Legends Return!

Chapter 1

Disclaimer- I do not own Naruto or any other characters

AN- Hey guys sorry for the delay. I tried to keep the characters like they were in the anime but it was kinda hard. It has been a while since I last saw it but I did my best so hope you enjoy.

Enter the deadly duo!

Two figures moved silently but deadly through the forest. Jumping from branch to branch like a blur. Both figures were clad in black. Each possessing two thigh pouch and one hip pouch. Their faces could not be seen as both the individual wore masks. The taller of the two had a hawk mask on, midnight coloured eyes could be seen through the eye holes. The shorter one had a fox mask, however his mask eye holes were covered in a black material obscuring the view and his jacket had a hood that concealed his hair colour. By their get up it looked like they were ninja's. They moved swiftly towards their destination. Not far in the distance a rundown village could be seen. They both slowed down the pace they were going at, the short one with the fox mask turned towards the one with the hawk mask and nodded. As if by silent agreement they both split up and entered the village at two different points.

The village in itself was empty. Not a single in habitant could be seen. The houses were shabby looking and unkempt. It seemed as if the village had been empty for quite a while now. Dust was starting to collect on the windows of these houses from the lack of use. After their inspection of the village both ninja's met up again shaking their head to indicate to each other that there was no one living in the village. At the centre of the village they could see that there was a medium sized building that was emitting a faint glow from within. Both the ninjas became alert instantly. There was someone in there and that was their target. Bingo! Both ninjas thought and smirked behind their masks. Both the ninjas flashed in front of the building instantly. However was in the building they didn't want them to know that the ninjas were there.

The taller one nodded, both the ninjas entered the building at the same time and were met with a sleeping man. He must be the guard. What kind of guard do they have if they sleep on duty? If not that then these must be sure of themselves. Fools. Before the guard could wake up the taller ninja bought out his double sword and slashed the unconscious man's throat, quick and effective. Another guard was approaching just around the corner, the smaller of the ninja flashed in front of the unsuspecting guard and placed a paper tag on his forehead. The paper tag started to glow and a seal appeared on it, the man's eyes rolled back and blood started pouring out of his mouth, nose and ears. It was a quick death. Show off thought the ninja with the hawk mask. Using their stealth and skills they assassinated more than fifteen guards, until they came to the boss apparently. On first look he didn't look all that much strong to the two ninjas but it was ingrained in them not to estimate anyone.

The man in question was built, quite muscular, it was obvious that his skills would be better than the previous guards. Well that's what the two ninjas hoped. So far they thought that this mission was kids play. Maybe they were right, maybe the mission was too simple for their skills. When they reached him he was ready for the ninjas. He shot some kunais which were throwing knifes at them, the two ninjas dodged them easily. This mission was making them bored, however they never slacked off. He was just testing them. They both smirked. They wanted the man to give them a good fight, you see they got a thrill out of a good fight, they could feel their blood rushing in their veins in the heat of a fight.

"You two don't even look like as if you are out of the academy yet" the man laughed manically. These two were only kids, how hard could it be to beat them.

"You're mama's must not miss you very much" he twirled a kunai in his hand.

"To send you to me" he smirked evilly and taunted. The ninjas however remained silent. Once he was done mocking the two ninja, finally his eyes rested on the two masked ninja in front of him and his eyes widened with fear. It wasn't unusual in the shinobi world to have kids doing mission it all depended on their capability and strengths. He hadn't observed what kind of mask those two ninjas wore or else he would have escaped long time ago. Kids. Fox mask. Hawk mask. Oh shit he thought. It's time to meet my maker. He was shaking from head to toe with terror. These two were in all nations bingo book which listed the most dangerous ninjas. And these two had an order of flee on sight. Bad mistake I should have noticed first, now I'm done for it. The duo in question was the hidden leaf's most feared ANBU team. They were the most strongest and cunning ninja. No one rivalled them in any areas. Not even the copy ninja Kakashi or the prodigy of the Uchiha clan Itachi and that's saying something. On their own they were indestructible but together they were invincible.

"Any last words?" The taller ninja asked sarcastically. The man was so scared that he was speechless. Fear was clear on his face. In the blink of an eye the man was laying on the floor, blood pooled around his body with his head cleanly cut off. The smaller one was drawing back his chain that has some sort of a blade at the end. The taller bent down and sealed the man's head into a scroll, the shorter one disposed of the dead body. After the deed was done they both exited the building. The smaller one could not wait, he was anxious because on the way here he had decided that he would do a test of his new creation. Whether it worked or not that was a different matter. Once they had exited the building the smaller of the ninja made a hand sign and the building blew up erasing all traces of their activities. Neither ninjas even flinched from the impact.

"Race ya home!" the smaller one shouted with a high pitch and started to run towards the village hidden in the leafs. The taller one shook his head, however he followed the other no less.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood looking out at the village his predecessors dream, their hope and work from the massive window in the tower. He was an old man but no less weak, almost a grandfather figure. He had a smoking pipe in one hand and slowly took a puff from it and blew out the smoke. He stood alone in the office apart from the four silent ANBU guards. It was obvious that the Hokage, the leader of the hidden leaf village was not unguarded at any time. The village was silent, the street lit up with lamps, barely a few people awake at this time. It was nearing dawn and he was waiting patiently. They would be here soon. Out all the ninjas within his rank these two were the most troublesome, true they were the most feared ANBU in his force, but they were dear to him and he worried about them. Right now though there was another issue that had him thinking. The deadly duo had made a name for themselves in the ninja world however they didn't have any friends. Well friends of their age that is. The Hokage had made his decision after hearing their story, at first it was hard to believe what they told him but he trusted them once they proved themselves.

The Hokage had made his decision, he would enrol them in the academy, yes they were elite members of the ANBU but still they needed friends that they could rely on. He dreaded the moment that he would have to tell them. But he had to, it was best for them, he had promises that he needed to fulfil. Now how to tell them, maybe I could order it then they would have to comply. No. He shook his head. Then they would be mad at him and make his life miserable. Sarutobi shuddered at that thought. He remembered the last time that happened. Oh wait, I got it he though beaming, I'll bribe them. As if by some invisible force his pockets rattled. He looked at his pocket. This was such a bad idea. He would have to take a side job if he wanted to bribe them and it wasn't monetary. Well in their case anyway. Hmm how should I get them to agree? He walked back from the window and sat down. He took another puff of is pipe. That's it! He suddenly perked up. What was it about a traitor Naruto had mentioned? He knew the perfect way to get them to agree. He smiled triumphantly. Yes perfect. The sudden opening of the door bought him out of his thoughts as he looked upon the two ANBU before him.

"Mission accomplished Hokage-sama" The ANBU with the fox mask stated as he tossed him a scroll. Sarutobi caught it with ease. The taller one shook his head. No one dared to show disrespect towards the Hokage like that apart from this moron.

"Thank you for your hard work and well done" He nodded to the four ANBU guards who left quietly. Truthfully speaking they were glad. They had been trembling in the presence of the deadly duo as the whole ANBU network duped them. The Hokage activated the highest degree of privacy seal along with a silencing seal, which ensured that no one could eavesdrop on their conversation and could not enter the office. These precautions were necessary where these two were concerned.

"Take your masks off, I need to talk to you two" Both ninjas took their masks off. The tall one had black hair with a tinge of blue in it. His bangs partially covering his eyes. His midnight black eyes guarded and alert. His skin tone pale as the glowing moon. The other one was a stark contrast in comparison. He had tan skin, a round face with three whisker marks adorning both his cheeks, his stunning blue eyes filled with joy and mischief. He lowered his hood and his golden spiky hair which would put the sun to shame sprang into life. Both boys expression devoid of any emotions.

"Hey old man" the other just nodded.

"Naruto" the Hokage nodded towards the blond haired boy who grinned from cheek to cheek.

"Sasuke" he nodded towards the raven haired boy who remained stoic.

"Did you find what you were looking for?"

"Cold trail" the raven growled. The Hokage nodded in understanding.

"Whose idea was it to blow up the building?" Sasuke glared at Naruto. That was all the Hokage needed to determine it was the blonds doing. He looked at Naruto his brows raised questioningly.

"What?" Naruto pouted, the Hokage chuckled at the childish behaviour. He treasured these moments.

"It was the teme's idea", Naruto pointed towards Sasuke. Sasuke looked at him incredulously. The Hokage looked questioningly at Sasuke. He doesn't make decisions like these.

"When did I say you could blow up the building?"

"You said I could do a test run!"

"Yes but not on the mission"

"Oh that's what you meant" Naruto pretended to have a pensive look including the hand on the chin pose. Sasuke shook his head.

"Dobe" Sasuke rolled his eyes. Drama queen.

"Don't call me that teme",

"Or what?"

"Teme, I'm going to kick your ass!" Naruto shouted facing Sasuke.

"As if you can dobe" Sasuke smirked.

"Boys" The Hokage shouted. As much as he liked these boys acting like the kids they should have been, their arguments however was on a whole different level, which usually meant a lot of paper work for him and repair work being ordered. The two boys stopped their bickering and settled for glaring at each other instead.

"What test run?" Naruto had not mentioned anything about testing anything to me.

"Well you see… what happened was…"

"The dobe modified one of his seals"

"Ah I see"

"See I meant to tell you old man but"

"But?"

"I forgot" Naruto rubbed the back of his head sheepishly with a wide grin. The Hokage shook his head. Anyway back to business.

"I have decided to enrol you into the academy"

"WHAT!" both boys screamed simultaneously.

"Correct me if I'm wrong, but did you just say that you want us to attend the academy?"

"Yes, Sasuke that is correct"

"But old man why do we have to go the academy?"

"Because you two need to make friends"

"Why?"

"Because Sasuke it will do you some good"

"I'm not going old man" Naruto thought back to when he did attend the academy, how they hated him, the sensei and the children. He didn't think he could go through with that again.

"Yes you will"

"No I'm not"

"We're ANBU, what will we learn from the academy?"

"You never know Sasuke"

"I will not go" Naruto stomped his feet like a four year old child.

"Dobe, that not going to work"

"As the Hokage I can make you"

"You can't command me, I only follow orders from one Hokage and it definitely isn't you" Sasuke spat out coldly glaring at Sarutobi.

"Sasuke" came the reprimanding tone of Naruto. Sasuke shrug his shoulder indifferently and settled with only glaring at Sarutobi instead.

"Hokage-sama we decline the offer" the Hokage sighed. Why must they make everything hard for him. They are going to send him to his grave earlier than last time.

"Captian Uchiha, Captian Uzumaki!" that shut both of them up. The old man never talked to them this formally.

"Apart from you two making friends of your own age, there is also another issue" Sasuke and Naruto stared at Sarutobi questioningly. Finally I have their attention.

"There may possibly be a traitor within the academy" Naruto snorted.

"What you mean Mizuki?"

"Yes, I need you to apprehend this traitor and bring him in for questioning" He had laid his trump card out now.

"As of yet we have no evidence"

"So let me get this straight, you want us to go to the academy collect evidence and bring in the bastard Mizuki?"

"Yes Naruto that is what I said".

"Why can't another ANBU team execute this mission? Sasuke inquired, eyeing Sarutobi suspiciously.

"Like I said we don't have evidence"

"Yeah right, that because I'm not in the academy" Sarutobi was desperate for their co-operation but both boys were so stubborn. Naruto sighed. Some things were unavoidable even if he wanted. They might as well attend and get the old crew back. At least this time they can do better.

"Consider this an on-going B rank"

"Dobe can handle this on his own" Sasuke started for the door, there was no way that he would attend that stupid academy. Once was enough.

"Oh no, you don't" Naruto yanked Sasuke back grabbing his collar so he couldn't escape. Stupid bastard.

"If I'm going then so are you!"

"Dobe let go" Sasuke snarled

"Do you accept?" the Hokage interrupted their glaring contest. Naruto faced Sarutobi. He smirked.

"Do we get paid?

"Yes"

"We accept" Naruto flashed one of his famous grin before both boys disappeared.

Flash back

"Both of us had a hard time in the academy, me because of Kuruma and Sasuke because of his hatred" Naruto looked at the Hokage with his eyes full of wisdom.

"Kuruma?"

"He means Kyuubi" Sasuke clarified indifferently. The Hokage stared at them disbelieving. Inside he was seething. Who in this village had dared to tell these two kids an S class secret? When he would find out who did it he would punish them personally.

"Don't have a heart attack old man we know more things about this village than you do, like the reasoning behind the Uchiha massacre" The Hokage's eyes went wide with surprise. How? Who were these kids, surely this was not the most hated child Naruto Uzumaki and the revenge bent Sasuke Uchiha?

"How do you know all this?"

"It's a long story, we'll tell you some other time" The Hokage nodded in understanding. They had told him their stories in snippets. He trusted them and was sure that they would tell him when the time was right.

"So at the academy?"

"Well that's another story for another time" Naruto said sadly, he especially did not want to relive the days that he went through. He looked over at Sasuke, his head was hung down. He was sure that Sasuke would not want to relive his defection and betrayal. They must focus on what they had to do and nothing more. The Hokage looked at them with calculating gaze. He was aware that Naruto and Sasuke did not have any friends their age. Naruto because he housed the nine tails demon and Sasuke just stuck with Naruto. They seemed closer than he had seen them.

End of Flash back

Sarutobi stared at the place the boys had been standing. He didn't fully understand what happened but it seemed to him that Naruto was not the same person that he had been and neither was Sasuke. The boys had not told him much of what happened to them and he let it be as well. He didn't want to push them away by pressurising them into disclosing information that they did not want to. He just hoped that he had made the right decision for them. Minato, Itachi I'm trying my best so please forgive me. This time I'll make sure that they have a childhood as normal as possible.

AN- I know it's a bit confusing at the moment but stick around. The story will be revealed plot by plot. Can't promise to update soon I have a lot of things going on in life. But will try. Next chappie will be up as soon as possible. Reviews, flames, suggestions welcome. Thanxs Hopey1