If The Warlord Changes Sides
Introduction time
Hey guys. Did you come here from my previous story?
Minato
I bet they're curious about how I'll raise Naruto and lead Konoha
Obito
No way, old man. They come here to see how much I've changed. Didn't you see the title?
Minato
*smirk* Then why am I the main character?
Kakashi
Why does this bickering feel so familiar?
Naruto
It's just like you and Obito-nii back in the days
Obito
Don't steal my line, Bakashi
Kakashi
You think you're better, Ahobito?
Enough, boys. And Minato, you're the MC only because you'll be calling the shots during the time you're Hokage. You'll pass the torch down eventually
Minato
*shrug* I'll take what I can get
Naruto
You'll always be my hero, Oto-san
Alright, line up. Introduction time
Minato
Minato Namikaze, 24 years old. Fourth Hokage. Jinchuriki of Yin Kurama
Obito
Obito Uchiha, 14 years old. Anbu agent, work directly under the Fourth Hokage. Fifth Hokage
Kakashi
Kakashi Hatake, 14 years old. Anbu captain. Fifth Hokage's advisor
Naruto
Naruto Namikaze, 0 years old. Jinchuriki of Yang Kurama. Sixth Hokage
Kakashi
How are you talking if you're 0 years old?
Minato
So what? He's a newborn
Apologies, homies. My Minato's a bit less humble compare to Kishimoto-sama's
Minato
Damn right. How am I suppose to deal with all the problems in Narutoverse otherwise? I mean look at Tsunade
Obito
*whisper* He'll have more gray hair than her without the Byakugou if we don't help him handle things
Ahem, also the characters' age will increase according to the time
Naruto
Yeah! I'll grow into the strongest Hokage in history, dattebayo
Kakashi
*mumble* Also the dumbest Hokage in history
Don't make me regret giving you extra sass, Minato. Now, is there anything you'd like to say to the readers?
Minato
*sigh* Those who don't understand my bond with Obito, reread her last work. "Enemies to friends after traveling through time"
Thank you. And there'll be other characters too, but these are our dudes most of the time
New chapter everyday around 8PM. If no chapter after 9, it means I get writer's block or just tired after work. If it's the latter, I'll add 2 chapters the next day
Minato
So what, is that why you were so slow to post new chapters last story? Writer's block?
Give me some credit. I'm an amateur
Obito
She's right though. And that 9-month delay? Work stresses everyone
Also because I forgot I ever wrote it in the first place... probably
Anyway, I've got more time now, I won't disappoint. Feel free to judge, I won't sulk. Enjoy
1. You're in love with someone else
October 10th. Amidst the chaos of the Nine-Tails rampage, a man and a teen appeared outside a safehouse where tiny wailing could be heard
Minato
... And here we are
Obito
Focus, old man. We've got huge problems on our hands
Minato
Right. You go stop the Nine-Tails. Make sure no one sees you, especially the Anbu. I'll go check Kushina and Naruto
Minato
*rush inside the safehouse* Kushina! Where are you?
Kushina
*look up weakly as Minato enters the room, taking in his modern outfit* Minato? Where did you...
Minato
*help Kushina up* Doesn't matter. Why were you on the floor? Where's Naruto?
Kushina
*bob head toward the crib at the back* He's over there. I was trying to come to help you, honey
Minato
*lay Kushina down on the bed* You're too weak, Kushina. Just stay here with our son, I'll handle this
Obito
*slam the door open* Minato, I've subdued the Nine-Tails, but it won't be long before Lord Third and the Anbu come
Kushina
*eyes wide* Obito... is alive? Minato, what is going on?
Minato
We'll explain later. Right now we need to seal the beast inside you again
Kushina
No, honey. I'm too far gone, sealing it back won't save me
Minato
*breath quicken* No... No no no, this can't be happening. You're an Uzumaki, you'll survive this. I'll... we'll think of something
Minato
*grab Obito's collar* Obito, you did this to her. Don't you have any way to reverse it?
Obito
*look away* You know how it is, Minato. A Jinchuriki has their Tailed Beast extracted will perish. She only survived this long due to her immense chakra source
Obito
*pull Minato's grip away gently then take Kushina's hands* I'm terribly sorry. It's my fault. I was the mask guy who kidnapped you right after childbirth
Obito
Hit me. Knee me in the groin. Hell, take me with you if that's what it takes. I deserve your resentment
Kushina
*slap Obito across the face which doesn't sting much due to her weakened state* Enough, brat. I hate you. You're the reason I can't be with my child
Kushina
*look over at Minato's tear-streak face* But now, you're all he has left. Go, lead the Nine-Tails here. Minato and I will prepare the seal
Kushina
And don't you dare come find me so soon or so help me I will do more than knee you. Now go!
Minato
*watch Obito leaving then wipe tears roughly* I'll seal the beast inside me. Just rest
Kushina
No, Minato. Seal half inside you and half inside Naruto. Use the Reaper Death Seal
Minato
*flinch* A-Are you sure, Kushina? I thought you didn't want our son to bear the burden of a Jinchuriki
Kushina
*sigh* Honey, tell me the truth. What happened out there? You didn't just fight Obito or the Nine-Tails, right?
Minato
... No, I didn't. I used an unstable jutsu that sent us to another world. We lived there about a year before coming back
Kushina
And? Have you fallen for someone there?
Minato
What? Kushina, you're my wife. Naruto's our boy. I shouldn't have–
Kushina
But you have, Minato. You don't even call me Ku anymore
Kushina
You're in love with someone else. I can see it in your eyes
Kushina
And if that flinch back there didn't give you away, I don't know what will
Minato
You were testing me?
Kushina
*cup Minato's face* I'm not mad at you, honey. I love you and want you to be happy, with or without me
Minato
*hold Kushina's hands on his face* I still care about you, Kushina. And Naruto will always be a symbol of our shared history
Obito
*burst into the room* Minato. Kushina-san. I led the Nine-Tails here. If we're doing something, we better do it fast
Just then, Kushina pushed Minato roughly toward Obito and crawled outside hastily, leaving a trail of blood behind. The two, stunned by the abrupt contact, laid there for a while before following. Outside, Kushina'd nearly finished the sealing ritual. The Reaper was floating in the air, seen only by her and the Nine-Tails
Obito
*hold Minato back* Don't, Minato. Don't let her sacrifice be in vain
Minato
*cry out in agony* Why that wretched seal? I can use other seal. I can take the beast whole
Kushina
*cough up blood* M-Minato... Take care of Naruto. Teach him to utilize the Nine-Tails. I believe... he can do what I couldn't
Upon weaving the final hand signs, the Nine-Tails' chakra was separated into two. One entered Minato, one reached Naruto inside the safehouse. With that, Kushina finally lay on the ground motionless
Minato
*elbow Obito* Let me go. KUSHINA!
Obito
*rub his abdomen a little then turn to Hiruzen who just arrived* Sir, the beast is under control. I'll tell you everything. Let's... give him some space
Minato
*hold Kushina's body tightly* Ku, I'll call you whatever you want. Just come back, please
2. The genius finally decides to break the rules
Hiruzen
What is the meaning of this? Who are you?
Kakashi
Obito! *cut through other Anbu to hug Obito* You're alive! I thought I lost you
Obito
*caress the hair behind Kakashi's head* I'm here, Kakashi. Sorry for coming back so late
Hiruzen
Obito? As in Obito Uchiha, the boy who was reported deceased during the war?
Anbu
Sir, no signs of the Nine-Tails. He's the only Uchiha within range
Danzo
Cease that boy. I'll interrogate him later
Kakashi
What? You can't. Obito, say something *held back by other Anbu*
Obito
*follow the guards without struggling* I'll be fine, shorty. Don't miss me too much, yeah?
Obito
*whisper while passing by* Keep an eye on Minato-sensei
Kakashi
Sensei, you need to have a checkup. You look pale
Kakashi
You're not fine. You've been staring at the nursery for half an hour. You need to rest
Minato
*gaze at Naruto stirring in bed* Look at him. So strong yet so delicate at the same time
Kakashi
Sensei! Are you listening? The Nine-Tails can overwhelm you at any moment. We have to–
Hiruzen
As you should, Minato
Hiruzen
*nod* The council wish to see you AFTER you get proper medical treatment and seal enhancement
Hiruzen
I understand your pain, child. I too had lost my wife during the chaos. We're allowed to cope but we also have to think for the living. Obito needs you if he wishes to escape death
Minato
*turn to face Hiruzen slowly* Obito… What's happening to him?
Kakashi
Danzo took him away for interrogation. If he admits guilt, the Uchiha might be considered committing treason
Without another word, Minato turned his heel to do as told, leaving the two alone
Kakashi
Sir, how is Obito? May I see him?
Hiruzen
*shake head* You know the rules, Kakashi. Danzo might be cruel but I know he'll be okay
Hiruzen
In the meantime, make yourself useful and write me report *put a roll of bandages in Kakashi's hand discreetly before leaving*
Kakashi
*stare at Hiruzen's back retreating down the hall* Write a report… Yes, sir. I know what to do
Anbu
Hold it, kid. You have no obligation here
Kakashi
On behalf of Lord Third, I'm here to investigate the possible perpetrator regarding the Nine-Tails assault and report back to him
Anbu
We received no official notification. And this Uchiha is under Lord Danzo's supervision. Leave now
Kakashi
*shrug then turn to leave* Fine, don't wail if you lose your job
Anbu
Nice try, brat. Get lost "I better follow him to make sure he really leaves"
Obito
*blindfolded but heard everything, mumbling to himself* That was worth a shot
Kakashi
*crawl up from the hole he just dug on the ground* Totally. He'll lose his job for sure if Danzo knew he left his post
Obito
*chuckle* What's this, the genius finally decides to break the rules?
Obito
*mutter while Kakashi's taking off his blindfold* You shouldn't be here
Kakashi
Neither should you. That old geezer went too far *bandage Obito's wounds* Is it still hurt?
Obito
*wince* These won't kill me. I've dealt with worse
Kakashi
Like a boulder crashing half of your body?
Obito
*smack Kakashi's head, the chains binding his wrists and ankles clinking softly* Don't joke like that, Bakashi
Kakashi
*rub head mockingly* That's my Ahobito. You really are back
I know what yall thinking but no, I'm not shipping ObiKaka or anything in here. Maybe in another one but in this one, they're just close comrades
Obito
How's Minato-sensei?
Kakashi
*sigh* Like a walking dead until Lord Third intervened. He's preparing for a council meeting regarding your punishment
Obito
*hide the bandaged wounds under his clothes* Hope the Uchiha wouldn't turn against Konoha because of me
Kakashi
Was it really your doing? Releasing the Nine-Tails
Kakashi
*punch Obito's uninjured arm* Why did you do it? And where have you been this past year?
Obito
Ow! Okay, I'll tell you everything
Kakashi
*put the blindfold back on Obito* You've got until my clone dispersed and the guard comes back
Obito
Can't I see your face while we talk?
Kakashi
No, this is my punishment
Obito
*groan* Fine… Come sit in the corner in case anyone passes by
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