Chapter 1 The Death of Uzumaki Naruto

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Hi there, after getting all those reviews I went back and worked on the grammar and misspelled words. This is my first fanfic so I'm still getting used to writing and posting on the internet so bare with me till I get used to this. Thank you.

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"Blah-"- people talking

"Blah-" – people thinking

"Blah"- Kyubi talking

"Blah"- Kyubi thinking

xxxxxxxxxxx- barriers between flashbacks, new locations (ex. start at the Hokage's office then shift to somewhere in Suna), and time shifts (ex. two hours ago, three hours later etc.)

All right, here's an actual chapter. Enjoy!

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Suratabi, the Sandaime Hokage. Once a youthful man with endless energy, now stared tryingly at the pictures of the past Hokage's.

"I'm sorry Arashi. It's been nine years but I still cannot forgive myself for what happened. What happened to Naruto-kun, your legacy… and son."

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In the out skirting forests of Konoha a lone figure stands on the branch of a tall tree observing what's in front of him.

"It's been a long time since I've been here, I hope this isn't a mistake. Whatever happens… I'll make you proud father. And you too Kyubi-niichan."

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Flashback Konoha, October 9th, nine years ago.

A small blonde haired four year old boy was running in the streets of Konoha, heading toward the park near his new house. He was happy, happier then he'd been in a long time. His Hokage-jisan had visited him five days ago to tell him that he would be getting an early birthday present.

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Flashback 5 days ago

"Hello there Naruto-kun, how are you doing today," said the 3rd.

"Jisan," Naruto yelled as he threw himself toward the old man and giving him a bone crushing hug.

"How are you Naruto-kun," said the 3rd .

"Great now that you're here jisan," Naruto was looking up at his jisan, a big smile on his face foe the only person he knew that treated him kindly.

" Good Naruto-kun, how would you like to go out for some ramen at Ichiraku's," asked the 3rd .

"YA, RAMEN," yelled Naruto.

About thirty minutes later Naruto and the 3rd Hokage were sitting at Ichiraku's. The Hokage was currently on his third bowl while Naruto was on his tenth.

"Hungry today aren't you Naruto," asked the third.

"Hai, I didn't have dinner last night or breakfast this morning," the little blonde said.

The 3rd looked at Naruto in shock. Not by what he said but how he said it.

"From his tone its as if this is a regular occurrence," thought the 3rd feeling sad for the little child.

"Naruto-kun how would you like an early birthday present," the 3rd asked.

"Really? What is it," asked Naruto, he was hoping it would be some new clothes he liked the clothes he had but he would rather wear something with some color, maybe something in orange.

"How would you like to live on your own, there's a nice little apartment I've found for you, you'll even get an allowance to buy what you need. Does that sound nice," asked the 3rd.

"Hai jisan," Naruto yelled as he threw himself at the Hokage to give him another bone crushing hug.

End Flashback

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The next day Naruto and the Hokage walked to his new home. When they arrived the 3rd laid down the ground rules for Naruto. Afterwards the 3rd told him that his allowances would come ever Friday by mail. That night was the first time Naruto was able to sleep without having to worry about anyone coming to beat him up. The following day Naruto went out to a local clothing store and bought a black shirt, orange pants with matching jacket, and a pair of blue sandals

Currently the small boy was heading toward the park near his home, He knew that the parents wouldn't let him near their children but he could still enjoy himself. It took another ten minutes to get to the park. When he got there he started walking around for a couple of hours.

"What am I going to do now," the little boy thought as he closed his eyes and scrunched up his face in concentration. It was another couple of minutes before he heard it. It was crying.

"I wonder whose crying. Sounds like it's coming from those bushes. Might as well see what's up," Naruto thought as he walked toward were he heard the crying.

He walked through the bushes and saw a little girl crying while seating on a tree stomp.

"Hey are you alright," asked Naruto

The little girl looked up to see who was talking to her. Naruto looked at the girl, she had pale whit skin, blue hair and pear like pupil less eyes. She was wearing a zipped up white jacket, blue jeans and white shoes. At the same time the girl was looking at Naruto. He had beautiful sky blue eyes, a shocking crop of blonde hair, three whisker marks on each check. He had on a pair of orange pants, a black t-shirt. Blue sandals and a orange jacket with the arms knotted around his waist. He was looking at her with a foxy smile that made her start to blush. It took her a moment for her to register what had just happened.

"Anou, I'm fine," said the little girl.

"No your not, you were crying, now tell me what's wrong," Naruto said giving her a big fox like grin.

The little girl blushed at this," no one wants to be my friend because of these eyes,"

"Why? They look like beautiful pearls," said Naruto with another grin.

She was blushing furiously now, no one had ever said that before," it's because these eyes mark me as a Hyuga."

"So what, I know I'll be your friend. For some reason no one wants to be my friend either, it would be nice if you would be my first," Naruto said.

"Hai," the girl said.

"So what's your name, I'm Naruto, Uzumaki Naruto," he said.

"Hinata, Hyuga Hinata Naruto-kun," Hinata stuttered out afraid that he would come to his senses soon and leave her alone.

"YOSHI, come on Hina-chan, lets go and play," Naruto said as he grabbed her hand and dragged her across the park to play.

The spent a good two to three hours playing around enjoying each others company since they finally had someone to play with. It wasn't until they sate down by a big oak tree that the day went from ideal to horrible.

"Why look what we have here," said a voice to the left of them.

They looked up and saw two teenagers, each with dark hair and onyx colored eyes. One was wearing a Chunin vest while the other had a Jonin vest on.

"Look here Itachi if it isn't the little demon and the Hyuga heiress. What do you think we should do with them," the teen said to his companion.

Itachi looked at the two children with a look of interest in his eyes. Itachi unlike some of the villagers knew that the Uzumaki boy wasn't the Kyubi no Kitsune, he merely contained the beast.

"Fools, thinking that a creature as great as the Kyubi and this pathetic boy were one and the same," thought Itachi.

"Though with enough persuasion, I may be able to draw the beast out and finally test my strength," Itachi thought with a smirk on his face.

"Grab the boy and knock out the girl," Itachi said.

"What?" the teen was looking shocked, "Itachi I understand the boy but I was kidding about the Hyuga girl, it could start a clan war."

"Unless if you want me to kill you, you had better follow my instructions," Itachi said with his eyes showing annoyance at his companion.

"Yes Itachi," the teen said with a slight stutter.

"Come here brat," the teen said.

"No, leave Naruto-kun alone," Hinata said.

"Silence girl, or you'll be next," the teen said as he drew a kunai from it's holster and walked toward the children.

"Hina-chan run!" Naruto yelled as he ran toward the teen in order to protect his friend.

For someone like Itachi and his companion Naruto was running at a snails pace. Faster then Naruto or Hinata could follow Itachi pulled out four kunai and flung them at Naruto, impaling both his legs and arms causing the young boy to fall down in agony.

"Naruto-kun," Hinata yelled as she started to run toward her friend.

"No Hinata run and get help," Naruto cried out as he tried to stand up again.

"There I took out the boy for you, now you had better take care of the girl," Itachi said to his companion.

The startled teen looked at Itachi for a second and ten disappeared from view and reappeared behind Hinata. He took his middle and index finger and jabbed Hinata in the neck. She fell unconscious before she knew what happened.

"What did you do to Hina-chan!" Naruto screamed at the teen.

"Nothing you little demon, I simply knocked her out with a well placed pressure point," the teen said with a small smile on his face.

"Good pick him up and lets go, I think it's time for a little punishment for the boy," said Itachi.

The teen picked up the struggling Naruto. Both him and Itachi performed some one handed seals and disappeared in a poof off smoke.

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It wouldn't be before another five hours that Hyuga Hiashi found his unconscious daughter. After waking her up he comforted the crying girl and finding out what had happened. As quickly as he could he ran to the Hokage's office to report what he had found out. Though when he got there he found out from the Hokage that the house of Uzumaki Naruto had been burned down, the nindogs that were used to search for his body found nothing but the heavy sent of child's blood. Too much to suggest that the child could have survived. Also, the decapitated body of Uchiha Itachi's accomplice was found in a back alley near the boys house. Lastly, one hour ago nearly the entire Uchiha clan was found slaughtered. The only survivor was Uchiha Sasuke, he stated that it was his aniki, Uchiha Itachi. Currently the ANBU and hunter-nin were searching for him but it seemed like he had escaped. Today would be known for along time as one of the greatest tragedies of Konoha's history. One rivaling the great Kyubi attack. But the only ones that would grieve for Uzumaki Naruto would be the third for failing his friend, Hiashi for failing his former teammate, and Hinata for loosing her only friend.

-to be continued

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Hope you enjoyed the first chapter, reviews are appreciated.