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GENRE: Dimension-Travel Action/Adventure/Romance
SUMMARY: After a final attempt to turn the tides of war against an Orochimaru, Naruto suddenly woke up in a Konoha where the villagers saw him as a hero but all his precious people only saw him as a spoiled brat and a nuisance. But the biggest surprised of all is that a mother he had never knew was alive, and that he also has a younger sister with a terminal illness. Can he cope with this new world before him? Can he regain the trust of his precious people once again? And would he be able to defeat the Orochimaru of this world?
PROLOGUE"So, Iruka-sensei, this is it. The final battle against snake-face." The 25 year old blue-eyed, blond man said as he watches the approaching army of thousands of ninja from the top wall of Konohagakure's main gate.
"Yes, Naruto-kun. Or should I call you Kage-sama?" The scarred-faced man wearing a red ANBU uniform and a white dolphin mask said.
Uzumaki Naruto, Fox-Frog Sannin, and Kage of the last remaining stronghold against the Sound, gave the man a sad smile as he said, "It's strange. I finally reached my dream to be Kage, yet I feel no sense of accomplishment from it. Is it because they merely gave it to me since they thought there won't be any village left to save?"
"Don't be daft, Naruto. You know very well that all of them picked you because they acknowledge your strength. They all believed you have the power to change the fate of the world. Or at least make sure that the next generation would have something to look forward to." Iruka said to his former pupil. He can't help but smile at remembering the look on his former pupil's face when he emerged out of the meeting room to see everyone, shinobi and civilians alike, bowing down to him and declaring him their chosen Kage.
At first Naruto thought it was a joke since everyone knows that the title of Kage had been cut off since Tsunade's death, as well as the death of the rest of the Kages of the Great Shinobi Nation, years ago. But his friends, namely Neji, Iruka, Shikamaru, and even Gaara had also bowed down before him and presented him with the Hokage robes. But not only does the robe have the symbol Fire, it also have the symbol of Water, Earth, Wind, and Lightning. So all in all, he is the Kage of all Elemental Countries and is recognized as such.
He had reluctantly accepted it. And when he turned to the seven hundred or more shinobi and at most a thousand civilians, all he saw were recognition, something he had always craved as a child, something he thought he would never get to see in his lifetime. Although they were mostly facing oblivion against Sound's army in the next couple of hours, he would do his damn best to make sure he deserves this role.
"Do you think they're proud of me? Everyone I mean." Naruto asked once more, sadness evident on his voice. And in an almost inaudible whisper, he added, "Do you think she's proud of me?"
Iruka knew perfectly well who 'Everyone' is. They are his friends, family, people who had got to know him and acknowledge his strength. People who died believing in him until the very end. And the 'she' could only mean one person, the only other person rather than the Sandaime Hokage who had loved him unconditionally even before he became a gennin. Hyuuga Hinata, Naruto's late wife.
Iruka gently put his hand on Naruto's shoulder and said, "I am sure they are all very proud of you, especially her. I know I am. Your strength managed to keep Konoha strong despite overwhelming odds against the Sound. You have managed to get most of the survivors of the other Hidden Villages and gave them a home here in Konoha. You are now the Kage, supreme leader recognized by all other Hidden Villages of the Shinobi Continent. And in a few moments, the Bringer of Death and Rebirth to the World."
"Getting melodramatic on me now, Iruka-sensei?" Naruto asked, gracing his teacher with an actual grin.
"Not at all, considering what you're about to do." The older man said, looking at the approaching army.
The plan was relatively simple. Gaara would use Shukaku to cover the entire Hidden Village of the Leaf in a Sand Barrier for three months before Naruto releases Kyuubi to decimate Sound throughout the entire Shinobi Continent. It would have been a stupid plan if Naruto hadn't made sure that the Fox Demon had given it's word that it would make sure everyone inside the sand barrier, as well as any future descendants that sprung from them would be spared of it's wrath.
Suddenly, three figures appeared behind them. Iruka turned to greet the newcomers while Naruto didn't even turn his head away from the approaching army as he asked, "Is everything ready?"
"All of them know their roles." Neji said in an even tone. "Once the barrier is down, all shinobi are to scout the entire continent for any survivors that the fox would leave behind and offer them help if they can."
"All plans for future restoration of the Shinobi Continent are being rechecked just in case there comes any unexpected variable." Shikamaru lazily added. "But chances of that are minimal. We are still expecting that there will be at least twice as many survivors compared to the number of people in Konohagakure right now, including both civilians and shinobis."
"Good. Then it's time I earned my title. So I guess this is goodbye, everyone." Naruto said with a confident smirk that is rarely seen in his face for the last few years.
Neji, Shikamaru, and Iruka couldn't help but give the blond man a sad smile in return. This would be the last time they would see their friend and they were glad to know that at least the last thing they will remember about seeing him is that confident smirk that always manage to lift up their spirits during their youth. They all gave their last goodbyes at their dear friend before jumping down towards the inner wall of the village, leaving Naruto alone with the red headed Shukaku vessel.
For a moment, neither said anything, merely looking at the approaching army of thousands.
Finally, Gaara spoke and said, "I wish I could go into battle alongside you."
Naruto gave him a smirk and said, "I know. And I bet Shukaku is pissed at the role he got."
"He is. But he knows better than to disrespect you or the Kyuubi. Especially after you got him back from Madara."
"Don't worry about it. Shukaku would be known in the future as a savior of the people and would gain their respect; something the Sand Demon appreciates other than bloodlust according to Kyuubi, now that he's no longer driven insane by that priest spirit."
"I see." After another awkward silence, he said, "You are not going to survive."
"I know." Naruto gave his friend a sad smile. "You'll watch over them, as the nest Kage, won't you?"
"Yes."
"Thank you, my friend." Naruto said with all the sincerity he could muster.
Gaara merely nodded and started to do the demonic hand seals that would allow Shukaku to cover the entire village of Konohagakure with impenetrable sand for at least a few months.
Giving one final nod to his friend, Naruto jumped down the outer wall and started running towards the Sound Army with that never-say-die smirk of his, not even paying attention as thousands of tons of sand started erupting around the entire village.
"Yo, Kyuubi, it's finally time for the Cleansing."
"I hear you, Brat. It would be a glorious way to die."
"Glad to hear it. Just try to spare the innocents and tell them Konoha's message, okay. There are a lot of survivors out there and quite a lot of shinobis that were only forced to side with the Snake-Bastard."
"I know, Kit."
"What? That's it? That's all you got to say?"
"There is nothing more to say, Brat. Your soul would be rip out of your body the moment you release the seal. And the chakra you will leave behind would sustain me for at most three months before my own soul follow yours. So there isn't much to say since you and I would be stuck with each other again pretty soon."
"Yeah. But still, it would be a long three months. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm glad I'm finally going to have my 'alone time' but I never have before since you were always there."
"Stop being so melodramatic, kit. It would be a grand vacation to be finally away from you, even for a short while. Now stop bitching! You're taking the fun out of mass mayhem and destruction I am about to perform."
"Yeah, yeah, you blood-thirsty fuzzball." Naruto said sarcastically as more than ten thousand Kage Bushins popped into existence all around him, engaging the frontline of the Sound Army. He then summoned Gamabunta, the Frog Boss, and Kyuusei, a giant eight tailed fox and told them, "Hey, Kyuusei, Boss, could you guys keep them off my back for a few minutes?"
"So, the Cleansing has begun, huh. Sure thing, kid." The Frog Boss, Gamabunta said as he readied his katana.
"It would be my honor, Naruto-sama." Kyuusei said in a more respectful tone while glaring at the Frog Boss for not showing Naruto proper respect.
Both Boss Summons had deflected all attacks made by the army against the blond Supreme Kage, who was already a quarter way past the three hundred seals needed to release the seal and at the same time, leave his chakra with Kyuubi when he dies. Even Manda, the Snake Boss wasn't able to get pass two other Boss Summon to stop Naruto.
"THIS IS IT!"
"THIS IS IT!"
Both Naruto and Kyuubi said at the same time as he finished the last of the seal. Suddenly, Naruto was engulped in a sea of red chakra, burning his body inside out. He was well aware that he was dying, but despite the pain, he knew, his death would give this world hope for a brighter future. With the last of his strength, he turned towards the now trembling army in front of him and smirked. "Let the Cleansing, begin."
And then, everything went blank.