AN: I do not own Naruto or any of these characters. This is purely fan fiction. They belong to MASASHI KISHIMOTO.

Chapter 1

The crimson blood dripped rythmiticaly. The battle field was gory, bodies littered the blood sunken ground along with the weapons that killed them.

Drip, drip, drip….

Only a golden haired woman sat in the gruesome scene cursing herself for surviving. Narumi Uzumaki Hatake sat on the ground with the dead body of her husband on her lap. She brushed the bloodied silver hair slowly as tears fell. Her beloved husband had lasted so long by her side only to fall in order to take a fatal hit that was meant for her. The wound on her shoulder continued to drip, the only sound on the quiet field.

"You're an idiot, you know." Narumi's hoarse voice shook. "What is the point of saving me if you are not here to with me? Why Kashi? Why did you do that? I'm all alone now. Grandma Tsunade is gone, the village is destroyed, my friends are long dead, and now you are dead." She wailed and clutched the cool body closer. The wound on his chest long ago dried up. "You left me! You promised you wouldn't ever leave but you did! You liar! Kakashi how could you leave me here all alone!?"

Many leaf ninjas had died during the fourth great ninja war. Allies such as the wind, stone, water and cloud countries had perished from the face of the earth. Now, all that was left was destruction and despair. By stopping the ten tailed beast the ninjas had to sacrifice their lives to end the horror. The last Uchihas had finally been killed but the price was heavy. Narumi Hatake nee Uzumaki was all that was left now.

Around the blond a red mist gathered becoming more and more prominent. Slowly Narumi raised her head and looked around. She recognized the chakra, how could she not when she has known this chakra all her life.

"Kurama?" She whispered.

"Thank you Narumi, thank you for setting me free from the ten tailed beast." The chakra gathered before her and formed the fox's head. "I owe you a great debt." The blond woman's eyes widened.

"Then please save them. Bring them back," she choked out. "Please Kurama, at least bring Kakashi back. I can't live alone. It's too painful." The fox took pity on his previous host.

"There is another way kit. But the journey will be dangerous." He calmly said. It hurt him to see the head strong girl he knew for nineteen years fall to such small pieces. Her bright personality and sunny smile were the few things that had kept him sane. ̵͟͞

"I have nothing else to lose now. If it means that there is a chance then I will do it. Tell me, Kurama." The glint of strength and hope had finally returned to her and the fox knew that there was nothing he could to stop her.

"Very well. We tailed beasts are born from chakra, and so, we have a greater ability to manipulate it to our wills. But this technique, has never been done before because of the damage it will cause us. But you have suffered enough. I ruined your childhood but never once did you hate me for it. What I am about to do is send you back in time." Narumi gasped. "Sadly I do not know how far I can send you. Also, my body will not make it so that will be left is my chakra. It will merge and be your own."

"No! I can't lose you too! Please there has to be some way or-"

"No, kit." Kurama interrupted. "I want to do this. I want to return the favor." His red slited eyes showed nothing but grief and regret. "For once, let someone save you." Narumi looked down at her dead husband. She loved him with all her heart, her soul. It honestly wouldn't be living if he wasn't there to be late all the time and to be cheeky with her. To laugh. To hug. To kiss. She needed him like she needed air and right now she would do anything.

"I'll do it. Tell what to do." The red chakra mist floted to a clearing without blood and gathered. It twisted and turned and hummed with so much power. Narumi shivered at the sight. She pecked Kakashi's forehead and gently set him on the ground. "I love you, so very much and I will see you soon." She wiped her tears away and stood up. Clutching her hands hard she walked up to the red chakra.

"Stand inside and I will do the rest but be warned, it will drain you too." Narumi noded and did as she was told. The spinning became worst and worst. She felt huge amounts of her chakra drain from her. Her knees shook hard though she stubbornly stood up.

Then, all she felt was Kurama. The ground beneath her was gone and the dark sky was replaced by Kurama's chakra. She felt tired and hollow. Her body ached to the bones and her muscles felt like sting. She cried out in pain but didn't dare to lose consciousness. Black spots danced around her vision.

Goodbye kit, take care. Kurama's voice was the last thing she herd before everything went dark.

The ground behind her back was dry and uncomfortable. Narumi opened her cerulean blue eyes and looked around. She was in a forest not one native to konoha. Frowning she got up only stumble. Looking at her hands she realized something was very wrong. They were way too small! She gulped and looked at herself which almost caused her to scream. Her body was small and her orange knee high kimono was done to her ankles. It was still dirty with dried blood, her husband's blood.

"Kashi!" She panicked and looked around but as her hair swept she noticed another difference. It wasn't golden like her father's. It was red like her mother's, like Kurama's chakra. The sudden reminder of the fox brought her sadness. Her longtime companion was no longer with her. She tried to reach into her consciousness but still she couldn't hear his voice.

Narumi got up slowly and this time she managed to stand but another problem was brought into her head. Her ninja sandals didn't fit. She sighed in frustration and slipped out of them. A lake was to her left and she shrugged thinking mind as well wash up. She took slow steps and breathed in the air. Looking down at the water she was shocked to see that she no longer had her whisker like marks on her cheeks. Her eyes were not as round as they were but now reminded her of Sasuke's shape. The name of her treacherous ex-best friend brought a bitter taste in her mouth. The traitor had died by Sakura's hands but her pink haired friend was soon slain by Obitu Uchiha.

Narumi shook her head and stripped of her cloths. She dipped into the water and relaxed a bit. The water was surprisingly warm and comforting. She dipped her head under water and resurfaced only to see two blushing boys staring open mouthed. One was like a mini kakashi while the other had reminded her of Sasuke. Without hesitation she screamed.

"Perverts!" The boys blushed all the way to their roots and turned around.

"S-s-sorry!" The raven haired one called out. "I swear we didn't mean to! I-I-I didn't see much!" He stammered. "Kakashi! This is all your fault!" The name had stopped her from trying to kill them.

No way, Kakashi? As in my Kakashi Hatake? She covered her flat chest with her arms and observed the silver haired boy. From the back she could tell that he was no older then thirteen, which meant that the boy next to him was no doubt his team mate. Obito Uchiha. She mentally thanked Kurama.

It had worked. She was back long enough to stop Obito's death. To stop him from becoming a traitor who will kill her father and be responsible for destroying the ninja world.

"Um, miss?" Kakashi called out. His voice was so much younger. She smiled at that, he was safe and alive.

"Just don't you two dare turn around, I'm going to change!" They nodded hastily.

"Kakashi," Obito whispered. Narumi was surprised that she could hear him from such a distance. "I swear she looks really pretty, right?" A tick formed on Narumi's eyebrow. She got out and began to cover herself.

"Yeah, I mean, seeing her naked was a surprise but I'm kind of grateful that I did. Just don't tell sensei or lord Jiraya I said that. I shudder to think what they will do." Narumi blushed but let it go, he was her husband. Well, not any more but still. He will be again. What really annoyed her was that the Uchiha saw her.

"Thank god she was pretty, now I can die happily." She herd a slap and then a loud cry of the Uchiha. Narumi smugly smiled to herself, even when Kakashi doesn't know her, the silver haired teen still defended her virtue.

"Okay, I'm descent, you two can turn around." The boys did so immediately. Narumi noticed that Kakashi had his other eye. Also she noticed the not so subtle hint that he was eyeing her, problably deciding if she is an enemy or not. "Who might you be?"

"I'm Obito Uchiha. This is my team mate Kakashi Hatake we are Konoha ninja." The cheery boy blushed. "Um, what's your name?" Narumi thought to herself quickly and decided to go with her original last name. After all, she now looked like a real Uzumaki.

"Naru Uzumaki, pleasure to meet your acutance." She bowed respectfully. This way she can show them that she was supposedly raised in nobility.

"Uzumaki?" Kakashi asked in interest. "I'm guessing you are a survivor from Uzushio." Narumi nodded and adopted a sad look of despair.

"I was searching for any members of my clan." Instantly Obito perked up.

"Sensei's girlfriend is an Uzumaki! She lives with us in our village." Narumi perked up, not only will she meet a member of her clan but she will meet her mother.

"We set up camp not far from here. Fallow us." Kakashi pointed behind him and turned, Obito smiled shyly and waited for her to walk around the lake and get to them but he was surprised to see that she walked on top of the water calmly. Kakashi turned around and he too looked surprised.

"I was trained too. We nobles are not only very proficient seals masters but we have experience with the ninja art." Kakashi nodded in understanding.

"Wow! You are a seals master!? Like-like the Lord Jiraya?" Narumi smiled pleasantly. Her old sensei was alive too.

"Yes, I believe so. I have heard of the gallant Jiraya. Though he isn't very popular with the females. He snuck into our baths way too many times." She grinned evilly. "You are very fortunate that you didn't see anything. We Uzumaki females are known for our explosive tempers." The boys shivered. "You didn't see anything did you?" The boys paled incredibly fast and shook their heads instantly. Narumi got to the ground and smiled happily. "Well, show me the way." Kakashi turned around and walked into the forest while Obito walked next to her.

"So, how long have you been traveling alone?" The innocent expression had made her relax. This wasn't a murder, nor was he traitor, yet.

"Foot in the mouth, genius." Kakashi hissed under his mask. Obito's eyes widened and quickly looked down.

"Sorry Naru-chan. I didn't mean it that way." Narumi nodded. She didn't know exactly what time she fell into but decided to sound as realistic as possible.

"I don't know, lost count. I was traveling with other clan members but they were younger and far less experienced. We got split up. By the time I found them they were dead." Her voice was emotionless. She honestly didn't know how to react. Kakashi was very perceptive, even in this age so she could sound sad and sappy. She did marry the Hatake. She knows him best.

"Sorry to hear that. Uzushio fell last year. They were our greatest allies so don't worry Naru-chan! Konoha will protect you from now on." The raven's sunny smile had brought out a small one from her. She realized that the war will end soon. Meaning that this happy boy will give his eye to Kakashi and then be found by Madara Uchiha who will turn his heart cold. This will be something that she must stop. But then again, Kakashi will learn a valuable lesson that will shape him into the man she loves. So it seems that she had no choice. After their terrible mission she will dig him out and properly kill him. The boy was too dangerous to let live.

"We are here." Kakashi announced indifferently.

Narumi looked around the clearing and smiled at the familiar looking yellow hair. The man was facing with his back towards them but she could not mistake the messy blond hair. This man, who was sitting on a log, was her father. The future fourth hokage, Mitato Namikaze. Her heart clenched. Her father wouldn't recognize her because she wasn't born yet. So that also meant that she couldn't call him dad, like she so wanted to.

"Welcome back- well who is this young miss?" Minato turned around and studied the figure next to his raven student.

"Pleasure to meet you, I am Naru Uzumaki. I was told by Obito-san that Konoha houses a member of my clan. I would be very pleased of I could meet her." Narumi bowed respectfully. She also noticed a female sitting by the camp fire. No doubt, this girl is Rin. She remembered how Kakashi had told her about her tragic death. It was safe to say that Narumi could save her without hindering the events too much. After all, this girl could have grown to be a very good medical ninja.

"Really!?" Minato got up quickly. "I'm Minato Namikaze! My girlfriend is Kushina Uzumaki and I know for a fact that she is going to love you very much!" He grinned happily and walked up to her. Narumi was surprised that the blond had hugged her warmly. "Konoha was devastated when we heard the news of your country's destruction. Don't worry, Naru-chan we will take great care of you!" Narumi felt unbelievable joy in her heart. For so many years she had wondered how it would feel like to be hugged by her father only to now have her wish come true.

"Thank you Minato-san" she quietly said into his jonin jacket. Even though her hair was dripping it didn't seem he mind getting wet.

"Come on! Sit by the fire! Get warm or else Kushina-chan will kill me for getting her last remaining relative sick." He ushered her to the warm fire where the brunet girl smiled reassuringly.

"I'm Rin Nohara, by the way. I have extra cloths for you if you want to borrow." The girl smiled reassuringly and instantly Narumi was reminded of Sakura. The short hair, even though it was brown, was similar to Sakura's hair style. Except for the purple marks on her face, she was almost like her pink haired friend.

"Thank you Rin-chan."

"So, how did you find her?" Minato asked the two boys froze as they sat down across from her.

"Um, she was by the lake?" Obito said unsurely. Which caught Minato's attention. He stared at Kakashi who also looked nervous.

"You didn't attack first and ask questions later, right?" He asked threateningly. The boys shook their heads comically. "Naru-chan," his sickly sweet voice even caused her to shiver. "How did they find you?"

"I was bathing in the lake and when I resurfaced from under the water I just saw them." She decided to be honest. That smile had sent shivers up her spine.

"Oh, I see. You boys didn't see anything, right?" The two were wide eyed and shook their heads 'no'. But the fear was evident. Narumi realized that she could smell it. Another thing Kurama's sacrifice had gifted me with. "Now, Kakashi, I have known you since you were a baby so I know when you are lying. Obitu, you can't lie to save your life. Please tell me the honest truth. I don't want to… get it from you the hard way." If it was even possible the two became even paler. Narumi noticed that Rin was glaring at the two. She wondered how she had gotten two over protective people in less than five minutes of meeting them.

"W-well," Obito started but stopped when Kakashi elbowed him.

"I am serious, sensei. We did not see anything. We were raised very well and unlike Jiraya-sama we are not peeping toms." Kakashi said seriously and Obitu fallowed by nodded in agreement hastily. "Nothing to worry about, sensei. We told her we didn't see anything either, Uzumaki-san believed and accepted our apology." Kakashi hastily sent a pleading look to her. Narumi felt her resolve crumble, she never could resist his puppy dog eyes. So cute!

"It's true, Minato-san. They were very sorry for startling me." Minato examined them closely but nodded after a while. He then turned to her and smiled eagerly.

"Please Naru-chan! Call me Minato onii-chan!" His sudden change of mood had surprised her. She now understood why many of her friends were surprised at her mood swings. I guess I get it from you dad.

"How about Minato-nii?" The blond cuddled her close to him and surprisingly squealed.

"So cute! Kushina-chan will absolutely love you!" Minato suddenly noticed the blood on her kimono gasped. "Are you hurt!?"

"She didn't loo- I mean we don't think so since she didn't complain about the pain." Obito quickly corrected himself when Kakashi elbowed him again.

"He is right. This isn't my blood. It was my Fiancée's blood." Minato looked at her in horror.

"Fiancée!" He nearly shrieked. "B-but you are no older than thirteen!" Narumi sighed. She guessed it was too late to fix that.

"I'm a noble woman, Minato-nii. In Uzushio, anyone who is a noble and last of line, gets engaged very young." Narumi was thankful she remembered that from reading about her clan's history.

"I'm sorry for your loss Naru-chan." Rin said in a sober voice. Narumi smiled sadly.

"He was a good man. Even though he was older than me by a few years he really loved me. I loved him too. He was my father's best student and most trusted ally." A tear escaped her eye. "We got attacked. I was tired, the children we took with us were already dead. An attack was coming my way, I was too slow to turn. He got in the way and took the fatal hit for me. He died in my arms." She didn't realize that she was shaking until Minato had hugged her.

"That was very brave and noble of him." He gently said.

"Brave and stupid. He left me all alone. He promised that he will stay till the end. He lied. My brave idiotic husband. What a fool." She looked around and realized that she had been ranting out loud. Her eyes caught Kakashi and her heart nearly broke all over again. She'd have to start from scratch. At least now they were the same age. It should be easier. I hope.

"Naru-chan, you can sleep in my tent with me." Rin offered. "Obito, can you take my shift?" The raven nodded quietly. "Come on. Let's go and sleep. We have a full day ahead to get to Konoha." Minato nodded and released Narumi from the hug.

"Go sleep. Good night, Naru-chan." Minato called softly.

"Good night everyone." Good night dad. With that said she hunched into the tent fallowed by Rin.