First off I'd like to apologize in advance as this is my first story and is also typed on my iPod. Anyways I'll try to update it as I get the time. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto!

Key:

"Talking"

'Thinking'

"Tailed Beasts/Inner-Sakura Talking"

'Tailed Beasts/Inner-Sakura Thinking'

Flashbacks

Enjoy!

Introduction Arc: Chapter 1 - The Will of Fire

He walked down the busy street, head down, attempting to not get knocked over by those who would 'accidentally' run into him. His blonde hair was as bright as the sunny day. His attitude on the other hand was not. He was depressed. But who wouldn't be living the life he's lived so far, especially with only being six years old. Having no family, constantly being beaten and all the hate filled glares.

He continued to walk aimlessly down the street until a figure all of the sudden was looming over him.

'Here we go again...' thought the child as he scrunched up waiting for the pain to hit. Oddly enough it never did. Instead a hand came to rest on his shoulder.

"Naruto Uzamaki you have been summoned by the Hokage," spoke the figure. Naruto only nodded in response. As the figure turned to leave he spoke up once more. "Naruto, do you enjoy those stares you get?"

"No..." Naruto answered in a monotone voice.

"Then change that!" the figure spoke loudly causing Naruto's focus to go from the ground back to the figure. "Work hard and never give up! If you decide to do something, go through with it! If you do this you'll eventually gain their respect." The figure paused before speaking one last time. "And smile kid, it's good for you." Then the figure burst into smoke.

Naruto on the other hand stood there in shock. Someone cared? Someone was trying to help? After a couple more seconds of pondering what just happened, the blonde snapped out of his gaze with a newly lit fire burning in his eyes.

Knock, knock

"Enter!"

The door flew open. "Hey Ojii-San!" Naruto gleefully spoke with a newly trademarked foxy grin but yet filled with determination. "So what'd you need to speak to me about gramps?"

The names didn't faze the professor at all. He was thrilled his surrogate grandson was all so suddenly so happy. "Just wanted to check up on you as all. So how are you doing?"

"Better than ever Dattebayo!"

The old man chuckled. 'He is truly your son Kushina.' "Why so?"

"Because I've decided that I'm gonna become the best Hokage this village has ever seen." The boy energetically shouted back.

"Oh really now? And how do you plan on doing that?" The old man asked.

"I'll do it by never giving up! I'll protect the village and its people with my life! I never go back on my word, that's my nindo Dattebayo!" The boy shouted again.

"Well I guess I should sign you up for the academy then. Sound good to you?"

"Of course!"

"Fantastic! Well here's the room number, class starts at 8 AM tomorrow morning."

"Thanks Ojii-San!"

"Oh an Naruto. If you EVER need ANYTHING don't be afraid to come to me." Naruto nodded energetically in response. "Now how about we go get some ramen?"

"You're the best Ojii-San, Dattebayo!" The boy once again shouted. The old man chuckled in return. He knew just by looking at the boy that he'd be one of the most important figures in the future to come and he couldn't be any more correct.

AN: Again I'd like to apologize in advanced for any mistakes I've made, I'm new to writing and am doing it as a hobby. Anyways sorry this chapter and the next few are short but there really just introduction to the story and I also dislike putting huge time skips in one chapter(even though it will happen anyways). Chapter 5 is where my chapters will start really increasing in size(currently in the midst of typing chapter 5 at this time) but chapter five seems like it'll be a big leap in size from all the previous chapters.