The Brothers Uzumaki

Chapter 1

Near the village of Konoha

"We're lost, aren't we" Yuma said in a disgusted tone. Koshou turned his head left and right trying to find something but with each turn his right eyebrow started to twitch more and his growl became louder, "Grrrrrrr…OK! Fine! We're lost! There's supposed to be a waterfall around here somewhere and from there we go downstream to the village." Yuma sat down on a log and pulled out a rice ball from his pack, "Couldn't we have just used a road; they do have those you know." Koshou glanced at Yuma, "Not possible, we need our trail to end in Lightning Country. That way Orochimaru will focus there instead of Konoha, I don't want to cross his path just yet."

Yuma stared at Koshou with shock, "Wait that means you plan on crossing a Sannin at some point and time. Are you insane?" Koshou sat next to Yuma and pulled out a rice ball of his own, "If what I heard is true, there will be no way around it. He has a massive amount of hate for Konoha; one of things on his to-do list is burn Konoha to the ground, and if the rumors I heard are true, he's planning on doing it very soon."

"Once I'd like to go to a place and not have it either burned down, leveled, we didn't rob blind, or chased out. I'm still a teenager; I'd like to live a little you know. Find a girl, fall in love, marry her, have her stomp all over my heart and leave me…it doesn't even have to be in that order." Yuma said after inhaling his rice ball in one bite.

"God, you are such a whiner! We've been having fun haven't we!" Koshou said. Yuma just huffed and glanced around the area, "Is it me, or have we been by here before?" Koshou finished off his rice ball and smiled. "Yep, three times, we're going in circles." Yuma glared at Koshou, "We've been lost all this time and you knew it!"

"Yep"

"May I ask why?"

"Well I figured one of two things was going to happen on this trip. We either were going to find the village and everything would be great…"

"Or", Yuma said darkly.

"We'd be captured and taken there. We've been walking around in a Genjutsu for awhile now. They've probably wanted to evaluate us before they confronted us." Koshou said while pulling out another rice ball.

"…I hate you." Yuma said as he raised his hands up to let the Konoha shinobi's know that he is surrendering. Koshou did the same after he finished his rice ball and smiled at Yuma, "Seeeeee, we're gonna make it to Konoha after all."

In Konoha the Hokage's office

"Hey Ooba-chan, what am I going to do about the three man team rule for the test?" Naruto said, sitting in a chair in front of Tsunade's desk; propping his feet up on it.

Tsunade's right eye twitched when she spotted Naruto's feet on her desk. With a subtle smile Tsunade replied, "You have two months, it shouldn't be too hard to find two or more people that want to take the test. Oh, I almost forgot something important." In the blink of eye, Tsunade finger flicked Naruto's feet sending him flipping in the air and crashing into a far wall.

"Old lady! Why'd you do that for!" Naruto said after he pulled himself out of the crater in the wall.

"Cause brat, I warned you what would happen if you put your feet on my desk again, now get out of here I have work to do." Tsunade winced as she looked at the tower of papers next to her.

"Fine, fine…but if you would actually work more and not waste most of your time drinking and gambling…not to mention keeping that fake genjutsu disguise 24/7 to keep your self looking like a crusty old mummy…uh oh." Naruto didn't even have to turn around to tell that he was in trouble; the waves of killer intent coming from Tsunade were probably being felt by every ninja in a 10 mile radius. "NAAARUUUUTOOO!"

Koshou and Yuma were walking side by side, escorted by 5 of Konoha ninja's. They were just about to enter the Hokage Tower when overhead they heard someone very angry yelling out something. (CRASH!) "AAAaaaaahhhhhhhh!" Naruto screamed as he went streaking out near the top of the tower crashing out of a window. Koshou winced visibly as he watched the individual fly over a building, across the street, and then cringed as he heard the person crash into an alleyway. "Oh yeah, that's gonna leave a mark." Yuma said. One of the ninja's sighed and ushered Koshou and Yuma inside. "Don't worry about it; the 5th always has to deal with that piece of trash. I don't see why she cares about him."

When they reached the Hokage's office; Tsunade was still visibly aggravated. She was staring out of the shattered window and when she saw Naruto stumbling out of the alley, "You can count on getting nothing but D Rank missions for the next two weeks! Guess who gets to pick up litter in the Forest of Death and see if I'm wasting my TIME!"

One of the ninja's looked as if he really didn't want to disturb the Hokage right now, but he didn't have much of a choice, "Hokage-sama?" Tsunade turned quickly on her heel with an enraged look still etched on her face. "WHAT!"

The ninja flinched backward in fear of getting the same treatment as Naruto, "Hokage –Sama, these are the two who were found near the village, they have requested an audience with you. They say that they have important information about the Sound." Tsunade sat back down at her desk and looked Koshou and Yuma over. "Well, let's hear it, tell me something interesting and I may think about not having you interrogated."

Koshou smiled, "But Hokage-sama, we're just simple travelers, we came across this information completely by accident."

Tsunade smirked, "Simple travelers my ass. I could be four sheets to the wind and tell you two are shinobi. What village are you from?"

"That's kind of difficult to explain Hokage-Sama, we come from different villages but we hold no allegiance to them." Yuma said.

Tsunade glared, "So you're missing nins? My, my, my, aren't the two of you in a predicament."

"We're not classified as missing nins, because we really aren't missed, I guess you could call us rejects." Yuma replied.

"Well I guess we'll take care of that matter later, what's this information you have?" Tsunade opened up a drawer in her desk and pulled out a small bottle of sake, Koshou's eyes and mouth started to water. Yuma glanced at Koshou, "You have no self control do you?

"MMMMmmmm ssaaaakeeeee…." Koshou said. Yuma just sighed and spoke to Tsunade, "Whatever you do, just don't pour it yet. Anyways, the reason we are here is because we were able to obtain some information on the latest movement of the Sound. Apparently they've been hiring mercenaries at an alarming rate. Purchasing materials for weapons and high level jutsu's buy the ton. Orochimaru himself has been seen recruiting some very powerful criminals, form what we heard, he's heading for Konoha again soon, and he's bringing a very large army."

Tsunade glanced at Koshou and then the sake bottle; she then grabbed the bottle and tipped it all the way up, drinking every last drop sake. She then held the bottle upside down to show that there wasn't a drop left. "That was just harsh…" Koshou said with tears in his eyes. "So that's it? That's the information you have for me?" Tsunade said. "We already knew what Orochimaru has been planning, all you did was give us some old news. " Tsunade glanced at one of her guards, "Take them to the holding area, we'll let Ibiki find out whether or not these two are mercenaries from the Sound." The guards surrounded the pair and started to escort them out of the building.

"Wait, we also have another reason for being here!" Koshou said

Tsunade laughed, "Oh I'm sure you do, Ibiki we'll be more than happy to find out what it is."

"NO! You don't understand! I'm here to find my family! I'm originally from Konoha!" Koshou yelled trying to keep from being dragged.

"I don't remember seeing your face in the missing nins book, or any missing persons, if your from Konoha what's your family name?" Koshou broke free from the guards and walked back to Tsunade's desk, just as he reached it he said, "Uzumaki"

"Tsk, crazy old lady tossing me out of a window like that…" Naruto was making his way back home after recuperating from his flight. "Naruto!" Naruto turned his head, to see Sakura walking towards him. "So how did things go with Tsunade-Sama? Was she able to help you out?"

Naruto kicked a stone and grunted, "NO! She pretty much said the same thing you did, and then she threw me out a window!" Sakura slyly glanced at Naruto, "You said something to get her mad, didn't you."

"Grrrrr, maybe…" Naruto mumbled. "I guess I need to start finding out who's taking the test and see if they need a partner or not. Hey! I bet Iruka-sensei would know! Plus, he hasn't treated me to ramen lately." Naruto said with a huge grin. Sakura just grinned and shook her head, "If there was any possible way for him to get ramen out of a situation count on him to do it." She thought to herself. "Well, I'll help you with what I can, when I can. I have to head to the hospital and help Shizune with a couple of things and check on some of the patients. I'll see you later Naruto."

Naruto watched as Sakura disappeared into the distance, "I'm glad she was able to find her purpose in all of this after what happened, as long as she's happy." Naruto turned around and headed for home.

Naruto was about to head up the stairs to his apartment when once again, someone called his name. "N-N-Naruto-kun?" Naruto knew instantly who it was; he turned around and greeted her. "Hiya Hinata, what's up?" He was amazed at how much Hinata had grown, she was about chin height to him and her hair was almost shoulder length. Instead of her usual coat and pants she was wearing a blue silk Chinese shirt, blue slacks, and black shoes. Slowly Hinata approached Naruto and summoned up more courage to speak, "I-I was wondering if you … ifyouwouldliketogetsomeramen?" she blurted out. Naruto shook his head rapidly trying to process what she said; he got the most important part though, ramen. "Ramen huh? You know, I could use another bowl, or two, or five, hehehehe. I would be happy to accompany you to the ramen stand!" With a surprised look she nodded and then smiled. "I can't believe it! I did it! Sorta, but I did it!"

"You have got to be kidding me! There is no way in the world you could be an Uzumaki! I suggest you start explaining yourself, and be very careful, you are treading very thin ice." Tsunade had grabbed Koshou by the collar and lifted him off the ground.

"Look, I can explain everything! Just put me down!" Koshou was in shock at how easily Tsunade lifted him off of the ground. "Here I have this note, it was written by my mother before she died, and she tells me my family name, where to look, and who to look for. She told me I should talk to the Hokage, the 3rd. Couple of years ago I got word that he died, I became concerned and started to make my way here." Koshou handed the note to Tsunade and she read it, after reading the brief letter she stared at the signature and seal that was on the letter. It was only a first name "Emiko", but she recognized both and blanched. She motioned to her guards and one of them walked over to her, after she whispered into his ear he nodded and walked out of the room with the rest of the escort. "Did she ever mention anything about your father? Who he was, what he did?" Koshou frowned and bowed his head, "No, all I know is that we left the village on October 10, almost fifteen years ago. My guess is he ran her off, ashamed of her and me, he didn't want anything to do with us." Tsunade's couldn't help but gaze at the young man in front of her with sadness. "If he is who he says he is; then he has no idea the reason he was taken away…the third left me with another huge mess."

"I should have just snuck in, grabbed Naruto, and then took off. This is nothing but a hassle." Tsunade had Koshou sit in a chair so that she could perform a jutsu that would allow her to analyze his chakra and cellular structure. She knew there wasn't a real way to test who was the father, but she could definitely find out if he is the son of the person who wrote that letter.

"I'd like to start searching for Naruto soon. He could be anywhere in the village." Tsunade grinned and then gasped, the jutsu confirmed what she needed to know; yes this was definitely the son of Emiko. "Well you can start your search by following the trail he left after flying out of my window." Koshou, turned and yelled, "That was him! You threw him out a window!" Tsunade laughed and walked back to her desk, "Trust me, after five minutes in a room with him, you'll want to toss him out of a window too." Yuma stood up, "Well, if it's ok now, I'd like to find some place to crash. That is if we aren't prisoners."

"No, it'll be ok, I'll post someone to keep an eye on the two of you of course, but no your not prisoners." Tsunade said. Yuma smiled, "Excellent, I'll look for us a place to stay the night Koshou." Koshou stood up and headed for the door, "Don't wait up, I think I'll be up all night looking for him."

Tsunade walked towards Koshou, "Don't worry, if he's not home then I know where his home away from home is. Come on, we'll stop by there first."

Hinata was having a hard time dealing with the fact that she was here with Naruto, she would stop eating and pinch herself to make sure it still wasn't a dream. Naruto was being Naruto, totally oblivious and thinking about one thing, pork ramen, beef ramen or both next. "Well I guess I should try to strike up a conversation I guess, she's been quiet since we got here." Naruto placed his empty bowl on the counter, and looked at Hinata; he almost chuckled as he watched how proper she was trying to be, eating ramen "Some things can't be done properly." He thought to himself.

"Hey Hinata, you're a Chuunin now right?" Hinata placed her chopsticks down and smiled proudly toward Naruto, "Yes, I passed with Kiba, and Shino. We were all able to help each other through it. Kurenai sensei was so proud of us, my father even smiled." Naruto could guess how much that meant to her. He scratched the back of his head and grinned "I always knew you were strong Hinata! You just needed some more time is all." Hinata smiled brightly, "Th-thank you Naruto-Kun. I'm sorry that you couldn't take the test with any of us." Naruto continued grinning, "Oh that's ok! I had to train with Jiraiya, now that I'm back, I'll become a Chuunin no problem!"

Hinata giggled and smiled again, "Of course you will, your not one to give up. I—it wa-was because of how much you inspired me the last time that I was able to pass the test." Naruto slightly blushed, "Naaaahhh, it was all you Hinata, and you should never forget that." Hinata shook here head, "N-n-no, you see I wanted to become more like you, someone who never gave up, someone I admire, and someone I l-lo-lo.."

"Excuse me, Naruto, I have someone I want you to meet." Hinata and Naruto turned to Tsunade; Koshou was next to her, staring at Naruto. Hinata was wondering who the new person was but at the same time, "NNNnnnoooooooo! I was this close to saying it! This had better be good!"

"Naruto, there's no easier way to do this, but this is Koshou, Uzumaki Koshou, your brother." Hinata was the one staring now, "Ok, that's pretty good."

I still don't own Naruto or any of the characters, so don't sue me…I'm poor.

Next Chapter

Brother of Mine

Sorry for the lack of action, but I'm trying to build the base of the series first. Do not worry though, next chapter, lots of action…oh yeah…

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