Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. Naruto belongs to Masashi Kishimoto.
*40 years ago*
"Lord Hokage! Lord Hokage!" Koharu Utatane yelled running into the Hokage's office.
"What is it, Koharu?" A young Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage asked.
"The ANBU patrolling the countries' border found a young boy under some rubble. Should we bring him here?"
"Yes, yes. Bring him to me. I wish to speak with him."
*5 minutes later*
Koharu brought the brown-haired young boy, who was wearing a tattered shirt and pants and trembling in fear, into the office.
"Don't worry. There's nothing to be afraid of here." Koharu reassured the boy.
"Hello young man.
"H-h-hello, sir." The boy said crying.
"Can you tell me your name and your age?"
"My-my name is Tenchi Kenhai and I'm 7 years old." The boy said, still sobbing.
"Well, Tenchi, can you tell me what happened at the border?"
"W-w-we were moving here from the Land of Waves, because my daddy used to be a ninja here and he wanted to enroll me in the Academy here." Tenchi explained, starting to relax a bit. "Right as we got to the border, a group of bandits attacked our wagon. Those guys in the masks took out the bandits and brought me here."
"You said your dad was going to enroll you in our academy, right? Well, did he teach you any of the basic ninja techniques?
"He taught me chakra control, some of the basic ninja techniques, and he gave me a scroll that has my family taijutsu style. Oh, and he also told me about our Kekkai Genkai."
"Your family's Kekkai Genkai?"
"Yeah. He told me that it was a doujutsu and that he could see a Jutsu once and be able to use it later."
"So, it's like the Uchiha's Sharingan?"
"He said it was like that, but we could only use the basic version of the Jutsu. He also called the Uchiha 'cheaters' since they can use the complete version of any Jutsu they copy."
Sarutobi had to stifle a laugh at his last comment.
"Cheaters, eh?"
"Yeah," Tenchi said giggling. "My daddy said that we have to earn the ability to use a Jutsu we copy unlike them."
"I see. So what is the name of your Kekkai Genkai?"
"I think he called it the 'Fukanhougan' or the 'Incomplete Copy Eye'."
"Hmm, very interesting." The Hokage said intrigued. "Now then, do you have any relatives here in Konoha you can stay with, Tenchi?"
"N-no, not here in Konoha."
"Hmmm. Well, that is a problem. Well here's an idea, how would you like to live with me and my wife, Biwako?"
"Y-you'd really let me live with you, even though you just met me?"
"Well I can't let such a gifted young man live on the streets. That wouldn't be right, would it? Especially with me being the Hokage and all."
"Well, no I guess it wouldn't."
"Well, what do you say?"
"Sure, I'd love to!"
"Alright then, let's go get you settled in."
"OK!" Tenchi said grinning from ear to ear as the two left the Hokage's office.
"Then tomorrow we'll go enroll you into the Academy." Sarutobi said as the two walked down the hallway.
"So I can become a ninja?" Tenchi asked excited.
"You got it."
"Awesome! So are you gonna teach me any techniques?"
"Me? No. I can help you practice, but for a while I can't teach you any techniques."
"Aww, man. Why not?"
"Most of the techniques I know are too advanced for you right now."
"Aw, come on. Please?"
"Nope, sorry. Not until you're older."
"Aw, man." Tenchi said pouting.
"Hey, don't pout. You're just not ready yet. I'll tell you what. If you graduate from the Academy, I'll teach you some of the lower level techniques I know."
"Really?" Tenchi said, his eyes lighting up.
"Yes, really. But like I said, you have to graduate from the Academy first."
"OK, I will then."
"That's good to hear."
*10 minutes after leaving the Hokage Tower*
"Oh, I wanted to know something, Hokage." Tenchi piped up.
"What is it, Tenchi?"
"Well, you know my name. I want to know yours."
"My name? My name is Hiruzen Sarutobi."
"Nice to formally meet you, Hiruzen-san."
"Ha ha, nice to meet you too, Tenchi."
*5 Years Later*
*At the Academy*
"Ok, everyone sit down." Ordered a young Homura Mitokado. "It's time to announce the three-man cells you all will be split into."
Tenchi, now 12 and wearing a red long-sleeved shirt and green camouflage pants, was excited because after today, he'd be on his way to becoming a full-fledged ninja. He was also praying to Kami that he would be paired up with Kasumi Karakura, one of the most beautiful kunoichi in his class. With her dishwater-blonde hair and prominent figure that was rare for someone her age, she turned the head of every male student in her class, Tenchi the most as she was the girl he had the biggest crush on. She, like him, had moved to Konoha from a different country, her being from Kirigakure in the Land of Water.
After about 5 minutes, Homura finally got to Tenchi's name.
"Tenchi Kenhai, you will be paired up with Homaki Mimura and Kasumi Karakura. You will be Squad 8."
After he heard he and Kasumi were going to be in the same group, Tenchi leapt out of his seat shouting "Woo-hoo!" much to the enjoyment of his classmates, who proceeded to bust out laughing. Tenchi sat back down, a little embarrassed as Homura cleared his throat.
"Well, now if there aren't any more distractions, I'll continue with the rest of the parings."
After about 5 minutes, Homura dismissed the class and told them to be back at 1:00 that afternoon to meet with their Jounin sensei.
*Outside the Academy*
Everyone started going their own way, either with their new teammates or by themselves. Tenchi scanned all over the schoolyard for Kasumi.
"Hmm, I wonder where she went. I was hoping that since we were on the same squad, we could go eat somewhere together." Looking over towards the entrance to the schoolyard, he saw her leaning on the one of the pillars."Hey, Kasumi!" Tenchi yelled out as Kasumi looked his way. "What's up?"
"Hey, Tenchi. I've been looking for you."
"Y-y-y-you have?" Tenchi asked stuttering.
"Yeah, I was wondering, since we're on the same squad and all, if you'd like to go somewhere to eat with me."
"Ok, that was either a coincidence or she can read my mind." Tenchi thought. "Uh, sure. Where do you wanna go?"
"I was thinking of going to Amaguriama. How does that sound to you?"
"Mmm, dango," Tenchi said, drooling and rubbing his stomach. "I haven't had dango in a while. Sounds like a plan to me."
"Let's go then." Kasumi said giggling.
From that day onward, Tenchi and Kasumi started to become closer and closer until they eventually became nearly inseparable, officially becoming a couple after the Chunin Exams and only leaving each other's side when they left for their own homes. After they turned 18, they finally were able to buy their own place. After which the two were rarely seen without the other by their side. After they both turned 20, Tenchi finally popped the question after the two had been dating for about 8 years. 3 months later, they said their vows and had officially tied the knot in view of their friends and family. However, one day would come that would change both of their lives forever.
*6 months after their wedding*
*In the mission briefing room during the evening, after an escort mission to the Land of Water.*
"I see your mission was successful." The Third Hokage said, looking at the mission report.
"Yes it was, Lord Hokage." Tenchi and Kasumi, both wearing the basic Chunin uniform, said in unison.
"I'm just glad that it's over." Tenchi said. "That councilman was a pain in the ass."
"How so?" The Hokage asked.
"He kept whining and complaining about how he had to walk all the way there."
"Oh, really?" The Hokage said chuckling.
"Yes, sir." Kasumi said. "He complained so much that Tenchi-kun finally broke down and gave him a piggy back ride on the last leg of the trip." Kasumi said, trying to keep from busting out laughing.
"You better watch yourself, Kasumi-chan." Tenchi said gently poking her in the ribs.
"Or what, Tenchi-kun?"
"It's something I can't say here."
"If you two are finished flirting with each other, it is time to go home for the day." Sarutobi said.
"Ah, is it that late already?" Kasumi asked looking out the window.
Right after she asked that, Tenchi's stomach started to growl.
"Looks like it" He said laughing.
"Well if that's the case, how about I take you two out to dinner."
"Sound's good, old man," Tenchi said. "What did you have in mind?"
"I was thinking about going to Shushuya. How does that sound to you two?"
"Mmm," Tenchi and Kasumi said in unison, both starting to drool. "That sounds really good right now."
"Close your mouths, you two. You're making a mess."
"Oh. Sorry old man." The couple said.
"Old man? I'm not that old! I'm only in my 40's!"
"We know," Tenchi said, chuckling. "We call you that because we love to see your reaction."
"Kami, you two are too much. Are the two of you ready to go?"
"I'm ready to go. How about you, Kasumi-chan?"
"I'm ready."
"Ok then, let's go." Sarutobi said.
*About 2 hours later*
"Man that really hit the spot." Tenchi said, leaning back in his chair rubbing his stomach.
"I would hope so." Sarutobi said, looking at the huge stack of plates in front of Tenchi. "As much as you eat, you would make a good match for an Akimichi in an eating contest."
"You really think so, old man?"
"20 plates of Shushuya's biggest portioned food; you would come pretty damn close."
After a few more minutes passed, the conversation topic changed.
"So have you two thought of having children yet?"
Tenchi and Kasumi turned and looked at each other for a few seconds, and then Kasumi spoke up.
"Well we have thought about it. But we decided, since we're so busy with missions and everything, we're gonna wait a few years."
"Ah yes, I can see how the missions can put a damper on your plans, especially considering what's going on right now. How long are you planning on waiting?"
"We were thinking around 5 years." Tenchi said.
"I see. That way you can build up a lot of mission pay to give your child a good start, am I right?"
"Yes, but how did you figure that?" Kasumi asked.
"Biwako and I did the exact same thing when we got married."
"Hmm, that explains why you have such nice things." Tenchi said.
"That's right."
After chatting for another 30 minutes, Sarutobi said goodbye to Tenchi and Kasumi.
"So now where do you wanna go now, Kasumi-chan?"
"Let's go back to the apartment. My tummy is full and it's making me very tired."
"Sounds like a plan. Let's go, then."
"Alright."
After a few minutes of walking, Kasumi suddenly fell to her knees, clutching her head in pain.
"Kasumi-chan, what's wrong?"
"I! Don't! Know!" Kasumi screamed through gritted teeth. "I'm seeing something!"
"What is it?"
"I'm seeing a giant lion…a giant lion with 5 tails and it's attacking Konoha. Now I see the lion being sealed into a newborn child. I can't make out anything else."
"We need to tell the old man right now! He couldn't have gotten very far." Tenchi said scooping Kasumi up in his arms and dashed across the rooftops following the path the Hokage left after he left Shushuya. After catching up with him, Tenchi explained the vision that Kasumi had just had.
"A Biju is gonna attack us?"
"Yes, sir, I've heard of it before. It's called the 'Gobi no Raiun' or the Five-Tailed Lion." Kasumi said weakly.
"How much longer do we have?" the Hokage asked.
"I don't know exactly." Kasumi said. "From the look of things, it was about 4 years from now. But I wouldn't be surprised if it attacked sooner."
"So, we still have time to prepare then?" The Hokage asked.
"We have at most 4 years. That gives us enough time to prepare, given that it doesn't attack before then." Tenchi said.
"Is there any way to defeat it?" The Hokage asked.
"I know one way, but let's get Kasumi to the hospital first." Tenchi said.
*10 minutes later at the Hospital*
"Well, she just had a slight aneurysm, but it's taken care of now." One of the medical ninja told Tenchi and Sarutobi.
"Wait, an aneurysm?" Tenchi asked concerned. "Is she alright?"
"Like I said, it was a slight aneurysm. We healed it and any damage it caused. She's stabilized now, but we'll keep her overnight to make sure another one doesn't develop." The Medic-nin said
"Well, at least she's okay now." Tenchi said, breathing a sigh of relief. "Can I see her?"
"No, she's still under the effects of the anesthesia. You'll have to wait until tomorrow."
"OK, thank you, doctor." Tenchi said as the medic-nin left
"I'm gonna go sit in the waiting room." Sarutobi said.
"Hold on, I'll come with you old man."
*In the waiting room*
"So, Tenchi," Sarutobi said. "What was that way you had of defeating the Gobi?"
"Well, Kasumi would kill me for even thinking of doing this, but I have two other scrolls my dad gave to me before he passed."
"Wait, how were able to hide them?"
"I hid them in special pouches in my shirt before the ANBU found me."
"I see. They're that special, huh?"
"Yes, they're very special to me and they contain very powerful techniques."
"What are they and how powerful are they?"
"One has the Four Symbols Seal and describes how to perform the Eight Trigrams Sealing Style."
"I'm not familiar with the Eight Trigrams Sealing Style."
"It basically consists of two Four Symbols Seals; one on top of the other placed on a target, in this case, my unborn child."
"Wait, wait a minute. You are planning on sacrificing your unborn child to defeat the Gobi no Raiun?"
"Not like that. My child is gonna be the Jinchuriki, or the carrier, for the Gobi."
"A Jinchuriki? Then how is your child gonna control the Gobi's power?"
"By placing an opening in the space where the two seals meet, I can make it so my child's chakra will be melded with the Gobi's chakra."
"Interesting. What is in the other one?"
"The other is the contract for the Dead Demon Consuming Seal."
"Dead Demon Consuming Seal?"
"Yes, it's a very powerful sealing technique, but it comes at a price." Tenchi said.
"What kind of price?"
"I better explain what it is first. It's a contract with the God of Death. Whenever he is summoned, he inserts his arm through the soul of the person who summoned him and sends it towards the target from the summoner's chest. I'm only gonna use it as a last resort though, because if I use it, it will cost me my life."
"I see. What will happen to the two souls?"
"The soul of the sealer and the soul of the person being sealed will forever be locked in combat inside the God of Death's stomach."
"I guess that's the price you have to pay for a technique that powerful."
"Yes, it is. But like I said, I'm only gonna use it as a last resort technique." Tenchi said slumping over. "Kami, I wish I could see Kasumi."
"It might be good that you can't right now."
"What makes you say that, old man?"
"In the condition she's in right now, this might come as a huge shock to her. She probably couldn't take it."
"Maybe you're right. I'll tell her when she comes home tomorrow then."
The next day after taking Kasumi home, he explained his plan to her.
"No, No, No! You will NOT make our child a Jinchuriki! I won't allow it!"
"It's the only way to save the village."
"Why don't you seal it inside yourself, then?"
"If I need to, I will seal it inside myself instead of the child." Tenchi said which calmed Kasumi down.
"Ok. I just hope it doesn't come to that. I'd hate to lose you, Tenchi-kun." Kasumi said, hugging Tenchi.
"I know. I feel the same way about you, Kasumi-chan. I hate to leave you right now, but I need to go train with Sarutobi-san so I can be ready for the attack."
"Ok, Tenchi-kun. Be careful, please."
"I will, Kasumi-chan." He said kissing her on the forehead.
For the next 4 years, Tenchi spent nearly all of his time that wasn't spent on missions or with Kasumi, training with Sarutobi, not letting Kasumi know he was training to use the techniques on the scrolls he showed to Sarutobi. 9 months before the attack was supposed to come, Kasumi became pregnant with Tenchi's child. After the 9 months had passed, the fateful day that Konoha had been preparing for had finally come.
*Sometime in the late evening.*
*At Konoha Hospital*
"You're doing great, Kasumi-chan." Tenchi said holding Kasumi's hand as she was going through her contractions. "See anything doc?"
"Not yet, Tenchi. But the way it's looking, it should be in the next half hour or so."
"Ok."
"Call me when her labor pains start up."
"I will."
"God, I'm just ready to get this over with." Kasumi said through gritted teeth.
"Tenchi! Where are you at, Tenchi?" came the cry from Homake.
"In here, Homake!"
"Oh, there you are."
"What's going on, Homake?"
"The Gobi has been spotted on the horizon line."
"Damn, how long until it reaches the village?"
"The guards said that at the rate it's moving, it will be here within the hour."
"Fucking hell, I wish we had more time to prepare! Ok, Homake let me know when it's almost to the gate."
"Sure thing, Tenchi."
"Can you keep it down, Tenchi-kun? I'm trying to rest."
"Sorry, Kasumi-chan."
"It's fine Tenchi-ku…Nnnngh!"
"What's wrong, Kasumi-chan?"
"Get the doctor! The baby's coming!"
"Ok!" Tenchi said running out into the hallway. "Doctor, doctor come quick!"
Down the hallway in the nurses' station, the doctor was looking at other patient files when he heard Tenchi cry out.
"On my way!" the medic yelled out, running down the hall.
"What's wrong?" the doctor asked as he got to the doorway.
"I think she's going into labor." Tenchi said.
"Ok." The doctor leaned out the doorway. "Nurse, I need your assistance in Room 112, stat!"
20 minutes after the nurse came into the room and the necessary preparations were made, Kasumi gave birth to a son.
"Congratulations, you two." The doctor said holding the baby, wrapped in a blanket. "It's a healthy baby boy."
"A boy. Did you hear that Tenchi-kun? It's a beautiful baby boy."
"Yeah. A boy." Tenchi said holding his newborn son. "What are we gonna name him?"
"I was thinking of 'Codi.'"
"Why that name, Kasumi-chan?"
"It's an out of the ordinary name. I want him to be special."
"I'm sure he will be, Kasumi-chan."
"I hope so." Kasumi said as she drifted off to sleep.
"Tenchi." Homake said standing in the doorway.
"It's here isn't it?" Tenchi said.
"Yes, it will be here in a couple of minutes."
"OK, thank you Homake." Tenchi said. "Damn, I wish I didn't have to do this. I'm sorry, Kasumi-chan. But this is the only way to save the village. I hope you can forgive me for this" He thought as he kissed her on the forehead then shunshinedto the top of the Konoha Gates.
*On top of the Konoha Gates*
"It's about time you showed up, Tenchi." Sarutobi said.
"At least I made it before it did any real damage to the village." Tenchi said, seeing that the Gobi had taken out part of the giant wall and destroyed a few buildings with its mighty roar.
"True enough. Well, are you ready?"
"As ready as I'll ever be." Tenchi said summoning the throne needed for the Eight Trigrams Sealing Style and placed Codi in it. Tenchi prepared to perform the Eight Trigrams Sealing Style but noticed the immense power the Gobi possessed.
"I can't seal that all of its chakra inside my son."
"Why not?"
"It's too much for his small body to handle. I'm gonna have to split it up."
"No, you don't mean you're gonna use that technique."
"I have to. It's the only way."
"Is it really the only way?"
"Unfortunately yes it is."
"If you must, my son, I will not stop you."
Tenchi preformed the hand seals for the Dead Demon Consuming Seal and prepared to separate the Yin and Yang Chakras from the Gobi no Raiun. Right as the Gobi got to the gate; Tenchi sent out the God of Death's arm towards the Gobi and grabbed the Gobi's soul and had the God of Death separate the Gobi's Yin chakra which stayed in the God of Death's grip and used the Eight Trigrams Sealing Style to seal the Yang Chakra into Codi along with a portion of his own chakra so he could meet his son when he was older or when the seal weakened to the point that it might break and release the Gobi.
"Old man, I want you to do something for me."
"What is it, Tenchi?"
"Can you look after Kasumi and Codi for me so nothing happens to them?"
"It would be my honor, Tenchi."
"Thank you, old man. Now I can die a little more peacefully. Now, SEAL!" Tenchi yelled, the Gobi's Yin Chakra being absorbed into Tenchi's body. The God of Death then began swallowing the two souls. "Goodbye, Codi my son. I'm sorry I won't be around when you grow up, but part of me will be with you always. Goodbye Kasumi-chan. I will miss you, my dear. You meant the world to me. And goodbye to you too, old man. Thank you for taking care of me for all of these many years. I will never forget all you've done for me. Thank you and tell Biwako-san thank you for me as well."
"I will and you are very welcome Tenchi, my son."
"I have lived a long and fruitful life without shame or fear. I have always been prepared for whatever fate had in store for me. Please Sarutobi-san; make sure Codi will not be made an outcast by the other villagers and instead hailed as a hero of Konoha. This is my final wish."
"I will make sure of it, Tenchi."
"Thank you, old man. Codi, my son, I pass on my Will of Fire unto you. May you protect the Village Hidden in the Leaves with much fervor and determination." Tenchi said with his final breath.
"Goodbye, Tenchi Kenhai. You along with your family will be hailed as heroes on this: the day Konoha came face to face with the powerful Gobi no Raiun and persevered."
Tenchi's funeral was held the next day. The same day, the Third Hokage made a decree, that anyone who looked down on Codi for any reason, they would be sent to prison for an undisclosed amount of time. However, the day would come when a new threat to Konoha would appear, even more powerful than the Gobi no Raiun.
*3 and a half years later*
Kasumi was making dinner for Codi and Asuma while Sarutobi, now retired from active duty, and Biwako went out for dinner. When she finished setting the table and started to call Codi and Asuma into the kitchen, Kasumi was rocked with a massive headache, much worse than the one she had when she had the vision of the Gobi no Raiun's attack.
"Mommy? What's wrong, Mommy?" A 3-going-on-4 year old Codi in a red shirt and grey shorts, asked worriedly as he saw his mom on her knees clutching her head.
"What's wrong, Kasumi?" A 15-year-old Asuma asked also worried.
"I'm having another vision. Go get your dad, Asuma, quickly!"
"Ok, but where are they?"
"They went to Shushuya! Now Hurry!"
Asuma returned about 10 minutes later with his parents in tow.
"Kasumi, what's wrong?" Sarutobi asked.
"I'm having another vision, Sarutobi-san." Kasumi said through gritted teeth. "It's even worse than the last one!"
"We need to get her to the hospital quickly!" Sarutobi yelled scooping Kasumi up in his arms and running towards the hospital.
*30 minutes later*
"How is she, doctor?" Sarutobi asked as the doctor came into the waiting room.
"Not well, I'm afraid. She has a tumor at the base of her brain and is connected to her spinal cord. It's starting to shut down her nervous system. Unfortunately we can't reach it and her vitals are dropping fast. This vision was a lot worse than the last to have affected her this much." The medic-nin said.
"Do you know what was in this one?"
"She said there was a giant fox with nine tails that started destroying the village. She also said that the Fourth Hokage's child was going to be used as the Jinchuriki for this beast; much like Codi was for the Gobi no Raiun."
"Did she say how long it was going to be before it attacked?"
"Uhh, she said about 6 months." The doctor said distressed.
"6 months! That doesn't leave us a lot of time to prepare."
"No, no it doesn't."
"I better go warn Minato about this." Sarutobi said.
As he started to leave, the alarms in Kasumi's room started to go off, indicating that the end was almost near for her. After 10 minutes, they finally got her stabilized, but they knew she would not survive much longer.
The doctor came back in to the waiting room.
"Kasumi is fading fast. She wishes to see Codi before she passes."
"Ok." Sarutobi said. "I'll take him inside." Sarutobi scooped Codi up and took him into Kasumi's room.
"Mommy?" Codi asked as Sarutobi put him down next to her bed.
"Codi, my little man." Kasumi said weakly. "Come closer."
"What is it mommy?"
"I just wanted to see my little boy one more time before I go."
"Where are you going, Mommy?"
"Somewhere far away from here."
"Can I come with you?"
"No, this is one place you cannot come with me."
"Why not?"
"The place I am going to is only for people whose life is about to run out, where ninja live in peace and harmony and no wars or battles are fought."
"So you're going to this special place?"
"Yes. I am not long for this world. Codi, I want you to promise me something."
"What, Mommy?"
"I want you grow up to be a big strong man and protect this village with your life, like your father did."
"I will, Mommy. I'll grow up to be big and strong like Daddy was."
"That's what I wanted to hear, my son. My time is up. Goodbye, Codi. I hope to see you in the next life." With that said, Kasumi took her last breath.
"Mommy? Mommy? No, Mommy! Don't Leave Me!" Codi screamed before running and burying his face into Sarutobi's chest and started crying.
"It'll be ok, Codi. It's gonna be ok." Sarutobi said hugging the boy.
*6 months later*
The fateful day had finally come; the day that would shake Konoha to its core, the day the Kyuubi no Kitsune; the Nine-Tailed Fox attacked. The Fox leveled half of Konoha before Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, used the same techniques that Tenchi had used 4 years prior, to use his son, Naruto, as the vessel for the Nine-Tailed Fox, much like Codi was made the vessel for the Five-Tailed Lion. 7 and 1/2 years from now is where Codi's adventures will begin.
A/N: This is my longest chapter to date and probably the longest one I'll have for a while. All chapters after this one will be anywhere from around 2000 to 3000 words long.
