Note: Hey everyone it's Agurra of the Darkness and I am back with a new story for your enjoyment known as Hope of Flames. I along with DracoHalo117 have been working on it for a while now and this is what we have so far. The idea and a good portion of the story were mine but Draco Contributed just as much as me, so give him credit to.

Disclaimer-Agurra of the Darkness and dracohalo117 do not own Naruto in any way shape or form

This story was created in partnership with dracohalo117...he does not own Naruto in any way shape or form

Agurra of the Darkness does however own the OC characters in this story and several of the jutsu as well.

Chapter One: Dreams and Destruction?

In the middle of Ame no Kuni, a lesser known nation, there was a large cave system underneath the rain country. This place was forbidden territory because of the dangers if contained…and yet it was because of these dangers, that it was the perfect place for the hideout of the most dangerous criminal organization in the world…

The Akatsuki…

In the cave system there was a massive cavern with a statue the size of one of the Bijuu…it was the Gedo Mazo, the only object in existence with the strength and power to contain all nine of the Bijuu and not implode on itself.

Underneath the statue was a room where the Akatsuki met.

The mysterious leader of Akatsuki stared at the two Akatsuki members before him…incredibly displeased, "I am curious…Itachi…Kisame…as to how…or why you failed your mission." the two members of Akatsuki looked at the leader, "I asked one simple request…capture the Kyuubi Jinchuriki alive…leave no trace that any of you were there…and don't start up fights."

Kisame spoke up, "With all due respect Leader-sama…" Kisame was silenced by the Akatsuki leader by his sheer chakra pressure.

"Be silent Kisame!" he looked at Itachi and then at Kisame, "I fail to see what was so hard about capturing a genin no older than twelve, maybe thirteen…bring him back here…and accomplish all this WITHOUT ENGAGING IN COMBAT!!!" The two missing-nin shrunk back from the leaders killing intent, Itachi chose this time to speak up…

"Leader-sama…there were unforeseen variables. The Kyuubi Jinchuriki was traveling with Jiraiya of the Densetsu no Sannin and…"

"Whether it was Jiraiya of the Sannin, an entire battalion of Konoha shinobi, or even the Hokage himself...it should not have been difficult to infiltrate an area, capture one person, and get out of there before someone noticed they were gone!" he sneered at the two, "You two are pathetic…it was a mistake recruiting you two into the Akatsuki. I will send someone else to capture the Kyuubi Jinchuriki…"

Kisame did something extremely uncharacteristic, "Please…leader-sama give us a second chance. We promise that we will capture him this time."

The Akatsuki leader glared at them with his silver ripple patterned eyes; "Request denied…I already have two people in mind for this mission…isn't that right…" he turned towards an area of the cavern…

Kisame and Itachi followed the leaders gaze as two figures stepped out of the darkness…

The first figure was wearing an Ame breathing mask, a visor over his eyes, and a hood covering his head. He was wearing a tattered black cloak, and he had Kiri ANBU armor covering most of his body. On his wrists were two strange devices with nozzles at the end, and tubes reaching up to his back. He had a slashed Kiri headband embroidered onto the latch keeping his cloak on him…

The Second figure was a man of about seven feet, wearing an Iron mask with six eyes slits in it in two columns. The sides of the mask wrapped to the back and covered his ears and cheek bones. He had a large double bladed spear that he seemed to be able to hold with only one hand. His clothing was that of a muscle shirt and chain-mail armbands. He wore ANBU armored pants and had steel toed boots on. He had a slashed out Hoshi headband tied around his right bicep.

The leader seemed to smirk as he looked at the two, "It is nice to see you…" he immediately became stony faced, "You know your mission?"

The man with the iron mask spoke up, his voice sounding rather metallic, "Of course…capture the Kyuubi Jinchuriki…no problem…"

Itachi spoke up, "With all due respect Leader-sama…the Kyuubi Jinchuriki is likely in Konoha now…it is unlikely they will be able to capture him, especially with how many shinobi will be guarding him after our…failure."

The man wearing the breathing mask chuckled, "Oh…we aren't going to capture him…" the two Akatsuki members stared at the Kiri missing-nin, "We are going to make him come to us…on his own free will."

Kisame's eyes widened when the man spoke, 'No…it can't be…' he turned to the Kiri missing-nin, "S-Sempai?"

The man looked at Kisame and chuckled…before he disappeared in a swirl of water, and the other man disappeared in a poof of smoke…

The leader looked at Itachi and Kisame, "Now…let's see how they accomplish this task…shall we?"

Konoha, Three Days Later

The Citizens and Shinobi of Konohagakure no Sato had lost much of their morale with the death of the Sandaime Hokage. Missions had not been going as great as they had before Orochimaru invaded with Suna and Oto breaking down the village's doors.

The total loss was half the Shinobi force, and ten percent of the Civilian Population…

But thankfully…it seemed as if their morale would soon jump.

A Month and a half ago, the genin Naruto Uzumaki, and one of the Densetsu no Sannin, Jiraiya, had left the village to locate one of the Sannin…Tsunade Senju.

Convincing her to return to the village after 12 years of absence had been nothing short of difficult, especially when Orochimaru had attacked them.

But thankfully…and by Kami's will…they had succeeded in not only injuring the Snake Sannin, but also convincing Tsunade to come back…and it was all thanks to Naruto Uzumaki.

The entire populace of Konoha was now gathered out in front of the Hokage tower, awaiting the official Inauguration of their new Hokage…

Standing atop the Kage tower was Tsunade…looking over the populace, 'It's been awhile…' she looked down until her eyes landed on the blond haired genin who went through impossible odds to bring her back, 'Naruto…this village sure is lucky to have you…your father would be proud.' She smiled at Naruto…but it quickly turned to a frown as she saw the looks of hatred being directed at the blond. 'How dare they…if Naruto had not been born, then the Kyuubi would have wiped you all out of existence.'

She looked up at the sky, 'To hell with your damn law Sarutobi-sensei…Naruto deserves that which is rightfully his.'

Meanwhile Naruto was smiling as he looked at Tsunade, 'Well…looks like Baa-chan is ready to make her speech.'

Jiraiya saw the look in Tsunade's eyes, 'Well…what is she planning?'

Tsunade stepped towards the stand, "People of Konoha…I am honored to take the seat of Godaime this day. I promise to do everything in my power to bring this village out of the trauma and shake off the blow it has been dealt…" the crowd cheered as Tsunade grinned, "And my first order of business…is to reveal the truth of what happened 12 years ago."

Naruto's eyes widened in terror, 'No…she wouldn't…how…how can she betray me like this?'

Jiraiya snarled, 'Tsunade…what the hell are you doing?'

Tsunade raised her voice, "12 years ago…the Sandaime told you that the Son of the Yondaime was dead…thus ending the Namikaze line." Naruto sighed in relief, 'Oh…thank Kami…'

Jiraiya however was about ready to run and stop her, 'Tsunade are you insane?!' he began to walk through the crowd, hoping he could stop Tsunade from revealing a truth he and the Sandaime had been trying to hide for 12 years, 'Imbecile…'

"I know for a fact that he is alive…as I was the one who helped bring him into this world." There were whispers throughout the crowd as they began to talk…

'The Namikaze clan lives?'

'I can't believe it…the legacy of the Yondaime can continue.'

'Who could he possibly be?'

Kakashi was smirking underneath his mask as he looked at Naruto, 'Now the council can't stop me from training you…I am sorry Naruto…I promise to make up for everything I should have done from the start.'

Tsunade continued, "Now I am sure that all of you are wondering who the son of the Yondaime is…I did not agree with the Sandaime hiding his heritage from him…a heritage that was rightfully his. But I now stand before you today to announce that the Son of the Yondaime…and the Legacy of the Namikaze clan is…"

Jiraiya tried to get through the crowd to no avail, 'Damn fool…you have no idea what you have done!'

"Water Style: Black Rain Jutsu" the clouds suddenly darkened as black drops came falling from the sky.

The citizens of Konoha did not know what was going on…but the Shinobi got into ready stances…ready to fight if necessary.

Tsunade's eyes widened as she looked at the sky, 'How…how could somebody do this on such a level.' She watched as the black clouds hovered above the entirety of Konoha, 'It takes someone with Chunin level reserves to cover a 20 foot by 20 foot radius with Black Rain…and this is a full ten square miles…they would need Kage level reserves to do this.'

Suddenly she felt a strike to her back as she fell of the Kage tower. While in mid-air she adjusted herself as her feet hit the ground first, leaving a five foot wide crater with spider-web cracks.

Jiraiya came out of the crowd and got next to Tsunade, "Tsu-hime…you alright?" Tsunade pushed herself up and looked at the Kage tower…her eyes widened as she saw who had kicked her in the back…Jiraiya followed her gaze…and his eyes also widened…

Standing on top of the Kage tower were two men wearing black cloaks with red clouds on them. One was a giant man with an iron mask with six slits in it…

The other man had a breathing mask of Ame design and a visor over his eyes, along with a hood covering his head.

The man with the iron mask spoke up, "Hello Konoha…we apologize for our intruding of your village during the Inauguration of your new Hokage…but…we have business to deal with."

Naruto began to quiver, 'Akatsuki…damn' Jiraiya had told him about the Akatsuki on the way back to the village. He now knew that he was up against nearly impossible odds…especially since the lowest ranking member of Akatsuki was an A-rank missing-nin, 'This is bad…'

The other man walked forward and spoke with a hiss in his speech…most likely from the mask, "But where are our manners?" he did a curt bow, "I am Seikyu Unabara…former head of the ANBU division Burning sea of Kirigakure…"

The man with the iron mask walked up, "And I am Sougon Bruka…former shinobi of Hoshigakure…"

All of the shinobi's eyes widened as they heard the names…the two were the most infamous traitors in the history of their villages.

Tsunade yelled, "What the hell do two low-life scum like you want with us?!" Sougon looked at Tsunade and spoke with aggression.

"Mind your manners Tsunade, as I am sure you have noticed, we can destroy your village at any time…or have you forgotten about the jutsu my friend here just used?" he pointed towards Seikyu who had his palms open…revealing two triggers on his wrists.

Jiraiya got up and yelled, "What the hell do you want from us?! And do you want it so badly you are willing to kill thousands of innocent lives?!" the civilians immediately grew scared…one of them yelled out at Jiraiya.

"Jiraiya-sama…what do you mean kill us…what is this jutsu?!" Jiraiya was about to speak…but Kakashi beat him to the punch.

"The jutsu takes air born water and using chakra converts it into oil…and with the amount of rain that there is…" the villagers realized what Kakashi was talking about and began to panic…

Sougon yelled, "ENOUGH!!!" his voice carried across the villagers like a clap of thunder…causing them to stop in their tracks, "Now…we are only here to retrieve our prize…simply hand it over to us, and nobody gets hurt."

In the crowd Naruto was sweating, 'They…they're looking for me…me…' Naruto was conflicted with himself…he did not want to be taken by the Akatsuki…but he also did not want his village to be harmed, 'What do I do?'

Those that knew what they were talking about were having their own thoughts…

'No…I can't allow sensei's son to be taken by these bastards!'

'Nobody is getting their hands on Naruto while I can stop it.'

'I am not losing another precious person…not ever again!'

Seikyu whispered to Sougon, "How long you think before the kid fesses up?" they look down to see their target…who is trembling like a leaf, "Maybe we should just catch him now."

Sougon shook his head, "No…but" he stroked the chin of his mask, "Perhaps we ought to speed up his decision." Sougon looked at the crowd, "And if our target does not step forward on his own free will in the next 30 seconds…we will light the oil…and kill every person here." Seikyu pulls up his arms revealing that the objects on his wrists are connected to tubes filled with a liquid…

"And my flamethrowers have been dying to get a workout!"

The villagers suddenly panicked as they began to run around like a chicken with their heads cut off…

The genin were all having their own thoughts…

Kiba was shaking like a cornered dog as he whimpered as he cried, 'No…I don't want to die yet.'

Shino was trembling as he tried to keep himself calm…and failed, 'I am scared…'

Ino was practically sobbing, 'I never got my first kiss…I can't die yet, I still have so much to do.'

Chouji felt as if he was going to throw up, 'I haven't even told her how I feel.'

Shikamaru was, 'Troublesome…really ** troublesome.'

Lee was failing to keep himself up with his crutches, 'How unyouthful…how can they be so callous in their killings?'

Neji let a few tears fall, 'So…this is our fate?'

Tenten wanted to cry, 'No…I still have to show Kunoichi can be just as good as Shinobi…I still have to talk to him

Sakura was sobbing, 'I didn't even get a date with Sasuke-kun.'

Sasuke was trembling in fear, 'No…I can't die without killing him.'

Hinata's eyes were watering as she trembled, 'I didn't even get to tell Naruto-kun how I feel.'

Naruto…he was looking down…conflicted beyond reasoning, 'They are going to kill them…because of me. Why? Why did my life have to be this way? Why couldn't things have been simple?' Naruto looked at the Hokage monument, at all the faces…knowing that either way…he would not reach his dream, 'My dream…or my village…'

Naruto clenched his fists as a few tears fell from his eyes, 'Forgive me…Oji-san…looks like I can't keep the promise I made you.'

Sougon looked at Seikyu, "He has about ten seconds left…I guess he doesn't care about his village after all…"

Seikyu was about to hit the triggers, "WAIT!!!!"

The two missing-nin looked down…and saw their target standing in the middle of a circle of civilians and shinobi…shaking…

Sougon grinned underneath his mask, "So…you decided to accept our terms…good." he snapped his fingers…a poof of smoke surrounded both him and Seikyu…who was grumbling about not being able to destroy something.

They appeared in front of the blond…who was looking at the ground.

The ones who had no idea what was going on all thought the same thing, 'What do they want with Naruto?'

Hinata was trembling as the two Akatsuki members approached Naruto, 'No…Naruto-kun.'

Seikyu sighed in annoyance, "Alright then…lets go. Leader-sama is waiting." he made a grab for Naruto…but said blond pulled away…Seikyu growled in annoyance as he reached for him again…

"Promise me…" Seikyu stopped before he grabbed the blond and quirked an eyebrow…Sougon did the same, "I will go with you…without a fight…but" he looked at the two missing-nin…tears brimming at his eyes, "But please…" he fell to his knees and bowed his head…

Everyone who saw this was shocked…the demon brat was begging…

The genin were beyond surprised…Naruto was not one to beg…not even when his life was on the line…

Naruto spoke out in a choked voice; "I beg you…please…don't hurt anyone in this village!" he let out a few sobs before he sat back up and looked at the missing-nin.

Seikyu chose to speak up, "And…what stopping us from hurting them after we get want we want?" in an instant Naruto had pulled out a kunai and got ready to attack.

Seikyu got ready to launch his flamethrowers at the oil…Sougon spoke up calmly…his metallic voice sending shivers down everyone's spines, "You are a fool…by the time you land a blow on any of us…we will have killed every last person in this village."

Naruto looked down, "I know…" and suddenly pointed his kunai to his jugular, "But…who said I was aiming to attack one of you?" Seikyu and Sougon's eyes widened, "I know what your organization is after!" the two flinched, "And if I die…I take what your organization wants with me…am I right?"

Sougon scoffed, "You don't have the balls to do it…SPLASH" Sougon's eyes widened underneath his mask as Naruto made a gash in his neck…nothing lethal…but it showed he meant business.

Naruto pointed the kunai to his jugular…a one hundred percent chance of death, "Try me…"

The genin who did not know what Naruto was talking about were shocked…Kiba chose to voice his thoughts, "Naruto what the ** are you doing…what the hell are these guys after?!"

Lee spoke up, "Naruto-kun…don't allow your youthful spirit to be snuffed out…fight back!"

Sakura and Ino shouted at the same time, "Naruto…stop being such a coward…kick their asses!"

Sasuke surprisingly shouted, "Hey dobe…don't you dare ** out on us!"

The shouting coming from them became incoherent…Naruto glared at them and shouted, "If you knew what it was they wanted you would be encouraging them to take me!"

The genin became silent as they all looked at Naruto…Shino asked the question on everyone's mind, "Naruto…what are you talking about?"

Naruto sighed as he looked at Shino…the kunai still near his jugular, "I am not surprised…it is an S-rank secret after all…"

Tsunade's eyes widened…she shouted at Naruto, "Naruto don't…it's against the law to…" Naruto looked at her and shouted…

"IT IS MY SECRET….I CAN TELL WHOEVER I WANT…besides…they will find out soon enough." he turned to his old classmates, "Besides…it's better they learn it from me…" he stood straight up…but made sure the kunai was still placed at his jugular, "Do you all remember the lessons from the academy…about the Kyuubi attack?"

Sakura spoke up, "Of course we do…the Yondaime killed it…" she looked at Naruto…and was confused as he shook his head.

"No…the Kyuubi…wasn't killed." he waited for the gasps of shock to stop before he continued; "No mortal is capable of killing a Bijuu. So…the Yondaime did the next best thing…"

Kakashi shouted for Naruto to stop, "No Naruto don't!"

Naruto ignored Kakashi and continued, "He sealed the Kyuubi in a newborn baby…born on October tenth…no more than a few hours old…me."

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Everyone who did not already know about Kyuubi gasped in shock…while the ones who did looked at Naruto with confusion. Especially those who hated him…wondering why the demon brat would reveal his secret.

The Genins all looked away from Naruto…finally understanding why he was hated so badly…why they were never allowed to play with him…now they knew…

Kiba felt like punching himself in the face…hating himself for listening to his bastard father, Shino wanted to crawl into a hole, feeling like a hypocrite, Ino wanted to cry remembering all the times she teased and belittled Naruto, Chouji felt like bastard…knowing he had seen Naruto hungry and had basically left him to starve, Shikamaru was too shocked to even think of the word 'troublesome', Neji wanted to take back every insult he had ever said against the blond, Lee wanted to cry from the unjustful punishment his fellow genin had to endure, Tenten wanted to cry…and was starting to…

But the ones who had it the worst were Sasuke…Sakura…and Hinata…

Sasuke felt like such an **, Naruto may have never known what it was like to lose his family. But he did know loneliness, and it was thrust upon him against his will.

Sakura wanted to curl into a ball and cry…remembering how many times she hurt Naruto…

Hinata wanted to cry…remembering how long she had stalked him, how many times she had seen him be hurt…how many times she could have stopped it…but she didn't.

Not hearing a word from any of them, and not noticing the reactions on their turned heads…he assumed the worst, "I thought so…" he turned back to Sougon and Seikyu, "Seikyu" said Kiri-nin looked at Naruto, "I want you to swear on your honor as a Kiri ninja…that you will never raise a hand against this village…" Seikyu did not make a move…Naruto forced the tip of the kunai to lightly pierce his flesh, just below the jugular, "SWEAR IT!!!"

Seikyu smirked, "You got guts kid…very well…I swear on my honor as a Kiri ninja…which I do follow…to never raise a hand against this village."

Naruto looked at Sougon, "You…I want you to swear that you will never harm this village."

Sougon sighed, "Like I would waste my time with this village…but fine…you have my word, I will never raise a hand to harm this village."

Naruto nodded his head and gently lowered his kunai…he turned towards the gates, "Let's go…" he began walking as Seikyu and Sougon followed up behind…

"GET AWAY FROM HIM!" Jiraiya jumped out of the crowd with a Rasengan at the ready, "RASENGAN!" he ran towards Seikyu…intent on tearing the missing-nin to bits…but Sougon appeared in front of Jiraiya's target and spoke…

"Ninja Art: Gravity Wave" his spear glowed with energy; Sougon swung the spear, sending a wave at Jiraiya.

The Sannin's Rasengan was destroyed as he was thrown back into the crowd.

Tsunade came out of the crowd, "Get the hell away from Naruto or so help me I'll…" she was shut up in an instant by Naruto's shout…

"STOP!" Tsunade stopped in her tracks as Naruto clenched his fists, "try to come after me…or stop me in any way…and I…" he turned his head…tears flowing from his eyes, "I will never ever forgive you!" he turned away as a sad smile graced his features as his fists unclenched, "I am going to die anyways…let me do it while saving your lives…one last time."

Seikyu rolled his eyes underneath his visor, "Enough with this sappy **…Mizu Shunshin." a wall of water wrapped around the three as Naruto spoke one last thing before they disappeared…

"Goodbye…"

Three Miles outside Konoha

A swirl of water appeared in the middle of the road as Seikyu, Sougon, and Naruto appeared.

Seikyu turned to Sougon, "Well…looks like Leader-sama is going to be very pleased."

Sougon scoffed, "Yeah…but he had better find a way to cure my affliction…HURAAGH" Sougon fell over to one knee…Seikyu immediately grabbed him and his visor lightly fell…revealing scaly skin along with golden eyes with black pupils.

"Sougon…here" he pulled out a three pronged needle, "Take your medicine…" Sougon wasted no time and pulled up his sleeve…revealing several puncture points for something that had three prongs…he quickly plunged the three pronged syringe into his arm and let the medicine flow in.

Naruto could have taken this time to escape…but he was too distressed by everything that had happened to think logically…

Sougon blinked several times and got back up, "Alright…lets get moving." Seikyu walked over to Naruto and pushed him in the direction that they were heading…Ame no Kuni…

Notes well this is the first chapter and I hope you like it cause we worked really hard on it. So send reviews and messages anything just come take a look.

Translation:

Sougon Bruka: Breaker of Gravity

Seikyu Unabara: Sea of Oil

Jutsu List

Water Style: Black Rain Jutsu- using chakra converts water in the air into oil which then rains down on enemies

Ninja Art: Gravity Wave (Personal jutsu): Builds up chakra in tip of the spear and using special gravity based chakra condenses the air around the tip. Then swinging releases a cresant moon shaped attack of dense and heavy air at enemy doing immense damage.