A/N: Hey, guys. Alright, I'm kind of having trouble writing my other story, so I'm using this one as a way to put it off. Maybe this one will become just as popular as my other one, maybe even more. Anyway, enjoy. And R&R.

Chapter One

A mob of villagers ran through the village of Konohagakure, chasing four-year-old Uzumaki Naruto. Naruto panted as he tried to outrun the crazed villagers. He had a good lead, but soon tripped over a fallen tree branch and fell face first onto the ground. He felt a cut sting below his right eye. He pushed himself up and saw that the villagers had gained a good bit on him. He looked around and saw an abandoned house to his left. He scrambled to his feet and disappeared behind the broken door just as the mob thundered past.

He sighed and put his ear against the wood of the door. The pounding footsteps had stopped, but he knew better than to go out right away. They were probably waiting right outside, completely silent, waiting to bring a butcher knife to his head.

He looked around his convenient hiding place. It looked like it had only been abandoned for a couple of years, but still abandoned. The furniture was really dusty and the stairs looked stable, but not by much. The entrance hall still contained some shoes, one pair of which looked like girl ninja boots and the other looking like male ninja sandals.

The people who lived here must have been ninjas… he thought. The was a couple holes in the walls, letting little shafts of sunlight float into the living room, illuminating the little dust particles floating in the air. Even though the place was abandoned, it gave off a sense of coziness, assurance, at least to him. Of course, his home was in a run down orphanage where everyone took pleasure in beating the crap out of him.

His feet seemed to have minds of their own. He began walking carefully, around the room. There was a window with a small crack in it in the bottom right-hand corner. He peered out of it and found a once well-cared-for garden with snow willow bush and cherry and peach trees.Naruto was kind of in wonder. He had never saw a garden before. The plants looked so pretty.

He tore his eyes away from the plants and went into what he thought was a kitchen. It had a stove and a sink in it. It had hardwood floors and a bunch of dishes crowded the sink. He figured whoever had lived in this house had either been chased out or had died on a mission.

His feet carried him to the stairs. He was a bit scared to climb the stairs, as he didn't know how long the place had been abandoned, or if they were in good shape. But, his curiosity took over his fear and be began to climb, one by one. The stairs creaked a little under the sudden weight, but soon, Naruto had gotten to the top landing. The hallway had hard wood floors and uncovered walls. He went into the first door he found, which looked like a baby's room.

So the ninja's were parents…

He ventured in. The room was decorated blue so he guessed the baby had been a boy. There was a small changing station, which was, surprisingly, free of diapers. He wandered over to the closet. Free of clothes.

He looked in the crib. There was a stuffed fox with nine tails. It looked kind of cute. He lifted it up and saw two pieces of paper underneath it. Confused, Naruto picked them up and unfolded them.

Dear Naruto,

If you're reading this, it means we're dead. I don't know what age you are, but, if you're able to read yet, I'm just want to let you know that both you're father (Namikaze Minato) and me (Uzumaki Kushina) will love you, even in the after life. And, also, if the villagers chase you around and try to hurt you, we will make them pay once they die. (Insert evil laugh here).

Anyway, don't let the fact that some people will discourage you get you down. You can do anything you want. Prove them wrong, Naruto. And maybe kick their asses while you at it. But, that's just what I would do.

Naruto both me and your father love you so much and we will be proud of you, whatever you may do. Remember, you can achieve greatness, even if people don't believe you can.

With love forever,

Uzumaki Kushina

Naruto picked up the next letter and read it.

Dear Naruto

This is your dad leaving an extra note under your mother's nose ( I'm going to pay for it later. She has a really big temper). I know your mom said all that love stuff already, so I'm gonna say some other stuff. First off, I was the Yondaime (Fourth Hokage). Awesome, huh? But people don't know that yet. And, no matter how hard it may be, you mustn't tell them. Believe it or not, I had enemies. And I don't know if they live in Konoha or not. If you tell anybody, they may come after you and kill you for different reasons than they probably already are. But I can't tell you about that. When you get old enough, someone will tell you.

With more love,

Namikaze Minato

Naruto set the note down. So, his father was the Yondaime? And this was their house that he had wondered into? And this was his baby room? All of this information sunk in and tears welled in his eyes. Why hadn't anyone who knew told him? And why was he kept in the dark about something? Why were the villagers chasing him? He wanted answers. But he'd have to wait until he was old enough.

He walked out of the room, occasionally wiping tears from his eyes. He wondered into the next room. It had been painted beige, with a light blue comforter on the two-person bed. This was his mom and dad's room. He decided to look in the closet. It still had clothes in it. At the bottom was a small, fire-proof safe.

He couldn't get it open. He tried and tried and still couldn't figure out the combination. Then, he saw a small note taped to the side of it. It was slightly yellowed, and the ink had run a little but he could just make it out.

The nine-tailed fox knows.

It took him a while to decipher the code, until he remembered. The little stuff fox in his room! It had nine-tails! He got up and rushed into his room and picked up the fox. On the bottom was taped another message.

The combination is 10-26-03.

Naruto silently cheered. He had figured it out! Not bad for a four year old who had very hastily been taught to read. He ran back to his parents room and entered the combination. He opened the door and peered inside. Laying on the bottom of the safe was a note. Naruto picked it up.

Give this slip to the bank. It'll open up your inheritance.

"Wow! I have an inheritance, whatever that is." Naruto whispered. He got up, but froze.

"So, you've finally found it, eh?"

A/N: Alright, guys, first chapter! I don't know where I got this idea. And, it probably sucks. Yes, this contains spoilers. People who don't like spoilers, you were warned in the summary. It's your fault for reading it. Anyway what do you guys think? Does it suck? Do you want me to continue it? I'm hoping so. I worked hard on this first chapter.

Anyway, this doesn't contain a lot of canon stuff. I suck at writing canon. But, anyway. Enjoy and R&R please!