" What is this deal you offer? Kushina asked after controlling her instinct to lunge at her.
Izanami smiled and replied, " Kushina as someone who is immune to the brainwashing Konoha is doing how would you define this village "
Kushina was stunned for a moment before a look of resignation appeared on her face. She faced Minato with a helpless smile and said, "Konoha is a village that is full of darkness."
Minato, hearing her words, was stunned. You should know he is still the Hokage you know. And hearing those words from his wife no less made it more impactable for him. Minato may not show it but he often hears Kushina's words as a reference when he is making decisions. Kushina, a person who was born in Uzushiogakure, has a different perspective on things which is very helpful for him.
Izanami, ignoring Minato's dilemma, continued speaking. For Mianto to truly understand the situation he needed to understand his village's nature more clearly. " Then let me ask you how you would define the higher-ups of your village."
She thought for a while and said, " greedy and hypocritical ".
Again kushina's words managed to hurt Minato more. And as the smart person he is he began to realize where this conversation is going ." Naruto, "he mumbled with a gaze full of worry.
Izanami nodded and said, " Yes it is as you suspected the village would take action against your son. In Fact, he is already sent to an orphanage. His inheritance was confiscated and all the people who would want to adopt him were warned not to. And in a few days, there would be a rumor going around in Konoha that the demon fox has reincarnated as a child in the village. And by pure coincidence a child will be found who has whiskers in one of the many orphanages in Konoha."
With Each word she spoke Kushina and Minato's faces turned pale. Although they wanted to disagree with her in their hearts they knew what she is saying is very possible to do. But even so,
"No, the third Hokage won't allow it, not to mention there is Jiraiya and Kakashi. I'm sure they won't let Naruto experience such hardships" Minato said with hope filling his eyes. Even if the elders want to use Naruto's inheritance for themselves they have to back off when Jiraiya or the third Hokage refuses. But the next moment his hope was shattered.
" Not necessarily, you see, your third Hokage is a huge hypocrite. He says that he is too old for the Hokage position but when asked to hand over the position he spouts some nonsense about not having enough will of fire. This is also why even when you were selected as the Hokage he didn't hand over most of his authority to you. Hell, even 65% of the Anbu is still loyal to him. To solidify his position he even massacred the Senju clan. " Izanami said, shaking her head.
Minato at that moment lost his footing and almost collapsed into the ground if Kushina wasn't there to catch him. He now realizes that he has doomed his son's future by making him the nine tails Jinchūriki.
" Well don't lose hope too soon. Although I can't directly interfere in Naruto's life, I can still make sure he is healthy. " Izanami said, making them look at her with surprise.
" Why would you do this for us? What is it that you want from us? " Kushina asked, puzzled.
"Hmm, you could say it is an investment for the future," Izanami replied with a smile.
" What do you want us to do? " It was Minato who asked this time. His sunny smile is now gone. Now he looked like a determined father who would do anything for their child.
" No need to be so worked up. You see, what I want from you is very simple. I want you to train Naruto in secret. Develop his skills for seals and battle instinct. Make him what you always want him to be. A good person "At Izanami's words both MInato and Kushina were once again stunned. Isn't this offer too great for them? They cast doubtful glances at Izanami asking whether she is trolling them.
Izanami chuckled and said, "Don't give me such a look. I truly meant it when I said Naruto would be an investment. "
"But there has to be some catch for this isn't there. "Minato asked, making Izanami smile again. She truly liked it when someone caught on to her point very quickly.
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~ In the Hokage Office Konoha ~
" Hiruzen give me the nine tails Jinchūriki. My root can make him a fine weapon to the village. " said a frail, old man, He had black, shaggy hair, and his right eye and arm was bandaged.
This is Danzō Shimura The Darkness of the Shinobi as well as the Hokage adviser. In the shadows, he also holds the position of Leader of the Root ninjas.
" That's impossible Danzo, that is Minato's and Kushina's son. " said Hiruzen as he sat in the Hokage seat with his Hokage outfit on.
" So what, at these times we can't care about those trivial things. The village is under constant pressure from the other Hidden villages and war will happen anytime soon.
Just give him to me. I will make a great tool out of him, " Danzo said without any shame. To him the nine tails Jinchūriki is just a tool he should own.
" Danzo don't you dare. How dare even think of it. From now on you are forbidden from having any contact with Naruto. This is an Order, " Hiruzen said with a bit of annoyance.
" But Hiruzen…" Danzo continued to speak when he was interrupted.
" Danzo don't forget I am Hokage so do as I say " Hiruzen finally said, making Danzo give up.
" You will regret it later Hiruzen, " said Danzo as he walked back to his base.
If he couldn't go near that brat then he would just make sure that brat comes to him. And with the situation in the village, his work would become much easier.
Looking at Danzo's departing figure, Hiruzen sighed and took a puff of smoke from his pipe to calm his mind down. Knowing his friend he knew that he would cause trouble for Naruto. But with Anbu protecting him, Hiruzen didn't think Naruto's life would be in danger.
Sighing again he decided to get back to doing his paperwork. The Uchiha clan needs more surveillance. The reports did say that they were getting upset over the judging gazes of the village after all. Maybe he should make them move out. There is that place that is great for surveillance. Hmm, maybe I can sell their land for the civilians and bring some money for the village.
Just as Hiruzen was going through the reports and making some very dangerous decisions he heard a knock on his door. Taking his gaze from the paper he called for the person to come in.
The door opened and the anbu who was in charge of protecting Naruto came in. Looking at the anbu he asked,
" is there anything unusual to report about Naruto "
The Anbu replied " No Hokage sama. I just finished my shift and came here in case Hokage sama wanted to inquire about the child. "
"Oh I see, tell me is the seal holding well? Did any chakra leakage happen? Or did anyone suspicious try to come in contact with Naruto? "
" No hokage sama the seal is perfectly fine. And no one suspicious came in contact with Naruto. Although some of the Fourth Hokage's friends did come near the orphanage to observe Naruto they all kept their distance. "
" I see thank you for the hard work you can leave now, " Hiruzen said, dismissing Anbu. Although he doesn't show it, he is displeased with the ones who came to see Naruto. They are going to be a hindrance to his plan for Naruto. ' i should properly give them a warning in the next council meeting. We also need to find a way to get some money to rebuild the village. '
The anbu who was about to leave suddenly thought of something and asked hesitantly "Hokage sama there is this necklace around Naruto's neck. Do we need to remove it "
'Hmm necklace, when did Naruto have a necklace I should tell them to get it here ... no I wouldn't touch that necklace, it was there in the beginning and there is nothing wrong with it. It is just something Naruto was given. It is just a normal-looking necklace. Nothing special about it' Hiruzen thought with a lost look in his eyes for a moment as he thought about that necklace. Once his eyes gained clarity he spoke to the Anbu "Don't worry about that necklace it is something I gave to Naruto. It is just a necklace I was intending to give him when he was born. "
The anbu nodded and said his farewells and left the office. He didn't ask anything about the necklace again like he was in a trance.
When the anbu left, Hiruzen resumed his paperwork and completely forgot about the mysterious necklace.
Looking at him in the corner of the room there was a girl who was relaxing on the sofa. She was smiling widely after listening to their conversation. But strangely enough, Hiruzen and Anbu didn't sense her even when she was in the same room.
The girl Izanami stood up from her seat and said softly, "Well it looks like my work here is done for today. I am really looking forward to the future now "With her words she simply vanished out of existence like a ghost.
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