Living Legend
A Legend is Born not out of desire, but inspiration. In this case, Iruka told the story of the four Hokage's how they rose above the rest of the Shinobi's to create an era of peace for all. Inspired by this Naruto sets out to become greater and a shinobi all can respect and love. He was unaware that his decision would set in motion things far greater than he could imagine.
Chapter 01: Birth of the Legend
Naruto woke up and looks outside of his window. It has been six months since he joined the academy he was rank deadlast in the shinobi academy. It was doubtful that he would even graduate and become a shinobi. Naruto couldn't control his chakra and had trouble producing ninjutsu and even detecting and dispelling genjutsu.
However, he was determined to become a shinobi. He wanted to be Hokage so others can recognize his existence and prove he was somebody.
Naruto got up and put on his clothes. He walked out of his apartment before locking it and heading to the academy.
Once he arrived he took his seat near the front, hoping to have a better day than yesterday.
Iruka-sensei walked in with Mizuki-sensei and they stood in front of the class.
"Alright, everyone settle down. Before we begin, we have a new students joining us."
Naruto looks up to a boy with black hair and look almost like nobility.
"Please state your name to the class." Iruka replied calmly.
"I'm Byakuya, I come from the outskirts of Fire Country." The boy said.
"Let's see, you can sit…" Iruka paused when he realized the only available seats was next to Naruto.
"You can seat next to Naruto." Iruka said.
"Today we're going to cover our history. Now, who can tell me who the four Hokage's are?" Iruka said.
Naruto pouted as he looks down in disappointment. He was hoping to learn a new jutsu.
"The Founder and first leader of our village was the Shodaime Hokage. The Nidaime Hokage was the one who constructed the shinobi hierarchy of Konoha as well as the Academy. Sandaime Hokage is renowned for leading Konoha survival during the last two great wars. The Yondaime Hokage is a hero of the Third Great Shinobi War and sacrifice himself to stop the Kyūbi who was running rampant ten years ago." Sasuke said.
"As expected of Sasuke-kun. Well done." Iruka said as he praised Sasuke for his intelligence.
"Now, who can tell me the names of the Four Hokage's?" Iruka asked.
"The Shodaime Hokage name is Senju Hashirama, the former leader of the Senju Clan. The Nidaime Hokage is Senju Tobirama, the younger brother of the Shodaime Hokage. The Sandaime Hokage name is Sarutobi Hiruzen. The Fourth Hokage is Namikaze Minato." Sasuke said.
"Excellent, well done Sasuke. Now, who can tell me about the Shodaime Hokage and what his abilities are?" Iruka asked.
No one answered. Iruka sighs, as if he was expecting this.
"The Shodaime Hokage, Hashirama-sama, is the only Hokage to have a Kekkai Genkai. The Mokuton Ninjutsu, this allowed him to attack head on, and all around him. His battle prowess was so great, the shinobi's of the other hidden villages called him, Shinobi no Kami." (God of Shinobi)
Naruto ears perk up hearing that. He looks up and gave Iruka his undivided attention.
"The Nidaime Hokage, wasn't a power house like his brother. But what he lack in power, he made up in speed. In his era, he was the fastest shinobi throughout the lands. The Third Hokage-sama, is an all-rounder, capable of fighting long range, close range, one on one or one on a thousand. The Fourth Hokage, was the fastest shinobi of his generation. Renown for moving faster than you could blink. He defeated over a thousand shinobi's in a single second." Iruka said.
Naruto's eyes went wide as saucers.
After hearing about the abilities of the Four Hokage's he knew, he had to become like them, but stronger. Have all of their abilities and surpass them. If he did that then he would no doubt be Hokage, but the greatest Hokage there was.
The bell rang signaling the end of class. Iruka dismissed them and Naruto immediately took off, heading towards the Hokage Tower. If anyone can point him in the right direction, it would be the old man Hokage.
Naruto arrived at the tower ignoring the secretary who tried to stop him.
"Hey old man Hokage…" Naruto shouted as he burst in the office. But stop when he realized the old man wasn't alone.
In the room was shinobi's wearing black cloaks with strange masks on their faces. They all turn to look at Naruto but Naruto felt uneasy as he looked back.
"Team Rō, you are dismiss, rest and return home." The Sandaime Hokage said as the shinobi's all disappeared quicker than Naruto could see.
"Naruto, why did you interrupt my meeting?" The Sandaime Hokage asks as he took a puff from his pipe.
"Oh yeah, old man, could you perhaps help me become a better shinobi."
"Oh, you are starting the academy, what brought this on?"
"Iruka-sensei was telling the class about the Four Hokage's. I want to surpass them, but I don't know how to start. Please old man, no one will help me. Could you help me reach my dream?" Naruto said as he claps his hands together in a pleading position.
The Sandaime Hokage looks at Naruto with a calculating look.
"Become a Hokage or matching a Hokage in battle prowess is not an easy thing, even for the best shinobi's. However, if you are serious, then I can help you with the first step. I will give you a teacher, one who will train you after the Academy hours. However, in return for this I expect you to listen and not complain what you are told to do. Understand."
"You got it."
"Naruto, I'm serious, the moment you complain or disobey your teacher, you won't get any further help you understand."
"Yes."
"Good, now, your instructor will pick you up tomorrow after the Academy ends."
Naruto left the room in joy.
The Sandaime Hokage smiled but knew he had to make it up to Minato for not being there for Naruto.
Naruto was so excited that he couldn't hold it. He was literally fidgeting in his seat.
The door opens and a old man walks in.
"Kosuke-dono, how are you." Iruka said.
"I am well Iruka-san. I'm here to pick up Naruto-kun."
"Naruto, go with Kosuke-dono."
Naruto got up and walked with the old man who was leading him towards one of the training grounds.
"Now then Naruto-kun, I am going to teach you some basics before I teach you ninjutsu. It's important that a ninja learns to control his chakra.
"I can master this in no time." Naruto proclaimed in a loud voice.
"We'll see Naruto-kun." Kosuke said in an amazing tone of voice.
An hour later, Naruto was on his back laying on the ground panting very hard. The basic training was tougher than he thought. '
Kosuke smiled as he look down upon Naruto.
'He may lack some common sense and is not very bright. However, he is without a doubt a genius in the shinobi arts. With proper training, he could even surpass you, Yondaime Hokage-sama.'
Author Notes: So ends, my first chapter. I haven't done a Naruto story in a while and Hope everyone enjoys it.