Naruto grew up alone and hated by the village for much of his childhood. But for a few bright years, Shisui was his one and only friend. When Naruto finally became a ninja, he slowly started to learn how much of an impact Shisui really had on his life... and how it affected his teammates' lives as well. AU - will be mostly divergent by post-Chunin Exams. ANBU!Team7. R&R!

The Land of Fire is torn apart by a bloody civil war. Sasuke is mortally wounded in the conflict. But why won't Naruto see his best friend in the Uchiha's last moments? Warning: AU - Canon Divergent, character death, Sharingan!Naruto