In Konoha Village.
Minato's House
Kushina was holding the baby who had just eaten and fallen asleep, with a look of tenderness and happiness on her face.
These days could be said to be her happiest moments.
Naruto was safe and healthy. He ate and slept every day, smiled when he woke up, and was very attached to her.
Minato was also able to put aside all his housework, accompanying her from morning to night, and devoting himself to paying off his debt when he became Hokage.
Besides not being able to leave the house, he also couldn't be seen by others.
There were almost no more shortcomings.
This family of three felt a comfort and peace they had never experienced before.
This was the stable life that Kushina had longed for and anticipated the most.
It was a stark contrast to the miserable wandering life she had after the collapse of the Whirlpool Country when she was young.
At this moment, she was very happy.
Both she and Minato were alive, and Naruto wasn't an orphan.
If Naruto had really become an orphan, even with Konoha's protection, his life would have been very difficult.
"Minato, how is the situation outside today?"
As Minato was sweating profusely and changing the diaper, he replied softly:
"Don't worry. The affected villagers have been resettled and the damaged buildings are being repaired. Everyone is strong and will get through it."
"The casualties must have been huge, right? They might not have died..."
Kushina's expression dimmed slightly, and she was clearly blaming herself.
"My love, it's not your fault. It's because I failed to protect the village and the enemy was too cunning. It has nothing to do with you. You are Naruto's mother and my beloved wife."
"Minato."
"Kushina."
The two looked at each other, and the air became captivating again.
*KNOCK* *KNOCK*
A knock on the door broke the two's loving gaze.
Minato was startled and immediately washed his hands and wiped them. Kushina hugged Naruto and shrank into the bed, pretending to be weak.
A few dozen seconds after opening the door.
Only then did Minato realize that the person who came was actually Jiraiya!
"Sensei! It's really you!"
Minato was very excited and very enthusiastic.
"Minato! Glad to see you. Are you alright?"
"Where's Kushina? Where's your child? Is everything alright?"
Jiraiya asked anxiously. After seeing Minato safe and sound, he breathed a sigh of relief, but still felt a little nervous in his heart.
He was traveling when he received news that Konoha was attacked by the Kyuubi.
Jiraiya rushed back non-stop.
He stopped writing novels and stopped visiting hot springs. He just wanted to return immediately to ensure the situation of Minato and Kushina.
Minato didn't rush to answer, and looked around to make sure no one was following him.
Only then did he pull Jiraiya into the house and reopen the barrier. Then he answered:
"They are all safe and sound."
"Really? But I heard rumors in the village that you and Kushina seemed to be seriously injured, and Danzo even took over your duties."
"This.... the reason is a bit complicated. I'll explain it to you slowly later."
For his most trusted teacher, Jiraiya, Minato didn't need to worry or hide anything.
In all of Konoha, besides Kushina, he trusted Jiraiya the most.
"Kushina, you can come out now, it's Jiraiya-sensei."
Minato shouted, and Kushina came out with Naruto in her arms.
"Really, it scared me!"
"Jiraiya-sensei, long time no see!"
After seeing Kushina safe, Jiraiya finally felt at ease.
"Kushina! Good, you're safe too."
"This child, is he Naruto?"
"Hahaha! What a cute little guy, he actually has the same hair color as you Minato. I thought he would follow Kushina's red hair!"
Jiraiya immediately leaned forward, looking at Naruto, and teased excitedly. After all, he was the one who named the child!
He was Naruto's third relative.
"Yes, this child really looks like his father! He will grow up to be a ninja as good as Minato in the future!" Kushina smiled sweetly, very happy.
"Don't be like this, I'm not that good." Minato touched his head in embarrassment and smiled.
"Hahaha! Why are you embarrassed? The Yellow Flash of Konoha, there's no better ninja in the whole ninja world than you!" Jiraiya laughed, Minato was indeed the best ninja he had ever seen.
He even thought that Minato was the 'child of destiny' predicted by the Great Toad Sage!
"By the way, Kushina, your seal hasn't weakened, has it?"
"No problem, it's stable now."
"I didn't expect such an accident to happen. You should have told me when Kushina was going to give birth!"
Jiraiya felt a little regretful.
If he had known the time and rushed back to protect her together, it was very likely that this Kyuubi Rebellion wouldn't have happened at all!
"We were careless. I thought it was secret enough, but I didn't expect it to be exposed."
If he had really known someone would attack secretly, Minato would have tried his best to maximize his defenses.
He would even have invited Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Hiruzen and others.
When the time came, let alone Obito. Even if everyone in the Akatsuki organization came forward, they would all have to consider it carefully.
"As long as Naruto is safe, all this doesn't matter."
"Minato, Jiraiya-sensei, you two chat. I'll make some tea."
Kushina returned Naruto to his cradle and then went to make tea.
She knew Minato and the others must have a lot to talk about.
Minato and Jiraiya sat down and started talking business.
"Who was the attacker? I heard he also has the Sharingan and can control the Kyuubi?"
"The initial guess is probably Obito."
"What? Uchiha Obito? The student you brought? How is that possible? Isn't he dead?"
Jiraiya was shocked, feeling his brain run out of energy. Minato didn't hide anything and just told everything that had happened before.
First Hokage Hashirama, Second Hokage Tobirama, Lux, Uchiha Obito, Uchiha Madara, etc.
This information was mixed, but Jiraiya was confused.
It took a while for him to finally react.
"Minato, is everything you said true? Did you really meet the Shodai and Nidaime? And what about this Lux?"
Jiraiya certainly didn't expect Minato to lie to him. But this situation was really unbelievable.
"Yes, I saw it with my own eyes!"
"What about the Madara mentioned by the other party? And what about Obito and the Akatsuki organization? Have you confirmed it?"
"That hasn't been fully determined."
"Then you have to be more careful. What if, and I'm just saying just in case, Lux has bad intentions?"
"Sensei, he saved our family, he shouldn't be a bad guy!"
"Then how can you guarantee that his goals will benefit Konoha?"
"I…"
Jiraiya, who had traveled throughout the years and was accustomed to seeing the dark side of the ninja world, would naturally be more cautious and careful. After all, he had never met Lux and the others in person.
"Minato, let's see. In other words, the reason why you temporarily handed over the Hokage's power is to get rid of the old guys above to integrate the village's strength to face the threat from Uchiha Madara?"
"Correct!"
"For this reason, you pretended to protect Kushina and claimed that you were seriously injured. To attract Kumogakure's greed and cause another war between Kumogakure and Konoha?"
"Yes."
"Finally, taking advantage of the unfavorable situation of Danzo's war, eliminate their positions completely?"
"That's the plan."
Jiraiya nodded, this was indeed a good plan.
On the other hand, if you wanted to overthrow Danzo and the others, unless there was a direct civil war, it would only cause more casualties and make it easier for other villages to attack secretly.
"However, not long after the Third Ninja World War ended, the Kyuubi Rebellion happened again in the village. If we fight Kumogakure again, many people will die, won't they?"
"I know…"
"Maybe, this is Lux's goal? To incite you to start a war by creating a unknown Madara who is still alive, to weaken Konoha?"
Jiraiya guessed anxiously.
Although he despised old guys like Danzo, he also wanted to drag them down. But if he wanted to launch another war, some Konoha ninjas would have to be sacrificed.
Jiraiya was very reluctant in his heart.
"This…"
Facing the speculation of his most respected and trusted teacher, Minato hesitated slightly.
It wasn't that he doubted Lux, but he couldn't help but worry about the sacrifices that Konoha might make.
"Minato, I'm not trying to provoke anything. I'm also very grateful to that guy for saving you and Kushina. This is my negligence in carrying out my duties. I failed to protect my student when you needed me the most."
"However, you also understand the cruelty of war very well. From the village's point of view alone, I hope you can be more cautious. At least you should confirm Madara's existence and purpose before making a decision, okay?"
Jiraiya's honesty made Minato even more shaken.
"Sensei, I..."
At that moment.
*BANG—*
The sound of a teacup falling to the ground and breaking could be heard in the kitchen.
"Kushina!"
Minato dodged to Kushina's side, his speed was terrifying.
Kushina was seen kneeling on the ground, touching her stomach, frowning and shouting in pain:
"Ah! My stomach is so hot."
"What happened? Kushina."
"It's Uchiha Madara! He summoned the Kyuubi! The Kyuubi told me!" Kushina gritted her teeth and said in pain.
Facing Madara's call, the sealed Kyuubi immediately cooperated from the bottom of its heart and told Kushina the truth.
Minato was startled:!!!∑(ﾟДﾟノ)ノ
Jiraiya was also confused: 0ДQ!