Erm, yeah, I think I surprised some of you when I mentioned my age...yeah, I try to keep it secret because it's so intimidating with all the older people around and others sometimes look down on me...if you want to know, I have a slight inferiority complex...I didn't mean to write that out and –post- it, it really was a mistake. I just reread it before I wrote this to remember just when I started off, and I feel kinda stupid now, but I guess it's too late to take it off. Eh, stupid me.
Anyways, enough about me, at the end, I'm going to answer some of your reviews because some of you have good questions and it feels awkward for me to ignore them. I do believe I'm going to make this higher priority because I'm getting so much more positive response to it but by no means am I forgetting about my other fic, in fact, it's burning a hole in my conscience right now that I'm updating this first...
New life
Chapter 2
The Sandaime led us into his office and waved us into some seats in front of his desk.
"Now, just what is it that you wanted to tell me?" his eyes bored into mine, he was obviously expecting something. Obviously.
Honestly, this was going to be hard to explain without telling the 'oh, I just died and was revived again, 12 years younger!' part of the story. Even though it wasn't mentioned, I was pretty sure that certain situation was not to be discussed.
(Discretion will guard you and understanding will protect you. Proverbs 2:11) (a/n ACK! When did I start quoting the bible?! Sry guys, if Christianity offends you in any form, just forget I just wrote that)
"How to start; well let's just say that, he was my father's friend" inwardly, I smirked,
'More like an unwelcome acquaintance, King Yama! If you can hear me, help me here goddammit!'
"Do you even know who your father was?" Asked the hokage doubtfully, I was obviously not supposed to know. Damn me, stupid me.
"Of course, I know, shouldn't I?" I asked, with innocent eyes that only a young child could have. It didn't work.
"As a matter of fact, you shouldn't"
-Teme, care to help me out a little?-
-You're on your own kid, until I see fit-
-Stupid fox-
"I heard from people in the streets. They always talk about...Kyubi, and my father, Yondaime"
By the look on his face, I deduced that he was shocked and angry at the villagers so I quickly added;
"I would've figured out anyways, and besides, it would be worse growing up not knowing why everyone hated me than knowing"
He stared at me for a little while as I hoped to Kami that he wouldn't be suspicious. Finally he said;
"You are wiser than your age credits you for, I am sorry for all you must go through" I shook my head,
"Kyubi is both my gift and my curse. I will grow up having to be stronger than my peers to survive"
"You truly are an enigma" he said, then continued, "what proof do you have that he really is your father's friend?"
Suddenly, I discreetly felt something grow in my pocket. I pulled it out. 'This better work' it was a scroll. I looked to Kyubi, he nodded.
-It was from your father, he was with King Yama-
"He gave this to me upon our meeting" I said as I handed it to Sandaime.
He examined the scroll. He stopped at the seal. From the look upon his face, it was obvious that it was my father's. With precision, he ran a nail underneath and leaving the seal intact, lifted it open and unrolled it. He read it aloud.
"To Yurusu Arumashi, Current Hokage and my beloved son Uzumaki Naruto,
If you are reading this, I am undoubtedly dead. This letter is critical that it is received by one of the said persons. I am naming Yurusu Arumashi as the godfather of my son. This is my appeal and I beg that it is respected
I am requesting for Naruto to be entered into the Konoha Ninja Academy as soon as he is 5 years old and it is also my special request that he be taught under Umino Iuka.
They shall inherit my estate and all in it as well as my money. I request that they are both given passports to different areas of the shinobi world.
Yurusu has been my friend for awhile and I place my utmost trust in him. I hope that he shall be treated with utmost respect.
This is my will.
Below was a basic ID for 'Yurusu'. First off there was a photo ID, which exactly matched Kyubi's currant state as well as age (20) and birthdate, (05/12/84). There was also other miscellaneous stuff such as 'last of clan' and 'Jounin leveled'.
After checking for any signs of genjutsu and counterfeit on both the scroll and us, he nodded briskly, businesslike now.
"Follow me" he said shortly and led the way to a back room. the walls were covered with neat filing cabinets and other things that any kage would need to keep his village orderly and a constant population check as well.
He opened a file easily after unsealing a jutsu on it. He pulled out two small keys and a small card. He handed it to Kyubi. "These are keys to the Kazama (1) estate and this accesses the 4th's bank account" Kyubi nodded, looked them over and pocketed them. He paused then and asked, just as he was about to walk out of the Hokage Tower;
"Where is the estate where I will be residing?"
"Oh yes, I forgot, just take a copy of a map of Konoha from the front desk and it's at the far north-east corner of Konoha" He nodded and continued on out, just before leaving though, he uttered a single word.
"...thanks..."
After their departure, the ANBU silently followed, assuming his shift was over. What he saw in the end though, was much more than he expected...
The two arrived at the place in good time; it was rather deep in the forest but easy enough, well maybe not so easy. They had to go about a mile or so on what seemed to be no more than a well worn deer trail. At the end of it, hanging from a large torii (2) was a sign proclaiming 'Kazama'. Actually, Naruto had lived there in his 'future' life but Kyubi asked about location just to not look suspicious.
When Naruto unlocked the front door, the familiar scents of sandalwood hit him (though a bit stale) and he was comforted by the familiarity.
"Tadaima! (3)" he proclaimed loudly, just for the fun of it but then was shocked by an answering call of "Okaeri! (4)" Just as Kyubi did beside him, he dropped into a guard stance.
"Arawase!" I shouted. My voice sounded little and high even to my own ears. It still held the commanding tone I had before I died but it was just that much less intimidating without the baritone.
It chuckled and a figure stepped out. Hm...looks kinda familiar. I felt Kyubi relax beside me.
-It's just your dad- he muttered into my mind.
-what! –Just- my dad!?-
The blonde figure bowed, and said with flair, "Yes, -just-, allow me to introduce myself. I am Kazama Arashsi, Yondaime and former Hokage, and more importantly, your father"
For a second there, I could only gape in shock. Then I finally managed to utter out a single thing...
"Wtf!?!"
'Nani!' thought the ANBU, 'no, he's dead...this can't be real'...
to be continued...
(1) I heard from many sources that the yondaime's name was Arashi Kazama so, I just took it...
(2) In Shinto shrines, that is their symbol and also a type of gate thingy at the entrance of a shrine, u can look up an image on google or sumpthing.
(3) jap. 4 basically 'I'm home'
(4) jap. Response to (3) 4 'welcome home'
Oops, was that a cliffy? I didn't mean it! Really, truly, honestly! What do you mean you don't believe me...oh, the bambi eyes weren't big enough? Well, I've really got to fix that! How's this? perfect, now that you believe me (looks around nervously), anyways, moving on, because this is still early in the fic, I'll let you vote on pairings just to give me an idea of what you might want...I won't necessarily be picking the top one but it's just to give me an idea...so vote on a preferred pairing! Now, let's get on with reviews!
From order of 1-40! Lets' go!
David: Special thanx to ma first reviewer! Yeah, as you see, I'm continuing .
Odor: erm, odd name but thanx as well! yeah, my chappies are getting longer...hopefully
Gelionlegends: yeah, if u read chap. 2 u see answers some of your questions but about the on, he's only 5 fricken years old, but yeah, when he gets older...and u can vote now so...and thanx 4 da review!
element4life: hehe, I'm glad to get u thinking, refer to chap.2 for ur first questions and yes, he's going to –try- to fix the tragedies, see, there's the emphasis on try...
Akira : yay! Thanx 4 ur opinion, pairings are currently uncertain right now...but u can vote!
Needmore: thanx as well! I'm defiantly going to continue so don't worry about that . yeah, I think I've seen one or two about reliving my self but they almost always start off with genin...ya know?
Kirin Kage the Shadow Girl: hey, I'm trying to make the chappies longer but if I do, it'll take longer 2 update as wel...Ur one of ma favs, ur so supportive and u review a lot (hehe). I'm going to go read ur stories soon, they look interesting...I'll defiantly review u...
Night-owl123:thanx 4 da support!
poofspoon :hehe, thanx as well...
silverbluenchantress: yup, I'm updating and as u see...asap
hinanaru: thanx, and let me guess...u like Hinata/Naruto...am I psychic or wat! Na, jks, I'm not...T-T
Rex-kun: . hehe, makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside... (eww...or is that just lunch mold?) thanx a bunch!
Shinigami11: ...u don't need 3 synonyms 4 the same thing, but hehe, if I was an idiot, I'd appreciate it, thanx 4 the thougtfulness anyways, urm, u can vot 4 yaoi pairings but let me tell u, I've never tried writing it before...thanx 4 the review anways .
infamous-otaku03: mwahahahaha, u don't know where I live... (or did I give it to u?) AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Stinky Susan! I tried! Honestly! (hehe, ur new fic is pretty popular as well so don't murder me...) hehe...gee...thanx. . ya know, threats aren't very nice...
Gopu: hmm...wat's wikk? Or was it will...in that case, thanx!
angelmidori: yay! U can count! That's another one to add on my very short list of people who are able to count...yup, I'll be continuing!
TopQuark: ya, intresting...yay
Akki no Tama: nonononono! U thought wrong! He does still have his memories! No!!!!!!! don't leave me!!!! aww... soooo not nice...
babowonsuni: thanks for ur opinion!
Hexgar: urm., read chap 1 2 find out...wow, u give me choice...there's an amazingly small amout of people who do that...yay! Thanks a bunch!
Jenniyah: well, no, not all chaps are this short, the proluge is just supposed to be introducing the fic...and thanx!
Well that's all the responses I have time for now, I'll finish the rest later, that above was for the prologue so anyone who reviewed that should take a look...thanks to everyone who reviewed, ya'll are really special 2 me, I often check our your profiles and maybe drop a review, ya know, return the favor, anyways, I hope u review (again 4 some) and enjoy it...no matter positive or negative, I always want to hear. . anyways,
Signing off,
Silverwulf