A Creed of Two Worlds

by kyletron2407

Under the care of the Third Hokage, Darren Sarutobi found comfort and belonging after a traumatic shipwreck. Integrating seamlessly into Konoha's community, he forged a strong bond with Naruto Uzumaki. However, a mysterious symbol stirred Darren's curiosity, prompting him to question his place in the village and uncover the secrets of his lineage.

1. Prologue

Prologue

As a kid, I had no friends. Nor a family member whom I could rely on. People would beat me up on the street wherever I go. They called me a monster and wished the world would be better if I were gone. I was down. Depressed. It had come to a point when I thought of ending my own life by myself.
But then I met him. And everything had changed since then. Without him, I would not imagine how different my life would be. He gave me friendship and the purpose to live. He was the only one who had my back. I owed to him for everything he had done to me, to Konoha, and even to the entire world.
Darren "Cornelius" Sarutobi was my dearest friend, someone I could call my brother. There are many things I need to know about—your devotion to serving the people from the shadow. Your heritage as an Assassin and upbringing as a Shinobi must have presented many obstacles. Despite this, I want to understand how you were able to move forward. You had been gone for years. People may have forgotten who you were, but I have not. You were the light that gave me the strength. And to this day, I still remember you.