The Unwanted Uzumaki

With the Passing of Time

Six Months Later

Six months have passed since Naruto began his training and though it was difficult he had been able to gain a foothold over to of the elements that were unlocked within him. The last element that Naruto needed to gain a grasp on was the element of lightning which he knew he would eventually have. "You can do it Naruto! Just concentrate!" Kurama encouraged as Naruto gathered the amount of mana that he needed.

Thanks to Kurama's willingness to always give Naruto a nudge in the right direction, the blond Mage found the confidence he needed. "Summer Triangle!" Naruto bellowed as he shot towards the target he had set up within the middle of the training field. 

Naruto felt himself connect with the wooden target, and as he bounced back he shot forward not just once more but twice. The movement of his body forming a triangle around the target. As his attack was now complete, Naruto jumped back just as the spell went off. Bolts of electricity shot out from the three glowing lines that surrounded the target. 

When the smoke that the spell caused cleared from the training field, Naruto saw that there was little left of the target as most of it was singed away. "Hell yeah! I did it." Naruto cried out in joy as he finally managed to master a spell in each of the elements that Sanos had unlocked within him. 

"I told you Naruto that all you really need to become one of the best Mages within any dimension is the confidence to try." Kurama spoke out. 

Though Naruto knew what Kurama said to be true, he was still trying to build his confidence up after living years within a home that wanted to keep him small and vulnerable. "I know Kurama...but I should go and find Sanos and let him know that I was able to finally gain ground in the last of my elements." Naruto replied back to his closest confidant.

With that said Naruto started towards the library to find another of his companions though as he was doing this, Kurama spoke once more. "Sanos isn't here right now Naruto. He went hunting earlier and hasn't come back yet." Kurama explained just as Naruto pushed his way inside.

"Well damn..." Naruto muttered out as he started making his way towards the bookshelves near Sanos's chambers though while he doing this, another thought came bulldozing into his mind. "...do you think that its time that we find ourselves another Celestial Spirit?" Naruto asked of the demon within him.

"That is a decision that you will have to make for yourself. You could become a great Mage with the abilities that you already have but if you wish to have more unlocked then you will need more contracts. Though for the sake of all that is good and holy, please be careful!" Kurama responded back.

Knowing that if he died, then Kurama would as well; Naruto vowed that he would be careful of any of the spirits that they come upon. 

*

Every year when this day came, it used to be filled with wonder and joy but this year it came as a sick reminder that his brother was no longer here to celebrate with him. As Hikaru looked over the gathering that had gathered in the spacious yard of his family's estate, Hikaru wanted to do nothing more than to scream and hurt those who made his brother feel so worthless that he would rather runaway then spend another minute with them. 

With each laugh that ripped form the throats of his family, it became more and more clear to Hikaru that Naruto's disappearance wasn't even noticed by them.

 Eventually, Hikaru's mother noticed him sulking in the outskirts of the parties location and wanting to check on the child that had been named the heir to her Clan; she made her way over to him. "Its your birthday Hikaru. What is wrong my dear boy?" Kushina inquired of the boy who looked so much like her save for the cerulean eyes that stared up at her. 

It didn't take a genius to gauge what was wrong with Hikaru and just when he was about to inform his mother of that, she must have realized what was haunting him. "I swear Hikaru, if I hear that boy's name come out of your mouth one more time then I will begin to think that I made the wrong decision in having you pronounced as heir to the great Uzumaki Clan...and you don't want me to reconsider that decision." Kushina threatened before turning away from her oldest child.

Not wanting to waste a minute longer looking at the vulgar individuals that made up the members of the family he still had, Hikaru made his way towards the table where the adults of this party had set up their party favors. 

Once reaching his destination, Hikaru throws his gaze around to ensure that no one was looking and when he saw that the coast was clear; he snatched ahold of one of the bottles of sake. 

"Its time I start celebrating my birthday on my own..." Hikaru concluded as he pushed his way inside of his home.

*

Naruto has been searching for what seemed like hours though deep down he knew that it hadn't been that long. Every room that Naruto searched were devoid of all life which made finding another spirit to bind with extremely difficult. "Maybe I should wait for Sanos to return and have him point me in the right direction..." Naruto contemplated as he exited the room that he had just searched. 

Though he hadn't been speaking to Kurama, the fox demon still decided to point his two sense in. "...Naruto! You can't rely on Sanos for everything. If you are wishing to bind with more spirits then you need to search them out on your own. That is your duty as a Mage!" Kurama chastised the young Mage.

Even though Naruto hated being reprimanded by the fox, he knew that Kurama was right. If Naruto wanted any chance at becoming a Mage that could take on an entire village of Ninja; he was going to have to learn to do things on his own. 

"I know..." Naruto started but suddenly cut off when he heard what sounded like laughter echoing from behind him. "How is that possible?" Naruto questioned as he turned to find whatever had made the noise. 

Authors notes: I just wanted to thank anyone who has been reading this story. As the story continues there will be time-skips placed throughout until I reach the point where the main portion of this story will occur. As always, please review with your likes, dislikes and other general comments. I will see you all next time!