Memories from Yet to Come
A/N I first wanted to thank everyone who reviewed and those who enjoyed the story. My only reason for writing is for others enjoyment. I got a review from someone who hasn't followed Naruto as much as I have, so during every chapter will be a translation and brief description of terms that were prevalent in the story. Also, there will be spoilers. If haven't read the manga and don't want anything ruined, you might not want to read.
Finally, while this won't be a major crossover fic, I will be putting things I like from other books and series in here (they will get credit). So, for a couple disclaimers for things I don't own that will play a part (however small). Kishimoto owns "Naruto"; Eddings owns all characters recognizable from the "Belgariad" series; Tourigny owns all characters recognizable from "Thor: Quest for Knighthood"
p.s. You guys are awesome and so is this site.
Explanations and Revelations
"Okay ningen(human), tell me what's going on." Kurama truthfully didn't know what to believe. He could sense the same soul resonating in both Narutos, but the Juubi(ten tails)? How would that even be possible without him being a part of it?
Naruto sat down, a chair appearing beneath him as he did. All he received from the kyubi was a raised eyebrow. "No problem Fluffs. It'll have to be the short version though, I don't know how much time I have. The Juubi was resurrected by an Uchiha who claimed to be Madara, but in actuality was Obito." He held up a hand to forestall any outburst that Kurama might have made. "I know you despise Madara, and all Uchiha in general, but we're on a time limit here. You and I got along pretty well for a while. I won't go into specifics but I released you and you didn't go on a rampage. Instead, you chose to work with me. We became friends." A low growl brought him up short. "Oh stop. I know you're angry, and you have every right to be, but being angry and being filled with hate are two different things. You're hundreds of years old, don't take your anger out on an eleven year old. If it makes you feel better, your brothers and sisters were pretty cool towards the end too.
"Anyway, the Juubi was unstoppable. Even with only a piece of the eight tails and some of your chakra, it destroyed everything. It was the world against Madara, Obito, and the juubi and the world lost. In a last ditch effort to give hope to the future, I created a seal to send me back to the past powered by your chakra.
"It didn't go as expected though. I think with your chakra powering the seal it sent me back to a time where the energies harmonized." Kurama looked dumbfounded. Although he couldn't see the outside world through Naruto, he did see enough of his memories to know that the kid wasn't that smart.
"How does he," Kurama gestured towards the unconscious Naruto, "get to be as smart as you?"
The older Naruto laughed. "Being a seal master means you have to study; a lot. I remember this one time where Shikam…"
Kurama cleared his throat interrupting him. "Time limit?"
"Kuso(damn)! You never let me finish my stories. But you're right. I appeared when Naruto was born and you were freed from our mother. I was kind of around without being around. I could see and sense things going on but I didn't really exist. I don't understand why, but my soul materialized right in front of the other me tonight."
"Let's say I believe you. What now?"
"He's going to get all my memories, and his kekkei genkai (blood line limit) should release. He's going to need help though. The only way I made it as far as I did was because of my friends. Without them, I shudder to think what I would have become." He looked sideways at the incredibly huge bijuu. "One more friend could never hurt ya know."
"Don't push it boy. He's weak, stupid, and unfit to be my host."
That pushed the older Naruto's buttons, but he refused to show it. "He's lonely, scared, unloved, and hides behind a mask so he won't be outright murdered."
"He could release my powers and show this pathetic village how strong he truly is. We could destroy this village easily." Kurama felt better. His rage made him powerful.
"You're still not there yet," Naruto replied standing up. "I make this promise to you though. I know myself, and I know him. When you're ready for a friend, he'll be there for you. We'll definitely help you get rid of your hate, datteybayo(have no clue).
Kurama laid his head down on his paws and closed his eyes. "Leave me ningen, and take the gaki with you." Older Naruto picked up his younger version and made his way to a different part of his mindscape. He didn't see the serene smile grace the kyubi's(nine tails) face.
-Different part of Mindscape—
Younger Naruto (YN for now) rubbed his eyes groggily. "Jiji, I just had the weirdest dream." He scooted back when he saw his older self staring back at him.
"I don't have a lot of time," ON said seriously. "I know you're confused but when your mind finishes filtering all the memories from me, it'll become clearer. You won't know everything right away though. There will probably be instances where you won't know something until you're in a situation where you need it." ON looked at his hands and saw them start to fade out. "Kuso! Look, I can't tell you everything I wanted, but trust your instincts, believe in your friends, and above all else, remember that our parents loved us more than anything."
YN jumped up, "Who were they?! Why won't anyone tell me? Please…" YN pleaded, tears threatening to spill from his eyes.
ON looked on sadly, remembering his youth and how hard it was. "You share our mother's last name; you should be able to find it from there. As for our father, all I'll tell you is that he's helped give you the most peace when you were troubled." ON was almost completely faded now. "This last headache will be the worst, but it'll be worth it. Goodbye Naruto."
Naruto gripped his head in pain and his wail was loud enough to be heard in Kurama's chamber. Naruto sat up on the sandaime hokage's (third fireshadow) couch gripping his head and screaming. The doctor examining Naruto leapt back and Hiruzen cast a wary eye towards the physician. "What did you do?" He was about to motion for ANBU to take him to Ibiki when Naruto stopped screaming.
"It wasn't him jiji (old man; grandpa). I had a run in with my tenant." Naruto hated lying to one of the only people who truly cared for him, but he didn't want to try telling the truth at the moment. Hiruzen's eyes widened before dropping to the floor in shame.
"I'm sorry Naruto. I had planned on telling you when you were a genin (low ninja)."
"I wish I could say it was okay jiji, but you lied to me. When I asked you why they hated me you told me you didn't know. I had to meet the fur ball to find out myself. Do you know who my parents are at least?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi felt every one of his years at the moment. "I do, but," he cut off Naruto before he could interrupt, "it would be dangerous if I told you right now. I promise to tell you when I feel you're ready to be able to defend yourself properly."
The other Naruto's memories were going to give him the information anyway, so he decided to give the hokage a break. "I can live with that answer hokage-sama. Thank you for not lying to me."
The sandaime noted the honorific Naruto had used and felt a pain in his heart. Naruto felt saddened at the pain on Naruto's face. "Treat me to an all you can eat ramen feast and I'll forgive you, okay jiji?" Hiruzen's smile returned
"Lunch tomorrow, as much as you can eat."
"Yatta!" Hiruzen was glad that the meeting with the kyubi didn't seem to affect Naruto too much. Naruto yawned loudly and decided to go home for the night. "Do you think I can get someone to watch my apartment for the night? The villagers are usually pretty brave on my birthdays."
"Of course Naruto, and for what its worth, I really am sorry." Naruto nodded his head and jumped out the window much to the surprise of the hokage. "The number one most surprising ninja indeed."
-Naruto's Apartment—
Naruto slept fitfully. He couldn't tell if his dreams were memories or dreams or a combination of the two. He woke up at the light of false dawn, and got dressed. He decided to skip breakfast. Even though he had pretty much forgiven his jiji, he was definitely going to make him pay today. Some light exercise before lunch wouldn't hurt either.
He was glad his headache was gone but his mind was in turmoil. I've gotta clear my head. I have to bring my A game if I'm gonna hurt jiji's pockets today. With a sigh, he shunshinned (body flicker technique) out of his apartment. He arrived atop the hokage monument in record time. Did I just…"I am so awesome!" he shouted from atop the fourth hokage's head. He did it a couple more times before reappearing atop the fourth hokage's head again and sat down. "Wait till I show Sakura-chan. Sasuke will be so jealous and Sakura will have to go on a date with me."
Why do I want to date Sakura anyways? She's a great teammate, and her punches hurt like hell, but she isn't really that nice to me, but…Arrggh, why did my life have to get so complicated? He looked down at the village before looking at the stone face below him.
"Hey there yondaime, it's your biggest fan here. So a lot of weird stuff has been happening to me lately. I know about what happened with you and the fox. I understand you had to do what you had to do, but why me? Maybe someday you'll be able to tell me. It's been hard here though."
Naruto always liked coming to talk to the fourth. He always listened and never judged him. It was so peaceful up here, especially in the mornings. His eyes widened with that sudden realization. Could he really be…
A sudden, light breeze blew around him, ruffling his hair. "Tou-san (father)? The sun broke over the horizon at that moment and covered Naruto in the warm light. "I have so much to tell you!" Naruto excitedly told the stone face everything about his life while the village was bathed in the soft orange glow of the morning sun.
Naruto was jumping up and down in the hokage's office. "Are you ready jiji? I'm starving. I had such a big morning. I went to my favorite hang out, then I trained some, then I pranked some then I…"
"Naruto!" the hokage shouted to get his attention. "I've been trying to tell you that I'm a shadow clone. The original is already waiting for you at Ichiraku's.
"Nani (what)?" Naruto explained before performing a sealless shunshin. Everyone's eyes in the room widened in surprise.
"As if he wasn't difficult to catch before," one of the ANBU guards murmured while the clone chuckled.
Naruto arrived in the seat at Ichiraku's while Hiruzen waited at the front of the stand. "Jiji, come on, I'm hungry." Hiruzen spun around, surprised Naruto managed to sneak past him.
"How did you get in without me seeing Naruto?"
"A ninja is supposed to keep secrets, right?" The hokage nodded his head. "Then there's your answer."
"Ah, but you're not a ninja yet Naruto," he replied while sitting down.
"Neither are the clan heirs, but nobody expects them to give up their secrets."
"You're a lot smarter than people give you credit for, my boy"
"Yo, Teuchi-jiji, I plan on cleaning you out today. Give me one of each and keep em coming." Teuchi cried tears of happiness.
Naruto was on a mission; the complete eradication of Ichiraku's ramen supply. A crowd gathered around Naruto amazed that a non Akamichi member was putting on a display of such feats. It was unheard of. Teuchi was running so far behind he had to hire a dish washer for the day.
Naruto finished his last bowl and patted his stomach. Teuchi, owner of Ichiraku, and his daughter Ayame, stood before Naruto mesmerized. He had eaten every last noodle in the little stand. Naruto turned to the hokage.
"Consider yourself forgiven jiji."
"I almost don't think it was worth it." Hiruzen had already had to send a ninja to his clan compound to get him some more money to pay for Naruto's self appointed mission.
Naruto turned towards the crowd. "Let this be a warning to all of you. Any who wrong me in the future will have to face a similar punishment." Upon hearing these words, Teuchi fainted and Ayame began drawing plans for a larger stand. Several people in the crowd bolted much to the amusement of the hidden ANBU.
"Thanks again jiji," Naruto said with a hug, "I have some stuff to do. See ya later." Naruto disappeared in a swirl of leaves.
Naruto ran his hand over his stomach where his seal was located. He could feel the seal. He hadn't even looked at it and he understood the intricacies of the overlaying matrices. Hell, he even understood what a sealing matrix was. How do I know all this?
As soon as the question was asked, he knew the answer. The kekkei genkai of the Uzumaki clan.
A/N I know this chapter was a little slow, but the build up was necessary for the future chapters. Just to give you a heads up, Naruto will leave the village before becoming a ninja, but it'll only be for two or three chapters at the most.
I would also like to get feedback on how the translations were done. Do people prefer them like I had them here? Or would everyone rather have them at the end of the chapter?
I'm really excited about next chapter. Before he leaves, he has some meetings/interventions and faces off against the council. There won't be a lot of bashing, but he does put them in their place.
As always, thanks for reading, and hope you enjoy.