I do not own Naruto

This story is dedicated to a sweet young lady, who actually gave a good idea for a title for this sequel to Regret, Repent, Reborn. It actually resonated quite well; I expanded it a bit to so I hope she doesn't mind the wittle bit of license I took.

So Namikaze Naruko 14...I thank you from the bottom of my heart. The title does indeed suit it well. And in answer to your question in the message you sent me.

It was number 1

Chapter 1

The Heavenly plane

5 years after the defeat of Madara in the Star Country

Finding himself back at the waters of vision, Minato waved his hand over it to see how his son was doing. Chuckling a little bit as it shows the now 21 year old blonde running pell mell for the hospital. The older one can not help but laugh in amusement as he trips over his own feet in the process.

Mentally sending a call towards his wife as it must be time for the event all of those departed from Konoha have been waiting for, he could hear her joyful response in the back of his mind loud and clear.

Now watching him as he manages to arrive, Minato finds himself thinking and of those with him. Seeing Kakashi who treats him as a son...

Sasuke Uchiha call him brother...

And Hinata who even though at the moment she is threatening to permanently seal all his points by hand, the love in her eyes for his boy.

Despite having gotten to be with his son for the short time he was dead and with them in heaven. Having accepted Naruto's choice in returning to life to be with Kakashi, Sasuke and the others who had become his family, Minato found he was...jealous as he watches them calm down the blonde who was in pain from his wife's incredible grip.

Jealous of the fact that all he got was maybe those few precious moments to hold his son when he was born. Never was he able to support him, as Kakashi does with fatherly pride. The way the copy nin was helping him cope as Naruto handles the birth of his first child, by fighting the urge to not pass out.

He never got to teach him what he knew. Instead it was his former Sensei Jiriaya who at the moment was probably peeping on the Angels even now. And his former student, who helped him grow into the man he is now...

And he wasn't a part of it... Well to a degree he was, but it wasn't right. It wasn't fair. He was only his son's idol and not the father he had truly wanted to be.

Watching him even now as his wife gives birth...Minato felt the ugly green tendencies of jealousy fight to take hold as the squall of a baby came forth.

Wishing he was there celebrating with him as holds onto the child that was his grandson. Minato reaches out to offer a blessing to this child as best he could. Pausing only to listen to his son's closest friends speak....

"What's his name Naruto?" Asked Sakura, who herself was 4 months pregnant. Her husband Lee was beside her fussing over her as they join the figures of their two friends in the hospital room. The others asking the same thing, the blonde man grinned as he looked as wife.

Hinata despite being tired had a gentle smile on her features as the baby she held to her breast suckled for only what she could give. Light brown hair with seemingly reddish streaks, he had cherubic features that even now makes his grandma Tsunade who delivered him want to pinch repeatedly in adoration. His eyes opening, they were the same brilliant blue as his father's.

"Minato Hatake Namikaze." The blonde replied much to the shock of the silver spiky haired man who was surprised. The baby making a sound in agreement with his name, he separated from his mother and looked towards the male voice with curiosity. Seeing the whiskered cheeks of his Daddy he gave a gurgling laugh already much to the joy of those who were watching.

"Naruto are you sure?" Kakashi said in wonderment. The blonde and Sixth Hokage looked at his wife who this time spoke softly as she cooed to her son. Transferring him to his Daddy as she leans back and smiles as Naruto holds onto his boy tightly.

The Uchihas grinning from ear to ear as well as they stood beside the blonde. Sasuke being the one who is even now considered brother, he and his wife Ino already knew of what the couple was speaking as months ago they had been asked and accepted to be godparents to their child.

After all Naruto and Hinata both were godparents to the Uchiha twins, Fugaku and Iniochi. Both named after their respective grandfathers, the two boys despite being two had taken to Naruto easily. In fact it was common that when their godfather visited them. That laughter would be the only thing heard in the Uchiha compound.

"We are sure. Sasuke and Ino are his godparents and we wanted our son to have the names of the two men his father respected the most in his life." Naruto stated. "After all where would I be without my dads?"

"We have a grandson!" A woman shouted out with delight as she pounced on his backside to look at the waters in front of him.

Red haired and vibrant as she was when she was alive, his beautiful wife just radiated it even more now despite her death. Like him, she had not been able to hold onto her baby for very long. Like him, she also wished many times with all her heart she could be there with him.

Even now despite her joy that Naruto and Hinata had given her a grandson to boast about among the others here. Minato could see the longing in her eyes to be there and hold the little boy.

The two sitting close to the pool as they watch the people congratulating their son and his wife, they were startled as another person came by to take a look. Well not just another person...

9 other people to be specific...

"So the little gaki had a kit. Impressive! What's his name?" A red haired man questioned with a bright smile on his features. Having been visiting his father along with the others, the Kyuubi was delighted to be back in his good graces once again. Hearing though of the news as Ganymede vanished to go see a new bundle of joy, he had wondered at first until he felt the familiar joy of his former vessel surge through him.

Thus he had to see what was going on.

Mumbling something in response to his question, the former demons looked at the blonde and his wife. Both of them extremely happy at the sight of the newest member of their family, both were longing to be there with their son and his family....

It explains why the Shinigami spoke with them earlier. Between the Death God and Kami itself, all though as Naruto had said everything was all right, there was always someone who would get hurt...

This time it was a man who could have done much if not for Madara taking control of the Kyuubi. Minato knowing what he would be giving up stopped the man from destroying all he held dear through the fox who even now still regrets his actions.

Quiet and contemplative as they see what he and his wife both wished to be a part of. The 9 gathered around one another and began to chat. Some of them on occasion standing up and yelling something like it wouldn't work.

Others nixing the idea with a punch or the occasional kick...

Finally...and eventually agreeing on something, they were startled and surprised at the figure of the one who had allowed them to be there standing over them. The Shinigami...

"Let me guess, you already know."

The being giving a single nod of the head, the 9 look at one another in surprise as the death god remains where he is. "You are not going to stop us?"

No... Despite the wise choice his son had done in returning. It has made them both long for what they can not be a part of. It is disconcerting even to one such as myself to see or even feel as all should be happy here. But to feel that...is difficult. Checking the tapestry of fate, there was another thread that darkened at the time of the attack....

And I wondered...and realized what it could mean.

"A Second Chance...."

Nodding his head simply the death god replied.Yes... But to give them that chance is harder then it was for their son. You 9 alone can send them back via Nibi that is true. But you can not send them back to their bodies.

"Why not?

Because of time, their bodies have already been taken by it.The death god responded. Looking at the former demons and newfound guardians of the planes of good, the god gave them a smile. Can not put something back into its container, when said container is destroyed...

The 9 understanding his words, they continue to listen and are surprised at what comes forth.

Which is why I will lend you my power...time is immaterial for me. But keep in mind if we do this. Things can change...all of you will be sealed once again...and all of you may not be together as you are now. You will be forced to endure those seals once again...

The latter directed to Shukaku, the former one tail nods his head in understanding. "I know...but remembering this place...remembering it all. It is a boon and I will do my best to ignore the pain it causes me."

A slight proud smile crossing his features, the death god approaches and touches the once tanuki with his hand. A single mark appearing for a moment on his forehead, then disappearing Shukaku was puzzled at what had occurred.

A gift to allow you the time needed to wait.

Approaching Hachimata, the former Biju Lord of the Eighth realm looked at the Death God nervously. You on the other hand were not in a seal unlike the others. Time has granted me one thing to change, and I have found one who has volunteered to bond with you. And the man will look after you as you grow as well.

Gesturing to a pair of spirits who had just arrived, they take form. Kyuubi looking at them closely, the Fox brightens as he recognizes the one volunteered and the one who will stay with him.

Turning to Hachi, Kyuubi places a hand on the man's shoulders and smiles. "Trust in these two. My vessel did..."

The words carrying their weight, Shinigami and the others watch as he tentatively reaches out to the young man and the other beside him in greeting. The other eight having gotten used to being close to Humanity, this would be a new experience for the snake as it was for the fox long ago.

Do you agree Hachimata?

"The kid seems to be of a good sort. I believe I can tolerate him, don't know about the larger guy though."

The masked man giving him a dark look, the younger one laughs in amusement as the former demon sticks his tongue out and hisses.

Amusement crosses the features of those watching, the Shinigami nods his head in understanding. Then all of you know this, each one of you will have the memories of that which has gone on before. Whether you choose to share it or not with your vessel will be up to you.

"What about them?" Nibi purred out as she looked towards the couple now surrounded by others who look at the happy occasion. "Will they remember?"

Yes, but only they will. The others who will go back once I send them will not. It is why one other will be aware and like myself time is immaterial to him. He has already been given his instructions.

Kyuubi you as the leader and strongest of the nine will receive one extra gift from me and from your father.

That said, before the fox could wonder at what it was, Nibi found herself unwittingly pulsing. Her power flaring up, the other 8 began to as well. Full and to the point of bursting, their power was wrapped tighter to a drum along with another that glowed with a deep silver shine.

The Shinigami himself glowing, one by one the souls began to vanish from the heavenly plane that were for those of Konoha and those that they loved.

As they started to disappear, the couple turned rapidly to the Shinigami. The greater being looking at them both with a gentle kind of compassion, as even now 9 begin to fade from the heavenly planes, It is a Second Chance...don't waste it.