A/N: I would like to apologize to all my readers for not updating sooner. I am planning on trying to get a chapter out at least once every 2-3 days, except for weekends, and the chapters will be between 1000-2500 words. I will be alternating stories for them as well. As for the reason as to my not uploading, I have not been sleeping well, so I have been having quite a few issues. But yea, I apologize for the late update, and please enjoy!
A breeze was the first thing he noticed in his groggy, sleep-induced mind. The next was a small weight next to him. The third was the horrid smell of antiseptic and bleach. Groaning, Naruto perked his head up, peering his eyes open slightly only to shut them right away, shielding them from the blinding light of the hospital room. He looked to his side that he felt the weight. A mop of black hair was all he saw. Itachi. A small smile formed on his face, then immediately disappeared when he realized just why he was in the hospital.
"Itachi! Where is my mom! Is she okay?" he quickly said, immediately waking Itachi up. She blearily looked around, before her face locked onto Naruto's.
"Naruto-kun!" she shouted, jumping on top of him in a hug.
"Itachi-chan, what happened to my mom? Why am I in the hospital? Wait, what time is it?" he said, his voice muffled slightly from the girl on top of him.
"Kushi-chan is alright. Itachi you might want to release the boy. As to what happened… well, ANBU arrived to see you screaming, a black chakra swirling from you, and Kushina surrounded in fake blood. She was put into a false death state. She is currently resting in the next room over," Mikoto spoke up from behind Itachi. Eeping, Itachi released Naruto, blushing slightly. Naruto sighed in relief.
"So she's okay?" he asked, earning a nod from Mikoto. He smiled slightly, before he stood up, and grabbed his clothes from the stand next to him. After a pointed look at both of them, they vacated the room temporarily for him to get dressed. Once fully clothed in his normal gear, he carefully walked over to his mother's room. Pausing for a moment, he pushed open the door. His mother was calmly sleeping, her still form breathing quietly, peacefully. He smiled slightly and closed the door.
"You never answered my other question? What time is it?" Naruto asked, looking at the two Uchiha behind him.
"It's currently 10:00 AM. You have plenty of time to get ready for the Graduation Ceremony. After all, it only starts at noon." Mikoto answered calmly, smiling slightly. Naruto sighed in relief again.
"Naruto!" a boisterous voice yelled, causing said boy to turn to the offending voice. A large grin appeared on his face.
"Hey Shisui!" he said, not as loud, but with just as much enthusiasm. The other boy quickly ran towards the three, stopping right in front of them.
"Hey! How is Kushina?" he asked, his grin never leaving his face. Naruto shook his head with a grin. How come he only knew the strange Uchiha's. At least Itachi-chan still has the standard quietness…
"Mom is fine, just sleeping. Speaking of which… be quieter! We're in a hospital, you idiot!" Naruto said, bopping Shisui on the head. The offended boy pouted slightly, rubbing his head. However, in less than a moment, he was back up again smiling.
"So, you excited for the graduation ceremony?" he asked Naruto, who merely nodded. Itachi just shrugged. The three children started to walk away, Shisui talking animatedly, while Naruto and Itachi just listened, with Naruto talking back more. Mikoto just smiled. Those three would go places.
~Hokage Tower~
All the Jounin of the village were standing respectfully in front of their leader. The Third Hokage stood.
"All those who wish to have a genin team, please stay. Everyone else can leave." the wizened man said. Immediately, more than half the Jounin disappeared, leaving just enough for the whole graduating class. Convenient. He looked over the Jounin. They were all very capable, but one stood out more than any. Kakashi Hatake. He was surprised when he wanted to retire from ANBU captain a couple years earlier than he initially planned. Now, he wants to be a Jounin sensei? He frowned. He must want to teach Naruto. He already wanted to put Naruto and Itachi on the same team, and with Kakashi as their sensei, it would work. A relative to Obito and another to his sensei. The only question was who would the third teammate be. The old man smiled. The other Uchiha in their class, just considered to be a prodigy in his own right. It would fit the requirements for one girl two boys per team as well. Shisui Uchiha would be their teammate.
"Kakashi, here is your team…"
~Naruto's House~
The trio of friends walked calmly into Naruto's house. It was cleaned earlier by ANBU. Taking off their sandals, Naruto went to make some tea for the other two guests. Quickly returning, he saw Shisui and Itachi calmly talking on the couch. He set the tea down, taking a sip of his own. A comfortable silence fell over the friends. Suddenly, Shisui burst into laughter, followed by quiet chucking of the other two.
"That was so lame! How.. could we do that!" Shisui said, laughing in between his words. He was referencing to the very formal atmosphere.
"That was indeed 'lame' as Shisui put it," Itachi said, calmly sipping her tea again. The group settled into silence again.
"So, I personally think we will be on a team together. What do you think Itachi-chan?" Naruto asked, looking over at his friend.
"I agree, it would be logical to put three friends on a team. Especially since our parents were on a team together. Well, except Shisui's." Itachi nodded her head wisely, earning a snort from Shisui.
"I think you two will be on a team with the dead last, as you are both tops of the class. It would only be tradition…" Shisui said, earning a raised eyebrow from both Naruto and Itachi.
"What makes you say that?" Naruto asked, tilting his head slightly, causing Itachi to blush a little. This little detail was not lost by Shisui, who smirked to himself a bit.
"My aunt, Shizuki, told me that her brother was on the team designed like that. He sadly passed away during the Third Ninja War…" Shisui said. A look of understanding appeared in the other two's eyes. A knock startled them out of their somber atmosphere that settled over the three. Naruto stood up to answer it. Opening the door, he was greeted by the sight of Danzo.
"Sensei! What are you doing here?" Naruto greeted the older man. Danzo merely smiled.
"May I come in? I believe I smell tea, besides, I have something I need to speak to you about. Specifically, the event that occurred yesterday." Danzo said. Naruto gave a look at him, before stepping aside to let him in. Danzo kept his smile up as he strolled into the living room, casting a look at the two Uchihas currently in the room.
"Naruto, I will leave it up to you whether or not they hear this…" Danzo spoke.
"I don't mind if they hear this, they are very trustworthy," Danzo nodded.
"Please listen until the end, and don't ask questions," this earned nods from the three children, "good. When you discovered your mother's 'corpse' you unlocked something inside of yourself. The hidden bloodline of the Uzumaki, one that only comes to every five generations. The Yoruton. This bloodline allows you many abilities, one of which gives you extremely dense chakra. However, this is the least notable part of your bloodline. You get now have a Dojutsu. The Fēdogan. This will grant you perfect night vision, you are able to see through all genjutsu, and much like the Sharingan, you are able to cast genjutsu through eye contact. However, unique to your bloodline, you cast physical illusions. The reason the illusions are physically there is that your chakra has changed. More specifically, the elemental affinity has changed. You now have Shadow Natured Chakra. I am afraid I don't know anything else about your Kekkei Genkai." Danzo explained calmly. Naruto was not calm, in fact, he was thoroughly shocked. His family had a bloodline?
"Can we see?" Itachi spoke up, "Your Dojutsu, I mean," she elaborated. Naruto lowered his head.
"I… don't know how..." he mumbled quietly. Itachi smiled lightly.
"If it's anything like my Dojutsu, just channel chakra into your eyes." She said. Naruto nodded and started to channel chakra. He felt an itching sensation to his eyes and pushed a little more into them. He gasped.
The world was so different. He could see everything in such a.. clarity.. he never imagined would be possible. He looked over at Shisui and gasped a little. He could see a dull blue hue over him, with a red outline. He also could see that the hue was deeper around his eyes. The same was for Itachi. He also noticed that shadows looked darker. Reaching out, he lightly touched a shadow, feeling an urge to be one with it. He closed his eyes in relaxation before he opened them back up again. What he saw caused him to panic, and quickly pull his hand away. His hand had sunk into the shadow!"
"Holy crap! Naruto that's awesome!" Shisui exclaimed, Itachi nodding in the background, her eyes widened.
"I don't know how I even did that! That was interesting… the shadow felt warm." Naruto said, rubbing at the hand that was in the dark mass. He looked over at Itachi
"Your eyes… They are so pretty," Itachi mumbled, before blushing at what she said. Shisui grinned at her.
"Itachi is right, your eyes are badass looking!" he said. Naruto stood up and walked over to the bathroom, and looked in the mirror. His eyes were now a deep violet, and the whites of his eyes were replaced by an inky blackness that reminded Naruto of the shadows. He smiled slightly, before returning into the room and glancing at Danzo. Danzo nodded towards him and stood up, vacating Naruto's home. However, before he left, he glanced back.
"The Graduation Ceremony is ten minutes. I suggest you get ready." The three future genin panicked for a second and stood up and vanished in Shunshins. They all had one thought on their mind. Who would be on their team?
Glossary (Translations)
Yoruton: Night Release- This is the bloodline of the ancient Uzumaki clan. Its powers are widely unknown. (This is only in my fanfiction.)
Dojutsu: Eye Technique- Bloodline that gives special ocular jutsu and abilities.
Fēdogan: Fade Eye- The Dojutsu of the Uzumaki Clan.
Sharingan: Mirror Wheel Eye: The Dojutsu of the Uchiha Clan