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Fugaku turned and pulled his arm from Minato's grip. "Yes sir." He said and exited the room, exchanging glances with Itatchi as he passed the older shinobi. "Kushina." Itatchi called and the young kunoichi looked up from her conversation with Mikoto. Mikoto still had a fairly worried look on her face. "Come on." Danzo said. "We have a mission.". "Y-Yes, sir." Kushina said and left with a last glance at Mikoto. The look Minato received at Kushina passed him made Minato wonder "Is it really wise to have Kushina on a full-scale mission right now? After the passing of her grandmother just *two weeks ago?* ". Danzo saw straight through Namikaze's thoughts as if he could read the younger, brilliant shinobi's mind. "Its nothing to strenuous. Uzumaki will be fine.". Minato allowed Danzo's words to hit his ears, then returned to Kinoe's room, completely drowned in thought. Minato knew all to well the rift between His own clan and the Uchiha's. Both clans holding high power within Konohagakure's governmental system and other important factors of the village. Fugaku's attitude towards Kushina and his own hidden ambitions. Now Kinoe, a descendent of the Senju clan which held close ties with the Uzumaki's was hurt. The circumstances led to a possibility of an Uchiha having attacked Kinoe, it could have been a number of things but Kinoe was physically fine before this. It made no sense for his body to shut down like that. It wasn't right to instantly point accusations towards the Uchiha, but Minato was almost completely sure of one thing, it was most likely an attack of outside forces. Why was Kushina still so frightened of Danzo? Certainly the higher-up shinobi must have at least attempted to do *something* to ease the kunoichi's worries. Itatchi walked in the room. "You and Mikoto have been released from the mission we were supposed to complete this evening. Don't worry about it and take the day off. The medical unit needs to continue their investigation. Right now Kinoe is stable. I will give you and Mikoto more details tomorrow. I'd advise you two go home and relax. Your dismissed." Itatchi said. Minato knew his sensei was thinking much of this as well. Itatchi walked passed Minato to Kinoe's bedside, looking all to worried about something. "One thing, Minato." He suddenly said, his tone was far different then anything Minato had heard of him. Minato could tell he wasn't going to leave the hospital without just Kinoe's condition going through his mind.

Part 5: A Uchiha's Heart/The Hokage's News. "Your one of my students. It'd be a disgrace to have any of the events that I deal with in our separate clans views as a higher up within my own clan to have an affect on you no matter how our clans may view life in this world of shinobi. But I will say one thing. Follow heart over mind yet still keep your thoughts. Do what you need to do as a being of this world but keep your knowledge of this world as you act. You've demonstrated this already, but I only wanted to make sure you understand it. Do I make myself clear?" Itatchi spoke. "...No sir." Minato admitted. "How much pressure have you been put under in having the role as my teacher. Why say what you just had if those pressures sway how you lead our team.". "And how do you know that they truly do? This is an ongoing battle between keeping eachother clans in line as I'm sure you are aware. Spying both ways like a bridge with only one rope connecting opposite ends. I holding one end, and you the other. I've been confronted by some of your clansmen, your father in paticular, about you and my daughter being on the same team. As you know I've had no say in the selection of our team including my own role as your sensei. No prior knowledge whatsoever but our Hokage thought it'd be best for a *reason* and so I followed his judgment and my own. To put it simply, I've had a lot of pressure from both our clans, but it was an order of the Hokage. The Hokage isn't always right about every disission he makes. *no one* is. I have acted on my own, following the Hokage orders yet still thinking of both of our clans. I've tried to steer clear about discussing my students openly to anyone unless I am asked for a particularly valid reason. *thats* how I have acted upon everything I have gained through the years. I never wanted this to affect you as much as it has me but I've known this will affect you in some way or another regardless of how much. That was inevitable. I won't give you my side on these clan disputes, nor do I want to hear your side of things...I want you to think on your own. Do you understand me?" Itatchi said. "... yes, sensei." Minato answered. "You as well, Mikoto. Even if you go against the majority of our clan or not. Do I make myself clear to both of you.". "Yes sensei.". Mikoto had heard this conversation from its start and was standing just inside the door. "You both are dismissed. Mikoto, I have some work I need to take care of here so don't head home just yet." Itatchi said. Mikoto was silent at her father's words. "I have a personal request for you Minato.". Minato was shocked at this after the talk they just had. "Are you free for tonight?" Itatchi asked. "To my current knowledge yes, but-". "Stick with Mikoto for tonight will you? I don't care what you do, but bring Mikoto back home when she tells you she needs to be back by dinner. Mikoto, don't be late." Itatchi requested, nudging his two students out if the door just as a few doctors came in. "Y-Yes sir." They said in unison, completely baffled by the sudden, strange request. Itatchi had never requested something like this before so the two younger ninja both looked at eachother in equal confusion. They walked out of the hospital in silence, each with their own thought. Neither noticed the single sideways glance given to eachother at seperate times. _ "Minato Namikaze, Mikoto Uchiha. Students of Itatchi Uchiha? The Third Hokage would like to speak to you both. Particularly you, Namikaze." A member of a group of four ANBU Black Ops men stated, landing in front of the two just five hours after being sent away from the hospital by their sensei. The two ninja followed without question. "I have some very grave but important information for the both of you" Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage said. Danzo had his arms crossed and his eyes closed with his head down. Fugaku was expressionless as ever and Shikamaru looked extremely troubled. Had he been crying? Minato and Mikoto both had the same thoughts: *Wheres Kushina?!* Hiruzen spoke finally with a stressed and drained tone "...it pains me to say, Kushina Uzumaki has died in the line of duty as a ninja of Konohagakure."

Part 6: Jinchuuriki Minato's heart skipped a beat and Mikoto let our a cry of shock. "WHAT?!" She shouted before she could stop herself. Fugaku walked up to her, but didn't move as she couldn't stop herself from sobbing into his shoulders. Shikamaru's hand snapped Minato back into a partial reality. "Minato...I'm sorry I couldn't get to her in time." Shikamaru spoke. Minato didn't have time to register a response as he found himself in another room, being held down by the *Adamantine Sealing Chains* around his wrists as he was sitting on his knees. Staring wide eyed at Hashirama Senju and Mito Uzumaki all Minato could do was freeze. "We need to begin emediatly." Tobirama said, looking dissatisfied. Minato stared dumbfounded at the six eyes of the reanimated shinobi. Hashirama looked to Minato with kind, yet saddened eyes, knowing far to well the many questions racing through the young shinobi's brain. "I'm very sorry this all played out as it did, Minato. As soon as Hiruzen found out what had happened to Kushina he used the reanimation emediatly and informed us of the situation. We only have a short amount of time so forgive our haste." He said. Minato calmed only very slightly. "Yes, Lord First." He breathed, his eyes still wide with the shock of his friends death, and now the appearance of these three ancient, powerful shinobi. "Begin the process, brother." Tobirama barked impatiently. "Mito." Hashirama signaled. The Uzumaki kunoichi, Hashirama's wife, approached Minato. "The village of Konohagakure, myself, my clan and my descendent are entrusting you with the power that Kushina Uzumaki kept at bay. Let no one know of this. We will begin the process of transferring Kushina's chakra and the nine-tails chakra to you. You are the new jinchuuriki host to the Kyuubi Kurama." Mito spoke and Minato couldn't hold back the scream of pain which echoed through the area of one of his own safe houses.

Part 7: Homecomming. The atmosphere of certain high security training facility became engrained in Minato's brain after two years. Minato had become very close to a select platoon of ANBU Black Ops members. Hiruzen ordered that he go through training with Hashirama, Mito and Tobirama in top secrecy, guarded by a fair portion of the ANBU Black Ops. _ On the night Minato finally came home to the village, escorted by two ANBU members, It was raining harsher then Minato had ever seen. *..!* Minato suddenly ran towards the village entrance, leaving the ANBU members shocked for a moment then moving briskly to catch up, only to stop. They decided to give Minato some space, seeing what he was running towards. "MINATO!". Minato was stopped in his sprinting as he was instantly hugged, and he hugged back. "Mikoto, Kinoe!" He responded, his heart filling with shock, relief and happyness. They stood there, drenched in the rain for about three minutes in silence just enjoying eachother presences. "Kinoe, your well again? I'm so relieved." Minato said. "Eh, that's a bit of a long story I'll explain later. What about you?". Kinoe said. Minato let out a sigh with a half grin. "Always changing the subject." He said. "I'm fine, it was a lot if work though but I managed. Why are you guys out here. You'll fall ill in this downpour.". "We wanted to be the first to greet you, Minato." Mikoto smiled. "We'll have a lot to discuss tomorrow, but first-" There was a knowing look on Mikoto's face as she finished speaking. Minato felt a tap on his right shoulder and looked sideways. "Welcome home, Minato.". Itatchi Uchiha said, in unison with Minato's father and one other. There were two other people there that Minato didn't recognize. The two boys, one was about three years old and had a striking resemblance to Mikoto, the other made Minato's heart melt instantly as he stared wide eyed at the small infant in his father's arms. His father looked at him with a smile that was rare even to *him* and leaned the infant closer. As Minato stared at the smiling face he didn't even know his father positioned his arms so that he was holding the infant. The infant reached up and grabbed Minato's cheek. *..!* Minato's face turned white as the baby opened its eyes, a brilliant blue, smiled and let out a happy squeal and shouted the word "Brother!". _ Minato didn't have to worry about the others getting sick apart from Mikoto and Kinoe, due to the fact that they were wearing special cloaks to shield them from the rain. The infant was wrapped tightly in a blanket. "He was born exactly a year ago. Oh, in seeing you, that was his first word." Minato's father marveled. Minato was still stunned. "So today is his birthday?" He said. The baby let out a happy squeal suddenly. *Oh-* Minato sounded as the baby tugged at a strand of his hair. "Mhm." His father replied. "And what about Mother?" Minato asked. "She caught a bit of a cold so she's been advised not to come out here. She'll be fine if she stays inside though." His father explained. "Speaking of which." Minato looked to Mikoto and Kinoe. Kinoe giggled slightly and scratched the back of his head, Mikoto let out a chuckle and grinned slightly with both her eyes closed. "Same thing goes for *all three of you* get to your own homes and we'll catch up more in the morning." Itatchi ordered, lightening his tone with a smile after he was finished giving all three of them a stern look. Mikoto, Minato and Kinoe laughed. "Yes sensei." They said. Before everyone parted the small boy at Itatchi side gulped up and walked up to Minato. Minato looked down and tilted his head, not knowing quite what to expect as he was confronted with a childish glare. "If your going to be the future Hokage, then I'll be one step behind you!" The boy declared. _ "Shinko." Itatchi said, giving the boy a look. "Father, I want him to train me when I'm old enough! After all *your* the one who trained him. Can't one of your prodigies teach me?!" The boy begged. Minato was appalled by this. "Prodigies? Did he just call all three of us prodigies?" Kinoe laughed. "Shinko." Mikoto said in a scowl. "Dont put your hopes in just Minato! You never know, Kinoe could become one of your sensei's.". Kinoe laughed nervously yet again. "Welllll.". Mikoto smiled slyly. "Or who knows, you could have your older sister as a sensei." She said. "Ewwy Mikoto-Ne-san that'd be so wierd! And who'd want a girl for a sensei!" Shinko protested. Minato and his teammates couldn't hold back their laughter, even Minato's father let out a chuckle. The boys father wasn't so pleased at the remark. "Shinko-" but he was interrupted as Minato walked up to Shinko, knelt down, held his brother with one arm and put his hand on the top of the boys head. "If the time comes and everything works out, then I'll remember your request and I might help train you." He said. The boys eyes lit up. "Really?!" He chimed. "On one condition though." Minato smiled, but looked into the boys eyes seriously. "Be kind to your sister. And have respect for any kunoichi. Some do become very efficient teachers, I was just trained by a female shinobi for two years no less and I learned a lot from her. So don't judge someone before you get the chance to truly know them. Okay?" Minato said gently. The boy looked at him for several moments, seeming to be in deep thought. He looked back into Minato's eyes and said "Yes." with a wide grin. Minato stood, feeling joy in the smile he had just received. Itatchi picked the young boy up. "Alright, let's go home." He said. "Get inside you three...and take it easy tonight." "Comming father! Welcome home Minato, good luck with everything." Mikoto bid farewell before running to catch up to her father. Minato's father took his brother in his arms. "Catch up when you two are done. You have twenty minutes to get home." He said with a glance towards Kinoe. "Yes, father." Minato said and his father left. "Its good to see you again Minato." Kinoe said. "You too Kinoe...The day I saw you in the hospital, I remember it like it was only a few minutes ago.". Minato couldn't hide his look towards the memory of Kinoe's glazed, rooted eyes. Kinoe put his hand on Minato's shoulder. "...I heard every word that you said Minato... *Kinoe...you are a *great* shinobi...never give up on that, ok?* ...and I never did give up Minato. I kept going forward because I wanted us to be a team again. And, a-about Kushina I...I-I-.". "Its okay." Minato reassured. "Mikoto and I know about the reason you were gone for two years...We both can help you. I have the DNA of Hashirama Senju in me, I can keep that power at bay." Kinoe said quietly, leaning closer to whisper in Minato's ears. "...Thank you, Kinoe... and Mikoto?-". "She'll tell you...eventually but...don't bring it up yourself to her.". "... ... ...alright, Kinoe.". "Do you promise? Swear that to me Minato, it's important.". "...Alright Kinoe, I swear I won't ask Mikoto about this.". "Alright, you should probably head home. Heheheh were probably going to be sick tomorrow, I wasn't thinking when I got Mikoto this morning hahaha, oops.". "Well, good luck with that, same to Mikoto as well. Get some rest Kinoe, Goodnight." Minato said and headed home. "Have a good night, senpai." Kinoe said after him and headed his own direction home.

Part 8: Recollection And New Fates. "We've got a long day of catching up ahead of us." Shikamaru Nara said at Minato's doorstep. Him, Mikoto, Kinoe, Hakubaiko(White plum) Hyuuga(The new member of team five after the loss of Kushina), and Hikari(Light) Namikaze(Minato's cousin) were all waiting for Minato. _ Danzo had been kicked from his role as team five's sensei. However, they had all become chunin after a year. Team eights replacement for Minato had been a former ANBU Black Ops member that worked under Itatchi by the name of Kenga. He was a little distant at first, but was willing to bond with Minato despite his ANBU upbringing. Mikoto had requested to speak to Minato alone after some time of recollection with everyone else. When they were alone Minato was concerned about what Mikoto could have wanted to talk about. Minato nearly fell backwards as Mikoto flung herself at him in a hug. "I'm so sorry." She said. "M-Mikoto!-" Minato sounded. "I couldn't do anything to save Kushina, she was a sister to me and I know what you two were to eachother. It's been two years you have *no idea* how long I've been wanting to say this to you Namekaze!". Minato returned the hug Mikoto gave him. "Its alright, there's nothing you could-". "Yes there *is* Minato! I want to say sorry so just let me say it!". Minato could tell Mikoto was on the verge of tears. "Alright." He whispered, rubbing her back gently, trying to comfort her in any way he could think of. "Im listening." Minato reassured. Mikoto lessened her grip, but still stayed there, hugging him. "Fugaku has gotten so much worse. He has gained a lot of power with in our clan and I can clearly see he abuses it. I can't approach him without there being some sort of conflict of any sort he's *cruel!* ". Mikoto took a sharp breath and held it. Minato could feel she was starting to tremble. He could feel his own heart crack as he felt her tremble. "Oh, Mikoto." He said, feeling deeply sorry for her, knowing how Fugaku was and the emotion she had been through for two years. He didn't understand it all, but he could tell she hurt because of it. Mikoto finally breathed, but was sobbing. This was something she had held in for so long her trembling got instantly worse. "Minato you've treated me far better then Fugaku ever has. Do I really have to say that much? Minato-". "Mikoto.". After a pause Mikoto looked at Minato, her tears still streaming from her eyes but her trembling instantly stopped. "You've helped me far more then I could ever help you. ... I'm sorry I couldn't let you know that. I'm so sorry I could never say *thank you*... I...have to ask... I've been thinking on this all night but I was hesitant... ...Can I be with you, Mikoto Uchiha." Minato said. Mikoto was silent for a long time, they both were. She quietly and gently leaned into him, resting her head on his shoulder. Minato grabbed her left hand and put his other hand to her head, hugging her. She responded by grabbing the same hand and wrapping her other arm around his back. They whispered in unison, not expecting nor requesting the other to have already said this, which only filled them both with relief and peacefulness as Minato Uzumaki and Mikoto Uchiha both breathed the words "I love you.".

Part 9: New Family/Minato's Deception And A New Squad! Three years later Mikoto Uchiha and Minato Namikaze were married. They both hoped this would unite both of their clans, and it seemed to work for quite some time. Nearly three months later a knock sounded at their door. When Mikoto answered she moved quickly out of the way as her brother ran excitedly into the house. "Minato Nii-san!" He shouted and tackled his older brother-in-law. "Whoa!" Minato sounded, quickly putting the plate that he was washing down. "Shinko! What brings you here-." Minato was interrupted as the boy attempted to land a kick to his head, in which he swiftly blocked with one arm. "Come on Minato train me!" Shinko said aiming a punch at Minato's stomach. Minato saw Mikoto was watching intently. Minato grabbed the boys fist and twisted it, the boy jumped and flipped to the side. While the boy was still in the air Minato pushed his stomach with his other hand and let go of Shinko's fist, the boy tried to turn and catch himself but landed on his stomach facing sideways. "Owww." Shinko said sitting up. "Your fine Shinko." Mikoto said walking to stand next to Minato. "No my pride is insulted." Shinko whined. "No one else is here." Mikoto retorted. "Well Minato is!". "Oh please you asked him to train you so why be so emberrased when he shows you a thing or two.". "Well I've heard *you guys* were so much more ahead of me when you were my age." Shinko pouted. "That's because we were in a far harsher time then you, your generation will have it a bit more easier then we did. Not a lot, but some. There was times of war with other nations, and the missions were more difficult. We needed more ninja at a faster pace. You however have more freedom to slow down a bit. Train all you want but don't go to fast. Make sense? " Minato said. "Hmm. Yeah, I guess." Shinko said. "But, you'll still train me when I become a Genin right?!". "If I have the time and if things work out. *you* have to graduate from the academy first." Minato said. "Alright I will! You just watch me!" Shinko exclaimed then ran out the door. "Shinko!" Minato called. "Hm?" The boy said as he turned back. "What did I tell you?" Minato said. The boy was confused for a second but then saw Mikoto's crossed arms and tapping foot. "Oh, sorry Mikoto." Shinko said, walking back into the house and hugged his sister. He didn't greet her at the door. "Its alright Shinko, just be a bit more considerate next time will you?" Mikoto said. "Okay." Shinko said. "Alright, go on home." Mikoto said and Shinko obeyed. _ Seven years later Minato became a Genin Instructir, as well as Shikamaru Nara and Kinoe. "Oh, Minato. Your going to oversee a team of Genin as well?" Kinoe said as he, Shikamaru and Minato met the day before they would meet their students. "Guess we'll train our students together then right?" Kinoe smiled. "Well, that's if they pass our tests anyway." Minato said. "True." Kinoe agreed. "Are you going to do the bell test?" Shikamaru asked. "I was thinking about that. Possibly. But I think I have something else in mind." Minato answered. _ Genin Instructor: Minato Namikaze Genin: Shinko Uchiha. Haruka Haruno. Hikari Hyuuga.* "You've passed your finals test. Your first mission as Genin shinobi of Konohagakure starts tomorrow." Minato declared. His stidents stared at him awestruck. " *Alright! We're Genin!* " Shinko exclaimed. "Wait a minute. *all* of that was a test?" Hikari questioned. "Sure was kid." A newly made chunin said, revealing himself. "Whoooooa." The students marveled. "Get some rest, we have a busy day ahead of us tomorrow." Minato smiled.
 * This is going to take a bit of work.* Minato thought, studying the faces of the three boys in the room. He had successfully managed to get them blocked in three different parts of one hall. He could clearly see none of them were trying to figure out a way to help eachother. "Hey! Can I get a little help here?" Shinko said. "How are we supposed to help *you* when we can't even get ourselves out if this mess you *idiot!* " another boy said. Then Mikoto knew that if they were going to keep that attitude up, they were never going to pass his test. He would disguise himself as an enemy ninja and test them that way. He took off his Konohagakure vest. He had barrowed Itatchi's mask for this. He quickly slipped it on and landed nearly on the floor, in plain view of the others. "Heheheh, completely helpless aren't you." He spat. Two of the boys yelled out in panic, but one gritted his teeth. "Are you just our sensei trying to test us!" He questioned. Seeing two different figures appear next to the enemy, he was clearly thinking otherwise. Minato was simply using a mix of his shadow clones and transformation jutsu. "No." A clone said. The other one held up a device that was hooked up to hidden cameras. Again Minato was using the same method, except with a few volunteers to simulate an attack on a certain section of the village, as well as several ninja on there was to infiltrate. Traditionally a sensei would introduce themselves and get to know their students a bit more before testing them. His own old sensei Itatchi hadn't done this and performed a short mock attack right away. Soon after, he tested them again for the real thing. Minato was jumping into the test right away. "Dont believe it yet?" The real Minato said, showing an image of another clone of himself, tied up and fatilly wouded. "Heheheh, the Yellow flash wasn't a match for us at all-". "Why the he'll would you tell us this anyways!" Shinko shouted. Minato laughed four regular Kunai precisely pinning the boy to the wall. "Because, I want to have a little *fun* with you fledglings. Let's see if you can catch us, or even survive a day in this putrid village. Heheheh, and that geezer of a so called *Hokage* thought he could protect this village, your sensei was a fool to leave this place unsupervised. I bet you won't even make it to the Hokage's office. This village will fall before you can even do anything, and yet, you dare to call yourselves *shinobi.* ". Leaving them awestruck and horrified, Minato teleported out of the room. At the end of the day Minato knew exactly what improvements each of these students would need, but was relieved when they finally managed to show teamwork at last. "Well well well, look who *finally* managed to show up." Minato said, holding up a fake scroll. One of the boys let out a grunt of anger and charged. "YOU GIVE THAT BACK!" He roared, pulling out a kunai. "Too late." Minato said and within two seconds he had the students tied up back to back on the ground. "YOU COWARD!" They all shouted. "Were Genin shinobi, theres no way in hell we would let you suceed!" Shinko spat. "He's right!" Another boy said. "Get out of our village you FREAK!" the last one said as they pulled kunai knives from their sleeves and cut through the rope. Minato let out another laugh, this time he made it more sincere and sinister. "Of you little brats think you can call yourself *Genin shinobi*-". He showed part of the scroll and took off part of the mask he wore just before they lunged at him. "Then you three are absolutely correct." He said as his shadow clones and illusions dissapeared, followed by the people he had asked to help walking up to the group. The students stared at the scroll.
 * Team 4-

Part 10: Jinchuuriki Under High Security! Six months later a small room in the area in which Minato had trained for two years to control the Nine-tails was being used. Minato was never allowed to set foot in this portion of the area as it was souly used for the protection of the jinchuuriki in *childbirth.* However due to the Kyuubi's chakra being linked to not only Minato but some way to Mikoto that had yet to be explained, the seal could weaken.Mikoto layed on the bed, there were a few IV's and wires attached to her arms. Minato stood at her right side while a medical ninja stood at her other side. Two other medical team members stood at the foot of her bed and four other ninja surrounded this group on all sides, looking outward in each direction of the room. Three ANBU Black Ops members and Mikoto's younger brother Shinko. There were also six other ANBU members stationed outside and Kinoe was hidden in the walls, able to subdue the nine-tails during the process. They had been here nearly an hour, waiting for the process to begin. Shinko was showing signs of nervousness as they could practically *hear* him stiffen. The ANBU member positioned nearest to him quickly walked over. "I-Is my sister going to-". "May I explain what to expect to him, Lady Mikoto?" The ANBU member asked still not moving his head. This earned him a narrowed glare from both Minato and Mikoto. They didn't know the true identity of this man, much less how he could ask that so easily. "What?" Minato said. "Dont worry, I won't go to far son." The man said. Minato's eyes went wide, now knowing exactly who that man was. After explaining who Jiraiya is to Mikoto she responded with "Briefly.". "So, your in the ANBU?" Minato said. "From time to time for missions of utmost importance such as this one-." Jiraiya was interrupted as Mikoto gasped slightly. Shinko turned husband head around but was stopped by Jiraiya's hand on his cheek, forcefully turning his head back. He whispered quickly in the young boys ear. "Is she going to be alright?" Shinko fretted. "I'll live, little brother." Mikoto said, gripping Minato's hand. Jiraiya muttered again. Afterwards Shinko relaxed yet still staying alert. "Alright sensei, sister, focus on what ever is going on with my new niece or nephew. I'll give my all to protect this place!" He reassured determinedly. Jiraiya nudged him so he was facing the right way and adjusted his stance before slipping a mask over Shinko's face. Three minutes later the process began. Jiraiya rubbed Shinko's back from time to time during this.

Part 11: Ketsuekiho. A Planned Percaution. "Relax now. You're done, you did good-" the doctor was interrupted. "Let me see my child." Mikoto gasped. Minato froze as something pulsate inside of him. *Kyuubi.* He quickly put his hand on the wall where Kinoe's was and gripped Mikoto's hand. Kinoe was still concealed inside the wall. The ANBU in unison let the kunai slip into their hand. The medical ninja at Mikoto's side tried to put his hand on Mikoto's forehead. Knowing something was wrong Minato swiftly blocked him with an arm and the medical ninja backed up. "Give me my child!" Mikoto suddenly screamed in a new and uncontrollable rage. As soon as the doctor gave her the newborn infant the medical ninja were horror struck. "They're fine." Kinoe reassured quickly, knowing this would happen. _ "What happened? Can they hear us?" Minato said. "No but it's fine." Mikoto answered. The infant she held was motionless. A tear escaped Mikoto's eyes. "Open your ryes." She pleaded. Minato went cold as he stared at his wife and newborn child. The instant the infant moved Mikoto spoke "Ketsuekiho Uzumaki.". The baby's name. The baby's eyes opened and Minato was stunned at what his wife did next. "Mangekyo Sharingan." She declared and stared into te baby's eyes. Instantly the baby began to breath and wailed loudly. Releasing her Mangekyo, Mikoto's head hit the pillow and she brought Ketsuekiho closer to her. "My little girl." She whispered. "Dont waste any more of your chakra, dear." Minato said, moving closer yo his wife and daughter. Soon Ketsuekiho's crying subsided and she moved a tiny hand to her father's cheek as she slowly fell asleep. "Let me explain." Mikoto whispered. Seeing that she looked worried about it, Minato kissed her on the forehead. "Take the time you need. I'm here." He said. "The Mangekyo...what triggers it is the emotion and belief of taking a best friends life or causing that person's life to end...for me, that was Kushina.". This fact hit Minato like a lightning bolt. Mikoto sighed and cried silently. "That's what we discussed when we last spoke to eachother, Kushina and I. We were suspecting something to happen that would bring Kushina's death. The village *had* to keep Kurama's chakra contained. That's why you were sent away for two years. It was all planned out prior to Kushina's death and she knew it would happen eventually. Minato, *Kushina* intrusted *you* with Kurama. She knew the villages standings and that people would try to take her power. The Hokage knew all along. Kushina requested that *you* were to be the next Jinchuuriki of the Nine-tails because she knew you could handle it. I'm so sorry we could never tell you until now. I gave our daughter Kushina's last name in memory of her...and because of the Uzumaki Clan." Mikoto explained. Kinoe grunted. "Sorry, Mikoto. But could you please hurry, this is harder then you may think.". While they were talking, Kinoe was assisting their chakra control as well as keeping them hidden from the others. "Alright, I'll explain the rest later, my love." Mikoto said. Kinoe released both jutsu and fell to the floor, panting hard. "I'm sorry I didn't realize, Kinoe." Minato said, turning a worried look to his comrade. "I'm fine, Minato." Kinoe said. Ketsuekiho began to stir and whimpered. Minato layed his hand gently on her and she fell back to sleep. Minato smiled as his heart filled with joy. "Look at her." He whispered, skimming the back of his finger over one of the whisker like markings on her cheek. Mikoto let out a giggle. "Can I see her now-" Shinko's excitement was interrupted by Jiraiya who grabbed his head. "When we're finished here Shinko. Just be patient." Mikoto said. The doctors began several examinations and tests on Mikoto, Minato and Ketsuekiho. These lasted throughout the day. They were to stay there for four more days for numerous reasons.

Part 12: Shinko Uzumaki. As the day dragged on there was a certain nerve that hightened within Shinko. He wanted to see his new niece, his sister and sensei. "Focus!" He told himself. Staring straight ahead, looking for any signs of an intruder. Night fell and Mikoto and Ketsuekiho slept. The doctors left apart from two medical-nin. Everyone else was awake and alert. Minato stood at the bedside but would sit against the wall from time to time. He had to do so because of Kurama and his experiences with that type of chakra being unstable. During these times Kinoe was on alert more then usual, sensing any changes in Minato, Mikoto and Ketsuekiho's chakra. Drowsiness clawed at Shinko. His legs were stiff and his eyelids were heavy. "Stay awake. I have to protect them. Stay awake, stay awake." He told himself. He jumped and grabbed towards his shuriken holster as something grabbed him. He stopped to see Jiraiya was pulling his ear without a word. "Ow!" Shinko whispered, only to receive a flick on the back of the head. Jiraiya then held something out to him and pointed with a stern finger. *Food pills*. Shinko took a few and ate them bitterly. Some time passed that seemed to Shinko like ages. More time passed. Jiraiya squeezed Shinko's ear about four more times throughout the night to keep him up till morning. At about 4:00a.m. another ANBU appeared through the entrance. The ANBU member gave the medical ninja a note. They examined Mikoto, Ketsuekiho and Minato again. "He has to wake up on his own this time." Kinoe said. Shinko heard the medical ninja whisper almost inaudibly "Kyuubi?". " *My niece...The quarrels between the Uchiha and the Namikaze's should lessen...but you'll face danger from it somehow...It'll be a lot, bearing the namesakes of Uchiha, Namikaze and Uzumaki...I pray you and your family can handle anything the ninja world throws at you.* " Shinko prayed in his mind in silence as he felt the fient presence of a familiar chakra from outside.

Part 13: The Infants Cloak. A short while later Jiraiya and the others turned. Kinoe grunted in sheer effort to prolong the orange bubble like fragments of chakra forming in the surface of the infant who began to squirm and let out small short whimpers. "Minato!" Kinoe called out. "Whats-" Shinko was interrupted as instantly Minato stood on his feet and Mikoto had her eyes wide open, they both stared at the infant, panting. The bubbles soon subsided. "What happened" one of the two medical-nin said. Minato closed his eyes and exhaled slowly. "I'll handle it. Don't move them at all for the time being.". *... ... ... Kurama.* Minato delved into the Nine-tails's chamber within his own mind.

Part 14: Kurama, Nine-tails. *Uncontrollable.* " *Kurama.* " Minato said, standing on the puddled floor in front of the fox who layed with his eyes closed. The unnatural dark yellow-green light in the room shone diagonally downward on Minato's lower half, his face not touching the light yet. The fox snorted in a low growl. "What do you want Minato." He snapped. "I want you to explain to me what's going on with my wife and child. *What are you doing to Ketsuekiho.* " Minato demanded. Kurama snorted. " *Ketsuekiho.* ". He then chuckled. "That's a strange title Namikaze. Who is it." He sneered. "My newborn *daughter.*" Minato said, his eyes narrowing. "And you name your own child *blood fire?* " Kurama sneered. "Mikoto gave her that name, your getting off subject. *What are you doing to my daughter.* " Minato questioned again. Kurama snorted again. "I haven't a clue what your talking about.". Minato raised a hand. Slamming it down Kurama's neck was slammed to the floor by the one of the red pillers used to hold him down. Kurama growled and roared, baring his sharp teeth. Minato walked over and knelt down. "I told you I don't know what your talking about!" Kurama roared. "Your chakra cloak. It caused her severe pain. Explain how you don't know what's going on. It's clear that your doing it." Minato said coolly. Kurama closed his eyes and sighed in a growl of irritation. "Its Uzumaki's doing." He said. "Kushina's?" Minato questioned. "She, and the Senju's sealed a portion of my chakra into Mikoto. You said you had an offspring, what *foolishness* Minato." Kurama growled. "How do you not know what's going on Kurama your *lying.* " Minato spat. "Your simply not understanding what I am telling you. When that brat started to develop the portion of my chakra within Mikoto *split* and has been connected to this brat since her development. Due to the fact that half of my chakra is stored in Mikoto, it's gives her another side if me like a *clone.* Since you two were such idiots enough to form offspring with eachother, this happened again with your child. There is now a third half of me with your child. It will be far different then how my chakra is *sealed* within you and Mikoto, this portion of my chakra that I am talking about with your child is connected not be sealing, but by *blood.* " Kurama spoke in a narrowed eyed, harsh growl. "I cannot do anything to help her. *you've* cursed your child and I with this fate so don't you *dare* pin the blame on me but on *Hiruzen*, the *Uzumaki's* and the *Senju's.* " Kurama growled fiercely. "Well forgive me for my ignorance." Minato said and left. _ When Minato opened his eyes Mikoto was looking up at him, holding Ketsuekiho tightly. "I will explain in private...I'm sorry." Minato said, dipping his head apologetically to everyone else and to Mikoto.