NARUTO: The Galactic Empire

"He has a few broken bones, a mild concussion, and bruises all over his body." said Misumi sympathetically.

"How long will it take him to recover?" asked Hiruzen with a frown as he still was pissed off with what happened with Naruto.

"Physically his wounds shall heal due to his "tenant" within a few hours but that's not the problem." sighed Misumi. She hated such cruelty done to kids whether the child be a Jinchuriki or not.

"What happened?" asked Kakashi worriedly.

"It appears that the Genjutsu casted on him , has affected Naruto. He is in immense emotional trauma; and I'm sorry to say that Hokage-sama but he will not be the same again." said Misumi sadly.

"Isn't there anything you could do like erase the memory of the incident?" asked Kakashi

"That is possible but unfortunately he has been harassed and shunned by the villagers for years . He has been beaten ,abused, ostracized , and this was the last nail in the coffin and has broken his mind completely. Apparently he was shown his nightmares over and over again." said Misumi

Hiruzen and Kakashi lowered their heads in shame and guilt for failing to protect Naruto.

"Hokage-sama right now the boy's spirit is broken and I'm afraid if he stays alone longer then he might become insane as the villagers will continue to harass him. He needs a family right now Hokage-sama, people who care for him and can protect him. He is still a child and as such needs the warmth and comfort that only a family can provide. It is the only possible solution to overcome his trauma." explained Misumi briefly

"I see…Arigatou Misumi-san. You are dismissed." said Hiruzen

Misumi bowed to the Hokage and left the room leaving Hiruzen and Kakashi.

"Hokage-sama I would like to adopt naruto. Enough of this, he has suffered long enough. I gave my word to Minato-sensei that I will protect him like my younger brother and I have failed again. But not anymore I'm gonna adopt him and if the council have an objection they can kiss my ass." yelled Kakashi angrily

"I understand Kakashi and I agree with you completely. Naruto needs a family and I will support your decision but first we have to see if Naruto agrees or not, If he agrees then you can adopt him, I will handle the council. The clan leaders agree with me and as for the elders and the civilian council I will show them why I am the Hokage." said Hiruzen with determination

"Arigatou Sandaime-sama." said Kakashi with a bow. Both the men were shaken from their conversation when they heard Naruto's voice.

"Where am I ? "asked Naruto quietly opening his eyes slowly.

"I'm relieved to see you are alright Naruto-kun. You are in a hospital. " said Hiruzen sadly.

"I see" said Naruto dejectedly.

"Naruto what's wrong?" asked Hiruzen sensing Naruto's sad look in his eyes.

"Jiji why do they hate me?" asked Naruto sadly

"Naruto I will tell you someday when you are older." said Hiruzen averting his eyes from the piercing blue eyes of Naruto.

"No jiji you will tell me now. I'm tired of being called a monster, demon, scum, I have been beaten , spitted, abused I deserve the right to know. I can't take it anymore." said Naruto with tears dropping from his eyes. Hiruzen hugged Naruto tightly and tried to comfort him.

"Alright Naruto I will tell you the truth. What do you know about the Nine tails attack that happened five years ago?" asked Hiruzen cautiously.

"The Yondaime Hokage defeated him and killed the nine tails and saved the village." said Naruto with a little pride in his eyes. He considered the Yondaime his hero and wanted to surpass him.

"Yes he defeated the Kyubi but he could not kill it . The Kyubi cannot be killed by a human being. Despite being powerful the Yondaime was still a man and so he could not kill the fox so he had to do the only thing possible-" said Hiruzen but before he could continue Naruto interrupted him.

"He sealed it in me didn't he?" said Naruto sadly which shocked both Hiruzen and Kakashi who was silently observing the talk from a corner in the room.

"How do you know that Naruto?" asked Hiruzen shock evident in his eyes.

"Its not that hard Jiji. I was born on October 10, the day the Kyubi attacked, the villagers call me demon, fox, and many other things. It also happens that I have a seal on my stomach which I saw once before and the nightmares I have often about the Kyubi attack on the village. And now that you clarified that the Yondaime couldn't kill it it all makes sense. Why Jiji? Why me?" asked Naruto sadly with a few tears dropping from his eyes.

Both the men standing in the room were astonished on Naruto's accurate deduction.

"He is truly your son sensei. I won't fail you anymore." thought Kakashi impressed with Naruto's deduction and also not snapping immediately.

It took a few moments for Hiruzen to get over his shock and after a few moments got out of his daze. He then stared at Naruto and put a hand on his shoulder.

"Naruto, the Yondaime didn't want to do this to you but he had no choice. So in order to protect the village he had to seal the Kyubi in you. He wished that you be seen as a hero for protecting the village. That was his dying wish but the villagers have not followed it and for that I am sorry. And as for why he chose you because he believed in you and trusted only you to protect the village." explained Hiruzen.

"The. .Yondaime…believed…in…me?" asked a wide eyed Naruto. The man whom he considered his hero believed in him and trusted him to protect the village.

"Yes he believed in you Naruto and trusted you." said Hiruzen kindly giving Naruto a smile.