A simple cry for help. That's all it took to change the course of Naruto's life forever. Was it a blessing? Or a favor to be repaid at a later time? When the time comes, will Naruto be prepared for the world he has to face as a shinobi and jinchuriki of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox? M for language and future chapters. Strong/Smart Naruto, No pairings yet, leave a review!

Naruto is captured by the Bloody Mist on his first mission as a Chunin in an attempt to save his teammates. Years pass and Konoha gets their shot to get him back. Will he still be the same Naruto? Find out in this fic that I may or may not continue depending if people like it. Review if you want, leave pairings if you want :) M for violence so far