A/N: Naruto is the property of Musashi Kishimoto and T.V. Tokyo, not me if I did own him, the main character would change every few episode and his strengths and weaknesses would change every five minutes, good thing he's not mine.

Anyway, this is my first Fan-Fic, so be sure to tell me what you think, I'm planning on making this a very long Fic, just so you know, It will take quite a long time to finish. I will update as regularly as I can. Just so no one has any questions later, this is a Dark!Naruto Fic. I have not yet decided on who to pair him with and I am open to suggestions along with reasons why you think they are the right choice. Hpwever, there are a few rules.

1. No demanding. This is my fic so I make the ultimate decision.

2. This is not a Yaoi Fan-Fic. I don't have any problems with yaoi, but this particular fic is not ment to be yaoi. Got it? Okay, on with the story then.

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A young blonde boy was running down the streets of Konoha, fervently wishing that the people chasing him would just go away. The boy was around 7 years old, dressed in what could barely be called rags, and had such a prominent bone structure that one could only wonder if this kid ate at all. His blonde hair was matted and his face dirty. In short, he likely lived on the streets, just a homeless urchin that the world had so carelessly forgotten. There was just one small problem; the world had not forgotten him…not by a long short. No, the world remembered to make his life even more miserable on a daily basis. Between being kicked out of the orphanage, denied food and clothing, and the beatings he received on at least a twice weekly basis, the world had done everything short of forgetting this child.

Today is October 10th, the day that Konoha celebrates the courageous sacrifice of their beloved leader seven years ago. On this day, the village celebrates the defeat of the "Kyuubi No Kitsune" or the Nine tailed Fox. Most importantly, on this day, the village takes out every scrap of their rage on this seven year old boy. Each year it got worse and worse, until this very night in where we see a mob chasing him down an alleyway that they know is a dead end. As the child realizes that he is trapped, he turns to face his chasers, tears streaming down his terrified face. As the crowd steadily advances on the boy, their grips tightening on the makeshift weapons, ranging from farm tools to crude swords, the boys franticly backs against the wall that denied him freedom.

"We've got you now Demon, there is no way out."

Sobbing the boys responds, "Why are you doing this? I'm N-n-not a D-demon."

"You killed my wife demon! Now we're gonna finish what the Yondaime started!"

With that, the crowd began to advance once more one the boy. Now panicking, he once again searches for a way out of the alley. His eyes fall upon an open sewer grating, just big enough for him to slip through…maybe. Not even thinking about the ramifications of his actions, the young boy ran to the grating and slid through head first. Perhaps if he'd had time to fit though carefully, he might not have cut his leg on the dirty sewer entrance, but when a mob if after you, your choices are limited. So the boy fell into the sewer sludge with and open wound on his leg. The boy knew it would become infected if he didn't make it to the hospital soon. As he crawled out of the slime onto a walkway, amidst the shouts from above, he began to feel very tired. So, crawling away into a corner, the boy fell into a feverish sleep.

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The Hokage was not having a good day. After spending hours catching up on paperwork he was supposed to do weeks ago, the elderly leader decided to go visit Naruto, whom he hadn't seen in close to two years. He hoped that someone had finally adopted the poor boy, but at least he was safe at the orphanage. Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Sandaime Hokage, was not pleased when he found out that Naruto was not at the orphanage, and hadn't been there for just shy of 18 months(1). When enquired to the matron about why she had allowed her charge to live on the streets, she responded in a most interesting manner.

"It's not MY responsibility to care for a demon like th-"

-SMACK-

She was never allowed to finish her sentence as she was flung into a wall breaking both her and the wall. Sarutobi was furious with the woman, never had the thought of killing a citizen crossed his mind before, but now it was an overpowering instinct. Before he did something that he would regret…eventually, he called for a little back-up.

"Anbu"

The word was barely whispered, but no sooner had the last syllable left his lips, than two cloaked figures were kneeling before him.

"Hokage-Sama, your wishes?

"Take this…woman to Ibiki; tell him I want to know where Naruto is and that he has NO restrictions on how he is to acquire this information." The elderly Hokage growled.

"At once Hokage-Sama"

Sarutobi left the Anbu to deal the woman as he returned to his office, determined not to let Naruto suffer. He would find Naruto and give him a home if he had to adopt the boy himself. The council would no longer stop him from helping the boy.

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The council was in an uproar. It had been two days since Sarutobi had come to them to inform them that Naruto was missing, and they had been arguing ever since. The argument was split into three groups. The first group was intent on declaring the child dead and moving on, the second wanted to declare the child a deserter and send a squad out to kill him, and the third proposed a search and rescue. At the moment, the first two sides were winning.

"The little demon is dead and out of our lives, we need to keep it that way!"

"Have you lost your mind Haruno? That thing is the perfect weapon! If another village gets their hands on it, they could destroy us! It needs to die before it can get far."

"Try and hurt the pup Danzo, and I'll throw your sorry ass into my kennels and feed you to my dogs."

Sarutobi had had enough of this nonsense; none of this arguing was getting him any closer to finding Naruto. So, with the dignity and might of the Hokage, he slammed his fist onto his desk, shattering it into peaces.

"SILANCE!"

For the first time in days, even years, the council grew still. Every eye turned as one to the Hokage. When he knew that he had their attention, he began to speak.

"It seems I was mistaken in allowing the council to gain a few liberties over the years since I was reappointed. This was my error and I realize that even in my old age, I am the only one who can run things in an orderly manner. As such, I am rectifying my mistake. I, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Sandaime Hokage, hereby abolish the civilian council. Danzo, Haruno, Homura, Koharu, and the rest of you will now leave.

For the span of three seconds, all was quiet. After the three seconds had expired, all hell broke lose again. The former Civilian Council was once again in an uproar, fortunately, the Hokage could do something this time. So he called the Anbu and had them escorted from the tower. As soon as they were gone, he turned back to the remaining council members, all of them clan heads and other powerful shinobi.

"All in favor of a search and rescue?"

For the first time since his reinstatement, the council spoke as one.

"Aye"

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And there you have it, chapter one is complete. Please leave a review and try not to be a flamer.