Chapter 1: The Uzumaki Legendary Bloodline

Little is known about the Uzumaki Clan of Whirlpool Country. Even less is known about their kekkai genkai, the Kage no Me, the true potential of which had yet to be identified. These Eyes of Shadow were rumored to bestow upon their owner limitless power; power enough to rival Kami herself. However, they haven't been seen in so many centuries, that many believe the Kage no Me was simply a legend, an old wives tale to incite fear amongst their enemies. In time, the Uzumaki Clan was hunted down, eradicated, their descendants fading first from memory, then from history.

To the knowledge of only a few, one member of this clan survived. Kushina Uzumaki Namikaze, wife to Minato Namikaze, and mother to young twins Naruto and Kana. The story of the Kyuubi no Kitsune is well-known, but little is known about the disappearance of Kushina and her daughter Kana. Many assumed that both were killed by the Kyuubi before it could be sealed into the body of young Naruto. This is their story…

Present day…Xavier Institute…

"New mutant detected, subject name: Naruto Uzumaki," Cerebro said, pulling up an image of the small blonde child with bright blue eyes. "Powers: unidentifiable, current status: unknown."

'Cerebro can't get a reading on his abilities? How very intriguing,' Charles Xavier thought, trying to get a reading on the young 5 year old child.

'Storm,' Charles called to Ororo in his mind.

'What is it Professor,' Ororo asked.

'Cerebro has detected a new mutant, but I can't see what his talents are.'

'What? Cerebro can't identify the boy's abilities?'

'No, but maybe his power was awakened so recently that it hasn't manifested yet into a single trait,' Charles said, 'His name is Naruto. We need to see to his training and education. Get Logan, Jean, and Scott ready.'

'Right away Professor,' Ororo told the telepath in her mind. 'Who are you Naruto,' she thought to herself as she started searching the mansion for the other three.

With Kushina…

In ten years, the Chunin Exams will take place in Konoha, she thought to herself as she trained her young Kana. I'll save him and BRING HIM HOME, she thought, looking at a picture of the five year old Naruto.

In Konoha…

Five year old Naruto Uzumaki sat in the classroom of the ninja academy. It was a rainy day, the worst kind of day. He'd been practicing to see what technique it was that he had learned. He held up his hand when he thought no one was looking and the stormy sky suddenly parted way to a bright sunny sky. After it was clear, he looked to his classmates to be sure no one saw what had happened. Satisfied, he turned back to Iruka sensei, who was going on and on about the Nidaime's water techniques. He went back to his thoughts, recollecting what his research had told him about his technique. According to the many scrolls he'd read about jutsus, there were many that, with lots of training, could be utilized without handsigns. Few to none of these jutsus dealt with the manipulation of matter, but they were only attainable with the release of a very specific kekkai genkai. Unless he was somehow related to Kami herself, there shouldn't be any way for him to do what he could do. He decided to switch his train of thought to something that could be figured out fairly easily, what he should get from Ichiraku's today. 'I think I'll start with two bowls of beef, then three bowls of-'

Plick! A piece of chalk hit him on the forehead. "Uzumaki, pay attention!" the eighteen year old said coldly to the child who shivered at the slight KI being directed toward him.

"Sorry sensei." Naruto said timidly while the other students snickered.

After school at Naruto's "Secret Training Ground"

Naruto manipulated the orb of water floating above his hand very carefully, making it change shape as he maneuvered both his hands in different directions. The water flowed from one hand to another, in a steady stream, first at a trickling pace, then into a mild stream, until he thought to himself, 'I wonder how much water I can move at once?'

He moved over to a steadily flowing river, unaware of the man and woman watching over him, Ororo's bracelets glinting slightly in the sunlight. He began to move his hands in a slow and steady manner, back and forth across his body. Back and forth, back and forth. The overseers, were about to leave thinking that it was too soon to take him, when the river started to rise off the ground, collecting and forming a giant orb of water whose size was beginning to rapidly expand until it was at least half a mile in diameter.

Ororo and Xavier were shocked and amazed that in such short time, the boy had gone from being an early recruit, to having a power that would at least equal, if not surpass, Ororo's ability to manipulate the weather. The boy felt orgasmic, feeling this sudden rush of power, not understanding the meaning of the word he used to describe himself. He just knew that it felt good to use his newfound power.

In the Hokage's office…

"We've seen it with our own eyes Hokage-sama," Xavier said as the shocked old man watch the boy manipulate an entire river of water.

"This isn't an X-gene, Mr. Xavier," Sarutobi said, "I am almost certain this is the long lost kekkai genkai of the Uzumaki clan. It's a transcendent bloodline which hasn't been seen in almost a hundred generations."

"Then why did it show up as a mutant ability," Charles asked, rubbing his chin thoughtfully, "Perhaps it is an inherited power?"

"It could be if this machine of yours only picks up dormant X-genes," Sarutobi said in a thoughtful tone, "You say you can teach him to better understand this newfound power of his?"

"Ororo would be able to teach Naruto how the water might be manipulated to do all sorts of things that he might not even think possible," he said, "If he wants to come with us, as a surrogate grandfather, how could you hold him back from becoming all that it is in him to become?"

"Very well then, Inu, Hebi," he called. Two ANBU black ops appeared in a weasel and snake mask respectively. "Bring me Uzumaki Naruto."

"Hai, Hokage-sama," they said before vanishing. Soon, the two ANBU were escorting the young boy to the Hokage's office.

"Did I do something wrong Jiji," the five year old asked timidly, seeing the feral looking Logan. Maybe the old man saw his freaky powers. Did he hate him like the other villagers now?

Seeing the fear in the young boy's eyes and the images of the beatings he received on a regular basis in the boy's mind, Charles quickly responded, "You're not in trouble Naruto, my name is Charles Xavier, And I run a school for gifted young people, like you."

"Like me?" Naruto asked in a confused tone.

"Yes, you see Naruto, you have what we refer to as an X-gene encoded in your DNA," Ororo said.

"Huh?" Naruto asked.

"It's what gives you your powers," Logan replied, making Naruto nod in understanding.

"We think that you and I possess similar abilities," Ororo said, calling forth a heavy storm, sheets of rain and sleet pelted Konoha for a short while before Ororo sent it away. Naruto looked a lot like a fish with his mouth just hanging open. "My name is Ororo Munroe, or as it is said in your country, Munroe Ororo."

"Wow," he said, "so then, I guess it's not a kekkai genkai," he said depressingly.

"Not entirely true Naruto," Charles said, "There have been cases where certain abilities were passed down through generations, as Sarutobi has mentioned, there was an Uzumaki long ago with your abilities."

"Wow," he repeated, "So why am I here again?"

"As I said before, I run a special school for the gifted," Charles said, "It's a boarding school for people with special powers like yours."

"There're others?" Naruto asked.

"Oh yeah," said Jean, "My name is Jean. The professor and I are telepaths, which means we can read minds, as well as telekinetic, meaning we can move things with our minds."

"My name is Scott, and I have lasers in my eyes," he said, "Without these shades, I can't open my eyes, otherwise I might destroy everything with a glance."

"Cool!" Naruto whispered almost reverently, he looked at the feral looking man and asked innocently, "What about you mister? What is your power?"

"My name is Logan, and I can regenerate or heal myself," he said, "I might not look it, but I'm old enough to be your grandfather. I also have this metal coating my bones called adamantium, and I have these," he added, sliding the signature blades out from between his fingers. "This isn't an X-gene though, these were man-made."

"Wow," Naruto repeated again.

"I'm extending an offer to you Naruto," Charles said, "Come with us to the institute and hone your powers under the tutelage of Ororo."

"No KI?" he asked timidly, "I hate it when Iruka-sensei uses that on me…" he looked down sheepishly.

"KI?" Logan asked the Hokage.

"Killer Intent. It's a type of offensive chakra ninja use on enemies to make them nervous and jumpy." Sarutobi replied.

"Why would they use that on a child," Ororo asked, glancing at Naruto.

"Hey Naruto, Inu wanted to treat you to some ramen. The professor and I have adult matters to discuss, so we'll catch up with you later."

"OK Jiji," said Naruto, taking Inu's offered hand and left the room.

"Alright bub, why do the teachers use this Killer Intent on him and how can I learn it," Logan asked, hoping to be able to one up Sabretooth.

Sarutobi chuckled at the last part and replied, "Five years ago, a demon attacked our village, a nine-tailed fox. The current Hokage, the Fourth, sealed the Kyuubi inside the body of a newborn whose umbilical cord had just been cut."

"I'm guessing that was Naruto?" Ororo asked, trying to understand.

"Yes," Sarutobi replied, "that's why everyone in the village hates the poor child. Why he gets below standard training, why the civilian council and Danzo constantly demand to mold him into a human weapon."

Logan growled at the thought, reminded of his days in the Weapon-X program.

"I hope Naruto finds happiness at your institute," Sarutobi said, "I really do. I wish I had been more alert during the aftermath of the attack."

"Why?" Scott asked.

"Because that's when the Council and Elders wrote several new laws that gave them more power than they should have," he said, "And so now, the Hokage's nothing more than a figurehead."

"Sounds to me like you need to split some heads open to remind them who the real leader of this village is," Logan said, grinning menacingly, "I'd be happy to help." He unleashed his adamantium claws.

"That won't be necessary," Sarutobi replied with a chuckle, "But I'm grateful for the offer."

To Be Continued…

Author's Note: This is a rewrite of 'Naruto Uzumaki Grey?' by dgenxman. I will be posting this story every week from now on. Thanks to dgenxman for passing the torch and allowing me to continue this story. Enjoy!