Path of the Shinobi
Author's Note: This is my first fanfic, so I hope it's not too bad. I don't really mind flames, so go ahead if you want.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. If I did, I wouldn't be writing this.
Chapter 1: Prologue
It was massive chaos as the Demon Fox, Kyuubi, attacked the village of Konohagakure. Hundreds of shinobi were trying to repel the demon, but he was too powerful.
The Chunin, Jounin, and the Anbu of Konoha were all trying to stop the fox, but over time, Kyuubi drew closer and closer to the village. The bodies of hundreds littered the ground, their blood soaking into the earth after being torn to ribbons by his claws.
The shinobi released all kinds of jutsu in order to stop the Demon Fox. They unleashed fireballs, lightning, wind, and countless kunai and shuriken. It was a hopeless attempt.
A special group of Anbu tried to bind Kyuubi to make him vunerable. Ten of them released a giant chakra dome as they tried to contain Kyuubi.
"YOU'LL NEVER STOP ME WITH A WEAK JUTSU LIKE THAT," Kyuubi roared.
Kyuubi opened its mouth and shot a huge blast of chakra. The dome shattered, causing an enormous explosion that killed hundreds of ninja.
"We're losing too many men. We have to evacuate the women and children. At this rate, Kyuubi will destroy everyone and everything," a chuunin noted.
"We need more reinforcements," another man shouted. "We can't hold back Kyuubi for much longer."
"Wait, I've heard that Jiraya-sama has arrived," a jonin said as he jumped next to them.
"PERFECT! We're all saved then!"
"There's no way ANYONE can stop that thing! It's huge!
Another huge explosion rang out across the countryside as a second chakra blast completely gouged the ground, creating an enormous crater.
Dozens of shinobi panicked at that moment. "WE HAVE TO STOP THAT THING! IT'LL ANNIHILATE KONOHA!"
In a desperate attempt, hundreds of shinobi gave their lives as they exerted all of their chakra to stop the huge burst of chakra from reaching their village. Thick walls of rock rose from the ground; shields of focused chakra were formed; and hundreds of summons appeared to save the village. However, it was barely enough. The blast was slowed, but a third of it still hit the village, blowing much of it to pieces.
"We're all dead! One more blast like that and the village will be gone," an Anbu said worriedly. "I doubt even the Sandaime and Yondaime together could stop that thing."
Suddenly a giant frog appeared over the horizon. Yondamie, the Fourth Hokage, quickly performed a few hand-signs. An enormous Shinigami materialized, tore out Kyuubi's soul, and sealed it. There was a blinding explosion of chakra as Kyuubi vanished and Yondamie's body dropped, lifeless.
Yondamie's final wish was that the boy who he had sealed Kyubi into, his youngest son, would be treated like a hero. Sadly, it was not so.
Later that night, a riot broke out as the people of Konoha tried to murder Yondamie's son, a boy named Naruto. He was nearly killed until a group of Anbu snatched up the baby and took him the recently reinstated Hokage, Sandaime.
"We can't keep him here. He's just a baby and if he stays here, he'll be dead by next week. After the Kyuubi attack, we just don't have any spare shinobi to watch over him."
"We can take him to another village." A man walked out of the darkness to Sarutobi. "If we can take the boy to another village, then he just might survive. We'll find a man to take care of Naruto, preferably a shinobi. One day, Naruto will be brought back to Konoha and he will learn the truth." Sarutobi easily recognized the man as Jiraiya, his former student.
"What kind of person would want to take the child?" Sarutobi asked. "His own village can't tolerate him, and you expect some other village will? Even if we found someone, who would do it? Iwagakure has deeply resented us ever since the last war. Sunagakure is also somewhat hateful toward us. Kirigakure is in civil war; the risk of the boy dying is even greater if he goes there. We can't just re-locate him within Fire Country either because of Danzo. He would surely find him if he were to remain in Fire Country. And knowing Danzo, he would bring Naruto back and raise him as a freaking weapon. However, Kumogakure is also quite hostile towards us. Remember the incident over the Byakugan?"
"True, but I believe that's our best option. Iwagakure is too hostible because of the war, and Suna has their own jinchuriki. If their Kazekage ever found Naruto, he'd definitely use him. I have a reliable contact inside Kumogakure that's suspects that Kumo might already have one or two jinchuriki. They won't start a war, knowing them, and I doubt they'd do it just for a third one. I think it's our only option."
Sandaime reluctantly agreed to the plan. The next morning, Naruto was quickly and quietly smuggled out of Konoha and taken to Lightning Country.
The Anbu of Konoha dashed across the rooftops of the Village Hidden in the Clouds. They were looking the man Jiraiya had mentioned as his contact within Kumogakure. They never found him.
The moment that the Anbu had entered the village the Raikage had been alerted. He sent his own Anbu to eliminate them.
There was a gruesome battle as the two groups of Anbu fought. But it was a hopeless effort. The Anbu from Konoha were not only outnumbered three to one, but they had standing orders to protect Naruto. In a final attempt to save him, one of the Anbu used a transport jutsu to send Naruto to safety. There was a flash of light as Naruto disappeared, and when the smoke cleared all three Anbu had died in pools of their own blood.
In a rush, the Anbu hadn't been able to direct his jutsu too well, so Naruto was transported to an alley next to an orphanage.
The next morning, a worker at the orphanage heard crying outside. She opened the door and found a baby crying on the floor.
"Oh my god," she thought. "What's a baby doing in a dark alley?"
She took the child into the orphanage where he would be raised with all the others.
(Four years later)
"Hey! Give me back my sandwich you faggot!" Naruto shouted.
It had been four years since Naruto was found in the alley. In that time, Naruto lived a life of poverty. The children at the orphanage stole food when they couldn't find any in the trash. Everyone was cold, uncaring, and determined to survive. It wasn't wise to make friends since there was a chance that your friend would dead the next day.
The Village Hidden in the Clouds was going through difficult times. Many people were poverty-stricken due to the fact that the Raikage used most of the funding to build a larger military and towards research of the Byakugan.
At the orphanage, it was every man for himself. The kids fought over food, beds, and anything that was found, on a daily basis.
Today, Naruto had been lucky enough to spot a sandwich in a trashcan, but as he reached for it, it was snatched away. It was Naruto's constant rival, Kisaki Hinashi. Kisaki considered himself better than all the other kids at the orphanage because his father had been a shinobi. And before he had died, he had taught Kisaki a few basic jutsus. Kisaki used these on a daily basis to impress everyone. Naruto was the only one who thought it was pathetic.
"You don't even have any control over those techniques," Naruto accused. "Over half the time to try the Clone Jutsu, you end exploding the chakra in your face."
"It doesn't matter. I can focus my chakra, and can't at all. Plus, you're a midget, and I'm not," Kisaki shot back.
The truth was, ever since Naruto had met Kisaki, they fought over everything. Naruto had always been somewhat of a reject. He had never known his parents, he was short, and he was probably the weakest since everyone stole food from him. At the orphanage, Kisaki was always the best at everything. He was the tallest, the strongest, and often used to chakra to mess with the other children.
"Kisaki, you bastard, just because you can't shoot around some chakra, you think you're so much better than all of us. But I bet I can kick your ass any day."
"No thanks. I have more important things to do than beat up a whining midget." Kisaki turned away.
Just then, Naruto dashed up behind Kisaki and sweep kicked him.
"You're not the only one who can fight," Naruto snapped as Kisaki got up.
Since Naruto had always been the smallest child at the orphanage, he had to learn how to fight back. When he was three, Naruto got into a fight with Kisaki. He was beaten to a pulp. On his way out the door, an old man found him and was shocked to see all of Naruto's bruises. When he found out what had happened, he decided to teach Naruto some basic fighting techniques.
"You asked for it," Kisaki yelled angrily.
Kisaki rushed Naruto and tried to him with punch, but he just sidestepped and tripped Kisaki. Kisaki sweep kicked Naruto and tried to smash him face. He brought his leg down as Naruto rolled away. They both got up and charged at each other. Both punches hit each other square in the face at the same time, knocking them both back. Kisaki was thrown against the wall, while Naruto flew out the door and hit an old man.
"Are you ok?" the man asked.
"I hate that jackass Kisaki!"
"I never knew the orphanage was so dangerous."
"You have no idea," Naruto replied before rushing back towards Kisaki.
"Hold on kid," the old man demanded as he grabbed Naruto by the back of his collar.
"There's this jerk that-," Naruto began.
"Why do you fight?" the old man suddenly asked.
"What?"
"What is the point of fighting that boy, Kisaki?" he repeated.
"He took my food!" Naruto accused.
"So is it for survival?"
"HELL YES IT IS! Here at the orphanage, it's every man for himself! Everything we do is so we can live a little longer!"
"Then if I give you some food, will you please stay away from that kid? At this rate, you're going end up a bloody mess."
"Wow, thanks mister. What's your name?" Naruto asked politely.
"Abrame Sachiki. And what would your's be?"
"To tell the truth, I don't know," Naruto answered sheepishly.
"What do you mean?"
"Well, I'm an orphan. I never knew my parents, and my first memory was one of me walking in this very orphanage," Naruto answered pointing to the building. "A worker here told me that she found me in an alley, deserted and alone. I have no idea what my name is."
"Well then, someone like you needs a guardian. You can't keep living in terror like this!"
"Yeah, like anyone would take in a runt like me," Naruto said mockingly. "Someone would have to be a moron to do something like that."
"Well, I think I just might be that moron," Abrame said with a smile.
I made this a bit longer, and covered lots of plot holes. I still think it's missing a few things, so I might add more later.