Naruto:The Yajuu Sannin

"Let's just say he's paying his respects to someone in his own special way," the Hokage replied coyly.

"What do you-" Kurenai was cut off as a knock at the door signaled that he had finally arrived.

"Well, look who it is," Asuma said rolling his eyes as Kakashi sauntered in, "Couldn't you have hurried up to tell us that you failed them? You know we can't leave until everyone's reports are in."

Kakashi barely paid him any mind as he stood before the Professor. "I'm happy to report that Team 7 passed with flying colors."

Silence settled over the room. Kakashi couldn't help but be amused at the sight of Asuma's cigarette just barely hanging out of his mouth.

"Did they now?" the Hokage asked with a knowing smile, folding his hands in front of his face.

"What can I say? The kids have talent," Kakashi replied with a shrug, before turning his full attention to the Hokage.

"I need to speak to you alone. Now."

Ignoring the others in the room, he followed up with, "Without ANBU."

Kurenei couldn't help but shoot him a worried look, but obediently turned and left the room after a nod from the Hokage. She and Asuma shot the pair one final glance as they followed the ANBU agents out the door, which shut behind them with soft thud.

After a moment of silence, Kakashi turned to his right and said, "You too, Kitsune."

The boy appeared behind the old man's shoulder, his body tense and protective. The Hokage spared him a glance and a knowing look. Reluctantly, the boy stood down and offered one last bow before following the others out of the room.

The silence that settled over the room was deafening. It was another minute before Kakashi spoke up again. "So... when were you going to tell me we had another Yellow Flash on our hands?"

The old man chuckled as he palmed his pipe and produced a small flame from his finger to light it. "I thought it would be entertaining to see your blind reaction." He paused and took a drag of his pipe before continuing. "I'm honestly surprised he got a punch in."

Kakashi eyed the glass ball behind the old man's desk as he rubbed his jaw.

"I was surprised myself. Though he only landed it because of the shock value and the gravity seal. So, he really did discover it himself?"

The old man nodded leaning back in his chair. "I was just as surprised as you. It was about 2 years ago. I had known for a while he had been meddling with some secret project for some time, but when he came forward and showed me what it was, I was speechless. It was like watching Minato attempt the technique all over again." He softly smiled as a wave of nostalgia settled over him. He let the feelings reminisce for a few moments longer, before his expression took on a more serious look, "However, I am concerned about the toll the jutsu is taking on his body."

Kakashi nodded as the Hokage took another drag of his pipe. "Minato had experienced some disorientation during the early stages of development, but afterwards his body adjusted to the feeling. The only time he experienced anything similar to what Naruto has felt was the first time he ever attempted it. That was before he adjusted the Nidaime's seal. If Tsunade hadn't been present…"

He was silent as the implication rolled over both of them. The Hokage rose from his chair with a groan and turned to look out of the glass window over the village.

"What do you think the issue could be?" Kakashi asked as he walked around the desk and stood next to the older man.

"Who knows? We are talking about a situation where a child, a talented child granted, but nevertheless a child, is attempting to recreate an extremely difficult technique that has stumped seal masters for years. It could be anything from the boy simply not performing the jutsu correctly to something in the seal fighting against him."

"Since he's come this far, why not let him look over the jutsu's source formula?"

"The thought had crossed my mind, but we were never able to locate a detailed copy of Minato's version of the formula. To be honest, it is likely still locked away in the Namikaze estate. The place is blocked off by powerful blood seals, and Jiraiya refuses to help do anything about them. Leaving the only way in to be-"

"Naruto," Kakashi finished.

"Correct, and that would raise some difficult questions that the boy is not ready for. It is far too early. Besides, he has come this far on his own. Let's see if the boy is able to master it by himself. The more he experiments, the better understanding he will gain from it."

The Hokage sighed then turned his gaze towards the west side of the village. "Now I think we've discussed Naruto enough for one night. I'm curious to hear about your other two students as well."

Kakashi closed his visible eye. "Sasuke performed just as you'd expect from the Uchiha. Powerful fire techniques and superb taijutsu skills. I'd be willing to say that he is already chunin rank in skill, but..."

"But?" the Hokage asked with a raised eyebrow.

"But... he needs to work on social skills. I can already see traces of a severe inferiority and superiority complex in the works. At least he sees his teammates as people he can stand. I intend to keep a close eye on that and make sure it doesn't develop into something ugly."

The Hokage nodded. "And what about little Hinata?"

Kakashi rubbed his head. "Honestly, I didn't get a good look at Hinata's skill level. I can only assume that she is competent in her clan's taijutsu. She was the only one who saw through the meaning of the test and was preoccupied with aiding her teammates the entire time. I'd appreciate it if you could point me in the direction of some beginner medical jutsu. She has a knack for it. Coupled with her byakugan, I see quite the surgeon in our future."

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