Flash Forward: Naruto Edition

Prologue

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Naruto series. All rights are reserved for Kishimoto as the series are his sole you.

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Spiky sun-kissed hair stood out among others in the market area of Konoha. Bustling and hustling, civilians and ninjas alike went about their duties. Boisterous market men shouted their products and prices with a large grin on their face. Curious customers went from shop to shop to find what they were looking for. Shinobi are varying ranks headed towards the gates with packs on their back. And unseen to the eye, ANBU forces leapt from building to building, slipping in and out of the shadows.

This is the scene we find Naruto Uzumaki. The blonde haired boy walked with a loopy grin on his face. Whisker-like birthmarks stretched wide to accommodate his smile. Cerulean eyes filled to the brim with eagerness. The boy was short for his age (HEY!) and certainly not the most fashion-forward person (WATCH IT, BUDDY!). Blue sandals led to orange, shin-length trousers. Garbed in a bright orange jacket with blue shoulders and white collars, the newly-minted genin strolled down the street, his hands interlocked around the back of his head. On the forehead where he once wore green goggles, the boy know proudly donned the forehead protector of Konoha. The jubilant boy was unaware of the mild glares sent his way or the wide berth others he passed gave him. No, he couldn't care less about that now. He was finally a ninja, dattebayo!

The boy finally arrived at his destination. In front of him stood a tall red tower. Circular shaped buildings littered the small compound, the most significant of them being the one that bore the insignia of 'Fire', the Hokage's Tower. The boy had woken up early this morning on the others of his new jounin sensei, Kakashi Hatake. According to the silver-haired man, it would seem that the hokage had requested an important meeting with the rookies of this year, so they were to meet in the Hokage's office half an hour past seven.

The boy entered the massive construct, and found himself walking along the curved, green padded hallway towards the office. Several ninjas passed him, some clutching paperwork close to their chests while others merely walking around. His steps echoed slightly throughout the hall, and Naruto soon found himself in front of the large wooden door leading to his destination. Forgoing protocol and general etiquette, he simply pushed the door wide.

"Mornin' Old Man!" the male jinchuuriki greeted his pseudo-grandfather.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was a man long past his prime, his current self a mere shadow to the man who was hailed as the 'God of Shinobi'. But despite his recline in power, the man was still revered as an important figure in Konoha. His once brown spiky hair had washed away to a ashen gray. His tanned tone was now lighter and wrinkles and liver spots adorned his face. A grim expression was etched into his face as he looked at the individuals sitting in front of him in his office.

Varying sets of persons watched with varying emotions running through them. Ranging from fear to slight nervousness to absolute aloofness. Seated closest to the Hokage were eleven children. Each had a different set of gear on but one thing similar about them all were the forehead protectors they wore, signifying them as shinobi of Konoha. These children were: Neji Hyuga, Rock Lee, TenTen, Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi, Ino Yamanaka, Hinata Hyuga, Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, Sakura Haruno and Sasuke Uchiha. Behind these kids were adults who were all wondering why they were here. These adults included: Might Guy, Asuma Sarutobi, Kurenai Yuhi, Kakashi Hatake, Hiashi Hyuga, Yoshino Nara, Shikaku Nara, Choza Akimichi, Inoichi Yamanaka, Tsume Inuzuka, Shibi Aburame, Kizashi Haruno and Mebuki Haruno.

Each of these adults were the respective jounin sensei and parents of the eleven kids today. The Hokage had requested their presence for some reason only known to himself.