One day after the academy, a seven year old Naruto went to visit his favorite ramen stand. Only before he could make it there he was attacked and drug into an empty alleyway left for dead. Until a red haired man, who was no other than Sasori of the Red Sands. Sasori offered hima choice to stay there and die or to join him and travel around the five great nations. Naruto readily accepted the offer and left with Sasori, learning the art of puppetry as they go. Six years later Naruto to Konoha on Sasori's orders and joins team seven.