[Filtered to Konan, Minato, Kushina and Kakashi]

[ecconcentrical]

I've left Naruto and Gaara off this filter. The less they know, the better. I'm not sure how they'll stand up to interrogation if it comes to that. This is Sasori and Itachi we're talking about

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[yondychan]

Gaara and Naruto are inseparable. You can't just expect them to abandon their routine without an explination.

Not to mention I finally have Kushina back and you're asking her to leave.

[ecconcentrical]

They will find him too easily if he remains where he is. You can explain to them that the Akatsuki is after Naruto and that he needs to go into hiding. They do not need to know that I am doing anything to protect him.

I am asking her to stay with your son and my nephew. I don't wish for her to die when you've only just got her back.

[yondychan]

They won't accept that.

[ecconcentrical]

Then please, by all means, come up with a better plan, Minato.

[raikiri_volt]

Let's not forget: when Naruto finds out, he's not going to sit back passively while other people hide him. Naruto will want to fight.

I am also aware that Itachi and Sasori are not infallible. They have weaknesses, especially recently.

Pein, are you planning on getting involved with this or are you leaving it up to us to protect Naruto?

[ecconcentrical]

True.

That they do. Kisame will also be with them.

I don't know that I can safely get more involved in this than I already have. I don't want to be left in the dark, which is why I came up with something and made this post.

[raikiri_volt]

While I believe relocation to avoid endangering the village is necessary, I don't think it's possible to keep Naruto in hiding. Once he knows, he may even go looking for them.

Kisame, too. Hmm, any others? Minato, Kushina, and I may not be able to handle this alone. We may have to employ other shinobi to help us and Tsunade will have to know. Your relation to Naruto will not be mentioned.

Understandable. I needed to be sure. This isn't to say that I trust you, Pein, but I am holding you to your word.

[ecconcentrical]

It's still worth a try. Might be better if it's somewhere he can't easily run from to find them.

Nope, just the three of them. That is fine, the more the better. My men are quite strong. And I appreciate the secrecy.

I don't expect your trust, I am still the enemy after all. But I am concerned about my nephew's safety and will keep my word when it comes to him.

[whirlpoolswirl]

Hmmmmm.

This doesn't work as a long term plan, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt for now and we can... try it out. But you're causing us a hell of a lot of trouble, you know.

[ecconcentrical]

I am aware of the trouble it is causing. However, I cannot sit back and do nothing when my men are questioning my motives and loyalties.

[whirlpoolswirl]

Well if they're questioning and they're right (and they are), aren't you just spending time digging your own grave trying to deny it? It'll all blow up and out of proportion eventually, sooner rather than later if you're not extra careful.

God, giving you advice... I feel unclean.

[ecconcentrical]

My loyalties have not changed, nor have my goals. It is still my full intention to one day possess the kyuubi, however, I am working on a way of doing so without harming my nephew. I am nowhere near finding this way yet, thus I do not wish for my men to succeed at this point in time. I know when the time comes, it will not be without a fight.

[origamikunoichi]

Understood.

You are aware that this could go very badly for all of us?

[ecconcentrical]

I am aware. But I can't give up.

[origamikunoichi]

No one is asking you to, I'm just making sure you know what could happen.

[ecconcentrical]

I know, angel, I know.