The Hope of the Moon and Sun Growing up

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or Percy Jackson. Naruto is owned by Masashi Kishimoto and Percy Jackson is owned by Rick Riordan respectively. Certain elements were inspired by various Naruto/Percy Jackson crossover fanfictions.

Posted May 09 2020(Tuesday)

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AN1: Guys the PM email notifications are NOT working right now. I heard FF took that function down. So, I am replying to everyone ok! You have to check your PM inbox like I do to see response any PMs! (go to your name in top right corner, left bar- Private Messaging-inbox and tada all the messages go through but you won't get emails saying it did! This goes for all my stories! Check your box for PMs and actually read them!

After such a serious Hope of the Sun and Moon chapter and Six Paths Jinchuuriki chapters I decided to have fun and explore more of Naruto backstory.

By the way this and the first chapter are CANON it just makes more sense to add them in this story then the main one. This is actually a rather important chapter by the way.

By the way this is MY story so I can bend canon to how I want it.

I had this idea for awhile so I decided to actually write it. I haven't written in a while so I am kinda rusty to be honest.

Before people spam me, this is NOT the only time Naruto goes to the Elemental Nations although he is NOT part of Kohona either. (doesn't mean he doesn't know people but MOST people will not know about him).

Chapter 2 Naruto meets a Two Tailed Blonde

Naruto is age 5 (roughly)

If you asked Minato or Kushina the last thing they would expect would be their 5-year-old child to be playing with the Nibi Jinchuuriki from Kumo. The only more unlikely thing would be for Naruto Uzumaki (technically Namikaze) to be welcomed with warm arms in Iwa.

However, Apollo and Artemis had realized that things were not always as they seemed especially when it came to the Elemental Nations.

Apollo and Artemis due to the 'rules' of the Elemental Nations took on the appearance of 'Minato' and 'Kushina' but they kept their personalities intact. Young Naruto did not notice the change since they treated him exactly the same not noticing the slight differences like his mother's hair style or eye colour or his father sharper features as Minato. He also did not see that his parents were in 'ninja' gear instead of the more casual outfits they wore around him.

Apollo had gotten a reluctant Artemis to agree to bring Naruto to Kumo with them hidden behind illusions to 'see what perfect jinchuurikis' could do. While it was widely known that Killer Bee was the only jinchuuriki alive who had perfect control (with Kushina's admittedly more enslavement than control and Minato's unusable) it was secretly known that Yugito Nii control was near perfect despite her relatively young age.

On such a visit much to their shock the 4th Raikage simply known as "A" was praying in respect to small headstone with the writing:

Minato Namikaze
4th Hokage
Fastest Man Alive
The only one to beat the 3rd and 4th Raikage in a battle of speed
A Worthy Rival

His younger adopted brother Killer Bee was also there paying his respect with a rare serious expression along with the sensory Ninja Cee and A's right-hand man Darui a known user of Black Lighting and Gale Style.AN2:

Artemis and Apollo listened carefully although even with their mask of indifference on their faces it clears they were shocked by the scene happening in front of them. Naruto was in his father's arms but in an enchanted sleep so they could assess the situation beforehand.

"Boss. I know we do this once every month but how long will this continue. Eventually people will find it dull." Darui asked calmly but he winced when A gave him a glare.

"Quiet! He may have been my foe but he was the only one worthy to be considered my rival. His strength at least deserves respect." A snapped as Apollo eyes widened before a slight smirk appeared. AN3:

'Seems like that hotheaded Kumo Ninja from before has become Raikage like I thought.' Apollo thought with some respect.

"Sorry boss. It was kinda dull of me to be insensitive." Darui apologized using his two most used words in the same sentence. He also rubbed his head with sorry smile.

"Darui. You know how bro and I feel about the 4th Hokage. He may have been our rival and enemy but he still treated us with respect on the battle field. He let us live that day so the least we can do is honour his death." B said in a rare serious tone without the raps as he hung his head in respect. AN4:

Artemis raised a delicate eyebrow to Apollo who rubbed his spikey hair in a very 'Minato' way.

"That is not the story you told her. You said it was a draw." Artemis said with a slight accusatory tone as Apollo smiled nervously. AN5:

"I saw something in those two all those years ago and I didn't want that spark to go out." Apollo defended Minato's actions as Artemis rolled her eyes.

'That idiot. He doesn't have to say I. Minato and him are different just as I am NOT that woman. Kushina Uzumaki may have lived but I raised MY child not her.' Artemis thought angrily as her anger faded away when she saw her child sleeping.

Neither Apollo nor Artemis had explained to Naruto the actual secrets of his birth yet and if it was up to Artemis they never would. Apollo however intended to keep his promise to their mortal selves and nevrr let Naruto forget the people who gave up everything so he could have a future.

Artemis and Apollo soon looked back to the Kumo ninjas they continued to pay their respect to their mortal selves deaths.

"Yugito! Come here and pay your respect too!" A barked as a young blonde woman of 14 walked onto the small burial site with a bow. AN6:

"Hai Raikage-sama." Yugito Nii said politely as she got onto the knees and prayed softy.

Apollo raised an eyebrow in appreciation for the young girl beauty while Artemis frowned but grudgingly admitted the Blonde jinchuuriki was very pretty. The young teen had long blonde hair tied with a white clothe into a ponytail that reached all the way to her lower back. She had beautiful dark eyes that shone with pride but kindness as well. She was wearing a Chunnin outfit that clung tightly against her developing body. Artemis could already see that the young girl despite not having any Godly connections could have easily passed herself off as a daughter of Athena if her eyes were gray and based on her curves right now would likely have a lot of followers. She even had a light shade of red lipstick which was a rarity amongst kunoichi. AN7:

Apollo eyes shone although with a distinct lack of lust or attraction to the younger girl. He would freely admit if he was his old party boy self he would have loved to wait for 3 years before trying to make a Demigod with Yugito Nii but he was now fully on board with raising Naruto to be the best man he could be. He suspected however that Artemis assumed that a 'clone' of him was still making Demigods as fast as possible which he chose not to tell her about his decision.

"Artemis. This is our best chance to talk to the Jinchuuriki and ask for their help with Naruto tailed beast training later in his life." Apollo said excitedly not wincing when Artemis sent him a glare that would make most men shake in their boots.

"Are you insane? You are asking us to put the identity of our son to people from Kumo? The same people who are known love bloodlines and Tailed Beasts for THEIR village?" Artemis hissed in anger as Apollo resisted the urge to roll his eyes in exasperation.

"For someone who claims no part of Kushina exists anymore you sure hold onto grudges like her." Apollo whispered but judging by the glare sent to him she heard every word of it.

"Apollo." Artemis said in warning as her currently violent eyes narrowed.

Apollo sighed but raised his hands in surrender. "Look those two are the only jinchuuriki who have control of their tailed beasts fully except for Yagura the 4th Mizukage but he is part of the Bloody Mist so you want to ask him for help." Apollo remarked as Artemis bit her lip at his point. AN8:

After a lot of arguing between the 2 Gods Artemis very reluctantly agreed to talk to the Kumo ninja especially when Apollo offered to go first.

"Hey! Been awhile!" Apollo said cheerfully landing on the ground with a grin.

There was one thing about A the 4th Raikage was well known for and that passion. Usually it manifested as anger especially when threats to his village was involved. 'Invading' when he was mourning was a great way to set off his anger.

"B! Now!" A screamed as he activated his Lightning release Chakra Mode in an instant with B activating his Version 1 Tailed Beast Cloak with 6 tails. A had a cloak of blue lightning chakra surrounding him making his hair spike up as well. B had a red cloak of Tailed beast chakra vaguely surrounding his body.

"Let's go brotha!" B yelled as he rushed towards the intruder at full speed with his arm raised towards Apollo's neck.

A meanwhile using the full speed of his Lightning Release Chakra Mode to appear behind Apollo with his arm raised towards the back of his neck.

Yugito smirked knowing this fight was all but done.

'At this range and speed there is not a shinobi alive who could avoid let alone survive the Double Lariat.' Yugito thought as the moments seemed to draw on.

"Double Lariat!" A and B shouted as their arms met with a resounding thud.

But to everyone surprise there was no head that was lopped off or any blood from the impact. There was no body at all!

"Impossible! Boss and B-sama attack could not have failed! What happened to the body!" Darui shouted losing his clam demenour for one as everyone started looking for the intruder.

Cee calmed himself and closed his eyes. He soon focused his sensory skills before he gasped and opened his eyes.

"A-sama! The intruder is up there on that tree!" Cee shouted pointing to a tree in the distance where Apollo stood there with a confident smirk where a Flying Rajin marker was underneath his foot. AN9:

Apollo was rather amused at the reception he got while he tapped his foot playfully.

'Maybe not the best way to introduce myself but hey it sure was entertaining to watch their reactions.' Apollo admitted as he felt his sister glare from her hidden location.

'That's impossible! Only one person has ever dodged me at full speed let alone with B assisting me! And for a man to appear that far away in an instant! Can it be?' A thought as he shared a look of understanding with B.

Yugito, Cee and Darui were about to rush at the intruder until shockingly A raised his arm.

"Stop. I think I know who that person is but intruder come down here and no harm shall come to you. You have my word as Raikage!" A said calmly much to his subordinates shock but they grudgingly stood down.

Apollo smiled before lightly tossing one of his marked Flying Rajin Kunai next to A and then appearing in less then an instant holding that same kunai.

'So fast! I did not even see him make a sign or even a single footstep!' Yugito thought with wide eyes as she turned around I shock.

'Was that Time-Space jutsu? That intruder chakra vanished instantly and reappeared just like when he dodged A-sama and B-sama attack!' Cee thought as he and Darui also turned around to look at the intruder wearily.

"Aw. You guys didn't miss me? I mean you did make a funeral for me which I am flattered but attacked me without even a single word of greeting." Apollo whined as the ninja got into guard before A eyes narrowed before he laughed.

"So I was right. It really is you Minato." A said smugly much to his subordinate's shock.

"A-sama! Minato Namikaze died 5 years ago! Whoever this is cannot be the former 4th Hokage!" Cee insisted while Yugito nodded her head in agreement.

"Boss. Are you sure? I mean he looks like him sure but it could be a transformation justsu for all we." Darui said cautiously as A looked Minato directly in the eyes.

"Nobody can match my speed when I go full out except Minato. Even if you copied his appearance your speed with the Flying Rajin is unmatched. Even the 2nd Hokage Tobirama was said to not as skilled as Minato using the Flying Rajin. A jutsu he created." A acknowledged as Apollo rubbed his head.

"Aw. I mean I not sure if I quicker than Nidaime-sama but thanks for the compliment." Apollo said modestly.

"Minato! Why are you here and how did you return to life?" A demanded with a glare as Apollo carefree expression turned serious.

"I don't mind explaining but I need your word on the River Styx everyone here will never reveal what I am about to tell you without my permission." Apollo said calmly but with a twitch in his wrist.

A and everyone looked suspicious but eventually agreed to swear on the oath created by Apollo.

"Ok just a heads up. It is literally impossible for you to break an oath so you cannot tell this secret to anyone even if you were tortured." Apollo added as an afterthought.

C and Yugito growled while A sighed but waved an arm to continue.

"Okay lets start with saying Minato Namikaze and I are two different souls in one vessel." Apollo started his explanation by creating a bow and quiver out of nothing.

C was especially surprised as he could sense no chakra in the creation of the objects which he told A who narrowed his eyes but did not seem that shocked.

"Wait. I can sense something different about Minato-san chakra. There is almost has a different feel from it.. The closest I can think of comparing it would be Tailed Beast chakra but denser." C tried to explain after looking deep into 'Minato' chakra core.

B blinked his eyes but him and 8 tails confirmed that Minato had no tailed beast chakra inside of him.

"Okay. This might be shocking but I am a God who shared a body with Minato when he was born. You can call Minato my mortal self. I am called Apollo." Apollo formally introduced himself as he covered his ears when the shouting started streaming in.

It took Apollo himself swearing on the river styx and giving a basic history about the Gods to settle the story and confirm his identity.

"So, Apollo. Why exactly are you here?" A grunted as he stared warily at the God who smile nervously.

"You see… My son will need some help in the future and B and Yugito are the only trustworthy jinchuuriki he can ask for help." Apollo said bluntly as B and Yugito blinked in surprise.

"What?! The Leaf reported you sealed away the Kyubi using the Shiki Fuin! But I suppose since you are here now it was a lie too?" A said with a glare as Apollo rubbed his head in nervousness.

"You know what? Seeing is better then believing." Apollo mused before he looked at the sky.

"Kushina come on down with Naruto!" Apollo yelled before he got smashed into the ground by an invisible force. Apollo got back to his feet with a lump on his forehead.

"Its not Kushina! I am Artemis! Not that woman!" Artemis screamed as she reappeared along with Kushina's chakra once the illusion was gone.

"Ow. You know to them you are Kushina right? Plus, she wasn't a bad person just like Minato is pretty cool." Apollo chided her as she glared heatedly at him.

"That woman is not the one who raised my child. She died end of story." Artemis said dismissively but Apollo could clearly hear the resentment in her voice as she looked down at Naruto who was still sleeping in her arms.

While the rest of the group was watching the back and forth with some amusement Yugito looked at Kushina with both respect and wariness.

Despite Kumo own history of trying to kidnap Kushina when she was a child for her chakra A had grudgingly admitted to Yugito that Kushina was a great ninja.

"So Kushina." A started ignoring the heated glare Artemis sent him. "That is your brat Naruto right? And if what Apollo is saying is right he is the Kyubi jinchuuriki right?" A asked looking at the small blonde ball curled up in his mothers arms.

"Yeah. He is my Naruto Uzumaki. My first and only child." Artemis said proudly as the Kumo group nodded. Apollo had briefly explained his sisters Maiden Oath and how Naruto did not break it due to being born from Kushina-her mortal avatar- instead.

B decided to interject by rapping about how Naruto looked like a fusion of Minato and Kushina. This made Artemis threaten to castrate the Kumo jinchuuriki but in return woke Naruto up.

"Mama? Where are we?" Naruto asked with a yawn as he opened his blue eyes several times.

Artemis instantly calmed down and with the sweetest tone said "Naru-chan. These are…. Friends…. Of your Papa and me." Artemis said 'friends' as if swallowing a thumbtack but Naruto did not seem to realize it.

"Ooh! Mama! She has pretty hair!" Naruto said excitedly pointing at the surprised Blonde female jinchuuriki.

"Um thank you?" Yugito replied awkwardly having never dealt with young kids before.

Naruto took that the cue to introduce himself. After a few minutes of the excited toddler wiggling in his mother's arms he finally managed to get onto the ground and run towards Yugito with a giant smile.

"Hi! I am Naruto Uzumaki! Nice to meet you Dattebayo!" Naruto chirped excitedly as he raised his small hand expectedly.

Yugito looked over at the others who just gave her a look to play along although B did seem to hold a playful smirk in his mouth.

Yugito lowered herself so she was squatting and eye level with the 5-year-old.

"Hi Naruto-kun. My name is Yugito Nii." Yugito said warmly using an honorific for the much younger blonde who beamed at her.

"Yay Yugi-Nii!" Naruto shouted happily calling the older blonde his sister as he grabbed with both of his smaller hands one of Yugito soft hands.

Artemis was looking at Yugito as if judging every action, she took could be her last. Yugito smiled awkwardly as she accepted her honorific with some surprise.

While watching both blonde jinchuuriki chatting and having fun Apollo took C, Darui, B and A to the side to talk to them in private.

"So yeah Naruto will need to control the Kyubi power one day and Kumo has been the only village to find a way for perfect Tailed Beast Control." Apollo said with some pleading.

A was not pleased though as he crossed his arms with a frown. B looked interested while Darui and C just stayed quiet.

"So, you want Naruto to get the training to become a perfect jinchuuriki and not join my village in return." A asked coldly as Apollo looked him directly in the eyes.

"My son will not join ANY villages." Apollo said clearly narrowing his eyes at the implication.

"You may be my rival and I would even possibly consider you a friend but why would I agree to give a Jinchuuriki training who is not part of my village?" A growled as Apollo did not faulter.

"As much as I hate myself for turning Naruto into a jinchuuriki he will need its power one day for a threat that can threaten this entire world." Apollo said with conviction.

"What threat is that?" A asked with narrowed eyes.

"The man in the mask and cloak who caused the Kyubi rampage 5 years ago." Apollo answered as the group eyes widened at the information.

"You mean the Kyubi rampaging was not an accident?" B asked with shock. Apollo shocked his head before he turned to Artemis.

'I am going to show them that time.' He mouthed to Artemis who frowned but discreetly nodded her head.

Apollo whispered "This will show my memories of what happened that night." Apollo then focused before everyone including Yugito but not Naruto or Artemis was transported in their minds to his memory. This was a common technique used by Gods to share their memories which was likened to a Demigod dreams but unreliable to the Gods. AN10:

Apollo shared Minato and Kushina memories of the night of Naruto's birth and even the aftermath.

What took them at least several minutes to see only appeared to be less than a second to Naruto who was still chatting to Yugito nonstop even when Yugito blinked her eyes in confusion.

A blinked before grumbling "I suppose if that masked man could cause all that damage using the Kyubi despite all your own preparations he is a threat." A admitted as B nodded dumbly.

"Plus with me and Yugito guiding Naruto it will be a true jicnhuuriki show!" B chirped as A raised his hand to his face in embarrassment.

"A-sama. If Minato-san memories are correct the masked man does not appear to have destroying Kohona as his only goal." C warned as A nodded in thought.

"Yeah boss. It may be dull but perhaps this little brat could be beneficial to have as an ally in the future." Darui shrugged as A hummed.

A turned to Apollo who looked serious.

"Naruto destiny is mostly in that other world but one day he will fight the Masked Man and save this world as well." Apollo said with pure determination and pride.

A sighed for a minute before looking up. "Very Well. I shall allow Naruto to train with B and Yugito in the future to get control over his tailed beast." A declared as B whooped and Apollo nodded his head in thanks. AN11:

"Although in return I want you to promise if my jinchuuriki are ever in trouble from the masked man or one of his associates then I want your word you will protect them." A said seriously as Apollo eyes widened abit.

"I may not show it but I consider B and Yugito my family as well. B is my brother and Yugito may as well be my niece." A said in a rarely shown soft tone. C and Darui simply smiled while B looked ready to cry.

"Bro! I never you cared so much!" B said with tears running down his face as A looked away before boking B on the face to get him to look away.

"Very well. You have my word as a God I will protect your jinchuuriki in they are in danger since you will teach my son." Apollo agreed as the two men sealed the promise with a handshake.

"Plus I feel my son would never forgive me if I let Yugito and B get captured after being his teachers." Apollo admitted sheepishly as the men watched Yugito playfully climb up the tree with her feet giggling when Naruto pouted at the base of the tree.

The men and everyone else was more shocked when Naruto frowned before he started to walk up the tree with his feet and caught up to Yugito on a branch with a huge grin.

"Yay! Yugi-Nii lets play more!" Naruto said happily as he climbed into Yugito shocked lap.

Yugito swore she felt killer intent from Artemis so she quickly used the Body Flicker jutsu to get both of them back onto the ground.

"Good job Naruto-kun." Yugito said simply as she was unable to gasp how a 5-year-old copied tree climbing just by looking. She saw Naruto parents had a similar confused look. The grin Naruto sent her showed he was not really thinking about it and did it.

They spent the next few hours watching Naruto play various games like hide and seek with Yugito with Artemis keeping a vigilant eye for her baby. Apollo gave them a modified kunai to A and B that looked like a normal kunai but he assured them it was enchanted to always return to them along with the Flying Rajin sealing formula imbrued.

Apollo promised that if B or Yugito were every in danger to simply place chakra into the knife and he would appear. He however told them bluntly he would not fight for any petty wars or fights if summoned unless the jinchuuriki or perhaps A himself was in danger.

It would also serve to tell A when Apollo planned to appear by heating up if he was planning to get near to where the knife was. This way A could prepare ahead of time when Naruto intended to collect on Naruto's training.

B was looking at Naruto and Yugito with a huge grin before a naughty smile appeared.

"What B?" A said rather impatiently.

"Maybe Little Miss Two and Little Nine can get married in the future then everything will be fine!" B rapped as A slapped his forehead in embarrassment.

"Hehe. You better not let his mother hear that or she will knock our teeth out." Apollo warned but he was honestly not against his son marrying the Nibi Jinchuuriki.

'She is very pretty even at her age; she and Naruto have a connection even now plus 9 years for us is a very little small detail when Naruto is 16 and she is 25.' Apollo remarked but he took a glance at Artemis.

Luckily Artemis was completely preoccupied with Naruto so she did not hear the conversation from their end.

Soon it was time for the day in Kumo to end so with a lot of whining from Naruto and a smile from Yugito it came to an end.

Yugito in a rare show of maternal friendship picked Naruto up and hugged him into her developing chest with a smile while Naruto just enjoyed the warmth happily. Apollo had to pull Artemis back from 'corrupting' her son.

Darui rubbed his head at the scene while A and C were stoic. Meanwhile B grin threatened to split his face.

After a few minutes Yugito let go as Naruto waved bye to his new friends.

"Goodbye Apollo and Artemis." A said with a bow of respect which was reciprocated.

"We shall meet again soon." Apollo promised as Artemis frowned but nodded picking Naruto back up to her arms.

Apollo warned the group to look away as Naruto was covered in his mother's arms as they teleported away in a flash of light.

B turned to Yugito with a grin and asked "Little Miss two how you would feel marrying Little Nine? I think everything will work out fine!".

Yugito blushed and knocked B onto his butt with an indignant punch but did not answer with A secretly smiling.

AN2: I know its technically 'Ranton' or 'storm style' but in the English dub its gale style. Plus it doesn't produce any form a 'storm'. (plus most elemental Kekkei Genkai have several forms that appeared to be unrelated except possibly the elemental chakra used to produce them).

AN3: Before people SPAM me with reviews and messages A (at least in MY story) respects Power and strength and Minato is stated to be the only man to be his superior in speed. Hence why he is paying private respect to the man even after his 'death'. In my story if Minato was born in Kumo A would have welcomed him as his brother too but even as rivals they hold mutual respect.

AN4: B is referring to the fight shown in Naruto Shippuden episode 282 and the corresponding manga chapter 544. I know in the canon it was basically a draw with Minato retreating for strategic reasons but in my version B and A acknowledge that Minato could have killed them but chose not to.

AN5: Artemis is very clearly NOT Kushina. She makes every intention to separate herself from her 'mortal shell'. Apollo is actually ok being compared to Minato so he is okay saying 'I'.

AN6: In canon Yugito was 29 during part 2 when Naruto was 15-16 (so about 14 years older than him) but minor change here she will be only 9 years older than Naruto. Time flows the same between both worlds as I have alluded in the main series.

AN7: Before you ask… YES, she will likely be added later on in the main story as a harem member. And for those people who are like "WHY?! CANON Naruto would see her as big sister or Aunt at best.!" Guess what?! THIS IS NOT CANON NARUTO! He did not even grow up the same way as canon Naruto unlike my other stories! So Hinata is 'unlikely' to be with Naruto.

AN8: Yes, Obito still controls Yagura in this story although I wont say why.

AN9: I am going to say Flying Rajin as I keep messing up the Japanese name spelling.

AN10: Basically, other Gods do not take these memories as testimony as tis basically liked using a lie detector machine. It could be fabricated.

AN11: Yes, this will be where Naruto gets chakra mode and control eventually but it won't be shown explicitly.