Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of the fanfiction stories that provided inspirational ideas to create this tale. I apologize if you find elements of your story or you've read because honestly I really the story's title that inspire me but you might notice similarities to Council's Folly, Dark Phoenix of Konoha, Genius Sensei, Naruto: The Destined Sage and Contract of the Shinigami so please enjoy and provide much sensible constructive criticism.

AN: This will be an Uzumaki-centric canon fanfiction but with certain changes. The Yondaime implemented Tsunade's Medic-nin corp idea. Ten ryōs is going to be equivalent to one dollar.

Updated June 14, 2015

"Normal Speech"

'Mental Thoughts/Telepathy/Radio Speech'

"Inner Sakura/Summons/Bijūs/Demonic (Evil) Speech"

'Inner Sakura/Summons/Bijūs/Demonic (Evil) Thoughts'

Jutsus

Prologue: Heritage Revealed

The Yondaime Hokage Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina made preparations along with the Sandaime Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen and his wife Biwako to ensure that the Kyūbi no Yōko would remain sealed within Kushina as she gave birth to their son. However, despite keeping her pregnancy a secret, a masked man with one visible Sharingan eye discovered Kushina's location, killing the ANBU security unit, Biwako and ANBU medic Taji. He managed to break the seal seizing control of the Kyūbi. Since Kushina survived the extraction, the masked Uchiha tried to have the Kyūbi kill her but the Yondaime got her and their son to safety. Soon afterwards, the masked Uchiha summoned the Kyūbi inside Konoha and ordered it to destroy the village. While Kyūbi was rampaging in the village and decimating the shinobi forces that tried to repel it, the Yondaime defeated and cancelled the Contract Seal the masked Uchiha had with the Kyūbi during their fight to free the fox from his control.

Despite that, the Kyūbi being sealed away for decades still harbored a deep hatred towards Konohagakure resolved to destroy the village without orders from the masked man. Before Kyūbi could annihilate Konoha, the Yondaime summoned Gamabunta on top of the fox, and quickly Hiraishin it to Kushina's location. Kushina use Adamantine Sealing Chain to creating a barrier attempting to subdue the Kyūbi, planning to seal it back inside her before she dies. However, the Yondaime knowing that the Kyūbi would revive without a host and how great a threat the masked man would be in the future came up with a plan to give Naruto the means to combat the masked Uchiha in the future when he decides to attack again.

Since the Kyūbi's chakra was too immense to seal within an infant. The Yondaime first used the Shiki Fūjin (Dead Demon Consuming Seal) to separate its Yin half sealing it within himself then prepared the Hakke no Fūin Shiki (Eight Trigrams Sealing Style) sealing the Yang half within his son. Kushina's chain loosen from the Kyūbi's reduced size it attempted to stop the process by killing their son but both his parents sacrificed themselves to protect him completing the sealing. Once the barrier went down the Sandaime and two Jōnins found Kushina holding a baby; with her last ounce of strength, she told him to take care of him and that his name was Naruto named a after a character in the first novel of Jiraiya of the Legendary Sannin, his godfather. The Kyūbi finding itself sealed behind a large cage within Naruto's mindscape analyzed the seal and situation behind its release by the masked Uchiha and subjugation by his Sharingan genjutsu then resealing within its latest Uzumaki host understanding the Yondaime's intentions. However, it calmly decided to wait weakening the seal by influencing its host as much as possible to use its power.

The Sandaime immediately had a meeting with the Konoha Council and shinobi commanders. Konoha Council consisted of his old teammates Elders Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu along with Elder Shimura Danzō, who also commend Ne (Root) a subdivision of ANBU. Also present were Jōnin Commander Nara Shikaku and ANBU Commander Tora to decide how to handle the Yondaime's son, Konoha's new Jinchūriki, Uzumaki Naruto. Danzō's proposed that he properly train Naruto to become Konoha's weapon and his fellow Elders agree. Shikaku disagreed and suggested that Naruto be sent to the orphanage along with many other children from the attack allowing him to live a normal childhood with his status and legacy being kept hidden with Tora finding that to be the logical decision. The Sandaime agreed the best place for Naruto was Konoha's orphanage but his mother's lineage and inheritance revealed upon graduation from the Academy. He prohibited all clans and those with connection to his parent from having contact with him. Everyone but the younger generation knew that the Kyūbi was sealed into a baby boy through rumors but did not know exactly who except for the Sandaime, Konoha Council, Jōnin Commander Shikaku, ANBU Commander Tora and the ANBU. Eventually word got out that Naruto was the Kyūbi Jinchūriki so the Sandaime passed a law forbidding it be told to the younger generation unless by Naruto or the current Hokage.

Four Years Later

The orphanage Matron expels Naruto in the middle of a cold rain drenching April night. He wonders the outskirt of the village seeking shelter until he discovers an abandoned temple with a giant spiral at the entrance. Inside at the Centre is a podium of sorts where several oni-masks hang beneath three connected spirals with ornate, black flames underneath. He tried making his way through the building slighted laminated by the moon. He accidently stumbles cutting his hand reaching up to the wall to regain his balance when suddenly he finds himself standing before an elderly man.

"H-Hello" Naruto stammers fearful the elderly man might hurt him like the other adults and children at the orphanage.

The man smiles, "Welcome little one no need to worry my name is…"

Two Years Later

ANBU Captain Inu finally finds a 6 years old Naruto rummaging through a trashcan in an alley causing Naruto to jump instinctively crouching low defensively.

Inu pauses, "Sorry Naruto didn't mean to scare you."

Naruto narrows his eyes, "How do you know my name, Inu-san?"

Inu rubs the back of his neck, "Well I was sent by the Hokage to find and retrieve you."

Naruto straightens up in a relaxed stance but Inu could see he still had his guard up, "How do I know you're telling the truth?"

Inu cannot believe a child is questioning a member of ANBU, "I'm just want to escort you to the Hokage Tower to ensure you make it safely."

Naruto nods, "Ok lead the way." As they walk Inu hands Naruto a black facemask to hide his whisker birthmarks from public view,

Kakashi mentions, "Sometimes it helps to hide unique facial feature that might you more recognizable."

Naruto looked up at Inu unconsciously touching his whisker birthmarks, "Arigatō Inu-san." Inu nods as they continue their walk in peaceful silence.

Once they arrive The Sandaime request his secretary take Naruto while he talks with Inu. The Sandaime immediately puts a Privacy Seal and Inu reports, "I found him looking for food in the garbage of an alley. He immediately became defensive as if I was going to attack."

The Sandaime puffed on his pipe a few time, "He feels a tremendous amount of resentment from the village which would explain his brief disappearance."

Inu nods, "I propose that Naruto stay with me to begin his training to be a shinobi."

The Sandaime vehemently opposes, "I know you mean well but you know I forbid all clans and those with connection to his parent from having contact with him."

Inu now looked downtrodden nodding in understanding making one last request, "I would like to be Naruto's sensei when he graduates the Academy."

The Sandaime agrees, "I will make a special notation to your file but you're still prevented from any contact with Naruto until he graduates." The Sandaime notifies his secretary Naruto may enter the room.

As Naruto enters Inu leaves ruffling his hair as he passes by, "Take care of yourself kid."

Naruto smiles nodding, "You as well Inu-san," turning his attention to the Sandaime, "Hokage-sama."

The Sandaime smiles at Naruto "Ah Naruto-kun I've been looking for you since being informed you left the orphanage."

Naruto raised a brow, "Is that what they told you?" He shook his head, "I was kicked out in the middle of the night roughly two years ago Hokage-sama. I've been surviving on my own in the streets while taking up shelter wherever I could."

The Sandaime became infuriated, "Thank you for clearing up that misinformation for me I shall rectify the mistake. As such, I will place you in a loft and prepare your registration papers for the Academy in a few months. That is if you wish to attend."

Naruto bow, "Arigatō Hokage-sama."

The Sandaime walks from behind his desk smiling. "Think nothing of it my boy now how about I take you out to eat." Naruto nods donning his new facemask leaving with the Sandaime.

Two Years Later

A few months after the new generation of Clan Heirs began their first year at the Academy consisting mostly of general study books, introduction to chakra and chakra control with physical training; a tragic event occur shaking Konoha to its core. Uchiha Itachi accused earlier of killing his best friend Uchiha Shisui but an investigation only discovered a suspicious suicide note. Itachi later massacres most of Uchiha clan leaving his brother whom fell unconscious due to the mental trauma of Tsukuyomi. Sasuke became isolated, broody, and the epiphany of Uchiha arrogance trying to only focus on getting strong to kill his brother and avenge his clan.

Naruto on the other hand was mysterious because of his disappearance for two years and his mask. All the sensei still shunned him by identifying him by name except later on by Umino Iruka personally chosen by the Hokage. He grew to have a few precious people consisting of ANBU Inu, the Hokage, Iruka-sensei, Teuchi and Ayame from his favorite ramen stand, and his previous secret sensei. His time in the Academy was hard with students pestering him to see under his mask along with the senseis trying to hinder or sabotage his education. He learned the Kawarimi, Henge, and Rope Escape Technique. However, he could never perform the Bunshin correctly, as his clones came out sickly no matter how much he had practice. He knew he was performing it correctly but speculated that his chakra was just too dense and large for the simple technique. Naruto gained a few benefits from the sensei trying to sabotage him as he became ambidextrous, greatly improve his observation and self-control.

His last few years, he wore an orange and blue jumpsuit dubbed 'orange monstrosity' becoming a harmless troublemaker and started skipping classes and pulling pranks. No one actually could catch him in the act only finding his calling card a 'King Prankster' seal tag that released washable bright colored paint on whoever approached it but secretly it was his unique way of training in stealth, infiltration, espionage and sabotage. He downplayed his abilities labeled as the Deadlast failing the Academy Genin Exam for the third time due to the Bunshin. Until Mizuki-sensei provided a way out by informing him that taking a special exam in retrieving the Scroll of Seals also knew as the 'Forbidden Scroll' to learn a technique and bringing it to a secret location would allow him to pass. Naruto saw through the deception but he figured that if he did learn a technique while helping capture a traitor that the Hokage might pass him posthumously.

He had no problem infiltrating the Hokage Tower and locating the scroll making sure that the Hokage seen him. The Sandaime shocked, "Naruto, what are you doing with the 'Forbidden Scroll'." Naruto immediately Henge into a naked blonde female to incapacitate him shaking his head as he escaped thinking 'perverted old man'. He found a nice spot in the forest near the disclose location and open the scroll seeing the bane of his existence a bunshin technique but this one was called the Tajū Kage Bunshin. Naruto resolved himself, "I need to learn a bunshin technique so I might as well try this one."

After several hours, Iruka found him worn out from training to learn the technique, "Naruto, what have you done stealing the 'Forbidden Scroll'."

Naruto smiles feigning innocence, "Did I pass Iruka-sensei? Mizuki-sensei said if I retrieve this scroll and learned a technique I would pass."

Then Mizuki shows up to take the scroll away, "Ah Naruto good job in retrieving the scroll for me now hand it over."

Iruka stepped in front of Naruto, "Mizuki, what is the meaning of this?"

Mizuki smiled sinisterly, "I was thinking what better way to gain power and destroy that demon than to frame him for stealing the 'Forbidden Scroll'."

He then looked to Naruto, "Bring me the scroll Naruto and I'll tell why everyone in the village loathes you."

Iruka shouts, "Stop Mizuki, you've gone too far."

Mizuki smiles wickedly, "It's because you're the…"

Iruka yells interrupting him, "Shut up Mizuki."

Mizuki laughs maliciously, "You're the Kyūbi Naruto and Iruka hates you too because you killed his parents"

Naruto feigns shock though silently shocked Iruka loss his parents during the Kyūbi attack. Mizuki takes the opportunity and tosses the fūma shuriken on his back to attack immediately shielded him being hit in the back, "Run Naruto, protect the 'Forbidden Scroll'."

Eventually Naruto uses Tajū Kage Bunshin to protect Iruka after hearing his heartfelt recognition of him as a fellow Konoha shinobi viciously pummeling Mizuki with a few hundred kage bunshins after hearing Iruka's heartfelt acknowledgement of him as a shinobi of Konoha. An ANBU Squad showed up retrieving Mizuki's body and rushed Iruka to the hospital while another ANBU escorted Naruto to the Hokage. The Hokage thanked Naruto for keeping the scroll safe and clarified the details of him being the Kyūbi Jinchūriki. He congratulated him on displaying the necessary skills to pass the Academy Genin Exam with a month break to prepare for team assignments. However unbeknownst to anyone, Naruto had copied the Tajū Kage Bunshin, Hachimon (Eight Gates), Kuchiyose: Edo Tensei and Hakke no Fūin Shiki.

Somewhere In a Dark Cave

Pein, leader of Amegakure, and the figurehead leader of Akatsuki was meditating when a figure walked into the room wearing an orange spiral mask saying, "Zetsu has completed his reconnaissance mission."

Pein nods saying, "Good, I'll have him inform the others." Pein left using the projection jutsu to appear in a cave with the other members of Akatsuki. Pein said, "Zetsu update everyone on their targets."

Zetsu proceeded saying, "The Ichibi is still considered unstable as last reported. The Nibi and Hachibi possess total of their Bijū are both in Kumogakure training together but their exact location is unknown. Sanbi Jinchūriki is still dealing with Kirigakure's Civil War. The Yonbi is a hermit reporting to the Tsuchikage every few months; exact location is still an unknown. The Rokubi is on one of the many islands of Mizu no Kuni; exact location unknown. The Nanabi is believe to be somewhere in Takigakure and Gobi has been sealed; which leaves the Kyūbi." Itachi face was impassive as Zetsu said, "The Kyūbi failed the Academy Genin Exam for the third time but was manipulated into stealing the Legendary Scroll of Seals." Itachi eyebrow discretely rose briefly but maintained his stoic visage. "He used the Nidaime's Kinjutsu Tajū Kage Bunshin defeating Chūnin-level Konoha Academy sensei and traitor Mizuki. He has been allowed to pass as this year's Deadlast but is on a month break before team assignments."

Pein said, "There are still too many unknowns to begin moving right now. Zetsu, continue tracking the Jinchūrikis, the rest of you continue gathering funds; dismissed."

The Next Day

Naruto woke up noticing a crow on his bedroom windowsill that seemed to cock its head and then flew away; but ignored it. When he got out the bathroom and dressed he noticed there was a scroll on his and thought, 'who left a scroll in my apartment.'

Naruto walked over picking up the scroll and began to read.

Hello Naruto,

This is Karasu but my true is Uchiha Itachi, it been a long time since we last meet. I'm currently on a long term infiltration mission in the Akatsuki, an organization of S-rank missing-nins. Now that you've graduated I want to tell you to be extremely cautious because of Ne founded by Shimura Danzō which was a training subdivision of ANBU. The Sandaime officially disbanded them and removed Danzō from the Konoha Council after he circumvented his wishes ordering the Uchiha Massacre. They are possibly monitoring you because of your status as the Kyūbi Jinchūriki; Danzō wants to use you as a weapon against the other nations. He stole Uchiha Shisui's eye, a Mangekyō Sharingan with a special genjutsu ability that can manipulate the thoughts of others. Some Ne operatives wear similar attire to ANBU while others usually wear a short black midriff jacket with red straps over the shoulders along with a tip-less tantō so be careful and cautious of them.

There's also an Uchiha in an orange swirl mask with one eyehole, who may have been the cause the Kyūbi attack that lead to your parents' death and helped in executing the Uchiha Massacre. He claims to be Uchiha Madara and is the real mastermind behind the Akatsuki.

Naruto was shocked at the revelation he had been trained by Itachi. He clenched his fist angrily turning his knuckles white that this masked Uchiha was possibly the cause of his and many others suffering 'I'll KILL HIM.'

Madara or Tobi, his current alias told Pein, the leader and one of the founder of the Akatsuki, about the Jinchūrikis and the Bijūs they have sealed inside them. He claimed that we could bring peace to the world if we gathered all the Bijūs together to create an ultimate weapon. Pein would use the weapon making people know true pain and hence fear war preventing it until the weapon was required again.

Originally, Pein, Konan and their friends created the Akatsuki to unite Ame no Kuni by peaceful means but something drastic happened changing their ideals. Pein first killed Sanshōuo no Hanzō (Hanzō of the Salamander), his entire family, and all those that followed or associated with him. Now the Akatsuki consists of S-rank missing-nins; the other members of Akatsuki believe that he's the leader but Tobi is the true mastermind and is the strongest. The Akatsuki's job is to capture the Jinchūrikis of all nine Bijūs then seal them away in a unique statue called Gedō Mazō that Pein can summon and control it with the Rinnegan, the strongest dōjutsu.

Currently there are nine members now but we were ten in the Akatsuki not including Tobi; Orochimaru of the Sannin was a member but left after trying to take my body with some immortality jutsu he created and failed running off after I cut his hand off. Then there is Akasuna no Sasori from Sunagakure and Deidara from Iwagakure, Hidan from Yugagakure and Kakuzu from Taki known as the Immortal Duo; also, the two in charge of recovering you are Hoshigaki Kisame from Kirigakure and me of Konoha. Another one to watch out for is Zetsu the spy and reconnaissance expert so you will have to work on your Uzumaki sensory skills. Pein is the leader and always has Konan by his side. Also desiring of special attention are Kakuzu's banker Gini and accountant Kya living somewhere in Hi no Kuni if you can locate them that would be a huge detriment to the Akatsuki as Kakuzu the Akatsuki's treasurer.

In order to seal away the Bijūs, we extract them from their Jinchūriki resulting in immediate death; except possibly for those with a strong life force like the Uzumaki clan. There were eight other Jinchūrikis but the Gobi was sealed. This leaves the Ichibi Jinchūriki, Sabaku no Gaara considered unstable and the youngest son of the Yondaime Kazekage. The Nibi Jinchūriki is a blond Kumo Jōnin named Yugito Nii and the Hachibi Jinchūriki considered the Guardian of Kumo is Kirābī the adoptive brother of the Yondaime Raikage; they both possess total control of their Bijū. The Sanbi Jinchūriki is the Yondaime Mizukage secretly controlled by Tobi. The Yonbi Jinchūriki is a hermit named Rōshi from Iwa. The Rokubi Jinchūriki is a Kiri missing-nin named Utakata and lastly the Nanabi Jinchūriki is Fū from Taki.

I have provided a custom Bingo Book with all current Akatsuki members highlighted. I've also added a description of Tobi with the limited information I know along with Pein and Konan descriptions and abilities from other members' accounts of when they fought them. The Akatsuki travel in pairs so run as fast and hard as you can if you ever come across someone wearing a black cloak with red clouds. If you ever happen to defeat an Akatsuki member, be sure to retrieve their ring and secure it away because it will slow down the process in extracting the Bijūs from their Jinchūriki that already takes three days because of the loss of Orochimaru's ring when he defected. I highly advise that you only notify the Sandaime Hokage and Jiraiya of the Legendary Sannin about the Akatsuki as their assistance would be greatly beneficial.

Lastly, I hope you get stronger to protect yourself while finding happiness and hopefully peace. I want you to memorize all available knowledge and train hard enhancing your mental and physical capacity striving to master the various shinobi arts. When I receive information that you've completed your first successful mission outside the village, I will secretly place you in the Bingo Book to show that I am proud of you. I will also include your Jinchūriki status and a special notice that you are a master of stealth, infiltration and seduction a role I want you to embrace, as it will be an advantage in the future, Ja ne.

Naruto then notice a seal at the bottom when suddenly there was knocking at his door. He quickly tucked the scroll away answering when a Neko masked ANBU kunoichi greeted him.

Neko stated stoically, "Naruto-san, the Hokage requires your presence."

Naruto hesitantly replied, "Uh, ok I'll be there soon." Neko nodded and Shunshin back to the Hokage to report his arrival.

At The Hokage Tower

The Sandaime was sitting behind his desk dealing with paperwork, the bane of all Kages when Naruto knocked on the door. He answers, "Enter."

Naruto kneeling says, "Hokage-sama you wanted to see me?"

The Sandaime and fellow teammates Elder Homura and Elder Utatane brows rose. "Naruto-kun, yes I wanted to inform you of some information before I make an announcement this afternoon to the village."

Naruto nodded asking, "What is it you wanted to tell me?"

The Sandaime smiled, "Well Naruto-kun now that you've passed the Academy Genin Exam I can reveal your maternal lineage handing over your inheritance as the last known survivor of the Uzumaki clan and your cousin Tsunade relinquished her grandmother and clan's possession to you. The Senju compound was renovated according to the specification left by Uzumaki Mito-sama with necessary upgrades that you can take residency in now but return this afternoon for the announcement of your lineage to the village."

Naruto feigned excitement, "Yatta, I belong to a clan; can you tell me any about my parents?"

The Sandaime frowned, "I can only tell you about your mother as I can't tell you about your father until you reached Chūnin. Her name was Uzumaki Kushina, an ex-ANBU and Jōnin with S-rank listing in the Bingo Books. She was the previous host of the Kyūbi but there were complications during your birth causing it to escape so the Yondaime sacrificed his life to seal half of it within himself and other half in you."

Naruto just nodded knowing most of the information and mentally noting that he only contained half of the Kyūbi. He was proud that his mother was an ex-ANBU and S-rank kunoichi.

The Sandaime happy that Naruto would gain happiness through restoring his clan asked, "So would you like me to assign a Genin squad to assist you?"

Naruto shook his head, "No, I don't have much plus I can make kage bunshins."

The Sandaime nodded approvingly then wrote the directions to the compound. "Wait, another reason I called you was because I received a scroll from Jiraiya of the Legendary Sannin for you. I also have a graduation present which is a scroll of my signature technique." He pulls a scroll his robe picking up Jiraiya's scroll passing them to Naruto. "Well I'll see you later this afternoon but make sure to come by tomorrow for your registration photo. I also advise using your extended break before team assignments to train hard." Naruto nodded waving him and the Konoha Council goodbye.

As Naruto left the office, he opened his graduation present which was a Shuriken/Kunai Kage Bunshin: A-rank (Hand seals: Ram, Rat, Bird, Boar, and Tiger) scroll. He smiled tucking it away and opened the scroll from Jiraiya.

Dear Naruto,

This is your extraordinarily handsome and powerful godfather the Gama Sennin Jiraiya of the Legendary Sannin. I'm deeply sorry that I have still yet to introduce myself to you personally but I'm currently on an important mission for the safety of you and Konoha. I have included in the scroll a few books that I personally think you will enjoy as well as a few jutsu to hone your skills. Lovingly from your godfather, Jiraiya of the Legendary Sannin

Naruto sent chakra into the first seal at the bottom of the scroll and with a puff of smoke three books scroll appeared.

The Tale of the Utterly Gutsy Shinobi by Jiraiya of the Legendary Sannin

Icha Icha Paradise by Jiraiya of the Legendary Sannin

Icha Icha Violence by Jiraiya of the Legendary Sannin

When he opened the cover to scan, they were all 1st Edition personally autographed. He sealed the books back and sent chakra to the other seal on the scroll and with puff of smoke four scrolls appeared.

Transparent Escape Technique

Katon: Flame Bullet: C-rank (Hand seals: Snake, Ram, Monkey, Boar, Horse and Tiger)

Katon: Dragon Flame: C-rank (Hand seals: Snake, Dragon, Rabbit and Tiger)

He sealed them for later and created a few kage bunshins to move all his possessions. He went to Rāmen Ichiraku get some ramen before heading to his new clan compound. Once he arrived, he immediately searched for the Mask Storage Temple.

Inside Ashina's Dimension

Naruto kneeled before an elderly man on the dais sitting on a cushion, "Ashina-sama."

Ashina chuckled, "Ah Naru-chan, you have grown a lot since I last seen you about 6 years ago; you may be seated."

Naruto nodded, "Arigatō, I'm immensely grateful for teaching me Kanji, Kana, Elemental Nations Geography, Shinobi Mathematics and Science, extensive Uzumaki Clan and Elemental Nations History, Observational Analysis Deduction, Meditation as well as calligraphy, fūinjutsu and especially cooking. In addition to the Muay Thai conditioning regime and Judo, they helped me greatly when the sensei were hindering or sabotaging my education. An unforeseen benefit from the sensei sabotaging me was I became ambidextrous while enhancing my observational and self-control skills. Unfortunately, I was unable to perform the Bunshin and actually failed the Academy for a third time but an unforeseen opportunity presented itself, as an Academy sensei and traitor wanted me to steal the 'Forbidden Scroll'. I copied several useful jutsus and learned the Nidaime's Tajū Kage Bunshin. I graduated with the Clan Heirs of almost all the clans except for Kurama, Sarutobi and Senju of course but I've meet the grandson of the Sandaime and heir to the clan earlier who now looks up to me as his 'boss' and rival to become Hokage." Naruto chuckled lightly at his clone's memory of his time with Konohamaru.

Ashina smiled, "You are welcome but there's nothing I wouldn't do for my great-great grandson. Now that you've graduated I can modify your Uzumaki tattoo into a Clan Head's tattoo."

Afterwards, they returned to their seated positions, "Do have any news or problems to tell me Naru-chan that might need my wisdom to understand?"

Naruto nodded, "The Sandaime finally informed me today of my mother's heritage, provided with her, Mito-sama and the Senju clan's possessions and will announce my lineage to the village later this evening. He also had the Senju compound renovated into the new Uzumaki compound according to Mito-sama's specifications with a restored Mask Storage Temple moved onto it."

Ashina nodded, "I'd imagine that she would have done so expecting that after Uzushiogakure's destruction the Uzumaki survivors would hopefully come together and make a future in Konoha." He handed Naruto a seal diagram with instructions and Naruto passed it to a kage bunshin he created with mental instructions to place the seal at the center of the compound charging it. "That is the Uzumaki Compound Restoration Seal that will structurally modify the compound buildings instantly to resemble the compound on Uzushio as there were many secret aspects that Mito-chan couldn't specify."

Naruto nodded, "Ashina-sama I receive a letter from my secret sensei Karasu, who reveal he's Uchiha Itachi warning me of Ne secretly ran by Elder Shimura Danzō. They are possible monitoring me because of my status as the Kyūbi Jinchūriki since he wants to use it as a weapon against the other nations. He also stole my other secret sensei Uchiha Shisui's eye, a Mangekyō Sharingan with a special genjutsu ability that can control manipulate the thoughts of others. He also ordered the massacre of the Uchiha clan circumventing the Hokage wishes. There also seem to be an organization called the Akatsuki that plan to extract all the bijūs from their respective Jinchūriki having already captured the Gobi bijū. The mastermind behind the plan is also an orange swirl masked Uchiha masquerading as Madara that was possibly responsible for the Kyūbi attack during my birth and assisted in the Uchiha Massacre and secretly controls the Yondaime Mizukage."

Ashina crease his brow deep in thought, "Danzō is considered a war hawk but also extremely loyal to Konoha wanting its supremacy over the other villages. I would discreetly capture a few of these Ne shinobis masquerading as a mysterious group with a vendetta against Danzō to interrogate them. If possible without killing him retrieve the Uchiha eye as someone like him could be manipulating people." Naruto nodded understandingly as he continued, "I suggest that you have the Hokage list the Akatsuki's members and purpose in the Bingo Book in order to derail them while notify the reminding Jinchūrikis and their villages. Remember the common phrase I taught you during your earlier lessons 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend'. Always remember that unless impossible any enemy can become a great ally. I taught you how to judge an individual's heart and the ways of incapacitating opponents for capture and Prisoner Seal. That is the best I can advise you as I leave the future in your hands since this will be our last meeting. I feel it is now time I join our clansmen in the afterlife."

Naruto hung his head sadden, "Why Ashina-sama when you can live forever in this dimension seeing and teaching future generations about our clan's history as you taught me."

Ashina shook his head, "I have cheated death long enough Naru-chan now it's your responsibility to pass on my teachings but don't worry I will now hand you all the treasures of the clan and Uzushio that were sealed away for safety." He passed a large scroll over to Naruto, "In that scroll is sealed the remnants of Uzushio's and the clan's armories, treasuries, libraries along with the decorative furnishings for the buildings throughout the clan compound. I will now perform my last jutsu an Uzumaki Kinjutsu as a gift to aid you in furthering your goals and bid you farewell Naru-chan Reverse Mind Absorption."

Ashina stood performing the hand seals sequence then with both his hands in the seal of confrontation with the middle and index fingers twisted together pressed his left against his temple before slamming his right to Naruto's forehead. An Uzumaki seal circle immediately surrounded each of them as Naruto could feel a vast amount of knowledge entering his mind. He watched in awe as the circles glow a bright blue hue before dimming out as Ashina body finally collapsed. He caught him before hitting the ground and check on him but he had already passed with a content smile upon his face.

As Naruto made a few clones to carry the body, he saw a scroll fall along with a note, 'Naru-chan, I wish for you to celebrate my life instead of mourn it. I know this is the first death you've witness. You'll be in grief but always know that I'm proud and will watch you from above. Now I never planned to teach you this but since the Senju and us are nearly extinct and the trails ahead will be tough it would greatly assist you. You could even reunite the clans under one banner again if you inject yourself with some Senju DNA.'

Naruto wiping the last of his tears read the instructions to Genetic Amalgamation noticing a seal at the bottom feeding chakra into it that destroyed the note once he received a syringe of Ashina's DNA to perform the technique. Naruto created several kage bunshins to disperse the large scroll holdings while another kage bunshin took Ashina's body. He stripped down sitting perfectly still on the floor with a kage bunshins drawing the seal on his body to perform Genetic Amalgamation injecting him with Ashina's DNA; the seal instantly glowed briefly before fading. Naruto found his clone and began the cremation rite ceremoniously wrapping the Ashina in golden silk provided by a kage bunshin. He laid Ashina on an outside altar burning the body with a small fire Jutsu Itachi taught him as pure white smoke majestically ascended to the heavens.

Later That Afternoon

As Naruto made his way back to the Hokage Tower he could see many people gathering near the tower awaiting the announcement. He discreetly made his way inside meeting Neko. "I'm to take you to the roof where the Hokage, Elders and Clan Heads await your arrival." Neko put a hand on his shoulder and Shunshin to the roof.

When they arrive, the Sandaime was smiling, "Well Naruto after this the whole village and Elemental Nations will know of your Uzumaki lineage."

Naruto nodded, "I'm ready when you are Hokage-sama."

The Sandaime proceeded to the roof railing and with that the crowd erupted in applause and cheers of "Hokage-sama/Sandaime-sama" to which he held up a hand to quiet the masses. "Great people of Konoha I stand before you today to present you with great news for our village."

A random villager shouted asking, "What is it Sandaime-sama?"

The Sandaime continued, "First I want to tell many of you of a forgotten history of our village back in the times of the Shodaime. When the Senju and Uchiha clans finally formed an alliance deciding to form a shinobi village, it was the Senju's distant blood relatives the Uzumaki clan of Uzu no Kuni who provided assistance as they had already formed their own hidden village. The Shodaime had married his wife, Mito of the Uzumaki clan to foster stronger ties between the clans and Konoha and Uzushiogakure. They originated from the Senju clan distinguishing themselves by their expertise in fūinjutsu becoming both respected and feared throughout the Elemental Nations for their prodigious skill. This however, eventually led to the destruction of Uzushio and the rest of Uzu no Kuni during the era of Shinobi World Wars because other nations begun to see Uzushio as too great a threat to go unchecked. After the destruction of their homeland, the remaining survivors fled and went into hiding, scattered across the Elemental Nations. The Uzumaki had a close relationship with Konoha often supplying fūinjutsu among other things to the village. For this reason, our shinobi uniforms have the symbol of Uzushio emblazoned on its shoulders and flak jackets." Many shinobi started looking at theirs and comrades' uniforms. "Today, I bring you news of the last known descendant of the prestigious Uzumaki clan here in Konoha; he is a distant relative of the Shodaime, Nidaime, and Senju clan. He's a relative of Mito-sama and Tsunade of the Legendary Sannin as well as Jiraiya of the Legendary Sannin's godson."

Several in the crowd began to murmur while others were thinking about a certain classmate with a similar surname. A random Chūnin shouted, "Who is he? Where is he at?"

The Sandaime once again raised his hand to quiet the crowd, "He has been among you all his life and although many of you scorn him for his existence he still loves this village and carries the 'Will of Fire' strongly just like his ancestors before him." The Sandaime then turned and signaled Naruto forward, "I present to you the last known survivor of the prestigious Uzumaki clan now of Konoha, Uzumaki Naruto."

The crowd was absolutely dead silent as many took in the revelation. As Naruto looked over the crowd, he could see several expressions some of shock and awe while other looked away guilt filled but he could still spot a few that held hatred for him and made note of them. Naruto then shocked many in the crowd and roof speaking, "People of Konoha, I stand before you today with conviction and determination to always protect my home of Konoha and those most precious to me to the best of my abilities. My dream is to become the greatest fūinjutsu and kenjutsu practitioner to ever exist in the Elemental Nations and restore my clan to its former glory." Several villagers in the crowd began to applaud along with shinobis. Naruto waved as he spotted several of his classmates and former classmates from his early years in the Academy. He then turned and bowed to the Sandaime, Elders, and Clan Heads bidding them farewell.

As Naruto was heading back to the compound he spotted a dark-eyed woman with long black hair braided down her back with jaw-like bang wearing a simple red dress with a white, off the shoulder blouse. She was sitting on a park bench looking gloomy and he recognized her as Tsubaki, Mizuki's ex-lover. He walked up to her slowly, "Excuse me, are you Tsubaki?"

She looked up seeing Naruto's bright cerulean eyes was startled shrieking, "Uzumaki-san!"

Naruto immediately backed up, "Sorry I just wanted to know if you were well but call me Naruto."

She calmed herself, "That's my fault I was so preoccupied with my thoughts I didn't even notice you approaching."

Naruto nodded, "That's very dangerous for a shinobi but then again we are in the village. So I take it you were informed about the 'Mizuki Incident'."

She nodded solemnly and Naruto scratched his nape, "Tsubaki may I offer you some tea and a friendly ear?"

She thought shortly, "I would appreciate that Naruto-san." Naruto smiled, "You can just call me Naruto none of that formality, now please follow me."

He made small talk as he began to stride to the compound by her side. "So are you a Chūnin like Mizuki-sensei?"

She looked down meeting his eyes, "Yes, we are childhood friends along with Iruka."

Naruto smiled, "I wondered what Iruka-sensei was like back then?"

She chuckled slightly and Naruto brow rose, "Did I say something funny?"

She shook her head, "It's that from the rumors about you; you are exactly the same as he was in the Academy."

Naruto was shocked, "Iruka-sensei was a prankster too; I mean I have no idea what you are referring too."

A smile graced her face before frowning, "He was quite the troublemaker but I guess he just wanted attention after losing his parents during the Kyūbi attack."

Naruto lowered his head remembering what he had learned about one of his most precious people the night of the 'Mizuki Incident' which Tsubaki took notice. "That was not your fault Naruto so don't blame yourself."

Naruto was shocked, "You don't see me as the Kyūbi like everyone else?"

She laughed, "Silly little boy do I look like a fool?"

Naruto face furrowed, "I'm not a little boy; I'm a shinobi of Konoha."

She smirked, "Are you now? You think passing the Academy is all it takes to be a Genin?"

Naruto looked at her inquisitively before she diverted his attention, "It seems we've arrived at your compound."

Naruto pulsed his chakra into the gates, they entered with the gates closing immediately behind them. Naruto then directed her, "The Clan Head manor is this way."

Once they entered the living room, he created a kage bunshin "What kind of tea do you prefer?"

She took a seat on the couch smiling "Black tea with ginseng, honey with a squeeze of lemon please but you know Kage Bunshin?"

Naruto nodded, "Yes I learned it in a few hours from the 'Forbidden Scroll'." Her eyes bulge slightly 'He learned Kage Bunshin in a few hours' as the kage bunshin left to prepare the tea. Naruto cleared his throat, "Do you mind telling what had you so distraught earlier?"

She looked down before facing him, "I was thinking about Mizuki-kun we were engaged to be married this summer after the Academy officially closed."

Naruto understood as he sat next to her and put a hand on her shoulder. "It must be hard on you after what transpired."

She turned to look into his eyes amazed by his genuine concern. "He's been going down a dark path ever since meeting Orochimaru on a mission."

Naruto shocked by the revelation, "Orochimaru of the Legendary Sannin and greatest traitor of Konoha."

She nodded, "It was on the one where he was accused of killing his teammate. I told him to inform the Hokage but he said that it was a sign for him."

Naruto nodded 'Most likely it was Orochimaru he was trying to steal the scroll for.' The kage bunshin returned with teas and a plate of roasted vegetables tea sandwiches and salmon salad on small squares of bread. "Here Tsubaki have a taste, it's the first time I've had a guest."

She nodded "Arigatō Naruto" picking up a salmon salad square. "Mmmm…this is quite delightful Naruto."

Naruto smiled, "Arigatō Tsubaki I like to cook and garden because of the scents and satisfaction of creating something beautiful with my hands."

She smiled, "Then I'm sure you'll make a wonderful husband to a lovely girl. However she would first need to get pass that mask of yours."

Naruto lowered his head, "Girls don't try to get to know me they're either interested in Sasuke-teme or seeing under my mask."

She lifted his face and they gazed into each other eyes as she spoke softly, "That was not the mask I was referring to." Naruto eyes bulge slightly before averting his gaze. "Why do you choose to hide behind it?"

Naruto sigh, "I don't know I guess I just got tired of everyone trying to ignore my existence."

She nodded understandingly frowning, "Well I recognize your existence and I'm sure that there are others like the Hokage that do too Naruto. So you don't need to hide behind it anymore."

Naruto smiled nodding glancing at the time. "Tsubaki it's getting pretty late I would like to offer you a guestroom for the night." She looked apprehensive at first 'it's just spending the night in a guestroom' before calming herself. "You don't have to I can have a kage bunshin escort you home."

She then looked into his bright cerulean eyes briefly turning her gaze before standing. "I'm a Chūnin Naruto so I don't need your escort but I appreciate the offer." She quickly Shunshin out the compound; Naruto just scratched his nape before heading to bed.

The Next Morning

Naruto woke up beginning his morning routine before he had to go take his registration photo today; suddenly remembering the scroll he picked from Ashina's body. After finishing dressing, he pulled out Ashina's scroll first reading.

Congratulations on graduating from the Academy. You have taken the first step towards becoming a splendid shinobi; as such, you should start thinking about dressing more like an Uzumaki. The Uzumaki clan wore mostly black clothing with large battle pouches to put scrolls, sealing items, or other items in. Now this is important, if you look at standard Konoha shinobi attire especially the back of Konoha flak jackets, you will notice a spiral on the back of it; that spiral is the Uzumaki clan crest. You should always display it on your clothing.

Konoha's Shinobi Market District

Naruto headed into the shinobi market district to get a new outfit tailored and a sword strap to look the part of an Uzumaki shinobi. He strolled through the shinobi market district entering Higurashi's Weapons and the bell rang.

A man behind the counter who looked to be around 40 years old said, "Good day, my name is Higurashi Rui, how may I help you young man?"

Naruto straighten up tapping his chest with his thumb, "Naruto, Uzumaki Naruto I'm mainly looking to have an outfit tailored and get a sword strap and supply of custom kunais and A-rank mission package."

Rui smiled, "Well Naruto-sama I am honor to serve one of the Uzumaki clan again so what can I do for you today?"

Naruto incredulously stared at him, "You can just call me Naruto but Again?"

Rui nodded, "Yes I was an Uzushio refugee a long time ago."

Naruto stared wide eyed and stuttered, "Y-Y-You're from Uzushio?"

Rui smiled even wider, "Yes, I was the village's foremost blacksmith. Well look around for what you would like and bring them up then we'll go from there."

Naruto looked around seeing several racks of clothing, standard weapons and magnificent crated swords displayed thinking 'Now to have the outfit I Henge for my registration photo tailored and make my clan proud'.

A few hours later Naruto came from the dressing room standing at 153 cm (5'). He had a black hitai-ate on his forehead and black facemask. He wore a long sleeve double-layered red trimmed mesh armor under an open double-layered mesh armor black track jacket with red collar and wrists (Obito's jacket when on Team Minato) embroidered with a large Uzumaki crest on the back. He also wore black fingerless shinobi gloves with Uzumaki crest engraved metal plates, black shinobi pants secured by white bandages on his shins and black shinobi sandals.

He looked in the mirror dressed in his new attire and thought, 'I look so fucking awesome! I can't wait to sees everyone's face'.

The Rui then started tallying Naruto's purchase, "Ok let's see what we got here…double layer mesh armor (350 ryōs), custom track jacket (1,050 ryōs), pair of engraved metal plated fingerless shinobi gloves (200 ryōs), pair of shinobi pants (850 ryōs), pair of shinobi sandals (800 ryōs) and red sword strap (250 ryōs); you also wanted custom kunais right?" Naruto nodded, "Alright do you an idea of what you want?"

Naruto thought for a second, "I want 100 chakra conducting kunais with 50 designed like the Yondaime's special kunai."

Rui brow rose, "Yes well that'll be 200,000 ryōs." Naruto nodded in agreement and Rui continued, "The A-ranked mission package will be 5,000 ryōs and as this is your first time and I believe you'll become a frequent customer of mines I'll throw in deluxe camping equipment scroll for free."

Naruto stood mouth agape unable to believe he was getting such a great deal on his supplies. "Arigatō Rui-san, I can't believe you would do all that for me; definitely Higurashi's Weapon is the only supply shop for me."

Naruto stated with a wide smile, "Well I kind of need to head out and get some lunch so what do I owe you?"

Rui then calculated his merchandise, "That'll be a total of 208,500 ryōs but with the 10 percent Uzumaki discount you owe 187,650 ryōs."

Rui chuckled as Naruto stood mouth agape, "Rui-san I don't know how to thank you for all you've done for me today I-I-I"

Rui up his hand up, "You can just call me Rui; as I said it is my honor and pleasure to serve the Uzumaki clan again."

Naruto smiled brightly saying, "Arigatō Rui, I want to extend to you an offer to move onto the Uzumaki compound as I can make accommodations for you."

Rui stood in a thinking pose for a while then finally stated, "I graciously accept and shall hire a team of Genin to move my things this weekend."

Naruto created a few kage bunshins, "No need Rui I will have my kage bunshins help pack and set up an apartment for you. Also the last thing I need is this" Naruto pulled out a scroll consisting of a large order for crates of chakra blades, kunais, senbons, shurikens, swords and tantos, boxes of blood-increasing and military rations pills, flash and smoke bombs, military rations pills and a diagram for an all-white and all-black Shinobi uniform with matching Oni-shaped porcelain mask.

Rui stood shocked by the request list, "Are you going to war?"

Naruto shook his head, "I need to fully restock my clan's armory."

Rui nodded, "I'll charge your purchase and this order to the Uzumaki account. I'll deliver the supplies to armory myself once they arrive but please stop by whenever you want."

Naruto nodded smiling "Arigatō Rui-san" as he headed back to the dressing room. He changed back into his 'orange monstrosity' wanting to save his new attire for the Genin Selection Exam sealing his hitai-ate and merchandise in a scroll waving over his shoulder as he exited the shop.

Naruto was walking down the road after browsing a jewelry shop with his hands behind his head headed toward Rāmen Ichiraku with a frown on his face. He thought about how the Sandaime had been keeping secrets from him and the lies whenever he questioned his mistreatment by the villagers or information on his parents and he still did not know his father. In addition, to the information from Karasu about Danzō, Ne, and the Akatsuki's plan to capture him and his fellow Jinchūrikis. Then there is the Akatsuki hidden leader Tobi, an orange swirl mask wearing Uchiha that is impersonating Uchiha Madara and his involvement in the Kyūbi attack and the Uchiha Massacre. Squad 9 came across him as they returned to Konoha.

Maito Gai seeing his frown said, "Team, wait here." He moved over to Naruto shouting "Hello youthful one" as he tried to get Naruto's attention by touching him on the shoulder.

Naruto caught up in his thoughts did not hear Gai...but he stop and blink when he felt Gai's hand. Naruto looked up blinked screaming as he took off running. "Ah, giant face eating caterpillars."

Tenten covered her mouth to stop from laughing while Hyūga Neji lip twitched upwards while Rock Lee said "That is quite unyouthful."

Gai frowned saying, "Come squad, we must see what is bothering that youthful young man."

As Naruto was running away, he looked back seeing Gai chasing him and thought 'What the hell! I was minding my own business about to get some ramen'. He notice Ino in danger widening his eyes shouting, "Ino look out."

Ino was planting some flowers in a flower planter box in front of her family's shop suddenly hearing someone shout "Ino look out" when suddenly an orange blur scooped her up bridal style shielding her while pushing off the building. She screamed in shock not realizing what was happening as she snuggled into her savior's embrace briefly enjoying their warmth. When they finally put her down, she looked up seeing Naruto smiling with his eyes closed and blood running down his face before collapsing face down in the street. Her eyes widen screaming "Daddy!" watching Naruto with blood coming out of his head from where the window box from one of the higher windows hit him.

As Inoichi came out of the building, his eyes widen quickly moving to Naruto body saying, "What happened to Naruto, Ino?" Ino was shocked speechless trembling unable to speak after seeing Naruto hurt from saving her. This was the sight Gai's squad came across as they arrived.

Gai quickly moved besides Inoichi saying, "How is he Inoichi?"

Inoichi said, "Unsure, he's got a head injury. We need to get him to the hospital."

Elsewhere in the Elemental Nations

Jiraiya was pursuing leads on Orochimaru and Akatsuki. While traveling at sea the vessel he paid passage on was hit a brutal storm landing on a mysterious island that seems to consist of summoning animals. Jiraiya investigated the island eventually hearing screams and shouts. He found scientists along with a redhead named Honoka trying to seal a giant beast. Jiraiya immediately performed the Kuchiyose: Food Cart Destroyer finally allowing Honoka to complete the sealing ritual successfully. Jiraiya as the Gama Sennin was infuriated that they would create such a travesty in the summoning world threw the summoning scroll into the volcano to destroying it. Jiraiya upon finding out that Honoka was an Uzumaki informed her of his godson's Uzumaki lineage in Konoha. She became delighted that there existed a fellow clansmen and they set sail for Uzushio to discover if there were any hidden treasures of the clan.

While they were traversing Uzu no Kuni through the lush forest towards Uzushio, they felt someone was observing them. Suddenly a thick mist began to surround them and a feminine voice stated she never imagine that the great Jiraiya of the Legendary Sannin would be in the homeland of the Uzumaki. Jiraiya immediately informed the voice that they were just investigating if there were any Uzumaki clan treasures to procure for his godson. The voice threatened that they would perish for attempting to ransack her home. Jiraiya pointed out that Honoka was an Uzumaki traveling along with him. When the mist cleared Ringo Ameyuri of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist was standing before them with a shark teeth grin. Jiraiya asked what she was doing in Uzushio when the world thought she had died of an incurable disease. She informed them that she had come here to die but came across Tsunade of the Legendary Sannin that helped find a cure. She had decided to wait until the civil war in Kiri was over while her body recovered. Jiraiya asked if she was willing to go to Konoha with Honoka to join his godson in restoring the Uzumaki clan; Ameyuri agreed wanting the world to fear her name again. Once back on the mainland Jiraiya informed them that he sent word to the Sandaime about their arrival.

He was heading to Oni no Kuni to help the Head Priestess as he had gotten word of trouble in the Country and wanted to assist the Priestess. He rushed towards Oni no Kuni he suspected that she might also be an Uzumaki after remembering that Kushina once mentioned to him that the Uzumaki clan had special priestesses that would fulfill request for the sealing of demons and perform special rituals. Once he made it to Oni no Kuni, the Priestess informed him that a man named Yomi wanted to rule the world utilizing Mōryō powers. Eventually Mōryō's soul possessed Yomi coming to absorb Shion, Miroku's daughter. Yomi's eventually released Mōryō's body and Jiraiya pulled Shion from within his depths of his darkness. He use Senpō: Chō Ōdama along with the help of the bell Miroku gave to Shion defeating Mōryō awakening a sleeping volcano. Avoiding a worldwide catastrophe with the demon gone, Jiraiya informed her of what he knew of Uzumaki priestesses; she thought deeply for a moment but agreed.

He was unaware that she had a premonition the night before of Jiraiya, Sharingan no Kakashi, and a young raven-haired teenager all standing behind a masked young teenager. He was a redhead with two locks wrapped in blue silk framing his face, sapphire stud earrings and the most beautiful cerulean eyes standing beside her in a tuxedo. A young and beautiful blackhaired and blonde-haired teenage girls stood behind her while Tsunade of the Legendary Sannin and several ladies a few being redheads offset to her left in beautiful extravagant bridesmaid's dresses in an Uzumaki ritualistic wedding performed by her daughter. The young redheaded teenager in her vision intrigued her 'wondered if he could bring some happiness to my life since my beloved passed away'.

On the way to Konoha, they stopped at a little village to rest for the night but found that there was a little girl named Amaru extremely sick with a disease that had been killing the villagers. Jiraiya sent message to the Hokage requesting for one of the best medic-nin teams come assist the village, which was located several miles outside of Konoha but in the meantime, he sent for some special toad medicine. The girl eventually healed and Jiraiya wondered if she might be of Uzumaki descent since she was an orphan with auburn hair whose parents died mysteriously. After some questioning, Amaru decided to go to Konoha since she wanted to be a medic and Jiraiya suggested she join Konoha's medic-nin corps. He sent another message to the Sandaime that the Head Priestess, her daughter, a young girl and him would arrive in Konoha tomorrow before he continued gathering information on Orochimaru and the Akatsuki.