What if the Kyuubi was not sealed in Naruto? What if instead the 4th Hokage had been presented with another child? What if that child had been Hyuuga Hinata?
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Disclaimer:
Okay guys I don't own Naruto. (I am so sad I don't TT) This is a work of pure fandom please don't sue me.
First off I have received some comments regarding my fanfiction. While it is a popular belief that the Fourth Hokage is Naruto's father, nothing has been completely proven as of yet. Therefore, it will not be illustrated as such in my fanfiction. If you disagree with my creative rights and liberties, please stop flaming me and be civil (simply stop reading it). I am in college and under a lot of stress, the last thing I need is flames over something so trivial. Thank you for your time and patience. Now on to the story that you all have been eagerly awaiting! (Hey a girl can dream right? grin)
Chapter 1
The Beginnig
Flashback
The Kyuubi is attacking the Hidden Village of the Leaf and has been stalled temporarily by the Fourth Hokage.
"Keh Keh Keh" Kyuubi's haunting laughter echoed throughout the valley in which he stood. "Foolish mortal you dare to think you can defeat me. You don't have a prayer. Even you, these puny human's leader have almost depleted your chakra reserves."
'Damn him, he is right. I have to buy some time so I can think up a plan.'
"Why are you attacking us? What did we do to provoke you so?"
"What did you do! You humans came into my forest and started changing it like it was yours. Then you had the nerve to build your village of human filth in my forest!"
The Fourth Hokage did not listen as the Kyuubi continued to rant.
'It is the only option I have but for it to work I will need a child whose chakra paths have not fully developed'
Finally the Hokage looked up and interrupted Kyuubi's rant.
"Kyuubi-sama is there anyway to rectify our damages to your forest?"
"No! The only thing that will heal my forest is the fresh blood of you and all your people. Only then will my forest be avenged!"
"I thought as much. Well then Kyuubi-sama you leave me no choice. Gamabunta-sama will you occupy Kyuubi-sama. I will return as soon as possible."
"Sure thing Boss."
With that settled the 4th Hokage disappeared from atop the giant frog leaving only a brief cloud where he once stood.
"Damn coward! Run if you want that just makes it more fun when I find you" Kyuubi snarled while grinning viciously.
"Hmph. I wouldn't get cocky. The Boss isn't a coward. He will be back, until then your fight is with me." Gamabunta said while drawing his katana.
"Keh, Keh, stupid frog." This was all the Kyuubi said before letting lose a mighty roar and charging towards Gamabunta.
Meanwhile the Fourth Hokage had just arrived at the Konoha Hospital and was rushing to the maternity ward. Finally he made it to the nurse's station, where he was greeted by a startled nurse.
"Hokage-sama! What are you doing here? Is the battle finally over?"
"Unfortunately no. I need a baby whose chakra paths have not developed yet."
"Umm well we have one or two but what do you need a baby for?"
"No time to explain. Can you please just bring the children and their parents here as quickly as possible?"
"Of course Hokage-sama."
The nurse hurriedly ran down the hall and out of sight. The Hokage wearily laid his head down on the counter in front of him dreading what he was going to have to ask of the parents in a few minutes.
A few minutes later the Hokage lifted his head to the sound of several running feet approaching. The nurse he spoke to and another nurse were both approaching with bundles in their arms. The nurses were followed closely by Hyuuga Hiashi and his young wife Ryoko. The nurse from earlier quickly caught his attention.
"Hokage-sama here are the only two babies in the hospital whose chakra paths have yet to develop."
The 4th approached both nurses and looked at the faces of the babies. One was a girl and obviously a Hyuuga due to her distinctive white eyes. The other was a boy with bright blue eyes and a crop of blond hair.
"Hyuuga Hiashi, I assume I am correct in thinking that this baby girl is your daughter."
"Yes you are Hokage-sama."
"Nurse, what of this boy's parents, where are they?
The nurse's face looked sadly down on the boy.
"He has none Hokage-sama. His father was killed by the demon and his mother died shortly after giving birth to him. She had a weak heart and had been advised that a pregnancy would be very hard on it but she was determined to prove them wrong."
"How tragic, what is his name?"
"Uzumaki Naruto."
"That is most unfortunate. His father was a good and loyal ninja and if I remember right his wife was Rin. She ran a little candy store out of her home."
"Yes Hokage-sama, you are correct. It was just outside her house, where Iruka found her collapsed. He carried her here as quickly as he could."
Hiashi stepped forward making his presence known
"Hokage-sama pardon my interruption but I most ask you why you need a child whose pathways are not developed?"
The 4th turned his attention to Hiashi and smiled a sad smile.
"Unfortunately the Kyuubi is to strong and I am unable to defeat him."
Collective gasps of surprise and shock filled the hallway.
"Please let me continue. Anyway because of this my only choice in order to rid our village of this demon is to seal it into a baby."
'It is a half truth but if I told them the full cost they would never let me go through with it.'
"Will the demon take over the child?" Ryoko asked beginning to fidget nervously.
"No, the jutsu is designed so that the child just becomes the container for the demon. As far as I can tell the only real consequence to the child will be if the body is unable to process the demon chakra. As time goes by the seal will become stronger."
Both parents became pensive finally Hiashi broke the silence.
"Hokage-sama, please take our daughter. She is already a month old with no change in her chakra pathway developments. If there are consequences or side effects she will be protected by the Hyuuga name. If she does not survive then our greatest enemy goes with her in death."
Ryoko looked at her husband stunned.
"Hiashi what are you saying! This is our daughter our little Hinata."
"Hush Ryoko! It is what must be done. This other child needs the chance to restore his family without the added burden of being the container of a demon. If we lose our daughter then we have been rid of a weakness to our clan."
Hiashi replied sternly refusing to meet his wife's gaze.
Ryoko's head dropped in defeat and slowly tears feel to the floor.
The Hokage was shocked by Hiashi's words and aghast at the harshness towards the child.
"Hiashi don't you think you are being a bit cold."
Ryoko sniffled and looked up slowly beginning to smile.
"No Hokage-sama my husband is right. Hinata is your only option. Please take her with my blessing. If she dies she will have died as a hero to our village. Please take her."
Ryoko took her daughter out of the nurse's arms and placed her in the Hokage's arms.
"Are you sure Ryoko, Hiashi?"
They both nodded
"Yes go Hokage-sama the village needs you." Ryoko said while tears welled up in her eyes.
The Hokage just nodded his head solemnly and does a one handed seal vanishing in a puff of smoke to return to the battle. He reappears outside the village on top of Gamabunta's head.
"Hey Boss, think you took long enough?"
"Sorry Gamabunta. It took longer then I expected."
"Keh, Keh so you came back and what is that in your arms? Perhaps it is a sacrifice. Such a tiny little morsel won't appease my wrath."
"No Kyuubi, this little morsel as you called her will bring about your end."
With that said the Fourth began performing intricate hand seals at a fast pace.
"Huh? What are you doing now you stupid human. What will it be now Wailing Baby no Jutsu?"
Kyuubi began laughing hysterically.
Gamabunta just shook his head.
'That damn arrogant fox. I hate foxes. Oh well it's almost over now.'
Right before the last seal the Fourth paused and looked down on the child.
"Hinata no matter what happens your sacrifice and mine will not be forgotten. Please forgive me for any pain what I am about to do may cause you."
The baby just smiled and gurgled happily up at the Fourth. He couldn't help but return the smile.
'Such a cute little girl'
"Well Hinata it is game over for the big bad fox and me so be a brave girl and grow up strong."
With that last word the Fourth performed the final seal. Kyuubi stopped laughing when he felt the chill in the air. Then he saw the ghostly figure standing behind the village leader.
"Who the hell are yoAHHHH GRRR AHHH!"
Kyuubi did not get to finish his sentence because out of the blue the ghostly apparition's arm shot straight through the village leader and into him.
"GRRR AHHH there is no blood why does this hurt so much!"
"Hehe stupid fox you can't win this fight, for this is a fight against death itself. He will take your soul in exchange for keeping mine. Goodbye Kyuubi-sama."
The Fourth's body collapsed and the Kyuubi screamed in agony as his soul was ripped from his body then slammed forcefully into the baby the Fourth had brought with him. The baby's wails were heard throughout the village and soon the outcome of the battle was discovered.
The battle was over and the only apparent survivor was the Hyuuga heir. Except the baby was different from its' clan. Instead of having the clan's trademark white eyes the baby's eyes had a red tint to them. This made her eyes appear pinkish in color. All of the clan physicians examined the child and determined that her strange eye color had to be a result of the demon chakra inside of her.
As the years went by Hiashi kept his word to the Fourth and protected Hinata to the best of his abilities for as the Fourth feared there were many in the village that saw only Kyuubi when looking at Hinata. Sadly Hiashi's reasons for allowing Hinata to become the container were not entirely noble. Hiashi had witnessed the raw power of the Kyuubi and he desired that power. He had plans for Hinata, plans that would make the Hyuuga clan the strongest clan in the world and would ensure the main branch's dominance. But like all things, best laid plans sometimes do not work out. Instead of having limitless chakra and potential Hinata's training and abilities showed little advancement. She was even unable to use the Byakugan, which distressed the family greatly. Several of the clans doctors examined her and could find no conclusive reason for the heir's weakness so it was assumed that it was a side effect of the Fourth's seal. Needless to say Hiashi was very disappointed.
Then with the birth of his second daughter Hanabi and the death of his wife, who died form complications during the delivery, Hiashi became even more driven towards his power hungry dream. He trained Hinata and Hanabi (when she was of age) without mercy. Still there was no change in Hinata.
When Hanabi was five years old she defeated her sister. Shortly after the match the clan council and her father decided that Hanabi should become the heir to the main family. This did not stop her father's training though. Everyday she would train to near exhaustion with her father, then she would eat a little food, take a shower, and finally crawl into bed.
Occasionally she was allowed to attend school. Hinata loved school because she could sleep during recess and lunch and because Iruka-sensei was always so kind to her. She sometimes wished that Iruka-sensei was her father but it would never happen. Iruka-sensei already had his own little brother named Naruto to look after. Naruto was very mischievous at times so Iruka-sensei had his hands full managing him and his classes. She also had made a few friends at school. Her first friend Nara Shikamaru approached her when he noticed her lying down during recess.
'Peculiar. Why isn't she running around and being loud and troublesome like the other girls'
"May I join you?" Shikamaru asked when he was standing besides her.
Startled from her daydream Hinata opened her eyes to see a boy from her class standing besides her.
"Ano… I am sorry I was daydreaming can you repeat what you said?"
(sigh) "I asked if I could join you."
Hinata looked up at him shocked. No one had ever wanted anything to do with her. Then she realized how rude she was being making him wait for her answer.
" I am sorry please join me."
Shikamaru lies down next to her and stares at the clouds.
"I am Nara Shikamaru."
Hinata turns her face towards his and smiles.
"Hyuuga Hinata."
"Hmm so how come you aren't being all loud and troublesome like the other girls?" Shikamaru asked while never once taking his eyes of the clouds above them.
"Oh I don't know. The other girls don't seem to like me so I just keep to myself."
Shikamaru was very quiet for awhile which made Hinata a little nervous.
"Hmm I have thought it over and I have decided I find you un-troublesome. If you want a friend I am willing to be your friend."
Hinata to say the least was very surprised and did not come back to reality until Shikamaru was waving his hands in front of her dazed eyes. When the meaning of his words sunk in tears came to Hinata's eyes and she hugged the startled Shikamaru knocking him on his back in the process.
"Thank you. Thank you so much." Hinata wept into Shikamaru's chest.
Shikamaru who was flushed with embarrassment at their current position quickly sat up with the still weeping Hinata in his arms.
"Why are you thanking me?"
Hinata looked up into Shikamaru's eyes.
"Because, you are the first person who has ever wanted to be my friend and I am so happy. Thank you again."
'How sad. There is more to this girl then meets the eye. She has been deprived of so much of life. Hopefully with my help we can change that.'
"Umm Your Welcome Hinata-chan. Now stop crying it is very troublesome."
Hinata quickly rubbed all her tears away and waited for Shikamaru's next move.
"Hmm I know what we can do. I will introduce you to my other friends I know they will like you and vice versa."
Shikamaru stood up and pulled Hinata up with him. Then hand in hand they walked back toward the other children in the playground. A blush might have found its way to Shikamaru's cheeks then if he had not fought and deemed such a thing to be to Troublesome.
Authors Notes:
Okay guys that was the beginning of "One choice changes everything" please forgive me for any majors errors. I hope you enjoyed the story so far. Please be patient with me though on updating I am a little college kid and school does come first unfortunately. Laura-chan I will probably kill you for convincing me to post this but you never know. At least now we can feel bad about not updating as much as we should together. Oh go read Laura's story it is called "He loved her laughter" it is her Naruto Fanfic. Please leave some feedback.