hurt as they rolled around on the ground. But there were more and more ninjas outside the gate.

Sasuke... All on the walls, the siege continues!

But the siege never happened as the enemy ninjas began to die. Looking closer they noticed the jonin stars behind the wall. Many used purple chakra to form into sharp stakes and impale enemies with them. It turned out to be the method of the mysterious peacock. When it was over, those who had gone to battle with the enemies came in through the gate.

Hoshikage first went over to his son who was lying unconscious. And Sumaru panicked.

Sumaru... It's more of a tedious thing to take him to...

Suddenly, purple chakra came out of Sumaru like a thunderclap and threw everyone around him off.

Hotarubi... Sumaru, stand aside!

The Hoshikage formed paws of purple chakra and began to squeeze the spilling chakra out of his son. And then folded the seals and touched the right side of Sumaru's chest and the purple chakra began to draw me back in again. But when his father removed his hand there was a star-shaped seal where his chest had been.

Everyone looked at this in surprise and started to panic. Sumaru grabbed her son and ran to the hospital. And Hoshikage looked around and started giving instructions.

Hoshikage... I'm glad you were able to beat back the siege, but now we have to get things in order.

Kakashi called his own back to the inn while the others in stayed after the fight. They sat down in a circle and decided to peregrinate. It was already morning, but no one wanted to sleep, after this night.

Kakashi... Naruto, can you summarize what happened here?

Naruto... Hai! Late at night, the raids began, both brigands and ninjas. When things quieted down, we realized the siege was just a distraction. They kidnapped Sumara and fled north. Sasuke and I caught up with them and managed to bring them back, but something strange was happening to him. He didn't respond to our actions...

Sasuke... It was like he was under some kind of drug, genjutsu definitely ruled out since I would have noticed. But then you know what happened.

Kakashi realized that things were taking a new turn and decided to share his actions.

Kakashi... The Star Ninja and I were ambushed by Akahoshi's men. There were a lot of them, but not as many as expected. And that's when I had a suspicion we were walking into a trap. We ran back and could only arrive now. Looks like this whole mess was just for Sumaru. Apparently they did something to him that nearly sent the village skyrocketing.

Sakura... But why him?

It was a question they began to think about at length.

Naruto... Sensei, it seems like it's because he was the only one with that star chakra among the youth.

Kakashi... Perhaps, but even if that was the case, why did so much chakra come out of it? After all, according to Hoshikage herself with the loss of the star, none of the youths are practicing the mysterious peacock method.

Sasuke... Sensei, I had another thought!

Everyone turned their heads toward the brunet and waited for his version.

Sasuke... I watched through the sharingan as Hoshikage herself formed a seal that suppressed the star's chakra. And it was down to the more familiar. The last time I put a suppression seal on Naruto, his chakra was being drawn back just like that.

Now, this version was extremely interesting to the others.

Kakashi... Exactly, as if that power is sealed in him as if he has a...

At that moment, he looked at the blond man and he whispered.

Naruto... Jinchuriki?

Kakashi... Yes!

This already changed the matter, as the enemy was still at large, and new unexpected details could completely change the idea of this mission.

Kakashi... I'll go check with Hoshikage-sama!

The students were left thinking about the whole situation. And Kakashi walked with heavy thoughts.

Kakashi's thoughts... This offense, it's looking up to the more familiar. If it's as I think it is, the plan was to capture Sumara and do something with it. And when Naruto and Sasuke would bring him back to the village. That star chakra blast should have wiped out the village. This was the tactic they wanted to do to us when the mist sealed the three-tailed into Rin and when I would bring her back to the village, the three-tailed would come out of it and destroy the village.

He looked at his hand, which he had used to stab Rin, and shook his head to clear his thoughts.

Kakashi's thoughts... But Hoshikage herself acted smoothly and was able to stop the chakra explosion without any mistakes. Looks like he was ready for it.

He walked confidently over to the head of the village and made it clear that he was in for a tough conversation. But the interlocutor did not even refuse and realized that it would be better to tell.

Kakashi... Hoshikage herself, the missions said we would only have with enemy ninjas. But we didn't count on exes with Suyaru. All the more reason for the baby to have star chakra. Then how was the meteorite itself destroyed 12 years ago?

These questions simply nailed the head of the village and he sighed heavily and decided to confess.

Hotarubi... The star was not destroyed!

Kakashi... How's that?

Hotarubi... Yeah, we've been lying to everyone, all this time. She was a danger to the general public. And so we decided to seal the star in my son, and make him a jinchuriki of a powerful chakra star to have some weight on the world stage.

Shock and surprise could be read on Kakashi's face.

Kakashi... You said no one has practiced with a star in 12 years. So you sealed a meteorite of colossal chakra into Sumaru when he was a year-old child?

At this question, the village head lowered his head.

Kakashi's thoughts... What kind of rulers are these people, then Rasa himself, then Sensei...

Kakashi... I see... But why did you tell everyone that the star power was destroyed?

Hotarubi... So that no young person would be tempted to learn it. And the adults knew about it, too.

Kakashi... Does Sumaru know it was you who sealed that star in him?

Hotarubi... No!

Kakashi... I see!

He didn't question all of this further and returned to his team.

Naruto... Sensei, are our hunches confirmed?

Jonin sat down at the table and made a nod.

Kakashi... Yes, the meteorite is sealed inside this Sumaru baby.

The boys flinched at that answer and the blond looked sternly at the sensei.

Naruto... The one who sealed that dangerous power was Hoshikage-sama?

This question stumped me, as it also looked before more familiar. But his apprentice understood by the look in his eyes and went out of the inn for some fresh air. And Kakashi of course wanted to lie, but some part of his brain told him not to.

The next day, Sumaru woke up in his hospital bed and Natsuhi joyfully started hugging her son. But there was little, if any, joy in the lad. He looked up at his father

Sumaru... Father, is it true that you sealed a meteorite into my body when I was a baby?

Hotarubi realized that there was no point in continuing. Yes, and the vast majority of people already know that.

Hotarubi... Yes, it's true!

Sumaru... Why, you said she was dangerous and even though you sealed her into me?

At this point he crouched down with guilty eyes and looked at his son.

Hotarubi... Son, we were in a precarious position at the time. Half of our shinobi have become renegades. We needed something to keep our village afloat.

Natsuhi... I'm sorry we had to use you as...

Sumaru... Like a bargaining chip?

At such a word, the couple shuddered in fear, but still looked down.

Hotarubi... Back then, I thought the same way about the good of the village...

Sumaru... The good of the village? Because of that power, we all almost died! Several of my peers died, just because my enemies wanted to get their hands on this power that is sealed in me! Are you still talking about the good of the village?

The couple still maintained a resigned silence, and were even afraid to say anything against it. But having gotten over myself.

Natsuhi... Son, I'm sorry.

Sumaru... Get the damn thing out of me and destroy it.

The voice sounded stern and Hotarubi wanted to object, but.

Natsuhi... All right!

Hotarubi... Darling!

Natsuhi... Enough, Hotarubi! Our son is right, this should have been done a long time ago. That power is nothing but trouble!

The spouse sighed with doom and looked earnestly into his son's eyes.

Hotarubi... Son, pulling out the star power won't be easy. Can you take it?

Genin was determined and ready for anything.

Sumaru... Yes, Father!

And so went the printing process. In the process of which Sumaru yelled in pain, but still held on with his last strength. And then Hotarubi called everyone to the main square, where he placed a meteorite emitting purple chakra in the middle. Team 7 were also among the townspeople watching the whole thing.

Hotarubi... I called you all here today to finish what I couldn't do 12 years ago. I mean, I was wrong. All my decisions about this power were wrong, but now!

He formed a chakra of colossal power on his hand and tossed the star upwards. He just blew up the star with a blast of his tech.

Hotarubi... Year after year, many of our ninjas have died because of this power. Now that's definitely never going to happen. As we will use our power, our chakra, to protect our village.

The blond looked at it all and thought about his position as a jinchuriki. After all, fox chakra only brought misfortune, so why carry it around. If she's been nothing but trouble. Before he left, he went to Sumar's room and saw him lying under the hooked-up apparatus. But he was still happy to be rid of his heavy burden.

Naruto... Hey, you getting better?

Sumaru... Yeah, getting that thing out of me was painful.

Naruto... Here's how... I think you did the right thing.

Sumaru... Of course it's the right thing to do. This power has been ruining our people for years. Even if it's no longer in use. then the traitors took her anyway. And many of my comrades died because of it. And if dad hadn't gotten here in time, we'd all have blown up.

Even though he felt tremendous pain, his voice sounded joyful.

Naruto... Great, I think that's the act of a true Hoshikage!

Sumaru... Thank you!

Naruto... А?

Sumaru... If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have dared to get that meteorite out of me. You showed me how important it is to care for others. What a true protector and kage of his village does.

The blond man made a slight smirk and accepted the thanks.

Naruto... I think you'll be the best Hoshikage ever!

Sumaru... You bet, I'll be a Kage before you!

Naruto... You're probably right! All right, get well, and we're going home.

The blond was already thinking about what to do next with the fox. So he didn't misspoke.

Sumaru... Good luck on your journey!

The blond man left the patient some tangerines for last and left the hospital. His team stood in front of the gate and donning gas masks, they walked out of the village.

At this time, Fugaku was returning to Konoha from Spring Village. Tsunade was of course shocked that his relatives were alive. But still, she didn't hit the dirt and start wrecking everything. Itama had explained everything to her in detail and why they had decided to leave the village years ago. And now she was back in Konoha, as her job had never been canceled. Oh, and the trip was good practice for expanding my already bottomless experience in the medical field. And she'll have plenty of time to make out with the in-laws. But when she found out Naruto was hiding it from her, she decided to stock up on pepper shots from Akemi.

Tsunade... Okay Fugaku, I have to go to the hospital, will you report to Minato for me?

Fugaku... I didn't expect you to go to the residence.

Tsunade... That's fine...

She skipped briskly off to her work and Fugaku was finally able to relax. After all, he'd been walking around all this time like a needle trying to keep from the wrath of the slug queen. He gave orders for everyone to disperse, as some things he needed to sort out with Minato himself. He walked leisurely into the office and saw the same picture he had observed of himself when he stayed for the head of the village.

Fugaku... You don't look so good.

The blond threw back the reports and took a closer look at his guest.

Minato... I can't believe you're back!

Fugaku... As you can see!

Minato... So, tell me, how was your trip?

Uchiza sat down at his chair and kept his voice low-key.

Fugaku... Quite fruitful, just like you said. It's like I'm back in whirlpool country. Only you weren't surrounded by seas.

Minato... Oh, that's right, what about sharing experiences?

Fugaku... Things are good in that regard, too. Really, I don't envy the Village of Springfield police. It can be very difficult to control the temper of red-haired people. We've got five of them walking around and their shenanigans are making my hair stand on end. But they've got a lot more discipline than we do. Although there's no way they can do without it... Even in the fight arena, police officers are walking around like needles just to keep the fighters from tearing up the entire arena.

The blond grinned remembering how the Spring Village police officers had dispersed the crowd and put them in holding cells for days and sealed his chakra in the process.

Minato... Yes... It's in their blood.

Fugaku... But I also want to try their methodology on our police force. There are still some Uchiha employees who can't take a strap sometimes. And also divide the positions into different law enforcement departments. It's not very productive to mix investigators, a SWAT team, and patrols into one. Not a war where it didn't matter which police officer went into battle. There will need to be reforms...

Minato... That's how I think it can be arranged. What about the others?

Fugaku pulled out the others' reports at this point and began to reread.

Minato... Looks like Tsunade herself decided to add medical reforms as well. I wonder if we have the budget to meet your needs?

Fugaku... Well, we don't seem to have a problem with the economy.

Minato... I hope you don't turn this upside down.

Fugaku... I personally prefer an even change. Or else there's gonna be resentment.

Minato... Well, that's something. The rest of the guys, however, were limited to adding a few education subjects. Yes, and the system of positions and classification of juniors is not particularly different from ours. So I think the changes won't be as noticeable in that regard.

Fugaku... It's possible! What about the visitors from the village of spring?

Minato... They left yesterday. But Matami decided to stay for some reason. Yes and Itama herself was fine with it, though no with all hands in favor of it.

Uchiza almost jumped with laughter and decided to inquire about this person.

Fugaku... What's wrong with her?

Minato... Well, she has a very specific personality. But she gets along just fine with Kushina, as well as any other woman. When it comes to shopping.

Fugaku... Haha, here's how... Well, how are you doing without me, I hope the criminals didn't run away while I was dealing with matters of national importance?

The Hokage accepted this screwdriver with dignity, as he too had decided to make a bad joke in a similar vein last time.

Minato... Well, that's a question for Itachi!

At this point, Uchiza grew serious as he wondered what happened to that conflict.

Fugaku... Speaking of runaways, did they find Mizuki?

Minato... Found it!

Fugaku... Hmm?

Minato... Naruto killed him and brought back the body, or what was left of it.

Uchiza got a little worried.

Fugaku... Is Naruto all right?

Minato... In full, but Mizuki decided to pull a prank before he died. He told Naruto everything! Everything about our family.

Now, this news had already set the Uchiha off a bit.

Fugaku... Now, let me get this straight.

The story wasn't long since Minato didn't bother to stretch it to the smallest details. Even that was enough for Fugaku to realize what kind of dope his friend was in.

Fugaku... Understandably, his disbelief about your parentage has reached an emotional breakdown...

Minato... Yeah, now he's avoiding us like lepers. Though I'm not one to judge his actions.

Fugaku... Hmm, what about the mole?

Minato... It turned out to be a Jonin named Hikaru. We questioned him and found out he worked for some old acquaintances of ours.

Fugaku... On who?

Minato... Elders!

What a twist, Fugaku thought to himself.

Fugaku... It was worth a guess, though what else would you expect from these old geezers. I'm even surprised how the third was so godly in the midst of such an environment.

Minato... I warned them that if they started doing something like this. they're going to the gallows. An investigation is underway and for now they have been placed in custody. And their accounts are frozen. Tomorrow, before they go to trial and execution. I'm wondering what they were trying to accomplish with that.

Fugaku... Mdaa, I wonder too, since vilifying you and jinchuriki wouldn't do anything for them. Tell me how it goes tomorrow night. And I have to go to work and see how Itachi is doing.

Minato... All right!

The Hokage was kicking himself for failing to keep track of those old men. Still, they picked a puny moment when the hokage was out of the country and when his son went on a mission. Even with their marasmus, they were able to set things up competently. But still they did not take into account the loveliness of team 7.

Fugaku was walking through the streets and noticed his youngest son walking down the main avenue of the village towards the police station.

Sasuke... Dad, when did you get back?

Fugaku... Just now! I see you're post-mission yourself.

Sasuke... Yeah, Kakashi Sensei said he'd file the report himself.

Fugaku... I see, are you here to see Itachi?

Sasuke.. Yeah, you too?

Fugaku... Uh, yeah.

A few minutes later they were standing in the police captain's office and saw Itachi with a pile of papers.

Fugaku... If you're busy, it's going well.

Itachi... Father, ototo, you're back already...

Fugaku... Yeah, well, tell me how the police are doing.

A tedious story began about how the police were catching local thieves and troublemakers. We also learned from a guest from the spring village.

Fugaku... There you go, you did good! What about you, Sasuke? How are your missions going? I was told by Minato that the mission in Rivers Land is out of control.

The voice sounded somewhat concerned. But the brunet turned on his shirngan in a six-pointed star pattern. Fugaku was of course shocked and looked sternly at his son.

Fugaku... How?

Now Sasuke had to tell how one restless blond had been on the cusp of death, and even given the false idea that he might have died. Toward the end of the story, Fugaku was surprised that there were no casualties at the opening of the sharingan mangeke.

Fugaku... I see, but you know how dangerous those eyes are, don't you?

Sasuke... Yes, father, but my older brother wanted to talk to you about it.

Fugaku looked at his eldest son demandingly. And he in turn showed his mangeke.

Itachi... Father, I was thinking maybe you and Sasuke could swap eyes like I did?

Fugaku of course didn't mind, as when he found out how his eldest son had gotten the eternal mangeke sharingan, he even dragged out a grudge for not seeking his help. But now de he could help his youngest son.

Fugaku... Itachi, when you changed your eyes from Shisui, you were 15 years old. And Sasuke just turned 12.

Sasuke... Father, I know it's too soon to think about it, but in two or three years.

Fugaku... It can be arranged, but not before. Since the risk is very high. Yeah, and those eyes are better off not being used. Since even in my twenties, my internal organs almost failed. I've only used my eyes a couple or three times in my life.

Sasuke now realized that this is not a joke, and on the mission he was clearly explained by example what it is like to use the unrestrained power of the star. Even those jonin came in with internal hemorrhaging after the battle. And with mangeke sharingan, it could even be disastrous. If you use amaterasu to its maximum at a time.

Sasuke... All right, Father, I'll keep that in mind.

Now back to Kakashi, who was giving his sensei an account of the work he had done.

Kakashi... Mma, sensei, there was a bit of a glitch at the end of the mission.

Minato... Which one?

Sedovlasa decided to tell what happened on the mission and how at the end they found out that Hoshikage had made his son into a jinchuriki. Of course Minato hadn't expected this turn of events. Since this village was segregated until recently.

Minato... Oh, so Suiaru was in the same position as Naruto?

Kakashi... I'd say like two peas in a pod, dreams, parents' position. A powerful and dangerous chakra within. The only difference is that Suiaru lived in parental love, and few people knew he possessed dangerous chakra.

Minato... I see...

Kakashi... It was the first time I'd seen someone Naruto couldn't understand.

Minato... А?

Kakashi... Sumaru sought his father's recognition and to prove to him that he would become a worthy Hoshikage. But your son had a different view, so he couldn't understand why he acted so recklessly.

The Hokage mentally remembered everything his apprentice had dug up on him about his son's behavior. I also remembered that moment after the final stage of the chunin exam. His son admitted that he wished his father had been there to tell him how proud and happy he was to win the final.

Minato... Here's how...

Kakashi... Your son told me that he is not ready to talk to you yet and I think he avoids you a lot because of that.

Minato... Hmm, hopefully it will be ready soon.

Kakashi... But I wouldn't count on it. Because I don't know how this mission affected him. After all, Sumaru gave up his star power and Hoshikage herself pulled that chakra meteorite out of him and blew it up in public view.

Now, this news was unpleasant and extremely dangerous.

Minato... I hope Naruto doesn't do anything stupid.

But he had hoped in vain so Naruto thought long and hard about the whole situation and decided to take a gamble. He sat down on the bed in lotus position and entered his subconscious mind through meditation. He was heading towards the cage with the fox with a determined stride and when he stopped twenty meters hot the cage.

Naruto... Kyubey, we're talking!

And the fox himself was brazenly snoozing on his tails, but sensing a presence. He began to raise his head.

Kyubey... What do you want?

Naruto... I've come to make a deal!

The fox was surprised at this swing of conversation and even moved his head toward the cage.

Kyubey... And what do you want to negotiate about, punk?

The blond man lifted his head up and in a serious tone.

Naruto... About freedom!

The fox shifted his eyebrows upward in surprise but didn't dare to rejoice ahead of time just yet.

Kyubey... Freedom, what do you mean?

Naruto... I offer you your freedom, and you promise me that after you're pulled out of me. You won't destroy Konoha, you'll just leave the great shinobi world.

Fox was simply dumbfounded by such a deal.

Kyubey... Are you kidding me? I hate this village with all my heart.

Naruto... If you get violent, you'll be sealed back into another person. I'm suggesting you leave peacefully.

The fox raised his eyebrows skeptically.

Fox... What makes you think that? That you want to get rid of me?

Naruto... Because your power doesn't belong to me or the village. Is that answer satisfactory to you?

The voice sounded cocky as the blond had no intention of coddling him.

Kyubey... Cheeky, but you're right, my power is mine alone. You humans can't control it!

Naruto... So are you in or out? I won't offer it a second time!

The fox even realized that there was an opportunity to escape from this place.

Kyubey... How are you going to keep your word? After all, you'll die after extraction!

Naruto... You don't have to worry about that, you silly fox. I've already asked you a question dattebayo!

The fox smirked exposing his huge fangs and squirmed.

Kyubey... All right, I'll do it!

Naruto... But be warned, if you get violent, I'll have Itachi by my side. And his eyes are as good as Madara's! And Matami Chan is still in the village, so don't even think about touching one!

With those words, the blond walked out of unconsciousness leaving the puzzled fox.

Kyubey's thoughts... To think that tbremchick himself offered this deal.

The fox had spent his life following the life process of his jinchuriki and Naruto had earned both respect and hatred in several of his decisions to not go along with the fox's wishes.

The fox of course realized that against those whom the blond had marked, he should in principle stay away from them. Since he didn't want to take any chances with mokuton and mangeke sharingan.

And Naruto walked out of his apartment and headed straight to the residence, as he was the only one with a chance to get the fox out of him. Of course, he realized that he was taking a risk, and it would be very difficult to convince him, but if he could persuade the Hokage, the goal would be achieved.

At this time, Kushina was returning from a mission with her students and sent them home. And she was already in her husband's office filing reports.

Kushina... Minato, is Naruto back yet?

Minato... Yeah, his team was back before lunch.

She was determined to take her son out to talk, as she was getting tired of Naruto avoiding them. But then there was a knock at their door and when they gave permission to enter, their son appeared outside the door. The couple, of course, were surprised that he came to them.

Naruto... Hokage-sama, I have a favor to ask of you!

It didn't sound like a request, more like a demand. But then he turned his head a little to the left and noticed his mother.

Naruto... I'll wait...

He was about to reach for the door handle to leave the office.

Kushina.. Stop!

Naruto... Hmm?

Kushina.. What request?

Naruto... I came to see the Hokage herself, not you, Kushina san!

The woman was ready to climb the walls at this hostile attitude towards her. She folded the seal of the barrier and Naruto couldn't open the door.

Kushina... Naruto, we need to talk to you!

Naruto turned back to his parents and still looked at them with indifference.

Naruto... Okay, what do you want to talk to me about?

The couple was even more surprised that their son didn't shut himself away. Naruto stepped closer to them and waited for action.

Minato... Naruto, sit on the couch, this is going to be a long conversation.

The blond man sat down behind the couch and the couple sat down across from him in a chair.

Kushina... Naruto, I realize what we did to you was terrible. And day in and day out, we want to redeem ourselves to you. But you don't even give us a chance to talk to you.

The blond had already noticed from whom he got the habit of twisting the word like that. And looking at my father, almost all of his facial expressions and actions in life were almost a mirror image.

Naruto... I told you I don't blame you for anything. You made your choice a long time ago!

Minato... But then why are you avoiding us?

Naruto... What do you want me to do? So I can run to you and call you Mom and Dad? That seems extremely stupid and illogical after all you've done!

The couple realized that he was right about something, but they didn't dare to back down. They themselves realized that the conversation was going to be extremely difficult.

Kushina... But do you really want to live your whole life in denial of our existence?

Naruto... Well, you handled that well enough on your own! When they sealed the fox in me and threw me out on the street!

It cuts the heart like a knife, that's how they characterize every word their son says.

Minato... Naruto, listen to us, we didn't know what we were doing back then...

Blondin had had enough of these excuses and decided to speak up.

Naruto... How do I know what you were thinking and feeling? How could you blame me for Kaname san's death? Blame a newborn baby just for being born? I'm good too, counted my parents as people who don't exist at all. And actually I want to hear your side of the story and why it happened dattebayo.

The couple's conversation plan crumbled like a house of cards as their arguments, in the face of their son's arguments. Were just pathetic.

Kushina... Okay, we'll tell it like it is! A year before you were born, when I was pregnant with Miroku. I was a jinchuriki, and during labor there was a risk that the seal might fail.

The Hokage also decided to make things clear, since they wouldn't come to any decision without it. Especially since Naruto had come to them himself and dared to talk to them.

Minato... When it came time for labor, even then we had a hard time keeping the fox power in Kushina. But then goodness all turned out well and Kaname san was able to fix the seal back.

Kushina... But a few months later, I was pregnant again. Kaname san said I couldn't survive the second birth! Then she went to excavate the ruins of the maelstrom and after much searching she was able to find a scroll she could use to get the fox out of me.

Naruto's thoughts... So Kaname san was able to find that scroll that Itama herself was talking about. It turns out I've come to the right place!

They took a pause because they were ashamed to tell it all. And Naruto listening to all of this, so far finding nothing to be naughty about except.

Naruto... But even if you got the fox out, where were you going to put it?

The couple at this point lowered their eyes and began to run their fingers over each other.

Minato... Kushina couldn't go back to being a jinchuriki. And it was too risky for Miroku to make her a jinchuriki since her psyche was already formed. Kaname san was too old for xtogo and already her body couldn't withstand such power. And there were no other people with the Uzumaki genes in the village anymore.

At this point, the spouses began nervously scrabbling with their claws. And Naruto still sat there with a serious look.

Naruto... So you decided to turn me into a jinchuriki before I gave birth?

The spouses at this point flinched at such a question.

Kushina... Yes, but we wanted to find other ways to deal with it, but time was playing against us and labor time was approaching.

Naruto realized that it was hard for them to tell it and decided to give them a little push to tell everything without secrecy.

Naruto... Hokage herself, Kushina san, I told you I'm not mad at you, tell me or I'm out of here!

Minato... We realized that this day was going to be very difficult for all of us. And someone can take advantage of that. Before you were born, we prepared like hell. And when that day came, at first everything went according to plan. But at one point, the blow came from somewhere we didn't anticipate. We were betrayed, there was a spy among my guards who was able to neutralize the rest of my anbu. And then when we got the fox out of Kushina. Then came the masked man who killed the third man's wife.

Naruto... You're talking about Biwako himself, was he killed by a masked man?

Of course Naruto knew the older woman's name very well and now recognized who was responsible for her death.

Minato... Yes! The masked man was stalling so that the fox could break out of the barrier that Kaname san had formed. The fox began to use the exploding technique. And we realized that if we didn't get out of there, we'd all die. I managed to teleport you all to another location. I went to deal with the fox that the masked man had sicced on the village.

Naruto... So he's responsible for the destruction of the village when I was born?

Minato... Yes! When I tried to fend off the fox's attack. That masked man attacked me and I had to take the fight to him. I defeated him, but by doing so, I was unable to stop the fox in time while he attacked the village. I had to teleport him to the outskirts of the village. And there were already Kushina, Kaname obasan, and you. Kushina bound the fox with chakro chains. When Kaname san was about to seal it into you. That fox tried to break free and attack you. But Aunt Kaname got there before us and covered the fox's attack with her body. And then, she decided to seal you with the seal of the eight elements.

At this point he decided to stop as those words were fought by the hokage with great difficulty. And his son listened to all this with his mouth open.

Naruto... So here's what it was really like...

Kushina... Yes!

The blond didn't care about that masked man's account as he was being stolen away by other thoughts.

Naruto... Did a lot of people die that day?

Minato... A lot.

Of course for Naruto, he didn't care about the numbers, as he considered any life to be priceless. Even if he took the sin of killing someone.

Naruto... Hokage herself, Kushina san!

The couple looked up and waited for a response to the story.

Naruto... Did you really blame me for Kaname san's death? And also blamed me for being born?

The woman let tears pool trying to squeeze out a response.

Kushina... Yes!

Minato... Naruto, I realize our actions are unforgivable. But still, I was thinking about the safety of the whole village at the time. Also, before you, only biju were sealed in Gaara. And as you know, he wasn't stable. But only recently, from Kazekage-sama, I learned that Gaara was unstable due to a faulty seal. And at the time Miroku was only a year old, I couldn't risk her life. Yeah, I realize I could have done things differently without disowning you. But...

Kushina... We didn't know what we were doing at the time and we weren't aware of it at all. Gosh I don't even now understand how we decided to do this datebane!

Their voices trembled and they were afraid to say too much. But still they even got hysterical and without the sedative they wouldn't have lasted as long. And the blond man watched their exertions with the same stony face.

Naruto... I didn't come here to sort out what you were wrong about.

The spouses were tired of guessing as it was all useless.

Kushina... Then why did you come here?

The blond man pulled his orange vest up along with his t-shirt and in a stern voice.

Naruto... Your whole story is centered around a nine-tailed fox demon. I want you to get it out of me. And I made a deal with him, he won't destroy the village. Yes and he himself realizes that there is Matami chan in the village and will not risk his freedom.

This circulation had a very negative effect on the couple.

Kushina... Are you kidding me?

Minato... Naruto, you could die!

Naruto... But you have the scroll that you, Kushina San, used to survive!

The couple lowered their heads and looked down.

Minato... We don't have the scroll to do all this.

Kushina... The fox's attack destroyed everything in the bunker where the labor was taking place.

Naruto closed his eyes and looked up thinking about it all.

Naruto... Then, I don't care, it takes the fox out of me without a scroll of dattebayo!

It was a collapse and they thought they'd misheard. And Kushina grabbed her son's hands.

Kushina... You're crazy, we told you you could die!

The blond looked into her eyes.

Naruto... Tell me, has this power done you or this village any good? Has any of the jinchuriki been able to curb this power?

It was a question she answered not immediately afraid of what her son's next move would be. Her spouse is of the same opinion. But with their silence, they made it clear that there was nothing good about the fox's chakra.

Naruto... This power does not belong to me or the village. It belongs entirely to the fox datebayo. Itama herself told me that the risk of a fox being able to come out of me is very high, no matter how hard I try to contain it. And the balance of the world with the help of tails I think is not so important because in our village there are more powerful ninjas. So I ask you to get it out of me and prevent unnecessary sacrifices of datiebayo!

The couple realized that of the son was determined.

Kushina... No!

Naruto... Why?

Minato... Naruto, you're jumping to conclusions. We can find a way out and keep you from dying.

Naruto... So you want to keep the fox in me?

Kushina... Otherwise you could die!

Naruto... But why do you want that fox? A lot of people died because of him! And there's no telling how many people will die if it gets out of me!

Kushina... I don't care about that fox, you can die, you understand that? If we had that damn scroll, I wouldn't hesitate to pull that fox out of you and chase you away. But we don't have it! Whatever you think of us, you're our son. Yeah, we realized it too late. But we can't let you die!

Naruto realized there was no way to negotiate with her and turned to his father.

Naruto... Hokage herself, you are responsible for the lives of the people in our village. You do realize there will be casualties if you don't agree to this now!

Minato listened to his son and realized that his son was completely right on this point. But he was as concerned about his child's life as his wife was.

Minato... You are also a resident of our village, and more importantly you are my son and I will not allow your death or the death of others.

The younger Blondin had to switch to raised tones.

Naruto... Xooo, how do you not understand me, you want to leave the fox in our village...

Kushina... We want to keep you in our village. And without the fox, you'll die!

Naruto... So isn't that the point of a jinchuriki? Human sacrifice! I by my sacrifice want to prevent the unnecessary deaths of others around me and prevent a repeat of what happened on the day I was born dattebayo!

Minato... We told you we weren't going to sacrifice you!

Naruto... But I'm gonna die anyway, and there's a risk that Ruth has the rest.

Kushina couldn't bear to slap and then grabbed her son's collar.

Kushina... Don't you dare, you hear me? Don't you dare think about going for it.

Naruto... But...

Kushina shook her son without even letting him say a word.

Kushina... Swear to us, swear on your ninja ways that you will not make such sacrifices!

The Hokage understood very well that his son would keep his word to the last if he followed his ninja ways. The only question is whether their son will do it.

Minato... Swear!

Naruto looked around for his parents reaction and pushed his mother away from him.

Naruto... What's all this for? What do you want me to do to survive?

Kushina... We want you back in the family!

Naruto... Back in the family? I've never been in your family! You said yourself you gave me up the day I was born! In fact, I have never been a member of your family ever! You're just wasting your time!

The spouses lowered their hands again as there was nothing to answer. Kushina wrung her hands until her knuckles were white.

Kushina... Why can't you hate us like everyone else? Why can't you, like everyone else, despise us! Better that than you continue to treat us with indifference. I wish you'd killed me at that gorge on the border when you found out the truth.

The Hokage wanted to stop his wife, but their son beat him to it.

Naruto... Hate, contempt and revenge are too low. Yes, you did a bad thing, and you made a bad decision. But life is often a good lesson for those who make bad choices. I only kill people who have no moral principles and those who ruin the lives of others. You have not broken my life by your actions, as I am the only one who decides how to live it. If you were moral bastards, our village would go under. So I can't kill you, hate you, or despise you. As for my decision, it's final dattebayo!

The couple realized that they had lost the right to have any say in his life since he was born. And Minato as hokage lost any right to interfere in his life under the pretext of being a jinchuriki.

Minato... Son, please think before you do anything.

Kushina... Give us a chance to atone for what we've done. Without sacrificing yourself. We realize we don't deserve forgiveness. Still, Minato and I love you very much, as does your sister Miroku.

The blond shook his head that his parents didn't understand his intentions and headed for the exit, but ran into a barrier.

Minato... Son, we did things we still regret. Don't do what we do.

After saying those words, Kushina lowered the barrier. And when the office was empty, Kushina clutched her face and began to cry openly.

Kushina... Damn the day we ever thought of sealing that demon into a son. I should have died with the fox, and given life to Naruto!

The hokage, on the other hand, had no idea what to do next. Since all avenues of influence are blocked by his son's morals.

Minato... Kushina, you have to talk to Itama yourself before then. Before Naruto decides to carry out his schemes.

Kushina... You can't let him out of the village!

Minato... No way, I'll order him to stay out of the village.

Kushina.. Heck, even being mad at him wouldn't be right.

Minato's thoughts... Even the son's intentions were very noble, even though he wants to sacrifice himself.

Naruto made a living hell of regret and guilt for them. And also his morals were much higher. They had to struggle not only with themselves but also with their son's fate.

Meanwhile, Naruto had already gone back to his house and laid down on his bed. This conversation was also very hard for him. He closed his eyes and unwittingly found himself in the corridor of subconsciousness. He started walking toward the fox with confident steps and stopped in front of the cage.

Kyubey... What, it didn't work out?

Naruto... You don't seem very upset, like you knew I'd fail!

Kyubey... I was just wondering if you could talk your parents into it. But I'm surprised you were willing to go to your death to fulfill the deal.

The blond still kept his composure and serious look.

Naruto... Don't forget, I'm not doing this for you, I'm doing this to prevent what happened 12 years ago!

The fox was sick of his practicality and piety.

Kyubey... All pretend to be right, and you yourself, you negotiate with me, with the great and terrible demon fox.

Naruto... And I don't think you're great and terrible, much less a dattebayo demon.

The fox was momentarily taken aback by his words and the serious look with which his jailer spoke them.

Fox... What am I to you if I'm not a demon?

Naruto... You have your own position and you're going to bend things to suit you. I have my own. I don't trust you, and neither do you trust me. But we both have goals, yours to get free and mine for the moment to rid you of the village. So our goals are simply the same.

The fox realized that there was no point in fooling around with his jinchuriki, as he had learned from the example of Namikaze's spouses that it was dangerous.

Kyubey... I should commend you for your judgment, but you said yourself that you have your own position, just like me!

Naruto... True, but I didn't come to you for small talk. As you realized, no one is going to get you out of me.

Kyubey... It's a shame your parents had a guilty conscience at the wrong time!

The blond heard this sentence and turned back around.

Kyubey... Where are you going?

Naruto... I told you I didn't come to you for a nice chat dantebayo! I'll figure something out about this problem myself!

Fox was just bursting with anger at his jinchuriki's insolence.

Kyubey... Stop!

Naruto... What?

Kyubey... What can I do for you?

It was the first time the fox himself had offered his help, at a time when the jinchuriki was not in danger. But that's where he got a bummer too.

Naruto... I need advice on how to get you out of me.

Kyubey... Advice? So you're refusing my help?

Naruto... I told you your power doesn't belong to me. And I'm not going to take advantage of you.

Fox swallowed the barb as he had to be as tactful with him as possible now.

Kyubey... I don't know much about printing, and I don't want to know. But if you find something in the residence archives, that's where you'll find the techniques you really need.

Naruto... All right!

After those words, he drifted out of unconsciousness. Fox of course didn't care about his jinchuriki. So he was left quietly hating his jailer inside his subconscious. Since he was wildly pissed off by Naruto's morals.

The Namikaze couple that evening were extremely discouraged that their son had decided to make such a decision.

Miroku... Mom, Dad, is everything okay?

Kushina... Yeah, I'm fine, it's just been a rough day.

Minato... Yes, my daughter.

Miroku... Dad, you put sugar in the miso soup, are you okay?

The Hokage took a closer look at the etketsu and realized how screwed up he was.

Minato... Well, I just thought I'd try something new.

And with a sour face, he began to sip his soup. The couple decided not to upset their daughter with the extremely difficult news, so that she would not aggravate the situation even worse.

Early in the morning at four, Naruto woke up to his alarm clock and began to put on his anbu uniform so they wouldn't accidentally feel his chakra. Especially besides the Anbu, the residence was guarded day and night by no one. And on top of that I wore my T-shirt and vest to keep the passersby from thinking about the wrong thing. I don't know who's gonna be wandering the streets this early. And so he prepared himself silently stepped out through the balcony and jumped into the residence. He silently stepped into the ventilation system and began to look around. No one was even around, so he was free to crawl through the vents. It's a move they used to use when they came here with Sukea the photographer. So he's gotten a good look at all the crevices from last time. And so he stopped at the right spot and began to carefully open the vent grate. When he descended silently into the archives of the residence, the first thing he did was to look for the right hiding place to keep himself from being discovered in case someone came in here. Yes and behind the door he sensed one of the Anbu. But finding nothing better to do, he decided to leave the grate ajar, as he found no other means of escape. Of course he realized that the place could be swarmed at any minute, but he was interested in the seal on the beam.

Naruto's thoughts... Great, there's a barrier, so the Hokage herself can't sense me.

Minato could easily detect the infiltration, since he had caught Kakashi in the archives last time. But he forgot to update the alarm on the barrier. For lately his thoughts had been occupied with more pressing concerns. Yes, and which adults would have gone into the residence at four in the morning, as they could have been burned alive. And children under the age of 14 are simply warned. So Naruto had a lot of luck with this one.

Naruto... Huh, it's time to start dattebayo!

He began to go through the books carefully so as not to cause a ruckus, since they had been easily burned last time by the bear-masked Anbu. But as he searched, he began to grit his teeth.

Naruto... Xoo, there's no technique involved. It seems when I was able to shiryiri the hokage's scroll, the fourth one decided to take everything elsewhere. I think some of the scrolls he pulled out of his office. Damn it, but I can't sneak into their house! Kushina san could catch me in a heartbeat! Tui mostly just reports from missions, years gone by! Although, maybe I'll find something in there about printing eight elements?

Now he began prowling around the mission banks and periodically he had to hide in the vents as some Anbu were conducting a check for the presence of anyone. It was almost morning and Naruto could already hear sounds coming from the study.

Minato... Eagle!

Eagle ... The Hokage herself?

Minato... Bring the elders to me!

Eagle ... Bingo!

Naruto's thoughts... Xoo, the Hokage herself is already here, we must hurry!

Just then a scroll began to fall from the top shelf and the blond was able to catch it before it fell. Noise was a highly unnecessary factor right now. But unrolling the scroll, he found something interesting.

Naruto's thoughts... It's written in this scroll about time travel techniques. Wow, that's interesting. Okay, it says here that the Wind Country used to be the city of Rowran. And there was also a cave that contained the device. With which you can travel through time. But it was sealed by the jonin anbu of the leaf, Minato Namikaze. So this is authentic information since the Hokage himself was involved! Okay, I'll copy at least that, since I haven't found anything else yet.

The blond spread a blank scroll with the mission scroll on the floor, then folded the seal and touched his palm to the two scrolls.

Naruto... Great, now we gotta get outta here!

He jumped back up to the vent on the ceiling and slowly began to crawl along it without noise. But then he stopped above the hokage's office and was already thinking of turning around as he took a wrong turn out of anxiety. But through the door at that moment came his old familiar elders. Remarkably, they were both shackled and in prison garb. And Naruto ran into a barrier that prevented him from going any further.

Naruto's thoughts... A barrier? Xooo that's bad luck, we'll have to wait for the hokage to remove her datebayo herself!

Meanwhile, the Hokage had taken down the two elders with his eyes, as they were the ones who proved to be a pain in the ass as well. But before he could start anything he tossed up a picture and Homura caught it on the fly.

Minato... Your accomplice told us everything. We also learned from him that you hired Takeuchi to help Mizuki escape from prison.

Naruto's thoughts... Oh, that's where the legs come from, but when I catch you, I'll chop those legs off.

The elders, on the other hand, had already been under intense interrogation for two whole days. So there was no point in them skulking around.

Koharu... Why did you call us?

Minato... I want to know what you were trying to accomplish by telling my son who his parents are.

Homura... We wanted to show you not to trust that boy! That he's not stable.

The Hokage was a calm man, so he knew he would eventually slit their throats himself.

Minato... To find out, but your accomplice Hikaru gave my wife information on where to find Mizuki and Naruto! You wanted my son to kill my wife with his own hands after he found out the truth? Yeah, Kushina recognized the green-haired kid in the picture!

The counselors flinched at such a question and decided to pull the momentum.

Koharu... No, we wanted to show that he's a monster who would stain his hands with his own mother's blood.

Naruto's thoughts... You assholes, I'll get you, but let's hear what you have to say!

Minato... But, my wife is alive, and my son never even thought of killing her!

Homura... It's an accident... We don't trust him anyway!

The Hokage wanted to know just how far these old men had fallen.

Minato... Don't trust, or hold a grudge because he put you in your place months ago?

The elders already realized that they had nothing to say to such a question.

Koharu... He's too opinionated and says whatever he wants.

Minato... Well, we're a democratic village, everyone can express their opinion. And Naruto is just like everyone else, a resident of this village!

The elders almost jumped with anger at such a statement.

Minato... Or were you trying to hurt me personally?

Homura... Minato, you've changed, you used to agree that your son was nothing more than a weapon for the village!

At this point, it cost Naruto a lot to keep his emotions in check, just like his father.

Minato... I told you I was wrong and a lot of decisions about him were wrong. Yes, Naruto is a jinchuriki, but he's also my son and my own blood. I'm not gonna make it into a weapon.

Koharu... You know that a jinchuriki must serve the village and the Hokage himself.

Minato... This jinchuriki has a name!

Homura... Minato, we told you he was too willful. You gave it to who knows who, what was the name of that nurse in the neonatal ward?

Minato... You mean May?

Minato's thoughts... You old bastards, go ahead and talk, after you're done I'll tear you to pieces.

The Hokage held back, but he also wanted to incriminate them in other crimes by letting them talk. Naruto heard that name and wondered how the man he had idolized all his life had gotten in here!

Koharu... Yes, Maya, she had too much influence on him. And now look who he's grown into. An anarchist with no regard for anyone else's opinion. Even you were worthless as my ruler. I should have gotten rid of her right away instead of sending her to defend the fire temple from the rebels.

Naruto was already mentally buried, but if they found out he was around, all plans would go to hell.

Naruto's thoughts... You old freaks, I'll get you out of the ground!

Minato... Maya was in no way to blame, on the contrary she had raised him to be a decent man. Damn the day I agreed to your request.

Koharu... What nonsense...

Here the hokage pulled out another scroll of evidence and tossed it to the elders. Minato realized that those might split and decided to finish them off.

Minato... I did some digging on you while you were in the dungeon. The Land of Grass never sent the jonin to kidnap Naruto seven years ago. We found a list of ten years of expense reports in your safe. It said that you had paid three grass jonin to kidnap Naruto on the outskirts of the village and that you had helped them get through the borders unhindered and gave them the exact coordinates of where he lived. And also it was you who sent letters to the temple of fire specifically to May so she would read the note and go the right route. How would you characterize this betrayal of yours?

The elders had already realized that their interrogation was coming to a climax and regardless of the answer, the yellow lightning would still slit their throats.

Minato... Answer me, motherfucker!

And the elders still jerked still afraid to say a word and so Minato began to rise from his chair. But then a ventilation grate fell from the ceiling and Naruto descended to the floor and grabbed the necks of the two old men.

Naruto... Why did you order to kidnap me and kill Mai Chan?

Shock and surprise could be seen on the hokage's face.

Minato... Naruto?

Not only the Hokage was shocked, but the elders as well. Naruto without getting a response pulled out his kunai and stabbed into the feet of the doom elders so that they were nailed to the floor.

Naruto... I'll gut you if you don't answer me!

The elders felt incredible pain. And the hokage was stunned by his son's interference and couldn't even move. The blond began to twist the kunai and with that the elders began to yell in pain.

Koharu... Ahh, shh, we wanted to test you. Won't you lose control...

Naruto... What does this have to do with Maya Chan?

Homura... You got too close to her. And the village needed a perfect weapon, with no attachments.

Koharu... Yes, we wanted to do better for the village!

The Hokage and Naruto were unusually shocked at their answer. And how they could shamelessly use people as playthings. The Hokage was glad he had put up a barrier, as their screams could be heard throughout the residence. But apparently he'd over-sized the barrier this time, as it encompassed the ceiling vent.

Naruto... For the good of the village? You were willing to get rid of innocent people for the good of the village?

Koharu... The casualties are minor, judging by the safety of the others.

Naruto... Oh, so that's it, the sacrifices are minor?

Naruto darted to the floor between the old men and yanked his vest off.

Naruto... Slit his throat or I'll let the fox out.

He touched his fingers to the seal for conviction. But Minato realized it was a bluff. The elders, on the other hand, began to wince.

Koharu... You're crazy, you'll kill us all!

Naruto... Of course I will, but you have a chance to sacrifice yourself to save the rest of Dantebayo! So it's either three or I'm a fox. One, two, three!

But it wasn't that the elders tried to cut throats. They didn't even touch the kunai and tried to escape. But their feet were still nailed to the floor. But after realizing it was a cheap bluff.

Naruto... You're such nasty old men! You talk about the good of the village, and when it is threatened, you try to save your own asses! I'd chop your heads off if I were the third than be on the same team with you.

Shock and disbelief was on the elders' faces at being led around by some kid. But Naruto wasn't even going to kill them, as he realized that they wouldn't get out of here alive anyway. Instead, he turned to his father. And Minato wanted to be anywhere but here right now. Naruto slammed the kunai into the wall and took the bandage off his head and hung it on the same kunai. He did all this while looking into his father's eyes, thus further shocking him. And then headed for the door, but couldn't open it because of the barrier. Minato realized that it would be better not to touch him now and just temporarily removed the barrier, and when his son left the office, he put it back on as he was determined not to let these two freaks go. He slowly began to approach them, feeling them start to piss their pants in fear. After all, they had only felt the anger of the yellow lightning shouvna, but the anger of the Hokage himself was even more terrifying. Minato didn't wait long and simply chopped off the head of those and removed the barrier.

Minato... Weasel, badger!

Two Anbu wearing matching masks appeared on the floor and looked around.

Badger... Yes, the Hokage herself?

Minato... Get rid of their bodies, burn them, blow them up, whatever, but don't even leave an odor of them.

Weasel... Bingo!

While the anbu were busy, Minato went to the wall where the kunai was nailed and took the bandage from there. Which he gave to his son once himself. He clutched that bandage in his hand and squeezed his eyes shut. It was a collapse because he wanted to get rid of the elders himself, but before that he wanted to find out other things. But his son's intervention ruined those plans.

Minato's thoughts... What the hell has been going on lately? How did Naruto end up here in the first place? Did he really want to hear our conversation in the first place? Shit, we should follow him.

Minato... A tit!

Sinitta... Yes, the Hokage herself?

Minato... Keep an eye on Naruto, if you feel him losing his temper, call me!

Tit ... Bingo!

Meanwhile, the blond man was trashing one of the sheet's polygons. Yes, he was in a hell of a rage, and he decided to take out his anger on the trees and rocks around him. He was furious that his closest person was being used as a bargaining chip. Just to see if I'd piss him off afterward. Of course he'd be angry, because he was now using destructive techniques like a roller on the training ground. He knew it wasn't the Hokage's fault, but he was pissed off at his inaction and that he let his elders do whatever they wanted. It was now clear how all three letters about the jinchuriki had managed to get outside the village and specifically to the fire temple.

Naruto... Bloody old men, how can you be so subhuman and so scum!

He pulled himself away from the trembling and sat down by the trunk of a tree.

Naruto's thoughts... We have to get out of this village as soon as possible! Xooo, it looks like the hokage herself decided to put a datebayo surveillance on me! But we'll see who's who!

After the range, he decided to stay home and not go outside.

And in the evening of that day, Minato was in his house and often twirled his chopsticks around his plate. Even Kushina stepped back from her conversation with her son, but it was as if Minato had a lump in his throat and sat there without appetite. When dinner was finished, Kushina decided to wonder what had happened.

Kushina... Honey!

Minato... Koharu and Homura, they're the ones who ordered the mission to kidnap Naruto 7 years ago. They're the ones who ordered May's murder!

The woman was shocked at such news.

Kushina... But why?

Minato... They wanted to see if our son would freak out after such a shock!

Kushina was furious and didn't know where to put herself anymore.

Kushina... Why the fuck did they even decide to do this!

Minato... What's more, they wanted to see if our son would kill you. So you've been under their attack, too.

Kushina... Xoo, I hope they rot in jail!

Minato... No, I ordered them wiped off the face of the earth.

Kushina breathed a sigh of relief, but it still wasn't peaceful at heart.

Minato... Naruto overheard the whole conversation and found out everything!

Now, that was an extremely unacceptable oversight.

Kushina... Naruto, is he all right?

Minato... I'm told he went to smash up the range after that!

Kushina... We should talk to him because he's gonna do something stupid.

Minato... I don't think he'll even start listening to us!

Kushina... А?

The Hokage pulled a hitai out of his pocket and Kushina recognized it, even the scent was her son's.

Kushina... It's over!

Minato... I've ordered my anba's to keep an eye on him. If anything goes wrong, I can stop him in time.

But they didn't hold out much hope for that, as their son was a treasure trove of surprises and so Minato ordered everyone to keep an eye out.

For the next week, Naruto didn't leave the house at all, organizing a bycott. Kushin was blatantly sending him away just like Minato. Without even opening the door for them. Kushina wanted to get her son out of his comatose state. But all her actions were unsuccessful. He only talked to his team. The Hokage has decided to give Team 7 a vacation so that they can't risk it any further. And so one late afternoon, Naruto paced back and forth wondering what to do next.

Naruto... If it weren't for my position as a jinchuriki. Then Maya Chan would still be alive. I need to get to Rowan now! Oh, but they won't let me out of the village, so I'll have to use the move I heard from Kiba. But these Anbu won't even let Dantebayo make a step out of here!

Suddenly he heard the doorbell ring and looking at the peephole he saw Inami at the door. He opened the door and let her into the apartment.

Inami... Hi.

Naruto... Oh, hey, long time no see.

Inami... Yeah, they told me you don't even leave the house.

Naruto... Yeah, I've been sick for a while.

Of course he had no intention of involving his friends and comrades in the adventure. And that's how he got away with it.

Inami... Ahhhh, here's how...

Naruto... You're not hungry?

Inami... No, I just wanted to check on you.

Naruto... Oh, that's how it is.

Naruto had a plan, but he needed help.

Inami walked into the bedroom and saw the perfect cleanliness as always, but she was alerted by her packed backpack.

Inami... Naruto, you didn't tell me you were going out.

But she noticed a guilty look on the blond's face.

Naruto... Inami, I'm sorry, but I have to ask you something...

The girl sat down at the bed next to the blonde and with a shaky breath. And Naruto put up a barrier so they wouldn't be overheard.

Inami... About what?

Naruto... I promised the third to take care of Konohamaru! But I guess that's a request I can't fulfill!

Inami... What are you talking about?

Naruto... I'm going to leave the village!

Inami... What, are you serious?

Naruto... Yes!

Inami... But why?

Naruto... This is very important to me, please take care of Konohamaru!

Inami... You sound like you're never coming back here again!

But the blond remained silent, thus giving the girl bad thoughts.

Inami... Are you serious? What about your goal of becoming the Hokage?

Naruto... I have a more important goal right now!

Inami... But which one?

Naruto... I can't tell you that!

The girl started to panic and hugged the blond man.

Inami... I want to come with you!

Naruto... No, it's dangerous, you could be labeled a nukenin.

Inami... But you could also be accused of desertion!

Naruto... I don't really care about that!

It was like a sentence to her, but she wasn't ready to put up with his decision.

Inami... No, no, don't say that, please tell me what I need to do to make you stay?

Naruto... I'm sorry, but I don't want to risk you.

Inami... No, I'll let you in then, I'll start yelling for you to stop.

Naruto... No one can hear you, the apartment's under a barrier, you've noticed it yourself.

Inami... Naruto, please don't do this!

Naruto... It's already been decided!

She realized it was a final decision and grabbed the blond's cheeks.

Inami... Naruto, I love you.

She tried to keep him close to her and so she pressed her lips to the blond's in a kiss and was already glad he hadn't rejected her. But when the kiss was over, he noticed on Naruto's fingers, chakra.

Naruto... I'm sorry, Inami, and thank you for everything!

He pressed his fingers to the girl's carotid artery and she fell into a dream, and the last thing she saw was the remorseful face of her lover. Naruto laid her on his bed and covered her with a blanket. He wore an anbu outfit, topped with ordinary clothes. Before leaving, he transformed into Inami, thereby throwing off the surveillance of the Anbu. He walked half a kilometer and in an alley, took off his henge, since the Uchiha and Hyuga patrols could have caught him wearing a henge. And then he started walking the deserted streets with his backpack on his back. He didn't tell any of his peers, putting on a fool's mask in front of them. And so he stopped on the outskirts of the village where his home used to be. Ktba said that this was where he found the hole in the wall, and he and Akamaru would sometimes go out for a picnic together. But before leaving the village, he looked at the peaceful village.

Naruto... Farewell, my dear home!

After these words, he went out through the hole and closed the slate behind him. He assumed that it was through that hole that those grass jonin had been able to get through, and was surprised that in all this time the builders of the sheet hadn't patched it up. He jumped determinedly from branch to branch to meet his goal. Because he made up his mind after he found out why Maya died. But now he has a chance to change the course of history.