Discimer: I Don't Own Naruto or Portal series

  The events following Orochimaru's final downfall left a subtle but profound shift in Aperture's main facility. On October 25th, the day after Naruto had completed his initial contract with the Shinigami by delivering Orochimaru's soul, a rare sense of lingering calm settled over the metallic corridors. The immediate threats that once loomed—beings like Hidan, Kakuzu, and the snake sannin—were gone. Though the hidden vilges continued their slow spiral into obscurity, Aperture stood at the cusp of even greater innovation and growth. It was in this calm, over the next two months, that the intertwined destinies of Naruto, his parents, GLaDOS, and Kurama would deepen in ways they never anticipated.

  In the early morning of October 25th, Naruto wandered through the rge observation lounge where he'd once stared at the lights of Aperture's new city expansions. Dawn hadn't fully broken above ground, but the facility simuted gentle light that gave the metal walls a warm glow. He paused to study an old map of the Elemental Nations dispyed on a holographic panel. Icons representing Aperture's new cities glowed bright, overshadowing the scattered points beled as hidden vilges, each of which now flickered in warning or red-beled distress. The data gleaned from GLaDOS's network made it clear: the vilges were losing funds and influence at a rate that would likely render them powerless soon. Only Konoha retained a sembnce of structure, though it too teetered on the brink of colpse.

  Naruto's gaze drifted from the holographic map to his own reflection in the polished steel. He hardly recognized the boy he'd once been. His hair was still a striking blond, though longer now, and his posture had grown confident from years of advanced training. Where once he'd hidden behind bright orange clothes to assert his presence, now he wore a sleek Aperture jumpsuit trimmed with subtle Uzumaki swirls. On his left arm, a small panel dispyed readouts about his vitals and chakra usage—an invention he'd built with GLaDOS's help to monitor the interpy of reiryoku, ki, and standard chakra. He gave the reflection a small nod. He was no longer the scorned child of Konoha. He was Naruto Uzumaki, son of Minato, Kushina, and GLaDOS, a caretaker of Aperture's future. The thought made him smile.

  By midday, Naruto found himself in his personal workshop, tucked away in a wing of the facility that GLaDOS had granted him for research. The room was a fascinating jumble: part dusty library of ancient Uzumaki scrolls, part sleek Aperture b filled with holographic consoles and advanced fabrication equipment. Walls bore sketches of chakra circuit diagrams pinned beside holographic schematics for new Aperture devices. On a metal table y half-finished prototypes—little spheres that crackled with faint arcs of chakra, metallic armguards bearing sealing arrays, and rods meant to conduct or store excess energy. Sitting on a stool, Naruto tugged a magnifying visor over his eyes, then carefully etched a swirling seal onto a polymer circuit.

  He muttered to himself, recalling tips from Mito Uzumaki's old notes and cross-referencing them with GLaDOS's database on stable energy. If he could infuse this polymer with a bit of chakra, then overp that with reiryoku-ced seal scripts, it might self-repair small fractures or frayed wiring. He'd tested a smaller version two days earlier, with partial success. Now, he refined the approach. A purple glow rimmed the edges of the polymer as he pressed reiryoku into it. When he released the jutsu, the object hummed quietly, the glow stabilizing. He jotted down notes, excited by the progress.

  He turned at the sound of tex-coated footsteps behind him, well aware that Kurama often roamed the workshop to check on him. The mechanical fox, rge and graceful, padded closer, her tails swishing over the floor. She eyed the crackling polymer. "Kit, that better not explode," she said, voice a mild growl. "I can smell the reiryoku stirring."

  Naruto chuckled. "You know me. I'd never be so careless." But then a spark jumped from the polymer to the table, making him yelp. He quickly pressed a stabilizing seal, and the spark subsided. "See? That was on purpose," he joked.

  Kurama rolled her eyes and nudged him with a tail. "Right. Purpose. Just don't blow up half the facility. GLaDOS might be annoyed."

  He smirked, removing the visor. "I'll be careful. Promise." Lowering the polymer into a containment box, he stepped back to admire the rest of the workshop. Over the past few days, he and GLaDOS had begun a broad project: blending chakra, reiryoku, and Aperture technology in ways that might revolutionize everyday life. Not just big industrial solutions, but small, personal items that civilians could use. He walked to another table, where sat a curious contraption of tubes and heating coils. "You want to see the ramen-cooker?" he asked, beaming.

  Kurama's tails flicked with amusement. "A ramen-cooker powered by chakra? Only you would think of that."

  "Hey, GLaDOS helped," he retorted. "It adjusts temperature based on the user's chakra signature, so every bowl is personalized. Helps me test out micro-chakra interactions in a safe environment." He gestured grandly to the device, which looked like a slender pot with swirling seals along its sides. Pressing a button, he let it whirr to life, faint steam venting from the top. The pot glowed faintly with orange light—an adaptation of Naruto's own chakra color.

  Kurama sniffed. "Interesting. You can probably market it as a novelty item, but let's be honest—you just want perfect ramen."

  Naruto shrugged, half-grinning. "Guilty as charged." He turned the device off. On the far side of the workshop, rge windows overlooked an interior garden GLaDOS had installed, where artificial sunlight shone on pnts genetically tailored to thrive with minimal resources. Aperture's expansions had truly altered the facility over the months. Once a bleak byrinth, it now bustled with greenery, social spaces, and living quarters. Naruto's heart felt lighter, remembering how different the pce had been when he first arrived, battered and alone.

  Late that afternoon, GLaDOS herself entered the workshop, fnked by two small Aperture androids loaded with tools. Dressed in her usual white and bck gynoid suit, she exuded an air of calm, though Naruto could detect a faint maternal pride in her posture. He grinned. "Mom," he greeted, stepping away from his projects. "You're just in time. I was about to show Kurama the new self-repairing material."

  GLaDOS inclined her head, golden eyes flickering with interest. "I've monitored your prototypes. The data suggests a 78% improvement in structural integrity over standard Aperture alloy. That's quite impressive. I look forward to seeing it tested in a more controlled environment soon." Her gaze flicked to the polymer in the containment box, scanning it with a handheld device. "No meltdown so far, I see. That's good."

  Naruto ughed lightly. "Nearly had a spark, but we're good. I also want to refine the chakra-based battery idea. If civilians can use small, stable chakra batteries for everyday appliances—like lights, cooking, cooling systems—it'll revolutionize the entire energy economy. Without overshadowing Aperture's main power grids, of course."

  GLaDOS nodded, and her lips curved into a small smile. "An excellent vision. We can begin with local pilot programs in a few smaller Aperture-run towns. That will let us gather data on how civilians adapt to using personal chakra-based devices. If it works well, we can expand globally."

  Kurama snorted. "No hidden vilge tries to sabotage it, I hope. They're still filing around out there."

  GLaDOS's expression cooled, but she gave a measured shrug. "Recent intelligence indicates that the hidden vilges are in no position to cause serious trouble. Some elders still cling to sabotage fantasies, but we intercept most attempts. Public opinion sees Aperture as a force of prosperity. Anyone attacking us only digs their own grave."

  Naruto watched the interpy between them. The conversation had a casual confidence that he'd grown used to—Aperture's unstoppable progress was a given. He felt a flicker of pity for the vilges. Perhaps if they had embraced Aperture earlier, they wouldn't stand on such shaky ground now. But that was their choice to make. "Let's do it," he said, patting the polymer containment box. "I'll finalize the seal scripts tomorrow morning. Then we can produce a few prototypes for real-world testing."

  GLaDOS agreed. "I'll coordinate the rollout. In the meantime, perhaps you should rest. You tend to lose track of time here, Naruto."

  He scratched the back of his head, ughing. "Yeah, maybe. Let me just store everything away." Kurama rolled her eyes as she herded Naruto out, and GLaDOS followed, summoning androids to tidy up. The day ended with them heading to the living quarters, where Minato and Kushina had prepared an unexpectedly eborate dinner, blending Aperture's advanced cooking methods with old-fashioned home recipes. The synergy of tradition and progress was the hallmark of everything Aperture touched.

  The weeks that followed, from te October into mid-November, saw a flurry of expansions as Naruto's prototype ideas moved from concept to early testing in selected Aperture-run cities. By November 1st, advanced factories began producing chakra-ced tools that farmers, miners, and construction workers could use for everyday tasks. Scenes repeated across the nd: a farmer in the Land of Waves harnessing a chakra-plow that softened soil with minimal effort, or a miner in the Land of Earth using an Aperture-chakra drill that cut through rock quietly and safely. Even more remarkable, Aperture's new self-repairing alloys found their way into city infrastructure, drastically reducing maintenance costs. Bridges, roads, and buildings gained near-organic resilience—if a small crack emerged, the embedded seal would direct reiryoku-charged compounds to fill and harden the gap.

  Daimyos across the Elemental Nations praised these developments. The hidden vilges, meanwhile, confronted a deeper existential crisis. Spies told GLaDOS that younger shinobi, seeing the wonders of Aperture, increasingly slipped away from the vilges to find a pce in the new cities. In Konoha, people whispered that Hinata Hyuga, once overshadowed by cn politics, had quietly begun adopting Aperture tools in her training, hoping to refine the Byakugan's potential with modern technology. Shikamaru, too, openly challenged the vilge leadership, suggesting that they form a peaceful alliance with Aperture or risk vanishing entirely. The elders refused to budge, trapped by pride, ensuring their downfall continued unabated.

  Minato, Kushina, and GLaDOS kept Naruto up to speed on these developments, but they also recognized that he had plenty on his pte already. GLaDOS specifically encouraged Naruto to focus on creation rather than the politics swirling overhead. "We have the old order pinned by its own inaction," she'd say in her gentle, precise tone. "Let them fade if they choose. Our priority is forging the future."

  That sentiment ran parallel to something else stirring in the family's hearts. By mid-November, amid the daily bustle, Kushina found herself pensive. She'd watch Naruto with an odd longing in her gaze. One evening, as she and GLaDOS sat on a couch in one of the facility's lounges, she confided her feelings in a voice barely above a whisper. "I missed so much of Naruto's childhood," she said, fiddling with the edges of her mechanical forearm. "All those years stolen by fate—my death, the sealing, the chaos. I got him back, but sometimes I wonder... what if I had the chance to be there from the start? To cradle a baby in my arms, watch them grow step by step?"

  GLaDOS listened, her golden eyes steady, but something in her expression softened. She reached out, resting a hand on Kushina's. "You are an excellent mother now. Naruto knows how much you love him. But I understand. You want to experience those small moments you missed, from feeding to first steps."

  Kushina nodded, tears in her eyes. "It feels selfish, but... I can't stop thinking about it. Naruto's practically grown up. He's nearly an adult already. And I just... GLaDOS, I want more time to be a mom. More time with a child who starts in my arms, needing me in ways Naruto no longer does."

  GLaDOS considered that. She, as an AI, had never fathomed the idea of motherhood in the human sense. Yet the echoes of Caroline in her mind, plus her bond with Naruto, had awakened unexpected depths of emotion. She had come to love Naruto, to guide him, and to share a life with Minato and Kushina that felt undeniably real. Could she, too, become a mother in a more literal sense? She hesitated, scanning her own thoughts. "It's not selfish," she said at st. "It's... natural. Perhaps I can help you navigate it."

  Kushina's face lit up. "But you... you're an AI. Are you comfortable with the idea of having children—actual children, not just Naruto or the facility staff? I mean, physically. We're both gynoids now. I never even thought it possible... until I realized that Aperture's technology could replicate the biological process artificially if we wanted." She blushed, stumbling over the words.

  GLaDOS paused. "There is a logic to the notion. I have a gynoid body that can, in theory, simute many human reproductive functions, though it was never tested. We have advanced genetics bs, especially after shutting down Orochimaru's twisted research. Combining your DNA, Minato's DNA, even segments of mine... it's theoretically feasible to conceive. But I have not decided if I want to be a mother in that sense." Her voice wavered slightly, a rare sign of uncertainty.

  The conversation lingered, with Kushina pouring out her heart about wanting to raise a child from infancy, letting GLaDOS see the yearning for simple joys—rocking a cradle, whispering lulbies, wiping away tears from scraped knees. GLaDOS listened carefully, feeling a gentle stirring in her emotional subroutines. She realized she'd grown attached to Naruto's daily presence, to the entire concept of guiding and nurturing. Maybe there was more to life than logic. By the time Kushina finished, GLaDOS found herself quietly agreeing that exploring motherhood might be a natural next step in her evolution.

  They decided to bring Minato into the discussion that very night. He was in the middle of updating Aperture's sealing library—revising certain Uzumaki sequences to incorporate GLaDOS's scientific expansions—when the two women walked in, faces glowing with determination. He gnced up, sensing something big. "What's going on?" he asked, setting aside a scroll.

  Kushina took the lead, expining her longing for another child. GLaDOS chimed in with a measured expnation of how they might achieve pregnancy, describing Aperture's advanced bs that could facilitate artificially grown or hybrid genetic materials. Minato's eyes went wide, first with surprise, then with a slow grin that turned into a thoughtful expression. "This is... a lot to take in," he said softly. "But I'm not opposed. It's just... you're both so excited. Is this something you've been thinking about for a while?"

  Kushina nodded, fiddling with the hem of her jumpsuit. "I have. I just never worked up the courage to say it. After everything Naruto's accomplished, I realized I want to do it differently this time. Properly. Not overshadowed by wars or demon fox rampages or infiltration. A child who's truly ours, from day one." She cast a gnce at GLaDOS, who gave a small, encouraging nod.

  Minato exhaled, looking from one to the other. "I suppose I'd be the father... for both of you? That's... quite the scenario."

  Kushina burst into ughter, a slight blush coloring her cheeks. "Yes, the lucky father, indeed. It might be complicated, but we love you, and we love each other. We can handle it."

  GLaDOS pced a calm hand on Minato's shoulder. "We only propose it if you're comfortable. You've grown into an integral part of this family—equal to both me and Kushina."

  Minato smiled, feeling his face warm. "I'm not sure how fathering two babies at once will work, but if you both want it, I... I can't see a reason to object. We're a family. Let's do it."

  The tension that had built up dissolved into ughter and relief. They embraced, the three of them caught in a swirl of excitement. The pn was hardly final, but the agreement was there: they'd try for children. The prospect felt both thrilling and surreal. In the background, android staff continued their tasks, oblivious to the emotional meltdown happening in that corner of the facility. Eventually, the three parted ways to sleep, hearts brimming with anticipation.

  The next weeks, from te November into early December, brought a pyful hush over the triad's personal quarters. Minato, once the unstoppable Yellow Fsh, now found himself quite literally cornered by two fiercely determined women. They set aside nearly two weeks of time specifically for "family bonding," a polite euphemism for focusing on intimacy and the delicate steps needed to conceive. He emerged each morning looking more exhausted than after any hundred-man mission from his Hokage days. Kushina cackled at his pale expression, while GLaDOS teased him about biological stamina limitations. Aperture's android staff, noticing Minato's unsteady gait, wore faintly amused expressions (as much as androids could) whenever they passed him in the corridors.

  Even Naruto, blissfully ignorant of the details, couldn't help but notice the shift. His father's disheveled hair, the sly gnces between GLaDOS and Kushina, the muffled ughter behind closed doors—something was definitely going on. One day, Naruto cornered Minato in a hallway and asked if he'd been overtraining, given how tired he looked. Minato flushed, stammering an excuse about "intensive sealing work." Naruto frowned, but shrugged, assuming it was some adult matter. He had enough on his own pte.

  For their part, Kushina and GLaDOS banced that personal focus with continuing duties. By day, they managed Aperture's expansions, oversaw the rollout of chakra-based items, and handled city administration. By night, they retreated to the private wing, drawing Minato in with wry jokes about repoputing the world with super-babies. The two women shared a mischievous camaraderie, often exchanging conspiratorial grins at Minato's expense. Beneath the teasing, though, was genuine affection. GLaDOS, especially, found it liberating to explore deeper emotional connections. She discovered that her once purely logical mind, shaped by Caroline's echoes, now thrived on closeness and shared vulnerability.

  Meanwhile, the rest of Aperture bustled with new developments. By December 1st, three additional Aperture-run cities were nearing completion. Each one integrated Naruto's prototypes of chakra-infused infrastructure, from lighting to heating to transport. The synergy proved powerful: chakra-based systems often required less raw energy, lowering costs. People flocked to these cities from old vilges, wanting a fresh start. GLaDOS also drafted governance charters for each city, ensuring local leadership could handle day-to-day affairs with Aperture's oversight. Democracy of a sort began to flourish, though it was overshadowed by Aperture's guiding hand. Citizens praised the fairness and transparency, relieved to escape the cndestine politics of hidden vilges.

  Kurama, for her part, occasionally wandered these cities in a disguised smaller fox form, gleaning public opinion. She reported that civilians adored Aperture, though some still harbored fears about the old vilges unching surprise attacks. So far, no major incidents occurred. Minato theorized that each vilge was simply too weak to muster an assault. Naruto, while sympathetic, recognized that Aperture's advanced defenses would deter even a unified shinobi front. The world belonged to Aperture now, shaped by GLaDOS's calm logic, Naruto's creative drive, and the synergy of technology and chakra.

  As December approached its midpoint, the triad's personal mission bore results. On December 14th, GLaDOS called a quiet meeting in a small medical b near the facility's advanced genetics wing. The area, once overshadowed by Orochimaru's stolen technology, had been repurposed for legitimate research. There, standing among scanners and monitors, GLaDOS informed Minato and Kushina that preliminary tests showed signs of success. They exchanged gnces brimming with excitement—though they kept the details vague to surprise Naruto when the time was right.

  The st ten days before Christmas became a whirlwind of preparations, not just for Aperture's expansions but also for a new holiday tradition. Naruto discovered that GLaDOS had integrated snippets of old Earth data about Christmas, gleaned from Aperture's million-year-old archives. Eager to give their city dwellers something unifying to celebrate, the triad decided to introduce a festival blending Earth's Christmas customs with local seasonal practices. Festive lights were strung through corridors, trees—both artificial and real—bore ornaments, and a soft hum of cheerful music pyed in public spaces. Citizens embraced the idea, finding joy in exchanging small gifts and gathering for community feasts. Konoha and other vilges, hearing rumors of these celebrations, scoffed at the idea of adopting foreign holidays. But they were in no position to spoil the party.

  Naruto, enthralled by the novelty, spent evenings helping decorate. Kurama, rolling her eyes at the spectacle, nevertheless used her many tails to hang decorations high in the facility. She insisted she was only doing it for "the kit," but a subtle wag in her tail betrayed her enjoyment. One evening, Naruto found her meticulously pcing a star on the top of a massive tree in Aperture's main atrium. He teased her about going soft, and she swatted him with a tail. They ended up ughing, the rge tree swaying precariously until android staff stabilized it. Despite her gruff exterior, Kurama had become part of these newly formed holiday traditions, forging another link in the chain of familial bonds that bound them all.

  Finally, December 25th arrived. Snow—artificially generated to some extent, though real flurries drifted in from the overworld—dusted Aperture's surface entrance. The main facility glowed with decorations. Families living in Aperture-run cities exchanged gifts. Inside the facility, Naruto awoke to find a small stack of presents outside his door, each wrapped in Aperture's sleek, metallic wrapping paper. Chuckling, he guessed at the contents: probably prototypes from GLaDOS or a new seal kit from his parents. Donning warm clothes, he hurried to a rge dining hall that had been converted into a holiday gathering space.

  The hall was breathtaking. Holographic snowfkes drifted through the air, swirling around rge tables lined with an eclectic array of food: everything from turkey roasts (grown in Aperture's advanced farms) to ramen and miso soup. Strings of soft lights arced overhead, casting warm colors. A center stage dispyed a Christmas tree glowing with chakra-infused ornaments, each gently flickering in different elemental hues—blue for water, orange for fire, green for wind, and so on. Hundreds of Aperture staff and refugees from old vilges gathered, chatting merrily. Naruto spotted Kurama near the stage, grumbling about having to wear a small Santa hat that perched comically between her mechanical ears. She shot him a gre, but the corners of her muzzle turned up in a smile.

  At the far end of the hall, Minato, Kushina, and GLaDOS waved him over. They stood together, each dressed in festive attire: Minato wore a simpler version of his old Hokage robe stitched with Christmas patterns, Kushina sported a red and white ensemble echoing her old Uzumaki style, and GLaDOS wore a sleek white suit that shimmered with projected snowfkes. Naruto grinned, weaving through the crowd until he joined them. The entire family exchanged greetings, hugging each other in front of a small group of onlookers who cheered at the public dispy of affection. Aperture's people had grown fond of the triad, seeing them as paternal and maternal figures shaping a new world.

  Naruto scratched his head. "So, any big surprises for me this time?"

  Kushina giggled, gncing at GLaDOS. "Actually, yes. Two very big surprises." She paused dramatically, her grin widening. GLaDOS nodded, her expression carrying a subtle excitement that Naruto almost never saw. Minato looked both proud and relieved, taking Kushina's hand in one of his and GLaDOS's in the other.

  Kushina cleared her throat, motioning for the crowd to quiet. She hopped onto a small ptform near the tree. "Everyone," she called, voice magnified gently by Aperture's audio systems. "Merry Christmas! We're so gd to share this new holiday with you. As you know, Aperture is about blending tradition with progress. In that spirit, GLaDOS and I have an announcement." She paused, gncing at Minato with conspiratorial glee. "We're pregnant."

  A wave of gasps and cheers rippled through the hall, with appuse following. Minato's face bzed with pride, nodding to confirm. Naruto's eyes went wide—part happiness, part disbelief. He stammered, "Wait, you... and you... I—?"

  Kushina ughed, turning to him. "Yes, your mother is going to have a baby. This time, I get to raise them from the beginning. And I promise I won't overshadow you, Naruto," she teased. "But that's not all." She gestured for GLaDOS to step forward.

  GLaDOS inclined her head, golden eyes sweeping the crowd. Her usual calm voice held a tremor of anticipation. "I, too, carry a child," she announced softly. "My gynoid body was designed with advanced reproductive capabilities, though I never expected to utilize them. But thanks to Aperture's medical facilities and... an emotional growth I did not anticipate, I have chosen to experience motherhood on a deeper level." She paused, turning to give Naruto a look filled with maternal warmth. "You remain my son, Naruto. But soon you will have two younger siblings."

  A hush fell over the audience as the weight of that revetion sank in. Then an explosion of appuse, ughter, and chatter erupted. People crowded closer, offering congratutions. Aperture android staff cpped politely, while some who had developed mild personalities whistled with pyful cheers. Naruto stood in the midst of the swirl, eyes darting between Kushina and GLaDOS. "You're both... pregnant? My siblings... are they half-siblings? Full siblings? Wait, that's..." He trailed off, bursting into ughter. "I guess it doesn't matter. I'm gonna be a big brother. Twice!"

  Kushina stepped off the ptform to embrace him. She pressed a gentle kiss to his temple. "That's right, sweetie. I'll finally get to baby someone other than you, though you'll always be my kit too."

  He ughed, hugging her back. "That's insane. I'm—wow. Congratutions, Mom." He paused to face GLaDOS, whose expression seemed almost shy. He felt tears prick at his eyes. "Congrats, Mom," he repeated, embracing her mechanical form. She radiated a tender warmth, returning the hug with equal sentiment.

  Minato draped an arm around them both, tears glistening. The crowd watched, touched by the family's open affection. Kurama approached with a dry snort, though her eyes shone. "Ugh, more brats to scold. I hope you all realize I am not babysitting."

  Naruto ruffled her ears, ignoring her protest. "Sure you're not. You'll be the biggest softie to them. I can already see it."

  She nudged him with a tail. "Quiet, kit. I can still whack you if you get uppity."

  Chuckling, Naruto turned his attention to the throng of well-wishers. People asked about due dates, baby names, or how exactly GLaDOS's pregnancy would function. Minato fielded some questions by expining Aperture's advanced medical b, which had integrated genetic material from both him and GLaDOS. The second child, in parallel, came from Minato and Kushina's combined DNA, though Aperture's technology ensured healthy development. The normal complexities of a physical body had become manageable under Aperture's watch. For the rest of the day, the facility practically glowed with festive cheer. Android staff served celebratory drinks while children peeked around, wide-eyed at the idea of new babies on the horizon.

  Naruto joined in the merriment wholeheartedly, occasionally pausing to reflect on how bizarre and beautiful his life had become. He was once a lonely boy scorned by a vilge that should have protected him. Now he stood amid a thriving world shaped by Aperture, with a father once known as the greatest Hokage, a mother who overcame death to recim her child, an AI turned mother, and a demon fox turned big sister. And in a few months, two new siblings would be born into this improbable family.

  As evening settled, the crowd thinned. GLaDOS, Minato, and Kushina retreated to a quieter lounge, letting the city's popuce continue celebrating. Naruto followed, trailed by Kurama. They found a comfortable corner table, away from prying eyes, to share a private meal. The room was decorated with soft lights and a synthetic firepce that crackled convincingly. Kushina joked about wanting to see if the unborn babies would respond to certain foods or if they'd inherit any craving for ramen. Minato teased GLaDOS about how she might handle morning sickness. GLaDOS retorted that Aperture's advanced biotech could mitigate such symptoms, though she admitted a certain excitement at experiencing them if it further connected her to human motherhood. The conversation flowed with affectionate teasing and heartfelt confessions of gratitude.

  Naruto listened, resting his chin in his palms. In one sense, he recognized they were stepping into uncharted territory. Two simultaneous pregnancies in a triad marriage was hardly conventional, even by Aperture's innovative standards. Yet, that was precisely why it fit their family so well. They lived beyond the old rules, forging a life that integrated technology and love without boundaries. He felt a surge of affection for them all.

  While they chatted, Kurama remained quietly attentive. At one point, she cleared her throat. "Well, I suppose we'll need to ensure the facility is baby-proofed. My tails can't be yanked by some little pup that crawls around."

  Kushina burst into ughter. "Don't worry, we'll teach them not to pull your tails. But it's a nice thought, right? Little ones running around, maybe pulling you into their mischief. You'll be the scowling older sister figure."

  Kurama huffed. "I scowl enough at Naruto. Now I get to scowl at mini-Kushinas and mini-GLaDOSes? Great."

  Naruto smirked, nudging her side. "You'll secretly love it. You're too soft-hearted to resist." She whacked him lightly with a tail, but the glimmer in her eyes spoke volumes. The entire family shared in the amusement.

  That night ended with them returning to their quarters, hearts warm. Minato, GLaDOS, and Kushina retreated to their private suite, presumably to discuss more details of the pregnancies. Naruto parted ways, heading to his own comfortable room. Before drifting to sleep, he stared at the overhead lighting, letting the day's revetions wash over him. The sense of wonder rose in his chest again. He was about to become an older brother to not one, but two siblings. In the corner of his mind, he imagined the future: a pair of toddlers scurrying through the corridors, calling him "big brother," possibly discovering their unique talents in a world brimming with Aperture's gifts. He fell asleep smiling, lulled by dreams of a sprawling, harmonious future.

  The next few days saw Minato, GLaDOS, and Kushina devoting time to Aperture's medical bs, verifying the progress of each pregnancy. They emerged with glowing reports. Minato teased that he'd end up an old man chasing after two hyperactive kids, while Kushina elbowed him, retorting that she was the one who had to carry the baby. GLaDOS, in a moment of dry humor, pointed out that her own pregnancy might be even more curious to manage, since her gynoid body was half-synthetic. Even so, the bs confirmed that the embryo was stable. The entire triad breathed a collective sigh of relief, excitement blooming further.

  A swirling undercurrent of rumor spread through Aperture's workforce, but it was all positive. Staff murmured about the "first Aperture baby," or babies, to be born in their new age. Some expected the children to be destined for greatness—half shinobi, half advanced science. Others just took pleasure in the idea of new life thriving under Aperture's care. For many, it embodied everything Aperture stood for: bridging old traditions with modern wonders, forging a peaceful tomorrow. None could deny the joy resonating through the corridors.

  Meanwhile, Naruto continued his workshop endeavors, albeit with a new spring in his step. He found himself daydreaming about teaching his younger siblings how to throw a kunai or solve an Aperture puzzle chamber. The sense of continuity felt exhirating. Kurama ribbed him occasionally, saying, "You'll regret it when they keep you up all night crying." But beneath her teasing y a genuine warmth. She, too, sensed that the family was stepping into a new chapter. The synergy of the triad's love formed an unshakeable foundation.

  By December 25th's end, the entire Aperture facility glowed with optimism. Citizens drifted back to their homes in the Aperture-run cities, each reflecting on the family's big news. The triad—Kushina, GLaDOS, and Minato—remained in the grand dining hall a while longer, savoring the quiet after the crowd dispersed. Naruto stood with them, arms folded behind his head, gazing at the faint holographic snow still swirling near the ceiling. Kurama y curled at the base of the rge Christmas tree, eyes half-lidded, content with the day's excitement.

  Minato broke the silence with a soft exhation. "It's strange, isn't it? A year ago, I never would've pictured this: Aperture thriving, the hidden vilges almost irrelevant, and us... building a family like no one's ever seen."

  Kushina smiled, resting her head on his shoulder. "It's wonderful, though. This is the life we've chosen. I wouldn't trade it for anything."

  GLaDOS stepped closer, pcing a gentle hand on both Minato's back and Kushina's waist. "I agree. And we continue building tomorrow, not just for ourselves but for the children who will inhabit it." Her tone carried a note of calm conviction that only an AI of her magnitude could radiate.

  Naruto joined the huddle, leaning in with a mischievous grin. "So, any chance I'll get a younger sibling who's not a total crybaby? Or maybe they'll be geniuses who skip crying altogether?"

  Kushina feigned offense, swatting his arm. "They'll cry all they want, and you'll be the best big brother who soothes them."

  He ughed. "Fine, fine. I'll stock up on earplugs." GLaDOS quirked an amused eyebrow, but said nothing. Minato ruffled Naruto's hair, eyes shining with paternal pride. The moment felt suspended in time—a snapshot of unity, love, and the promise of new beginnings. It was the perfect close to a day marked by celebration, blending Aperture's visionary future with the timeless bond of family.

  They left the dining hall around midnight, each heading to their quarters. Naruto parted from the triad and Kurama at the main corridor intersection. As he strolled down a softly lit passage, memories of the day repyed in his mind. Soon, he'd be an older brother, with not one but two new additions to the family. He felt a thrill of excitement tinged with nervousness. Could he handle the responsibility? Then again, he had the best parents in the world, plus Kurama's watchful eye. They'd manage. This entire facility, and the world outside, was forging a future as bright as the neon lights dancing along Aperture's city streets.

  He paused near his workshop door, gncing at the sealed compartments of half-finished projects. The new era wasn't just about him or even just about Aperture's expansions. It was about what they all built together—a civilization that respected tradition yet soared with technology, a family that transcended definitions, children who would inherit both shinobi legacies and Aperture innovation. The swirl of ideas comforted him, reminding him that all the loneliness of his youth had led here, to a pce of acceptance and progress.

  Entering his room, Naruto lit a small Aperture mp, rummaging in a desk drawer until he found a bnk scroll. He began scribbling a letter to Hinata Hyuga—he'd heard through GLaDOS's reports that she was wavering on whether to leave Konoha. He wanted to encourage her, reassure her that Aperture's new path had room for all, including those who valued tradition but also yearned for growth. She might be reluctant, but Naruto believed bridging old cn ways with Aperture's advanced worldview was possible. Writing sealed that belief. He ended the letter with a warm invitation to visit Aperture if she ever needed to see a different future for herself.

  When the letter was done, he set it aside to deliver the next day, then flopped onto his bed. His eyes closed, images of a bustling nursery forming in his imagination—two cradles, side by side, one child of Kushina and Minato, the other child of GLaDOS and Minato, perhaps both with bright hair or maybe one inheriting GLaDOS's calm brilliance. In any case, they'd be unstoppable, and he'd be right there, guiding them, proud to say he was their big brother.

  Soft footsteps outside indicated that Kurama was prowling the hallway, likely double-checking security as she often did at night. Naruto drifted into slumber with that comforting sound in mind. And so the next phase of Aperture's—and Naruto's—journey began: forging a new generation of life amid the metal corridors and hum of advanced machines, tempered by the unwavering bond of a family that refused to be bound by old norms. The hidden vilges might vanish, but love, progress, and a fierce devotion to the future would endure. And on Christmas Day, the entire facility had witnessed a glimpse of that future—two unborn children already beloved, waiting to inherit a world shaped by unstoppable innovation and unbreakable affection.

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