CH-2=Third Hokage's Grandson(WHAT IF)

In the heart of Konohagakure, a story shrouded in secrecy unfolded—a tale of a Hokage's hidden legacy. Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, had walked a path marked by hidden sorrows and untold truths. One of these secrets lay in his past, a past filled with family connections that few knew about.

  Years before the birth of Naruto Uzumaki, the village's future hero, Hiruzen had experienced the crushing loss of his firstborn son, a tragedy that haunted him to this day. This sorrow was a closely guarded secret, one that weighed heavily on the shoulders of the village's leader.

  But there was another secret, one even more profound. It was the story of Hiruzen's connection to Minato Namikaze, the legendary Fourth Hokage, and a mysterious civilian Namikaze merchant woman. In an era when revealing such a connection could be deadly, this tale remained hidden even from Hiruzen himself.

  The mother, a civilian woman of the Namikaze clan, carried a child conceived with the Hokage, but she kept her pregnancy concealed, fearing the consequences of revealing her unborn child's parentage. Her love for Hiruzen, though forbidden, was undeniable, and she did everything in her power to keep their secret safe.

  As her pregnancy progressed, she grew increasingly ill, the toll of carrying a child under such duress becoming too much for her fragile constitution to bear. She passed away during childbirth, leaving behind a child whose parentage was shrouded in mystery.

  Hiruzen and the village's elite were aware of her pregnancy, but the identity of the father remained hidden from all but a select few. The village whispered, conjectured, and speculated, but no one dared utter the truth aloud. To claim that the child was the Hokage's nephew was dangerous, a secret that could cost lives.

  The years passed, and Hiruzen watched over the village as the Third Hokage. Life moved on, but the past continued to cast its long shadow over him. He had not known about the child left behind by the woman he had loved, the child who carried a legacy that would shape the village's destiny.

  Then, fate dealt a cruel hand to the village. Minato Namikaze, the Yellow Flash, and his wife, Kushina Uzumaki, perished in a fierce battle against the malevolent Obito and the raging Nine-Tails, Kurama. The tragic loss of the Fourth Hokage and his wife left Konoha in mourning, and it called for desperate measures.

  This time, when Kushina went into labor, Biwako Sarutobi, Hiruzen's wife, was not there to assist, as she had been summoned urgently by Tsunade, the legendary medical ninja. Tsunade had been close to Kushina, considering her as a cousin and friend, and she couldn't bear to see her perish.

  Kushina's final moments mirrored the canonical story, as she was impaled by Kurama's fangs, the chains of the Reaper Death Seal sealing away the beast, and the birthing process straining her weakened body to the brink of death. In the end, she gave her life to protect her child and the village she loved.

Tsunade, burdened by grief and responsibility, knew that she had to ensure Naruto's safety and secure his future. She decided to conduct a thorough examination of Naruto's DNA, as his Uzumaki lineage was undeniable, and Tsunade was part of the Uzumaki clan.

  During her examination, however, Tsunade uncovered a truth that shook the very foundations of Konohagakure. Naruto was not only an Uzumaki but also a Sarutobi, the great-grandson of Hiruzen Sarutobi himself. The revelation was nothing short of astonishing.

  The news rippled through the village, spreading like wildfire. During a council meeting, Tsunade brought this revelation to light, presenting two stark choices to the gathered leaders. Naruto could either be taken under Tsunade's wing and raised by her or formally inducted into the Sarutobi clan under Hiruzen's care.

  Biwako Sarutobi, upon hearing that Naruto was her great-grandson, felt a profound and immediate connection to the child. She embraced the latter option with open arms, eager to welcome Naruto into their family.

  However, this decision was met with mixed reactions from the village. Naruto was no longer an orphan, and his true heritage was now exposed for all to see. The council also learned that Minato, the Fourth Hokage, had been a Sarutobi by birth, a fact previously hidden from them.

  Danzo, the shadowy figure lurking in the village's underbelly, chose not to reveal Naruto's status as the reincarnated Kurama's host or jinchuriki. Naruto was not an orphan anymore, and Danzo realized that winning the loyalty of the Hokage's great-grandson was an impossible task. Antagonizing Tsunade, Hiruzen, and their family would only lead to his downfall.

  The civil council and the shinobi of Konoha remained uncertain about Naruto's place in the village. Unlike Mito Uzumaki and Kushina, Naruto was a newborn, and no one knew how he would adapt to his newfound identity. It was a time of uncertainty, but it was also a time for change.

  Naruto's relationship with Hiruzen blossomed, as the Hokage now had the opportunity to be a more present figure in the young boy's life. Naruto proved himself to be a quick learner, even if he was not an outright prodigy. With the guidance of Biwako and Hiruzen, Naruto's potential began to flourish.

  One of the most remarkable developments in Naruto's training was his discovery of the Shadow Clone Jutsu. Biwako and Hiruzen observed Naruto's proficiency with amazement. They explained that these clones could be used for various purposes, from accelerated learning to tackling the village's ever-mounting paperwork.

  Naruto eagerly suggested using his clones for the latter, lightening the Hokage's load and allowing him to focus on more pressing matters. Hiruzen was overjoyed with this newfound solution to the never-ending pile of documents, and he also felt a sense of shame for not having figured it out sooner.

  With Naruto now a member of the Sarutobi clan, the family grew closer. Konohamaru, Hiruzen's grandson, found a new playmate and friend in Naruto, and their bond only deepened as they grew up together.

  Hiruzen also took on a more active role in Naruto's training, passing on his knowledge and wisdom to his great-grandson. Naruto's progress was nothing short of astounding. He became the top student in the academy, surpassing even Sasuke Uchiha.

  Sasuke, despite his prodigious talents, found himself struggling to keep up with Naruto, who had harnessed the power of his shadow clones for training. This marked the beginning of a friendly rivalry between the two young ninjas, a rivalry that would shape their destinies as the new reincarnation of Indra and Ashura.

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