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The next few weeks flew by. Mito was doing fine with her job. Suzume was close to giving the birth. The whole Uzumaki clan stressed about that. Waiting fpr exact moments the water would break. Mito had many things to do and was doing them with relative ease. The chunins that were under her care progressed sfitly and the children were starting to form some basic skills clan children would have. Mito would often be visited by Shikaku and Orochimaru, and she would regularly visit Minato for small talk or missions and sometimes she would help him with paperwork too.
While Mito was busy doing her job in the village was held a chunin exam, there were participants from many villages, such as Iwa, Suna and Kiri. Kumo didn't come because they already had held theirs. What was more the smaller villages also had participants. Mito knew that Kakashi was in charge of it for this year followed by Hayate and Genma as chunin. She however couldn't watch them. Maybe only the final part but she didn't think it would be necessary. She knew that Hayate's crush would be in them. If she remembered correctly the girl was named Yugao. Mito then stopped thinking about that as she could see that it was dark.
It just happened that finals of the chunins exam were on the same day as Suzume had her water break. The situation in Uzumaki household was panic even though they knew what to do, they weren't ready. Mito had to get there from other side of village. She took care of Suzume while they transported her into hospital. The labor was long and mihad to go back to work saying sorry to Tamura who understood. He was grateful for her help. Just as Mito entered the headquarters, Minato was about to leave the headquarters. Mito asked him :" what brings you here."
Minato petted her hair as he answered :" i wanted to watch the finals with you, but i couldn't find you."
Mito hummed :" i was with Suzume and Tamura, the labor has started."
Minato was surprised :" oh, that is great."
Mito nodded :" i am sure we can watch finals from here though."
Minato smirked :" you probably forgot, that i am Hokage. I have tobe there."
Mito nodded :" fine i will go there, but i will bring few things."
Mito then took a pencil few empty papers and few pieces of paperwork, just in case she would be bored.
Mito then slowly walked next to Minato, the talk was calm and mostly about how well off job Kakashi, Hayate and Genma had done. Mito nodded here and there. She knew what the trio were capable of so it wasn't surprising to her. When they finally reached the arena she could feel increased number of anbu on Minato, she however knew why eas that. The dou enetered the logue and Mito sat slightly behind Minato, on chair similar to the one in her office. On her right was Mizukage and next to him Mei, Tsuchigake was with Deidara and Kazekage was with his wife Karura. The stadium was filled with people ready to watch the fights. Mito wasn't surprised at all. But when the attention was directed to the louge she wanted to die. She wasn't dressed for occasion, but that didn't seem to be problem for Konoha citizens, they were gushing over her. After they realized that Mito was doing the best for village investigating the corrupt civilian members of councils and seeing how much better they were now after getting right civilian members in council. They again favored her.
The chunin exams weren't as fun as everyone thought they are, at least for Mito she was lot stronger than others and she would get bored because of it. She made few notes of something she considered important or the things she thought were needed for someone to become a chunin. She was concentrated on Konoha shinobi. Wheb she would get bored she would simply do her paperwork. Every kage was surprised when they noticed the stack in her hands and how fast she would do them. Mito glaced up when she felt all eyes on her. She smiled asking :" is something wrong."
Minato also ahd the same expression on his face. Kazekage asked :" Mito - san are you on training to become next Hokage."
Mito was surprised by question she never had thought that it would seem like that. She answered :" no, not at all. I am just doing government work."
Mizukage then spoke :" isn't it a bit too early to search for new Hokage anyways. Minato - sama has been Hokage only for two years."
Mito nodded :" that is right, however Konoha always has someone in mind for next Hokage. But i doubt we will need new one two."
Tsuchigake was the one who asked :" Minato - dono, you must thought about making Mito a Hokage seat. "
Minato nodded :" not only me but lord third also did, however Mito isn't fit to lead us yet. "
Mito was but surprised but she kept quiet. Mito was done with paperwork she brought as Yugao enetered the arena. She was to fight Iwa kid, that Mito thought of strong at least from his chakra.
Yogao was skilled with kenjutsu just as she expected, she saw few of moves that Hayate perfered, Mito could see the potential of the girl she didn't wonder why the girl was scouted by Anbu in anime. The girls skill were close to jonin level. She saw that the girl didn't have any trouble fighting the genin that was larger than her and was older than her, however she was faster. Mito made many notes on her. She wondered if she could get her in root program, she really wanted to meet the girl and get to know her. Minato was interested in the girl too that Mito was interested in. She wasn't surprised when the girl made it into finals. Where she lost to Kiri genin. Mito was satisfied with the show both of them were kenjutsu users, and Kiri kid was very skilled and they were equal in that area, Kiri kid won because he had more chakra and knew more ninjutsus.
Mito then gave her notes to Minato when he finished with his speech. The four kage went to talk some more. While Mito went back to her job. Mei, Deidara and Karura were escorted by Anbu to place where they could talk. When the silence was the more appropriate term.
Mito finished her work as news about Karins birth had reached her. She rushed to hospital to see the child. Kushina was there too. Tamura seemed exhausted and his hand seemed as red as his hair. Mito applied her chakra to help him. However the man was full of happiness. The child was sleeping in separate room from Suzume who was sleeping tired out from everything. The trio talked about the girl that was born. Mito asked :" do you already have a name for her."
Tamura nodded :" we agreed that she would be called after my grandmother Karin."
Mito smiled :" that is beautiful name."
Tamura nodded as he leaned on the wall to tired to stay on his legs. Mito sit next to him and laid his head on her shoulder. The man fell asleep like that. Meanwhile Kushina took out a photo aparat and took few pictures. After spending a hour there Suzume had apperently woke up. Mito and Kushina look at each other. Mito nodded for Kushina to go in there.
The happy tears that flooded from two woman in that room would be enough to create ocean of out of the whole wind country. Suzume could see Mito and Tamura through the doors. She squealed at how cute it seemed. Mito fell asleep too. She too was tired out for few last days. Luckily Tsunade didn't notice the two as she entered into the room that was noisy. Kushina had taken many pictures and asked Tsunade to show hee little Uzumaki girl. She took few pictures of her from distance. When Mito and Tamura woke up they had barely rime to see baby and talk with Suzume. The visiting hours were over.
In next few days that Suzume spent in hospital, the dou would visit as many times as they could, Mito had sent two clones to work while she helped Tamura to decorate the room. It was girly mostly in baby pink color, the crib was black, and the room was filled with small baby things. The other things were already bought.
When Karin and Suzume were finally allowed to come home Suzume was surprised to see how well everything turned out. Mito would from then on make a hour to play with Karin or just watch her.
The time flew from then on as Mito was still busy, she noticed that date of Sasuke birth was closing in, she wanted to see the boy as soon as she could. She had considered a excuse, it would be to bless him. Since everyone thought that she was a prophet, she could do justify her actions with that. Mito decided to do that.
She almost forgot when time was for it. If Kushina didn't say how cute Sasuke looked, like a girl. Mito then remembered, she would have to wait for few days when they would exit the hospital.
Finally when it was time Mito slowly walked towards Uchiha clan head house. She had a tons of stuff in her hands as a gifts for baby. Mito was about to knock on the doors but Itachi opened then looking straight at her. Mito said :" congrats on becoming older brother."
Itachi nodded his head as his cheeks pinked a little. Mito asked :" are your parents here, I would like to visit them and see the little baby."
Itachi nodded as he asnwerd :" they are both here," and then he asked:" what are those bags. "
Mito answered with smile :" the gifts of little guy."
Itachi didn't understand :" why gifts. "
Mito spoke :" it is tradition that my parents master thought me."
Or well it was tradition from place where Mito was actually born in.
Itachi then showed her way to guest room where nobody was. He said he would bring his parents there.
Mito waited for few minutes, when Fugaku arrived first. She bowed and he returned it in smaller extent. Fugaku sat down oposite of her as he asked :" your visit surprised us, bot even Kushina has visited here."
Mito nodded :" Kushina isn't allowed to go on longer walks anymore, she is restricted to be around her house, 2 kilometers away is furthers she can go. Minato is troublesome to deal with."
Uchiha nodded :" i see, if i may ask what brought you here. "
Mito nodded :" i am to bless the boy. "
Fugaku was surprised :" bless the boy. Why. "
Mito answered :" he is one of two chosen ones, the ones that will bring the peace to the world. "
Mikoto walked into the room then she obviously heard those words she wasn't surprised as Fugaku was.
Mikoto spoke :" so, Kushina really told the truth. "
Mito nodded as she watched the boy, his pale skin and his dark hair well his three hairs.
She asked if she may come closer to him, she stared at his left palm just to see if moon was there, it wasn't it was to be expected Naruto wasn't born yet and the simbols would be given at same point. She then blessed the boy with saying :" the child chosen by fate, the child of moon, the child that will strive to be powerful, the child that will find hope in sun, the child that will bring the peace may Sage be with you, lead your way and help you."
Mito then backed awayas she sit down. She just felt Sages presence vibrate in her, maybe she really was a prophet.
She then drinked the tea and talked with Uchiha couple while carefully watching the young boy. Someone knocked on the doors and Mito stood up saying that she took their precious time and that she would be going. Itachi was one to escort her to the doors and opened it to, in front of two children was Nara Shikaku, Mito bowed as she exited the house while Nara was there with his wife Yoshino, Yoshino didn't look to be in her 6 month as she was but Mito didn't question it. She exchanged few words with dou and then went on her way.
Nara wasn't surprised when he realized why she was there. He congratulationed Uchiha clan head couple. The talk was about the baby and what Mito was doing here.
Mito focused for next few months on making sure her security of place where Naruto would be born was safe. However she knew that she needed to make safe seals so that they could eneter barriers if something went wrong. She knew that if barrier was to be used for more than 6 hours she would be in chakra exhaustion
She made sure everything was alright now. And she would check it every week just in case. Soon her burden of teaching chunins was of as they were ready to take the jonin test. The kids were soon to enter the academy so they would come less and less during that time. Mito could finally relax on her work. The missions now could be done lot faster since root members didn't need to train anyone and could focus on their studies. Mito was satisfied when she found out how much free time she got now. The results of jonin test were done and she only had to go to Minato to see if the results would satisfy him. If they didn't then Mito would say that program was not good and she wouldn't force anyone to join root program as a requirement for jonin test. She didn't mind know having less members now that everyone was efficient enough to carry duties of more than one member. However results were great, everyone that got into the test was promoted, be it to jonin or tokubetsu jonin.
She was just as surprised as Minato was. Minato spoke greatly about her training program. He even said that few newly jonin wanted to join root program. Mito was surprised and she nodded :" that would be great."
Minato looked at her closely as he said :" it always surprises me how you look exactly the same as three years ago, yes you are bit taller but your face isn't changing. I would never say that you will be turning 14 next month."
Mito froze :" i am, i didn't realize that."
Minato frowned :" you really don't celebrate your birthday. You should start doing it. "
Mito smiled :" there is no need, i am happy how things are when i don't celebrate it. "
Minato spoke :" maybe you should celebrate it ahead of time. "
Mito shake her head :" there is no need i celebrate it in November if i have to, but being 14 isn't much, and i am not connected to the number. I will celebrate 15 and 18, 22 those are numbers that mean a lot to me. "
Minato asked :" is that Uzumaki thing."
Mito shake her head :" no it is thing that is meant for prophets. However i am unique one so that does not mean that i can't celebrate others but i want to follow the tradition. "
Minato nodded understanding. He knew that Mito didn't say anyone about being prophet that she didn't trust and if she was willing to say why there were rules of her birthday celebration, he would trust her.