Name: Naruto Namikaze Age: 6 Date: 01.08

Am I not good enough for my parents? They don't spend any time with me! At all. It's always my sister and brother. Always them. Never me. I just want to train and do stuff together. Why other kids go with their parents everywhere but I always am on my own? It's so unfair! But maybe I did something wrong? Maybe I don't deserve their love? I don't know what to do anymore... I have tried so hard to gain their attention just for a second! Yesterday I woke up very early to make breakfast for all us. When mum came downstairs, she just complained that I made a mess like always and told me to go upstairs. I apologised! But I was still sent to my room. She did say that she would call me when the breakfast is served, though... she never did.

Name: Naruto Namikaze Age: 7! Date: BIRTHDAY TIME!

I am sooooo excited! It's my birthday today. I was told that everyone would be in our house. It means lots of presents! Uncle Jiraya is coming as well. I didn't see him for a long time, and he is my god father. And dad promised to start my training from today. So all of us, me, my younger sister Naruko and younger brother Menma, will be finally training together! I'm going to get ready. Today will be a good day! And maybe I will get some new cool furniture as well! Just like my siblings have! I wish I had such a big bed like Menma or Naruko have instead of the run down mattress. And a wardrobe! The one I have is so old and broken that it's even a miracle the thing is still standing!

Name: Naruto Namikaze Age: 7 Date: Happy Birthday to me

They all left somewhere. Probably my fault as I was jumping around like an idiot. At least it was what my dad said. Mum told me to go to my room again and that she will call me when they are about to leave. They forgot again... Maybe I will just go for a walk or something... I mean dad has lots of scrolls in his study room, so maybe I can borrow some of it. At least maybe when I am powerful enough, I will be worth their while? I know my siblings have Kyubi in them, so probably they are much stronger than I can ever be. So my parents decided to focus on them. I guess I will just have to prove them wrong! My siblings have their birthday soon, so maybe I can attend their party this year and see everyone...

Name: Naruto Namikaze Age: 8 Date: 01.01

Academy is fun. We have been learning quite a lot of things. My siblings went a year early so we are in the same group. It's nice as we can all walk together. I mean they usually just ignore me while I walk behind. I wonder if they would even notice if I were gone. Same with my parents, would they?

Name: Naruto Namikaze Age: 8 Date: 05.01

I wanted to sit with my siblings, but there was no space so I went to the back of the class today. They did not even notice and left without me. I always waited for them. They never wait for me.

Name: Naruto Namikaze Age: 8 Date: 05.02

I was really surprised today! Mum made a delicious dinner, and I was allowed to eat with them. I can't remember the last time I had a meal with them. I did try to talk with them a bit, but they just ignored me. My siblings were saying some things about the Academy. I didn't know that there was Ino's birthday party yesterday. I am a bit upset that I was out training. But they could have just told me about it. I don't understand them. Why they all ignore me? What's wrong with me?!

Name: Naruto Namikaze Age: 8 Date: 05.03

I like Iruka-sensei as he is quite friendly and helpful. But the history lessons are so boring. I made a new friend, Kiba. He is quite cool. We also had a practice test today with shuriken throw. My siblings were on top of the class. They were amazing! Would like to train with mum or dad to be able to throw like that. I must be behind so much. But I have no one else to train with.

Name: Naruto Namikaze Age: 8 Date: 06.03

My class hates me. Kiba as well. They told me I was weak! But my results were not the worst in the group. I was in the top 10! I have no chance with my siblings since they have been trained by the best in the village since they were able to walk. How can Kiba expect me to be better? Now they are mocking me that not only am I older than my siblings but weaker... why life is so unfair?! I am training daily with my father's scrolls. I am really trying, but I have no one! It's just unfair!

Name: Naruto Age: 9 Date: 08.09

A lot have changed since I have written here. Minato and Kushina live their lives, and I live mine. At least no questions are asked if I am not in the Academy or not in the house for a couple of days or weeks. Fools. They are all fools. The Academy will give you nothing. No real skills. I have started my training, with my sensei.

I remember the day we have met. I was coming back from the Academy, leaving last to avoid the presence of Menma and Naruko, as they both have started to detest me openly. My old self would have been weeping but now? I feel nothing. Just emptiness. My Sensei, let's name him Z, have shown me a new world, new possibilities and what it means to have a family. I have a father; he formed my heart. And he calls me his own.

To whomever reads this paper - it is time to leave the past behind and focus on the future. One day we may cross paths again.

Write everything. Let it be your tale; which one day will make your legacy.

I will Z. And let this be the introduction.

Kushina's trembling hand dropped the dairy. Not long after she fell on her knees crying hard. Minato, on the contrary, was standing still. No movement, no sound was made. Eyes wide open, remembering the prophecy from which everything started, Minato looked around the empty room asking himself:

"Naruto, where are you? "

Nations will be divided,

Falsehood and greed will attain great proportions

And woe to those who pile up treasures.

Three sleeping mountains gather breath,

And spew out mud, ice and death.

An earthquake swallows town and town.

And men great power gain;

Destroying town after town, fighting between nations.

From their acts a danger bred;

An ague, leaving many dead.

And physics find no remedy;

For this is worse than leprosy.

Oh many signs for all to see;

The truth of this true prophecy.

Only when, born when the devil rises,

Will hold the fate of the world in the hands.

The heart pure or rotten will decide on the world's fate.