"Lady Amaterasu!"

The beautiful shinto goddess of the Sun looks to the entrance of her personal chambers to see her attendant rush to her, appearing worried. "What is it Kikyo?" Amaterasu asks taking note of the young woman's panic. Kikyo looks up at her Lady with her big doe eyes as she points back.

"L-lady Kushina, she needs to see you!"

"Well Kikyo let her in!" Amaterasu tells her attendant, confused as to why she just didn't let her friend in if it is this bad. Everyone knows that she and Kushina are close, like sisters. At this point, it's still a wonder to her why Kushina just doesn't come in. Maybe to be polite? Or maybe Kushina is mindful that despite their closeness, Amaterasu is still part of the royal family? "Kushina, love come in!" Amaterasu calls moving towards the door and she jumps a bit in surprise when Kushina does come in, crying and muttering in a panic while holding something wrapped in a blanket close to her. "K-kushina, sweetheart calm down!" Amaterasu tries to comfort, grabbing her friend and hugging her. "Everything is okay! Shh! Shhh…" Amaterasu tries hushing her, a look of extreme worry on her face. It's then she realizes what's going on.

Kushina's emotions, they're so rampant and high and overbearing it's even affecting her emotions. No wonder Kikyo was in such a panic, she didn't know what to do do. Amaterasu takes a deep breath to calm herself, then looks down to Kushina and extending her calming aura to bring Kushina's emotions down a bit. It is a struggle but Amaterasu manages to do it to the point Kushina's mindless babbling is now just quiet chattering and shivering. Taking another breath, Amaterasu speaks calmly. "Kushina, dear...what is wrong?" she asks quietly, grabbing her chin and having her look up at her. Kushina's beautiful violet orbs look into Amaterasu's golden, her tears steady streaming. "Why are you crying?"

"I-I did something bad Ama, really really bad," Kushina sniffs and Amaterasu can see the fear and worry in her eyes. "I-I don't know what happened, I-I thought I had it u-under control b-but M-minato h-he…" Kushina shakes her head as she begins to sob, and Amaterasu quickly holds her, steady trying to keep her calm.

"Shh, shh. It's okay Kushina, it's okay love…" Amaterasu tries, but she's confused. She has no idea what Kushina is talking about, and she doesn't know who Minato is. Minato is a common name in their pantheon so, she's still lost. "Kushina, I need you to take a deep breath love and tell me what is going on." Kushina takes a deep breath and she opens her eyes and backs away from Amaterasu and reveals what's in the cloth that Amaterasu had bypassed, but now has her full attention. Amaterasu's eyes widen as she sees that it's a baby, a newborn baby.

"What did you do…" Amaterasu whispers, looking over the child that has a tuft of blond hair. But something is...different. This baby's energy flow isn't normal. Then Amaterasu's face pales as she looks to Kushina who looks ashamed. "Kushina...you didn't."

"I couldn't leave him there Amaterasu…" Kushina says as her face begins to twist in sadness. "I saw so many terrible things Ama," Kushina shakes her head as she gets it together and glares confidently despite her face being red. "I was not going to leave him there. I came to you, because I need your help. You're the only person I trust…" Kushina tells her and Amaterasu growls as she turns around and holds her head.

"This is so fucked Kushina!" Amaterasu says, losing her cool which is a very rare sight. And she turns around and points at Kushina, "Do you realize how fucked this is?! Can you even begin to realize that concept?!" Amaterasu questions and Kushina frowns looking down at her sleeping baby. "No one is allowed there! No one! How the hell did you even get there?!"

"It was an accident." Kushina says calmly and Amaterasu glares at her questiongly. "I was doing magic." Amaterasu's brow twitches as she scowls, "Are you going to help me, or not?" Kushina demands to know, her now calm matching with Amaterasu's anger. After several moments Amaterasu takes a deep breath, letting her mind run rampant with ideas on how to help her friend. But it is hard trying to come up with something that will work, because they all eventually lead to this child's imminent death.

"We have to hide him," Amaterasu says which takes Kushina by surprise, her hold on Naruto tightening. "Once father finds out you know he will punish you and kill this child, you know that…" Amaterasu tries to explain to Kushina who backs away from Amaterasu. "Kushina, I'm trying to help you."

"You want me to give him up? I took him away from that place because I didn't want to give him up!" Kushina snaps quietly, not wanting to wake her baby. "Now you're telling me I have to hide him,"

"Would you rather hide him in a place where he can be safe or watch father kill him because of the rules you broke?" Amaterasu demands with narrowed eyes and Kushina tenses. "That place is a mistake, a mistake we can't ever get rid of which is why we sealed it off. It's off limits and not only do you go, but you birth a child? Surely you couldn't have thought everything was going to be just peachy afterwards did you?" she questions and Kushina looks away down to her baby. "That child carries a power that us Gods fear, and from the feel of it...he has a whole lot of it," Amaterasu mutters as her golden eyes look over the child in thought.

"Minato...he sealed the Nine tailed Fox into his body," Kushina informs, causing Amaterasu to curse to herself. "It was all going so fast Ama. I didn't mean to stay as long as I did but…"

"You got caught up in the moment," Amaterasu cuts in quietly which Kushina slowly nods too. "So did Kaguya, and look at her. Sealed off into a chunk of rock by her own two sons with the aid of my father," she reminds Kushina who looks away from her, ashamed. "There still might be time to help him, but Kushina you can't see him again." Amaterasu stresses and Kushina's eyes widen. "Any mention of this baby after this point will get you and him killed."

"B-but what if I give my Godhood and…"

"And make yourself powerless against Izanagi?" Amaterasu stops her with a knowing look, causing Kushina to deflate. "Listen, we hide him somewhere that father has no interest in, and can't go snooping without permission. From there you can watch over him, but still…" Amaterasu tells her as Kushina looks down at her sleeping child, more tears threatening to well from her eyes. "Kushina…"

"Greece," she says which surprises Amaterasu a bit. "It's the only place that I can think of where he can be safe, where I can watch over him without much hassle." Amaterasu seems unsure, but honestly it's really the best place she can think of as well. The Greek Pantheon rules most of the West, while the Shinto rule some of the east. Despite the Shinto Pantheons advanced powers and trained skills, the Greek Pantheon rules with numbers which can still pose a problem despite one's quality. The only issues she has with the Greeks is their arrogance and paranoia, which stems from their King, Zeus. She personally does not like Zeus, and hopes for the day when someone better comes along to take his throne. Perhaps then the path to peace among the heavens can finally be walked. But with rulers like Zeus, Izanagi, Odin and Ra; whose personal hubris affects their kingdoms...the path to peace may never be free to walk. There needs to be a change in leadership with at least one of the pantheons, to show that change can be made. Someone just has to make it.

"Fine, but we need to get moving." Amaterasu tells her as she begins thinking on her feet. Kushina simply gazes at her baby, kissing his forehead while Amaterasu thinks of someone she can trust in the Greek pantheon. Not many, and not with a matter like this. "Shit," the goddess curses with a scowl. "Is there anyone that you can trust with this? Because even though you visit, it's still with permission and you might have eyes on you."

Kushina frowns in thought, but she nods her head. There is quite a few people who she trusts within the Greek Pantheon, but there is one she trusts with such a responsibility. "Yes there is," Kushina nods, which Amaterasu nods as she begins to move to draw up a portal for them to step through, she can feel displeasure throughout the entire palace most likely stemming from her father. They need to move, now.

"Call them, now."

"Is there something you wish to explain, Kushina?"

Kushina remains silent as she is standing before the father of Shinto, Izanagi, the only ruler of their pantheon. The man looks to be in his mid forties, early fifties, with his graying black hair in a top knot and his beard looking full as ever, which is also graying. He is wearing a very fancy black silk kimono with red clouds adorned across it. His pitch black eyes gaze at Kushina with an expression of irritation across his face. "There is nothing to explain my lord…" she says quietly, never meeting his eyes.

Around the room, are several gods who had felt their Lord's displeasure and came to see Kushina stand before him to be judged. They do not know why Kushina is currently in the hot seat, but from the looks of it, it really doesn't look good. Amaterasu stands not too far from Kushina besides her brother Susanoo who looks on with curiosity. Most of the Shinto Gods that are close to Kushina stand witness, even the silent brooding Tsukuyomi stands in the shadows of the throne room watching curiously. Standing beside Izanagai's throne is Shinigami, wearing his somewhat ruined yet pristine white ghostly robes, his pale purple skin oddly enough matching well with the color. His creepy dead golden eyes gaze down at Kushina with a knowing look, but she never meets his eye.

"Really? I think there is a lot you need to explain." Izanagi growls as he then thumbs to Shinigami. "Why is it, that Shinigami comes to me, telling me how he saw you during the sealing of a child he believes to be yours." Kushina says nothing which only seems to infuriate Izanagi and he stretches out his hand, balling his fist. Kushina gasps out in pain as she feels her throat tighten suddenly, and Izanagi's black eyes glow gold angrily. "Answer me wench!" he snarls out. "Did you birth a child with a man from the forbidden lands?!" he demands, then lets Kushina go so she can speak.

Kushina falls to her knees and tears swell from her eyes, but she slowly nods. Shock is a common emotion that most of the Gods in the room is dealing with, followed by resigned sadness and disappointment. Izanagi's eyes seem to glow furiously as he stands and begins to walk over to Kushina, standing over her intimidatingly. He then kneels down and cups her chin, making her eyes look to him as they cry. "Have I not been good to you Kushina?" he whispers quietly, his eyes holding disappointment. "Have I not treated you like a daughter? Why would you do this to me?" he questions as he puts his hand to his heart. "Why would you want to put me in this position?" he asks her but she doesn't respond simply gazing at him. After a few moments, he glares at her a bit. "Answer me…" Kushina simply can't, looking away from him which only enrages him further. "Answer me!" he yells, back handing her further into the ground. Izanagi stands as he paces around taking a deep breath, "I have done my best to be the best King I can be. I don't put many limitations on any of you!" Izanagi growls out as he looks around the room. "I let you live your immortality as you please as long as it stays within the rules I forged!" Izanagi then turns back to Kushina. "You could have had a child with any mortal you wished within these lands...yet you choose to have a child with...who again?" he asks looking toward Shinigami.

"A Shinobi named Minato Namikaze, he was claimed as the strongest warrior within his village," he mentions to Izanagi who scowls as he then turns back to Kushina. "He managed to summon me without warning, that enough tells me he was quite powerful."

"So at least you didn't choose a weakling," Izanagi snorts as he then takes a deep breath. "Shinigami has told me he consumed this, Minato's soul, so he is not to be worried about. However the child," Izanagi glares, his gold eyes returning as he focuses on Kushina. "Where is it?" Kushina doesn't answer, but just like before, Izanagi does not have the patience for this silence. "Where is the demon child Kushina?!"

"Do not call him that!" Kushina roars as she manages to stand on her feet and glare fiercely at him. "He is not a demon!" she argues with Izanagi frowning down at her considering she is shorter than him. Kushina then realizes who she is talking too and she backs away a bit, then holds herself. "I...I left him there." she says, though Izanagi narrows his eyes as he circles around her like a predator does it's prey.

"You left your very first child?" Izanagi says in a disbelieving tone, and Kushina nods her head. "Why don't I believe you then?" he wonders and Kushina's brow twitches as she responds back with just as much bite.

"That isn't really my problem," she tells him which interests Izanagi. "I left my baby there, because that's where he belongs. He is much safer there than he is here where you can get to him," Kushina lies as best she can, her eyes never leaving Izanagi's who continues to study her. "I love my baby, so much than I'm willing to be apart from him than to let you take him away from me," Kushina spits out with a glare. Izanagi hums quietly to himself as he has a small smirk. "Do whatever you want to me Izanagi-sama, but I will never let you harm my son." Izanagi continues to pace around her then he chuckles.

"Very well, you sound convincing enough. I admire the love and passion you have for your son," Izanagi claims which isn't really a response Kushina was expecting. "Very well, if you say the boy is still in that wretched place, I will take your word for it. At least you were smart to leave him there, but you still are to be punished," Izanagi says which Kushina takes a deep breath, relaxing a bit. "Kushina, Shinto Goddess of Hope," he announces and the entire room falls silent as Izanagi begins to carry out his judgement. "For your crime of completely breaking my law by going to the Forbidden Lands, I sentence you 100 years of house arrest," Izanagi says but he doesn't seem finished even as he pauses. A small smirk comes upon his lips. "As well as a curse." hearing this now is making everyone uneasy, and Amaterasu steps up.

"Tou-sama I think…"

"Silence Amaterasu!" Izanagi snaps at her, though his eyes never leaves Kushina's who gazes back at him, as if challenging him. "Unless you wish to share in your disobedient pet's punishment, you will be silent." he says more calmly, sparing her a warning glance and Amaterasu feels anger swell in her heart and she feels the need to say something, but she looks to Kushina who slowly shakes her head. From their bond, Amaterasu can feel Kushina's waning strength and she takes a step back. "As I thought," Izanagi mutters as he then focuses back on Kushina once more. "Your curse, is that on the twenty-first birthday of your precious' son's you will lose the love for him you have as his mother for the rest of his life.

From this, Kushina looks horrified as his words set in. Izanagi chuckles to himself as he finally gets a reaction he has been wanting from the goddess. Fear. Amaterasu looks just as horrified as white energy begins to surround Kushina and she hisses in pain as it envelops her completely, but also what looks like shackles burn into her skin, signifying her house imprisonment. "The punishment has been dealt, the curse has been set. Now get out my throne room," he spits at her as he returns to his throne sitting down.

"Let this be a lesson to you Kushina," he says then speaks louder, "Let this be a lesson to all of you who may have forgotten!" all the Gods focus on their King who glares at them with white energy emitting from his body, making the room more tense than what it is. "I am King. I will always be King. And as long as I am King, my word is law. Break that law, and I will break you." he warns then looks to Kushina who has tears trailing down her face, looking traumatized as Amaterasu tries to comfort her. "You brought this on yourself, Kushina." Kushina doesn't say anything as she sobs into Amaterasu's shoulders who feels such anger, that she can't help but glare at her father who is busy speaking with Shinigami she growls to herself, vowing…

He is going to pay for this. For everything.

"You don't have to do this ttebane…"

Athena smiles, shaking her head as she sits across from Kushina who is holding her sleeping son close to her, her eyes never leaving his peaceful face. Athena can feel nothing but pain and heartache coming from Kushina who enjoys the last few moments she has with her son. While the Kushina was away for her punishment, she had been watching over the baby till she returned. During that time she also made sure to look for a good home for him, since Kushina is refusing to let her son go back to the lands he comes from. She herself still has no idea what these Forbidden Lands are, and neither Kushina or Amaterasu will explain it to her.

But Athena understands, knowing it is none of her business because she is not part of the Shinto Pantheon. Just like there are some secrets she has not shared with Kushina simply because she is not part of the Greek Pantheon. They may be good friends, but they still must remain loyal to their Pantheon despite what they may or may not disagree with. "I know, but I want too. I can't imagine how hard this is for you," Athena says quietly with Kushina not verbally responding, holding her child closely.

"Kushina," the two hear and look to see Amaterasu standing at the door. "We need to talk," she says with Kushina looking curious until she sees a familiar face behind her.

"Inari…" Kushina calls out to her friend who gives a smile as she walks into the sitting room with Amaterasu. Athena looks to the two Goddesses, though she focuses on Inari first as the woman finds a seat beside Kushina.

The goddess stands about 5'8 with long straight pure white hair. A bronze tiara sat atop her head, while two waist length bangs frame the side of her face. Her skin is a mixture between pale and a bronze color; adorned on her skin is red markings, on her shoulders, her collar bone, two dots on her forehead and on her chin. Her lips are quite supple, adorned with a dark maroon lipstick. Her eyes are cut low, but she can clearly see her interested golden eyes. Her clothing are robes that leave her shoulders bare, but cover her breasts, with a black sash tied right underneath her generous bust. The robes are pure white with gold lining, it also opens up when reaching her thighs, revealing her toned legs and bare feet. All in all, the woman is a sight to see.

"What are you doing here?" she asks her friend who bops Kushina on the head softly. Kushina gazes at her friend who smiles softly at her, but she can see the spark in her eyes that Kushina knows all too well.

"I came to see the little brat that my sister decided to get in trouble for," Inari chuckles while Kushina smiles softly as she decides to carefully hand her baby to her friend. Inari holds the infant as carefully as she can, gazing to his face. "Well isn't he a cutie," Inari smirks as she looks to Kushina who just gazes on sadly. "What's his name?" she inquires, and she sees a big smile form on Kushina's face, which is filled with nothing but love and adoration.

"Naruto. His name is Naruto," she answers proudly and Inari smiles softly with a nod. It's fitting, she can definitely get behind such a name. Kushina then watches as Inari raises a finger, which is lit with a purple flame. Finding the seal on the child's stomach, she then presses her finger against it. "Inari what are you doing?" She demands from her friend as the seal glows a bright white before it's faded to black. "Inari!"

"Calm down Kushi, you might wake him," she tells her friend calmly then hands him over to Amaterasu. "All I've done is bless him," Inari smirks mysteriously, but Kushina doesn't seem to be in the mood for her games. "We're helping him, Kushina," Inari says just as Amaterasu presses her fingers on the baby's forehead and then drags them down to the seal. Kushina's eyes widen as she sees the baby begin to develop a red glow around his body, causing the child to stir. Before their very eyes, they watch the recently placed seal begin to break down until there is nothing left. As a result, whisker marks develop on Naruto's cheeks, and his golden blond hair gains a red tint.

Kushina tries to remain calm, but it's clear that she is demanding an explanation with her eyes. "I restored the Yin of the Nine-tails power and Amaterasu just destroyed the seal. Which means the Nine-tails power has completely and successfully converged with Naruto," Inari explains to Kushina, who looks to Amaterasu, who hands back her baby. "He will grow up to be exceptional I'm sure," Inari chuckles.

"But why?" Athena questions, gaining curious looks from the three Shinto goddesses. "I know this isn't really my place. But why? I don't understand," Athena admits calmly.

"Well why not?" Inari wonders, raising her brow. "I mean, he's Kushina's son which makes him important to us. We want the best for him, just like her. Kushina won't be able to take care of him, so he should be able to take care of himself. But more importantly, we believe he is the change the Gods need. Well we believe he can be," Inari says, looking to Kushina. "We don't control his fate, only he can."

"In time Kushina," Amaterasu smiles softly to her friend, who looks to her curiously. "Naruto will be able to join Godhood." this catches Kushina completely off guard. Yet, she is happy, elated, overjoyed. To the point tears begin to trail down her cheeks again. Not even able to help herself, she hugs Amaterasu, thanking the goddess. Amaterasu simply smiles, holding her closest friend. "There is no need to worry as much anymore," she whispers.

"Naruto-chan will be fine."

"Markos! Markos!"

Markos, a handsome man in his early to mid twenties becomes alarmed by his wife calling his name. Markos stands at 6'2 with an athletic muscular physique and a light tan to his skin. He possesses green eyes and pitch black hair, a light trim to his beard with short cropped hair. Currently he is simply dressed in regular clothes, but the way his wife is calling him, he made sure to grab his spear as he rushes to her side.

He leaves his weapon shed with the quickness of a courier, yet with the aura of a warrior. He reaches a cozy house to see his wife sitting on the porch, looking around confused and somewhat worried as she holds something in her arms. Seeing no sign of danger, or the fact that she is hurt, Markos calms down a bit. "What is it Iliana?" the man wonders with somewhat of an annoyed tone. He had to rush over here and she is completely fine.

Iliana is a young woman in her early twenties, and she meets eyes with her husband. Gesturing for him to come forward. Iliana stands at 5'8 with an athletic physique of her own, with a fair complexion. She possessed bright blue eyes and golden blond hair that is currently let loose, resting on her shoulders and stopping at the middle of her back. The woman herself is beautiful with full lips, defined cheek bones, dimples and captivating eyes. She too is simply wearing regular clothing, as well as an apron considering she is about to start dinner.

Markos raises a brow and walks over to her and his eyes widen when he sees she is holding a baby in her arms. It is sleeping and looks completely at peace. And it is easy for them to distinguish the child is a boy. Markos takes not of his golden blond hair and he hums in thought. "He was just sitting at the doorstep, I think there is a letter as well," she tells her husband. Iliana then gestures to the letter and Markos picks it up, though he looks around for any sign of a parent but there is none. He then glances to his wife who is rocking the child back and forth, silently cooing and adoring the baby. Markos then opens the letter and begins to read it, not she what he is expecting.

'Good day, Markos and Iliana.

You are most likely wondering where this child came from, and why he is on your doorstep. Well the answer is because I have had my eye on you for some time now, and I believe you two are a perfect fit to give this child what he needs. A loving home, strong guidance, and understanding. I myself would love nothing more to take care of him myself, but my situation is complicated. This child is very special, and very near and dear to my heart. I will very much appreciate it if you two treat him the same way. His name is Naruto, please give him the love I can not.

~Thank you'

Markos takes a deep breath as he runs a hand through his hair then he looks to a curious Iliana. "Read this," he tells her and she raises a brow, but takes the letter. She reads it all the way through, once she is finished, her grip on the baby tightens. Before she can say anything or really process anything else, her attention is given to the child in her arms, that begins to stir awake. Both are captivated by the child's sapphire blue eyes, especially when they look at them both curiously, as if trying to identify them. Iliana can't help but reach down and let the baby grab her finger as he reaches out. A loving smile comes upon her lips as she whispers his name, enjoying how it comes off her tongue.

"We're keeping him." she says, leaving no room for argument. Markos looks surprised as he doesn't say much, as he simply gazes at the child. Iliana then cooes at the child, "Hear that Naruto? We're going to by parents from now on!" she tells him, not even realizing how happy she is to say that. Markos himself is happy as well, and it is apparent by how he holds his wife from behind while she gazes down at Naruto with loving eyes and a smile. Both can't help but grin out of joy when Naruto gives a happy giggle, simply beaming at them.

From afar, a teary eyed Kushina stands beside a sullen Amaterasu. Kushina sniffs as she says her last goodbye to her baby. "Grow strong Naruto-chan, Kaa-chan loves you." Amaterasu hugs onto Kushina as the two leave in a blaze of black flame.