-CHAPTER 1-

Finally… it ended…
Konoha is saved. Their Son is saved… but still…
It ended with a tragic story, the fact the he had condemned his very own Son. Forcing him against his Will at the age no longer than a day to a fate unlike other. I'm a pathetic Father…

The forth Hokage found himself in the surrounding of darkness, his body was light. As if he was in the deepest level of the sea.
All he could think was the events that led him to his final breath. The image of his wife, his cute little son. The Future they could have…

But despite the thoughts, it was already okay. As long as his son lives to see another day, he is more than satisfied. Death wasn't that scary if that's so.

Soon his consciousness started to give out, battling that masked man and then Kyuubi. It was really tiring even for him.
As he let himself sleep, he could only thought of one thing.

If only… I could see them..just one more time.…

"I'm glad you came quickly"

Standing in the office is the Sandaime Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, seated in his seat. His desk filled with paperwork on both left and right. And in front of him, stood a fine gentleman smiling back at him. "Why the rush Jiji, you don't usually summon me… unless it's an emergency" The man said.

The man stood tall, unlike the ANBU hidden in the office. He wore nothing of sort that screams 'Shinobi' , but instead. An orange-red kimono with flames he wore so lazily that it didn't even cover his shoulder, with the back clothing dangling behind him almost like a spread-scarf. But he did wore an inner shirt, and a necklace he won though a friendly bet. His hair were blonde, messy and long to where it reaches the back of his neck, and framing his face. And three whiskers on both side of his cheek.

Instead of Shinobi, the Word 'Noble' seems to fit this person more.

"Yes I'm afraid so" the Sandaime muttered as the tension deepen. "…26 hours ago My ANBU found two children out on the outskirt of the forest boundaries" He started explaining, eyes narrowed down at the files opened in front of him.

"From the Reports, both were found impaled right though. The boy through the spine, the Girl though the stomach… or at least that was what concluded" Sarutobi sighed as the man wondered. "Concluded? With that kind of injury… shouldn't it be obvious?" Asked the blonde, highly curious of the news.

"I know… but even more surprisingly, both are still alive" Sarutobi said as he glance at the man. "ANBU has brought them to the hospital where Tsunade managed to heal them, and later on summited a report to me, a few minutes" The Hokage stated as he flip the file over so that the man could view.

"….." After a minute of silence, the new information managed to sink in.

"Kyuubi…" The blonde muttered, taking the file closer to make sure that he wasn't reading wrong. "So Both of them… Host the Kyuubi?" He muttered aloud, his voice are clearly anger and distaste. "But that is impossible… … These two?" he said with eyes glaring with hatred at the Sandaime.

"No wonder you called me in" The blonde muttered, eyes back onto the file. Flipping through before he came to a page where photos of the children were shown.

"…Are they still in the hospital?" He asked as the Hokage Nodded.

With a sigh, Sarutobi glance to the man. "Yes, Don't show yourself or do anything to them if you would. There's still much unknown to us" he said before the blonde nodded. "If that's your Order, I will comply. Hokage" With a bow, the man flashed away, leaving the Hokage to his paperwork.

"Time to die Paperwork"

The Roar of the mighty Tail Beast, The burning smell of wood, the Cries of help.

"But…HIS OUR SON!"

"I can't..lost you too Mina-koi.."

"Because… We're a Family of Ninja"

"There's so much.. Oh, so much more that I want to pass on to you…I wish I could stay with you longer…"

"Naruto…this is your father… well my words are the same, just listen to your motor-mouth mother"

"We love you"

His lungs gasp for air, what was happening? Didn't he die? What is going on? Why is…still he breathing?

"-Doctor! Patient 207 is acting up!"
He heard the faint sound of panic as he struggle to get whatever on him off, he is in a hospital? Since when? The last thing he recalled was… sealing, his death… and then darkness

"Call Tsunade-Sama and the Hokage! Quick!" He heard an older male voice, must be the doctor that the nurse called. Soon he found himself being help down by two hands. Since when he felt small? Being held down by two is easy to break out of… but it seems hard now…

"Damn. You guys can do anything right" A woman's voice said, It was Tsunade. Knowing a familiar voice managed to calm him down. "…he...calm down?" The male doctor muttered as he slowly released his grip, allowing Tsunade to approach the boy. Soon Minato managed to open his eyes to the new surroundings.

Tsunade stood beside the bed, looking at him with firm eyes.
"Looks like you're awake boy" Now that made Minato Cautious, since when Tsunade calls him 'boy'?

"Since you're now awake, time for some questions" Tsunade said, eyes glaring at him.
"Who are you and where are you from?"

Now that… was something he Did Not expect.

"Ho? You're already here Tsunade" A new familiar voice said as the Sarutobi entered the room with a smile. It took quite a lot to hold himself back from calling the two the names he once said. "Hello young Child" the Hokage smiled, standing beside Tsunade. Young Child? I'm 21! Not a Kid!

"Care to tell us your name and where you're from?" the Hokage asked, soon the room became silence. The doctors left the room knowing that they're not needed. Minato thought for a while before answering.
"My name is Minato"

"…Minato huh… any last name?" Tsunade questioned, still her gaze on the boy didn't waver. "I'm sorry… I don't" Minato muttered, acting nervous under the gaze of two powerful shinobi. "And your friend?" Sarutobi asked, making Minato confused. There was someone with him?

Tsunade saw this and so decided to make it quick. "A girl with red hair, I don't know if you noticed but both of you were impaled right though. Identity Aside, Tell who is the one responsible" She said, Sarutobi agreed midway. Knowing that a possible missing-nin going around attempting to kill children outside his village is downright disturbing.

"…I'm sorry but I don't remember" Minato muttered before he stared worriedly at the Hokage. "Kushina… Is Kushina Okay?"

He could still remember that moment, both he and Kushina were impaled by Kyuubi's nail. Right into death's hands.
"So that's her name…" Tsunade muttered, this kid… Worrying about that girl instead of himself? I swear his injures are far more worst then this 'Kushina'...

A simple look from Tsunade and Sarutobi is enough to tell Minato that they don't recognize him nor Kushina one bit. Just where did they landed in?

"Well in the meantime, Minato-Kun. You will stay here and rest. Once you and Kushina are well and awake. Then I'll do something of your presence" Sarutobi said as he left with Tsunade behind him. "Don't go mad again Kid, I don't want anyone breaking my equipment"

In the corridors of the hospital, far away from where Minato's room is.

"So, what do you think?" Tsunade asked, walking behind her former sensei. Sarutobi stopped in his tracks, looking outside the window. "The boy seemed to be hiding something, but I see no ill intent…but" He said as he dragged on, Tsunade sighed as she said
"The Kyuubi? But the chances are, it's not Kyuubi but the chakra is sealed"

"And there's no harm in being cautious Tsunade" Sarutobi smirked, "But I must say… though it's obvious. Naruto isn't happy about this"

A few days later, Minato was summoned to the Hokage's Office. Kushina was still asleep, Minato suspected it's because of the fact that Kyuubi was rip out of her, and to add to that. Kushina had just given birth. She needs rest more than anything at the moment.

"I see that you've rest well"

Sarutobi smiled at the boy who stood by the door. The office was filled with paperwork, Minato is damn glad that he isn't the one sitting on that chair of death. "Please take a seat, I can't have a recovering boy standing can't I?" the Hokage said as Minato went to the chair right a few feet away from the desk.

"Now then," Soon the tension in the air was cold. The Hokage eyed him with suspicion.

"Minato, I only need one answer. Can you answer me honestly?"
"Hai"

"Good, Now where are you from Minato?" Sandaime asked, eyes as if he dares Minato to lie. "Me and Kushina are from Uzushiogakure" Minato answered with full confidence not to get caught, but then again it's the Sandaime Hokage he's facing, half-truth may be the key.
"Uzushiogakure? Both of you?" The Hokage muttered in slight shock before eyeing him harder.

The Hokage sighed as he stood up and looked to the window, the beautiful sight of Konoha enjoying the peace. "Are you lying to me Minato?"

Minato stared for a moment, well there's no going back now.

"No, I'm not Hokage-Sama."

The Hokage stared out the window for awhile. "Then I'll take your word for it"
Suddenly a Team of ANBU came from the shadows, binding Minato with Jutsu. Rendering him unmovable. Minato could only stare shock and confused at what is happening.

"Forgive me Child. Uzushiogakure is in ruins for years… And if both of you Really are from there… Then I've no choice but to dispose of you"

"Wha-" Minato couldn't speak, the Jutsu cast was just that strong. But he isn't worried about himself, but Kushina who's still unconscious. "Crow," He heard Sarutobi spoke, "Get the girl as well"

NO! Not Kushina! DON'T TOUCH HER!

"Oh Pitiful Child" Minato froze, who was that?
"If you want to protect that Woman, Use my Power. You Need it don't you?"

"Hai Hokage-Sa-"
Suddenly, a wave of chakra blast the room. Throwing the scrolls from the shelves, Breaking the glass windows. "…Kyuubi" Sarutobi muttered, Watching as the blonde boy stared to growl.
"I won't let you touch Kushina!" The boy growled as the blinding jutsu dispelled.

"ANBU! RETREAT!" Sarutobi screamed, knowing what would happened to his men if he didn't call out the order. But his men refuse to let their Hokage fight alone, and thus disobeyed and stayed.
"Forgive us Hokage-Sama, But it's our Will to protect you!"

"You idiots"

The massive surge of negative chakra stared to pour out of Minato's body, the rage to protect. Even Sarutobi was surprised at how Minato is still standing.

"What is this? A Kit?"

A voice muttered as a figure stood behind Minato, Sarutobi stared wide-eye as the figure placed his hand on Minato's Shoulders. "Calm down, And I promise no one touches your friend" he said. Minato felt oddly warmth as he calm down by taking in deep breaths.

"Jiji, let me take care of them" The figure spoken as he lifted his hand and walked towards the Hokage. Letting Minato see his back figure. A..Nobel?...

"Taking Care of Kids…? YOU CAN'T EVEN TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!" The Hokage yelled, somehow lightening the situation. Minato stared blankly, 5 seconds ago it was all sky high tension,seemly beacuse he did something, he doesn't know what.
Now with this person in the room, everyone seems relieved and safe.

"Well Jiji, I'll remind you that I Like being Taken care of" The man said as he smiled, "Besides, it's safer with those two with me anyways…. You know the reason why Jiji" The Hokage thought for a bit before sighing.

"Alright…BUT! Tou shoud already know Naruto-"

…Naruto…?

Everything seems to move in slow motion as he stared at the tall figure that shared the same name as his Son… Maybe.. Are they the same?

"-If They're from Uzushiogakure... You do know what could happen right?"

"I know Jiji, But they're still kids" The man said as he turn to Minato, Giving the 'Child' A Heart Attack.
The three whiskers marks on both his cheeks, Sky blue hair.

"Hi Minato, From today onwards I'll be your's and Kushina's Caretaker. Pleasure meeting you, Believe it"

The taller blonde kneeled to his level, Making Minato wonder just how did his son grow that fast. Just what did he missed about his Son's Life?
But most of all… HIS SON IS NOW HIS CARETAKER!?
I'm The One That's Supposed to Be Taking Care Of You Instead SON

From there Minato couldn't comprehend what was happening, and fainted.

"…Looks like he'll be going back to the hospital…"