*I do not own Naruto. (Though I wish I could)*

Chapter 1: A normal childhood

"I already hate this place"

And I had a reason to too. Konoha was way too frilly. I was used to the streets being abandoned, no general hustle and bustle, and just an overall gloomier atmosphere.

I grew up in Kirigakure, when the Yondaime Mizukage was still leading. I spent my youth hiding indoors, trying to escape the bloodline purges that gave the Bloody Mist it's name.

Unfortunately, I failed. I was only 5 at the time and I couldn't do much, so when I finally got caught I was proud of myself for surviving that long. I was ready to die without fear. However, that was not to be the case. It seemed that the Godaime Mizukage had succeeded the Yondaime and wanted everything that made Kirigakure the Bloody Mist to stop. This included the bloodline purges.

The Mizukage was horrified when I told her my story. She wanted to send me somewhere where I was to be pampered and "have a proper childhood." I had a proper childhood for all I care, but it seems the Mizukage disagreed.

"My childhood was fine! I learned to survive by myself and be independent." I said. "I don't need to have another one."

The Mizukage did not agree.

"What are you saying! You were forced to grow up way too fast. In fact, you already act like an adult. That's it. I'm sending you to Konoha."

And so here I am.