Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto

AN: let me know what you think of this chapter, and the direction the story is going. I always appreciate feedback.

I'm currently working on fixing the grammatical errors of the first chapter, hopefully there isn't as many in this one.

A single Sharingan eye observed the streets below, eyeing the masses as they went along with their mundane lives.'they've grown to comfortable living in this world' The man thought.

The man wore a distinct orange swirl mask, he was garbed in a black long sleeve shirt and wore dark blue trousers.

The man spotted a young boy with long crimson hair. The sight brought him a morbid sense of pleasure. 'The boy doesn't seem to be living a comfortable life, good' he continued to watch the boy make his way through the late afternoon streets.

He began to reminisce his actions that has led Naruto to this point in his life.'My direct actions have influenced this boy's life immensely, and for the worse. Killing his parents was just a by-product of my plan, not truly intended, but it's no skin off my back' He continued to follow the Uzumaki with his single eye.' I've robbed him of a promising future, a loving home and cursed his fate into becoming a Jinchuuriki, the best part is he has no clue that one man is responsible for his predicament'

The masked man reveled in toiling with peoples lives, he's made a game out of putting people in dire scenarios just to see the human mind succumb to the pressure. Naruto just so happens to be one of his objects of interest. The man held him when he was an infant. His actions led to his parents demise, and then with their dying breathe made their only child a Jinchuuriki, one not beloved by his fellow Konoha citizen.

'I've heard the boy was recently hospitalized, I do hope he enjoys the gift I've left him. After all what kind of sick twisted man doesn't wish a speedy recovery to a child?' a smirk formed behind the mask.


Naruto has just been released from the hospital, his first stop, Ichiraku ramen. Walking down the street Naruto sensed two presences that seemed to be following him.'Man, this whole being able to sense people is gonna get weird getting used to'

Continuing to stroll down the street. One hand holding the collection of sketches he had drawn in his time in the hospital. The other held the text book Iruka Sensei had gifted him. On second thought perhaps he should go drop off his sketch pad and textbook before getting some ramen.

Well, then again maybe he should go get a quick bowl to satiate his undying hunger for ramen. That'll give him a chance to study his new text book while eating, a win-win scenario. His smile grew with his decision. Yes, he was going to be having a productive lunch today.

Opening the flaps to the ramen food stall, he was immediately tackled in a bone crushing hug. "Can't.. breath" Naruto choked out.

"Oh pish posh Naruto, I was worried about you" Spoke Ayame. Ayame was a young brunette in her early teens. She was very fond of the young red head as apparent to the strangle hold hug she had given him.

"Well nothing can keep me down for to. long"Naruto exclaimed. "Here I drew a picture for you Ayame, and for you as well old man Teuchi." Naruto flipped through several doodles in his sketch pad before producing two drawings, one of the drawings depicted a late night Ichiraku food stall, patrons enjoying good conversation, with warm ramen in front of them, the chefs hard at work behind the counter. The other drawing was much simpler, it was a picture of his favorite order a miso ramen with pork. " do you guys still give discounts for my drawings?" A curious Naruto asked.

"Of course we still give discounts Naruto, your drawings are really good, if you haven't noticed we hang all your drawings in the back room, it's sorta like a tribute to our best customer" Ayame announced passionately.Ayame eyed the drawings Naruto presented to her."These are really good Naruto, you should hold onto them for now, today your ramen is on the house, you can use these drawings at a later date for discounts, ya know save some money and all that"

"So tell us Naruto, what landed you in the hospital for the past week" Teuchi said while stirring the broth.

"Well I had a brush with death, I'm still not sure how it happened,I was playing in the woods when I stumbled across an old shack, I took a look inside, put on a mask then my stomach decided it didn't want to be inside me any longer" Naruto laughed dryly. "That's all I really know, a man with a long ponytail tried to get an understanding as well, but it seems my answers only confuse him more than help"

"One large miso pork ramen" Ayame theatrically placed before a mouth watering Naruto.

"Eat up kid, can't have my best customer going hungry now can I" spoke an amused Teuchi.

Naruto, broke the chopsticks, and prepared for a bountiful meal. Just as he was about to dig in, red chains snaked out of his finger tips, the chains began to circle the ramen curiously.

"Whoa whoa whoa, what the hell is that?"Asked a surprised Teuchi.

"Huh, oh these,hehehe well I sorta learned that I can have chains come out of my body, I'm still getting used to them, and they only seem to come out when I'm really happy, scared or angry" Naruto said. " or that's what the man with the ponytail said" as Naruto spoke the thin chains protruding from his finger tips began to entangle itself around the noodles. The chains then hoisted up some of the ramen and brought it to the redhead's mouth. "It's like these chains can read my mind!" Exclaimed an excited Naruto.

Teuchi looked on in shock as an eight year old boy was being spoon feed, no more like chain feed by glowing red chains. It was fascinating thing to watch if not a little freaky.

Clearing his throat" well that certainly is an interesting ability Naruto, I just hope this isn't how you plan on eating ramen for future.. purchases" Teuchi hesitantly spoke while subtly eyeing the looks on passerby's faces.

Naruto looked up with a face full of food, and ramen elevated near his mouth for quick consumption. "Hmmmm" Naruto hummed quizzically. Taking a moment to swallow his food. "Why's that old man Teuchi?" Naruto asked.

" don't worry about it Naruto, just enjoy the ramen" Teuchi spoke. ' I can't say no to that face'

A smile found its way on Naruto's face " thanks old man"


Naruto slowly walked up the stairs of his apartment complex. Finding his keys in his pocket, he noticed a finely crafted wooden box about the size of a small drawer. A puzzled look graced his pale features.

'A package? Its most likely meant for somebody else' Naruto picked up the sleek wooden box. Noticing a slip of paper attached to the box by a transparent piece of tape.

'Get well soon' was all the note said.

Well, that settles that, well kinda. He was now certain that the package was meant for him. Putting the keys into the lock, he entered his apartment with his sketch pad, textbook and now an ornate box.

Naruto placed his textbook and sketch pad on the counter, he proceeded to take the ornate box with him to his small balcony.

Naruto eyed the box with glee.' Someone went out of their way for me'

The box had a gold looking latch on the front, flicking the latch up, Naruto's first look inside was another slip of paper, this one however was much longer than the first.

'I've left some of your parents possessions inside the box' Naruto moved the slip of paper, which was obstructing the rest of the contents in the box. The interior of the box had three distinctive objects inside the first was a velvet cushion which comfortable rested beneath the other two objects. There on display within was a tri-pronged Kunai with strange markings, next to it was a lock of silk red hair, similar to his own. The note continued on 'you will find your father's unique Kunai ,and a lock of your mothers hair(it was quite the ordeal acquiring the latter, I had to employ unsavory methods to obtain it, so I hope you appreciate the hard work I've put in for this to happen)

Naruto had no idea what to say. His whole life he has been an orphan, given little to almost no direction, if it wasn't for some exceptional people to help guide him in the right direction. who knows where or what would become of him. He looked back at the note.

'Underneath the cushion you will find more affects that your parents left behind, I look forward to seeing your progression in the future,sincerely a 'family' friend.'

Naruto lifted the cushion in the box only for confusion to take hold. The bottom of the box was littered with a bunch of tags with red outlines on the tag. Naruto recognized it almost immediately, thanks to him studying the textbook on seals, the first chapter reviews most common seals used, and explosive tags were no exception. The tags began sizzling

'What the hell is this!' Naruto not wasting any time, quickly closed the latch leaving all the contents inside. And threw it as far as he could off his balcony.

'This isn't gonna be enough, from the looks of it, there had to be at least over a dozen explosive tags, and according to the textbook, a kill radius of five meters for just one tag' Acting fast, chains sprung from all different parts of his body and gave chase to the airborne box.

The plethora of chains caught the box mid air and began to weave a cocoon around the Improvised explosive device. Naruto prepared for the blast, his chains continued to wrap around the box.

A muffled explosion, followed by the concussive blast caused the wind to stir around Naruto, his hair flying in all directions. The chains had saved not only his life but possibly all the lives on street level and the people in the apartment complex.

'What kind of maniac wishes for my well being , and then tries to blow me up!'


Behind the bars of a dark and musty cell, revealed three figures huddled together, the oldest offering silent assurances that everything was going to be okay.

Watching from the darkness on the other side of the bars stood a masked, one eyed man.

' Such pitiful creature's. Wading through life with no true purpose, they're like cattle. Being groomed for their inevitable demise.' Thought the masked man. 'I will transform them into something more than cattle.'

Deciding to reveal himself, the masked man stepped into what little light illuminated the dark dungeon.

"Well I certainly hope I haven't interrupted such a tender family moment, but as your host I feel the need to make sure your accommodations are suitable for your tastes" the masked man said in a dramatic fashion, while eyeing the rats scurrying about.

"Wha..what do you want from us?" Questioned the oldest, a women looking to be in her mid to late thirties with sandy blonde hair and dark eyes. " whatever it is you want, you can have it. Just please let my children go! Please I'm begging you, just let my children go free! Shrieked the mother of two.

"That's not at all possible, you and your children are vital, you three will be apart of something far greater than yourselves. I offer you salvation from your mundane lives. You should be thanking me" the masked man said empathetically. "I've gave each of you a unique gift, something that most people would kill for, if you haven't noticed it then let me point it out for you. You should examine each others eyes"

The family turned to look at each other, confusion written all over their faces.

"Oh dear me, what a terrible host I am, the lighting in here is horrendous, let me fix that for you all." The masked man performed a quick sequence of hand seals, using one hand to tilt up the bottom part of his mask to reveal his mouth. "Fire style; Phoenix flower justus" hand sized fire balls began projecting out of his mouth at unlit torches lining the walls. " there how's that"

A shocked gasp rang out as the mother looked into her children's eyes, they were not her children's eyes but the eyes of a stranger on her children's faces.

"Mom what is it? What do you see?" The young boy asked, he appeared to be around twelve years old.

What's going on mom, I'm scared what's going to happen to us" spoke a little girl around the age of ten.

"It's going to be okay kei, Akio, mom's gonna try to get us out of this" spoke the shell shocked mother.

"Boy, you know how to handle chakra properly correct? You are a Genin after all" spoke the orange masked man.

"Y..ye..yes. I know how. How to mound chakra" stuttered the frighten boy.

"Good, now mould chakra and direct it towards your eyes"

The boy did as he was asked. His eyes began to glow red, a black ring appeared, it occupied the space between the pupil and the iris. Three tomoe marks resided on the black line.

"Very good boy, now you have a choice to make, you can either kill your mother or your sister, it's your choice, however if you don't kill one or the other then I will kill both. Make your decision and make it fast" the masked man spoke maliciously. He tossed a single Kunai within the bars of the cell.

"You're insane!" Yelled Kei. "There's no way I would kill either of them"

"Perhaps you miss heard me" the masked man strolled closer to the bars of the cell. The man walked through solid matter entering the cell with the family. "It seems your gonna need a little motivation" the man positioned himself behind the horrified family. "Every minute you don't decide I will break one bone each"

"It's okay Kei, it's okay. You can choose me" tears began coming out uncontrollably "just promise me you'll take care of Akio"

"Mom...there has to be another way" Kei spoke softly. Tears falling to the musty floor.

"Akio I'm gonna need you to do mommy a favor, please don't look, I don't want you to see this"

Kei steeled himself for the hardest thing he'll ever have to do in his life. His hands were forming callouses from the intense grip he had on the kunai.

"Mom I love you, I'll always love you. I'm going to take good care of Akio, I promise I will" Kei spoke through his sobs.

Kei hugged his mother for the last time, the kunai found itself in his mother's heart, a mercy kill. Kei continued to hold his dying mother until he couldn't feel her strained breath on his neck anymore.

"Aghhhhhhhhh!!!" Kei wailed, straining his vocal chords to making it sound like a feral scream.

The masked man stared intently at the boy's eyes. They began to morph from a three tomoe pattern to a almost snowflake like design. 'The mangekyou Sharingan, so my theories were correct'

The metamorphosis of Kei's eyes drained the boy of chakra, causing him to pass out.

"Your a monster!" Screamed the girl. She still hasn't taken her eyes off of her deceased mother. "I'M GOING TO KILL YOU" the girl seethed, her eyes were also red with three tomoe.

The masked man absorbed the unconscious boy into his visible eye." You're no more than a threat to me than your dead mother" the masked man goaded.

The girl seethed with rage, she grabbed the kunai from her mothers chest, and lunged at the masked man. The masked man was dodging her like she was a charging bull, always goading her just to easily side step her.

The girl was panting, but she wasn't out of steam yet. She raised the kunai with both hands and charged, right as she was about to stick the mask man, a vortex appeared in front of her, expelling her brother from out of nowhere. She didn't have a chance to redirect her kunai and it plunged itself into her brother.

Horror was written all over Akio's face, she fell to her knees in despair.

He eyed her Sharingan expectantly, and so it happened. Her eyes began to morph into a black and red diamond.

'So my hypothesis is correct, non Uchiha can awaken the mangekyou Sharingan, now to test another hypothesis' the masked man absorbed both children into an unknown void.'let's see if your brother's eyes will make the eternal mangekyou'

"Zetsu, please dispose of the woman, oh and make sure you preserve her eyes, I only have a limited supply of those"


Naruto was stressed. He sat at his counter reliving the moment before his possible death.

'Whoever sent that box knows where I live, and tried to kill me'

Naruto began to self soothe himself, something he did on a regular basis whenever he felt the world was out to get him.

Closing his eyes, the world fell away from him only to be replaced by a picturesque sight,a large maple tree with red leaves known as an acer palmatum resided in the middle of a tall grass plain.The trees canopy provided mild shade for a small, natural hot spring underneath the tree.

Naruto submerged himself in the warmth of the hot spring, he reveled in the heat surrounding his body. He could feel a soft, cool breeze gently caress his face and shoulders, the two different sensations brought goosebumps on his skin.

Naruto was now fully emerged in his happy place, a place he goes when he's frightened, angry, or just plain stressed out. After encountering death twice in one week, it's only natural for a boy his age to resort to such tactics.

A lack of human touch in his life has brought the lingering sensation of always feeling cold. Naruto hates the cold. That's why whenever he gets hot water one time out of the month, he makes it a responsibility to enjoy it to its fullest. But that isn't enough to satiate the little red head. Whenever the sun is out, Naruto can always be found outside exercising his imagination.

Naruto wasn't alone in his fantasy, like always whenever he enters his happy place, his imaginary parents were there to love and acknowledge him. However this time was different, after viewing some of his real parents affects, it felt unnatural. His imaginary parents seeming more fictional now that he knows just a smidge more about his real parents.

The fantasy began to melt away, Blue eyes slowly opened. 'That man who sent the box is even effecting my happy place' Naruto thought glumly.

'That bastard gave me a glimpse of my real parents only to snatch it away' Naruto thought angrily.

'He's just trying to piss me off, or scare me. He said he can't wait to see my progress so he's planning on showing up again, but when?'

'Well if that bastard thinks he can mess with me and get away with it he's dead wrong, when I meet that son of a bitch I'm going to make him regret what he did to me' Naruto thought determinedly.

'I'm gonna train my butt off, I'm going to become 'the hero of Konoha' and be the best Shinobi to ever walk this earth, that bastard better be ready, cause I'm not gonna hold back' electric blue eyes shined with a dangerous determination that has only been seen once before.