Tsukuribanashi- The Fable of Naruto

Chapter One: Silence

Silence. That's all he heard. In the depths of the Valley Of End, he lay, slightly breathing, and punctured in the chest.

Sasuke Uchiha stood over his body, overcastting his shadowy substance.

The rain began to pour, as the sky cried over the two. The two comrades. The two friends. The two brothers.

Now, Sasuke was nothing but an enemy. To Konohagakure.

It was very depressing, as it was seeming as Sasuke didn't care for the village, as he began to think it was an obstacle for something better. Something more promising, and life risking.

As his silver hitai-ate fell to the ground, landing beside Naruto's side, he walked away, leaving his fallen comrade behind.

Two Miles Away from the Valley of End

Kakashi Hatake, the team leader of Team Seven, jumped along the elm trees that shuddered and shrouded the forest.

'I hope I'm not too late. Sasuke, please, tell me you haven't hurt Naruto.' He thought, as he picked up in speed.

He reached the waterfall incased Valley, the borderline of Otogakure and Konohagakure.

He looked at the towering statues of the First Hokage, and Madara Uchiha.

As Kakashi felt the rain pour atop his head, he looked further down by the First's statue, and saw a clump of orange mass, lying there.

He rushed over, and knelt down next to Naruto's side.

"Naruto! We've got to get you back to Konoha, posthaste." Kakashi said, as he picked up Naruto's body, and stood, running back to Konoha.

With ANBU and the Fallen Comrades of Naruto's Rescue Team

The Konoha ANBU quickly gathered the unconscious bodies of Neji Hyuuga, Kiba Inuzuka, Chouji Akamichi, and Shikamaru Nara, as they carried them back to Konoha's Hospital Emergency Room Ward.

Kakashi ran up next to a fellow ANBU, "How are they doing?" He asked, looking at the ANBU's incased face.

The ANBU took off his mask, "Well, the four are already in Special Chakra Treatment. But, Naruto, is another case." He said, as he looked at Kakashi.

Kakashi stared at the ANBU, "What are you saying Kikzu?" He asked, as he got a little more concerned.

Kikzu bowed his head slowly, "He might not make it. Even though Kyuubi no Yoko can help heal, there might be a slight chance he won't live to see tomorrow." Kikzu said.

Kakashi looked up, "He can't die. He has to live his father's legacy. He has to grow strong, like sensei!" He said, as he walked away from Kikzu.

Kakashi opened Naruto's hospital room door slowly, and sidestepped in.

Naruto's body was incased in bandages, and medical machines surrounded his bed. He was on life support, and Kakashi still wondered why Kyuubi wasn't helping heal.

Kakashi pulled a chair next to Naruto's bed, and sat down. He looked at his Sensei's legacy, and sighed. He couldn't believe that this happened.

Maybe, just maybe, if he would've trained Naruto more, he wouldn't have been in the condition his in now.

Or would he? He might have been in more critical condition, and more likely to die.

Kakashi sighed, he couldn't think straight. He had to find someone to train him. Just enough to stop Orochimaru, Akatsuki, and even Sasuke.

Kakashi stood, and jumped out the window, in search for Jiraiya.

Konoha Onsen

Jiraiya, the Toad Sage, or Ero-Sennin, crouched next to the hole in the side of the Women's Onsen. He looked trhough, and smiled, with a perverted giggle.

He was the notorious writer of the Icha Icha Paradise books, and Kakashi was his No. 1 fan.

As Jiraiya continued to peep on the women, a sudden shadow appeared over him. He turned to face Kakashi.

Jiraiya put away his telescope, and looked at Kakashi.

"What do you want?" Jiraiya asked, standing up to meet height.

Kakashi sighed, "I need you take Naruto on a training trip." He said, as Jiraiya scoffed.

"Why?! That kid learned the Rasengan no problem, but why should I take him on a training trip?!" Jiraiya asked.

Kakashi looked at Jiraiya, "Because, Minato would've wanted you to take care of him. Train him, care for him, and even be a father for him. He's never even met his real family! Or even known about them!" Kakashi yelled, as Jiraiya rubbed the bridge of his nose in frustration.

Jiraiya looked at the sky, "I know. But I can't. Even though Naruto needs to be prepared for the Akatsuki, and even Orochimaru and Sasuke, he is too critical right now. What if he loses control of Kyuubi? He could be catastrophically inclined to destroying villages of all kind!" Jiraiya said, as Kakashi looked at Jiraiya straight.

"Listen, I need you to do this. Please, he needs to be trained properly." Kakashi said.

Jiraiya looked at Kakashi, "Then why can't you do it!? You are his sensei!" Jiraiya said, grabbing the collar of Kakashi's shirt.

Kakashi growled, "YOU ARE HIS GODFATHER!" He said, as Jiraiya dropped him, blank minded.

Flashback

Minato and Kushina walked into their friends home, and greeted him.

Jiraiya looked up from his work, and smiled at Minato, "Hey there. What's up?" Jiraiya asked, as Minato smiled back.

"Well, I just wanted to thank you for teaching me all I know." Minato said.

Kushina smiled as well, "Yeah, Jiraiya. And Minato and I have decided to name our child after your hero in your action book." Kushina said.

Jiraiya looked up, "Serious?" He said, looking skeptical.

Kushina nodded, "Yep, Naruto is a nice name for our boy." Kushina smiled at Minato, "Honey, isn't there something else you wanted to tell him?" Kushina nudged his shoulder.

Minato smiled, "Yeah, Ero-sennin, I want you to be Naruto's Godfather." Minato said, as he wrapped his arm around Kushina's shoulders.

Jiraiya dropped his penicl he was writing with, and looked at Minato. "Minato, I can't."

Minato walked over to Jiraiya, "Sure you can. I trust you, and when I'm gone, I want you to be there for him." He said, as he smiled, with his sapphire eyes.

Jiraiya smiled, "Okay, I'll do it."

Flashback Over

Jiraiya's eyes widened, and realized that he had to.

"Okay, I'll take him for three years. I'll train him in everything I know; Kinjutsu, Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, Taijutsu, the works. He is gonna surpass his father, and I know it." Jiraiya said, as he walked towards the hospital.

Kakashi smiled in triumph under his mask. "Thank you Jiraiya."

Hospital Room 008: Naruto Uzumaki

Jiraiya walked into Naruto's room, and sat in the chair next to the bed.

He looked at Naruto's hair, 'You look just like Minato.' Jiraiya said, as he leant back in the chair.

Naruto opened his eyes slowly, and looked over at his Perverted Sensei, "Ero-sennin. What are you doing here?" He asked wearily, as his stamina wasn't at full potential yet.

Jiraiya sat straight as he looked at the 12-year-old. "Naruto, I am glad you are okay." Jiraiya said, as he looked out the window.

Naruto still wondered what was going on, as he slowly sat up on his bed.

Jiraiya stood, and walked over to the window.

"Naruto, I'm gonna take you on a three year training trip." Jiraiya said flatly.

Naruto weakly smiled, "Seriously? That's cool!" He said.

Jiraiya looked over his shoulder at Naruto, "I'm glad you approve. If you didn't I was gonna drag you." He said, laughing.

Naruto smiled, "So when can I get out of this bull pit?" Naruto asked.

Jiraiya, who was now looking straight at Naruto, smiled. "You'll be out in two days."

Naruto nodded, and sat back. "Jiraiya-sensei?"

Jiraiya looked skeptical at him, "Don't you mean Ero-sennin?"

Naruto looked at him, "I think I should really listen to Tsunade-sama's request, and start respecting elders and other people." Naruto said, as he looked at his bandaged hands.

Jiraiya looked back out the window, and sighed, "Naruto, while we are on this trip, you have to do one thing." He said.

Naruto looked over at Jiraiya, "What's that?"

"I need you to forget about Sasuke." Jiraiya said, as he looked seriously at Naruto.

WELL I HOPE YOU GUYS LIKED MY FIRST CHAPY HERE!!NEXT ONE WILL BE GREAT!! SWEAR!

Translations:

Tsukuribanashi- Fable

Konohagakure- Hidden Leaf Village

Otogakure- Hidden Sound Village

Onsen- Hot Spring

Hokage- Fire Shadow