Naruto: The Blind Swordsman- By BladeMaster Zangetsumaru

"Speech"

(Thoughts)

"Bijuu Speech"

(Bijuu Thoughts)

Disclaimer- I do not own Naruto, Rurouni Kenshin or any concepts/abilities shown in various Anime.

Prologue

The ANBU, Jonin, and Chunnin of Konohagakure No Sato were going all out in their fight against the great Kyuubi No Yoko. The forest in which they were fighting was littered with the heavily beaten dead bodies of ninjas. Many of these bodies were torn apart, others were crushed into the ground from being stepped on by the great fox or partially eaten. Among the many casualties were men, women and children who weren't Ninja and this was to continue if Kyuubi wasn't stopped.

"We have to hold it off until Yondaime arrives," yelled on the injured Jonin before he charged back into fighting Kyuubi.

"…Don't let it get closer to the village," yelled another injured Jonin kneeling down do catch his breath before he also charged back into action.

Moments later, a giant reddish brown toad known as Gamabunta was seen making its way through the forest toward the great red nine-tailed fox, with a most familiar blond haired Ninja dressed and geared like a Jonin standing on its head wearing a white trench coat with flame designs on the bottom of the coat. This ninja's presence was a sight for sore eyes to everyone who saw him, except Kyuubi. This Ninja was Namikaze Minato, also known as Yondaime Hokage.

In his arms was a small bundle inside the bundle was a baby no more than a few hours old. Minato looked down at the child a sad smile played out on his face "Naruto my son please forgive me for what I am about to do, I sincerely hope that the people of the village will see you as a hero for keeping the greatest evil at bay." As he swiftly drew a complex seal on the child's stomach.

When they arrived on the battlefield many Ninja stopped and stared in awe as their leader stood between them and the evil being Kyuubi. Kyuubi snarled viciously at this new arrival. " Kyuubi your desire for the destruction of my village ends here, I do not know why you have decided to attack us but for your sake I hope it was worth it, I'm sorry but I must stop you here." Exclaimed the Yondaime Hokage as he began a long series of hand seals. The Kyuubi charged at the Yondaime in hopes to stop him before he finished but alas it was not to be. The Yondaime finished the last of his hand seals " Shiki Fuuin" He yelled as a brilliant flash of white light blanketed the forest blinding all who were there. After several moments, the great light died out returning sight to everyone. The great demon Kyuubi no Kitsune was gone. Gamabunta wrapped the body of the Yondaime with his tongue and laid him on the forest floor. "Well gaki you did it I just hope that the people of the village show that it was worth it." Murmured the great Boss toad as he returned to the summons realm in a large puff of smoke.

Several minutes later

Hiruzen Sarutobi the Sandaime hokage arrived at the scene with Jiraya and Tsunade of the Sannin. The followed the light sound of muffled crying. "Minato" whispered the old hokage as they arrived only to find the body of Minato Namikaze the Yondaime hokage with his arms wrapped around the small bundle that is the man's son.

"Sarutobi sensei I want to take care of the boy" Jiraya muttered depressed by the fact that the man he thought of as a son lay dead before his eyes. Sarutobi sighed and shook his head "I'm sorry Jiraya as much as I would love to give him to you I cannot."

"What! Why not" exclaimed the Toad Sannin

"You know damn well why Jiraya we need you and your spy network in order to keep us informed you cannot do your job if you are taking care of an infant." Growled the old hokage.

Sarutobi turned to Tsunade "Which is why I want you to take care of him."

Tsunade's eyes went wide "m-me why the hell would you pick me I have no idea how to take care of a child." She exclaimed

The old Hokage sighed for what felt like the thousandth time today

"Look Tsunade I need you to take care of the boy because he is going to have a massive amount of chakra at his disposal. So he is going to need major lessons on chakra control, which you being the greatest medic ninja have the knowledge to teach him. Please Tsunade that boy has no one left. With Kushina and Minato gone he'll have to go to an orphanage with people who will most likely abuse and/or neglect him. This child has already been cursed enough in his very short life at least give him some small comfort besides you'll still have your apprentice to assist you." The old Hokage explained

Tsunade stared at the ground "I-I guess I'm sure Kushina-Chan would want me to look after her son" Tsunade whispered

The old Hokage thought of something that could lighten the mood "Yes she would especially since she would strangle you in the afterlife if she learned that you left her son to become a pervert if you left him with Jiraya." Sarutobi chuckled as Jiraya's jaw dropped and he whimpered when Tsunade shot him a look that clearly stated (If he becomes a pervert you are DEAD!) Sarutobi laughed out loud when he saw this he walked of to Minato's body and removed the bundle from the dead man's arms as he was about to hand the bundle to Tsunade he noticed something that caught his eye. An ethereal light was emanating from the bundle. He unwrapped the bundle only to see the light was originating from the child's eyes.

"What the hell is going on?" gasped out Tsunade

"I do not know but my guess would be that Minato bound the Kyuubi extra tightly caused too much stress on the chakra circuits in his eyes, causing them to leak glowing chakra." Sarutobi explained

" But wouldn't the constant output of chakra plus the added stress to the chakra circuits blind him?" shouted Jiraya

" Most likely it will Jiraya I'm sorry but by the boy's seventh birthday he will be blind"

Tsunade cried softly

"Damn it all to hell Kami can't the poor boy catch a break" Jiraya yelled out

"That's enough Jiraya" shouted Sarutobi as he rubbed his temples "look we'll discuss this later in my office for now we must go and conduct Minato's burial"

" Fine lets get this over with the less we have to deal with the council the better." Said Jiraya as everyone left with baby Naruto slept silently.

Three days later

"I can't believe Minato died for these ungrateful bastards" muttered Sarutobi as he was once again fighting the greatest enemy of the kages the most evil creation ever seen. hell even Kyuubi barely passed this great evil. It was a most unrelenting foe and had many allies. Finally Sarutobi had enough "I HATE PAPERWORK!" he yelled "ESPECIALLY POINTLESS CRAP LIKE-" he paused for a moment and picked up a random paper from the pile it read (Permanent ninja guards for the civilian council and their families) at this point a freakishly large tick mark appeared on the once retired hokage's head "WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE WE DON"T PULL JONIN LEVEL NINJA OUT OF OUR ASSES." The Sandaime hokage continued to rant until he heard a knock on his door at this point the hokage was all business.

"Come in" The hokage said as the door opened revealing Tsunade she walked over and sat at on of the three chairs facing the hokage.

"So to what do I owe the pleasure of your company Tsunade?" Sarutobi smiling lightly knowing full well that Tsunade wouldn't be here if it wasn't serious

Tsunade sighed "Sarutobi sensei I am starting to believe that this village wasn't worth Minato's sacrifice do you know that in the last three days naruto has already had twenty-one assassination attempts I have Kakashi and Yuugao guarding him with Shizune." Sarutobi's smile quickly turned to shock then it turned to anger.

" We will bide our time for now things will get better Tsunade trust me I believe things will get better."

Tsunade got up and walk to the door but before she opened it she spoke "For all it's worth sensei I hope you're right" and she closed the door behind her.

"For all it's worth I hope I am too." Muttered Sarutobi as he went back to his paperwork

Sup everyone BladeMaster Zangetsumaru here just saying that the first Chapter of my own Original Story is out (HELL YEAH WOOT) \(^o^)/ anyways read and review everybody and tell me what you think. For those of you who are waiting for Aquatic Kitsune hold on I'm trying to rewrite it on paper first it'll come soon just wait. Ok well that's all folks.