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Summary:

As a mass being of destruction and hatred, the Kyūbi no Yoko was often associated with the element, Fire. But this was not so. In reality, the Nine-tailed Fox was really a Wind element. How would this change Naruto's life, if he were to inherit such a Wind Ability?


Naruto's breath was ragged as he continued to run. His tiny legs carrying him at an abnormally fast pace, considering his 5 years of age. His cerulean eyes, covered by messy blonde hair, flickered over the street in front of him, scanning for threats and exit points. Seeing his way blocked by incoming villagers, he dashed into the alleyway on his right, only to run into a dead end. A body slammed into his minute from, crashing to the floor in a tangle of limbs.

"I've got 'im!"

The villagers cheered, as the man who had caught Naruto held him to the floor.

"Let's make him pay!""

"This is for my wife, Demon!"

"Take what you deserve, monster!"

Heavy blows rained down on Naruto. He knew yelling and screaming would not help him. He knew whimpering to lessen the pain would only encourage them. He closed his eyes, and curled in on himself, praying for someone or something to save him.

"Finish him!"

"Die you freak!"

Another person came to the front of the beating circle, wielding a kitchen knife menacingly. This time Naruto could not hold in his screams of anguish.

"Stop!" His cries went unheard as the villagers continued to dispense their 'justice'

"P'ease stop hurting me! I so'wy!" The pain was unbearable. Thousands of times worse than anything he had ever felt.

'P'ease… P'ease st-stop…' His voice no longer worked.

"Time for this to end, little demon!"

The man holding the knife raised it high into the air, and without any hesitation, plunged it downward.

Time seemed to slow down as Naruto watched the blade come closer and closer. He closed his eyes in morbid acceptance, praying that he would finally be free from the torment he had suffered in his short life.

Inches from his heart, something within Naruto seemed to stir, a small part of him screaming that he didn't want to die. Screaming for him to survive. And he listened. Naruto let out a roar of defiance, telling the heavens that he was Uzumaki Naruto, and he would not die.

A blast of wind tore through the alleyway, throwing bodies haphazardly. Lying at its center was Naruto, who stared with wide disbelieving eyes.

He was alive… He was ALIVE!

The adrenaline began to wear off, and elation soon gave way to exhaustion. As his eyes fluttered closed, hundreds of questions ran through his mind, asking what, how and why. Yet all of these questions went unanswered as the pain caught up to him and he fell into blissful unconsciousness.


When Naruto awoke, his senses were assaulted with bright white lights, smells of chemicals, and soft sheets.

"Ah, Naruto. You have awoken."

Looking over to the source of the voice, Naruto smiled as he recognized his visitor.

"Hi Jiji. 'm in the hospital again huh."

A frown marred Hiruzen's face as he was once again reminded of Naruto's condition.

"Yes my boy, you are in the Hospital."

The two stared at each other, seemingly unsure what to say next. It was Naruto who broke the silence.

"Jiji! Didja see my s'per cool blowy powers?"

"No I did not, but I saw the effects of your, uh, 'super cool blowy powers.'" 'And devastating they were. None of those villagers escaped without some form of injury. All from a child no less.'

"Can I be a nin now, Jiji? I hav' s'per powers too, just like you says nin do!"

"No Naruto, you-" Hiruzen paused, a small part of his brain argued for Naruto's wish. Could he let Naruto be a ninja? No it was too dangerous. But with proper training he would be safe. Could he force a 5 year old into the ninja program? No, he was too young. But it wouldn't be forcing, Naruto wants to be a ninja. And maybe he would be better off as a ninja. That way he wouldn't be abused by the villagers everyday.

"I dun li'e the hospital, Jiji… it boring."

The comment led Hiruzen to a new line of thinking. He could put Naruto into the care of some of his most trusted subordinates, who would help Naruto control his newfound powers. They could also double as bodyguards, keeping Naruto from harm. This would please the both of them, allowing Naruto to pursue his dream of being a ninja, and simultaneously giving Hiruzen reassurance that Naruto would not be harmed anymore. His decision made, Hiruzen refocused on Naruto's fidgeting form.

"Alright Naruto. I'll let you become a ninja."


Author's Note: I hope you enjoyed. Sorry for the extremely short chapter, hopefully more will be coming out soon :)