Kushina slowly opened her eyes. She stared at an unfamiliar ceiling. A confused look appeared in her eyes. Is she in a hospital? That couldn't be possible. Minato was supposed to seal away the last of her spirit inside of Naruto. Naruto! She shot up. Pain flared through her entire body making her bite her lip in pain.

The doors to the room opened up. A young man in a wheelchair rolled into the room. He had a bald head and kind eyes. "I see you are finally awake. I am Professor Charles Xavier. I must admit I didn't expect you to wake so soon," said Charles.

"I don't understand you," said Kushina.

Charles chuckled. He began to speak a different language. "Forgive me, I assumed you knew English. My name is Charles Xavier I found and your son in the middle of the city. It was quite a scene, but do not worry, I made sure that no one would ask any questions."

Kushina gained a look of relief. "My son. Is he ok? Is Naruto ok?"

"He is fine. Though I bet he has been missing his mother." Charles gestured to the right side of her bed. Kushina turned her head to find a baby sleeping in a small bed next to her. Her eyes softened as she stared down at her son. Naruto. She pressed her fingers to his stomach. To her surprise, she could only channel a very small amount of chakra. It was enough to activate a seal. A seal that never showed up. Kushina's eyes widened, as she couldn't sense the tiniest bit of demonic presence.

"I found this on you," Charles handed her a scroll. She took the scroll and opened it up.

Dear My Love,

I know we had a plan in store, but I couldn't go through with it. I love Konoha with all my heart. However, I love you and Naruto much more. I did this not as a Hokage, but as a father. I activated a space-time jutsu that would use the Kyuubi as a source. Then I activated what was left of my chakra into you so that you would live to be able to take care of Naruto.

If the space-time jutsu worked then you will be transported to a new time era. An era that will probably feel like a brand new world. Naruto will be able to grow up as a normal boy not a Jinchuuriki that will be feared and hated by others for a crime he did not commit. I hope you can forgive me for being so selfish. Know that I will always love you and Naruto. I give my life for both of you.

Love,

Your Foolish Husband

Tears streamed down Kushina's face. 'Minato, you fool.' She clutched the letter tightly to her chest. Kushina smiled knowing that her son would grow up as a normal child not a Jinchuuriki.

Charles spoke. "Ma'am, I would like to offer you a place here at the Institute." Kushina's eyes widened as his voice appeared in her head. His mouth didn't move as he spoke again. 'I apologize for reading your mind, but I felt it necessary given the circumstances that I found you. Now that I know you are not a threat, I believe we should talk about the new time era you have landed in. Kushina gained a hard look.

Four Years Later - Xavier Institute

Naruto punched the air. He wore a white karate gi with a white sash. Kushina sat on a bench watching as Naruto practiced what she had taught him. She wore a sleeveless white tank top that showed a good amount of cleavage and tight blue jeans with black sandals. Her long red hair that used to fall down past her waist had been cut short so that it fell down a couple inches past her shoulders. A light giggled escape she as Naruto lost focus as he spotted a butterfly. "Naruto-chan," smiled Kushina.

"Hehe! Sorry," grinned Naruto. He went back to punching.

"Kicks now," Kushina ordered. Naruto eagerly began to kick.

Professor Xavier came rolling up next to Kushina. "I see Naruto is out training again. He certainly does have a one-track mind."

Kushina smiled. "He loves to train. Gets that from me. Minato much preferred to read or work on new techniques. I was always the one who preferred to use my fists to get the job done." A feral smile appeared on her face. Charles got a slightly scared look.

Xavier watched as Naruto trained. Kushina Namikaze. She had arrived four years in a most peculiar way. A black hole opened up in the middle of New York City and she dropped out of it with her newborn baby. Fortunately, he had been around to erase the minds of all those who witnessed it. He had then taken them both back to the Institute. Each of them possessed the x-gene.

That isn't what surprised him the most. Kushina claimed to be from a time period where ninja ruled. He had a feeling that it is mostly likely she had arrived from a separate dimension not traveled from the past. It is a theory that he couldn't prove. Anyway, she came from a world filled with ninja who had special abilities that rivals his own. She had lost the ability to perform her unique techniques except for the strange seals that she could make. He still remembered being in shock as she drew a seal upon a piece of paper then made it explode with the power of a grenade.

Kushina may have lost her ability to use ninjutsu, but she is still a force to be reckoned with. She possessed superhuman speed, strength, and reflexes. The woman is a trained assassin and had been very good at it.

Naruto inherited all of his mother's ability and then some. He is faster and stronger then other children his age. Kushina is training him to control she his powers. She hadn't decided whether to teach him jutsu, but she did plan to teach him to control his chakra.

"There is a Chuck E. Cheeses if you wish to go into town. I managed to pull a few strings and get you a driver's license," smiled Charles holding out a card.

"Sugoi!" Kushina reverted to Japanese on instinct.

"Please drive the speed limit," Charles sighed, as the woman didn't even hear him. Kushina grabbed Naruto and ran over to the garage. A chuckle escaped the man. He soon groaned as the van sped out of the garage through the grass before almost crashing into the gates. Perhaps giving her a driver's license wasn't the best thing.

Break

"That was so much fun!" yelled Naruto. "Can we go back tomorrow? Please!"

Kushina giggled. "Calm down Naruto-chan. If you behave properly I'll think about going again." Chuck E. Cheese is a brilliant place for kids. For adults it is a walking nightmare. Kids screaming and running around like wild animals. She definitely wouldn't be going back there except on special occasions.

Naruto looked around at all the buildings. He didn't come out of the mansion much. A wide smile appeared on his face as he ran ahead towards a window. Kushina raised an eyebrow. She looked at the window. Karate - Tae Kwon Do - Jujitsu Martial Arts Training for all ages. "Wow." Naruto watched as a dozen kids practiced punching and kicking while moving through katas.

"A bit sloppy, but pretty good for civilians," said Kushina.

"Can I train with them?" asked Naruto with puppy-dog eyes.

Kushina kneeled down. "Naruto-chan, you are special. If I sign you up for such classes then you have to promise to be careful. I don't want you to accidentally harm someone."

Naruto grinned. "I promise!"

"Ok," smiled Kushina kissing his forehead. Naruto cheer hugging his mother tightly.

Three Years Later - Manhattan

Kushina moved silently leaping from roof to roof. She wore a tight black shirt, iron clad black gloves, black pants, and black ninja sandals. Over her chest, she had a metal plate of armor that is also on her back, and that same armor over her forearms. Like a shadow, she moved from place to place without making a sound. "Am I getting close old man?" said Kushina into the communicator.

'Yes, he should be in the park up ahead. I am using my powers to make others near the park unable to see him,' said Charles in her head.

"That still creeps me out." Kushina jumped over the ledge flipping in mid-air before landing lightly on top of a car. She spotted a tree and jumped ten feet through the air landing lightly on the branch. A smile appeared on her face as she spotted a small boy stumbling with his hands over his eyes. He is a year older then Naruto with short dark brown hair, a slim build, and a cute face.

Scott stumbled forward. He had no idea where he is. All he knew is that he couldn't go back to the orphanage and he couldn't open his eyes. If he opened his eyes then everything he looked at got destroyed. This weird beam shot from his eyes. The police had tried to capture him, but he had managed to blast them then making an escape. "Watch out, you're about to trip on a root," said a female's voice.

He froze. "Thanks," Scott mumbled taking a careful step forward. He felt the root and stepped over it.

"The name is Kushina. Kushina Namikaze, if you like, I can offer you place to stay. Be better then walking around at night with your hands over your face," said Kushina.

"No thanks. I am fine," said Scott.

Kushina gained an annoyed look. "Ok listen up kid. Don't make me kick your ass. I am trying to be nice."

"Leave me alone!" Scott removed his hands. Kushina quickly moved as an optic red beam shot forth hitting the playground slide and blowing it up.

"That's it. You pissed me off." A punch struck Scott in the face knocking him out cold.

'Kushina, you weren't supposed to harm him.'

Kushina pouted. "He was being a pain."

'Please bring him back to the jet.'

"Yeah, yeah annoying old man," Kushina tossed Scott over her shoulders. She took off running jumped onto window ledge then springing up onto the roof of a building. The woman soon vanished into the night.

Xavier Institute

Scott slowly woke up rubbing his head. A groan escaped him as he sat up. He jumped in fright as he looked around seeing everything in red. He quickly shut his eyes. "It's ok Scott. You don't need to worry about destroying anything. Open your eyes," said a warm voice.

"Who are you?" asked Scott keeping his eyes shut.

'My name is Charles Xavier. I am a mutant like you.' Scott's eyes widened in surprise as he heard a voice in his head. He looked straight at Professor Charles Xavier. Charles gave him a friendly smile.

"My eyes, you cured-"

Charles shook his head. "I didn't cure you Scott. Right now, you are wearing a pair of ruby shades that are tricking your mind into thinking that you eyes are activated. It isn't a cure. There is no cure for us who possess the x-gene."

Scott frowned. "X-gene?"

"We are mutants Scott. A gifted few who are born with special abilities. It may seem like a curse right now, but what you have is a gift." Charles smiled. "I would like you to stay here at my institute and learn how to control your powers. You will also meet others who have special abilities."

A nervous look appeared in Scott's eyes. He didn't have anywhere else to go. In addition, there is that psycho woman out there who is probably looking for him. Professor Xavier had really helped him out. Scott decided to trust the Professor. "Ok." Charles smiled.

Outside

Scott followed Professor Xavier outside. The two headed into the backyard. Scott couldn't believe that all this belonged to the professor. It is the biggest mansion he had ever seen and he could barely see the front gates in the distance. He heard voices. Professor Xavier smiled. "The other two residents are over there. Kushina Namikaze and her son, Naruto Namikaze."

"Kushina Namikaze?" Scott's eyes widened. "That is the crazy woman who attacked me!"

Naruto burst out laughing. He dropped his bokken and clenched his sides. Kushina raised her fist and punched her son on the head. More laughter erupted from him as he rolled around on the ground. "Shut up!" yelled Kushina.

"Crazy woman. That fits your perfectly," laughed Naruto.

Professor Xavier sighed as Kushina began to beat up Naruto. Scott gained a scared look as Kushina turned to glare at the boy. "I am not crazy. I was trying to help you out, but you were being ungrateful," glared Kushina.

Naruto wiped his eyes. "I like him. My name is Naruto, what's your name?"

"Um Scott," said Scott nervously.

"This is my crazy mother. She's not so bad once you get used to her," grinned Naruto.

"I'll kill you!" Kushina went to grab Naruto but he quickly ran away. Naruto laughed as he ran for his life. Scott quirked a smile before he started to laugh. Professor Xavier chuckled. Those two definitely had a way of lightening the mood.

Break

Naruto poked his head into the living room. He checks to the right, left, down, and above. It was all clear. Quietly, he moved across the room holding a water gun. A noise made him dive under a table. He pumped the water gun listening for anymore sounds. His hand reached into his pocket pulling out a walk-talkie. "Shades, I am in the living room. No sign of Crazy Woman. What is your position over?" spoke Naruto.

A muffled voice came back. "Kitchen is clear Fox. How come you get the name Fox?" demanded Scott.

"Sounds cool right?" grinned Naruto.

"I want a better name," said Scott.

Naruto gained a pensive look. "I got it. We'll call you Cyclops."

"That sucks."

"Perfect. Cyclops it is," said Naruto.

"I want-oh crap she is here help!" The walkie went dead.

"I'm coming!" Naruto ran through the living room into the kitchen. He burst into the kitchen ready to fire, but found it empty. A confused look appeared in his eyes as he moved around. He scratched the back of his head and turned around leaving. As he exited, he found the Crazy Woman holding Cyclops hostage. "Surrender or your friend gets it," smirked Kushina.

Naruto saluted. "I'm sorry I couldn't save you from Crazy Woman. I'll make sure your death won't be in vain."

Kushina glared. A smirk appeared on her face. She released Scott. Naruto's eyes widened in surprise as Scott picked up his water gun and aimed at him. The two opened up fire on Naruto who was soaked heavily before getting into the kitchen. "Traitor!" yelled Naruto.

Scott laughed. "You just betrayed me first."

"Just surrender and we'll think about letting you off easy," smirked Kushina.

"I will never surrender!" Naruto reached into his pouch pulling out a water balloon. He peeked his head around the corner and quickly pulled it back as water blasted hit the wall.

"You can't win," said Scott.

Kushina laughed. "It's time you lose dear son of mine."

Naruto grinned. "Ah!" He ran out of the kitchen tossing the water balloon. It struck Scott in the face exploding. Scott cried out as he fell backwards drenched in water. Naruto brought his gun up, but never got a shot off as Kushina started to blast him with water. Water hit him in the face blinding him as he tripped and fell to the ground. Kushina laughed as she walked over to him. Naruto rolled around tossing a second water balloon that hit her in the chest soaking her in water. "Hahaha!"

The three burst into laughter as a full out water war went out. It didn't stop until the last drop of water was gone.

Professor Xavier rolled into the room. He paused as he saw the soaked carpet, couch, chair, broken lamp on the ground, and much more destruction. Naruto, Kushina, and Scott froze. "Didn't I ask you all to play these games outside?" said Xavier sternly.

Kushina pushed Naruto and Scott forward. The two boys fell as she turned and ran away. "It is their entire fault!" Naruto yelled in anger as her laughter filled the air. Scott and Naruto looked up at Professor Xavier who gave them an amused yet stern look. A grumble escaped the boys.

One Year Later

Master Ryan watched as Naruto easily defeated a boy three years older then him. Naruto smiled as he blocked a high kick then raised his arm deflecting a left straight punch. Naruto stepped inside the boy's guard grabbing the shirt and flipped the boy who weighed forty pounds more then him over his back down upon the mats. A groan escaped the ten year old boy. An eight year old able to defeat an ten year old boy who is fifty pounds heavier and a whole foot taller. The two boys bowed to each other.

"Ms. Namikaze," Master Ryan walked up the pretty young woman.

Kushina bowed. "Ryan, can I help you?"

"It has been four years since I started to train Naruto in the martial arts. He is one of the most gifted students I have ever taught. Unfortunately, I only teach the basics. I would recommend finding a professional dojo that can truly develop his talents. It would be a waster for him to stay here when he has already reached the rank of black belt in my dojo," said Ryan.

"Thank you," smiled Kushina. She glanced over at Naruto who laughed with several of his friends. He really loved coming here. "I will speak with him. It is his decision to make."

Ryan bowed. "I understand."

Break

Kushina handed Naruto a vanilla ice cream. Naruto smiled happily, as he ate the ice cream cone. "So, Master Ryan says that you are the most gifted student he has ever trained," smiled Kushina.

Naruto blushed. "Really? I try my hardest."

"Watching you spar reminded me of your father. He was quite good at taijutsu," smiled Kushina.

"Hehe. I am going to be even stronger then him. I'll be stronger then you," grinned Naruto.

"Is that so?" Kushina bopped him on the head. "You'll need to work really hard to get stronger then me." He burst out laughing as she began to tickle him. "By the way, Master Ryan thinks you should find a more professional dojo to train at. He says that you'll benefit more from it."

"Ok!" grinned Naruto.

Kushina raised an eyebrow. "Just like that? All your friends are at that dojo."

Naruto smiled. "I can still be friends with them."

Kushina smiled proudly. Her son is growing up into a good man. She would have to ask Charles to help her find a good dojo. One that could really develop Naruto's abilities.

Xavier Institute

Naruto and Scott ran down the stairs. Professor Xavier had contacted them telepathically to meet him in the living room. It had to be something important. The two jumped the last step and ran into the study. Professor Xavier stood there with a cute nine year old girl. She had short red hair and pretty emerald green eyes. The girl nervously stood next to Professor Xavier. "I would like to introduce the two of you to Jean Grey. She will be our newest student at the institute," introduced Xavier.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Naruto Namikaze," grinned Naruto.

"I'm Scott Summers," smiled Scott.

Jean smiled. "Hello."

"Man, you got the same color hair as my mom. I hope you don't have her crazy multiple personalities," said Naruto.

Kushina walked up behind Naruto bopping him on the head. "Ignore my son. It's nice to meet you, I'm Kushina Namikaze. Unfortunately, I am his mother." Jean placed a hand over her mouth to hide her laughter. Naruto grumbled cutely.

Professor Xavier smiled. "Welcome to the Xavier Institute, Jean."

Akisame's Dojo

Kushina and Naruto entered a dingy dojo that is in perfect condition. A man of above average height at five foot ten sat on the mats drinking a cup of tea. He had long messy brown hair, a thin trimmed mustache, and an average build with lithe powerful muscle. The man wore a white shirt that opened at the torso and blue hakama pants with white tabi socks.

"Are you Master Akisame?" asked Kushina.

"Yes, please call me Akisame. How may I help you ma'am?" asked Akisame.

"I came here to enroll my son in your jujitsu classes."

Naruto stepped forward. "Hey Akisame-sensei."

Akisame raised an eyebrow. "Refer to me as sensei when I haven't taken you as a student? That presumptuous."

"So when do we start learning sensei," grinned Naruto.

Kushina slapped Naruto upside the head. "Be more respectful."

A laugh came from Akisame. Akisame stood up and patted down his pants. "You amuse me kid. Come at me and show me what you know." Naruto didn't hesitate running forward. Akisame raised his arm catching a fist. Naruto ducked down low coming for a leg sweep, but Akisame stepped back avoiding it. Naruto used the moment to come around and spring towards Akisame jumping into a hurricane kick. Akisame caught the leg the slammed Naruto to the ground twisting the leg. Kushina shook her head. 'At least knows what he is doing,' Kushina admired Akisame's technique.

Akisame released Naruto. "You have speed and power. And know the basics of Karate and Tae-Kwon Do. Jujitsu is very different from those martial arts. It focuses on mainly grappling, joint locking, and throwing techniques meant to disarm or disable. A more defensive style of martial arts not a straight forward attacking."

"Aw, that doesn't sound like fun," pouted Naruto.

"It sounds perfect. Maybe you'll learn not to charge head first into a fight," smirked Kushina. Naruto pouted.

"This is the price of lessons," said Akisame handing her a bill.

Kushina's eyes widened. A smirk appeared on her face. "That won't be a problem." 'I hope you have fun paying for it Charles!'

"Then let us get started. Come back in an hour," said Akisame. He looked at Naruto. Naruto paled as a scary look appeared in Akisame-sensei's eyes. Kushina waved goodbye leaving Naruto alone with the scary man.

Three Years Later

Naruto grinned. He twirled a kunai around his finger. "Might as well give up. There is no way that you two are going to beat me."

Scott adjusted the new visor that Professor Xavier had built for him. "Think so huh?"

Jean smiled. "I am going to beat you both."

"Come on. This is target practice. My mom used to be a ninja. No way I am losing this," said Naruto self-assured.

Kushina had an amused look. "Heritage is no guarantee of success." Naruto waved dismissively. She gained an annoyed look. Jean and Scott stepped away from Naruto knowing that look in Kushina's eyes. Those two learned long ago not to make the woman angry, but Naruto never seemed to learn. "Scott, you will be trying to hit those training posts twenty feet away while only destroy the targets and nothing else. This will test your ability at aiming and controlling the power behind your optic blasts."

"Yes ma'am," nodded Scott.

"Jean, I want you to use your telekinesis to lift each of the objects on the ground." Kushina pointed to a tennis ball, softball, basket ball, brick, and cinder block. The object grew larger and heavier. "Once you lift them, I want you to psychically push them into those baskets ten feet away. This will help you learn how to levitate and also toss objects of varying weight. It will also help you regulate how much power you need to lift certain weights."

Jean nodded. "I understand."

Kushina looked at her son. "Naruto." She pulled out a remote and pressed the button on it. A pair of disk shoots rose out of the ground. "You'll be using your kunai and shuriken to hit as many disks as you can."

Naruto grinned. "Too easy."

"Ready? Begin!"

Kushina leapt out of the way landing a safe distance away. She watched her three students trained. A smile appeared on her face. Jean and Scott were performing quite well. Naruto is doing as good as she expected. Unlike the other two, he had been training his entire life and it showed. Plus, he didn't have any special powers that he had to master…yet. 'I think it is time.'

Danger Room

"Ok, time for you to learn how to control your chakra," said Kushina.

Naruto gained an excited look. "Really? Awesome!"

Kushina walked towards the wall. She took a step on it and walked up a few steps before leaping off. A tired look appeared in her eyes. "Whoa! How did you do that!" Naruto had awe filled eyes.

"Simple. I channel chakra to my feet and use it to stick to the wall," explained Kushina. She wiped her brow. Her chakra coils had been damaged beyond repair so she could only mold a small amount of chakra. She tossed a piece of chalk at Naruto. He caught it with a confused look. "Use it to mark your progress. Oh, and get a running start."

Naruto formed a ram seal. He channeled his chakra to his feet. A grin appeared on his feet as he ran forward. He managed to make it two steps before he was blown off the wall and fell backwards hitting his head. "Ahahahaha!" Kushina burst out laugh.

"What happened?" groaned Naruto.

"Too much chakra and you'll be blown off. Too little and you'll slip. Have to get it just right," smirked Kushina.

"No problem." Naruto grinned. "I'll master this in no time."

Nighttime

Jean silently walked down the hallways in her red pajamas. She heard a sound coming from the Danger Room. A cute yawn escaped her as she entered the room. Naruto ran up the wall making not stopping. She watched in awe as he ran all the way up towards the top. He reached out almost touching the top before falling. Naruto tucked his legs and started to flip downward. Like a professional, he came out of the spin hitting the ground in a crouch diverting all the power into the floor not hurting his legs in the least.

Naruto collapsed to the ground exhausted. "I'm so tired."

"I don't think sleeping on the floor," said Jean.

"Jean? What are you doing up this late?" asked Naruto sitting up.

Jean smiled as she took a seat next to him. "I could be asking the same thing. You could always train tomorrow."

"Hehe," Naruto grinned as he scratched the back of his head. "I want to train hard every day and grow as strong as possible."

"How come?" asked Jean.

Naruto leaned back on his arms. "My mother always tells me stories about my dad. He was this powerful warrior who fought in countless battles. The entire village looked up to him as a hero. And he gave his life to save me and mom. I owe him everything." He jumped to his feet with eyes full of determination. "I want to be a hero just like him. The old man is always telling us to control our powers. It is because the world outside fears us! Think of all those mutants who don't have a home to go to. Out there all alone."

"I want to save them! Or at least, I want to use my powers to help them. It isn't just them though, I want to help those who aren't mutants see that we are no different. I am going to show the world that we can live in peace." Naruto gained a hard look. "To do that I need to get stronger. I need to be strong enough to face the world."

Jean blushed. In that one moment, he looked so handsome and courageous. He was no longer a boy that is a friend of her. Naruto had become an idol. She wanted to become strong like him. Strong enough that she could stand besides him. "Kind of silly huh?" Naruto grinned sheepishly.

"No." Jean smiled. "I think it is a great dream. If anyone can accomplish it, I am sure you can. I'll have to train harder as well so I can help you."

Naruto grinned. "Yeah, we'll become the strongest."

Kushina leaned against the wall outside the Danger Room. Tears of pride streamed down her face. 'Minato did you hear that? Our son is becoming a great man.' She wiped her eyes making a silent promise to help her son achieve his dreams.