Authors Note: This idea randomly came to me when I was puzzling over how Sasuke, a 7-8 year old, survived on his own with a guardian. I'm not sure if it is a solid idea but I figured it was worth a try. Anyways enough of me, onto the story. Please tell me what you think of the idea.
Prologue
"He should be put in with a normal family"
"No, he can manage by himself!"
"An orphanage-"
"It should be a Jounin family-"
Sandaime Sarutobi, the third Hokage, let a heavy sigh as he listened to the heated debate before him. Normally it didn't get this bad but due to the earliness of the morning and the topic it became what it is now—a lot of useless noise.
"Be quiet all of you! You sound like children." Sarutobi's voice was not nearly as loud as the others but it held weight and soon the ruckus evaporated. Clearing his voice the third spoke again. "Now that you all have started behaving like the adults you are we can finally resolve this issue. Let's hear the full report first. Genma."
A man situated to the left of Sandaime cleared his throat and began to talk. "At exactly 4:37 on March 4(1) in the Uchiha compound a young child was found in the middle of the street passed out. Upon his discovery a medical ninja was called to take care of him while several Jounin searched the compound. While searching said Jounin found the dead bodies of the rest of the clan. Immediately a messenger was sent to inform the Hokage. The remaining nin began the search for survivors. There was none to be found. The boy was the only one left alive. 8:13 the next morning the child woke up in the Hospital and was immediately asked if he knew who the killer was. The child, identified as Uchiha Sasuke, told the medic's the killer was his older brother, Itachi Uchiha."
The room exploded in voices once again. As before the Hokage spoke, immediately quieting them. "That is the situation. Ex-Anbu captain Uchiha Itachi has murdered his clan save for his younger brother who is now orphaned. This meeting has been called to decide what is to become of the boy. I will take suggestions but one at a time. I am sick of hearing you all bicker." The room remained quiet as each man weighed his argument. Finally the silence was broken by an elderly man dressed in loose red kimono.
"I say the child be put in foster care. That way he can have a family again."
"No, that would only remind him of what he lost." Another argued.
"What, do you expect him to live on his own? He is only seven!(2)" A third spoke his opinion with an added slam of the fist.
"An orphanage then. There is no family there." Yet another spoke up.
"He can't live in an orphanage! He is the last Uchiha he should be given the treatment that title holds!" Soon the room was filled with voices for the third time that morning. Surprisingly enough it was not the Third who silenced the room but rather a long haired man dressed in a light blue kimono.
"He should be put with people he can relate to and who have similar ways of doing things." The man's voice was soft yet firm. It held authority and demanded respect.
"What are you suggesting Hiashi?" For the first time Sandaime joined the argument.
The Hyuuga's mouth turned up slightly in what was supposed to be a smile. "Sasuke should live with the Hyuuga. After all, the Uchiha were once part of the Hyuuga clan. It is only fitting the boy should be raised by us."
"Are you saying you want to adopt him?" The Third said.
Hiashi nodded his head as he spoke. "I am willing to raise him myself as a member of the Hyuuga Clan. I have two daughters of my own so he would have other children of his own age to interact with."
Despite the Third's natural distrust of the Hyuuga head he had to admit the idea made sense. It was also getting late and he knew the decision needed to be made soon. With that thought in mind he spoke. "Very well then. From this day forth Uchiha Sasuke, the sole survivor of the Uchiha Massacre, will live with Hyuuga Hiashi and his family in the Hyuuga Compound. Meeting adjourned." There were several grunts and words of disapproval but the council members knew that this was the Hokage's decision and that it was now final. With in moments the Third Hokage was left to himself. Standing up he gazed out the large window behind him and into the beautiful city he loved, the earlier matter soon gone from his mind.
-End of Prologue-
(1) I have no clue when the massacre happened so I just picked a random day and time.
(2) Sasuke might have been eight when the massacre happened but I'm making him seven in this k?
I know it's short but it's the prologue so it's okay! xD If guys think it's worth writing I'll put up the next chapter in a few days.
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