Disclamer: I had a Dream where I owned Naruto. Then I woke up…

Soul Of Shinobi: Chapter one

It had been six years since he left the village. Disgusted at the display of hate and viciousness, the Jonin known as Kai left the day after his best friend, the Fourth Hokage, sacrificed himself in the name of his people. And what did these people do in thanks? They stormed the Hokage tower demanding that his son, who lost the chance to live would be killed. The people who would be dead if not for the little boy were soon distorting their faces in rage over the fact that Sarutobi would under no circumstance let the boy suffer. Seeing this, Kai requested that the aged ninja take care of Naruto for his first years. Sarutobi agreed, and Kai told him how to find him.

The Ninja known as Kai was not particularly scary looking, in fact, only those who served with him or knew him well understood the fact that he could often beat Yondaime in sparring matches. His knack of inconspicuousness paid off as he reached the gates of Konoha. Two adult Ninja were guarding the gates, and they both looked absolutely ridiculous. They both had their heads shaven and had black marks all over their scalp. Hearing the mumbling about a "Pesky demon brat" as he walked through the open gates, he suddenly was shocked when in front of him was a giant mob, and what was the second saddest thing he had seen in his life.

A Six year old boy was being bound to a pole and was being forced to endure any torture the mob could inflict. Pressure points, vitals, even the face of the poor boy were under attack by stones and empty (Usually) sake bottles. Kai suddenly had an epiphany and realized that that was his soon to be protégé. Seeing red, he saw what was most likely the prime instigator, a large man who held rope similar to the kind binding the poor boy, and used a quick Kamirimi to switch him with Naruto. Seeing the crowd pummel the man until they realized the dupe was the last thing Naruto saw before passing out in a strange man's arms.

Sarutobi was completing paperwork when a certain purple haired ninja burst through the doors. Seeing the Naruto in his arms made him sigh and sit down.

"So, You saw what pure Prejudice has wrought upon him" said the Hokage, massaging the bridge of his nose.

Angered at the lax attitude of the hokage, Kai suddenly shouted "Why, Why in the hell could you not protect him, the boy meant everything to him, Why. Arashi lived for the day that he could have a son of his own. I bet even he, who was too an orphan, couldn't imagine the pain this poor boy has gone through."

The old Hokage sighed again, "You think I don't know that? That every day, no matter what Edict I manage to proclaim, that my villagers can suddenly turn to wolves over the mere mention of his name? I have done everything I can." The old man stared directly at Kai and stated clearly, with more than a hint of anger in his tone. "Those responsible for today, Will be punished."

Moving away from his desk, Sarutobi took some paperwork out from a folder, and casually asked where Kai planned to live on his return to Konoha. He was taken aback when Kai suddenly said no.

"No?" Asked the Hokage, clearly confused.

"No." Repeated the Purple haired ninja.

"Why?" Stammered the Hokage as he reached for a chair.

" He will live with me, for now, We will return when he is twelve, and he will become a ninja of this village" Kai said with distain. "I will train him, and make him worthy of his father, but once he becomes a Ninja, I leave, I have important matters to take care of still."

Sarutobi slowly took it all in, and suddenly realized something important, and stammered out "He… is not dead?"

Kai gave him a sad look and shook his head as he turned and walked out the door.

Sarutobi sighed and suddenly had the feeling he'd forgotten something. Minutes later he sweatdropped when he realized Kai had forgotten the unconscious boy in his office.

Kai didn't know why, but he had a feeling that he was missing something important.

Next chapter on dragon bal…. I mean Soul of Shinobi, We get to learn about Kai's backgrounds and what Naruto's new life will be like. (A/N Most chapters will be short, but I'm hoping to update daily)