28.Back to Konoha

After travelling leisurely for some days, both the teams reached back to the leaf village. Naruto, Sasuke and the others went home as Kakashi and Kurenai went to the Hokage to report the completion of the mission. After getting the details of the mission, Hiruzen was shocked and also surprised that Naruto was strong enough to kill two S rank Ninjas and also the involvement of the Akatsuki. He said "How did that kid become so strong?"

Kakashi replied "I already asked him about the details Hokage Sama. He told me that he was trained by Minato sensei. A part of sensei's soul was also sealed inside him along with the Ninetails as it seems." Hiruzen contemplated and then nodded as he understood that Minato was capable of doing that.He said "It seems like Minato was looking after his son even after his death. That explains how the kid is smart and knew about his origins. Does he have it? The will of fire?" Kakashi listening to Hiruzen nodded "Yes Hokage Sama." Hiruzen also nodded "Allright dismissed". Then both Kakashi and Kurenai left.

After Kakashi & Kurenai left, an Anbu hidden near Hokage's office also left slowly. He then went to the outskirts of the village and entered a secret door. This was the entrance to an underground hideout. He entered inside and went down. The place started to become dark and gloomy, but the Ninja just moved through the place as if it was muscle memory. He entered inside and kneeled down before a man sitting on a throne "Danzo Sama, there is news about the Jinchuriki and his team...." he told everything that was reported by Kakashi.

Hearing everything, Danzo had a surprised face. He dismissed the Anbu and thought 'That Minato is a pain even after his death. The kid is growing too strong. I can't control him if I let him grow any stronger.' He then stood up and started walking towards the exit of his underground root headquarters. After some time of walking, he entered the Hokage's building and knocked on the door. Hiruzen who heard someone knock answered "Come in". Danzo then entered the Hokage's office and stood in front of Hiruzen.

"Hiruzen, I want the Jinchuriki boy." Hiruzen without even a moment of thought replied "Not a chance Danzo. I'm not giving their son to you". Danzo then spoke "Hiruzen, you know how strong that kid has become. He's a threat to the village if he grows stronger. I can control him and make him loyal to the village. As you know, he's in good control of the Ninetails and I can train him to be the perfect tool for the village". Hiruzen contemplated for some time and spoke "No Danzo. Minato has trained him to protect the village. He won't betray the village".

Danzo thought 'I just need to push some more. Hiruzen also knows that he will not be able to control the boy once he grows stronger. This is my chance to control the Jinchuriki and with his power, I can become Hokage'. He then spoke "You also know how things are Hiruzen. That kid probably hates the village due to his childhood. If he grows stronger, we won't have a chance and you know that a Jinchuriki is very dangerous to let loose like that." Hiruzen started thinking seriously but Danzo continued "Think Hiruzen. You know this as well as I do Hiruzen, the dangers to the village must be curbed at their bud".

Hiruzen then started thinking seriously for a while. He thought about the village and about Minato and Kushina and refused Danzo "No, Danzo, I can't hand him over to you. I have promised Minato and Kushina to take care of him. They sacrificed their lives for the village. Their son deserves to be free". Danzo banged his cane and shook his head "Tch, Hiruzen, do as you wish. Don't come crying to me when things go south." Hiruzen didn't say anything and just stood there reminiscing the past and Danzo just walked away leaving the Hokage's office.

After Danzo left, Hiruzen started thinking 'As Danzo said, the kid is very strong, but he was trained by Minato. Minato must have made sure to Instill the will of fire in his kid. He will not be a threat I hope. Danzo my friend, please don't do anything stupid now like you did with the Uchiha clan'. He then lit his pipe and started smoking while looking out the window in his office.

Danzo after he left the Hokage's office, went back to his underground base and sat on the throne. He then thought 'The Jinchuriki is getting stronger by the day. I need to get him under my control and by using his power, I can be the Hokage replacing Hiruzen and then start the war for the unification of the world and rule the world. But I need some more sharingan to guarantee my life while trying to capture him. The Uchiha clan raid was a failure as I couldn't get enough sharingans. Ah! The one who stole the sharingans must be that Madara. I had a talk with Orochimaru and he is not the one. That's right, There is still a pair of sharingan in the village'.

Meanwhile, Naruto was at his apartment when he heard a knock and went out. He saw Sasuke there and asked "What can I do for you Sasuke?" Sasuke looked straight at Naruto "I've come to train." Naruto nodded "All right. Follow me". They both went to the training ground 44 also known as the forest of death. Naruto handed a chakra paper to Sasuke and found out that Sasuke had fire and Lightning affinity. He then started telling Sasuke about Nature transformation of chakra. Thus Sasuke's training started.

As the training went on, one day he heard a knock on his door and was surprised to see it was Sakura "What are you doing here Sakura? Can I do something for you?" Sakura lowered her head "Naruto, I saw that you and Sasuke are training. So can I join too?" Naruto furrowed his eyebrows and asked "Why Sakura? If you want to get closer to Sasuke..." He was interrupted by Sakura "No, Naruto. We are the same team and I saw you are strong and also want to be strong enough to not be a burden to you guys. So can you please help me?" Naruto was surprised for a second and nodded. Then the three of them started training.