A shinobi is one who endures. And Uzumaki Naruto had endured every trial in his duty to support the great tree of Konoha. Now, it was time to step out into the light and reveal the shinobi forged in the strongest of fires and darkest of shadows. AU

Uzumaki Naruto desired power. Power that would have him feared, respected and above all else acknowledged. When it is offered to him, he does what all ninja are instructed to do and seizes the opportunity. AU.