The Yellow Maelstrom
Summary
Shortly after failing the graduation exam, Naruto steals the forbidden scroll and finds a scroll addressed to him inside. Armed with it, he will strive to become the best as his heritage is revealed to him and he rocks the Shinobi world as a force to be reckoned with.
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"Normal Speech"
"Thoughts"
"Kyuubi Influenced Naruto or Kyuubi"
"Kyuubi Thoughts"
Jutsus being used
Chapter 2 – An Overdue Introduction
To say that Hiruzen Sarutobi was tired would be the understatement of the year. Earlier that night while going back to the Hokage Tower after a long days work to retrieve a scroll for his son Asuma, he fell prey to one of the most dangerous Jutsus that he had ever seen; Naruto's Sexy Jutsu. Now this begs the question of what Naruto was doing in the Hokage Tower at that time, something that he had recently resolved while looking at the battle between Naruto and Mizuki through his Viewing Orb.
He had found out that Naruto had been tricked by one of his academy instructors, namely Mizuki into stealing the Forbidden Scroll of Seals as a way to graduate from the academy. He had proceeded to look at the ensuing battle between Iruka and Mizuki and felt a sense of relief that Iruka had taken his words to heart and accepted Naruto. He had watched Nonplussed as Naruto learned the truth about the Kyuubi and then kicked the living daylights out of Mizuki. It was at this point that he called off the search and informed the Shinobi that the scroll was in safe hands.
He continued to look as Iruka removed his headband and tied it around Naruto's Forehead and then continued on towards the Hospital where Iruka was treated for his injuries. Which brought him to the present, a knock was heard and with a quick "Enter", his secretary informed him that Naruto and Iruka were here to see him.
When they entered, Naruto was in the front literally dragging his Sensei behind him with a grin that could rival that of a fox on his face.
"Oji-san" he yelled out as soon as he entered
"It's been a while eh Naruto?" Sarutobi said while maintaining an impassive face.
This cause Naruto to smile even wider and the elder Hokage finally gave way and let a small smile spread on his lips.
"Please be seated," he said gesturing with his hand. "We have much to talk about."
And so began a recollection of the night's activities by Naruto, with Iruka adding in bits and pieces where necessary. Naruto though carefully omitted the parts where he received the scroll and copied the other techniques.
After completing their tale, the Hokage just shook his head and chuckled deeply. You could always count on Naruto to provide entertainment in the village. Just earlier that day he had painted the Hokage Mountain and would have gotten away with it had it not been for Iruka finding him. It was still a mystery to him how Naruto seemed to outrun and outwit most of his Chuunin, Jounin, and even the occasional ANBU sent on his trail.
"Now Naruto, I know that you stole the scroll" the Hokage began. At the mention of this, Naruto's face turned solemn. "And I know that you found out about the Kyuubi stuck in your gut", at this the 12 year old winced, but the Hokage continued on "but you should in no way believe even for a second that you are the Kyuubi. You are Naruto Uzumaki, proud genin of Konoha, and Shinobi in training. Get that through your head. You see, after sealing the Kyuubi into you, the Yondaime had one final request, and that was for the villagers of Konoha to see you as the hero that you are. His final wishes however were not fulfilled, hence the kind of life that you led. But don't worry naruto, we believe in you." He finished with a warm smile.
At that point Naruto looked up with tears threatening to fall for the third time that night. Here he was yet again being acknowledged by another person. 'Maybe' he thought 'maybe I'm slowly getting the village to recognize me, to recognize that I'm not the Kyuubi but Naruto Uzumaki; Even if it only began with two people.
When he looked at the Sandaime, you could literally see the fire burning within him as he decided to prove his worth to the village.
Seeing this, the Sandaime was content. He was happy to know that Naruto had at least found someone precious to him and from the looks of things would do whatever it takes to keep them.
"So Naruto" asked Iruka, "What are you planning to do now that you've become a genin?"
"Well after getting placed on a team, I'm gonna be training like there's no tomorrow so I'll be able to protect my precious people and the entire village. Then maybe someday, they will all accept me and I'll have an honest shot at being Hokage," answered Naruto.
He said this with so much conviction, that Iruka was surprised, the Hokage however had been expecting such a declaration and thought 'heh, he's beginning to act more like you now my friend. I just hope that I will be there to see him fulfill that dream. You would be proud of your son old friend.'
A stifled yawn was what alerted both experienced ninja's to Naruto's state of tiredness and with a simple nod from the Sandaime, Iruka excused himself but not before informing Naruto that team placements would be taking place in two weeks time and that he should remove his Ninja ID photo the following day.
The Hokage himself personally sunshined Naruto to his apartment where they exchanged goodbyes and Naruto promptly fell asleep. He promptly left to go back to his office but not before writing something on some paper and placing it on the table then going home to get whatever sleep he could.
Naruto awoke with a start. He had just lain down to sleep and here he was already awake. It didn't seem logical to him. Besides, since when did he begin to think of things as logical?
He slowly opened his eyes and tried clearing the cobwebs from his mind. When he did, he looked around him and noticed that he was in some type of sewer.
'Where am I?' he thought, 'it's almost like there's nothing in this place'.
He continued walking till he could see a faint outline of red a long distance away. Seeing it, he sprinted towards it while feeling drawn to it. When he arrived, he stood in shock for a short moment.
To his front was a large cage with a red tint to it. On the center of said cage was a paper with the Kanji for seal on it! He stifled a gasp and dared not breathe.
Right in front of him was the very creature that he had learned of earlier in the night. He was at a loss for words, until he collected his wits and said
"Kyuubi I Presume."
The creature simply nodded its gigantic head.
"So why am I here in my mind?" asked a curious Naruto.
"You are here, mortal because I called you while you were in your sleep" it replied. Naruto's eyebrows rose as if saying silently 'really'. He then asked.
"So what do you want of me, cause for all intents and purposes, I know you to be an evil, death-loving, psychotic demon fox." 'But something doesn't seem right' he thought to himself.
At this, the Kyuubi simply looked into his eyes, trying to find some semblance of fear or hatred. It was most surprised when all it found was confidence and an unbreakable will. So it began.
"I have called you here for many reasons young one. The first of which is to inform you of why I attacked Konoha. The reason for this lies with those who wield the legendary Sharingan. The first of the Uchiha, Madara Uchiha was the one who caused such devastation on the village that you hold so dear to you."
"Wait a minute, how can this Madara Uchiha be alive if he was the first to gain the Sharingan?" asked a confused Naruto.
"All will be explained young one," continued the Kyuubi. "You see, this Madara Uchiha was once a leader of the Uchiha's. However, his greed and desire for power was what led to his downfall after killing his brother to obtain a higher level of the Sharingan; the Mangekyou Sharingan. After learning of what he did to obtain this power, he was almost exiled from his clan, and shortly afterward, he challenged the Shodai Hokage to a fight to determine who would be the leader of Konoha. He lost. Shortly after, he was exiled from his clan and vowed revenge on Konoha, even if it cost him his very soul.
He wandered for many years and met the seven tailed beast. He made a request to it but it said that said request would only be granted it he bested one of the beasts children in battle. He won, and requested immortality from the seven tailed beast which it granted. However true immortality is even beyond the power of the tailed beasts, therefore he only got a limited form of immortality. True, he would never die of natural age, but extensive damage to the vital points and decapitation would be able to kill him.
After this, he waited a few years before fulfilling what he had pledged; revenge on Konoha. He did this by seeking me out from my den. I refused to assist him in doing such an evil especially to a country that had my blessings and so he rushed towards my kits and mate in an attempt to slay them. He didn't succeed. I was overcome with rage and lashed out wildly after him. In my anger, I forget the abilities of that accursed eye and looked him right in it. While in his control, he tortured me with what you call Genjutsu for some time before I was able to overcome it with my massive chakra. Once free, I almost went insane and followed him wherever he went.
For days I searched for him and he ultimately led me to Konoha where I proceeded to wreak havoc and destruction upon everything in my way as never seen before. This all happened until the one you call Yondaime sealed me inside of you using the Shiki Fuujin and Shishou Fuuin. Even before he completed the seals he looked at me and asked why I did such. I responded with a gut wrenching howl then said two words 'Madara Uchiha'. It was during that time that he saw the insane look in my eye and apologized for having to do what he did. In that time, he also asked that I watch over you, and that young one is what I've been doing since your birth."
"Heh, wow." said Naruto "To think that the most destructive force that ever faced the Shinobi world was caused by a human and said force has been watching over me. You know, I knew there was something about you that was out of the ordinary"
"Why do you say this?" asked the Kyuubi.
"Because even if I was shocked when I came to the cage, there was no ill intent or malice or hatred coming off of you." Replied the blonde.
"Interesting, to think that he would progress so far in such a short space of time. He truly is his fathers' son, but it's not my place to inform him of this.'Thought the Kyuubi.
"You know young one, you are only the second human that has earned my respect in such a short time. The first being the one who sealed me here. But enough of my babbling. The second reason I called you here is to make a request of you. It's been over 12 years that I have experienced the world."
"I'm not releasing you" said Naruto quickly before the Kyuubi could finish its statement, "even if I wanted to and you may not be as evil as we all thought, I don't know how, but you have to earn your keep."
The Kyuubi was amused by the display. So before any misunderstandings could arise it spoke again.
"You misunderstand me young one. I do not wish to escape, I merely wish to experience the world again; see what you see, feel what you feel, hear what you hear and so on. To allow this simply tear off the bottom right corner of the seal on the gate. This will also allow me to speak with you and you with me consciously. In exchange I will quicken a process that has already began that I'm sure you are aware of. I will also enhance your senses tomorrow to the highest level possible without excessive damage to you."
"You mean the fact that I can think and speak clearer" Naruto said matter of-factly.
"Yes young one. That was as a result of one of the one of the four suppression seals that were placed on you at birth being broken. Each of these seals suppress some of your natural talent and abilities, hence the reason why you found it so difficult to listen to or learn practically everything. However, if you hadn't noticed, as long as you want to learn something you learn it quite quickly."
"Like the Kage Bunshin" he said.
"Yes" the Kyuubi replied. "That is because you have a photographic memory and it only displayed itself during times of tremendous will power. The other suppression seals were placed for suppressing intelligence, chakra control, chakra and your photographic memory. Now, I will remove these seals now as well as grant you something else when I deem you ready if you allow me to experience what you do."
'Sounds fair' thought Naruto, so with that in mind, he did as the Kyuubi requested.
"The changes will take effect when you wake up. The third and final reason that I brought you here is to remind you of the two scrolls that you have in your possession should be read as soon as possible. Also, I should tell you now that I will aid you in training, but only if you can find an additional use for the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu."
"Thanks a lot Kyuubi. By the way, is your name Kyuubi, or is it just your title?" asked a curious naruto.
"It is but a title. My name as you put it is Hikari and I was once a guardian of the Light. But that my young friend, is a story for another time." It replied.
"Is that all?" asked Naruto.
"For now, yes. I'll send you on your way now young one"
"ok" said Naruto.
"By the way," said the Kyuubi as Naruto began to disappear, "get rid of that atrocious orange jumpsuit. And I'm female. Ha ha ha ha ha."
As he was disappearing, Naruto was flabbergasted at the final revelation that the Kyuubi had just given to him. That terrible force of nature that everyone thought was male was in actuality a female.
There was as much truth in the statement Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
That's all for now my friends.
Next few chapters may take some more time. Work and all that!
Jutsu Translations
Kage Bunshin no Jutsu – Shadow Clone Technique
Shiki Fuujin – Corpse Spirit Sealing Technique
Shishou Fuuin – Four Image Seal
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