DISCLAIMER: I do not own Naruto

Hey everybody. First let me say how suprised I was when I opened my inbox to find over 30 emails of people adding me to their fav author story list and author and story alerT. Wow. THANK YOU. I was over the moon, smiling all day.Thank you to all those who have reviewed.

I have replied to some of the reviews.

Nate-Micheal:thanks. yeah i have realised that there are very few just friendship Naruto and Sasuke stories. However, in this story, its a matter of whether there will be a friendship between the two. LOL. you never know. oh and about their age, i had purposely left it out, but if you want an age, i guess they would be 15. And Sasuke would have never left the village and stuff like that.

QWAKE: no there wont be any pairings, remember, this fic is only based on one day, his birthday, not much room for romance.

Nikki sage: well, i think you will be satisfied with this chapter, there is a lil suprise at the end of it. hope it puts you on suspence.

Anyway, on with the story, dont forget to read and REVIEW!

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Naruto dragged himself slowly to the Hokage tower. He had forgotten all about his Birthday, after all there was no reason to think that anything good was going to happen. His shoulders were slumped and his face had dropped its smiling mask, he had let his face run free of all the emotion he had been holding back in front of Sasuke. He was dreading the meeting with the Hokage; she must have known what had happened. She probably is disappointed in me, ashamed, let down, thought Naruto. The thought made Naruto upset, 'How can I become Hokage and protect this village when I can't even control myself enough to keep from hurting the people I've sworn to protect. I don't even deserve the title.' Naruto bent his head in disgrace; he was so ashamed of himself.

Sasuke noticed Naruto's body language. His shoulders were slumped and his feet were dragging, not only that but he noticed Naruto's head tilt forward towards the ground, it wasn't up and he couldn't see his cheeks pull up in the smile he usually wore, though he didn't expect him to smile today.

Sasuke too wondered if the reason why Naruto was being summoned to the Hokage tower had anything to do with the incident with Sakura. He had thought that something weird had happened to Naruto back then, and had a gut feeling that the Hokage would know something.

Sasuke watched Naruto jump onto the Hokage building and enter the Godaime's office through the window, Sasuke sighed with relief, he had no idea what he would do if he had to pass the ANBU at the front of the door. He hesitated before entering the room, he hoped that Tsunade would not spot him, so to take extra precaution he activated another jutsu on top of his other one, concealing himself so well that you wouldn't' be able to notice him unless you were concentrating. He hesitated one more time before entering the room, and then headed to the back of the room near a potted plant, hoping that that too would help to conceal himself.

Naruto had plastered a grin on his face as he'd entered through the window.

"What do you want baa-chan?" asked Naruto in a cheery voice.

"Naruto," said Tsunade with a vain pulsing on her forehead, "WHY YOU!"

Tsunade got up and walked to Naruto, as if to punch him. Naruto covered his face getting ready for the big blow, though a genuine grin appeared on his face; at least some things are the same today.

Naruto opened his eyes wide with surprise when he felt a large feminine body embracing him, though it felt like it was crushing against him.

The first thought popping into his head was a classic 'what the fuck'

"B-baa-chan…c-cant-breathe!!" shouted Naruto as he wrestled her infamous chest then panicked at the thought, 'what if this was her knew way of punishing me? Crushing me against her chest! Suffocating me!'

Sasuke watched form the distance, his jaw hanging open, he too thought the same as Naruto, he had too stop himself from snorting as he watched Naruto try and free himself from her chest, then wondered if he was wasting his time watching the two of them.

While Tsunade was giving Naruto her 'hug' she looked straight ahead, and then glanced into Sasuke's direction with a questioning look, this had just lasted less then a millisecond, before she freed Naruto from her embrace and beamed.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAKA!!"

Sasuke stood dead still in his spot, he could have sworn he saw Tsunade glance his way, but brushed it off since he had not been exposed. He was also surprised as to the fact that today was Naruto's birthday. Maybe that's why he was having a bad day, thought Sasuke feeling slightly guilty as he remembered how Naruto was asking them about today and how Sakura pounded him.

"EH?! You remembered?" asked Naruto, not believing it; he hadn't expected her to remember it, since she was always swamped with paper work and missions to give out.

"Of course I did! Why wouldn't I?" Tsunade shot him an annoyed look.

Naruto shifted uncomfortably back into his seat.

"No reason, just that the only person who remembers is usually Iruka-sensei and he takes me out for ramen, but other than that, no one has…remembered…unless they intended on hurting me…" mumbled Naruto, making the last words inaudible.

"How can I not remember, Naruto?" asked Tsunade.

"Yeah...you're right. How can you not remember? The villagers don't forget it either," said Naruto coldly, "it is because of me that Yondaime is dead, since they don't forget it, they never bother letting me forget it either with their horrid methods. To them I am the demon, to them I AM a demon", spat Naruto, "to them…I am…Kyuubi!" whispered Naruto, his voice quivered as he whispered the last word.

Sasuke was confused, 'what the hell is that dobe talking about. What the hell does he mean by it's his fault Yondaime is dead? How could he have anything to do with the death of the fourth Hokage? And how the hell can the villagers say Naruto is a demon, that he is Kyuubi. Why is he sprouting this crap? What does Yondaime and Kyuubi have to do with him…unless…' Sasuke had not expected this; he hadn't expected this at all.

"Na-ru-to!" exclaimed Tsunade with shock and sadness as she embraced him.

"Don't listen to those ignorant fools. You are no demon, you are a hero. You know very well that you're not Kyuubi. Yondaime sacrificed himself and sealed Kyuubi in you, you are not Kyuubi… you are Uzumaki Naruto! You are as much as a hero as Yondaime and you are and will be the future Hokage!!" exclaimed Tsunade with such ferocity, hoping that the blond would understand and feel better.

Sasuke gasped, and then regretted it. Tsunade had jerked her head in his direction with narrowed eyes. Sasuke panicked, knowing that he was in deep shit, did not dare move or breathe; he hoped that luck was on his side today. After a few seconds Tsunade lowered her gaze onto Naruto, as if nothing had happened. Sasuke inwardly sighed with relief, but was still shocked. It all made sense now, the rumor he had heard years ago was true, Kyuubi really was sealed into a baby…and he had just found out that that baby was…Naruto! His comrade was the carrier of the nine tails, the most demonic and destructive creature that ever lived. That Yondaime sealed Kyuubi in Naruto…he was…the carrier…Kyuubi is in Naruto…right now…

Sasuke could feel his mind overload, he knew he was on the verge of receiving a migraine, this was just too much, he had heard of the demon and how large it was, it was just unbelievable to think that it is sealed inside of Naruto.

Sasuke forced himself to push those thoughts away for now and watched the Hokage ruffle Naruto's hair. He knew he would get an explanation later, just not now. He forced himself to watch the two with amazement, there was so much affection that the Hokage had for Naruto and Naruto for the Hokage. He always felt that there was a bond between them, though he didn't know of what.

Tsunade stopped ruffling his hair and beamed.

"I have a little something for you"

Naruto's face wasn't sad anymore it had transformed into a smile, a true smile.

"REALLY?! Baa-chan, you didn't have to" said Naruto, already very curious and excited.

Tsunade pulled something out of her pocket. It was a silver chain with a blue stone pendent attached to the chain.

"This was the first and second Hokage's necklace, it was passed onto me. This is worth a lot; you could buy mountains and mountains with this. And I want to give it to you!" said Tsunade.

"Wh-why?" asked the bewildered Naruto.

"Why? Well this necklace is also special, but cursed. After it was handed down to me no one who has ever worn this necklace besides me has lived to fulfill their dream" said Tsunade sadly.

"Like who?"

"Like my little brother, like my lover, Danny, both their dreams were to become Hokage, Naruto. But after they wore it…" Tsunade didn't to continue, Naruto had heard the rest of the story, and how they had both tragically died.

"I can't baa-chan, it belongs to you, it's too precious" said Naruto, shaking his head.

"No, not anymore, it now belongs to you Naruto. You too have the dream to become Hokage and I want to give this to you so that one day you will become Rokudaime (sixth Hokage) Uzumaki Naruto!" said Tsunade tearfully.

Tsunade bent down and put the necklace on Naruto, then cupped his cheeks and softly kissed him on the forehead.

"Arigato" said Naruto with flushed cheeks.

"What's this? It looks familiar" said Tsunade as she held Iruka's gift.

"Oh this?" said Naruto as he picked up the chain with the Konoha symbol pendent, "Iruka-sensei gave it to me, it belonged to Sandaime!" said Naruto proudly.

Tsunade smiled, "See, Iruka believes in you. I really believe in you too, Naruto. If you keep working hard, you will achieve your goal. Don't just become Hokage for yourself, but also for those who will never get the chance…like my brother, like Danny, like a hundred other shinobi who have risked their lives for this village" said Tsunade as a tear slid down her cheek and onto Naruto's.

Naruto hugged Tsunade and mumbled, "You're the closest thing that I have ever had to a mother, arigato!" Naruto let a tear slide down his cheek and onto Tsunade's shoulder.

They stood embracing each other for a moment, Naruto experiencing something that he though he would receive from a mother and enjoying the warmth, at the same time Tsunade remembered how alike Naruto and her little brother were, and how much embracing Naruto reminded her of her little brother. She enjoyed the warmth and determination that she felt pour from Naruto.

Naruto let go of Tsunade and wiped his face then shouted, "I will become Hokage, BELIEVE IT!"

The two began to laugh, and all sadness had left the room, both the Hokage and Naruto were now radiating with happiness.

There was a knock on the door.

"Come in Shizune" said Tsunade with a grin.

Shizune ran into the room and automatically hugged Naruto.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY NARUTO!!"

For a little woman she sure gave Naruto a bear crushing hug.

"Thanks" said Naruto with pure joy.

Shizune thrust a small package into Naruto's arms.

"'Here you go, I hope you like it" said Shizune excitedly.

Naruto's face stretched into a grin as he thanked Shizune.

"Well, what are you waiting for? OPEN IT!" yelled Shizune with excitement.

Naruto sweat dropped and opened the present with enthusiasm and curiosity.

He pulled off the lid to the box and saw an old photo put into a black wooden frame. The photo made him smile with happiness as well as sadness. It was a photo of him when he was 5 years old sitting on Sandaime Sarutobi's lap, laughing as he stuck his tongue out at the camera. Sandaime was smiling too as he tried to control Naruto.

"Th-thank you!" stuttered Naruto. He really missed the old geezer.

"I found it in some of the boxes that used to belong to him. You meant a lot to him, Naruto" said Shizune with warmth and honesty.

Naruto was speechless.

"Look what else there is, underneath" coaxed Shizune.

Naruto lifted the frame to find a finely made black Kunai underneath that looked like it had been in combat before, but well kept. Naruto could tell that it was a one of a kind; it had fine carvings of a dragon wrapped around the hilt. The weapon itself was extremely sharp, as Naruto had tested it with a strand of his hair, he hadn't even needed to do anything, and it had just touched the kunai when it split into two. Naruto was confused as to why he was receiving this.

"What's this?"

Tsunade and Shizune sweat dropped.

"It's a kunai, Baka!" yelled Tsunade.

"I know that" said Naruto sweat dropping, "but why am I receiving it? It looks like it had belonged to someone else, and I know that this is no average Kunai, but a really good one."

The room was silent for a few seconds until Shizune broke it with a gentle voice.

"This kunai was one of the last kunai's found in the battle field that belonged to Yondaime, Namikaze Minato, during his battle with Kyuubi. Not only that, but the reason why this is one of the few things found is because this kunai was made by his ancestors, they made it so that it is indestructible" finished Shizune with pride.

"But shouldn't this be kept safely as a monument, why give it to me?" asked Naruto.

"It's the least we could do Naruto, you deserve this, more than anyone, and Tsunade and I know that you will take great care of it, since it is now yours."

Sasuke's jaws dropped as he had just witnessed Naruto receive not one, but two heirlooms belonging to the greatest people of Konoha, and not only that he had already received something that also was an heirloom belonging to Sandaime. Naruto had received something that was passed down from all four Hokage's. He had received gifts that each had their own story and meaning and something people would even sell there souls just to get their hands on them.

"I don't know what to say…" said Naruto, then threw himself onto Shizune as he hugged her, hoping that actions would speak louder than words. After a few moments he then let go as she pecked him on the cheek. Naruto's cheeks flushed again as he beamed at Shizune, who made him wonder if she is what an elder sister would be like. Shizune beamed back.

"Sorry to cut this short, but Naruto I have a meeting in 10 minutes, if you want you can go take the rest of the day off." said Tsunade

"But, before I go, I need to tell you something…something happened today-" said Naruto, a shadow appearing on his face.

Tsunade cut him off by raising her hand in order to silence him.

"I had already heard about it. All I can say is that since you and Kyuubi have emerged together, both in mind and chakra, and since it is irreversible, you must always make sure that you have the power of control. The seal is still there, but there are times when the body has had enough and is weakened, which in your case will allow Kyuubi to take over. You must meditate and control your self at all times. If this happens again I think I will have to renew your seal."

"I'm sorry baa-chan, I know I deserve to get punished, I don't deserve any of this" said Naruto as he looked to the floor.

"I know you are sorry, which is why you don't deserve punishment, I know you hadn't meant it and that you would never intentionally hurt your comrade…"

"Arigato, Tsunade-sama" said Naruto with respect.

"Now that that is over, I really do have a meeting Naruto, you are dismissed, go rest, I see you have been training hard today"

"H-hai!" said Naruto as he left the room happier than he had been all day and feeling quite relieved.

Sasuke was too distracted with what had happened as his mind was now taking in all the information he had heard about Kyuubi and Naruto emerging to realize that Naruto had left the room.

Shizune gave Tsunade a questioning look, then nodded and left the room, closing the door shut behind her.

Tsunade waited a moment or so then said, "You may release that jutsu now, Uchiha Sasuke, I think its time I filled you in on the facts"

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