Summary: Naruto has been abused by everyone, his orphanage caretakers, ninjas, and even past Hokages, all his life. The abuse has left deep scars on his heart, but he Hides behind a mask of cheerfulness and pranks, living his day to day life as a jokester ninja, fooling everybody. As his 12th birthday approaches, a prophecy is coming to light, one that requires the support of all his friends. To become who he is destined to be, Naruto will have to place his faith in those who he considers family, and in doing so, gain the knowledge and love he was always meant to have.
I've changed the timeline, and everything up to the part where Naruto brings home tsunade to be the fifth has happened when he was eleven instead of being thirteen.
This is an eventual Kakashi adopts Naruto story, and Kakashi as well as a lot of the other adults are a big part of it.
Oh yeah, Sakura is an orphan in this story, because her mother died on a dangerous mission when she was born, and her father abused her up until her eleventh birthday, when a certain teacher found out, and got her out of the situation as soon as he could. She is now living in her own apartment. Also, she is not infatuated with Sasuke, and the two are just friends. Her father isn't dead, and I may use that plot later in the story
I don't own any part of this story except for the plot, everything belongs to the rightful owners.
And Finally, on with story………..
Naruto ran blindly through Konaha's streets, making his way from rooftop to rooftop, trying to find the quickest route to his house to avoid the mob he was sure was following him. His twelfth birthday was tomorrow, and consequently, the day the kyuubi was sealed away, prompting most of the enraged town to get back at the Kyuubi, by taking it out on Naruto.
He put his hands together in the sign of his signature justsu, and immediately a Naruto clone was at his side. He signaled his intentions and the clone took off towards the mob, playing as a decoy for him as he sped up towards his home.
JK
Just as Naruto entered his house, a downpour began, tearing away at the lively streets of Konoha, and hopefully, thought Naruto, getting rid of the mob that was once again threatening his life. He sighed sadly, it had always been like this, people hurting him for things that weren't his fault, People blaming him for things that he wasn't even associated with, simply because he was the Kyuubi holder, and sometimes because he was only human.
Naruto shook away his depressing thoughts, and made his way over to the stove, where he prepared himself a light dinner. After a shower and a quick prayer, he got into his bed, hand next to his hidden kunai in case someone tried something in the middle of the night, which was very unlikely considering who was outside of his window. Naruto smiled, and then snuggled deep in his blankets, sometimes he thought, it paid to be a good actor.
HK
Kakashi followed Naruto home, following at a close enough distance that he was able to keep Naruto in eye range, but far enough away that he thought Naruto couldn't sense his chakra. When Naruto's lights went out for the night, he made his way stealthily to the tiny apartment roof, and took out a book in preparation for the long night. He glanced back every couple of minutes, smiling fondly at Naruto's askew way of sleeping. Poor kid can never catch a break, but you'll see little guy, one day this will all be yours, prankster that you are, you do have a good heart. He looked out over the village, Naruto's precious place, his home, and consequently his haven. Now isn't that ironic. Kakashi chuckled to himself, and settled in, glancing at naruto one final time, before continuing his guard duty.
MO
The next morning dawned bright and early, and as the sun's first rays washed over Naruto's bedroom, he awoke. He sighed softly, giving a small yawn as he stretched widely. He opened his small wardrobe and pulled out his funeral robes, getting ready to pay his respects to the late fourth Hokage.
VE
Naruto made his way towards the funeral service, resigning himself to his fate, yet knowing in his heart its necessity. He came to a stop a short distance away, and got in line, to place a delicate rose on the Urn dedicated to the Hokage. He ignored the glares and heated words, payed his respects, bowed to the urn and left quietly, meeting Tsunade's eyes on the way out, giving her a small nod.
Sakura watched sadly as Naruto left , glancing across the crowd of people and meeting Sasuke's gaze. He nodded at her and after depositing their own Roses, went after their normally upbeat teammate. Kakashi gazed after his team worriedly, hoping that Naruto would finally have the courage to tell his teammates his most guarded secret, he sighed sadly, then turned to watch the rest of the 'before the festival' proceedings.
OV
Team seven sat on the railings of their team's meeting bridge, and gazed out at the water, while waiting on the other to make the first move.
Sakura gathered her courage, and glanced one more at Sasuke before turning her full attention to Naruto.
"Naruto" When he looked at her she continued, "I… we… Why do you leave?
Naruto didn't even pretend that he didn't understand her question and gave her the most honest answer he could. "Because… I'd rather live to see another sunrise… and hopefully, one day, keep the fourth's sacrifice from being in vain.