October 20th 1998,

Genso no Archipelago,

216 square miles off the coast of Okinawa.


Kayoko Hiyama was nervous; she tensed as she observed the intimidating figure depart the area, he had spiky silver hair oriented to his left-side, dark grey eyes, and a relaxed, heavy-lidded expression. Kayoko herself was less intimidating when compared to her adversary; short and petite, Kayoko had light skin and brown eyes. Her hair was black, with several strands of hair hanging between her eyes.

"Kayoko, I trust your mission was a success." A sonorous voice assumed.

Kayoko brushed a strand of hair behind her ear before activating her earpiece.

"Of course, the infant's caretaker has just retired to his living quarters, aside from him there has been no other shinobi watching over the boy." Kayoko replied.

"We just need to wait for the ambassador to return. Once he enters our territory the child will no longer be our responsibility." The voice informed.

Kayoko gazed skyward; taking note of the position of the moon, she determined the time.

"Midnight." Kayoko muttered to herself. She took to the trees, leaving no evidence of the abduction behind.


(Twenty-four hours later)

Kayoko, relieved to arrive at the East Coast in good health, smirked as she noticed the foreign encampment situated on the beach. The early portion of her exodus had been tense as she expected an armed pursuit. Kayoko approached the encampment, alerting the sentries whom were guarding the area. As soon as she was spotted, an individual, dressed in a black suit, fedora and a leather trench coat approached Kayoko.

"Ambassador Smith." Kayoko muttered as she bowed.

The Ambassador stared at the agent, his eyes narrowed as his thoughts turned to the infant.

"I assume you have the jinchuuriki." Smith asked.

Kayoko nodded as she opened her shoulder bag and withdrew the child. The infant boy was wrapped in swaddling clothes; he had blonde, spiky hair, blue eyes and a round face. The child's trademark characteristic were three whisker markings on his cheeks.

"Inform your government that it was a pleasure doing business with them, expect a large sum of money to be invested into their ventures". Ambassador Smith proclaimed.

Kayoko nodded, her face remained emotionless as the contingency of foreign servicemen began to dismantle the encampment. As the group transferred their belongings to their helicopters, the Ambassador turned to Kayoko.

"This is a turning point for our countries, with the Japanese government's willingness to exile one of their own, the United States are obliged to compensate the loss of such an important citizen. What's the child's name?" The Ambassador asked.

"Naruto Uzumaki." Kayoko stated, she felt her body tremble as she said his name.

The Ambassador nodded as he seized Naruto from Kayoko's hold; he turned away from Kayoko, boarding the helicopter whilst Naruto squirmed in his arms. The helicopter slowly elevated, exiting the region whilst the young woman looked on.


(One week later)

"Is that him?" The woman asked pointing towards the baby cradled in Smith's arms, wordlessly, he handed him over.

The woman gasped when she saw Naruto's face for the first time, as soon as she noticed his whiskers, she knew he was the jinchuuriki of the Nine-Tails.

"I hope your organisation transforms him into a formidable soldier." Smith stated as he signed the necessary documents for the Fosterage.

"With our training and technology, this child will be the most fearsome warrior alive." the woman stated.

Ambassador Smith nodded, he was sure this organisation could produce a soldier capable of commanding an armed force.

"The documents are signed, I'll leave him in your care Dr. Kinney." Smith informed.

Dr. Kinney nodded as she collected the documents; as she exited the governmental facility, Naruto began to squirm against her chest.

"Naruto, you will be an honourable and awe-inspiring warrior." Dr. Kinney whispered as she rested Naruto above her emerging baby bump.