Chapter 1: To Be Like Them
Naruto Namikaze, eldest of the four Namikaze siblings, loves them. His two sisters and one brother. He really does. But he can't help to be envious.
They each have three tails of the nine tails, sealed in them. They were born heroes because for that. He loves them, he really does.
He wants to be like them.
To have their recognition, their praise... their power.
He can't help but to envy them.
He tries his best to reach them. To be recognized just like them. To be loved just like them. He tries his best. But it will never be enough.
Until, he found it.
As he was searching in the library of his father, he found a scroll with a seal. It had Avicci written on it and Naruto got curious. He took the scroll to his room and tried to open it, but the seal wouldn't allow it.
So, he learned fuinjustsu, the art of sealing. It took almost a year, but he learned how to open it. It was cold at night as he released the seal and the scroll opened, letting a puff of smoke out and once it dispersed, it was a katana.
The pommel and guard were golden and the handle, seemingly made of the same material was covered by black cord warp. The scabbard was black with a golden hanging cord. In all sense if the word, it was simple... maybe way to simple to be sealed.
He went to touch the handle and once his hand gripped it, he felt a huge power rush to his arm, into the rest of his body. His eyes rolled back and he passed out.
When he opened his eyes, he saw he was standing on red sand and a man chained, resting on his knees. He slowly raised his head, with his eyes being covered by seals, with the writing of 'Guilty, Monster, Demon' on them.
"Child..." The man with purple skin, white long hair, tattered brown pants and no shoes said "Help..."
Naruto gulped and rushed to him, not knowing what is going here "Sir! Are you okay!? What happened?! How... how do I open these?"
The man breathed heavily; Naruto saw his fangs "Blood..."
Naruto stopped fidgeting with the chains and looked at him in shock "W-What?"
"Forgive me..." He said as he leaned down and bit his neck. Naruto's eyes widened, but... he didn't feel blood coming out. Instead, he felt something coming in. He looked how the chains started to fade away and once the last one disappeared, he passed out.
"Now, I serve you, Naruto Namikaze."
Naruto opened his eyes, sat and looked around. He was in his room again. He breathed and saw that the katana was still there. He touched his neck and flinched, if it was a dream... it was too real.
"Naruto! You are going to be late for class!" He heard his mom scream and he quickly hid the blade under the bed. He got dressed quickly and rushed downstairs.
Kushina Namikaze, formerly Uzumaki, huffed seeing him "Your siblings already left, better hurry or you will be late." She scolded and Naruto nodded.
"Sorry Mom." He said and she nodded, noticing something.
"What is that on your neck?" She asked, tilting his head, revealing the kanji of guilty marked on his skin.
She gave him a worried look "Why is there a seal mark on your neck?"
Naruto hand instantly shot to cover his neck "It's nothing. I have to go."
Kushina stopped him and started to drag him to the couch "Let me see it." She said and placed a hand on it and focused chakra.
Naruto gritted his teeth and Kushina frowned feeling... evil chakra come from the seal. "Stop..." Naruto said and Kushina frown intensified.
"Hold on a little bit more, Naru-Chan. I'm almost done.
"He said stop!"
Kushina let go hearing that voice full of malice and hate and Naruto, threw up. Kushina watched in horror how Naruto puked before passing out on the couch.
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Naruto opened his eyes in the same desert of red sand and slowly sat up "My Lord, welcome."
Naruto looked to the man he rescued, bent on one knee, holding a worn out shirasaya. "Who... what are you?"
The being didn't move "Your loyal servant my Lord."
Naruto slowly stood up and nodded "Do... Do you have a name?"
"If I do, it is forgotten by time. You may call me, as you wish." The being said and Naruto nodded.
"Can... you stand up?" The being nodded and he stood up, towering over Naruto, holding his shirasaya. "And... why are you my... 'servant'?"
"Because you saved me My Lord. If it wasn't for you, I would still be trapped. But because you save me, I will be your sword and shield. My any move or thought, will be for your best interest." The being said and Naruto nodded.
Naruto nodded, not understanding fully "And you don't have a name?"
"That is correct."
"Can... can I name you?"
"I will be honored, My Lord." And in one second, he was again, bent on one knee, holding his blade to him.
Naruto slowly grabbed the weapon and took it out "Then, I name you Genji?" He carefully and clumsily named him and the now named Genji nodded "Is it fine? I can change it if-"
"It is perfect my Lord." Genji said "May I ask, what are your goals my Lord?"
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Minato flinched again when the seal shocked him for what it felt the 100th time. He frowned "It is almost like a seal containing a Jinchuriki, but more complex than the one I placed on my children..."
Hiruzen hummed as he held the katana in the scroll that Naruto found "This scroll, is probably from the first hokage's time." He took it out of its scabbard and hummed "And it doesn't have any seals or defining marks. But it is the main culprit of the seal on Naruto's neck."
Minato nodded "What exactly is, Avicci?"
Hiruzen hummed "If I am not wrong, it is the lowest level of Buddhist hell. To reach that place, you must commit a crime against your own parents, or an enlighten being. You must shed their blood."
Minato nodded "So, if there is something sealed in there, it might be something from there?"
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"I see my Lord... you wish to be stronger than your kin." Genji said after Naruto finished explaining his goals. They were sat cross-legged on the sand.
Naruto rubbed the back of his head "I don't know if stronger... but yeah."
Genji nodded "If you allow me, I might help you, My Lord." Naruto looked at him with a raised brow "I am more than happy to teach you my style of kenjutsu and my techniques I learned across my life."
Naruto eyes widen "Really? That would be awesome!"
Genji chuckled "I am happy you are excited My Lord. But I believe it is time for you to wake up My Lord. Don't worry, I will be here with you."
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Naruto slowly opened his eyes and he could hear the sounds of people gasping and the door opening and closing.
"Naru-Chan!" Are you okay? How are you feeling!? I was so worried!" Kushina said as she entered the room and got next to him.
Naruto, with a lost look on his eyes just said "Genji?"
"Don't worry My Lord, I am here with you."
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