Hello there.
So, I've always wanted to do something where Naruto is banished... so yeah.
Don't worry about the other stories :)
Hope you enjoy.
Chapter 1: The Banishment
A blond haired figure could be seen resting on the back of an adult silver-haired man towards what looked like to be the gates of some kind of village. Judging by its imprinted symbol and the one that the duo displayed on their hitaiates, this was their village, their home.
If someone known to the teenager could see his face right now, they would probably attack him saying that he was trying to impersonate their friend and doing a really bad job mainly because his cheerful personality and the all-time grin were missing, replaced by a cold and almost emotionless gaze as the only thing you could get a read on him was the slight betrayed look.
Present Time
Hi no Kuni
Uzumaki Naruto, a 14 years-old boy, was currently rethinking or reviewing all his life up until now. He's being carried by his so-called Sensei, Hatake Kakashi, after his defeat by his so-called teammate or best friend who tried to kill him in cold blood, Uchiha Sasuke.
Teammate my ass and what kind of best friend would try to kill the one that until recently considered him a brother in all but blood.
But that was not what was plaguing his mind. What he was now acknowledging was the fact that he was weak. Maybe it could be partly his fault but he knew that he was never given the chance to get the proper teachings. Everyone always tried and succeed on failing and taking everything from him.
Knowledge... Power... Manners... Friends.
He never had anything of this. This village was the reason for the how he currently is. The blond didn't know that something in his mind until recently had been erased, though what he noticed was the fact that he could think clearly now, something inside of him had snapped minutes later after he woke up in the Valley of the End.
Flashback
Rage.
Rage was building up inside of him after he noticed the fact that he was all alone in the battlefield. Naruto immediately draw the conclusion.
He failed.
He failed to stop his brother and bring him back to the village. He failed because he was weak, after all the hard work , after all the hardships in his life and barely surpassing it, he was still useless.
Hatred
His mind was working overdrive as he finally reached the main reason that made him this type of person. Brash, childish, weak... A certain fox was watching this and at first he wanted nothing but to use the opportunity of the fragile mind of his vessel. But as he was about to start his plans, he felt something he hasn't seen in many years which made him narrow his slitted eyes in curiosity and confusion so he decided to hold what he was about to do.
If someone had look closer, several black markings on the back of his head and neck started glowing trying to stop his train of thoughts and the Uzumaki noticed the fact that something was trying to force him into unconscious but with an insane roar, he pushed as much chakra he still had outside of his body trying to get rid of this uncomfortable feeling.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHH!" The ground beneath him cracked from the sheer pressure of the density of his chakra as unknowingly the same black markings started to vanish. The ground shook and seconds later branches emerged from it dancing widly around him before they receded as nothing had happened. A true smile was plastered on his face before everything went black.
Mindscape
First confusion... Then realization... And finally, fear.
Kyūbi saw the turmoil that his vessel was currently in. After pushing some of his corrosive chakra into his Jinchūriki during the fight and even then watching the defeat by the hands of an Uchiha no less, the Nine-tailed fox shook his head knowing that he was probably going to die in the future because of this pathetic ningen. He knew he had to take control of his vessel's body and escape otherwise he would never see the light of the day again.
Noticing the anger and build up hatred in Naruto, he knew that this was his chance but something held him back and after noticing the restrictions placed on his vessel's mind it only took few seconds to realize the original effects of the seals.
Tampering mind seals that actually are connecting his brain to the body. Oh? And I can also read Kanjis for cessation on something related to his chakra... It's a miracle that he can actually make use or even somewhat control his chakra. I can see now why he's so immature and can't process anything for a few seconds before he goes ballistic.
He got almost an heart-attack as he saw the Jinchūriki unleash the remaining of his Chakra, breaking the said seals out of sheer willpower but the thing that made his heart almost stop was what emerged from the ground and the significant increase of density in his chakra as it took a purplish-blue colour.
T-That's...!
Outside of Mindscape
Half an hour later, a silver-haired man reached the valley accompanied by his summon Ninken, both looking over the destroyed battlefield in awe. He noticed the lone unconscious silhouette in the middle of the field and rushed towards him as his face contorted to regret and a shamed look as he got closer to the body.
I'm sorry... Sensei.
Flashback End
The Sensei-Studend duo finally reached the gates and the former immediately took in high-speeds towards the hospital to get his Genin recovered.
He didn't noticed the sombre look of the blond during the travel nor the actual minor changes on his body except for the slight gained weight of his student.
Time Skip
It's been a few days since Uzumaki Naruto got into the hospital. During this time he's been awfully quiet which was noticed by the few visitors he got during his recovering.
Senju Tsunade, Godaime Hokage, was one of this few visitors that took notice of this major change of her knuckled-head blond. She didn't know what was happening inside of his mind and she didn't like it one bit. She also took in account the fact that her perverted teammate hadn't visited Naruto during this whole ordeal nor her favourite's ninja teammate, Haruno Sakura, which had irked her.
She couldn't dwell more on it since someone had called for a council meeting and she immediately knew something was wrong as a bad feeling was lurking in her stomach during her way towards the room.
Council Meeting
Betrayal... Rage... Hatred... Shame... Sadness... Regret
This were the few of the many feelings going through her mind as moisture had gathered on the side of her eyes.
All the dark emotions were directly towards everyone present in the room except for a few Clan Heads.
Tsunade finally let the threatening tears fall as she heard a bandaged old-man on her side speaking the reason for all those emotions.
"As of now, Uzumaki Naruto is banished from Konohagakure no Sato and Hi no Kuni as It is written in this scroll stamped by the Daimyo collected two days ago by Jiraya-san. He will have until tomorrow by the end of the day to leave the Country or he will be executed on the spot."
This was unforgivable.
She felt useless as with the Daimyo's approval, she couldn't override the order. She didn't know what to think about this whole ordeal. Everything just went downhill. She would never get to see the person she started to see as a son, smile... her rightful successor... her sole reason for surpassing all the fears and darkness that plagued her mind in the past... her everything.
No! I have to do something. I know this bastard one-eyed freak is going to try and do something to him... But what can I do...?
An idea hit her and she had to conceal a smirk that threatened to split her face before addressing the council with restrained anger.
"If there's nothing else... YOU'RE DISMISSED BEFORE I KILL EVERYONE OF YOU!"
After some grumbling about disrespect and pampered princesses, Tsunade immediately disappeared in a swirl of leafs towards her office to gather some stuff before the imminent talk that would surely break her heart.
Time Skip
At the Hospital
There was an huge spike of Killing Intent which the whole village felt and almost made their hearts stop if It hadn't receded in the next second.
Naruto was furious.
His blood was boiling.
And if the destroyed bed from just sheer chakra was any indicator, Tsunade knew that if she didn't stop him, the blond would make Uchiha's Massacre a child's play. With a steeled gaze, she spoke.
"I'm sorry Naruto, they went behind my back. I don't know what that asshole perverted idiot is thinking but I'm going to beat him to the ground. You have until tomorrow... but I want you to take this scroll. It's from your mother. I don't know why your father hasn't left anything to you not even a letter, but I hope that your mother can tell you the reason. Yes, I knew your parents but Sarutobi-sensei said that your father's will was to let you only know of your heritage after you hit a certain age. I'm sorry..."
Naruto immediately stopped his urges to kill everyone at hearing the word 'Mother'. A betrayed look passed through his eyes before calming down at hearing her reasons. He snatched the scroll and after Tsunade telling him that this was a blood-sealed item, he nipped his thumb and placed it on top of the scroll, watching in fascination as the object glowed, revealing a letter. He immediately checked its content as tears were already escaping his eyes as he read the first words.
Hello Sochi,
First of all, I'm your mother. My name is Uzumaki Kushina, the heiress to Uzushiogakure no Sato.
Secondly, if my fears are correct and they always are, you probably lived an horrible life up until now. I know this because I was the former Jinchūriki of the Kyūbi and I know the hardships that comes with it from the stories that I heard from the other villages.
I'm really sorry and know that I love you and even though you probably hate me and your teme of a father, I will always love you.
Your father was Namikaze Minato, the one that sealed the Kyūbi inside of you. I tried to protest and take the furball with me to hell but Minato-teme saw this as an opportunity to control the beast and make it Konoha's property. If I had known what type of person he actually is, I would never married him and I really regret not noticing or ignoring the dark emotions that sometimes I felt within him.
Just as of now I know that Konoha is not a safe place, there's many people with ill intentions and you can't trust anyone other than your godmother and distant aunt Senju Tsunade, my best-friends Uchiha Mikoto and Inuzuka Tsume and my part-time students, Yuhi Kurenai, Uzuki Yugao and Inuzuka Hana.
I made a clone to take this scroll to one of them, I just hope it had enough time or I'm afraid your life will be even more difficult...
On the bottom of this scroll there's three seals. Your heritage and everything you need to know about the Uzumakis. The first to the left has all my knowledge including the Uzumaki's history. The one in the middle has many jutsus I gathered ranging from Kenjutsu to Fuinjutsu and finally the last one has my sword. A relic from the Uzumaki Clan that is passed generation to generation of the royal blood and as It is, you're the only one who can wield it, the sentient sword, Kaminoikari. Treat it well.
There's so much more I want to tell you but words will never be enough. I wish I could be with you and give you all the love you deserve. Always remember that I love you and I'm proud of you no matter the path you choose to take.
Farewell,
Uzumaki Kushina, Your Mother.
Silence.
The only thing you could hear were the sounds of tears falling on top of the scroll.
So, Tou...Minato was one of the culprits that made my life a living hell. Konoha is full of greedy and power-hungry scums. Since I woke up in the valley I'm able to pinpoint the chakra signatures and read the people's emotion, I guess these sensory abilities comes from the Uzumaki Clan. And my thinking is a lot more clearer, maybe It was something to do with Kyūbi? I need to speak with it. I need to get out of this village tonight, I can't give the satisfaction to those trashes, and then I'll make you proud, Kaa-chan!
Senju Tsunade saw so many emotions running through his face in a span of few seconds that she couldn't count. There was recognition, betrayal, shame, anger, relief and finally a look of determination and resolve as you could see a small fire lit in those icy blue eyes that made her smile. She was snapped out of her thoughts as he spoke in a slight weak voice for the first time since she gave him the scroll.
"T-Thank you..."
The busty woman gave him a small smile though you could still see the regret in those amber eyes of her so he just gave her a reassuring hug and telling her he knew that nothing of what was happening was her fault. Tsunade gave him a grateful look before finishing everything she came to tell. The Senju placed one final kiss on his forehead reminiscing the time they met as she knew what the young man was already planning before going back to her office as she needed a lot of sake tonight. She never noticed the dark look on Naruto's face though even if she did, Tsunade would agree completely with him.
That Ero-teme... I'll never forgive him for using me. And Konoha... better prepare yourselves as one day I'll show you what you've lost! That's my vow. And I'm starting right now!
Hokage's Office
As soon as Tsunade arrived in her office, she immediately called her personal ANBU and relayed some orders as she was absolutely sure about her favourite Genin's plan. Though, no one noticed a pure black coloured rat in the corner of the room, dissolving itself into ink as the ANBU left the room, except for a certain green flak-vested man outside of the window who narrowed his eyes before vanishing in a plume of smoke.
Time Skip
Been a few hours and It was currently 2am, a blond-haired was currently hopping tree to tree as his mind was racing through many thoughts about his future.
I can't just appear outside of some village and say 'Hey, I'm a former Genin from Konoha and wish to join you, do you accept?', no way. I can't go to Sunagakure as they are Konoha's ally, Kirigakure should be in the middle of a civil war if what Haku said was true, Iwagakuee is a definite no as I'm the bastard's son and they would just kill me, I've nothing on Kumogakure but they are not trustworthy if their mission to kidnap an Hyūga was any indicator... What to do?
He stopped on some random branch as an idea hit him. He decided to try it before sitting cross-legged where he stood and start his meditation. Again, he took notice on how calm he was after the incident, he was never able to sit still on the same spot more than 5 seconds and now It was giving him so much peace that he actually wanted to make this little exercise an hobby. Finally after 3 minutes of taking deep breaths and calming his mind, he felt a push.
Mindscape
Naruto opened his mind and stood in front of the one that he wanted to meet. He just hoped that this little gamble was a good idea as he didn't have much time.
He was still on the run.
Sighing, he opened his mouth to speak.
"Kyūbi..."
As soon as he spoke those words, a large slitted red eye opened. Naruto noticed that now he could read the fox's emotions and was surprised by the last one.
Curiosity, intrigued and... apprehension?
He shook his head at this newfound abilities of his as the beast spoke a word that actually made him stop in his tracks for a second.
"Brat..."
"Hum... Right, I came here to ask your opinion on what I should do or where should I go. You've got more experience so It's probably the best course of action even if somehow I can rationalise much better... speaking of it, was it you that made my mind... I don't know, clearer?"
The giant fox looked over his vessel in interest, the intensity of its gaze didn't even made the little brat flinch which actually slightly impressed him as this was a first. He decided to comply and humour him.
"You should lay low for now in some small country or in case you find an hideout would be the best so you could train. When you spiked your chakra a few hours ago, you actually called upon my chakra and I was able to see that you received some kind of scroll of your mother. My point is if she gave you something worthy of using, you should train or learn whatever it is."
Naruto was surprised. A little bit by the answer though he was already planning to do exactly what he said after arriving to some conclusions about the other villages, but what made him surprised was the fact that the furball had truthfully answer without insulting him or making sarcastic comments. Kyūbi must have read his thoughts.
"I'm only doing this to ensure my survival, fleshbag. Don-"
"Thank you, Kyūbi. Though you didn't answered my last question I must ask why are you... slight apprehended?"
There was a surprised look on Kyūbi's face as the other eye snapped open and widened a bit before speaking.
Oh? He's able to read emotions now? That's the same ability as Uzumaki Mito possessed. So that little incident triggered his sensory abilities... acquiring Uzumaki's Kagura Shingan. No. He already possessed it but those seals must have been blocking it. I see... Those seals were preventing him from reaching his full potential... "For showing some respect and not being the same loud idiot I'll explain what really happened... well, that is if you rip a bit of the seal so I'm able to connect to your senses thus making me able to watch the world from your eyes."
Humming a bit in thought, Naruto finally conceded "Deal."
"Then listen because I won't repeat myself, after you woke up..."
Outside Mindscape
Hi no Kuni - Few miles from Konoha
Naruto finally opened his eyes. He had been in his mindscape somewhat look like hours but in the reality only few minutes has passed. He needed to organize his thoughts as what he had just learnt was something huge and if what the fox said was true then he had what it takes to be the strongest Shinobi in the world. But he didn't have any time to dwell on it as his senses picked up on 26 chakra signatures, five were really close to his position, twenty just a few meters behind and the last of them was a bit far away behind the group and he instantly knew he wouldn't be able to outrun all of them since these were ANBU.
The first group of 5 were friendly. Baa-chan.
The second group didn't have portray any emotions. What the hell, these guys must be after me. Though It's weird, I can't read anything coming from them.
The last one he recognized instantly and it made his blood boil. Tsh.
Not even 5 minutes later, he could sense a battle starting if the many spikes of chakra were any indicator but It seemed some of them succeed on passing through Tsunade's ANBU. Just as he reached that conclusion he was forced to jump as multiple Shurikens struck the ground where he was standing and instantly he was surrounded by 5 ANBUs which had a blank mask with a Kanji for Ne. The probably-leader spoke
"Kyūbi, surrender yourself now otherwise we will use force."
An impassive face was their response which kind of surprised them as it differed a lot from the reports that said this boy was brash and idiot who didn't have what it takes to be a Shinobi. Though they tensed as the blond made a crossed hand-seal and they knew what was coming.
Tajū Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!
A massive plume of smoke out of thin air as 50 copies of the blond-haired appeared. They cursed themselves for giving a moment of distraction to their opponent.
The clones instantly grabbed a kunai from their pouches and took the battle head-on. The ANBUs immediately took action with their respective Tantos, slashing left and right and killing the clones with ease. But that was what the original Naruto wanted as he saw an opening behind one of them and with the help of his clone, a ball compressed with pure chakra was thrusted upon the back of that ANBU.
"Rasengan!"
An explosion rocketed through the area as Naruto used the smoke created by his jutsu to hide behind a tree.
That Rasengan... Somehow I could easily control it way better than before, and if the little time my clone took to create the Rasengan was any indicator... It's like my chakra control improved ten-fold, no, way more.
He was snapped out of his thoughts as a chakra-enhanced punch smashed on his face sending him crashing into another tree. Naruto cursed himself for being so distracted with his thoughts that almost got himself killed. He gazed over the 4 remaining ANBUs as they leaped towards him with their Tantos ready, quickly creating another clone of himself, both went through a chain of hand-seals, he was glad that he started to read some of her mothers Ninjutsu scrolls as soon as Tsunade left the hospital, the blond inhaled a good amount of hair before releasing an huge gust towards his opponents.
"Fūton: Daitoppa!"
The ANBUs were unprepared as they thought the brat didn't have any elemental jutsu on his arsenal and took the massive gust head-on, though It didn't do much and that proved the inexperience on using the jutsu. But that gave Naruto the time he needed.
The ANBUs tensed as they detected the massive spike of chakra and the insane bloodthirsty in front them and they immediately knew that this battle took up a big notch as they saw a red chakra enveloping the blond, a shaped red-tail formed behind the former Konoha-nin. Knowing what this meant, the 4 ANBUs started going through their respective hand-seals.
"Suiton: Mizurappa"
"Katon: Goukakyū no Jutsu"
"Katon: Housenka no Jutsu"
"Raiton: Jibashi"
A massive explosion caused by the multiple jutsus could be felt from miles away, and the ANBUs were taking deep breaths, mainly of relief, as the battle could have been totally different. But just as the smoke cleared they immediately went high-alert as there was no body in the crater and as they were trying to come up with a good reason for this, two claws of pure red chakra were thrusted upon two ANBUs chest. They didn't even had time to scream.
The remaining two ANBUs including the captain had a look of horror as their emotions slipped for the second time and that was all it took as a red blur made itself known and the last thing they saw and heard were two condensed purplish balls of chakra and a deep demonic voice before they left the living realm.
"Don't underestimate me!... Shui Rasenrengan!"
As the smoke from once again another explosion vanished, the same red-chakra could be seen receding to the blonde's body, before taking small deep breaths and again taking notice on how easily he could now control that form without going berserk and the fact that his body seemed a lot stronger and faster. The talk with Kyūbi moments ago resounded in his mind and he now had to agree with everything he said as It was the only possible explanation.
Alright, the nuisances are gone, let- MOVE!
"Rasengan!"
*BOOOOM*
Another explosion that shook the entire field was heard as a figure with a tall and well-built with fair skin back flipped out of the smoke originated by his jutsu.
He had waist-length, spiky white hair that he usually ties back into a pony tail, with two shoulder-length bangs framing his face. There were red lines under his eyes which extended further down his face. He supported a frown on his face as he spoke
"It seems your senses have improved. I guess I trained you a bit too good."
Just as he finished speaking, the smoke cleared revealing a completely destroyed log indicating the use of Kawarimi. The tall man extended his senses immediately pinpointing his target behind a tree. He vanished in a blur of pure speed as another condensed ball formed on the top of the palm of his hand towards his former part-time student.
Naruto was in a bad shape, although he was succeed in substituting himself at the last second, It seemed he still got injured on his left arm rendering it useless and would take a few minutes to regenerate it. He took a few deep breaths as his mind was working overdrive on how to escape this new big problem. He had to curse himself again for not using his new sensory abilities and the fact that he completely forgot the last person that was coming for him.
Why are they coming after me... they just banished me. It makes no sense whatsoev-... I see, he probably wants to seal the Kyūbi. Tsh.
He was broken out of his thoughts as his eyes detected a movement on his side. Although his eyes saw it, his body didn't comply with him and for the second time in a span of 1 week, he was feeling hopeless as he heard the man that not too long ago entered his life to make it better, shouting
"Rasengan!"
He braced himself for the impending pain, and boy, he was sure this was going to hurt.
"Raikiri!"
Naruto heard another familiar voice followed by an all-too-familiar birds chipping sound before he was sent backwards from the explosion caused by the clashing of both jutsus. The Uzumaki sighed in relief as another man that just a few days ago he was cursing for not teaching him properly, saved him.
"Sorry, I'm late. You see, there was this black cat that cro-"
"Thank you, Kakashi-sensei."
The now named Kakashi just eye-smiled not getting angry for the fact that his former student interrupted his awesome and believable excuse. The silver man brought his hand to the hitaiate, slightly lifting it and a second later snapped his other eye open revealing a 3 tomoe'd red-eye, and narrowing it to the spiky, white haired man in front of him.
"Jiraya-sama... That's as far as you go." He gave a subtle nod to his former student who took the hint and without hesitation left the clearing towards his new home, not before saying his own cent.
"Farewell... Sensei."
The man named Jiraya frowned even deeply as he saw his target escaping before narrowing dangerously his eyes at the reason for failing what he had planned to do.
"Brat, I'm going to pummel you into the ground for disrespecting your superiors."
Kakashi had actually a thoughtful look as he didn't remember being disrespectful, nevertheless he tensed his muscles for this fight that he knew was probably going to lose. But before they couldn't even take a step forward, a commanding voice was heard that made the white-haired pale.
"Enough!"
Both legendary Shinobis, in their own right, turned their gazes towards the new voice...
"Hokage-sama" / "Tsunade-hime"
Time Skip
Nami no Kuni
It's been a few hours since Naruto got saved by his former Sensei. Although he admitted that he held some grudge for the teaching he received, the blond was grateful that the silver-haired had came right on time to save him.
His arm had already regenerated as well as his body not too long after he left the battlefield. It kinda irked him to leave Kakashi alone but it had to be done. There was no hitaiate strapped to his forehead, so he had no obligations.
During the travel he had thought heading towards Yuki no Kuni, now Haru no Kuni, Koyuki-hime would probably welcome him with open arms but then he remembered about a specific hideout he could use without problems.
Zabuza's Hideout
That name brought him many good memories and none of them were about his team but a certain black-haired girl.
Haku
Now that he could think straight with a clear mind, he could tell that the first woman he truly loved was the Hyoton user.
She was the one that completely understood him. The pain, the loneliness, the value of precious people. They had instantly formed a bond. They spent the remaining days together before the imminent attack on the bridge. She was the first girl he had ever kissed even though he knew she was an enemy at the time, but he couldn't care less.
It broke his heart seeing her die.
If there was one thing his old self done well, were those few days with Haku.
"Stop brooding, you're making me sick."
The demoniac voice broke him out of his thoughts. He took notice of the understanding and... regret? in his tone but he put those thoughts to the side as he finally arrived his destination.
Woah, It's actually quite big.
Indeed, the Hideout itself had a good size. It was an isolated area which was perfect for his future training. For the first time during the trip, he let out a grin.
This was perfect.
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There you go.
I know that some of you probably will not like the fact that Minato is supposedly the bad guy. Well, I don't like also. He's one of my favourite characters.
And there's Jiraya. I'm not going to bash him, relax. Though, he might be defeated when they clash again, in the future.
About Konoha... well, some of you already know that I don't really like it but... we will see.
Next chapter there will be a 3y time skip as I don't like to write any types of training though there will be flashbacks about some major or important things.
Hope you enjoyed, see ya!