A/N Hey guys this is my first fanfiction. I deleted the first I hope you enjoy. Not OP Naruto until later chapters. This is all mostly in the third person.

Name: Naruto Uzumaki

Age: 8

Gender: Male

Eye Color: Bright Blue

Hair Color: Sun-kissed Blonde

Distinct Features: Whiskers and Orange Jumpsuit.

Medical History: Every bone in the boys has been broken or fractured at least seven times, several bones healing incorrectly at some point. Has had multiple concussions in the past.

Injuries: Burned skin, broken arm and leg, multiple lacerations around his body, and a concussion.

Cause of Injuries: Hit in the head with the butt of a kunai, then dragged across the broken glass from a nearby broken window outside, where they hung him by his arms, beating the boy, before lighting it ablaze.

Days Until Recovery: 3 Weeks

Hiruzen sighed, putting the medical report down.

"Damn those villagers." He whispered. He started to rub his head, sighing once again. The only reason he didn't die was simply that of the very reason they were harming him. Damn.

"Inu!" the wizened Hokage spoke in a commanding voice to seemingly nobody. A swirl of leaves followed by the crouched form of a dog masked figure was the only sign of movement.

"Yes, Hokage-same?" the figure spoke in a bored tone. Hiruzen's eyes hardened.

"Naruto has been attacked. Again." the Hokage spoke, "I'm assigning an A-ranked mission to you. Make sure Naruto doesn't get attacked again." the ANBU nodded before vanishing.

-Mindscape-

Naruto's eyes shot open before he groaned and stood up, glancing at his surroundings. Large pipes traveled along the ceiling, glowing with an ominous red coloring. Smaller pipes lines next to the red pipes, glowing a comforting blue color. Water was at the boy's feet but didn't seem to get him wet. A soft, feminine voice spoke out.

"Come closer…" the voice spoke. Naruto, as if in a trance, started to walk down the long corridor of the sewer. The voice was beckoning him closer to every second. Soon, the boy was racing down the hallway, before stopping before a giant gate."Come closer, child…" the voice spoke out again. Naruto cautiously approached the gate. Two red eyes peered at him.

"W-who are you?" Naruto spoke, slightly nervous. A figure started to take shape the closer he got. He was almost to the gate before the figure moved. It approached the gate, the bars being the only thing separating them.

"Why, little child, I am here to help you," the figure walked into the light, illuminating her. She was around 5'8", with scarlet hair. 9 tails swung behind her lazily. She licked her red lips, like a predator who found their prey. Her red dress shone in the dim lighting, revealing her curvaceous figure, which swayed, if only slightly. Her blood red eyes peered directly into Naruto's eyes.

"How are you going to help me?" Naruto spoke, slightly calmer. The woman grinned, her white teeth glinting dangerously.

"By killing you," she spoke, her voice turning slightly demonic. Naruto jumped back, terrified. He started to shake in fear. Laughter rang out, confusing Naruto. "I'm kidding, kit. I wouldn't kill you. You're too important for me to do that."

"Who are you!" he yelled, feeling angry at being tricked. The lady grinned, though this one was a bit more subdued.

"I'm the reason you're hated. I'm the one that caused those villagers to hurt you. I am the Kyuubi no Kitsune. Though I prefer to be called Kurama." Kurama smiled at Naruto.

"But that's impossible! The 4th Hokage killed you! Besides, you're not a giant scary fox!" Naruto yelled accusingly, pointing his finger that the woman. The girl grinned, before slapping the gate with her tails, then pointing at the ears on her head.

"Would you prefer my other form? I think this one is cozy…" she grinned mischievously, before a red energy swirled around her, revealing a giant fox, who roared down at the poor boy.

"Wait! Turn back, turn back!" Naruto shouted frantically, quickly followed by laughing of the Kyuubi. Naruto glared at the girl. "Will you stop that?" he shouted. The girl tilted her head innocently.

"Well, I am a fox, can't I prank the supposed 'King of Pranks' a little?" she smiled cheekily. The blonde glared at the fox girl, before laughing lightly to himself.

"I guess you got me. And you convinced me. How are you here? I thought the 4th Hokage killed you?" Naruto said curiously. Kurama smiled, before gesturing Naruto to sit down.

"Defeated and killed is completely different, kit. A mere human couldn't defeat something that is immortal, so he had to seal it. A normal object wouldn't work either, so he had to seal it in a living being. That being was you, Naruto. We are currently inside your Mindscape, a place that your mind and the seal created so we could talk." Kurama explained. Naruto looked shocked. His own role model condemned him to this? To the hatred of the village? He was so wrapped up in his thoughts, he didn't even feel that hand that landed on his shoulder. A soothing voice, however, snapped him out of his poisoned thoughts.

"Naruto, the 4th had to do it. Imagine being put in the position he was in, being forced to sacrifice himself, or the village. So, he sealed me. So, here I am. I promise I won't hurt you, nor will I try and trick you. I will protect you, kit," she spoke, calming the boy. Naruto sniffed, then nodded. He glanced up to see that Kurama was reaching through the bars. He ran forward and embraced the foxy lady, crying a bit. Kurama made shushing sounds, calming him. Soon, Naruto fell asleep in her arms, tear staining his cheeks. Kurama smiled.

"Goodnight, kit," she whispered, before laying him down and retreating back into her prison.