Revised as of 23/06/2016

"Hello readers. First I would like to thank you guys even read this rather than just scrolling over. I have been reading fan fictions for a long time on this website now and still continue to enjoy them. So today I thought what the hell why don't I give it a shot myself? So here it is my very first fan fiction story and that too a story of Naruto one of the characters that has accompanied me throughout my life. I hope I can do justice to the characters. This is going to be a strong Naruto story but he will not be overpowered. Please readers review and point out any writing flaws or any changes I should make in style. Constructive criticism is loved! Just no swearing thoughJ"

Now enough chit-chat, lets get on with the story…

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto if i did The Last would have come much earlier.

Chapter 1

Naruto landed on his back tired from all the chakra and physical exertion of having learnt the "Kage Bunshin no Jutsu' only an hour. This forbidden scroll was really something and now that he had learnt a forbidden jutsu from it that meant that he could pass the academy and finally become a genin, the first step to accomplishing his dream of being a Hokage. Wiping his sweat he got up; ready to face the next challenge.

For one forbidden jutsu was not enough to satisfy his curiosity. Opening the scroll further he glanced through the other jutsus. There was a lot of cool stuff, from Giant exploding fireball, to literally water style; cool jutsu. But his attention seemed to be drawn to a particular area. In beautiful strokes was drawn the seal of the Fourth Hokage. Underneath was an inticrate seal beneath which was written;

Only by channeling the chakra of an Uzumaki can this seal be unlocked. This contains the sealing secrets of the Uzumaki clan. – signed Fourth Hokage.

Naruto was shocked when he read this. It was almost as if his hero had left him a present! And this was supposedly his family heritage which meant there probably was some way in this very seal for him to find out more about his parents. Without even giving it a second thought Naruto channeled his chakra into the seal.

The seal poofed and a manuscript appeared. The title read 'The Sealing Techniques of the Uzumaki '. "Woahhhhh!" was the intelligent reply that Naruto mustered up.

He grabbed the book and tried to open it. He couldn't. He tried to pry it open using all his strength. Didn't work. Frustrated he turned it around. To his surprise, there was a seal behind the book as well. A blood seal. Irkuka sensei had taught about seals in class. It was one of the few classes which he liked. Below in very small, like really small, almost unreadable text was written; ,' The blood of my kin will awaken this book,'

The forest was an unerving quiet, as the drops of Naruto's blood dripped onto the book. The sounds echoed through the forest. For a second nothing happened. Then in a flash of light the book opened straight to what seemed to be the first page. The words were being written before his eyes. It read;

'Hello heir to the Uzumaki throne. From now on this book will serve to you as a guide to learn the sacred art of sealing the Uzumaki way. To give you ease of access to this book at all times it will…'

Naruto felt his hand sear in pain as her nearly dropped the book in order to see what was wrong. To his amazement the Uzumaki crest a spiral was drawn on his inner palm in the fashion of the seal. Unable to understand what had just transpired Naruto referred to the book to continue to read the introduction.

… 'Create a seal on your palm such that when the book is held in it and chakra is applied the book will be transported to another dimension and can be brought back by the users thought…'

'Jeez they could have given me a warning' said Naruto as the pain had subsided.

…'From now on this book will give you step by step introduction to the art of sealing from the basics to the more advanced. Only when the book deems you ready for new wisdom will it grant such. Whenever it stops giving you further seal data it means that you are not yet adept enough in the art. So to summarize it, this book will sure as hell make you a sealing master, believe it!'-signed Kushina Uzumaki

Ok the last line of the intro was pretty cool I must admit, thought Naruto. He wondered who Kushina Uzumaki was. Maybe she was a faraway relative of his? Now that he thought about it Naruto realized he had never really met another Uzumaki in Konoha and seeing how he got around with all those pranks of his that was saying something.

Thats when he heard a twig snapping in the distance. He always had possessed a sharp sense of hearing, though he didn't know why. Quickly grabbing onto the book, he channeled chakra and the book disappeared. And just in time too because thats when he heard," Naruto! You're in big trouble now!"

Iruka sensei was here.

Iruka walked toward Naruto as he watched Naruto's face lit up. That was odd he concluded, no matter how much Naruto was fond of him no one was glad when they were caught after committing an S- rank crime.

Naruto on the other hand was completely glad that it was Iruka sensei. He had no doubt that had it been Mizuki then he would have cross questioned him about what Naruto had learnt from the scroll. Iruka on the other hand was someone Naruto would gladly share anything with. So he ran up towards Iruka and shouted out 'Iruka sense I stole the Forbidden scroll and learnt a technique from it. Now you will have to pass me since I passed the test.'

Iruka was frankly rather taken aback by this outbreak of information. 'What technique Naruto? Wait who told you that this was a test?'

"Yeah Iruka sensei you will have to pass me now'' Naruto was busy celebrating.

''Naruto who told you this was a test!''

''That would be me'' said a menacing voice from behind the two. Iruka recognizing who it was turned and shouted out ''Mizuki I should have known Naruto wouldn't do something this foolish. Though I should have figured it out sooner you never really liked Naruto did you? It was all an act to fool him into doing your dirty work.''

Mizuki laughed.'' What and you like him Iruka? I mean you should be the one who hates him the most. After all you did lose your parents to this demon.'' By now Naruto was really scared. He wasn't getting a word of what Mizuki was saying right now.'' What is his saying Iruka sensei?'' Naruto asked fearfully.

''Naruto don't listen to him you are no demon. Mizuki you know it's a crime to say that out loud.'' ''What the Hokage doesn't know won't hurt him, I mean both of you are going to die in this forest. So before I finish you off here is a parting gift Naruto-kun the reason the village hates you is because you are the nine tail demon fox that attacked Konoha all these years ago. You are the beast that slaughtered innocent children and civilians indiscriminately. You are the devil incarnate''

Naruto's pain was evident as he teared. ''No that's a lie, Iruka sensei tell me this is a lie!'' ''Well Naruto…'', Iruka began. ''Hah! What can he tell you? You killed Iruka's parents! He hates you more than even I do! All that love he shows you is a lie. You never know when Iruka will stab you in the back.' Muzak snarled.' ''Iruka sensei? No…''

Naruto turned and bolted into the woods startling the two chunin. Iruka immediately took after him. Mizuki on the other hand took his time. After all things were going just according to plan.

Naruto dodged through the trees with Iruka hot in pursuit. As he felt Iruka closing on him she turned around to face him. Iruka quickly closed in the gap between them and put his hand on Naruto's shoulder saying, ''Naruto there is no need to fear me, Mizuki was only lying, I would never hurt you. Now give me the scroll and let's get back to the Hokage…''

''Yeah sure Mizuki was lying'' said Naruto as he stabbed Iruka in the stomach. Iruka threw up some blood and poofed as Mizuki was revealed ''How did you know it was me and not Iruka?''

''Because I am Iruka'' Naruto said dropping the henge and revealing himself to be Iruka. ''So you would really give up your life for that demon, then die with it'' Mizuki shouted as he threw a massive shuriken at Iruka. At this close a range Iruka was unable to dodge and was hit squarely in the shoulder and was sent flying back as he crashed into the tree.

''Why do you protect the very beast that killed your parents Iruka? Do you not hate the nine tails?'' Unbeknownst to them Naruto was just hiding in the nearby bushes listening in on the conversation. ''Yes! Yes I do hate the demon fox…'' said Iruka. Naruto felt his heart sink. Even his favorite sensei hated him. ''…but Naruto, Naruto is not the demon fox. He is my student. He may seem a bit slow but he always tries his hardest. And he is also a fine shinobi of Konohagure.''

By then Naruto had started crying listening to the heartwarming words of his sensei. The words renewed his faith in himself and he was glad that there was at least one person in Konoha, one person who was not only acknowledging him as a person but also had respect for him. Iruka he decided was one of his precious people. And he never let anyone hurt his precious people!

''That's all very nice and all Iruka but unfortunately it is not going to save your life, here's a little parting present'' said Mizuki as he sent a huge shuriken flying towards flying towards the immobilized Iruka. Iruka closed his eyes having resigned to his fate awaiting the impending doom.

*Clang* Iruka heard. That certainly wasn't the sound of shuriken in flesh. It was the sound of metal hitting metal. Iruka opened his eyes to reveal Naruto standing in front of him kunai in hand.

''Naruto! What are you doing here? Get out of this forest!'', said Iruka in desperation and concern. '' I am sorry Iruka sensei I can't do that. I cannot let this bastard kill you. Let me show you what I learnt from the forbidden scroll'' Naruto formed the seal and shouted out,'' Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!''

The entire field was engulfed in smoke.

Mizuki laughed when Naruto stood in front of Iruka and said he would protect him. That kid was not even a genin and he Mizuki was a chunin. What chance did Naruto think he stood against one as powerful as himself?

Then the entire forest went poof.

As the fog cleared he was surprised to find himself surrounded by Naruto's everywhere. But cocky as he was always he shouted out to Naruto 'If you think you can beat me with illusions no matter the number, you are wrong'. Mizuki stepped towards one of the cloned and moved his hand toward the clone, expecting it to pass through and dispel the clone. Sadly for Mizuki that's not how things panned out.

His hand struck the shoulder of the clone and for sure the clone felt quite solid. Mizuki jumped back trying to come to understand the implications of it. ''Foolish Mizuki! These are not ordinary clones, these are Shadow clones. That means that I am going to beat you a hundred times over for all the pain you caused to Iruka sensei'', said Naruto. Mizuki finally understood the gravity of the situation. Sadly he didn't take it as well as Iruka had taken it. Instead, he screamed.

That didn't stop Naruto from beating him to crap though.

Naruto walked towards Iruka having dispelled the clones. He helped his sensei up.

''Thank you sensei for saying all of that about me' said Naruto as he smiled toward Iruka. 'There is no need to thank me Naruto, I spoke only the truth'' Iruka said smiling back'' and today you proved to me that you are ready to become a ninja by making not one but a hundred clones, solid ones too!''

Iruka removed his Konoha headband and tied it to Naruto's head. ''So Naruto, you pass!''

The happiness was reflected in Naruto's eyes. ''… and I will also give you a treat at Ichiraku Ramen''

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''Hooray!''

A/N: So I made some changes in the dialogue and some of the scene setting too. The earlier chapters were ridiculously short and undescripitive. Don't worry I will only be revising for a day more. I really had too especially some of the middle chapters. Expect a completely fresh chapter by the 25th.