Sorry for the two year absence. I had lost all will to write, or even think about writing for a long while, and I've just recently gotten it back. School is a drag. Jus' sayin'. Anyways, be expecting more updates, and possibly more stories in the near future. I will be trying to update at least once a week, twice if I'm in the mood(:

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For seven days and seven nights, the Uchiha stayed with the young kitsune, teaching him about what it meant to be a shinobi and how to do various techniques and skills that any normal genin would know. Things had been tough and the beginning, Naruto struggling to gain control of his unruly chakra and forcing it into submission so he wouldn't automatically be kicked out of the academy for fear of being portrayed as a threat to the other students safety. Then came the seals and basic techniques, the understandings of taijutsu, genjutu, and ninjutsu and finally information on various kekkei genkai. Things got easier as the days flew by, and eventually it was almost a routine. Itachi had Naruto meditate every day before their training started, as a way of warming up. It was during one of his first meditations that he discovered his secret, the reason why everyone hated him.

"Ne, Weasal-san, do I always have to do this?" complained Naruto, a small pout upon his face. Meditating was boring to him, and held no real meaning. "Yes," was the short reply for the weasel-masked nin. The boy gave a huff, and plopped onto the ground with all the grace of an elephant, and proceeded to meditate. As soon as he closed his blind eyes he found himself in a foul-smelling sewer, grime coating the walls and putrid water dripping from the pipes. The odd thing that Naruto found about this was the fact that he could actually see the sewer in all its dark glory rather than having to use his chakra to see the details and outlines. The boy gasped, and grasped his face, his hands running over his eyes and sweeping in front of them to make sure this was real. Suddenly, a growl shook the sewer, startling Naruto and making him turn away from this new discovery of sight and face whatever was trying to make its presence known.

Before him sat a rather large fox, its red fur bristled and sharp teeth bared. It looked crazed, all nine tails swishing behind him in annoyance, or anger, he couldn't tell. But the fox couldn't reach Naruto due to the fact that it was trapped in a cage, thick bars of steel holding it together, and the only thing locking it was a small piece of paper marked with shinigami symbols. "So I see you've finally discovered me, young one," an impossibly deep voice stated. It wasn't harsh, or mean, it held authority and seemed to demand respect. A small gasp left Naruto's lips as he beheld the thing before him, curiosity coursing through his mind. "What are you?" was his feeble reply, whispering from the sheer awesomeness of the being before him. "What am I? Who am I is more of a valid question. I am the Kyuubi no Kitsune, I attacked your village the day you were born, and was sealed inside you by that damned Fourth Hokage of yours," the deep voice replied, which Naruto now identified as the fox itself. The blonde boy gave a confused look before coming to a conclusion. The fox didn't seem too dangerous, trapped inside his mind as he was, and seemed to be bored almost. "Kyuubi-san, can I make a deal with you?" the boy had an idea, and he'd be damned if he didn't put it to good use. This was almost too good to pass up, a demon fox, who had lived for thousands of years, was inside of his mind and obviously wanted something to do badly. "A deal? Explain," was the short reply. "I want you to teach me, and in exchange I will let you use all four of my senses, and even take over my body for short periods of time; with my consent of course."

"Ah, a smart one are you. Fine, deal. Anything is better than being in this hell-hole," and with that, the fox grinned and Naruto was back in his own world; the black and blue that he knew. He gave a small gasp at being thrust back into reality before sensing Itachi watching him. "Weasal-san, I think I need to see the Hokage," whispered the blonde boy. Underneath his mask, Itachi raised one neat eyebrow, confused as to why the boy would request such a visit. "Hai."

Ten minutes later they were standing in front of the Hokage's desk, Naruto staring blankly at the patch of wall beside the Hokage's head, and Itachi melding into the shadows behind him. "I know why everyone hates me now Ji-ji," said Naruto, his voice quivering ever so slightly. "I have the Kyuubi inside me, and I made a deal with him. He will train me at night, when I sleep. In exchange I allowed him use of my four senses, and the ability to take over my body when I give my consent," he continued, his voice a bare whisper. He knew that the Sandiame would not approve, but he wanted to know more and do more; not just learn basic things at the academy for a year. After he had spoken the air seemed to gather a certain bit of stiffness. The Hokage certainly did not approve of the idea, and Itachi's eyes had widened if just by a fraction, at Naruto's statement.

"How did you find out about this, and did you even consider the ramifications of such an act as to allow the Kyuubi to control your body for extended periods of time?" was the carefully controlled reply that he received from the Hokage. Naruto told him of what had transpired that very afternoon, and was given a look of disdain when he mentioned his deal with the fox.

"Very well, it seems like I have no choice in the matter. Do what you wish, but don't let him get out of control. As for starting at the academy, you have been accepted into Umino Iruka's class and you are to start tomorrow morning at eight A.M. ," was the weary reply given by the Sandiame. He knew he could do nothing about this, and let it slide. Naruto grinned widely and bowed gratefully. "Thank you, Ji-ji!"

Not very long, I know, but it's the best I could do at 1.43am. I hope you enjoy, and tomorrow I'll be working on the next chapter to this as well as one for Pandemonium(:

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