Original Summary: He was a Jinchuuriki who was murdered by his best friend. But Fate has other plans, and Naruto wakes up in his five year old body. KakaNaru Yaoi
New Summary: After his death in the Valley of the End, Naruto wakes up in his five year old body and the ideals and responsibilities of his father's clan fall upon his shoulders as he becomes the bearer of the impossible Yochigan. As his mind threatens to break under the strain of the legacy of the Kazama clan, his only hope in salvation lies in the hands of the one person he pushes away due to his overwhelming love for them. Can Kakashi get close in time to preserve Naruto's deteriorating sanity? KakaNaru Yaoi
Chapter 9: The Fourth's Prophesy
"The Kyuubi Vessel…" Tsunade said shakily, "Arashi sealed the Kyuubi in his own son, who is now the Oracle…"
Jiraiya leaned back in the chair, tilting his head back to look at the ceiling. "I never even suspected…" he pinned the Sandaime with a sharp look. "You could have told us. I would have taken the boy in without hesitation."
"I have no doubt that you would have taken Naruto in," Sandaime said, "But it had been Arashi's wish that Naruto at least stay within the village until he becomes 13. In his will, it was stated thus…" He opened a drawer and pulled out a scroll and unrolled it.
"It is my wish that my son, Kazama Kazuki, remain in the village until his thirteenth birthday. It is to be known to the Village that Kazuki is the Jinchuuriki no Kyuubi, but not that he is my son, nor are the younger generation to know of either his heritage or burden. Let him grow strong as Uzumaki Naruto, and in the day of the Gennin Exam, let his heritage be revealed, and should he desire it, his burden. There will be Twelve Children who will become his most Precious People, One of whom will be his most treasured friend as well as his Death. Seven Elite Ninja will be the source of his strength, his teachers in academics and life, however brief their time as master and student. From these Seven, will be the One who will become most precious to him, the source of his Desire to Live. Kazuki must meet Both who would become the One from both age groups, and thus, he must remain in the village for their Fates are bound together irrevocably. Even if nothing else in my will can be honored, at least honor my wishes for my son, for not only does this concern Kazuki, but the Fate of Konohagakure no Sato. He is the Test and the Judge who will determine the Village's Fate. This I have Seen… For good or ill, Fate has bound the Destiny of Kazuki and the Village together irrevocably."
"He put his Insight into his will," Jiraiya breathed, his eyes shocked. "The foolish boy! By making a record of what he Saw, he effectively made his Insight a Prophesy!"
"It has already begun," Sandaime said softly. "Naruto has already named the One from the Twelve and the One from the Seven at least once. Kakashi's report about their mission to Wave Country states that Naruto spoke of his death at the hand of one he calls a friend by a jutsu taught to him by one he loves above all else. I can already guess who his 'Death" will be, since their intense rivalry is far too great of a threat to ignore."
"And the so called One he will love above all else?" Tsunade said.
"That, I do not know," the Sandaime said, "I am only aware of Iruka, Kakashi, and Myself. Naruto, however, has hinted that he has come in contact with all Seven at least once at some point in the past."
"Any guesses on the Twelve?" Jiraiya asked.
"Two certainties, and three possibilities," Sandaime said. "Obviously his teammates, and possibly Konohamaru and his two friends, Moegi and Udon. They're the only people close to his age that he spends much of his time with."
Tsunade sighed. "That's all very interesting, but weren't we summoned for a reason?"
"True," Jiraiya said, "so what do we do?"
Outside, a portion of wall rippled as a camouflage was dropped, and a shadowed figure leapt away. A solitary wind blew, whisking leaves through the air…
A Hunter stood wordlessly at the cenotaph, his mind listing the names that were carved onto the memorial as Tsunade took office. Unnoticed behind the mask, golden seven pronged stars rotated in white irises as the Yochigan added names that may and would appear in the future.
It was three very surprised ninja who arrived in training ground seven and found, not Kakashi at the cenotaph, but a Hunter. Itsumo murmured to Kotetsu, "I thought Hunters weren't supposed to be seen? Why do you think he's here?"
Genma rolled his eyes. "Chunnin," he snorted. "It should be obvious. Let's find some other place to spar. I'd rather not annoy a Hunter paying his respects."
"It's not necessary," the Hunter said, passing them. "I have an appointment I was leaving for anyway."
Genma blinked and Kotetsu shivered. "Creepy…" he muttered. "He was right in front of us and I didn't even notice him until he spoke… I couldn't even sense his chakra either…"