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I woke up to the distinct smell of disinfectant and the color white. I closed my eyes again to adjust to the blinding light. After opening them again and sitting up, I took in my surroundings. I was in a small room with pretty simple furniture. A bed, two chairs, and a small night table. On the night table was a glass of water and suddenly I noticed the discomfort in my throat. I reached for it and immediately drank it all.

As I set the glass down, the door to my room opened and a woman entered. She had average looks from what I could tell. Brown, long hair with brown eyes and an overall average body type and height.

"It's good to see that you're awake." She said while approaching me and smiling tenderly. "I just need to take some tests and see how well you're doing. After that, I'll inform someone to bring you something to eat. Is that okay, sweetie?" I nodded and her smile broadened.

The nurse then proceeded to do her tests and left as soon as she was done. After a while, another nurse came. This one was younger and was carrying a tray with food. She set it onto the night table and left quickly, not even looking at me once. While it did seem quite weird, I had other priorities. That being the food.

During the meal, another person came in. I would have simply dismissed it if the person weren't someone important. And with that, I mean Yamanaka Inoichi. Well, shit. Didn't expect to come into contact with a canon character this soon. He smiled while approaching me, grabbed a chair and sat down. I swallowed what I had left in my mouth and set down the bowl of rice I was currently holding.

"Hello, there!", he exclaimed. "I'm Yamanaka Inoichi, a Jounin of this village. Would you be willing to answer some of my questions?" At that, I nodded and slightly clenched the blanket. Apparently, he noticed and smiled comfortingly. "If any of them make you feel uncomfortable, shake your head and I won't bore into this certain topic. Is that all right?" I nodded again.

"Okay, so what are your name and age?"

"I'm Uzumaki Takara and I turned six recently."

"Do you know where your parents are or what happened to them?"

At that, I flinched and swallowed, discomfort and fear flashing through me when remembering the images. "I... Tou-chan and Ka-chan stayed behind to hold back the people who were chasing us. There were hunter-nin from Kirigakure after us. I don't know what happened to Tou-chan, but I remember sensing Ka-chan's chakra signature and that she was winning against her offenders."

"I am sorry to hear that. As you may have noticed someone has changed you into other clothes. On your original ones, we distinguished some blood among other things. Is that your own or...?" He trailed off.

I closed my eyes tightly and sighed shakily, the image of the man's - Gou's - face flashing before me. "There was a man who avoided my parents and managed to reach me. He... mentioned some things that enraged me and I killed him before I knew it."

Inoichi stayed silent for a while and I felt his chakra flicker for a moment. "Why were you going to Konoha?"

"Ka-chan made me promise her that in case someone were to come after us for our heritage I would escape to Konoha since it is the best option for us to survive in."

He nodded and smiled at me again. "Well, thank you for your cooperation! I'll be going then! I've spoken with the head doctor and he informed me that you'll be allowed to leave tomorrow. The Hokage wishes to speak with you so I'll be coming to get you, is that okay?" He asked while standing up.

"Ah, yeah. That's okay. But Yamanaka-san... Is the whole council going to be there?"

He looked thoughtful for a moment. "I don't think so. If you wish to speak to the council though, I could inform the Hokage of so."

I smiled for the first time since I've woken up. " That would be helpful. I... have some things to address and everything would be easier if the council along with the clan heads would be there."

"All right then, Takara-chan. I'll talk to Hokage-sama about your wish. See you tomorrow then!" He held his hand out for me to grab. I reached out and shook it while bowing slightly.

"It was nice meeting you, Yamanaka-san. I'll be waiting patiently for you tomorrow then." I smiled at him again and waved at him when he left the room. Well, that was something. I sighed and my gaze flickered to what was left of my meal. My appetite was gone now though after the memories resurfaced. Suddenly noticing the fatigue washing over me I lay down again and let sleep whisk me away.

"Okay, Uzumaki-chan. You're all ready to go!" The nice nurse - who I found out was called Mirai - from the day before announced. I sprang up from my bed and looked down at myself.

I had gotten new clothes since mine were beyond repair, but they were extremely similar to mine. I was now wearing an emerald green kimono-top with a pale yellow obi and black leggings. I had also gotten black sandals. My hair was now in a twin-bun-tail-style, or in other words, a Sailor Moon-style, but not as long, only barely reaching my hips. Mirai-san had helped me with it when I had asked for ribbons and hair clips. She then made it her goal to make me look as cute as humanly possible, which - I dare say - she had achieved.

I smiled brightly at her and bowed lowly. "Thank you, Mirai-san! I'll be going then!" And with that, I excused myself and bowed slightly when leaving the room. While Inoichi wasn't quite here yet, I could sense him nearby and wanted to meet him halfway or at least wait for him at the entrance. When I had reached it, he was already there and smiled at me gently.

"Good morning, Takara-chan! You are ready then?" He inquired while grabbing my hand. After I replied by giving a nod, we set off towards the Hokage-tower. The whole way there people kept glancing at us and whispering between themselves. While ignoring them mostly worked, the many chakra signatures washing over me were not. I was already getting a headache. If Inoichi noticed my discomfort, he didn't bring it up.

"So, Takara-chan!" Inoichi began. We were now standing in front of the tower. I had not noticed we had already arrived due to my headache. Hopefully, in there it would be better than here outside. "We just have to climb up some stairs and then we're there. The Hokage along with everybody else is waiting for us."

"Hai, Yamanaka-san." And we set off again. When we made it up and stood in front of a large door, I started regretting my choices.

"You ready, Takara-chan?" Inoichi questioned and after I nodded we entered the room. Many desks were arranged into the form of a U and in the middle was a chair. Inoichi led me to it and I stood in front of it quietly. Directly before me was the Hokage, on his right the elders, Hiashi and Shibi. On his left were the other clan heads: Shikaku, Chouza, Inoichi, Fugaku, and Tsume.

I bowed lowly. "It is an honor to be in the presence of the ones leading this village. I offer my foremost gratitude to you all for receiving and hearing me out."

"Sit down, child. It's our pleasure to welcome you. If you would, please introduce yourself." The Hokage demanded. At his request, I straightened myself and sat down,

"I'm Takara, Uzumaki Takara. I recently turned six and am seeking refuge in this village of yours." I answered.

A silence hung in the room until the Hokage himself decided to break it again. "May I inquire as to why?"

"You may, but I am sure you already have the answers seeing as to how Yamanaka-san questioned me the day before. I am willing to repeat them of course." I took in a shuddering breath and started to respond again. "Due to foreign shinobi, I lost sight of my parents. I have no knowledge of their well-being, so I can only hope of them surviving their encounter."

"How did you manage to escape your attacker? Inoichi mentioned you killing someone who slipped by your parents." Fuck Danzo. Why did that poor excuse of a man have to ask THAT?!

I clenched my hands into fists and again took a breath before answering. "That is correct. Somehow a hunter-nin managed to evade Ka-ch- I mean my parents and caught up to me. The shinobi cut through the Mizu Bunshin of my mother and confronted me. When he revealed certain things, I was driven by rage and managed to kill him by using a jutsu. The man underestimating me also played a big part."

"You cannot honestly assume that we're going to believe a child - especially a girl - managed to kill a grown man, a hunter-nin nonetheless. The audacity you have to lie to us! Reveal now who send you or you're going to regret it." Utatane exclaimed. Her chakra was flaring along with Horuma's and Danzo's. The others were quite but I could also feel their's flickering here and there. Well, except for Tsume's. Hers was flaring the most and I could feel the rage radiating from her.

"Now, hold on!" She shouted. "There is no proof of her lying! And what exactly do you mean by saying 'especially a girl'?!"

The attention was now directed at the Inuzuka clan head. "If she said so, then let her explain herself before you accuse her of lying and being a spy of some sort!"

"Calm yourself, Tsume." The Hokage reasoned. "You as well, Koharu. There is no reason for not believing the words of a young child. Now, would you explain yourself, Uzumaki-san?" He directed the attention to me.

I nodded and started speaking, throwing a glare at the female elder. "It is also bold of you to assume that I was lying, elder-san. I was speaking as politely as possible and still got a response as rude as yours. If you have no idea of what had happened then don't fucking accuse me of some shit to get me killed for your enjoyment. I would advise you of being silent right now, seeing as to how this whole village depends on me staying here."

"Wha-?! Do not speak to me in such a way! Do you know in what position you are currently in?!" Goddamn, why did she have to be this annoying?

I sighed and flared out my chakra. I could sense everybody tense and their chakra flicker. Even the hag seemed to shut up.

"Elder-san, I don't think you know in what kinda position you are in. As shinobi, you all must know that, when related chakra signatures feel quite similar. I have not sensed the chakra signature of a fellow Uzumaki, only one that seemed somewhat similar which make me believe that Kushina-san is no longer with us and only, what seems to be, her child survived. Considering Kushina-san was the jinchuriki of the kyuubi, and knowing only someone of Uzumaki descent is capable of holding the kyuubi in, I assume this child of hers is the current jinchuriki."

At my words, everything began to escalate. An anbu appeared behind me and held his tanto against my neck, everyone present in the room prepared themselves for an attack. Danzo sprang up and pointed at me. "How can an outsider like you know of such a thing?! Silence her!"

The anbu attempted to slash my neck but was stopped by my hand holding onto the blade. The Hokage now also stood up and slammed his hands on his desk. "Quiet down!"

Everything went silent and everyone calmed down slightly. The anbu also now seemed to retreat himself to his spot. The Hokage flared his chakra and sat him down again. "Now, Uzumaki-san. Tell us as to how a six-year-old outsider is capable of knowing an S-rank secret."

I nodded and held onto my now bleeding hand. "Hai, Hokage-sama. My mother, Uzumaki Reika, is the sister of Kushina-san and thus has knowledge about the kyuubi and the reason as to why Kushina-san had been taken to Konoha."

"Very well." No chakra seemed to flare or flicker at my response, but I did notice the surprise some radiated through it. "Would you be so kind as to explain your previous words now?" I guess I kinda broke Hiruzen,

"Of course, Hokage-sama. You all may have noticed already, but I am a sensor and have quite a good range for someone my age, I assume. While it may not be something special in a village such as Konoha due to the already existing clans specializing in that area, the Uzumaki clan is not necessarily known for its sensors. I am also proficient in fuinjutsu and have access to scrolls of our clan. Not only that, it seems like I also inherited certain things concerning my parents' chakra.

From my mother, I got the 'special' chakra suited for a jinchuriki as well as the chakra chains. From my father, I got a condition called 'chakra defect'. A condition a branch family of the Uzumaki clan has and gives us a bizarrely amount of chakra. And not only that. I am able to use some elemental jutsu as well. It would simply be a waste to rid this world of my being."

"If I may Hokage-sama." Fugaku now began to raise his voice. After the Hokage gave a nod urging him to proceed, the Uchiha clan head opened his mouth again. "I have to agree with Uzumaki-san. Not only is she aware of her surroundings and knows how to control herself in situations such as the one before, but she also has immense potential. If everything she has listed proves itself to be true, paired with her intelligence at such a young age, she would be a very proficient kunoichi. It would also be an insult if we were to turn down someone from the Uzumaki clan."

Okay, I wasn't expecting THAT. I was now looking shocked at Fugaku, relief washing over me. I saw several heads move in agreement.

"I am of a similar opinion, Hokage-sama. Not only would she be an excellent addition to our forces, but Uzumaki-san could also be capable of holding back the kyuubi with proper training." Hiashi declared. Hiruzen nodded and stood up.

"Everyone who here agrees to have Uzumaki Takara in our village and undertake proper training, raise your hand." Almost everyone had their hand raised. ALMOST everyone. The elders obviously didn't.

The Hokage content with the choice nodded and sat down again. "Uzumaki-san, we'll be providing you with an apartment as well as a monthly allowance until you become a genin. A kunoichi will be taking you shopping after this meeting for the necessities while your apartment will be prepared. You will be attending the academy as well. Is that all right with you?"

I nodded and let a smile bloom on my face. "Hai, Hokage-sama. That would be wonderful. But... may I ask to live with Kushina-san's child? I understand if that is too much to ask for, but I think it is not healthy for a kid to live without having any family. And also, if possible, may I be put into the graduating class?"

At that Utatane began to sputter. "Wha-?! We can't let the demon spawn live together with an outsider like her! The audacity you have to request such a thing!" Apparently 'audacity' was her favorite word.

"It's enough, Koharu!" Hiruzen shouted enraged, his chakra lashing out. "We will arrange everything so that you and Naruto will be able to move into your new home. I declare this meeting finished!" He continued in a calmer voice. Everyone stood up and began to leave. I sprang up and reached for two certain hands.

"Ah, uh. I'd like to thank you for standing up for me. I did not expect such a reaction when I entered this room." I let go of their hands and bowed lowly in gratitude. When I felt a hand on my hand, I instantly looked up.

Fugaku's hand was resting on my head. "There is no need to thank us. What we said were mere observations and the truth. Nothing indicated that you were lying and Konoha is always in need of someone of the Uzumaki clan. I am the clan head of the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Fugaku."

"As Uchiha-san said, there is no need to thank us. I am the clan head of the Hyuuga clan, Hyuuga Hiashi." Hiashi announced.

I smiled brightly. "It is an honor to make your acquaintance Uchiha-sama, Hyuuga-sama." They both aren't as cruel and rude everyone makes them out to be, maybe it was just their paternal instinct reacting, after all, they both were fathers.

"Wouldn't this look cute on you, Takara-chan?" Anko held up a burgundy red kimono-top paired with a light orange obi. "Mhhm, yep! We're getting this as well!" She exclaimed, shoving it into my hands. By now I already was carrying a big pile of clothes, hoping we would end shopping for my wardrobe rather soon.

"Ano, Anko-neesan. I think what we have will suffice." I spoke, my voice muffled by the amount of stuff I held. "Maybe we should look at hair accessories and other stuff that doesn't include clothing."

The Hokage had sent Anko shopping with me and according to her, I was too adorable for me not to call her neesan. Well, I didn't really mind. I've always had wanted a big sister. In my past life, I had been the eldest of six children and while I did love them, it was quite exhausting.

She pouted at me, sighed and agreed reluctantly. "I can't help it though. You are after all really cute." On our way to the cashier, a sudden thought popped up.

"Anko-neesan? Is there a shop that sells red fabric and black thread? I want to stitch the Uzumaki clan symbol onto the back of my clothes." I asked while looking up at her since I was only six years old compared to her fourteen.

She looked thoughtful ahead of her, scrunching up her eyebrows. "There are quite a few. As far as I know, the other clans get their fabrics from a certain store though. I can show it to you after we got the other stuff, all right short stuff?" Anko looked at me affectionately and grinned one of her big grins. Already knew she was going to be one of my favorite persons around the village.

I nodded and smiled at her brightly. "Thank you, Anko-neesan!"

It was evening by now and Anko was currently taking me to my new apartment where Naruto was supposed to already wait. The many bags were already taken there by the Anbu and all I had with me now was a small bag filled with my hair accessories.

"You nervous, kiddo?" Anko looked at me with one of her grins. I squeezed her hand and nodded silently.

"What... if he doesn't like me?" I muttered, kicking a stone. I actually really hoped that that wasn't the case. He should be younger than me if I were to go by Anko's age.

Anko didn't say anything afterward, keeping quiet and lightly squeezing my hand. I looked down and kicked the stone again.

It didn't take us too long to finally reach our destination. It was a white, tall building. We climbed up the stairs and came to a stop on the second floor. She looked down at me encouragingly and opened the door. The apartment itself was of medium size. A small kitchen, a normal sized living room, and two bedrooms. Rather large actually for two children. As we reached the living room, the Hokage was waiting for us there. Anko excused herself with a bow towards the Hokage and squeezed my hand lightly for the last time before letting go and leaving.

Hiruzen was sitting on the couch along with a small blond child with big blue eyes, Naruto. I bowed in respect. "Good evening, Hokage-sama. Is this...?" I said, straightening myself and drifting off at the last part.

He nodded and stood up, indicating for the child to do the same. "Naruto, this here is Takara. She is three years older than and is your cousin. Due to some issues, she only managed to arrive in Konoha a few days ago. You'll be living with her from now on."

Naruto looked at me with his bright blue eyes shining, a wide grin forming on his cute face. "Really? You're really not ling, Ji-chan?! You really are my cousin?!" He exclaimed joyfully, waving his arms wildly around.

I let a smile overtake my face and reached out a hand to ruffle his hair. "Yep, Naru-chan. I'm your cousin. If you want, you can call me Kara-neechan or something of the likes!"

"Hai, Kara-neechan."

A chuckle reached our ears and we turned to the Hokage who now also was smiling gently. He patted Naruto on the head affectionately. "Well, I'll be heading off then. Takara-chan, you'll be starting on Monday at the academy." We bid him goodbye and were now alone.

"Sooooo, Naru-chan." I started, looking down at him. "Have you eaten yet?" When he shook his head, I smiled. "Well, the Anbu brought groceries for us, as far as I know. So, how about I whip us something up real quick?"

"You can?! Can you do ramen?" Well, it looked like that at three years old, Naruto already had a taste for ramen.

"How about we see what we're working with first and then we'll decide?"

"Okay!"

Hey!

When I started this fanfic, I've planned to update it regularly, but it seems like I underestimated the stress that comes with the exams this season. It shouldn't be as stressful now though so hopefully, I'll be able to write more. So, I apologize for updating so late. ^^'

MileytheARMYotaku: Thank first of all for review. I'm happy that you're not really disappointed. I've planned something for Kakashi in the future, so maybe look forward to that? And I've wanted Takara to take on an elder sister role for Naruto, so she's three years older. And the parents' character depth I added because it pretty much is my opinion towards Konoha. Konoha is always highly praised as the nicest village, but in truth, I believe it to be one of the most corrupt ones.

Ages in the story:

Reika: 18 when giving birth to Takara

24 when attacked

Haruma: 22 when Reika gave birth

28 when attacked

Takara: currently 6

Naruto: currently 3 (and the rest of the rookie 9)

Anko: currently 14

Itachi: currently 8

Shisui: currently 11

Kakashi: currently 16

Genma: currently 19

I've written down the ages of some characters so that it's easier to follow the story. So, I hope that it will be helpful.

Thank you for reading this chapter and a big thank you towards all who favorited and follow this story!

KikonAkira