How obligated was he to make amends for something he inadvertently did at fifteen years old? Very, according to the mother of his love child. It seems like being Harry Potter doesn't get easier with age.

Naruto wants to be the ultimate trainer in his village and rise to the name of Hokage. With him is his first and best friend Shifter, an Eevee he discovered by accident. Shifter was experimented on after hatching and has a unique ability. He can take on the forms of all his evolutionary paths with exception of the Primary 3! Will Naruto rise to the top or is he in for a long fall?

Systematically abused and degraded children do not suddenly turn into well-adjusted members of society when removed from the abusive situation. Nor do they tend to be very trusting of others, or forgiving. Sequel up.