Naruto: The Tale of Uzumaki

A Naruto fan fiction

By: Cooper

OK folks, let's start this off. First: I do not own this series, or any other series. So, with that in mind, all characters that I did not create for this story are owned by their respective owners.

Now some notes and warnings: As this is only my second fanfic ever, any pointers are appreciated. I should also say, since I've only read 3 chapters of the manga vs. the over half of the first anime series and all of the Shippenden anime series, this is more based off the anime(so if I blatantly screw up a major fact of the manga/anime, please alert me to it). Also, I'm American and started watching english dub shows first, which means I am more used to the western name styles and lack of honorifics. This doesn't mean I won't use them where I think they are needed, just only rarely. Finally, I am giving this fic a "M" rating for language(all the manga/subbed anime reference I have found seem to give Naruto and Sakura kinda dirty mouths so there will be some language), adult concepts(AKA violence, perversion, and the such), and sexual references. So, now you have been warned! Muhahahaha.

Prologue:

Many have heard of the five great shinobi nations and the wars between them. But, few know that these wars had spilled over into the tales of many nations over the world. Outside the Shinobi world though, exist other warriors, and many, many people that resent the ninja.

One such land was the "Land over the Sea". A small country island known as Bikenneil. At one time, it was the home of the Maki clan. A powerful clan of samurai that protected the island. Unfortunately there was a civil war in the Maki clan, leading to the creation of the Uzumaki clan. These two clans fought over the land until the shinobi of fire came. The ninja were hunting a mist -nin that had assassinated their leader to start the first shinobi war. Impress with the power of these "Uchiha" ninja, several Uzumaki clan families followed them back to the larger continent. They eventually settled in a newly created village known as Konohagure.

Chapter 1:

They ignored the all the stares that were heading their way. One thing they had learn since disembarking is that apparently their clothing was a bit out of place. Karen Maki looked at her and her "brother's" attire. They both wore rather tight forms of basic armor from their home of Bikenneil, but it was also designed for a much colder climate.

"Perhaps we should change our clothes," She commented to Michael, "To blend in."

Michael snorted, "And act like ninja, sister?" He, like most of their clan, hated ninja and the shinobi arts. Even though the only time in the history of Bikenneil that ninja were encountered was during the Maki clan civil war. The war that ended when the Uchiha had taken away the rouge members of their clan, then dubbed "Uzu-Maki" for the transgressions against the clan.

"I meant because it is much warmer here than home. Unless you enjoy sweating to death," She chuckled at her little joke knowing full well that neither of them were hot. All thanks to one of the clan traits that allowed them to adjust their body temperature to stay comfortable in any weather while wearing armor.

He just snorted as they came to a very long bridge leading to the mainland. The Land of Waves pride and joy one could say. Karen and Michael stopped to read the dedication inscription on the gate house: "The great Naruto Bridge, Dedicated to the Konoha Ninja that protected and inspired this land to become their greatest. Kakashi Hatake, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, And Naruto Uzumaki. We thank them all."

They looked at each other and smiled, "Looks like we get to have some fun on this trip, now doesn't it?"

He's late again, typical. Sakura thought as she waited in front of Naruto's apartment. She was there to take him out for his birthday, even though it was the week before. Of course they were on a mission at the time, and personal stuff like birthdays had to wait in the life of a ninja. Which being a jounin meant she was often out on some mission for Konoha.

It was as she was thinking to herself that a certain blonde had opened his door from the inside. He knew full well that she was waiting for him to return from training. Hence he had sneaked in through the window and took a shower already. What he wasn't expecting was her reaction to being surprised by him. He realized his blunder as he saw a petite fist coming at him. It barely missed him as he avoided it, but missed noticing the slap that was right behind it. What she wasn't expecting was the fact he was still only a towel, which happen to get caught on the door handle as her chakra powered slap sent him flying.

"Oh Naruto! I thought you weren't ho- Oh Goodness!" she shriek as she noticed his state of undress. To add to the embarrassment of the two, was that their former Sensei and current teammate chose that time to drop off his gifts to Naruto.

"Perhaps," Kakashi said to them as Sakura tossed Naruto his towel, "I should of spent more time lost on the road that is life. Hmm? Anyway here, Naruto, Happy eighteenth birthday!"

He handed Naruto two gifts, one was a copy of the novel that Kakashi was reading during their first bell test, Icha Icha Paradise. The second, which Naruto seemed much happier about, was new set of jounin armor that was under one's clothes, and a new set of shuriken. Naruto started to get up to thank Kakashi when he realized he was still technically naked.

"Thanks Kakashi-sensei! I'll use these with pride!"

"Well, also to let you know that the Hokage wants to see us early tomorrow morning. And have a nice date!" With that, the white haired Jounin disappeared before either of the younger ninja could disagree. Sakura just shook her head and looked over at a now standing Naruto.

Blushing at the site of his lean body, she stammered lightly, "Just hurry up and get dressed for dinner."

Well hopefully you all like it so far Please rate and review. I hope to post a second chapter in a few days or so(maybe up to a week). Thanks for reading!