Knights of the West

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"Prepare yourself!"-Demonic Voice talking

'I'll win this battle!'-Demonic Thinking

"I'll stop you no matter what!"-Normal Talking

'I most definitely will not lose!'-Normal Thinking

Chapter 1

"Three years" Hiruzen stated while staring at someone he saw as a grandson that was believed to be dead "You've been gone for three years Naruto-Kun the village hasn't been the same when you were gone".

Sighing, Naruto step forward from between the two accompanying him, still hidden in their cloaks, with every step he made making every ninja in the room hear the sound of metal hitting the floor until he was in front of the Hokage's desk.

"Yeah, I know but to tell you the truth a lot of things happened these past three years" Naruto explained while moving an arm covered in iron gauntlets holding a scroll and placing the scroll on top of the desk.

Staring at the scroll on his desk Hiruzen grabbed it and unrolled it before seeing a storage seal on it, placing his hand on it he pushed in a bit of chakra until a small poof of smoke came out of it, waiting for the smoke to disperse he saw a badly damaged and scratched forehead protector laying on top of the scroll.

"Tell me Naruto-kun…..can you please explain to me the reason why im holding your fore head protector?" Hiruzen inquire softly but already knowing of the reasons just wanting to hear from his mouth clearly.

"We both know what it means gramps" Naruto stated while staring at him seriously.

"Yes you are right that I know what it means but…." Hiruzen paused for a sec before continuing and grabbing the forehead protector gently "….i want to hear it from you my boy"

"…."

Silence is what only came from that plea that the Third Hokage said until another release of breath came from Naruto and closing his eyes.

"I would like…. No…I want to resign from being a shinobi of Konoha" Naruto said while opening his eyes and staring at Hiruzen full of determination that made him see not the present Naruto in front of him but someone that can bring change and peace to not only the Elemental Nations but the whole world and he couldn't help but feel pride for Naruto knowing that even though he may not be a Konoha Shinobi after this anymore, he knew that standing in front of him is someone that is the holder of the true will of fire.

"You're resignation from the shinobi forces is approved" Hiruzen said while smiling slightly before it fell into a small frown "Although I would like to ask of what you think of your…." Hiruzen trailed off with a grimace knowing that this is a topic that will bring a lot of trouble.

"My thoughts on my so-called parents? We both know that I'm not gonna forgive them for what they have done by leaving me here for the whole 14 years of torture here on this village and old man don't worry I don't blame you for hiding it from me after all, every time I asked you on who they are you give of a feeling of regret yet anger not aimed at me but at someone whenever you say you don't know, now I know at who it is aimed at" Naruto said while walking around the desk and placing his armored hand on the Third's shoulder.

"I don't deserve your compassion my boy I've lied to you time and time again from the day you could walk up till now" Hiruzen said while pulling down his hat slightly to hide the tears that threaten to escape his eyes.

"True you don't deserve it but like I said I knew why you did it and how much it always brings you pain every time you lied to me and among other things…" Naruto paused before continuing "…I couldn't hate you even if I want to cause you are the only one who I see as a family and the one who has been there for me always when no one else did"

All the ANBU's and the two people with Naruto couldn't help but smile at the scene in front of them warming their hearts from the compassion that Naruto is giving the Third making their respect for him grow.

"Well then I guess it's time for me and my group to leave before anything else happens" Naruto said while heading straight for the door followed by the two people with him making the ANBUs hear the same metal hitting the floor coming from them just like Naruto.

"This early? You and your friends just got here why not take a rest first?" Hiruzen asked.

"yeah sorry about leaving so soon but in truth we just came here to give that back and resign so that I don't become a criminal if word gets out that I'm alive and well from some bad source" Naruto Explained clearly while grabbing the knob of the door and twisting it open letting the other two leave.

"Good point but if I may could I see what you look like under that cloak?" Hiruzen asked with the Anbus also wondering about it.

"Sure I guess" Naruto said before parting the cloak in front of him showing the Shinobis that he is wearing a complete full set of silver armor with the cloak actually connected from the back along with a longsword strapped to his left waist and a shield strapped to his back under the cloak with a symbol embed on the right part of his chest plate with the ninja's also noting that he is wearing a complete chainmail under the armor.

"You became a knight? Does that mean you've been living in the west for three years? Better question is how did you get sent there?" Hiruzen asked while staring at him with wide eyes.

"Sorry old man but I would like to keep that to myself for now it's… not something I like to remember if you could? I'll tell you one of these days but not now as the memory is still fresh" Naruto said with a grimace and tracing his left armored hand on to his chest where the emblem is.

"I understand….you may take your leave Naruto-kun and always know that you are welcomed here" Hiruzen stated with a understanding smile before watching Naruto bow his head and leave the office.

"Are you sure it's wise to accept his resignation Hokage-sama?" A Cat masked ANBU asked from beside him.

"Yes it is Neko but I'm not just gonna let him leave this village without something to help him" Hiruzen stated while turning his chair around to stare at the village from the window.

"Hokage-sama? " Neko asked

"Neko I want you and your team to follow Naruto-kun on his travels, I want you to shadow him and protect him but only when it is needed unless the situation calls for it you may reveal yourselves to his group" Hiruzen ordered.

"You're expecting that something might happen?"

"Yes and Neko this mission will be indefinite on time for I fear that I might not stay as hokage soon and as the hokage now I'm placing in a order where in the case of a new hokage comes into seat then they cannot order your teams return or even brand your team as criminals" Hiruzen stated grimly.

"May I inquire on the rules of engagement Lord Third?" Neko inquired softly.

"You are to protect Naruto at all cost from any attacks on his person….Even from Konoha" Hiruzen said.

"I understand Hokage-same no harm that may prove a danger to Naruto or any of his companions and friends shall befall them" Neko stated full of determination.

"Thank you Neko for doing this old man a huge favor" Hiruzen said while standing up from his chair and bowing towards her in gratitude.

"H-Hokage-sama please do not bow to me I don't think I should be given such praise and respect nor it is befitting of your stature!" Neko said in panic while flailing her arms in embarrassment with the other ANBU in the room chuckling or giggling silently seing their comrade panic from such praise.

Chuckling softly Hiruzen straighten himself up still smiling knowing that the one he sees as a grandson will be safe and in good hands even though that he feels that it is not needed but as long as it is for his surrogate grandson then he will do anything to help him even if it means dying to protect him.

-Line Break-

(With Kakashi's group)

"Kushina-sama please slow down!" Kakashi said while still getting dragged by her along with Minato by their arms and was heading straight towards Ichiraku's.

Letting go of their arms Kushina drop them on the ground while scratching the back of her head and laughing sheepishly "S-sorry I got excited I think".

'You think?' Minato and Kakashi thought while groaning and rubbing their shoulders in pain until they heard two voices shout at them.

"Kakashi-sensei!"

Turning around behind them they the last two members of Kakshi's team.

"Sakura, Sasuke" Kakashi acknowledge by nodding towards them in greeting with the two former genin snow chuunins staring at Kushina and Minato in awe.

"Wow the Red death and the fourth" Sakura said outloud before shaking her head and turning towards Kaskashi "anyway sensei we saw you three running fast and was wondering whats up?"

"Thing is we are too believe that Naruto is still alive" Kakashi said making bothe of their eyes widen in shock hearing that their supposed dead teammate alive.

"H-how?" Sasuke said with his normally scowling face replaced by shock and relief with Kakashi explaining everything that he heard and saw to his two former students.

"I don't think they are holding him hostage or something if they are allowing him to eat that much. Sakura explained

"Anyway do you two want to come with us? We're heading towards Ichiraku's right now to get our answers" Kakashi said while walking towards the ramen stand with Sasuke and Sakura nodding and joining them.

(At Ichiraku's)

The five of them entered the stall to find the woman sitting in front of the counter eating a bowl of Ramen with her back turned towards them.

Kushina walked towards her before any of them could do anything and grabbed the woman and turned her towards her surprising the woman from the sudden grab.

"Hey you tell me where my son is!" Kushina yelled in anger only for her arm to be grabbed by an armored arm.

"I would let her go if I were you"

Turning around to yell at the one who grabbed her, she felt her voice get caught up in her throat when she saw someone that resembles her husband until she saw the whiskers on his cheeks and from the corner of her eyes she saw that her group were also shocked at the new individual holding her arm in a tight grip.

"I will ask again," Staring at her eyes seriously Naruto's eyes were brimming with fury and anger at the gall this woman was doing to someone close to him, tightening his grip on her arm making Kushina wince in pain yet didn't release her hold onto the woman.

" .Go."

AN: CLIFFHANGER MWUAHAHAHAHAHA

So this is the first chapter of knights of the west and im shocked on how this story is getting attention sure it's not that much but more or less I was expecting this to be on a single number of favs and follows, so thank you to all who fav and followed this fic as it is my first time making onw, as for what Naruto's armor looks like just search for Arthur's armor in fate prototype and you'll get it but I made I few changes also Hiruzen has sent out his most trustworthy ANBU that is loyal to only him to safeguard Naruto and most of all just who is the unknown woman that kushina grabbed in the ramen stand? And what is her connection to Naruto? Well you'll just have to find out in the next chapter of Knights of the West so leave a fav, follow and review if you like this fic.

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Signing out