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Chapter 2- I am sorry for Everything, I cannot express my sorrow, Sarutobi

Song- Leave out all the rest

Hospital, Nurses' Room

Walking over to his desk Kabuto started to think about the possibilities to having the container of the Nine Tailed Fox in his debt. But first things first, what to teach him?

Sure first he would have to go on and on about how the body works and how we were born. Wait

'Did anyone ever tell this kid about sex?' Thinking to himself he gave an evil smirk, 'Well then I will have to add that on a list of things to get to, I always did want to ruin a child's mindset and way of thinking. Maybe even introduce him to the Icha Icha series.'

Taking his own personal book out of his desk he thought of the possibilities, 'But all of that won't come until later on when he actually knows what is going on. Oh well ill save my fun for later.'

But still this was a serious issue. To be teaching the boy, it in itself could have horrible results. If the Hokage did not approve, if Orochimaru found out, or perhaps worst, if Sasori-sama found out. Shuddering all three of the men were powerful beyond all doubt but to have their fists come down upon him was not something that he wished to experience.

'The Hokage will be the easiest to subdue, I can just tell him that I was teaching the curios boy about how to heal himself and other better. The old fool will believe that, after all Naruto will take after his parents with a hero complex.'

Orochimaru on the other hand. How could he explain that to a man to takes pride in destroying little boy's lives? That was one distributed man but in any account he was sure that he would find a way.

All of these things pushed to the back of his mind he thought about the man he saw visting Naruto, Danzo. 'Truly a surprise.'

One could only imagine what the retired ninja would want with Naruto. Perhaps he wanted to recruit him into Ne.

In any case this would just make training Naruto so much better. He would be able to keep a close eye on the boy, track his advancement, even find out what both old cougars want from him. And when the time came, he would gladly take back what was owed to him.

'Well well Naruto you are quite interesting aren't you. Already you have given me so much to think about and do.

'I get the feeling that Konoha will never be the same once you show them what you are truly capable.

'I'll just sit back and enjoy the show. After all what sort of villain would I be if I just did things for fun.'

Yawning slightly he took out his treasured book and picked up where he had left off.

"Ohh Kikiko-chan you are one naughty girl." A perverted giggle escaped him.

Unknown Location

"Kento I have a task for you," Danzo signaled over one of his premier agents, a little on the down turn but he would be excellent for training Naruto, "I need to know if you would be suited to train a," taking a minute to think how to put his situation with Naruto, "a student that could prove fruitful to our organization."

Eyebrows shooting to his hairline he inquired with an obvious curiosity, "You have your eyes set on a student? He must b quite special for you to have taken such an interest into him."

"He is indeed very special. He is of course young, very promising, and most of all he will be a most skilled shinobi if trained right away."

'Kento' tried to keep from shooting a surprised look to his Master as this was the most that he had ever heard the retired ninja speak praise about someone, especially someone who had yet to show his worth.

"May I know the name of this future student, Danzo-sama?" He bowed his head in respect.

Turning to face his loyal ninja he spoke the name, "The boy is Naruto Uzumaki."

The ninja's look of surprise did not faze Danzo in the slightest. "But the boy has close ties to the Hokage, it would be very difficult for our organization to stay secret."

"I see why you would be concerned, but there is no need or doubt. I have secured that he will be interested in my offer," Turning he saw Kento waiting patiently, "I have told him of his heritage, the both of them."

"But how would that help the situation?, Unless"

"Ah have you figured it out?"

Looking at the floor Kento tried to put it all together, "If he were to find out about his parents, e would know that everyone he has met has been telling him lies. He would feel betrayed, so much so that."

"That he would be more inclined to join our cause and not tell that damn fool. It is perfect hahaha." Danzo finished off accompanied with a slightly manic laugh.

Seeing the look of sight concern from his agent he stopped, "Well there you have it. Any questions? Any reason why we shouldn't train him?"

The agent took a few moments to think about what his master was considering, 'To bring Naruto into the folds of what was going on without the approval of the Hokage, however small he would be let in, could prove disastrous.

'But the benefits, there are so many. The chance to teach someone, the son of a Hokage. Add that healing factor of his in and the boy could damn well become one of the best shinobi this village has seen since the Fourth'

That settled it.

"Yes Danzo-sama I will train him."

"Excellent, we will start within a week's time alright?"

"Yes sir," rising from his knees he brought up one thing that occurred to him, "Sir, what exactly will I be teaching him?"

Without looking back Danzo answered, "I expect you to teach him how to survive.

You will teach him everything you know."

Hokage's Tower

"Hokage-sama there is someone who would like to speak to you."

"Who is it Kimiko? I am very busy at the moment." "It is Naruto Uzumaki sir, he says that he wants to ask you something."

"Send he right in", 'I wonder what Naruto-kun could want, probably to get some ramen.' Chuckling to himself he put the papers aside.

The door opened up revealing Naruto, looking much better then he did a few days ago.

"Hey what's up old man?" Flopping down in the chair directly across from the most powerful ninja in the village he gave a wide eyed starry grin.

Taking his pipe out f his pocket the aging man hummed softly, "I'm very well. It should be I that is asking you that, you were just in the hospital a few days ago are you alright my boy?"

Giving a big smile he waved off the concern, "I'm okay nothing can keep me down." He smile faded off a bit when he thought about how to phrase his question that he anted to ask.

"Are you sure, you look a little down. Anything on your mind?"

Looking downcast Naruto tried to form the right words, "Oji-san why am I always alone? Why don't I have any parents like the rest of the kids? Why does everyone seem to hate me? What did I do?" Finishing his little rant he had some tears in his eyes. 'Perfect.'

The Hokage took a deep sigh, he knew that this day would come eventually, he just hoped that he would be able to put it off for as long as possible.

"Not everyone hates you. I don't hate you, Kimiko doesn't hate you, and your doctors don't hate you. We all would never do anything to hurt you my boy."

"But what about everyone else? They al hate me. They put me into the hospital." Naruto exclaimed, he wasn't going to let the Hokage slip his way out of this one.

Frowning a bit at Naruto's persistence, he felt as though this was going down the wrong path, going into un-chartered territories.

"Not everyone is kind Naruto, some people just have a hateful disposition toward people that they are unfamiliar with. You have done nothing wrong."

"If I've done nothing wrong then was it my parents, were they traitors or something?"

'How far from the truth you are, your parents were heroes" Sarutobi thought but he knew that he couldn't say that out loud. "Of course not, it is he people's fault that the act this way."

Looking up with wide eyes Naruto caught him in a trap, "You knew my parents oji-san?"

Wincing at the slip up he made he tried to fix it, "Now now Naruto I never said that."

"But you know that they aren't traitors?" Naruto kept on pushing until he could get some answers.

"I did know who they were, but I am afraid that I cant tell you."He revealed information that he truly did not want to tell, but he had no choice. He would not however reveal who they were, that could have catastrophic results.

Jumping up room his seat Naruto demanded, "Who are? Why haven't you told me about them before? I want to know."

"Well I am sorry I cannot tell you any more information, it is too sensitive."

Naruto argued back, "But why were they important or something," then a question rose which just now occurred to them, "Were they part of a clan? Is that why?"

Cursing him once more for the insight that the boy was showing he tried to regain his cool, "IT does not matter if they were part of a clan, all your family is gone Naruto I am sorry." He thought that would end the conversation, little did he know.

"Well then why wont you tell me, don't you realize how much it would mean to me to know who my parents are. Why don't you care?!"

Slamming his fist down the Hokage shook the room, "Enough of this Naruto! I realize how much you want to know who your parents are but I just cant tell you at this present moment. Now run along I am sure that Kimiko will be more than willing to take you out to eat some lunch. You can even have some ramen."

Shock was evident in Naruto's eyes, 'How dare he think that he can just brush me off like this. Was I really fooled to not see how wrong he rally is?'

"No." He stood defiantly, "I wont leave until you tell me any thing about them, about my family."

The aging ninja rubbed his temple as he tried to calm the anger that was rising, "Fine! You wish to know a little bit about your background, sit down."

Content that he was going to get answers he sat on the edge of his seat, "Your mother belonged to the Uzumaki clan, they lived in Whirlpool until it was destroyed and then she moved here."

"Wait so if I have no family, that means that I am the last of my clan, shouldn't I learn some of their techniques?"

"I am sorry but you are too young to learn or even attempt that. When you are older I will perhaps indulge you into some more, but for now that is enough. You may leave." His voice left little room for argument.

Naruto rose from his seat and stalked to the door, unsatisfied with the answers that he got, he felt even more betrayed that the most trusted person in his life would lie so blatantly to his face.

As he reached the door he heard the old man's voice, "I am truly sorry that I cannot tell you more about them. In the future you will know my reasons."

Leaving with one last thought, 'I am sorry too old man.'

Naruto's Apartment

A glass smashed into the wall, 'I can't believe that he really thinks that he is in no wrong.'

Throwing another plate at the wall he slumped to the ground, tired from the whole ordeals that he had to suffer from earlier today.

His small body shook as he curled into a ball and started to cry. He sobbed until he couldn't take it any more. He felt hurt, betrayed, lost.

The old man was the only person that had ever trusted. The one constant in his life besides the beating that he received. How was he supposed to move on from it.

He cried, and he cried, and he cried. He felt the pit in his stomach become so big, it was overwhelming him.

He drifted off slightly, lost in his own thoughts.

"Naruto, be strong for me sweetie I know that you can get through this, you are strong."

Looking around Naruto tried to see where the voice was coming from, "Who's there? What do you want?"

Two figures appeared, one a tall, handsome blond man with a sad smile on his face. The other a woman with the most brilliant red hair that he had ever seen, she was sobbing slightly and was looking at him with a proud look in her eyes.

As Naruto looked closer at the man he thought that he was looking in the mirror. It struck him, "Dad? Mom?"

He was hoping that it was true while at the same time hoping it wasn't.

"It is us my son. You have grown so much from when you were in my arms; from the first time I held you."

Naruto didn't even care that the tears were steadily rolling down his cheeks. Running up to them he hugged both of them as hard as he could.

The three of them stayed like this for a while, just embracing each other. Until Naruto looked up at them, "How is this even possible, I was told that you were both dead."

Even though he said it he wished that what he had been told was a lie.

Looking at each other they wondered how they could put it. "We aren't alive son. But we are not fully dead. We are caught in between the worlds. Can you understand that?"

Nodding he rbbed his face against his mother's dress, "I love my son with all of my heart, I hope you realize that I did not willingly leave you, I had a debt to my village."

"No I understand Father." He began to lose his grip on his parents as they began to fade away. "No where are you going?"

"We must go now, we will be back. I know you have no reason to, but trust in Danzo, his offer will make you strong, but heed his intentions, they might turn to be ill."

"But no I don't want you to go." He chased after them but to no avail, they were gone.

As if cold water was thrown on him he jumped up, heart beat racing as he tried to figure out where he was exactly. Looking around he saw that he was still in his living room on the floor, but as he looked out the window he saw that it was dark. Hours must have past by.

Getting up to get a drink of water something caught his eye. Walking over to the door he saw a scroll. He cautiously picked it up before un-veiling it. It said only words

Come to the Northern Park at 2 am for further instructions on you training. – Danzo

Looking over at his clock on the wall he saw that it was nearing 1:30, that didn't give him much time.

Hidden Location, Underground

'Hmm I wonder what I should start off teaching the brat?

Some fire techniques, most defiantly some wind and lightning. Some nice taijustsu. Maybe perhaps something more.' Looking over to the sword hanging on the wall the recalled what his master had told him,

' "I expect you to teach him how to survive. You will teach him everything you know." '

Danzo obviously believed that this boy would be of some great use to him if he wanted the boy to learn some kenjustsu. Especially his own style.

Thinking back he recalled how long it had been since he had even lifted the sword up. 'Must have nearly five years ago. Ever since that mission.'

He stopped his train of thought, I wouldn't do well for him to start reminiscing on the past.

He gathered up al of his supplies before he started to go to Naruto's apartment. As he got closer and closer to the address that he got from Danzo he started to notice that his wasn't the safest neighborhood.

'What is the Hokage thinking putting a child in this type of neighborhood. The old man must be more senile than I thought.'

As the leaped down onto the balcony he peered into the window and saw the boy on the ground crying in a ball. Frowning he started to go into the apartment before he thought better of it. Putting the note inside the door he took one last look at the boy before leaping down into the street.

Walking back to where the training would take place he was stopped by a man, "You about to get some revenge on the demon. I might join you."

Looking at the man with undisguised disgust, he asked, "What do you mean?"

"I mean that demon took everything from me, I want some revenge. Are you in?"

Seeing that the man was serious he gave the man no look of pity, "You deserve what is going to happen to you."

Confused the man asked, "What do you mean? What's gonna happen to me?"

He didn't even see the kunai coming closer to him, striking him in the head, killing him.

"No one threatens my student."

He continued on to the park where he told the boy to meet him at. He sat waiting in a tree, hidden from the view of everyone else.

'From what I can tell from is parents the boy might be skilled in wind techniques, tactics will come from his father naturally. And maybe if I am lucky the boy will have inherited his mother's skill in the use of the sword.'

Looking at the entrance of the park he noticed a small figure come from the shadows.

'Ah my student has come. Lets begin.'

Hokage's Tower, Hokage's Office

"I will need you to watch over Naruto for me, he can get into quite a lot of trouble," He stated while puffing from his famous pipe, "You are the only one with the skills able to not only keep tack of where is he in the village, but also you are more than skilled enough to handle any problems, should they arise."

Before the Hokage was a ninja. She wasn't that subtle with her dressing. Wearing an open trench coat, underneath it a mesh shirt, and short skirt. She was chewing a stick that had previously help dango. She listened to the Hokage taking, bored at such an action-less mission, but nevertheless these were her orders.

"Hai Hokage-sama. Is there anything special that I should know about this child? Any warnings like will he start crying on me." Snickering at the thought he could just imagine some baby crying when they saw her.

'Ungrateful brats.'

She however missed the flash of anger in her superiors' eyes. "This is not a game to be played Anko. His life was left up to me and he is in dangers within his own village."

Raising her eyebrow at the reaction from the Hokage, 'Wow the kid must be pretty good for him to react like this. Wonder who he is.'

She voiced her question to the Hokage in hoes to get some answers, she wasn't disappointed.

"The child is Naruto Uzumaki. Here is the file that I have kept on the young boy." He handed a thick folder to the female shinobi, "It has his medical records, criminal logs, current address, as well as some other things."

As she took a quick look at it she noticed that it was mostly medical records. Why in the world was a boy his age in the hospital so much?

"Hai Hokage-sama I will get on it right away." Nodding at her he dismissed her and got back to some of the paper work that he had.

Leaving the room she tucked the folder under her arm and decided to get some answers from the boy himself.

The latest medical log showed that he had obtained some serious injuries. At least the boy should be at his house so it wont be hard to track him down.

Shouldn't it?

North Park

Naruto looked at the man before him. He stood a little under six feet tall, had huge bulking muscles, was covered head to toe in black amour, not the heavy type, but amour nevertheless, and had a mask on.

The mask itself was like none he had ever seen before. There was not an animal on the front of it, but it was decorated with a design a red and black swirls. It actually was kinda dizzy to look at it straight on.

"Naruto Uzumaki?" The man obviously knew who he was, everyone in the village knew his face.

"Yes, that's me. Are you sent here by Danzo?" The man looked at him for a moment before nodding. When he reached back in his back pocket he saw the boy stiffen slightly. Taking out a scroll he handed it to the boy.

"You will read this scroll within two days and when you are finished, you will report back to me."He looked at the boy with careful eye.

As the boy unveiled the scroll he looked at the title, The Basics of Chakra, he smirked slightly. He rolled it back up before handing it back to the man, "I have already read this scroll. It was the very first book in the library."

Snorting at the child he took the scroll, "Are you sure about that kid?" Seeing his nod he continued, "Alright well then I suppose that you can tell me about how to activate chakra?"

Naruto scrunched his face as he tried to remember what the scroll had said. "I think that you have to," Biting on his lip he hesitated, not wanting to get the first answer wrong, "You have to meditate, so that you can, you know like, start to feel it."

Looking at the man he expected to get scolded for coming up with such a stupid answer , instead he saw the man take off his mask.

"Nice answer kid. Now hold onto me, we're going on a little trip." He grabbed the boy by the waist before disappearing into the night.

****

A low rumble that could have shook the very earth itself seemed to be emitted from behind a cage. There was a giant seal on front of the gate.

Deeper in the cell were two giant eyes, red and filled with hate. But there was a smirk on his mouth.

"The brat better be happy with this, I didn't bring Mommy and Daddy back from the dead just for him to fail."

Looking down at the two figures below him, he released his charka and they absorbed back into his own semi-solid body.

'Hopefully the brat will continue to believe his parents came back from the dead.'

A roar of laughter, with no happiness in it, shook the bars. 'Stupid human, you sealed the most cunning of foxes into your son and didn't expect there to be consequences. Foolishness'

A/N

Well that as the second chapter. A special thanks to those who reviewed on my story. I will try to work on those mistakes. If any one is willing to help me with that, it would be most appreciated.

Naruto is not going to be learning any great techniques any time soon. Next chapter there might be a small time skip, no more than a few years.

Anko is introduced early, though she will not be one of the major characters until later on when Naruto becomes a genin.

I didn't mean to put the Third in such a bad light, but really the old man had it coming to him

On a side note who do you want to see paired up with him. I already have a semi-solid pairing but I want to see what other people might find interesting.

Next Chapter: Training, and perhaps some friends for young Naruto