Naruto was currently sitting a top a tree...Why? Because Kakashi had thought that teaching them tree climbing validates as training. Not to mention because He already knew it and Sakura mastered it quickly. He had opted to stay behind and help Sasuke, who claimed he didn't need it(and still doesn't), master it as well. Naruto explained to him the basic principle of what the lesson was to do. Help teach him control. Naruto had already mastered his chakra control using the Shadow clone technique. So while Sasuke ran up the tree, Naruto monitored while Kakashi rested, and Sakura guarded Tazuna. Naruto decided to read over his sealing scrolls and practice his calligraphy. He knew that one brush stroke off could change a seal from "Good Seal" to "Explosive Nuke" and he wanted to make sure his writing was perfected. After validating that it was acceptable he began to work on the practice seals. The first seals would just make a paper change different colors depending on what seal was written on it. He pracitced this for a few minutes before moving onto the next steps and so on. Around night time Sasuke had finally reached the top and was exaughsted. Naruto had used up a little bit of chakra practicing his seals so they decided a little rest was good for the both of them.

They each got to sit down and eat dinner at Tazuna's house. The meal was cooked by his daughter, Tsunami. She did the best with what she had, and they didn't complain. They were just greatful to be fed. But there was one boy there who wasn't happy at all about the ninja's arrival. "Why do you try?" Inari asked the ninja at the table. "Gato's too powerful, he's just going to kill you all." He said. "Inari!" Tsunami started trying to scold him but Naruto rose up a hand. "Is something wrong Inari?" Naruto asked. He wanted to get to the bottom of the boy's foul additude. Deep inside it was pissing him off. It wasn't like the hate filled glares he got at home, but it made him uncomfortable. "Why are you even trying to stop Gato. You're just going to die like the rest if you challenge him." Inari stated again clear in his resolve. Naruto stood up and walked over to Inari. "I hate to tell you this, but Gato's not that powerful at all. If it wasn't for his money he probably wouldn't be able to do anything to you or this village. We're pretty good ninja, and I'm sure we can handle it..." Naruto said placing a hand on the boy's shoulder. Inari snatched his shoulder away with a glare. "And what would you know? You're a ninja you probably had a very easy life anyways. What would YOU know about true pain and suffering." Inari snapped. For a breif moment Naruto's chakra released itself causing a small crack in the windows and some of the glass. Naruto reeled himself in before he got too carried away. He calmed himself down and gave Inari a stare that almost made the boy cry and beg for his Mom. "You have your mother and a grandfather who love you. You're eating food that was cooked just for you. You're not sleeping on the street's or having to worry about if that guy over there is going to kill you just because you looked at him. As far as I'm concerned, you live a pretty swell life. I'd give almost anything to have what you have. Current situation and all. Think about that for a little while." he said as he walked out the door shutting it calmly. He needed some fresh air and something to take his mind off the pain.

Open Field

Naruto was laying on his back gazing at the stars. A lot of thoughts going through his mind. That anger he felt. It almost made him want to snap the boys neck. That wasn't him. At least...he prayed it wasn't him. He closed his mind and entered his thoughts. He entered into a cage with the word seal over it. Behind it a mass of red fur was entrapped. "Kurama...don't tell me you tried to take over again. I thought we came to an agreement." he said knocking on the cage door. The fox behind it grinned. "I have no idea what you're talking about child." he said. Naruto chuckled a little bit. "You aren't a very good liar. So what is it you want this time?" he asked as the fox sat up a little bit. "It's boring in here...I have to entertain myself some how." Kyuubi explained. Naruto and the Fox weren't really on good terms, but they had an understanding. On the night Naruto had sent his clones to the library to study up and knocked himself out with the information overload, Naruto and the Kyuubi spoke face to face. The conversation between them was one that would have knocked any hard core shinobi vetern off their feet. To see a young boy of twelve years old back talk a giant demonic fox was hilarious.

Weeks Ago

"You idiotic brat...you almost went brain dead there with that over load of information. What would I do with a host that can't move. The body wouldn't be any good to me..." He said. Naruto felt the chakra of the beast and was floored. "Y-you're the...K-k-kyuubi." Naruto said. He was terrified, a being of massive chakra like that inside of him was still new to him. The concept was even newer. "Maybe you're not so dumb after all." The fox replied. "I called you here to berate you for such a stupid move and almost damning me to a life inside a empty shell...but while I have you here I might as well try and eat you. It's been a while since I've had a decent meal. Maybe you'll make a good appetizer." The fox responded with a snarl. "Oh no...I'm not becoming ANYONE'S meal. You're the reason I'm so hated...you're the reason my family is dead...you're the reason everything in my life is going down hill." Naruto said while walking over to the seal. He placed his hands up on the seal and began to peal it away. "When I get in there I'm going to rip you a new one you stupid fox!" he said. At the last moment his hand was grabbed by anothers. "Let me go...LET ME GO!" Naruto screamed while turning to launch a punch and was shocked at who it was.

"Now what kind of father would I be if I let my son face off against the worlds most powerful demon." Minato replied. "Yondaime...You're lucky this cage is here to prevent me from eating you where you stand." Kyuubi said. "Quiet you giant furball I'm here to speak with my son." He replied. The Fox laid it's head down. "Watch it blondie." The fox said. "Dad...?" Naruto responded. He was still holding his fist in the air wanting to launch the punch. "Yeah son. I'm here..." he said only to recieve a hard punch to the stomach. "You bastard! How could you seal that thing inside me!" He said pointing to the fox. "Hey..yeah...Giant ear...right here." the fox replied sounding a little hurt. "Why don't we talk about this some where else?" Minato said as he snapped his finger and the whole area became white. "Naruto...There's something I was hoping to tell you. So I need you to listen closely. I'll explain everything afterwards." Minato said. Minato told Naruto everything. He told him about the battle with the fox. How him and Kushina fought along side each other to battle the fox and protected Naruto with their bodies to seal the fox away. "Naruto. It's up to you to stop that shinobi...He's a dangerous ninja who will stop at nothing to destroy the village. Even I couldn't stop him. That's why I sealed the fox in you. Because you're the only one who can protect the village." Minato finished. Naruto looked shell shocked. "How do you know I even want to save the village?" He asked Minato. Minato looked shocked for a minute but knew why. "I know what they did to you was wrong Naruto, but you have to rise against it. Form new bonds, don't let this settle on you too long." Minato tried to give his son hope. "I..I don't even know if I want to save the village. There are a few people I'd save...but. I couldn't save the village. Not after all it's done to me." Naruto spoke. Minato looked hurt but he understood why. "Naruto, you're my son. I'll love you no matter what road you take, but true strength comes when you protect something that is important to you. Hatred solves nothing. Remember that." Minato said. He began to fade away. "Well...my time is up. Train hard, and say hello to your mother for me." He said as he faded completely away and Naruto returned to the foxes cage. He looked at the fox and turned to him.

"Tell me everything you know...about that night." he said with a silent glare. The fox couldn't have been prouder at the Hate within that glare. The fox told him everything. How he was controlled with the sharingan, impaling Naruto's parents, his orgins. Everything. Naruto thought for a moment. "So...Is your name actually Kyuubi then or do you have a real name?" Naruto asked. "Kurama...my name is Kurama." the fox replied. "Alright Kurama. I have an offer for you. You're going to give me any amount of chakra I ask for. In return, if...and only if, my goals are accomplished. I'll let you out. You will not try and possess me, and I'll give you access to my senses and even allow you to view the world from my eyes. This'll will entertain you enough." Naruto said while crossing his arms. The fox looked a little bit shocked that a young boy would try to command him but he realized that if he cooperated, he'd have his freedom soon enough. "Alright...We'll see how this goes." he said.

Current Time

Naruto Looked at the fox. "Alright...really what do you want?" he asked. "You need to train to use my chakra properly. Since I've promised not to try and take over I don't have to influence you. But you do have to train for control over my tails of chakra. And no amount of clones will help you master that boy." the fox mocked. "So what do you want me to do?" he asked. "Find someone that could help you control my power. I could teach you how, but it's more fun to watch you work." the fox said. Naruto gave a deadpan look. "Fine...I'm going to get some rest then." Naruto finished. He disappeared from his mind as he closed his eyes. He had a lot of researching to do.