It was October 10 and a ten year old Naruto was running away from a mob of armed villagers through the streets of Konoha as fast as his ten year old legs could carry him "Leave me alone! Please, I haven't done anything!" He cried. It was the same every year after he was kicked out of the orphanage. They would beat him to the brink of death and ditch him until the old man, the Third Hokage or jiji which he affectionately nick named, would find him and take him to the hospital.

Lost in his thoughts about the old man, he didn't notice he had run into a dead end. "We got you now Kyuubi brat!" yelled a random villager. "Make him pay for what he's done!" yelled another. They drew closer and closer and he had nowhere to go. Hidden ninja in the mob started to throw shuriken and kunai. He tried to dodge them but was not so lucky, some embodied themselves in to his arms and legs. Kyuubi tried to close the cuts but was not able to because Naruto had a lot and was just receiving more. "Who's gonna save you now!" yelled one of the villagers. "Ahhhhhhh!" yelled Naruto, eyes close, as one of the ninjas swung his sword and cut him all the way till he hit bone.

Soon an ANBU with gray hair (Guess who) arrived, "Please, help me!" Naruto cried. But instead of being helped, he heard the sound of chirping birds. He opened one eye before he heard "This is for my sensei." And then all went black. The mob cheered, they had finally done it, they killed the brat that had (according to them) taken so much from them.

In the heavens

Avatar had seen Narutos' life from his birth, to his just newly occurred death. He, like most of the gods though that he lived a life he didn't deserve. He thought that he still had a way to go but rules were rules and he had to follow them. He had fought and fought with the gods and they finally let him live, but not the way he had expected.

Back to Konoha

The Hokage had just found Narutos lifeless body and he was in a mixture of emotions. He was mad at the villagers, betrayed because of what the ANBU had done, worried about how others would react to his death (mainly his godparents), and sad because he had failed to protect him.

In the Heavens

Naruto opened his eyes and looked around, he wasn't at the hospital like every other year. "Ah, so you've finally awoken" came a voice behind him. Naruto turned slowly and saw Avatar Ruko, unknown to him, "Who are you?" he asked in a fearful voice. "I, young Naruto am Naruto Ruko." Naruto studied the man carefully and said "How do you know my name?" Roku replied "I know a lot about you Naruto, Me and the Gods have been seeing you since you're birth" Naruto still didn't trust this man but was slowly starting to. "Where are we?" Naruto asked, Roku replied "We, young Naruto, are in heaven." At this Narutos eyes went wide. "What!" Naruto yelled " No! no! no! no! please don't tell me I died!" He yelled "How am I supposed to tell Hinata-chan how I really feel about her!" He sobbed, he couldn't believe it he had died and he hadn't told Hinata how he really felt about her, how he really liked her, how he liked her. He hadn't told her because of the stupid fox, he knew that if people knew that they were together that they would try to kill her ( A/N Yes he knows about the fox). Roku then spoke "Naruto I know that it's hard for you, but I have a mission for you and it can help you go back to your world" Narutos head snapped up at this. "I'll do it I don't care what it is but if I need back to get back to Hinata-chan" Roku smiled and said "Okay, you are to go to my world and help the current avatar and help him with his mission to keep the world at peace." Naruto nodded. Roku then said "You might not come back." Naruto listened but he didn't care "Like I said before, I'll do it" Roku nodded and said "Let's get to work"

In Konoha

News had traveled mostly all of the citizens of Konoha were celebrating. Most of Naruto's class mates had gone to see him in his bed in the hospital. He was in a coma, even though most declared him dead, Saratoubi refused to have him unplugged. People had come and gone all with different reactions.

Hinata had cried her heart out when she found out, she cursed her shyness. She couldn't believe that her crush was gone and would possibly not come back, but she didn't give up she knew he would come back, she visited him every day when she had the chance. Sakura and Sasuke also visited but for different reasons, Sasuke visited because although he wouldn't admit it Naruto was his best friend, Sakura just went, well because Sasuke was there. She was confused when one day they first visited and she said "It was gonna happen anyway" which got her a glare from Sasuke and a punch In the face by Hinata she made a mental note to never get Hinata mad.

In the heaven( A/N time isn't the same as in the real world it's kind of like a dream while he's in a coma hell be in his journey so in the real world it'll be a day and with Naruto he would already finish his journey)

Naruto had been training in three of the four elements. He had to admit it was extremely tough especially earth bending. He was told he wouldn't remember his time in the heavens only his training, he wouldn't be able to teach the avatar only help him find those who would. He would also have some kyuubi enhancements like enhanced hearing, speed, sight, and strength. He would also have fox two tails and ears, which he was pretty excited about having. He didn't know about his appearance though that would be when the time came.

Naruto was training his earth bending when avatar Roku came up to him and said " You've done well Naruto but the time has come for you to go." Naruto then nodded and said " I'll make you proud sensei." Roku then opened a portal and said "Whenever you're ready" Naruto nodded and said "here I go"