Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto (though I wish I did) or any characters made by Masashi Kishimoto.
A/N: This is my first fanfiction so please bear with me. Also, I would like to get a beta reader to help me write this story and come up with ideas when I run out of ideas or get writer's block. Please review!
Prologue: The Horrible Night
The day started out like any other until the kyuubi, the nine tailed fox demon attacked Konoha. In reality, the kyuubi was summoned to attack Konoha but no one knew this. On this day the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato, died at the hands of the kyuubi as well as Uzumaki Kushina.
(After the attack later that night)
On this day, the villagers and ninja suffered great losses but the person that suffered the most was a newborn child named Uzumaki Naruto. His life was changed forever. The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, was currently dealing with the problem at hand. In his office were a few jounin and chunin as well as "The Professor", Hiruzen.
"So what are we going to do about the kid?" asked Hatake Kakashi. "You mean the demon kid?" asked a chunin only to receive a killing intent from Sarutobi that knocked him unconscious for the rest of the day.
"I do not know Kakashi," replied Sarutobi. "I say we should put him in an orphanage," said Asuma. "I think that would be the best choice since I know that no clan would accept him if they knew the truth about him and the kyuubi. I also know that a villager or a family of villagers would not provide good protection from attempts on his life that may be made. Orphanages have more people and guards," said Sarutobi, "any objections?"
"No, sir," came the reply from the ninja.
"Then it is settled. I will put him in the care of the orphanage and have him moved into an apartment when the time comes. Also, I'll make it a law that anyone that speaks of Naruto having the kyuubi in him is to be punished. It is an S ranked law, understand?"
"Yes, lord Hokage."
"Mmmm…. Lord Hokage?" asked Kakashi. "Yes?" said 'The Professor'. "I'd like to know if you could remove me from ANBU duties," said Kakashi in more of a question than a statement. Said Kakashi was wearing ANBU clothes except for his porcelain mask.
Guy, who was standing next to his 'eternal rival decided it was his turn to speak now. "ARE YOU SURE KAKASHI? YOU ARE STILL IN YOUR PRIME TIMES OF YOUR BURNING YOUTH!"
"I think I will consider it and you will be off of ANBU duties by the time you are twenty-five or maybe even now if the village is in good hands. May I ask why you would like to be removed?" responded Hiruzen.
"I don't really want to talk about it….. "said Kakashi.
"Alright, I'm sorry for your loss as well as the village's and Naruto's." said Sarutobi.
"Yeah, I will be here to help Kakashi," said Guy in a now calm voice realizing how delicate the situation was.
"You are dismissed," said the Hokage. After this the ninja left the Hokage's office to tend to their own duties and to help rebuild the village.
(The next day in the Hokage tower meeting room)
All the clan heads were present in the room including Uchiha Fugaku, Hyuga Hiashi, Inuzuka Tsume, Nara Shikaku, Akimichi Chouza, and Yamanaka Inoichi. Among them was also the villagers' council and Sarutobi's teammates: Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu. There were also two missing seats that were supposed to be filled by Hatake Kakashi and none other than 'The Yellow Flash of Konoha' or Namikaze Minato.
"That kid is just like his father! He has no regard for rules and is always late!" yelled an angry member of the villagers' council.
"Don't speak of the dead in such an ill manner much less one who was one of my strongest ninja before you villagers lead to his own demise and didn't appreciate him helping you moochers in the countless missions he completed flawlessly, Mr. Perfect!" said a now very angry Third Hokage while releasing a wave of killer intent to the villager that almost made him have two simultaneous heart attacks.
"He does have a point though. Kakashi is more than an hour and a half late Hokage. Also, Sakumo wasn't as good as you make him out to be. He did fail a very important mission Lord Hokage," said Danzo with such hate and venom in his last two words that would have made almost anyone want to spend the rest of their days hiding in their closet, almost anyone. 'The Professor' would have responded if a powerful wave of killer intent hadn't covered the room. At this point the villagers were finding it hard to breathe or move and settled with just cowering in fear.
"Don't speak of my father that way you SCUM! Have you forgotten they were your petty excuses for ninja that he saved? They were so weak that they needed saving! You will be the one that needs saving if you talk about my father again in such a manner, you mummified old war-hawk!" said the now present Kakashi who just happened to hear everything that the bandage covered, old man said.
"Hold your tongue brat!" replied Danzo.
The two ninja would have attacked each other and if it wasn't for the Third Hokage. Now no one would know the results of this fight.
"Enough! Settle down Captain Kakashi and you too Danzo. Have you forgotten you are in my building Danzo?"
"Yes, Lord Hokage," said Kakashi.
"Hmph," said Danzo.
"Mark my words Danzo, I will put an end to your life when I get a reason to do so," said Kakashi. With this they both took their seats and the meeting continued.
(Late at night)
Hiruzen had a long and complicated day after the meeting. The meeting ended with the council agreeing to take Naruto to an orphanage as long as the Third himself monitored the boy's growth and the seal. This was after he argued with all of them (except Kakashi, Shikaku, Inoichi, and Chouza) about sentencing him to a public execution. Now he was in his office doing what a Hokage usually does, paperwork when a knock came to his door.
"Come in," called the Hokage. After this, his last student in Konoha walked in.
"Hey, sensei," said the Toad Sannin, Jiraiya.
"Yes? To what do I owe this honor of you visiting me?" replied Sarutobi. "I'd like to get permission to leave the village on an important quest," said Jiraiya.
"Now?" asked 'The Professor.' "Yes. I would have liked to take Minato's son with me but I know the council wouldn't hesitate to make me and Naruto missing ninjas. This is really important," said Jiraiya.
"Seeing how you have never disappointed me before, I'll let you go," replied Sarutobi. Just as Jiraiya was about to leave, Hiruzen interrupted him.
"Come back a live Jiraiya."
"Yeah, protect yourself and this village sensei," replied Jiraiya.
A/N: So this was the prologue. What do you think? Please review and I think I may continue if my reviewers agree. Thank you!
-Kage310