A fault in the past

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Author's Message-

Before you guys read this chapter and complain about flashbacks, make sure to read the entire flashback since it is a new content and not repeated from previous chapters or anime or manga.

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(Whoosh!)

Sasuke, Jūgo and Gaara appeared at the balcony of the waiting room.

"Sasuke!" Sakura called out, following which Shikamaru also turned to face Sasuke.

"Where were you?"

"Who's the new guy?" Shikamaru asked as he looked towards Jūgo.

"That's a story for later," Sasuke said as he turned to see Naruto on the battlefield who was surrounded by Orochimaru, Hashirama, Hiruzen, Tobirama, Enma, Minato, Jiraiya, Lord Fukasaku, Tsunade and Rasa.

("Isn't that the First and the second Hokage?")

("Who's the woman and the monkey over there?")

("Especially the guy with the yellow-hair…")

("He seems to remind me of Naruto for some reason…") Sasuke thought.

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Author's Note -

Naruto did not reveal his

Parents identity to Sasuke

yet in this timeline.

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Back on the field…

"I'm sure you understand my position here, old man…" Naruto said as he stared into Hiruzen's eyes.

Hashirama saw the dilemma Naruto was in.

("Even though he is from the future, he is only creating more troubles for himself by not speaking things out...") Hashirama thought, following which...

"Sarutobi!" Hashirama called out.

"W-What is it… Lord First?" Hiruzen asked.

"I want you to help the boy out."

"I am sure he has his reasoning…"

"Isn't that right Naruto?"

"Or should I say…"

"Lord Seventh," Hashirama said, following which everyone's expression was frozen.

Not only on the battlefield but even Sakura, Shino, Kankurō, Temari, the other ninjas in the arena including Kakashi, Gai, Kabuto, Asuma, Kurenai, Hiashi, Zabuza, Haku, etc were all shocked.

Hiashi felt like he had swallowed a fly.

("The seventh Hokage?")

("Is it possible, after all his battle power is no joke, and so is the founder's words…") Hiashi thought following which he remembered Naruto's significance to Hinata.

("Even if he's from the future, it couldn't be that Hinata got…") Hiashi stopped his thoughts from proceeding further, following which he looked towards where Hinata was supposed to be seated.

("WHAT")

("WHERE IS SHE?") Hiashi thought, following which he used his Byakugan to scan around; however, there seemed to be no traces of the kidnapper.

Hiashi was worried.

("Even that Red-haired girl who hangs out with Hinata is not there…")

("What happened in the time that I was looking at that battle?") Hiashi thought, following which he summoned the other two members of his squad.

"Shibi!"

"Tsume!"

"Two girls have been kidnapped,"

"One of them is my daughter," Hiashi said.

"Which column?" Tsume asked.

"Column C seating area,"

"Follow Me!" Hiashi said.

"Mm!" The two agreed to Hiashi's words.

(Whoosh!) The trio arrived at the place where Hinata was sitting.

Hiashi knew that Gai was in charge of the column; however, from his earlier search he already knew that Gai and Kakashi were busy detaining the enemy; thus he could not blame Gai's negligence on this matter since he the father himself was not paying attention.

"Kuromaru!" Tsume called out.

(Woof!) Kuromaru sniffed around, while Shibi released his insects to Karin's seat to memorize her scent.

(Woof!)

(Woof!)

Kuromaru barked as he pointed towards the North.

Hiashi instantly understood and used his Byakugan to search the northern direction.

"Got him!" Hiashi spotted the thunder nation ninja carrying Hinata as he headed up north by almost two-three kilometers.

"I'll go after him, while you both go after the other girl!" Hiashi ordered.

"Got it!" Tsume and Aburame Shibi nodded as they headed South-East from the arena.

Meanwhile…

("Naruto, the seventh Hokage?") Sakura was almost petrified, however at the same time her inner mind argued.

("Probably I didn't clean out my ear wax…")

("That's gotta be it…") Sakura thought; however, when she turned to the side to see Shikamaru's and Sasuke's face, it was nothing but calm.

("Did they know?") Sakura was shocked as she turned to look at Naruto who was in his glowing chakra cloak.

"Kakashi…" Gai turned towards Kakashi, and so did Kabuto.

"He's been shouldering that burden alone for a long time…" Kakashi murmured thinking back to the mission that they went out together on…

The bridge building mission where Naruto took down Zabuza in one move, The Rescue mission where Naruto was placed in charge while also bringing the entire team back successfully without any injuries at all, and all this at the mere age of thirteen.

Kakashi knew there was much more to Naruto ever since that time reversal situation on the bridge.

All the above facts were nothing compared to the duties he would have as a Hokage.

"I see…"

"It looks like Orochimaru-sama was destined to lose this one…" Kabuto murmured as he thought back to the time when Kabuto and Orochimaru worked to bring out the First and Second Hokages via Impure World Reincarnation.

——-FlashBack——-

Back in the hideout near the wind nation…

Orochimaru walked towards Kabuto who was holding a scroll in his hands…

"What is that?" Orochimaru asked.

"Oh, this scroll?"

"It is the key to the jutsu. It allows us to control their movements while keeping their emotions and thought process intact." Kabuto explained.

"That, I know but why do you have it?" Orochimaru asked.

"…" Kabuto was silent.

"As you already remember the amount of trouble the First has given us, and now you want to take the risk of controlling him through that?" Orochimaru asked.

"I am sorry" Kabuto bowed.

"It's all right Kabuto, after all, you were the one who took care of the first's summoning, so as a summoner you should be aware of the risks you face."

"Now, throw that scroll away and use this talisman," Orochimaru said as he handed over a kunai with an attached red color talisman to Kabuto.

"Even if it is old, it works like a charm." Orochimaru snickered as he walked away.

Kabuto remained silent as he lifted his hand that had the scroll and burned it to dust.

——End Of Flashback——

("If I had not done that, then would we be winning the match right now…?") Kabuto thought.

…

"Lord Seventh?" Tobirama, Hiruzen, Rasa, and Orochimaru blurted out at the same time as they looked towards Naruto's face for an answer.

("The brat does not seem to fake it, neither was his battle strength from earlier. After all, most ninjas are not capable of remaining calm and act with efficient moves in a chaotic battle like the earlier.") Tobirama, Hiruzen, and Rasa evaluated.

"Naruto,"

"Is this true?" Jiraiya asked.

"Pervy-sage…" Naruto murmured.

Naruto could readily admit to this identification of his, but that would also mean that he would someway, or the other be forced to talk about his sensei's death in the previous timeline.

"Naruto!" Tsunade also called out.

"Before," Naruto started to speak following which, the others around him became quiet.

"Before, I say anything,"

"We must first get over with this event," Naruto said as he pointed towards the people around the stadium.

"I will explain everything else later in the Hokage's office," Naruto said.

"Naruto…" Tsunade stared at him.

("Did I force him into a corner…?") She thought.

"That's good!" Hashirama nodded.

Naruto turned towards Hashirama.

He had many things to say, but Hashirama's revelation from earlier might actually make things easier for him.

His only question was how to go about the war…

———FlashBack————

(The following conversation takes place in one of the Five-Kage conferences in the future)

As the five kages were gathered around their table with each of them having their two attendants, Naruto was busy giving his opinions on the current affairs.

"For the current state of affairs regarding the Rogue ninja problems,"

"I am pleased to say that we have made quite the progress ever since we have started this initiative, not to mention the recovery of almost 70% of the missing ninja's list that we had since the great war, thanks to the collaboration of all the five nations," Naruto reported.

Sarada and Shikamaru smiled, having participated in many of those recovery missions themselves.

"Hokage-sama," a voice interfered.

"What is it?" Naruto faced the figure.

"I must say, I am quite happy to speak to the hero of our generation."

"I consider it a great honor." The man said.

"Thank you for your words. Surely you must have something to talk about for calling out my name." Naruto said with a smile.

"Oh!"

"Indeed…. I do." The man's tone suddenly changed, causing the temperature in the room to fall.

Gaara also looked at the man who was speaking.

"What's his deal?" Kankurō asked.

Naruto maintained his smile as the room descended into silence.

"You may speak." Naruto gestured.

"All Right!"

"Let me start off by saying that this entire war is your village's fault!" The man stood up with a finger pointed at Naruto.

The four kages rose up at once as they glared at the man.

Sarada stood up in anger.

"HOW DARE YOU INSULT MY.." At this moment she felt a hand upon her shoulder.

She turned back to see that the person was none other than the one she admired.

"It's All Right!" Naruto said.

"But…" Sarada was unwilling.

"Hmph!"

"Unable to face the truth are ya?" The man taunted.

"You!" Sarada growled following which she turned back and quietly stood beside Naruto.

"Continue," Naruto said in a voice that contained hints of anger.

Gaara also watched silently.

"The entire war was because of Uchiha Madara who was revived by Uchiha Obito who is also from your village!"

"Do you have any objections to that fact?" The man asked.

Naruto frowned…