
Calm Before Storm
Kyoko muttered, "That was crazy."
Crane huffed signing, :You are telling me?:
Inu, "So, what do we do with these?"
Sloth, "Well, congratulations to you, I guess."
Kyoko sighed and they decided to retreat and return home, not to forget the three bundles with them. To be more specific, two toddlers and one baby that they found in one of the labs that was around Sound. To make it even more bizarre the three kids were exact copies of her, Naruto and Sasuke which was terrifying. She was not sure how and where Orochimaru got the DNA for the three but she was going to investigate. This situation really pissed her off to no end though the children were innocent in all of these madness. Inu and Sloth were holding one toddler each while Crane held the youngest baby close to him protectively.
Kyoko eyed the baby, 'That boy is my kid. He's my kid and I am still a virgin unlike Naruto and Sasuke. Is this what they call virgin birth?'
Inu, "Stop thinking whatever you are thinking about. I can hear your thoughts from here."
Kyoko, "Then you should know I am investigating what happened, though I have a strong suspicion who is at fault here."
Sloth, "Let's hurry back to the village."
Everyone, "Yes!"
Kushina ran her hand through Naruto's hair, "Sweetheart, what's the matter?"
Naruto, "Hey mom, just thinking."
Minato was massaging Naruto's back in comfort, "You know you can talk to us, kiddo."
Naruto, "I hate feeling like this. Every time I feel something is going on, it has to do with nee - chan."
Kushina's lips twitched in amusement at that, "She does seem to attract trouble."
Minato chuckled, "She is also smart, so I am sure she will be fine."
Naruto, "She got the Oto mission and knowing her luck she is probably fighting Orochimaru or trying to stab Kabuto."
Kushina, "Well, that's... "
Naruto, "She was quite pissed off after she learned Kabuto - sempai is a spy for Orochimaru. We really trusted him."
Kushina, "That is possible."
Minato, "Ummm.... Kyuubi - san, you gave Koko - tan some of your chakra before right. So, would it be possible to know if she's.... "
Kyuubi, "Shush! I am trying to focus."
Naruto, "I knew it! Nee - chan is in trouble, again! I should have insisted on going with her. Sasuke - kun can't because of his position as Head of the Hospital. So, I should have gone."
Kyuubi rumbled, "Calm down kit. She just exhausted herself. She is not poisoned, nor is she hurt."
Minato, "That's a relief."
Kushina nodded, "Yes, it will be a big problem if she is hurt."
Naruto, "I am just glad she's okay."
Kushina, "You love her a lot, don't you?"
Naruto, "Meeting nee - chan was and still is the best thing that happened to me. She is the reason I was able to get adopted by Jiji. If not for her then Danzo would have kept interfering."
Minato, "Indeed, I should have slit his throat while I was still alive."
Kushina, "But if that happened then someone else might have tried to take his place."
Minato, "True, true. I am glad the Clan Heads were able to get together and investigate him. I was starting to worry I left a hell village for my only son as a legacy."
Naruto, "Nee - chan would not allow that. She would burn the village down before letting anyone hurt me or our family and friends."
Minato smiled, "We know which is why we adore her."
Kushina giggled, "If we could we would have probably tried to adopt her."
Naruto, "I get the feeling she would adopt you first."
Kushina and Minato laughed agreeing with the blond while hugging and cuddling him close and help him sleep. Both souls wished they could hug and comfort their son as real living humans but knew very well it was impossible. The nine tailed fox watched the three cuddle each other with a very complicated look on his face. Minato noticed it and he was sure Kushina did too but they decided to question the Kyuubi after Naruto fell asleep. That happened faster than anyone had expected and the couple decided to ask Kyuubi what was on his mind.
Minato, "You have been distracted."
Kyuubi, "I suppose I have been."
Kushina frowned, "What is the matter?"
Kyuubi, "The people who took two of my siblings. I fear they are planning to resurrect my grandmother."
Minato's eyebrows went to his hair line in surprise, "Your grandmother?"
Kushina, "Is that a good thing or a bad thing?"
Kyuubi, "Depends on how you look at it. If you hate humans, good for you but if you love humans, really bad."
Minato had a dark look on his face, "I see. But they need all the nine beasts to actually awaken her right? Which means they will try to kill my son soon."
Kushina hugged Naruto, "We cannot let that happen. I will not allow it."
Minato, "Hmm... Perhaps we should plan for the future. Does Koko - tan know or at least suspect this?"
Kyuubi, "She suspected it a long time ago, it started during the Chunin exams I believe."
Minato, "That long ago? Huh, and people say I was paranoid."
Kushina laughed, "If we adopted her no one would suspect she was our daughter. Creating new jutsus, deciphering seals, adopting people left and right. She is like a female copy of you, Nato."
Minato chuckled, "I suppose she is."
Kyuubi, "She is extreme in her plans however."
Minato, "What are her plans?"
Kyuubi, "First one is to release me but the problem is it will kill Naruto. The second plan is to hunt down the people who are behind this but finding them is taking years. The third plan is to adjust the seal in a way that I will only be released if Naruto wishes for it. Same problem as the first one however so she's sticking to the second plan."
Kushina, "I have been watching them while Naruto learns about the strings to become the Hokage. When and where did she do all that?"
Kyuubi, "I believe this is a personal goal for her. She does not want the rest of the village involved."
Kushina, "She is just like you. Are you sure she's not your niece or cousin or something?"
Minato, "Pretty sure though if she was I would not be complaining. It would be nice if Naruto had another blood family member. Of course he has been claimed as a brother by her but it is different if it is a blood relative."
Kushina hummed, "That is true, Kyuubi perhaps I can help with the seal portion. I am still a Seal Master even though I am a spirit now."
Kyuubi, "Suit yourself. If it helps my little Sunshine I will accept it."
Kushina, "Sunshine? You know it suits her, Sunshine."
Minato, "She already has a healing chakra that glows gold like the sun."
Kushina and Minato then started to get to work on securing and tweaking the seal that was on Naruto and the Kyuubi. It was an already complicated seal and Kushina marveled at the very detailed art work her husband had done on it. Now they were going to tweak it a bit more to provide both Naruto and the Kyuubi the upper hand if someone tried to take the nine tailed fox by force. If force was being applied then the Kyuubi could create smaller but powerful clones of himself to protect Naruto and escape the situation. Naruto slept through the whole thing, he was still tired from the joint training he had done with Nagato's shinobi.
Kushina looked at Naruto, 'I just hope it will be enough.'
Sasuke's eye brow twitched in anger and annoyance, 'Unbelievable! This is absolutely unbelievable.'
Kyoko, "Sasu - tan, how are they?"
Sasuke took a deep breath, "They are not as healthy as I want them to be alive but..... Kami - sama where do I even begin?"
Kyoko, "Inu - Taicho left to tell the Godaime, we came here as fast as we could to get them checked."
Sasuke, "You did good. These three are innocent anyways. Were they named?"
Kyoko, "Their files said, Kawaki, Boruto and Sarada."
Sasuke, "I see. Okay then, Kawaki is obviously yours and his father is Hyuuga Neji."
Kyoko had a bitter smile, "Yeah, I know I read the file after all."
Sasuke, "Do you want me to tell him or will you?"
Kyoko, "I will, he deserves that much especially after we were both.... You know?"
Sasuke nodded, "Now then, Sarada is mine obviously, her mom is Uzumaki Karin. I do not know how they got their hands on her DNA but this is terrifying."
Kyoko, "Boruto's one said his father is Naruto while mother is Uchiha Naomi. It must have been when she was kidnapped."
Sasuke rubbed his hand down his face, "I will tell her and Naruto. Keep this between us for now."
Tsunade appeared, "You always attract and get into the strangest things, don't you?"
Kyoko, "Godaime - sama, it is not intentional. I assure you."
Tsunade eyed the three toddlers, "I can tell you, I do not believe that but what's done is done."
Kyoko looked at the door, "We need to tell the rest."
Sasuke, "After they are healthy, for now focus on taking care of them."
Tsunade, "Your ANBU team along with Sasuke are going into lock down till they are of full health. I will take over the hospital for now. Shizune, pen a letter to Uzumaki Karin and tell her it is a medical emergency. We will wait till Naruto - kun returns to announce their presence."
Everyone nodded, "Understood Lady Hokage!"
Sakura stretched her hands the next morning, "Ahhhh ~ That feels much better. Good morning Itachi - sempai, Naruto - kun is still sleeping."
Itachi chuckled, "He did train hard with the Ame shinobi yesterday. I do wonder what he was actually thinking though."
Sakura hummed, "He did seem a little distracted yesterday though he was interacting with everyone normally."
Itachi sighed, "I can bet he is worried about Koko - tan, isn't he?"
Sakura, "You get the feeling she is in the middle of more trouble and we will have a heart attack once we return home."
Itachi, "Definitely, most definitely! I have this strange feeling Sasuke is already dealing with her. She is supposed to have returned to the village yesterday according to my crows."
Sakura, "Summons sure are useful, I wonder if I will ever get my hands on a summon."
Itachi, "Perhaps you should talk to Naruto - kun about it. I recall he received a few scrolls about summons but he only uses foxes."
Sakura nodded, "I think I will."
Naruto yawned, "Good morning and I heard your chat about summons."
Sakura, "Good morning Naruto. I was thinking about getting a summons of my own but I am not sure where to start."
Naruto hummed, "We can look through the scrolls after we return to Konoha. I have four with me but I did not sign them because Kyuubi can be possessive."
Itachi, "I recall Sasuke signed the summon scroll Tsunade - sama had signed as well."
Naruto nodded, "Katsuyu adores Sasuke and always stays in his collar as a small slug to help him. It is really cute to be honest."
Sakura, "Aww ~ I want a summon too."
Naruto, "I have a few, the frog summon scroll, pervy sage insisted I have as a gift. Aside from the fox contract, Kyuubi had the vulture contract that he gave me. Mom left me the octopus contract. The last one is the squirrel contract. Kyoko nee - chan gave it to me last year."
Sakura nodded, "I will have to think about this, won't I?"
Itachi, "Every summon has their own test for the summoner."
Sakura, "Right! I should probably get the work done with Konan - san today though. I have a feeling something will happen."
Naruto quietly said, "You too?"
Sakura nodded then left after finishing her breakfast which was a very simple one of tea, eggs, rice and miso soup. The last two weeks were spent with Naruto and Nagato talking about their plans and Naruto giving Nagato the official invite. The invite was for Naruto and Sasuke's official engagement party that was being held by the Uchiha and Sarutobi clans. It made Nagato very happy and he promised to attend not as the Ame Kage but as his family. After the Ame mission ended they left with a loud goodbye from a very flustered Deidara who pushed a handmade item to Itachi.
Naruto, "You like him, don't you Sempai?"
Sakura, "He is cute, though I might be biased as he reminds me of Ino."
Itachi smirked, "Yeah, you could say that."
Naruto, "Let's hurry back. I feel like we need to return as quickly as possible for some reason."
Sakura, "Kyoko?"
Itachi, "Most definitely Kyoko."