AN: i was sitting in my room when this story came to me. i love time travel fics and i wanted to write one. so enjoy and tell me what you think. btw i don't own naruto or anything to do with it. shocker lol.

Prologue

There are very few things that the great Demon lord the Kyuubi no Kitsune liked or enjoyed. Killing things, destroying human settlements, taking long naps under the warm sun, those were the first things he had learned to enjoy. But his newest enjoyment was fighting and working along side his Jinchuriki.

Twenty five years ago he had been sealed into his host. Of course his host was only a baby at the time and the circumstances of his capture were not so nice. It had taken sixteen almost seventeen years for the two to become friends and start working with each other. Since that point they had started trusting each other like they were family. In fact they even started calling each other brother.
They strived for peace, to free their brethren from the two Uchiha. Although by the time they could do that, shit hit the fan and everything went to hell. Nine years later they were still fighting. Most of the world's population either trapped in a powerful genjutsu making them slaves or fighting for their freedom.

The five great nations ha been reduced to ruble, their Hidden Villages destroyed and its people scattered. The remnants of the Shinobi Alliance found refuge wherever they could. Shinobi started living their lives on the run, many even choosing the easy way out.

It was a true living hell. The ten tails would ravish lands, destroy settlements, kill thousands, and there was nothing the Alliance could do. Nine years of endless war. It seemed the end of it all. At least until the other tailed beast, locked within their 'Mother's' body came up with an excellent plan.

Executing that plan would be much harder then it was to think of it. It had sounded simple to them but in reality it was everything but simple. If one thing went wrong the man they needed would be killed and all would be lost. Even with the massive risks it was this or nothing.

The seven beasts joined consciousness within their 'Mother'. Shukaku was the first to speak. "We need to pull Gyuki and Kurama into the connection so we can speak to them to. Then we will tell them of our plan."

Matatabi snorted. "It's not that easy Shukaku. It is dangerous enough for us to converse like this. Shinju could find us out at any given moment. We are inside her after all."

"Matatabi is right. One step out of line and our planning is defenestrated (1)." Kokuo stated. Shukaku rolled his eyes then glared at his two tailed sister.

"We don't have time to mess around we need to tell them." He argued once again.

Son Goku sighed then cleared his throat. "I have an idea. How bought one of us contacts either Gyuki or Kurama and tell them of the plan. After that they can pass it on to their Jinchuriki and each other. That minimizes the risk. Then when the time is right we go through with it."

Matatabi nodded her feline head. "I agree. Now we just have to decide who will contact them. I volunteer if no one else is willing. And besides I think I could describe things a little better."

"Do what you want kitty cat." Shukaku grinned.

"Stupid raccoon."

Myoboku was the home of the great toad summons, a beautiful place full of life even with war raging around them. Luckily Myoboku had remained untouched. Most of the Alliance had started living there after their homes had been destroyed.

Naruto Uzumaki sat among the remainder of his friends. Many of them had died during the war. Out of the Konoha 12 only five remained, and Naruto was one of them. Naruto, Hinata, Shikamaru, Lee, and Sakura were the only ones who remained. It was painful for them to keep on going. There were times where all they wanted to do was lay down and never move again. Even Lee's power of youth had practically left him completely.

The Kyuubi's Jinchuriki gazed around his summons home with sorrow filled eyes. He had seen the worst aspect of war over and over. The death of his comrades. Not even the title of Sixth Hokage had done much for him when his people had appointed him after the death of the fifth. He stayed as strong as he could for his people. If he held his head high they could to. If he stayed strong they could to. If he held the Will of Fire they could to. That at least was what he tried his best to believe.

It was a major surprise to him when Kurama had pulled him into his mindscape and had told him what Matatabi and the other tailed beast had summed up. He had agreed with some hesitation, the emotional turmoil of what the plan could bring would be nearly unbearable. But he was Naruto and he was the Hokage. He had a duty to his Village and her people even if it was destroyed. Like his father had said. As long as the Will of Fire existed the Village could be rebuilt.

After consulting with Bee they set out on a very dangerous mission.

They were lucky to catch the Jubi while she was alone. Neither Uchiha was around, it was a perfect opportunity. Without the Uchiha there to control her she could easily be subdued and the two remaining Jinchuriki could go through with the other tailed beast plan.
Fire burned all around them from the massive Biju-Dama. Naruto and Bee, both in their beast's form, had dodged the chakra ball. They wraped their tails around her and held her down. They force out their consciousness to the seven within her.
"Finally! I was beginning to think the two of you would never get here." Chomei chimed.

"We have gathered up our chakra without Jubi knowing. Remember Naruto we are all counting on you. There is a possibility that Bee and Gyuki will remember but since this Jutsu revolves around you it is highly unlikely." Matatabi said.

"Listen boy, everything you change will have a side effect." Son Goku added in. "Things will change, for better or for worse we do not know. Only time will be able to tell us. You and Kurama have a lot in store for you. Do not fail us or this world. I doubt we will be able to do this jutsu again."

"Son Goku is right." Matatabi eyed the young blonde man in front of her. "This jutsu will take you into the past. We are shooting for about ten to twelve years. That should give you enough time to counter whatever the Akatsuki are doing."
"What if I only go back a few years?" Naruto asked.

"That is not likely. If anything you'll just end up farther back in the time line. But you will not go past the day you were born. Otherwise you would cease to exist. I wish we could tell you more, young one, but our time is running out. The fate of the world rest with you Naruto Uzumaki."

Silence range out as the nine great beasts connected all their tails and began casting the jutsu. There was a blinding light and unimaginable pain before everything went utterly black.

He felt like he was burning from the inside. Darkness surrounded him and forced the air out of his lungs. It was terrifying. He felt like his skin was being slowly ripped from his bones. His body ached and he felt small. His throat burned with the desire for water. He fought for breath but none came. It was like being under water or in an oxygen deprived realm.

It lasted for an eternity in his mind. He floated endlessly in this plane of nothingness striving for air, water, anything to keep him alive. He wanted to give up. To let the darkness claim him. To take his soul and hand it to the God of Death. To reunite with his family and friends who had died so long ago.

Suddenly he jerked up right. He coughed and fell to the ground. He felt something ensnaring his feet and he panicked kicking out at his foe. It took him nearly two minutes to realize that his supposed enemy was only his blankets. He shivered as his memories returned to him. The blood soaked world he had come from. He felt all alone.

"You're not alone my brother." He heard the deep voice echo in his mind.

"Kurama?" Naruto asked his voice small and filled with anxiety.

"Yep its me Kit. I'm here for you." Naruto curled up in a heap. Pain still wracked his body, but a deep satisfaction filled him. The jutsu had worked. He recognized his old room in his apartment. It was the same, down to the cloths that littered the ground. It was comforting but disorienting at the same time.

"We did it Kurama." He sighed and found his way into his mindscape.

"Looks like you mental version is the same. How old are you now Naruto? At least in you physical form." Kurama stood above him in all his glory. His nine tails swaying lazily behind him. He was beautiful and he would deny that till the end of time. His red fur glistened in the torch light of Naruto's mind. It sparked and moved as if an invisible force touched it. A red miasma surrounded him as it always did. He looked tired as well. But that was to be expected from the amount of chakra he had just had to use.

"I'm not sure and I don't want to check yet." His voice cracked. "I just want to rest right now. we have time."

"Yes we do. Come here Kit I'll help you rest." Kurama laid down one of his massive tails and allowed Naruto to lay down on it.
"Thank you," He mumbled before he fell into a fitful sleep.

The next afternoon he woke up. Nightmares had plagued him the night before reminding him of everything he had lost. But he was the Sixth Hokage, he had no time to be afraid. "You're not the Sixth anymore Naruto." Kurama piped in.

"Yeah, yeah I know." Naruto stretched out in a cat-like fashion. He popped his neck, back, and fingers before heading to his bathroom. He turned on the bath and waited for it to fill. He turned his attention to the mirror and his heart almost stopped when he saw himself. "HOLY SHIT! I'm a little kid Kurama!"

He glared at himself when he heard the laughter of his tenant. "It's not funny dude. I'm like six years old. Those bastards sent us to far back!"

"Don't complain Kit that just means we have more time then we thought we would have." The great Kyuubi said after his laughter died down.

Naruto sighed, "I suppose your right." He sighed again and turned towards his tub. It was nice and full. "This is going to be hell when I see everyone again. I wonder how Bee and the others are doing?"

"Worry about that later Kit. Get in the bath. You know you missed a day at the Academy."

"Eh, like hell I'm going back their. I was a kage damn it. I'm going to talk to Jiji and see what he can do." Naruto striped from his pajamas and got into the warm water.

"Are you sure that's a good idea Naruto? He may not believe you."

"That's why I have you fuzz-ball. He will believe me. All he needs to do is look into my eyes and he will know it's the truth. And if he doesn't I'll have him get old man Inochi to search my memories."

Kurama thought for a moment while Naruto washed himself. "I guess you have a point. Be careful though Naruto."
"What you don't trust me brother?" Naruto gave his companion a foxy grin. That was when he noticed a familiar chakra signature right outside his home. Kakashi.

"He is probably worried about you. You haven't come out at all today. He is your guard after all."
"Yeah, I'll be out soon though. I've got to talk to Jiji. Should we let Kakashi in on the secret?"
"Not yet. See what the old man has to say first got it Kit."

Naruto didn't reply as he left his bathroom and changed into a small white t-shirt and orange shorts. He slipped on his sandals and headed towards the Hokage tower. He could feel Kakashi trailing him. He smiled a real genuine smile.

(1) that word means to throw something or someone out a window. love that word lol.

next time will be the talk between Naruto and the Third Hokage.