Naruto: Return of the Yellow Flash

ForeverWildfire2.0: Ok, so here's another chapter. I do not own Naruto nor do I claim it!

​Chapter 5: Alert! Dinner...

When it had been lunch and the Namikaze family had gone to Ichiraku's Ramen, they had managed to avoid everyone very carefully. This however didn't seem to be the case for dinner. Kushina was still steaming from her earlier encounter with Jiraiya at the hot springs as she marched down the how her hair was moving about wildly and the mad look on her face, people quickly moved out of her way. Trailing after her were two cautious blondes trying to avoid her letting out her steam on them.

As they were walking, the whispers got louder. Although Kushina seemed oblivious in her anger, Minato was not. Whenever someone threw a gare at Naruto, it was returned 10 times stronger by the older blond. the ninja noticed how close minato and naruto walked. Minato was alert even though he was talking to Naruto. Those with experience (and that knew Minato) could tell that the way he walked closely to Naruto and the fact that he was alert meant that if anyone tried to harm the young jinchuuriki, Minato would instantly come to his defense.

Naruto was oblivious to it all for the most part. He was just really happy to not be an orphan anymore. And as he was Konoha's "Number One Loudest, Unpredictable, Hyperactive Knuckleheaded Ninja", he caught up to the steaming Kushina and while still walking, hugged her side. Instantly her face went from mad to a soft, and gentle expression. Minato feeling more at ease now, caught up to both of them... but still stayed alert.

When a shadow was thrown over Naruto, Minato quickly drew a kunai. But he put it away when he noticed the shadow belonged to one Sasuke Uchiha. Standing on the roof, looking at them.. before jumping down in front of Naruto. "Dobe, I'm hanging out with you... let's go." Naruto seemed to understand that it was Sasuke's way of saying, "Hey dobe, mind if I hang out with you for a while?" So instead of replying, Naruto grabbed Sasuke and pulled him to Ichiraku's with his parents following in tow. However, it was only the older blond that noticed a set of vanishing eyes... He would deal with it later if push came to shove.

As they were finally approaching Ichiraku's, they noticed Iruka leaning up against the wall as if waiting for someone. Naruto ran up and just about tackled him. As Minato and Kushina came up, Iruka gave a bow. "Lord Namikaze, Lady Namikaze, it is quite wonderful to see you up and about." Both parents smiled at him.

"I have heard that we owe you our thanks Mr. Umino." Kushina said gently. Minato gave Iruka a slight bow.

"You have my personal gratitude for watching over my son. Thank you Iruka Umino." Naruto couldn't help but be impatient.

"Come on already," he whined. "let's eat!" Sasuke rolled his eyes as the adults just chuckled. Minato was glad to see his son so happy. But he couldn't help but feel a tiny bit anxious for the meeting that would start in a few hours... he'd just have to hope for the best.

TBC

ForeverWildfire2.0: Well? How was it?  I know this was another short chapter, but I personally think it's easier to write... much faster too. I always love suggestions and reviews!

NEXT UP: Ch. 6: The Meeting