_Third Person POV_
[Konohagakure]
[Konoha Hospital]
The night was quiet.
Too quiet for a village that thrived on life and noise.
Inside a dimly lit hospital room, the sharp cry of a newborn shattered the silence.
A man with spiky blond hair stood beside the bed, his blue eyes wide—not with fear, but awe. His Hokage cloak was absent tonight. Here, he was not the Yellow Flash.
He was simply a father.
On the bed lay a woman with long crimson hair, her breathing heavy as sweat clung to her skin. Despite the exhaustion, her lips curved into a tired but victorious smile.
The doctor gently lifted the newborn, his cries echoing softly.
" A boy," the doctor said calmly.
The words carried weight.
He turned and placed the child into the waiting arms of the woman.
"It's a boy, Lady Kushina."
Kushina Uzumaki looked down at the tiny life in her arms, her eyes trembling. The world seemed to fade away as she stared at her child.
"Minato…" she whispered.
Minato Namikaze snapped out of his daze and bowed politely.
"Thank you, doctor."
The medical staff nodded and quietly exited the room, leaving the family alone.
Kushina adjusted her hold, smiling softly.
"He's perfect, Minato."
The baby slowly opened his eyes.
Two bright blue orbs stared back at them—curious, calm… aware.
Kushina gasped softly.
"Blue eyes… just like yours."
The infant reached out clumsily, tiny fingers curling in the air.
Minato chuckled and gently took him into his arms.
"And crimson hair like yours."
For a moment, there was only laughter.
Then Minato froze. His smile faded. "…His chakra."
Kushina's brows furrowed. "What about it?"
Minato's expression turned serious as he focused inward.
"It's far too high for a newborn."
Carefully, he laid the baby on the bed. His hands moved swiftly through hand signs, practiced and precise. He placed his palm on the infant's stomach. "Seal."
A faint black marking appeared, glowing briefly as excess chakra flowed into it—then vanished.
Minato exhaled slowly.
"That should suppress it. If left unchecked… it would attract unwanted eyes."
Kushina reached for Minato's sleeve.
"I'm just happy he's safe. What should we name him?"
Minato looked down at his son, eyes softening.
"Y/N."
Kushina smiled. "Hehe… I like it."
The baby let out a small yawn, unaware that destiny had already wrapped its fingers around him.
— One Year Later - October 8th_
[Uzumaki Household]
Tiny footsteps pattered across the living room floor. A red-haired one-year-old stumbled forward, arms flailing wildly.
"I did it, Papa! I wawked!"
Minato laughed, kneeling and catching his son before he fell.
"You did great, Y/N."
"Twank you, Papa!"
Minato reached into his pocket and pulled out a sealed letter, kneeling to his son's level.
"Take this. When you're older… read it."
Y/N nodded seriously.
"Wokay. I'll keep it safe."
He waddled to a small wooden chest, placed the letter inside, and shut it carefully.
Just then, Kushina stepped out from the kitchen, one hand resting on her rounded belly.
"You'll be having a brother soon, Y/N."
"Yay!"
The house was warm.
Happy.
Whole.
_Nighttime_
Konoha burned.
Flames consumed buildings as villagers screamed and fled.
"It's the Kyūbi!"
"Run!"
A masked ninja with silver hair burst into the Uzumaki household. His single visible eye widened.
Y/N sat on the floor, playing with a toy—unaware that the world was ending.
"Y/N."
The child looked up.
"Who awe you?"
"My name is Kakashi," the man said softly. "I'm here to take you to safety."
Y/N hesitated.
"…Mama? Papa?"
"They'll be right behind us. I promise."
Y/N nodded.
Kakashi scooped him up and vanished into the chaos.
— Later —
[Hokage Office]
The room felt heavy.
Y/N stood beside Kakashi as the Third Hokage looked down at him with sorrow-filled eyes.
"I'm sorry, Y/N… your parents are gone."
"…Ma… Pa…"
The child's body trembled as tears fell.
"Where's my bwother?"
Hiruzen sighed.
"He's here."
"I want him… with me."
"…Alright."
Kakashi knelt and gently placed a newborn into Y/N's arms.
The baby squirmed softly.
"…Why he have whiskers?"
"Uh… I don't know," Hiruzen replied awkwardly.
Naruto opened his eyes—ocean blue.
Just like his brother.
Y/N hugged him carefully.
"Just like Papa… I pwomise, Naruto. I'll pwotect you."
Hiruzen nodded solemnly.
"I know you will."
Above them, unseen, fate smiled.
The first son of Minato had taken his first vow.