Welcome my fellow humans...

This chapter explains the start of everything. I was thinking to put this between the story but then I remembered those Naruto fillers and thought went like Nahhh.. If you're gonna do it, do it properly. This is my first ever Naruto fic and I am going to start from the start.

WARNING:- YAOI. SasuNaru. Read at your own risk. Don't 'this-is-so-gay' me later..

DISCLAIMER:- Masashi Kishimoto deserves all the love in this world. I am just one of his gazillion contributors.

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CHAPTER-2

The fire was blazing at its peak, people were running towards shelter home for last hopes of survival but Kurama was facing a hard time while battling his blonde-haired enemy. How this blue-eyed man managed to seek him out in the midst of thousands of Kyuubi forces was beyond him. But he had to accept one thing, the man was indeed a worthy opponent. With the grace and speed he was dodging attacks, Kurama had known that he was going to face a hard time defeating him. But after a few minutes of battle, he wasn't so sure that he can defeat this enemy. The blond man in front of him was fearless and driven by the most powerful emotion existing in the universe. Love.

Fucking disgusting.

Kyuubi was something he was destined to rule. Kurama knew that from the very beginning. He had seen, fought and accepted the cruelty of this world like his bread and butter. He was nurtured in pure evilness. Only lived on the motto ' don't trust a fucking piece of shit in this Hellhole because this is Battle of Survival and only worthy breathe till the end.' The last words of Kyuubi's previous leader, before Kurama killed him and ascended the throne. He was strongest, malicious and most cunning demon fox ever. After ascending the throne, all leaders of Kyuubi had to go through the ritual in which Goddess Kaguya, blesses them with their Legendary Demon forms. Kurama was blessed with Nine-Tailed Beast form which enables him to transform into gigantic Fox with Nine-Tails and unlimited Chakra. But this power comes with the price of his Kyuubi. Every member of Kyuubi will die if Kurama transforms. A check on his power. Not that he has any attachments with his followers. It's just, forming Kyuubi again is an unnecessary pain in the ass.

All in all, he had to think of something else in order to kill this Blonde menace.

Dodging another impressive attack, Kurama finally decided that this enemy wasn't the one he can defeat without dying himself in consequence. He had tried analyzing the attacking pattern but this Blue-Eyed shit is too damn unpredictable. The man had like thousand of Jutsu hidden in his fucking robes and he was not just crazy fast but a disappearing bitch too. One moment you are staring in his eyes and next, he is hurling at you with this annoying blue ball of chakra from the back.

But what made Kurama cringe the most was that look in blonde's eyes. One which screamed 'I am going to feast on your fucking dead body'. It has a fire blazing.

That man in the orange mask had warned him to not indulge in battle with Blondie in white robes at all costs. But Kurama is made of ego and warning sounded like a good challenge in his soul. So when said Blondie came down hunting for him, he made no attempt to back off. Now he was slightly regretting it.

Another swirling mass of blue chakra came and connected to his abdomen and threw him good two meters away.

Alright.

Seriously regretting it.

Kurama counted his options and came up with his last move…

… he surrendered.

Minato stopped just after Kurama dropped his katana and went on his knees.

"I surrender." The red-haired man announced and Minato looked at him as he is some giant fox with nine-tails. Okay. Not yet.

"Come again?" blonde asked in disbelief.

"I give up. I am surrendering."

"And you want me to believe a piece of shit like you?"

"You have other suggestions?"

"I don't know cause killing you are sounding hell lot better in my head right now."

"You'll not gain anything but more devastation from killing me."

"No shit. But you can't be sure before trying. No?"

"Alright. Listen to me you scum, after ascending the Kyuubi's throne, every king has to go through a ritual which blesses them with the power of Demon Fox. I have Nine-Tailed Fox inside me which is more dangerous than combined forces of the entire Five Nations. If you'll succeed in killing me that mindless fox will be released, happily destroying everything he gets his hands on." Kurama seethed and then there was silence. Minato was trying his hardest to absorb this new call of destruction. From what he had known, Kurama should be prime target cause killing him will put a pause to Kyuubi and that was the priority of the moment. But if Kurama is telling truth than- Minato shuddered at even thoughts of consequences.

"Than why are you holding back from releasing it? It will be our end. Isn't that what you wanted? Or are you too chicken to die?"

"Yes, we want your throats and no, I am not chicken to do anything. It is this power. It comes with the price. I bet you've heard that killing leader will put a pause to Kyuubi and all shit. But Kyuubi will not stop due to their fucking respect and loyalty for me. Things like these don't exist in the underworld. They will stop because the execution of this power requires the sacrifice of Kyuubi. My all men will die once fox is released." Minato stared at him for a long time. He was trying hardest to not believe Kurama. He was master of the underworld for fuck's sake. Trusting him is an ultimate suicide. But the story he has told was making too damn sense.

"So, what's in your mind now?"

"Negotiation. I will have my troops backed with my word of not attacking Uchiha Estate ever again and you'll have us released without any resistance. Not like you can capture us anyways." This was the most rewarding deal right now. It was free of risks with additional extra protection. Minato can see that but firstly-

"Have Kyuubi immobilized than I'll go and fetch Lord Fugaku for consideration of your appeasement."

"Alright, give me a minute-" words stuck into his throat as that orange mask swirled out of nowhere and red eyes met Mangekyo Sharingan.

Than Hell went loose.

"This was the only way. P-Please look after N-Naruto." His sensei managed to just form these sentences before his body went limp. He was lying beside the lifeless body of his wife, leaving this wailing, screaming part of them here.

Kakashi cannot comprehend the feelings of self- pity and hatred that rose within him. Why did everyone he loves dies? Why is he so weak? Why can't he save anything?

He clutched onto Naruto for keeping himself sane. People around watched him in pity and mourning.

But no one heard the sound of a broken heart. Fugaku stared at the lifeless body of the man he always loved, in despair. He cannot believe Minato left him. Even years later of their break-up, his heart always beat for Minato but he has to go and find that red-haired wench. And now he died with her. Life never felt more cruel to him.

And he cried in agony.

It was only after he passed the third year of his life, Naruto realized that he was different. And not a good different. It is the most horrible distinction any person, a child nonetheless, can experience.

He was hated by everyone.

And not a 'you-stole-my-toffee' sort of hate. It was much deeper, much much darker hate that people of the Estate holes into him just through their gazes. Everyday. On his every breath.

Growing up, Naruto never knew what he did so wrong that he was associated with a Demon. A Monster. An Outcast. He wasn't sure if he actually wanted to know the truth. It can prove self-destructing and Naruto sure as hell cannot afford to hate himself. That would be just sad. And Uzumaki Naruto wants no one's pity. After all, he was going to be ANBU Captain someday. A weird guy with a mask told him so.

"Can I ask you something?" he finally asked that white-haired dude who monthly came to visit him in the foster house. He always wore a mask covering his whole face except the right eye. It curved in downward U-shape.

"Sure. Ask anything you want?"

"Why people respect you so much? That fat-lady always scolds me but when you visit, she acts like an angel. Also when I go out with you, nobody throws dirty looks or curses. Those guards even bow when you walk by. Does that mask of yours have powers? Can I have one too?"

" Easy Naruto. One question at the time. And yes, people respect me and no it isn't due to my mask. I have worked hard to gain this respect ."

"Worked hard? I also work hard to clean all rooms of the foster home, every weekend. Nobody likes me though."

Kakashi stared at him with a very blank face and Naruto wondered if he said something wrong. "Naruto, cleaning is a good habit but doesn't earn you respect, for most of the time. By working hard, I meant that I trained day and night to learn Jutsus and become a good Ninja. Being Ninja is a dangerous job but it makes you strong enough to protect your precious people and village. Today I am respected because I have worked hard and earned the position of ANBU Captain of Uchiha Estate."

"ANBU Captain?" white-haired dude chuckled.

"Yes. It is the highest position for any ninja is their lifetime. Only the most skilled from crowd manages to make it to ANBU. Being a Captain is a privilege in itself."

Naruto looked dazed by the end of the conversation. His heart was thudding for the very first time and his mind was set like never before. He had decided his goal. Naruto Uzumaki was going to become most kickass ANBU Captain ever and he was going to earn everyone's acknowledgment.

Believe it.

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Alright, folks!

The real story is gonna start from next chapter.

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SweetDragon22~~