Copyright: I do not own Naruto

Timeline: Naruto is 17 yet the war hasn't started, a delay caused the war to be shifted years later, While Naruto hasn't fought in war he tracked Sasuke down and brought him back, More details coming soon

Naruto had been cooped up in his room, "Is this really it,'' he said.

He had finally gotten Sasuke back to the village, but at what cost. The village and its people still saw him as nothing, as just another tool in their arsenal, yet he now knew that they didn't even care if he was a weapon. He had ideas pop in his head, what would life be away from here, get rid of his burdens and start fresh? Nonetheless a few people kept him where he is now, Tsunade, Kakashi, Sakura and now Sasuke, but slowly that may not be the case

He heard a knock on the door, He wasn't planning on answering after what had happened in the village gate, He soon felt that person leave, just to his surprise that person appear in his window, All he saw from his point of view was Kakashi silver hair. The room was dark, it was like if Naruto room had been abandoned for years, ironically it was the exact opposite of Naruto, almost commedaclly ironic.Kakashi slid the window open and jumped in Naruto room

"Why are you here Kakashi, I would like to be alone,'' said Naruto.

He knew Naruto was hurt, maybe even more than he can comprehend. Yet he couldn't muster up the courage to say the right words, instead woefully says" I'm sorry for what happened".

4 Days Earlier

He was sweating like he had never done before, his right arm was severely injured, he was dizzy and could barely walk. Sasuke was even worse, his left arm was no more and his left eye had a deep cut on it, but he was still alive. Naruto picked up the pace as he reached the gates of his home, tears filled his eyes as he made it through the gates

When Naruto had finally made it he saw some familiar faces including Tsunade, Sakura, Kakashi, all of the Konoha 11, but shockingly he saw the Konoha council there as well, Sakura and Team 11 rushed to Naruto, Sakura did what she could and started healing Naruto as Tsunade made it to Sasuke who was in critical condition, Naruto only heard Sakura's screams and started to slip from conciseness.

Shikamaru shouted, "We have to get Naruto to the hospital, Choji pick Naruto up and rush to the hospital, we will take care of Sasuke''.

Tsunade quickly lifted her hand towards them.

"DON'T TOUCH HIM, He is gravely injured and any rushed movement can be far worse for him, wait for the medical team''.

Tsunade turned to Naruto then heard the commotion the council was making, she had no time to wonder about what they were talking about as she had to quickly try to heal Sasuke wounds before the medical team arrived, As they arrived she stopped healing Sasuke and the medical team quickly made use of their medical staff to transfer Sasuke to the hospital, but that's it, just Sasuke.

Tsunade shouted, "Why did you only bring supplies to take one person" she angrily shouted.

As the leader of the medical team began to speak giving Tsunade an explanation, Homura lifted his hand signaling them to not waste time and get Sasuke to the hospital.

"Homura what is the meaning of this,'' she shouted.

"Tsunade I won't let Naruto get away with this,'' Homura said in a strong tone.

"I truly am grateful to him for saving us from Pain no so long ago, but this is too much. We almost lost the Uchiha clan because of his actions".

Koharu nodded and said.

"Naruto said he and the Kyuubi had finally understood each other, but that does not mean he can control it. There is still a risk of the Kyuubi attacking and due to today's actions, the council has agreed to not provide Naruto with any help, he will no longer be allowed to be treated at a hospital".

"When Naruto recovers he will no longer get support from all of the council clans, and will no longer be a shinobi of Konoha".

This stunned everyone around them except the council, yet visually some did not agree with the outcome.

Tsunade said shakingly,"He saved us all, you can't do this".

Both Sakura and Tsunade had no other choice, as the others in the background argued, Tsunade Rushed to Naruto and activated her Byakugou seal. Sakura and Tsunade with the help of the Kyuubi silently helping them, gave it their all to save Naruto, for each their own separate reasons, yet they knew that things would not be the same if they failed at saving him.

Kakashi noticed that Naruto was conscious and aware of what just happened, he was not the only to notice Naruto awake. Naruto saw Kakshi staring right at him, his tears were now of sadness and not relief.

Present time

"You're sorry", Naruto said in an angered voice." You're not sorry at all are you Kakashi, you're just trying to clear your conscious".

Kakashi was visibly surprised at Naruto outburst, he was now really wondering who was he really talking to."Naruto how can u think that I wa-"He was cut short when Naruto blitz him and was right in front of him.

"Don't give me that crap, you did nothing, you just stood there, looking at me, you saw me suffer and you didn't even rebel against the council" said Naruto now in a sad tone.

" Naruto calm down I know how you feel," said Kakashi.

Naruto stared at him infuriated.

"Your the only one that knew I was conscious, Tsunade and Sakura-chan tried to play it off as nothing happened, lying to my face, I know they did it for me not to feel like I'm feeling right now You saw the distress in my face after hearing the village that I've almost sacrificed my life to save, stab me in the back".

Naruto grabbed Kakashi by his vest and was almost at the break of tears as he said,

"I know you have lost in your life, your teammates and your parents, but you know nothing of what I'm feeling so stop trying to empathize with me".

Naruto backed off and said in a monotone,

"You should leave Kakashi before my disappointment of you gets even greater".

Naruto now was heading to the shower, knowing when he came back Kakashi would no longer be there. As Kakashi saw Naruto walk off, he was stunned by what had just happened. Millions of thoughts crossing his head, but the main one being

"Was he right?", did I do all this for myself, to clear my conscious of the actions and harm i've done to Naruto".

He stood there in shock as a few tears rolled down and were absorbed by his mask, he walked away in the rain, which he noticed was now sadly ironic.

After a week of Naruto in isolation, he was summoned by Tsunade.

As he walked in the Hokage's office, he spotted Kakashi sitting with book at hand and Sakura just staring at him with a smile on her face. For the first time, he gave a genuine smile seeing Sakura smile. Although he knew his feelings were one-sided, he was still hoping for that chance to show her what she means to him. He wore his grey undershirt (the one from his fight with Sasuke in the anime, it looks cool), and some orange pants. He obviously didn't know why he was here.

"Naruto are you okay", Said Tsunade.

"As great as ill ever be granny," said Naruto.

Tsunade was not thrilled that he never dropped that nickname, but was happy he didn't seem to remember what had happened, She had thought he was just recuperating from his injuries for the past 2 weeks, yet what she didn't know was that he was fine by the 5 day due to both Sakura and Tsunade's help.

She worried about Naruto because a man with grief left for so long in isolation and only his thoughts to accompany him may ot have been the best idea.

"Naruto how are your injuries" said Sakura in a sweet and concerned voice

"They've healed up pretty well" said Naruto in an unbelievable happy tone.

Sakura fully caught on of his tone she feared that he may have found out what happend but how? She and Tsunade had told both the council and all konoha 11 to keep what happened at the gate a secret, both council and all 11 jounin agreed, with the couci being reluctant but agreed anyways manly due to the fact they may regret their choices later on, except Homura and Koharu. She thought that maybe a civilian had seen and told him about it, but that's highly unlikely as Tsunade ordered all to say away from the gate and clear the roads for the medical team, before Naruto even arrived. Sakura brushed of the thought and assumed that Naruto was probably still mentally grasping his fight with Sasuke, she was surprised when as soon as she assumed that, Naruto asked.

"Where is Sasuke, can I go see him"

Tsunade quickly answer with a smile, " he is still recovering you must have kicked his ass pretty badly,''

Naruto recalled his fight with Sasuke, he had grown even closer to Sasuke and understood his reasoning to his actions for the past few years that he has been gone, he had learned so much that he was hoping to talk to him without fighting and talking like ... brothers.

"So why am I here, I want to go home", said Naruto now not even trying to hide his eagerness to go home and ponder in his thought alone

Everybody caught on to this which upset both Tsunade and Sakura, but not Kakashi as he had a glimpse of what the councils and his own actions have done and changed Naruto, he just hoped that he would slowly get back on Naruto's good side, but right now is too soon and both Naruto and he needed time to decipher the conversation they had.

"ill get to the point, you have a mission to prepare for", said Tsunade.

She had convinced the council to give Naruto one more chance, this mission was his last chance so she picked a fairly easy one with an A rank. Tsunade hoped she was doing the right thing.

Authors notes

The summary says he will leave the village but how???? I'm pretty sure you can guess when. It took me a while to complete this chapter so I don't know if this will be weekly (Maybe) Thank you

Also i need a beta raeder, so if your reading this and your a beta reader PM me, Thank you 10/24/19