Chapter 4

I woke up to the sound of… someone getting punched. "Minato!" shouted Kushina, "What is wrong with you? Let the poor thing sleep."

I cracked an eye open, "Hey Minato-sensei, Hi Kushina-nee."

Kushina immediately ran over to my side, "How are you feeling?"

'Like shit…'

"I feel fine," I answered, "The doctor said I should be discharged in a few weeks."

"Good, good," she said. Then her tone turned serious, "Sandaime told me that you are now the jinchuurki of the three-tails?"

So it wasn't a secret? Or was it just cause Kushina was also one and he thought she could help me? I pondered… Minato wasn't Yondaime yet but he soon would be, maybe a few months. And as far as I knew, not a lot of people knew Kushina was they Kyuubi jinchuurki. "Rin?" asked Kushina. 

I hesitated, "Yes."

Kushina let out a breath, "Okay, let us see the seal." She glared at Minato, "No funny business."

Minato looked hurt, "She's my student!"

"Yeah, but you're Jiraya's student."

Minato protested but quickly stopped as I pulled up my shirt, revealing the seal. Minato walked closer. "Looks bad…" muttered Kushina, "Think you can redo it?"

Minato nodded, "It might hurt. Let me try."

"Now?" I was a bit worried. 

Minato nodded, "The faster, the better." 

'Isobu?'

"Yeah, yeah, whatever is better." He was more relaxed than I expected considering that it would make it harder for him to leak his chakra and maybe escape. Maybe I was rubbing off on him. 

Minato pulled out a storage scroll and pulled out a brush and ink. "I always keep it on me."

He turned towards brandished the brush like a weapon. The ink was cool against my skin. It didn't take him long to finish. "Deep breath," he told me. 

I took a deep breath. He slammed his palm into my stomach, "Uzumaki Four Trigrams Sealing Technique, Fuin!" 

I clenched my teeth. Isobu was roaring in my head. Then it faded and I gasped. "All done," said Minato, "Anything else?" 

"Thank you Minato-sensei." 

Kusina walked out, "I'll let you two talk for a bit." 

Minato looked at me, "I know the past years have been tough for all of us," he said, "The war… Obito… and now this. But I'm glad you're okay." 

He awkwardly put his arms around me for a quick hug. I smiled and his eyes relaxed, showing relief. 

I gave him a smile and nodded. "If there's anything," he said, "feel free to ask me." 

He stood up and started walking to the door, "Actually…" I called, "Minato-sensei, I was wondering if I could try to take a look at the Flying Thunder God again?"

He turned to me, his face like a kid who had just gotten ice cream, "Of course! I'll bring it to you tomorrow!" 

I smiled, "Thanks." 

… 

They sat around a large table, large enough to hold all the members there, but maybe not large enough for their temper… 

"She's dangerous!" shouted Danzo, slamming his hands on the table, "Giver her to me, Root will take care of her!" On the outside, he seemed genuinely worried for the safety of Konoha, but on the inside, he was rubbing his hands at the prospect of having a jinchuurkii under his command. 

"Absolutely not!" said Minato who stood in the corner. "I won't let you turn her into one of your puppets!" 

"I completely agree," said Fugaku, the head of the Uchiha clan. Currently, his clan is still in an okay relationship with Konoha. Better keep it that way, after all, Minato would most likely become Hokage. Everyone knew that. 

"I'm afraid I don't," said Hiashi Hyuga bluntly, "She is much too dangerous. What if the Sanbi is let loose? Just like Kiri wanted. We must keep her controlled." 

"Exactly!" Danzo exclaimed, "I'm so glad you agree with me, Hyuga-sama~" 

Hiashi glared at Danzo, disgusted. Koharu sighed, "There is a chance that the Sanbi would escape, but would it?" 

"Minato, didn't you use the Uzumaki Four Trigrams seal on her yourself?" asked Homura. Everyone knew Minato was a prodigy, especially in Fuinjutsu. 

"Yes," said Minato, "I checked it, it should hold. I doubt the Sanbi would escape, so there is no reason for her to be taken by Root. She is completely safe." 

Danzo growled, "We don't know that." 

"Well," said Shikaku, "We do. As you all should know," he looked pointedly at Danzo, "Uzumaki Kushina is currently the jinchuurkii of the 9 tails. Her seal was created by Uzumaki Mito, the last jinchuurki, and has been reinforced by Minato. So far, the Kyuubi has not escaped. And, the Kyuubi is stronger than the Sanbi so the Four Trigrams seal should have no issue holding the Sanbi." 

Everyone turned to look at Kushina who was standing quietly next to Minato. She shrugged, "He's right, we haven't really had any problems…" 

Everyone turned to look at Danzo whose face had turned slightly red and fists clenched tightly. "Think about it," said Koharu, "Now we have two jinchuurkii, Konoha is stronger than ever." 

"Are you saying we should use this girl as a weapon?" asked Fugaku accusingly. 

"No!" said Sandaime, Minato, and Kushina simultaneously. 

"Absolutely not," said Hiruzen, "We will not use her as a weapon. ANBU will keep an eye on her… for now. All of you are forbidden to speak of this to anyone or you will be punished. All of you may leave except for Koharu, Homura, and Danzo."

They left, leaving Hiruzen with his buddies from back in his day. "So… I want to retire… Maybe let Minato be Yondaime?" 

…

Time in the hospital passed slowly but finally, I was discharged. I still felt some discomfort in my chest and according to Isobu, even with his power, the injury would continue to affect me. That was annoying. 

But, on the bright side, I understand more about the Flying Thunder God. It was basically teleportation. 

"Thank you for your stay!" said the nurse at the front desk and I nodded. 

First thing first, home. Rin's memories lead me to a small neighborhood. The Nohara clan was small, just her family and a few aunts and uncles. The house was small and a small garden surrounded it. "Tadaima!" I called and took off my shoes. 

There was the sound of someone running then a lady ran up and hugged me. "Rin-chan!" she cried, "I'm so glad you're all right, I was so worried when they didn't let me see you!"

"Hi kaa-chan," I replied, "I'm fine. How have you been." 

"You owe me," she said. 

"Huh?"

She looked at me, "For not seeing you for a month, you owe me one month of Genjutus practice."

"That's convenient," snorted Isobu. 

'Shush.'

"Okay Kaa-chan, I'm sorry for making you worry."

"Good," she said, "I'll see you first thing tomorrow morning."