Kushina's POV

The glowing gemstone idols reflected the water and the water mirrored the gems. From the depths of the gently swirling water and eerie yet peaceful light gave the Sanctuary a mystical feel. Kitsune, my son and I seemed as iridescent as the statues in the enormous cavern.

I had no control over my body as I walked up to the crystal pool. "What is this place? I feel... I feel like I've been here before..."

"Yeah... So do I..." Naruto stood beside me.

"That is natural." Kitsune said. "This is where my past Transfers were done. My Jinchuriki are born here, they die here. In the very pool before you." Naruto stared at the pool. "Something the matter, Runt?"

"Why do there have to be Jinchuriki? I mean... Their lives are decided for them, that they will be hated, when they die, that they even become... It's not fair..."

Kitsune sighed. "Things weren't always like this, Runt. If you would have been born in one of the previous two millennia your life would be nothing like it is now. You would have been treated like any other kid. Well... Not exactly any other. Harder training and a lot more respect." Kitsune chuckled. "Those were the days... The lands were at peace... The people got a long. For the most part. There were a few quarrels and a few people trying to take over the world but that's what the Clans were for. They kept each other from getting to power hungry and killed those who were stirring up trouble for the world."

"What was the first Clan?" Naruto asked.

"Well, Runt, that is actually a good place to begin. The first Clan... Was the Senchiha Clan. Founded by the Sage and Healer. Two large wealthy families combined to make one with the union of man and woman. Nobuyuki and Lady Reiki trained their families in the ways of the True Shinobi."

"True Shinobi?" I asked.

"Yes. To lie your own life before the people of the land and say 'I am your protector. I am a life who has willingly chosen to take a path that could lead to my death. I will follow my heart and instincts to protect you. I will cooperate with other Clans to keep peace..." Kitsune paused.

"I will kill those who threaten you but not without trying to prevent bloodshed. Understand, sympathize, and care for your enemy. My kindness could one day be returned, but reject my compassion twice and your life will be the cost." Kitsune continued.

"To you, my Clan, the people and the Daimyo; I lay my life. I am a weapon with heart, mind, soul, dignity, honor, compassion, free will and strength."

"Wow... Is that what it means to be a True Shinobi?" Naruto asked gazing around at the statues.

"Back in the day... Yes. But any more a True Shinobi is nothing but a killing machine. People have lost sight of what is truly important. Good for nothing... Power hungry..."

"Kitsune..." I shot kunai at him with my eyes.

"Anyway..." Kitsune gulped. "The Senchiha's founded the ways of the Shinobi and taught other Clans, wealthy or poor, it did not matter. Some Clans had abilities others did not. Such as the Nara Clan could control shadows, the Gyokukokoro Clan could turn their chakra into priceless gems and crystals and the Korihana Clan can shape and create their own ice."

"And that woman, Guren..." I said slowly.

"She is one of the few survivors of the Gyokukokoro Clan, yes. Actually her the Gyokukokoro Clan and the Uzumaki Clan were close. As you can clearly see around you." Kitsune nodded to the statues around us.

"Cool..." Naruto grinned.

"Yes, it is." Kitsune said. "But we are getting somewhat off topic."

"Sorry..." I rubbed the back of my head in embarrassment.

Kitsune just shrugged. "The Uzumaki Clan was nearly wiped out by disease about three years after Lady Reiki's birth. With the Clan crumbling around them they had arranged a matrimony between her and the Senchiha heir."

"Looks like that worked out then!" Naruto said rather loudly as he folded his arms.

"Not necessarily, Runt..." Kitsune chuckled. "She was arranged to marry Nobuyuki's eldest brother, Naoki."

"So how did-?"

"Naoki died. No one knows how. So Reiki married Nobuyuki instead."

"Well, things worked out in the end I guess." I said.

Kitsune chuckled. "Lady Reiki hated Nobuyuki. Their relationship growing up was Tsunade's and Jiraiya's to a whole new extreme. Again no one knows what changed her mind about him. Just glad she did." Kitsune shook his head for what seemed like the thousandth time today. "Anyway, the Uzumaki Clan was revived through the younger son of Hashirama the First. Ironically his name was Naruto..."

"Really... How strange..." I eyed Kitsune up. "You and Sumi wouldn't have anything to do with that would you? Like saying the name to the Hokage Hashirama and Mito who then would have mentioned it to Jiraiya at some point?" I raised an eyebrow.

"We might have done something along those lines..." Kitsune chuckled. "I always did like that redhead... Much like our Naruto here." He nodded to my son, who was still processing everything.

"And Hashirama the First's eldest son..."

"Was the heir to the Senju branch, yes. The two brothers were always close, thus why the Uzumaki and Senju branch remained close throughout the millennia. The elder son got Sumi as she is my older sister and Naruto the First got me. Simple as that." Kitsune gazed around the Sanctuary with a peculiar expression. "That was about the time when we were split up come to think of it..."

"What do you mean? How could they split you up like that?" Naruto asked.

"It was a prophesy Lady Reiki had long before Nobuyuki died...

'The Clan's shall leave the Valley they call home.

They shall disperse amongst the known world,

Create cities that are meant to protect,

The Five Great Villages will be of Fire, Water, Earth, Wind and Lightning.

The Quintuplets shall feud three times before they are joined by their little sister.

She is of Energy,

She is born only a matter of months before the war but is the strongest of the Six.

The Fourth Feud will not be between the Six Siblings but against a jealous other, one that always cries from a red cloud and feels great sorrow.

That war will be the last Great Feud between the Six Siblings for two millennium.

It could be the last Feud for there will be no survivors or...

The Brother of Fire, The Sister of Water, The Brother of Earth, Sister of Wind, and The Brother of Lightning have the Keystone to their family.

The Little Sister will keep the balance between them. But there are enemies that they know not exist...'

"The Little Sister of Energy..." I whispered. "Minako... She mentioned that once..."

"It doesn't surprise me. No one is supposed to know of the prophesy besides Jikans, Clan Heads and the Tails. But things like this tend to leak." Kitsune said. "My siblings and I were distributed amongst certain Clans as they scattered themselves across the continent. It was long time after the Great Migrations that the Villages were founded. The Clans had so much trust in Lady Reiki that they were all willing to leave The Valley of the Moon and Sun, their home. Just for the sake of some prophesy."

Okay! sorry it's been so long... FORGIVE ME! I AM NOT WORTHY OF YOU LOYAL READERS! *bawls* things haven't been flowing lately... sorry.. i'll update ASAP!

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