Summary: Naruto is banished from the Hidden Leaf Village. Leaving the Elemental Countries, Naruto finds out that the world is much bigger than he thought it was.
Authors Notes: Well, my 1st attempt at a fanfiction didn't really work out. I tried to put in so much 'original' ideas that it made it hard to figure out where to go. We're going to try a bit smaller with a Naruto x RWBY Crossover. It will start off a bit clichéd (Naruto being banished isn't exactly original), but I hope you enjoy the rest.
Another thing. Couples are already decided, so please don't give me suggestions. I will put the couples at the end of this page, so if you want to find out over the process of the story, skip that suggestion.
Naruto and associated characters belong to Masashi Kishimoto
RWBY and associated characters belong to Roosterteeth Productions
Crimson Hunter-Chapter 1: A Lost Hero
Remnant, a fitting name for a world that survived near disaster. Man, born from dust, was strong, wise and resourceful. But he was born into an unforgiving world. A world beset upon by creatures of darkness, the creatures of grim, who were intent on returning man's brief of existence to the void. Man was able to survive however through the discovery of a new kind of power, a power appropriately named, Dust.
Dust, a phenomenon in which the elements that make up the world crystallize, crystals that can be used by man, allowing them to harness the very same elements. Nature's wrath in hand, man lit their way through the darkness and in the shadow's absence, came strength, Civilization and most importantly, life.
4 kingdoms were established across the now peaceful land: Vacuo, Atlas, Mistral, and Vale. Dust became the worlds lead source of energy advancing technology leaps and bounds. In order to protect the kingdoms from future grim attacks, academies were built to train individuals to become hunters, heroes who protect the peace against all who would oppose it. However, unknown to many people within these kingdoms, a 5th 'kingdom' existed. One that to this day has gone untouched by both dust and grim.
Long ago, in this unknown land, a titanic tree grew, it's roots connected to the only subterranean dust deposit that existed on the continent. The roots absorbed the primordial energy of the crystals, allowing it to bear a single fruit which, according to legends, would grant however ate it unimaginable power. When the locals of the land broke out into war, a single woman, a priestess did the forbidden, eating the fruit, becoming almost like a god, controlling the very elements themselves. While she stopped the war, no one could predict the consequences, as you see, dust wasn't the only thing the tree fed off of. It also gained the ability to feed off emotions, allowing it to become sentient. Mad at the priestess of taking its power, and mad at the people of the world for abusing the powers she granted them, it used its new found rage to transform into a horrifying monster, becoming a beast known only as the Juubi.
For years, the ten-tails caused untold amounts of destruction before it was finally stopped. Defeated by the son of the very woman who stole its powers, a man who would later become known as the sage of the six paths. Using his mothers gifts, he removed the beasts soul from his body and sealed it into itself becoming the worlds first jinchuriki. As for the body, it was thrown high into the sky, a technique known as Planetary Devastation sealing it into the moon. Years later, when he reached the end of his life, he first passed on his legacy to his youngest son and split the Juubi's soul into 9 parts, 9 Bijuu, each given their very own identity. He gave them the task of protecting the world and left the world and into the next, marking the beginning of the warring States Period.
A conflict arose between the Sage's youngest son Asura, who believed in compassion, and was chosen to inherit his fathers legacy, and the elder son Indra, who believed in Power. Their conflict eventually gave rise to to clans who would battle each other for many years, Asura's Senju clan, and Indra's Uchiha clan. This period eventually came to a close when two members of these clans, Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, worked together to create a new home. One where ninja can live without the fear of war, and grow up in a more peaceful environment. Thus the village hidden in the leaves, Konoha for short, was born, the 1st of many to follow.
As for the 9 Bijuu, it is unknown exactly when, but instead of being viewed as guardians, they began to be viewed as weapons to be used, and eventually, the method in which a Bijuu is sealed inside a human, creating a Jinchuriki, was discovered. Many Jinchuriki were used as weapons, forced to fight for their village, and feared by many for the beasts sealed inside of them.
12 years ago in the Konoha, the story of one such Jinchuriki begins. The strongest of the Bijuu, the 9 Tailed Fox, appeared out of no where and attacked. Many ninja died defending the village before it was finally stopped by the village leader, the 4th Hokage, who sealed the beast away into the body of a small child who had just been born. It was the Fourth's dying wish for the boy to be seen as a hero, but instead, he was seen as the beast itself. Hated and ridiculed, the boy grew up alone with hardly anyone to care for him. While he did eventually find a few who cared, and developed a dream to become Hokage and earn everyone's admiration, all that came crashing down through the uttering of a single unforgettable sentence…..
"Naruto Uzumaki, by the power invested to us by the lord of the land of fire, for wounding a fellow ninja and using the chakra of the nine tailed demon, we the council of Konoha hereby banish you from the Village hidden in the leaves."
Naruto did everything in his power to keep his tears at bay. After successfully defeating Sasuke at the Valley of the End and bringing him back to Konoha, he had expected to be praised. Instead he was scorned for 'attacking a fellow leaf ninja,' Sakura, the girl who asked him to bring Sasuke back, yelled at him for hurting her 'Precious Sasuke-Kun', and the council, who hated his guts, saw the opportunity to remove the boy they saw as a danger to the village. Somehow getting backing from the Fire Lord himself, his banishment was all but assured.
He looked around at the various people in the room. Many of the clan leaders looked ready to tear the civilian side apart for banishing such a loyal ninja. Even the normally stoic Hiashi Hyuuga looked solemnly at the boy, knowing his banishment would break his daughter's heart. Naruto then turned to Tsunade, her hands crushing the table she held, unable to speak against the will of the fire lord. Tears rushed down her eyes as she gave her surrogate grandchild a solemn look. Finally his eyes snapped to his Best Friend and Rival, Sasuke Uchiha, who stood to the side. The prodigy, realizing the mistake he made, had tried to get himself punished in Naruto's place, knowing that Naruto was only trying to save a friend. The council ignored him however, taking the chance to finally get rid of the boy they have loathed since he was a baby, even deluding themselves into thinking Sasuke had been 'Brainwashed' by the 'Demon Child,' which only cemented the case against the blonde haired boy.
For the next two days, Naruto went around the village saying goodbyes to everyone. Hinata cried on his shoulder, revealing her crush on him, who in turn revealed that he knew, but kept his distance to keep her from the villagers wrath. Kakashi apologized, saying that he promised the 4th he would train Naruto, though he said Tsunade would explain why. He ate barbeque with Team 10, Sparred with Team Guy, had a rematch with Kiba (who lost), followed shortly by a surprise match with Shino (who also lost after his bugs accidently absorbed the Fox's chakra. He played with Konohamaru, Udon, and Moegi one last time, had ramen with Iruka, visited the Third's grave, and for kicks, played one last prank (AU: Have no idea what a good one would be, so use your imagination). Finally, in the morning of the 3rd day, he arrived all packed up at the village gate, all his friends their to send him off. Even Sakura was their, who quickly apologized for her earlier behavior. As he said his goodbyes, Jiraiya and Tsunade pulled him to the side.
Jiraiya gave him two scrolls and spoke, "Listen kid, and listen well, within these scrolls are letters written to you by your parents." Naruto eyes widened at that, "Why am I just now getting these?"
Jiraiya looked at him seriously, "Because kid, your parents had a lot of enemies. If they ever found out he had a son, they would most likely come after you. Sensei had planned on giving them to you when you either became a chunin, or turned 16, whichever came first. Both of them are protected by a blood seal, and more than likely contain storage seals to more scrolls detailing their unique abilities. Finally I want you to have this," Jiraiya held up a book titled The Tale of the Utterly Gutsy Ninja, "this is the first book I ever wrote and it is where your name came from. Keep it with you and never forget that we will always remember you." Naruto couldn't help but cry as he gave a Jiraiya a big hug, "Thanks Ero-Sennin." He quickly turned to random page of the book confirming that yes, the character's name was Naruto.
Tsunade without warning than gave him a loving hug sobbing uncontrollably, "I'm so sorry I couldn't do anything more for you Naruto. I wish I could do something but it seems I can't, I-I-I just can't bear the thought of losing someone else." Naruto returned the hug with a sad smile, "It's okay Baa-Chan, I know you did your best. And besides, I'm not dead yet, it's going to take a lot more than some pompous A-holes to kill me, Dattebayo." Tsunade smiled wiping the tears away, "Well then Gaki, I guess you better get going. From your mission reports, your best bet is to head to the Land of Waves where you had your first A rank mission. We'll try to keep you from becoming a missing-nin for as long as we can, but I doubt we can do much." Naruto nodded accepting one last hug from her. He gave everyone else his final goodbyes, and finally left, setting out towards a new adventure.
Two days after leaving, Naruto was set up in his make shift base camp. For the 1st time since he left he decided to read the letters left for him by his parents. Taking the first one, outlined in gold, him pricked his finger with a kunai, letting the blood activate the seal allowing him to open it and read.
'Dear Naruto, if you are reading this, then something has happened that has resulted in my death. I have left instructions with lord 3rd for you to see this either when you become a chunin, or reach the age of 16. First lets get introductions out of the way, I am your father, Minato Namikaze, Naruto paused for a second recognizing the name as his eyes widen 'yes THAT Minato, the Fourth Hokage. I'm certain you can understand why I wouldn't want people to know I have a son. As I write this letter, your mother, Kushina, is days away to giving birth. Now why would I write this letter, because your mother is, or rather was, the 2nd jinchuriki of the 9 Tailed fox. Naruto dropped the scroll, shocked at the information, 'the fur ball was sealed inside my mother,' shaking his head he picked the scroll back up and continued to read, 'No doubt you are wondering why I'm worried about that instead of the fact that I'm going to be a father. Well that is because female Jinchurikis, during child birth, have their chakra completely focused on the baby, weakening the seal and giving the Tailed Beast a chance to escape. While I'm certain in my sealing abilities to keep the 9 tails at bay, I keep on getting this feeling that something bad is going to happen. It's probably nothing, but if you're reading this letter, than that means something bad probably has happened. In any case I hope that you have become an excellent ninja, and if you by chance chose another life style, know that I support you in every way. At the end of this scroll are storage seals containing scrolls about my two original techniques, the Rasengan and the Flying Raijin Jutsu. If Jiraiya sensei has by chance already taught you the Rasengan, don't worry, the scroll contains notes and theories on how to possibly improve upon it. I hope these techniques will help you in your future endeavors. I have to get back to my Desk now, no doubt the paper work has piled up again while I was gone. Know that I will always be watching over you and will believe in you no matter what.
Goodbye Naruto. Love Dad.
Naruto put the scroll down wiping the happy tears from his eyes. He always wondered if his parents loved him and now he knows they did. Taking a second to compose himself, he then took the scroll outlined in red, opening it with the same way and began to read, 'Hello Naruto, this is your mother, Kushina Uzumaki , Red Habenero of the leaf, speaking, Dattebane. "Yep, definably mom, Dattebayo," I'm just going to assume you read your fathers scroll first and save myself the trouble of repeating his words. If you are reading this first, then you should probably put this scroll down now and read the other one. With that out of the way, I would first like to say that I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I'm not there to give you a mother's love, to raise you like a child should be raised. I'm sorry for leaving you alone, and I hope you can forgive me. Like Minato said, I will be proud of and support and decision you make. But I do have a few things to say that only a mother can teach. Firstly, remember to eat Healthy. If you grow up like me, you have probably developed an addiction to ramen, but too much of it will stunt your growth. Naruto paused for a second to look himself over, 'is THAT why I'm so short,' shaking his head, Naruto went back to reading, 'Next, remember to study. A learned the hard way that a strong shinobi can easily be beaten by a smart shinobi. Don't become a training nut like your father. Next are the three ninja vices: women, alcohal, and money. I would elaborate further, but I'm certain you understand what I mean by that, find the right girl, only drink if it's responsibly, and manage your savings. Before I finish, I should probably mention the storage sealsat the end of the scroll. It contains information on how to use the Uzumaki bloodline, the 'Chakra Chains'. (Naruto: I have a bloodline limit? Cool!) Finally to end this letter I would like to thank you for being born to me and Minato, and thank you for being a son. And now, I shall share 3 words with you that I only give to truly precious people. I love you.
Your Mother, Kushina Uzumaki.' The tears came back to Naruto's eyes as he cried over the words of his parents, thanking them for loving them and promising to make them proud
For a week after, Naruto traveled to the Land of Waves, reading the technique scrolls given to him by his parents. So far he has only learned that his Shadow Clones return their memories to the user when they dispel, and how to create a bigger version of the Rasengan, Dubbed the Giant Rasengan. He also briefly met the 9 Tails again in his mind while he slept, though all the fox said was that he was willing to give Naruto his chakra if they come across a strong enemy. Naruto didn't need to ask why since he knew, if he dies, the fox dies. Finally 12 days of travel, Naruto finally arrived at the Land of Waves. His first thought when arriving was of course the name of the bridge (Naruto: They named it after me? Awesome!), then he decided to pay a visit to old man Tazuna and his family. After learning about his situation, Tazuna gave him a suggestion. A boat would be leaving the following day on a course across the sea, away from the elemental countries. Naruto took the suggestion to heart and the next day saw him on the very same boat. As the workers loaded the last crates up, Naruto noticed another standing at the front of the ship. He was a grey haired, brown eyed middle aged man, wearing a black vest over a green undershirt. He had on dark green pants, black shoes, a green scarf, and glass spectacles.
The man noticed Naruto approaching and spoke, "Hello young man, I don't believe we've met." Naruto smiled softly and replied, "I'm not part of the crew sir, of just here to take a ride."
"I assume then you're from these lands."
"Yep, but I don't think I like it here anymore, I want to go on an adventure, away from all the bloodshed that this land has."
The man smiled, "well I'm pleased to say that outside this island the world is a lot bigger and, for the most part, Is relatively." Naruto's smile widened before he remembered something, "I never introduced myself did I. My name is Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze, the world #1 hyperactive knucklehead." The man chuckled and said, "It is a pleasure to meet you Naruto, my name is Professor Ozpin, and I have a feeling we are going to get along just fine."
Naruto and Ozpin smiled, neither of them knowing that this meeting would be the first step in starting the legend of the Crimson Hunter.
Finally!
Took me forever to write just this one chapter. Hope you like it, and sorry ahead of time if a decide to stop writing this story like I did the previous one.
Like I said at the top I will now reveal the couple pairings. Skip to the final sentence if you don't want to know them
Naruto X Ruby (If this was a pure RWBY fic it would definably be Ruby X Weiss)
Blake X Yang (Bumblebee for the win)
Jaune X Pyrrha (Obvious)
Ren X Nora (Obvious)
Weiss X Neptune (Again, Obvious. Plus need someone for Weiss since ruby taken)
Later, if I get to it, 3 other Naruto character will end up in Vale.
Two of them are a couple and the other gets together with Glynda. (the Glynda lover will appear after the fight with Roman at the docks)
Thanks for reading my story, and a hope to see you again.