Everyone knows the story of Naruto, but what if one person changed the course of history forever? I don't mean someone from the future or past, or anyone coming back from the dead. The ninja who changes this is Miotosu Tobio, a ninja forgotten over the course of the series. With one decision, his life and the lives of countless others change in a way no one expected. Long gone is Tobio, the one no one noticed. This time, the world is faced with a new hero.
Chapter 1: I'm a Ninja!
"Okay everyone, we are now going to adminester the genin exam. This will include a written test, a physical test, and a jutsu test. Best of luck to you all." Iruka-sensei passed out the written part of our exam. I was nervous and excited. I have trained for years for this moment! I read through the test and begin filling in answers.
For those of you who don't know me, my name is Miotosu Tobio. I live in Konoha and hope to be a shinobi. For the past few years, I've studied at the academy in hopes of finally becoming a shinobi!I may not come from a well-known clan like Uchiha or Hyuuga, but I want to follow my Dad and older brother's footsteps! Today is the day I've prepared for, the day that determines my future. I am determined to become a genin!
I finish the last of the test, thankful for my older brother's help. He helps me with my studies and training. I'm not the top of the class like Sasuke or Sakura, but I'm not at the bottom like Naruto. I feel confident in my abilities. My eyes sweep around the room to check everyone's progress. About half the class is done or finishing, but Naruto is looking at his test like it was written in code. I feel for him.
Naruto, in my opinion, seems like a pretty nice guy. He is loud and likes to play pranks, but everyone still ignores him. He doesn't really have any friends and he is an orphan, so he is alone a lot. I would try to reach out to him, but I'm not sure how. I can relate, though. My mom and dad are both dead too. My dad died in a mission before I was born and my mom died when I was 3, after giving birth to my little sister Hibari, who we nickname Jin. My brother, Sukima, is the closest thing to parents I have. I heard a story that 12 years ago, a demon attacked Konoha. My mom, brother and I were lucky to be away when that happened. The Kyuubi killed a lot of people, including the Yondaime and Naruto and countless others' parents and families.
"Okay everyone, turn in your tests." Iruka-sensei collected all the papers and Naruto looked more upset than usual. I go over to talk to him, but he exclaims loudly about being Hokage and runs to where our next test is. By now, I should be used to being ignored, hardly anyone notices me anyway. Sukima and Jin tell me not being noticed is crucial to being a successful ninja. It makes me feel better, but I wish I could have some friends.
For the physical test, we have to hit a target 6/10 times first with 5 kunai, then with 5 shuriken. After, we have one-on-one taijutsu spars. I make 3/5 hits with kunai, and 4/5 with shuriken. Another average score that falls somewhere in the middle. I'm excited for our sparring. I finally have a chance to show my skills! I'm paired up against Sasuke, the top of our class! My mood dampened. He is the best taijutsu user in our year. I shake off any feelings of worry, I'm determined to make my mark! I step into the area set aside for the fights and drop to a fighting stance.
"Begin!" Sasuke rushes in right away and strikes me in the chest. I stumble back, but go in with a feint. I aim an obvious punch to his face, while sweeping into a low kick to catch him off guard. He smirks and catches my fist and avoids my kick. I grin as he unknowingly falls into my trap. With my free hand, I deliver a had blow to his stomach.
He releases my fist, but barely seems fazed. Instead his eyes narrow and his movements double in speed. Attempting to block and dodge, I am soon beaten. Sasuke is declared the winner, but I pass as well for showing above average taijutsu. I smile at Iruka-sensei, but he has already moved to the next match. Feeling alone, I walk over and sit next to Hinata.
"Hey Hinata, you did well in your fight." She looked down and pressed her fingers together.
"Th-thank you Tobio" I smile and she blushes slightly. Hinata is the closest thing I have to a friend. She is the only one who doesn't ignore me. After the matches are finished, we begin the last part of the exam, the jutsu test. The jutsu required is the bunshin, and my confidence soars. I just practiced this with Sukima. When it's my turn to be tested, I create five perfect bunshin. All six of us cheer when Iruka tells me that I passed, and with the most and best formed bunshin. I release the jutsu and proudly pick up a headband. I finally did it! All my hard work payed off, I'm a ninja!
Both Jin and Sukima congratulate me. I feel happier than I have in a long time. I can finally be recognized! My gaze falls on the one depressed person in the schoolyard, Naruto. He failed the jutsu test and didn't pass. I walk over to him to try to cheer him up. I stop mid-step when I notice the glares everyone is giving Naruto. It went against everything I would normally do, but seeing him being treated that way was unacceptable. Becoming a ninja changed me, and I unknowingly did something that changed the course of history. I defended him.
"YOU PEOPLE HAVE SOME NERVE!" Everyone stopped and stared at me. Miotosu Tobio, the kid no one noticed, was in the spolight for the first time. "I won't stand by and watch you treat him this way! I don't care what he did! He is my friend, and no one messes with my friends!" Naruto looked up at me with disbelief.
"Do you really consider me your friend?" I took one look at his hopeful face and altered destiny.
"Of course! Why wouldn't we be?" Naruto's changed in that instant. Little did I know that mine did too.
A/N: I have seen thousands of stories where the timeline changes. Time travel, alternate universe, alternate dimension, and more! This story is going to change thanks to the extra characters that we see briefly, only for them to never be seen or heard from again. This story has NO OCs, none! All the characters are taken from the canon! Each played a very minor role, the only thing I made up was the last name, backgrounds, and personalities. Here is what the characters did in the canon.
Tobio: Classmate of Naruto's. Caused the SasukexNaruto kiss scene by accidentally bumping into Naruto. (ch. 3, ep. 3)
Sukima: Chunin exam participant. Disqualified for poor cheating skills in first test. (got caught 5 times; ch. 41, ep. 24)
Habari/Jin: Classmate of Konohamaru's. She and her teammates were led by Neji in a survival exercise, which is when she was called Jin. (ch. 94, ep. 56)
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