Naruto: Fourth Hokage

The two females were so engrossed with their circumstances that they failed to realize that someone had entered into their house uninvited. Upon walking in on them from outside the room though…

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!," cried the 'intruder' who was sent flying and crashing into the wall as a result of a massive nosebleed after seeing Tsunade's current manifestation and what she was doing.

"What the hell," Tsunade shouted after hearing the thud. The sound of the crash snapped both Tsunade and Shizune back to reality as they looked to see who their 'intruder' was. Tsunade growled under her breath angrily upon seeing whom their guest was, who was twitching a little with blood coming from his nose and a very perverted smile on his face with drool coming from his mouth.

"All of people," Tsunade said sourly as her right eye twitched several times, "HE had to show up unannounced!"

"Jiraiya-sama," Shizune said a bit worriedly as she went over to the now unconscious hermit who was also in his late thirties.

(Fifteen Minutes Later)

Jiraiya had regained consciousness and his composure long after Tsunade dressed herself in her regular clothes. She would have forced him to clean up the mess he made had Shizune not volunteered to do herself, saying that she didn't want to risk Naruto catching anything from Jiraiya.

Tsunade was sitting at a table with Naruto fully awake and being cradled in her arms. Jiraiya was still across them with a most intrigued expression on his face.

"So it's all true," Jiraiya said as he looked at his former teammate and the child she was mothering, "Sandaime-sama told me everything that has happened in regards to Kyuubi's attack after I came by earlier today. I had to see it for myself and what I saw just moments ago went far beyond what my expectations were. The boy's living a genuine privilege not given to just anyone and he's not even related to you."

Tsunade frowned and snarled at Jiraiya not missing the perverted meaning behind his statement while Shizune looked at the older man in disgust.

"Why are you here anyway," Tsunade inquired, "And how did you manage to get inside my house when the door was locked?"

"One, as a legendary shinobi I can pick locks," Jiraiya replied, "Also I received word that Konoha was attacked by the great nine-tailed fox demon and that my best and prized student lost his life stopping the monster," Jiraiya went on, "I hurried as fast as I could after hearing this and went straight to Sandaime who told me everything. I'm surprised he didn't request me to take Naruto under my wing seeing that I taught and trained the boy's father."

"Although you did however," Tsunade retorted, "You're not father material nor a good influence."

"What," Jiraiya shot back, "That's a load bullshi-"

Jiraiya cut himself short upon seeing what he was about to say. Shizune saw the look her sensei's face as she eyed Jiraiya with a look that said "Watch your mouth or die." With a calm demeanor, Tsunade said, "I'm sure Sandaime-sama informed you of the balance Naruto needs in his life. Since Yondaime-sama was your best student, all of what you taught him will be gradually absorbed into Naruto. But until that time, he'll need to be protected."

"That goes without say," Jiraiya agreed, "I'm aware of what happened between you and that missing-nin. I'll keep in mind not to come between a mother and her child."

Tsunade smirked. Jiraiya at that point got serious, "Though the boy will gradually absorb Yondaime's knowledge and his other attributes however, he'll need someone to help him understand how to use and control it. Something like what Naruto will experience as he grows up could more than likely overwhelm and possibly drive him insane, which would be catastrophic for both himself and everyone else and he'll need us to help him through it. An insane Yondaime would plunge Konoha into the ground. Since I taught the boy's father, it's only appropriate that I do likewise with his son and help where I can."

Tsunade thought about what Jiraiya was telling her and she found a measure of truth in his words. After contemplating on it, she replied, "I see where you're getting at. Something like what you say could happen if not prevent and it could spell disaster. Nevertheless, I won't let that happen. I'll do whatever I must to protect my son, no matter the cost."

Jiraiya was seeing how attached Tsunade was becoming to Naruto, especially after hearing the special emphasis she placed on the word "my." It wasn't too surprising seeing how attached she was to her kid brother Nawaki and lover Dan before they were killed. If anything, Jiraiya acknowledged, Tsunade was not about to lose Naruto for whatever reason.

Ironies can be so cruel sometimes Tsunade, Jiraiya thought. Just then, Tsunade smell an unwelcoming odor coming from the bundle she was cradling. Sighing, she got up and prepared to change Naruto. Shizune got the sterilizing wipers and clean diapers, handing them over to Tsunade as she changed and cleaned Naruto.

"All the Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, Kinjutsu, and Medic-jutsu in the world," Tsunade complained, "And not ONE Diaper Change No Jutsu!"

Shizune and Jiraiya stifled on a laugh that partically leaked from their mouths upon hearing that. Tsunade finally finished change and clean her son.

"All done," Tsunade said happily before telling Shizune to get Naruto's food to her. Complying, Shizune went and prepared Naruto food before returning. Looking over at Tsunade, Jiraiya asked, "You wouldn't mind if I hold little Naruto would you?"

Tsunade thought about it and after a few seconds she decided to grant her former teammate's request. Taking Naruto into his arms, Jiraiya held and looked at the young boy.

Who'd have thought that my best prodigy would have ended up in this circumstance, Jiraiya thought, If the Akatsuki were to actually get a hold of Naruto, I can only image what horrors would become a reality if they were to mold him in their cruel likeness.

Moments later, Shizune came back Naruto's food and set it down on the table. Tsunade took Naruto back from Jiraiya and began feeding Naruto herself. Jiraiya watched quietly as Tsunade tended to Naruto's needs with much affection. He recalled that the last time she was ever this affectionate was during the times Nawaki and Dan were still alive. It amazed Jiraiya that Naruto had such an impact on Tsunade's life excluding the fact that he's the son of Yondaime Hokage.

Getting up off his seat, Jiraiya said, "Well now, I must be on my way now. I'm late for my new research I have to do."

Tsunade knew all too well what Jiraiya had in mind as she shot him an annoyed looked. Jiraiya grinned before going over and leaning down at Naruto, "I'll be seeing you soon, Neo Yondaime Hokage."

Tsunade and Shizune blinked upon hearing the nickname Jiraiya just gave Naruto.

"Just get out," Tsunade replied as Jiraiya smirked and went on his way, closing the door behind him.

""Neo Yondaime Hokage"," Shizune repeated.

"Jiraiya-baka," Tsunade interjected, "I'm going have to keep an eye on him. I'd hate to have my son adopt his perverted bad habits."

"Bad habits," Shizune mumbled under her breath mockingly, "This coming from someone who gambles chronically? I'd hate for my little brother to adopt your gambling habits."

"What was that," Tsunade said with a touch of venom in her voice. Shizune paled and replied sheepishly, "Oh nothing Tsunade-sensei…What do you know! It's time for my medical training!"

.

.

.

.

.

.

👀The novel is available in PDF, visit my Patreon store👀

🚬Patreon.com/BlackGoku222🚬