Introduction.
Naruto stared out the window longingly, as he watched his father return very late from his job. All his life neither his parents were around him. It tore his little heart apart. Only his godfather, Jiraiya, and his brother Kakashi supported and taught him everything. Those two were the ones to raise him. Not his so-called parents. He loathed Minato and Kushina, but most of all he yearned for their attention. He couldn't even fully hate them. Not really. He tried.
He couldn't sleep; he was beyond happy, deep in his scarred heart, that he would be leaving this hell home and at the academy for the gifted. Thankfully grandfather aka Sarutobi Hurizen would be the Headmaster. Not only did he become the Headmaster at the Academy, but he no longer works at the Hokage anymore. That Job solely became Tsunade's. As he liked to call her Obaa-san. That's what drove him to deal with this aching loneliness. 7 hours from now he will be leaving.
Something growled darkly from deep within his mindscape. The entity that he was born with. It was passed down from the Uzumaki generation. The Yokai entity was called Kurama. A Nine-tailed beast that gives him enough power to surpass the Hokages gives him the time to hone those skills. He originally could control the wind like his father. He still does, but now he has an extra boost,added with fire and something more spiritual. As he smiled sadly from the fleeting figure of his father, Naruto turned away from the window and walked over to his bed. A voice drew him from his thoughts.
"Sleep, you'll never be alone anymore. I am here now. I am finally awake." It spoke slowly. "I will always be here."
He didn't understand the being. What did he mean? ''Finally awake?'' He asked, confused.
Kurama snorted. ''Kit, the moment you turned 12, I the most powerful Yokai demon to live! was finally able to reach you. Now that you, meat sack, can finally hear me.'' It didn't surprise him that Kit's mother never spoke to her son about what he will be living with until he dies. Kushina never really wanted a child, because she was scared of this exact outcome, and she never liked the idea of him being inside her head. He didn't like her either. He loathed her.
The blonde child sat on his bed staring at nothing, but the blue paint wall; which was now chipped and starting to fade away.
''...'' He said nothing. Tears stung his eyes as Naruto silently cried himself to sleep. Knowing his own mother never wanted him. No matter how horrible he was treated, he still wanted that motherly love.
In the shadows, in the corner of Naruto's almost emptied room, Kakashi took a sharp intake of breath. He never saw his Otouto cry. Naruto had always been the strong one in the family. This made him very angry. A small sound of lightning crackling from his whole body, he was ready to unleash his fury at his own sensei.
Jirayia placed a warning hand on Sakumo's only child's shoulder, squeezing it a bit tightly. ''You need to calm down before the Gaki wakes up.'' He was just as pissed. However, he had to take control or he would lose himself.
''I am just as angry. In 7 hours, he will have his friends back again, and us at the Academy; if I am not mistaken that you took the job?'' The toad master was very good at gathering intel. He knew how to get information. He trained years' worth for this.
Kakashi slowly exhaled and relaxed, to calm his powers from getting out of control. ''Yeah, I did. So, I can be his Sensei. Sasuke should be there as well.''
He swallowed the scream that wanted to be released. ''At least Naruto will have his best friend again. The last time was such a heart-wrenching scene when he was 5 years old. Being sent away for a while, just because Kushina didn't want Naruto around. Then coming back silent, broken. I hate the Uzumaki Clan. for what they did to him.'' He clenched his fist tightly. You could feel the pure hatred from Kakashi.
The strength it took to hold it in. Jirayia was impressed and secretly so was Kurama. If there was one thing, both men hoped dearly that either Kushina or Minato would realize what they are doing to this child. Their child. Maybe hope for Minato, but as for the mother, not so much.
He woke up from his long nap and was energized, ready for the new adventure that awaits him. Naruto wasn't sure what was going to happen when he got there, all he knew was that he was an hour away from leaving the place he called home. Naruto wasn't sure what was going to happen when he got there, all he knew was that he was an hour away from leaving the place he called home.
Standing in front of his mirror, the blonde child fixed his blazer that went along with his new school uniform and tried to smile. It looked like his face wanted to be split into two, and that scared him enough to scream.
Placing his hand on his rapidly beating heart he calmed himself. Then laughter. He will never admit that he screamed like a girl.
''AHAHAHAH! You should see the look on your face-Oof!'' Naruto tackled Jirayia into a large hug. From anyone's point of view they would think how sweet they looked, but inside each was facing their demons.
''Easy there kid.'' Jirayia patted Naruto on the head. ''What's got your panties in a twist?'' He asked, concerned.
Naruto mumbled. He was forever grateful that his first favorite person distracted him from his very dark lingering thoughts.
''What? Speak up, I cannot hear you Naru-chan'' The white-haired pervert brushed his fingers through those beautiful golden locks. He can remember like it was yesterday. October 10th, the day Naruto was born.
Minato had cried, Kakashi was finally becoming a big brother, and himself? Well, he was beyond enthusiastic to become a godfather of course! He even bought Naruto an orange toad stuffed animal.
Each time he traveled to a different place to write his famous books and use his spy connections to keep the world safe, not that anyone but Minato and Kakashi, and the Third Hokage knows about. He would send letters if the phone service didn't work somewhere just to check up on little Naruto.
That's how happy he was. Once he got back, things turned for the worse. He came to find out Kakashi was taking care of a 3-year-old. Why? He didn't find out until he trapped Minato in his office to ask what was going on. Only for him to yell at his student and 'You are the most neglectful parent I have ever crossed. He is your son for Fuck Sake! He needs you!' He remembered it like it happened hours ago.
Now here he was, a full-fledged godfather doing his duty (even though the parents were alive) taking care of a beautiful baby boy. With the most amazing sapphire blue eye.
Naruto inhaled Jirayia's scent for the reminder that he was here, that it wasn't a dream.
After a few minutes, the Gaki pulled his face away and looked up at his godfather. ''I-I am just thankful that you are taking me to Konohagakure Academy. That I get to spend my time with you even more now. I am also happy you are home.'' Naruto felt tears ready to fall, but he held it in. Not wanting to ruin the happy moment.
Jirayia's smile fell from his face for a moment, before smiling at his kid. Yes, HIS kid. ''I am glad to spend time with you too.''
Kakashi cleared his throat, with a smile. Seeing the pair made him feel so warm inside. With the mask covering half his face, no person can see that rare and intriguing lips curve into a bright half upturned mouth.
Jirayia and Naruto looked up from where they were sitting, to notice Kakashi was watching the entire exchange. ''All your things are inside the moving man. So, you two better hurry up before it becomes too late.'' Says the one always arriving an hour late to everything.
''Hypocrite!'' Both yelled and pointed at Kakashi.
Said Hatake pouted and slouched over, with a depression cloud above his head. ''Why are you so mean to me?''
Naruto giggled. ''I love you Kashi-nii''
He brightened from hearing that.
Kakashi chuckled and gave him an upside-down eye smile. ''I love you too otouto. Now go wait outside. I need to talk to your godfather.''
Naruto nodded. He knew when there was a serious matter. He just didn't know that it was about him. Grabbing the last of his things, which included his leaf phone (yes it looked like a leaf), iPod, and a photo of him, Kakashi, and Jiraiya.
His backpack was already in his godfather's car, so Naruto didn't need to grab it. Either way, he walked out and decided to play with the orange tabby cat that he had gotten used to being around him one last time.
Both men inside the almost bare room, except for the old bed and dresser, straightened up and took on a serious expression the moment Naruto's body disappeared from their sight. Jirayia stood up from being tackled on the floor and dusted his pants off. ''What's going on Kakashi?''
''I have been talking to Minato since all morning.'' The Hatake child stood up straighter, as he walked over to the window, watching Naruto play with the cat from next door.
''I told him that today was his last and only day to even be a father. Told him once Naruto leaves the Academy, he may never see his son again.''
''What?!'' Jirayia's eyes widened.
''Yeah. He got mad.'' Kakashi looked back to Jirayia with a determined look.
"I told him, his best chance at ever making a connection with his son, was to own up his mistakes of being neglectful.'' He sighed warily. ''I have never seen my sensei look so defeated. Truth is, I always thought someone, or something was blocking his way of becoming the father he always wanted to be.''
Stroking his chin, Jirayia glanced at the bedroom door, before looking back over toward Kakashi. Heh, I knew Kakashi was smart. At least I wasn't the only one. He thought to himself.
''I had the same thought. My theory is that, because Minato is from the famous Namikaze clan the host a special time of abilities to withstand some dark powers, someone was keeping him away from Naruto, to make sure the boy not only loses his mind from the dark entity inside of him, but to keep Minato all to themselves.'' It wasn't his best explanation, but it was the only thing that made sense.
Kakashi grimaced at the thought of losing Naruto like that. It was painful. ''Minato told me, Kushina kept trying to keep his attention away from their little boy. He said and I quote 'Every time I come home, I go straight to Naruto's room and watch him sleep for a bit. I try my hardest to come and spend time with him, but every time I get off work; it seems like Kushina is there to make a big fuss and cause problems. I can never get away.' It broke me. All this time we thought-we thought he was just being an evil parent like Kushina.''
Jirayia sighed. ''He didn't give us any reason to believe that something was wrong. We didn't know.'' To think the Uzumaki clan wants to damage a boy for hosting a Yokai Fox demon. How pitiful. He gritted his teeth angrily at the mere thought they might be behind this. ''I think the Uzumaki clan are behind this, because or possibly Danzo.''
Kakashi nodded. He thought so too. ''Minato-sensei is divorcing his wife for this very reason. He has that theory too.'' Walking away from the window, the silver-haired ANBU Captain started leading Jirayia and himself outside of the large mansion.
''I told Minato-sensei that if he wants Naruto, he has to follow us to the Academy. He is packing right now, and we'll be coming with me.'' As they got closer to the said boy, Kakashi leaned in to whisper into Jiraiya's ear ''Meet us at the crossing before you guys' head in.'' On that note, he stopped in his tracks and turned back around to help his sensei pack.
Jirayia rubbed his forehead. What a pain. This whole mess was giving him a headache.
Seeing Naruto look at him, he smiled. ''Get in the car brat, we're heading out. Kakashi will be following in a couple of minutes later.''
Naruto gave him a look as if not believing him. ''okay...'' He entered the passenger seat of the red truck. At least some of his clothes were back there.
Jirayia laughed while buckling himself in, trying to ease the tension. He turned on the truck, placed it on the drive, and drove off. If today didn't suck, he was going to finally tell Tsunade how he felt. Maybe when pigs fly though. With their family, things could only get chaotic.
Authors Note: I do not Own Naruto. It belongs to the Creator Masashi Kishimoto.
Also like to add, this is different. It's not about Ninjas.