Chronicles Of The Kitsune
Hello all, and welcome to another chapter of Chronices Of The Kitsune. This is my first Naruto fanfic, so be gentle with the reviews. Lol
Would like to thank Lil' Vix and Zvblade for being my betas'.
Summary: What if Minato had sealed the kind side of Kyuubi inside of naruto, instead of the evil? How would this have changed his life, and what if kyuubi knew the TRUE secrets of narutos' ancestry, and could awaken the god-like powers hidden away in his blood?
Naruto x hinata x anko x femgaara x femhaku x femkyuubi x shizune romantic pairings
(A/N) To those who may not like the idea of Naruto having mutiple love interests, and eventual girlfriends and wives, you need to remember one thing. Naruto is going to be extremely strong in this fic. With the secret doujutsu of the Uzumaki clan, the Konoha Council will invoke the CRA (Clan Restoration Act) on him. This insures that the power of his clan doesn't die if he does.
"person talking"
'person thinking'
"demon talking"
'demon thinking'
"jutsu"
Chapter 2: Adoption and the change.
Two years later
"Again!" Kurama mentally commanded.
"I know, dammit!" Naruto cursed under his breath. He flew through the hand-seals, before calling out, "Katon: Kitsune Goukakyu no Jutsu! (Fire Release: Fox Fireball). A ball of blood red fire expelled from his mouth, leaving a burning path about 10 meters across in front of him.
"Not bad, kit. Not bad at all." Kurama praised the young boy from inside the blondes' mind.
"Arigatou, Kurama-sensei" the blonde grinned while scratching the back of his head.
"I think we can stop for the day, Naruto-kun", Kurama told the obviously exhausted naruto. "Besides, I think Kakashi-san will get worried if you stay out much later." The kitsune chuckled.
"Oh damn, it's already 7!" Naruto yelled as he took off through the forest.
Over the past two years, narutos' life had forever changed. Kakashi, who couldn't stand to see his senseis' son abused and mistreated any longer, made a drastic decision. He decided to go over the councils' head and go straight to the hokage and demand that he be allowed to adopt naruto.
(Flashback no Jutsu)
It had been three monthes since the incident on Narutos' birthday. The village had gone back to its normal routine. Naruto had been moved into protective custody by the hokages' order. After hearing about this, Kakashi thought that Naruto would prosper better under someone who cared about him, instead of someone just following the hokages' orders. So, he went to the council, and told them his proposal. Only to be shot down almost immediately. A few of the smaller clans, like the Inuzuka, Nara, and even the Hyuuga, agreed that Naruto would be better off in Kakashis' care. But the Haruno, Yamanaka, Akimichi, and most noteably the Uchiha rejected the idea. They believed that the 'demon' didn't need to be raised by a shinobi, thinking it could lead the monster to become one himself. Kakashi, seeing that he wasn't going to get a majority vote with the council, thanked the Inuzuka, Nara, and the Hyuuga clans for their time, and left the council room in a quiet rage.
Kakashi was seen by many of his fellow shinobi storming to the hokages' tower. Many wondered what could have the usually stoic jounin in such a bad mood. Ever since the incident with Obito, then Rin, then worst of all his sensei, Kakashi never showed much emotion over anything. Not even his 'Eternal Rival' Maito Gai could get a raise out of him. His group of friends consisted of Maito Gai, Sarutobi Asuma, Yuuhi Kurenai, Gakko Hayate, Uzuki Yuugao and Mitarashi Anko. They all showed a fair amount of concern towards their friend, but most of them knew when to leave the 'cyclops' alone. Except Kurenai. After she and Asuma broke up, she started seeing the silver-haired jounin in a different light. Especially since she saw and heard his actions on the night of Narutos' birthday.
She jogged to catch up to him. "Kakashi-kun, what's wrong? You seem more upset than usual." she prodded the jounin lightly while keeping up.
"It's nothing that concerns you, Kurenai-chan." he replied with a monotone voice. "There's something I need to take care of. It's important to me, so I need to be left alone, please." he requested as politely as he could muster at the time.
Kurenai frowned, then let out a small sigh. She grabbed Kakashis' arm, taking him into the alleyway behind Ichiraku Ramen. Kakashi tried to resist, but kept quiet, hoping that he would get a chance to escape. Until he looked down at Kurenai, who had the 'stern mother' expression on her face.
"Kakashi-kun, we aren't going anywhere until you tell me whats wrong. I've put up with your broody, emo attitude for too long. I KNOW that you still feel, Kakashi-kun. You're not some emotionless tool. So please, let me help you." she asked him with a look of compassion.
Kakashi sighed, relenting. "I asked the council to let me adopt Naruto, but they shot me down. I had the support of the Inuzuka, Nara, and the Hyuuga. But it wasn't enough. They still think he's a demon. Ignorant fools. They have no idea, Kurenai-chan." His voice started to crack. "I can't stand to see that boy hurt anymore. He's been through more than anyone, and he's done nothing to deserve it. You know his burden just like I do, Kurenai-chan. You know why I have to do this, he's like the otouto (little brother) I never had." Kakashi poured his soul out to Kurenai, shocking the young 'Genjutsu Mistress'.
"Kakashi-kun." Kurenai did the only thing she could think to do at the time. She walked up to him, wrapping him in a hug. She held him, feeling his tears on her shoulder as he put his arms around her as well.
"Hey, Kurenai-chan?" asked the masked jounin.
"Hmm?"
"Why are you being so...kind?" Kakashi questioned. "I know we've been friends for a long time, but you always seemed to favor Asuma. Sure, you broke up. But you never seemed the type to look at a guy like me."
"Hmmm, I can't say for sure. Asuma seemed like the kind of guy I'd go for, but he's really a pain in the ass. Too cocky, and those damn cigarettes!" she ranted.
Kakashi looked down at her, breaking a small smile. That smile turned into a chuckle, which escalated into full-blown laughter. Much to Kurenais' annoyance.
"Hey! Why are you laughing, you perv-"
"Thank you, Kurenai-chan" Kakashi eye-smiled, interrupting her. "I needed that. It's been too long since I had a good laugh" He pulled down his mask, only for an instant, and planted a kiss on her right cheek before pulling it back up. He turned to walk down the alley, while Kurenai seemed rooted in place.
Kurenais' face flushed a deep red once she realized what had just happened. Kakashi, a man that never took his mask down for anything, had pulled it down to kiss her cheek.
"Come on, Kurenai-chan." Kakashi called from the end of the alley. "I still have something to do" he eye-smiled again. "You want to come?"
Hearing his voice broke her out of her stupor. She turned to him, and beamed a bright smile. "Sure." 'What is this? I feel like a lovestruck academy girl again.' thought Kurenai as she followed him to the hokage tower.
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The sandaime was handling the one foe that no kage had ever been able to defeat, until the late yondaime, who refused to reveal his secret. That mystery enemy? Paperwork. He wished he could use his most powerful katon jutsu on those damned papers, but sighed knowing he couldn't.
"Hokage-sama?" his assistants' voice called over the intercom.
"Yes, Miyuki-san?"
"I have Hatake Kakashi and Yuuhi Kurenai here to see you"
"Arigatou. Send them in, please." replied the old sandaime.
The door to hokages' office opened, and a seemingly upset Kakashi and Kurenai walked in. Kakashi walked up to the Hokages' desk, then dropped to his knees, laying his forehead on the floor in a formal bow. "Hokage-sama, I beg that you let me adopt Naruto!"
"Hmmm, this is a matter for the council, Kakashi-kun. Not just me. Why do you ask?" the old man asked.
"The council refuses to let me adopt the poor boy. The Inuzuka, Nara, and the Hyuuga support me, but the rest of those ignorant fools still believe he's the Kyuubi. I'm sorry for going over the councils' head, hokage-sama, but I'm sure you know why this is so important to me." Kakashi said with a sad voice, standing up.
"Hmmm, Kurenai-san?" Sarutobi called her.
"Hai, hokage-sama?"
"Do you think that Kakashi would be a good choice for Naruto? To raise and care for?" To help the boy mature, and if he makes the choice, become a shinobi?" Sarutobi asked sagely.
"Hokage-sama, in all honesty, I don't think that ANYONE in this village is better suited to raise Naruto. Kakashi-kun is honest, diligent, caring, and despite him going through some rough patches lately, I know he will be a good choice for the boy." she exclaimed with a proud expression.
"A...arigatou, Kurenai-chan. You don't know how much this means to me." Kakashi whispered to her.
"Well, that's all I need to hear. Actually, the council can't make these kind of decisions without the presense of the hokage. So the choice they made is void." Sarutobi smiled. "Hatake Kakashi, I hereby appoint you Narutos' legal guardian. But there is a small problem." the sandaime frowned.
"What problem, hokage-sama?" Kurenai questioned.
"Well, I need another person to sign this adoption agreement as well. When the child was put up for adoption, the document read that he must be adopted by a mother AND father, not just one." Sarutobi explained.
"That's no problem, hokage-sama. I'll sign it." Kurenai said, shocking the two men.
"Kurenai-chan, you would do that for me?" Kakashi said, hope in his voice.
"Of course I would, Kakashi-kun. I've always wanted to be a mother, and now I can. Besides", she blushed," if i..it's with y..you, t..then I..I'll do it."
Kakashi looked shocked. He knew of Kurenais' 'issue'. She had been injured with a chakra infused sword to the stomache while on a mission when she was a genin. It severed both her fallopian tubes, and she didn't make it back to the village hospital in time to have it healed. She lost her ability to have children, and assumed she would never have the joy of parent-hood. Now she had the chance, and she wanted to do it with him.
"Kurenai-chan, I'm honored and gladly accept. Close your eyes, onegai?" Kakashi eye-smiled.
"Umm, ok?" Kurenai was confused but obliged.
Kakashi pulled his mask down, again. Quickly pulling Kurenai into his arms, he kissed her with as much passion as he could. Kurenai went stiff at first, then quickly melted in the jounins' arms. She wrapped her arms around his neck, and licked Kakashis' buttom lip, begging for entrance. He gladly obliged, letting their tounges wrestle for dominance. They continued this until-
*Cough, cough* "Well, I guess that settles that." the sandaime said with a grin, blood dripping down his nose. "I'll have the paperwork finished by tomorrow morning, you two." He told them with happiness in his voice. Now Naruto wouldn't have to grow up alone.
"Arigatou, hokage-sama." They both said with blushes on their faces, holding the others hand.
(end Flashback no Jutsu)
Naruto made his way through training ground #44, nicknamed the 'Forest of Death'. It was one of the few places in the village that he could train without being bothered by anyone or anything except for wild beasts. Well, except for Anko. She had found Naruto in her 'personal stomping grounds' a year and a half ago, training. After handing Naruto his ass, they had a pleasant talk. It turned out, they had a great deal in common. Naruto was hated throughout the village for being the 'demon brat', while Anko was hated for being the apprentice of Konohas' greatest traitor, Orochimaru. They both understood what it was like to be hated, to suffer. They bonded on a deep level, and now they had a relationship that others would describe as 'brother-sister'. Though, they seemed to care about each other more than just family.
As Naruto approached the exit of the forest, a kunai zoomed past his head, making the young blonde jump back into a pile of mossy wood. "Anko-chan, what the hell?!" the boy heard crazy laughter.
"A shinobi must always be prepared for a surprise attack, Naru-chan." replied Anko as she leapt out of a tree, landing in front of Naruto.
"Yeah, but what if you actually try to hit me? You could kill me." he griped.
Anko chuckled. "Naru-chan, I've been trying to hit you this whole time." she grinned sadistically. Naruto sweatdropped.
"Crazy snake lady." the blonde muttered. "So, why are you here, Anko-chan?" he asked her.
"Well, Nai-chan wanted me to find you. She says if you're late for dinner one more time, you'll be her test subject for her new genjutsu." Ankos' grin widened. Naruto paled. Kaa-chans' genjutsu were terrifying. Last time she made him visualize Gai-sensei in a speedo. He didn't sleep for a week.
"SHIT!" Naruto yelled, taking off for the exit. He shot out of the gate, Anko hot on his heels. "Anko-chan, not that I don't enjoy your compay, but why are you following me?" he asked the Snake Mistress.
"Are you kidding, Naru-chan? No way am I gonna pass on Nai-chans' dango." Naruto deadpanned. 'Anko-chan never passes up free food', he thought as they made their way through Konoha. Five minutes later, they reached Narutos' home. After Kakashi and Kurenai adopted him, they all moved into Kurenais' apartment. It was prime location, only a short walk from Ichiraku Ramen, much to Narutos' joy. The apartment itself was a high-rise next to the stream that ran through the village.
They walked in. "Kaa-chan, I'm back!" Naruto called into the apartment, alerting his surrogate mother. He knew she wasn't his mother, but he loved the way her face lit up when he called her that. Kurenais' face stuck out from the kitchen,"Naruto-kun, Anko-chan. How are you, sochi (son)?" she asked with a smile.
"I'm actually really tired, kaa-chan. Been busting my ass with training." He smiled a fox-like grin, scratching the back of his head.
"Language, young man!" Kurenai scolded. "I will not let you talk like that, you hear me?" Her 'stern mother look' burned into his retina.
"Yes, ma'am." naruto looked embassassed for cursing in front of his kaa-chan. "I guess I've been hanging around Anko-chan too much, huh?" he grinned like a cheshire cat.
"Huh? What's that, Naru-chan? I can't hear you from underneath this bus!" Anko had an insane grin as she snuck up behind Naruto, grabbing him in a nudgie. The front door opened, and Kakashi walked in. "Nii-chan, help me!" screamed Naruto. Kakashi raised his brow at the scene in front of him. "Sorry, otouto. From what I see, you brought this on yourself." he chuckled. 'What a weird family I have' he thought.
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As they ate dinner, Kurama got Narutos' attention. "Hey, Naruto-kun. I need to talk to you and your family. Now."
'One second, Kurama-kun.' he thought to the kitsune. "Hey, guys? Kurama-kun wants to talk to us now, onegai?" he asked his surrogate family.
The three of them slightly tensed, but nodded. Naruto had decided about eight monthes ago to be honest with the ones he deemed his 'precious people'. He told them everything he knew about Kurama. Like how the kitsune was manipulated. As well as his imminent 'transformation'. Anko thought it was "cool as shit". Kakashi and Kurenai were worried, but decided to trust Narutos' judgement.
They put their hands together over the table towards Naruto, who placed his on top. Their collective visions blacked.
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(Mindscape)
The group opened their eyes, to see the enormous gate that contained the Kyuubi. Kakashi, Kurenai, and Anko unconsiously took a step back, in fear of the Lord of the Biju. While Naruto slipped in between the bars and jumped up on Kuramas' nose. Over the past two years Naruto and Kurama had gotten much closer. Naruto now would proudly say that Kurama was his best friend.
"Greetings, Kakashi-san, Kurenai-san, Anko-san. It's a pleasure to see you again. I've asked Naruto to bring you here to discuss and prepare for his...awakening." Kurama explained to the four of them.
Naruto was confused. "Kurama-kun, when is the change happening? You said it would be about two years, and well, it's been two years...so?" Kurama chuckled.
"Impatient as ever, Naruto-kun. No need to worry anymore. It's happening tonight, which is why I've asked you to bring them here." the giant fox said, shocking them all.
"Tonight?" Kurenai asked, in a slight panic. "Can't it wait?" She was worried for her sochi. None of them knew what it was going to do to their favorite blonde.
"I'm sorry, Kurenai-san. The process is actually about to start. I'm holding it back so you three can help prepare.
"Well Kyuubi-sama, what can we do to help Naruto prepare for this? From what I can tell, it doesn't seem like a pleasent process. Kakashi asked the kitsune.
"First, Kakashi-san. I'll need you to place privacy seals on Kurenai-sans home, so no sound escapes. Then, once it starts, I need all three of you to do whatever it takes to hold him down. Unfortunately, this process will be extremely painful, and will last for around a hour. I'm sorry about this, Naruto-kun. I promise that this will be the only pain I ever purposefully inflict on you."
The three shinobi nodded, understanding what needed to be done. "I'll see you guys when it's over, ok?" Naruto asked with a little fear in his voice. Kakashi walked up to him, giving the young blonde a hug.
"Of course, otouto." he eye-smiled. Kurenai and Anko walked over to the both of them, wrapping them up in a group hug.
"You'll be just fine, Naru-chan." Anko said, trying to hold back the tears, thinking about what was about to happen to her 'Whiskers'.
Kurenai just enclosed Naruto in a crushing hug. Naruto was the closest thing she would ever have to a sochi, and she loved him dearly. It hurt her heart to think that Naruto would be in pain, and there would be nothing she could do. But it would help him, so she would bare with it.
They all released him, and faded out of his mindscape. "Okay, Kurama-kun. What do I need to do?" he asked the giant fox.
"You'll have to peel off one ninth of the seal. That will release one tail of my power, converting it into your system. The surge of chakra will trigger the final tranformation." Kurama explained.
"Got it, Kurama-kun." Naruto walked up to the seal, then closed his eyes and concentrated. "Kakashi-niichan, Kaa-chan and Anko-chan seem ready." He took a deep breath. "Lets do this." as he peeled the seal back what he thought seemed like a ninth.
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(Outside of mindscape, Kurenais' apartment)
The effect was immediate. Naruto felt fire coursing through his veins. It seemed like every cell in his body was exploding. He couldn't hold it back anymore, he screamed. He screamed, in more pain than he had ever been. He had been thrown off of roofs, stabbed multiple times with kunai, and at second worst, trained with Anko-chan. But THIS, this was pain beyond all that.
"AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" His screams penetrating the very souls of the three holding him down. Tears could be seen in the eyes of his surrogate family. Kakashi managed to keep it to his eyes, but not spilling over. Anko and Kurenai had no such luck. They couldn't stand to see they boy they loved screaming in unimaginable pain.
'Naruto-kun' thought Kakashi.
'Naru-chan' thought Anko.
"Naruto!" cried Kurenai.
'Naruto-kun, I hope you survive' thought Kurama.
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After what seemed like forever, Naruto felt the pain start to subside except for two places. It seemed to concentrate to his head. Specifically, his scalpe and eyes. It lasted for another ten minutes, but was dull enough that Naruto could hold it in. Finally, it stopped, and Naruto promptly passed out.
"Naruto-kun!" Kakashi cried out, worried for his otouto.
"It's ok, Kakashi. He's just unconsious, don't worry." Anko reassured him.
Kurenai sighed. "I hope Naruto-kun never has to go through something like that again." she shuddered. "It seemed...torturous. Worse than anything I've ever seen." Kakashi and Anko nodded in agreement.
"Let's lay him down in his bed." Kakashi suggested. The kunoichi nodded. Gingerly, Kakashi picked up his otouto, taking him to his room. Inside Narutos' room, showed his very personality. Overhead of his bed was a poster depicting the band Black Veil Brides, his favorite. Next to his bed was his dresser, and propped up against that was his guitar. He had recently picked it up, finding that learning how to play music was a great pasttime. His desk was on the wall opposite his bed, which had several papers depicting song ideas, jutsu layouts, and even some fuinjutsu arrays. Kakashi layed Naruto down on the bed, pulling the covers over him.
"I guess we just have to wait for him to wake." Kakashi openly thought. The girls didn't like the idea of waiting and doing nothing, but it seemed the best choice. They nodded, pulling the door closed, leaving Naruto alone. Once they reached the living room, Anko spoke up. "Did you see his hair? I've never seen such a brilliant shade of red." she mused, openly admiring Narutos' new look.
"I've seen hair like that, but only on one other person. Her name was Kushina Uzumaki, and she was Narutos' birth mother." Kakashi explained. "The Uzumaki were apparently known for their red hair and tenacious life force. As well as being masters of fuinjutsu. Kyuubi-san must have altered him in some way, so he would be a full-blooded Uzumaki. It's sad he won't resemble his father anymore, but he's now the spitting image of his mother." the 'cyclops' said with a small smile.
"That could actually benefit him, Kakashi-kun." Kurenai retorted. "Naruto was basically a miniature Yondaime. It was only a matter of time before someone else made the connection as well. This will help keep him safe." Kurenai said with reassurence. Kakashi nodded.
"Well, in any event, he starts the academy in two days, and I've got another ANBU mission tomorrow. I won't be able to see my otouto off." he whined.
"Aww, it'll be fine, Kaka-chan." Anko teased. "We'll keep an eye on him. Don't get your panties in a bunch."
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(Early next morning)
Naruto opened his eyes, noticing that he was in his bed. He got up, deciding to take a bath. He got some clothes from his dresser, and headed to the bathroom. He took off his shoes, pants, and finally his shirt. Only to look up to the mirror and see himself in the reflection.
"Whoa"
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And thats chapter two:) I want reviews with honest feedback. I'm also going to put up a poll, deciding on additional pairing. As well as if i should make Sasuke a douche, or a nice guy. R&R, arigatou:)