I know, I know. I already have a Dragon Ball story going but this isn't just Dragon Ball. It's also Naruto. I never saw one where they switched worlds. I've only seen ones where one went to the others world or their worlds always exited together. I'm not sure on pairings yet. Maybe you would like to leave your thoughts in the review. Anyway, I don't own Dragon Ball or Naruto. On with the prologue.

Unknown Pocket in Space and Time

In a huge temple known as the Temple of Time and Space, stood a teenager staring at a statue of a dragon. The teenager had purple skin, white hair, and yellow eyes. He wore square rimmed glasses, a black short-sleeve muscle shirt with the letters F,X, and I on each sleeve, black pants, and brown boots. In his possession was a brown scabbard with a katana sheathed within it.

He stared up at the head of the dragon.

The dragon statue was made out of marble. It had a golden mural behind it. On the mural were seven orbs and nine beasts. The first orb had a star in it and the amount of stars rose as you looked at the other orbs. The same went for the beasts, but, instead of stars, the beasts tails ascended from first to last.

The statue's eyes glew blue. A moan could be heard throughout the temple. The teenager rubbed the back of his head.

"I don't mean to be rude, but can you make this quick?" asked the impatient teenager. "I've got research to do." A tear formed in the dragon statue's eye. It fell on the floor and a pool was formed. Another moan filled the temple.

"It is your devotion to your research and your view on life that has caught my attention." stated the dragon. "I need someone like you right now."

"What does a humble researcher like me have to offer you, oh Great Shenron of Time and Space?" The pool formed from the tear glew as two different locations were shown.

"See for yourself young Fu." Fu looked into the first location. He knew this point in time very well. It was one of the saddest events in history. The destruction of planet Vegeta.

He saw the pod that held the greatest hero in history, Son Goku, racing towards earth. He heard him cry as he grew further and further from the dying world. Fu turned to the planet. He watched Frieza, the monster that destroyed the planet, laugh as the death ball drew closer. He could hear Goku's father call out his son's saiyan name.

"Kakarot!" shouted Bardock, the father of Goku, as he was engulfed in the energy sphere. Fu looked away and decided to focus on the other location. It was a small planet. The planet seemed untamed except for a few villages he could see. He looked to the dragon.

"I don't recognize this planet." said Fu.

"I don't expect you to." stated Shenron.

"This is an entirely different time branch from the one you hail from."

"Time branch? Do you mean time line?" A network of energy appeared behind the dragon.

"Time line is such an ignorant explanation for it. Time is like a tree. The beginning of time is like the trunk. The trunk splits off the into multiple branches. Tell me, young Fu, do the branches just go out in a straight line with no interruptions?"

"No. They twist and turn. They even make more branches."

"And the same goes for time. Every decision, whether it be something as small as a glance or something as big as destroying a planet, branches off into multiple different branches in time. Each new branch is an alternate version of that decision. Some fall off because they are too weak to stand on their own. That is all I will share for now, however, because we have strayed from the main point of your visit."

"It's a shame. This new intel has caused me to alter or completely rewrite my theories."

"Back to the matter at hand, look deeper into the forest. There is a hidden village. Konoha, the Hidden Leaf Village. It is one of the hidden villages. There are many other villages like it. Watch carefully. A true tragedy is about to befall this village."

Fu did as told. Suddenly, a huge explosion came out of nowhere. Nine tails poked out of the smoke. Ears could be seen as the smoke dissipated. Fu recognized the beast from the mural.

"It is the last beast on your mural." stated Fu.

"Correct young Fu." congratulated Shenron. "Kurama, the nine tailed fox. One of the nine biju, or tailed beasts. They are seen as demons by the people. Watch as Kurama demonstrates why."

Kurama began destroying the surrounding forest. He swung all of his tails left and right. He stomped on the ground, crushing all beneath him. He fired a laser of strange energy. Fu noticed men rushing out of the trees.

"The fools." said Fu.

"Shinobi." interrupted Shenron. "The warriors of this world. These are from Konoha. They have come to try and kill the beast. They will fail."

Fu had a thought run through his head.

"Mighty Shenron?" asked Fu. "If they are demons, then why are they on your mural?"

"Good eye young one." complemented the dragon. "Remember what I said? They are seen as demons but they are far from it. They are living Chakra, the energy of branch 149. That's the name of the branch we are currently viewing. The shinobi will die for their village and for some their children. Do you feel that ominous energy boy?"

Fu searched for it. He found strands of chakra being lead off to another area. The chakra was visible. They were chains. Fu cringed.

"He's being used as a puppet." growled Fu.

The pool changed its image to show the holder of the chains staring down another man.

"Yes." agreed the statue. "The man controlling him will remain a mystery to us. The man he's fighting, however, is the great leader of Konoha. The Hokage, Minato Namikaze. He is part of the tragedy."

Minato had bright, blue eyes and spiky, blond hair. He also had jaw-length bangs framing either side of his face. His attire consisted of a standard Konoha uniform with two bands on both of his sleeves, a green flak jacket blue forehead protector, and blue sandals. He also wore a short-sleeved long white haori over his normal attire, closed in the front by a thin, orange rope. Fu tried to get a closer look at the opponent, but the image changed over to a hospital.

A mother was cradling her child. She had violet eyes, and red hair that reached her ankles. She wore a high-collared, sleeveless blouse under a long, loose-fitting dress with a wristband on her left wrist and standard shinobi sandals. The child started to cry. She held him tight.

"It's okay." whispered the woman. "Everything is gonna be okay Naruto." The child calmed down a bit. Fu shook his head.

"Her energy is fading fast." stated Fu.

"There are people who have biju sealed inside them. They are usually raised to be weapons to have against the other villages in war. The only problem with that is that if the biju is removed, the person slowly dies. She is Kushina Uzumaki. She's a Jinchuriki."

"Which one is in her?"

"Was boy. You've already met him." Fu looked at the dragon.

"How did...?"

"The nine tailed fox was removed by the masked man from earlier. It's easiest to remove a biju during a certain point for women. Child birth." Fu looked back Kushina.

Minato jumped in through the window.

"Minato!" shouted Kushina. She held her chest. She took a heavy breath. Her energy was dropping fast. Minato walked over to calm her down.

He took Naruto out of her arms.

"What are you doing!?" shouted Kushina.

"I have to seal the biju." answered Minato.

"Not in my baby! There has to be another way Minato!" Minato embraced her.

"It's the only way. I just wish we could be here to see him grow up." Kushina had more to say, but her life faded as Minato placed her on the hospital bed. He went out with Naruto in his arms. The puddle fast forward to the crater.

There was silence. It was only broken by the cries of baby Naruto. He looked so alone. It showed the two crying children side by side. Fu she'd a tear.

"You brought me here to see two tragedies?" asked Fu.

"You had to see the problem before you could hear the solution." argued the dragon. "I have seen the future of these variations of the time branches. They do not end well. Gohan was killed before Goku arrived on earth, so he'd be alone and he'd destroy the human race. As for Naruto, he was raised to be a weapon because the previous Hokage did not resume work after the death of Minato. I cannot stand by while these children live sad lives. That is where you come in. There is a lot of research to be gained from switching their lives. That is the only way I can see this working."

"But what about the time patrollers?"

"They won't even know with me involved. The children need this. Will you help me young Fu?" Fu smiled as he wiped the lone tear from his eye.

"Yes mighty Shenron!"

"Good. Now, let's begin the swap." Shenron's eyes glew brighter. The children were encased in light.

Konoha

Hiruzen had come to the crater personally to check for signs of Minato. He wore a black jumpsuit, mesh segments over the lower portions of his limbs, and a green gauntlet that covered much of his right arm.

He hoped to find something, anything that could lead to him being alive. He found nothing as he searched high and low. He was about to give up. He then heard a cry he recognized.

"Naruto!" shouted Hiruzen. He ran over to find a strange teenager holding Naruto and another child in his hand. He pulled out his weapons. The young man noticed him.

"Hold on there old man." said the strange being. "You don't wanna accidentally hurt the children do you?" Hiruzen lowered his weapons. "So you're the old Hokage? So cool!"

"Who are you!?" shouted Hiruzen. The purple teen scratched the back of his head.

"Right, right! Explanations. Sorry there. My name is Fu. I come in peace. I've come to make life easier."

"For who are you implying?"

"Everyone, which of course includes these little guys. I've come to swap them out."

"You cannot take Naruto! His parents sacrificed themselves so that he could live!"

"I know, but think about it. With him being a Jinchuriki of the creature that was used to destroy your home and killed many family members, what chance does he have? Do you want him to grow up alone? There are too many variables against him. He has a better chance swapping out with this little guy. Just take a look at him."

He handed the other child to Hiruzen. Hiruzen was skeptical, but the little boy was calling for him. He held the child. His hair was in a strange style, but other than that he was just a normal child. Well, that's what he thought till he saw the child's tail.

"Don't be scared." reassured Fu. "He's not a monster. Well only when he looks at the full moon. Anyway, he's one of the last survivors of his people. They were all wiped out by an evil tyrant they served. Think of his tail as a kekei genkai, but for his whole people. He has no one to go to. He needs this."

"But what about Naruto!?" shouted Hiruzen.

"I was getting to that! Geez! You need to chill. I know a nice man who will be willing to take in the young child. Think about it. This is his best shot. They'll both get the love they deserve, and life will be much better for those around them. What do you say?"

Hiruzen didn't know what to do. He couldn't just trade Minato and Kushina's child for another. It wouldn't be right. Then again, he couldn't leave this other boy without a family.He suddenly saw a light.

Minato and Kushina stood in front of a dragon. They didn't say a word. They smiled at him. It was as if they were telling her that it would be okay. He looked to Fu.

"Fine." said Hiruzen. "But if anything happens to the boy..."

"I get it! I get it!" shouted Fu. "It won't be a problem. He'll be just fine. By the way, the other child's name is Goku. Any clan name you give him is up to you. See ya!"

He disappeared in a flash of light. Hiruzen looked at Goku. Goku grabbed at his beard and pulled. He looked off to the village.

"Let's go home." said Sarutobi as he took off.

Mt. Pazao

Son Gohan decided to go for a walk. He had small dark eyes and a bushy white mustache and eyebrows. He wore a Chinese martial arts uniform, which consisted of a sleeveless orange jacket over a long sleeved black shirt, and a green hat. He strolled through some bamboo.

He sure did enjoy the peace and quiet. He suddenly heard a large wail. He ran over to find a purple man holding a blond child. He walked over. The man noticed.

"Hey there stranger!" shouted the man. "How's your day going?" sighed Gohan in relief.

"It's going well." answered Gohan. "How about yours?"

"Actually... I have a bit of a problem. You see, my name is Fu. I'm trying to find a home for little Naruto here. He's recently become an orphan. I've tried all over but no one has room for the little guy."

"Let me take a look at him." Fu handed Naruto over to Gohan. Naruto was still crying. He rocked him for a bit. Gohan rubbed the whisker marks on the child's cheek as he fell asleep.

"Who wouldn't want such a sweet young boy?" asked Gohan.

"The problem is that there just doesn't seem to be any room for the little guy." answered Fu. "I fear what might happen if I can't find a place for him. I can't take care of him or else I would." Gohan looked down at the baby. There was something about him that brought a smile to his face.

"Anyway, sorry to bother you stranger." started Fu. "I guess I'll be..."

"I'll take him." stated Gohan. "No child should be without a home." Fu smiled.

'Success!' thought Fu. "That's just wonderful! I'm happy to hear it! I am required to check up on him every now and again."

"I'm fine with that. I'll enjoy the company." Fu took off into the forest. Gohan looked down at Naruto.

'Son Naruto' thought Gohan as he walked home.

Temple of Time and Space

Fu walked up to Shenron. He stopped as once again the moaning filled the building.

"You have done well Fu." stated the dragon. "They have accepted the fate of the children."

"The parents have been moved to the respective afterlife." said Fu. "I'll change the locations of certain individuals as time moves on. Just like you requested. I'll do it as you say it's needed or when it's good for research. Why are we changing so much?"

"The answer will come when the time is right. For now, rest. We have many trials ahead of us." Fu walked out of the main room. The dragon looked into the pool.

"Your reign of fear ends now, Frieza, Kaguya." said the dragon. "You will meet your end." The dragon's eyes faded back to darkness. A light appeared in the pool. The pool dissipated as a face appeared in it.

A great start to a great adventure, hopefully. There's no telling what will come of the Shenron of Time and Space's intentions. How will this change the stories we all know and love? Who was the mysterious being that appeared in the pool created by the Shenron? All will be revealed in time. Please review with your ideas, especially on pairings. I've got some interesting ideas for pairings, but nothing is final. Till next time readers!