The Lion of the Leaf

Ameya Hayuki was four years old when her parents died.
She grew up in the Hidden Leaf-clinging to her mother's lullabies and the quiet strength of the boy she trained beside: Kakashi Hatake.

For eight years, they lived side by side.
They fought.
They laughed.
She loved him.

But everything changed when the village made a decision without her.

Torn from the life she knew, Ameya was sent away-exiled under the guise of a secret mission.
The truth was buried. The reason, too dangerous to share.
She was chosen.
Sealed off.
Trained.
Alone.

Years passed. The world changed. So did she.

This is the story of the girl they tried to forget.
And how she became the Lion of the Leaf

** All characters and elements from Naruto belong to Masashi Kishimoto.
This is a fan-made story. I only claim ownership of Ameya Hayuki and her journey.**