Summary: What if the Konoha had more clans? What if the Uchiha and Uzumaki clans had sibling clans? What if Ashura and Indra had more descendants? How would this change the Hidden Leaf? How would this change the Naruto Universe?
Let the journey begin…
Everything starts somewhere. Whether it is a child taking its first steps or a village undergoing construction, everything has a beginning. But the question was always 'how did the ninja world start'? And for every question there is an answer. A tale that has been passed down from generation to generation. After all, you must teach the young for history to not repeat itself.
The Legend of the Sage of Six Paths.
The man, a priest, was said to be a God. He travelled across the land giving everyone in the world chakra while spreading his ideals and religion of Ninshū. His ultimate goal was world peace but he knew it was not something he could achieve in his lifetime. Knowing this he entrusted his dream to his two sons, Indra and Ashura.
His older son, Indra, was a true prodigy and quickly grew to become righteously arrogant. His younger son, Ashura, proved to be the opposite of his brother, showing no natural talent or special abilities. However, he pushed through, growing stronger and mature because of his struggles. The Sage recognized Ashura as his successor, but Indra, overcome with bitterness and jealousy fought against his brother. Starting a war that would continue through their descendants.
Indra's descendants later became known as the 'Uchiha' and Asura's the 'Senju' respectively. However, those were not their only descendants. Indra also created the 'Kazehaya' the sister clan of the Uchiha, while, Ashura created the cousin clans of the Senju, the 'Hinode' and 'Uzumaki'. Although the Senju and Uchiha were bitter enemies the Hinode, Uzumaki and Kazehaya were loyal friends. They put aside their differences and helped their sibling clans. Together they helped create the first shinobi village.
Konohagakure (The Village Hidden in the Leaves)
As the new age began there was hope for prosperity and peace; but it was not everlasting. More new villages were started and more wars were started. Even when it appeared as if harmony would soon come, tragedy would strike. The Uzumaki was brutally exterminated by the combination of three hidden villages (Rock, Mist, and Cloud) in the Second Great Ninja War. The battle was not one-sided and when reinforcements arrived from Konoha the surviving troops were met with savage destruction. Konoha now houses many clans including the Uchiha, Kazehaya, Hinode, and more in tranquility.
Or does it?
~~Present Time…~~
~~Konohagakure no Sato~~
Kazehaya Clan Compound, Konohagakure no Sato, Hi no Kuni.
A girl, age of three years turning four soon, is in her bedroom getting dressed by her mother. The girl herself is 2"5' which is average for her age. She has sky, blue locked hair and slate, gray eyes just like her mother. Her siblings apparently did not inherit the eye color that she and her mother shared. She has caramel skin and slightly chubby build. She was a toddler after all. She is wearing a short sleeve red shirt with beige shorts and sandals while questioning her mother.
On the back of her shirt, is a family crest. The crest is that of a gray three sided cloud with black lightning bolt striking through it.
"Kaa-chan! Where are we going?" The little girl asked while fidgeting.
"We are going to my friend Hinode Ayake's house. You're going to have a playdate with her daughter Ayami. Now stop squirming Koyami so we can finish and go!" Her mother said as she chastised her.
"Hinode? Are they important? Do I have to go? Why can't I play with my nee-chans or aniki instead?" She did not want to go play with some random stranger. She had her siblings and that was all she needed. What if this girl was like Sasuke and ignored her? Koyami was not excited.
"Yes they are important and even if they weren't I said you are going so you will come along. Besides you never know, you might really like her. Now let's go!" Her mother said as she finished dressing her.
As her mother walked out her room she followed obediently. Hoping that pleasing her would mean they could leave early and return home sooner. But she would at least try to go in with a good attitude. No need to be like Sasuke and appear rude.
Hinode Clan Compound
The compound was not far from our own. It was modestly built with guards stationed at the entrance like at hers. However, there was one glaringly, big difference between my compound and this one.
It was HUGE.
While hers was made up of 10 main houses with a few civilian shops. This place had houses and shops everywhere. It seemed never ending. Suddenly a voice called out to them.
"Ohayo Miku! I haven't seen you in so long. Is that little Koyami? Please come inside! Let's introduce her to Ayami!" Yelled a woman standing outside her front door.
As her mother and her walked up to this house she noticed a few things. All the houses and walls were adorned with a clan symbol. A crest made out of a bright yellow sun with maroon katana blades sticking out of the sun like rays while crossing. An interesting crest. Consequently, the house they are walking up to seem to be the biggest one around in the gigantic compound. Also, the woman currently greeting her mother was tall and brown-skinned. She has bright red hair pulled into twists and secured in a bun. She is wearing a simple yet elegant maroon kimono. As Koyami continued to analyze her she was pulled out of her thoughts as her mother started speaking.
"Ohayo Ayake. It has been awhile. Yes, this is my youngest Koyami. She is a little shy but she can be very talkative if she wants to. Please let us introduce them. Hopefully they can become good friends like us." Miku said calmly while ushering Koyami inside the door.
"Ohayo Koyami! I am Hinode Ayake, your mother's best friend, welcome to my home. If you need anything please let me know!" She said excitedly.
Koyami politely nodded her head and continued to follow them. This woman, Ayake, was exuberant and friendly. Something her family is not but it was pleasant to have someone who wasn't like everyone else around. As they led her through Ayake's house Koyami noticed how it was comfortable yet well-kept. Nothing like her house which did not have pictures or posters adorned on the walls. Not full of bright colors and unnecessary furniture. These people are different. She likes them.
Ayake led them out to their backyard and just like their compound it was enormous. There were training dummies and targets everywhere. It was practical and fulfilling to see. But what truly caught her eye was the brown-skinned girl with bright red hair pulled into twists running around the field. She is wearing a black tank top with maroon pants and sandals. She seemed to be just an energetic as her mother. Perhaps, this would be more fun than when she sees Sasuke.
"Ayami! Get your ass over here and meet Koyami!" Screamed Ayake as my mother just shakes her head. Ayami starts to run over as if this is a normal occurrence. These people are truly strange.
"Hey! I'm Ayami. I'm almost three years old. I love ramen and running in the sun. What about you?"
"I am Koyami. I'm almost four years old. I love my family and ramen too. Is that why you were just running around?" Koyami questioned as she tried to make conversation with the girl.
"Yes it's a part of my clan. We get super powerful in the sun. We're the strongest around!" Ayami cheered and she started running around again.
"That is an interesting skill. But, I think my clan is pretty strong if not the strongest." Koyami said not wanting to be outdone by some child. Even though she is a child herself.
Ayami stopped running and stood still while humming in a thinking pose. She stayed like that for a few seconds before she turned to Koyami and screamed
"No we are the strongest in the whole village. No one is better than us!"
Koyami stood there slightly annoyed but tried to play it off. She did not want to lose her cool so quickly especially in front of her mother.
"I guess we will see one day on the battlefield." Koyami said coolly while turning around. Showing she was not intimidated by Ayami's claim. However, Ayami was not going to wait for that day to come.
"I'll show your ass right now! Prepare to get rocked!" Screamed Ayami as she tackled Koyami on the ground and grabbed her arm. Firmly locking it in place. All while Koyami yelled at Ayami.
The two mothers quickly separated the children while asking what happened. Neither child was speaking but one thing was clear.
Koyami did not like Ayami.
The two mothers left each child in the practice field in separate corners for a time out. As they left Ayami snuck over to Koyami's side of the field.
"So do you think we're the strongest now?" She said cheekily.
"No but I do think you're an ass!" Koyami said smirking triumphantly. That will teach that jackass to attack her when she wasn't prepared.
"In other words you lost and I'm great. Thank you you're too kind." Ayami said as she mocked her with fake tears of praise.
Koyami was shocked that Ayami did not fall for that jab. She was not just asshole. She was a sneaky asshole. Ayami definitely peaked her interest.
"Say what you will but when I start training I will beat you easily!" Koyami stated with the utmost confidence.
"I guess I will have to wait and see eh?" Ayami said while wiggling her eyebrows. She seemed to thrive off of being annoying.
Koyami just smirked at Ayami. She basically had just been tricked into being friends. Craftily outsmarted. Koyami was very sure of herself with this one decision.
She liked Ayami a lot.
"Friends?" Asked Koyami with her hand outstretched.
"Best friends Baka!" Ayami screamed while grabbing Koyami's hand.
"Sure thing...Teme."
They both held hands as they smirked at each other. The start to a lifelong friendship and the continuation of their clans' cycles.
Author's Notes: Here is the first chapter. Hope you liked it. Please review and let me know what you think of the story. 😊