Blood Metal Chapter 1. A Place To Call Home.
A/N: this is going to be a regular Naruto Fanfic, yes it will have a couple of Uzumaki Oc's, no they will not be properly related to Naruto other than adopted siblings but they will be related as cousins to Nagato, and older blood siblings to Karin. Also I've been wanting to get this story out of my head for ages now so I can think more clearly for the scripts of my web series which I'm going very slowly at.
Can I ask why people like Naruto or other main characters being god like all the time because reading fic's which have that aspect all the time even in crossovers is really just becoming a common as well as extremely dead, boring, and stupid. I mean seriously, all my fic's are experimented and ideas but people seem to hate new things. That's my rant over and done with, on to the story.
Nearing the end of the third Shinobi war Minato and a Platoon of hidden leaf Shinobi stumbled upon a ruined village with dead civilians and other Shinobi from various villages scattered all over the place.
"Search this place for any signs of survivors, there has to be something". One of the Shinobi yelled before the lot scattered, all looking in different areas. Minato began searching through a house before he stopped when he heard noises emitting from under the floor. He began tapping the floor with his foot until he heard a hollow shunt and quickly opened it to find two kids of different ages hiding in the shadows.
"It's okay, I'm not here to hurt you, you two can come out". The kids calmed down after hearing the honesty in his voice and walked out of the shadows. To Minato's surprise the first thing he saw was their hair, the older one's could almost exactly match Kushina's before he brought a hood over it while the younger one's colour was more of a deep blood red.
"Thank you, there were people everywhere fighting each other, our Mother disappeared with our baby sister so we hid down here". The older boy said while lifting his sister out of the hole before getting himself out as well. As they stood up the girl saw what happened outside and quickly buried her head into her brother's shirt, which was stained with blood. The boy looked out soon after but instead of turning away he just stared blankly at the scene.
"You shouldn't worry about that, we were here to rescue any survivors and take them back to our village. Where are my manners? I'm Minato Namikaze". Minato politely said before standing up again.
"We're glad you found us Minato, I'm Gakuro Uzumaki, this is my younger sister Aiyshana". Upon hearing that name Minato was almost dumbfounded, by this time some of the platoon had entered the house. The Hyuga in the group instantly stepped back with his Byakugan gazing widely at them.
"What's the matter"? Minato asked as he saw the Hyuga's reaction.
"They're both emitting an extremely powerful chakra, while the girls is near hidden the boys is easy to sense". After saying that one of the other Shinobi walked up and removed the hood even with Gakuro struggling to keep it on. Once it was removed what everyone saw almost scared them, Gakuro's eyes were distinctly purple with four ripples in them.
"Impossible, I thought the Rinnegan was only an ultimate visual prowess attainable by the Uchiha so how does a child of the Uzumaki clan have it". Minato said while visibly surprised. The name raised suspicion from some of the other Shinobi.
"Wait, these two are part of the Uzumaki clan". Minato merely nodded at the comment while not taking his eyes off Gakuro of Aiyshana for that matter.
"You said they both have the same powerful chakra, does that mean Aiyshana here has the potential to unlock the Rinnegan as well"? Minato asked the Hyuga.
"It would appear so, but it's strange to think they already have what's nearly impossible for the Uchiha to achieve". All the other Shinobi started discussing the risks of taking them back to Konoha.
"We will need to let lord third and the elders know about this, but no one else in the village must know of their power understood". Minato said back, getting everyone's attention.
"Yes Sir". The rest of the platoon said in sync. While they got prepared Gakuro decided to quickly pull his hood back over and hoist his evidently smaller sister on his back. Their journey back to the village took them all roughly over a day so by the time they made it to the village gate Gakuro was exhausted while Aiyshana was asleep on his back.
"Minato, we should report to the Hokage tower as soon as possible". One of the other Shinobi said as the others started breaking ranks. Minato just looked over to the Uzumaki kids.
"I may be a little tired but I can manage for now. Is there any place for Aiyshana to be placed because she doesn't look like she's waking up anytime soon, but that's normal for a three year old". To prove his point Gakuro slightly bounced her up but got no response.
"Kushina could look after her, she's my wife and is part of the Uzumaki clan". Minato started walking in what looked to be the direction of his home, deciding to take his word Gakuro followed and quickly caught up with him just before they reached the house. As Minato opened the front door he looked around for a bit.
"Kushina I'm back, are you here". They didn't have to wait long to get a response as a red head ran down the stairs.
"Minato you're alright, so what happened and who are these two"? Kushina looked down at the kids.
"Your Kushina Uzumaki, Minato told us about you but as you can see my sister didn't hear a word of it". Gakuro spoke as he recognised the hair colour.
"Oh he did, and why would you do that Minato" Kushina was starting to stare Minato down by this point.
"It's because we're orphans of war, our mother ran off with our baby sister leaving us behind. Minato said we could live hear for a while". Minato was about to say something but decided not to.
"Is that so, now what's your name"? Kushina asked again, this time hoping for an answer.
"Sorry. My names Gakuro Uzumaki, I'm 11 years old. This is my younger sister Aiyshana Uzumaki, she's only 4 years old". Kushina took a couple of steps back after hearing they were Uzumaki's, a smile soon crept on to her face and she dashed over grabbing Gakuro into an overwhelming hug and waking Aiyshana up in the process.
"If that's so than you can live here not as refugees but as our adopted children, I think that would be a great idea Minato you know". Kushina was practically jumping with excitement. "Now could you please take off that hood so I can see what you look like".
"I'm sorry, but Minato and the other ninja that brought us back told me to keep this on because of some special power I have, I think the man with the white eyes called it the Rinnegan". Kushina again jumped back and Minato sweat dropped.
"So much for keeping it secret Gakuro, in that case you might as well show Kushina". After Minato finished speaking Gakuro removed his hood and revealed his rippled purple eyes. "Lord third and the elders haven't seen this yet, lastly Aiyshana has the potential to also develop the Rinnegan just in case you were wondering. Now we really need to head to the Hokage tower". Minato took off with Gakuro close behind him leaving Kushina with Aiyshana who was starting to dose off again.
When Minato and Gakuro arrived at the Hokage's office they were greeted by an aged man wearing the cloak and head wear looked at the two.
"Lord third, I'm sorry to intrude but there is something you and the elders need to see". Minato began to explain while being as calm as possible.
"Does this have anything to do with the mission report, and who is that boy you brought with you"? Hiruzen asked as he looked over Minato's shoulder and noticed Gakuro.
"He's one of the survivors we found on our mission. He's also what I need you and the elders to see, actually it's what he possesses". Minato spoke before motioning Gakuro over only to look back and see Gakuro had covered his eyes. "Gakuro, you can come over here". Gakuro started walking over to the desk and stopped perfectly in front of it with bumping into the ledge.
"You're the third Hokage, it's an honour to meet someone of the Kage title first hand. I'm Gakuro Uzumaki, my younger sister is at Minato's house where I think she'd be asleep again". Hiruzen's eyes slightly widened at Gakuro's announcement of being an Uzumaki.
"Very well Minato, I shall gather the elders right away". Quickly after saying that the messengers standing at his side bolted out, one heading for the elders council chamber and the other heading to the foundations headquarters. Within the hour the elders had entered the Hokage office and awaited an explanation.
"Ok Gakuro, you can open your eyes now". Doing as he was instructed Gakuro revealed the Rinnegan to the elder council shocking all of them. Hiruzen of course was the first to speak.
"This is of great importance, it's always been speculated that only an Uchiha can achieve the Rinnegan over time but this is a young Uzumaki with the exact eyes, the Uchiha must never know of this". The rest of the elders were quick to agree with Hiruzen's decision, while Danzo was extremely interested in the Rinnegan.
"With this being said I still think he should learn to be a Shinobi of the leaf as it would give him a place to belong in the village". Danzo said catching everyone's attention.
"Danzo, it's not your choice to say what this boy should do". Hiruzen countered when Gakuro made himself known again.
"Actually I'd like it very much to know how to learn the ways of a Shinobi so I can use my eyes to protect my new home, however I have already learnt how to cast some effective jutsu and already made an unique fire style jutsu". Gakuro swiftly said while looking at the elders closely for anything suspicious.
"If that's the case then you'll be enrolled in the Ninja academy as a Genin but it would be wise to keep those eyes covered, no one here's ever seen them before". After finishing Hiruzen handed Gakuro his headband, which he then tied around his head before grabbing a red cloth from his pocket and tying it round his eyes covering them perfectly.
"People are going to think I look weird like this. Before we leave some of the other Shinobi spoke about my sister having potential toward unlocking the Rinnegan too". Gakuro soon left leaving the council elder dumbfounded at the thought of two Rinnegan bearers in the same village.
The next Day as Aiyshana pranced happily the children's new home it still took some getting use to for her to call Kushina and Minato mother and father, Gakuro on the other hand had no such problem.
"This is going to be your first day at the academy so try to stay calm and get to know people". Kushina calmly said to Gakuro.
"I know I know, I'll remain focused and try to get along with others. If I stand around any longer I'm going to be late, got to go bye". Gakuro took off at near blinding speed toward the academy. Once there he made sure the cloth of his eyes was still tightly done up before walking through the front gates and noticing kids of various ages having a good time socializing and playing, he made his way over to a small group.
"Hi there, what are you lot up to". Gakuro was as polite as he could be.
"What's it to you, blind freak. How is someone like you even in the academy huh"? One of the boys looked over toward Gakuro with a disgusted expression on his face.
"I'd rather not talk about that". Gakuro turned and left without a second thought given. It didn't take long for his appearance to peak someone's interest as he was confronted.
"Hey, I never seen you here before. Are you new, if so then why do you already have a headband, and why are you covering your eyes. Are you blind"? the persons voice evidently meant they were female but Gakuro wasn't sure how to handle being bombarded with questions so quickly.
"I'm sorry could we track back a few paces, what's your name"? Gakuro asked while being as polite as he could.
"Hey I was the one asking the questions, but if you want to know I'm Anko Mitarashi. Now what's yours"? the girl named Anko asked as quickly as she could.
"I'm Gakuro Uzumaki, it's nice to meet you".
"Whoa I never thought I'd meet a true Uzumaki around my age, Orochimaru sensei told me about how the Uzumaki clan have rare and unique abilities. So whats yours"? Anko said while not taking her eyes off Gakuro for even a second.
"I wish I could tell you, but the village elders and the Hokage want me to keep it a secret from everyone else especially the Uchiha clan". Gakuro faced away as if to mean he's sorry.
"Would your special ability have something to do with why you've covered your eyes"? Anko's curiosity was beginning to get the better of her as a glint appeared in her eyes.
"Look I can't show you, that's how secret it is". This didn't seem to dissuade Anko in the slightest for as he turned to leave she pounced on him determined to see whats under the cloth. After some struggling she managed to pull the band up for a split second before it was yanked back down, in that second she managed to catch a glimpse at one of his eyes seeing the purple rippled ball quickly made her recoil in surprise.
"So that's your little secret, I've never seen eyes like that before". Anko continued to look at Gakuro before standing up.
"Just please don't tell anyone, I don't need everyone knowing otherwise people will think I'm a freak". Gakuro faced downward to motion a sign of disappointment.
"Don't worry, that secret stays between us, no one else will ever know. Ok". Anko extended her left hand and brought the other up so she wouldn't pull a fast one. Gakuro after a bit of hesitation accepted.
As the day went by almost ordinarily at the academy, things were a little different at the Namikaze residence. While Kushina always wanted children she wasn't prepared for how quick and energetic Aiyshana was when she was awake, as proven when Kushina managed to catch Aiyshana at one point only for her to easily slip out of her grasp and zip back up the stairs. A knock at the door broke her out of that task and she went to answer it. The door opened to show Minato with a surprising look on his face.
"Minato, what's the matter"? Kushina looked closely at him.
"I had a meeting with lord third, he wants me to be the four Hokage". Minato explained. Kushina kind of jumped the gun when he mentioned Hiruzen so she didn't immediately register him saying he was to be the next Hokage.
"Lord third, I'll give him a piece of my wait what? Your going to be the next Hokage, that's great". Kushina jumped after saying that.
"I didn't know how you were going to react when I told you so I was a bit worried". Minato looked behind Kushina and saw Aiyshana standing behind her with a confused look.
"Well as for us we've been handling very interestingly, Aiyshana managed to sneak off a couple of times to see what Gakuro was doing at the academy". Kushina looked back at Aiyshana while the young girl turned her head away from them.
"I only wanted to see big brother, and I may have wanted to get an edge on the others when I start. Is that so bad"? Aiyshana turned back to face the couple with an upset expression.
"Oh well guess her curiosity is as great as yours Kushina". Minato's response was met with a fierce glare, which quickly softened.
"I guess so but as I found her hanging on the fence to see, I saw Gakuro already making a friend out of the most unlikely person. Anko Mitarashi". Minato was evidently surprised that he could befriend a student under one of the Sanin's let alone the snake Sanin.
The year is already shaping up to be something very different from what anyone could predict.
Chapter 1 end.
A/N: So I realise I've been out of the loop lately but I promise you I'm still trying to work on my other stories, it's just trying to get ideas to progress them is the hard part. I'm also technically writing six stories at the same time so I'm a big idiot, plus I've still got web series scripts to write, and I'm trying to get a YouTube channel back on it's feet. So yeah I'm in no rush to hurry any of my stories at the moment.