AN: Sorry again for the long wait for me to upload the last chapter. My life has been HELL!!!! And to top it off my Laptop catches a major virus that could not be removed and my hard drive crashed, and everything in it was lost forever and tossed into the abyss.
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Chapter 4: Fated Meeting: Enter the Sharingan
(Five days later – Konoha)
The winters in Konoha were different from the other lands further north, they had cold wind and had a long rainy season, well today outside the windows of the Hokage's office the clouds were thick and black as rain fell heavily to the ground. Thunder roared staring the sky apart, as the Hokage stood in front of his window looking out with a solemn expression. Standing behind the Hokage was a tall man with long white hair that almost reached the floor; he had on cloths reminiscent of a Kabuki. He had a forehead protector with the Kanji for "Oil" on his head and to strikes of red going from the bottom of his eyes to his chin.
"So you're telling me the entire Minamoto clan has been wiped out?" the Hokage said to the man. "Jiraiya you can't be serious, they are the strongest Samurai military force next to the Samurai from the Land of Iron." Jiraiya sighed as he reached into his pouch are pull out some photos, and handed them to the Hokage.
"Sensei these are some photos that my informant in Forest country took." Jiraiya said, "They also tell me that it was a coup' and that a wealthy merchant from the east hired some Mercenaries to deal with the Minamoto." Tears began to fall down the Third's eyes as he looked at the destruction of the clan. He turned to Jiraiya with his sad expression and asked him if they found a blonde boy in the dead. Jiraiya shook his head and asked why; Sarutobi said nothing as he looked out to the horizon in hopes that Naruto survived the attacked.
(One month later – Konoha gates)
The day was going good for Kotetsu and Izumo as they sat in the Guard Post in front of the gates of Fire. They were relaxing when Kotetsu notice a large group of people where walking towards them, Ox towing large wagons of the elderly, sick, and children, as well as large amounts of property with them. In front of the group were four figures, three riding on horseback and one very large black wolf leading the group. As the group slowly made their way to the Post Kotetsu and Izumo prepared them to check-in, Kotetsu leaned into Izumo's ear and whispered to him.
"What do you think these people want in Konoha?"
"How am I supposed to know I'm not a psychic. Why don't you ask they just arrived." Izumo said as he looked up and noticed the three riders in front of him staring him dead in the eye. All three riders were wearing the same thing; black hooded cloaks that concealed their appearance, hiding their faces in shadows. The tallest of the three removed his hood, revealing his long flowing silver hair that shined in direct sunlight. He had flawless white skin, and eyes of liquid gold that held such passion and intensity. He addressed Kotetsu as he parted his cloak showing his lone katana strapped to his waste, and midnight black armor.
"My name is Minamoto Yoritomo, of the Minamoto clan of Mori no Kuni. And I come here seeking and audience with your Hokage." Yoritomo said in a smooth and even voice. Kotetsu looked down at his clip board and notice that there was a message there.
'If any one claiming to be from the Minamoto clan from Mori no Kuni alert the Hokage at once and bring them to him immediately.' – Assistant of the Hokage
Kotetsu's eyes enlarged as he read the side note that has been there for some time now. He rushed out of the box and stood in front of Yoritomo.
"You three come with me. But the group has to stay behind including your companion." He said as he led them to the center of the village and to the Council Chambers. As they made their way down thru what seemed to be Konoha's Market district many women were captivated with Yoritomo's beauty, many men saw this and grew jealous of him. Seeing this too where the other two members of the group. One leaned in and whispered to the other.
"Don't look now Toshitsune, but we're being followed by a mob of women." Toshitsune turned and saw scores of women with hearts in their eyes aimlessly following after them. Toshitsune lets out a heavy sigh and rubs the bridge of his nose.
"I swear we're not in this stupid village for five minutes and it looks like Yoritomo already has a Fan club forming." Toshitsune looks at his brother with a worried look. "Are you Ok being back in this village Naruto."
Naruto lets out a sigh as he looks around and remembers all the times where he had to run and hide from the citizens and the beating that he would receive from random people when he was alone at night walking the streets rummaging around for food; the thoughts alone of the loneliness, the sadness, the hopelessness, and the hatred for the meaningless violence that was his life before the rapture. Kotetsu rushed through the streets ushering the three to move swiftly as they approached the Council chambers. As they were about to enter the doorway Naruto caught a glance of a lone girl sitting on the bench outside the building with her head hung low. She wore a white kimono with a purple sash around her waist; she had midnight blue hair and the loveliest violet white eyes that had a red tinge to them from crying.
Naruto stops right before entering the doorway and Toshitsune notices him just standing there with a look of sadness in his eyes. Yoritomo stops as well while Kotetsu is talking to the ANBU guard standing before the door.
"Are you all right Naruto?" Yoritomo asks him with concern evident in his voice. Naruto turns to him and gives him a big smile and nods.
"Yes, I'm all right. If I may I would like to stand outside for a minute to gather my thoughts before seeing Oji-chan." He said with a happy tone. Just as he said that Kotetsu appeared before them with a serious look on his face.
"The Hokage would like to see you now before the entire Council." Kotetsu said as he opened the doors leading to the chamber. Yoritomo turned to Naruto and nodded to him.
"Take as much time as you need just don't get into any trouble. We'll see you inside when you're ready." Yoritomo and Toshitsune followed Kotetsu down the long corridor as they made their way into the chamber. As the doors closed Naruto walked over to the bench with the crying girl and sat down beside her. The girl noticed him sit down beside her and stared at him in wonder. He had on a black hooded cloak and mask that hid his features very well.
"What's your name?" Naruto asked the girl as he stared up at the bright blue sky. He saw her looking at him and looked her straight in the eyes; she looked deep into his eyes and noticed that his eyes were the clearest blue, which head such compassion and understanding in them.
"My name is Hyuuga Hinata." Hinata said in a sad and timid voice. Naruto smiled at her from under his mask and reached out his hand in a sign of friendship.
"Nice to meet you Hinata-san. My name is Minamoto Naruto, may I ask what are you doing out here crying?" Naruto asked as she took his hand and held it.
"I'm a shame to my clan and father. I can never do anything right, and father sees me as a burden to him. I try but I can't seem to get anything right. It seems that I will always be nothing but a burden. The weight I carry on my shoulders is just too great. I don't think you can understand my situation." She said as she let go of his hand and let it fall down to her side. She wipes the now free fall tears coming from her eyes as she thinks of her situation. Naruto sighs and looks back at the sky; he can't believe what kind of father would make his own child feel this way. But he understands that in so many ways.
He gently pulled her face towards his so they were a few inches apart; a small blush came to her face. Her heart and breathing were become rapid as she gazed into his Sapphire eyes.
"I understand in more ways than one of your situation." Naruto said as he looked towards the ground, "I also had a father that would place such responsibilities that even I thought were too much for a kid my age to handle; I felt like I was a burden to my family as well. But you know what; I found out later that what he was doing was preparing me for the life ahead of me. I took that as a sign that he truly did care for me, and that gave me confidence. Always have confidence in yourself, and never let anyone tell you that you are a burden, especially yourself. You have to have confidence in yourself and in your ability to overcome any obstacle. Even if no one believes you can do it, know that I Minamoto Naruto believe in you." A small smile came to Hinata's face as Naruto let go of her and walked into the building.
'Naruto-kun. . .'
(Minutes before the Group arrives to the Chamber)
The Hokage had been having a stressful day as he sat in the council chambers listening to Old men and women bicker back and forth over the homes being built over in the Southern Sector of the village and other legal contracts that have to be taken care of. The Ruler of the Land of Iron has sent them a proposal that could affect and could benefit the Land of Fire greatly. He pinches the bridge of his nose and sighs trying to cope with the current headache the council has given today.
"We should accept their proposal for a treaty at once!" Yells an overly angry old man, "This Treaty has the potential to open a wide variety of other resources for us; not to mention the new clientele we will have for missions."
"Yes, that may be possible, but what about the rumors going around of the Ruler planning on marrying off his youngest daughter to the youngest son of the Minamoto clan. I mean look at them, in one night they were wiped out and the country completely taken over by a man from the east. For all we know they helped destroy the Minamoto clan." Said a man that was wrapped up in bandages from head to toe only letting two thirds of his face be seen; he also had a wooden cane by his side as he looked about the room. When an Anbu appeared with a Dog mask behind Sarutobi and leaned in and whispered the message Kotetsu had sent. The Third's eyes opened wide as he spoke in a quiet whisper to the Anbu.
"Are you sure that they're here. Right outside this chamber,"
"Hai, three to be exact Hokage-dono." The Anbu replied.
"Send them in immediately!" Sarutobi spoke with urgency. The Anbu bowed as he disappeared from the room to bring forth the men. The Members of the council quieted down instantly after the Anbu left and a man with long black hair, pure white pupil-less eyes spoke to the Hokage.
"Is everything okay Hokage-dono?" Sarutobi looked at the man and had an expression of eagerness on his face.
"Yes Hiashi-san but, we are about to find out what happened to the Minamoto clan on that night one month ago." Everyone in the room look at the Hokage with absolute attention.
"How is this possible? No one knows what really happened that night." Hiashi said with a questioning look on his face. Sarutobi looked him dead in the eye and spoke.
"Because they are here to tell us the tale." Everyone in the room gasped from shock as the doors opened revealing two people walking into the room. One had his hood on over his head while the other had his face clearly visible. But the Hokage can't catch a break as he recognized the man without the hood. But not just him the Head of the Uchiha clan did as well as he seethed in anger quietly as he touched the burn scars on his shoulder. As the two approached the Hokage on his alter they knelt on one knee and bowed their heads in respect.
"Greeting Hokage-sama, my name is Minamoto Yoritomo head of the Minamoto clan from Mori no Kuni, son of Minamoto Koga late Shogun of the eastern territory, and this is my brother Minamoto Toshitsune. We've traveled a long way seeking asylum in the Land of Fire for my Clan. We will be willing to share our knowledge of the sword to your people in hope of staying." He said in a smooth and even tone of voice.
The Hokage looks around the room and addresses Yoritomo, "I thought there were three of you? Where is the third?" Yoritomo looked up at the Hokage and gave him a knowing gaze.
"Well you see he didn't feel quite well, right now. So he is outside getting some fresh air until he joins us."
"Very well, now then, can you tell me what happened to your village that night?" Yoritomo and Toshitsune visibly tense up, remembering that night is not something they like to do. Yoritomo accidently released a small amount of his rage into the room and everyone in there was frozen in their seats; except the Hokage who was having a hard time just sitting there taking in this condensed hatred.
"That night is not something we'll let go of easily. My brothers and I lost our father, our family, and our home that night." Toshitsune said through clenched teeth, "The Princess of the Land of Iron came to our village with an escort, to deliver a peace treaty and to be betrothed to my younger brother Naruto." Sarutobi's eyes widened to the point where they would almost pop out, "Yes she was there so that Naruto would get to know her before his sixteenth birthday."
The crippled man looked down at them, "What of the rumors that the Samurai of Iron betraying you in the middle of the night?" Yoritomo unleashed all of his killing intent and directed it at the crippled man, "How dare you dishonor the men who lost their lives protecting our family!" Yoritomo was absolutely livid at what he said. Never would one of Honor such as the Iron Samurai betray another comrade in the heat of battle. Just then the doors to the chamber swung open and walking in was Naruto with his hood removed letting his long blond hair that flowed down to his shoulder be seen by all. His eyes were a deep blue his mask still hiding his lower face as he walked up to Yoritomo and Toshitsune and placed a calming hand on them.
"Calm yourself brothers, that cripple does not know what his is talking about. Our brothers to the north are our dearest allies." Naruto glared at the man above him, so did the crippled.
"Danzo! Watch your tongue!" Sarutobi said with utmost authority. Danzo sat back and continued to examine the boy before him. Something about him that didn't sit well with him.
Sarutobi looked at the blond with happy eyes, as he leaned forward to get a better look at him. He seemed to have grown quite a bit since he last saw him, not the little troublemaker anymore but what looked like a capable samurai. What drew his eyes the most was his sword that hung from his waist. It was a long black Odachi that reached a length of over five feet. Its handle looked to be made of ivory with designs of the moon and the Goddess Tsukuyomi and the scabbard was a deep black with kanji for "Honor" on its side in deep crimson.
"Please Hokage-sama we need your help. Won't you allow my clan to come and live within Konoha's walls?" Sarutobi waved his hand and ordered the Meeting at a close.
"We will continue this at a later date. You may all leave."As the room cleared out Sarutobi stepped down from his alter and walked towards Naruto and his brothers. As he stood in front of them he enveloped Naruto in a loving hug. Naruto was surprised by the action but nevertheless returned the hug with much vigor.
"My dear Naruto how have you been, seeing you is so wonderful." Sarutobi said as he released Naruto from his hug. Naruto in turn told him everything that has happened in his life since leaving to be from the shinobi squad that he killed, to the attack of his village on that sad night. As Naruto was telling his story they made their way to the Hokage's office with an Anbu escort that included the Inu mask Anbu. When they arrived the entered the room and the room was sealed to reduce the risk of weary ears. Naruto sat in between Yoritomo and Toshitsune while the Hokage was ruffling through some papers.
It was still early in the afternoon when they got to talking and the Hokage granted them Clan status and a seat in the Clan council. They would be taking the newly built compound in the southern sector of the village which was a lush forest, something they were accustomed too already. Out of the one hundred surviving members of the Minamoto clan fifty percent were civilians, the elderly, women who are mothers and children too young and inexperienced with their sword style. Twenty percent were the members of the clan that works at various trades, from carpeting, labor and black smiths, if there was something they were famous for it would be the great and powerful swords that the black smiths produce. The last thirty percent are able body samurai both men and women that can help protect and serve Konoha. They would be joining the ranks of ninja in correspondence to the level of skill and power they have in the ninja arts.
"Now tell me, how skills are you in Ninjutsu?" Sarutobi asked Naruto who had his sword in his hand.
"Well I'm still working on my Ninjutsu but I'm very capable with my Odachi and other weapons." Naruto said with a gleam in his eye, "I'm very fond of the Kanabo." A sinister grin spread across Naruto's face when Toshitsune smacked him in the back of the head.
"Like I'm letting you near a Kanabo ever again, it took me three days to heal that broken rib!" he said with an annoyed tone of voice. Sarutobi then asked Toshitsune and Yoritomo.
"What about you two?"
"I'm on the same level as Naruto, but I don't have his insane amount of chakra in my body. But I do have quite a large reserve myself." Toshitsune said a laid back tone.
"I'm a Samurai master in the HakuDoragon-ryu, Laido, and many martial arts. My Ninjutsu is equal to that of an Elite Jonin of your village and my chakra reserves are vast." Yoritomo said in a matter-a-fact voice. Sarutobi laughed at their boosts but no doubt placed Naruto and Toshitsune in the new semester of the academy so they could get to know others better and know the history of Konoha and its people. Yoritomo would be placed and tested for Jonin status in a few days while he and the rest of the clan got settled in to their new compound.
(Later that day)
As afternoon gave way to night, the evening sun gave off a glow of many reds, oranges, and pinks. Naruto, Toshitsune, Yoritomo, and Akuma were walks down the busy night life of Konoha. Many bars and restaurants were open, many serving various foods from many lands. Seafood from the land of Waves, sweets from the Land of Honey, and many local dishes such as BBQ, Yakisoba, and Ramen. As they walked enjoying the lights, the people, and the festive atmosphere they noticed that a group of people were following them for some time now they wore blue and black kimonos, sandals, and a fan like crest on the back that was red and white. They were the Uchiha.
They noticed a large restaurant with many people enjoying Barbeque and sake in place. They walking in and were greeted by a bear for man. He had long spiky red hair, red swirls on his plump cheeks and a wide warm smile on his face. He placed a cold cup of sake in Yoritomo's hand and wrapped him in a happy hug.
"Welcome, welcome to the Akimichi Bar and grill. Please sit down where ever you like and enjoy my home made barbeque. My name is Akimichi Choza; I was at the council meeting today." The Akamichi said with great enthusiasm.
"Thank you very much for the sake. Do you normally greet your guests with a drink?" Yoritomo said as they sat down at a large table with a grill in the middle in the center of the room.
"No, it's just a very special occasion. I'm celebrating with you the new introduction of a powerful new Clan into Konoha!" Choza said with great vigor. Placing his giant hand on Yoritomo's shoulder and shaking him to his core. Yoritomo was happy to know that someone in Konoha was willing to greet the new clan with such kindness. The man waved his hand to the waiter and he brought out larges dishes of pork marinated in a special sauce, plates of ribs, and fishes like salmon, yellow tuna, and bass. They ate with Choza and his son Akimichi Choji, who happened to be enrolling in the same year as Naruto and Toshitsune at the Academy. He was a big boned kid, just like his father, he had short spiky brown hair and a happy smile as he ate the meat with such speed.
"So, Choza what is business like knowing that you can be called back into service at anytime?" Toshitsune asked
"When I'm not here it's normally my wife who handles the restaurant with my son here." He said while ruffling Choji's hair.
While the group ate and laughed with some new friends, the Uchiha were in the corner glaring at them with unbridled anger. One man in specific was the clan head Uchiha Fugaku; he continuously rubbed the scars that ran all over his body from the attack he endured from Yoritomo five years ago. He had with him ten clansmen, and his two sons Uchiha Itachi, the pride of the Uchiha clan as a Prodigy, and his younger son Uchiha Sasuke. Sasuke sat next to his brother and quietly look on at the two boys with the man his father is looking at.
"Aniki who are they?" Itachi leaned back into his chair and closed his eyes.
"They are the Minamoto Yoritomo, Naruto, and Toshitsune from the Minamoto clan. The man is the clan head and the boys his brothers. Their Clan is supposed to have the strongest Samurai next to the Land of Iron." Itachi said with a sigh.
Their father turned to them with anger filled eyes, "They are nothing put an inferior clan to us. They are not strong by any ninja's means."
"Then why was he able to wound you so badly five years ago." Itachi asks with a patronizing tone. Fugaku looked at him with fury for what he said.
"What he did to me back then was a lucky shot and I will be repaying him back tenfold!" he exclaimed to his son. Sasuke was looking at his dad with sad eyes, he know what happened back then.
'That Man attacked my father out of pure jealousy of his name! He will pay for what he did to my father!'
Suddenly Fugaku stood from his seat and calmly walked to the table where Naruto sat. The rest soon followed with Sasuke and Itachi at the back of the group. By the time Yoritomo notice they were surrounded by them on all sides. Choza looked up at Fugaku and noticed that his blood line was active and set on Yoritomo. He grabbed a saucer and poured some sake into it, and offered it to Fugaku.
"Well if it isn't Fugaku! Why don't you join us? We were about to order another round of meat." Choza was trying to keep the situation from escalating. But his red eyes would not leave Yoritomo's golden ones. He stood up and faced Fugaku, placing his left hand on the hilt of his Katana, Toshitsune and Naruto doing the same.
"May I help you with something Uchiha-san?" venom laced his every word.
"Your clan is not welcome here in Konoha!" Fugaku said reaching into his kimono and pulled out a kunai. Waving it in front of his body he waited for Yoritomo to react. Choza saw the kunai and immediately sent his son to call for the Anbu, while he tried to defuse the situation.
"If you are going to cause trouble I urge you to leave no and go home." Choza said in a serious voice. He rounded the table and stood beside Yoritomo. Fugaku was furious and he let it be known to everyone as he unleashed wave after wave of killing intent on the group. Choza looked a bit worried as it was just him and Yoritomo against eleven Uchiha clansmen. But the killing intent didn't bother Yoritomo or his brothers one bit.
"This has nothing to do with you Akimichi, so I'd suggest you go back to stuffing your face like a fat pig!" Fugaku had just crossed the line for every Akamichi, and that was calling them fat. Choza went to Lunge at him but he felt a hand on his shoulder and turned to face Yoritomo, who had a cold look upon his face and stepped forward past Choza.
"Do not worry Choza. I will reprimand him for his insolence, and protect your honor as well." Yoritomo said as he looked at Fugaku with blood red eyes as well. Fugaku seeing his eyes change stepped back a little remembering his appearance from before. He had, had nightmares of those same eyes looking down at him for the past five years and now it was time to get back his pride as an Uchiha. He and the Clansmen lunged at him wielding Kunai and throwing shuriken at him. Yoritomo vanished from where he was with a display of amazing speed. Appearing before them he was in the center of the group.
"You should have left it alone." He said in an ice cold voice, "Laido: Kami Sori no Kaze" Yoritomo unsheathed his sword with such speed it and he applied charka to his sword that it created razor winds to be made and in an instant all the Uchiha were on the floor. All knocked unconscious from the blow of the attack, all but one was awake and that was Fugaku. On the brink of unconscious he looked up to see Yoritomo standing above him looking down at him his with own blood red eyes.
"What good is that bloodline if you can't keep up with me. Never come before me again or else I won't hold back next time." With everything went black and he was out. Sasuke was looking at them with fury in his eyes, while Itachi looked at him with admiration of his skill. Minutes later the Anbu arrived and placed the Uchiha under arrest for attacking comrades, after they left the Hokage having heard the information arrived as well.
"What happened here?" he asked an Anbu. The Anbu was wearing a cat mask and had long purple hair and feminine curves, looked down at the report.
"Apparently the Uchiha attempted to attack Minamoto-san, but were defeated by him in an instant." Giving her report the Anbu escorted the prisoners to the Tower to be questioned. The Hokage walked over to Yoritomo, Toshitsune, Naruto, and Choza who were all drinking some tea to clam the nerves.
"You weren't kidding when you said that you were that powerful." The Hokage praised Yoritomo. Yoritomo looked up at him and grinned.
"It wasn't the first time we met. It was about five years when we met on that night with Naruto. I burned him badly with my attack and it seems he wants revenge."
"You mean to tell me he was there when Naruto." Yoritomo nodded his head slowly. "But I don't wish to press charges. I don't want to create more problems for myself."
Yoritomo stood as did Naruto and Toshitsune, "Well we had better get going. It was pleasant meeting you Choza-san." Choza shook hands with him.
"If you ever are hungry for some BBQ just come down and we can have some fun."
"We would like that very much. Come Naruto, Toshitsune you have to attend the academy in the morning." Naruto and Toshitsune said their good-byes to Choza, his family and the Hokage as they made their way to their new home to get some rest.
(The Next Day)
Naruto, Toshitsune, and Akuma were making their way to the Academy; the morning sun had yet to rise so it was a low orange in the dark blue sky. The people of Konoha were barely rising when the group arrived at the academy. Naruto was dressed in a black kimono with silver lining around the edges and the clan symbol on the black, and a black face mask. His Odachi strapped to his waist and a large pouch that hung from his waist that contained his scrolls and other various items. Toshitsune was dressed in a dark blue kimono with a crimson lining and his Katana at his waist; large pouch was also attached to his waist, with Akuma by his side like always. The stood in front of the building looking at the stone slat that hung above the door.
The Will of Fire burns through every Konoha ninja. Far and wide we will spread the belief of peace and honor in a world filled with destruction and hatred. Even if we never see that day the Will of Fire will burn through and be passed on through the generations for all time. – The Shodaime Hokage
Naruto looked at the slat with great interest as Toshitsune and Akuma walked into the building. Akuma turned his massive head and called to Naruto.
"Come, now Naruto. It would not be wise to be late for the first day at the academy of this village." Akuma warned. Naruto looked at the slat once more and stepped through the doors heading to room 1-A. the room was massive as the desks were lined up going up four sets of rows; it looked like three to four people could share on table. No one was there yet seeing that it was still too early when they arrived, so they went to the farthest desk in the back corner and sat down with Naruto by the window, Toshitsune next to him and Akuma laid down beside them on the floor and went back to sleep.
"Wake me when the class starts." He said as he drifted into sleep. Toshitsune not wanting to waste time waiting he closed his eyes and began to meditate and focus and manipulate his chakra. Naruto just looked out the window with and ever distant look on his face, remembering the time spent with his father. The thought of his father saddened him to the core. The times he would help Naruto improve his technique and love him, were things now lost for him. He decided to just sit there and stare into space until the day would begin.
For what seemed to be an eternity two hours later the Chuunin sensei opened the door and began to write his name on the board and walk around the room, never noticing Naruto or Toshitsune. Not until Akuma let out a loud growl rip thru the room. The poor Chuunin froze where he stood and turned to the corner and saw Naruto staring at him Toshitsune with Akuma's head on his lap. The Chuunin sighed as he noticed that they were waiting for the class to start.
"You guys are a bit early. How long have you been waiting?" the Chuunin asked them. Naruto looked out the window noticing more and more people arriving to the school, and turned to look at the Chuunin. He was young about sixteen or seventeen, he had tan skin, dark chocolate brown eyes, black hair that was tied into a tail, and a scar running across his face from one side across his nose and to the other.
"We've been waiting for about two hours now. When will the class begin?" Naruto replied to the Chuunin. The man was shocked that kids this age would be here before him.
"We will start in thirty minutes. By the way what are your names? My name is Umino Iruka and I am a Chuunin of Konoha." He said puffing out his chest in pride.
"My name is Minamoto Naruto." He said with a sigh.
"My name is Minamoto Toshitsune." He said in a lazy tone
"And I am Akuma." He said making Iruka jump. He had never seen an animal talk before.
"How can you speak?" Iruka said in curiosity.
"I am a high level personal summon of Toshitsune." Iruka had a weird look on his face looking between Akuma and Toshitsune. Thirty minutes later a many children walked into the room all taking the available seats. Naruto looking around saw Choji sitting two rows in front of him and was sitting next to child with a pineapple shaped hair and was sleeping on his desk. Then he noticed Hinata walk into the room with a bulky tan sweater with dark blue long shorts that reached to her knees. Her eyes were sweeping the room when she spotted what she was looking for and that was Naruto. A small blush spread across her face as she walked up to sit next to Naruto and Toshitsune. When she got up there she was startled when she noticed Akuma and the size he was. Naruto notice this and laughed.
"Don't worry Hinata. He might be big but he's a big puppy at heart." Naruto said with a grin. As Akuma growled softly at Naruto, and bit him in the ass. Naruto jumped into the air with a pained look on his face. When he landed back in his seat he locked eyes with Akuma and sparks were flying between them. When they heard a soft angelic laughter filled the air and l they looked at Hinata and she was lightly shaking with laughter.
"Heh, come Hinata, sit next to me." Naruto said as he pushed Toshitsune to the ground making way for Hinata. Toshitsune stood with a grumble and sat at the end of the row with Akuma sitting in the other chair towering over the others.
"So Hinata, have you done what I've told you?" Naruto asked her. She looked down and shook her head, making Naruto frown.
"I'm sorry Naruto, but it's easy to say to have confidence in yourself when you know that you are just taking up space." She said with a sad voice.
"Well how about I help you with your training. I'm pretty good in taijutsu." Offering her his hand with his Sapphire eyes piercing her resolve, finally she crack and took his hand and smiled.
"I would like that very much Naruto."
Suddenly a shadow was cast over Naruto, Hinata had a worried look on his face he she notice who it was. Naruto stood and faced the shadow, it was Uchiha Sasuke. He was eyes Naruto angrily his eyes blazing with fury. Naruto didn't like being looked at like that and placed his hand on the hilt of his Odachi. Sasuke stepped back a bit and looked at Naruto with a smug look.
"If you didn't have that sword, you would be nothing but scum under my clan's feet." Naruto unsheathed quickly unsheathed his sword and had it at Sasuke's neck. Naruto's eyes became a crimson red and slit pupils. The fury in his eyes was uncontrolled as he spoke in a deep and low voice.
"Don't test my patience Uchiha. I will kill you were you stand if you continue to bother me in the future." Naruto sheathed his sword and sat back down to listen to Iruka begin introductions. Sasuke backed away and walked down to the first row as many girls rushed to his side. As soon as Iruka got everything in order he began.
"Hello, and welcome to the Ninja Academy were you will learn the way of the Ninja and what it means to serve Konoha. My name is Umino Iruka and I will be your Sensei for the years to come. I will do everything in my power to prepare you for the life of a ninja...Now we will begin with the History of Konoha and the Great Elemental Nations and their affects around the world."
Naruto paid close attention to the lecture while Toshitsune shut his eyes and snuggled into his seat. Hinata couldn't help but steal a few glances at Naruto throughout the day. Many things would happen while they studied to become ninja, Naruto and Toshitsune would make many enemies and many friends, such as Nara Shikamaru, the only other person lazier then his brother. Then there was Inuzuka Kiba and his partner Akamaru, they became Toshitsune's and Akuma's rivals in battle and Naruto's rival in the chase for Hinata's heart even though he didn't know about that. Aburame Shino was kind of just absorbed into the group of friends over the years, his silent and anti-social personality made Naruto want to befriend him and open him up. But with great friends came great Enemies. Uchiha Sasuke and his top Fan girls Yamanaka Ino and Haruno Sakura were not his favorite people right now. Every time he would win or do great in anything they were there to cheer him on and forgetting their own training.
Naruto and his bunch of merry friends improved by leaps and bounds while they trained together from time to time. Naruto managed to get Hinata got of that self pity faze of hers and began to train with her. Her confidence in herself grew everyday she was with Naruto, and their friendship deepen to the point that they were almost inseparable, their friends often made fun of them for being so close and were dating. Of course Naruto would deny and Hinata would blush and hide her face.
The years were good to Naruto and his Clan as the made and created many roots in Konoha and helped Konoha finalize the Treaty with Tochi Tetsu. The Minamoto clan was rising through the social ladder and would soon become a great influence in Konoha. The Hokage even employed the Minamoto Blacksmiths to make and commission weapons for the ninja population. Money was coming in from everywhere as they continued to live on in a new home.
Laido: Kami Sori no Kaze – Art of the Quick Draw: Razor Winds
Tochi Tetsu – Land of Iron
Mori no Kuni – Forest Country
Well that's it. I hope you like it. If Not tell me where I did something wrong and I will try to fix it next time.
I just moved into an Apartment with my family. Because we lost our home to the Bank and know live here . . . oh well live must go on.
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