I thought i'd give this story a go. I've been thinking about this for a while and I finally got around to putting this idea into actual words. I hope you all enjoy it!

Disclaimer: RWBY is owned by Monty Oum (RIP) along with Rooster Teeth and Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto.

Naruto: Memoirs of a Former Shinobi: Chapter 0: Prologue, Journey's Beginning

It was finally Spring and the last of Winter's snow had finally melted in the island of Patch. The island itself is roughly two miles off the coast of Vale and was mainly covered in a deep and dark forest. However the island did contain a large Village called Patch near a cliff side at the edge of the forest.

Life on the island was mainly peaceful with the exception of a few Grimm living within the forest but thanks to the village containing a combat school there was always a trained huntsman to keep danger away.

Standing near the edge of a cliff was one of those huntsmen. His name was Tai or Taiyang Xiao Long and he was also a teacher at the local Signal Academy. Lying on the ground in front of him was a simple memorial stone. Written on the stone below a symbol of a rose with the words. 'Summer Rose, Thus Kindly I Scatter.'

"Hey Summer... Sorry it's been a while since I last visited here... Today's that day though. The day I'd thought we'd both never see... The day our girls go to become huntresses at Beacon." Tai paused as he pulled out a hip flask.

"I 'borrowed' this from Qrow after his last visit." Tai then took as slow drink from the flask as he sat down on the ground in front of the memorial stone.

"Don't worry about my drinking though. It's only for today..." Tai took a deep breath as he looked towards the sunrise in the distance.

"|It's been tough not having you here to help. It's hasn't exactly been easy looking after two teenage girls while they are going through puberty... Some things that happened with Yang are still giving me nightmares... You could say the same thing for that poor hairdresser as well..." Tai stopped midway as he felt an overwhelming feeling of guilt fall on him. "I still haven't gotten around to telling the girls about my past yet..."

Tai again took another drink from the flask. "I mean our team knew and sometimes I felt like taking the kids with me and going back but... But I think that moment when I told about my past was when I started to feel the same way for you as you did for me. And because of my memory of you I couldn't leave nor would I ever want to now."

"Maybe I should follow in the Pervy Sage's steps and write a book y'know... And I'm talking about the Tales of a Gutsy Ninja book... Please don't judge me over the Ninjas of Love trilogy. The extra money helped with the kids." Tai sighed as he tried to defend himself.

"Except I really have no idea where to begin this story... I suppose I should start with why I left the Hidden Leaf and the Shinobi life."

(24 years ago, Location: Valley of the End)

Somewhere within a hidden part of Remnant stood two gigantic figures separated by a large waterfall. and lying at one side of the waterfall were two fourteen year old boys.

The two of them were unable to move due to the broken bones they both had on there arms and legs. Soon arriving was none other than the boys sensei Kakashi. "Oh no..."

Kakashi rushed over towards his unconscious students. He quickly checked over there bodies and sighed in relief as he found that both were still alive. "You did it Naruto... I'm so proud of you."

One of his other students Sasuke began to stir and wake up. "What happened... Kakashi? What are you doing here?"

"It appears that you and Naruto both drew... It also means you are coming home to the Leaf." Kakashi informed Sasuke.

"That means we didn't draw... Naruto won... I lost and he beat me." Sasuke sighed but accepted the loss as he closed his eyes. A few moments later other ninja of the Leaf village arrived and helped Kakashi take Naruto and Sasuke back to the Village.

Naruto was unconscious for two weeks but within that time frame the news of his victory over his Uchiha teammate had spread throughout the Land of Fire. Waiting for him by his hospital bedside was his godfather Jiraiya.

The white haired Sannin watched over Naruto and when he seen the young boy was beginning to stir himself awake Jiraiya spoke out. "You two kids really beat the living hell out of each other."

"Pervy Sage!? How did I get here? What's going on? Where Sasuke?" Naruto started to frantically ask Jiraiya multiple question but the Sage cut the young shinobi short as he put out his hand.

"I'll answer all of your questions Naruto but first I need to explain something to you." Naruto watched on as Jiraiya seemed like he was struggling to compose himself.

"After you and Sasuke returned to the village word spread around the kingdom and I'm sorry Naruto but there's no easy way to say this to you... But you've been banished from the Land of fire." With sorrow in his voice Jiraiya informed Naruto of the news.

"What?.." Naruto asked utterly stunned as to what Jiraiya meant. "What do you mean banished? What did I do wrong? I was on a mission to bring Sasuke back! How could I be banished for doing what I was asked to do!?" Naruto lashed out. His voice was filled with rage and anger.

"I'm sorry Naruto but it's the truth. The whole Village is in just as much of a shock as you are."

"How can the whole Village be in shock?! I'm guessing it was the Villager's council who voted me to leave." Naruto gritted his teeth in anger.

"No it wasn't..." Jiraiya informed Naruto. this killed what ever anger Naruto had. He knew that the villagers hated him but if they didn't order Naruto to leave then who did?

"The village council actually congratulated with your success in bringing him back but it was the Fire Daimyo who has banished you." Jiraiya stated the truth to Naruto

"The Fire Daimyo? What did I ever do to him?" Naruto asked not knowing if he would get an answer to his question.

"The Daimyo is a fan of the Uchiha clan and when he heard the news of your fight and the injuries you both sustained he went mad with rage. At first he wanted you executed but was heavily... 'advised' by Tsunade to re-consider letting you go free entirely... Unfortunately the Daimyo's will could not be moved and at best we could do was..." Jiraiya was cut short has Naruto held his hand up.

"It's okay Pervy Sage you don't have to tell me any more... How long do I have before I have to leave?" Naruto asked as he lied back down on the hospital bed.

Jiraiya sighed he was worried that the news would be too much for Naruto but he knew himself that the boy had to learn the truth. "Two weeks... Tsunade will discharge you sometime tomorrow."

"Thank you Pervy Sage."

"No problem Naruto..." Jiraiya then took a deep breath as he still had more news for Naruto. "Also kid... I have something else to tell you as well."

"Wait is it?" Naruto asked.

"Now that you are no longer part of the Villages Shinobi Forces I can say this without any further regret nor cost to my life... It's about your parents."

(Next morning)

Sasuke lied on his bed starring at the room's ceiling. Unable to move his head much he could only tell if someone was coming to see him if he heard there footsteps on the hospital's marble floor.

He could tell someone was in the room with him. He didn't know who until they decided to speak to him. "Hey Sasuke." The voice that spoke to him was Naruto.

"Hey Naruto..." an overwhelming feeling of guilt washed over Sasuke. "I'm so sorry Naruto... I tired to get him to change his mind but he never listened to me." Sasuke softly spoke to Naruto as he fought back his tears.

"I don't blame you Sasuke. I did what I had to do and I've accepted the results of it... I kept a promise to a friend and that's all that matters." Naruto affirmed to Sasuke.

Sasuke then tried to pull his body up so as he could look towards Naruto but was helped by Naruto himself. "Thank you Naruto."

As Sasuke thanked Naruto another member of Squad seven arrived. Sakura could help but burst into tears as she seen Naruto. She had visited him several times during the two weeks he was unconscious but this was the first time she had seen him since he had woken and since she heard of his banishment.

Sakura rushed and tightly hugged Naruto as she cried. "Thank you Naruto but I'm so sorry. You brought Sasuke back but, but..." Sakura's apology was cut short by Naruto.

"It's fine Sakura... I kept my word... And I have no regrets. Turst me I would be feeling much worse right now if Sasuke did go to Orochimaru."

"And that won't be ever happening." Sasuke finished Naruto sentence as he stared at his blonde team mate. "I owe that much at least to you Naruto. My lust for power has cost you your dream of becoming Hokage. You are the closest person I could call a friend and I destroyed your dream."

"What do you mean the closest thing to a friend. Sasuke you are my friend..." Naruto's kind words finally brought a tear to the young Uchiha's eyes as he began to cry.

"Well isn't this a sigh to see. you three not at each other's throats." The voice of Kakashi spoke to the trio. "It's nice to see you are up and well Naruto. I'm sure Sasuke will be as well in time."

"Thanks Kakashi sensei... for everything... Or should I call you Dog." Naruto stated to Kakashi hoping to get a reaction from his sensei but he received none.

"I'm guessing Lord Jiraiya told you of your parents then." Kakashi asked only to receive a nodded yes response from Naruto.

"Wait what do you mean?" Sakura asked.

Sasuke looked at Kakashi also wanting to know what he meant about Naruto's parents. Kakashi looked at Naruto before he spoke. "this might be the last time Squad Seven are together in the same room. It's your choice if you wish to tell them Naruto."

Naruto then couldn't help but smile as he looked at his team. "Pervy sage told me who they were yesterday. My mom was Kushina Uzumaki who was the last Jinchuuriki of the Nine Tails and my dad was Minato Namikaze who was also known as the fourth Hokage."

Sasuke and Sakura were stunned by this and began to ask themselves multiple questions but they let Naruto continue. "The fourth was Jiraiya's student and because of the bond he shared with my father he is my godfather. My name is from a character he wrote about in this book." Naruto then showed the book at Sasuke and Sakura. Kakashi showed the trio that he already had a copy.

"Also the fourth was my sensei. He thought me everything I knew so when Naruto was born I originally asked to raise him. The same as your parents Sasuke. However both and other calls to care for Naruto were rejected by Lord third due to the power Naruto had to keep in check. However I did look after Naruto somewhat and it was during my time in the ANBU. That's why Naruto called me Dog. It was my code name." Kakashi explained to Sasuke and Sakura.

Sasuke gripped his fist tightly in anger. "So with all this information and even my plea to the Daimyo he still asked for Naruto to leave the Land of Fire."

"No." Naruto replied. "It allowed me to live. He originally wanted me dead. But I accepted what has happened. I have two weeks left to say my goodbyes so for these two weeks i'll just enjoy my remaining time in Konoha."

Little did Naruto know that those two weeks past by as if no time had passed at all. He stood in front of the Gates of Konoha. Standing with him was the whole of the Rookie nine as well as Team Guy along with the Fifth Hokage Tsunade and Jiraiya.

With them as as official from the Fire Daimyo as he read out Naruto sentence. "Genin Naruto Uzumaki of Konoha. By a decree sentenced by the Fire Daimyo you have been banished from the Land of fire with immediate effect." The official then closed the scroll as he watched Naruto turn to his friends for his final goodbye.

"Well... It looks like this is it huh." Naruto stated with a sad look written over his face.

Naruto was then jumped upon by most of the Rookie Nine plus Rock Lee into one huge hug. "We'll miss you Naruto! Never forget about us!"

"I won't... I swear it!" Naruto stated back to the group as he turned and for the last time walked past the Gates of Konoha, never to return to the village he called home again.

For weeks Naruto wondered around the world he knew until he reached the ocean to the south. Keeping true to his banishment he was no longer within the Land of Fire but was standing in the Land of Tea instead.

Within the Land of Tea Naruto found a local fishing village and helped them in order to pay for his own boat. After two more weeks Naruto with the help of his shadow clones had helped and changed the lives of the villagers. Due to his kindness the villagers bought a boat for Naruto to use himself.

However they also gave caution for Naruto once they discovered what his intention was to cross the Unforgiving Ocean. But Naruto set sail anyway knowing that the Land of Shinobi could not offer him anything else.

The boat that was provided to Naruto by the villagers was too big for one person to sail with but with the usage and help of his shadow clones Naruto was easily able to navigate the Ocean waves. but after three days after he had set sail Naruto came across a large barrier. Naruto dropped his anchor as he stared at the barrier.

A voice within Naruto called him into his own mindscape. "Do not cross that barrier... You will die if you do."

"Nine Tails... What do you mean?" Naruto asked the Nine Tailed fox.

"What I mean is that I can only exist within this barrier. If you cross that barrier I will be pulled out of your body wiether you wish it or not. and if I go you will die." The Nine Tail informed Naruto.

Naruto then stared at the Nine Tail and thought to himself. "Is there a chance I could live... Jiraiya told me my mother survived for a while..."

"It is possible but you are not your mother." The Nine Tails responded.

"Then I'll cross the barrier." Naruto informed the Nine Tails as he exited his mindscape.

Back to reality Naruto brought the ship anchor back and slowly sailed through the barrier. Once he cross the barrier Naruto closed his eyes not knowing what to expect. But nothing happened at first.

But then after a few moments Naruto felt a deep burning sensation on his stomach and face. His body was reacting to something as the Nine Tails chakra cloak formed around his body. The chakra was then forced back into the barrier as slowly it began to form the Nine Tailed fox himself.

Naruto breathed heavily as the last of the Nine Tails chakra left his body as the Nine Tails spoke to him from with in the barrier. "Even though I am free my father's jutsu still traps me. And it appears that removing my chakra has also removed yours as well. I can feel it flowing through my own body. I'm surprised you're still alive."

Naruto looked at the giant Fox confused as to what he meant. How did his body change. He could feel any difference. When he looked around his clones has dispersed. 'When did my clones die?' Naruto thought to himself. He then tried to channel his chakra but felt nothing. "What's going on?" Naruto weakly asked his body was about to give up on him.

"Your body has lost all of it's chakra. Most likely you won't survive for long. You can't even return to the shinobi world as well due to this barrier. The sage of the Six paths created this barrier to block those from the outside cannot get inside. and what is born inside cannot leave with out the cost of there chakra. Since you were a jinchuuriki it was double the cost for you. You brought this upon yourself when you crossed." The Nine Tails informed Naruto as his sight faded to black.

Weeks past and an unconscious Naruto drifted wildly through the Unforgiving Ocean's currents. Eventually he cam across an island off the coast of the world's largest continent Sanus. The island he landed on was named Patch.

And Cut!

Well folks I hoped you all enjoyed this chapter. Gonna see it as a one Shot at the moment but I could possibly come back and write a bit more of it during my break between Son of Qrow so thank you for reading this story.