Chapter 2: 2
Kushina quickens the pace, cheeks getting red "Shut up, dattebane! You are never, home and when you are, Naruto is here. Let me have you."
That evening, the couple dressed in their standard Shinobi outfits show up at Hokage's office. In eight years, this too has changed. Now it contained a couple of grand sitting arrangements of powers for both Hokages.
Though Minato hardly ever used his seat, that seat told everyone who visited that they were also dealing with him.
Hiruzen looks up at the happy couple smoking through his trademark pipe. "Welcome, Yondaime and Kushina."
Minato's face falters a bit. "How many times I have told you to call me Minato, Sandaime-sama you not only my but all of Konoha's Guardian and my predecessor too. You don't have to call me that".
Hiruzen grins, "It would be the same number of times that I have told you we are of equal position. In fact, technically, with Konoha being a military dictatorship, you are a step above. I am just your advisor and associate with the glorified rank of Hokage. "
Both men laugh out. Kushina sees interaction from the sidelines, and for the first time, she had seen such interaction between them. Getting out of the stupor, she greets Hiruzen in trademark style, "Hello Old Man, How's life holding up still not ready to kick the bucket yet? "
Minato coughs up, and Hiruzen has some proverbial ticks forming on his forehead. "I am fine too, Kushina, and unfortunately still not ready to kick the bucket as you say." pointing out to paperwork around him. "Though, as you see, if these are not done soon, I may get buried down here."
Before Kushina could give any more rambunctious reply about their discussion, Minato interjects, "Actually, That's what I was here for. I understand you are looking for assistance here."
He points out around the room, "I am grateful you have taken up this role when it was my responsibility, but as you know, not everyone can be assigned in this office."
As Hiruzen nods him to continue, "Kushina here is looking to be back into active duty, Now that Naruto's in the academy. So I pointed out her opportunity here, and she's enthusiastic about it I would – "
Before he could continue, Kushina interrupts, "Get straight to point Minato, Old Man, I want to work here to realize my dream of working as Hokage. Will you allow me to work here? "
Minato sighs internally, smiling at his wife's tactics. "So what do you think? ". He asks Hiruzen, who looks like he is in deep thought, breaking silence. He replies, "Are you sure, Kushina? This is typical office work with almost no shinobi actions. I have known you from childhood, and I don't know-"
Seeing Kushina's hair flopping around, he controls his next words planning to escape erupting Kushina "I will be straight as you like it, will you quit if you get bored? Because that's kind of a job. There are no particular office hours, and it is quite a thankless job.
"Though it does have the perks of being admired by the whole village, but the responsibility is huge too.
"Knowing Minato, he has proposed your name not because you are his wife or are trustworthy but because he sees you here taking over this position after me.
"Shall I say when I retire or kick the bucket in your words?"
He chuckled a bit. "Am I right, Minato? "
Kushina looks questioningly at her Husband. Minato sighs and speaks in a serious tone, "Yes, that's the plan, nothing can escape you, eh Sandaime sama.
"As you know, not everyone can be given this responsibility, and not everyone is eligible for this job. This is a question of our village's position and existence.
I need someone dependable here who can look out for our Konoha from the inside while I decimate its threats from the outside.
And I believe in you, Kushina. You can do this. Otherwise, I would have never pointed out if it wasn't in the village's best interests ".
Hearing such patriotic and encouraging words from her Husband, no, her Hokage right now, Kushina couldn't help but be overwhelmed by emotions. She remembered why she fell in love with the idiot.
Before coming here, it was just a job to pass around time, but hearing his clarification, she got motivated.
Pumping her chest, "I am ready for anything, and this mean paperwork would never make me quit. I am serious. I will try to do my best within my abilities ".
Both Minato and Hiruzen smile at her attitude. Hiruzen smiles. "Then it's settled. Welcome to your new position Kushina, Deputy to Hokage or, should I say, future Hokage."
Kushina whoops and jumps at Minato, hugging him with full force. Leaving him gasping for breath as she released him.
She jumped at unprepared Hiruzen, hugging him too as he gasped, "Too tight Kushina, If you don't release me right now, I would really kick the bucket."
Though he internally was quite happy. Getting the feel of her soft breasts against his chest and the pleasant scent of shampoo from her hair.
Kushina was rated one of the hottest Kunoichis in Konoha, if not in the whole of elemental Nations, and her beauty had only increased as time passed.
The long luscious red mane of hairs reached below her knees as they were currently open. With body proportions of 95/56/88 (BWH), according to his arguably favorite student Jirriaya.
He didn't know how he got them, but he wouldn't ever doubt them. Minato had gotten quite lucky to be with her. As far as he knew, she was part of the hidden fancies of many men, whether be civilians, Shinobi, or in some cases Kunoichis too.
He still remembered her as a flat-chested tomboy running around after boys kicking their butts. Who knew she would become such a bombshell.
He was broken from straying thoughts by Minato. "As Happy this occasion this is, Kushina, you would have to get trained up for this role. Not only knowing paperwork but way of dealing with nobles – "