Afterdreamer Productions presents…
Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto on Shonen Jump…
Legend of Zelda by Shigeru Miyamoto on Nintendo…
From the Creator of "What-If Naruto was Konoha's Spider-Man?"...
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Presenting…
"What-If Naruto and Link combined in Konoha?"
Or
"What-If Naruto was Link?"
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(Prologue)
Here's how it happened…
In Hyrule, Link and Zelda destroyed Ganon and sealed him away, however, it wasn't until the time where the two ruined the timeline to where it splits not only into three timelines; one where Link stayed as an adult, another where Link reverts to a kid, and another to where Link somehow died and the world was plunged into chaos… But somehow, another timeline bent between space and time with the current of the melody where it meshed together with another one…
From the land of Hyrule, to the land of Konoha to the world of Shinobi… these were not like the Sheika. These shinobi were skilled into using this essence of power that channeled their inner strength that they use for combat, others simply had to use them to maintain order…
For one, this was never supposed to happen…
We meet now in the land of Konoha, where Minato sealed the Nine-Tailed Fox into a newborn child of Kushina, who we know as Naruto, the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki. As Minato and Kushina both died, it was up to the Third Hokage to raise Naruto, but what he didn't expect, was that Naruto had the seal within him along with another seal on his hand, it had three triangles, but one was glowing of the two of the bottom.
The Third Hokage must know of this double seal, as he tried to learn from what effects it would have in the future, and so he let his Anbu observe the unusual changes that came with it.
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(Ninja Academy Time)
Growing up, Naruto was a balance of mischief and seriousness at times. Naruto would laugh and play with some of the kids, despite some of them secretly talking behind his back, and some betraying him because of the ideals of their parents. But what surprised the villagers and the kids, was that all Naruto does is laugh, play, sleep, eat, and that's basically it. Why? Nobody knows. Maybe the Nine-Tail Demon cannot talk. While some have a pet peeve with Naruto, some warmed up to him. Luckily, no one had expensive China Pots with them at the time. (Because why would there be?)
There were times when Naruto would lose focus in the Academy, despite Naruto being, well, Naruto. But something about Jutsus, and Taijutsus and blah blah blah… just… BORING!
It was then when Naruto snuck outside the gates of Konoha and entered the wilderness to use some of the learned jutsus and some fighting skills, however, a Kunai just doesn't entertain him…
To any rogue passer-bys who want to kill Naruto, just ends up slain. Naruto wasn't interested in learning how to be the best ninja ever, or the fact to be respected. It was all about how to use his favorites in motion.
However…
When it comes to combat, it looked like Naruto had been here before. Somewhere in his noggin were the blueprints of the art of battle locked within his head. Using the Shadow Clone Jutsu as the base to help him, slaying the Monsters, both literally and figuratively, it just helps Naruto get better.
Meanwhile, Hiruzen and a few others were discussing Naruto and his motives. According to the academy, he has little interest within any class of style where he has to learn what an occasional shinobi would want to learn and would have to learn to pass the Graduation Test.
Hiruzen has to find a way to get Naruto excited for battle, or else their Main Junchuriki won't be that much of a help at all defending the Leaf. However, maybe peace is another option, if only it was on the menu for other nations. Other nations would LOVE to pick on the leaf if they knew Naruto was just a chill kind of boy. Who knows what they would do if Naruto isn't ready or wanting to be in the necessary heat of battle.
Meanwhile, during his adventures, Naruto got lost in a land that was covered by trees, trees, and more trees. When Naruto walked up, he saw something stuck in a slab of stone. It was a sword, but unlike any other sword he knew.
Naruto would hear voices in his head, slowly becoming louder. And louder.
"Hero… brave one… grab the sword and brace your destiny." The voices would repeat in his head.
Naruto walked up to the sword and picked it up with ease. Now THIS! THIS IS A WEAPON! Naruto thought as flashbacks run within his mind, coursing through his kid brain. Naruto screamed as the voices were too many within him.
"Pick up the sword, boy. What are you waiting for?" Another voice, a dominant voice in his head, spoke out.
Naruto unsheathed the sword from the slab as the mark on his hand glowed along with the symbol on the sword.
Naruto, had unlocked… the Master Sword!
But nothing changed about his appearance. According to the voices, a total of 8 of them, he was perfect the way he was. There was no need for maturing or anything. It was only a matter of time when the time was right.
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Meanwhile from afar, Hiruzen heard Naruto's scream as he sent his Anbu to go and find him as the Anbu scattered into the distance outside, checking within the perimeter and area of the Hidden Leaf Village.
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As Naruto smiled as he practiced fighting with the Master Sword, swinging it like… well… a sword…. Naruto placed the sword on his back as it magically sheathed itself into a shell.
Suddenly, around Naruto were a few monsters.
These monsters were unlike anything Naruto ever faced. These weren't any road thugs or shinobi. Or actual monsters of the Forest. These were REAL MONSTERS!
Naruto jumped away from an all out tackle from the center, unsheathed his Master Sword and prepared to fight!
Naruto swung his sword, cutting into the monsters. The monsters would fall and crumble, and somehow explode into purple mist that would transform into a few things like money. Another item they would give out were these pendants that were like jewelry, made out of gold and pearls, designed to look like a Butterfly.
Naruto would then pick up these pieces and place them into his pockets.
Meanwhile the Anbu couldn't find Naruto in the Village so they went outside the gates to come and find him outside.
As Naruto keeps finding more of these monsters, and quite a modest variety of them, Naruto would slay these beasts and collect their spoils.
Naruto was laughing, laughing with joy. Something inside him couldn't stop him from feeling joy.
What was it?
It was then when the Anbu found him killing monsters that would puff to dust and jewels. What matters more is Naruto so they just informed Naruto to return him back to the Leaf.
Naruto shrugs as he simply follows them.
As the Anbu took Naruto back to Hiruzen, they noticed Naruto carrying a weapon. From what they weren't told, was that Naruto had a second seal that was almost as equal to his hand.
When they returned Naruto, Hiruzen greeted Naruto like this.
"Naruto, where were you? It's almost nighttime!" Hiruzen told him.
"He was outside the Village, killing monsters from what appears to be a sword." One of the Anbu replied.
"Naruto, this is serious. We need to get you prepared for your future. Don't you want to be a better Ninja?" Asked Hiruzen.
Naruto couldn't understand at all. Why must his path belong to the ways of a ninja?
It wasn't long before Hiruzen recalled about his sword as he went behind Naruto and observed his weapon. It had the same mark as the one on his hand. Except with the sword, it had three golden triangles instead of the only one that glowed within the back of Naruto's hand.
"And you say he was killing monsters with this weapon?" Hiruzen asked his Anbu.
"Correct." One of them replied.
"I see…" Hirzen began thinking. What is Naruto thinking? If he doesn't want to fight like a Shinobi, could there be another path set for him? And what does the weapon and the seal on Naruto's hand behold for Konoha in the Future?
Unfortunately, not much can be expected of Naruto, now, as still, Naruto cannot talk.
Perhaps one of the clues lies within his voice. Something is not right at all.
"Alright, Naruto, you had your fun. But now it's time to go to sleep. You can take your new weapon with you, just be careful when handling it." Hiruzen replied.
Naruto smiled and nodded as he leapt out into the Village to go back to his home, paid for by Hiruzen.
Naruto would sleep by this day.
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(Conclusion?)
Does this conclude Naruto? Yes.
But what of it? It's now the Legend of Naruto!
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(Formation of Team 7)
After passing the exam and becoming a Genin by an accepting rule, Naruto would then mind his own business. He meets Sakura and Sasuke, to both, they mean absolutely nothing to him. Sakura likes Sasuke and Sasuke just happens to be there as the hot boy that every girl fawns upon.
As the Jonin arrived they were informed to give Naruto a toy. It was a Medicine Ball.
The kids laughed at Naruto as Naruto would just play with the ball like nothing happened.
"That's enough. You may take turns bullying Naruto, if accepted, afterwards. For now, we may take a break, for Naruto must begin his training alone." The Jonin replied.
The students were puzzled as suddenly a new monster appeared as a group of Anbu brought in something to help satisfy the Kill-Hungry Naruto.
It was a monster, without a doubt. However, to others, this looked goofy and odd. But to Naruto, it is simply just a French Fry to his Battle Hunger. (It was a Chu Chu Jelly Monster…)
The students watched as Naruto unsheathed his Master Sword and SLICED the being in half, making it die like all the other Monsters identical to the likes of what Naruto killed. The students were gobsmacked. Naruto brought something nobody would dare bring to an Academy.
"Nothing to be alarmed, we have more of these monsters ready to be ridden off with Naruto." Said the Anbu. "However, those who are not affiliated with Naruto SHALL NOT train with him."
And so Naruto and the Anbu leave as the students begin forming teams of three.
(Promotion of Disability Pride)
To promote what I have here, Naruto Link, is prehistorically diagnosed with ADHD. He can hardly pay attention in class and he gets bored easily. Killing these monsters only satiates a part of him, which is Link. Naruto likes to explore the unexplored and travel along new distances, no matter if he gets lost. Which he doesn't. Sometimes ADHD can get smart too, when it comes to things like this. However, not everyone is like this. How can I tell? I have this as well. I am smart at times and others I do not. And I lose focus on things that I do not get interested in real easily. Hope you like Naruto in the footsteps of my illness.
(Back to the Story)
In a few labs inside Konoha, they experimented on the spoils that Naruto collected, starting with the ChuChu Jelly. Which they used to make wonderful medicine that would heal with one go of a bottle. There was Red, Green and Blue. One that would heal, one that would replenish energy and for some odd reason, replenish chakra and the last one that does both.
Naruto had been quite the explorer and done more than become a wonderful asset for the Hidden Leaf. But for others it's getting quite scary.
Sasuke and Sakura sometimes go to watch Naruto kill some monsters that fit the category of killable by his sword.
It was then when Naruto got his first major injury in years, by a Bokoblin with a Machete and Shield. Sasuke and Sakura were shocked by the amount of blood Naruto lost in one swipe. Naruto growled as he swiped back with an orange glow that broke the wooden shield of the monster and with one "Aerial Ace", Naruto ended the monster's life.
Naruto cried in pain as an Anbu came over and brought a product of Naruto, a Red Potion.
"Drink it... You've earned it..." Said the Anbu.
Naruto was puzzled but didn't hesitate, he took a sip and drank the whole bottle of potion. As the bottle was empty, Naruto's flesh wound suddenly became a scar and then just regular flesh.
Sasuke and Sakura were STUNNED! NO WAY A DRINK COULD CAUSE THAT KIND OF HEALING POWER!
"It seems the power inside of you has been awakening for every damage you take." Said the Anbu, studying Naruto's progress, for this was Naruto's Thousandth Monster killed.
Sasuke, for one, could feel the determination within Naruto. It was all fun and games until a fellow Leaf Villager got hurt.
Sakura couldn't believe what kind of animal took a hit and dished it back double! Not only that, but would quite be an absolute monster with a sword.
"You, two, there." Said the Anbu, looking at Sasuke and Sakura. The two looked back. "You may take the day off. Naruto has had enough."
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And so the group went to take the day off training, reluctantly on Sasuke's part.
Nothing much to do except just walk around. Sakura fawning over Sasuke, with Naruto walking at a rhythmically faster pace. (The BPM of the Dr Livesey Phonk Walk.)
Sasuke walked towards Naruto, a little bit peeved by his attitude. But from what the Medical Ninjutsu replied on their affordable visit, Naruto is just… special…
He can't tal. He could hear but not understand. Mathematically, he could compute with money. His interest is outside of Konoha, where he either kills monsters or animals and eats them on an open fire. And instead of popularity, he focuses on himself.
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(A Fun Little Filler #1: Happy Mask Salesman)
Naruto had walked within these roadways before. One that completely nurtured his nostalgia was the way to the Mask Salesman, the one that made Naruto scram after grabbing the Goblin Mask and calling him a demon.
That mask salesman still hates Naruto till this day.
However, there was another business opening that sells masks. Possibly even better ones.
Naruto looked at this new Mask Store, and on the sign, it said "We don't discriminate."
Naruto entered,without a word, into the store.
Sakura would call his name before he entered, but it was too late.
Sasuke shrugged as they both entered with him.
And inside were these exotic masks, of all kinds of designs. Naruto was quickly checking them out one by one, eagerly.
"My what a joyous fellow." Said the Mask Salesman, who had a creepy vibe in his appearance. This easily shivers Sakura to the bones and weirded out Sasuke a bit to his annoyance. "What brings you here?'
"We're… just having some time off of our training." Said Sakura, feeling creeped out, shivering a bit.
"Hey, how much do your masks sell?" Asked Sasuke.
"Oh, you can take a look around." Said the salesman. "I had a rough adventure in a lifetime to go around trading masks like collectibles, even though they are precious."
Sakura spotted some Bunny Ears and placed them on Naruto, teasing him.
"Hey look, Sasuke!" Sakura told Sasuke, pointing at Naruto with Bunny Ears on his head. "Doesn't Naruto look… *snort*... CUTE?!"
Sasuke couldn't believe what his team had to resort to…
"Oh I wouldn't willingly put that mask on that child if I were you." The salesman replied as Naruto felt a rush on his system that made him go faster as he dashed outside.
"WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!" Naruto scurried away.
Sakura would once again call his name, but once again, too late.
"That'll be 300 Yen." Said the salesman, closing the door in front of Sasuke and Sakura, both wanting to kill Naruto, metaphorically for ditching them.
"Nice going, Sakura…" Sasuke said unimpressed.
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(Concluding)
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