Time Skip - 1 Year (Age 8)

Naruto was pleased to see that his training was coming together rather nicely. His body was 10x stronger than it was last year and he could easily say he was almost a genin level shinobi before graduating. Though it's been two years since he started training with Shisui, he could feel that he was improving. And after his fateful meeting with Kurenai in the forest all those months ago, he was able to finally complete the genjutsu with her help, before parting ways. Kurenai has been more and more busy as time went on since she was currently undergoing heavy training herself for the jounin exams. Not able to dedicate her time to anything else. Naruto had also increased the weights on his body about 20 pounds. His body started to get accustomed to them, which he concealed under his clothes.

When he wasn't training with Shisui he would usually return to the forest for extra muscle training and ninjutsu. From 9am to 12pm he would run laps around Konoha. From 12:30pm to 5pm he would practice whichever jutsu Shisui had given him. Then 5:30pm to 10pm would be spent with physical training till his body collapsed. It was an effective schedule since he had only two days a week for himself. Shisui occupied his time Monday through Friday. So Saturday and Sunday were his only days to himself. Still, he wasn't completely happy at his training progress, as he would have liked to master the techniques he had learned. His goal was to master a technique until he could perform a jutsu without weaving hand seals. So far he was only able to the basic academy three jutsu without hand seals. The Bushin, kawarimi, and the henge, since they were only E rank they were pretty easy to master.

His genjutsu was improving at a rapid rate. After he opened up to Kurenai at the forest he felt like a burden had been lifted off his shoulders. He felt more free, not held back anymore. His anger and sadness for his family, while still there, was a lot less than it was before. Going home still hurt a lot since he had to see and hear the progress that his brother and sister were making while he went to his room unnoticed. He still wasn't sure if he would say he had come to terms with his family's neglect, but having some people who truly cared for him, it made it much easier.

It was nice waking up knowing that there were people who are there for you.

"I'm always shocked by how much you can eat Naruto."

Shisui said as he placed his head in his hands watching Naruto inhale his 9th bowl of ramen with a mixture of pride and disgust. He looked down at his own empty bowl, silently wondering if he could eat just as much as Naruto.

'I dnth knth ith juth canth!'

Shsiui scoffed at Naruto before flicking his favorite blonde on the forehead with a chuckle.

"Swallow before you talk baka."

Naruto nodded before swallowing the remaining food in his mouth letting out a satisfying sigh as he did so. Patting his stomach happily "Thanks for the ramen niisan. That really hit the spot!"

Shisui nodded his head before ruffling Naruto's hair with a smile, Naruto didn't have the energy to stop the older man instead he leaned into the touch with a grin of his own. "Don't thank me, thank Teuchi-san here for making the best ramen in Konoha." he said pointing a thumb over to the elderly gentleman behind the counter as he placed another steaming bowl on miso ramen in front of Naruto. The blonde's eyes lit up as the now identified Teuchi gave a hearty laugh. "Not just the best ramen in Konoha, the best ramen in the entire Elemental Nations!"

"Amen!"

Naruto yelled, making the three of them burst out laughing, the mood in the store practically glowing with positive energy, like it usually did when Naruto and Shisui stopped for a late lunch or even dinner. After the laughter died down Shisui turned his attention back to Teuchi "So Teuchi-san where's Ayame-san? Finally decided not to work her to the bone?" he said with a sly smirk making the elder wave his hand in defense with a laugh. "She's the one who insisted on working here after all, not me. But I gave her the week off since she's been working so damn much." he said, making Shisui nod, glad to hear that she was okay. Teuchi snuck a glance back over at Naruto before offering Shsiui a look of pity

"Hey I know about Naruto-kuns insane eating habits, how about only paying for the first few bowls? The rest would be on the house"

Shisui gave the man a compassionate smile before shaking his head refusing the offer. "Sorry but no can do Teuchi-san. I got paid pretty well for my last mission and it's the least I can do for the kid." he said making Techi hesitantly nod, hoping the Uchiha wasn't going broke over the blonde boy. Shisui turned his attention back over to Naruto, his smile slowly falling off his face as his look turned melancholic.

"Is this all I can do for you, Naruto-kun?"

He thought to himself as he continued to watch the blonde devour his bowl. His mind traveled back to only a few hours ago, before he met up with Naruto.

-Flashback-

"But Fugaku-sama-"

"My decision is final Shisui!"

The voice belonged to none other than Fugaku Uchiha, the current clan head of the Uchiha clan. The one person that Shisui hated more than anything right now. Shisui clenched his hands, his sharingan active and spinning widely. "Shisui, you are one of the most gifted Uchiha the clan has ever produced. You shouldn't be wasting your time and potential on this village." Fugaku spoke, his voice laced with venom. The mere thought of Konoha causing his blood to boil. "You should be proud, knowing full well that the Uchiha name will soon be restored to its former glory." Fugaku said before walking in front of Shisui and placing a hand onto the younger boy's shoulder, Shsiui had to fight back the reaction to snarl at the elder. Fugaku forced eye contact, his own sharingan spinning in his socket "This is a wonderful opportunity for the clan Shisui. We will get back what was rightfully ours." he spoke, his voice darker than ever. His very breath stunk of malice.

Shisui shook his head at the clan head, "And a coup d'etat against the village is the way to do tha-"

A loud smack echoed within the room. Shisui's eyes went blank as Fugaku sneered to his underling. His arm outstretched as his palm connected to Shisui's cheek, wiping it across his face. "Don't you dare talk back to me boy. Know your place within these chamber walls and do as told. You're dismissed" he said, feeling no remorse for what he has done. Shisui schooled his emotions putting up a stoic expression as he turned his back to Fugaku, turning his head to meet the elder one last time in the eye. "It's you guys that have destroyed the Uchiha name. Not Konoha."

"Then if I may ask Fugaku-sama, when is the coup d'etat taking place?"

Fugaku smiled, happy to hear that Shisui had finally started to see reason. Not that he had much of a choice in the matter, the whole clan was already preparing for the take over. "In two days time. At midnight." he said, taking a seat balling his hand into a fist and resting his head, narrowing his eyes "Do I make myself clear Shisui?"

"Crystal, Fugaku-sama."

"This is quite an honor Shisui. Remember where your allegiance lies."

-End Flashback-

Shisui clenched his fists tightly just thinking about Fugaku. Scowling as he looked down at the ground hoping his sudden attitude change went unnoticed by Naruto. Almost everyday he had tried to talk reason on Fugaku then they didn't need to do a coup d'etat. That there were so many more possibilities that would be better. But he didn't listen, he never listened to reason. He kept saying it was in the best interest for the clan. That they needed to do this in order to be on top like they deserved. For years now the Uchiha clan was on thin ice with the Konoha council. They were the prime suspects of the Kyuubi no Kitsune's sudden appearance in the center of Konoha all those years ago. Being stated that multiple cases have been showing up giving evidence that the Kyuubi did in fact show signs of the Sharingan, potentially showing the use of an ocular genjutsu while attacking. The Uchiha was forced to give up 35% of all their clan compounds as well as the official closing of the Uchiha Military Police. Not only that but they were now getting taxed heavily, about 9% more than the Hyuuga clan. While Shisui did feel targeted, since he was a holder of the Uchiha name. He was slightly appreciative that the clan was starting to get put in check. They have become too arrogant and self centered. The once beloved clan was slowly losing its respectable name. Shisui gave a small sigh. Leaning his head upwards, The clan was now in the mists of planning a coup d'etat to overthrow Konoha no Sato, in two days. He hoped he would wake up and this would all be just a crazy fever dream. But...but he still had one plan up his sleeve.

"Hey Naruto."

Naruto looked up to his niisan and tilted his head, ramen noodles hanging from his mouth with his chin covered in broth. Despite the internal battle Shisui was forced to fight in, he couldn't help but smile at his student. He couldn't help it. Standing up from his seat he threw a hefty amount of bills on the counter, enough to cover the entire bill plus some more thanking Teuchi for the meal. "Come with me."

Naruto wiped his face until it was ramen free as Shisui walked out of the stand. The blonde placed his half empty ramen door on the counter and quickly left to catch up to his sensei. Naruto was starting to get more and more nervous the longer they walked in silence. In the past two years Naruto had never seen Shisui look so serious. It was starting to worry Naruto greatly, but he opted to stay silent until they reached wherever they were going. If it was as serious as it seemed then he really didn't want to make things worse. Shisui glanced back over at Naruto as they finally reached their destination at training ground 7. Walking over to a group of trees Shisui leaned on the tree as Naruto did the same. The black haired man looked up into the darkening sky letting the soft spring breeze wash over his body. One of his hands was in his pouch and was fidgeting with a large black scroll nervously. Looking back at Naruto he noticed that he looked ready to burst like an anxiety balloon any moment. He grinned slightly as he kneeled down to the boys level as he ran his hand through the blondes locks. Naruto started to calm down at the touch as he looked at Shisui blinking in confusion.

"You know Naruto-kun, i'm really glad I met you all those years ago."

Naruto brightened up at his niisan's words, a light pink tinging his cheeks as he nodded enthusiastically to Shisui. "Me too niisan! I don't know what I would do without you!"

Shisui smiled at the boy, but on the inside he felt like screaming. He wanted nothing in this moment then to be able to tell Naruto that everything was going to be okay, that if he could he would stop this all and make the world a safer place. But he couldn't, he couldn't do anything. He was hoping, praying that his plan would work, it had to. If not for his sake, then for Naruto's. With a shaky hand he gripped the scroll in his pouch and handed it to Naruto. The boy grabbed it and before he could ask what it was Shisui beat him to it.

"Naruto-kun" he started, making sure he had the boy's full attention before continuing. "I want you to promise me something."

Naruto quickly snapped to attention, Shisui's voice took a serious edge as his eyes morphed into his sharingan, looking Naruto deep in the eyes. Naruto gulped before hesitantly nodding his head.

"Anything Shisui-niisan."

Shisui put his hands over Naruto's as they grabbed the scroll together, Naruto felt Shisui's hands tighten around him, almost desperately.

"Promise me. Promise me you will only open this scroll if anything bad happens to me."

Naruto felt his eyes go wide, stunned at what his nii-san just said. A look of fear etching across his face. His mind running at a mile a minute trying to process if he heard him correctly. He looked at Shisui, his eyes starting to become glossy "Shisui-niisan what's going on, are you in danger?"

Shisui kept his serious gaze up but his eyes flashed with uneasiness. His sharingan spinning widely as he pushed the scroll into the boy's chest.

"No of course I'm not in danger." he shook his head, looking Naruto dead in the eye "Just promise me."

Naruto slowly nodded his head, the grip on the scroll now tightening considerably. As he tried his best not to let the tears fall from his eyes.

"I promise."

Shisui's power over the Shunshin no jutsu was pure masterful. Mastered to the point where even a jounin would think the man just vanished completely. After his little talk with Naruto he had dropped the boy back at his house, before using his Shinshin and traveling at almost impossible speed appearing just outside the Uchiha compound in a small forest area, leaning on the border to the Forest of death. A scowl formed on his face as he unsheathed his sword, and with a loud scream he sliced the neatest tree nearly in half. He breathed heavily as he looked up in the dark sky. The clan was really going through with it, he observed the clan for weeks. He spied on them and tried his best to stop the elders and their coup d'etat. While he knew the Uchiha were cursed with the obsession of power, the cycle of hatred burned stronger in the Uchiha more so than ever since Madara. Though Shisui harbored no love for the Uchiha since their turn of utter hatred consumed them. It was still his family, a family he was born into, raised into and taught. But this last year, the word family left a bitter taste in his mouth.

"A family?"

Witnessing first hand what has happened to Naruto, seeing the downfall of the Uchiha clan with his own two eyes. It wasn't the blood that connected you as family. No, it was the people you care about, the people you swore to protect. The Uchiha weren't his family, the Hokage weren't his family, he only had himself, and Naruto. Suddenly the breaking of a twig echoed through the small clearing. Shisui acted quickly, grabbing his sword as an old man walked out of a bush. The man was old, his hair still full on black as he wore an oversized white shirt with a green cape covering the right side of his body. He had bandages covering his right eye and an 'X' scar on his chin, he looked over at Shisui. The Uchiha glaring over at him.

"Danzo...What are you doing here?"

The now identified Danzo said nothing, he continued his walk until there were about 20 feet apart. The elder, having his eyes closed, fully aware he was facing off against an Uchiha, especially Shisui. Danzo gave out a soft hum before shaking his head slowly. "It seems you have failed to negotiate with Fugaku-sama about stopping the coup d'etat. Am I correct?"

Shisui scowled as he tightened his grip around his sword. Clicking his tongue in irritation. "No. I have one more day and I have a plan to stop this."

Danzo hummed to himself as he scratched his chin, his voice eerily calm as he spoke "The mission was quite simple Shisui-san. You were the key to stopping the coup d'etat." Danzo said, taking a moment to collect his thoughts. After a moment he gave a soft sigh of disappointment.

"Now sadly I have been forced to play my hands into this mess that you Uchiha have caused."

Shisui narrowed his eyes at the elder. "You said you would let me handle it." he said giving Danzo a dirty look "You promised-"

"I only promised to leave that Namikaze you are so fond of alone. I merely held a safety precaution if you failed."

Shisui glared over at Danzo, wanting to wipe that calm look right off his face. Danzo had always been an enigma to him. Not much was known about the old war hawk. Only he was one of the Sandaime Hokage's teammates and lost the title of Hokage twice. Having a supposed disbanded anbu squad that called themselves 'Root'. Rumors were that they worked under the Hokage, but their true loyalty lies with Danzo. "Kotoamatsukami. Indeed a powerful genjutsu." Danzo spoke, Shisui widened his eyes in shock.

"How do you-"

Without warning Danzo was in front of Shisui, a kunai lodged in his side. Shisui was left in shock and had no time to react to the bandaged hand coming up to his face. Shishu let out a scream of agony as he fell to the ground, his hand around his now empty left eye socket. Blood leaking down his face as he looked up to see the imposing figure of Danzo. A look of utter shock on Shisui's face as he watched the man pull the bandages off his face. Showing a three tomoe sharingan. Holding his stolen eye in his hand before watching it get sealed away into a seal on his arm.

"You- you monster!"

He yelled removing the kunai from his side, not feeling the pain from the sudden adrenaline rush that kicked in. He threw the kunai over at Danzo, forcing him to dodge. Shisui wasted no time performing his shunshin appearing behind Danzo sending a swift kick to the elders ribcage. Danzo smiled wickedly, 'his' new sharingan seeing the kick and intercepting it with his own arm. Forming one handed hand seals he sucked in a bunch of air "Wind Style: Great Breakthrough!"

Shisui performed another shunshin dodging the jutsu. Danzo turned around just in time to duck under Shisui's sword. Shisui, expecting Danzo to dodge swung his sword into the ground. Pushing off the hilt increasing his speed and sending a swift kick into Danzo's stomach sending him flying into a large oak tree. Grabbing the hilt of his sword, Shisui pulled it out of the ground and after another quick shunshin rushed after Danzo.

Danzo snorted at Shisui, flipping a kunai over his hand, squeezing the handle of his kunai he swung backwards. With a loud clang, Shisui's sword was blocked by Danzo's own blade. Shisui gritted his teeth at the man, applying more pressure to his sword. Danzo sneered, trying his best to hold Shisui back from the sudden pressure. "You bastard! This is the last time I let you order people around. I'll make sure you die by my hand today, you. You damn thief!"

Danzo let out a loud shriek of laughter, his stolen sharingan spinning like crazy, his eyes open wide with sudden glee. "You are a fool! You would think I would just come and attack you for no reason?!" Shisui gritted his teeth in disgust of the man, suddenly knocking the kunai out of his hand and bringing the sword down slicing Danzo's right arm. Danzo gave no indication of being hurt, only a huge smile, his bandaged hand coming up and grabbing the sword by the blade. Shisui looked over at Danzo in shock "This guy is fucking crazy!"

"You still think you are the only one I gave a mission to baka! Your whole talk with Fugaku, with so many guards around. I knew you would have failed, that's why right now." He said, forcing the blade out of his arm, no blood leaked from his hand as Shisui widened his now lone Sharingan eye in anger. Appalled by Danzo's sudden hysteria. Danzo motioned Shisui to look up, only to see a large pillar of smoke coming from the Uchiha compound. Shisui almost lost the grip on his sword, a sudden burst of shock entering his veins as Danzo released a displeasing cackel of laughter. Danzo nimbly ducked under the boy's arm before jumping across the clearing. His hand coming up to hide his face, only showing the shape of his sharingan. "Mission details; Uchiha Itachi, slaughter the Uchiha clan starting at 11 PM. No survivors. Effectively stopping the coup d'etat." his laughing getting louder and louder until it was borderline maniacal.

Shisui felt his anger grow into pure, deep animosity, his fists going tight as he looked over at Danzo in utter hatred. Shisui charged, both unaware of the thumping of footsteps running their way. Danzo smiled, his cracked expression wide with glee as he aimed a kunai at the Uchiha's heart.

"I'll fucking kill you!"

"Shisui-niisan!"

Shisui suddenly faltered, his sudden anger turning into fear as he watched a familiar blonde boy race over to him. Shisui suddenly lost his footing, the pain that he got inflicted on him at the beginning now started to resurface. He tumbled forward, watching the kunai come down at him. As Naruto finally reached him.

"NIISAN!"

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All there that was seen was blood.

Naruto fell to the ground, a loud death screeching scream came from the boy's mouth as he held both hands up to his face. His body pulsating rapidly. Blood leaked down Naruto's hands as he gave a loud cry of pain. Shisui raced over to the down blonde, grabbing his shoulders as a few tears leaked from the Uchiha's lone eye.

"Naruto! Naruto are you okay!"

Naruto couldn't even shake his head, the pain was excruciating, his eye was on fire. The blondes tears mixing with blood making it burn even more. "It hurts so much!" Naruto cried.

"Niisan please make it stop. Please. Please..."Naruto begged helplessly.

Shisui felt his heart shatter, all thoughts about the Uchiha gone from his mind. Now only occupied with Naruto's safety. Shisui gently grabbed Naruto's hands and slowly moved them away from his face. Naruto whimpered in pain as the cold air blew into his newly formed wound. He gave out a sudden cry, Shisui went pale, a small piece of Naruto's left eye rolled from underneath his hand and across the grass. A sliver of his blue iris mixed with his blood stared right back at Shisui. Shisui felt sick to his stomach, he softly rested Naruto's head against his chest, making sure not to irritate the wound even more.

Shisui heard the soft footsteps behind him and turned his head to see Danzo looking at him. The bandages back over his face covering his right side once again. All previous signs of insanity now gone from his facial expressions, now replaced with the diplomatic elder everyone knew. He stayed silent for a moment, kunai still drawn as he walked over until he was behind him. The cold steel resting across the warm neck of Shisui. The Uchiha shut his lone eye, the cries of Naruto echoing throughout the clearing as he clenched Shisui's blood soaked shirt.

"If it's any consolation. There was no other way this could have gone Shisui-san."

Shisui shook his head sadly, his free hand softly caressing Naruto's blonde hair. "You are wrong Danzo. There's always another way. You just weren't willing to find it."

Danzo shut his eyes, shaking his head at the man's unwillingness to understand. "As promised. I will leave the Namikaze child alone."

Shisui gave a thankful smile. His lone eye turning upside into a U shape. He gave a soft sigh, awaiting death, ready for its cold touch. But death never came, suddenly the cold steel left his neck as a loud smack was heard as Danzo was suddenly gone. An array of trees now tumbling down with a trail of dust going deeper into the forest. Shisui looked upwards, only to see a sudden masked figure. He wore a long solid dark blue trench coat with a wave on the front. His mask was a soft pink, only showing a head of straight brown hair.

The cloaked man tilted his head at the two people on the floor, he looked around. Traces of blood were everywhere. Trees were destroyed and signs of jutsu were most definitely used. The masked figure bent down until he was eye level with Shisui, the Uchiha looked on in worry for Naruto. He tightened his grip around Naruto, making him whimper again. An action that didn't go unnoticed by the stranger.

"What happened to the little one here?"

His voice was surprisingly soft, coming off more feminine. Shisui looked down at Naruto in sadness, "He jumped in front of a kunai for me. It completely destroyed his eye." he spoke, letting out a sudden cough in pain. The masked man nodded, he looked back at the young child. He was unconscious, no doubt collapsing from the sudden pain. He pushed his mask to the side, showing a lovely shade of pastel pink eyes catching Shisui's attention. "It seems you care very much for this Namikaze child." Shisui stiffened, but was held back by the masked man waving his hand.

"Don't worry, it doesn't matter to me where he came from." the man spoke silently, putting Shisui at ease. The Uchiha let out another cough as the pink eyed man reached into his pouch pulling out a small sized urn. He placed it on the floor and looked back at the Uchiha. He motioned for Shisui to lay the boy down. After a few moments of Shisui not complying the man sighed.

"I'm merely gonna heal him as best I can."

Shisui reluctantly agreed, laying Naruto flat on his back. The masked man lifted the boy's shirt up, slowly grabbing some ink and writing on Naruto's stomach. Shisui questioned the man in between coughs about the man's method and he looked at him.

"It's a seal array."

Shisui raised an eyebrow, but stayed silent. The man grabbed the urn and motioned Shisui to put his hands out and grab on. The man whispered to Shisui, making his eye go wide. His lone onyx eye looking at the man in utter shock. "But how, how do you-"

"It's the group I am in. Atarashī. A group formed to fight back against the Akatsuki. That is why." he said, pointing at the urn now resting in Shisui's hand. "I have that."

Shisui silently nodded his head, not quite understanding the whole situation. He looked back at the prone figure of Naruto. His left eye entirely gone as the blood finally dried around his eye socket. His body felt weak, he knew he wouldn't survive this, he already lost more blood that he should have. Only staying alive for Naruto's sake. Even so, he felt a content smile on his face. He pulled his free hand upwards and around his remaining eye. The masked man watched in silent surprise. With a sudden grunt, and a wet crunching noise, Shisui held out his now closed palm to the cloaked man. The small smile never leaving his face.

"If you wouldn't mind, please replace his eye with mine. It will be my last gift to him."

The man stared at the Uchiha, he's never met an Uchiha that would willingly give his sharingan to someone. He gave a hum in thought, coming to Konoha was a good idea after all. "Of course."

Shisui offered another kind smile and gave the man a soft thank you. Taking the eye from Shisui's palm and opening the urn and placing it on Naruto's stomach. He watched the Uchiha fall to the side, his body now resting directly next to Naruto's. The eyeless man reached his arm out, feeling the soft locks of blonde hair he caressed many times before. "I guess neither of us would have ever thought this would ever happen huh?" he said chuckling to himself. His smile growing wider "I love you turtle-chan. You were the baby brother I always wanted." Shisui said, a laugh escaping his mouth "Make sure you train hard, always eat your vegetables even if you don't like them." he spoke, his voice getting quieter "Please live your life the way you want it, make friends, be happy with who you are." he said, his smile growing wider as he felt his life start to fade.

"There was so much more I wanted to teach you Naruto. If only I wasn't weak, I would still be here, able to protect you." he said, as imaginary tears cascaded down his eye sockets. He gave a sudden chuckle, his grip trying it's best to grab as much of his blonde hair as he could. His eyes shut and his head rolled back.

"Heh. Maybe you're not my little brother, but the son I always dreamed of having."

And with that, Shisui Uchiha breathed his very last breath. Entering the eternal silence with a smile on his face The masked man closed his eyes, mourning for the sudden shinobi that had just passed away. Very few shinobi were like him. The cloaked figure sighed, glad to see the man die with at least a smile on his face. Looking back down at the blonde, he would make sure this boy would live.

Weaving through handeals he smacked his open palm on Naruto's bare chest, and one over the blondes destroyed eye.

"Secret Sealing Art: Conceal!"

Suddenly a bright blue light flashed across the area, blinding anyone in a near mile vicinity as Naruto's body hunched upwards and a loud scream tore through his throat. This lasted for what seemed like years for Naruto, but was merely just 5 minutes. As fast as it came it seemingly vanished. The sealing arrays were now completely gone from Naruto's stomach. The cloaked man returned his mask to cover the rest of his face and wiped a bead of sweat off his brow. He looked back at the boy, the urn lying empty on the grass.

The masked man gave a sigh as he walked over to the new deceased Uchiha. After a quick fire jutsu the body of Uchiha Shisui was no more. The masked man respected that particular Uchiha, he would make sure his body didn't get tampered with in death. Suddenly 3 chakra signatures alerted the masked man, with a quick shunshin he left the area almost instantly.

As three Konoha Shinobi came down only to find Naruto's body lying across what seemed like a battlefield.