Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of it's characters. They all belong to Masashi Kishimoto.
WARNINGS: Insane Naruto(but sane in his own way. I kind of got his personality from watching the Undertaker from Kuroshitsuji). Naruto will be a little cannibalistic in this story, but he doesn't just go out and eat random people. Other warnings are violence, minor gore(will be more in future chaps), and minor bad language.
Strong team 7 in later chapters.
Civilian council, Hiruzen, Kiba, Ino, Neji, civilian bashing / some Sakura and Sasuke bashing in the beginning, but will change around mission to Wave.
Good-ish Danzou and ROOT(somewhat). Bad Hiruzen (he won't be evil, but his way of protecting and leading the village will be corrupted.)
Eventual Naru x Saku x Sasu friendship (can be made into the official pairing of the story if you all want. Just let me know.)
Pairings: undecided. May just not have any pairings, but will be open to suggestions.
AN: This first chapter will be really short, so please be aware of that! Otherwise, enjoy!
As a leader, the safety of those under you becomes prime responsibility.
Any and all threats must be dealt with, no matter what, or who, they may be.
It was those responsibilities as the Hokage of Konoha no Sato, that forced Hiruzen, Sandaime Hokage, to make a decision he would unknowingly regret in the near future.
"You can't possibly believe I would allow that, Danzou. It is for the good of the village that he stays locked away." the kage of Konoha started, staring at the figure across from him in disbelief. Across the wooden desk sat the aged war hawk and former teammate of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Shimura Danzou.
A deep frown etched it's way onto the bandaged man's face, "You are aware that this year's graduating class is short one student. This will leave an empty spot for team 7, consisting of Uchiha Sasuke, Haruno Sakura, and their sensei Hatake Kakashi. It is in your best interest to fill in that spot with another capable genin."
"Yes, but why him? I'm sure there are other options-"
"As the team does consist of the 'last Uchiha', I believe it would be best to put a student who is capable of protecting him. It would not do well for the village if someone were to get their hands on the Uchiha due to lack of protection." Danzo interjected, his patience wearing thin with his former teammate. If his plan were to work, then he needed to persuade Hiruzen using the village's best interest, as it was all the Hokage cared about. He was pleased to find Hiruzen contemplating over the matter.
"The village would benefit from this decision? I don't believe I have to warn you that you are gambling a great deal with this decision of yours. You must promise me, as an old friend, that no harm will be done should I agree to this." Hiruzen all but pleaded, hoping against all else that his friend was being sincere.
Danzo barely refrained from smirking openly at the foolish kage, "I guarantee that this will only aid Konoha. Now, do you accept?"
Staring intently at the war hawk, Hiruzen inwardly cursed Danzo's lack of 'normal' sight at the moment. There was no better way to look into a man's soul than through his eyes. However, given Danzo's lack there of, Hiruzen felt as though he was truly dealing with fire.
"Deal."
Deep beneath Konoha, sat the village's highest security prison, supported by the many roots that ran through the ground. Inside said prison, were Konoha's most dangerous criminals. Arrested for committing the most horrendous and heinous crimes man could think of. However, there was one cell that held no criminal, rather a child, no older than 13.
Unlike the other cells, constructed out of steal to make the walls and bars, this child's cell was sealed by a large thick metal door with only a small window to look in or out of. Inside, instead of rusted metal walls, was white padding covering every corner of the room, walls, roof and floor. On one side of the room lie a child sized futon, a small white blanket folded neatly beside it. On the other side was a small bookshelf, filled with a few child books or plain scrolls and ink for doodling purposes. Though this cell was made for comfort in comparison to the other cells, this cell was the coldest. There was no warmth coming from inside that would signifying there was even anyone occupying it. However, the two ANBU who had the responsibility of watching this cell, were in no way fooled. For they knew that the prisoner that lie inside, has never stepped foot out of their cell since they were sealed inside. That is at least, to their knowledge.
"ANBU, stand down."
Both ANBU members stiffened at the sudden voice that seemingly appeared out of thin air. They became even more alarmed when a dark figure emerged from the shadows, two other dark figures flanking their side, wearing blank masks.
"D-Danzou-sama! What are you doing down here?" The braver of the two ANBU asked, knowing that should they aggravate the man, no one would question the head council member about what he may do to them for not complying. The two motionless ROOT members did nothing to ease their nerves.
The war hawk said nothing, waiting until one of his ROOT nin handed over a small scroll to one of the guards, "This," he began, waiting patiently as the ANBU read the contents of the scroll, "Is written permission from the Hokage to collect the boy in the cell you are currently guarding."
The two ANBU refrained from gaping openly at the man before them, for fear of their jaws being swiftly removed by a quick swipe of the blades strapped to the ROOT members' backs,
"B-But, Danzou-sama! We were told never to let this prisoner out. The Hokage himself said the boy was too dangerous to walk freely amongst the villagers! We can't risk him getting out-!"
"Well then it's too bad for you two that I've already escaped my seal, hmm?" came a soft yet husky voice from behind the ANBU, startling all occupants of the hallway. However Danzou was put at ease when his only 'good' eye caught sight of all too familiar sunshine blonde hair. Turning to the pale guards, Danzou offered a cruel smirk,
"It appears that your services will no longer be needed. Your compliance to the Hokage's request has been appreciated."
"Wha-?!"
Danzou didn't even flinch when a few specks of blood reached him, staining the bottom of his robe, as well as painting the masks of his two ROOT nin, who stood unfazed behind him. The councilman remained still as the child turned to him, his fragile looking frame dripping with the few remains of the now deceased ANBU members. He was, however, slightly disturbed when the child lapped up a few droplets of blood from his clawed fingertips,
"Honestly boy. If you are to be free of this place, you need to at least show proper hygiene. This blood was bled from filth, so your consumption of it is most off-putting." he frowned with distaste, sighing when the child merely grinned up at him, bloody razor sharp teeth flashing him under the dim light of the hallway,
"You know i can't help myself after a kill. Especially after being confined for so long! I thought your ancient mind almost forgot all about little ol me! Hihihi~!" the child giggled, much to the elder's chagrin. However an almost invisible smile pulled at the elder's lips as he gazed down at the grinning boy,
"My promised has been fulfilled. You are free, Naruto Uzumaki."
The psychotic toothy grin fell into a small smile.
"I am free."
AN: And that's chapter 1! I know it's super short, but I just wanted everyone to get a small feel from it before I posted anything major. But i will be continuing with the next chapter as soon as this one has been posted. So for those who like it, have no fear! Again, pairings are undecided, and I'm not sure I will have any in this story. At least not until this Naruto has been introduced to the rest of Rookie 11, hehehe. I can't wait to write more of Naruto's insanity! Thank you to all who have read this chapter, and to those who will continue on with this story as I update!