-:-Last Resort-:-
Summary: Naruto has hit rock bottom. All he wishes is that he could be acknowledged instead of treated like some under-minded monster. He was worth more than that. His anger begins to stir something within him. So when Kyuubi arouses in response, he makes a deal with him that would make him "normal" and acknowledged in a special way. AU Technically a song fic
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-:-Chapter 1-The Offer-:-
Uzumaki Naruto winced inwardly as he walked the streets of Konaha getting glares and insulted murmurs as he passed.
"Demon child…"
"Drop dead, insignificant monster…"
"Stay away from that child, dear. He's cursed…"
What had he done? What did he do to deserve this treatment? Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
His life consisted of a small apartment provided by the Hokage, the academy, and the the ramen stand down the street. He had no friends, no one close to call family other than the Hokage himself. He had NOTHING. Twelve years of nothingness.
Naruto found his way to the academy self-consciously, his mind returning to him when he found himself in the back row of the academy classroom. Umnei Iruka walked in starting class. He eyed the young blonde boy suspiciously for a grin or something else that would hint a prank in the making.
But Naruto had seemed to already be preoccupied and didn't look to be in the mood for pranking. In fact he had already drowned his sensei out with his own internal conflict. Those damned eyes followed him everywhere. Cold, judgmental eyes that beamed at him with all the hatred in the world. He was sick of it. He hated them. He hated them all for their cruelty. He hated every last one of those damned villagers!
DO YOU REALLY HATE THEM, NARUTO?
The Uzumaki opened his eyes and looked around. What the hell? Where'd the classroom go? He looked about him and found himself in a sewer like room a hundred times his size, maybe bigger.
OVER HERE, NARUTO. The words echoed.
Naruto turned to a huge cage. He strained his eyes into the darkness and found two large red slitted eyes staring back at him.
"What the-?" He stumbled back and fell on his butt. "Who the hell are you?"
THAT'S A FIRST. I'VE NEVER BEEN CALLED WHO? MORE MONSTER, BEAST, WHAT, THING, FOX, KYUUBI… ETC. THINGS THAT DON'T RELATE TO A LIVING BREATHING THING THAT HAS ACTUAL FEELINGS.
Naruto gaped at the fox before him. He suddenly felt like he was gonna die. It was a fact, he was sooo dead. He was with the beast that attacked Konaha years ago.
"Where are we…?" He gulped.
PUTTING IT SIMPLE, YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS, AND MY LITTLE HOME. I'D SAY WELCOME BUT YOU'RE NOT. The fox retorted.
"I'd gladly leave if you'd like that…"
THAT WON'T BE NECASSARY NARUTO. I WANTED TO TALK TO YOU. He rested his head on his paws.
Naruto's curiosity got the best of him and he sat on the water.
HOW MUCH DO YOU HATE THIS VILLAGE?
He narrowed his eyes. "They're hatred towards me tenfold, ttebayo."
The corner of the fox's mouth twitched into a smirk. THEN I GUESS WE SEE TO EYE TO EYE.
"Huh?" The Uzumaki rose an eyebrow.
I'VE SEEN YOU IN YOUR PATHETIC CLASSROOM. LET'S JUST SAY YOU'RE NOT THE BEST STUDENT.
Naruto was about to snap back but the fox growled. He continued.
BUT I CAN PROVIDE YOU POWER NEEDED TO GET REVENGE FOR ALL THE PAIN THEY'VE PUT YOU THREW. MAKE THEM SUFFER.
Naruto narrowed his eyes once again in suspicion. "How?"
YOU SEE THAT SEAL ON THIS CAGE?
The blonde looked up and nodded.
IF YOU REMOVE THAT SEAL, I CAN TRAIN YOU. YOU'LL BE MORE POWERFUL THAN ANY SHINOBI IN KONAHA. EVEN THE FOURTH HOKAGE HIMSELF COULDN'T COMPARE.
Naruto stared at the seal. "How can I trust you?"
The Kyuubi shrugged. IT'S ALL ON YOU WHETHER YOU TRUST ME OR NOT. THE LONGER YOU DEBATE THE MORE YOU PROLONG YOUR REVENGE. THINK ABOUT IT.
Naruto started to fade from the sewer. "Wait, what should I call you, ttebayo?"
The fox looked at him astonished then replied. IN DUE TIME…
"…Ruto…Naruto…NARUTO!"
Said boy blinked his eyes open to find Iruka-Sensei yelling in his face. Much too close for his comfort. He sat back in a sudden jolt. Talk about personal space!
"Will you not fall asleep in my class, dammit!"
Naruto crossed his arms and grumbled something about him being the first to go.
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A/N: Hey! Oreo back with a new story! I should really post some new stuff for my other stories but I'm determined to finish this story! (￣^￣)ゞ
Okay so this is gonna be a toughy with Minato's seal and all but we'll have to see where this goes. Will Naruto give in?
By the way this is right before the academy exams. So Naruto-Kun is 12 and gonna join Team 7… blah blah blah! Oh! And for all the Sakura-Buso and Sasuke-Teme lovers out there, there will be some bashing. I'd say I'm sorry but then I'd be lying. Okay I think this is a long enough A/N. Bye!
IMPORTANT A/N! This fic is no longer being updated! It is, however, being rewritten under the name Acknowledged Vengeance. Please check it out! Otherwise, continue reading this at your own digression.