Naruto Chronicles: New Legends
Summary: Naruto, the Kyūbi jinchuuriki, has been shunned ever since he was a boy, but what will happen when the return of an old friend changes Naruto and those around him. Watch as they become new legends.
October 10, Day of the Kyūbi Attack
Death was in the air in Konoha. The moon shone its radiant light upon the village as a 10 ft. fox with blood re d fur and 9 tails flickering about as it slaughters massive amounts of shinobi attacking it. It was the Kyūbi no Yōko in all its terrifying glory. It was hit with impressive jutsu and weapons, but the attempts were futile as the fox was relatively uninjured, but they enraged the fox even more then it was.
Suddenly, a large hawk with black colored feathers, white beak and talons and yellow eyes carrying a tall, lean pale-skinned man with a short beard and sideburns that point upwards. He also had strangely colored yellow eyes, resembling that of a hawks'. His attire consists of a wide-brimmed black hat decorated with a large plume, and a long, open black coat with no shirt underneath, with red, flower-patterned sleeves and collar. Around his neck is a crucifix pendant. He wears white pants held up by a decorated belt and tucked inside overly large boots in comparison to his leg size. Protruding from his back was a crucifix shaped hilt and hand guard (Just think of Hawk-Eye Mihawk from One Piece).
"Fall back! Mihawk has arrived!" said one Jounin on the battle field as he and the rest of the shinobi retreated while the hawk landed on the ground in front of the fox. The Kyūbi glared at the hawk with its red slitted eyes. The man known as Mihawk still kept his cold gaze as he looked at the fox's glare.
"Die Flesh- EAAGHHH!" yelled the Kyūbi as it saw a black flash and gained a deep purple gash on his side. He looked at Mihawk as he had his sword out showing the large curved black blade. The Kyūbi growled then with the speed of a cobra had one of his tails struck out at Mihawk and the hawk he was on, but the hawk flew out just in time and at him with wind-natured chakra flowing around its talons to dig into the Kyūbi's neck, but the Kyūbi slammed its head into the hawk's underside sending it flying back to its original spot, but Mihawk was not seen on the hawk. "Huh?" said the Kyūbi in a confused tone before shouting in agony as he felt something impaling his back then he turned to see Mihawk standing on his back with his sword digging into it. The Kyuubi flung around to get Mihawk off, but Mihawk gripped on his sword's hilt to stay on. The Kyuubi started to release its lethal chakra to engulf Mihawk, but he leaped off with his sword in an impressive display of agility and landed next on his hawk who had since recovered.
Suddenly, Gamabunta (I didn't feel like describing him) dropped from the air with a blonde haired man wearing a white trench coat with red flames licking the bottom, blue forehead protector with the Konoha insignia and two bundles in his arms. Mihawk looked at the man. "If it isn't the Yondaime. Come to defend the village yourself, have you?" said Mihawk. The Yondaime nodded as he looked at the Kyuubi and its injuries. "You actually were able to land two blows on the Kyuubi. Nothing is less expected from the world's greatest swordsman." Said the Yondaime while grinning broadly. Mihawk remained stoic then looked at the bundles. "Are those….." said Mihawk before he was cut-off by a loud rawr from the Kyuubi. The Yondaime handed one of the bundles to Mihawk and he uncovered it revealing a beautiful black-haired baby boy currently sleeping. He opened his eyes slowly after hearing the Kyuubi, revealing his yellow, hawk-like eyes. Mihawk's expression softened as he took the baby in his arms and he even smirked. The Yondaime grinned then became serious as he held a baby boy with blonde hair and blue eyes.
"Are you really going to go through with the sealing…?" asked Mihawk. He looked at the Yondaime with his expression back to its stoic state.
"I have to. For the good of Konoha and for Naruto to become a hero." Said Yondaime.
"You know most of the villagers will most likely not accept him once they find out what he is." Replied Mihawk.
"I have faith that even they might shun him in the beginning they will come to accept him as they hero he is. Plus the old man and Jiraiya and you will be able to help him." Said Yondaime.
"…Well, let us hope they do and Naruto stays sane after the treatment he will most likely get." Said Mihawk as he had the hawk begin flying.
"Good bye, Dracule." Said Yondaime.
"Farewell, Minato." Said Mihawk. The hawk took off to the Hokage Tower as the Yondaime and Gamabunta faced the Kyuubi.
"Prepare to face defeat, Kyuubi." Said Minato. He flashed through hand signs and a great light shone through the village and the Kyuubi was gone.
"Good bye, Minato. It was a pleasure to battle with you this last time." Said Gamabunta as he disappeared in smoke while Minato landed on the ground, but fell on his back.
"Good bye, Konoha. I hope you continue to prosper and grow stronger. All of my closest friends and family-figures, may I see you all in the next life." He then looked at Naruto.
"Naruto, my son, please forgive me for the burden I have placed on you and I hope you come to understand why I did it and that you become a great shinobi that has surpassed me." And with that Minato Namikaze slowly closed his eyes and died.
7 years later
Naruto, now 7 years old wearing a white shirt with a fire emblem on it and blue shorts with blue sandals, ran through the alleys of Konoha until he came to a stop at a dead end and he turned to see the mob chasing him had caught up.
"Dang." said Naruto. He looked at the mob fearfully as they grinned evilly while brandishing their weapons.
"Kill the demon! Let him pay for the deaths of our loved ones!" yelled a man in the mob.
They ran at Naruto getting ready to kill him, but the man who spoke suddenly slammed into a few other people making the mob stop in their tracks. They looked ahead to see a black haired boy with pale-skin, black shirt with a kanji for ''Bushido" on it and white shorts on with black sandals and a wooden sword in his hand. His most remarkable feature however is his yellow colored, hawk-like eyes.
"You people had better leave before you irritate me." the boy said coldly. The mob got angry, but they remembered what happened to the man so they left. Naruto then grinned at the boy.
"Thanks, Hikaru." said Naruto. He scratched the back of his head while laughing.
"You should really stay out of trouble like I told you or I wouldn't have to save your ass all the time." said Hikaru. He rolled his eyes at Naruto.
"Yeah yeah yeah. Anyways, wanna go to Ichiraku's?'' asked Naruto completely disregarding Hikaru's warning. Hikaru sighed and started walking with Naruto to Ichiraku's.
After they finished eating, they walked back to their shared apartment in the slums. As Naruto got ready for bed, he noticed Hikaru was packing a bag.
"Why are you packing up your stuff" asked Naruto with a curious look.
"I'm leaving the village."said Hikaru nonchalantly.
"What? Why?" Naruto yelled with his eyes showing a mixture of surprise, shock and sadness.
"It's not because of you, but I need to get stronger. The academy is a joke and they don't even teach kenjutsu, so I'm gonna travel around for a bit then come back for graduation." said Hikaru.
"But that's in 4 years." said Naruto.
"Would you rather have me gone longer?" said Hikaru as he finished packing.
"No. But can I go with you?" asked Naruto.
"...This isn't a vacation. Anything could happen." Hikaru warned him.
"I'll be careful." said Naruto determined to go.
"Fine, hurry up and start packing." said Hikaru and Naruto ran to his drawers and packed the little things he had along with some instant ramen cups then they headed out.
As they walked through Konoha, Hikaru smelled something odd.
'Is that...blood?' thought Hikaru.
"What's wrong, Hikaru?" asked Naruto.
"I smell blood." he said.
"Huh? *sniff* So do I." said Naruto in surprise.
"Come on." Hikaru led Naruto in another direction and they ended up in the front of the Uchiha Compound. They entered and they saw dead bodies on every street and they came to a stop when they saw Itachi Uchiha and Kazuya Uchiha(This is Sasuke, but I changed his name) on the street. Itachi is in armor with a sword in hand while Kazuya is kneeling on the ground with tears streaming down his face with the Sharingan replacing his regular eyes. Itachi looked at Hikaru and Naruto.
"Well, look who it is. The demon brothers." said Itachi in a cold voice, but it held some familiarity.
"Did you do all of this?" asked Naruto.
"Yes, I did. I slayed the entire clan." said Itachi. Hikaru kept a stoic expression, but he pulled his wooden sword from his bag and ran at Itachi and slammed it on him, but Itachi blocked with his sword.
"Well well, looks like someone is feisty. Turn now or I may be forced to kill you." said Itachi.
"I don't think so." Hikaru said as he spinned hitting the back of Itachi's leg causing him to fall to one knee then he slammed the sword on his head, but Itachi poofed.
"Huh?" said Hikaru. He looked behind him and saw Itachi who then struck with extreme speed, but the movements slowed down as to Hikaru as he jumped over Itachi and his attack then tried to axe kick him, but Itachi sidestepped and clashed sword against sword with Hikaru.
"Impressive. But not enough." Itachi pushed further breaking the wooden sword, but he suddenly turned and caught shuriken thrown by Naruto.
"Uhhhhhhhhh want some ramen?" said Naruto with a nervous smile.
Itachi chuckled then sheathed his sword.
"This is quite enough, I shall take my leave. I hope to see you all soon." Itachi said emphasizing the "all" as he looked at Kazuya then disappeared in a swirl of leaves. Kazuya looked at them with his eyes now regular black.
"I've seen you guys at the academy. What were your names again?" asked Kazuya.
"I'm Naruto and that guy there with the weird eyes is Hikaru." said Naruto grinning.
"Oh. How did you guys know to come here?" asked Kazuya.
"We smelled blood when while we were leaving- OW! What was that for?"yelled Naruto as he was slapped upside the head, courtesy of Hikaru.
"You don't just go around telling people something like that, you idiot." said Hikaru shaking his head in frustration.
"You guys are leaving? Why?" asked Kazuya.
Naruto looked at Hikaru, who already knew what Naruto wanted and waved giving him permission.
"We're going to get stronger then come back at graduation." said Naruto.
"Could I come, too? I need to get stronger to avenge my family!" said Kazuya almost desperately.
"Can he come Hikaru?" asked Naruto as he wanted Kazuya to join them because he seemed like he would be a good friend. Hikaru thought it over and came to a decision.
"Fine, but don't get too troublesome." said Hikaru as he started to walk off.
"Don't worry he's always an ass, but he has a good heart."said Naruto grinning now that they had a new friend and travel partner. Kazuya smiled a bit then was about to go pack, but he fainted on the spot.
"Ugh so much for not too troublesome."said Hikaru as he picked Kazuya up and slung him over his shoulder and had Naruto pack for him then they left. Starting the great journey that awaited them outside of the village walls.
Chapter End