Chapter 02 - Naruto Namikaze.

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Third Person POV

Konoha.

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Years had passed since that fateful night when the flames and roar of the Kyuubi marked the fate of Konoha and the Namikaze family. The village, once plunged into despair and destruction, was now flourishing once again, its wounds slowly healed by time and the determination of its inhabitants, despite the bad memories.

On the peaceful outskirts of the village, away from the daily bustle, a solitary house rested under the shadow of large trees. There, a young 6-year-old boy with blond hair and bright blue eyes lived. This boy was Naruto, a boy whose life had been marked by an unusual and mysterious diagnosis: the total absence of chakra in his body. An unprecedented condition that made him unique in a world where chakra was the essence of existence and power. Now, he found refuge from the sun under one of the old oaks next to his house. He was deeply engrossed in a thick book, reading something about the geography of this world.

His fascination with knowledge led him to explore ancient and forgotten texts, where he found references to a world beyond the borders of Konoha, a world where power did not come from chakra, but from something called Haki and mysterious fruits that granted extraordinary abilities. Naruto felt an inexplicable connection with these stories, as if they were part of something bigger that he was destined to discover.

"This continent is not as big as I imagined..." the boy commented, looking at the map of the 5 nations. "There's just this continent..." He murmured, trying to find out about other lands, but there was nothing more in the book.

As Naruto was a unique existence in this world, his parents treated him like glass that could break at any moment. Due to his condition of not possessing chakra, they were always concerned and questioned everything Naruto was going to do. Despite Naruto appearing to be a healthy boy and never having a history of illness or injury, they always had some fear, as no one in this world was supposed to live without chakra in their body.

While Naruto delved into the world of books, seeking knowledge under that tree, his sisters, Mizu and Sora Namikaze, who unlike him, took after their mother, with red hair and blue eyes, trained fervently under the tutelage of Jiraya in a space a little distant from here. He was one of the three legendary Sannin and the teacher of their father, and he had placed the two sisters under his tutelage from an early age due to them being Jinchuuriki, each possessing a part of Kurama. The training field was alive with the sound of their agile movements and Jiraya's firm voice, instructing them with a mix of rigor and discipline.

Despite being only six years old, Mizu and Sora Namikaze already showed clear signs of exceptional abilities, direct inheritances from their mother, Kushina Uzumaki. Each of them, in their own way, was beginning to tread a path marked both by family legacy and their individual talents.

Mizu, the more methodical of the two, had awakened the famous adamantine chains, a distinctive ability of the Uzumaki lineage. She showed a natural gift for fuinjutsu, the art of sealing, following in Kushina's footsteps. In the training sessions, Mizu demonstrated an impressive ability to weave chakra chains, combining them with intricate hand seals. Her style was a balance between control and power, and she exhibited a patience and precision that rivaled the best fuinjutsu users in the village. Naruto liked to watch Jiraiya trying to escape Mizu's chains and falling into a trap made by small paper bombs.

On the other hand, Sora, with a more impetuous and energetic personality, chose a different path. She was drawn to kenjutsu, the art of swordsmanship, and used her chains in this form as well. Her approach to combat was more direct and aggressive, employing quick movements and powerful attacks. Jiraiya always had to escape her chains, devastating the area while the girl tried to cut him with a sword in hand, Sora had her indomitable spirit.

Meanwhile, their sisters, Mizu and Sora, trained diligently, each developing their ninja skills at such a young age. They were the hope of Konoha, the heirs of the powers of the legendary Uzumaki-Namikaze lineage with a bright future as kunoichis and Jinchuurikis. As for Naruto, many questioned his existence; the absence of chakra in his body was an enigma that puzzled even the wisest, and many wondered what his role would be in the fate of the village, as he was still the son of the Fourth Hokage and should be the heir of the Namikaze family as the male child.

Despite the differences, Naruto and his sisters had a strong bond. Naruto loved his sisters and they shared moments together, and Mizu and Sora returned his love. Naruto never seemed to be bothered by his situation; he never complained or got hurt. He always seemed to have a small smile on his face, despite displaying an unusual calmness. He always remained a serious and focused boy in his activities and things.

Naruto didn't have much to complain about. Although he saw his sisters fighting against Jiraiya while he read a book under a tree, he knew his parents cared for him, as his sisters tried to protect him. His father encouraged him to learn things unrelated to ninjas, so he could invest in his future living as a civilian.

He knew he was also not well-regarded by many, finding it absurd that the Hokage's eldest son, whom many consider the greatest of all, could not use chakra. There was much disdain and mockery directed at Naruto, although he never cared. His country also did everything to prevent this from reaching him.

Returning to the book that Naruto was looking at with the sounds of fighting in the distance, Naruto closed it, realizing he wouldn't read more than he already had. He saw his sisters focused against Jiraiya and stood up; he was going to take a walk around the village.

He stored the book and left the house again, heading towards the village. It didn't take long for him to reach the village center, walking calmly. Many people recognized him by the incredible resemblance he had to his father. They greeted him with the annoyance of calling him "Honorable Son of the Hokage." Naruto didn't like that, but more than those who looked at him with mockery. For him, it was kind of annoying to be important at just 6 years old, after all, he is just a child.

Naruto walked through the village until he found his destination, the place his mother liked the most, where she liked to take him and his sisters. He entered through the curtain and was greeted with the restaurant being empty at this time, although it was famous in Konoha, mainly for being the Namikazes' favorite place.

Naruto sat in an empty spot and waited to be served at the counter. "Naruto?!" Ayame expressed surprise to see Naruto at the counter, "Dad, Naruto is here!" She spoke, and Teuchi appeared from the kitchen. "Naruto! Good to see you!" Teuchi always liked Naruto; the boy was simple and friendly. Kushina always said that Naruto should open a ramen restaurant when he grew up so she could enjoy her betting when she came to this restaurant.

"Hello, Teuchi and Ayame," Naruto greeted them in his childish tone.

"The usual?" Teuchi asked, and Naruto nodded.

When the ramen arrived, Naruto, as always, was impressed with the flavor. Eating his ramen and chatting with Ayame, he quickly finished his food and ordered again. After eating, Naruto said goodbye and left the restaurant, with people recognizing him as he walked through the streets again.

Naruto noticed as he walked that he received cordial greetings and forced smiles, but behind those expressions, many saw him with disdain, the majority of people. They whispered among themselves, questioning how the descendant of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki, both legendary ninjas, could be so different, so devoid of the essential element that defined a shinobi. He was seen as an aberration.

Naruto was aware of these whispers and looks. He realized the irony in their interactions: how he was respected in public due to his legacy but ridiculed in secret. Naruto looked calmly ahead, knowing that someone was spreading rumors to treat him this way, perhaps a way to reach his father, 'That's why I hate politics,' he thought. But he didn't care or show to be affected by these comments.

As he walked, he immediately noticed that he was being followed. It was a group of men, and instead of continuing through Konoha's main streets, Naruto surprisingly took an alley and continued his way through that secluded side.

Entering a less busy alley, Naruto felt a sudden tension in the air. Before he could react, he was surrounded by a group of adults with hostile expressions. They were villagers who, for various reasons, harbored resentment against the Hokage. They saw Naruto, the "deficient" son of the Hokage, as an easy target to express their discontent.

"Look who we have here, the son of the great Hokage," mocked one of them, with a cruel smile. "What happened, little boy? Did you lose your way home?"

Another added disdainfully, "I heard the heir son doesn't have a speck of chakra. What a disgrace to the great Minato Namikaze."

But Naruto continued to stare at them with the same firm gaze, as if he saw them not as a real threat, but as a pathetic group unworthy of his attention. However, the men, driven by resentment and the opportunity to attack what they saw as the Hokage's weak point, didn't notice how strangely the boy was behaving.

"Let's finish him off before the ninjas arrive!" said one, grabbing a piece of wood and advancing on the child.

The moment they attacked the boy, a subtle, almost imperceptible wave emanated from Naruto, enveloping the group of men in a moment of pure energy. The eyes of the aggressors turned white, and they began to foam at the mouth, falling to the ground one after another, unconscious.

Naruto looked at the 7 adult men fallen around him, raising an eyebrow while moving his head slightly to the side, towards a certain nearby tree.

"Thought you were going to protect me, how long will you stay hidden there, Itachi?" Naruto asked with his calm voice.

From the shadows of the tree, a familiar figure emerged. It was Itachi Uchiha, known in Konoha both for his exceptional ninja talent and his enigmatic behavior. His eyes, usually calm and unfathomable, now shone with particular interest in Naruto.

Itachi stepped forward, emerging from the shadows. When Itachi Uchiha revealed himself, there was a caution in his eyes that was rarely seen. Even he, a prodigy of the Uchiha clan, known for his intelligence and analytical ability, found himself intrigued by the figure of Naruto. The chakra-less child, son of the Hokage, represented an enigma that even a ninja of his caliber considered unfathomable.

Naruto watched him closely, trying to read between the lines of Itachi's words. "Did you come on my father's orders or knew they were going to attack me?" he asked, a hint of accusation in his voice.

"I was passing by and saw you leave the restaurant alone," replied Itachi. "So I stayed to observe, as there are many rumors about the weak son of the Hokage in Konoha..." He said, a bit lost. For Itachi, Naruto didn't have chakra as everyone said, but there was something in Naruto that no one else had, besides being quite mature for his 6 years, he possessed powers that even Itachi didn't understand, and from what he observed, only he had witnessed it, Itachi believed that Naruto did this only in front of him on purpose.

"So you were here to protect me? I'm flattered," Naruto inquired with irony. Itachi couldn't even respond to that. Naruto started to move, leaving Itachi and the fallen adult men behind.

Before leaving the alley, Naruto stopped and looked back at Itachi. "Please, since you're not working, don't tell my father about this," he requested. His tone was serious, reflecting an unusual maturity for his age. "I don't want him to worry more than he already does."

Itachi, looking at Naruto, unsure what to say, another incredible thing was how Naruto did this only when Itachi wasn't on his ANBU shift, as he didn't have to file reports of his surveillance with the Hokage's son, so in the last few years that he witnessed Naruto and his strange powers for the first time, he never reported to the Hokage about his abilities.

He knew what he had just witnessed was extraordinary, especially for a child of only six years. The power that made the aggressors fall unconscious, Naruto's heightened sensitivity, which often surpassed even the most experienced sensor ninjas in the village, all of this composed a picture that defied comprehension.

There was something about Naruto that went beyond conventional understanding, and Itachi, despite his own analytical nature, found himself perplexed. He nodded in response to Naruto's request, understanding the boy's reasons. "Don't worry, Naruto. Your secret is safe with me."

Naruto nodded at Itachi's response and continued his way out of the alley, leaving a somewhat lost and paralyzed Itachi behind.

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