Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ An Altered Path ❯ The Wolf who raised a Fox ( Chapter 1 )

Author's Notes: Okay so this is essentially a variation of the history of Sounds of a New Destiny. In this telling there will be changes as usual, such as Naruto's life in general. Just wait and see, of course this is a NaruHarem. Who is in the harem shall be a surprise!

 

Things flow somewhat differently in this time line than the other, but no spoiling what happens. Though like any GOOD harem fic Naruto will end up with the usual suspects along the line. And of course I have to play fashion designer and give Naruto an outfit that doesn't make eyes bleed. Also Icha Icha Engagements and Sounds will be updated in a few days. I had an accident with sounds when I accidentally saved IIE over the next chapter of Sounds.

 

The night of the Kyuubi Attack…

 

“Come on sensei! I can fight too!” a silver haired shinobi pleaded with an older man with blonde hair. This was one of Arashi's newer student, Hanzo Ginshin formerly Ginshin Jinketsu. He had been transferred to Arashi's team half a year after the death of Obito, this was due to the fact his last sensei was also killed during the last Shinobi War.

 

“No Ginshin…you are strong but this is something I have to do alone…” Arashi knew his student would try to object with a fluent motion a senbon laced with tranquilizing agents found its way into Ginshin's neck.

 

“Arashi…-niisan…why?” the boy asked as he fell forward pulling the senbon out of his neck. He fell to the ground falling on his knees first as his vision began to blur, he reached forward in vain before falling asleep. Arashi then lifted his student off of the ground, and handed him over to Sarutobi the Sandaime Hokage. “Sarutobi…I need you to get him to safety...”

 

“Arashi…you don't have to do this…your son needs someone…” Sarutobi responded as he took the unconscious Ginshin into his arms laying him over his shoulder. Sarutobi was saddened by what Arashi was about to do.

 

“I've taken care of that. Ginshin…by all rights of bonds is my little brother…I want him to look after Naruto…but chances are the council won't allow it. My dream is” Arashi quietly said as he looked ahead at the Kyuubi which was being kept at bay for the moment. “This jutsu shall seal the Kyuubi in my son…I could never seal that demon in just any child. My wish is for Naruto to be seen as a hero…good bye Sarutobi…” Arashi gave one last big grin before heading into the fray of the turmoil.

 

The day after the funerals…

 

Ginshin could be spotted at the memorial stone which had the names of every shinobi of the village who died etched into it. He was focusing on the last name inscribed on it, Uzumaki Arashi. Ginshin clenched his fists in anger, anger at himself, he knew Arashi was going to go through with it. He could have stopped him, he really could have if he tried there had to be a way to stop the Kyuubi with out the use of the sealing technique.

 

“I thought I would find you here…it would sadden your mother to know you haven't been taking care of yourself.” Sarutobi quietly said as he walked up slowly having had to become Hokage again. He was smoking his pipe he then set Ginshin's sakkat back onto his head. Ginshin just looked to the ground sadly, before looking at the memorial stone again to a few names before Arashi's. Kinzoku Hanzo had died just short before Arashi had begun the sealing technique, Ginshin had no lost just his brother but his mother as well.

 

“They would be saddened if you didn't take care of yourself…now come on…there is something you have to do. It was Arashi's wish, now come on….we'll get you some food as well you look like you need to eat.” the Sandaime Hokage, and Ginshin walked off quietly, and as luck would have it, it started to rain again. It was hard for them everyone in honesty, they lost friends and family during the attack.

 

Later at the Hokage Tower…

 

“Ginshin…it was Arashi's last wish that you be Naruto's legal guardian. In a sense of familial bonds you would be like an uncle to him.” Sarutobi smoked his pipe quietly as Ginshin stared quietly at the infant Naruto before extending index finger. The infant grasped hold of his finger and Ginshin smiled softly, he then chuckled, and the infant giggled.

 

“Okay old man you got me there…and I can guess the people don't know about the demon being sealed inside yet.” Ginshin was spot on he knew it when Sarutobi nodded his head quietly. Ginshin could tell that Naruto would have a hard life if he wasn't there, that's why Arashi did what he did. Despite that Naruto had grandparents, the grand father wasn't a good role model, and the grandmother couldn't be tracked down. Also she was a foul tempered, chronic gambling drunk.

 

At the ceremony to announce what had occurred…

 

“People of Konohagakure…I present your savior. This child contains within him the soul of the Kyuubi…” Sarutobi announced, and the crowd began to begin talking amongst themselves.

 

“The Kyuubi is in there? Then it is weak kill it!!!” one citizen shouted, a few Shinobi bound and leaped to the roof tops and rushed forward towards the infant Naruto. They were immediately taken down by two ANBU, one with black hair wearing a Crow mask, and another with white hair wearing a Tiger mask. The villagers then began to storm the entrance to the tower to ready to take the life of an innocent child.

 

Before they could enter through the door two Chuunin blocked the way, one was of Hyuuga heritage her hair falling over the right side of her face and wore the Hyuuga Clan robes. The other had red hair she was clad in red camouflage pants, and black unbuttoned blouse over a red tank top which had a phoenix embroidered on it. Her red hair that resembled fire easily identified her, she was Houyoku Shinka and her partner was Hyuuga Kikka.

 

“Hey you freakin' idiots!” Ginshin called out as he stood near the edge his eyes shifting and becoming as wild as he could be when provoked properly. The crowd settled down and stopped their panic, one ninja tried to make an attempt on the child's life but he was promptly grabbed hold of by the side of the head and slammed down to floor. The force of which he hit the ground knocked the wind right out of him.

 

“That will be…ENOUGH!! This child has saved us all by containing the Kyuubi. But from this day fourth you are not allowed to speak of what is sealed inside of him. To do such will land you in prison for fifteen years. This child is to have a normal life.” Sarutobi showed his more temperamental side to get the citizens and the ninja from ceasing their little civil war for the time being. Sarutobi and Ginshin didn't go with out noticing the dirty look Danzou was giving them, more precisely the entire council of elders. They could be dealt with at a later time, a much later time, the villagers on the other hand began to leave.

 

“Arashi what have you gotten me involved in…hoo boy…” Ginshin fell to his knees rubbing his temples quietly, he could tell this was going to be more stressful on him than being forced to go out with Shinka. He got back to his feet and looked at Naruto before poking him in the nose. “Kid I can tell you're gonna be one big headache…” Ginshin stoically said before Naruto giggled.

 

Five years later…

 

“Ginshin this is the tenth time this week we had to call you in here…frankly I think he picks up this kind of behavior from home!” an exasperated Iruka said as he rubbed his own temples quietly, looking at Naruto and Ginshin. Naruto was now five years old and attending the Ninja Academy. Naruto had his trademark unruly spiked hair, and had taken to wearing an orange and black hoodie with the Uzumaki clan seal on the back. The sleeves featured black flames, and Naruto of course had taken to wearing camouflage, in his case it was also orange. Finally his t-shirt was black with the village leaf symbol on it.

 

“So he sneaks out of your classes, he must be learning something. Or maybe you're making it too boring for the boy.” Ginshin dryly responded in a bored manner, as he slid down in the chair he was sitting in before pulling his sakkat downwards. Naruto snickered and pulled his hood up copying his legal guardian's devil may care attitude.

 

“CUT THE CRAP HANZO!!” Iruka shouted with infuriation to his voice, he couldn't get how Naruto didn't mimic everything Ginshin did. The nine times before this meeting Naruto had painted the Hokage monument with graffiti, sneaked out of class with Kiba, and even gotten into a fight with Sasuke numerous times before. “This is getting to be troublesome, the Uchiha clan is getting frustrated with one of their heirs coming home with a bloody nose.”

 

“Can't help that Naruto gets in fights, he's gotta establish early on he's the alpha of the pack.” Ginshin smirked in the shade of his sakkat, of course Iruka stammered at this comment and slammed his hands on his desk. “THAT'S BESIDES THE POINT GINSHIN!!! And this isn't a pack of wolves!!” Iruka responded in irritation of the situation, it was getting on his nerves even more gradually.

 

“Look pal…I got him to stop doing that damn useless jutsu that made your nose bleed, he got the idea after looking in one of Kakashi's books.” the silver haired jounin explained as he sat upright, he pulled the hood of the boy's sweat shirt down and shook his head some. “All I'm saying is that you being the only influence in his life isn't a good idea. He needs a feminine influence a positive one because you're teaching him some bad traits.” Iruka explained calmly as he looked at the two noticing that they both looked like wild animals in a sense.

 

“You know my stance on settling down.” Ginshin would use any excuse to not get married, he hated the idea of being tied down to one woman. He had his reasons to not get married, one was the fear of more children, after raising Naruto for five years he learned the hard way they were a handful.

 

“You could at least ask someone to help you. It can't possibly be easy taking care of Naruto on your own. It's just a thought, I can see a lot of promise in Naruto if he actually tries paying attention.” Iruka was now speaking more softly as if he could understand the situation. It was undoubtedly hard for one person to raise a child like Naruto who seemed to be a troublemaker.

 

“I'll think about it, if Naruto hasn't considered committing any other felonies today we have to go. We have to go see the Hokage about the trip we're taking.” Ginshin waited until Iruka nodded for it to be okay for them to leave. He then grabbed Naruto by the arm and walked out with him. Once they were outside the office Ginshin ran his hand down over his face slowly. “Kid you're going to be the death of me! I swear!! ARGH!!” Ginshin was starting to ramble and and become exasperated.

 

“It's wednesday that must mean Naruto got in trouble again a new record.” softly spoke a woman, Ginshin slowly turned to see Kikka with Hinata hiding behind her. He momentarily stopped his ranting and raving and cleared his throat, he then grinned setting a hand on Naruto's head. Ruffling the boy's hair lightly.

 

“Eh hehehehe. You could say that...why are you here Kikka?” Ginshin took a complete turn in personality for a moment and Naruto began to grin slyly, sly as a fox. He rubbed his hands together looking between Ginshin and Kikka.

 

“Ohhhhh I get it. Ginshin you're sweet on her aren't you? What will happen if Rin finds out?” Naruto began to snicker and Ginshin bopped Naruto on the head. “HEY WHY DID YOU DO THAT FOR!?” Naruto rubbed the top of his head glaring at Ginshin who was crouched down glaring at Naruto. “What do you think you're doing!?” Ginshin angrily snapped at Naruto in a low voice they turned away from Kikka and Hinata.

 

“Pointing out that you apparently like Rin?” Naruto responded with a cheeky grin on his face, he was planning to cause Ginshin much more trouble. The two looked back at Kikka and Hinata grinning some before returning to their little discussion.

 

“Ano...K-Kikka-san...i-is t-that the man you like?” Hinata timidly asked her cousin about Ginshin, of course Hinata blushed when she looked at Naruto. The two clowns that were arguing glanced back at the two females for a moment before returning to their argument. This caused the two Cayuga women to sweat drop at the sight, Kikka just smiled delicately. “Well Hinata...hard to say sometimes...but he really is nice.” Kikka then smiled softly at her cousin, there was no explaining it but she was fond of Ginshin despite the oddness of his personality.

 

“We gotta go!” Gins hefted Naruto off the ground and ran off carrying him over his shoulder. Ginshin remembered just then that they had to be at the Hokage Tower in ten minutes. Ginshin would normally be one to flirt with Kikka but not today there was a few things he had to take care of.

 

“Heh...come on Hinata we better get you home. Hiashi-sama must be getting worried by now.” Kikka quietly said as she and her cousin walked out of the building, Kikka was suppressing a desire to laugh at the exploits of Ginshin and Naruto. But her Hyuuga properness wouldn't permit her to do such.

 

At the Hokage Tower...

 

“Ah Ginshin I was wondering when you would get here...I figured you would have to get Naruto out of trouble again.” the elderly Hokage cheerfully said as he looked at Ginshin and Naruto who had just arrived. Both were looking a bit sheepish like they had been acting like the clowns that they both were.

 

“Hai, Hokage-sama I apologize...kind of unfortunate since we have to leave in a few days. I kind of figured the knuckle head would try to make a good impression that was good before we left.” Ginshin casually said as he strolled into the office with Naruto following behind him. Ginshin's eyes widened in shock to see none other than Rin in the office. “GAH!!! RIN WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!” he shouted in shock as he fell onto his butt, he hadn't expected to see Rin here.

 

“I'm going with you two on your training trip...I will not let sensei's child turn out to be a carbon copy of you! Womanizing, horrible manners, and on top of it all...constantly late and no respect for anyone!! You're like a mixture of Jiraiya, Kakashi, and an Inuzuka!! I have already seen how Naruto eats!” Rin basically ranted about how Ginshin has done a horrible job as a role model for Naruto. Of course it was due to lack of a proper mother figure, anyone could see that, Ginshin was a good father figure in a sense but he was practically a wild beast.

 

Ginshin blinked for a moment and chuckled some, albeit nervously, of course Naruto instinctively ran over to Rin and jumped into her arms. “Rin! Ginshin was so cool when he got me out of trouble today, he had this cool makes devils cry attitude! Then there was this pretty lady and Ginshin was acting funny around her!” Naruto being at that age when he has no idea of the danger of telling a woman everything.

 

“Thank you for telling me all that Naruto-kun! And it's devil may care attitude dear.” Rin smiled in a motherly sense at Naruto, she then narrowed her eyes at Ginshin. “Flirting with Kikka again? Last time it was Shinka...but she usually punches you...so you better have a good explanation Mister Hanzo!” the brunette medic acidly spat at Ginshin as she sat Naruto down on the Hokage's desk and marched over to Ginshin. “Just because the clan restoration law allows you go through with multiple marriages doesn't mean you should!” Rin shouted angrily as she grabbed hold of Ginshin's ear and twisted it.

 

People passing the tower on the street could hear a loud scream of pain coming from Ginshin. Moments later in the Hokage tower, Ginshin, Rin and Naruto were seated across from the Hokage, Ginshin was rubbing his sore ear. “I think I lost hearing in my left ear Rin I hope you're happy!” Ginshin was complaining about his sore ear, he continued to whine until Rin made a motion to grab hold of Ginshin's other ear. This was enough to shut him up and to stop his whining.

 

“Ahem...” Sarutobi cleared his throat, a big drop of sweat on the side of his head he now had the attention of the group. He then looked at the request for extended leave from the village and went over it quietly. “Due to circumstances I can only find that approve of this leave but seven years is a long time, I must have your word you will return when specified. You are to return a few months before the Genin tests in seven years when Naruto's class is slated to be testing. Do I have you're word?” Saturobi calmly said this, as he looked at the group, he smiled when Ginshin nodded his head.

 

“Good then you have my approval.” Sarutobi smiled cheerfully at them as he stamped the paperwork with his official seal. The trio quickly left the office while leaving Ginshin started complaining about the ear twisting. Sarutobi had a good laugh at them, “They're quite the unusual family unit...I can't wait to see how Naruto progresses with them in his life...” with that the Hokage smiled cheerfully.

 

A few days later...

 

“Okay...do you have everything because once we leave we can't come back.” Rin asked Ginshin and Naruto with a strict authoritarian tone to her voice. Ginshin was of course nodding his head vigorously, 'What have I done to offend you Kami? Are you a woman? You can tell me! Then again if Kami hated me I would be on this trip with Shinka' Ginshin thought to himself before mentally cringing at the thought of traveling with Shinka.

 

“Hai Rin-san!!” Naruto chimed in as he walked up with a chipper grin on his face. The group of travelers then walked out the gates of the village. They wouldn't be back for seven years, and it looked like Naruto had everything packed including his fox plushie, which was an odd thing to find in this village.

 

Seven years later...

 

A trio walks up to the gates quietly, Ginshin, Rin, and another who was much somewhat taller than he was seven years ago. Of course he had a hood over his head so it was impossible to tell who he was. But one guess could be he was a notorious troublemaker with a rap sheet that was nothing to be proud of.

“Okay, Ginshin and Rin I'm going to go the academy now see ya!” the boy cheerfully said as he walked away, Ginshin and Rin just smirked at the boy. The boy had indeed changed his look over the years, people might had expected him to start wearing a vest and sakkat like Ginshin.

 

“Tell me...was that...?” Kakashi calmly asked as he walked towards the two who were once team mates long ago. He of course had his nose in another of his Icha Icha Paradise books. “Of course it was! He just wants to make a big entrance.” Ginshin responded with a smirk, seven years with the boy Ginshin learned the kid loved to make people take notice.

 

The boy wore a long hooded jacket which was partially black with dark orange flames raising from the bottom upward. With the Uzumaki Clan spiral design in the center of the back. He stuck with the orange camouflage it seemed to be his thing, as well as wooden sandals probably a trait picked up from his guardian. The sleeves of his coat were ripped off for some reason, bandage wrapping about his hands and feet as well. Most defining of this new look was the three swords he carried with him one across his back and two at his sides.

 

He finally reached the academy and went straight for Iruka's class room and walked in casually, he noticed a few people he hadn't seen before as he walked in. He handed a scroll to Iruka and smirked from behind the mask that was attached to his shirt. Iruka took the scroll and smiled slyly and cleared his throat. “Attention class...this is a former student that left a while back but before he can rejoin the class he must pass a test so he must spar against the best student in the class and win. So Uchiha Sasuke and the student shall meet outside and we can begin this match.”

 

Five minute's later outside in the sparring area...

 

“Hmph...this'll be over fast...” the Uchiha survivor quickly said as he assumed the Uchiha taijutsu stance. The boy across the field smirked from behind his black mask and pulled the hood of his coat back revealing his somewhat long blonde spiky hair as he slid into his own unique taijutsu stance. “Okay you two can use your own techniques you know, do what it takes to win. But refrain from killing each other. Begin!” Iruka explained before calling for them to start.

 

Sasuke rushed forward with great speed throwing a series of punches and kicks which the other boy dodged and blocked. He spun swiftly sidestepping and avoiding a strong side kick from the Uchiha. The blonde haired boy went on the offensive as he rushed forward punching the Uchiha swiftly in the stomach. This stunned the Uchiha as he skidded back, he looked about quietly trying to find his opponent.

 

“TAJO KAGE BUNSHIN NO JUTSU!!(Multiple Shadow Clone Technique)” the blonde haired boy called out as he formed two clones, which proceeded to move to the sides. Each of the clones began to do a different set of hand seals while the original didn't do any. “You better give up...” the original coldly said as reached for the hilt of the long sword that lay across his back, slowly unsheathing it. The clones hadn't been performing any specific jutsu just faking the Uchiha out.

 

Finally the blade was unsheathed revealing a seven bladed sword, a vicious weapon if there ever was one. The Uchiha didn't show any signs of backing down, his eyes showing only hatred. The boy grasped his sword tightly and rushed forward as the two clones quickly grappled hold of Sasuke holding him in place. The boy was rapidly approaching as he pulled the sword back ready to swing. “I give up!!” the Uchiha shouted with much regret in his voice. The other boy just stopped his running and spun the sword around sticking it into the ground as his clones were dispelled.

 

“Well done. I can see your sabbatical went well...I think its time you showed the class who you are.” Iruka softly said as he clapped his hands walking to the middle of the sparring area. The boy nodded and pulled his mask down smirking some before he gave into his trademark grin. “Hey guys! Ya miss me?” he cheekily commented as he rubbed the back of his head.

 

“I lost to Naruto...impossible!” Sasuke shouted with infuriation, it was impossible for him to lose to someone who had the worst grades in class seven years ago. The whole of the class was all in shock as well, the boy who made trouble so much years ago had changed into something more skilled in seven years.

 

“N-Naruto-kun?” Hinata squeaked out as she poked her fingers together in timid fidgeting, she was blushing furiously at the boy. Ino and Sakura were staring at shock as they stared at Naruto in shock. “WHOO HOO WAY TO GO NARUTO!!” Ino called out as she ran over and glomped Naruto. Even before Naruto left he and Ino had formed a good friendship, one could say Ino and Hinata ran the Naruto fan club. They for some reason liked the underdog of the class, despite this win Naruto was considered the underdog.

 

“Gah!!” Naruto called out before falling over due to the blonde fangirl's attack, he never thought to watch his back after a fight. “Hello Ino-chan...could you stop glomping me so I can stand please?” Naruto asked with a grin on his face, of course it dawned on her that they were still in class. She let go of Naruto and stood to her feet blushing deep crimson, she walked away quietly.

 

“Okay everyone back inside there's still another hour of class.” Iruka calmly told them as he motioned for them to walk back inside. Naruto stood to his feet and picked up his sword sheathing the blade as he walked towards the rest of the class wanting to walk with the friends he hadn't seen for seven years.

 

“Hi Hinata!” Naruto cheerfully said as he walked over to the Hyuuga Heiress who timidly jumped some. Of course off to the side with Sakura there was a blonde haired girl with her hair in a long braid with long sleeves. “Who is that guy...and how dare he hit Sasuke-kun!!” the girl was furious with rage, and was about to walk over and punch Naruto. Sakura sighed some and pulled Sakura away before she actually beat up Naruto.

 

“You didn't join our class until after he left...that wasn't the first time he beat up Sasuke. And you think you could hurt him? Let's avoid a war of the fangirls okay Rekka?” Sakura said with exasperation to her voice. Rekka twitched with anger wanting to rush over and strangle Naruto anyways. But meanwhile Naruto was chuckling as Hinata stammered for a moment.

 

“Ano...h-hello Na-Naruto-kun...welcome back...” the Hyuuga heiress quietly spoke as she walked alongside Naruto. Her face was beet red, Naruto turned to her and put his hand to her head, “Are you okay Hinata? You look like you have a fever...” Naruto asked with concern. The girl then flailed her arms in panic 'Naruto-kun is touching me! Oh my don't faint don't faint!! Kikka-san told me that if I want to win Naruto's heart I have to not be so shy!' she mentally reminded herself as she slowly calmed down. “Y-Yes I'm fine Na-Naruto-k-kun...” Hinata stuttered out as the group returned to class, Naruto nodded his head then turned his attention to Ino and began to talk with her.

 

Meanwhile with Ginshin, Rin, and Kakashi...

 

“So thats what you were up to for seven years...you two seem rather close. What are you two dating or something.” Kakashi asked with just a hint of jealousy to his voice. He was never able to tell Rin exactly how he felt, he wasn't good with words.

 

“Oh no we're not dating.” Ginshin replied causing Kakashi to smile behind his mask, but that wasn't the whole of the story.

 

“We're married.” Kakashi then opened his exposed eye in shock, 'Ginshin and Rin...married?! This has to be some stunt! They could barely get along seven years ago.' Kakashi mentally told him self. Then he saw Rin's stomach was slightly larger, and his eye widened.

 

“When!?” Kakashi asked he felt so betrayed, but part of him was very happy for his two former team mates. He could see that Ginshin and Rin seemed to correct each other's flaws. Rin's feminine touch seemed to make up for Ginshin's lack of manners.

 

“About two years ago...and he still somehow forgets our anniversary...” Rin coldly said as she glared daggers at Ginshin. Ginshin sheepishly looked at the ground since his wife was making him feel ashamed of his actions. The super ability that all wives seem to possess, the ability to bestow shame upon her husband. Ginshin laughed nervously and scratched his own cheek, Kakashi sweat dropped at this, and thanked the fates that he dodged that bullet.

 

Author's Notes: Okay so this is the first chapter of my new fanfiction project, you can expect things to be unique and different. What happened to Naruto on his training trip will be revealed in later chapters, cause its not that important. And Yes Ginshin gets a harem in this fic too because he loves the ladies. Also its just fun to have him get punched in the face by Shinka. I wont work on the next chapter of this until I update my other two fics I promise!