This has been in my head for a few weeks now. I want to create a different Naruto, one that knows a few more things, maybe some different abilities, not many but just enough to make it more interesting. He won't be too overpowered, as it will take time to learn stuffz. I have several plans for the first half of this story, now I just need to motivate myself to write it, just like my other stories. -.- Minor Cross-over with bleach.
P.S. I don't own anything, not Naruto nor Bleach.
Naruto, The Sage Monk.
"Thank's Ossan! See you and Ayame-chan tomorrow!" Naruto said as he walked away with the Sandaime Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, or Jiji, as he calls him. He was wearing his usual long grey pants and shoes, while he had a red scarf on and burnt orange long sleeved shirt.
Teuchi Ichiraku, owner of Ichiraku's Ramen Stand, smiled to himself and his daughter as they watched their best customer walk away with their Hokage. "Alright, lets clean up and prepare for tomorrow Ayame!" He told his daughter as they closed up for the night.
"Well, how was you birthday dinner Naruto-kun?" The sandaime asked as he puffed on his pipe. Looking down at the young blonde, he couldn't help but be reminded of Minato and Kushina as he walked through the dimly lit streets.
"You know it Jiji! Ramens the best there is!" He answered as he continued walking forwards. "Ne, Jiji. Can...Can you tell me about the Uzumaki?"
His eyes going wide at the sudden question, several thoughts went through Hiruzen's head. Noticing his shocked expression, Naruto spoke up again, still walking towards his house. "I was in the library yesterday, and saw this cool book with a spiral on the cover with the word Uzumaki on the spine of the book in the clan section."
Stopping in their tracks, Naruto fully turned his small six year old body towards his Jiji. "Do..Do I have a clan Jiji?"
Looking down at Naruto, Hiruzen sighed as he rubbed his temple. Kushina, Minato. Your boy is smart beyond his years. He has your calm nature and intellect Minato. Kushina, I can only hope he didn't inherit your fiery temper in battle. "How do I say this. Yes and no Naruto-kun." Seeing that the young blonde didn't understand, he continued as they started walking again. "They were once a great clan, powerful and smart. Their skill in Fuin-jutsu was legendary and sent fear down their enemies hearts."
Hiruzen all but preached as he continued talking. "They were so strong that it took the combined might of Kumogakure, Iwagakure and Kirigakure to take them down. We had sent our own reinforcements to aid them, but it wasn't enough."
"Some even said the Uzumaki had a bloodline. Most of the members could mold their chakra into a weapon of sorts, be it chains, blades or spears. The Uzumaki had special chakra that allowed them to do that." Smirking as he looked at the young blonde from the corner of his eye, he smiled inwardly to himself. I wonder if he inherited any special chakra, Kushina-chan. As they walked, Hiruzen continued his tale of the Uzumaki. From their legendary founder, Arashi Uzumaki, to their leader when a peace treaty was made with Konoha, Ashina Uzumaki. Even some of the skills and achievements of Kushina Uzumaki, the boys mother, though he made sure to leave out the fact that she was his mother.
Listening diligently as his Jiji continued telling him stories about the Uzumaki, he didn't realize he was already at his front door. As if not wanting the stories to end just yet, Naruto just stood outside his door, listening to the feats and accomplishments of his clan. Sensing this, Hiruzen smiled and opened the door, walking in while still going on about the Uzumaki. As Hiruzen took a seat at the couch he had gotten Naruto when he gave him the apartment, Naruto went and grabbed two glasses of water and took a seat beside him.
"It's getting late Naruto-kun, as much as I would like to continue telling you about the Uzumaki's, I believe this is a good stopping point for the night." He said getting a small nod from Naruto. Looking at the sad expression on his face, Hiruzen smiled, as he still had another present for the blonde boy, one which would hopefully cheer him up. Kushina would have wanted you to have this, I know she and Minato would have wanted you to learn Fuin-jutsu. He thought as he smiled at Naruto before reaching into his robes.
Taking his pipe out of his mouth, he set it down on the table in front of them, and spoke. "Before I go for the night Naruto-kun, I have one last thing I want to give you for your birthday."
Catching the eyes of Naruto, he smiled as he pulled out two scrolls from his robes. Placing them on the table in front of them, he spoke again. "I trust you remember what I told you about the Uzumaki's Fuin-Jutsu skill correct?" Seeing Naruto nod and take a sip of the water, he smiled before speaking again. "These are two storage scrolls, storage scrolls are just as the name imply. You can store things inside them. To open them, you place your hand atop the scroll and channel a little bit of your chakra into the scroll." Placing his hand above one of the scrolls, he demonstrated how to open them.
As soon as he channeled his chakra, a puff of smoke clouded the small table, but was gone in the next few seconds. Coughing at the lingering smoke, Naruto looked on with curiosity as a small book with the title in Kanji for Fuin-jutsu was laying atop the scroll that was just opened. "This Naruto-kun is a present from me. And your mother. This is a Fuin-Jutsu book for beginners to the intermediate level. With this you can learn how to use seals in and out of battle." He smirked as he saw the interest in Naruto's eyes.
"So I will be able to follow in my clans footsteps with this book!? I can do all those amazing things you were telling me earlier!" Naruto jumped up from his seat as he asked his Jiji. Could he become strong like his ancestors and the rest of his clan? The way the Uzumaki's in the stories used Fuin-jutsu just spelled fun for him.
"Yes, Naruto-kun you can." Hiruzen spoke as he lifted his pipe back into his mouth taking a few puffs as he watched Naruto settle down from his excitement. You'll go far Naruto-kun. After a few moments, Hiruzen smiled before taking the pipe out of his mouth. Pointing towards the other scroll with said pipe, he spoke. "Now Naruto-kun, before you can even begin with Fuin-jutsu, you have to learn how to read and write proficiently. If even one thing on any of the seals is wrong, it could spell disaster for not only you, but anyone else in your vicinity."
Hearing this, Naruto turned towards his Jiji, and smiled. His eyes reminding him of Minato's fierce determination. His ocean blue eyes never wavered from his stare. "I'll be sure to master everything Jiji! Believe it!" He said as he picked up the other scroll that was laying on the table. Waving it in front of his face, he spoke again. "Can I try and open this one Jiji?!"
Hiruzen just nodded his head at Naruto's actions. Always the curious one, just like Minato. Puffing his pipe as he watched Naruto place the scroll on the table once again. Moving his hand over the top of the scroll, Naruto focused his chakra into his hand as he placed it on the scroll. At that exact moment, Hiruzen's eyes shot open. Hes felt Naruto's chakra before, but this time it was different. It felt thicker, yet more controlled. It felt so dense that there was a slight weight to his shoulders as Naruto opened the scroll. This isn't the Kyuubi's chakra.. I wonder if hearing about the tales of the Uzumaki awoke something in his chakra? As he sat there thinking to himself, Naruto on the other hand was none the wiser as he just jumped for joy as it worked.
Looking down at the table, Naruto saw several stacks of paper and several ink brushes and ink to go along with it. As well as several notebooks. Beginner to Calligraphy, Intermediate Calligraphy Lessons and Master level Calligraphy Skills. Looking at the books, Naruto smiled before turning towards his Jiji, noticing a calculating expression on his face for just a moment before it disappeared. "Look Jiji! I did it!" He said pointing to the table, as he turned around and picked up the Beginner to Calligraphy book. Turning back to Hiruzen, he spoke as he flipped the pages open, and spoke. "I'm guessing I have to learn how to write from these? I'll have these mastered in no time!" He said as Hiruzen just smiled.
Taking a few puffs of his pipe as Naruto looked through the book, he smiled enjoying the peaceful nature that surrounded the young blonde currently. His chakra felt so dense, yet at the same time, it felt controlled. I wonder if he has special chakra like Kushina did. These books should keep him busy for a while. It took Kushina a few years to get her calligraphy perfect enough to start Fuin-Jutsu, though she was much more energetic than Naruto-kun here. Taking a puff of his pipe he smirked to himself. Minato, Kushina. I can't wait to see what your legacy will do in the future.
Deciding its time to head home, Hiruzen got up from the couch and stretched his old bones. Turning to look at Naruto who was still looking at the book, he spoke. "Now, Naruto-kun." Getting the blondes attention, he spoke again as Naruto stared at his Jiji. "I need you to come to my office tomorrow morning, and bring all these things with you alright?" He said as he sealed everything back away. "I have someone who would very much like to meet you and get to know you, who knows, maybe he'll even teach you a few things."
As soon as that sentence left his mouth, Naruto beamed at him. Excited to meet someone who actually wants to meet him, not to mention the fact that he might be getting a head start on this Fuin-jutsu stuff! Nodding his head, He stayed quiet and listened as Hiruzen started speaking again.
"Now, I want you to promise me that you won't unseal these again tonight alright?" Seeing the blonde nod his head, he continued. "Now, before you go to bed, I want you to clean and wash up alright? Don't forget the chakra control practices I showed you earlier alright?" Hiruzen said as he saw Naruto nod his head.
"Good, now come here Naruto-kun." Hiruzen said as Naruto walked over to the door where his Jiji was standing. Leaning down, Hiruzen caught the boy in a hug, which he gleefully returned. "Get some rest Naruto-kun, Even awesome ninja's like the fourth needed his rest." Letting go and standing up, he ruffled the boys head as he turned around and walked out the door.
Naruto after saying goodbye to his Jiji, turned around after locking the door. "Man, I wonder who Jiji wants me to meet tomorrow. I hope its not some stupid pervert." He said to himself as he cleaned up his living room before he went to shower and hop in bed.
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As Hiruzen was walking down the street back towards the Hokage's tower, two Anbu suddenly appeared beside him, sighing he spoke. "Cat, Weasel. Tell me you felt that weight as well." Not even needing to turn his head and confirm, he knew both of them felt the weight on their shoulders as Naruto opened the storage scroll. "Make me proud Naruto-kun, I'm sure you will do the Legacy well."
Lighting his pipe and placing it back in his mouth, he took a few hits before speaking again. "Weasel, if your up for it, I need you to watch over young Naruto-kun until he falls asleep, report to me immediately if anything happens." Sensing said Anbu shunshin away, he turned to the other operative that accompanied him. "Cat, your dismissed for tonight, report to Inu for any further instructions."
As the two Anbu left him, he vanished from the dimly lit streets and appeared in his office. Walking over to his desk, he sighed as he placed his hat on the desk before looking over to the Fourth Hokage's picture frame that was hanging on the wall. Minato, I can't wait to see what your son will bring to the future. He thought to himself as he leaned back in his chair.
After a few moments of rest, he leaned down and opened the bottom drawer. Reaching in he pulled out a bottle of sake and a small cup along with a small orange book. Pouring himself a glass, he decided to relax a little before he went to bed. I'm looking forward to the future. He thought with a smile before he started reading his book.
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Walking out of the shower, Naruto had on his toad print pajamas and a white shirt. Walking over and hopping onto his bed he laid back, his thoughts going over everything he was told today. So much pride filled him as he learned that he was apart of a clan, albeit, he might be one of the last remaining members, but he was apart of a clan nonetheless. Hearing several tales of the Uzumaki's strength and tenacity during his walk home, his head was spinning. Closing his eyes for just a moment, he relaxed a bit and went over everything that he was told.
As he did so, he never noticed the crow that was sitting on the fence of his balcony, watching him intently as he squawked.
"Hmm, I wonder who Jiji wants me to meet tomorrow." He said as he opened his eyes. "I hope he teaches me something cool, maybe I could even get him to help me with some calligraphy."
Bringing his right hand up and towards his ceiling, he began to remember some of the tales Hiruzen told him about special chakra of the Uzumakis. I wonder if I have something like that? He thought to himself as he closed his eyes again while balling his right hand into a fist. Sending chakra to his fist, he started to imagine several objects he thought would be awesome.
Swords, Chains, Katana's. An entire armory flashed through his mind as he tried to imagine a good weapon to use. As he was going through the assortment he continued to pump chakra into his hand. Thinking back to earlier when he unsealed the storage scroll, he imagined a giant calligraphy brush. Seeing the giant brush, he quickly dismissed it after staring at it for a moment.
Deciding to try something different, he focused even more chakra into his fist. After a few moments of being still and focusing, he felt something different, a sort of stronger energy seemingly came and swirled around his fist. The feeling was different, as it seemed to mingle with his own chakra, yet it came from another source, almost as if it was all around him, surrounding him constantly. Deciding to question it later sense it didn't hurt him, he opened his eyes.
"Wh-wha!?" He exclaimed as he looked up to his fist that was stretched towards the ceiling. Surrounding his hand was a blueish-yellow aura, but that wasn't what was strange to him. Slightly above his fist was another fist, slightly bigger than his current one. It was as if he manifested a solid version of his own hand.
Holding in his excitement for the moment, he decided to experiment. Opening his fist, and making it as if he just did a palm thrust, he noticed the manifested hand took the same shape as his hand. Awesome! So what ever this aura is that's covering my hand also makes up what ever that is above my hand.
He thought to himself as he tried to get up, only for it seemingly force its way towards his ceiling, breaking through his roof. Shocked that he somehow just managed to put a hole in his roof the shape of his open palm, he immediately brought his hand down and stared at it. Did...Did I just make my version of my clan's chakra? He thought to himself as he tried to do it again.
Only this time, when he tried to push more of his chakra into his fist, the fatigue of the day finally caught up to him. Falling back on the bed, his head landed on the pillow as he fell asleep peacefully.
Never once did he notice the crow that was watching him intently, nor did he witness as the crow fly off disappearing into the night. As it flew back and landed on the shoulder of a Weasel masked Anbu, it squawked. A few seconds later, if the Anbu didn't have the mask on, one could see a visible smirk on his face, as he disappeared in a swirl of dark feathers.
The first chapter is kinda short, I usually like to have my chapters around 5k to 10k words, but I threw this together in an afternoon. Naruto will be strong in this, with a few additional abilities. I like the fics that have Naruto more focused and smarter than in canon.
Now I just need to find the motivation to actually write more, heh. X.X
Flames will be ignore'd or used to make myself some popcorn!
