DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN NARUTO.

Prologue: Awakened Truth

The village of Konoha lay enveloped in the tranquil embrace of the early morning mist. Birds chirped, heralding the dawn of another day. In the heart of the village, atop the Hokage Monument, stood Naruto Uzumaki. His azure eyes were fixed on the Hokage faces etched in stone, a constant reminder of the legacy he yearned to carve for himself.With a sigh, Naruto turned away from the monument and headed towards the Hokage Tower. As he ascended the stairs, his thoughts circled around the Nine-Tails' words during their last confrontation. The creature's haunting words had stirred a tempest of emotions within him—curiosity about his parents and a lingering anger at the truth kept hidden from him.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, sat behind his desk, his gaze soft but laden with a hidden sorrow.

Naruto's footsteps echoed in the office as he entered, his signature orange jumpsuit a vibrant contrast to the room's somber atmosphere."Naruto," the Third greeted, his voice gentle yet tinged with an unspoken burden. "I hope you're doing well."Naruto nodded, his lips curving into a half-hearted grin. "Yeah, I'm hanging in there, old man."Hiruzen leaned forward, his eyes fixed on Naruto's face. "You've grown so much, Naruto. But there are things I've kept from you, things you deserve to know."Naruto's eyebrows furrowed. "What are you talking about?"The Third sighed, his gaze dropping to the floor. "Your parents, Naruto. You deserve to know about them and the circumstances that led to their sacrifice."

Naruto's heart quickened. He'd always been told that his parents had died protecting the village, but the details remained a mystery. He swallowed hard, his voice betraying his anticipation. "Tell me."

As the Third recounted the events of that fateful night—the attack of the Nine-Tails, Minato's sacrifice, and Kushina's heroism—a tumultuous sea of emotions churned within Naruto.

Anger at the villagers who'd scorned him, sorrow for the parents he'd never known, and a simmering resentment toward those who'd kept him in ignorance.

"Why didn't you tell me before?" Naruto's voice trembled with a mixture of hurt and anger.Hiruzen met Naruto's gaze, his expression a tapestry of regret. "I believed that it was for your own protection, Naruto. I thought that by keeping the truth hidden, you could have a chance at a normal life."Naruto's fists clenched, his nails digging into his palms. "A normal life? Do you have any idea what it's like to be treated like a monster? To be shunned by everyone?"

The Third's gaze remained unwavering. "I can't change the past, Naruto. But I hope that knowing the truth can help shape your future."The room fell into silence, the weight of the revelation hanging heavily in the air. Naruto's emotions were a maelstrom within him—anger, grief, confusion—but also a renewed determination to forge his own path.As he left the Hokage Tower, Naruto's footsteps echoed in the empty corridor.

The village that had always felt like a home now seemed like a labyrinth of secrets. His journey, once defined by a desire for recognition, had taken a new turn—one fueled by a thirst for the truth and a determination to uncover the mysteries of his past.

DISCLAIMER: AGAIN I DO NOT OWN

Hey, guys, first story here, first chapter of many