Naruto: Alternate Universe

PT 10

EMI'S POV ~ THE FIFTH GATE: A SPLENDID NINJA IS BORN

A very powerful Lee attacked Gaara with the inner gates now open, as the match continued.

"Whoa!" I said at the power.

"The arena is destroyed." Lord Third said.

Minato looked down.

"Lee's gonna win!" I said as I kept watching the match.

I heard the crack. "No way!" I said, which got everyone's attention. "He destroyed the gourd to cushion his fall."

Both boys were down and exhausted, but Gaara still manages to send his sand to Lee and crush him.

That's when Guy jumped in and got involved, which stopped the match.

"But why? He failed. Why save him?" Gaara asked while holding his head.

"Because he's, he's my student. And also because he's precious to me." Guy explained.

Gaara got up and started to walk away. "I quit."

"The winner is Gaara." Hayate announced, as Lee stood up unconscious.

I sighed.

Minato shook his head.

"Don't just stand there! Get a medic!" I commanded.

"Yes Lady Hokage!" The medic team yelled as they went to check on Lee.

Lee was taken out on a stretcher.

"There is one more match left." Lord Third said to us.

We waited for Hayate to announce the next match, which would be between the last 2 contestants.

One from the leaf. One from the sound.

EMI'S POV ~ A SHADOW IN DARKNESS: DANGER APPROACHES SASUKE!

The final two contestants entered the arena.

CHOJI AKAMICHI VS DOSU KINUTA

Hayate begun the match, but it didn't take long for Dosu to beat Choji.

The winners gathered to set up the final match battles and so Minato could explain the final round.

"I've got to go pick up Setsuna. Bye dear." I kissed his cheek and left before the rounds were explained.

EMI'S POV ~ HOSPITAL BESIEGED: THE EVIL HAND REVEALED!

It had been a month. The finals were tomorrow. Sasuke was training with Kakashi and Naruto with Jiraiya, one of the legendary sanin, who trained my husband.

Today was a mother daughter day. Setsuna spent the whole day shopping with me.

We entered the house to Minato and Naruto having a conversation.

Minato eyes the bags nervously.

"Just uh, how much did you spend?" He asked.

"We got some different weapons for Naruto for tomorrow. I got some bath and shower stuff for Setsuna and the boys. Some makeup and skincare for myself and Setsuna. So we only spent like 2000 dollars." I said.

"2000?" Minato stuttered. "Oh man, I'm gonna miss being able to afford food."

I laughed and rolled my eyes, knowing Minato was making a joke at my shopping addiction.

"Big brother! I got you this for good luck tomorrow!" Setsuna said as she handed Naruto a bracelet.

He took it. "I'm gonna put Setsuna to bed!"

"Okay sweetie." I said, ruffling my sons hair.

Minato looked at me. "The council want me to step down for the finals tomorrow. So Sarutobi-Sensei will be heading the exam as Lord Hokage."

"What?"

"I'll be the Hokage again after the exams are over with. They don't believe me to be impartial due to Naruto and Sasuke's involvement." Minato explained.

Naruto came running into the room. "Dad! Is it true that Setsuna isn't coming tomorrow?!"

"Minato?" I questioned.

Minato looked down. "She has school."

"But your Hokage!" Naruto yelled. "Setsuna is the only person, close to my age, who actually believes in me and believes I can beat Neji! Please dad!"

"No." Minato said firmly.

Naruto growled. "I hate you!" He yelled and then stomped up the stairs to his room.

"Naruto!" I said as I watched him.

I sighed.

"I'm sorry, but Setsuna can't go." Minato said.

"I understand, but why don't you explain to me the real reason why." I said as I crossed my arms.

"I can't have Setsuna's personal ANBU guards with her tomorrow. She's completely in Iruka's hands and he understands this. We don't know how the enemies will react. We must be prepared for anything." Minato explained.