I don't own Naruto. Clearly. If it looks like anyone else's stories then I had no intention of it being like that.

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Chapter 1. Why?

In a world where humanity constantly fought amongst themselves while progressing at incredible speeds, ancient forces and demons roamed in the dark leaving fear through the lands, and a energy known as Chakara dominated the road of all. In this world, lived a kind-hearted, caring, loyal, pure, smiling and loving boy of the age of 6 who lived in the village hidden in the Leaves, Konoha. There was no one in the village that had a heart like him. From helping the elderly, to rescuing cats stuck in trees he would always be ready to help others. He's dream was to become a shinobi, like his parents and their parents before them.

He was part of a powerful, strong clan, known throughout the lands. The Uchiha clan of Konoha. All of them could fight so it was only natural that he wanted to be like them. And it wasn't just the Uchiha he wanted to impress. In konoha, all the greatest people knew how to fight. And he wanted to be like them as well. To be part of their greatest too. To have a place to belong within the Uchiha and Konoha. He never knew his parents. They died not long after he was born. But, at least he had his grandmother who looked after him. That was probably the reason why he helped the elderly as much as he did. He had learnt from the moment he could talk to respect your elders. He's motto was to "always help the elderly".

He was a bit of a goof ball at times, acting proud and full of energy. He would always be seen wearing his goggles looking happy for no particular reason. But he was prone to being late. Today was no exception as he rushed around his house looking for his things hearing knocking at his door.

"Obito!" A sweat voice said from the other side.

Obito rushed to find his shoes as his Grandmother answered the door.

"Hello Rin! How are you this morning?" The caring elder said to the little girl.

"I'm good."

"Dear me you've grown so quickly. How old are you now?" The old women asked enjoying the girl's company.

"6." She said holding her hands up to show. "Um, is Obito here?" She asked looking a little nervous.

"COMING!" Obito shouted from the other room making the two smile. A second later a Obito had walked up to rin to which the two embraced each other in a hug tightly. "Rin, sorry I took so long."

"Silly, you did not take long." Rin said smiling cutely.

The elder Uchiha just smiled as she watched the two friends smile at each other. She was definitely happy with how her life had been going so far and seeing these two smile so happy only made her happier that the village was peaceful enough for two children to smile without worry.

"Obito dear, make sure you look after Rin here." The elderly Uchiha said. "A real man looks after everyone he cares about, so you should do the same." She lectured.

"Yes, Gran. You can trust me." Obito said holding his fist to his chest. "I will look after Rin and protect her. Just like the shinobi do." He said looking at his grandmother then to Rin.

"Come on the competitions about to start!" Rin chirped grabbing Obito's hand and dragging him away as he waved to his grandmother.

He didn't fight her pulling him as they ran down the streets of Konoha. Obito glanced at Rin and wondered for second about how they met one another. But despite himself he couldn't remember. All he could remember was that Rin Nohara had always been by his side. Maybe even more than his gran. They were inseparable from each other and Obito wouldn't have had it either way. Going to play ground together, having lunch together, swimming and talking about the cool shinobi jumping across the buildings around them. Even when Obito had learnt his first jutsu, Rin had been there watching him as he did his best to learn it. She had never left him when he trained.

Today was no different as they walked through the village together. People were going about their own business simply enjoying themselves. Trees were throughout the village and some were even growing from the roof tops. In the distance, a group of people stood in front of a stage. Today there was competition for those who had never gone to the Academy to show what they were capable of and if they could be trained and join the shinobi force. There were children who hadn't gone to the academy yet and full grown men who had never had the opportunity to go to the academy. In the crowd were a few Chunin, Jonin and even higher ups who had been assigned to watch over the event and see if there was any possibility of new blood to join the shinobi force.

"There it is." Rin said as they arrived and squeezed through the group of people to see first prize for the best and most interesting jutsu. Obito stared at it, the shining, pure silver kunai that amazed him and made him wanting it. With a silver kunai knife he would look awesome.

"Up Next we have Lanen. Show us what have!" The announcer shouted as a man in his late 20s walked up the stage and went through some hand signs.

"Ninja Art: Transformation Jutsu!" He shouted transformation into the announcer and getting a few claps and gasps.

"A perfect E-rank Jutsu. Not bad at all." The announcer shouted. "Next Obito!"

Obito grinned as Rin cheered him on before he walked up to the stage and started going through hand signs. He looked up. "Fire style: Fire Ball Jutsu!" He said as a very, small ball of fire burst from his mouth. A few people clapped but didn't seem that impressed. Rin clapped quickly and with joy and praise. She thought it was wonderful that he had been able to mould his chakara enough for that. She couldn't even do that yet.

"A successful C-rank fire jutsu! It will be hard to top that." The announcer yelled getting a few questioning looks. All though it could be questionable the transformation jutsu was a lot easier to perform relying on perfect chakara control around the body. But the fire ball jutsu required moulding that chakara into a fire elemental chakara and then projecting it away from the body. To come even close at the age of 6 was impressive.

In the crowd, a few shinobi took note and smiled at Obito's ability seeing potential in him.

Obito grinned like an idiot and walked over to the group of contestants that frowned with some anger at the child that had beaten them.

"Great Job Obito! WOO!" Rin cheered clapping.

"And now for our final contestant. Kakashi!" The announcer said as said person appeared from nowhere making a few eye widen. Obito glared at the boy with a scarf with his hair covering his eye. Who does he think he is? This was Obito competition to win.

"Earth Style: Earth Wall Jutsu." He said slamming his hand on the ground before anyone saw him use hand signs and behind him a wall of solid, thick earth grew with a bulldogs face on it. The ground shook and the people begun to worry before they smiled and started cheering loudly.

"Huh?" Obito choked.

"WOAHO! A perfect B-rank earth jutsu! We have a winner!" The announcer said as he grabbed the silver Kunai and gave it to Kakashi who held it up with a bored expression. The crowd cheered for Kakashi's victory and a few ninja in the crowd took careful note of his abilities.

"That kid's got one hell of a future." A random Jonin said in crowd.

Hiding in the back of the crowd, Danzo Shimura took careful care in watching and liked what he saw. "Such skill...hasn't been seen at such a young age since the Legendary Sanin." He mumbled impressed by Kakashi's abilities, already thinking of how he would get the boy to join the root organisation. The real trick would be separating the boy from his father who was extremely loyal to Hiruzen. In the crowd not far from him Kakashi's father, Sakumo spoke with Might Dai, Fugaku Uchiha, Shinku Yuhi and Tsume Inuzuka as Kakashi joined them.

Danzo eyes shifted to his side thinking about the other contestants. "You're Uchiha boy has potential too, Kagami." He said glancing at his old Uchiha teammate. "You've been particularly generous with that boy."

Kagami nodded. "He looks just like his father. And his father, and his father before him." Kagami mused.

"But..." Danzo continued. "...I was expecting a better show from one of your clan. Fugaku showed much more promise than Kakashi at his age, which says something about how far behind Obito is. That boy was even the reason Fugaku showed up as well." The war hawk said looking at the Uchiha leader from a distance.

Next to Kagami another man made himself present. "I wouldn't take that into consideration if I were you Danzo." Torifu Akimichi said with a serious face. "You only got to that level at a later age of life anyway. Give the kid some credit." He said looking at Danzo. "Besides, we're here because Hiruzen wanted to know if there are any possible new recruits for the leaf's forces. Late training for adults is readily available to those who prove themselves."

"Ridiculous." Danzo growled. "Wasting large sums on barely trained soldiers just to give us more numbers. We should have the greater population of the land of fire sending their children to train at our Academy in the shinobi arts." He grumbled knowing that the people that never went to the academy only ever sought shinobi status for the large amount money that came with the job.

Torifu shook his head. "No. That would give the wrong impression of what Konoha is. The stronger the military presence, the more likely of conflict."

Kagami glanced at Torifu. "Sorry, but I agree with Danzo. So would Tobirama sensei." He said thinking carefully about his next words. "Something is coming. Our borders are restless and without peace."

"It will pass. Hiruzen will get us out of it." Torifu said.

Danzo lightly laughed. "Tell that to Onoki and every other village that is watching. We should leave. Hiruzen is waiting for us and I'm certain he wishes to leave his desk even if for a small time for tea." Danzo leading the other two away as he walked slowly with his cane.

"Wait." Kagami said stopping the two. "Before I go, I suspect Fugaku will wish to speak to me. Wait for me would you." He said about to walk over to Fugaku.

"What's it about?" Torifu asked as Danzo watched carefully.

"My own business. You need not worry about it." Kagami answered not looking back.

Danzo and Torifu watched him in thought. "Why's he always been like this? He's no better than you at times." Torifu asked randomly.

"Hm, sneaky Uchiha. But I know where Kagami's loyalties lie. Whatever he's secrets are they won't hold a threat to Konoha with him looking after them." Danzo muttered getting a disapproving glare from Torifu.

A small distance away Obito was fuming that he had lost as Rin tried to reassure him that it was okay.

"Damn it all! I wanted that silver kunai." Obito shouted, Rin walking next to him trying to get out of the crowd.

"Don't worry Obito. You'll get your chance next time." Rin said grinning and smiling making Obito smile a nod back.

"Yer, next time I show you how great I really am. And I'll beat that Kakashi too." He said.

Rin nodded smiling but then looked up at the sky in thought. "But...that Kakashi was pretty good huh?" She asked having been impressed herself with his abilities.

Obito raised his eyebrows. "Huh? I guess. But he didn't even seem happy he won."

"He made it look easy."

"Tsk, I bet he was sweating under his cloths. Tried." Obito said curling his lip.

"He'll probably be in the Academy with us." Rin noted.

"I hope not." Obito mumbled before looking more seriously at Rin. "Are your parents ok with you going to the Academy?" He asked concerned.

Rin nodded. "Yes they are. Neither of them are shinobi but they think it will be good for me." Rin said thinking about it. "When I become a shinobi I'll be able to earn money to treat dad's illness." She finished thinking about her father's condition being bed ridden.

Obito nodded agreeing with her. "Don't worry. Your dad will be fine in no time at all." Obito assured her before becoming a little embarrassed. "Actually, I wanted to sell that silver Kunai and give you the money for your dad." Obito said having planned that the entire time.

"But I thought you wanted a silver Kunai?" Rin questioned confused.

Obito just grinned. "I'm Obito Uchiha. When my greatness reaches the end of the earth, I'll be able to have gold and silver kunai for me and for you—I mean, to sell for your dad." Obito stuttered correcting himself.

Rin beamed, shining. "Thank you Obito!" She squeaked grabbing his hand and bowing.

Obito smiled at the fact he gotten her to smile. Seeing her happy made all the difference to Obito. And that he could be the one to do it just made him feel even better. There was nothing he wouldn't do for Rin. She'd been with him longer than he could remember. So long that he couldn't even remember how they had met.

Behind her in the distance, Obito could see Kakashi showing his father the Kunai he had won and his father smiled clearly proud of him. From the crowd approached a man Obito was familiar with.

"Hello Obito." Fugaku said approaching the two.

"Lord Fugaku." Obito said quickly bowing in respect. He hadn't though the head of his clan would show up to this. His grandmother couldn't even make it.

Fugaku smiled and nodded before become more serious with his tone. "Second place isn't bad, but I would like to have seen you come first." He said.

Obito felt a little intimated. "Sorry sir. I thought I would win with that."

"Did your grandmother personally teach you?" Fugaku asked.

"No, she taught me the hand signs. But she didn't give me any instruction. I taught myself." Obito answered.

"Not bad. Don't push yourself. You are in no rush to perfect your jutsu." Fugaku continued. "You should come to the Uchiha compound Obito." Fugaku started getting Obito's attention. "You've never stepped foot in our compound and you've never been trained by the clan. A lot of the others learning the fireball jutsu are a bit older than you and about to graduate, but you would benefit greatly."

Obito hesitantly responded. "I'm not sure my grandmother would approve." He answered.

Fugaku frowned. "Maybe she will. I was hopeful that she would be here. I would very much like to talk to her. Where is she Obito?"

"She's busy at home." Obito answered innocently.

Fugaku nodded and sighed again. "I understand why your grandmother has detached herself and you from the clan, but if you want to become a shinobi, an Uchiha shinobi I suggest you come learn what it means to be an Uchiha. You have every right." He said as someone else approached.

"There is no need for him to learn such. He won't need it." Kagami said walking between the two. "Izana, his grandmother will be sending him to the academy next year Fugaku. He can start as an equal with his friend here." Kagami answered gesturing to Rin making the girl smile.

Fugaku glared at him. "I am not saying he shouldn't go to the academy. What I am saying is that he would benefit greatly to learn and be with his family. Obito deserves to know his family, in particular Kagami."

Kagami glared back. "The village can train him to the same standard as the Uchiha. Both of his parents weren't trained by the Uchiha and they were both geniuses."

"You're parents are geniuses Obito!" Rin interrupted. "Wow, now I can't wait to meet them!" She said making Obito pale along with the other two Uchiha.

"What do you mean dear girl?" Kagami asked suddenly sounding softer while feeling the furious glare coming from Fugaku directed at him.

Rin looked up at him seeing that something was bothering all those around her. "I-I mean that Obito's parent are still on a mission. I never see them because they're so busy. Right Obito?" Rin questioned.

Obito stuttered. "Y-Yes th-they're still on a mission."

Kagami looked at Fugaku's glare and could see that whatever hope Kagami had of winning this little argument was gone.

Fugaku lost the glare and soften his face. "I'm sure with the training of the village they will return safe and sound, right Kagami?" He said silently staring at the man in a fury.

Kagami sighed. "Yes." Was all he said.

"What was your name little girl?" Fugaku asked.

"Rin! Rin Nohara." She said happily.

"Rin, could you kindly give us a moment to speak to Obito?" He asked as Obito felt like he had shrunk down to size of a puppy.

Rin nodded without thought. "Ok. I'll be over here Obito." She said getting a nod from Obito as she walked away.

"She doesn't know about your parents?" Fugaku asked as Kagami went silent and Obito thought about it sadly.

"No."

"Why?" Fugaku asked kneeing next to him.

Obito looked sadly at the ground. "I don't know. I thought she would like to be around me more if I had parents." He answered.

Fugaku glanced to Kagami as if asking if Kagami wanted to add anything, but the elder Uchiha shook his head. "She wouldn't be you friend because of such a reason Obito. Tell her the truth. Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But tell her the truth soon."

Obito nodded. "Yes Sir."

Fugaku nodded and smiled. "You shouldn't ever lie to your friends and family. The people you care about most. For whatever reason. They're the ones that matter and nothing else." He said making Obito nod. "You're a good boy Obito." He said before straightening himself. "Now, making sure to tell you grandmother I would like to speak with her. Myself and Kagami have some things to discuss." He said glancing again at the man again.

Obito waved to Rin calling the girl back as they talked to each other.

"Everything Okay?" She asked as Fugaku took a few steps away next to Kagami.

"Izana still hasn't gotten over the death of her son. Please respect that." Kagami said without warning.

"That boy has a pure heart, and deserves to know his whole family since his mother and father are dead. I was fine with it in the beginning, loss is something extreme hard to experience. But detaching yourself and grandson for 5 years from the people closest to you and willing to be there, will not help anyone! Especially not Obito!" Fugaku snapped at Kagami as both men took a moment and almost at the time glanced at Obito, no more than 5 metres behind them.

"Yep everything's..." Obito stopped half way with his words to Rin as a man silently step in front of them as if he had appeared from nowhere. His first step was loud as if everything around them had gone silent.

Obito and Rin looked at the man and found what he was wearing to be strange. He wore a thick dark grey and blue robe with a white fur line around his neck. He had black hair and fox mask hiding his face.

As the world returned to normal, Obito noticed he was looking directly at him. "Who are—"

Obito lost balance for a moment feeling something he hadn't felt before. He looked down confused at the sight but then his eyes widen upon realising that he a katana going straight through his chest out the other side. The man with fox mask was holding the grip and looking straight at the boy he had just stabbed through the chest as Obito cloths went red with blood.

Rin eyes watered and she screamed. Behind the two, Fugaku and Kagami Uchiha both were wide eyed and turned to attack. In the distance Sakumo, Dai, Shinku, Tsume looked in the direction of scream and saw what had happened to Obito. Danzo and Torifu both watched in confusion as neither had taken there eyes of Kagami. Kakashi froze seeing Obito stabbed like a piece of meat.

Despite Rin's scream, Obito let out one word that the man heard.

"...Why?"

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Looking at the mask Obito saw in the man's right eye a red sharingan staring at him.

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"Revenge."

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