Samurai Shadow
Prologue (Pilot chapter)
Hello friends, here is another Naruto story. With an altered past will a new future unfold? Watch as the Naruto-verse is forever changed and how things will work out. I hope you enjoy.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed as he walked into the conference room, as clan head of the Sarutobi Clan he had to be present for the decision. He walked in to the room in a pair of simple robes with the Sarutobi seal on his shoulder. He took a seat next to the head of the Yamanaka Clan and looked at the old clan head. "Is this really necessary Inohara? They're not our kind. How can we live with them after the wars?"
Inohara sighed and then looked at Sarutobi. "You are young little monkey... you have yet to realize that time changes things, the seasons change... people change... and no matter what... so do our feelings. The Hokages will decide what happens next... We are only here to approve or disapprove.."
Sarutobi shook his head and looked up towards the Nidaime and Shodaime.
The Shodaime stood next to his brother in front of a group of armored men all knelt down with there heads bowed. "...Today we of the Konoha Clan-heads are to decide the fate of the Uzumaki Samurai. They have traveled far from Uzu no Kuni after the death of the former Daimyo and wish to settle in our village. Many of our clans had participated in the Samurai-Shinobi War, Inohara of the Yamanaka Clan, a veteran from the war, is within this room today. What is your opinion in this matter Inohara?"
Inohara stood to his full height a remarkable six eight and looking around with his old eyes said "...I lost many friends... lost family... and almost lost my life... I personally had an encounter with Date Masumune and later... Minamoto Musashi himself... honorable men... both of them... in fact... all the Samurai I faced were honorable... I can honestly say that I have my apprehensions about this as we all do..."
At that several of the minor clan heads began to shout there disapproval.
"However..." Inohara continued and everyone fell silent. "I know that if these Ronin, these lordless Samurai... that if they pledged there loyalty to the Hokages... they would die before anything could happen to them. I can tell you now that if we take these Men and Women into our home that not only will they protect the Hokages... they will protect all of Konoha and each and every one of us... that is a Samurai's duty. To protect there lord and there land... and the people within it. I say before all of you today that they should be allowed to stay."
All was quiet and then a voice said "I agree." All eyes turned to the recently instated Nara Clan head. "My grandfather Shikama died not to long ago... he would have agreed with Inohara on anything... If Inohara agrees... so do I"
"And I." said the head of the Akimichi clan.
"Inohara is wise...and logical... the Aburame agree." Said the head of the Aburame clan.
"As much as I'd like to oppose... I Haiashi Hyuga agree with Inohara... He saved my life. during the war... and I trust his judgment."
"I disagree," Said a voice full of disdain. "This is a Hidden village, a Shinobi village. they have no place here." Said Madara head of the Uchiha Clan.
"I think the should stay, the income from the forgeing and maintaining of Samurai bladed would increase the economy of the village and not only that but we really could use some Ken-juts teachers." Ayano Kanazuchi, an honorary clan head and master of the Wolf-claw weapon shop.
Similar agreements and disagreement where spoken one by one until all had spoken, all accept the head of the Sarutobi clan, Hiruzen Sarutobi. "With all eyes on him he took a deep breath. "... I may be young.. the youngest here and do not have the experience or wisdom you all have... but out of everything I have heard today... I have to agree that they should stay. Everything that we could gain from there joining our village out weigh any personal grudges."
With that some clan heads nodded in approval at what he said and Inohara put a hand on his shoulder. "Very good...little monkey, you are well on your way."
There was a moment of silence until finally the Shodaime spoke. "...me and my brother spent most of the previous night talking... and with what we have heard today we have come to a conclusion..."
The Nidaime stepped forward and stopped in front of the Uzumaki leaders. Drawing the handle of his sword he held it it out horizontally he poured chakra into the handle and the Raijin flared to life. "On this sword do you swear to uphold the laws of Konoha, to protect its people as well as your lord?"
At this all the Samurai looked up and one rose to his feet. He had pale skin, red hair, and green eyes. He was dressed in red armor with a Nine-tailed fox etched into the chest plate, green arm and leg bracers with red swirls. He wore a pair simple grass sandals and cotton wraps around his ankles and wrist along with a black headband with a swirl on the forehead. With a look of determination on his face he smiled "I, Naruto Uzumaki, Shogun of the Uzumaki Clan and leader of the Uzumaki Samurai, swear to up hold the laws of Konoha and to protect its people as well as our lord. Our children and there children will also serve Konoha and hopefully within my lifetime... the apprehensions of the Samurai-Shinobi War will fade."
The Nidaime after a moment nodded and looked to his brother. The Shodaime nodded and then, with his arms raised, said "Welcome to KonohaGakure no Saito."
Well that's that hope you enjoyed.