This will be my first fic too, so you're welcome.
Italicized = thinking, Bold = Kurama talking, Other Bold = shiiiit idk it's situational
This will be a naruhinaino fic because that's what I'm feeling for this particular fic, but If you disagree then fuck you too.
This Fic is Rated TV MVSL: Mature themes, Violent moments, Silly Situations, and some Lemons if that's the way its gonna go down
LF: Long Story
Chapter 1: Deception
Deep in the heart of the village hidden in the leaves sat The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi in his office smoking his pipe while recalibrating his enchanted crystal ball. The man hailed as "The Professor" of the shinobi world began drifting into deep thought while awaiting the arrival of his Jounin level shinobis.
"Things have gotten very interesting as of late" he thought. "If things continue on like this the leaf will certainly gain another highly skilled shinobi, but the answer becomes what path will they take?" he pondered as he stroked his beard recalling a certain event but, before he could go deeper into thought, he heard a knock on his door.
"Enter!" he stated, breaking out of his concentration.
Entering into the room were three soon to be appointed Jounin senseis. On the left we have Kakashi Hatake, a five-foot-eleven man with gravity defying silver hair that oriented to the left side of his face, he wears a facemask that covers his entire mouth; Additionally, his forehead protector covered his left eye in a slanted position while his right dark grey eye remained visible. He wears the standard Konoha infantry flack jacket on top of a a long sleeved shirt and dark blue pants with the standard blue Konoha shinobi sandals, and a pair of fingerless gloves with metal plates on the backhand on each glove.
"Yo, Hokage-sama" he stated plainly while his eyes never looked up from his infamous little orange book.
Next to him we have Kurenai Yuhi, a five-foot-four fair-skinned woman of slender build with long untamed jet black hair that reached to her upper back. She has unique eyes that are red in color and have an additional ring in them, she wears make-up consisting of red lipstick and purple eyeshadow; Her outfit consists of a red mesh armor blouse with only the right sleeve visible, while the rest of her body is wrapped in bandages and other broad materials with patterns resembling red thorns.
"Good Day Hokage-sama" she said with a smile.
Next to her to the far right was Asuma Sarutobi a six-foot-one man with brown eyes, olive skin, and short black spiky hair with a beard. His outfit consisted of the standard Konoha shinobi uniform with his sleeves rolled half way with bandages wrapped around his arms, he wore standard black shinobi sandals and a black forehead protector; He also, wore a sash with the kanji for fire marked on it wrapped around his waist.
"What's going on Hokage-sama" he said casually.
"As you three may already know, you will be appointed as the Jounin senseis of the soon to be graduated genins and future clan heads of Konoha" said Hiruzen, "I've called you three here so that you can tell me who you want to nominate to your teams and to state your case as to why. Later, when the rest of the Jounin senseis gather together here, I will take your nominations into consideration when I make the final decisions about those said teams" he said looking at all three carefully to see who would be the first to speak.
The first to step up was Kakashi, "I suppose I could give it a go, and would like to nominate Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, and Naruto Uzumaki to my genin team" he said without lowering his book, "I chose Sasuke because he and I are the only sharingan users in the village and he needs the aide of someone far more experienced with it once his awakens; I chose Sakura because she was the top kunoichi in her graduating year exceeding mentally, but she could use more physical training to get her on par with her graduating class and rid her of the reported fangirl tendencies that she has; Last but not least, I chose Naruto because based on what the academy reported he is practically the deadlast in name or whatever that means and is considered very difficult to instruct so, I figured since I am arguably the most seasoned shinobi in the entire village I believe I could bring out a lot within him. The three I have chosen can be a very great close ranged combat unit with me as their sensei" he stated casually
"Hmmm, you made quite an interesting case for yourself" said Hiruzen knowing he had directed the idea towards him.
Next to speak was Kurenai stepping up to speak, "I would like to nominate Shino Aburame, Hinata Hyuga, and Kiba Inuzuka to my team. Although, these three genins have differencing personalities - Shino always being stoic and not being able to resonate with others properly, Hinata lacking confidence in herself, and Kiba being overconfident in himself, I feel like I can get them over those barriers and turn them into one of the greatest tracking and receiving teams the village has ever produced with the powers of Shino's Insects, Hinata's Byakugan, and Kiba's Natural Instincts" she said confidently
"Very well put, that sound like a great te-" just as Hiruzen was speaking Kurenai cut him off
"Apologies Hokage-sama, but I would like to recommend another variation of this team as well" she said apologetically as Hirizen motioned for her to continue
"I would only be making one change to the team and that would be instead of Kiba Inuzuka, I would like to nominate Naruto Uzumaki to my team" she stated catching everyone in the room a little off guard.
"Why?" said Kakashi whose book was even lower now, "He lacks the ability to use genjutsu and other viable skills as reported by the academy, and with you being a well known genjutsu specialist how would he fit better on your team?" he said with his voice laced with confusion
"I believe he would fit very well on my team. For one, he gets along really well with both Shino and Hinata, and helps them ease certain barriers about themselves; Hinata when around him, albeit is still relatively shy, but her infatuation with him helps her overcome that barrier about herself. And Shino has shown more emotion around Naruto than I've ever seen him do with anyone, and that is attributed to Naruto's uncanny ability to connect to others on a deeper level more than anyone else in this village. As for not being able to perform genjutsu I can say, that assessment is incorrect; I've seen him perform one, although it was a low ranked genjutsu which is impressive given his circumstance, it confirms that he still has the ability to preform them, which in turn is something I hope to help expand If placed on my team. With the addition of Naruto I hope to establish one of the greatest tracking, receiving, and medium to close ranged combat teams the village will ever produce with the power of Shino's Insects, Hinata's Byakugan, and Naruto's use of not only genjutsu, but Shadow Clones as well" she said firmly while shocking everyone with her last statement.
"The shadow clone technique huh, looks like things will be a lot more interesting this year" thought Kakashi
"He can use shadow clones? Kid has more talent than I initially thought. Is this year's rookie class greater than expected if the deadlast of their class has that kind of innate potential?" thought Asuma
"I just found out that he was capable of performing the shadow clone technique last night, but I didn't know he could use genjutsu too. Just how many tricks have you been hiding up your sleeve?" pondered Hiruzen, "Kurenai could you tell me more about his use of those techniques?" he asked.
"Gladly, Hokage-sama" she responded.
* Kurenai POV Start*
I was in one of the shopping districts at the time and I seen him in one of the local stores, he was trying to purchase groceries and was getting charged triple the amount on mundane household items and when he said something about it to the clerk he was threatened with banishment from the store. I knew his treatment from the villagers was bad, but I didn't think it was that bad; I was going to intervene when I was stopped by his reaction to the situation. He just smiled at the clerk and left without a fuss, and that's when I left too thinking the situation was somewhat handled, as soon as he left a swarm of insects flew into the store and caused a frenzy which in turn cause many villagers to leave the store in a panic. The clerk left the store too, only to find out that nothing happened with his store and money was left on his counter. Thinking he had something to do with the "situation", I located and I tailed who I presumed to be him to his next destination only to find out that it was a shadow clone the entire time while the original was conversating with Shino Aburame about the species of insects that caused the panic. It turns out it was a unique genjutsu he put on the occupants of the store to get the grocery items that he wanted, conveniently Hinata was there too, only standing behind a tree "overlooking" them and marveling at Naruto
* Kurenai POV End *
"Wow that's a pretty impressive feat given his circumstances" said Hiruzen with a slight smirk.
"Yes, Hokage-sama and I feel like I could expand that area even more If given the opportunity" said Kurenai.
"The kid has talent and he was able to hide his skills well enough to the point where not even elite shinobis could determine it. I see why she would want him on her team, but a lot of her points are more of a reason to place him on my team" Kakashi stated, cutting into the conversation, "Sasuke has been very detached from everyone since the incident with his clan, and Naruto having the ability to connect to others not only gives him the strongest chance in connecting to him, but can push him into a path that would be beneficial to the village. Plus, Sakura's infatuation with Sasuke will most likely push her to do her best as well, and I can help instill more than just one area of expertise into Naruto making him a more well rounded shinobi, while pushing them all closer together" he said with a triumphant glare to Kurenai, who in suit gave a corner of the eye glare back.
"I can see both your reasonings as to why he would be an integral part of your teams; So, I'll take your reasonings into consideration" said Hiruzen still trying to process the information about Naruto being able to perform genjutsu.
Last to speak was Asuma. "I would like to nominate this year's Ino-Shika-Cho, based on the fact that I not only have the most experience with the trio's fathers, but I believe they can be a great capture and interrogation squad. With the aide of Shikamaru's high intellect, Ino's self drive, and Choji's unwavering loyalty I feel like they can be an even better iteration of Ino-Shika-Cho than their fathers" he stated
"Okay, that seems very straightforward and" Hiruzen began to say when he was cutoff again
"However, I too would like to substitute Naruto Uzumaki onto my team in place of Choji Akimichi if given the opportunity" said Asuma to the looks of a shocked Hiruzen, Kakashi, and Kurenai
"You too Asuma? Why?!" said Kakashi with his book now put away
"Wouldn't training the kids of the previous Ino-Shika-Cho be redeemed as a great honor?" said Kurenai with a slight head tilt
"I too would like an explanation for this Asuma" said Hiruzen
"Very well. You see it started like this" he said beginning his explanation
* Asuma POV Start *
"I was making my rounds and decided to stop at one of the local dango shops. Near the rest areas I spotted Shikamaru and Naruto, they were partaking in a game of shogi and it seemed like the Nara kid was thoroughly beating Uzumaki, it was then when Uzumaki decided to add a stipulation to the contest where the loser would not only pay for whatever the winner wanted, but had to be indebted to the other at any point in time; Which peaked the Nara's interest since it seemed like his victory was a sure fire thing...Or so he thought. It was quick and a tad feint, but I was able to sense it based on experience; Every time Shikamaru attempted to place a piece down his hand would get shifted in another direction like there was an invisible force steering his movements, but to an experienced wind style user like myself I seen a directional push of wind from Naruto's chakra to Shikamaru's hand causing his pieces to move. Naruto didn't give him time to figure out what was going on either and used it to his advantage, eventually ending up the victor of the contest, much to Shikamaru's annoyance and disbelief. Coincidentally, Ino happened to be there as well taking a break from her shift at her family's flower shop, she seen Naruto win and immediately called it a fluke victory; Naruto, annoyed, then challenged her to a contest consisting of throwing dango sticks at a tree from a certain distance. He added a stipulation where If she lost, she would be forbidden from speaking to or interacting with the Uchiha kid for a week. Ino not believing she would lose, accepted. She then proceeded to throw 5 sticks, 3 landing on the tree while 2 missed; Naruto went after and threw 5 sticks infused with a tiny bit of wind chakra, simultaneously, hitting the tree while also piercing Ino's 3 sticks. Ino shocked by the whole ordeal couldn't believe it and ran back home while Naruto was just laughing the whole time"
* Asuma POV End *
"I also heard from reports that Ino took the loss a lot harder than expected and since she wasn't able to interact with the Uchiha, she took her physical training a tad seriously that week in order to not fall behind the supposed "deadlast" and Shikamaru was a lot more attentive in class that week, but I think he was just paying more attention to Uzumaki. I wouldn't say they get along the greatest in the world, but that doesn't mean they hate each others guts either, Naruto was somewhat able to bring the best out of a slacker and a fangirl. Plus, I feel like time apart from Shikamaru would boad very well for Choji in growing as a shinobi" said Asuma "Not only that, the kid being the only other wind style user apart from myself in the village peaked my interest and I see his impending rise being a positive for the village given how much hidden potential he truly has" he stated.
"Hmm I see, It seems like young Naruto is a lot more valuable than most gave him credit for" said Hiruzen, "I'll take what you all have said into consideration and notify you of my decision on the day of team assignments. Dismissed!" he said with authority
The three nodded their heads in acknowledgement and left the room. Leaving Hiruzen back to his thoughts.
- Outside with the three Jounins -
"What the hell was that about Kakashi?" said Kurenai with irritation in her voice.
"Whatever do you mean Kurenai?" said Kakashi aloofly with his book now covering his face again.
"You know damn well what I mean! Why are you trying so hard to force Naruto on your team when he doesn't get along with the two you recommended, plus you've failed every team that you've ever been given, what's going to be different this time?!" she said pointing at Kakashi, "And you, why the hell do you want him?! Aren't three future clan heads from the most respected clans in konoha enough for you?!" she said with a stern glare at Asuma.
"Now, now Kurenai. You made some interesting points in there, which has really peaked my interest in the boy. He could be the answer too many problems currently at hand, and with me as his sensei I could bring out the best out of him while fixing those said issues" said Kakashi lowering his book slightly to his eyes.
"And I think expanding the talents of another wind style user would benefit the village as well as the Nara and Yamanaka kids, two who I think will be very important shinobis for the village" said Asuma with hands in a defensive position
"Well whatever, I've said all I could and only time will tell now" said Kurenai leaving the scene with the two other Jounins leaving in their own directions as well.
- Back with Hiruzen -
"You seem to be a hotter commodity now that some have seen a glimpse of your potential, Naruto. It was not that long ago when I found out about some of the things you were hiding, but it seems like you had more hidden under your sleeves than I realized. I should have seen the signs, especially from yesterday" he thought recalling the day before
* Flashback Start*
There was a break in at the tower of power, where the almighty forbidden scroll of Konoha resided and reports came in that it was Naruto, which spelled trouble for Hiruzen knowing it couldn't have been one of his "simple" pranks so he ordered many of his shinobis to apprehend the boy alive and bring back the forbidden scroll. While that was going on he went to his office and started peeking through his crystal ball spectating the confrontation between Mizuki, Iruka, and Naruto, only to be shocked by what he saw and heard.
- Scene At the Clearing -
"Do you know why everyone in the village hates you?" Mizuki asked Naruto with a malicious smirk
"NOOO MIZUKI STOP!" pleaded Iruka, "ITS FORBIDDEN!"
"The truth is there was a law set in place to hide the fact that, the Kyuubi no Kitsune wasn't killed by the Fourth Hokage 12 years ago, the beast was seal instead" he snarled out to a shocked Naruto
"Sealed?! Sealed where?" asked Naruto
"NARUTO DON'T LISTEN TO HIM" yelled Iruka
"The demon was sealed, IN YOU! YOU ARE THE DEMON FOX THAT KILLED MANY 12 YEARS AGO" Mizuki bellowed out while pointing at Naruto
"Nooooo" yelled Iruka to the sight of Naruto fleeing from the area
"Now that he has fled, I can go and kill him now with no repercussions. I'll be regarded as the hero that cleansed the demon from the village, they might even make me Hokage. And after I finish up with him, I'll come back and kill you as a way of tying up loose ends; Hahahahhahahahahhaah" laughed Mizuki maniacally, finishing up his rant as he prepared to go after Naruto
- With Naruto on the run -
"I can't believe it, It can't be true, It's not possible" he said leaping from tree to tree, slipping into his mindscape, while a large demonic figure behind him started to appear
"Hehehe. Oh it's true, I can confirm that" laughed a mysterious demonic figure hovering over him
"It's not possible!" exclaimed Naruto with wide eyes, "Kurama! Tell me that traitor really didn't just divulge a village wide secret while still deep in enemy territory!"
"Hahahaha. I told you he wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed" bellowed the voice now known as Kurama, "But, you should have sought him out faster and spilt his guts open when you had the chance"
"But then I wouldn't have gotten to see what was inside the scroll, uhhh I mean I wouldn't have proof that he was a traitor" replied Naruto, "I expected him to come looking for me, but I didn't think Iruka sensei would find me first and him getting injured wasn't apart of the plan either. That idiot Mizuki-teme must have gotten lost or something even though he picked the rendezvous point" he said sighing
"So, would you like to explain to me why you're running then? You could have just dealt with him in an instant, so why are you fleeing?" asked Kurama
"That's simple, I don't know what Iruka sensei might do; It really caught me off guard when he took all those shuriken that were coming at me, It just goes to show that he truly does care for me. And I assumed that Mizuki wouldn't want to kill Iruka sensei before taking me out, so I plan to lure him away and give him the beating of his life" Naruto responded, "Speak of the devil I sense him now, and he's in a henge of Iruka sensei"
"Naruto! Naruto! Everything is fine now, I've dealt with Mizuki; He won't be able to harm anyone anymore" said the imposter landing on a branch near him
"Oh really Iruka sensei?! Thank goodness" Naruto said with a fake sigh of relief.
"Now give me the scroll and I'll make sure it gets back to the Hokage" he said with a smile, while one hand was stretched out and the other was behind his back holding a kunai ready to strike.
"Oh you really want it sensei?" he asked looking at the scroll as the imposter nodded "Alright, I'll give it to you" he said with a smile
"That's right you stupid little demon, just hand me the scroll and I'll give you a quicker death than you deserve" Mizuki thought as Naruto began to hand him the scroll
Suddenly, a fist impacted with Mizuki's jaw dispelling his henge and sending him crashing into a tree.
"Tsk-Tsk-Tsk. Mizuki-teme, you didn't honestly believe for a second that I would fall for that pathetic excuse for a henge did you?" said Naruto with a sweet yet menacing grin across his face
"Gahhhh! Damn you! You pathetic little demon!" snarled Mizuki while trying to get to his feet "I'll do what the Fourth failed to do 12 years ago, and finish you for good. And when I'm done with you I'm going to smear Iruka's carcass all over this clearing until his corpse is no longer recognizable" he said with a wicked smile, brandishing his kunai
Naruto, hearing that proclamation dropped his grin completely and hardened his face with an icy glare. "If you even touch one hair on Iruka sensei...I'll wipe you of this earth" he said emitting so much killing intent it caused Mizuki to get into a defensive guard
"Well then bring it on demon brat" Mizuki replied with a façade of confidence, "I-I can easily kill you in one shot"
"One shot eh?! Then make it happen" responded Naruto in a deep menacing voice as he took a single step and vanished from Mizuki's point of view.
Naruto OST 3 - Avenger start
He quickly reappeared in front of the traitorous shinobi and attempted a kick to the side of his head. Mizuki's body going into survival mode blocked the kick instinctively, the force was so great it caused him to fly into another tree making a small indent on the wooden structure. Without letting Mizuki to get a chance to reacclimate himself, Naruto threw a kunai that barely missed Mizuki's head then he vanished again, this time reappearing behind him, delivering a sharp kick to the back of Mizuki's legs causing him to fall to one knee. He then proceeded to do a 90 degree turn and slammed the back of his fist onto the side of Mizuki's upper rib cage, causing him to hunch over. Mizuki, feeling angered that a mere runt could cause him this much pain seethed in anger.
Naruto OST 3 - Avenger end
"Cursssssse youuuuuuu" he snarled out still hunched over in pain. Hiruzen was simply in shock at what had occurred, "Where on earth did he learn these movements from?" he pondered mouth slightly open
Naruto now standing over him, glared down at him with cold blue eyes and began to form a sickly sweet smile that sent shivers down Mizuki's spine.
"Oi sensei" he spat out menacingly, "I recall that I failed the final exam because I couldn't perform the Bunshin Technique, well it just so happens that I figured out an alternative" he said while brining his index and middle fingers on each hand together in the shape of a cross. "I remember you saying you would kill me in one shot a few minutes ago, well scumbag I'm about to pay you back a Thousand-Fold!" he yelled, "Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
In a matter of seconds the entire clearing was filled with nothing but clones of Naruto that were locking onto Mizuki with negative intentions in mind. Shocking not only Mizuki, but Hiruzen too who was still viewing the situation from his crystal ball. Then, Naruto commanded two clones to go aide Iruka while he dealt with Mizuki.
"Let the carnage begin!" yelled Kurama from the mindscape as several clones began to rush at and savagely beat Mizuki to a pulp with a fury of punches and kicks (Imagine Ironman vs Capt. American & Bucky, but with 1000 plus clones). All you heard throughout the clearing was the screams of pain and agony from the former Konoha Chunin. Hiruzen seeing the aftermath of this decided to cut the feed since he now knew the scroll and both of his shinobis were now safe, and awaited their arrival with multiple questions on his mind.
A couple of minutes later, after the feed was cut...
After taking a beating that left a majority of his body in critical condition, Mizuki awoken from unconsciousness and found himself alone in the clearing. "Seems like the fox brat was all talk, just another stupid genin with little power thinking he was all that" he said, wiping blood from his mouth "All I have to do now is get myself up and I could probably flee before the real trouble arrive" he said struggling to stand up.
"I'm hurt Mizuki-teme, I even waited for you to wake up from your little nap and yet you still speak ill of me" said Naruto reappearing out of nowhere, back in front of Mizuki, who stood frozen in fear.
"What the hell are you?!" Mizuki yelled as sweat ran down his face
"What am I? I'm the one that's going to end your life tonight" Naruto said as his Cerulean blue eyes turned Crimson and his pupils became slitted, while a menacing smile plastered across his face
"S-stay away from me you monster!" exclaimed Mizuki
"And why would I do that? You had this moment coming, since the day your gaze of hatred fell upon me 2 years ago. And now that you tried to take the forbidden scroll it given me more of a reason to end you right now" Naruto said menacingly
Naruto then bit his right thumb causing blood to draw and smeared it horizontally in the air creating a line of trickling blood to suspend in the air. When he placed his hand on the suspended blood the line separated and opened up, creating a vacuum like space in which he pulled out a Wakizashi causing Mizuki's eyes to widen.
"Judging by the look on your face you're probably wondering what's so special about this Wakizashi. Well, all I'll be telling you is that this is a very special weapon, and one fatal strike with this weapon will send your soul on a one way trip to the belly of the Shinigami" Naruto said gleefully, "So you better prepare your soul for an eternity of unrest"
At a speed Mizuki's brain could not process Naruto disappeared one last time leaving a fading afterimage in his original position, and reappeared in front of Mizuki with his Wakizashi held hand raised high and brought it down in a diagonal slash that numbed Mizukis body.
"Don't worry teme. You're not going to die yet, you still need to be extracted for information. So I put your body in a state where you'll be singing like a canary when the information you possess gets pulled out of you, and once that's over and you finally succumb to your injuries, your soul will be sent to my blade and I'll know everything you know" he said with a devilish smile as Mizuki slowly lost consciousness.
Moments later...
Naruto dragged the unconscious body of Mizuki by his hair to the clearing where Iruka sat at being cared for by his clones. And things go pretty much the same as the cannon, except for the ANBU instructing them to go straight to the Hokage for a briefing of the events that occurred.
- At Hokage Tower -
Hiruzen awaited the arrival of Iruka and Naruto, and to say he was surprised by the events that unfolded was an understatement. He began to wonder where Naruto learned to fight like he did, and who had been instructing him, as well as when he had the time to be instructed in such a manor. As such thoughts raced through his head he was interrupted by a knock on his door; They had arrived. After securing the scroll and dismissing his ANBU, he directed his attention at Naruto and Iruka and had retold their encounter with Mizuki and everything else that went on. After reviewing everything he dismissed Iruka, leaving only him and Naruto in the office.
Not a sound was uttered for several minutes as they both just stared at each other with calculated gazes.
"You seem to have had quite the night my boy" said Hiruzen breaking the silence in the room
"Yea, It was quite the experience old man" Naruto responded back, "In the end I was able to finally graduate, so I guess all is well"
"You have the right idea my boy. Iruka is well, Mizuki is now in captivity, and the forbidden scroll is safe and sound yet again" Hiruzen said "If anyone who was a threat to the village had gotten their hands on the scroll, we may have been faced with quite the dilemma"
"I'm sure the village would have been in trouble for sure, I looked inside and was only able to perform the Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu, but the other Jutsus in there looked powerful too" Naruto said sheepishly
"Yes, Although it is quite impressive that you were able to perform the technique after studying the scroll for a couple of minutes, It is also a cost of concern that other shinobis that are a threat to the village, that have a similar drive and desire as you could accomplish the same result with more destructive jutsus and village secrets from the scroll. Which is why reclaiming the scroll was of high importance" stated Hiruzen
"You're right old man, village secrets are never good to let fall into the hands of the wrong people" Naruto said somewhat condescendingly, making Hiruzen more alert, "But I guess you know a lot about that don't you"
Hiruzen met his hardened gaze, they were cold and filled with resolve. "Whatever do you mean by that? Is there something that you mean to bring to my attention?"
"Oh nothing much, just the fact that the Kyuubi is sealed inside of me and he's the reason why the villagers hate me with a passion" Naruto said nonchalantly, causing Hiruzen to grimace at the fact that he forgot that Mizuki divulged
the information to him. "So, when were you going to tell me?!" Naruto demanded.
Hiruzen looked at the boy shamefully, "Forgive me my boy, but I didn't feel like it was right time to tell you about the Kyuubi. You're still only a child"
"Pffft, As if that matters, I'm a shinobi, so I'm old enough to kill and drink; That is not a viable reason and as for the villagers, they already think I'm some kind of monster….and you haven't done anything to stop them either" Naruto said shaking his head.
Hiruzen looked down in shame again. "I know and I'm sorry, I firmly believe that they'll be able to see you as the hero The Fourth Hokage wanted you to be viewed as, if you just continue progressing and becoming someone they can't deny as valuable to the village"
"Damn that! If they can't distinguish me from the fox then, that's their problem. I know my value!" Naruto fired back, "And speaking of The Fourth and things of value, I want what is rightfully mine" he said calming down and making Hiruzen stiffen.
"ANBU you're dismissed!" he said as his hidden ANBU dispersed while he made a privacy barrier for the office. "You know about that too? Who told you?! Where they also responsible for your improved skills?!" said Hiruzen questionably
"Please, what kind of fool do you take me for?! I pieced it all together; From the day of my birth falling on the exact date the village was attacked, to the man who sealed it into me himself looking like an exact copy of me only without the whisker marks, but it all really came together when I was in the academy and we learned about what type of person he was and I don't think he would have asked someone else to sacrifice their own child if he wasn't willing to do the same. But, you don't get anymore answers from me until I get answer from you!" Naruto said angrily.
Hiruzen sighed heavily, "Yes, your father was The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze"
"And..." Naruto stated ushering him to continue with a wave of his hand
Hiruzen catching on to what he meant continued, "Oh, and your mother was Kushina Uzumaki, though there isn't much information on her anywhere in the village due to some...circumstances"
Naruto simply shrugged, "It's fine for now, I'll find out more about her someway, somehow" he said as Hiruzen got up and walked to the picture of Minato on the wall and performed hand signs until a scroll materialized out the wall.
"This scroll is inscribed with a blood seal that contains everything your parents have left for you, I don't know what you plan on doing with the information, but I do hope you find it in your heart to not bear any heavy grudges" he stated solemnly. "And about the Kyuubi, have you interacted with it in anyway" said Hiruzen with some worry
Naruto stared at him with an expressionless face and spoke, "Nope, I haven't even met it, was I suppose to be able to? Or does me not meeting it mean the seal is working?" he lied casually
"No, that's good" said Hiruzen with a sigh of relief, "The Kyuubi is a being made of pure hatred and will do anything to escape that seal, do not listen to anything it says" he said missing Naruto's slight irritation at the last remark
"Well it's been a long night and I just wanna go back to that dump I call my home and lie down" he said yawning and starting to walk to the door, "Oh, and Old Man I know that team placements are tomorrow and if you place me on a team that hinders me in any way shape or form I'll make sure that the rest of your tenure in that HAT won't be a pleasant one" he said without turning around
* Flashback End *
Hiruzen rubbed his temple thinking about the events pertaining the mystery that was Naruto Uzumaki.
"The decisions I have to make regarding him moving forward have to be made with utter caution. And it all starts with these team placements. How troublesome." he thought as he blew smoke out of his mouth and began to make his official statements for team placements.
First Story Complete, Sit back and relax people this is going to be a long story, a beautiful story too some of you might cry, a Nobel prize winning story, but don't take my word for it. Indulge AND BASK IN IT!
