Don't own Naruto, I do own a Shika plushie though.

Many decades later, Konohagakure woke up to the sad news that their Godaime Hokage had passed away in the night. The Rokudaime had declared a day of mourning to honor his predecessor, who had passed the reins over sixteen years previous. While black bands were beginning to be seen on arms in the streets, strange events were occurring in another plane.

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Namikaze Naruto awoke to a sunny clearing. A few swift observations later brought him to the stunning conclusion that he wasn't in Konoha anymore. A footstep on hard ground caused him to spin around to face the newcomer. His eyes narrowed on the dusty path leading into the meadow. A nin in a standard ANBU uniform stepped out into the sunshine. The Godaime's gaze surveyed the nin, from his sturdy, yet flexible footwear, to his sheet of chest armor. His blood froze when he saw a very familiar pair of blue eyes gaze back at him in amusement.

"What the hell?" the hokage whispered under his breath, face frozen in shock.

"You're not one of my clones, are you?" He asked as his wits returned to him. His focus still glued to the blonde haired, whiskered man in front of him.

"No, not at all. Although, a change in wardrobe and you could be mine." The ANBU shot back.

"Hang on a second. I know I didn't have any siblings, and you say you're not a clone, just who the heck are you?" Godaime exclaimed.

The Anbu quirked an eyebrow at him. His eyes slid shut as he wiped his hand over his face.

"I swear, if he wasn't already dead…" The fox ANBU muttered.

"Huh? What are you talking about?" The hokage asked, having caught the mutters.

The fox-nin looked at him for a moment.

"You know what? I shouldn't have to explain this to everyone he kept in the dark. DAD, GET YOUR ETHEREAL BUTT OUT HERE!" The other blonde yelled.

The Godaime's brow wrinkled in confusion. A few seconds later his eyebrows shot up into his hairline at the sight of his long gone father coming down the path.

"Naruto, I know you're loud, but that's ridiculous." Minato groused.

Namikaze Naruto became even more confused, if that was even possible.

"But, I didn't sa-"He started, stopping suddenly as he realized his dad hadn't been speaking to him.

"Naruto? Just who are you?" The Godaime hokage asked again.

Minato glanced to the fox nin, hoping for help.

"Oh no. I had to try and explain this to mom, this is all you. You're the idiot that didn't tell anyone about what happened after all. I would have thought you had the sense to at least tell Mom and this Naruto." The ANBU argued, waving his hand at the third blonde, watching their rather odd interaction.

Minato, eyes begging tried to get him to change his mind. Seeing that the other one wasn't moving an inch, he gave up and turned to his successor.

"Fine." The elder Namikaze pouted.

"You see, son, I wasn't entirely truthful about what happened on your birthday…"He started.

A few moments later, a hysterical yell broke the peacefulness of the clearing.

"HE'S ME?"

A/N: I swear this has to be the last little bit that I got for this story . I don't *think* I have anymore major plotholes to fill.

There is a reference to a side story called "Gift of a Lifetime: Kushina's Passing" that I posted as a separate story, since I didn't think it really fit.

On a side note: I had an idea and if anyone wants to take it up, go for it.

Naruto already has incredibly luck. What would happen if he drank Felix Felicis?

Anyways, thanks for reading! I hope you have a great week.

Soprano-in-waiting