Konoha: A golden flash from the tomb

"Who is it, come out."

When Minato was about to use the Flying Thunder God to return to Konoha to eat a late-night snack at Ichiraku Ramen and get a good night's sleep, he noticed someone nearby and spoke.

But he was not overly alert, and he did not notice the malicious intent of the visitor. The visitor's careful movements revealed more of alertness towards him.

"Watergate?"

"Are you...Minato?"

After this questioning voice with deep doubts appeared, a red-haired woman holding a sword walked out of the ruins of Loulan.

She looked younger than Minato, but living in the desert for a long time had made her skin slightly darker, and time had left more marks on her body.

"Long time no see, Sarah."

Minato smiled and greeted her, "Is it because you noticed the changes in the dragon's veins?"

"But wasn't Namikaze Minato dead? Four years ago."

After experiencing the initial shock, Sara, who did not let down her guard, said suspiciously. Although she was isolated in the desert, she had heard about such major events as the Nine-Tails Rebellion from the desert traveling merchants, but Minato was again It had only been a few months since she had appeared in the world, and the news had yet to reach her ears.

"This is a long story, but I can assure you that I am the Namikaze Minato you once met."

After telling her what she had experienced together in Loulan, this was the best evidence that only the story that they still retained their memories was the best evidence. Sara put down the chakra knife in her hand and stood there with mixed feelings.

"I thought you were really dead..."

Gently wiping the slightly moist corners of her eyes, Sara showed a bright smile to Minato.

"But it's nice, it's all great."

Sara is no longer the young queen who needed to be protected by Minato. Sara has become a graceful young girl. What remains unchanged is the admiration for Minato that appears in her eyes.

Although Loulan, who prospered for a while because of the dragon's veins, eventually declined rapidly because of the dragon's veins. But when Loulan was in crisis, when An Lushan rebelled and wanted to kill her, the appearance of Shuimen and his group changed everything.

Because of this, in the heart of young Sarah, Minato became the object of her worship. (The official one likes Naruto, and I don’t know how to create multiple female protagonists, but there’s no problem if the idol is a handsome big brother, right? Sara was about the same age as Naruto at that time, about 12 or 13 years old)

After the destruction of Loulan, Sara did not leave here. As a witch of Loulan, she had the ability to live a prosperous life in a richer place, but because of this promise, she chose to live in an oasis not far from the ruins of Loulan. The village lives, guards and waits.

"Sorry, Sara."

Shui Shui said apologetically, "You must have had a hard time these past few years."

"I have completely solved the hidden dangers of dragon veins, but this approach is indeed a bit...offensive."

"I sealed the dragon vein into my body. I should have found it in advance and told you about it."

"It's ok."

Sara shook her head gently, "As long as it won't be used by bad people, it's fine. Although this power is powerful, if it's Minato and you use it, I believe you will use him in the right place."

"Thanks for your trust."

Although he was forgiven, Minato still felt a little guilty because he had done something wrong.

"But now that this is the case, as compensation, are you willing to go to Konoha with me? At least I can guarantee you that Konoha will be the most prosperous and peaceful place in the entire ninja world."

Finding a more comfortable and superior living environment for Sara is probably the best compensation that Minato can offer. The desert of the Country of Wind is not a suitable place for people to live, otherwise Sara would not have died soon after giving birth to her daughter. Then he passed away and passed away.

"Is this... okay?"

If you say you are not heartbroken, you must be lying. Life in the desert is not comfortable at all. Although the existence of the oasis can maintain life, it is just life.

"Of course, if you are willing, Konoha welcomes you."

"I will arrange everything for you, just as a small apology for not asking to take the dragon's vein first."

"No, no. In fact, I am very happy that the dragon veins can be properly taken care of. Minato, you did nothing wrong."

Sarah, who shook her head repeatedly, didn't mind this matter, but now that the words were said, she had no reason to refuse.

"Then I'll go back to the village to say goodbye to everyone, and then I'll go to Konoha with you?"

"I'll come back tomorrow, but the flying thunder god's ultra-long-distance movement is not very friendly. I will ask Kakashi to escort you to Konoha. Please rest assured about your safety along the way. I will say hello to Sunagakure Village in advance. Nothing will happen on the way. .”

"See you tomorrow. The village is northwest of Loulan, an oasis not far from here."

"Well, see you tomorrow."

After watching Sara leave, Minato's figure flashed and quietly returned to his home.

Now that the lights were out, he quietly went upstairs and quietly opened the door to Naruto's room.

Naruto, who was lying on his back with no sign of sleep, kicked off the quilt, and on the bed next to him, Kimimaro opened his eyes silently.

"Shh~"

Minato raised a finger and reached out to touch Kimimaro's head. After covering Naruto with a quilt, he slowly stepped back.

"Sweet dreams."

He spoke quietly and gave Kimimaro a reassuring look.

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The next day.

Shortly after dawn, Kakashi, who was still sealed by the quilt, was awakened by the strange movement beside him.

But just when he subconsciously touched the kunai, he was slapped back on the bed with a snap of his fingers and he woke up while rubbing his forehead.

"Minato-sensei...what's going on so early?"

"Akaidu got up and ran around Konoha thirty times."

"Then I'm going to do morning exercises now?"

Kakashi, who was a little unsure of what Minato meant, tentatively spoke. After Minato came back and woke him up, Kakashi spent most of the rest of his time on Naruto except dealing with ANBU tasks. It seemed that there was indeed a point. I neglected my practice.

"There are things I have to do for you today." Minato shook the lunch box in his hand and motioned for Kakashi to get up and wash up.

"Is there any new mission, teacher?"

It took Kakashi a minute to finish dressing, washing his face and brushing his teeth. He took the bento handed to him by Minato. He was sober and full of energy at the moment. He hadn't been assigned a task by the teacher for a long time, and he couldn't even restrain himself. little excitement.

"If I were you, I wouldn't choose to eat lunch right now."

"By the way, Kakashi, are you going to die this year too?"

"Uh...yes." Kakashi, who was holding a lunch box in his hand, was a little confused about the situation, but he still nodded obediently.

"Then would you consider contributing your own strength to Konoha?"

"for example......"

Suddenly, a wisp of cold sweat broke out on Kakashi's forehead. For some reason, he always felt that the next words were too heavy for him to bear.

"For example, dating and getting married. The prosperity of Konoha cannot be separated from people."

"Pfft~~~"

Kakashi, who was all frightened, stared blankly at Minato, who showed a hint of a smirk.

'Is it possible that my final value is to be a seeder for Konoha, working hard to create people and revive the glory of the Hatake family... Bah, bah, bah, absolutely not! '

Kakashi shook his head vigorously as countless images flashed through his mind. After throwing these messy thoughts aside, he looked at Minato with a firm expression.

"I'm sorry, teacher, I really can't do this. I really can't."

Kakashi shook his head firmly, even if Minato opened his mouth, he was not going to accept it.

"Why?" Minato asked softly, putting away the evil smile on his lips.

But Kakashi didn't answer, he lowered his head in silence.

"Is it Lin?"

Hearing this extremely familiar name, Kakashi's body trembled slightly and he nodded imperceptibly.

Even now, he still can't forget what he did back then.

Lin suddenly stood up and stood in front of him, and his own lightning penetrated her heart without any hindrance. At that time, the beating lightning did not shine with dazzling white, but with a bloody color that he would never forget.

This nightmare-like memory has been tormenting his heart, and he has never forgotten the scene at that time.

Lin smiled weakly at him and said softly: "Kakashi..."

Before she could even raise her hand to give him the best possible touch, her life evaporated in that moment.

In this way that was unforgettable and difficult for him to face, it withered like falling cherry blossoms.

"Anything else is fine, but... about this, Minato-sensei, please forgive me for not being able to agree to it."

Kakashi lowered his head in pain. The images that were constantly replaying in his mind made him indulge in heartache like a knife.

"Then I will leave Lin to you later. It seems that I can rest assured."

Minato tapped Kakashi on the shoulder to make him look at him.

"If you can't help it and agree, see how I deal with you."

"Varied...."

Before Kakashi could finish speaking, Minato's voice interrupted him.

"Let's go, the mission has begun. You have only one mission, and that is to escort Sara back to Konoha."

The Flying Thunder God instantly activated, and in the next moment, there was a poor child kneeling on the ground in the desert of the Kingdom of Wind, almost vomiting out his stomach.

'So is this the reason not to eat lunch?Minato-sensei...'

Kakashi, who transformed into a Splatoon, thought so, his heart filled with despair.

(To add a setting, Sara’s daughter appears at the end of the Lost Tower arc, but her daughter looks a few years younger than Naruto and has a very young face. I just assumed she was not married yet.)