I was that kid.

The odd one out, the freak.

The one that people avoided.

My name is Naruto Uzumaki, and for some reason this village hates me. Well, whatever, I'll just hate it back.

My sanity was held down by two things: ramen and the old man Hokage.

I always watched as families passed by, all happy together, until they saw me and the parents dragged their children away, glaring at me.

I watch enviously as the little boy clings to his mother's arm, as she comforts him and shoots glares in my direction.

I clench my fists as their figures get farther and farther... And farther away. Just like my dream of ever having a family.

Then something happens. My anger starts to waver, turning into a whole other different emotion.

Determination.

I may not be liked now, but sooner or later, this damned village will respect me, whether they like it or not. And I knew just the way to do it...

I glanced at the Hokage mountain. The sun glinted off the rocks and for a second, I could have sworn the fourth Hokage winked at me. I turned to face the sky with a new fire in my heart.

My name is Naruto Uzumaki, future Hokage! And I will earn the respect I deserve, one way or another...

You better believe it.