Uzumaki Naruto, an Exceptional Shinobi

Prologue: The Beginnings of the Tale

Prologue

[Beginnings]

It was the night of the weakening seal of the Kurama and the Yondaime Hokage was found inside a cave with his wife giving birth to their first son. “Come on, Kushina, you are doing great,” Yondaime Hokage smiled lovingly at his wife. ANBU guard the remote location far away from the village when suddenly a masked man appeared and easily killed them. “You Shinobi gotten weak over time, what has Konohagakure become,” the man spoke clearly annoyed with their skills. He continued his way towards the cave and can hear a small cry of a newborn son. With a smirk the masked man entered the cave and easily killed the nurse. “Who are you?” Yondaime Hokage questioned the man with a kunai ready for battle in his hand. “Ah, you must be, Namikaze Minato, Yondaime Hokage of Konohagakure no Sato,” the masked man said. Yondaime Hokage only glared at the masked man only to snap his head towards his wife when they all heard the familiar roar of the nine tails; Kurama.

Yondaime Hokage tried to head towards his wife but he was cut short as the masked man appeared in front of him. Both Yondaime and the masked man fought till Yondaime summoned Gamabunta to hold Kurama off. “Minato, you can’t use Naruto, he’s our son,” his wife, Kushina, cried. “I’m sorry, but I know Naruto will overcome it and be great!” Yondaime said. Yondaime started the seal on his son’s stomach he even sealed some of his and his wife chakra inside of their son—for future reference.

[Aftermath]

It only has been two years since the Kurama attacked the village; villagers begrudged Naruto. Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Sandaime Hokage, only sighed heavily as he stares down at the two year old Naruto. Sandaime was sad that his villagers didn’t see Naruto as a hero as his former Kage wanted them to see him as. “Hokage-sama, it’s time for Naruto’s nap,” an ANBU said distasteful. Sandaime only nodded and handed Naruto to the ANBU to be put to sleep, “How’s the damage from the last attack?” Sandaime asked as he looked over the reports from the previous attack from the Amegakure. “It’s coming along well, sir,” another ANBU said. Sandaime rubbed his temples to ease the tension that was building up, “Send me Uchiha Itachi,” he said. “Hai,” the ANBU said and vanished.

As the Sandaime waited for the infamous Uchiha to appear there was a strange noise coming from the room next door. ‘Naruto-kun, already awake?’ he thought to himself. “Go check on Naruto for me,” Sandaime said to another ANBU. The ANBU nodded and walked away heading towards the room. He froze in his spot when he saw the crib was tossed over, blankets speared out and the window gaped open letting that spring air enter. “LORD HOKAGE! NARUTO HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED!!” the ANBU shouted. Sandaime stood up in alarm, “No,” he whispered. “Sound the alarm, get Units 2, 6, 12 and 34 to search for him,” Sandaime said. “Hai,” the ANBU quickly left. Soon the whole village was frighten; mothers grabbed their children closer to them, husbands waiting for attacks, Shinobi pulling out their weapons.  “Attention: Uzumaki Naruto was kidnapped from the Hokage’s office,” one of the ANBUs announced. The whole village sighed in relief knowing there is no real threat.

“Who cares if that monster was kidnapped?! More peace for us!” one of the villagers shouted. Many cried in agreement causing the ANBU to sigh heavily. “If Naruto was kidnapped by the wrong hands then might as well we all die in fright,” the ANBU said. Not far from the ANBU stood the infamous Uchiha Itachi, “Itachi—I changed your mission, I need you to search and retrieve Uzumaki Naruto,” Sandaime said. Itachi nodded his head and vanished. Uchiha Itachi; many questioned him why he’s even trying to bring back the monster when no one really wants him here. “If your son was kidnapped would you do anything to retrieve him back? Even if he’s a monster?” was the only thing Itachi would say before vanishing.