Hello, my name is Murayama Tsuru. I usually write Gintama Fanfiction, but I wanted to try something different this time. I've had this idea for a while, and, after reading Naruto chapter 600, I decided it would be a good place to put this idea to use. Without further ado, here is a rather short prologue, I hope you enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto; it is the property of Kishimoto Masashi-Sensei. If I did own Naruto, chapter 600 would have been…different

Naruto saw the recognition flare in his teacher's face as Tobi unmasked himself. He saw the same recognition in bushy brow's teacher's eyes as well; and he didn't understand it. So he asked who this person was. But it wasn't Kakashi-sensei who answered; instead Gai said, "He was an Uchiha Shinobi that used to be our classmate. I heard he died in a fight during the last Shinobi war."

Kakashi then started talking with his former comrade, "If you've been alive all this time, then how come until now…"

"Whether 'I' survived or not is irrelevant," 'Tobi' interrupted, "But if you really want a reason why, it's because…"

There was a painful beat between the two Sharingan users. 'Tobi's' eyes darkened with hatred and anger as he glared down at Kakashi, "It's because…You let Rin die."

Naruto could see the memory resurfacing in his teacher's eyes as soon as the words left 'Obito's' mouth. It was as if Naruto himself had been punched in the gut, seeing Kakashi-sensei's pained expression. It then morphed into an almost sad expression when he asked if Obito blamed Kakashi.

To the surprise of everyone there, the man started laughing, "No, I do not blame you. With this insignificant reality, what would be the point? I have no interest in the affairs of a world that's about to disappear."

Stealing one last look as his teacher and hating what he saw, Naruto yelled, "Kakashi-Sensei, I don't know what went on between you two but…This isn't the time to be depressed about it! I'll listen to your story later! For now, stopping this guy's plans takes priority, right?"

Gai, catching on to what Kakashi was doing, turned to Kakashi as well and said, "Kakashi, Naruto is right! The fate of the world is in our hands now!" But Kakashi still seemed too stunned to do anything but stand there.

With energy swirling around his Mangekyo Sharingan, 'Tobi' somehow managed to yell out while sucking in a breath at the same time, "Katon…Bakufuu Ranbu"

Seeing as his comrades just were standing there, Naruto used the Kyuubi's tails to protect them. Then out of the rubble that was falling all around them came a voice, "You seem to be having a lot of fun…Obito."

More shocked silence fell on the group as Madara appeared essentially out of nowhere. Feeling, discouraged (A/N, hey man, don't be mad at me, even Naruto can feel discouraged…probably), Naruto watched at the two Uchihas began weaving simultaneous hand-signs in preparation for a Jutsu.

But before the Jutsu was completed, she appeared. She came out of the sky, all icy wings and electric-blue hair radiating upwards like a wave. Naruto narrowed his eyes in suspicion at the newcomer; she was wearing something akin to an Akatsuki cape, but it was white instead of black, and the clouds were blue with black outlining instead of red with white outlining.

The girl looked over at Naruto, an apologetic look in her eyes, then she shouted, "Kioku Sousa no Jutsu."

Naruto suddenly felt sleepy; he tried to glare at the woman, but his eyes were too heavy for anything effective. She then walked over to Kakashi and Gai, whispered something, and they disappeared.

The girl then turned to Naruto, and the Kyuubi's Chakra became agitated. It was as if Kurama was trying to warn Naruto, but he couldn't hear it. "Who are you?" Naruto asked his voice thick and heavy with sleep.

She gave him a sad look and whispered, "I'm on your side. My name is Rinrin Kouryu. I don't have time to talk right now. I'll answer any questions you may have later…So please, try not to forget them." Kouryu chuckled then, and Naruto couldn't help the bubble of laughter that peeled out of his mouth as well; 'I must be really tired," Naruto thought, 'if I'm laughing at strange girl's jokes.

She then whispered, "Shunkaidou" and he felt himself slipping into unconsciousness. For a second he thought he saw a light, almost white, blue dragon in the girl's place. The dragon's eyes seemed to look directly into his soul, saying "Calm down Kurama, I will make sure no harm comes to the boy. I can protect him." And Naruto fell into a dark, blissful sleep, wondering the dragon's meaning.

And that ends the prologue. I know it was short, and I think, probably, most of the chapters will be short as well. Also, I'd just like to say that I was really disappointed in chapter 600 of Naruto, if you couldn't tell. It irritated me that Kishimoto-Sensei made Obito the bad guy. So, this story is sort of a reaction to that chapter. It's also sort of inspired by the latest Naruto movie in Japan. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter. If you like, please leave a review, they are always appreciated.

-Murayama Tsuru