The prodigy that is known as Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze makes his first appearance in the ninja academy... after rigorous training under Hiruzen Sarutobi, surpassing even the likes of the three legendary Sannin. And why is he in the academy? The council forced Hiruzen to make Naruto undergo a special mission - protect Sasuke Uchiha, the leaf's last Uchiha clan member. Along the way, Naruto discovers love in a different way than the love he shares with the Third Hokage. Finding out that his love is different to the love for a family is almost overwhelming for a boy who doesn't know what love is before Hiruzen...

Disclaimer: I don't own ANYTHING! The Sandaime waited too long to approach Naruto, who had no interest in becoming Hokage by then. Another dream already rested in his heart, a dream that would drive him much further than anyone would have believed.