Identity

You finally are going to admit it, you were completely lost.

After 3 entire weeks of just trying to do the Transformation jutsu, you had no progress. Not even begin able to do at least half of it which just showed how bad you were. 

‘This is so embarrassing! I can hear what Uncle Fugaku will say- oh what do I mean, he’ll just give that disappointed Uchiha stare and hum in disappointment!’ You could already imagine it and already felt it coming from a mile away. 

It wasn’t a surprise to you to find out Obito was related to the main branch of the family as he did have a resemblance to Madara during his time with him, especially as a kid. Though you weren’t part of the main family, you were a bit surprised you were considered an heir to the clan if anything happened to Fugaku or Mikoto. Not that you knew they were going to have a kid in the future but that didn’t seem to matter as there was always the chance, they were both killed before that happens. Which meant that you were forced by the elders of the clan to spend time with the couple. Hell, even your grandmother thought it would be nice as she wanted you to interact more within the clan as even, she noticed you were somewhat distant from everyone. 

Not that you weren’t against it as it made your job easier of becoming part of the clan and not becoming the black sheep or at least decrease the backlash you're going to receive. So once every month, you were expected to spend the entire day with them while once every week you would receive lessons on being the clan’s heir by Mikoto as Fugaku was busy at the police station or the council. 

Which leads you to your current dilemma as you were going to meet the couple soon and Fugaku had instructed you to learn the Transformation jutsu when he sees you again. It was as if he knew that you weren’t strong enough to do Katon, so he decided to start off with an easier jutsu. 

‘Easier my ass! Why can’t these scrolls have a deeper explanation instead of just little sentences and just pictures. Oh, if only video tapes were accessible to everyone, I could have this shit down much faster! ’ Kicking the scroll aside, you huffed as you sat back down. 

You had already checked if your chakra vessels were fine and that none were blocked. You even went as far allowing Rin to practice her recent lessons that were to study the chakra vessels and she said that there seemed to be nothing wrong. 

“Maybe you should focus on channeling your chakra evenly around your body instead of just at your hands” A voice said over you, holding out in front of you the kicked scroll. 

Yet you never felt their presence coming which definitely scared you causing what you would definitely say was a manly scream, jumping away as you tried to calm your heart down. Getting jump scared was not on your morning agenda today. 

Hearing your screams, the newcomer gives a small chuckle as they pick up the scroll. Trying to calm down your racing heart, you realized that someone was here with you, your scroll in hand. 

“Hey! What give-?!” Your yelling ceased; eyes widened as you now wanted to yell at the sky for your luck at running into important characters. 

‘It’s fucking Minato! Why the fuck is he here- Oh why am I even asking, fuck you Sage and cannon…Wait, it’s Minato, I can totally use him to learn this stupid jutsu!’ 

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“Sorry, didn’t mean to scare you” Minato waves his hands as he chuckles at your star struck face. He knew that he had made a name for himself already as he had gotten his hands on a Bingo Book from a Kumo shinobi a few months ago, though didn’t expect a Uchiha kid to truly know who he was.  He knew that the Uchiha never cared much for those that are not part of their clan though it was like that for many other clans as they place their clan members above others. 

“Pikachu- eh wait, you're the Yellow Flash right!?” Minato was confused with what the Uchiha called him to begin with before addressing him by his nickname. He’ll try to look for what this ‘Pikachu’ is but for now he has a slight interest in the kid. 

He had heard from the grape vine that the elders of the Uchiha clan had finally selected an heir to the clan which is surprising as he knows that Fugaku and Mikoto don’t have a kid or are expecting, well from what he knows from Kushina and he’s seen during his encounters with the couple. 

So as a curious man he is, he did some digging and found out it was the Uchiha kid in front of him that was declared the Uchiha heir. Though after spying on the kid for a bit, he was slightly confused on how a kid with this low of a caliber became the heir of a powerful clan. His chakra control was something to laugh at and he hasn’t even unlocked his sharingan which is something most children at his age have or nearing it. 

Not only that, but he acted nothing like the usual Uchiha. He was a bright kid, seeming to have his heart on his sleeves for the world to see which something a Uchiha would never do. The most he would get from Fugaku is an eyebrow twitch which for a stoic person like him was an accomplishment.  

‘Maybe I’m missing something. Is it a precaution or is there something Fugaku saw that makes this boy worthy of being an heir’ Minato tried to think of reasons as to how this decision came as he knew how much pressure came to heirs, especially those too well-known clans. 

“Um, mister Yellow Flash…Canyouhelpmelearnthetransformationjutsu!” The Uchiha heir blurted out to him. 

Standing there, Minato finally processed what the kid said before laughing a bit. One thing he can’t find bad about the kid was just his energy. He definitely didn’t inherit the broody Uchiha attitude but was the embodiment of what Kushina would call a sunshine. 

He couldn’t find himself to turn down the kid. He knew he was already attached and might steal the kid from the Uchiha if he had the chance. Not like they can catch up to him, not even their fastest shinobi. 

“Sure kid, name’s Minato Namikaza so you don’t have to calm me by my title” Minato smiled down at the kid as he was given the brightest smile he has ever seen. 

Yep 

He was going to steal this kid from the Uchiha when he had the chance

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‘OMG, it’s fucking Minato. He’s so fucking cool up close and he even agreed to teach me! Best day ever’ Your inner self was running and jumping around just as you were grinning on the outside. 

Minato was one of your favorites cause how could anybody hate him. He was perfect in every way and if you weren't living in Obito’s body but as an adult, you’d first say sorry to Kushina before stealing him from her. Yet sadly that won’t happen, so you’ll do your best to abuse the power that comes with being a student of the fourth Hokage. 

That’s including his paycheck, cause if you were able to do it to a complete hospital staff, it shouldn’t be any problem with your future teacher. 

“Yes Minato-sensei!”

“Alright, now my first recommendation is to practice spreading your chakra evenly around your body instead of gathering it in a single spot. This is usually the major problem many run into so hopefully this is the only problem happening with you” Minato suggested as you gave a nod. 

Jumping back onto your feet, you decided to transform into Naruto cause why not. After spending a minute or 2 trying to even out your chakra, you decided to give it a go.

Dog 

Boar 

Ram

A small puff of smoke appeared before disappearing. Minato was surprised by what looked like a younger version of him though there were many differences he could point out automatically like the bright orange clothes, the missing side bangs, and the strange whiskers on the cheeks. As much as he wanted to ask Obito where he saw someone like this, he decided to do that another day. 

“Did I do it Minato-sensei?” you asked as you realized you didn't have any mirror or kunai as a reflection. You’ll see if you can get your grandmother to buy you a small mirror, just in case. 

Minato took out a kunai and placed it on your hand. “How about you take a look?”

Lifting it up, your eyes widened as you looked at your reflection. There were definitely a few missing things like the headband, blue eyes, and an even number of whiskers but you definitely were able to pull off being Naruto. Hell, this is the best progress you've made so far. 

“I actually did it. Kami, I actually did it!” Minato couldn’t help but smile proudly at his new students' progress, watching you jump around in a younger version hopefullyof himself. 

“Good job, though you did take some time to even out your chakra. So as your new sensei, we’ll be practicing on how to do it at a shorter time rate”

“Eh? That’s going to take forever!”

“Well, we have about half a year until you start the academy. I think we have plenty of time”

“Fine…wait, how did you know when I’m going to start the academy?!”

“Would you look at that, I think I’m need somewhere else. See you tomorrow!”

“Hey! Don’t run off! HEY!”