Hey there, im back with new fic. Ill still be writing "Parents", thank you for the supportive reviews by the way. They really got my drive to write back up. As for this fic, well it's another one of my zany AU's that a few of you have come to know and love. Ive had this idea for awhile and I wanted to try it out. The normal events with the Kyuubi happen, except Sakura's parents are killed in the attack. She is sent to the orphanage with Naruto. Now you might be saying "Oh come on another NaruSaku?" I like the paring, leave me alone you fucking paring Nazis! I also wanted their third teammate to be Shikamaru. The story will be far more action oriented, however it will retain my charming sense of humor. You like? Read and Review this new story please! Oh and vote on who their sensei is going to be. Kakashi or Asuma?
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Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. HAH! Try and sue me now ye scurvy yellow bilge rats known thought the seas as lawyers! (I've been watching Pirates of the Caribbean. I don't own that either.)
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Chapter One
October 11, Day after the Kyuubi attack
Hokage's Office
Sarutobi's head was spinning. As soon as a paper left his desk, another took its place. He sighed and stood up. A cross was formed with his fingers and a doppelganger of the Third Hokage poofed into existence. The real Hokage pointed at his desk and muttered "Work" before leaping out the window. "I have bigger things to worry about" he thought.
The third was in awe of the destruction around him. Whatever wasn't instantly vaporized by the demon was still reduced to rubble. Only three quarters of the villages buildings still stood. On top of that, the civilian death toll was already in the thousands. Corpses littered the streets like leaves on the forest floor. The few ninja who remained were pulling body after body from the decimated structures. Sarutobi's eyes caught one ninja in particular. The aging Hokage began to descend upon the person. The man was directing a few chunin who were clearing a building. He had a dark brown beard and an untucked shirt. Blue smoke was wafting from the cigarette in his mouth. "I see you still haven't given those up Asuma" the Hokage called out. The man turned and smiled. "Tell you what old man, you give up your pipe and icha-icha, ill give up my cancer sticks" he said jokingly. Sarutobi laughed and pulled the man into a hug. "It's good to see you again…dad" Asuma said. The Hokage sighed and rubbed his temples. "When did you hear?" Sarutobi asked. Asuma called out to the chunin's. "Good work you three, go get something to eat and report back to the administration building". They nodded and shushined away. Asuma turned back to his father. "A report came in around 12:30 last night. I got here as soon as I could but…the Fourth had already sealed the Kyuubi. Ive spent the last eight hours trying to find survivors" he explained. Sarutobi put a hand on his shoulder. "We can catch up later. I have…business that needs my attention". Before Asuma could even ask a question, the Hokage was gone in a flurry of leaves.
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Candles cast an eerie glow on the room beneath the hospital. Two sanin and a masked jonin gathered around the sleeping bundles. "What's going to happen to them?" Kakashi asked. Jiraya just shook his head. "That's up to the Hokage. The villagers are hysterical right now; some are even calling for his death". Tsunade spat onto the cold concrete floor. "He deserves better than this. So does she, their parents would've wanted..." Tsunade stopped as she heard footsteps approach the doorway. "Therein lies the problem my students" said the Hokage. Sarutobi removed his hat and cloak, lit his pipe, and joined the rest of them. "As you are probably aware, you three along with myself are the only people who know about Naruto's heritage". Jiraya nodded "So who is going to raise him?" Sarutobi took his eyes from the newborn and blew out the sweet smoke. "In Minato's will, he named Daichi and Naomi Haruno as godparents. Unfortunately, they died in the attack. In their will, they named Minato and Kushina as godparents". Kakashi's fists were clenched so tight they could've made diamonds. "As you can see, this is a descion that requires a lot of thought. Tell me, what do you think we should do with Naruto and Sakura?" The Hokage questioned. Kakashi, Tsunade, and Jiraya chorused "I will take care of them!" Hiruzen Sarutobi rolled his eyes. "A perverted, woman chasing author, a drinking and gambling obsessed wreck, and an emotionally volatile jonin obsessed with the pervert's work. Slim pickings for parents. As much as it pains me to say, Naruto and Sakura will go to the orphanage together". A roar erupted from each of the people in the room.
"Orphanage? I don't understand why we can't just find someone to raise them. Most people would jump at the chance to raise the son of the fo…oh". Kakashi stopped and hung his head. Sarutobi nodded. "Minato still had enemies that wanted him dead. Iwa has sent countless assasins since the war ended. No one is to know of Naruto's parentage. The Hokage pulled the blanket away from the slumbering infant. The freshly inked seal glowed a demonic red. "And his generation will not know of the burden he carries". Sarutobi turned his head and looked at the other child. "Kakashi, take both of them to the orphanage, and talk to the matrons. Your new assignment is to watch over them until they are old enough to take care of themselves". Kakashi nodded and scooped up the two bundles. He shushined away leaving the two sanin and their teacher standing in the slowly dying candlelight.
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Kakashi handed Naruto and Sakura to the matrons. They gladly accepted Sakura, but he had to argue in order to get them to take Naruto. "I will be nearby at all times. See to it that they are taken care of correctly" he said radiating killing intent. The caretaker nodded and stepped inside. Kakashi leapt into a tree and pulled his dog ANBU mask off. 'This is where I atone for my sins…sensei, Obito, Daichi; I will protect them with my life". Kakashi sighed and pulled out one of his favorite orange books. "Well at least I have a little time to read". Every so often a perverse giggle would float down from the leaves.
Four years later
Orphanage Playground
"Hey freak!" A tall purple haired girl shouted across the dusty playground. She and four other girls began closing on a corner unwatched by the matrons. "Are you deaf or just stupid pinky? Or has that massive forehead of yours finally cave in on itself?" another girl jeered. Sakura just pulled her knees up to her chest and buried her head. "Please just leave me alone…" she whispered. A girl with a brown ponytail cracked her knuckles. "Let's just kick her ass already. I am tired of playing with her". Sakura began to tremble in fear. 'Why me?" she thought inwardly.
Kakashi slipped his mask on and readied himself to drop in and stop the fight. 'Jesus-Christ, this is the third time this month' he thought. As he was about to lower himself, a flash of yellow appeared behind the girls. "What are you doing to Sakura-Chan?" a blonde boy called out angrily. Sakura's head shot up and stared at the person who had spoken. "N-Naruto?" she stuttered. The five girls turned and faced Naruto. "Get out of here now loser and we wont beat you up too!" a chubby red-head said to him. Naruto smirked "Put down the chocolate and then we'll talk fatso!" he yelled. The girl turned beet red. "Oh you're dead! Come on we can take him". The five girls left Sakura and circled around Naruto. He lowered himself into a rudimentary taijustu stance, one Kakashi had never seen before. "Hm…" the masked jonin muttered to himself.
The chubby readhead was the first to charge. She ran in low and threw a punch to Naruto's stomach. He quickly sidestepped and threw an elbow into her nose. She collapsed on the ground, clutching her gushing nose. The purple haired girl stepped over her friend and growled "Lucky shot punk". All four girls closed in on him, ready to pounce. "That is enough!" Kakashi shouted. Falling gracefully from the branch the masked ANBU stared down the children. "This is the third time this month ive had to break a fight up" he said sternly. The group of girls stepped back quivering. "If it happens again, I will not let it slide. I will see to it that each of you is severely punished". The girls just stared at the dirt beneath their feet. "IS THAT CLEAR?!" Kakashi roared. A weak "Y-Yes…" escaped the lips of the girls. Kakashi smiled beneath his mask. "Good. Now get out of here before I change my mind". And with that the girls ran, tails between their legs. Kakashi knelt down next to Sakura. "Are you alright Sakura?" he asked softly. She just nodded her pink head. Naruto sat down next to her. "Im fine too puppy-man!" he gleefully said. Kakashi sighed. "Naruto, we really need to work on that mouth of yours. Its going to get you into some real trouble one day". Naruto just stuck out his tongue.
"So are you two friends?" Kakashi inquired to the children next to him. Naruto had an infectious smile, and he found it hard to leave the two he'd spent four years watching over. Naruto nodded "Yeah, were each others only friend, besides you Inu". Sakura had calmed down a bit and was talking again. "We became friends after the first time Naruto saved me" she explained. Naruto smiled "For whatever reason, when the other kids saw her playing with me, they started being mean to her". Sakura raised her hand childishly "Inu-san, why does everyone hate Naruto so much?" Kakashi shook his head. "Because everyone else is ignorant Sakura. They can't see Naruto for what he really is, th…the good person you know". 'Whew! Close one, I almost blew it there'. Kakashi pulled a pack of rice balls from a pouch. "Is that why those older girls picking on you Sakura?" She took a bite and pointed at her face. "My forehead…they think im some sort of freak". Kakashi nodded. 'Bullshit. It's mob mentality, like the rest of those idiot villagers. The law hasn't done a god dammed thing'. Naruto just shook his head. "No way Sakura. Their just jealous cause their not as pretty as you". Sakura blushed. Suddenly a small crowd of children and the head matron began stampeding toward the trio.
"An ANBU? Are you finally here to finish off the demon once and for all?" the head matron asked. Kakashi stood up and laughed coldly. "No. I am the ANBU who was assigned to protect these two". The purple haired ring-leader tugged the matron's skirt. "He's the one who stopped us from doing what you told us to d…" The matron clapped a hand over her mouth and laughed sheepishly. "Oh these children are always making things up, come along Sakura, de…Naruto". Kakashi held a hand up and stopped them. "What did the purple headed one say? Because it sounded to me like you put them up to this". Sakura stepped in between them. "That's not all. They starve Naruto, and when she found me playing with him she hit me!" Sakura shouted. The matron's eyes blazed with rage. "Why you little demon whore!" she cocked her arm and threw a backhand at Sakura. Kakashi caught it like she was standing still. "You will not harm them ever again! Naruto, Sakura, go get your things. We're leaving". Naruto shrugged "This is all ive got Inu-san". That just made Kakashi angrier. "Sakura?" She shook her head. "All my other clothes have been ruined by those girls". Kakashi pumped KI at the matron. "I will return and make a full inquiry into this case of child abuse". Kakashi took Naruto and Sakura by the hand and lept away.
Hokage's Office
Naruto and Sakura were scared as Kakashi lead them to the Hokage's office. The secretary flashed an angry look at Naruto, but waved them on through. "Why do we need to see the Hokage, did we do something wrong?" Sakura asked. Naruto scratched his head. "Inu-san, what's a Hokage?" he asked. "That's a good question Naruto" rang out an elderly voice. The Third Hokage shook hands with a man in an expensive suit, and ushered the trio into is office. "I hope our meeting more than settles your troubled mind, Hayato-sama". The man bowed and walked away. The Sandaime put his hat down on the desk and motioned Naruto and Sakura to his side.
He walked out onto a balcony and pointed to the monument. "Throughout the history of this village, there have been four great ninja who have protected it with their lives. I was the Sandaime, and after the Yondaime died fighting the Kyuubi, I became Hokage once more. Being the Hokage, Naruto, means that I take care of everyone in the village". Naruto looked up to the Hokage. "Even me?" The Hokage laughed "Yes Naruto, especially you and Sakura as well". Naruto hugged the elderly Hokage "Thank you Ojii-san…" Naruto said hopefully. The Hokage smiled. "Grandpa huh?" Kakashi coughed "I'd hate to break this up, but we need to talk Hokage-sama".
"They were doing WHAT?!" bellowed the Hokage. "Starving and beating Naruto, as well as Sakura by association. I didn't know what to do, so I brought them here" said Kakashi. Naruto and Sakura were looking out over the balcony at the village. "They seem to have bonded, each other is really all they have". The Sandaime nodded and loaded his pipe. With a small fire justu he puffed a smoke ring. "Perhaps we should let them live on their own. Ill give them an allowance, and find them an apartment" said the Hokage. Kakashi seemed unsure. "Do you think they'll be safe? I can't watch them all of the time you know. Between missions and everything else, who will take care of them?" The Hokage looked at the playing children. "When they are old enough, I will enroll them in the Academy. Until then, watch them the best you can. Hopefully they will learn how to take care of themselves". The Hokage stood back up and motioned for Naruto and Sakura to come inside. "How would you two feel about living together?" They turned and shrugged at each other. "What do you mean ojii-san?" Naruto inquired. "I am going to get you an apartment. I will also give you a monthly allowance, but you have to be careful with it. So what do you say?" Naruto and Sakura smiled and nodded. "Good, now before we find you a place to live, let's go get some ramen, my treat". The Hokage, Sakura, and Naruto left, leaving Kakashi alone on the balcony. Kakashi heard Naruto say "Ojii-san, what's ramen?" Kakashi laughed. 'Oh god, if that kid is anything like his mother, the old man's gonna need more money'. Kakashi laughed, pulled out his orange book, and shushined away.
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TA-DA!!! Watcha think? Not my best work in my opinion, but it will get better as Naruto and Sakura get older. I will also have my Naruto/Devil May Cry fic's first chapter out soon as well. Review please, and put your vote for sensei in the review. Kakashi or Asuma?
Thank you for reading, and see you next time.