"Hello" - (Normal talking)

"What now?" - (Thoughts)

["How is this possible?"] - (Demonic Thoughts)

["Oh come on!"] - (Demonic Talk)

"How did that happen?" - (Flashback)

"Lightning Strike" – (Techniques)

{"Hello, how are you?"} - (Communication)

(Idea from my co author Giblenator)

Chapter 1 – Prologue

(Konoha Hospital, Naruto's Room)

In Konohagakure No Sato General Hospital, we find our orange loving jinchuriki laying in a hospital bed distraught.

"Sasuke" Naruto thought in sadness "Why did you have to leave? Is power really all that mattered to you? Did our team mean nothing to you?"

Meanwhile deep with the blond, the Kyuubi no Kitsune was having thoughts of its own on the whole situation.

["He's brooding over a UCHIHA of ALL things!"]Kyuubi thought in anger["He should be more worried that he almost didn't survive that clash back in the Valley of The End. I can't let the boy continue on like this. He's not ready for the darkness of the shinobi world yet. He's also lacking in strength. But what can we do? Nowhere in the land is it truly safe for the boy to grow freely with Akatsuki's manipulations. Hmm... wait that jutsu Father told us about!"]

He then thought ["Yes that could work, but the boy needs to be convinced. He lives under a naive view that the village is truly his home. But even I can see that things won't change with him becoming Hokage. I'll have to break the truth about everything to him."]

Back outside, Naruto continued his brooding till in a deep voice he heard, ["Brat we need to talk"] and he was forced into unconsciousness.

0o0o0o0

(Naruto's Mindscape)

He now finds himself deep within his mind brought before the seal. Behind it giant red piercing eyes gaze down at him. He then said "What do you want Kyuubi?"

["I'll be honest with you brat, your situation isn't looking that good,"] Kyuubi said in a serious tone. ["You're weak and you'll stay that way as long as you're with Konoha."]

"What do you mean? I can't just leave Konoha. It's my home an-[''NO ITS NOT!"] Naruto started but was cut off by the Kyuubi ["Did you just forget your whole childhood. All the glares and jeers and back talks. Being treated as if you were a demon. Being thrown out of stores just because you hold me. Is this truly your home? Doesn't sound like one. You don't even know who you truly are."]

"Wha-what do you mean?" Naruto asks a little confused

["I will tell you but you have to actually listen alright"] Kyuubi says looking Naruto in the eye. Seeing Naruto nod he continues ["Your true name is Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze. Son of Kushina Uzumaki, my previous Jinchuuriki and member of the Uzumaki Clan. And Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage and the one who sealed me into you. This village has been scorning the child of their own hero,"] Kyuubi scoffed at this.

Naruto stood there shocked with tears threatening to fall, not really sure how to handle the truth. The identity of his parents was the one thing he wanted the most. But to find out that not only did he have a clan but the man who was his idol was also his father and responsible for the crappy life he lived. But he could focus on this later.

"All the high ranking members of Konoha knew this? Tsunade, Jiraiya, Kakashi and even the Old Man Third?"

"Why tell me all this?" Spoke Naruto "You could've just left me in the dark and let me go on as I was." He was generally confused why Kyuubi was being so helpful when it would just usually threaten his life whenever they met.

["Because you represent me and you can't be weak,"] Kyuubi replied ["I also have an offer that may benefit both of us."]

Deciding he had nothing to lose, Naruto replies "Okay I'll at least hear you out and then decide what to do."

["Here's the deal. I know a jutsu that can let us jump dimensions. If we do this, it protects us from the Akatsuki and is a fresh start in life. Think about it, no one will know about the Biju in that dimension. You won't be scorned by anyone and you can tell your secret to only those you deem trustworthy. To sweeten the deal I'll even aid you in training with my chakra and other things,"] Kyuubi told him.

Naruto gave it some thought. It would be sad to leave behind the small number of friends he has, but he decided to be selfish for once. This was his chance at a new beginning and he was going to take it. He nodded his head at the idea, saying "Okay then, you've got yourself a deal."

Kyuubi nodded his head, and told him ["Now before we leave you should head towards your parents old home and seal up whatever scrolls and valuables they left behind. You'll need those for training. Also head towards the Hokage tower, and take the Forbidden Scroll since there'll be a few jutsus that should be perfect for you to use."]

"I'll get on that as soon as I wake up" Naruto replied "And Kyuubi, thank you for your help. I really appreciate it."

["Kurama,"] replied Kyuubi.

"What?" Naruto said confusingly.

["My name is Kurama,"]he replied ["All us Biju have names. Telling you my true name is a sign of trust. If we are going to start this new life we have to trust each other."]

"I understand Kurama and thank you for trusting me" Naruto stated "I have one last question, I have to know. Di-did they love me?"

["Without a doubt kit,"] Kurama replied ["Your mother couldn't stop jumping around when she found out she was having you. And your father was happy as well."]

Tears began to fall down Naruto's face as he wailed in joy. Finally he knew what his parents thought about him. To finally have that closure of knowing that they actually wanted him.

"Thank you so much Kurama," Naruto exclaimed happily with a true smile upon his face "I promise to make this partnership work for the both of us!" And with that Naruto faded from his mindscape.

0o0o0o0

(Naruto's Hospital Room)

Waking up, Naruto notices that no one has entered the room yet. He gets out of bed, removing his hospital gown and putting on his regular orange jumpsuit. He then opens the window and jumps out, taking to the rooftops.

"Where should I go first?" he thought, as he jumped on the rooftops. "Get the Forbidden Scroll, or find my parents house?"

["Go to your parent's home first. There's less of a risk of being found out,"] Kurama replied ["The Forbidden Scroll will be more guarded. Their home is located behind the Hokage Monument."]

Naruto nodded his head, as he headed that way feeling happy that he'll see his parents home, and where he'll have grown up if they were still alive.

0o0o0o0

(Namikaze Home)

Soon enough he arrives there, and notices a seal on the door.

["It's a blood seal. A security measure that Minato and Kushina put in. You have to smear some of your blood on it to gain access to the complex"] Kurama stated.

Nodding, Naruto then bites his thumb drawing blood. He then swipes it across the seal which begins to glow brightly. After it stops the door opens and Naruto hurries in closing the door behind him. In the living room, he sees a large banner hanging "WELCOME HOME NARUTO". It fills him with joy seeing this. He then heads downstairs towards the basement. When he reaches it, he sees shelves of scrolls containing Ninjutsu, Fuinjutsu, Genjutsu and Kenjutsu. There were surprisingly some scrolls that contained money. He also noticed some square papers lying on the ground.

["That is chakra paper,"] Kurama states ["By pushing chakra into it you can determine your elemental affinities."]

Pushing some chakra into the piece of paper produces a shocking result. It splits into four equally sized pieces. One is drenched soggy, another turns to dust and the final piece sprouts a small sapling.

["Looks like my host is a diamond in the rough,"] Kurama stated proudly["You have equally strong affinities for Lightning, Earth and Water and apparently Wood Style."]

Naruto was surprised that he had the same Bloodline Limit as Konoha's Founding Hokage. But that could be focused on for later. He grabbed some giant sealing scrolls and began sealing all the Ninjutsu, Fuinjutsu and money scrolls away. He thought about leaving the Genjutsu and Kenjutsu scrolls but decided to take them as well so he could use them as a basis for his own Genjutsu and Kenjutsu Style.

He did find four whole ingots of chakra metal, which was a score. He could use them to forge his own sword and maybe something extra. He then sealed the giant scrolls into smaller scrolls that he then put into a backpack he found lying around.

["Alright next is the Forbidden Scroll. You'll need it if you want to learn wood ninjutsu"]Kurama stated. ["It should still be in the Hokage's office. So you'll have to be careful."]

"Right," Naruto replied. He then exited the house, making sure to re-lock the door on his way. He then took to the roofs again, never noticing a pair of pale lavender eyes watching him leave.

0o0o0o0

(Hokage's Office)

Eventually making it to the window by Tsunade's office, Naruto peeks through to see that no one is present. Naruto releases a sigh of relief. He then calmly makes his way inside and towards the cabinet with the Forbidden Scroll.

["You're really lucky that she's not here. And with her gone her ANBU guards follow,"]stated Kurama ["Now hurry up and grab that scroll so we can leave this sage forsaken world!"] He stated to him impatiently.

Naruto nods, breaking open the safe and grabbing the Forbidden Scroll. He then seals it into a sealing scroll and puts it with the others in his bag. Seeing that he has what he's looking for, he exits through the window and heads towards his team's old training ground.

0o0o0o0

(Training Ground Seven)

Arriving at the training ground, Naruto begins to double check that he has everything he needs. Seeing that all his supplies are there, he then asks "So how do we perform this jutsu Kurama?"

["We will need to perform the hand-signs at the same time to synchronize our chakra"]Kurama replies ["Are you ready Naruto because there is no going back on this?"]

"You bet I am. Believe It!" Naruto shouted excitedly.

["Then let us begin"] both Naruto and Kurama begin the signs ["Tora, Tori, Inu, Uma, Ushi, Saru, TATSU!"] They both shouted at the same time ["Dimensional Rift Jutsu!"]

At the end of the shout, a blueish purple portal opens up in front of Naruto. Seeing that the jutsu worked, Naruto begins to move towards the portal. Before he could step through though, he heard someone shout from behind "NARUTO-KUN!"

Turning around, he saw Hinata standing there panting. She must have followed him from somewhere.

"What are you doing here Hinata?" questions Naruto.

"You're leaving aren't you?" Hinata asked "Just like Sasuke-san, you're leaving your home behind."

"Konoha hasn't ever been a home to me really" replies Naruto "I guess i was just too blind to see it for myself. This is a new start for me Hinata, please don't stop me."

"What about your friends? What about me?" She retorts "I love you Naruto-kun. I always have so please don't leave me!"

Naruto was slightly taken aback but shook his head steeling his resolve. He then replied "I'm sorry Hinata but I just can't return those feelings cause I don't know what love is yet. Goodbye Hinata."

Naruto then shunshins behind her and knocks her out. He then lays her on the ground gently then turns back around. He then takes off his headband and slashes through the middle signifying the seriousness of his resolve to break free. He then runs and jumps through the portal with it closing behind him. Leaving behind his old life for a new one.

0o0o0o0

(Gardenia, California)

Landing on ground Naruto turns back to the portal to see it closing. With that, he breathes a sigh of relief. Looking in the other direction he sees a huge sign stating "WELCOME TO GARDENIA"

"We made it Kurama" he states "We actually pulled it off. We're in a whole new dimension!" he exclaims excitedly.

["Of course we pulled it off. The Great Kurama had no doubt it would work"] Kurama states proudly ["All right time for a game plan. What do we need to get done?"]

"Well first I need to get some identification" Naruto replies "Then I'll trade all my money for this world's currency and open a bank account. Then comes buying a house and new clothes for myself. Then we can get to training."

["You can scratch off the house. You can utilize Wood Style to make any type of home you want,"]suggested Kurama. ["For location you'll have to scout out the city. Also make sure to disguise yourself as someone older."]

"Right. Now, Henge!" shouted Naruto as he exploded into a plume of smoke. As it cleared, there stood Naruto in the form of a plain looking middle aged man.

"This will be a good disguise. Now, Shadow Clone Jutsu" which caused fifteen clones of his disguise to poof into existence. "Five of you fan out and scout out the city. The other five get to make me a new identity in the records. And the final five, find a library and read up on this world's history. Get to it!" "YES SIR!" And with that the clones sped off.

Naruto himself decides to walk around and admire the sights, smiling happily at the place he would call his new home.

END

Author's Note #1

Hope that you all remember to be safe with this pandemic spreading across the world, and remember to always wash your hands, and to not Panic Buy. And remember you need to follow the rules, so that no one else gets it.

Alright then everyone, we'll be going back to the original story now. And if you don't like the story, then you can leave anytime you want. Any haters that write in the reviews, will be ignored. The harem will be: Bloom, Roxy, Stella, Flora, Tecna, Aisha and Icy.

And that's all readers. Hope you enjoyed the chapter and stay tuned for the next one. Be sure to check out some of our other stories on our pages. This is Giblenator and Power of Magic signing off.