Naruto Saves the Uchiha
Summary: Naruto inadvertently gives Sarutobi an idea that saves the Uchiha. ch2: Fugaku learns of who saved his clan and while it was strange circumstances, he knew he had to repay their debt. Naruto adopted by Uchiha's fic, not by Fugaku but Fugaku's OC!bro, Edited!
Yo! So I edited this chapter a bit to better fit chapter 2. Edited to better fit that and my new style of writing. *bows* please enjoy~
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Naruto, age seven, grinned as he sipped into the Hokage's office, ignoring the scowling secretary. Without knocking, Naruto let himself into the older man's office. It was empty save for the Hokage and his mountains of paperwork.
"Hey Jiji!" Naruto beamed with a happy hop in his step.
Sarutobi gave a small smile but his eyes read sadness. "Hello Naruto-kun," he replied, his voice giving away his troubled emotions.
Naruto frowned. walking towards the man; he was put into Sarutobi's lap. "What's up Jiji?" he asked curiously.
Sarutobi smiled sadly. The Uchiha coup was getting to be too serious; Itachi was sure they'd soon strike against him. The council knew not of these knews save for the elders: Danzo, Homura, and Koharu, who had decided that in one week's time, Itachi would kill his clan and prevent civil war. Itachi's only wish for this mission, was for the safety of his younger brother; Sarutobi reluctantly complied, not out of letting an Uchiha live but out of having Itachi give away everything for the village. Sarutobi has been grieving for the day to come while thinking of something, anything, that could stop this massacre.
"I just have a hard decision to make, Naruto-kun," Sarutobi said gently, unconsciously holding the boy tighter as he thought of the gory details.
Naruto was an innocent light in Sarutobi's darkened conscious. He didn't want this light to be snuffed out like he knew another boy's would be. Times like these made Sarutobi hate his job; the villagers' lives resting on his shoulders like this. Sadly, Sasuke's sanity was lacking compared to the lives of all others.
Naruto tilted his head at the man. "Can I help? Maybe I know the answer," he said.
Sarutobi chuckled, shaking his head. "I don't think so Naruto-kun," he said, "It's not that easy."
"Well what is it?" Naruto asked, comically trying to look stern.
Sarutobi sat back, looking at the picture of the previous Hokages in thought. "Well," he began, simplifying it, "I have to make a big decision that seems to have no good side to it. I must ask someone innocent to do a horrible thing, but if he doesn't do it, the whole village will be in danger. Both ways hurt many, innocent people."
Naruto frowned, looking at the pictures as well; his eyes met the Fourth Hokage's. Naruto stared the the blue eyes so similar to his own; lost his thought as well.
"Why will people be hurt?" he asked breathlessly.
Sarutobi grimaced at the boy's expression, but answered. "They, a group, feel as though they have not been treated very well by others; like everyone is blaming them for something they did not do," he explained.
Naruto tensed slightly. "Demon!" "Freak!" "You killed my son! Why don't you just die?!"
Naruto looked out the window at the Hokage Mountain. That's right, he wanted to be Hokage; that way, now would hurt him anymore. So everyone would acknowledge him and be his friends.
Naruto jumped up so he was on the Hokage's table, leveled with the old man's eyes. "Why don't you make them Hokage?!" he demanded excitedly.
Sarutobi's eyebrow rose. "What do you mean?" he asked, momentarily stunned by the boy's enthusiasm.
Naruto grinned. "If they want everyone to acknowledge them as something else then they should become Hokage!" he said, like it solved everything.
Sarutobi tilted his head with a light chuckle. "I thought you wanted to be Hokage?" he asked, not really thinking about it.
Naruto pouted. "I do!" he argued, "But you're old and I'm still young. There has to be something in the middle until I get older."
Sarutobi paused in thought. An Uchiha Hokage? That's never happened; an Uchiha was considered too greedy and selfish, too power-hungry. What Naruto suggested was impossible sadly, but it was a good idea.
"Hokage-sama."
Sarutobi pressed the button on the intercom. "Yes?" he replied politely.
"ANBU, Captain Weasel is returning from his mission."
Sarutobi nodded. "Thank-," he froze.
Itachi. Itachi Uchiha. Itachi was a powerful force, a prodigy, and a pacifist. He could prevent wars from happening, creating allies. If Itachi became Hokage, not only would he lead the village, but in the future, possibly the Uchiha clan. This could satisfy the clan, and save hundreds, even if the villagers didn't like it, this would be their salvation.
"Jiji?"
Sarutobi looked at Naruto before hugging the boy tight. Naruto yelped. "Oi!" he squeaked in surprise.
Sarutobi ignored his struggling. "Thank you Naruto-kun," he said softly.
Naruto stopped struggling before hugging the man back. "I don't know what for but you're welcome Jiji," he replied happily.
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The Konoha council, all of it, plus Itachi Uchiha, age 13, and the Elders; everyone was talking among themselves, wondering what the Hokage had called them for and why there was a non-council member. Sarutobi was silent, sitting in front, watching Itachi, who was silent as well, as expected of a child and clan heir. Danzo, who was seated near Sarutobi, was watching the Hokage suspiciously.
Sarutobi cleared his throat and instantly there was silence. "Ever since the death of our beloved Fourth, may he rest in peace, the council has been asking me to name a second heir," he began.
Just as quickly as they were silenced, there was sound again; everyone, even the cool, emotionless Fugaku and Hiashi, were curious as to who the Hokage chose. Sarutobi waited patiently.
"I have thought long and hard about this decision and have finally chosen a shinobi whom I trust inexplicably. They are strong and convey the 'Will of Fire', just by fighting for us. I know they will protect the village against any and all enemies with their bare hand and will use that hand to create peace. Now keep in mind, they are young, and have much to learn, but I know they will be one of Konoha's greatest leaders," Sarutobi said, almost in a speech.
Everyone, save the obvious, leaned forward, holding their breath in anticipation.
Sarutobi smiled and gestured. "I would like to introduce you to the future Godaime Hokage: Itachi Uchiha," he said.
Everyone froze or began to speak among each other or out; the Elders and Civilian council shouting that it was a horrible idea. Some agreed, some said it was a good idea, and some were uncaring. Fugaku was frozen, but then he grinned, not a greedy grin, but more proud, almost happy. Itachi was stiff with shock, his eyes wide.
"Hokage? Me?" Itachi mentally whispered.
"My son, the Hokage of the village," Fugaku thought, unable to drop his smile, hiding it in vain behind his hand. "This could change everything. The Hokage finally sees us as something other than a weapon. We are rising again. Itachi… I never could of imagined. I'm so proud. Thank you my son!"
Sarutobi interrupted everyone. "My decision is final," he said sternly, "Itachi Uchiha will be the next Hokage and I will began to train him for the position. This meeting is over; everyone but Fugaku-kun and Itachi-kun, please leave."
"Hiruzen!" Danzo exclaimed while standing, forgetting his palce. "What are you thinking?! For all we know they could be using their accursed sharingan to hypnotize you!"
That broke the Uchiha from their daze; Itachi remained silent but Fugaku looked like he was about to argue and defend his son's honor when Sarutobi did it for him. Sarutobi gave Danzo an earth-shattering glare while pulsing his KI; everyone froze, looking at the more powerful man.
"I would trust any of the Uchiha with my life; specifically Itachi-kun," he said angrilly. "I did not make this decision while sitting down. I put more thought into it than I did for Minato-kun. Now Danzo, will I have to arrest you for questioning my decision?"
To prove his point, five ANBU appeared and Itachi stood, glaring with onyx eyes. Danzo gritted his teeth angrily.
"Now everyone but whom I mentioned; out," Sarutobi ordered.
Slowly, but surely, everyone trickled out and the ANBU returned to hiding in the room. Fugaku and Itachi walked up to Sarutobi's desk. Sarutobi smiled at Itachi.
"I'd almost forgotten in all this excitement," he said in a fatherly tone, "Do you want to be the Hokage, Itachi-kun?"
Without even regarding his father, Itachi bowed at the waist. "It would be my greatest honor Hokage-sama," he said formally.
Itachi would bring peace. No more innocent would die so long as he was Hokage. He wouldn't let another innocent child die, or be sent to war; not while he was leading. He would protect Sasuke and all those in the boy's generation.
Sarutobi smiled. "Sensei now," he said, and Itachi returned the smile, Sarutobi looked at Fugaku. "Are you in agreement?"
Fugaku gave a soft smile. "I had thought Konoha had forgotten about the Uchiha," he said softly, then looked at Itachi. "I'm so proud."
Itachi smiled back. "Thank you otou-sama," he replied.
Sarutobi looked at them both. "May your flames burn bright and be used to protect our beloved village," he said.
They snapped to attention. "Hai!" they chorused.
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And there's the update. I hope you enjoyed it! I might start on some drabbles for ch2's theme so if you have any ideas, please tell me in the comments below.
Til next time,
Ja ne~!