Shinobi Prodigy

A/N During the sealing, something unexpected happens. However, not everything went as the Yondaime Hokage plan. And now, to escape and save Naruto, he has temporary join Amegakure as Salamander Hanzo's apprentice. When he returns to the leaf, will he continue his dream from Hokage, or for something else?

Chapter 1: Salamander Hanzo

Namikaze Minato, let only a few small tears fall from his face as he look at the battle that was ahead. A battle, he was going to, at the cost of his life.

Minato, place a young blond boy who was nearly a copy of himself inside a shack and immediately disappeared in a yellow flash.

The Kyuubi no Yoko, the strongest of the bijuu, destroyed the terrain underneath its body with a single swing from its tails. A huge puff of smoke caught its attention and there stood the toad boss, Gamabunta. On top of the toad's head stood a man in a jounin outfit, with a white cape blowing in the wind.

"Shiki Fujin." Minato whispered. His newest jutsu; a jutsu that is a double-edge sword.

The Kyuubi no Yoko charged, moving headfirst towards.

Minato look behind as he felt everything just drop a hundred degrees. Behind him, stood the dealer of death; Shinigami.

Unfortunately the Kyuubi also was aware of Shinigami.

"Fuujin" Minato cried as he sealed the Kyuubi no Yoko into the small boy.

The Kyuubi no Yoko cried and thrush about, but drop to the ground defeated.

'Interesting, this child holds much promise for the near future. A balance holder heh. Yondaome Hokage, you would be amazed what I will do for the boy.'

The Shinigami's eyes flash red for a bit before he disappeared.

The Sandaime Hokage pick up the baby boy. Kushina was dead beside her child. Why the two of them agreed to such a jutsu, he would never know. He could only feel pity for the child who was left alone in the world.

'This jutsu, Minato used was a double sacrifice jutsu. In order to seal it into a new born from a far distance he needed another body to direct it into the child. Kushina, why did you sacrifice yourself as well for a child who needs you? Many ninja's would have been more than happy to take your place.'

The Sandaime Hokage however, already knew the answer. It was because she was young and more powerful than many Jounin's in the village. She was also at a kage level, much like Sarutobi she was the only one capable of handling the jutsu transformation.

The Sandaime Hokage knew, it was unlikely the Yondaime's wish among the villagers would be respected.

Four Years Later

A small boy ran and ran as far away as he could. Behind him a mob had gathered. They soon started to beat him to a bloody pulp, making sure today was going to be the day.

"What is going on here?!" several voices yelled. The crowed notice several foreign ANBU 's drawing their katana's at them. The ninja's only took two steps forward when the crowd screamed and ran for their lives.

They ANBU stop and look at the place where the mob was gathered. They notice a small boy with blond hair. However, he was bleeding very badly and it look like he wouldn't survive much longer.

"Is it over?" A voice drawled out from the curtains.

"Hai, Hanzo-sama."

"Then what is taking so long?"

"A boy…."

"Bring him to me."

"Hanzo-sama…?"

"Don't make me repeat myself."

The ANBU bowed and pick up the boy. They brought him towards Hanzo. Hanzo pulled the curtains aside and step outside.

All of the Ame ANBU bowed before their leader. Hanzo gave one look at boy and notice the blood and dangerous condition he was in.

'Only a child. A mob gathered around just to kill a small child. He looks no older than four. Sarutobi, you and I are going to have a long talk.'

"Bring him with us. I want some answers from the Sandaime Hokage."

"Hai." They answered.

The Sandaime Hokage was lucky, he finish the last of his paperwork and started to wonder when Hanzo was going to get here.

He worried if Hanzo was going to accept Iwa's offer. Iwa was no fool. Salamander Hanzo was to powerful, his ANBU squad was in a league of its own compared to the other nations. He look out the windows and notice there was no shinobi in sight. It was early. So he shouldn't be surprise.

A knock on the door brought him out of his thoughts and a Chuunin enter.

"Hokage-sama, Hanzo-sama has arrived."

"Let him in." The Sandaime replied. The Chuunin didn't move.

"What is it?"

"He has with him…the child." The Chuunin replied.

'Oh no.'

"I better prepare for my grave." The Sandaime muttered. However, before anyone could say anything, a conversation entered their ears.

"I'm sorry, but Hokage-sama is currently busy. Please be patient he will see you shortly."

"Hanzo-sama is running out of patience. You will allow us entrance." A man barked back.

"I'm afraid I cannot let you enter without the permission of the Hokage." The woman replied.

"Hanzo-sama was kind enough to make a trip all the way to see your Hokage. Now step aside and let us through."

"I'm afraid I can't let that….that thing near the Hokage. He isn't even welcome near here." The sectary responded.

"Why you little bitch. I'll show you manners." The man shouted. The Hokage rush out to see a Ame ANBU reaching for his sword. One of his fellow ANBU had a bloody beaten Naruto in his hands.

"That's enough." The Third shouted.

Everyone look at him.

"I told you when the Hanzo arrive you are to let them in right away. Why did you denied them access?" The Hokage demaned.

"Hokage-sama, they wanted to bring, (she gave a cold glared at the poor boy) the thing inside. I tried to tell them to throw him back outside. However they wouldn't listen."

Sarutobi was really sweating. Hanzo was going to kill him. Not even he, the Professor of the Sannin could possible survive against a fight against Hanzo.

"Let him in."

"Hokage-sama." The woman yelled.

"Believe me; if Konoha wants to stand, we best not to anger Hanzo." The Hokage replied grabbing his hat.

The woman only nodded and the ANBU pulled out his sword and made her step back towards the wall.

A few moments later, a man wearing heaving armor with a breathing mask, walk past her, not once glancing towards her. She trembled at the amount of charka he had. Even if she was only a chuunin, she could feel the amount of charka and it was far stronger than anything she ever felt. She suddenly felt terrified at the idea of angering a man who could kill the Hokage. She prayed to kami that all went well.

The Hokage lead Hanzo towards his office and sat down behind his desk.

"Before we begin, mind telling me why a group of villagers formed a mob and attack a defenseless boy? Is that your idea of being the most powerfulness village because of these actions?"

"I see you meet Naruto. I'm sorry; many people have wanted to kill him since four years ago."

Hanzo said nothing. He merely glared at the Hokage as if daring him to talk.

"Very well, how about a little help." Hanzo replied.

The Hokage look at Hanzo with a curious question look on his face.

"I'll take the boy with and keep him for six years." Hanzo replied glaring at the Hokage as if daring him to challenge him.

"Very well, this will calm things down and Naruto can grow up without being afraid."

Hanzo glared at the Hokage before leaving. He stops at the door as his ANBU open the door for him.

"As for your request for an alliance. I decline. I'm sure you're fully aware. But if Amegakukre sides with any of the five great shinobi nations. We would be pulled into a countless war. That is why I will not side with no one." He replied.

"Why did you come then? I thought you wouldn't have wasted your time because of that." Sarutobi replied.

"Because the other nations would have kept bothering me if I didn't make the point in person."

The Hokage nodded.

Hanzo walk with the blond in his arms and walk out of the village his ANBU behind him.

"Hanzo-sama, are you sure it's wise to talk a boy into our village?" The Captain asked.

"He holds no threat. Besides, I think I found myself a new apprentice." Hanzo replied.

It was a two day trip to Amegakure. To make sure nothing got suspicious, Hanzo had the boy sleep until he was in the village.

Hanzo stood in front of the Rain council.

"Hanzo, what is the meaning of this? Bringing a foreign child here and to train him of our shinobi ways?" A old council member demanded.

"It's simple. There is something I must do. Not because as my duty as a leader of Amegakure. But as a shinobi. We shinobi's when are skills are at our max, seek an apprentice to carry on our dreams and hopes. I have found an apprentice. Already he is young, but he has unlock his charka and it is tremendous. I believe this boy can carry on my will."

'Oracle-sama, is this vision you had about me, about the boy who can change the world?'

"There is no need to question Hanzo-sama's judgment. We shall train the boy. However, we know you well enough not to give us a full answer right away. We will allow training for the boy. However, we will expect a full reason on why we should allow a boy train from not our village here."

"My reason's are a bit rash but you will understand one day."

'If this boy is our last hope, then I fear we must act quickly. This Pein already calls himself a God. I can only hope this boy can defeat him. Even I have my doubts about defeating him.'

Two days later

Naruto woke up in a bed and look around. This wasn't Konoha, but he knew he was in a hospital. There was much green around the room.

"Oh, you're awake." A woman's voice replied. She was wearing light chuunin clothing and had a small gown. What surprise Naruto was the forehead protector on her head. He had never seen it before.

"Go get Hanzo-sama." She ordered. Naruto look towards the door and notice two ANBU standing guard. They nodded and disappeared in smoke.

She grabs the clip bored and looks at his charts. Another puff of smoke appeared and this time the ANBU were accompanied by a tall man wearing a strange mask.

"Naruto-kun, you woke up much earlier than I expected. Come, with me."

Naruto got up and slowly followed the strange man.

The man said nothing but lead Naruto into a small clearing.

"Ok Naruto, I'm Salamander Hanzo. I'll be your ninja sensei for the next six years. Be ready, because you're about to go though hell."

"I'm going to be a ninja. Yeah, I rule." Naruto screamed jumping up and down.

"Enough!" Hanzo roared. Naruto stop cheering and look at the towering man before him.

"A shinobi does not celebrate. Does not cheer. A shinobi is quiet and attacks his enemy without mercy. First lesson, you must learn how to draw out charka." Hanzo replied.

Three Days later

'Amazing, already he already has master not only the basic form of charka control, yet he grows more incredible with each passing day.'

"Naruto, today I'm going to teach you ninjutsu." Hanzo replied.

Naruto stood in front of Hanzo giving him his full attention.

"First tell me, do you know anything about ninjutsu?"

"Only it is use to execute a ninja technique." Naruto replied.

"That is true. There are six types of ninjutsu. Fire, Earth, Water, Lighting, and Wind. The sixth type is chakra. Each element has its uses and weakness. Can you tell me what techniques are stronger than the other?"

"Fire is weak against Water. Water is most likely weak against Earth. Earth is no doubt weak against Lighting, however, that means Lighting is weak against Wind as Wind is weak against Fire."

"Correct." 'This boy is a genius no doubt about that. However he works hard to achieve his results.' "To understand stand these jutsu's you must learn the hand seals. Earth hand-seals are set for a reason. For example, katon jutsu's are tiger seals. Doton jutsu's are monkey seals. Each jutsu has its strength and weakness. To discover them, you must learn them and how to they are use."

"I'm ready, Hanzo-sensei."

"Get ready for some intense training."

Six years later

Hanzo stood proud before his student who was ready to depart back to Konoha. These six long years prove to be worth it. Everyone in Amegakure loved Naruto. He not only proved to be strong but wise as well. In all his spars and sub-missions (Missions he took even though he is not a ninja) he has never lost. Hanzo and the council were proud of the young boy.

"I'm off sensei." Naruto replied.

"Naruto, don't ever forget, who you are. No matter what." Hanzo replied.

"Hai, sensei." Naruto waved. Naruto walk into the trees and soon he was gone.

"Six long years, I never thought the day would come. It saddens me to see that young man go." A council member replied calmly.

"It saddens us all." Another replied.

Hanzo said nothing but turn to his council members.

"I think it is time, for you all to know the truth about why I brought him here." Hanzo replied. He motion all of his sensei's and the council members to walk forward.

Amegakure Council Chamber

"Hanzo, you said you would tell us the truth. I cannot believe we have forgotten about this day for so long."

"You've grown attach to him." Hanzo replied calmly.

"Hanzo, what are your reason's?"

"It had to do with a prophecy that a Oracle gave to me when I was just a boy."

Flashback

A young boy stood in front of the Shodaime AmeKage. (is there a rain kage?) He had been training all day and was standing before his sensei. Waiting to be dismiss.

"You've done well Hanzo, now go, and be ready for tomorrow's missions." His sensei replied turning around and leaving.

"Hai, sensei."

Hanzo walk into the bamboo forest who stop to see a young strange girl by a waterfall.

"Who are you?" Hanzo orders.

The girl said nothing but looks at Hanzo and smiled.

"Who are you." Hanzo repeated. He took a defensive stance.

"Salamander Hanzo, the greatest shinobi born of his generation."

"Salamander? Who are you talking about?" Hanzo orders.

"I have come to tell you about your future Salamander Hanzo."

Hanzo didn't move but listen closely.

"During the second great shinobi war, you will encounter three young shinobi's who come from the trees of leaf. You will fight them and spare their lives for their bravery. The names you give them will become legendary. Years later, close during the fall of Amegakure you will encounter another young boy from the tree of leaf and take him as your apprentice, giving him a title to match his greatest opponent who shall destroy the rain."

With saying that, the strange young girl vanishes.

Flashback ends

"This is a joke Hanzo-sama. You're telling me a girl told you this would happen."

"Wait, it makes sense. Think about it. 'Three young shinobi's that come from the trees of leaf.' This is no doubt the Senji clan who help create the Leaf village. These shinobi's would gain legendary status. The three legendary Sannin of Konoha."

"If what the oracle said is true, then during the time where Amegakure will fall, another boy from the Hidden Leaf will become Hanzo's apprentice."

"Uzumaki Naruto."

"Correct. As you've all heard, there is a strange rumor about a new shinobi on the rebel side. A man who calls himself a god. That is why; I gave the title Tenshi to Naruto."

"Its true, this boy isn't a shinobi yet you took him as your apprentice."

"Then that means Amegakure will fall soon."

"Most likely in a couple of years, maybe five. We have time. I believe Naruto will avenge Amegakure when the village falls."

"We can only hope this will be the case."

A/N - This is notice for everyone to know that the Namikaze Daredevil will be on hold. I'm not sure when I will post the next chapter but I will not abondon the story. As many of you are aware by now, the Shinigami did something to Naruto. No its not a bloodline but a very unique skill.

Shiki Fujin – Dead Demon Consuming Seal

Fuujin – Seal

Tenshi - Angel