Prologue: The Demise of the Vixen
A screech of chakra scraping metal as the symbol that was once displayed proudly is defaced. A sickening crunch as a chakra encased hand breaks through a ribcage. The conclusion of a battle between former friends.
Looking around her surroundings, she thinks to herself, 'I don't have much time left…' She knew she couldn't survive this time. 'It's been an interesting dozen of years…' she mused. 'It is unfortunate it has to end. You'll owe it to me to carry on my legacy, gaki.'
With those last thoughts, the infamous Kyuubi no Kitsune used all her chakra to flood the gates holding her in. In one last burst of energy, the seals burst and the chakra flooded the host.
Meanwhile, Sasuke stood over Naruto in the Valley of the End. The youngest living Uchiha knelt beside his blonde rival. "I have to go. I need to avenge my family, Naruto. You'll hate me for this, but I hope you will understand my reasons one day."
As he stood to go, Sasuke heard a faint reply. "P-promise you won't… become… Orochimaru's slave… ne, Sa-Sasuke…-teme…" uttered Naruto, between coughs.
Surprised, Sasuke smiled, "I promise. Arigatou, Naruto."
With this final bid of farewell, the raven haired avenger took off for the Sound Village. However, not 5 minutes after his departure, he felt a tremendous surge in a familiar chakra. 'Naruto…'
