Author's Note: First off I'd like to say that this is my first attempt at fan faction. Any ideas or suggestions on how to make this fic better is very much welcome. (I'm an avid writer, I love constructive criticism.) On a final note, the story will follow the series closely with some minor changes until the Chunnin Exams. From there on out it's all original. Enjoy

"Talking"

'Thinking'

"Jutsu Names"

Prologue

Konohagakure no Sato, the Village Hidden in the Leaves. Home of some the most powerful shinobi o the continent. None more notable that the Hokages. At this time we find the Fourth Hokage, Arashi Uzumaki, in conversation with Sarutobi, the Third Hokage.

"So," started Sarutobi, "What are you going to name him?"

"Naruto," stated Arashi, "Naruto Uzumaki." "Hmm, maelstrom," said Sarutobi thoughtfully, "that's a good name." "I know," replied Arashi, "Hitomi thought it would be cute to name him after the ramen topping 'naruto.'" He chuckled at the thought. "Of course," he continued, "I argued that if I'm a 'storm' then my son will be a 'maelstrom.'"

They continued to talk for a few more minutes. Sometimes stealing glances at the sleeping form of Naruto in his crib. Their conversation was cut short however by explosions, shouts of orders and jutsus, and loud beastly roars. Both Hokages looked out the window of the Hokage Tower to confirm their fears. They were not disappointed when their eyes caught sight of the beastly visage of a giant fox demon with nine tails lashing out violently. 'Now's the time,' they both thought simultaneously. The Kyuubi no Kitsune had arrived.

"Well," sighed Arashi as he walked to the crib and scooped up the now awake Naruto, "If this goes as planned I want you to give him to his aunt."

"Tsunade," asked a confused Sarutobi, "I thought you would leave him with Jaraiya." Arashi could not help but laugh at that statement. "Don't get me wrong Old Man, I love and respect Jaraiya-sensei, but Hitomi would hount me for all eternity if Naruto became a pervert." Sarutobi nodded solemnly at his statement. Both Tsunade and Hitomi loathed perverts. His musings were cut short however by his successor's voice. "Just make sure she brings him back in fifteen years so he can become a shinobi of the Leaf."

"Alright," replied Sarutobi, "But what should I do with your Forbidden Scroll and the kunais, seals, and notes on the Haraishin no Jutsu?" Arashi thought for a moment before replying. "Give the Forbidden Scroll to Tsunade so he can learn from it when he gets older." Sarutobi nodded at this, signaling him to continue. "Leave the kunai, seals, and notes on the Haraishin no Jutsu here until he returns. When he reaches the rank of Chunnin or whenever you feel he is ready allow him have them." Sarutobi nodded again before looking at Naruto who was giggling happily in his father's arms. They stayed like this for a few moments before Arashi heaved a sigh.

"Alright Naruto," he said with conviction, "Let's go save our home."