Silence. Darkness. That was all Ulquiorra was experiencing after his death from the battle with the orange hair shinigami. The girl's words of the heart still ring in his head.

'Is the girl correct about what she said? Can beings such as I can even have a heart?' thought the former espada. As he went further in his thoughts, a voice called out to him.

"Ulquiorra, is that you?" said a female voice. Ulquiorra turned to the voice and saw the Tercera Espada, Hallibel.

"Hallibel-san, why are you here?" asked Ulquiorra. He was confused why the woman was here of all places. He noticed Hallibel putting on a scowl.

"Aizen," she growled, tightening her fists. "He betrayed me. I was faring well and all of the sudden, he sliced me in half with his zanpakto."

"I'm sorry to hear that," said Ulquiorra.

"How did you die?" Asked Hallibel. She was surprised because out of all of the Espada, she never thought Ulquiorra will fall that easy.

"I underestimated Kurosaki," said Ulquiorra, not wanting to live the details. Even thought he wasn't showing it, Hallibel can tell the former espada doesn't want to talk about it, so she kept quiet about it. Before she can ask another question, a voice boomed around them.

"Ulquiorra Cifer, Tier Hallibel," boomed an voice. The two espada went on guard, surprised by the voice that spoke. They noticed that no one is there.

"Who are you?!" yelled Hallibel, gripping Tiburon.

"I am known as the Shinigami king, ruler over the world of the dead."answered the voice. Both Hallibel and Ulquiorra widen their eyes at the answer. "Yes, I am the one the so call Aizen wanted power over. You two may be asking why you are here? The answer is simple: you two are receiving a second chance."

"May I ask, why we are recieving this choice?" asked Ulquiorra.

"The answer is that you two weren't supposed to die yet. At least, in a different world." spoked the Shinigami king.

"I don't understand," said a confused Hallibel.

"Does the term Konoha mean anything to you two?" The Shinigami king saw the two stiffened.

"Yes," answered both Ulquiorra and Hallibel. They then turned to each other, wondering how the other know about Konoha. Hallibel spoked first, "Ulquiorra, how do you know about Konoha?"

"The reason is that I was once a ninja of the village. A boy. A child who went by the name of Uzumaki Naruto," answered Ulquiorra. Hallibel widen her eyes of the answer.

"Naruto-kun?" whispered Hallibel. The formerly known Naruto raised his eyebrow.

"Is something wrong?" he asked. He was surprised when Hallibel gave him a hug.

"(Sniff)I thought you were (sniff) gone forever!," Hallibel cried on his shoulder.

"I do not understand," said Ulquiorra.

"Naruto, my name isn't really Tier Hallibel. My real name is Hyuga Hinata," answered Hallibel. Ulquiorra was stunned of this revelation.

"Hinata-chan?" said Ulquiorra. "But how? How did you die?"

"Perhaps I should shed some light into this. Ulquiorra, do you recall the Uchiha retrieval mission?"

"Yes, Shinigami-sama," answered Ulquiorra.

"In your battle against Sasuke in his stage two curse seal, you were using the Kyuubi's chakra, correct? During your battle, you suffered heavy blows, and yet you still kept on going. It wasn't until the final attack with your Rasengan and his Chidori that HIS Chidori plunged into your heart, killing you instantly. What you didn't know was that Hallibel showed up despite her injuries from the Chunnin exams and was stricken seeing your lifeless body. In her effort, she fought against the weaken Uchiha and had the advantage, until Sasuke pulled a dirty trick and transformed into you, making the girl to freeze up. That was when the Uchiha plunge ANOTHER Chidori into her, right above her waistline, where her hollow hole had appeared right now."explained the Shinigami King.

"Hallibel, why? Why did you come if you know you were injured?" asked Ulquiorra.

"I know I was injured, but I didn't want to stay and be useless, so I left the hospital back at Konoha and attempt to aid you. I manage to pass by many medic nins carrying Choji, Neji, Kiba, Shikamaru, and even Lee. When I arrived at the valley of the end, I was already too late and you had died by Sasuke's hands." Explained Hallibel.

"And at that point you fought the Uchiha and had the upper hand until he pulled a dirty trick and killed you, correct?" said Ulquiorra, seeing Hallibel nodding. "But, why?"

"Naruto, I wanted to be like you. You had determination, never giving up. And..." said Hallibel.

"Yes?" asked Ulquiorra with interest. Instead of answering, Hallibel placed her lips on Ulquiorra, shocking the former espada. The kiss ended quick, and Hallibel removed herself from Ulquiorra.

"I had loved you ever since." said Hallibel, happy that she finally confessed to her Naruto-kun. Ulquiorra closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

"I am a fool," he said, shocking both Hallibel and the Shinigami king.

"Wait, why?" asked Hallibel confused.

"Yes indeed, why? You are no fool,"

"I am a fool because I failed to notice her affections. In all my previous life, I had tried to gather the attention of Haruno Sakura, only to receive injuries from her. All this time, I have been ignorantly pay attention to you. I am not deserving of your affections." explained Ulquiorra. He was surprise when Hallibel gave him another kiss.

"Ulquiorra, it's not your fault. You were... different back then. I never had the chance to talk to you, so it's not entirely your fault." sincerely said Hallibel.

"I'm sorry," said Ulquiorra, earning him a hug from Hallibel.

"The girl is right, Naruto. You were just a thirteen year-old boy seeking attention. You may be a fool back then, but not now. You are Ulquiorra Cifer, formerly Uzumaki Naruto, the holder of Kyuubi."

"That reminds me," said Ulquiorra, turning to Hallibel. "You don't seem surprise about me being the Kyuubi's jailer."

"Ulquiorra, I wasn't blind back then. I know about the villagers glaring at you, your birthday on October tenth, and the names you were called. I'm surprise Shikamaru didn't figure it out." explained Hallibel.

"Yes, indeed," said the Shinigami king. "I'm sorry to say that I must end this meeting and send you back."

"Wait," interrupted Ulquiorra. "Did anyone mourn for our loss?" The Shinigami king simply nodded and a vision appeared in front of them. It show them the location of the memorial stone with various people.

"Ulquiorra, it's everyone who we knew," said Hallibel. Ulquiorra nodded in agreement. On the vision showed various people mourning for them. Many included Team Gai, Team Kurenai, Team Asuma, the Konohamaru Corps., Iruka, Kakashi, Anko, Ibiki, Izumo, Kotetsu, Anbu Team Neko (Yugao), Tsunade and Jiraiya. Even clans came including Hallibel's former Hyuga clan. Hiashi was there mourning including her little sister Hanabi. Other people came such as the Ichiraku's, Garra and his siblings, Inari and his family, and even the spring Daimyo, Koyuki. There were all there mourning for them. "Wait, where is Sakura?"

"I'm sorry to say but Sakura did not want to mourn for Naruto, nor you. She blames you two for the Uchiha's defection."

"I don't believe it," said Hallibel. "We were killed by him and she blames us?!"

"There's more, isn't there?" asked Ulquiorra.

"You are correct, Ulquiorra. Everyone now knows about you and Kyuubi. Sakura immediately called you a demon. The law made by the third was revoked by Danzo and the civilian side. Everyone had celebrated your death, even Hallibel's. However, Tsunade got the last laugh by revealing your heritage, Ulquiorra. You were the son of Uzumaki Kushina and Namikaze Minato, the Yondiame Hokage."said the Shinigami king. Both Ulquiorra and Hallibel were shocked by this.

"I'm...the son... of the fourth...my idol?" said Ulquiorra. "Why? Why did my father sealed the Kyuubi into me?"

"Your father did it because he refused to use any other child other than his own. He knew the hardships of an jinchuruuki, but sealed the fox into you not because you were his son, but because he had faith that you will be able to tame the beast and use it's power to protect Konoha. He died when the seal was placed onto you. As for your mother, she died during labor. A tragedy, but know this. Regardless if you were a jinchuruuki or not, she had loved you dearly, more than her own life."

"My family. I actually had a family. All these years, I thought I was some no name orphan." said Ulquiorra.

"I can't believe you are their son," said Hallibel. "It must explained your similarities to him."

"Sorry to interrupt, but I must end this meeting. I am sending you back to your world, the world of Shinobi. When you are resurrected, you will experience some changes. Hallibel, you no longer have the Byakugan, but instead have an increase of spiritual energy. I did, however, gave you your lavender eyes back. A trait fitting for you. As for you Ulquiorra, You also have an increase to your spiritual energy. I also gave you back your blue eyes, a gift from your father. Also, you will no longer have your hollow holes."

"Thank you Shinigami-sama," bowed Ulquiorra.

"Why our eyes?" asked Hallibel. She heard the king chuckle.

"Simple, my dear. I want you to look at the world not as Ulquiorra and Hallibel, but as Uzumaki Naruto and Hyuga Hinata. Farewell, young ones." A bright flash is seen and Ulquiorra and Hallibel disappeared.

A/N: And the prologue is done! A new story that changes the fight between Naruto and Sasuke. Some may be asking how the fight happen and how Hinata came to be. Do not worry, the next chapter will explain how this happen, so don't comment for the reason. It'll come by.