Fragments of the world
Minato was walking along a strange corridor that resembled a sewer. Walls, pipes and ankle-deep water. But there was no smell of sewage, and in general this place was like a maze. Minato didn't know how he got here and didn't know how to get out. He was already getting tired of wandering through the same type of corridors, when suddenly he saw Naruto in someone's arms. One looked the same as usual. A white T-shirt with a red swirl on the chest, black knee-length shorts and sandals. He slept in the arms of a guy for 17 years. He was wearing a black jacket with orange inserts on the sides, orange pants, black sandals and a black Konoha protector with long ties on his forehead. He was very similar to Naruto, even had three mustaches on each cheek. He was watching Minato with interest, as if he was waiting for something from him.
- Who are you? And let Naruto go! – Minato couldn't stand it first. He was already on edge because of these wanderings, and then there was some guy strikingly similar to Naruto.
- I'm Naruto, Naruto Uzumaki. Now we will explain everything in detail. And don't worry about him, he's just sleeping.
"And when will he wake up?"
- As soon as we leave here, which is currently impossible for me for some reasons.
- And what are these reasons?
- I told you we'd tell you everything. Come closer. Aren't you Minato Namikaze?
"Yes," Minato replied, sitting closer. Something made him believe in the words of this kid.
- In short, I and he are the same person from different worlds, - Uzumaki began, pointing to Naruto (Uzumaki from the canon, Naruto from this world) – Now we are in his subconscious. I brought you here for a conversation. Now I'm looking for Fragments of the world in different parallel universes. Until I find him, we will manage the body.
- We?
- Me and the fox.
- A fox?
- It's me.
- Kuby? How did you get out? I love you now…
- Calm down, he's our friend. This is a Kubi from my world and he is friendly.
- A friend?
- yes.
- And why do you need me?
- No way without your help. This body is 7 years old and even though the chakra control is just great, I don't want to put Naruto in danger from this world. And I don't think the child will be allowed to leave the village without supervision. And don't worry, as soon as we find a piece of the world and I touch it, everything will be resolved.
- I see. But how to find this Fragment of the world?
- A fragment of the world looks like a kunai inserted into the ground in the center of any of the hidden villages, but it is impossible to touch it, the hand just goes through.
- And what is required of me?
- Find the shard, bring me to it and cover me for non-standard behavior, if necessary.
- Non-standard behavior?
- My character and his may differ. And this brings some inconvenience.
- Can I tell my family?
- Family?
- Fool, of course, if this Naruto's father is alive, then we can assume the same about his mother.
- Well, yes, it's possible.
- Are your parents dead?
- Should I tell you about my whole life or add more facts about the world?
- What are you talking about?
- This is already the 15th world, so I have already prepared an explanatory note on this.
- Since I am very curious, then tell me everything in detail.
- Good! And so I will start with the foundation of the hidden village of Liszt…