The Start of the Beginning
Many years ago, a clan that is currently existent was visited by a legend. The sage of six path appeared out of nowhere in the village home to the Uzumaki clan.
He began telling a story about how five infants from various groups will be conceived in the same day, same time and same month. Among the five groups told, two were familiar to the Uzumaki's. One of the five will be an Uzumaki and the other an Uchiha.
The five children were anticipated to have extraordinary power inside them. No details were shared about what kind of power they will gain.
The last thing the sage told the clan, puzzled everyone. He said that the five children will one day meet and once they do, everything will change.
After the sage left, everyone in the clan waited patiently for the children that were chosen however that day did not occur. The word about the five children chosen by the sage of six paths spread across the shinobi world.
Many searched however no one could discover the chosen children identities. So, it transformed into a talk which soon turned into a myth has years pass by. Numerous versions of what happened were told, some say the chosen children will bring mayhem another said they would improve the shinobi world yet nobody really knows the truth.
Even to this day, no one found the chosen ones or the truth about their existence…
..however that doesn't mean it's not out there.
OOO
A new day has begun. The sun is shining over the hidden leaf. A cool breeze washes through the village. Many of the citizens were walking around the leaf, talking with one another, laughing with each other and just hanging out. Among the citizens, one popped out the most.
The bright yellow haired boy named Naruto is seen walking with his hands inside his pockets. He felt at peace on how the hidden leaf got back like it use to be before Pain destroyed it. Ever since he met his father inside his mind when he lost control of the nine tails, he had so many questions he wished his father would answer but sadly his father didn't have much time. At least he is happy knowing he had a father who is the fourth Hokage that he promised to surpass one day however there is still one more thing bugging him. His mother. After everything calm down, he wanted to know his mother so he asked Lady Tsunade but she told him it wasn't time yet. That angered him. Wasn't wrong for him to know his mother, the answer is unknown to him. With all the thoughts in his head right now, he thought taking a nice stroll would calm him down and what better place to walk than the village he knows and loves.
OOO
Hokage Office
Lady Tsunade is leaning against her chair, staring at the clear blue sky. "What a beautiful day this is today" she thought looking out the window. She couldn't concentrate on her work ever since Naruto told her he wanted to know his mother. The fact that he met Minato shocked her. It's unbelievable that he sealed some of his chakra in Naruto so one day when he loses control he would show up and seal it again. She understands why Naruto would want to know his mother since he met his father but there is a reason why she couldn't.
"(Knock.. knock)..Lady Tsunade" Shizune called her after knocking on her door that is already open.
"Hello Shizune, whats the matter?" She asked sweetly.
Shizune can tell that she wasn't herself from her tone of voice. She would usually be grumpy or drunk but she looked trouble. She tried ignoring it so she can say why she is here. She entered the room and had a serious face on.
"We have word about the whereabouts on the ancient technique" she spoke causing Tsunade to look shock.
"You found it..w-where is it?" Tsunade asked with her arms on her desk.
"We have reports it's north from the hidden leaf"
"Then we should send out the anbu to retrieve it" she said intertwining her hands.
"There is also one more thing...there is sightings of hidden mist ninjas who are also looking for it"
"(Slam her desk)..What!, We can't waste anymore time..we can't let anyone's hands the technique or there will be consequences..(standing)..send in Naruto, Shikamaru and Ino" she told her.
Shizune nodded and left the room. Tsunade sat back down her desk. She felt uneasy, it wasn't until a month ago, that the ancient technique rumored across the world. If anyone gets their hands on it, no one was safe. It's hard enough having to deal with Madara but this is more important. Her reasons in picking the team that will retrieve the technique is because Shikamaru will be able to find out the best outcome in retrieving it, Ino will be able to gather information from the enemy about how they found out the location of the technique and Naruto well, she wanted to distract him from finding out about his mother. He also would be a great asset. She just hopes nothing terrible would end up happening.
OOO
Hours has past and Naruto, Shikamaru and Ino were jumping from branch to branch with Shikamaru leading the group while the two were beside him.
It is quiet among the three. Even Naruto hadn't spoken a word ever since he left the village. He had a good reason too. He knew that Tsunade assigned him for this mission so he wouldn't ask any more questions about his mother. He may act like an idiot sometimes but underneath it all, he's smarter than anyone thinks.
Shikamaru looked in the left corner of his eyes, noticing Naruto didnt look his hyperactive self. His smiled disappeared and his eyes weren't as alive like he remembers when they were young. He looked at how Ino's doing and can tell she notice the difference in Naruto as well. Ever since Naruto saved the hidden leaf, Ino's perspective of Naruto change. The comment she made about how she would fall for Naruto, shock him and Choji but he knew it was met has a joke, at least he thinks.
"Shikamaru, what was it that Lady Tsunade assigned us to do?" Ino asked breaking the silence.
"She wants us to retrieve an ancient scroll" he answered.
"Why did we have to go..it's just a scroll, anyone could do it" Naruto exclaimed in a low tone.
"It's not just any scroll that anyone can take...Lady Tsunade didn't want to tell you about the contents in the scroll but you need to know so you can take this mission seriously…it contains a technique that is predicted to match the gods" he said.
"What kind of technique is that if you can have that type of power" Ino exclaimed surprised about that kind of power even exists.
"An ancient scroll was created long ago..it's know to be a technique past down by the gods themselves...but no one knows for sure if it's real..thats why we must retrieve the scroll before anyone else does before its used for evil"
Suddenly Naruto began jumping ahead. After hearing Shikamaru explain the mission in more detail. He decided to take the mission seriously and not let his own problems cloud what he must do. He wasn't going to let anyone get their hands on that type of power.
OOO
Three hidden mist ninjas were at the bottom of the mountain. There faces were half covered.
"Boss, are you sure it's here" said one the mist ninjas.
"Yes, 'he' would never lie to us" the Boss exclaimed.
"So, the ancient scroll is in this cave" the other ninja spoke.
Right in front of the three, a cave entrance is seen. They were given information about the location of the ancient scroll containing the god like power and plans to take it for themselves.
A certain distance away from the three, Shikamaru is behind a bush observing the three. Naruto and Ino were beside him watching them as well.
"Whats our plan, Shikamaru?" Ino asked knowing he is the best in coming up with a plan.
"Yes... judging from their appearance, they aren't high ranked Shinobi so this will be easy...Naruto you will be the distraction and Ino once we capture them, use your mind transfer jutsu on one of them and find who told them about the ancient scroll" He answered.
The two nodded and looked straight ahead. Naruto made a hand sign creating four shadow clones. The five soon jumped out of the bush heading straight for the three mist ninjas.
"What the hell!"
"Ambush!"
"Men, don't let your guard down...end their life" the boss told them pulling out a Kunai.
The two took out their Kunai and charged at Naruto who wasn't afraid of them. In an instance once the real Naruto appeared behind the three, his clones already took care of the mist ninjas.
Shikamaru and Ino were shocked how fast Naruto took care of the ninjas. "I knew Naruto is strong but not this strong" Ino thought standing up, surprised at Naruto's ability. Shikamaru stood up as well and stared at Naruto's back. He sensed something different when Naruto fought. It was quick but he notices how his clones attacked the pressure points of the mist ninjas disabling their chakra flow and karate chop their necks causing them to be knocked out cold. "Whats up with him" Shikamaru thought. He snapped out of his thoughts when Ino walked out of the bushes.
"Good work Naruto" she told him meeting next to him.
Naruto turned to her slowly and nodded, not showing anymore emotion than that. Shikamaru came long after and started to tie each one up.
"Ok, Ino it's your turn" he told her.
Ino soon made a triangle with her hands, aiming at the boss. She used her Jutsu and fell unconscious. Right before she hit the ground, Shikamaru caught her and slowly brought her down.
Naruto had his arms crossed watching Ino sleeping, seeing how peaceful she looks. He looked up at the bright blue sky with a dazed expression. No matter how hard he pushes the thoughts about finding who is mother was, his heart is telling him to find her. He brought his hand close to his chest.
"Naruto, whats the matter?" Shikamaru asked surprising Naruto.
"Nothing's the matter" he said scratching the back of his neck, grinning.
"Come on Naruto, I knew you when you're younger, I know when you're happy and depressed...so what is it?"
"(Small smile)..I-its about my mother..during the fight with Pain, I met my father"
"Y-you met with your father, how?"
"Lets just say I met with him in my head"
"alright..so judging from your mood lately, you want to know about your mother"
"Ya, I tried asking Granny but..she said I wasn't ready"
"Why would she keep that from you…you have the right to know who your parents are"
"If one of them weren't the fourth Hokage"Naruto thought with a small smile.
"Can you not tell anyone about this" Naruto asked.
"Sure..it's your own privacy" Shikamaru answered and saw Ino about to wake up.
Once she did, she sat up and stood up of the ground. She wiped the dirt on her purple clothing. She turned to Shikamaru.
"So did you found out who told them?" He asked.
"No, I tried searching in every possible place in his mind but I wasn't able to find who told them about the ancient scroll"
"Hmm, the person must have erased his appearance from his minds"
"But I did find out about the scroll..(smiling)..it's in that cave" Ino said pointing a finger at it.
"Good work Ino" Naruto said smiling at her causing her to blush from being praised. "Alright..let's not waste anymore time here, let's get that scroll"
Naruto soon entered the cave along with the two following behind.
OOO
Naruto's POV
This feeling, I never felt like this before. Why am I shaking. My heart beat is speeding up. Why can't I see clearly? I covered my eyes with my arms from the shining white light in front of me but it didnt stop my eyes from burning.
"What is that?" I said seeing a red glow appearing in the white light.
I hear footsteps heading towards me, slowly. The red glow of light became larger showing an outline of a person I don't recognize. Now the red light is burning my eyes.
"Naruto... Uzumaki"
My name is said from the glowing figure. The tone of voice sound more like a male but I dont recognized.
"How do you know my name?"
"...What do you desire"
He completely ignored my question. I felt frustrated but what he said caused my head to be filled with one thought.
"Who's my mother?" I asked feeling a sharp pain in my chest.
"...if you want the answer to that, you must first ask yourself one question…"
He didn't answer my question again, who is this guy and why dont I just sucker punch him. It's like there's something about him that feels familiar.
"What would that be?" I asked.
"What happened to the Uzumaki clan?"
My whole body froze up when he raised his arm up. My eyes widen when he dropped his arm down. I felt huge amounts of chakra energy wash passed me but that wasn't all that happened by the drop of his hand. The ground in front of him cracked into two but it didn't stop coming towards me. My legs weren't listening me and I was hit. It felt like I was split in two. My whole world flash before my eyes seeing the light slowly disappearing.
Before darkness was all I saw. I knew one thing, I wasn't going to die until I find out who my mother is and...about the Uzumaki clan.
