The truth revealed, the past rekindled
Tails and Naruto were patient while waiting for the best day to implement their scheme. It took them a great deal of restraint but they managed, albeit barely. Then the day finally came, though neither of them knew it that morning.
"Let's see, what should I have for breakfast? What are my options Tails?"
Let's see, ah yes, instant ramen, instant Ramen, oh and who could forget INSTANT RAMEN!!
"What's with you today Tails?"
I've been getting this bad feeling that's been there since yesterday.
You've had it too?! What could this mean father?
I don't know, but I don't like it. Naruto, after class do you mind if we go see Kyuubi? I have a hunch that he may know what's going on.
"I don't mind Tails. But I have a better idea."
What?
"Skip class altogether and go see him right now."
Iruka-sensei will kill you, you know. If I recall, his exact words were 'miss class one more time Naruto and you're going to be the new ingredient in the ramen you love so much!' Or something like that.
"I know, I know. But if you two have been getting a bad feeling at the same time, that isn't a good sign. If I get into trouble, I want to know what is wrong before it happens."
He has a valid point. If we hurry we may be able to see him and make it to class on time.
It's decided. We're going to the forest NOW. Skip breakfast, you'll get a better one when we reach Kyuubi.
Naruto and Naru-chan went at top speed towards the forest. By the time they got there, they knew that something was definitely wrong with the forest! Kyuubi was waiting for them, and that never meant anything good.
"Hello Naru-chan and Naruto. What brought you three here? This isn't a very good time for coming here right now." Kyuubi said, nervous.
"Kyuubi-san what's wrong? You aren't acting like yourself," asked Naruto.
"We've been having quite a few problems with your fellow ninjas lately. They keep coming closer and closer to our dens. If they aren't stopped, I'm afraid a war could break out."
War?! That would explain the feeling I've had since yesterday.
"Did you say that you've had a bad feeling that hasn't gone away?" Kyuubi asked suddenly.
Yes, and Naru-chan has one too. Did something happen yesterday?
"A kit with two-tails was killed around noon. I fear that the ninja saw the other tail and suspect our presence here."
Great, just great. Like our life in the village wasn't hard enough!
What are we going to do? If they come looking again, there may be more blood spilled.
"I think now would be the best time to have that talk the Hokage wouldn't you agree?" Naruto said suddenly.
What do you…? Oh, that talk. You may have a good idea there.
"I wish you luck. You're gonna need it if this fails," said Kyuubi.
Naruto and Naru-chan headed straight for the Hokage's tower. Somehow they managed to get there unseen. The question was would the Hokage listen?
"So what you're telling me is that the Nine-tailed fox attacked because of a misunderstanding?" the Hokage said.
"Yes sir. Tails said that he found a Leaf headband near where his family was murdered and that was why he attacked the village."
"How do I know that this isn't some prank Naruto?"
I don't think he believes us…
Me either. I'll try one last time to get him to believe me. If that fails, we run like hell.
I like this kid's thinking. Naru-chan said dryly.
"Listen Naruto, I don't have time to listen to your childish stories. Especially one that concerns the Nine-tailed fox! You better get to class before I count to ten."
It didn't work. Ready Naru-chan?
On the count of three…1, 2, 3!
Naruto and his fox friend ran as far as they could away from the tower. If the Hokage didn't believe him, then no one would.
I didn't want it to come to this. It looks like we'll have to use Plan "B" after all. Naruto, Naru-chan, don't go back to the apartment. We have something we need to do before morning.
THE NEXT MORNING…
"NARUTO! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?!"
"Quit you're whining already you old geezer!"
That was the trigger that set him off. The ninja was pissed now.
"NARUTO WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU, YOU'RE DEAD!!"
"Like an OLD FART like you could ever catch me!"
The shinobi started chasing Naruto when he was blocked by a very large and very angry FOX DEMON.
"WHAT!! IMPOSSIBLE! You were sealed inside the brat eight years ago!"
"Who said that seal would hold me in forever?" the 9-tailed fox snarled.
Naruto had already reached the forest by this point. Now the only thing he had to do was wait until the shinobi arrived to kill him. Kyuubi came running and went into the trees fast. The shinobi who was chasing Naruto had raised the alarm.
It has begun again.
This time however, the Nine-tailed fox Lord would reveal a devastating secret that had been buried for nearly nine years.