Naruto is a boy who has been abused by his village. To reduce the number of beatings he is forced to endure, he pretends to be a happy go lucky dead last idiot. Secretly though, he trains with Kurama to become strong. After he graduates he lets go of his mask, tired of having to pretend to be happy. Kakashi, Naruto's teacher, can't understand why this child is so different from the file. As time passes, Kakashi finds himself growing closer to the boy who's eyes look older than they should.

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What if Naruto wasn't as dumb as he acts? What if he wasn't as unskilled as he displays himself as? How would Naruto react when he was pushed over board?

Naruto has been alone in his whole life. Seeking out for love and care. Looking around to make someone proud. What if one day he gives up? He let the darkness to consume him and allows himself to be taken away? His friends are along trying to save him from this darkness and sorrow. Will he be saved? Or be the enemy of konoha?