Her Weasel

by A-Lysdove63

"Weasel!" a five year old Naruto Uzumaki cheered as the Weasel Mask ANBU appeared in her apartment. He was the smallest of her Masked friends. But he was the kindest. Little Naru loved her Weasel. "Hello Naru-chan." His soothing voice was kind on her ears and heart. She loved her weasel. Weasel or otherwise known as Itachi Uchiha loved his charge as well.

Chapter 1

"Weasel!" a five year old Naruto Uzumaki cheered as the Weasel Mask ANBU appeared in her apartment. He was the smallest of her Masked friends. But he was the kindest. Little Naru loved her Weasel. He shared his pocky. He got her groceries for her. He helped her learn to read and write. The other Masked friends just kept the mean villagers from hurting her or taking her to the hospital when they did.

"Hello Naru-chan." His soothing voice was kind on her ears and heart. She loved her weasel.

Weasel or otherwise known as Itachi Uchiha loved his charge as well. She was the only ball of sunshine in his life of darkness. Between the tension in his clan, his duties to ANBU, he could honestly say he'd do anything to protect little Naru's smile.

"Good Job Naru-chan!" Weasel gave a smile reserved for only one as he watched the six year old slowly walk up a tree in the wooded park he'd taken her to. Naru turned from a few yards off the ground with a smile as bright as the sun. The drop in concentration was her downfall. Her chakra wavered and she fell from her tree walking exercise. Itachi easily caught her princess style and felt his lips lift into a smile behind his mask as the little blonde in his arms began giggled and cackling to do it again.

He knew his little brother would be jealous if he saw him teaching Naru how to treewalk, but the leaf exercise he'd given him instead just wouldn't do for Naru. With her tenant, she held too much chakra for such a small exercise.

"Promise he won't hurt me?" Little seven year old Naru asked as she sat in his lap in training ground 44. He had expert traps set up to protect them from anything. Itachi removed his masked and smiled down at his little Angel.

"Promise Naru-chan." Itachi whispered as he let his eyes bleed red. "Things are changing and you need to meet him to be able to get stronger."

"But-"

"Naru-chan, you are the strongest and most stubborn little Kunoichi in training that I've ever met. If anyone can stand strong against that fox it is you."

Naru's lips trembled. "I understand." She mumbled and looked up into his eyes as they shifted shape once more into pretty stars. The forest disappeared and soon both were sitting before a massive cage.

Itachi held his angel closer as growled echoed throughout the seal.

Who dares to enter my domain? The massive Kyuubi opened his large red eyes before they narrowed and he let out a massive roar. UCHIHA! He howled and banged against the cage. Naruto whimpered and buried her face into Itachi's neck.

"Kyuubi-sama." Itachi stood and bowed low to the fox. The respect and honor of his actions froze the fox in shock. Tilting it's head intrigued he silenced his growling to watch the Uchiha before him carefully. An uchiha who was treating his container gently as he set her down and she scrambled to hide behind the preteen's legs.

You seek me out through my container. A container that trusts you. The kyuubi spoke with a warning growl. Why?

Itachi looked up and made sure to keep his eyes near the fox but not looking into it's eyes.

"I have to leave tonight since I completed a mission to protect Konoha."

How does that concern me you puny human?

Itachi sighed and looked down to the blonde that was hiding behind his legs. "Naru will be without a friend and protector. I know you heal her out of self preservation as if she dies, you die."

The fox hummed as he narrowed his eyes at the Red eyed bastard. What of it?

Itachi didn't look up from the golden hair his hand was brushing through. "What deal we will have to make with you to have you work with her instead of tormenting her or trying to escape?"

Kyuubi paused as he looked down at the face that made sure red eyes avoided his own. He'd give the Uchiha brat respect. He wasn't there to use his cursed eyes again him. Instead he was there to make sure his charge was protected.

You expect me to work with puny humans? The same species that sees me as nothing more than a weapon? He snarled.

"You look fluffy. Not like a weapon." A soft voice mumbled. Kyuubi's hearing caught it though. It froze all occupants as two sets of red eyes landed on the cerulean blues looking curiously up at the Massive fox. With Itachi standing in front of her she had felt safe enough to get a better look at the fox. He looked super fluffy. She really wanted to pet his fur. To curl up and sleep in it.

Itachi swallowed back his snickers at the shocked look on the fox. The fox shook out of his stupor and snarled down at his container's smaller form.

I AM THE KYUUBI NO KITSUNE! GREATEST BIJUU! I AM NOT FLUFFY! He roared.

Naru felt a slight twinge of fear, but Itachi was there. He promised the fox couldn't hurt her. The more she was in the fox's presence though, he reminded her of how itachi used to react to Shisui. It made her giggle even if she was sad. She knew she'd never get to see her other friend again. Itachi had told her about his best friend sacrificing his life. About the Uchiha clan planning a coupe. About Danzo going after Shisui. About how Itachi had to kill his clan to protect Konoha. About how he was going to have to leave her. That's why he wanted to introduce her to the fox and tell her of her parents, he told her about earlier in the year. This was his last act as a Konoha Shinobi.

"Okay. Do you have a name then?" Naru asked bravely smiling up at the fox. "I'm Naruto Uzumaki, I'm gonna be the first Female Hokage!"

I already told you. He snarled.

Naru blinked up at him. "That's a title. Not a name."

You don't deserve it. He growled back.

Naru held his gaze as the last bit of her fear left. He was just a grumpy old fox that had been without a friend for too long.

"Okay!" She beamed. "I'll become your friend and you'll have to tell me then!" She beamed.

Kyuubi stared down at her incredulously before looking back up at the smirking Uchiha.

Is this brat serious? He asked. The Uchiha just smiled at him.

"I have a theory on my little angel here. I haven't been able to see it in action on many people, but she has a special charm about her. I wish I could get to see it grow."

Kyuubi stared between the two for a long while before lowering down and resting his head on his crossed arms.

What sort of deal were you looking to make brats? The kyuubi finally asked.

"You know that I just wiped out my own clan sans my Otouto?" He confirmed. The fox nodded.

Good riddance.

Itachi ignored the comment. "Because the Hokage will be covering up the Coup and Massacre, I will be going as a missing nin. I will not be able to properly protect Naru like I'd want to. I can't train her."

The fox narrowed red eyes on the Uchiha's own that still didn't completely meet his own. You want me to train the brat?

"Please." Itachi said. "Everyone else will sabotage her learning and training due to your presence within her. They will attack her physically and mentally due to your actions."

Actions I wouldn't have taken if that damned Uchiha didn't rip me from my other container. He looked around his cage. Though I prefer this cage to the stone tablet, stakes, and chains the brat's mother put me under.

Itachi nodded. "I'm going undercover under an organization that I believe that Uchiha is hiding behind."

Kyuubi snapped his gaze back to him. This concerns me why?

"Jiyraiya-sama's spy network says their interest is in the jinchuriki. So train her, protect her however you can, heal her, and I'll do everything I can to take down the Uchiha that controlled you seven years ago."

Kyuubi stared at him. That Uchiha had an eye of Madara Uchiha. Only that bastard human had eyes strong enough to control me. I want his head and eyes on a pike.

Itachi bowed low. "That is the plan. My angel lost her parents to his actions. Our village lost a Hokage that could have prevented the Coupe."

Hmm. Kyuubi watched the strange Uchiha. The brat knows of her linage? He asks.

Itachi glanced down to the blonde watching them with knowing eyes.

"Hai." Naru mumbles even as her eyes tear up. "Tachi told me. Told me they loved me and were excited to have me." She meets red eyes and gives a hesitant smile. "I don't blame you for their death. You didn't want to be a prisoner again. They didn't want me to die or the village to be harmed. Someone was going to get hurt. So I forgive you."

Kyuubi stared down at the teary eyed form of his container and groaned out something unintelligible before shooting a glare at the smirking Uchiha.

Special charm huh? He grunted at the Uchiha. He just smiled back. Kyuubi rolled his eyes. Alright you brats. A fist came out from between the bars. Truce. Kill Madara Uchiha and I'll help the blonde brat.

Naru giggled and ran up to hug his massive fist. Itachi chuckled and fist bumped with the massive fox. Itachi froze when he felt the chakra enter his system.

A parting gift. Not enough to hurt you, but enough to give you some of the brat's healing abilities. Kyuubi stared at the Uchiiha. You have not once used your eyes against me past getting into the seal. You are a strange Uchiha. For now you hold my respect.

Itachi lowered into a bow. "I am Honored Kyuubi-sama."

"Kyuubi did what?" Naru asked confused.

Itachi smiled at her and pet her head. "Kyuubi-sama lent me some of his chakra to protect me like he does for you. He heals you, so now I have just enough to help me heal while we are apart."

Naru beamed before turning back and launching past the gate to the snout of the massive fox. She buried her face into his shorter fur giggling. "Thank you Kyuubi-sama!" she giggled loudly. "I love Tachi! He'll be okay with you protecting him too like you protect me!"

Kyuubi was glad he had fur. His cheeks heated at the audacity of the blonde brat. Even the Uchiha brat was chuckling at his predicament. He growled and lifted her by the scruff of her neck. She was still beaming at him. He sighed and rolled his eyes before tossing her back to the Uchiha brat. He easily caught her.

Kurama. He called out to their distracted forms. Both paused to look at him. Naru's eyes were shinning. Itachi's were shocked. Never in all my years of life have two brats earned my ire, respect, annoyance, and trust. Do not abuse this.

Cerulean blues eyes softened. "I'm glad we can be friend Kurama. Now you won't have to be lonely."

Itachi cuddled his blonde closer as he bowed his head once more to the massive fox. "I am honored Kurama-sama."

Che. Kurama grunted and turned away. Get out of here before you're discovered. Do your job. I'll do mine.

Itachi nodded. They were soon back in the forest with a pouting and teary eyed Naru looking up into his once again black eyes.

"Do-Do you have to go?" she whispered knowing the answer.

Itachi leaned forward and kissed her forehead. "I killed my clan." He whispered against her skin. "Whether to protect Konoha or not, it is still a crime. The Sandaime has promised to protect my brother from Danzo. Now it's my turn to finish protecting Konoha and especially you. Minato-sama and Kushina-nee aren't here to protect you Naru-chan. So it's my duty and honor to protect you from outside threats."

"Will you come home one day?" she asked.

Itachi sighed. "I don't know my Angel."

"Then I'll become Hokage so you can come home." She beamed even as tears fell down her whiskered cheeks.

Itachi chuckled softly and held her closer. "Then I'll be waiting my angel."

"My weasel." Naru whimpered before letting Itachi put her under a sleep genjutsu. With speed he left her back at her apartment and disappeared into the night.

Naru hated listening to Sasuke say his dream was to kill his brother. It wasn't right. But she'd promised Itachi in one of their letters to not tell Sasuke the truth. When he was older and stronger Itachi promised to tell Sasuke the truth.

But it still hurt. Especially since she'd been listening to both Itachi and Kurama about her skills. She kept her true skills hidden from everyone. She played the dumb blonde prankster. Though she does love pranks, and was never caught in the act or afterwards, it was the only hint she was more skilled than she let on. Everyone else believed that she was an idiot.

The Wave mission was a wake up. Even with her clones, her seals, she wasn't strong enough. So she worked herself into the ground. It might have also been the stress of Itachi's letters stopping.

When Orochimaru attacked in the Chuunin exams, Naru kept her promise to Itachi and protected Sasuke. She also blamed her devil's luck as she outwitted the Snake Sannin. Plus the Forest of Death was her playground. It's the only place she could train with the fox's chakra and not freak out the villagers. So she knew every nook and cranny. It was almost too easy to slip away from the snake and his allies. Her clones got another scroll for them instead and they booked it to the Tower. She told the Hokage about the snake.

The village was still invaded by sand and sound.

Naru found that after her short time training with her godfather, she had gotten stronger. But still not strong enough. He was the only one she let in on the fact that she knew who she came from and what she held. She let him in on her plan with itachi and Kurama. Ero-sannin trained her in accordance. Of course only after agreeing to edit his books. The pervy Sage.

She still struggled with the Ichibi host. But she came out with a new friend.

With sandaime dead, she left to find Tusnade. Sasuke followed though.

Meeting Itachi had been a shock. He'd gotten so much taller. And there was nothing of her Tachi in his eyes. It frightened her.

Then he'd so easily hurt Sasuke. The little brother he loved more than his own clan and village.

It frightened her. Was he still her Weasel?

Naru continued her training with Jiraiya and Kurama. He then took her to the Toad Mountains and finished her training there.

Returning to the village at sixteen was a happy experience. She got to see how much stronger Sakura got under tsunade. Sasuke was even startling stronger after training with Gai and Kakashi-sensei.

It was sad to learn that she was one of the few of her friends left as a Genin, but Tsunade had been happy to promote her after giving the Shinobi council her Mission report and training report history over the past three years. It helped that she was a certified sage.

So she celebrated with her friends. They drank into the night, but only Naru retained any memory of the night. Kurama snickering pleased in her head. The camera with the future blackmail had been worth dealing with the nasty taste of the alcohol. Even her new teammate of six man squad team 7, Sai, had gotten drunk enough to pass out. Naru found the seal that Sasuke blabbed about and put a counter seal on the emotionally stunted but nice guy.

She'd even removed the passed out Anko's since she'd started the drinking contest.

Pleased, Naruto used her clones to get her friends and comrades back home.

The following year was full of missions. Leading her own. Going on B-rank and A-rank of other teams.

She even underwent ANBU training as part of her Hokage training that Ba-chan was preparing her for.

The S-rank missions with ANBU were hard on her mind, but she understood their need. She enjoyed the comradery in the ANBU. Especially since some of her friends were already in ANBU.

Everything in her life was doing so well. That's probably why it all went to shit.

One of her Missions as an ANBU Captain leading a team of six for an S-rank assassination mission to take out Sasori of the Red Sand and Deidera. Both members of Akatsuki.

Everything would have gone as planned if it hadn't been a trap. Someone had leaked that she was the Captain of their team. It was not 2 S-ranked criminals, but four. Hidan and Kakuzu joined and soon all that was left was Naruto as she sent her clones away with her injured teammembers. She then took on all four while fighting in her Kyuubi Mode until her clones could report back that her teams were safe.

She already had failsafes in place on her seal. They wouldn't be able to get the fox out of her like that had with her mother. She'd made sure of that. While her seal was open for her and Kurama to work together as partners, the seal was closed off to everyone else. That was how her counterseal worked.

Once sensing her team and clones were gone far enough, she let herself be captured. She was promptly knocked out and near death. Not before taking out Sasori and Kakuzu first. She'd even taken Deidara with a final sealing explosive tag in the process. She HATED hidan though. The undead bastard.