An idea came to mind. Only reason I'm writing this before the original time but oh well. Also, if wondering why Naruto is so mature for his age and why he's 4'7 at the age of five: the Sandaime is my answer. Also Kyuubi will have a cousin… Mysterious.

And this chapter will be about that. A filler if you like. Personally I prefer stories about how someone becomes mature because stories where it shows Naruto as an idiot I don't like. That's why I made him mature because it's my personal like and story. Also, helpful criticism is welcome because it lets me know where I went wrong and how not to do it in future chapters. This story is one just for fun for when an idea comes to mind. I then expand on it and then make a chapter out of it. I love writing: simple as.

Disclaimer – I don't own Naruto or any character in it. does.

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"Speech"

'Thoughts'

-Five miles north, Four miles west of the Grand Gates of Konoha-

As Naruto was running towards where the scream resonated from, he couldn't help but think what happened or is still happening: he was scared.

What if someone is hurt, dying, or already dead? How would he cope with it?

The training area was the farthest place from Konoha he has ever been to and now he travelling even further and without an ANBU team. He really was an idiot sometimes but he couldn't let someone be hurt and not help. It wasn't his nindo; his ninja way.

"To help when he could, to protect when he could. To place his life for those he cared for". His Jiji had helped him with that. That's where his dream came from, to be Hokage.

-Flashback no Jutsu, a year and eight days, October 10th-

"Jiji" Naruto shouted as he ran into the Hokage's office, complete disregard for the annoying helper seated outside. Black shorts, trainers and a white shirt adorning his small frame of 3"2.

"Naruto my boy, good to see you" replied the old Kage while checking his hearing. "Come on Jiji, you promised to take me for Ramen cuz it's my birthday" he ranted while running around the large office room.

"Did I say that?" Hiruzen asked sarcastically, already knowing the answer. He did love to annoy Naruto, he was just too cute not to.

"Yeah you did Jiji, come on I want Ramen and you promised" Naruto whined while jumping on the Kage's desk.

"It's ok Naruto, I was just teasing. Take a seat, I want to ask you a question and it's very important. It may just be the most important thing you ever hear because it can affect your life" Hiruzen spoke calmly as Naruto takes the seat directly in front of the Kage's desk. "Well what's the question Jiji, Ramen is calling my name" the continuous whining of Naruto bringing a smile to Sarutobi's face.

"The question Naruto is: why do you want to become a ninja?" sagely said by Hiruzen "What do you mean Jiji, I don't understand?" said Naruto, calmly seated and with a confused look on his face.

"What I mean Naruto is this. To become a ninja you need to have a reason for doing it. A lot of people I know became ninja to protect their home or family. That is what I mean Naruto. However, some people became ninja's because of power; it corrupted them to do very bad things." Hiruzen spoke calm, watching Naruto's face, full of wonder.

I just clicked for him, like a book covered in dust finally cleaned.

'Jiji just said about people wanting to protect their homes but I don't have one. Wait, that's it, home! If I can protect everyone, then maybe one day, I can find my own home, my own people to care for. Apart from Jiji of course and old man Ichiraku and Ayame-chan to. I just have to protect everyone and make sure not to be corrupted, whatever that means'.

"To help when I can, to protect when I can. To place my life for those I care for" Naruto mumbled "What was that Naruto?" asked Hiruzen, slightly worried he had just confused Naruto even more "I was just thinking Jiji; about what you just said. I know I'm always acting immature but, but it's just a mask. Everyone's always mean to me, well the normal people. Everyone who has one of those cool jackets and symbol thingy's are all really kind to me. They even sometimes play tag with me sometimes" spoke Naruto, calm for the first time ever known since his birth: hyperactive little git.

"Well that's good to know Naruto. However, I would like to know what you mumbled" curiosity in the mind of Hiruzen.

"To help when I can, to protect when I can. To place my life for those I care for, that's what I said Jiji. When I was thinking about what you said about a home that just came to mind. I don't know if it's right or not, that's why I didn't say it loud" the young blonde said looking down, the floor instantly becoming very intriguing to him. Not wanting to see the disappointment in his Jiji's eyes because of his stupid idea.

"Naruto: that has to be one of the most mature things I have ever heard. A very brave nindo as well" spoke the aged Kage. Smile on his face.

"You, you really mean that Jiji, you don't think it's stupid at all" hope and curiosity beaming from the boy. "No Naruto, it isn't stupid at all. You've just shown me a mature young man, not an immature boy. I'm very proud of you" Hiruzen said, gleaming with pride. He finally got Naruto to show his mature side. Finally!

Hiruzen then got up from his seat and walked around the desk to Naruto, giving him a hug. Showing how proud he is of the young blonde and finally getting rid of the mask he hides behind. The hug is released and then the two of them sit on the ground, cross-legged: calmness filling the room.

"Naruto, I believe you are now ready. You have just shown me how mature you can be and I want you to continue being mature but, still be cheeky and have fun ok

(Receives a nod) "Good, now. What I'm about to tell you is very secretive ok (another nod received) and as such, you must never tell anyone unless you trust them fully ok (another nod in the inbox) but, if you do tell anyone, they can never tell. Ever" a final nod "What's the secret Jiji" asks Naruto, almost in a whisper as Hiruzen places a sound suppression seal on the floor "You can talk freely now Naruto. No one can hear us thanks to this seal" points to it. "Cool" the young blonde stares in awe at the simplicity. "Can you teach me that Jiji" hope is filling his voice

"Of course, but first you must listen to everything I say. Do not talk otherwise you might get confused and I will have to start all over again and the Ramen will get cold" a furious nod as an answer.

"Let's start from the beginning. Four years ago Naruto the Leaf village was attacked by a Tailed beast known as the Kyuubi no kitsune, a giant fox made of chakra reserves that are near limitless and taller than the Hokage tower. However, the fox didn't intentionally attack the village as it was being controlled. A mysterious man in a black cape, mask with an orange swirl with a single eye hole containing the Sharingan was somehow able to control the beast. This tells us that the beast never wanted to attack us. During the battle, many ninja gave their lives to protect the village and as such, the Fourth Hokage- Minato Namikaze -sacrificed himself to seal the beast away by using the "Eight Trigrams sealing Technique" however, during this battle another Tailed beast appeared. This beast is called the nine tailed Ferret, the Kyuubi's cousin Shizukesa which translates to "Tranquillity". The reason we believe that this beast appeared was because it was to calm or defeat the Kyuubi due to it being the cousin of the fox. Minato Namikaze sealed both of the beasts into a child, his one and only son that night once the nine tailed ferret had worn out its cousin" Hiruzen sighs and looks at the anxious waiting boy in front of him, wanting to know who the child was. Suspicion leaking into the mix.

"Naruto: you are the Jinchuriki of both the Kyuubi and Shizukesa, the son of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki and saviour of the village hidden in the leaves" spoke Sarutobi with pride: hoping that the boy we see himself not as the beasts that are sealed inside of him. Naruto spoke calmly, taking all the information in.

"Wow. That's a lot to take in Jiji. I'm the Jinchuriki for not one, but two tailed beasts. My dad, the Fourth Hokage. What about my mum, who was she?" he asked curiously.

"Your mother Naruto was Kushina Namikaze: the previous Jinchuriki of the fox and a fantastic woman as well as ninja. Unfortunately she died after the fox was taken from her by the masked man, just after you were born" Sarutobi spoke solemnly.

"At least my parents loved me right Jiji?" asked the newly found double-Jinchuriki.

"They loved you very much Naruto. Although they were only able to spend a few minutes with you, they showed love and affection as if a family had been together for years" spoke the old Kage "That's all I wanted to know Jiji. Thanks" Naruto then smiled brightly and hugged Hiruzen. After releasing the hug he thanked Sarutobi for telling him that his parents did love him and didn't leave him like many people said that they had. He now knew the truth. He was proud that his parents trusted him so much so to seal two tailed beasts into him.

"Jiji, can I try to contact Shizukesa and Kyuubi in here just in case something goes wrong. I'm scared that something might happen and your not there to help stop it?"

Asked the boy "Of course Naruto. What I would guess you need to do is meditate to contact them. Remember that they are very powerful and show respect but don't show you're scared" spoke Hiruzen confidently "You got it Jiji" and so it started. Five minutes later, nothing. Ten, twenty, twenty-five, nothing. Thirty minutes came and it finally happened: Naruto went into his mindscape.

It was a large area: a field that seemed to go for miles in every direction, and a single hill with a single tree. Lying against the tree were two figures. As Naruto got closer he was finally able to see them: both the Kyuubi and Shizukesa lying there in the shade.

Shizukesa was a tall man- about 6'4- with pure white hair that reached his neck in a ponytail. Two blue eyes, the same as Naruto's on a well sculpted broad and slightly tanned face. His upper body had a blue and white shirt that was snug, showing a well built lean muscled frame with broad shoulders. His legs were covered with black, baggy trousers and a pair of blue boots.

Kyuubi on the other hand was a fairly tall woman, about 5'8 with and well curved figure, long red hair that reached her hips, a beautiful, angelic round face with full red lips, light pink eyes and dark eyelashes: wearing a red kimono with blue flowers that hugged her body with perfect c-cup breast and a round backside and long, well toned pale legs.

The seemed to be playing a board game- probably chess- as he walked closer they both looked at him and smiled. Kyuubi spoke first "Hello Naruto-kun, we've been waiting for you to finally show up" she said kindly while getting up and hugging him, causing him to blush bright red "aw, your so cute" she squealed in delight as he looked down in embarrassment attempting to hide his blush, and failing badly.

"Cousin, stop teasing the poor kid" Shizukesa said in a semi-deep voice filled with power and kindness "Sorry about her Naruto, she gets excited very easily" he said while packing up the chess set "I do not, Naruto-kun is just extremely cute and handsome for a young man" she said while leading Naruto over to the tree and letting him sit in her lap, still with a blush. After a few more comments between the two tailed beasts they were all comfortably sitting down in the shade of the tree.

"So Naruto, what brings you to our humble abode or more fittingly, your mindscape" asked Shizukesa passing an apple to the young blonde while Kyuubi played with his hair. "Jiji told me about what happened four years ago, told me about my parents and I wanted to meet you to" he spoke calmly but confidently

"Aw, Naruto-kun, I'm honoured you wanted to see me and my cousin. You're such a gentleman" Kyuubi said while placing a kiss on his cheek, a blush adorned his small face while looking away in embarrassment "Uh, t-thank you Kyu-chan" he attempted to say while not looking at her causing both Bijuu to chuckle kindly.

"There's no need to be embarrassed Naruto, you can speak freely here. In here time is slowed dramatically" said Shizukesa while finishing his apple and giving it to a bird as did Naruto "Really, that cool. I do want to ask you guys something though, if it's alright with you?" Naruto asked, his blush finally leaving

"Go ahead Naruto-kun, you can ask us anything" said Kyuubi, smiling sweetly

"Well, um, if it's not too much trouble, could you to help me grow strong so I can fulfil my nindo?" he asked the two Bijuu hoping they would say yes

"Of course we will Naruto, however, you must pass a test first" Shizukesa said while standing up as did Kyuubi and Naruto.

"What is the test Shizukesa, I will do it!" the blonde spoke confidently

"You Naruto-kun have to not be caught be us for a half hour in your mindscape" Kyuubi said, standing next to her cousin

"It starts… NOW" shouted Shizukesa giving Naruto a few seconds head start "This is going to be fun isn't it cousin" spoke Kyuubi starting to run alongside Shizukesa "Yes it will"

-26 minutes later, hill top with tree-

"You did very well Naruto-kun to run away from us for 26 minutes, your mum was only able to do it for 24 before I caught her" Kyuubi said while untying Naruto from the rope that came out of no where.

"Does this mean you won't train me?" Naruto asked dejectedly

"No Naruto, this means we will train you in here. The only reason we say a half hour is because it gets the adrenaline pumping in your body and, you are quite fast even though you are still short, but we can always fix that" Shizukesa said while writing on a piece of paper. Seriously, ones mindscape can have anything if you think it.

-Flashback release-

Naruto took another step and leaped towards another branch, going faster towards the scream her heard about ten seconds ago. He finally reached a clearing in the forest…