Okay. Anyone read a story called Naruto: The Legend of Shirato? Yes? No? Anyway, it was the story I wrote which turned out as a disaster. So, under a new name, under a new style, I bring forth….THE LEGACY!

Victor: I don't own Naruto.

Here goes something….

Chapter 1: Meeting

Darkness ruled the night. Shadows lurked the hills. Howling winds were blowing across the cold desert. The villagers of Sunagakure were peacefully slumbering in their homes. Silence covered the village.

However, there was a light shining up in the Kazekage mansion. At the topmost room, which happened to be the Kazekage's office, Garra was sitting behind his desk, wide awake. Having never slept for the past 19 years, he retained this habit and use it to his advantage. He would secretly go into the desert to train, as he thought that being a kage never means that he need no more training or just simply finish his leftover works.

Currently, Garra was letting his thoughts take control of his mind….. The alliance between the five shinobi countries did not dissolved even after the Fourth Shinobi War, which they ultimately won. Tobi was defeated and the tailed beasts were returned to their respective countries, which resulted in Sunagakure regaining the One-tailed Shukaku. The village council seriously discussed what they should do with Shukaku. Firstly, they decided that since the Kazekage should be the only one to take care of the tailed beast, they would reseal Shukaku inside Gaara. However, Ebizo denied with it, saying that his sister Chiyo, and the Fourth Kazekage, wouldn't want Shukaku to be resealed inside Gaara again. So the council finally decided Shukaku to be sealed inside Gaara's gourd instead of Gaara. He accepted and now carries the Tailed Beast in his gourd. He had to go through some intense training, but he was finally able to merge his and Shukaku's powers. Literally, he is now able to access unlimited amount of sand from his gourd as he can take out more sand from Shukaku's chakra. All thanks go to his mother. Love is really wonderful. Thank you for loving me, mother.

A loud hoot of an owl seemed to wake Gaara up from his thoughts. He felt like having air so he got up from his chair and walked up to the roof top. The cloudless sky sparkling with billions of stars was nothing like he'd ever seen. The night view of the village was certainly refreshing for Gaara, as he watched over the house and buildings. A sense of pride rushed inside him for he is part of this village and to be able to protect its people as their Kazekage, was a feeling like nothing else. Smiling to himself, he continued to look into the peaceful village. Peace was always something he wanted to establish to the world.

Then, the memory of the event last week came into his head. Actually, he had spent the whole week thinking about it. It was a meeting at the Land of Iron, a meeting calling for the presence of all kages, particularly by Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage…

"The meeting commences now, kage-sama."
Mifune announced out loud. Gaara watched as Tsunade began to speak. Just like the meeting four years ago,at this very place, he had brought Kankuro and Temari as body guards. However, this time either he or the other kages didn't actually know about the main subject of the meeting. They are all expecting to hear what Tsunade would inform them.
"Dear my fellow kages and General Mifune, I must know you are all wondering why I call for a meeting so unexpectedly."
"That's what we are all wondering, Hokage-sama. Is there anything wrong?"
Mei questioned back at Tsunade, but she merely shook her head.
"Everything's fine, actually. But there had been some situations at Konoha and I think I should inform you all." "However, there's someone I'd like to introduce first before I go on."

Naruto has been listening from behind the veil that separated the kage's guards from the meeting room. He came along as a bodyguard for Tsunade to the meeting. He smirked when Tsunade told that she has someone to introduce to. He turned his head to the ninja beside him, who came along with him also as a bodyguard, and said in a mocking voice.
"I told you she'd call you out. Don't forget to make an entrance."
The ninja chuckled out and smiled back at Naruto, waiting for Tsunade's call.
"Shirato! Would you come out?"

The kages watched as a young ninja came out and stood beside Tsunade. Everybody eyed him curiously. He looked no older than 19, same aged as Gaara. With white and long-spiky haired, he was fair-skinned, tall, narrow-jawed, black eyes, and handsome. He was wearing a white, long-sleeve T-shirt, and a black scarf tied around his neck and covering his shoulders. He was carrying a pair of axe-like blades on his back. Smiling, he bowed down in respect to the kages and Mifune.

"Who is he, Tsunade-sama?"
Onoki questioned Tsunade, who smiled again.
"This is Shirato. He is an exchanged ninja from the Land of Beyond, who is now a shinobi of Konohagakure."
Onoki's eyes widened at the mention of the Land of Beyond, while A and Gaara sat there with blank faces. Mei, however, frowned.
"Tsunade-sama, may I ask where this Land of Beyond is? I've never heard of it before."
Before Tsunade could answer, Onoki interrupted.
"The Land of Beyond is a mysterious land, over the other side of the mountains surrounding the Land of Rocks. It is not known to the other parts of the world, but there has been many legends about it in Iwagakure as it is the nearest to Iwa."
"But it exists?"
"Yes. Though hidden it actually exists. But nobody knows anything about it."
Onoki turned at Shirato and asked him.
"Boy, are you the one that asked for sanctuary at Iwa, claiming to be from the Land of Beyond?"
Shirato nodded promptly and answered back at Onoki.
"Yes, Tsuchikage-sama. That was me."
Onoki smirked at him. At that time, A interjected.
"Then how come you are under Konoha, Shirato, when you asked for sanctuary at Iwa?"
"I was wondering that too, Shirato., said Gaara.
"Well, I was seeking sanctuary under Iwa as it is nearest to my homeland. But the council denied my request. So, I had to look for another village. But I couldn't find anywhere, that is, until Konoha accepted me."
Gaara was wondering a thing, when Mei instead asked for him.
"What makes you want to leave your place?"
At this time, Tsunade looked up at Shirato and smiled encouragingly.
"You can trust us, Shirato. Your secrets are safe with us."

Gaara thought that there must be something odd with Shirato, starting from the fact that he came from a place which he has never heard of. Furthermore, he could sense something powerful and dark inside him. Nevertheless, he felt Shirato is a good person and that he could befriend him.

Shirato, who looked unsure, wondered whether he should answer to the kages about his objective. He never wanted to come at the first place. He was strictly told not to reveal the secrets easily. However, Tsunade convinced him that he should at least tell the five kages as they can help him in his mission, which was true in his opinion. After all, he had already confided with Tsunade and his newfound friends at Konoha. And it absolutely would be difficult to complete his mission without the help from the ninja villages; that's why he approached Iwagakure in the first place.

Shirato took a deep breath after making up his mind. Father wouldn't definitely be happy, he thought. Then he looked up at the kages who were waiting for him to speak.

Okay. That's much for the first chapter. Things are still mysterious. I made it short since this is the first chapter, and Shirato's past and unknown mission will be cleared up in the next chapter. Naruto's scenes will add up in the up-coming chapters; he is an important character in here, so is Gaara.

This is the same story I wrote, Naruto: The Legend of Shirato. I changed the original aspects and filled it with some tension. I expect this is be better than the previous try. Hope you like it. I'm waiting for reviews, even bad ones. J