Konoha Usurped
Two men of great power sat together at each end of an oak circular table. One man who is sitting at the south end of the table regard the other man as he contemplated on what to say. This man's prowess is known throughout the shinobi world, considered the strongest kage that Konoha has ever had. His skill and tenacious mind turned the Third Great Shinobi War in Konoha's favor with his Hiraishin no Jutsu and Rasengan.
This man is the fourth to rule the great village of Konohagakure no Sato and he is called the Yondaime by everyone, but only his loved ones call him by his given name which is Minato Namikaze. Just like any person he has his secrets, some that harmless and some that nobody knows like his greatest one. One that it is so dangerous that it could get him and everybody he has ever cared about killed.
But there is another closely guarded secret that only a certain few know. Not even his sensei and his predecessor knows this. That he is not an orphan that was found by his sensei, he is actually the son of the man his is currently sitting across from.
The other older man was known not as a powerful shinobi like his guest, but as a very influential, political, and rich man. This man is in charge of a whole country. While not the biggest one, but one of the most powerful one with all its natural resources and growing crops. Having its ninja village win not just one but all of the shinobi wars Fire Country has definitely made its name in the world. One man has laid claim of this vast and powerful country and he is called the Daimyo.
His position is not selected like the Hokage's but it is determined by the next in line to inherit, usually from father to son. There may be an instance where a cousin may take on the title of Daimyo if there is no son to inherit or if the current daimyo has died and left no heir. While the Hokage has his ninja, most likely ANBU, to protect him the daimyo also has his own military force to protect him call the Shugonin Junishi.
Having enough of the silence the Yondaime decided to start to discuss what he actually came to talk to the daimyo about. "I have a plan to make what you want come true. With Kushina six months pregnant it will only be a matter of time for when we can implement the plan."
As he was saying this he passed some papers toward the daimyo, "I just need your signature next to the Hokage's seal so it can be official. With you signing it no one will be able to go against it."
The Daimyo just looked over the papers with a grim expression on his face. As he continued reading the expression changed into a more pleasant one. "I'll admit it is a cruel way to go about it, but it is up to my satisfaction. I have just one question. Why can't you just do it, you are my son therefore you're next inline to succeed me. I really do not see what's all the fuss about letting people know that you're my son. Who cares that you'll be gaining more power politically, it's just politics."
Minato just shook his head while trying to rub the stress out of his temple. "People are not ready to know the truth yet, especially my enemies inside and outside of Konoha. A person may be able to handle the truth but people won't and will never be unless it has been programmed into their head. Why do you think I had to put a stop to the projects that were being implemented. The people just was not ready. I would have been recalled from office before I could even change any polices, especially with Danzo looking for a way to remove me and become the next Hokage. Something needs to happen to Konoha in order for the people to accept change and I mean something big and this is the way to go about it."
The fire lord just gave his son an exasperated look before rereading the proposal that is in front of him. After a few minutes of thinking things over he finally signed the documents and sealed it with the royal crest. "I hope you know what you are doing son, I really do.."
Four months later
Death and destruction surrounded a blue eyed, blond haired baby. His wails of anguish screeched out as the seal on his navel burned with the intensity of a thousand suns. An aging, but powerful man walked towards the infant as he surveyed the damage that the Kyuubi no Kitsune had wrought to the prosperous Konohagakure. Buildings lay on the ground destroyed, body parts slung all over the place, the ground decorated with ninjas' blood.
The aging man, who knew every non-clan jutsu within Konoha, nicked named The Professor, and named successor to the Nidaime, was saddened that so many lives had to be lost in order to stop a terrible beast. Putting his personal feelings aside he did what every shinobi should do, hide behind a brave face. Walking over towards the infant he bent down and grabbed the blanket which held the still crying baby. As he was looking at the baby boy he noticed six whisker like marks appear on his cheeks, three on each side and the seal the Yondaime used appear on his stomach.
After looking over the child he shunshi over to the top of the Hokage tower. As he landed he looked out toward the mass of people that had gathered and saw the sad, angry and dejected look on their face. "People of Konoha I know that this is a sad and terrible day but what I have to say is important so I ask if you will listen to what this old man has to say." he paused watching as the congregated people start to look up at their previous leader.
Clearing his throat he held up the baby in his arms and started his speech. "The Kyuubi has done a vile and despicable thing to us." Angry shouts of "YEAH!" followed as the men and women agreed with him. "But the Kyuubi has been defeated by our Yondaime Hokage, even though it had cost him his life he still prevented his homeland from being destroyed. He saved this village and you all by sacrificing his life and sealing the Kyuubi into this new born baby named Naruto Uzumaki! He is our savoir and hero and he deserves our respect and praise!"
There was a moment of silence as he watched the people's reactions when they heard his speech. He grew worried as he saw absolute hatred formed on the mass's face staring at baby Naruto. One bold villager screamed and another yelled "kill the demon!" while picking up a glass bottle and throwing it toward to where he was standing. He deflected the incoming object and looked at the ninja portion of the crowd and saw the exact same thing on their face. He had to act fast or Naruto won't even last until his first birthday.
Signaling the ANBU to control the crowd, he raised his hand and commanded silence. Once that was established he spoke in a no nonsense tone. "I had hoped that the people of this village accept and give their love and support to their hero but it is clear that Naruto will be denied that privilege. So I am implementing a decree that if broken the consequence will be death for I am making the fact that Naruto is the jinchuuriki of the Kyuubi no Kitsune a S-Rank law. No one is to mention this to anyone, not even to your children. You may not discuss it within the privacy of your home or even whisper it. Anyone who tells Naruto will be tortured and then publicly killed as an example. That is all!"
As he turned around to leave the people with there own thoughts he heard shouting and loud cursing, calling for "the demon's" head. He could already feel the headache forming as he knew that the consul will not like what he has said. Most of them will most likely be calling for his death as many of them lost so many members of their clan during Kyuubi's attack.
Entering the consul chambers he took his seat at the head of the round circular table flanked by his two advisors, his teammates Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado. All of the clan heads were sitting in their seats before he even had gotten there. He put little Naruto in a chair as he was finally asleep. It was a good thing to because of all the animosity and hatred pointed his way. Sarutobi put a stop to it immediately with some killing intent. " We will all act like we have some damn common sense left in us and stop trying to kill the child with your ki."
The Hyuuga clan head Hiashi stood up with his dojutsu active, "Hokage-sama I will not stand here and watch as that filthy demon continues to live. I say we kill him now and get on with our lives."
The Uchiha head Fugaku stood up also, "I second that motion!"
Danzo his rival in just about everything also stood up but surprised all present with his declaration, "I am against the motion to have Naruto Uzumaki killed. I propose that you give him to me to train as a weapon for Konoha, to serve and protect Konoha like all shinobi do."
Sarutobi quickly got to his feet, "absolutely not! I will not have this innocent child killed or turned into a weapon. He is a innocent baby not a demon. I can't believe that this consul would distrust their Yondaime and go against his wishes that Naruto be treated like a hero. You sicken me, all of you!'
Danzo looked at Sarutobi with contempt in his eyes until he just thought of a way to have his plan put forward. "Fine if you won't agree with us then we have no choice but to cast a vote on the matter."
Hiruzen saw Danzo's smug smile when he said that. Believing that he had more faith in the people around the table he agreed to have a vote. Not even two minutes later was he regretting his decision in allowing the vote to be cast. The vote ended up 1 to 10, he would have thought that the Nara and Aburame clan head would have been on his side. He was really disappointed in his so called advisors for going against him and siding with Danzo.
Danzo had that same smirk on his face as he looked at Hiruzen's fallen face. "Well it looks like we have reached a decision Hokage-sama," he said with contempt. "It looks like your precious demon will be of some use to the village by serving its people."
Just as Sarutobi was about to speak twelve figures poof into the room surrounding the chair that held little Naruto. The Sandaime was shocked at what he was seeing, or who he hasn't seen in years. Regaining his composure he asked in a menacing voice toward his son who just came in with the other eleven. "Asuma what's the meaning of this? What is the Shugonin Junishi doing here?"
Everyone in the chamber just stared in their battle ready forms, not knowing what exactly is going on. Asuma Sarutobi decided to speak for the group as he was being address. "By the order of the Fire Lord we will be taking Naruto with us."
Tbc
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