Broken Shackles

A/N- Hey everyone...I know I have alot of fan fictions I'm working on right now...but I have been having really bad writters block and I am desperately searching for a person to beta my work...so I'm sorry I haven't updated the other stories in a while. This is my apology for that...and I hope it works...

Anyway, I don't own Naruto or any of it's characters and yes this will contain lemons and yaoi in the later chapters...so this is a warning...the characters are 18...

Alright, now that's over, onto the fic!

Enjoy!

Prologue: The New Naruto…Good or Bad?

He'd expected something different from the blonde at such a declaration, a string of cuss words or a snide remark about his ancestors, but no… still acting so unlike his normally loud self he remained calm and collected.

'What has happened to you to change you so much Naruto and when did this come about? None of this makes any sence!'

-Flashback-

It had all started that morning when Kakashi had called team seven to a special meeting, one that the new hokage, Tsunade herself had informed him of.

His day had begun as all his others had, waking from chronic nightmares that were remnants of his brothers torture, Sasuke had spent the early hours of the morning training.

He found that to be the best way to rid himself of his memories of the dreams, he had just finished his routine when he felt Kakashi's presence nearing.

Pulling his shirt on, Sasuke moved to the nearest window and slid it open, it didn't surprise him when he was greeted by Kakashi's smirking face.

"What is it Kakashi?" The smirk underneath Kakashi's mask only seemed to deepen at Sasuke's words, waving a hand in the air to brush his question off Kakashi pulled out one of his infamous Come Come Paradise books.

"The Hokage has asked me to gather the team, she wants to talk with us about a special mission that has been requested by someone in the sand village, but she refused to tell just who it was."

Seeing the shocked look on Sasuke's face, Kakashi decided to give the Uchiha something else to think about, "So get moving and fast, we have to be there soon…Sakura is waiting for us at the bridge and Naruto is already packed and at the tower with the Hokage. So we're all waiting on you…let's go…"

Sasuke was confused but he grudgingly went about packing for the trip to the sand village lost in his thoughts, 'Naruto usually is eager to go on a mission…but I thought after what the Sand village has done to our village, I thought he would hate them as much as I, yet he was raring to go? Ah, what if he knows who requested this mission?'

Deciding to find that out, Sasuke hurried and within twenty minutes he, Sakura and Kakashi walked into the Hokage's office, only to freeze to the spot at what greeted their eyes.

Tsunade was standing before her desk a hand on her hip and a hand raised in greeting, a sunny smile was on her lips and the room seemed to be filled with happy thoughts that washed over the three new comers, but all three immediately noticed that something was missing, Naruto.

Apparently Tsunade knew what they were thinking, "if you're wondering where the brat is, he'll be out in a minute, he's in there…" pointing to a door near the back of the room, Tsunade's smile dissolved into a smirk.

As if hearing her, the door opened and out stepped Naruto…but it wasn't a normal looking Naruto, everyone including Tsunade felt their mouthes drop open in shock.

The blondes' unruly bangs were brushed and his hitaiate was now hanging loose about his neck, instead of his normal bright orange jumpsuit, he was now sporting an outfit that could have been from the days of the samurai. His upper torso was clothed in a dark blue hakama that had a long billowing sode, underneath was a light blue juban and beneath that his torso was wrapped in what looked to be white bandages.

At the same time, his lower torso was clothed in a black pair of hakama's but the right side was strange, there was a split up the side clear up the leg. Underneath could be seen more bandages, they wrapped up the expanse of Naruto's leg, over the top was his typical kunai pouch but it looked different as well but his sandals remained the same. The last thing was a pendant that hung from his neck and rested upon his chest, it sparkled in the light as he looked at everyone in the room.

Naruto's makeover was completely unexpected and everyone was finding it hard to accept, but Naruto didn't seem to mind that he was being stared at, something that the normal Naruto would have blown up at but apparently…this wasn't the normal Naruto.

"Nar…Naruto…what the heck are you wearing?!"

Sasuke and Kakashi cringed, the pink haired beast known as Sakura had struck. Naruto just gave Sakura an empty look before he turned and walked over to a blushing Tsunade, he flashed a smile up at her before he sat in one of the waiting chairs.

Sakura, not pleased with just being ignored like that stomped over to stand before Naruto, her fists clenched at her sides but before she had a chance to chew the blonde out Kakashi placed a hand upon her shoulder.

"Not now Sakura, we have more important things to worry about right now, Lady Hokage…you called us here for a mission, now would be a good time to explain the particulars…" that seemed to snap Tsunade out of her daze, shaking her head she gave Naruto a lingering look before she directed her eyes upon Kakashi.

"Yes…I suppose so, first of all the truth of the matter is, well…Naruto was specially requested for this mission and I was rather surprised to find," Tsunade's eyes zeroed in on Naruto again, as did everyone else's in the room. "That when I told him about it, he was already prepared…as you can see…"

Naruto let out a sigh as he looked at the wall off to his side, he knew this was coming, "there is no need to ask, I know who requested me for this mission and no, I am not going to tell you…I gave my word not to. All will be explained once we reach the sand village, so please continue with you're explanation Lady Hokage."

Silence fell about the room and the air soon turned stale with worry at the complete respect Naruto's voice had held, Sasuke had enough of this, walking over to where Naruto sat he shoved Sakura out of the way before gripping the front of Naruto's haori and dragging him to his feet.

Locking their eyes, Sasuke gritted his teeth in pure anger, "God damn it Naruto, what the hell is wrong with you? You're acting like a completely different person, what is it huh? Are you scared of what might happen if you tell us who bullied you into this, because that's the only way the Naruto I know would change like this! Now answer me you ass!"

-End Flashback-

Naruto's eyes had hardened as he stared back at Sasuke, not able to keep it up anymore, Sasuke adverted his eyes in shame. 'What the hell is going on with Naruto and why can't I keep eye contact with him?'

Pulling easily out of Sasuke's now loose grip, Naruto smoothed his clothes before he sat back down, "as you were saying Lady Tsunade, I would like to leave as soon a possible, I have a promise to keep after all…" Sasuke's eyes narrowed in on Naruto immediately at that.

Feeling a smirk cross her lips in understanding, Tsunade nodded her head as she picked up a folder and a scroll from her desk, handing them to Kakashi she stretched her shoulders before she moved around her desk and sat back in her chair.

"This mission is to get Naruto to the sand village safely and then you must search for the men involved in the uprising, the ones involved with Orochimaru and the death of the Kazekage. The one who requested Naruto's presence is also the one who will be joining you're team Kakashi, permanently. The paperwork and everything has already been taken care of, so…do you think you can handle another student?"

Kakashi's eyes widened slightly before he nodded his head and eyed Naruto, "of course…but why Naruto?"

A smile crossed Naruto's face at that as he looked at Kakashi, "that will all make sence when we get there…so, now that the mission is clear, shall we be off then?"

Sasuke's eyes narrowed as he looked between Kakashi and Naruto, gritting his teeth he glared at Naruto the source of all this, "you can't be serious Naruto, why won't you tell us who the person is! If this person is going to join our team and we're going to be forced to work together, then why are you still refusing to tell us who it is?"

The only reaction Sasuke got was a raised eyebrow from Naruto, getting to his feet, Naruto walked towards Tsunade's desk and grathered his pack that was leaning against the desk. Slinging it over his shoulder, Naruto walked towards the door that lead outside, looking back into the room he shook his head.

"We need to go…" and with that he disappeared out of the room, Kakashi turned towards Tsunade and waved once before following after Naruto, Sakura looked indecisive for a moment before she left as well.

Determined to get at least a little bit more info about who this mystery person was, Sasuke faced Tsunade, "Lady Hokage, you know who it is that requested this mission, please tell me…is Naruto being forced to do this?"

Tsunade shook her head as she began to chuckle silently to herself, "Sasuke…Naruto is going on this mission of his own free will, I haven't met this person…but, I'll tell you this much. You have met this person as well…now, you better catch up to them before they leave you behind, good luck…"

Sasuke nodded his head defeatedly as he left the tower and hurried to catch up to the others, one thought on his mind, 'is this new Naruto good or bad...'

A/N- Who is Naruto protecting I wonder? Heh, you guys are welcome to guess...anyway, the next chapt will be up in about one to two weeks and that's a promise! So, I hope you guys review and want to read more...after all, this chapt is my test to see if my story will be liked or not...ja!