Well here is something that has been bugging me for a while. Hope you like it. Just so you know Sasuke will be a good guy in this fic, he will be like a brother to Naruto. Most of the elements will be a more medieval type of style, ninjutsus and shinobi tactics will be used but mostly it will be large scale fighting, I Hope I can make this work. On with the chapter

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It was a dark rainy night, two small figures where running under the cover of darkness. They had just ran away from their homes. One was the 'prince' and the other the 'demon' all they had was the clothes they had on and a small amount of money they had scrounged up. "Sasuke are you sure you want to do this. I am sure the village would treat you like a king and offer the best training possible?" the smaller of the two asked.

"Naruto, you are my only real friend.......no my brother. I know they would treat me to the best but I don't want that, I want to gain strength with hard work." Sasuke said as he ran next to Naruto "SO where are we going, bro?"

Naruto stopped for a minute and pulled out a map with the elemental counties on it. "We head North till we reach Sea country. From there we will board a boat heading East. We are leaving the elemental countries, and we start training in the Metal country." he finished as he pulled a second map out and placed it next to the elemental map and Sasuke saw how the both lined up perfectly almost as if the Hokage or any Kages of the elemental country did not want the citizens to know that there where other countries out there.

"How did you get this Naruto?"

"Well you see I was always in the Hokage's office for protection, when a strange man came into his office. He was ninja but he had a strange symbol on his headband, it looked like two swords crossing each other. Anyways they spoke for a few hours of what I didn't know. The old man was mad at him and kick him out as he left I heard him say "you know he belongs with his family,.............his family is with us we will bring him home whether you like it or not." then he looked at me and smiled. He then dropped something next to my feet, I picked it up and went to hand it to him but he was already gone. So I went home. I was curious about the scroll so I tried to open it but I couldn't so I left it alone, that was three months ago." Naruto said as pick up the maps and continued walking.

"Well that doesn't explain how you got he map." Sasuke said as he walked next to Naruto.

"Well it happened three weeks ago when the whole incident happened." Naruto saw how Sasuke flinched but continued "Some of the drunk civilians came to my apartment and began to stab and beat me until they thought I was dead." Naruto had a couple of tears running down his face remembering that beating. "after they left I got up and started to leave to the old man's office when the scroll rolled next to me. A drop of blood fell on it, when it did the scroll started to glow red before it turned blue then opened. I think a blood seal was on it....but I don't understand why my blood opened it. Anyways inside was a letter saying to go to Sea country, and look for a boat heading East. Then to show the captain of the boat this map. And that how I got it. I wanted to leave earlier but the Hokage always had someone trailing me."

The trip to Sea country was a relatively quite one. They never ran into any trouble which surprised them but didn't think much of it. They were in one of the port cities of Sea country looking for any boats that were going East. They found one that was leaving in the next three hours. They ran to the dock of the boat to speak with the captain. They found an old man that was going bald he was smoking some kind of cigar. "What do you want I am very busy." he said in gruff tone.

"We found this scroll, it would not open until my blood fell on it, inside was a letter and these maps. In the letter it told me to give the map to the captain whose boat was heading East. They told me you were heading that way." Naruto said as he was holding the scroll.

The captain thought for a minute before he spotted the symbol on the scroll. "Tell me boy what is your name." "Naruto Uzumaki, and this is my friend Sasuke Uchiha we are going to Metal country to train." and he handed his the scroll with the map. The captain opened it and took a look at the map, in the right corner of the map he saw a seal, it was the seal of the royal clan of Metal. He added some charka to the seal and the map began to change it was a hidden message. It read:

"To the reader of this message, if a child by the name of Naruto Uzumaki comes to you and says he is heading to Metal country. I want you to guard him with your life. He is the son of the crown prince of Metal Minato Namikaze, and the heiress of the Uzumaki clan of Konoha. Sadly they both have gone to the next world, thus making him the new crown prince and heir of the two most powerful families in the entire world. If you agree to this mission then you will be handsomely rewarded for your troubles. Take him and any of his guest to the port city of Vernade. Upon arrival you will hand him to his escorts, and you will be paid. Thank you. First Vanguard of the Royal Guard Mikus Varde."

"Fine I will take you and your friend to Metal I will set up your quarter, we leave as soon as your both ready it will take us three days to get there. By the way my name is Richard Vasburin." Both Naruto and Sasuke were confused by the name. It was an unusual name in this part of the world but decided not to look into it.

"We can leave as soon as possible as I have a feeling the old man has found out we are missing and has probably sent someone to find us and return us to Konoha." Naruto said and Sasuke nodded in agreement.

MEANWHILE IN KONOHA....two days ago

The third was sitting in his office fighting the greatest enemy he had ever face. The ever dreaded Paperwork. After what seemed like a eternal battle he had finally vanquished his enemy for the day. He suddenly remembered that had not seen or heard his favorite blond in almost ten hours which was odd because there was always something going on when it came to his adopted grandson. He sent for his Anbu to look for him and bring him in. He suddenly remembered the meeting he had with the metal nin three months earlier. The nerve of them to come into his domain and demand that they give them Naruto over to them. Granted that is where his living family was at, but Naruto also had roots in Konoha, his mother was the last of the Uzumaki clan. Though they were not from Konoha from the beginning they had made their home here and through the years have made Konoha the village it is today.

Yes the villagers were complete idiots for the way they treated him, I mean come one everyone knew his last name was Uzumaki and had the backing of their long term allies the Uchiha clan. Hell even the clan head wanted to adopt Naruto when his parents died, but the council refused to listen, well the civilians side. The shinobi council went on record that they did not have any grudges toward him and would respect the wishes of his father and mother. Any attempts on his life would be seen as an attempt on any of them and would be dealt with accordingly, but even the threats of the major families didn't stopped the harsh treatment he received

The third was brought out of his musings when an Anbu came into his office. "Well Inu, where is he?"

"Sorry Hokage-sama but we can't find him, we even looked in the Uchiha district but not even Sasuke can't be found. We looked in his apartment and all his belongings were scattered across the floor. I even looked in his secret hiding spot the we created and found that all his money had been taken. The Anbu looking in the Uchiha district found Sasuke's house the same way. I also found this seal on the floor." Inu reported as he handed over the seal to the third. "but after looking at the entrances found no force entry and the seals were still intact since we put them on after the last attempt on his life, we found no evidence of a struggle."

The third looked at the seal for a second and knew immediately what was going on. "Recall all of the Anbu.........and Inu I have a special mission for you and Neko. After you have recalled the Anbu, you will head north until you reach Sea country. Once there you will head to the port city of Filur, head to the special dock 1293, it is in the northern part of the harbor. Once there there will be one boat it will be different than all of the rest as it will be made of metal. You have three days to get there as the boat already docked there probably left by now, lets pray that Naruto and Sasuke didn't make it in time to get on that boat. After you get in contact with the captain of the ship tell him if anyone by the name of Naruto Uzumaki comes to him to notify you immediately. Under no circumstance is he to set foot in Metal country if he does we could lose him to them."

Inu was confused as to why the third did not want him on that boat. "Why...Hokage-sama? Who do we lose him to?" he asked as he received the maps to find the port city he was to go to.

"To his family, Inu-kun. Naruto is a very special boy he is the crown prince to the most powerful kingdom in the world, but he also have ties in Konoha as you already know."

"Sir, how can he be prince to Metal Kingdom wasn't Kushina-sensei married to the ambassador to Metal, I am sure he wasn't a King as it would have put him in great danger?" Inu asked.

"Who said anything about her married to the King, no she was married to the ambassador but he was also the crown prince, after his death Naruto became the next in line for the throne as Minato was the only son of the King." the third explained. "The King has for years tried to come and claim him, but I can't let him take him. It was Kushina-chan wish for her son to be raised in the Konoha standards, she may have loved her husband of that I am sure but his standard for a warrior was brutal and bloody. She did not want her only son to be raised that way. The Metal country would have tried through the council but they even knew that if they found out he was prince to a powerful Kingdom, he would have been brainwashed and when he became of age would transfered all land and right to the Kingdom over to the council."

The third then pulled out his pipe and began to light it. "Hell we even tried to compromise, they would send some of their guard to protect him until he was properly trained as you remembered three years ago but that plan fell through as the council began to get suspicious of why metal nins were in the village. So it was now back to hand over Naruto to his living family. It was getting to the point to full blown war, a war that you know we can't win but even then I could not, would not hand Naruto over to his grandparents he is far to important. It was three months ago that a messenger nin from metal came and told us one last time to hand him over or military action will be used. He told me Naruto will be returned to his family one way or another, I remembered him stopping next to Naruto as he was leaving and gave him a smile. I thought I saw him drop something but didn't investigate, it seemed it was a blood seal that only Naruto could open as I sensed a charka pulse three weeks ago, and thought he was being kidnapped so I had extra Anbu trailing him, I guess Naruto now knows of Metal and added the treatment he received here decided that he could get better treatment in Metal. I am willing to guess that Sasuke found out that Naruto was leaving left with him."

"I see Hokage-sama......I will go immediately to Sea country," Inu bowed and was about to leave.

"Wait." the third said making Inu stop. "If Naruto did reach the boat you are to return immediately do not go after him as it would be an act of war." the third just sighed "pray that if Naruto does make it to Metal he doesn't forget about Konoha and one day could forgive its citizens. If he does make it then and only then will his heritage be known and the fuck up they caused. Also I hope once they find out about the treatment that Naruto has went through they don't come and destroy the village."

After recalling the ANBU, Kakashi and Neko headed out to Sea country hoping that they were not to late. They ran all through the night and most of the day only resting for an hour at a time. They manage to make it in two. They quickly went to the special dock used by Metal country just as they saw a boat leave port. As they ran deeper into the port the ran into the port master.

"Excuse me have you see these two?" Kakashi asked as he handed the port master a picture of Naruto and Sasuke.

"Oh yes they just left in that boat," he replied as he pointed at the boat in the distance. Kakashi only sighed as he saw the boat leave. "Oh Naruto I hope you can forgive Konoha for what they did." and he turned and went back to Konoha to tell the Third the bad news.

Meanwhile back on the boat Naruto along with Sasuke were in the room that the captain had made for them. They could sum it up to one word "wow". The room was set up for some one of royalty, naturally Naruto thought it was because of Sasuke but later found out it was for him as the crew called him 'young prince' and 'Lord Naruto' which confused him. They had just left port when he walked to the rear of the ship and he saw a man with a mask on talking to another man. The man pointed at the ship, the masked man looked in the direction of the boat and Naruto thought for a second that the man was looking straight at him. Then the port got smaller and smaller until he couldn't see it. Naruto then began to walk back to the mess hall to get something to eat.

As he made his way he met up with Sasuke who looked at little green. "Sup Sasuke you feeling alright?" he asked concerned for his friend.

"I'll be find just a little sea sickness but the crew already gave me something for it, I will be find in a little while. I already feel it working. So where are you going?"

"Just going to get something to eat. You want to come with?" Naruto asked as he began to walk again.

"Not hungry right now. I think I am going to lie down for a while....tell me do you know how long this trip is going to be?" Sasuke asked as he walked next to him as the room was in the same direction.

"Well the captain said it will be three days before we reach Metal. He told me that this boat is the fastest in all of the sea." Naruto said as he left Sasuke back in the room.

THREE DAYS LATER

Naruto and Sasuke were in front of the ship looking at the port city of Vernade came closer and closer into focus. They were awed at the sheer size of the city, it was huge. As the ship came into dock Naruto and Sasuke quickly got off the boat and went to look around of course with some of the crew as bodyguards. They walked down the street looking at the different stalls and all the weird things they sold. As they walked they didn't notice a group of people beginning to follow them. Naruto and Sasuke soon found themselves lost in the crowded market place. Their bodyguards soon realised that they were missing and began to look for them while cursing the whole time. While with the boys they were frighten as they did not know the area and being seven at the time was a bad thing. Naruto being a little used to being in hostile situations said that the best thing to do is go back to a place they knew which was the dock so they turned around and began to back track.

As they walked the noticed that they were being followed, but couldn't see who. As they turned into a alley to get to the next street over they surrounded by four adults. "Well, well what do we have here, a couple of lost kids. Where are you from boy?" one of the adults said as they circled the boys. Naruto who was more experienced looked at the adults not backing down before he charged the closest adult. The adult was surprised at this that he was pushed into the wall. Naruto and Sasuke both ran for it. They almost made it to the end of the alley before the adults caught up with them. "Why you little punk, I am going to enjoy beating the shit out of you before we sell you to some slavers."

They all charged and were almost upon them when they suddenly stopped. Why? Because in front of them were the imperial guard with their weapons drawn. "Stop! You will not harm a single hair on the prince's head." a guard yelled. After hearing this the group of men's faces went pale. They were about to assault a prince.

"You lie , he is too young to be the prince." the leader of the group said.

"No he is the son of the crown prince of Metal here to stay with his grandparents. For the attempted kidnapping and assault your lives are hereby forfeit." the guard said, the men tried to apologize but it fell on deaf ears as they were cut down. The guards then turned to Naruto and went to one knee, left hand on the ground and the right across their chest. "Hail, Prince Naruto!!" they all yelled in unison. Then the leader looked up "My name is Vergil Sparda from the second battalion of the our kings army. I was sent here to escort you back to the castle, my lord."

Naruto didn't know what to say so he just nodded his head. As soon as this was done the guards surrounded the boys and began to escort them to the docks to collect their belongings. As they neared the boat the boy's bodyguards came running and got in front of the guards. "Prince Naruto thank the spirits you are OK." the leader said as they all bowed.

"Its OK," was all Naruto said and continued to walk towards the boat. Soon they were all one the dock of the ship with the captain speaking with some more guards.

"As the letter said I have brought the young prince to this dock safely, they are currently seeing the shops in town with my best crewmen. I assure you that they are safe." at this the bodyguards flinched and Naruto saw this.

He signaled to the Vergil to come closer. "Sparda-san please don't say anything of what happen back in town."

"Of course my lord I will not say anything." and Vergil went back into formation. "Such a noble prince looking out for the safety of the people for I am certain that if the captain found out they would have been killed. It will be an honor to fight and die for him." They continued to walk until they were in front of the Kings personal guard. "General Granduis, it is an honer to meet you. I have located the prince and his escorts in town and brought them back here." he said as he saluted.

"Very good." he turned to Naruto who was looking straight at him with a curious stare, he chuckled silently. It was the same response everywhere he went. He was huge for a man running at almost 7 feet tall, his body structure was huge. His most noticeable feature was his face. It was covered in scars from years of fighting. Though his features where frightening his aura told a different tale. It was one of protection and wisdom. "My prince I am honored to escort you back home where you should have been in the first place." he turn to his men and made a couple of hand gestures. The men went onto the boat to retrieve Naruto and Sasuke's belongings. "My prince who is you friend?"

"His name Sasuke Uchiha, he is my best friend. Even though he could have stayed in Konoha and be treated like a prince he instead came with me." Naruto replied as Sasuke blushed. "He said that he wants to train and get stronger through hard work then have it given to him."

"Such a noble thing. I promise that you will be as strong as you want to be only if you are willing to work hard." the general stated at he patted Sasuke's head. "well in that case we should get going then. The quicker we get to the castle the quicker we can get both of you trained then."

The guards all surrounded the two boys and escorted them to a carriage and soon left the port city. On the way Naruto looked out of the carriage and saw the open plains of metal. In contrast to the city, the countryside was full of flowers and trees. Very beautiful compared to Konoha. As they passed a small town they saw how happy the villagers were, children playing on the streets. It took them six hours to reach the capital city of Kiso. As soon as they crossed into the city every villager was lined up along the street cheering for the return of the crown prince.

"Um, Granduis why are they cheering?" asked a very confused Naruto as he looked outside of the window, when he did the villagers cheered even louder.

"Because Prince Naruto they finally have you back where you belong. Many years the people of Metal have waited for your return. The King, your grandfather, tried to get you back peacefully but the Hokage would not budge, we were close to going to war with Konoha. You are that important to our people." the old general said as he looked at the young prince.

As they progressed deeper into the city Naruto saw that while the port city was big it was no comparison to the city they were now in. The building were huge and tall almost touching the sky, to Naruto's small stature anyways, but the biggest building in the whole city was up in the mountains. It was a castle, one of the biggest in all the lands. As they neared the gates Naruto and Sasuke looked in awe, the gate was huge. It was so wide that two hundred men standing side by side could easily walk through it.

It took them ten minutes for the convoy to reach the front door of the castle but when they arrived they were greeted by all the servent and maids, and in front of the door were two people dressed in royal clothes almost jumping with joy. The carriage finally stopped the door opened and out stepped Naruto and Sasuke as soon as Naruto's foot hit the ground everyone yelled "WELCOME HOME PRINCE NARUTO." It was so loud that everyone in the city began to chant "Long live the Prince." and the celebration began, one that lasted all through the night and well into the next day.

Naruto had met with his grandparents and it was very emotional for both parties. After telling them about his life in Konoha they were about to mass the army and burn that village down but after Naruto told them that he didn't want them to, they calmed down. After that they talked about his father and mother, Naruto was overjoyed to find out that they really did love him and had not abandoned him like the villager had told him all his life. Naruto introduced them to Sasuke and how he was like a brother to him. Naruto also told his grandparents about how Sasuke's brother had went insane and killed all his family but left him alive for what reason he did not know. The rest of the night both Naruto and his grandparents talked his future and the future of Sasuke.

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WELL THERE IT IS TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK, ALSO DON'T WORRY I WILL UPDATE EVERY SINGLE ONE OF MY STORIES SOON IT JUST I HIT SOMEWHAT OF A WALL. MOST ARE 80 PERCENT DONE.