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Mito entered the office holding herself with confidence she bowed to Minato and sta down in front of him. Taking one pile of papers in front of her. She then began signing them and spoke :" Hokage-sama, you must be asking yourself why did i came so quickly."
Minato nodded :" i can guess you had an idea so you came to me ."
Mito smiled :" you are right. So will you hear me out, if i help you with paperwork."
Minato hummed in agreement.
Mito then spoke:" i have idea that would benefit both chunins and root."
Minato nodded as he listened while he also signed few papers down.
Mito continued :" since our chunins aren't going to go on difucult mission and tgey will go rusty, while root lacks memebers for now, i would like to get a law that requires the chunin wannabe jonins would at least spend 6 months in root program. That would give them resume and we would breathe easily, u would even train them myself. "
Minato thought about it for few minutes, just doing his paperwork, Mito was doing same. Minato asnwerd :" that is alright suggestion but it would need to be approved by council. And they don't knoe of your organization. "
Mito hummed :" Then, when someone wants to take a jonin test we tell them new requirements."
Minato nodded :" well yes, but that isn't by tge law. "
Mito shrugged :" is it, i think that military is in your responsibility, if could make this program reopen than you can do this too. "
Minato had to agree. The program itself wasn't known to civilians, they probably wouldn't notice. Especially since root members no longer always wore their masks, and they were doing almost everything around village. Hokage knew that Mito was trying to make thier economy better and it was working but for how long
Mito then spoke :" the orphans that want to become a ninjas, i would like to train them while they are going to academy
Because they would be the most motivated to prove themselves, and i do not think that they have as much chance to get into genin team if they don't train outside of academy. They won't become root members but if they requested i would take them in. The training won't be harsh so you don't need to worry about them. "
Minato nodded :" then they would be registered as your pioneers because you don't take on students but you will be teaching them. "
Mito chuckled as she nodded satisfied :" i will leave that to you then. I have some other business now. I must go now. "
Mito then was again in headquarters, she was meditating to try and talk with Sage. But it wasn't working the connection was there but Mito couldn't go reach him. She knew he would come to her once he got his rest but she didn't think it would take this long. Mito then started to do the schedule for each member of root individual and then for some team training. She had gathered a lot of information from Orochimaru, she then just needed to get the best for anyone. It was tiresome part of her work.
It took her 3 days to finish it. Mito smirked as she gave to everyone their schedule. It was just before they would go to their usual tasks.
As Mito was done with paperwork she went with a group of root that was testing the barriers around the village. She then listened to their reports and nodded. There were few spots they needed to work on, and Mito would do it, now. She gathered the root and fixed the barriers showing how to do it. It was introduction to their part of schedule which was fuinjutsu. Mito had brought the books she learned form.
After few later she got her first report of the possible recruits of people that were considered by Danzo. They had made a contact and would decide in few days. She sighed, she wouldn't force anyone. Right now root operatives were 5 in number, the Uchiha clan, Hyuga clan and Yamanaka clan were larger by far, Nara clan was larger for few people, and Hokage's anbu were a 6 far behind. Mito sighed they needed more manpower to keep everything under control from far behind.
Mito could feel something in Kushina different. Another life was beginning to form inside her. It was beautiful, Mito didn't say anything about the little Naruto she felt, only saying to Kushina when they got to have a tea :" Kushina - san, you look a bit pale, maybe you should visit hospital for your regular check up."
Kushina nodded :" i have been feeling a little sluggish these days, but i didn't think of it as a serious thing."
Mito smirked :" and you say that rest of us are reckless. "
Kushina almost yelled :" this is one time thing. "
Mito nodded :" i see, i will bring you to hospital myself, just in case, but i can't saty with you, i have tons of job. "
Kushina nodded :" you never said what kind of job you got, and that troubles me. "
Mito nodded :" don't worry i am Minato's right hand now, but i can't say much of it, because it is a secret. "
Kushina nodded :" i only heard it was related to some experiments from team 7."
Mito nodded as they reached the hospital, Mito spoke with nurses about few things and then she winked to Kushina saying her goodbye.
Mito was surprised to see a first reply coming from one possible candidate, it was one she was certain would turn down the offer. Because she had children to take care of children. Yakushi Nono unexpectedly accepted the offer. Mito nodded to herself thinking what was motivating the woman, maybe she wanted to amke their life easier by earning a lot of money. Mito then took one more glance at letter and then spoke :" Yoru, come here we will be going to the orphanage outside of Konoha. We will still need to stay hidden to go there. So henge yourself."
Yoru spoke :" Mito - sama, there is a passage that we can use to get there without having to hid ourselves."
Mito nodded :" then lead me there. I don't think it is sealed so i will have to make seals on our way back. "
Luckily the travel wasn't long, less than half of day of travel and Mito leasurly walked into the orphanage, looking almost like she belonged in one. She then knocked on the door and waited for Nono to appear.
When the woman finally appeared she asked :" how can i help you miss."
Mito spoke :" it is nice to meet you, Nono - san, i Don't think you know me, but that is about to change."
Nono was bit surprised and carefully asked :" miss, what is your name."
Mito smiled :" Uzumaki Mito, you accepted my offer to join Root. "
Nono looked a bit shocked as she stuttered :" i honestly didn't know you were so young. "
Mito nodded :" is that a problem."
Nono shake her head :" no, i don't believe it is, "
Mito spoke :" i must admit i was surprised when you accepted the offer, so i am here personally to asj what you want for the children. "
Nono nodded :" you are really smart."
Mito smirked :" so what is it that you really want. "
Nono answered :" we need more money and better equipment for learning basic things. "
Mito nodded :" thaf can easily be done, but what are you willing to do for that."
Nono spoke :" everything, i only wish that they live normal life. "
Mito nodded :" do you realize what you said, i must admit if Danzo was still in power he would ask for something unmoral. But i will only ask for guiding our new forces that will be coming from many orphanage, yoh shouldn't worry only children that wish to be ninja will be there, no pressure on anyone. I want you to be coming there on weekends. In that time i will find you a helping hand in this place. "
Nono smiled :" thank you for your kindness. "
Mito nodded :" i will call for you when we have kids coming in, since you will be working on the weekends, the pay will be double of the one you are reaciving here. "
So when Mito returned back after making a deal with Nono. She also asked if any of children there were talented in medical are so she could meet with them. Kabuto was the one Nono showed mito smiled at small boy asking him :" do you want to be a shinobi. If so then visit with Nono." when Mito returned back in Konoha, she headed to home because it was already dark however even though she was ready to go sleep. The house was having a party she didn't know about.
Minato and Kushina were there, Tsunade, Tamura and Suzume. Mito looked confused as she asked :" what is the occasion for this gathering."
Kushina and Suzume were the only ones that didn't drink alcohol and so Kushina answered the fastest :" Mito - chan is going to be a auntie."
Mito nodded :" i know that Suzume is pregnant."
Kushina nodded :" You will be a double auntie. "
Mito nodded :" i know that you are pregnant Kushina - san, too, that was why i sent you to hospital."
Kushina exclaimed :" eh, really "
Mito nodded :" congratulations to you and Minato, he must really worked hard. And his dream is finally becoming reality."
Minato nodded :" i only now wish to know how strong my baby will be. " the drunk Hokage hiccuped. Mito smiled :" don't worry about that, he will be the strongest of all of us. "
Suzume was then to ask :" Mito - chan we couldn't find you earlier, where were you."
Mito nodded :" i was outside of village fixing some paths that actually lead to village, making barriers and other things. I focused too much and didn't notice the time, i also forgot that we had such thing to celebrate. "
Mito spoke after few minutes :" Minato - san, will you make this secret. "
Kushina and Suzume went to kitchen to bring more food. While Tamura was a bit tipsy he went to get more drinks nonalcoholic ones. Minato nodded :" i have to, even if they don't know Kushina is jinchuriki, there is something out there that we fear, i think that the birth should also be out of village."
Mito nodded :" yes that is for the besy, you don't need to worry about that, leave that up to me and i will find nice and secluded and safe place. Luckily we have a lot of time to prepare. "
Minato smirked as he said :" you know that this child will be born on October 10. That is his due date. "
Mito looked a bit shocked but didn't say anything. Minato nodded :" so i am really father of savior just like Jiraiya guessed. I can't believe it, you didn't tell us because we could decide to not have or something. "
Mito shake her head :" no i didn't tell you because that could change his chances of being born,"
Minato asked :" so the Sasuke Uchiha, he will be born in few months, since i already know the complete identity of Naruto, i would like to know his too. "
Mito nodded as she asnwerd :" Uchiha Sasuke, his father and mother are Fugaku and Mikoto. "
Minato was bit surprised :" Really, to think that Kushina's best friend and my rival from childhood would have him. "
Mito nodded :" it isn't surprising because the two will have relationships similar to both of that. " Mito then ate what was brought to table as she drank a juice. She was done and said :" i have lot business to do tomorrow. Since i will be obliviously taking care of your job to Minato so i am going early to sleep. Have fun. ".
Tsunade was the only one that heard the conversation between Mito and Minato but they didn't seem to mind her at all. She wondered why. She did feel like a family around them so they didn't keep secrets around her. But still they didn't say anything to other three Uzumaki. She shrugged it off, because she thought they didn't want to make a big deal about it.
Mito woke up early in the morning. She found out Minato wasted on the floor alongside with Tamura the dou obviously lost against Tsunade who was just leaving the house. Mito didn't hear anything that went down here because she had a seal that made noises from outside nonexistent. She could feel that Suzume and Kushina were sleeping in the room. She nodded to herself it was perfect way to begin this year. Mito the came to Hokage's office and created ten clones that did all the piked up paperworks. She thought couldn't solve anything that needed Minato to be present. So she put a notice on the door also saying the same thing to secretary, Hokage is not here, please return later when the sun is above us. So she didn't specify the hours when he would return. Mito left the clones do their thing and then headed to headquarters of root. She the carefully checked the lab area and then she was greated by root that were here. She nodded and said :" from now on I will need two of you to protect Kushina, don't leave her out of your sight. Don't let anyone harm her. Do you understand"
The two root members that were best in keeping hidden and good at combat. Came to her. Mito nodded :" Arika and Luna, you two keep in mind that no one is to see you. But that can be dealt by giving you two a anbu masks."
The dou nodded in understanding and they were out.
Mito hummed and started to her own paperwork she had a lot of it piled uo from just yesterday. She slowly sipped her hot tea. Mito finally was done with all the paperwork and it was noon she decided to train a little bit with the root.
The training was meant for her but in reality it turned into training them. She too strong for anyone here. But that didn't meant that she was strongest in the world. She still didn't have a chance against any of jinchuriki with 4 or more tails in their final form. Mito then started to search for locations that could fit into category for safe and secluded fro Narutos birth. She couldn't relax about it. Up until now she managed to change many things but it seemed like destiny always found a way to return to its normal flow. Mito then decided to find a one she could easily do the seals around just in case. She then found three places and she went to Hokage's office just to check if he returned already. He did so Mito was tenth in the long line but she decided to just go back. She could tell him this anytime. And she had other business to do. Like to meet with people that would join root. The answer surprisingly came today.