Naruto Saves the Uchiha
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Summary: Naruto inadvertently gives Sarutobi an idea that saves the Uchiha. ch2: Fugaku learns of who saved his clan and while it was strange circumstances, he knew he had to repay their debt. Naruto adopted by Uchiha's fic, not by Fugaku but Fugaku's OC!bro, Edited!
Yo! So I edited this chapter a bit to better fit chapter 2. Edited to better fit that and my new style of writing. *bows* please enjoy~
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Naruto, age seven, grinned as he sipped into the Hokage's office, ignoring the scowling secretary. Without knocking, Naruto let himself into the older man's office. It was empty save for the Hokage and his mountains of paperwork.
'Hey Jiji!' Naruto beamed with a happy hop in his step.
Sarutobi gave a small smile but his eyes read sadness. 'Hello Naruto-kun,' he replied, his voice giving away his troubled emotions.
Naruto frowned. walking towards the man; he was put into Sarutobi's lap. 'What's up Jiji?' he asked curiously.
Sarutobi smiled sadly. The Uchiha coup was getting to be too serious; Itachi was sure they'd soon strike against him. The council knew not of these knews save for the elders: Danzo, Homura, and Koharu, who had decided that in one week's time, Itachi would kill his clan and prevent civil war. Itachi's only wish for this mission, was for the safety of his younger brother; Sarutobi reluctantly complied, not out of letting an Uchiha live but out of having Itachi give away everything for the village. Sarutobi has been grieving for the day to come while thinking of something, anything, that could stop this massacre.
'I just have a hard decision to make, Naruto-kun,' Sarutobi said gently, unconsciously holding the boy tighter as he thought of the gory details.
Naruto was an innocent light in Sarutobi's darkened conscious. He didn't want this light to be snuffed out like he knew another boy's would be. Times like these made Sarutobi hate his job; the villagers' lives resting on his shoulders like this. Sadly, Sasuke's sanity was lacking compared to the lives of all others.
Naruto tilted his head at the man. 'Can I help? Maybe I know the answer,' he said.
Sarutobi chuckled, shaking his head. 'I don't think so Naruto-kun,' he said, 'It's not that easy.'
'Well what is it?' Naruto asked, comically trying to look stern.
Sarutobi sat back, looking at the picture of the previous Hokages in thought. 'Well,' he began, simplifying it, 'I have to make a big decision that seems to have no good side to it. I must ask someone innocent to do a horrible thing, but if he doesn't do it, the whole village will be in danger. Both ways hurt many, innocent people.'
Naruto frowned, looking at the pictures as well; his eyes met the Fourth Hokage's. Naruto stared the the blue eyes so similar to his own; lost his thought as well.
'Why will people be hurt?' he asked breathlessly.
Sarutobi grimaced at the boy's expression, but answered. 'They, a group, feel as though they have not been treated very well by others; like everyone is blaming them for something they did not do,' he explained.
Naruto tensed slightly. 'Demon!' 'Freak!' 'You killed my son! Why don't you just die?!'
Naruto looked out the window at the Hokage Mountain. That's right, he wanted to be Hokage; that way, now would hurt him anymore. So everyone would acknowledge him and be his friends.
Naruto jumped up so he was on the Hokage's table, leveled with the old man's eyes. 'Why don't you make them Hokage?!' he demanded excitedly.
Sarutobi's eyebrow rose. 'What do you mean?' he asked, momentarily stunned by the boy's enthusiasm.
Naruto grinned. 'If they want everyone to acknowledge them as something else then they should become Hokage!' he said, like it solved everything.
Sarutobi tilted his head with a light chuckle. 'I thought you wanted to be Hokage?' he asked, not really thinking about it.
Naruto pouted. 'I do!' he argued, 'But you're old and I'm still young. There has to be something in the middle until I get older.'
Sarutobi paused in thought. An Uchiha Hokage? That's never happened; an Uchiha was considered too greedy and selfish, too power-hungry. What Naruto suggested was impossible sadly, but it was a good idea.
'Hokage-sama.'
Sarutobi pressed the button on the intercom. 'Yes?' he replied politely.
'ANBU, Captain Weasel is returning from his mission.'
Sarutobi nodded. 'Thank-,' he froze.
Itachi. Itachi Uchiha. Itachi was a powerful force, a prodigy, and a pacifist. He could prevent wars from happening, creating allies. If Itachi became Hokage, not only would he lead the village, but in the future, possibly the Uchiha clan. This could satisfy the clan, and save hundreds, even if the villagers didn't like it, this would be their salvation.
'Jiji?'
Sarutobi looked at Naruto before hugging the boy tight. Naruto yelped. 'Oi!' he squeaked in surprise.
Sarutobi ignored his struggling. 'Thank you Naruto-kun,' he said softly.
Naruto stopped struggling before hugging the man back. 'I don't know what for but you're welcome Jiji,' he replied happily.
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The Konoha council, all of it, plus Itachi Uchiha, age 13, and the Elders; everyone was talking among themselves, wondering what the Hokage had called them for and why there was a non-council member. Sarutobi was silent, sitting in front, watching Itachi, who was silent as well, as expected of a child and clan heir. Danzo, who was seated near Sarutobi, was watching the Hokage suspiciously.
Sarutobi cleared his throat and instantly there was silence. 'Ever since the death of our beloved Fourth, may he rest in peace, the council has been asking me to name a second heir,' he began.
Just as quickly as they were silenced, there was sound again; everyone, even the cool, emotionless Fugaku and Hiashi, were curious as to who the Hokage chose. Sarutobi waited patiently.
'I have thought long and hard about this decision and have finally chosen a shinobi whom I trust inexplicably. They are strong and convey the 'Will of Fire', just by fighting for us. I know they will protect the village against any and all enemies with their bare hand and will use that hand to create peace. Now keep in mind, they are young, and have much to learn, but I know they will be one of Konoha's greatest leaders,' Sarutobi said, almost in a speech.
Everyone, save the obvious, leaned forward, holding their breath in anticipation.
Sarutobi smiled and gestured. 'I would like to introduce you to the future Godaime Hokage: Itachi Uchiha,' he said.
Everyone froze or began to speak among each other or out; the Elders and Civilian council shouting that it was a horrible idea. Some agreed, some said it was a good idea, and some were uncaring. Fugaku was frozen, but then he grinned, not a greedy grin, but more proud, almost happy. Itachi was stiff with shock, his eyes wide.
'Hokage? Me?' Itachi mentally whispered.
'My son, the Hokage of the village,' Fugaku thought, unable to drop his smile, hiding it in vain behind his hand. 'This could change everything. The Hokage finally sees us as something other than a weapon. We are rising again. Itachi… I never could of imagined. I'm so proud. Thank you my son!'
Sarutobi interrupted everyone. 'My decision is final,' he said sternly, 'Itachi Uchiha will be the next Hokage and I will began to train him for the position. This meeting is over; everyone but Fugaku-kun and Itachi-kun, please leave.'
'Hiruzen!' Danzo exclaimed while standing, forgetting his palce. 'What are you thinking?! For all we know they could be using their accursed sharingan to hypnotize you!'
That broke the Uchiha from their daze; Itachi remained silent but Fugaku looked like he was about to argue and defend his son's honor when Sarutobi did it for him. Sarutobi gave Danzo an earth-shattering glare while pulsing his KI; everyone froze, looking at the more powerful man.
'I would trust any of the Uchiha with my life; specifically Itachi-kun,' he said angrilly. 'I did not make this decision while sitting down. I put more thought into it than I did for Minato-kun. Now Danzo, will I have to arrest you for questioning my decision?'
To prove his point, five ANBU appeared and Itachi stood, glaring with onyx eyes. Danzo gritted his teeth angrily.
'Now everyone but whom I mentioned; out,' Sarutobi ordered.
Slowly, but surely, everyone trickled out and the ANBU returned to hiding in the room. Fugaku and Itachi walked up to Sarutobi's desk. Sarutobi smiled at Itachi.
'I'd almost forgotten in all this excitement,' he said in a fatherly tone, 'Do you want to be the Hokage, Itachi-kun?'
Without even regarding his father, Itachi bowed at the waist. 'It would be my greatest honor Hokage-sama,' he said formally.
Itachi would bring peace. No more innocent would die so long as he was Hokage. He wouldn't let another innocent child die, or be sent to war; not while he was leading. He would protect Sasuke and all those in the boy's generation.
Sarutobi smiled. 'Sensei now,' he said, and Itachi returned the smile, Sarutobi looked at Fugaku. 'Are you in agreement?'
Fugaku gave a soft smile. 'I had thought Konoha had forgotten about the Uchiha,' he said softly, then looked at Itachi. 'I'm so proud.'
Itachi smiled back. 'Thank you otou-sama,' he replied.
Sarutobi looked at them both. 'May your flames burn bright and be used to protect our beloved village,' he said.
They snapped to attention. 'Hai!' they chorused.
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And there's the update. I hope you enjoyed it! I might start on some drabbles for ch2's theme so if you have any ideas, please tell me in the comments below.
Til next time,
Ja ne~!
a/n: Hello my lovelies! I know I haven't been around for a while, but I assure you that I'm working hard on my beauty and the beast fic, and that it will start getting posted in a couple of weeks. I'm really excited about it, its turning out to be something I'm really proud of…but until then, this is just some filler fun. No warnings...enjoy!
Song Meme
Pick a character, pairing, or fandom you like.
2. Turn on your music player and put it on random/shuffle.
3. Write a drabble related to each song that plays. You only have the time frame of the song to finish the drabble; you start when the song starts, and stop when it's over. No lingering afterwards!
4. Do ten of these, then post them.
2. Turn on your music player and put it on random/shuffle.
3. Write a drabble related to each song that plays. You only have the time frame of the song to finish the drabble; you start when the song starts, and stop when it's over. No lingering afterwards!
4. Do ten of these, then post them.
Pairing: itaneji
Bleeding Love—Leona Lewis. Neji sighed wearily as he snuggled in to Itachi's embrace. It had been worth everything, every hardship, to end up in Itachi's arms like this. From the first moment they'd met, when Neji had been held hostage by the Akatsuki for two months when he was fifteen years old, Neji had known that they belonged together. Even if Itachi was a missing-nin, even though he had to betray his family to by this man's side, it was all worth it. Neji's eyes turned to the two slashed Konoha headbands hanging above their bed. He closed his eyes and fell asleep, cocooned by the one he loved, and by the one who loved him back.
Face Down-The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.
Itachi watched Neji with pity as the younger man stumbled in to the restaurant with a black eye. Instantly, all of their friends rose to their feet and asked him was wrong, but he simply brushed them off and ordered a cup of sake. Itachi knew what was happening though, and shot an angry glare at Shikamaru when the other man showed up.This had to stop!
'Do you feel like a fucking man?' he spat at the Nara. 'Do you feel like a fucking man when you beat Neji senseless every night?'
Shikamaru just sneered at him while Neji closed his eyes and allowed the tears to slide down his cheeks.
Neji should never have turned Itachi away. When he had, he'd lost his last chance at happiness.
Teardrops on my Guitar-Taylor Swift.
Itachi smiled at Neji. 'Hey.'
'Oh! Hi Itachi.' Neji smiled nervously at his friend.
'How've you been?'
'Well, you know. Moving in with Shikamaru and all that,' Neji laughed self-conciously.
'Shikamaru. Right,' Itachi smiled and nodded, a smile plastered on his face. 'Well, it was nice seeing you, but I've got to go.'
'Alright. Take care,' Neji called after Itachi's retreating back. Itachi lifted a hand, and vanished in to the shadows.
No one could see the tears trickling down his face as he thought of Neji with anyone else. His fear of rejection had landed him here, and now he was stuck with his decision.
But god, how he wished he was the one allowed to hold Neji in his arms.
My Life Would Suck Without You—Avril Lavigne.
Neji ran to open the door. 'Hello—oh.' His welcoming smile slid off his face, and was replaced with an expression of absolute bewilderment. Itachi Uchiha was standing on his doorstep with a bouquet of flowers.
'Neji, I'm sorry!' Itachi blurted out. 'I should've never said those things, I didn't mean them…we belong together. Please forgive me,' he pleaded.
Neji thought about Itachi's words, and nodded slowly. 'We belong together,' he agreed quietly, and accepted the flowers. 'D'you want to come inside?'
Itachi grinned and toed off his shoes as he entered the house. 'Sure.'
Prodigal-OneRepublic
Itachi ran away from the village in to the night, away from the ninja out to kill him, away from the light of the wary villagers' torches, even as he remembered the exchange he'd had with his lover minutes before.
'Neji, promise me you'll wait for me to come back,' Itachi whispered tenderly to his lover.
'I will,' Neji promised. 'I'll wait for you forever.'
'I'll be back as soon as I can. They know that I'm in the village.'
'And you still came to see me?' Neji smiled at him, but his eyes crinkled with concern.
'I had to see you before I left.' The fact that Itachi didn't know when he would be back was left unsaid.
'Itachi, have you fallen in love with me?' Neji's eyes were wide with surprise, and Itachi stared at him before turning around and running away from the house and away from the village.
Neji stared after his lover's vanishing form, and a slow smile slowly formed on his face. He would take anything from Itachi. He would wait forever for him to come home, and when Itachi returned, he would tell him that he loved him too.
Then maybe, they would leave together. Someday…some day in the future. Neji smiled and settled back in to his bed, encasing him in the scent of Itachi, his beloved.
Here Comes the Sun-The Beatles.
'Itachi!'
'What is it?'
Neji pointed up at the sky. 'There aren't any clouds out!'
'The first time in six months,' Itachi muttered, a smile playing with the corners of his mouth as he watched Neji smile in joy.
Sunlight suited his lover far more than the grey clouds of winter.
Take a Bow-Glee Cast.
Neji stared in shock at the scene before him. 'I-Itachi?'
Itachi jerked up from the bed, and then swore. 'Shit. Neji…please—'
'No!' Neji reeled backwards. 'No! Itachi, how could you?'
Shikamaru stirred in the bed by Itachi's side, and Itachi sent him a helpless look before turning back to Neji. 'Baby, please,' he pleaded. 'I can explain.'
'You're cheating on me. What else is there to explain?' Neji asked bitterly. 'You're cheating on me--in my bed. Grab your shit and get the fuck out. Get him out of here too.'
'Neji—'
'Get out!' Neji shouted, his anger breaking his mask of calmness. 'Get out!' He stormed out of the room and ran out of the house to Hinata, who would comfort him after the umpteenth time that Itachi had cheated on him.
This was the last time. He and Itachi were definitely, most certainly over.
Come Home-OneRepublic
Neji sighed as he settled down in the woods surrounding Konoha. He closed his eyes, and began to pray.
Send Itachi home to me safely.
Don't let him get killed by Sasuke.
Come home safely, Itachi.
Tears trickled down Neji's cheeks, and he started in surprise when a calloused hand touched his face and wiped the tears away.
His eyes shot open, and he grabbed at the retreating hand. 'Itachi?'
The missing-nin wasted no time in tackling him to the ground and kissing Neji senseless.
'Sasuke?' Neji managed to gasp between kisses.
'He couldn't kill me. He wants both of us to return to the village,' Itachi gasped back. 'Gods—I've missed you. Neji.'
Neji clutched at Itachi as if he would never let him go again. 'Don't leave me ever again!'
'I won't,' Itachi promised him. 'I'll never leave your side again. Neji, my love, my life…I'll never leave you. I need you to live, I need you to survive. I'll never leave.'
Neji closed his eyes and held Itachi close. 'I've been waiting for you for so long,' he whispered.
'I'm here now,' Itachi whispered as he smoothed his hands through Neji's hair. 'I'm here now. I'm never leaving again.'
'I'm glad.'
Rehab-Rihanna
Neji sighed at the forbidden thrill of kissing Itachi, a criminal to the village, a man of danger, a man of mystery…a truly addicting mix of love.
Itachi sighed in to Neji's mouth; he could never get over Neji's taste of innocence, of purity, of true spirit.
No drugs could ever get them as high as their partner could; they were well and truly addicted to each other. Things could only go down from here.
Defying Gravity-Glee Cast
Neji ran towards Itachi. 'Take me with you when you leave,' he gasped breathlessly as he clutched at his lover. 'Take me with you.'
'Take you with me?' Itachi turned curious eyes towards Neji. 'You're certain.'
'I'm certain. I'm fed up with dealing with my family,' Neji said firmly. 'Take me with you. Teach me how to fly.'
Itachi paused for a moment for smiling down at Neji. 'I'll teach you to use your wings,' he whispered as he leaned down and kissed Neji's forehead.
a/n: So…yeah. That's it! Not my best work, but I was under a time constraint ahaha. I hope you all enjoyed, and I just wanted to add that 'Come Home' is the perfect song for the whole Naruto-Sasuke-Itachi thing in the manga and anime. Anyways, thanks for reading, and don't forget to review on your way out!