A Hero

Chapter 1

I don't own Naruto, as I am not Kishimoto. If I misspell anything, please let me know.

13 year old Hinata Hyuuga sat in the middle of the field, praying to whatever deity passed by. Konoha had just avoided invasion, and was in a precarious situation. While they had very few casualties, there were still the dead to be buried.

"Anyone," she pleaded, "Please help us. We need someone to save us from disaster and to save the village. We won't last very long without any help."

Sweet child, two voices, one male and aged, and one female and young, said at the same time, I will aid you, but, time is of the essence.

"W-who's there?" Hinata asked, startled by the ethereal voices.

I am Inari, the voices said, Now, hurry. Nearby, there is a featureless statue, of your height. You must pump a bit of chakra into it to let it start, then I will do the rest.

"How can I trust you?" Hinata asked. She had prayed for aid, but was careful to deal with someone she couldn't see, despite her Byakugan being active.

Do you have a choice?

Admitting to herself that she did not, as she had been the one to ask for aid, and it was being offered, she headed off to find the statue.

As Inari had promised, there was a statue of a human figure. Hinata was still cautious, and approached carefully.

What are you waiting for? Inari asked, Put in some chakra.

"What will happen when I do?" Hinata asked.

It will help me give you the aid you long for, Inari responded, All I need is a little bit of chakra, and I can work on it.

Hinata was hesitant, but knew that this was probably the only chance she had at getting help to protect everyone she loved. She took a step forward and slowly put in the smallest amount of chakra possible, just in case.

Take a few steps back, sweet child, Inari said, I will fill this being with life as best I can. To aid him, I will put Kyuubi, one of my more powerful servants, to give him a source of chakra.

As Inari spoke, Hinata did indeed step back and saw the statue begin to glow red.

AVERT YOUR EYES, CHILD! Inari's dual voices cried out, YOUR MORTAL EYES CANNOT HANDLE WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT!

Hinata did so, and shut her eyes tight for good measure, as a bright white light filled the surrounding area.

You may look now, Inari said gently, The task is complete.

Hinata turned, wondering what Inari had done. Where the statue had stood, there was a standing boy with blond hair and closed eyes, dressed in an orange and black jumpsuit. Strangely he had three whisker-like marks on each of his cheeks. His eyes were closed, but when Hinata drew near, they opened, revealing reflective blue eyes that were very human.

Looking at her, he smiled a simple smile and said, "Hello, Reason I Have Life. I'm Naruto, and I am here to defend Konoha with my dying breath if need be."