This is my first AU, so I hope you will enjoy it.
While it still has shinobis, the setup is different than that of Naruto's- where civilians and shinobis live together in peace. In this story, shinobis are not accepted as a part of the society, and lead completely different lives than the average villagers.
This chapter is only for a bit of a briefing on the alternate universe, and a little introduction. So don't worry, the second chapter will get on with the actual story!
All I can do is run
Because you can never hide from shinobis
'Foolish little brother…
If you wish to kill me,
Hate me… Detest me…
And survive in an unsightly way.
Run, run…'
'Itachi!'
Sasuke panted, and wiped the sweat off his forehead. It was only a dream.
It was like that every single night since that day.
'… and cling to life…'
He curled his right hand into a fist, and gritted his teeth.
'I will kill you… Itachi…'
The Quest
By Infinite Inficio
Chapter One
Living as a shinobi would be the last thing you'd want to if you want an easy life.
Shinobis were rare, and very few of them came from no clan at all, because it wasn't really a wanted job- more considered it as a duty.
Even though they share the same land, civilians and shinobis lead two entirely different lives. The civilians, a normal one, and the shinobis, a harsh one.
Shinobis were hated and feared for their skills, and their way of living- reducing the attractiveness of the job.
Most shinobis joined organisations- to seek comfort, acceptance, and fellow shinobis; just like them. But it usually runs in the family- if your great-great-grandfather was in an organisation, you're probably going to be in the same one.
One of the biggest organisations is ANBU. The headquarters is located in Fire Country, but they have branches in Wind Country, and made a lot of alliances.
Then ANBU would be broken down even more- if their upmost leaders were the Hokage and the Kazekage, the next person with the highest rank would be the Captains, leading Squad Captains, who in turn lead their squads.
Then, there are also rogue shinobis. Shinobis that aren't tied to any organisations, or land.
Their life is even harder than the average shinobi- some have to scavenge for food, living like uncivilised humans, while some can be so intimidating that restaurant owners would give them their best meals for free.
They spend their whole time running- from organisations that might want to dispose of them, or recruiters.
Rogue shinobis can be viewed two different ways by organisations- either as new, promising ninjas to recruit, or to get rid of because of the problems they cause.
Since most, except desperate ones want neither, organisations can be a bit of a problem.
Sasuke wasn't desperate for help from those pitiful organisations.
How he hated following Itachi's last words- but Sasuke can't do anything but run. You can never hide from shinobis.
The Uchiha clan was one of the most prestigious clan anyone can hope to belong to.
They were shinobis, but instead of being hated, they were respected by the civilians, and their name reaches even the most remote village.
They built their own "force"- protecting civilians and shinobis alike, and received honour and rewards in return.
Other shinobis feared them too much to mock them- however much they think the clan was only looking for fame and prosperity.
The secret of the Uchiha clan's power is the Sharingan. Only the most powerful Uchiha members can possess it, but once they do, they're almost unstoppable.
The Sharingan can mimic any movement with one look, can see through illusions and tricks, and create powerful genjutsus.
The secret of the Sharingan was even more wanted than information on the powerful Byakugan.
But a few years ago, the whole Uchiha clan was exterminated- for reasons unknown. Who did it, no one knows, for most shinobis were too cowardly to do such a job.
The massacre left one survivor- Uchiha Itachi, who was suspected as the murderer of the clan.
When it happened, there were rumours of Itachi leaving one other Uchiha behind- his younger brother.
As weeks turned into months, and months into years, the rumours turned into a myth- the second Uchiha survivor was a myth.
Even so, the other Uchiha, and Hatake Kakashi weren't mythical at all, and they were hunted- for their Sharingan.
Only some of the most powerful would try to hunt them down, for their powerful possession was more than enough to kill a squad of hunter-nins.
The fact that only three known Sharingans were available increased the demand for it- more organisations became daring- trying to track down the Sharingan.
He knew of Uchiha Itachi's power, and very few tried to go against him, as those who were brave enough faced a gruesome end- and he knew he wasn't strong enough yet.
Hatake Kakashi was already safe within ANBU's headquarters- the Hokage preferred him to join the squad instead of scrounging his Sharingan eye- it would be too much trouble fighting a whole ANBU, when his own force was miniscule compared to theirs.
The last option would be the legendary Uchiha survivor.
Orochimaru chuckled
He was sure it wasn't only a myth, and he would do anything to get his hands on the Uchiha.