Dieing the way he did is not exactly the way he imagined he'd go. He had imagined that when he died it would either be in the loving embrace of his dear Yugito as he past on through old age, either that or the option that he thought most likely, dieing in a blaze of glory has he held back countless waves of foreign shinobi attacking the gates of Konoha.

However the last couple of years had been absolute hell for him, first his son Kisuke and his beloved wife Yugito had been murdered while he was out trying to terminate yet another uprising in Rice Field Country. After all he had forcefully subjected it to Fire country control after the whole place fell to shit. So he, as the Hokage, was responsible for any problems that occurred there, and boy where there problems; uprisings, assassinations, civil disputes, fires and explosions. Man did that bastard Orochimaru know how to pick his people or what. Luckily for Naruto it wasn't a hassle to get to Rice Field and back home. Throughout his years he learned that anything can be improved no matter what it is, so if he can improve the Rasengan then why not improve the Harishin. So he created a technique that used the same theory of Harishin but added demon chakra and increase the speed. While the Harishin was still noticeable, though only after you died, with this technique no one saw you move from your spot and they would be dead. He never could get any name for the technique itself, so he let the rumors spread of it and let people call it whatever they wished, but there was one he liked the most and it was called The Final Flash. Corny in its own right it had the right idea, because once used it was the final thing you'll ever experience even if you don't see it.

On his way back hoping to see his loving wife and son instead he was greeted to a sight of a cackling Kabuto standing over their remains. He had lost control and had erased him from existence, for lack of a better term with use of Kyuubi's chakra. He had been able to slowly and painfully burn him in the acidic chakra until nothing was left, not even ashes.

It had been close to 20 years since that day and he refused to look at another woman since. He had thrown himself into the village; turning Konoha and Fire Country into the greatest it had ever been, extending it's borders all the way out to former Uzu no Kuni, virtually all of mist and a good chunk of Tsuchi no Kuni were under his control. But here he was, an old man of 50 who had seen and done to much, all of his friends were dead leaving their legacies to continue on the Legendary Konoha 12. He had clashed with the likes of Madara Uchiha and his Akatsuki and came out on top. He had obliterated the infamous 'Bloody Mist' and had finished what his father had started the crippling and eventual downfall of Iwa; though the means weren't through war but through their economy. He made sure any missions from Earth Country went to his Country and slowly seeped out there money and power until they were to weak to do anything but give up.

Throughout his endeavors he earned a title which even total baffled him, Dragon God. Never made any sense especially since he still used toads. Though he heard rumors saying that he was territorial like a dragon, gaining land and making sure others bend to his laws and power. Other saying he was as powerful as the mythical dragons but also held wisdom and intelligence in all realms of combat be it political, civil, or shinobi.

Yet here he was sprawled over his desk with multiple stab wounds and blood flowing down the mahogany desk painting it dark crimson. He was betrayed by the same Shinobi that served under him. He knew it was coming sooner or later, the power he gained and how he became detached from his people and social life. His own Shinobi whispering that he was going insane with power and will turn on them soon; all lies of course but he was to old to bother and quiet frankly just tired of it all. He welcomed the attempt but that didn't mean he didn't go down fighting, killing 30 of his assassins would surely give his former subordinates a taste of the Dragon God. Through the years his body had become brittle and weak, once strong bones were now frail, while once strong muscles and tendons were not sore and achy. Old age did Naruto in but he didn't care, for once Naruto was at peace. He had lived a good life and was looking forward to seeing his wife and son again. And so it was that then the living legend, the Dragon God of Konoha, the Rokudaime Hokage, passed on from the living world.

When news of Naruto Namikaze death had reached the other side the So-Taicho of the Gotei 13, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, himself made the trip to perform the Konso on Naruto personally. Though the look on his lieutenants face was an extra plus. Yamamoto while preparing to leave thought back to the reason of all the commotion. Naruto Namikaze while a legend in his own right in the living world was also a legend in the afterlife as well. Putting aside all the feats he has done already there was one that made him the real legend in the Shinigami world, and that was his Final Flash technique. A technique that was a variant of Shunpo, but for a human of all things to create that, demon power or not, was simply astonishing. Yamamoto was sure there were others faster then Naruto, but if Naruto were to become a Shinigami and join the ranks, well the possibilities were endless. Many in the afterlife said stories of him while some were far fetched and ridicules they held some truth to his powers. Powers to manipulate elements themselves, cloning himself to the hundreds to overwhelm his enemies while preserving his own subordinates strength. And most of all, his political prowess to be able to control such a huge amount of land and not be taken over was something Yamamoto respected from one leader to another.

Yamamoto himself was no fool he knew that if he had sent anyone else they would have not been able to handle the pressure, except for a select few Taicho's, he was sure that was going to be there at the scene of his death. The Kyuubi while a chakra monster was also a spiritual being and overtime while connected to Naruto's soul transferred some of its spiritual power to Naruto. Plus there was also the fact he had to make sure the Kyuubi was truly gone, that fox was a troublesome headache and he didn't need some seated officer or one of his Taicho's to face it alone. Yamamoto readied himself as he felt the Senkaimon doors open.

It's when he stepped out of the Senkaimon that he felt the pressure weighing down on him. It was uncontrolled and raging wildly. "I should hurry this along before meno's level Hollows start popping up" thought So-Taicho. While following the source of the pressure, an amusing thought came to him. It had been almost 1500 years since his last konso(this is roughly 500 years before Bleach Cannon), "I really need to get out more" he thought as he reached his destination, but he arrived to something he wasn't expecting.

As Yamamoto appeared at the sight of Naruto's death, their was an almost palpable stench of death and blood. As he investigated further what he saw shocked him to his core, here was a man, in his 20's standing over the bodies of over 7 E-rank hollow and 1 Menos, while any 3rd seat or over in power could accomplish the same it was stunning to see a Plus of all things do the same. He recognized the man immediately but was curious to see him with his eyes closed as if trying to find a solution to what was happening.

Naruto Namikaze sat still and to the world, well those that could see him, it would seem as if he was staring into space, but those that knew him, knew he was finding his center. After all seeing the sight of your own dead body was definitely something that can shake a person to his core.

Opening his eyes Naruto turned around to face Yamamoto and stared into his eyes.

"So you come for me finally, Shinigami - Sama, I must say that it has been a meeting long in the waiting and I find myself wondering, what will happen to me when I die? I have slaughter thousands in order to save thousands more. But I find myself curious do I deserve hell and damnation or heaven and peace" Stated Naruto after giving a small bow in respect to the being that will take him to the afterlife.

Yamamoto stood for a while wondering what to say, yet he simply walked forward and replied "It is not my place to say Naruto Namikaze let your own soul judge and move on. But I hope to see you in Soul Society one day"

"What happens now?" asked Naruto.

"I will perform a ritual called Konso. It will send you to a place called Soul Society where all the souls go to. But seeing as you have such vast amount of reiatsu, you can become a shinigami like I am and help other souls that need to be guided to the other side." explaining Yamamoto as he held up his cane and show that it was a illusion to hide his sword. Taking the butt of the handle and was about to tap Naruto before stopping just millimeters away.

"Oh one more thing enjoy your new body and I hope you get used to it, judging by the amount of reiatsu you have I'll say it'll take you're a few months or a year to get used to it. Goodbye Naruto Namikaze may we meet again under better circumstances." with that Yamamoto tapped Naruto on the forehead and sent him on his way.

Naruto felt himself disappearing and before he completely vanished he looked into the So-Taicho's eyes and said " Thanks old man, see you around one day." And with that Naruto Namikaze was sent to Soul Society.

Yamamoto just chuckled as he opened the Senkaimon to Soul Society.
"Naruto Namikaze I can tell you'll make Soul Society very interesting place to be live from now on. Until we meet again grow strong my boy." were the last thoughts of the So-Taicho of the Gotei 13 as he walked through the Senkaimon.

AN -

Most important thing as you read above it was set 500 years BEFORE the canon. So NO Aizen, NO Toshiro, NO Gin, and NO Kaien. They aren't there yet simple as that.

Done, my first ever Chapter, anyway I have heaps of ideas as to what to do, but I want some kind of feed back, if it was terrible tell me and I'll try to fix it, if you have any ideas or objections just tell me. Just one more thing about this being an 'overpowered' Naruto thing, you are right but it is explainable he has 40 years of ninja experience and 30 of those have been at Kage Level, it is understandable he would be strong, he will be really, really powerful but not ridiculously so as to one shot Yamamoto or Aizen as I've seen before.

To the best of my knowledge this is all original if anything has been taken from anyone else please tell me and we can sort something out. I don't want to copy anybody.

Edited 8th January 2010