Hmm ' strange ' Ryoko-chan isn 't usually late ' ah, but young couples do need their time in the mornings '

Minato snickered to himself as he looked over some mission reports. Completely unaware of one irritated Uchiha headed his way. As the door opened, he looked up with his usual bright smile.

'Ah! Ryoko! You 're here ' ' he paused with a small tilt of his head. 'Ryoko-chan, why are you here as a clone? ' he could tell instantly by the chakra signature, that it was not the real person. It was the same yet slightly different based on the clone technique used. But even more troubling was Ryoko's expression. A shiver went down his back as the man recalled the first weeks working with the girl. It was the same expression. The one promising pain and suffering all with a gentle yet ominous smile.

Ryoko walked to his desk and leaned into his ear so that ANBU guards would not overhear. 'Dear Minato-san, I believe you have forgotten to brief me about Kakashi 's

condition