Chapter 1: The Story Begins . . .
Many years ago, in the Village hidden in the Leaves, peace had reigned throughout this land. Until one fateful night . . .
A giant demon, known as the Nine-Tailed Fox, appeared in this village to wreak havoc upon its citizens. Its' long nine tailed lashed about, destroying trees and sending tidal waves crashing to the ground and crushing mountains. Many ninja gathered for the battle to protect their village from this fearsome demon. But none could match its strength. It kept coming closer. But, it suddenly stopped moving. It turned its head and its eyes rested upon a toad known as Gamabunta. As far as toads go, this one was quite strange. It was reddish-brown, wore a dark blue jacket, had a dagger in its belt, and was 100 feet tall. The Fox acknowledged Gamabunta's strength. Both fought for a while without showing any signs of weakness.
Meanwhile, on the ground, two shinobi were walking towards the Fox. One was an old man with long, white spiky hair. The other had blue eyes, spiky blond hair, and was holding something bundled up in a blanket.
"You're going to use that jutsu, aren't you, Minato?" asked the old man.
"I have no other choice, Jiraiya-sensei. It's the only way," answered Minato.
"You'll die if you do it," said Jiraiya.
"If my death is the only way to save my friends and my village, then so be it," said Minato.
"You're an honorable man, Minato Namikaze," said Jiraiya, "A brave leader, great friend, noble shinobi, excellent student, and a wise teacher. But don't you realize that if you go through with this, you'll be condemning this boy to a horrible future wrought with pain and misery?"
"People will come after him whether or not I do this. This way, he will have a little protection," replied Minato. "I'd better hurry up. Gamabunta looks like he won't last much longer." Indeed, things were looking grim for Gamabunta, owing to the fact that the Fox started to use its nine tails against him. Luckily, Gamabunta was dodging them, but just barely. "Master Jiraiya, I have two requests. The first is to train him and give him everything in my home when you think he's old enough," said Minato. He looked down at the bundle and said, "My other request is . . . . . . please take care of him."
"Of course I'll look after him. You don't even have to ask me that," said Jiraiya.
"Make sure he's ready," said Minato. "The Demon Wars have only begun."
The Fox seemed very puzzled, due to the fact that his opponent suddenly disappeared. "Where are you!? Show me that you have some honor and come out and face me, you coward!" bellowed the Fox. He seems that the Fox had developed some respect for Gamabunta's power.
"Sensei, please tell Sarutobi that this boy is to be regarded as the hero of the village," said Minato. Jiraiya nodded in agreement. The killer intent that Minato was radiating when he looked at the Fox was enough for even the greatest shinobi to cower in fear, however the Fox didn't seem to notice. With his free hand, Minato made a complicated seal, and shouted something. Then, the Fox let out a blood-curdling howl/scream.
It fell to the ground, making a huge crater. All the ninja let alive in this battle began celebrating.
Jiraiya walked out of the forest with Minato in his arms and the bundle in his arms. Everyone seemed puzzled, wondering why the great Jiraiya was crying. He sat Minato on the ground and held the bundle in his arms. Then everyone realized the horrible truth: Minato was dead. The bundle in Jiraiya's arms let out a loud cry. Inside of this bundle was a baby, with blond hair, blue eyes, and three whisker-like scar on each cheek. He began to glow with a red aura. But then, as if in response to this aura, a strange seal appeared on his stomach and the aura died died away. But no one noticed this.
The great Fourth Hokage had died. But through this loss came a victory. The Fox had been defeated; not entirely however. Instead, the Fox's spirit and chakra had been sealed inside of this baby. One man died so that his village may live on. And the baby, even though he was used to contain the Fox's power, was hated by most of the vilagers. This baby is Naruto Uzumaki.
Well? How was the beginning? If it seems crappy, sorry about that. It's my first time doing this. Please review.