Chapter 1

Outskirts of Konoha

It was the edge of Training Area 44, a place filled with wildlife; a gentle breeze rustled the trees. But in midst of all this calm, peaceful and ordinary nature –

BOOM

CRACK

A lightning strike cleared a part of the forest, and in its midst stood a lone figure. It was a cloaked, hooded, thin figure standing at a height of at least 5 feet and 7 inches.

"Gah, and I was having so much fun. Just when I started enjoying living with that juvenile genius and his schemes you took me away. You know what, you are a fucking asshole Omega", said the figure in a gruff voice.

"Be careful Amen, no foul language from you, you know you are under probation and an urgent matter here requires your attention", said a voice out of thin air.

"Yea, whatever, just shut up I'm sick of hearing your droning voice. Do me a favour, give me my instructions and get out of here", said the person now identified as Amen.

Then he looked around. "Wait a minute. This is Konoha isn't it? Oh yes, (sighs) finally. Please just tell me I'm going to be here for at least a few years. Where is Naruto? What age is he? And why am I here now, not that I'm complaining of course"

"Well, to answer your requests and questions in order. First of all I think you know your instructions for Konoha, but I will repeat it as it is my duty. Your instructions are to guide Naruto Uzumaki. Do not; under any circumstances protect him from domestic dangers. You are allowed to teach him what is necessary and tell him what he is required to know. You may in your stay here learn what you can of the art of ninjutsu", told the voice "And regarding your period of stay, (I am not at all happy with this) it is for at least 5 years"

"Woohoo!" exclaimed Amen jumping and rejoicing like the familiar blonde.

"You know", said the voice irritably, "for a person who is supposed to be 40 years old you are still a child, both mentally and physically"

"Well, screw you! The physical part is because of your damn dimension-travel rules"

"Amen, you know that, that rule is of the utt-"

"Blah blah blah it is a major rule of the uttermost importance, a crucial part stop bull-shitting and answer my questions"

"As I was saying", said the voice in an angry tone "It is important and you shall abide by it. As for your questions, currently Naruto is at the academy, he is 12 years old, same as your physical self and the reason that you were summoned here in such haste is that Naruto has activated his inheritance the Mokuton"

"Wow! That's something"

"Yes it is, and he will need your guidance to reach his full potential"

"I accept my assignment. One more question, what is my new code-name?" Amen asked curious.

"Your name will be Smith- Simon Obadiah Smith"

And with that somehow Amen felt the presence of the voice leave him.

"Gah, new name SOS. Now let me begin"

With this he threw off his cloak letting sunlight fall on his black hair. He wore a red shirt and black pants. Suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, a white suit materialised on him covering him from neck to toe. There was large 'A' etched in blue on his chest and back.

"Let the fun begin"

Academy classroom

(Iruka and Naruto are alone in the classroom)

"Hey Naruto, now that you are a ninja of our village you have a great responsibility"

"What responsibility?" Naruto asked

"To protect your comrades", continued Iruka "every ninja in our village will lay down their lives to protect the people in the village. It is our duty to protect the weak, those in need and the helpless"

"Why should I do that everyone hates me. Whatever I do that won't change. Now knowing the reason I can understand their hate, and that doesn't change a thing from their side" grumbled Naruto.

"That is not true Naruto. Let me tell you one thing even though not as much as you, once upon a time the villagers hurt me too"

"Really Iruka sensei you, why should they hurt you?" Naruto stared at Iruka weirdly

"Well I am also an orphan like you. But tell me one thing, do they hate/hurt me now?"

"Of course they don't." Naruto deadpanned

"That's the thing. Once you start to care about them and help them they have no choice but to do the same"

"Alright. I will do what you say and become the Hokage in no time." Naruto jumped up and pointed his finger at Iruka while saying so.

"And Naruto", said Iruka "whatever others say, to me you are a good student and I see you as my little brother"

"Thank you Iruka sensei" Naruto hugged him tearfully.

"Well, I will treat you to some ramen as a reward for graduating." Iruka said with a small smile on his face as he watched Naruto speed away to the ramen stand.

Later, with Naruto outside Ichiraku's

"Hey kid, you Naruto?" said a black haired guy looking at Naruto.

"Hey. Who are you calling kid aren't you one yourself?" Naruto grumbled at the boy.

"Sorry my mistake", mentally cursing the guy replied "My name is Simon Obadiah Smith. Now are you Naruto?"

"What if I am?" Naruto said.

"Then I am lucky and knock knock", with that the stranger appeared near a confused Naruto in a flash and knocked him out.

Sorry Naruto, thought Smith, this place is too crowded for my tastes and I don't want to blow my cover.

Meanwhile In Amegakure

A spiralling vortex reveals a masked man with spiky black hair. Standing on tap of a water tank he chuckles, "So, you are a man of your word eh, Samael?"

Another man also materialises out of nowhere. "Oh yes. To accomplish ones goals one should be punctual" said Samael. The new man also wore a cloak with a large 'S' etched on the back.

"Care to remind me how good your offer sounds to my ears?"

This guy is so theatrical, sighs Samael, sooner or later somebody is going to realise that he is not the real Madara. But I should be careful with this guy, he can sense my dimension. Good thing he does not have large amounts of chakra or he could have followed me to the place I come from.

"Yes, the offer. I will support you in your venture to collect all the tailed beasts in whichever way I can, in return I expect you to make sure that Naruto Uzumaki is killed"

"Yes yes I can assure you that, the extraction of the Bijuu always kills the host. Care to tell me why you want him dead so much?"

This guy sure is nosy, I guess telling a part of the truth doesn't hurt, concludes Samael.

"He has awakened the Mokuton, and has the potential to hinder your plans as well as mine."

"Hm.. Ok, I'm convinced", Tobi said in a serious tone "First help me to convince Nagato to join our cause"

"That can be easily arranged", said Samael smirking evilly.

And with that both of them disappeared the same way as they came.

Chapter END

Author's Notes:

I know there are a few new characters introduced in this chapter. Please be patient, all will be made clear in the next one.