DISCLAIMER: I do not own Naruto, Masashi Kishimoto does. But I do own my OCs.

October 10th many years ago…

Outskirts of Konoha

Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Sandaime Hokage, stood in front of a clearing. This was the location where the rampage of the Kyubi, a creature of enormous amounts of charka and power, ended. Many lives, both shinobi and civilians alike, were lost in the chaos of the Kyubi attack.

The old walked forward towards a small alter within the clearing and picked up the infant that was in the middle of it. The infant was fast asleep and oblivious to the events that just transpired.

Hiruzen held the infant carefully in his arms and looked at him with somber eyes. "I'm sorry this has happened to you Naruto. You don't deserve any of this, especially on the day of your birth" Hiruzen said to the baby Naruto.

Hiruzen then set his gaze upon the body of the Yondaime Hokage and his wife, which were being attended by some shinobi. They gave their lives to seal the Kyubi and prevent any more death. 'Why did it have to be this way?' Thought Hiruzen.

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Hokage's Office

Hiruzen just came back from a meeting among the shinobi and council. He relayed the death of the Yondaime and sealing of the Kyubi. It was a serious issue for loosing a Hokage. So he took up the mantle of Hokage once again due to the death of the Yondaime. There needed to be a leader in charge that people would respect and most importantly, protect the village. Especially with the events that just occurred, here needed to be a face to represent the village to show the other hidden villages that Konoha was still functional and strong.

Hiruzen looked down at the sleeping Naruto within his arms. "I'm sorry Naruto", said Hiruzen, "but due to your circumstances I have to put you in the orphanage" During the meeting Hiruzen was presented with the issue of Naruto. Many were outraged at even hearing about the boy. Many wanted to kill Naruto and few were against it. After calming down those at the meeting, somewhat, he had to create a law to protect Naruto. He also refused the idea of adoption. He couldn't leave the care of Naruto to any one person or group because it could cause chaos. If one group became too powerful because of Naruto there would be bloodshed.

*Knock*

Hiruzen looked up from the baby in his hands and towards the door. "Come in" he said in a tired voice.

An Anbu with a hawk mask walked in with a bundle in his hands. "I have the boy, sir" said Hawk.

"Thank you, Hawk. Where was he?" asked Hiruzen.

"He was in taichou's house" Hawk replied.

Hiruzen nodded and motioned for Hawk to follow. The Hokage and Hawk began to make their way to the orphanage each with a baby in hand.

"These boys have lost both their parents in one night, they will have a painful path ahead of them" stated the Hokage.

"Yes, but if they are anything like their parents, they will be extraordinary shinobi one day" Hawk said hopefully.

The old Hokage chuckled. "Yes, believe so too"

The two men reached the door of the door of the orphanage and both looked at each other. Hiruzen sighed and knocked on the door.

*Knock*