Namikaze Naruto

Eh eh eh... I really am an asshole, aren't I? This is the fourth story I have, and am working on, added with the fact that School takes priority (Damn it), my updates are going to be slower for all of my fics. But I'll try and get them update at least every two weeks, if not every week! As for this, I needed this fic out of my head, so I typed it up, and thankfully I have no more ideas flooding my brain, so I can get back to my other fics now! YAY! As for a short little warning, this is going to be major OCCness... Okay, maybe not major, but there will be OCCness.

Also, for the first time in history, I'm not forgetting to put up a disclaimer with the first chapter! YAY!
I do not own Naruto, if I did, Naruto and Sakura would probably be together.

Chapter I

(Minato's P.O.V.)

Damn! Why today? Why today of all days does the Kyuubi no Youkou (Nine-tailed Demon Fox) choose to attack? I think to myself as I start to run towards the scene of the destruction. I could only sigh in depression as I thought of what only transpired only twenty minutes ago. My wife, my love, my everything had died giving birth to my blood, our blood. Looking at the baby in my hands, he stares back up at me. I could already feel it, he was going to be a fighter. Just like his old man.

"Hello Naruto, I'm your father…" I say to him as he just looks at me, not even comprehending my words.

"If this goes the right way, I'm sorry to say, you'll never get to see me or your mother. I'm sad that I have to leave, but hopefully, the village listens to my last plea. If you were to be treated wrongly…" I trail off, closing my eyes at the pang of guilt that hits my chest. Then, to my surprise, Sarutobi's chakra signature appears nearby. This really confused me. Halting on a tree branch, it only takes a minute for the 'Professor' to catch up to me.

"Sarutobi-dono," I ask in sheer surprise, "What are you doing here?"

"You can't go through with this," He says abruptly, making my face darken, "Not when you've just had a child, let me do it." This one line surprised me so much that I almost fell of the branch I was on.

"What," I yell at him as soon as I get my footing back, "There's no way I'd let you do this!" I continue, seeing him just look at me. All of a sudden the look in his eyes told me to shut up, like they used to when he was Sandaime.

"Minato," He says, the same way he used to, "This child will need a father, that is something I, nor Jiraiya, will ever be able to do. You're giving that child over to me, because if you do it yourself, I know the child will be miserable," He warns, causing all of my systems to stall. Was it true? Would Naruto be miserable if he was left alone?

That's a stupid question, I think to myself, Of course he'll be miserable…

Flinching at the thought, I look up to see him standing there, staring at me and waiting for me to say something, "Are you sure you want to go through with this?"

Seeing him nod solemnly, I hand over Naruto reluctantly, "If there is one final thing I can do for this village, it's save their Yondaime." With that, he disappears towards the Kyuubi as I close my eyes at the slight pang of emotion that hits my chest.

Thanks, Sarutobi-sama…

(Five Years Later)

"Otou-kun! Otou-kun!" I hear Naruto yell excitedly, making me look up from my paper work to see Naruto grinning and bouncing on the balls of his feet.

"Yes, Naruto," I ask with a chuckle as he continues on his, well what I presumed was a sugar high, it's kind of hard to tell with Naruto.

"Kaka-nii-kun said he's gonna train me," He says excitedly, before Kakashi barges into the room.

"Kakashi, mind explaining what Naruto means," I ask with a questioning smirk, making the nineteen year-old sweat.

"What I meant to say to Naruto was that if you allowed it," He says as he rubs the back of his head, making me chuckle.

"You aren't allowed to train him," I say, earning a groan from Naruto, while Kakashi looked relieved.

"Please, Otou-kun?! Please, please, please!" Naruto yells at me clasping his hands together. Smiling, I shake me head, shooting down his dreams.

"You'll attend the Academy with every other kid your age, got it," I ask, seeing him nod his head in a depressed manner.

"Actually," Kakashi says, getting both mine and Naruto's attention, "There's a special tournament today. The winner gets to go to the Academy, as a spot was recently opened and in Naruto's case, early, if he wins," Kakashi suggests, only to be completely shot down like Naruto.

"No, I will not have Naruto compete with kids a year older then him," I say sternly, only to get a glare from Naruto.

"But I wanna go! I see you and Ero-jii (Perverted Grandpa) fight all the time," He yells trying to make an argument for himself.

Sighing, I place down the piece of paper, before making three Kage Bunshin (Shadow Clones) to do the work for me. "Those are spars Naruto, we're not actually trying to hurt each other," I explain to him, getting eye level only to have him look away.

"Minato-sensei, why not just let him? No harm, no foul, right? If I think he's going to get hurt, I'll just stop the little match and bring Naruto back," Kakashi offers, getting me to glance up at him.

"Please Otou-kun!" Naruto pleads with me, making me sigh as they double team on me.

"Fine, fine, but if Naruto gets hurt it's on your head, Kakashi," I warn him, seeing him smile sheepishly at me while rubbing the back of his head.

"I know, Minato-sensei…" He trails off, making me sigh. Standing up, I wave them off, and Kakashi instantly started herding Naruto out the door. Sighing, I go over to the storage room and pull out Sarutobi's crystal ball, before sitting at a nearby desk and activating it to spy on Naruto.

It's not like he's going to win anyway… I think to myself as Kakashi lets Naruto on for a piggy-back ride. I couldn't' help but chuckle as Naruto cheered, They really are like brothers, which is probably a good think for both.

I watch as Kakashi lets Naruto down as the reach the tournament grounds, and Kakashi signs up Naruto. Naruto was supposed to fight last in the first rounds. It was a five round tournament, and I knew Naruto wouldn't make it past the first round.

But then again, he does take after me and Kushina… He might surprise me…

The first fifteen fights began and ended quickly, with the older boys or girls winning and moving on, discouraging the thought that Naruto might surprise me. Finally, it was Naruto's turn, and he was going against a kid a year-older. I could only chew the inside of my cheek as the battle began.

To my surprise though, Naruto had dodged the first punch thrown by the older boy, and had slid under his legs before kicking him in the butt, making him land face first.

What the? No ones trained Naruto, I've made sure of that, so where… Were my only thoughts as the kid charged again, and Naruto dodged again. This time, however, Naruto didn't kick him; he punched him with all of his might in the stomach. Once again to my surprise, the kid grunted under Naruto's punch.

Naruto's been training by himself? But then where did he learn all of this? My thoughts continued to race as he kicked the other kids feet from under him, tripping him and making him fall flat on his back. Naruto had won, 'cause the kid didn't get back up, complaining about his stomach.

What have you been doing Naruto…

Adjusting the view of the ball, I could see Kakashi's wide-eyed expression, along with the crowds. Even the announcer was surprised. Shaking my head, I look back at Naruto to see him jumping up and down like the hyper kid he was. Sitting back in my chair, I couldn't help but smirk.

I'll ask him when he gets home, until then lets see what it's done to him…

Naruto's next match was after another seven fights before his, so he had a while to catch his breath and hopefully calm down. As the match started, this time Naruto charged instead of the other kid. Not so much to my surprise this time, Naruto actually runs fast for a kid his age.

Trying to get away from Kakashi and me is a hard thing to do… Naruto threw a punch, and the kid merely blocks it before kneeing Naruto in the stomach.

Game over… I think as Naruto lands a few feet away, before he gets right back up, although I saw him wince. Okay, so he's more like me and Kushina then I realized… The thought filters through my head as Naruto takes a very sloppy defense stance, and I mean sloppy, think pig. I couldn't help but chuckle. Hardening his foot hold on the ground, I see Naruto stand there with a determined look on his face. Then I see his lips move as he says something, which I could only catch barely.

"Gotta show Kaka-nii-kun and Otou-kun that I am good fighter…" That's when I realize something, which was pretty good for a kid his age. He was speaking fairly well, and not screwing up that much.

Must be from all the meetings I bring him to… I think off-handedly as the other kid charges this time, both of their stances sloppy. I watch as Naruto stoops low to the ground in an attempt to look cool probably and tries to sweep the kids feet. It doesn't work, but it does throw the kid off balance. I could see Naruto jump back as the kid grabbed his shin, before Naruto ran up to him punched him in the face, bringing the kid down.

Okay, I'm going to interrogate everyone that knows Naruto… I think to myself, know that there was no way Naruto could learn this kind of stuff on his own. Examining the kid from the crystal ball, I realize that Naruto had broken his nose with the force of the punch, the small run helping. Shaking my head, Kakashi was once again gapping at Naruto as Naruto jumped around the arena again, smiling.

After another three rounds, Naruto's turn came again, this time against a big kid about two time his age.

Holy! How the hell did he get in there, I practically yell in my head as I see fear cross Naruto's face. Just give up Naruto, it's not worth impressing me or Kakashi to fight him… I plead mentally, before I see Naruto close his eyes and open them, the fear still evident but determination behind it. Damn, he's too much like me… Oh well, I guess that's a good trait, but why does Naruto keep going? Any normal five year-old kid would be running for his life, I reason with myself as the match begins, and instantly Naruto's running at the big kid.

What are you doing! He's going to throw you like a rag doll! Just as the kids about to punch Naruto, my child slides under the big guy's legs and tries to kick the back of one of his knees. I could only watch in amazement and pride as the big kid falls to his knees before Naruto runs up his back before jumping on his head, making it careen towards the ground. Naruto had just taken out one of the biggest kids I've ever seen.

That's when I remembered something important I always told Naruto, Naruto, do you know why you should never give up? I'd always ask, before Naruto would reply with a no.

Because giving up, just proves that you're afraid. Facing your fears, now that's what makes people proud of you! It shows that, even though you're afraid, you have the courage to face it. That's something not a lot of people have now a days, so I want you to be like that, okay? I always said that to him before bed. He'd always yell he'd never forget that, before falling to sleep. I thought he would never remember, because he never mentioned it, but I guess I was wrong.

As I was thinking, the first semi-final match had begun, and ended, and Naruto was up once again. The kid he was facing this time seemed to be a Haruno, 'cause he had slightly pink hair, but it was drowned out by brown mixed in.

So, the main Haruno house is letting a Haruno try out for the ninja academy? That's a first, although Haruno Iris signed her daughter up for academy next year… I let the thought filter across my mind, before it returns to the soon to start match. The match started with a surprised Naruto dodging a flurry or quick jabs made by the Haruno, before a kick got Naruto across the face. It wasn't a hard kick, but it was enough to throw Naruto off balance enough for the Haruno to get in a few good blows before Naruto hopped backwards. I could see Naruto rubbing the cheek where he got hit with the foot, before he glares at the Haruno. That's when I notice something strange, again. Naruto's eyes, they were darting all over the Haruno, like either memorizing or taking apart his fighting style. This really confused me, because there was no way that Naruto should be able to do that, it would require genius level intellect from someone his age.

Maybe I should give him an I.Q. test… I think to myself before Naruto charges again. This time instead of stopping at the first blow to dodge the rest, he adjusts his head so that the fist scrapes past his ear, before he punched the Haruno in the stomach, making him wince, before Naruto kicks as hard as he can at the boy's stomach, making him go a few feet backwards. Not stopping in this relentless attack, Naruto jumps up, rearing his fist back before bringing it down on the Haruno's stomach, knocking the wind out of him. That was the end of the match.

"Okay, this is a little strange, the skill Naruto's displaying for his age is way above academy level. This shouldn't be possible… Unless the Youkou (Demon Fox) has something to do with this," I realize, my eyes widening, "The Kyuubi no Youkou! It's enhancing Naruto's intelligence! But why?" Shaking my head, I figured I'd get an Uchiha down here later to look at Naruto's mind, to see what was going on in there. Maybe I could get a Yamanaka to help.

Turning back to the ball, I see that the final match has begun. Naruto was going against a kid about a year older then him who looked very strong, for his age at least. Once again, I could see Naruto's eyes dissecting or solving the other kid's stance, before charging. In a dash, Naruto's dodging the other kid's fist as he keeps his eyes on all of his movements.

He still hasn't found an opening he can take, he knows he's too slow to take advantage of some of the ones that are open, I realize as his eyes keep darting towards his left side, which was left open. I could see a little frown on Naruto's face as he ducks a punch before trying to kick the kid off his feet. To my surprise, the other kid jumps over his leg before trying to bring his foot on Naruto's face. I felt fear as the foot neared Naruto's face, before he rolled over at the last minute and grabbed his ankle before tripping him. Jumping up, Naruto catches his breathe as the other kid gets up. Taking advantage of the lax in battle, Naruto charges the kid, catching him off guard. While Naruto was not as quick, he was smarter with his blows, not leaving himself open as much, but throwing quick jabs here and there, testing the kid seemingly. That's when I see a smirk cross Naruto's face, before he falls to the ground and tries to slide-kick him. I was cursing under my breath before Naruto grabs his ankle after he jumps over him, pulling on it before hopping up and sitting on the kids back, grinning.

That's when it dawned on me, Naruto actually won, now he's going to the academy a year early… Was the only thought on my mind as the crowd also stared, while Naruto jumped around the small arena.

Shaking my head, I place the ball back where I found it before entering my office to see the clones chatting with each other, all the paper work down.

"You guys are dismissed…" I trail off, seeing them shrug before disappearing into smoke, leaving no evidence. Sighing, I sit in my seat before calling for my assistant. As Rika walks into the office, I sigh at the knowledge that had been launched into my brain from the clones.

"Yes, Hokage-sama," She asks, stoic as always, making me groan.

"How many times have I told you that you can call me Minato," I ask, chuckling a little.

"Three-hundred-fifty-six times."

I could only twitch a little before just deciding to get to business. "I need Uchiha Itachi and Yamanaka Inoichi here within the hour, please summon them," I inform her, before she bows and leaves.

She really needs to loose up… I think to myself, still twitching at the fact that she counted how many times I had asked her to call me by my name.

"Minato-sensei! You should've seen Naruto! He breezed through the tournament! He's going to the academy," Yells an excited Kakashi with an even more excited Naruto on his back.

"I did see, and Naruto did great," I reply, seeing Naruto jump off Kakashi's back before running over to me and hugging me as he jumped into my chair.

"So you saw me kick butt," Naruto asks excitedly, grinning a hundred-watt grin. Smiling at him, I nod before he starts to choke me with his hug.

"So, Naruto, you sure you want to go to the academy early? Everyone will be a year older then you, can you deal with that," I ask, seeing Naruto nod vigorously.

"Yeah! I can't wait to meet my new classmates," He yells, grin still in place before I hear a knock at the door. Setting Naruto down, I yell for them to come in. I smile as I see Itachi with his new Chuunin vest walk in.

"You summoned me, Hokage-sama," He says in that monotone voice of his, making me shake me head before smiling.

"Yes, I did Itachi, now he wait for Inoichi," I inform, and just as I said that, a knock at the door comes again, and once again I call for them to come in.

"You wanted me Minato," Inoichi says as he walks into the room, getting a look from Itachi.

"You shouldn't call the Hokage by his name," Itachi says, glare fixed on Inoichi before I get his attention.

"It's okay Itachi, you can call me Minato as well if you want," I inform him, seeing him roll his shoulder blades. Sighing I wave Kakashi away as I see him disappear in a puff of smoke. Turning my attention back to the duo, I smile.

"I summoned you here, because it would appear that my son as been, well, enhanced by the fox, so I want you to go around and check out his mindscape," I say, getting them to raise an eyebrow, "You will get paid that average S-rank mission salary, and this is a personally favor. Will you accept?" They nod their heads as smile spreads across my face.

Picking up Naruto again, I say to him, "These guys are going to go into your mind and check some things out, okay," I ask him, seeing him nod his head quietly. Setting Naruto down on the seat, Itachi looks at me.

"Why do you want me to do it," He asks, catching my attention.

"You have the most advanced Sharingan (Copy Wheel Eye) in the Uchiha clan, and I trust you to do a better job then some of the others," I explain, seeing him nod before looking straight into to Naruto's eyes.

"Shintenshin no Jutsu (Mind Body Switch Technique)," Inoichi calls as he finishes the seals.

"What have you been doing fox…"

(Itachi's P.O.V.)

As I entered Naruto's mind, I was surprised to find it dark and dank, so unlike his personality.

"It must be to accommodate the Kyuubi," Inoichi says, as if reading my mind.

"Probably," I trail off, taking in my surroundings. It was just a big hallway with a lot of doors, "Should it look like this," I ask Inoichi, seeing him shake his head no. Sighing, I notice a glow at the end of the hallway, "Should we visit the fox?"

"Probably, although he might not tell us a thing," Inoichi says, making me nod my head in agreement. Walking in the direction of the glow, I started to smell the stench of blood, probably matted into the fur of the giant creature.

"What do you want," Growls the voice of possibly the most evil being known to man.

"Where here to ask what you're doing to Naruto," Inoichi states, no fear seeping into his voice.

"You mean the Gaki (Brat)? Don't make me laugh, I've done nothing to him," He replies, the swoosh of tails companying deep breaths as a two large eyes appear, both slighted and red.

"Don't lie, Naruto's displaying great knowledge for his age, its obvious your behind it," I state, trying to make sure no fear creeps into my voice, just like Inoichi. I mean it's kind of hard not to be afraid, talking to a Bijuu.

"Really now? Why don't you ask that Sarutobi? Oh, wait, he's dead," The great beast deadpans. "I have nothing to do with the boy, it's the seal. No leave me be," He demands, before his eyes disappear from view and his steps could be heard moving away.

"The seal? Sarutobi used the Shiki Fuujin (Dead Demon Consuming Seal), and Hakke no Fuuin Shiki (Eight Divinations Seal Style) to seal you away! What did Sarutobi do," Inoichi yells into the cage, but we didn't receive a reply.

"Should we leave and let Minato take a look at the seal," Asks Inoichi, rubbing his temples.

"I think so, but maybe we should take a look at the seal ourselves," I ask, only to see Inoichi shake his head.

"No, we don't have as much knowledge of seals as Minato, we should leave it to him," He explains, making a hand seal before leaving Naruto's mind. Sighing, I cancel the effects of my Sharingan and leave as well.

"So, what's the report," Asks Minato as soon as we are out.

"The Kyuubi said something about a seal, so we think you should look at it," I explain, seeing him give a questioning glance to Inoichi, receiving a nod.

"Thank you, and you're dismissed. You can collect the money from Rika on the way out," He says, picking up his child as he starts to wake up.

"Hai," We say in unison as we bow.

Walking out the door, I see Rika standing there with two folders in hand. As we approach her she holds out the folders, "Your payment," She says in that monotone voice so similar to mine. Nodding, I take the folder before disappearing in an explosion of smoke and appearing in Uchiha mansion.

Sighing, I enter it before yelling, "Tadaima (Japanese equivalent of 'I'm home')."

Seeing my mom, Mikoto, pop her head out of the kitchen, "Okaeri naisai (Japanese equivalent of 'Welcome Back'), Itachi-kun!" She greets, a smile adorning her face.

Walking up the stairs to my room, Sasuke turns and runs right into me. Chuckling as he falls back on his behind, I look at him inquisitively, "What are you doing running, Sasuke?"

Before he answer, Sasuke hopped up quickly, grinning, "Otou-sama took me to see the tournament for students who want to enter the academy, and this one kid beat all the other kids! He's the same age as me too," He says excited, but I knew who he was talking about right away.

"Do you know his name," I ask, seeing Sasuke's expression slip really quickly, before it was replaced with another smile.

"No, but next time I see him I'll ask!" It amazed my how cheerful my brother could be, when everyone else thought I was cold.

Smirking, I walk by Sasuke before saying over my shoulder as I enter my room, "Namikaze Naruto."

(Minato's P.O.V.)

As soon as Inoichi and Itachi were gone, I was waiting for Naruto to wake up. It only took about five minutes before he was all amped again.

"Otou-kun! Can you really believe that I'm going to the academy," Yells and excited Naruto as he bounces on the balls of his feet after I let him down.

"Yes I can Naruto, but I want to check something before you do, okay," I ask, getting Naruto to stop bouncing and look at me in confusion.

"What do you want to check Otou-kun," He asks, his face scrunched up in an adorable way for his age. Chuckling, I get down to eye level with him.

"I want you to lie on your back, okay," I ask, seeing him nod his head vigorously as he lies down in front of me. "Okay, now stay like that and don't move," I kind of order him, seeing him nod. Pumping chakra into the seal, it appears on his stomach as I lift his shirt. It was there all right, but something was off… Is that a twelve elemental seal? What was Sarutobi thinking… Wait a sec, I don't recognize this seal… I think to myself as I run my hand over Naruto's stomach in fascination, before I hear Naruto giggle a little.

"That tickles Otou-kun," He says, catching my attention. Taking my hand away from his stomach, I still keep a hand on his chest as I continue to examine it. It appeared as if Sarutobi had not only put on the Hakke no Fuuin Shiki and the Shiki Fuujin, but two other seals as well. One was a twelve elemental seal, which would constantly draw out the fox's chakra into Naruto's chakra coils, and then a seal foreign even to me, but it seemed to spread out the fox's chakra evenly. So that's what's happening, the Shiki Fuujin keeps the Kyuubi in, the Hakke no Fuuin Shiki lets Naruto be able to access the fox's chakra, but then there's the twelve elemental seal, which constantly drains chakra from the fox, which would normally be dangerous, but paired with this other seal, increases everything from Naruto's intelligence, to his physical abilities. Sarutobi, you sly dog…

I could only smile a little as I lift my hand away from Naruto's chest, letting Naruto sit up. "Is everything okay, Otou-kun," He asks, looking a little worried.

Smiling warmly, I see Naruto's face lighten a little, "Everything's perfectly fine, Naruto."

I truly have a feeling that Naruto's going to be a great Hokage…

Review, flame and whatnot...

(Sigh) This is going to become un-original quickly, but I think I'm the first one to do something like this, if not, please tell me...

I hope you like, this is like a prologue, but I'm actually going to through the academy years with Naruto. So yeah...

Hope you like!