'The boy's chakra rose first, causing Jiraiya's features to morph. It appeared the Toad Sage had already formulated his own hypothesis. Next was the Kyubi's, though far too weak and docile compared to Naruto's own. This… did not bode well.' A boy is returned to the village after a three year absence, three long years cowering in the shadows from the looming serpent. AU
Rated: T - English - Adventure/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 6 - Words: 11,624 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 37 - Updated: 2/9 - Published: 2/5 - Naruto U., Sasuke U., Kakashi H., Yamato