23AN: Hey guys! So, this story came about while I was reading another Naruto fanfic. It was the scene where Mizuki was saying that Naruto was the Nine-tails. Suddenly, I thought, what if he was right, what if, instead of being sealed inside of Naruto, Minato forced the Kyubi into the shape of a child, and sealed off his memories? What would happen if the village's greatest enemy was now their greatest ally? And thus, Rebirth of the Fox was born! As with my other stories, there will be no update schedule, as it takes time for me to crawl out of my crypt.
Naruto: You don't live in a crypt Moso-sennin (Delusional Sage)
Me: Quiet you. Anyway, this will be a NarutoxHarem fic-
Naruto: Yes!
Me: But there will be no romance until after the Wave mission. Naruto will be practically all-powerful, but then again, he is the Kyubi, so… Yeah. Anyway, Naruto, if you would?
Naruto: Moso-sennin owns nothing except the plot, and any OCs that happen to come along. Now, on to the show!
Naruto crouched in the trees, amazed at what he had just heard. Was Mizuki-sensei right? Am I really the Kyubi no Yoko? Suddenly, he clutched his head in pain, as he was assaulted with memories. Memories of times long past, of spending time with the Sage of Six-paths, of being controlled by Madara, and then the imposter claiming to be Madara. And finally, of being sealed into the form he was in now. Well, what do you know? Turns out the traitor was right. I am the Kyubi, Kurama. But now, thanks to Minato, I'm also Naruto Uzumaki.
Just as he was contemplating the consequences of this, his attention was forced back to Mizuki and Iruka, still fighting, although it was obvious that Iruka was losing. This made Naruto – Naruto? Kurama? What name do I go by, now that I have two? Well, we'll cross that bridge later. – angry, and he jumped down in front of Ikura, deflecting a shuriken that was about to hit his sensei.
"Naruto, what are you doing here? I thought I told you to leave!" Iruka yelled at his favorite student.
"Well, so the beast finally shows itself." Mizuki jumped down from the tree he was in and stood in front of the two.
"Shut up, Mizuki! He's not-"
"Actually, Iruka-sensei, he's right. I am the Kyubi, not just its container." Naruto stated, cutting off his teacher.
Iruka paled at Naruto's statement, as did Hiruzen, observing the scene in his crystal ball. "But," Iruka asked, "If you're the Kyubi, why haven't you destroyed the village yet?"
"Well," Naruto said, observing both Iruka's and Mizuki's shocked faces, "That's because until tonight, when Mizuki-sensei accused me, I had none of my memories. You see, the Fourth had sealed them, along with my form, for what reason I don't know, but I do know that I am grateful to him."
"What?! Why!?" Mizuki asked, incredulous.
"Because, he gave me the opportunity to do something that was impossible for me to do before, a chance to finally rid myself of the hatred that plagued me for centuries. He gave me the chance to make friends, and for that, I consider him my second father, and am proud to have his wife's name."
"Now," Naruto continued, "It's time to rid you of your hatred. But first," he positioned his fingers in an 'X' in front of him, and shouted "Yokai no Bunshin!" Suddenly, he was covered in red chakra, and some of it started peeling off, forming clones of Naruto, each covered in their own chakra, which was taking on a foxlike appearance. Then, the lot of them jumped on Mizuki, eventually subduing him, and holding him in front of the original, who held his hand out, still covered in its red chakra. Then, the chakra rushed towards Mizuki, keeping its hand like shape. When it reached him, it grabbed him, and pulled. But, instead of Mizuki being pulled, it was a red substance that seemed to come from within the man that was forced towards Naruto. With a snap, it came away from Mizuki, and Naruto brought it to his face, and quickly ate it, while his clones let go of Mizuki, who had stopped struggling, instead, it looked as if he was shocked, and starting to cry.
"Wha – what did you do to him?" Iruka forced out, wondering what he had just witnessed.
"I did exactly what I said I would, I rid him of his hatred." Naruto said, finishing up his meal. "Now, he's left with the memories of what he did to a child. What he chooses to do from here, I don't know, but I do know, that he will never hate again."
"So what you just ate-"
"Was his hatred, yes." He looked at Iruka. "I am the being that represents hatred, it stands to reason that I have control over the hatred of others. This is the first time I've actually removed the hatred of another, though. Most of the time, I've simply increased it. I must say, I'll have to do this more often, as the taste is simply divine."
"Well," Iruka said, amazed over the entire thing. "I guess we'd better go see the Hokage, he'll know what to do. But first, come here, and close your eyes. I've got something to give you." Naruto looked nervous, but he came over to Iruka, and closed his eyes. After a minute of fiddling, Iruka said that it was okay to open his eyes. As he did, he realized what Iruka had done, and he stared to cry as his sensei said "I don't care what your test results were. After tonight, you are a full-fledged genin in my mind. Congratulations, Naruto. You've more than earned this. Now, could you help me up? I'm not in such a good condition."
AN: So? How do you like it? Do people think I should continue this? Leave a review to let me know. Also, with this, I am now eligible to be a beta-reader, and to have one. If you like my stories, and want to yell at me to write them faster, I am looking for applicants. Now, back into my crypt I go. See you all next time!