Naruto : Minato back to the past

After Kushina fell asleep, Minato remained awake.

He knew that news of Kushina's pregnancy would soon reach Hiruzen and several high-ranking Konoha officials.

Even though it was late at night, someone would come to see him.

As Minato expected, not long after, a very familiar chakra signature appeared within his perception.

He glanced at the sleeping Kushina and gently pulled the blanket over her.

Swish!

In the blink of an eye, Minato disappeared from the room.

"You're here."

Minato appeared in the courtyard, beside Hiruzen who stood with his hands behind his back.

Hiruzen turned his eyes toward him and said with a smile, "Minato, congratulations."

"Thank you," Minato responded.

After exchanging these few words, both men regained their composure.

"Since Kushina is pregnant, we need to assign Anbu to protect her."

Hiruzen explained that because of Minato, the village had not taken any protective measures for Kushina, the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki. But now that she was pregnant, the matter had to be addressed again.

"I know."

Minato nodded. He would have done this even if Hiruzen hadn't mentioned it.

Someone had been plotting in secret, targeting Minato and the people close to him.

Even though Konoha was extremely powerful now, and normally no one could directly threaten Kushina within the village, the masked man who had fought with Minato before was different.

His space-time ninjutsu, which was even superior to Minato's, was mysterious and difficult to guard against.

"I believe you also know what happened when Mito-sama gave birth, right?"

Hiruzen knew Minato had borrowed various files and village secrets years ago. Those files recorded that when a Jinchūriki gave birth, the energy of the seal would weaken.

"Of course," Minato said.

"It seems you've already decided on a candidate," Hiruzen smiled.

Minato nodded and said, "I will let Uchiha Yoruki take charge of this matter personally."

"Hehe."

Hiruzen smiled faintly. Uchiha Yoruki possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan, and the Sharingan had the ability to restrain the tailed beasts.

But the Sharingan also had the power to control the tailed beasts.

Generally, Hiruzen would not agree with Minato's decision.

However, he knew even more clearly that in this world, nothing was more important to Minato than Kushina.

Minato had always protected her since their days at the ninja academy.

Since Minato made such a decision, it meant he was very confident.

He would never gamble with any unstable factors when it came to Kushina's safety.

"During this period, the young man has done well. The three elders tried to cause trouble for him several times, but they couldn't find any excuses."

Hiruzen's eyes were thoughtful. Regarding Uchiha Yoruki's appointment as the Anbu captain, he had naturally ordered his men to pay close attention.

Facts proved that Uchiha Yoruki based all his actions on what benefited the village.

There was even one time when he punished several Uchiha clan members for this reason.

Although Uchiha Yoruki worked under the Hokage, with his strength, he naturally held the position of elder in the clan.

As clan leader, Fugaku did not plead with Minato for mercy regarding Uchiha Yoruki's punishment of clan members. Instead, he supported Yoruki's approach.

This incident was beyond the expectations of several senior officials in the village.

The Third Hokage and Minato naturally understood this was the Uchiha clan's response to Minato's trust.

After this incident, the elders could no longer question the decision Minato had made before.

As it turned out, Minato's trust in the Uchiha clan had been extremely effective.

But this was certainly not enough to completely convince the village to trust the Uchiha.

"From what I know, when Uchiha Yoruki's father was still alive, he was a very ambitious radical."

"But many of the actions he carried out in secret were suppressed by Uchiha Yoruki."

Minato explained that since he dared to let an Uchiha be the captain of the Anbu, he had thoroughly investigated his background.

If Minato knew this, how could the Third Hokage, the previous Hokage, not know it?

Although Hiruzen admired Minato, he would not allow him to act without careful consideration.

"Yes. Although this young man is a little arrogant, he is indeed worthy of our trust," Hiruzen chuckled.

As early as the battlefield of Iwagakure, Hiruzen had recognized this ninja from the Uchiha clan.

Although their approaches differed, he and Minato felt the same way—to do their utmost to protect the village.

The old and the young looked at each other and chuckled.

"It's really exciting. I wonder how amazing the child you and Kushina will have."

Hiruzen laughed. There was no need to mention Minato's talent. Although Kushina had a carefree personality, her talent as a ninja was undoubtedly excellent.

The child born from these two people must be a genius, right?

Hearing Hiruzen's words, Minato's face showed slight embarrassment.

Many years ago, during his mission in Rōran, Minato had seen the future Naruto.

Naruto's way of doing things was exactly like Kushina's. His talents as a ninja didn't seem outstanding in the traditional sense.

But there was no doubt that Naruto at that time was an extremely exceptional ninja.

The next day, early morning.

"Sorry, I overslept."

Kushina hurried to the living room. Usually by this time, she would be up preparing breakfast for Minato.

Although Minato occasionally prepared meals, as the Hokage he was busy most of the time.

"It's okay, I've prepared breakfast," Minato's gentle voice came from the kitchen.

Kushina slowly stopped and looked at the busy Minato, her heart warming at the sight.

After breakfast, Minato said goodbye to Kushina and began his day's work again.

In the Hokage's office, Minato saw Uchiha Yoruki enter, stood up and said:

"I took Kushina to the hospital for a checkup yesterday, and she's pregnant," Minato announced.

Uchiha Yoruki was stunned when he heard this.

"Congratulations," he said immediately after recovering from his surprise.

"Thank you very much."

Minato smiled, then continued, "Actually, I want you to be Kushina's bodyguard from now until she gives birth."

"Guard?" Uchiha Yoruki looked confused.

His reaction was normal because until now, Uchiha Yoruki still didn't know that Kushina was the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki.

Since it was decided that he would protect Kushina, Minato naturally told him about Kushina's status as a Jinchūriki and other related matters.

After hearing this, Uchiha Yoruki looked surprised.

He never knew that Minato and Kushina had such an experience.

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