Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto
A small mob was gathered at the mouth of an ally. One would expect from their cries of demon, their victim would be deformed and look at least a little evil, but that was not the case. The receiver of their cruelty appeared to be a small boy covered in a mixture of dried mud and blood.
A vicious kick to the head caused the small child to cry out in pain, "Stop, please stop!"
Ignoring the pleas, the mob continued to beat him until he was half dead, the only thing that stopped them was an Anbu appearing.
"I was late to guard Naruto by only five minutes, and look what happens! A mob beats him half to death!" the Anbu was muttering darkly as he picked Naruto up.
Making a sign with his hands, he disappeared.
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The Hokage sighed due to the fact that he was visiting the hospital for the third time this week. Fortunately, or unfortunately depending on how you look at it, Naruto had advanced healing abilities, so he usually healed in a day or two.
Sarutobi knew that he would have to have some teach Naruto some defensive moves or jutsu after this last attack. The main problem was who to trust with the education of Naruto.
Then he thought of the perfect person for the job.
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Naruto slipped into the Hokage's office. The Third Hokage smiled at him while making a few hand signs.
"You can release it now, Naruto," said Sarutobi told the blond, who nodded.
In the boy's place stood a girl who had the same color hair, blue eyes, and the three wisker marks on each cheek. She was wearing a black shirt and pants with thin strips of orange around the edge.
"Why did you call me here jiji?" she asked.
Sarutobi smiled at her, "Naruto, I have decided it is time you learn how to properly defend yourself. Tomorrow you will head to training ground seven and you will meet this man there."
She looked at the picture she was handed, nodding she handed the picture back.
"You should henge back before I release the sound proofing and genjutsu."
But Naruto was already back in her boy form and heading out the door with a huge smile on her face.
"Bye jiji!" the girl turned boy called over her shoulder.
The Hokage smiled until she was gone, then his smile turned into a frown. Naruto had to henge as a boy to prevent the addition of rape to every time the villagers attacked her. When she learns enough, she will reveal to the world her true gender without worry.
Remembering a promise, he whispered, "Good luck, Naruto."