A/N: Hey everyone, seriously enjoying writing right now.

Just to clear up some things, yes Naruto will be strong but he will have limits. This chapter will explain why he will be so strong in following chapters as well as solidify (hopefully) the fact that the villagers will not hold disdain and in fact regard him as their hope for the future.

Just to straighten some things out, I say this is heavily AU because some things that happened in canon will not happen here and others things will happen just with a little twist added to them. Some examples to help clear things up, Tsunade and Jiraiya still reside in Konoha though their personalities are still the same roughly and act as uncle and aunt to Naruto.

Because of this, certain events don't succeed, the death of Hinata's mother at Hanabi's birth, the kidnapping of Hinata, and the death of Hizashi will not occur.

Certain events with Orochimaru will change cause now he has a bigger threat to his conquest and destruction of Konoha, the Yondaime Hokage himself.

And lastly, the Uchiha massacre, hate me for it or not, will be twisted into a betrayal and murder thing, not a massacre.

Lastly I would like to thank rasengan86 for his helpful criticism and I hope this chapter clears some things up for you and Arashi the Shadow Wolf for instilling some confidence in my writing.

Disclaimer: Forgot last time ) I do not own Naruto! So enjoy your reading.


A week has passed since that dreadful day. The damages to the village itself were minimal but still, ninja and villager alike were lost in the fight with Kyuubi. The reports earlier that week were released of the heroic sacrifice of Uzumaki Suzu, to protect everything she held dear and loved, gave her life to ensure its future.

On October 15th, after the Funeral procession was held for Uzumaki Suzu and the fallen family members and comrades. Yondaime Hokage, accompanied by his predecessor Sarutobi-sama, Jiraiya and Tsunade of the sannin, and backed by his genin team members Kakashi and Rin, made the announcement to the village of how Kyuubi was sealed.

"S-So that means he's the Kyuubi now?!" a villager shouted, voicing the thoughts of the populace present. Among the crowds, a loud murmur of whispered thoughts pooled together trying to come to a conclusion to this news.

To this, Arashi merely shook his head and rather than be spiteful for the obvious reaction, he sympathized with their ignorance. He raised his free hand while, cradling Naruto in the other, to silence the crowd.

"People and Shinobi of Konoha, we have been through many dire times. Some have seen many wars, others have witnessed many things. This week we all lost many people dear to us." At this, Arashi looked down at his son than continued. "This village has survived everything thrown at it. This strength that this village portrays is what protects us! The strength of the villagers themselves is what binds us as one!" at this proclamation his son Naruto smiles and starts to playfully slap Arashi's face.

Arashi smiled once at Naruto and looked back up towards the crowds. "With that strength I would like for all of you to listen to what must be said. Uzumaki Suzu died to protect this village which she loved so much, she died to protect my life, she died to protect…" at this pause a few tears fell from his eyes. "Our son, Uzumaki Naruto, who now holds the Kyuubi no Kitsune within him, and is a hero like Suzu that even from the day of his birth now carries a burden to protect this village!"

Gasps could be heard all around from the villagers, be it from their Hokage shedding tears to hearing the news that he placed a biju in his own son to protect the village. Shinobi alike bowed their heads in respect to the man and child in his arms.

"The ninja in this village are highly respected protectors of Konoha, but before they are ninja they are human, they have family, friends, and loved ones. The same is true about Naruto, he is the container for the Kyuubi, but before he is a container, Naruto is our hero and my son!"

Arashi pauses once again to look at the blue sky before continuing, "And from this day forth he is our hope for the future!"

Silence was met by this proclamation till Sarutobi, Jiraiya, and Tsunade began to clap slowly. The slow clapping was picked up by more from the crowd till full blown cheering and clapping assaulted the area.

Arashi was amazed at the support he and his son were now getting, a complete turn around of just 5 minutes ago. Pulled from his thoughts. A hand on his forearm by Kakashi, wanting to see his sensei's child, and a tugging on his robe by Rin silently asking with her eyes if she could hold Naruto. Arashi conceded and smiled.

"Kakashi, Rin, why don't you two hold onto Naruto for a little bit." Clearly amused by his students' reactions, one going from a lazy to a shocked expression and the other going from a glee filled to an overly happy reaction.

'Seriously…' thought a smiling Jiraiya.

'He's good.' thought a smirking Tsunade.

'Hmm…such a way with words, turning confusion and despair into determined strength and hope. Guess I was right in choosing him as my successor after all.' smiled Sarutobi at Arashi.


The next day wasn't quite as hopeful as the last. A meeting between the village elders, Homura Mitokado, Koharu Utatane, and Danzo, two clan heads, Hyuga Hiashi and Uchiha Fugaku, as well as Jiraiya and Tsunade of the sannin, and Sarutobi-sama, were being held concerning Naruto.

At the head of the conference table was Yondaime Hokage holding his son Uzumaki Naruto in his arms. In front of everyone was a folder labeled 'Uzumaki N.'

"So let me get this straight," said the stern voice of Koharu Utatane. "Your son not only has the Shiki Fuujin but an upgraded Shishou Fuuin as well holding the Kyuubi in?"

"Yes Koharu," said the old man Sarutobi. "Rightfully named Hakke no Fuuin Shiki, it's an eight trigram seal with an extra outer layer seal to reinforce it if put into lame-mans terms."

"And this seal…can the council view it to confirm?" asked an emotionless Fugaku.

Sarutobi looked at Arashi who nodded his approval. "Tsunade…" Tsunade nodded in understanding and focused chakra into her hands, placing her hands above Naruto's stomach.

At the sight, the council gawked at the intricacies of the seal. A swirling seal in the middle made by the Death God himself, two identical set of seals above and below the swirl encompassing it in a circle like pattern leaving just enough room for two spaces on the left and right side of the seal, and finally a circular seal encompassing the whole thing in a fire like pattern.

Recovering from his stupor Hiashi asks the question everyone has. "Yondaime-sama, being a master of seals that surpasses even the legendary sannin Jiraiya, as well as Sarutobi-sama, what is your take on this seal. From what the report says, it was made in a mere three hours of time. I am not insinuating that it is not feasible but please, I wish to understand this more fully." finished a reluctant Hyuga, looking down at his folder.

Arashi glancing back at his sensei and predecessor received nods from both men and began his explanation.

"Very well, Tsunade-neechan could you please hold the seal visible for the explanation?" said a smiling Arashi, which in return gets a reluctant nod from an irate Tsunade, a vein visibly throbbing on her forehead.

"First, the base of the seal, as you all probably noticed, the swirl portion of the seal is the Shiki Fuujin base seal." pointing at it he continues. "To put this into a tangible feel lets think of it as a box, the Shiki Fuujin was actually created to completely seal something away like a box, and taking it to the afterlife with you. In this case the pure strength of Kyuubi would break that box if the host were in a weakened state such as being an infant, old age, or near death."

Receiving confused and worried glances from all around, he continues. "That is why we have these two sets of Shishou Fuuin seals, or Four Symbols seal," now pointing that the seal representing 8 spot points Arashi continues. "Think of these as replacing the box with a cage…maybe prison bars are a better term, thus increasing the strength of the Shiki Fuujin seal to an indestructible level meaning that if my son were to die he would take Kyuubi with him."

At that proclamation, Arashi than furthered his explanation now pointing at the two spaces on the left and right side of the 8 point seal.

"These two empty spots are meant to periodically leak Kyuubi's own chakra into Naruto's body, thus giving Naruto added strength, stamina, and chakra reserves."

"Bu-But the Kyuubi…its power is unmatched. How is Naruto able to handle such a large amount of chakra? Any Kage level man would die from it…" spoke the now worried old man Homura Mitokado, but his worry seem to be more on the boy than the seal itself.

"That," retorted Arashi. "Is where this baby comes in." Now pointing at the flame pattern surrounding the whole seal. "Without this pattern here it would only be a Hakke no Fuuin. Taking in account the seal records for the Shiki Fuujin seal Jiraiya-sensei and Sarutobi-sama were able to make an actual complete surrounding barrier out of the swirl seal. Though not as complex as the Shiki Fuujin itself, it acts like an invisible barrier in front of the bars of the prison, only allowing a certain amount of Demon Chakra to leak out."

With the amazed looks going around the table Arashi was content with the council's reaction. He too was surprised when he had conversed the complexities of this seal with Jiraiya and Sarutobi a few days earlier. His contentment fell when his eyes landed on the bandaged Danzo.

The old man weaved his hands together and rested his chin on them. A smile gracing his face and an aura of deceit surrounding him he asked. "So he will be strong than…yes Arashi?"

Sharpening his eyes at the man Arashi responds. "He will be Danzo-san. Possibly stronger than myself when he grows up and matures." eyes sharpening even more on the bandaged man.

"Hnn…than I move this council to a vote." said Danzo, a plan formulating as he spoke. "I request that Naruto be moved into Root, for the security of Konoha and the safety of its people that child must be trained early."

At this proclamation Arashi's eyes widen in fear of losing his child and breaking his promise to Suzu, 'Protect him Arashi.' Collected and calmly viewing the other members of the council but on the inside panicking, awaiting a response.

"Danzo, your lust for power sickens me." said a collected Fugaku.

"Your view on shinobi is what weakens this village. They are not merely tools, they are the protectors of this village. Wanting to protect something with your life can also be considered an emotion Danzo, a strong one at that!" said an irate Hiashi.

"You surprise me to no end Danzo, it was not the seal that intrigued you but the fact that he is a stable Jinchuriki that has caught your eye…" said a saddened Homura.

"It is on behalf of the feelings of the council that I speak now. Your movement to place Uzumaki Naruto into Root is voided by this council." said a stern Koharu.

At this predicament, Danzo smugly leans back into his chair. "Ninja are tools. They fight to kill or be killed. There is no other option for a ninja and if they have emotions…" he paused leaned forward to get up and walked to the council room doors. "Emotions lead to hate…hate leads to war." (A/N: Its supposed to actually be "emotion brings hatred, and hatred brings war." wanted to deviate a little. Use either or for your preference)

With that said Danzo leaves the council room, leaving the rest of the members behind.

"So…Arashi-kun," said the now relaxed Koharu. "Seeing that everyone else is still here, what is this note about, 'Please stay after the meeting is over.'"

Seeing everyone else in the room nod, Arashi hands Naruto to Tsunade. He himself searches the room for any present Root Anbu members. After clearing the search he gives a nod to Jiraiya and they both place two tags on the walls with unfamiliar seals on them.

"Alright now it's a little safer to talk," said a relieved Arashi. "The reason I put those notes in all your folders is that I have more information concerning Naruto's seal."

At this everyone still present perks up in their seat and faces Arashi. "And this information is what exactly Arashi-sama? That you couldn't tell Danzo." asked a confused Homura.

"Yes, getting to that, but for right now. Hiashi-sama, if you may, could you please use your Byakugan and focus on Naruto for a minute and tell me if you notice anything…unnatural."

With a nod of confirmation from Hiashi, "BYAKUGAN!"

Focusing on the child in Tsunade's hands, Hiashi waits to see any sort of abnormality. Within thirty seconds his eyes widen at seeing five flickers of red malevolent chakra coursing through his chakra coils. As those flickers pass he focuses once again, narrowing his eyes on the child. As two minutes pass see once again sees the flicker of red malevolent chakra and deactivates his Byakugan.

As Arashi notices Hiashi deactivating his Byakugan he leans forward awaiting the report.

"His chakra coils are abnormally developed for being an infant but that is not what is surprising." said the now collected Hyuga. "There is also a red, practically malevolent, chakra that runs through his chakra coils in sparratic intervals."

To this news Arashi merely closes his eyes in contemplation while the others show concern on their features.

Arashi opens his eyes and looks at everyone at the table. "This much I could already surmise from the way his seals are made. Also with the scrolls Shodaime Hokage-sama left in the library here also solidifies your findings Hiashi-sama."

Noticing everyones concern he continues. "As you all know Shodaime-sama's kekkei genkai was the Mokuton element, thus allowing him the strange ability to calm biju." With this said he gets a nod from everyone at the table.

"Before he and his brother Nidaime-sama founded Konoha they traveled quite a bit inscribing more info about biju as they could till they came across a Jinchuriki. That Jinchuriki was actually, believe it or not, the past container for the Kyuubi no Kitsune. My point here is this, in his findings the boy, unnamed in his scrolls, could utilize the powers of the biju which, when tapped into deformed his body for that moment and gave him unimaginable strength and whats more impressive than that is though a biju it had no elemental affinity. It actually had an ability so to speak, instant cell regenration."

At the awed look he was getting, Arashi figured he should get straight to the point. "Even though he had that ability to heal wounds and the like extremely rapidly the chakra a biju exhibits is toxic to a humans chakra system…"

"So what your trying to say is that Naruto's situation is like a double edged sword?" asked a surprised Homura.

"Precisely, Shodaime-sama concluded that the more he used the power the shorter his life span got. With this said I, Yondaime Hokage have a request."

"And that would be?" asked the collective of the council.

With this, old man Sarutobi stepped forward, took a puff from his tobacco pipe and spoke. "Time," at this the old man noticed the looks the council were giving him and continued. "On behalf of the council I wish to ask for a reinstatement as Hokage."

"And of the Yondaime?" asked Koharu.

"Not a replacement," retorted Sarutobi, "having two Hokages at once is what I am suggesting."

This time it was Arashi's turn to speak up. "I need time to make a new seal. A seal that will tame the biju and convert its demonic chakra into compatible human chakra."

"But Arashi from the reports of Shodaime-sama himself, only his Kekkei Genkai could calm a biju." said the ever so collected Fugaku.

"That is true but nine years ago…before Orochimaru's defection, he had experimented on children…" he paused for a bit to let everyone soak in the information. "one of his experiments were to duplicate Shodaime-sama's Kekkei Genkai. Regretably though…only one child survived his experiments and is currently a 14 year old Chuunin with the Mokuton ability…not as impressive as Shodaime-sama himself but he still has it."

"What is the goal, truthfully, Arashi-kun, for this new seal of yours and an estimated time of completion?" asked the ever present Homura.

"Like I stated earlier Homura-sama, this seal will tame and convert Kyuubi's chakra into a viable form safe for my son. Though the side effects are uncertain about what will happen when the chakra is converted , one can surmise that he will retain the accelerated healing rate at the very least and vast amounts of chakra."

"But what the true aim for this seal is…" Arashi sat there looking at the council. "Is the death of the Kyuubi and a coming of a hero."

"And the estimated time of completion Arashi-kun?" asked a curious Koharu.

"Two…maybe four years tops with my help." said a smirking Jiraiya at his long-time student.

Both Uchiha Fugaku and Hyuga Hiashi sat back in their chairs closing their eyes and if one were to focus hard enough, would see a slight smirk form on their lips.

"Seriously, getting support from a former Hokage and a Sannin." said Fugaku. "I as well recently had a son Arashi-sama…it would be an honor when your son comes of age to make friends that you both come visit our compound. Sasuke may find a rival in your son." Turning to face Arashi all but Hiashi were not expecting his reaction, a small smile gracing his features.

At this Hiashi turn to face Arashi. "My twin brother has a son…a year older than yours that has potential and I too have a child on the way. A girl from what the medic nin's say. I too would wish to formally invite you and your son to visit our compound to expand on relations." ending his statement with a smile on his face.

At this Hiashi opens his eyes to notice the occupants faces are all flushed, a tinge of varying reds, but for Fugaku his was more of anger, as if bested in a competition.

"Uh…is something the matter?" Hiashi asked while thinking if it were something he said. "Oh…I didn't mean that sort of relation!" flushing red as well realizing how he was misunderstood. "Merely as a friendly matter." making sure this time nothing was left to be misunderstood.

The rest of the group being pulled out of there momentary stupor from the odd behavior of the two most prominent clans in all of Konoha, continues to conclude the meeting.

"Very well than," spoke the elderly woman Koharu. "This vote for the reinstatement of the previous Sandaime Hokage, Sarutobi Souji, shall move to the head of matters. Though missing one member of the council, do all other members revoke his say?"

Too this Koharu received nods of agreement from all members of the council.

"Very well, and to the movement of reinstating Sarutobi Souji back into office as Hokage of Konoha, your vote please." To this Koharu once again received nods of confirmation.

"Than it is in the power given to this council by the village, that the reinstatement of Sarutobi Souji as the Sandaime Hokage, hereby be recognized!"

Standing up and taking Naruto from Tsunade's arms Arashi than turns to the council. "Thank you everyone." bowing his head in respect to the council for giving him this chance.

"Arashi-sama, do not forget, you have friends with knowledge that you may need in your journey to complete that seal. I speak for myself as of now but am sure the rest would not hesitate to help you." the wise words of Hiashi were graciously accepted by Arashi and similar nods of consent given to him. While everyone was preparing to leave the room and head home after such a long and strenuous day.

Arashi stood there, smiling at the council, "I accept your offer of help honorable members of the council…and again…Thank you…"


A/N: Another chapter done. Moving a little slow but it adds to the effect of the story and being AU. Till next chapter!