Three months.

That was how early Shikadai was when Temari gave birth to him. It was no easy feast either, for the child was barely as big as a hand. When the boy came into the world for the first time, his heart didn't beat properly. At first the beats were fast with less than a second between them, then it slowed down where it was a few seconds before it would be again. Baby Shikadai was taken to an isolated room where only the doctors and nurses could see him.

Although, when they all had left the room for only a minute, a creature lurked into the room. It didn't take it-him, long to reach the bed that Shikadai was laid on. The creature was curious and intrigued. The last time he saw a child like this was about twenty years ago when a red-headed child was born.

The creatures asked the young baby, "Who are you?"

He knew it would be impossible for the baby to answer, for it was born mere minutes ago. However, as if hearing the creature, the baby turned his head to the direction of the creature. Somehow, the creature was able to hear him say in his head, "Shika...dai."

"Shikadai?" The creature got a small and short nod for an answer. "Interesting. My name is Shukaku, the One-Tailed Demon. I can help you live, but you have to agree with something."

"What?"

"You have to become a jinchuuriki. A jinchuuriki is someone that-"

"Deal."

Shukaku took a step back in surprise. "You don't even know what I was going to say."

"I trust you. You are my friend."

Shukaku nodded as he placed his paw over Shikadai's heart. A minute went by to which the doctors and the nurses returned. When they entered the room, there were no signs of anyone else being in there. However, the doctors noticed that Shikadai's heart was beating properly, though something that wasn't on his body before appeared.

There was a seal over his heart.

Shikadai was five years old when he made his first friend that wasn't Shukaku. His parents found out about him being a jinchuuriki the day he was born because of the mark on his heart. Shikadai naturally assumed that would mean he would have a hard time making friends. This was proven false when he and his parents went to the Uzumaki's residence.

When they first arrived, Shikadai stayed hidden behind his mother not because he was afraid of the 'strangers', but because he was afraid that Shukaku wouldn't like them. Luckily, that wasn't the case because the Uzumaki's son, Boruto, introduced himself to Shikadai in a very friendly manner.

Their mothers, the beautiful Hinata and Temari, told the boys to go play outside. While Boruto was running around in the backyard, Shikadai only watched him with curiosity. Boruto noticed the boy only watching and asked, "What? Do you not know how to play?"

Shikadai merely shrugged his shoulders. "I see no reason in it. It's not like I would enjoy it."

Boruto went close to the boy, where they were inches from each others face. After freaking out Shikadai, Boruto determined, "Shukaku."

Shikadai staggered back in fright, almost falling to ground, but he managed to catch himself. "What are you talking about?"

"You have Shukaku in you." Boruto clarified cheerfully. "I know because I have half of Kurama in me."

Shikadai raised an eyebrow in question. "You're a jinchuuriki too?" When Boruto gave him a confused look, Shikadai shook his head in amusement. "Looks like Kurama hasn't told you anything-."

"So have you ever been to Suna?" Boruto interrupted. "I mean, your tailed demon is a sand demon."

"It's my mother's home village and I was actually born there."

"So have you seen the Kazekage?"

"Every time I go to Suna." Shikadai answered nonchalantly. "He and his adviser are my uncles-"

"Do you want to be Hokage?"

"No." Shikadai denied. "I want to be Kazekage."

"Then I'll be your adviser!" Boruto announced. "After all, I am your best friend."

Shikadai rolled his eyes and before he could deny it, they were called back inside by their mothers. The two had a silent agreement, they would tell no one of their plans.