I DO NOT OWN NARUTO OR THE CHARACTERS OF NARUTO

Chapter 1

In the backyard of the Namikaze estate, Minato Namikaze and his wife Kushina Uzumaki were teaching their son Menma and daughter Narumi the different techniques in their arsenal. While the training was serious, the family was enjoying its outing as any complete family should. The only problem was that the family wasn't complete. Staring at the "perfect family" from his room window, ten year old Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze sat watching and letting thoughts of the past resurface.

Flashback 3 years Ago

Naruto sat with his brother and sister beside him anxiously waiting for his parents who had told them they had a big announcement. His mind was going crazy just thinking about what it would be but deep down he knew what the announcement was. Their training would begin today. This would be a welcome change because lately his life had been going downhill. Naruto had started to realize that his siblings' wants were taking precedence over his all day everyday. He at first believed he was just overthinking things but soon discarded that after seeing how the villagers treated his family with respect but ignored him. The very same could be said about his godparents.

Jiraiya would come by when he could to see his godchildren and teach them a few things while he was there. He spent most of his time with Menma and had stated on many occasions that he couldn't wait until he could take him as an apprentice. Not once had he spoken to Naruto.

Tsunade lived in Konoha and worked as head of the hospital so she made an appearance much more often but spent her time mostly around Narumi and treated her the same way that Jiraiya treated Menma. Another "godparent" that had never spoken to Naruto.

Minato and Kushina walked into the room bringing Naruto out of his thoughts to make their announcement.

Minato stepped forward and spoke. "Now kids, your mother and I have discussed this and we both feel that it is time to teach you our family techniques and begin your training. I will train you in ninjutsu and taijutsu while your mother will train you in the use of chakra chains, kenjutsu, and controlling the Kyuubi's chakra" he finished with a smile which quickly turned to a frown as his oldest raised his hand.

"Yes Naruto?" Minato asked disinterestedly.

Naruto frowned for a second at his father's tone but continued. "Will I be involved in this family training too?" he asked.

Minato turned to look at Kushina who frowned and then back at Naruto. "No Naruto, you will wait until the Academy and learn the basics there. Your siblings have to learn to control the Kyuubi's chakra so we won't have time to teach you as well" he answered making Naruto's emotions begin to rise.

"Well what about having a clone teach me or leave me a scroll or something I-" "Naruto stop! Your father and I decided this together. You will wait until the academy is that clear?" asked Kushina harshly.

Naruto curled his fists and nodded silently.

End Flashback

That moment in his life showed him that his parents cared more for his brother and sister but it was another moment that showed him that they simply didn't care about him.

Flashback Namikaze triplets 10th birthday

Naruto was sitting in a back corner of the living room watching as all of the guests conversed and gave their presents to his brother and sister. After so many years of the same old thing, it didn't affect Naruto as much, but it still hurt him. To know that he could die and no one would care was a horrible realization that Naruto just wasn't ready to accept. At least not yet. All the guests stopped talking when their Hokage and his father stepped forward.

"I would first like to thank everyone for coming to my children's birthday party. I believe that my sensei Jiraiya and Tsunade have something for you two before I make my announcement" he said looking at Menma and Narumi while moving to the side.

Everyone watched as both Jiraiya and Tsunade walked towards the two with large scrolls in their hands and smiles on their faces.

"Menma, I have watched you grow up and am proud to be able to offer you the Toad Contract which will help you immensely with your future career as a shinobi" he said with a smile handing the contract to an excited Menma.

Immediately afterwards, Tsunade walked up to Narumi. "Narumi you will be a great ninja in the future and I would be honored if you would sign the Slug Contract to help you in you future career" she said to Narumi who practically snatched it out of her hands.

After all the clapping and cheering was done, Minato stepped up.

"Now I have an announcement that affects both of you. As of now Narumi will become the heir to the Uzumaki clan and Menma will become heir to the Namikaze clan" he finished with a smile next to his wife. Before anything could be said or anyone could cheer, the sound that broke the brief silence was that of glass breaking. As everyone looked back to find the source of the sound, they were surprised to see Naruto with a broken glass being held tightly in his hand and a look of pure rage on his face.

Saying nothing, he stomped up to his room and slammed the door. The party resumed shortly after.

End Flasback

It was now nighttime as he had spent all day reminiscing about his past. Chuckling, he thought that it was a bit ironic that all the memories he had of this place would make it easier to initiate his plan to leave.

It was now midnight and everyone was sleeping. Naruto sneaked out of his house and headed for the gate. He had planned everything out. All he had to do was escape the clan compound which was easy enough. Next he would have to distract the guards long enough for him to escape. Lucky for him he had the perfect jutsu needed. It was simple really, he just created a shadow clone which he learned by watching his father teach his siblings. The shadow clone after being created, immediately ran to alert its presence to the guards. Five seconds is all it took for the two guards to completely abandon their posts and chase after the clone. With them gone and the clone under orders not to dispel until it had bought enough time, Naruto rushed out of the front gate of Konoha leaving the place in which he was never acknowledged.