Naruto: Another Tale

Chapter 2

Kushina's POV

My mind was going in and out of consciousness. I couldn't tell where I was but I could hear an annoying beeping sound coming from beside me.
"Do you think their fakes?"
"No, their DNA matches"
"Ok then we'll just have to question them when they fully wake up"
"Hai Lord Hokage-sama"
I've heard these voices before, but I don't remember where. I don't remember anything. I blinked my eyes a few times blinded by the lights seeping through the curtains.
"I think she's awake!" I didn't recognize that voice.
When I fully opened my eyes I realized where I was, I was in the hospital. I looked over to my right and saw Minato still unconscious. I guess I have my Uzumaki blood to thank for that.
"What happened?" I loosely muttered.
"We found you and Minato unconscious on top of your graves. Some pedestrians found you, and we immediately brought you to the hospital." I now identified her as Tsunade. She looked down and started writing on her clipboard. "I'm gonna ask you a few questions and when Minato wakes up we'll also ask him, this will determine what will happen when you leave the hospital."
"Ok"
"Alright, what's your name?"
"Kushina Uzumaki"
"How old are you"
"Well physically I'm 24, but mentally I'm 32"
"Did you or did you not die during the Nine-Tails attack?"
"I did"
"Are you a spy pretending to be Kushina Uzumaki?"
"No, I am not"
"Were you brought back to life?"
"Yes"
"By who?"
"Hagoromo Otsutsuki"
"Ok, I didn't detect any lies. When I finish questioning Minato and talking to Hiruzen sensei. I'll talk to you." She smiled then walked away to question Minato who has finally woken up. As she was doing that I couldn't help but wonder about Naruto and how he was doing. I really hope they release us any day now so I can go see him. I looked over towards the hospital window, I cringed when I saw my reflection. My long red hair was in tangles everywhere and anywhere, I didn't have my hair clip anymore so it was spiraled all over my face. My usually bright violet eyes looked dull and tired. When I looked at my hospital gown-covered body, I didn't realize just how skinny I had become. I looked horrible. I continued watching out the awfully bright window. Konoha really hasn't changed from the last time we were here. Some buildings and roads were relocated but other than that it looked the same to me. As I was being mesmerized by the beauty of Konoha I couldn't help but notice a group of academy-aged kids at the park. They all looked like they were having a great time, I smiled. What really caught my eye was a kid not too far away from the playground. He wasn't playing like the rest of the kids, no he was watching them. No one seemed too eager to join him, and he didn't look too keen on joining the others. What really surprised me was his choice of clothing. He was wearing an elaborate Anbu mask that contemplated his dark hair, a ninja tool belt along with a brown satchel, and a hooded black cloak. Why in the world would a kid be dressed like that? Maybe he's part of the Anbu, but that wouldn't make sense he barely passed for 10. Surely the Anbu had an age limit. Just as I was about to turn around and see if Tsunade-sama was finished, the kid swiftly turned his neck and gave me a death glare that sent chills down my spine. Just who the hell was this kid anyway?

I was stunned to hear that Minato would be resuming his Hokage duties. Did the old man really want to retire that bad? I mean if I was his age I probably would too. As I was continuing my path towards the Namikaze household, I was stopped every five minutes by villagers who wanted to give their condolences. By the time I arrived home my hands were full of food, presents, flowers, letters, and did I mention food? After I finished putting all the stuff away and had a chance to get a real good look at the house. I couldn't stop the tears from falling down my face. I kept thinking of what could have been, and the if only's. Determined to find Naruto I put on my shoes and left the house to ask Lord Third just where the hell my son was at.

"That's confidential information"
"What the hell do you mean that's confidential information dattebane!" I shouted.
"I'm sorry Kushina, but I just can't tell you"
That's when I realized that no one knew of Minato and I's relationship with Naruto. I nodded "Ok Hiruzen-sama I understand".With that, I walked out with a frown on my face. Where are you Naruto? As I strolled down the streets of Konoha for the second time, I really started to take it in. Now that Minato was Hokage again, I'm gonna be super bored. I probably should get used to walking around Konoha aimlessly. I wonder how Kakashi is doing, maybe I should go visit him. But I have no idea where he lives. Ugh, I'm so frickin bored dattebane! Just as I was about to take a turn I remembered about the park full of children I saw earlier. Maybe I should go visit them dattebane! Determined to cure my boredom, I made my way to the park.