YO! As some of you may know, this my very first fanfiction, so please go easy on me.

So, I just recently finished reading Chronicles of My Shinobi's Way, and… let's say I disliked a lot of things about the Fanfiction. First was the execution of the plot. The author basically (in my opinion) kept nerfing Naruto and started power buffing Naruto's enemies. Which in opinion is completely stupid. He never really used all of the Rinnegan's abilities and his progress was slow and very lack luster. I mean, it took almost 10 chapters to see Naruto finally fight in the Preliminary's. Sure, his fight scenes were fantastic, they were pretty much perfect. The way the author just described everything, was absolutely perfect. One of my biggest problems with this story, is when the author gives Kushina the Sharingan out of fucking no were, as if she wasn't powerful enough. She was already S-Rank, bordering SS-Rank, so I don't get why he/she would give Kushina the Sharingan. I bet if she mastered it and got the EMS she could beat Pein, hands down, hell she probably wouldn't even need the EMS.

Okay, enough ranting. I'm basically going to be trying something similar; Naruto still gets the Rinnegan, but a bit earlier (during the Wave Mission). He still gets training, but not directly from Itachi.

Warnings: Mild-Violence, Gore, Mild-Cursing, Civilian bashing, and Mild-Council bashing. Why the lack of Bashing you might ask? Well, it gets boring and predictable. It's the same cycle with bashing stories; Make fun of the character, then the MC beats the shit out of the bashed character and humiliates the bashed character, then finally they nerf said character. It's rinse and repeat and to be honest, it's not even that funny anymore, unless done right. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy some bashing stories, a nice refresher, but that's it. That's all they are. A refreshing comedy joke.

Don't worry, everyone who gets bashed is able to get redemption.

START!

Rage.

Pure.

Unadulterated.

Rage.

That's all Naruto Uzumaki felt. He never felt so… furious. He felt as if his body was one fire. As if molten lava was flowing straight through his veins and he was swimming in the deepest pits of Hell. He had just watched his best friend die right before his eyes… and he couldn't do a danm thing about it. He felt so angry at himself, angry at feeling of being so helpless. Let it be known, if it was one thing Naruto hated more than loneliness… it was feeling helpless. Mix that with that with he fact that he had just watched his only friend die… it wasn't going to be pretty.

Cracks. But not like the ground cracking… no, it was something far more malevolent. Something far more powerful.

Slowly, red chakra began to seep through Naruto's form and began to form a construct of a bubbly red cloak that popped around his form, like lava did in a volcano. His hands grew more bony and his nails had lengthened into a claw-like shape. The Uzumaki steadily stood on both feet with his vision secured on both his feet. Little did he know, his eyes began to glow a dim silver and started changing shape.

The masked Shinobi who had killed Sasuke, took an involuntary step back as he watched the blond Gennin rise to his feet. He gasped shortly when he felt the pressure of chakra weighing down him down. He hastily flared his own chakra in an attempt to disrupt his opponent's chakra and fight back against the opposing pressure, but with no avail. But it wouldn't work, if anything… the chakra began to get stronger, denser… darker and more malevolent, far more bone chilling. 'This shouldn't be possible! This chakra is worse then what Zabuza-sama could ever put out! He was just out chakra not even second ago, so how is he still standing!?' The masked stranger though with strangled gasp Naruto's red chakra cloak took another jump in power and strength.

With Kakashi and Zabuza

The two highly seasoned Shinobi fought vigorously as they swapped blow for blow. Strike for strike. Jutsu for Jutsu. Neither letting up for second, that was until both Shinobi felt a huge spike of killer intent coupled with an even larger amount chakra following behind it.

Both Shinobi stopped mid-attack snapped their heads towards the location of the abnormal chakra spike. The Ice Dome.

"What the hell!" Zabuza yelled in shock reared back in shock, he recognized that kind of chakra… it felt exactly like Yagura's… yet stronger and way more untamed. It felt like a wild fire, it was uncontrollable. If Zabuza was bet, it felt exactly like Jinchuriki chakra. 'Is that what that boy is? A Jinchuriki? If that's true, then Haku's as good as dead.' He thought in shock as he shivered in fright. If he was even half as strong as Yagura, then he didn't stand a chance.

Kakashi on the other hand, was looking at the Ice Dome in worry, 'Okay, the Seal didn't break, so Naruto is probably just accessing the chakra. But he's using an alarming amount for his first time accessing it, what's forcing him to use that much? I-Is it another enemy? No, that can be right, I would have sensed a foreign chakra spike if that was the case.' The silver haired Jōnin thought, 'Be careful Naruto… Sasuke.' He thought before striking a distracted Zabuza with sharp left hook.

Zabuza growled before charging back into battle with one thought left on his mind, 'Be careful… Haku'

Just as the masked Hunter Nin was about make his move, Naruto snapped his head up, revealing a set of bright purple eyes with one centric circle that outlined a small dot-like pupil.

The red bubbly chakra exploded off him. The chakra started to form violent tornado, and Naruto was in the center of it all. Purple lightning began to dance around the uncontrollable chakra twister.

Just as the Kiri Hunter Nin was about to flee, the blood red chakra suddenly vanished without trace. All in one swoop. Gone. Disappeared.

In its place, stood a short blond who stood at an even five feet in legenth. His pervious jumpsuit was now in tatters. The top half was completely burned off and his right pant leg was burnt off as well. But, on his tail bone, stood two long, roughly four feet long and a foot and half feet in diameter; were red bubbly chakra tails. They idly twitched in the air as the now warm air came into contact with them.

Suddenly, Naruto's tails twitched slightly before shooting forward in a blink of an eye, the Hunter Nin barley dodged the first strike, but couldn't dodge the second strike and was slammed straight into his Ice Mirror, creating spider web cracks where he was slammed.

Groaning slightly, 'I didn't even see those tails move! It just luck that I dodged the first one.' He thought in pain he hunched forward and fell to the ground. Panting slight as he did so, he quickly hopped to his feet and dodged another swipe from Naruto's tails. He quickly dashed forward and quickly ran through a few hand seals, "Hijutsu: Sensatsu Suishō (Secret Technique: Thousand Flying Water Needles of Death)." He exclaimed as gathered the looming water moister and formed them into a barrage of long frozen needles. Once his technique was done forming, he let loose the barrage and jumped backwards as he did so.

Naruto was forward while looking impassively with halve idle eyes, as if this whole situation was boring to him, as if he didn't have a care in the world, he lazily brought up his hand stated in a calm everlasting voice, "Shinra Tensei (Almighty Push)!" stated in calm voice that held an edge of forcefulness, as an invisible force propelled all the incoming needles backwards.

The Hunter Nin quickly disappeared into another mirror. He fluently kept swapping between Mirrors, trying to confuse the newly transformed Jinchuriki before setting onto one right behind Naruto, 'Okay, let's try this again', he swiftly brought his hands out materialized a couple of frozen needles and called out his Jutsu, "Hijutsu: Sensatsu Suishō (Secret Technique: Thousand Flying Water Needles of Death)." He yelled as he summoned another wave of frozen needles, sending them straight at Naruto's back.

Said blond grinned sinisterly as his tails parried and deflected all of the needles, all in one fluid motion, Naruto formed a familiar cross hand seal and few short puffs of smoke, three more Narutos appeared and all them had the Rinnegan, but they didn't have the red chakra tails. As if the original Naruto commanded, the three copies quickly dashed forward and started doing hand seals on their own. "Bunshin Daibakuha (Clone Great Explosion)" The three Narutos yelled in unison before exploding outwards in a massive explosion, causing the entire ice dome to implode in the massive explosion.

The Hunter Nin looked forward in shock at how easily his Ice Mirrors were destroyed, he severally underestimated the blond Jinchuriki and he would pay the price for it. He barley got of the Ice Dome alive, but he still received several wounds from his opponent's attack. Coughing slightly as he got on knee, just as the smoke cleared Naruto was revealed without a scratch on him. Just then, Naruto disappeared and in a red flash of light Naruto's foot was imbedded in the Hunter Nin's unguarded stomach.

He flew back a few meters before hitting his back against a brick wall, causing him sit up a glob of saliva mix in with good portion of his own blood. 'I-I didn't e-even see h-him m-move!' He thought furiously as he hunched forward and fell out the wall.

While Naruto just looked on with emotionless eyes, on the inside he was shocked. He was never able to move at that speed, he was nearly lost in the new developments. Naruto was acting purely on instinct, though he'd have to thank Kakashi-sensei for teaching him the Bunshin Daibakuha. It really did come in handy. He snapped out his thoughts when he narrowly dodged a frozen kunai that sailed past the right side of his head.

Naruto narrowed his eyes, he got distracted. Even he knew that was rule number one when it came to combat. Never lose focus during a battle!

He disappeared once again in a burst of speed and round housed house kicked the Hunter Nin square across the face, shattering his mask as his kick came into contact. The second the kick connected, the masked Nin was propelled backwards was sent through wall face first, destroying the concrete wall upon impact. He slowly got up with purple bruise slowly forming on his cheek. Now that mask was gone, Naruto could clearly see his face and his eyes widened in shock and disbelief.

Flashback

"When a person has something important they want to protect... that's when they can become truly strong." Spoke a feminine person with neck length black hair and brown eyes.

Naruto's eyes widened when he said that, now he remembered what Jiji meant about what he said about the Hokage position. Was that how Jiji was so powerful? By protecting people he loved?

Flashback Over

Naruto emotionless demeaner vanished and was quickly replaced with shock and frustration.

"W-Why Haku… Why!?" Naruto yelled out at the crouching feminine boy. Naruto sneered in frustration, he didn't get it! Why serve someone like Zabuza and Gato!? They were the scum of the Earth, they had absolutely no honor. They only cared about their selves and what interested them. His train of thought was interrupted by a bitter chuckle from Haku.

"It's because… my precious person is Zabuza-sama. I'd do anything for him. He took me in when I was a little girl, right after my mother was murdered by my own father during the bloodline purge that happened in Kiri. It's because of him… he's the reason I'm strong." Haku spoke with conviction as tears streamed down his eyes.

Naruto watched on with saddened eyes. He knew that treatment. Discrimination for something that was out of your control… something you never wanted in the first place. It would seem that he and Haku both had more in common then either of them would like to admit.

"Naruto… I want you to kill me." Haku said in a somber voice, shocking Naruto down to the core.

His head snapped towards Haku and narrowed his eyes, "Why Haku… what would I gain from that!? Or what would you gain from me ending your life!? HUH! TELL ME!" Naruto yelled angerly as his chakra flared to a higher amount.

"It's because I'm nothing but a broken tool, Zabuza-sama has no uses for broken tools. I'm worthless." Haku finished in bitter tone towards the end. That's he was to Zabuza… a tool and what use were broken tools? They were useless. Unusable.

Naruto looked on for a few minutes passively before answering, "If… if that's what you Haku… Then fine. I'll do it. I'll at least honor that." Naruto answered in a somber tone before pulling out a fresh Kunai and switched his grip to a reverse grip.

Each step that Naruto took felt like an eternity for both of them. Finally, Naruto reached Haku and locked eyes once more, brown meeting purple. "Are you sure this is what you want, Haku? Is this what you truly want?" Naruto asked once more. The black-haired boy nodded slightly, showing consent.

Naruto sighed before gripping his Kunai tighter. This was it. He would get his revenge for taking his best friend's life… by taking another one of his friend's life. It all felt like one sick game.

"For… what it's worth… I'm sorry for killing your friend." Haku said his final words.

"And for what it's worth… I forgive you." Naruto said before charging his Kunai straight through Haku's chest, hitting his heart. Killing him instantly.

Haku died… with a smile on his face.

Naruto had watched as all color from his foe's eyes disappeared. Naruto eyes widened before dropping on to one knee. He never felt… so sick, even when he got poisoned once when he was a kid. His eyes started water before he violently started shaking.

He ended his someone's life. A previous friend of his. The concept never really clicked before in his head on what he just did before he actually did it. While Naruto knew he had to end another person's life some were down that road, he never thought that time would be right now.

Before he could gravel longer, he fell face first into the ground; unconscious.

Mindscape

Naruto eyes suddenly snapped open, he slowly sat up from his laying position and began to wander around, trying to figure out where he was currently at. That last thing he remembered was killing Haku and falling unconscious, then all of sudden he wakes up here, 'As a matter of fact, where the hell am I?' Naruto thought in confusion. He shrugged, before walking down, what seemed like an endless tunnel that was filled with thigh-high murky water. Naruto kept walking for what seemed like a couple of minutes before stopping. He came into contact, with what seemed like a giant cage, with golden bars and paper that read 'Seal'.

Suddenly two red, glowing eyes greeted Naruto's blue ones.

"So, my Warden decides to greet me. How generous. Meh, what should I expect anyway, human are all the same." Spoke a deep growling voice that spoke from inside of the Cage.

Naruto jumped slightly at the foreign voice before straightening up, he had a hunch on what that was. And if he was correct… then he would be in deep shit. Very deep shit.

"K-Kyuubi?" Naruto asked with a slight stutter as he stepped up to greet the massive orange furred fox. Said fox walked forward into the light, making his form known.

Naruto had to admit, he was a bit different then what he'd thought he'd be. Naruto thought that Kyuubi would just try to kill him instantly. But it would seem that wasn't the case… well at least not yet.

Kyuubi on the hand had different thought as peered at the young boy, 'So, this is Ōtsutsuki family reincarnation. While he doesn't have any facial qualities of that family, I am certain that he does have their blood. Jiji's blood.' The Biju thought as he scanned Naruto.

The fox nodded in response to Naruto's question, confirming Naruto's fears. He couldn't get a rest. First his best friend dies right before his eyes and then he gets his first kill, who was once a friend and now this bullshit.

"Yes, I'm the Kyuubi no Kitsune; The strongest of all nine Biju!" The Kyuubi introduced himself. Naruto nodded his head absently.

"I really want to thank you." Naruto said with a smile. The Kyuubi looked down at Naruto in slight confusion? Sure, he gave him chakra when needed it, but he didn't think he actually thank him.

"It was no problem." The Kyuubi replied with a slight nod. Naruto nodded his head and gave one last look of gratitude to Kyuubi. The Nine Tailed Fox's face morphed into a serious expression, Naruto saw the change and deminer and looked on curiously.

"I'm going to get straight to the point. Did you notice the change in your eye site when you fought that Ice user?" He asked seriously. Naruto took a second to think before nodding his head in affirmative.

"Yea, was that you're doing as well?" Naruto asked curiously as he crossed his arms. Kyuubi nodded in confirmation.

"It was… sort of my doing." He responded. Seeing Naruto's look of confusion, he continued, "While I did cause that your eyes to change, all I did was help you unlock them. What happened was, you unlocked a very powerful bloodline." He explained. Naruto looked on in shock… he had a bloodline? And if he was right then it was a Dojutsu.

"You unlocked the first stage of your bloodline. There are four stages of the bloodline, each are multitudes stronger then the last. Your Dojutsu is called the… Rinnegan; the strongest Dojutsu in existence. You are third person to ever to unlock it." The Kyuubi explained in a gruff voice, but there were a small trace of pride in his voice. Go figure, his host would have the most powerful Dojutsu in existence. At least things would be interesting.

"But don't even think your strong yet!" The Kyuubi yelled out strongly. Naruto snapped out his thoughts and looked at the Kyuubi with a raised eyebrow. "Tell me something. Do even know how to use the Rinnegan? Oh wait, do even know how to activate it at will?" He asked mockingly. Naruto actually had to think about that. Kyuubi was right, he didn't even know turn on, much less then actually using it.

"But… don't worry. Even without my help, your abilities will come naturally… but that route would take at ten maybe fifteen years." He explained in a serious tone. Naruto looked down, that would take forever and Kyuubi didn't even mention master the danm thing.

"Lucky for you, I know a good amount of the Rinnegan's abilities. But even I don't know all of them, those alone will come naturally like I explained." He said with a small grin.

"Wait… You'll help me? And even train me? I thought I would have to fight tooth and nail for just to use your chakra, and yet your volunteering to train me?" Naruto incredulously. The Kyuubi grinned, finally the kit was using his brain.

"I'm not going to train you for nothing. If you want me to train you, then there will be three conditions." He explained with expressionless face. While Naruto just thought on the offer, he could receive from the strongest being on the planet for just three conditions. Naruto looked at the Kyuubi skeptically.

"What are the conditions, after you state yours, I have one of my own." Naruto asked/said. The Kyuubi nodded his head and began.

"My conditions are; Number one, tear off half of that seal above you. It will allow me to access all of your senses, but also it will allow me to come into contact with you whenever I want and Vice Versa. Finally, it will allow you to use more of my power; up to four tails. But your no were that level of control, so we'll save that for later." Kyuubi explained. Naruto looked on and nodded his head. It was acceptable. Nothing outrageous… yet.

"The Second condition is that you don't complain during training, I will not train a whiny brat." Naruto nodded, albeit with a little reluctance, but did so none the less.

"The last thing I want is… that you release me from the seal when you die." There it was. Naruto expected something like this.

"Look fox… I understand how much it must suck being trapped in a seal for hundreds of years, hell I sympathize for you. But I can't let you roam free knowing you'll hurt people… but when I get to know you and come to trust you… then yea, I'll release you when that time comes." Naruto finally responded with a small smile. The chakra beast looked shocked, he expected two things to happen; One was him to outright refuse or for to accept without think of the consciences.

"I understand." He responded shortly. Kyuubi was necessarily angry, but a was still surprised at the maturity kid held. It was respectable.

"Who knows Kyuubi, this may be start of beautiful friend ship!" Naruto stated with enthusiasm. The blond truly felt bad for the fox, if it was anyone who knew about isolation, it was Naruto, so he could safely say he would follow up to his word.

The Kyuubi looked down and snorted lightly. The human was so Naïve, but he was young and even more so on immortal terms.

"I want to know why you attacked Konoha." Naruto asked suddenly. Kyuubi looked forward and nodded his head slightly.

"I was sealed inside another Jinchuriki when I was ripped out and was controlled. By the time I was released from that person's control, I was already so angry that I allowed myself to be controlled again. So, I started rampaging out of my own grief. I have a hunch on who controlled me, but I'm hundred percent sure it was him." The Kyuubi explained with scowl formed on his snout and growled as he thought of that man and of accursed eyes. Naruto had a shocked look on his face, the Kyuubi controlled. That shouldn't be possible. Naruto didn't know what he was more afraid of, the Kyuubi being controlled or the fact that there's are person strong enough to control a creature of that strength. He shivered at that thought.

"His name… is Uchiha Madara." He growled out.

Where had he heard that name before… 'Uchiha Madara… Uchiha Madara… Wait.'

"Isn't that the guy who helped form Konohagakure, with the help of the First Hokage?" Naruto asked suddenly. He remembered Iruka saying something about Uchiha Madara, but he couldn't quite remember. The Kyuubi however, nodded his head in confirmation.

"Yes… that's him. But the only inconsistent factor is that he should be dead. So, either he found a way to become immortal or someone else has his eyes."

Just as Naruto was about to ask another question, Kyuubi interrupted him. "Your waking up! Quick tear off at least half of that Seal right above you." He interrupted.

Naruto nodded quickly and started walking upwards on the wall of the cage. Once he got that high, he tore about half of the paper and his world suddenly went black.

Outside the Seal

'Ugh, what hit me,' Naruto groaned mentally he stood on both of his feet. He quickly realized that he was still on the Bridge. 'So, I'm still on the Bridge, huh. Did Kakashi-sensei do it? Did he beat Zabuza?' Naruto thought as looked around, trying to find Kakashi.

'The fog is still as thick as ever.' He observed.

Clang!

Clang!

Clang!

Naruto head snapped up from hearing the sound of blades clashing. Naruto shrugged it off and started running down the Bridge. Just as he got to the fogs end, he saw Kakashi being double teamed by Zabuza and unknown Ninja with a glowing sword.

He dull green hair purple eyes. He was wearing what looked like a purple and blue sleeveless one-piece jumpsuit. On his forehead was Amegakure Hitai-ate.

'I-Is that fuckin' lightsaber?' Naruto asked mentally. Inside the seal Kyuubi face palmed, leave it to the Kit to take the situation and make a joke about it. Shrugging his shock off he ran and reached into his weapons pouch.

"Kakashi-sensei! Catch!" Naruto shouted threw Kunai toward his Sensei.

Kakashi swerved from another strike and parried an upwards slash from Zabuza's sword, hearing his name being called Kakashi back a few feet before peering his attention towards his blond student just in time to catch the incoming Kunai, offering a nod to his student.

Naruto nodded back before running at faster speeds to catch up to his sensei.

He skidded to a halt right next Kakashi, "So, how's it goin' Kakashi-sensei?" Naruto asked, not once taking his eyes off their enemies.

"Perfect. As you should knowthe one on the left is Zabuza. But the one next to him, is Aoi Rokushō, a missing Nin from our village." Kakashi explain to him.

"Do you know how strong this Aoi guy is, maybe I can help. I know I'm not as strong as a Jōnin, but maybe I can take this guy." Naruto asked as readied a Kunai and turned it into a reverse grip. Kakashi nodded his head.

"In all around skill, he's a bit stronger then that Haku kid. But when he's using that sword he's at least low Jōnin… maybe mid Jōnin." Kakashi replied. Naruto had to love his luck. He couldn't win against a Jōnin.

'Kyuubi I'm in a stump here. This guy is way stronger then I am right now. Can you tell me how to activate my Rinnegan, I really need it?" Naruto asked seriously as he slid in academy Taijutsu stance.

From inside the Seal Kyuubi nodded his head and spoke in complete seriousness, "Yes, just push chakra into your eyes and if you need anymore help then I'll spare some chakra, but do not wait for an opening, if you see one then you have to exploit it." He said in his usual gruff voice. Naruto mentally nodded his head and did as he was told and pushed chakra directly in his eyes.

They glowed briefly before they darkened to a light purple and a single black ring formed around his black dot-like pupil. Naruto's chakra levels also jumped, causing the cyclone of wind to pick up on area.

Kakashi looked his student curiously before stiffening, he gazed into Naruto's eyes and took a note that they were different then his usual bright blue eyes.

"Naruto…" Kakashi started but never finished as he was interrupted.

"Look Kakashi-sensei, I don't really know either. But we don't have time for questions… we have other problems to deal with." Naruto said he gestured with his thump pointing towards Aoi and Zabuza who both looked ready to charge.

"Right." Kakashi responded slowly before charging forward towards Zabuza, who charged forward as well.

"It looks like it's just you and me brat." Aoi exclaimed as he got into a loose Kenjutsu stance.

Naruto decided to make the first move and dashed forward at high-Genin speeds with a Kunai in reverse grip. Aoi smirked and dashed forward as well, but he was miles faster than Naruto, running at low-Jōnin speeds. The two clashed in a stalemate and started parrying each other's strikes and slashes.

Aoi having the clear advantage, started using his superior strength and speed, and easily put Naruto on the defensive. It only to a few minutes before Naruto was completely overwhelmed and was back handed into a tree. Naruto grunted before falling back into a deeper part in the forest that behind him.

'Okay… that hurt. Kyuubi any ideas?' Naruto asked his 'partner'. The fox grunted and responded.

"Look, he has the clear advantage that much is obvious. He also has a sword that can cut through your Kunai as if they butter. Not only that, he's stronger and faster. So, your best bet is either make him underestimate you or catch him by surprise. If all that fails, then I'll lend you my power." He stated with slight growl, he was in same boat as his host.

Naruto took a few seconds before responding, 'How about we do all three at the same time.' Naruto suggested with a bead of sweat rolling down his face. The Kyuubi hummed in thought before nodded in agreement.

"That doesn't sound like a bad idea. Sure, I'm game." He agreed.

'Okay I'll create a few clones to distract him while I think of something.' Naruto thought before making the cross-hand seal.

"Kage Bunshin no Jutsu." Naruto whispered as he created ten clones.

"Okay, I want two of you to make trap. Now four of you lure him into the trap. The rest of hide and if you see an opening in Aoi while I'm fighting him, then please try to do some damage." Naruto instructed. All the Shadow clones nodded their heads in an affirmative before dashing into the trees.

30-Minutes Later

'Danm brat's actually good at hiding, I'll give him that.' Aoi growled as he tree hopped. Suddenly, 'Naruto' came flying straight out the tree line, causing the Jōnin equip his sword and quickly slashed 'Naruto' in half. Too bad he didn't see him smirk beforehand. Instead of blood like he was expecting, 'Naruto' erupted in a violent explosion.

Another 'Naruto' came flying out another tree line and basically detonated himself, causing another massive explosion.

The real Naruto watched from afar frowning, "No… that was to easy. No way a Jōnin could be taken out that easily." Naruto muttered. Naruto blood froze when he heard twig snap from behind him. Acting quickly, he quickly attached an explosive note to the Kunai he was holding before throwing down at his feet.

Naruto then jumped down onto a dirt path before detonating the explosive note, causing the whole tree to explode.

Naruto sighed in relief as slumped down on his knees, breathing heavily. He was pretty exhausted, the fight with Haku and using Kyuubi's chakra for the first time really melted his chakra reserves, if he had to guess, he probably only had twenty, maybe thirty percent of chakra left. His train of thought was cut off from the sound of evil cackling from behind him, causing his eyes to widen in fear. Naruto really hoped Aoi didn't survive that blast, but it looks like he did.

"Did you really think that would kill me? A Genin killing a Jōnin?! How laughable!" Aoi asked rhetorically as he gripped his sword and activated it, causing the legendary sword to come to life. He took a couple more steps before coming right behind Naruto.

'Kyuubi… this our only chance, you know that right.' Naruto thought as a looked straight down at his own hands.

"Yea, I know what you want me to do. Give me the signal when your ready." He responded.

"Any last words brat?" The purple haired Jōnin asked as he pulled his sword back, ready to charge it into the back of Naruto's head.

"Yea… YOU LOOSE!" Naruto suddenly yelled as his red chakra tails came to life both instantly charged forward and shot right through the surprised Jōnin in chest, causing blood to spurt from his chest. Aoi let out a strangled gasp as he spat out a glob of blood and fell onto his back.

Naruto slowly stood up and turned around and retracted his tails from Aoi's chest. Naruto looked down at Aoi terrified eyes. "I'm sorry I had to kill you. But I did what I had to do." Naruto stated. Aoi chucked bitterly and pulled a couple of scrolls along with his sword.

"Beaten by… a kid… danm this sucks… hey kid… do me… a favor…" Aoi asked as he a sat up slightly to look at Naruto sadden blue eyes.

"It's the least I could do…" Naruto muttered as he trailed off. Aoi looked on, at least the kid had honor.

"I want to… know that name of the warrior… who beat me hear today… and finally I want you… to have these scrolls… and my sword… in those scrolls hold… the Kenjutsu style for the sword… those scrolls have… some Suiton Jutsu… a good amount of Raiton Jutsu and… a small amount of Doton Jutsu." Aoi stated as he spat out another glob blood. He was dying and both of them knew it. Aoi skin also started to blacken, from unknown circumstances

"Naruto… Naruto Uzumaki. And if you really want me to have these items, then I'll accept." Naruto said. Aoi chuckled.

"An Uzumaki… no wonder I lost… well, at least I know that sword is going to… be used in great hands." He stated as he smirked slightly. Naruto eyes widened. What did he mean?

"Hey, wait, what do you mean? You make it sound like you know my last name." Naruto asked suddenly.

"Wait… you don't know?" Aoi asked shocked.

"No, I'm an orphan, my parents died when the Kyuubi attacked." Naruto explained with a frown. Aoi eyes widened once more.

"Kid… the Uzumaki was once a… clan full of talented Shinobi and… Kunoichi. They were… really talented in Fūinjutsu and Kenjutsu… some of the best Suiton users as well. Well… best of luck to you… Naruto." He finished off before the last of light that was in his eyes, faded forever. Aoi Rokushō had died.

Naruto stood there, absolutely shell shocked, he was from a clan? His train of thought was interrupted by Kyuubi.

"Yea, just as Aoi said, your Clan was full strong Shinobi. Then even rivaled with the Senju back in the day." Kyuubi told him. "Boy, it would be in your best interest to actually take the stuff he offered. The Raijin no Ken (Sword of the Thunder God) is very powerful tool, once wielded by your Second Hokage. Those two scrolls might come in handy as well." Kyuubi suggested. Naruto nodded his absently as he bent down and stored the two scrolls in his back pockets. After he did that, he grabbed the Raijin no Ken (Sword of the Thunder God) and switched of the chakra flow from the sword.

Naruto stared at for a few seconds before he started walking down the dirt path. However, he stopped when he felt the wind pick from behind him. Naruto turned around and was surprised to Kakashi.

The one-eyed Jōnin quickly ran over to Naruto and crouched down to him. "Are you all right Naruto, and did you defeat Aoi?" Kakashi asked his blue-eyed student.

"Yea… I killed him." Naruto responded with a dead tone. Kakashi looked surprised but nodded in understanding, first kills were always the worst.

"By the way Naruto, where's Sasuke?" He asked. Naruto eyes widened, and his blood ran cold. Kakashi noticed and started raised his eye brow.

"Kakashi-sensei… Sasuke's dead. The Ice Nin killed him." Naruto stated as tears started to leak from his eyes.

Kakashi's eye widened and looked at his student in shock.

"Naruto… tell me what happened." Kakashi said, his voice devoid of all emotion. Naruto didn't respond right away, but after a few seconds, he responded.

"We were trapped, we had no options. We couldn't even touch that masked hunter Nin, we were both hammered with injury's. But I had it worse, I was pretty much done for and the masked Nin knew that and decided to end the fight. Sasuke jumped in front of the Jutsu and saved my life, in cost of his. The all of a sudden, I felt fury beyond anything I've ever felt before, I used the Kyuubi's power for the first time and activated a bloodline. From there me the masked Nin fought, and I won. After all of that he asked me to kill him, which I did, although I hated every second of it." Naruto explained while avoided his sensei's gaze. He knew Kakashi favored Sasuke, so he knew he was going to be mad that he died. What Naruto was really afraid of, was his sensei being mad at him and all out hate him, just like the pretty much the village did.

Though, he was caught of guard when Kakashi hugged him. "S-Sensei?" Naruto asked surprised.

"I'm glad you're a least alright. I know how hard it is to lose a teammate and a best friend." Kakashi explained to his teary eyes student.

"When I was your age, I lost my best friend the same way you did. He sacrificed himself to save me." He stated as he stood back up.

Naruto looked up in shock, his sensei really went thought the same thing he did, was that why he wasn't blaming him about the lose of Sasuke?

"I won't let anybody die for again. I become stronger… stronger then anybody has before. I'll protect you, Sakura, old man Hokage and everyone I care about. I won't let anybody get killed ever again! I promise!" Naruto shouted as he clenched his fist and his eyes shined with determination.

Kakashi looked down at his student with a few tears in his eyes, 'He's so much like his parents, it's almost unbelievable. But I know you won't be able to do all that without help. I promise you Naruto, I'll do my best to help guide you.' Kakashi thought. 'Sensei, I promise to lead your son to greatness.' He thought with a small smile.

"C'mon Naruto we have to get Sakura," Kakashi told his student. Naruto nodded his tiredly and took a few step before passing out. Just before he hit the ground, Kakashi caught him and laid him on his back and began walking.

Two Weeks Later

"So, the last 'loyal' Uchiha died on your mission. Naruto-kun here unlocked a very powerful bloodline and killed missing Nin Aoi Rokushō. You Kakashi also killed missing Nin Zabuza Momochi, a Seven Sword Men of the Mist. Oh, Naruto-kun also retrieved the long-lost weapon of the Nidaime Hokage. Is that it." Hiruzen Sarutobi listed off with emotionless voice.

Team Kakashi nodded their heads slightly, causing the old Hokage to sigh tiredly. He already felt the headache he would get from the council.

"Okay… I will need Naruto-kun and you Kakashi in the council meeting that is scheduled in… two hours. I need hear your story as well Naruto-kun. Sakura-chan, Kakashi-kun you two may go, Naruto-kun you stay we have things to discuss." He ordered with authority clear in his voice, causing everybody nod.

Kakashi and Sakura left the room. Both didn't feel like pushing the old Hokage's buttons anytime soon.

"Anbu leave us!" Sarutobi ordered. Six figures appeared and one second after that they were gone. Causing Naruto blink, was someone there?

"Jiraiya come out from hiding!" He ordered strongly. Suddenly the big window that behind Naruto opened and revealed a tall white-haired man that dressed in red and green gi, with chainmail-like armor underneath. He also had a large scroll strapped on his back. His forehead protector had the Kanji for 'Oil' on it. This was Toad Sage Jiraiya. The loyal Sannin of the Leaf Village.

"You always have to ruin my moment, huh sensei!" The man named Jiraiya complained with huff.

'So that's Minato and Kushina's kid huh? He doesn't look like much and he's shorter then Kushina was at her age.' Jiraiya observed the kid out of the corner of his eye. Subtly wondering how strong and how well the kid was doing.

"Alright Naruto-kun, I think it's time that I explained somethings to you. I think your ready." The old Hokage spoke with small smile gracing his lips as he got up from his desk and pulled out a couple of scrolls from his book case that behind his desk and dropped it on his desk, right in front of Naruto, who was still confused on what was happing.

'Hey… Kyuubi any idea what's goin' on? I'm really confused right now.' Naruto asked mentally to his partner. He and Kyuubi had been doing a lot of talking recently, and both of them were on their way to becoming pretty good partners and friends. Naruto also learned a lot more about his bloodline. He honestly astounded on what the Rinnegan could do, he still didn't believe that the thing was that powerful, but if this thing gave him the ability to control gravity on the FIRST stage of the bloodline, let's just say he was very close to believing it was that powerful.

"I'm just as lost as you to be honest. Though if had to guess the way everyone seems tense, then I would have to say it's going to important, so pay attention!" He finished strongly. Naruto nodded mentally. He understood, now wasn't the time for jokes.

"Sensei… are you sure?" The white-haired man asked uncertainly. Was Naruto really ready to know about his heritage? The old Hokage nodded stiffly, answering the Sannin's question. Jiraiya sighed and relented.

"Fūinjutsu: Whispering in The Shadows." The old Hokage stated before the whole room lit up and dull green aura, signifying the use of Hiruzen's use of chakra.

"Now Naruto, what I'm about to tell you shall not be leaked to anybody. Understand." Sarutobi asked seriously. Naruto in return nodded his stiffly. He was still so lost.

"Remember all the times you asked your parents?" He asked. Naruto nodded once again. "I do know your parents, or at least I once did." Naruto looked shocked and hurt. The old man had lied to him? Why?

"Y-You lied to me?" Naruto asked with his head down. The old Hokage nodded sadly, he wasn't proud of it, but it had to be done. But… it would seem little Naruto was finally growing up, after seeing some of horrors of the world could really do that to someone. He only hoped Naruto wouldn't fall into darkness like his old student had.

"W-What is you want to tell me, Jiji?" Naruto asked shakily.

"Naruto, I want to make a deal with you. When or if you make the rank of Chūnin, I will tell you who your father is. But for now, I'll tell you who your mother is and your grandfather. How does that sound?" Sarutobi responded. Naruto nodded his vigorously.

"Please Jiji!" Naruto nodded with eyes filled with hope and desperation. The old Hokage's heart ached at seeing someone so young have those dreaded eyes. The eyes filled with pain… longing for affection. But he would at least try to fix that, after all it was practically his fault that young Naruto was hated. If only he didn't tell everybody about who the Kyuubi was sealed into… then maybe Naruto wouldn't be so hated and maybe he would have had a decent childhood. Just… maybe.

"Your mother's name was… Kushina Uzumaki Senju. A very talented Kenjutsu and Fūinjutsu user. A truly frightening Kunoichi." Hiruzen said with a small smile as he watched Naruto lightly smile, he leaked a few tears, but they weren't tears of sadness… but tears of happiness.

He finally knew who his mother was, and to hear that she was strong, was pretty amazing as well. 'Who would have thought… the helpless dobe being the son of a talented Ninja.' Naruto inwardly chuckled, although that chuckle wasn't full of happiness… no, it was full of bitterness. Oh, how he hated that name 'Dobe', it infuriated him to end. Every time heard that phrase. It only reminded him of many of his failures. It was like a slap to the face every time he heard it.

"Your grandfather however is even more well known. After all he's that mountain you stare at all the time." Hiruzen stated with chuckle as he watched Naruto eyes widen to comical proportions.

He… he was the grandson of a Kage… a Hokage none the less? No, that's impossible.

"Y-Your lying aren't you!? There's no way! If I were the grandson of a Kage, then there's no way I would treated like the scum of the earth, Kyuubi or not! I refuse to believe it!" Naruto shouted in denial. He shoved his head in between his hands and began to weep. This all had to be some kind of sick joke. Right? He felt a hand that rest upon his shoulder. He peaked a bloodshot eye out of his hands and saw the man with white hair.

"Your parents were great people. Your grandfather was as well." He stated with a warm smile.

It took a few minutes, but surely Naruto calmed down and looked Sarutobi with his bloodshot eyes, "You're telling the truth, aren't you." Naruto asked sadly. Said Hokage nodded slightly with a small smile.

"So, I'm guessing the way you both praised my mother, then she's dead. Isn't she." Naruto asked suddenly. Surprising the two Kage level Shinobi.

'He's a lot brighter then he lets on…' Both observed. Although they weren't that surprised.

"Yea, sadly she is kid. I knew Kushina pretty well, I could tell you a lot about her. And I'm pretty sure sensei could tell you about your grandfather, seeing as he was taught under him." Jiraiya told him with a chuckle.

"Wait, you never told me who exactly he was." Naruto exclaimed suddenly, causing both men to face vault. Of course, they would forget.

"Your grandfather… was Tobirama Senju. The best Suiton user to ever grace the Shinobi lands." Hiruzen explained with a bit of pride as spoke about his latest sensei.

"But… were almost nothing alike." Naruto said. Causing the two to raise their eyebrows, yea Naruto was way sharper then either of them gave him credit for. But was still naïve.

"In a way… your both more alike then you think." Sarutobi said. Naruto raised his eyebrow in confusion.

"I thought Tobi-Jiji was a very strict man and planned about everything beforehand. And in case you forgot, I never plan about anything and I'm not really strict about anything." Naruto responded. Sarutobi looked at Naruto with his already raised eyebrow, even higher at the nick name he gave his sensei.

"Naruto… tell me, what personality would you have if you were not stunted by our Village?" Hiruzen asked seriously. Naruto had to do a double take at that, how would he act?

"I… I have no idea really." Naruto finally responded with uncertainty. He looked really focused, as if he was thinking of something.

"Maybe a bit more serious. Overall more knowledgeable. That's all I can really think of." Naruto admitted. The Kage level Shinobi chuckled.

"Well, you already have his fearlessness. His practical geniuses. His blunt nature. Tobirama-sensei never acted without reason, neither did you. You always did have reasons for your actions. And most of all… you have his stubbornness. Do you remember you when you were second in your class? That was your first year, and suddenly… you're the dead last of the class and everyone either brushed of your scores from that year as a fluke or they simply forgot." He finished off. Causing Naruto look up at him in shock before breaking down in fit of mad cackles.

"It doesn't surprise me, I knew that you knew. I would expect nothing less for the Hokage. But don't think I was hiding my strength, I had no one to really teach anything besides Kakashi-sensei. It was just people going past me in strength and talent, while I stood there in place never getting any better. I never really had anyone to teach me in the academy. So, I spent my time making those who disliked me suffer… buy pranking them." Naruto admitted with a small smile.

"You didn't want to give them the satisfaction, did you?" The Sennin asked teasingly with giant smirk gracing his face. This kid was strikingly brilliant. He knew his fate and he simply didn't give his tormentors the satisfaction of asking for help and them seeing desperation in him. He hid his true emotions and his true talent. Deception. The true Ninja way.

Naruto let a small smirk show before nodding his head.

"My Father, he was the Yondaime… wasn't he?" Naruto asked suddenly causing the two gasp in surprise.

"H-How?" Hiruzen asked in shock. Naruto eyes widened slightly before smiling faintly.

"I didn't." He said with a small smile, causing both men face fault. They were both expecting a 'cool' answer.

"I had my suspicions. Sakura, who's a big book worm, and never stops fangirling over how Kushina Uzumaki and the Yondaime would have been the best couple. Seeing how she was rarely wrong about something that was stated in a book, I deiced to take a shot in the dark… and I hit my target." Naruto explained and let loose a fanged grin. The two men gaped like fish. They were just out smarted and out played… by a thirteen-year-old. How-fucking-humiliating both of them thought.

'And he says he's nothing like Tobirama.' Jiraiya and Hiruzen scoffed internally. That kid was brilliant, and they knew it.

"Okay… moving on. Naruto-kun, can you please show us your bloodline." Sarutobi requested with short smile. Naruto nodded faintly and closed his eyes.

'Okay, we know it's a Dojutsu. Neither Minato or Kushina were Uchiha, so he's not an Uchiha and he's definitely not a Hyuga… oh no.' Jiraiya thought as his heart sunk in his chest. 'It couldn't be? Could it? The only one who had those eyes were Nag…' His train of thought was cut off when Naruto opened his eyes and showed a one ringed Rinnegan. It briefly glowed a bright silver before resuming to its normal dull purple color.

'The legendry Rinnegan… just as I suspected.' Hiruzen thought briefly.

"How! How did you get those eyes!" Jiraiya shouted suddenly.

"I saw my best and only friend die right before my eyes and I was helpless to anything about it. It doesn't help that he sacrificed himself to save me." He answered back in emotionless tone. Sarutobi winced slightly, he knew Jiraiya struck a fresh wound. The white-haired Shinobi did a double take hearing his answer… it was exactly what Nagato told him when he first activated Rinnegan.

"Look… kid I'm sorry. Those eyes just made me remember… something I wished I didn't." He stated solemnly. Naruto nodded his head in understanding, he understood what that felt like.

"So… what now?" Naruto asked as sometime of silence.

"Do things as you would. Go train with Kakashi and your teammate Sakura. I'll have an Anbu sent for you before the Council meeting starts." Hiruzen responded with a nod.

"Hey old man, I was going to ask you if you could go shopping with me? That was my set of Jumpsuits and You know how the Civilians are." Naruto asked the old Hokage.

"There's no need. Just go to the Shinobi shop next to Anbu district. If have any trouble, flare your chakra and I'll be there." Hiruzen responded with a kind smile.

"Oh, before I forget; I want you to keep the Raijin no Ken (Sword of The Thunder God) and take these scrolls. You might find them useful." Hiruzen said with a warm smile. Naruto blinked in confusion.

"Why do you want me to keep the Raijin no Ken?" Naruto asked.

"Well, the other Senju is currently over twenty thousand miles away and hates the village. You on the other hand, can have it since it is a family heirloom." He responded dryly, causing Naruto nod in understanding and grabbed the two scrolls and sword that were on his desk and slid them in his backpack and walked out the room wordlessly.

"Did you think I made the right choice Jiraiya-kun?" Sarutobi asked his student. Jiraiya looked thoughtful before turning towards his sensei.

"Only time will tell old man. Well see ya, I got research to do!" He responded with a lecherous grin a puffed away in a generic Shunshin.

"That it will… that it will."

A couple of hours later

After shopping for some clothes and more Ninja tools, he went back to apartment and dropped everything off. After that was done, he quickly grabbed some the clothes he had recently bought and started putting them on. He now wore a mid-collar length black long sleeve shirt with a dull orange zipper running down the middle, he also had on dull orange pants that he had medical wrapping on his right thigh. He also had on his weapons pouch that attached onto his medical wrapping. He also had exchanged his blue Hitai-ate for a black on with a long cloth that extended down to his lower back. (1)

All in all, Naruto thought he looked pretty badass. He decided to take Kakashi-sensei's advice to lower the amount of orange he wore, though he reluctantly did so. Naruto had to say, he compensated it pretty well.

Now all he was waiting for was Jiji to call him for the Council meeting. Although, it didn't seem he he'd have to wait long, as a somebody knocked on his door, which he quickly opened and greeted who knocked.

"Ah, Cat-san, you must be the Anbu Hokage-jiji called sent for me, right?" Naruto asked. The masked Anbu had purple hair and wore what every single Anbu wore.

"Yes, Uzumaki-san, shall we depart at once." She greeted him, but her question wasn't really a question, it was more like statement. Naruto nodded his head, seeing this, she placed her hand Naruto's shoulder and disappeared in swirl of leaf's.

Three Hours Later

The Council meeting was surprisingly calm… well except for the Civilians. While they weren't exactly hateful towards him, they did express their personal dislike to him. To be honest, it hurt a little bit, Naruto knew they didn't like him and some even hated him, but the lack of respect was what truly surprised Naruto. But hey, Hiruzen warned him about that kind of stuff.

The Clan heads were truly different, they all were far more composed and all generally respected him, especially the Hyuga Clan Head and Nara Clan Head. It was all thanks to Kyuubi that he made it out of there alive, if he didn't have Kyuubi's guidance, he would have definitely gotten eaten up in politics and even then, there was only so much he could help with.

The Aburame Clan Head was like Hyuga Clan Head in a sense, but he was far more knowledgeable. He didn't really say much, but he did ask Naruto some questions. He asked on what happened during the Wave Mission, when the difficulty escalated and so and so forth.

The Nara Clan Head was relatively silent, only speaking when he really needed to. The fucker reminded him of Shika so fucking much, but he guessed it was 'Father like Son', but he couldn't deny, Shika's father was brilliant.

All the other Clan Heads didn't really say much either, except to Hokage.

Once Hiruzen brought up Naruto's bloodline activation, all hell pretty much broke loose. Most of the Civilians were in denial, though some looked… interested. Power hunger bustards. The Clan Heads looked at Naruto and Hokage disbelievingly. The reactions of disbelief and practical awe only increased when Naruto showed them the Rinnegan. Those who knew about the legends of the Eyes almost fainted immediately. The others who had no clue what those eyes were, had to be told what they were.

Danzo being the crafty son of a bitch he was, almost immediately 'suggested' the Hokage to put Naruto in the CRA. Which confused Naruto to no end… well at least before he actually knew what the CRA actually was. And unfortunately, Hiruzen had his hands tied on this one. They lost the Sharingan and needed something on compensation. and Naruto was their compensation…

And Naruto was their compensation.

(1): Okay think about how Naruto's clothes after the War, with the Black long sleeve shirt, orange pants that he wore with his previous jumpsuit and he a red band that had the Uzumaki swirl tied around his left arm. I hope helps you guys visualize his outfit better.

Tell me, how did you guys like it? Good… Bad?

It would great though if someone could tell me great translator, so I could translate some OC Jutsu, that would greatly appreciated.

Seeeya!