Prologue

Naruto meets Kurama early in life, after being attacked by his own comrades; Kurama take a parental role in his life and Naruto leaves the village with Jiraiya to become strong. He returns years later to reclaim his Clan and position in the Village; while war looms on the horizon. NaruxHinata, Unique Dōjutsu, Sage Naruto.

WARNING: The following story contains graphic depictions of Violence and Sexual Intercourse, Implications/Mentionings of Rape, Strong Language, and Scenarios some may find disturbing.

This is an example of what I like to call "Uncensored Fanfiction". No holds are barred, no punchs pulled, happy endings are rare, and NO ONE is safe. The first few chapters aren't bad in terms of content, but it doesn't stay that way.

The storyline is obviously going to be non-canon; this includes character traits - most will remain similar to canon but I think the whole "I'm incompetent as hell" trait that fanfictions seem overeager to push is just annoying. Even in canon some of these characters aren't that incompetent: example - Jiraiya will properly teach Naruto, Kakashi will properly teach his team, Asuma is not going to let Team 10 be lazy, etc.

Now enjoy, and please review..

1. The Lonely Road

The swing flowed back and forth like a pendulum, long beautiful dark hair flowing under the single illuminating streetlight.

Upon the swing, a young girl stared out across the water just below the river edge; the air a slight chill as August turned into September.

Tears flowed down Hyuga Hinata's face as she sobbed into the falling night sky, not bothering to wipe them away as they streaked from her eyes. Hinata had lost a friend today - her father not wanting her to associate with what he called 'the demon'. To her though the blond haired boy didn't look so scary, he had asked if she wanted to play a game of tag but her father (the infamous Hyuga Clan Head) insisted on dragging her away back home; ruthlessly ending her fun.

There she sat in the small play area facing the river's edge surrounded by eight foot walls, sobbing away; ignoring her father as he called her into the house every few minutes for dinner. Reluctantly Hiashi gave in to his stubborn daughters mood, letting her food grow cold as punishment; he closed the door shut with finality.

"Why are you crying?" a voice pierced the quiet night air startling the young girl.

Looking out into the darkness she saw a figure rise into view, a young boy appearing before her.

Hinata's finished a final sob confused as to whether or not she was hallucinating the figurine.

Before she could respond the boy was next to her, leaning against the swing-set looking down at her tear stained visage. Under the streetlight Hinata could see the boys face, it was Naruto; the sunkissed debonair she had tried to play with earlier in the park.

"What's wrong, why are you crying?" he asked again his eyebrows furrowing pushing his whisker cheeks into a frown. Hinata noticed she didn't like it when he frowned, it took away from his crescent cheeks.

"I.. *sniff c-couldn't play with y-you cause my d-dad called you a D-Demon.. *sniff" Hinata choked out. It was half the truth; she was really crying cause this was one of the many examples of her clans hatred of others. Her father's cold hearted actions were something she was growing accustomed to, along with the facade the Hyuga family presented before others - clan superiority. A recent example against Naruto displayed proudly in her fathers cruel grin when dragging Hinata away.

"Hey, that's alright we can play another time" a soft smile spreading across Naruto's face.

Hinata's eyes lit up at his words, he displayed a confidence she had never felt before; like it wasn't a choice - they would play again. She looked away blushing, the smile on his face was infectious and the young girl couldn't help but feel giddy at her emotions running wild from his statement.

It didn't last long before Hinata looked across the grass to the main house, she was afraid this moment would be ruined by her father discovering Naruto in his yard. Thinking further she looked back up at Naruto confused, how was he here in her yard?

The Hyuuga Compound was surrounded by branch member housing each holding skilled Byakugan shinobi trained to detect enemy ninja. Beyond that the walls around the vast compound held sentry chunin guards trained in sensory detection loyal only to Hiashi Hyuga; their clan head.

Intrigued Hinata asked the young boy her question; "How did you get here?"

A foxy grin played on his face relinquishing Hinata's emotions from her control again - "Sorry, a ninja never tells his secrets" he responded calmly.

Hinata looked at him surprised, he said he was a ninja; a common place occupation in Konohagakure - The Village Hidden in the Leaves but not so common for a young boy looking to be maybe six or seven.

"Your a ninja?!" the words escaped Hinata's mouth before she could choke it down. She flushed as yet again a grin played across Naruto's lips; "Yep, my names Uzumaki Naruto - I'm a ninja for Konoha and I plan on one day becoming Hokage!" his eyes lit up as he talked. He was brimming with an energy and confidence that made Hinata feel out of place, she had never seen someone so determined.

She giggled as he finished his statement, it was nice to talk to someone her own age about themselves and not about her or the Hyuuga successorship.

"What's your name?" Naruto asked.

Hinata looked at him confused - she had never met anyone who didn't know who she was or the title she held. Relief spread across her body as she realized he wasn't going to judge her because of the family she was born from.

"Hyuga H-Hinata" she replied.

"Hi Hinata I hope we can become good friends and play all the time" he said his face glowing.

She smiled back blushing, her eyes now dry but still red from her crying; "I'd like that Naruto."

The door suddenly started to open behind her light spilling from the house; fear spreading through Hinata's body quickly she turned to see her father looking out at her through the crack.

"Hinata it's getting late, it's time to come in and go to sleep" Hiashi said calmly, he was a stoic man that cared about his clan's pride but he still cared very deeply for his daughter's.

Hinata looked confused at his calm expression, how was he not angry seeing Naruto standing here? She turned back to the swing set pole to discover it empty. She smiled knowing her new friend was very quick on his feet.

"Yes coming!" she replied her face splitting a grin she ran up to the house. Hiashi was confused by his daughters change in mood but didn't question it closing the door behind him turning off the outdoor light.

In the tree's behind the tall walls two bright blue eyes watched the event, a long breath relinquished like a wispy steam from the cold night air before dashing away into the darkness.


Three dark figures bounded through the air, little more than streaks of darkness through the tree foliage. The day sun was high in the sky, signaling the time was about noon; to shinobi this was the most annoying time of day. Darkness was every shinobi's trusted friend and ally; the sun being the bane of their existence and at this time of day the light left little darkness.

To Naruto however he loved the ever glowing light, it was one of the few sources of warmth and comfort he felt in his life. He could always sense something different in nature during the day, it was like the trees and plants gleamed taller and brighter to their source of food.

Naruto had read about photosynthesis in the civilian library - always interested in the makeup of the world he lived in. How everything evolved and changed in perfect synchronization; whether it was the animal kingdom and its pyramid system of predator vs prey. Or the genetic mutation of plants to survive during harsh unformidable conditions. He was fascinated how certain plants could survive barren desert planes in the Wind Country. His brain always working out the fundamentals of life easily, at six years old Naruto already knew more about biology and environment than most adults.

The three figures stopped on a high branch on the edge of a open field, one of the many designated training grounds for Konoha shinobi to practices their abilities.

In the field the young boy with sun colored hair sat with his legs crossed in a meditative position, his face was calm relaxed but his body was stiff and rigid. The figures observed the boy from the treeline, not wanting to reveal their position as of yet.

Their employer had given strict instructions to kill the boy in full view of the public, it would be one of the dirtiest jobs these ninja had ever taken. But they accepted anyways when hearing about who their intended target was: the 'demon' brat of Konoha - Uzumaki Naruto.

A despicable entity within the village, common place knowledge of anyone who was in Konoha when the Kyubi attacked knew what was within the boy. The Hokage held a strict law over Naruto; any mention or spreading of knowledge about the boys host to the bijuu would be met with immediate execution. It's intent was to allow Naruto to grow among friends his own age that may hold a open mind to his condition but it had an opposite effect.

Instead of shinobi parents explaining correctly why the young and kind boy held a demon within him, their children drew their own conclusions upon hearing remarks whenever he walked by them. Civilians and chunin ninja alike called him names and spread general distrust wherever he went. Some clan heads even ignored the Hokage's law and spread false rumors to their children.

Calling him a demon spawn designed to infiltrate the minds of others and spread his influence upon the young. Of course their children learned to avoid the boy at all times, and never associate with him.

A few - too few clan heads however tried many times to take the boy under the wing, always blocked by the civilian council and a few of the shinobi council they never gained enough traction to gain support from the Hokage.

It was a tough subject for Sarutobi Hiruzen; he wanted Naruto to grow up in a normal loving family of which some clan heads could provide but for one single family to hold the power of a bijuu was a dramatic tilt of power in the shinobi council.

The Uchiha and Hyuga clan heads especially opposed such a proposition, agreeing others should not hold the power while battling each other for the prospect. The Third Hokage finally had to put his foot down after many long drawn out council meetings that the boy would live alone in the village, provided with basic necessities by the Hokage himself; a point of which nobody could argue.

Naruto understood the situation when Sarutobi explained it to him, and he felt hatred toward the village council for it. He was always alone in life, and felt depressed that he could not belong to a family. But he realized over time it was actually a blessing in disguise; within a ninja clan they would take away from his own ninja development. Instead of teaching him fundamentals of shinobi knowledge they would force him to develop his control over the Kyubi making him become a weapon.

Instead he learned from scrolls provided by the Third Hokage and had started developing his own style of ninjutsu at the age of six. Already proficient in ninjutsu, taijutsu, and very weak genjutsu Naruto was easily a high rank genin before even joining the academy. His goal in life was to develop his own achievements and breakthroughs through his strength, he never wanted to steal from a entity trapped within him.

When learning how in the shinobi world ranks and ninja development were structured; Naruto begged his grandfather figure to enroll him in the Ninja Academy early. The Third Hokage smiled at the boy seeing his father within his eyes; but sadly declined warning Naruto the danger of showing his true strength to others would hold.

Naruto regrettingly agreed; he would approach his shinobi career at the same pace of others his age, drawing attention away from himself.

In the clearing Naruto was mediating with the sun spreading warmth across his face, wearing light green hoodie with dark black pants he was warm despite the brisk October air. In his meditative trance Naruto could sense his calm surroundings. He could feel the bugs crawling in the grass, a bird flying overhead, and the three jounin shinobi hidden in the treeline.

The group stared back at the boy, feeling relieved he had not sensed their presence indicated by his still relaxed position. They would for now scout from afar the boys movements, only when a prime opportunity for execution presented before them would they act. The leader made hand signals as they spread out a bit farther back for scouting vantage points to stalk their prey.

Naruto sensed the movement of the ninja, and was surprised when they went in the opposite direction of him disappearing from his sensing range. He shrugged away the confusion of why they had stopped to investigate him, his stomach growled in grandeur breaking him away from his thoughts.

Standing up the boy left to return to the village, his training done for the morning; he had been practicing chakra control exercises and was relaxing his mind to focus better in the meditative stance.

A few minutes later Naruto was within the market district making a direct line for his favorite food stand; Ichiraku Ramen. Common knowledge within the market district between shop owners was to grant the demon brat outrageous prices on food, or downright refuse him service. However, Teuchi owner of Ichiraku Ramen ignored the warnings from his fellow shopkeepers to deny Naruto service stating it was bad for business to deny such a loyal customer.

Naruto was glad someone within the village granted him compassion; and always took care of Teuchi and his daughter Ayame whenever possible. Even the Hokage overlooked property tax and rent fees on the Ichiraku Ramen stand; as compensation for business lost because Naruto ate there.

Naruto sat down in his reserved seat ringing the customer bell signaling his arrival.

Ayame walked out of the back room of the shop; seeing her brother in all but blood smiling "Hey Naru!" she walked over reaching to give him a hug over the counter.

"Hey Ayame, how's it goin!" he hugged back feeling her familiar warmth.

"Good! Let me guess you want a extra large miso-soup hm?" she replied grinning.

"Yes please! I've been training all morning I'm starving!" he replied eyes lighting up.

A few minutes later Teuchi handed him a large bowl which Naruto immediately plowed down with haste.

As Naruto was eating Ayame talked about her day; she was excited her grandmother would be visiting in the coming week from far away.

Naruto smiled on the outside wearing his usual social mask, but within he felt depressed; knowing he would never get the same excitement of his family visiting.

As Ayame talked more Naruto started to get an uneasy feeling; something was off. Looking around the outside Naruto noticed people were walking rather slowly past the ramen stand. Like they were waiting to watch something happen.

The outside chatter had died down also, giving an erry quiet on the busy street. Naruto turned his body fully to peak outside as three men walked up to the stand pulling the curtain to look inside.

Naruto froze looking up at the brutes before him, they wore green jounin jackets with their leaf shinobi headbands displayed proudly on their forehead.

The middle on of the group looked over at Ayame and Teuchi who were dead silent staring at the new arrivals. A pindrop could be heard through the thick air as sweat started to form on Naruto's head.

The look on the mans face was a deadly blank slate, he was clearly the leader of the group. "Get lost" he commanded the two behind the counter, their intentions clearly with the young boy sitting at the counter.

"No!" Ayame yelled out immediately; she wasn't about to leave Naruto with these three. Annoyed the leader stared at her delivering a strong killing intent towards them but his teammate had other ideas. He dived across the counter and grabbed Ayame around the neck quicker than Naruto or Teuchi could react. Ayame yelled at the movement only to be cut short as he brought a kunai to her neck.

Naruto jerked forward to stop him but was quickly kicked in the stomach by the leader jounin, gasping for air he recoiled back to his seat his eyes watering.

Teuchi trying to hold himself together attempt reasoning with the ninja in front of him, not understanding why they were acting to dangerously against a civilian and child. "What do you want" he choked out.

The ninja that hadn't talked since their appearance looked over at him; "We want the boy" he stated simply pointing to Naruto. Teuchi looked wide eyed, why would they want such a young child there was no reason for Leaf ninja to act this way to Naruto.

In a fatherly act of defiance he reacted, picking up his heavy kitchen knife throwing it at the ninja in a hope to get them to back off the boy. The leader just calmly looked up and grabbed the knife mid air as it headed toward his teammate. Teuchi gasped as the leader disappeared from his view, hearing a breath behind him he heard "That was a mistake".

Teuchi yelled as his last breath escaped his throat, the same thrown knife making a quick slit underneath his chin. The man fell to the ground as deadweight, impacting with the counter top; Ayame screamed at the sight started to kick and claw at the man holding her.

Naruto could only sit stunned in fear at the sight, his ears rang as he saw Ayame's mouth scream but no sound came. She finally broke free from the man holding her running to her father on the ground, blood soaking her hands as she held his head crying.

Naruto watched as the leader mouthed something to the other man before he smiled and moved. In a flash Naruto could again only watch in horror as the same fate applied to Ayame as her father. Red liquid gushed out of as her neck fell open, and she collapsed on top of her father.

The men then gathered around Naruto as he sat in frozen fear staring at the two people he loved most in the world dead with the faces facing the ground. The blood was all he saw around their bodies coating their clothes and hair in a disgusting display of horror.

Naruto looked back to the men cringing away at the sight, accepting his fate to be the same as them. His bones were set in place he couldn't even breath as the shock held his body still; the men grabbed at him, quickly forcing him forward towards the outside.

The crowd gathered was staring in interest, they didn't see the horror hidden behind the curtains of the ramen shop; only seeing the fabled demon brat being dragged outside by his hoodie. Their curiosity turned into excitement, expecting to see punishment delivered to the boy they hated for so many years by the tall men around him.

Naruto could see their faces in slow motion as he was dragged forward: they were smiling. They held expression of joy and true excitement in their faces. How could they be so happy when two of the most wonderful people Naruto had ever meet were just cold bloody murdered before his very eyes?

The jounin threw Naruto on the ground before them, the leader stared into his eyes as Naruto turned around. Just as he was about to give the kill command a small grin played on his face, the joyous face only an murderer could possess.

That's when Naruto snapped; fear and anger turned to rage and hatred, he could feel it in his blood. Adrenaline still kicking he watched the man before him mouth move in slow motion as the kill command to his comrades left his lips. Naruto's rage reached the breaking point as everything around him exploded, there was no sound just pure force rocked back everything around him with him as the epicenter.

The last thing Naruto saw was the leaders face turn from a grim smile to horror struck fear; as blackness descended around Naruto.


The first thought that entered his mind was pain, Naruto could feel nothing but pain. Pure hot scorching pain, like his skin was being slowly roasted in the middle of a roaring fire. Blackness entered his vision as he again passed out from the feeling.

The next time he gained consciousness the pain was gone replaced instead by a wet feeling around his body. He opened his eyes slowly as he looked at the ceiling, he was laying down on a hard cold floor, a small puddle of water surrounding his body up to his ear. He sat up, his muscles feeling normal as though he never felt any pain before, his mind clear and awake.

Am I dead? He wondered scanning his surrounding

Blinking away the water dripping from his hair, the darkness cleared as he made out metallic walls surrounding him on either side. Tracing the walls he could see cylinder pipes dancing along into the darkness that engulfed him. He could barely see ten feet in front of him before the pitch black cut off his view. Curious Naruto sat up his feet dipping into the still water and started to walk along the hallway, he followed the pipes down a few pathways before coming upon a large dark room; the walls stretching farther than he could see.

Feeling courageous he walked forward to the center of the room, in the opening he could sense a presence; like a warning to his subconscious he stopped in place noticing long steel bars appearing before him as his eyes adjusted. The bars went from the floor all the way to what he assumed there was a skyline ceiling, a impressive space of rooming.

He stepped forward to investigate the bars before he felt hot air rush forward from behind them, Naruto could hear the sound of a large breath being released as the wind pushed him slightly back. Rather than fear Naruto's curiosity only rose more, he stepped forward holding the cage bars as a anchor against the sudden windtunnel.

The breath finished as the ground started to slightly shake; like a large heavy object was lifting from the metal flooring. As Naruto only became more intrigued he saw two large yellow eyes appear before him, they stared back glowing within the dark, slits for pupils staring into Naruto's blue iris.

They stayed in that staring contest for a few moments, Naruto having a small gleam of sweat race down his neck at the intensity of the eyes. Finally a heavy dark voice broke the glares startling Naruto as his hand quivered against the bars.

I am intrigued boy. Naruto raised an eyebrow confused, the eyes were clearly talking to him.. Intrigued?

His courage rose as he figured to talk as a dead man meant these eyes could do no more damage to him then what was already done. "I'm glad I intrigue you.." he replied.

The deep voice chuckled Yes you are interesting, it is not everyday my container has to rely on my power at such a young age.

Naruto eyes burrowed slightly frustrated at this conversational style, as though Naruto was an interesting experiment to this.. being. His courage still holding he simply asked: "What do you mean rely on your power? I didn't realize death had powers mortals could wield."

The voice now produced a full-blown laugh at his words, Naruto's sweat increased slightly as the room shook from the power of the laugh. The being finally subsided it's guffaw as its eyes locked onto the boy this time a bit closer; Naruto could now make out a shape of the being's frontal face. He could see what appeared to be a long black nose attached to dark orange fur; paws on either side aligned it's face as he could make out long stands of whiskers.

You have quite a way with words boy, but I believe you are simply mistaken as to where you are. No I am not a shinigami, you are not dead; but you shall fear me as though I am and you are. A grin played across the foxes lips as though to watch Naruto try to disagree.

Naruto instead thought for a moment contemplating the information he had been told. He was not dead, the creature before him had confirmed it, but if he wasn't careful with his next words it was obvious he would become just as much very quickly.

"Where am I?" he asked instead knowing such a question could not bring him harm.

The fox contemplated for a moment before responding You are within yourself. It realized it's words were a mistake as Naruto's eyes burrowed further. We are in your mindscape a place where your subconscious mind meets with your conscious mind, specifically we are at the epicenter of your chakra containment within your mind.

"If were in my mind then who are you?" Naruto immediately asked satisfied with the foxes answer.

I am the bijuu Kyūbi no Yōko the most powerful of my eight brothers and sisters, I am trapped here within your mind/body by your Yondaime Hokage many years ago.

The fox feeling benevolent and bored decided to explain the day of Naruto's birth: how the mysterious masked man attacking his mother and father, how his mother almost died when the Kyubi was released. How the Yondaime Hokage fought the masked man and won, how Kyubi killed the Hokage and his previous container forced by the masked mans sharingan eyes and finally Naruto's father's last final act sealing all of Kyubi into his son sealing it with a complex fuinjutsu seal.

They sat there in silence, man and fox staring back at each other; "My father is Namikaze Minato and my mother is Uzumaki Kushina?" his eyes watered as he asked. The large fox seemed to shrink at his sentence, regretting letting that information slip; expecting Naruto's hatred at the fox for murdering his family.

Yes your father and mother as I understand were powerful ninja within Konohagakure, loved by everyone and were excited to have you in their lives. Their last sacrifice to save you was only for your greater good, I am sorry for what happened I truly could not control my actions.

Naruto sniffed, a smile spreading across his face as he looked back at the large eyes "Thank you" he said. The fox raised his eyebrows surprised he was not angry, or even remotely resentful upon hearing he murdered his only family; he voiced the question out loud.

"I can't be mad at something you were forced to do, I can relate to that. I also am hated for something that isn't my fault; so I guess we are one and the same." Naruto replied a ghost of pain spreading across his face.

Yes.. I have seen the way other shinobi have treated you.. It is very disrespectful; especially since your the son of the man they love and worship, how ironic.

The two sat in silence at that for a few moments, the tension was broke when the large fox chuckled and Naruto just grinned - the two sharing in their hatred for Konohagakure's civilian ignorance.

The fox contemplated for a moment as he stared at the boy seeming to answer a question within himself.

What are you goals Uzumaki?

Naruto looked up at the large creature before him confused, at this point he felt more trust in the fox than any other person he had ever met. He decided to answer truthfully: "I want to become strong, I want to become strong enough to protect the people I love, I never want what happened today to ever happen again."

That is a noble goal, I can appreciate the sentiment the fox let out a long sigh before continuing I believe we can help each other Uzumaki.

The young boy didn't say anything, he looked up at the fox with respect that he recognized his goal, nobody had ever recognized Naruto's opinion before.

I will train you to become strong, stronger than any other shinobi in this pathetic village you live in. I expect my container to be feared and respected all over the world, but I feel as though you are different. You will not abuse power, and as such you respect others as you would expect of yourself.

The boy nodded agreeing, glad that the fox believed so strongly in Naruto when nobody else had before. Sarutobi Hiruzen had once connected with Naruto, but being the Hokage of a ninja village was always to busy to really help him learn and grow; so he was alone in his hard life.

"Thank you Kyubi-sensei, I hope I can make you proud" he smiled at the fox.

You have much respect for your elders boy I like that.. I shall let you use my real name as a token for that respect: my real name is Kurama. This is a honor very few have ever been shared, so do not disappoint me Uzumaki Naruto.

Naruto nodded back and bowed before the being, his face spreading a smile as he bent low to the ground.

Get up boy, my container will never bow before others in such a way! Kurama grumbled but feeling a huge feeling of pride for Naruto, no other shinobi had treated the great Kyubi in such a way instead opting to attack and attempt to contain the powerful being. He felt a relationship with this boy would change his opinion of shinobi for the better.

Now let us talk about how I will train you boy, I feel you have a few more hours in your mindspace before your body recovers fully and you wake up.

Naruto sat down to begin talking to his newly discovered sensei, but before they could continue a question sprung to his mind.

"Wait, you said my body recovers? Where is my body? Am I safe? What happened when I blacked out?" his questions were spewling out and panic started to form, images of what happened before he passed out appearing in his mind. Tears started to well up in his eyes as he remembered Ayami dead on the ground on top of her father.

NARUTO! The fox growled shaking the whole room, Naruto jerked back looking at the large fox. He could tell Kurama was not angry, just trying to get his attention. He relaxed back into a sitting position looking back up at his companion.

I am sorry, your loved ones are dead. Your currently in the hospital asleep recovering - when those vermen went to attack you, your anger reached its breaking point and my chakra entered your system flooding your body with power. With that power you… disposed of the trash and passed out. Your Hokage arrived and investigated the scene before taking you to the hospital.

Naruto looked down in sadness and anger, he really didn't understand why the jounin attacked him like that and killed civilians; he had never seen such brutal disregard for life before.

Calming down they talked for a few more hours about what Kurama would teach Naruto and what he expected of his jinchuriki, explaining how they could use the mindspace to train and it would reflect back into the real world.

As time passed Naruto could feel his body start to wake up, he told Kurama he was almost fully healed. "Before I go I just have a question, I mean no disrespect but... why do you want to help me? What do you get out of this deal?"

That is an interesting question, it is good as a ninja you are looking at the underneath of people's words rather than take them at face value he paused evaluating his answer.

I simply want something to do everyday, this cage is boring and the seal on your stomach is a death reaper seal which means in the event you die I will also die.

Naruto just looked at him, his eyebrows furrowing: believing the fox was holding back information, he voiced this outloud.

The creature sighed I am a chakra entity which means I cannot die, but it will be very painful to recover shall you die and would take many years; so I am simply making the best out of this situation.. also I knew an Uzumaki like yourself once before.. you remind me of him.

This sounded more appealing of a answer and Naruto nodded. Feeling his body waking up he decided to get one final question.

"How do I contact you again? Do I have to be unconscious everytime we talk?"

No I am connected to your mind in this place, you simply think of me when you have a thought and I will hear it and be able to respond while you are conscious, over time it will become like second thought.

"Okay! Bye for now Kurama-sensei!" as Naruto woke up he could hear a deep chuckle, the fox laid back down to sleep after the long talk.


In Konoha Hospital (Three Days after the incident)

The Sandaime Hokage sat in a large hospital reclining chair next to a bed with a sleeping Naruto in it. Hiruzen Sarutobi had been camped out in the hospital room for the past few days, awaiting for his grandson in all but blood to wake up from his medically induced coma. The past few days had been a trainwreck for the old man, to say that the event that had brought the young boy to the hospital was horrifying was a understatement.

(Three Days Ago)

The explosion shook the Hokage Tower; Hiruzen looked out his window to the village below: a huge cast of smoke appear from the Marketplace District. As Sarutobi's fear rose fast an ANBU Captain appeared in the room kneeling for his lord. "REPORT" he yelled out in a commanding voice not taking his eyes away from the plume of smoke.

"It appears a huge chakra source has made a explosion from inside the Market District; we have ANBU QRS (Quick Response Squads) 2 and 3 arriving now assessing the scene" the ANBU Captain responded quickly. Sarutobi knew as a leader his job was to assess the situation and command his units, a hard thing to do as a loyal shinobi; but in his many years of experience he knew he must let others handle the first response.

A awkward silence filled the air as the waited for incoming information, the ANBU Captain stood in the middle of the room holding his breath; feeling the pressure of his powerful Hokage's tension to leap out the window. Finally a elite jounin appeared in the room, breathing hard; the Sandaime Hokage turned away from the window knowing the scene wasn't going to change, he saw Mitarashi Anko standing before him catching her breath. "REPORT" he yelled out again this time heavy anger surrounding his voice.

"It appears a large chakra signature has made a massive explosion just outside Ichiraku Ramen Stand on the Main Market Street; Naruto Uzumaki lays in the epicenter of the-" she didn't get to finish as the Hokage disappeared faster than the two shinobi could see.

The God of Shinobi took all of five seconds to appear at the site, as he evaluated the destruction he looked for any type of ongoing threat - seeing none. In the middle of a large crater laid Naruto his body clearly unscarped but unconcious. He could feel the soaked residue of heavy dark chakra surrounding the air, to his right he noticed three Jounin Ninja laying on the ground either knocked out or dead.

His ANBU Units were feeling for pulses on the men turning to their Hokage shaking their heads for negative vitals. Three Jounin ninja dead and Naruto laying clearly alive but in bad shape; the Kyubi Chakra feels like it was used moments ago yet I see no invading ninja or outside attack I'm not understanding what happened here Hiruzen thought turning into a analytical professor.

He put the investigative thoughts to the side as he evaluated the scene in order to command his units: looking to his left he saw a ANBU Unit Captain with silver hair peeking out of his white whiskered mask. Not bothering with protocol - he knew he could trust Kakashi Hatake the most ordered him to take Naruto to the hospital and guard him. Nodding the Masked ANBU Captain picked up Naruto's body in his arms and disappeared in a shushin.

Moving over to analyze the scene another ANBU Unit called over his leader, he was standing in the the doorway of Ichiraku Ramen. The owl masked ninja removed his mask as he indicated his leader over before moving away from the stand and throwing up into the street. Hiruzen confused as to what could make his battle hardened shinobi act in such a way looked into the shop, he saw the horrific bloody mess. Stealing his nerves he looked back over to the dead shinobi on the street and saw that two kunai on their persons were bloodied, immediately realizing what he was seeing.

The God of Shinobi's angry reached a ultimate peak, his chakra flared heavily; his ANBU Unit's choking under the intense Killing Intent their leader was palpitating. Hiruzen looked over to the other ANBU Captain "Locked down this street now! All civilians that witnessed the events will be questioned by Ibiki Morino or Anko Mitarashi until we get a clear and full story! I want a full ANBU Investigation, these three dead traitors clearly murdered two innocent civilians and attempted murder of a fellow shinobi!" the ANBU's looked in horror as they drew out the conclusion themselves from the evidence on scene and everyone's brief knowledge of the relationship between Naruto and the Ichiraku Family, they looked back to their leader. "I also want a full investigation as to who gave these ninja their mission, this is too organized to be a unsanctioned act of terror." The ANBU Units all signified with a resounding "Hai!" before busying themselves at the task at hand.

The God of Shinobi slowly calmed himself down taking deep breaths, it didn't help as he looked around he saw civilians staring at the scene in looks of wonder. He shushined back away to his office before he worked himself up and destroyed the rest of the street in a fit of rage.

A hour later on Sarutobi's left Shikaku Nara leaned against the wall, on his right Homara and Koharu his trusted advisors stood next to his desk; in the room his Jounin Dragon Commander Jinuzi Kora, ANBU Special Investigation Commander Takashi Dozido, and Torture and Interrogation Commander Ibiki Morino stood before them in a row.

The Third Hokage sighed, any meeting where all of his top commanders were present was never a good day; the last time such a meeting took place the Yondaime Hokage had died in the sealing of the Kyubi no Yoko.

"Before we begin on the report of your investigation I want to talk about the events that lead to this mission that sanctioned three Konoha Jounin shinobi to assassinate a future Konoha Academy Student, and in collateral two innocent civilians" - Homara took lead knowing questions from Hiruzen would infuriate his already aggressive mood.

"The scene of the crime shows clear evidence that Uzumaki Naruto was the intended target of their 'mission'" the Jounin Commander started "we began the investigation following Naruto's last known locations for the past few days. It appears the boy had only been to three places over the past couple days to anyone's knowledge: his apartment, Ichiraku Ramen, and Training Ground 42. Obvious intentions at each of these locations shows that Naruto did not display hatred or provocation to anyone to arose such a mission to take place, as such it is my conclusion this was not a mission sanctioned by any military party" Kora's hint on that last note relieved an unexpected breath from everyone in the room.

It was one thing for some rich civilian to pay the Jounin to attempt assassination on the boy, but for a military commander to do such a act confirmed the highest level of treason ever before seen in Konoha. For this not to be the case was a relief to everyone, it didn't lighten the mood of such a event ever taking place but was comforting nonetheless.

"Our next step was tracing back the last few days of the deceased Jounin's, our search of their apartments uncovered nothing; then we looked their into last seen locations also uncovering nothing. It was upon Ibiki's data analysis on the deceased psychi that lead to the next part of our investigation" Kora finished looking over at his friend.

"*cough" Ibiki began "Yes, upon recovery and analysis of the jounin leaders memories I happened upon the location, time, and name of the civilian merchant that paid the Jounin for their mission. The culprit is currently arrested and being interrogated by my apprentice Anko Mitarashi at the TI Department, I believe in a few hours we should have all the information needed for a final report. But as of now we can confirm that the person apprehended was under orders to pay the Jounin with funds provided by a member of our own civilian council, we have undeniable evidence from a papertrail and assigned message plus statements that can be given by myself and the arrested."

A gasp was heard collectively from all but Shikaku Nara and the Third Hokage, both previous expecting this report. "I wanted to report this to you Hokage-sama before arresting the Civilian Council member, we currently have him under watch by a ANBU Unit awaiting your- "

The Hokage held his hand up and said "Go": a awaiting ANBU Captain flicked out of the room to command his unit for the arrest. "Continue" Hiruzen looked back to his commanders nodding.

"We also uncovered from interrogation of the crowd on scene at the event what had happened upon the Jounin's arrival at Ichiraku Ramen. Naruto had been peacefully eating at the stand when the three shinobi entered, nobody saw what happened within from behind the curtains. Apparently a crowd had gathered as they watched in intense silence and interest at the event, a minute later Naruto exited the stand being shoved out into the street by the shinobi."

Ibiki took a moment looking around the room, the intensity of the air was making him sweat profusely as he thought out his next words carefully.

"It brings me great distaste to report that civilians began to edge and cheer the Shinobi on - upon seeing them about to deliver punishment to Naruto."

The silence in the room was unnerving, Hiruzen just simply stared in disgust as he thought of the two dead civilians just behind the curtains as they all cheered the vicious murderers.

"I believe Takashi can best evaluate the events that happened next from the scene of the event"

"Hai." Takashi took a moment collecting his thoughts to formulate an objective line of reasoning. "From word of mouth from the civilians at the scene it appears as though the leader traitor jounin ordered his comrade to deliver a killing blow onto Naruto. Apparently right before the traitor could bring down a death blow Naruto exploded in a massive amount of dark red chakra surrounding his body, the immediate area exploded from the shockwave of the activate Kyubi chakra entering his system."

"..My furthur analysis beyond this point is pure speculation but I believe it is our best working theory at the moment."

"Upon examination of the bodies I believe the deaths of the jounin.. first of all was justified self defense, and second of all was done by the Kyubi no Yoko not Naruto himself. From being so close to pure potent chakra it appears as though the jounin's chakra was absorbed by the fox chakra when activated. There is no physical or mental damage to the bodies, the only outlying differing factor to that of someone that had a heart attack or died from old age is that their physical bodies hold no residual chakra post-mortem."

"As we all know even the weakest of shinobi have a little residual chakra left in their bodies after they pass away. So for there to be none at all is a consequence of the fox himself, an interesting ability if Naruto can harness it.. To be able to absorb chakra from another person. But in any case I believe we are all in agreement Naruto's raged temper in using the Kyubi chakra to eliminate the traitor threats was justified" he finished with a slight air of relief.

All the people in the room nodded, nobody disagreed with this fact; today's event helped persuade Homura and Koharu's opinion of the fox jinchuriki to a more positive light. For a long time they didn't directly hate the boy because they understood the need for a living container of such a powerful entity, they just hoped it would be within someone of their picking not the Namikaze heir.

"Thank you all for this report.." Hiruzen started "I had hoped that these were enemy ninja in Konoha clothing but for our own shinobi to brazenly act against my commands is disheartening. The civilian council member being a part of this scheme is also bearing on my soul, the thought process of these immature single minded ingrates is unbelievable" the very old man sighed loudly before continuing.

"The civilian conspirators with be charged with double homicide and be executed later today in a closed session, witnessed by everyone in this room. I will not hold any trial and this will be done under the command of my office, I believe to hold a trial would give the Civilian Council a idea that there is any hope of a lighter sentence. A civilian paid execution attempt of a shinobi no matter what rank, age, or personal ties must never happen again." Everyone in the room nodded at the sentiment, it would strike a message to the civilian council members making them realize how little power they actually hold.

"I believe we will also hold a council meeting later today to discuss the full report of todays event and the protection of Uzumaki Naruto from further attacks, hopefully this will be easier than the last time we had this discussion.." he let the sentence hang everyone remembering the days long arguments they had over clan position.

"I'm going to go check up on Naruto's condition now, you are all dismissed" he finished standing up to walk out the door, everyone else following in tow.

Later that day the Konoha Council still had not come up with a reasonable solution to the protection and safety of Uzumaki Naruto. Again just as before the argument of clan power was brought into play which led to the Uchiha and Hyuga clans getting into a heated debate almost calling war upon their clans.

Sarutobi stepped in again, this time explaining that he would be placing Naruto under the care of a high level shinobi with no clan ties who could watch over him; nobody argued knowing it was the best solution. The council finally dismissed after many hours, a few of it berating the civilian council for the act that transpired of which they most likely were all culpable. The civilian council much to their distaste stayed quiet, knowing their lives hanged in the balance should they voice opposition.

The Sandaime Hokage and Shikaku Nara then spent many hours in the Hokage Office discussing appropriate people to train and raise Naruto into a powerful and kind shinobi much like his father. The idea of Jiraiya the Toad Sannin came as the best possible option, and Hiruzen ordered a tracking ANBU to find his old student, then they tabled their discussion for the future.


(Back in the Hospital)

Naruto let out a small groan, his eyes slowly opened up looking at a bright white ceiling. He squinted as the light from outside flashed against his pupil, after a few moments his hearing came to him.

The first sound was the rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor as it strummed away his steady vitals. Next was the sound of a page turning, a long stroke of paper against paper to his right, he could almost sense someone reading the letters on the page not turning their head as he adjusted to his surrounding. Finally the sound of a clock on the wall held the time ticking away each second in a rhythm not much unlike his heart monitor.

Naruto turned his head away from the bright window making it easier to open his eyes, he slowly drew in the image of the person in his room.

In a tailored white coat with red lettering sat a very old man with many papers across his lap and the table next to him. In the chair he sat up slightly postured position looking down clearly interested in what he was reading.

Naruto coughed his throat feeling dry he said "Jiji" quietly startling the old man transfixed on his reading. "Oh Naruto your awake! How do you feel?" the old man stood up a few papers falling onto the floor now forgotten. "..water" he replied his throat feeling like sandpaper scratching together.

The Hokage went to the door and said something to a ANBU unit, a second later he walked back into the room with a cup in his hand. Following behind him two ANBU Masked Units entered the room, the first had a white coat indicating he was a ANBU Captain, another had a dark red coat indicating he was the ANBU Commander.

Hiruzen walked over to the weak boy handing him the cup, Naruto slowly sipped down the water feeling it's cold touch relieve his throat. The old man sat down on the bed looking at Naruto, the ANBU Men stood at the end waiting for Naruto to finish sipping, feeling his throat recover. He sat up finishing the cup and setting it down on the table next to the bed; Hiruzen sighed.

"Naruto I'm sorry I know you just woke up but we need to talk about what happened three days ago, it's a matter import to the council and myself" he started his eyes showing empathy, Naruto nodded.

The Red Coat ANBU took lead: "We just wanted to confirm a couple things, but I just want to make it clear first that you are in absolutely no trouble. From the evidence of the scene, and various reports it appears you were acting in self defense; the use of the Kyubi no Yoko chakra is startling to the civilian council and rumors have spread because of this so we feel its best to get a first hand account as soon as possible to nip these rumors."

Naruto's anger started to rise, his face scowling: Of course the civilians would try to pin blame for the death of Ayame and Teuchi onto me rather than take the fall for their actions.

You need to calm down Naruto, their just doing their job it doesn't matter if rumors spread, they just said your not in trouble let insignificant pests make up things.

He took a deep breath, the men in the room noticing his change in demeanor; "Where do you want to start?"

(An Hour Later)

"Thank you Naruto, I believe that's all I need" the ANBU Commander nodded to his leader and the boy before departing, the white coat ANBU Captain stayed behind: when the door shut behind him he took off his coat and set it on a side chair, then took off his mask.

"Hey Kakashi.." Naruto recognized Inu ANBU from his hair, one of the few hidden elite unit members he liked - always stood out by the unique silver messy hair.

"Hey, listen Naruto.. I'm.. sorry I wasn't there to defend you or your friends" Kakashi replied looking down in shame, it was his job to protect the people of the village; Naruto especially and he failed him in his time of need.

"It's okay I don't blame any shinobi.. even the ones that attacked me; they were just doing a mission.. even if they enjoyed it.." he muttered in a low voice.

The Hokage looked at him incredulously at this statement, surprised Naruto wouldn't hate the men that killed his only civilian friends in the village. He ran over Naruto's words in his mind again, too many times in the past the Third Hokage overlooked his students statements about their feelings and regretted it in the future. With Orochimaru's recent experiments coming to haunt the old Hokage he wasn't going to make the same mistake again.

"Naruto, I know that the civilians of this Village don't treat you with respect or admiration for all the sacrifices you have given for them but they just don't understand. The secrets we have to keep to stop incoming Ninja from attacking us has made it hard for them to even begin to understand your difficult life" understanding displayed on his face while he talked. "I don't want you to hate the civilians for the secrets I have had to keep."

"You mean like how my mother and father had to die to protect their unappreciative insignificant lives?" Naruto spat out his voice sharp with anger, the two men could see a tear streak down Naruto's face.

Kakashi let out a small gasp while the Sandaime Hokage frowned; "Naruto.. you know who your mother and father are? How?"

"The Kyubi explained it to me" his tone rose with anger "Imagine. I go six years of my life believing that I'm an orphan, a loner, someone that nobody appreciates that nobody loves, to learn that my father is everyone's beloved hero, the Yondaime Hokage! The man who sacrificed his life to protect the village against the great and terrible Kyubi no Yoko! And my mother is the beloved and powerful Red Hot-Hobernaro; a women hell bent on fixing the villages distrust of ninja for the better!" Naruto started yelling at this point.

"Oh the irony! The two people this village love the most have a son, and they hate him for all their worth! Never letting me have proper food, never letting me live a single day without knowing I'm a demon, a disgrace, a bad omen against their lives! That I should just die! Like they don't know I haven't tried!" The Hokage gasped at this, a tear going down his face in shame, he had never known it was so hard for the young boy.

"You don't think I didn't try to kill myself? Try to end my suffering? I slit my wrists, I jumped off buildings, I didn't eat for days! EVERYTIME I SURVIVED! I thought all this time it was Kami just playing a sick joke!"

"No it turns out the reason for all that hate, all that depression and the reason I survived it everytime was the same reason my parents aren't alive today: I'm the Jinchuriki for the Kyubi no Yoko! The worst part is I can't even blame him! It's not the Kyubi's fault for what happen six years ago, it was a damn Uchiha with a sharigan; one of those despicable shinobi that your beloved civilians put on a high pedestal and worship! OH it's so ironic, Kami's work was magnificent on this one; all their love and hate being in opposite directions of where is should be!"

Naruto was breathing hard at this point, his voice cracking against his yelling he took a moment to stare back at the two men who were openly ashamed looking down knowing Naruto's words as true; the secrets they worked so hard to keep quiet coming out.

You need to relax Naruto.

He visible cringed back knowing he was yelling at the Leader of his village, one of the only men he trusted in his life; a small part of Naruto regretted his words.

Choose your next words carefully Naruto, you don't want to lose the trust of the Hokage, you may hate the civilians for what they did to you but you know there are good people in this village.

Naruto took a breath - "Yes, I know who my mother and father are, I couldn't be more proud knowing they loved me, loved this village enough to sacrifice their lives for it... I can't share their sentiment" he let out the last statement hang in the air as he waited for the men to choke down their shame.

Kakashi was the first to speak- "I'm sorry Naruto. Your father Minato was my sensei, I should have adopted you; but after the Kyubi attack, the lose of lives, and the damage to the village we were too busy... Hokage-sama needed able shinobi to take up security.. I'm sorry.." he choked back on his words.

"I know.. like I said I don't blame you. I blame the civilian council, it seems everytime theres a problem, someone suffers it's because of them; I can't live in this village anymore.. after the way they've treated me.. after what I've learned I can't defend them. I'm sorry Jiji, after I recover I'm going to go train out in the world away from here" the Sandaime Hokage couldn't reply just looked at him sadly.

"I've had a long talk with the Kyubi no Yoko, he wants to help me train to become strong; I want revenge against the man that killed my father and mother and attacked the village and he can help me achieve this" the Hokage finally woke up at these words knowing revenge was not a ninjas way.

"Naruto I understand your hatred I feel the same way, I also lost a student and friend six years ago; but I can't let you follow this path- " he was cut off.

"No thats not- ... I don't just want revenge - I want to become strong to defend others, what happen three days ago will never happen again if I can help it. My first step will to become strong, I'm not nieve - I know someone who could go toe to toe against my father is too powerful for me to take on any time soon; so I will train and help you and the shinobi of this village from outside it's walls".

"I'll return one day, but right now I can't stand the civilians in this Village; the way they look at me... If I ever see a smirk on one of their faces like I saw three days ago.. I'll kill them.. I'll really become the demon they believe me to be" he finished.

The old man nodded, he had been thinking about what to do about the rumors that had spread for the past few days and no ideas had come to mind, he knew no matter what he said or confirmed they wouldn't believe him. He couldn't even let his emotions show, rage against the elitist agenda of the civilians would only spread distrust and fear something he couldn't afford at the moment.

Naruto solved that for him, if he left the village he could tell the public the truth about his father and mother without worry of retribution from enemies; he would shove it down their throats how badly they had fucked up in treating the son of their beloved Yondaime Hokage. But this put Naruto in a bad position, when word got out about his heritage he would be hunted down; and he just isn't strong enough to defend himself even with the power of the Kyubi.

"If you really believe training outside the village is for the best I will grant you this mission, but on one condition" Hiruzen looked at the boy all business. It felt weird that he was having such a intense conversation with such a small boy, later the Sandaime Hokage would think about how analytical Naruto's mind was.

"Of course Hokage-sama, what is the condition?" Naruto said trying to recover from the disrespectful tone he had been using.

"I want you to meet up with an ex-student of mine, I believe he would be more than happy to train you and in the event you are hunted down he would be able to protect you until your able to hold yourself up" the old man smiled at this, it was the first talk for a while that he felt happy about.

"Who's your ex-student?" Naruto's eyes grew a little excited knowing anyone the Hokage trained must be really powerful.

"Jiraiya The Toad Sannin, he's currently traveling back to the Hidden Leaf Village from intelligence gathering mission so it's perfect timing. He'll be here in a few day, so until then you should rest up; I should warn you though Naruto that in a few months eventually word will come out about your travelings and being a Jinchūriki.."

"I know, I think that it will give me good real world experience; I'll be fine if you say your student lives up to the legend I've heard" - Naruto poked.

"Alright get some rest, in a few days I'll have you meet your god-father and we'll-"

"I have a FUCKING GODFATHER!?" Naruto yelled his anger finally breaking, his body hurt from the strain of sitting up and yelling but he didn't care.

"Yeah uh.. Jiraiya was supposed to be your god-father, appointed by Minato but.. his spy network took importance and he couldn't exactly spend the time in the village..." Sarutobi replied cursing himself for letting that slip.

Naruto just stared back at him clearly not impressed by the lame excuse.

"Blame me Naruto, I'm sorry I agreed with Jiraiya that he wouldn't be the best role model, having never raised a kid before and well.. we really were close to being invaded after your father and mother died, I need a man in the field collecting information" he attempted the excuse more.

Naruto seemed to calm down at this; either at the excuse working or the sadness of realizing how much he lost the day of his birth Sarutobi couldn't tell.

"Fine, but don't expect me not to be mad at him; there are other ways of being in my life besides being a parent.." his voice trailed off leaving the unsaid message in the air.

"I'm sorry Naruto.." was all the old man could reply standing up, Kakashi also stood with him - the feeling coming from Naruto gave the impression he wanted to be alone for a little while.

"I'll see you in a few days" he said collecting his papers and walking out the door Kakashi following behind putting his coat and mask back on.


(Hokage Office - Three Days Later)

Naruto sat on the couch against the wall in the Hokage's office, reading a very large scroll with Seals covering the outside for security access seals.

"I'm only letting you learn this jutsu because I know with your abnormal chakra levels this will help you in the future" the old mans voice flowed to the excited Naruto without looking up from his papers on the desk.

In the past few days the Hokage was subjected to a amount of paperwork only equaled during the Second Shinobi World War, though his thoughts flicked over to the jutsu Naruto was currently reading about and in a act of tutalige decided to give him a 'sneak peak'.

Weaving a few signs a few copy clones of the Hokage appeared in the room; "Go over these papers and assign in numerical value the importance of such letter, 1 being the most important I will read over these personally" he commanded to his copies. Then went and sat down on the couch as the excited boy literally drooled at the mouth looking at the cool way Jiji just made them appear and commanded to his bidding.

"The benefits of this jutsu is that you gain all the knowledge and mental experience when the clones are released; the downside being a mental exhaustion if you overflow the information gained. Your father used a few Kage Bunshin no Jutsu to help train in his various S-ranked jutsu's which when you become stronger I'm sure Jiraiya will be more than happen to pass onto you." - Hiruzen smiled at Naruto's glowing eyes at the information he was learning. He could feel this was only the very start of what would be a long successful ninja career for the boy.

"Speaking of the devil-" Jiraiya popped up in the window. "Hey Hokage-sama! I'm back!"

"Jiraiya welcome back, I have some interesting news for you and a new mission; meet Uzumaki Naruto." the Toad Sage eyes grew wide looking down at the scruffy blond haired boy reading on the couch. "Or better yet maybe you know him better as Namikaze Naruto.."

"Hi godfather" Naruto looked up from the scroll finally, anger flashing in his eyes.

"It.. looks like we have a lot to talk about." - Jiraiya replied knewing he was going to regret this conversation.

(1 Hour Later)

"Well looks like it's just going to be me and you Gaki for a while, look... I'm sorry okay.. just know that I'm sorry and I'll try to make it up to you by making you strong.. sound like a plan?" Jiraiya tried the negotiation tactic a few time but he hoped after so much talking the young boy would give in.

"Alright.. I can't stay mad at you forever; but I don't want to be treated like a kid, you throw me into the hardest training program you possible can I want to become the strongest ninja ever before seen! No holding back!" Naruto smile flashed widely, both the older men in the room frowned knowing they somehow been played.

"Okay Gaki, your gonna regret those words!" the Toad Sannin stood up excited to get going, he hadn't felt this much excitement in a student since the his father was his student.

The Hokage just stared at the two in his office, almost fifteen years ago he had seen the exact same scene with Minato and Jiraiya; what was scary was this time Sarutobi felt something different like it wasn't challenge that Naruto would become the strongest shinobi ever seen.. more like a promise.

The two left the office talking about what they would be doing, before they could reach the door however the Hokage snapped out of his memories and yelled back out for Naruto.

"Before you go I have a gift, this is the last time I'm going to see you for a while so I feel like it's now or never for this" he said reaching down onto a drawer in his desk.

Pulling out a box with a seal lock on it, he weaved a few seals bitting his thumb and placed his blood on the center of the intricate design on the top. Jiraiya eyed the box wearily and he had seen in almost six years ago when he had come back to Konoha upon news of the his students death.

Inside the box was a folded up piece of paper, a small red scroll, and a key; he handed shut the lid and handed over the box to Naruto now unlocked.

"This was from your father, inside you'll find a note from him that you were to receive upon your Graduation from the Academy, I believe now your more than ready for it. Along with that is a scroll of some of his high rank jutsu specifically to be passed down to you and you alone. I should warn you that those jutsu are very powerful and should they fall into enemy hands would spell disaster for Konoha and our allies. Finally the last items is the key to the Namikaze Estate and its possessions; the account's I'll keep frozen under Hokage rrder until such a day you are able to return to the Village or you others will want it, but the Namikaze Estate you can of course visit any time. The key is more of a symbolic gesture, you can access anything on the property by Blood Seal alone but the key is for other people of which you want to give access of the Estate to." - Sondaime Hokage took a moment to let it all sink in for Naruto.

"Thank you Hokage-sama, I will take care of these items in respect of my parents" Naruto replied bowing surprising Jiraiya and Sarutobi.

"Of course, now please send reports of your advances in training, and your locations every once in a while. I will be the only person knowing of your mission and movements, just like Jiraiya's spying missions in the past."

"Yes Hokage-sama" both men replied back then walked out the door, shutting in behind them.

Sarutobi looked over at the portrait on the far right wall of Minato Namikaze, it seemed the stare back at him and Sarutobi could of swore he saw a frown cross his face. I'm sorry your son has to live this way Minato, I know Kushina will be disappointed in me and the village I just hope you can forgive me.

The old man sighed and looked back out to the open window behind himself, the sun was already setting and darkness had started to fall onto the village in a basking orange and yellow glow, in the distance he storm clouds starting to head to Konoha; a grim presage.


(Two Hours Later - Hyūga Ichizoku Compound)

Hinata walked into her room dead tired, she had run around the Village in a mad search to have found nothing, she laid down on her bed tears started to prick her eyes.

For the past few days Hinata had been heavily training with her father in the art of Gentle Fist, the signature technique to the Hyūga Clan. Ever since she had heard Naruto had been attacked by Konoha Shinboi she had tried her best to go to the hospital to check up on him. But her father denied her everytime, not wanting Hinata's continued association with the 'demon brat', and after many attempts of trying to sneak out at night the Hyūga wall guards were put on high alert and Hinata was made a prisoner in her own home. Crying for the past two nights out of frustration at not being able to tell if Naruto was okay or even alive, and getting no word from her friends or relatives working the hospital she decided to channel that anger and frustration at her father.

Hiashi Hyūga misread this as her moving on from the boy, and used the opportunity to train her hard for the past few days; she was improving significantly in her Gentle Fist not unlike the clan prodigy Neji Hyūga. So, in light of this Hiashi removed the ban from her leaving the property after a long day of successful training and she immediately took off toward the hospital. Upon discovering Naruto had been released she search everywhere in the village for him; she went to his apartment, favorite training grounds, even the remains of Ichiraku Ramen looking around the taped off area in search of the boy finding no trace of him. She even had her Byakugan blazing running from rooftop to rooftop in search of his familiar orange chakra, with no success.

Heavy rain stared to fall onto the now completely dark city, Hinata gave up her search and headed home; determined to pick up again tomorrow in search of her crush.

Laying on the bed cover Hinata stared up at the wooded beams on her ceiling, tears were slowly cascading down her cheeks she was too tired to wipe them away. She was so frustrated at not being able to learn anything about Naruto's health, for all she knew the hospital staff was lieing to her about him being released and he was dead. She felt depressed at the thought pushing it away, no she was going to gain more information before turning to such thoughts.

Half and hour later she sat up and took off her muddied sandals throwing them against the other side of the room. Out of the corner of her eye on the nightstand she noticed something that didn't belong in the room. A single envelope sat on her nightstand, a single black name written on the top; she reached over and read out the name 'My Love'. She became confused at the thought someone had left her a love letter in her room, there was only one person in her life that had even showed a slight inkling to her and she had been search for him all day.. she ripped open the envelope quickly at the thought.

A single metal object dropped to the floor with a clink as she torn open the envelope, Hinata picked it up confused as she held a key up to the light. Hinata open up the single paper contained within hoping it would give her a idea of what the key was for. She read the note as tears dripped down her face faster the more she read;

Dear my love,

I'm sorry I have to write to you this way without giving a proper goodbye, but I feel as though if I see your beautiful face one last time I will be tempted to stay. I must leave the Village; this is by my own volition but I do regret I could not stay with you any longer my love. You will be one of the few people I will miss during my journey of discovering myself so I am sorry Hinata. I feel as though I owe a explanation because I know you will hate me for leaving you alone. For the past few years now the village we both love has not treated me like a fellow shinobi, a brother in arms; but instead as a monster, a demon. Hokage-sama and I feel over time that this will not get better, the hatred from scars that have not yet healed runs too deep. I understand this hatred now because of the things I have learned over the past few days, and Hokage-sama told me you will all learn very soon. So, I must leave for fear this information will attract unwanted attention to the village and may lead to war; but it is for the best. I will train hard during my journey for I do not travel alone, and I will become strong enough to one day defend my loved ones; to one day defend you. I'm sorry, I hope that you will forgive me when I one day when I return, and I hope that during my time away you will also become strong just like me. I will miss you.

Contained is the envelope is the Key to my estate, if you ever need somewhere to hide, be alone, or just be protected you can visit anytime while I'm away.

-Your friend, Namikaze Naruto

For hours she re-read the note over and over, each time her emotions fluctuating; she laid down thinking about how Naruto was gone, how she finally learned who his father was, how she knew his words of the villages hate to be true. But most of all the fact she wouldn't see him for many years was depressing blow. Many hours later rain still tapped away on the wood ceiling, Hinata laid asleep with the note buried in her arms, tear drops staining the paper.