Naruto Fanfiction

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

Author's Note: This story is created for the purpose of participation in the Challenge 'Demons In Our Midst' made by Manatheron. This story holds quite a few OCs, because I have to make up some… Jinchuurikis. Well, all will be explained. It'll immediately start off with two OCs, btw! So please don't be discouraged to keep on reading, I promise that this is not some insane SI or Mary-Sueish kinda fic.

Here's something about the Bijuus:

1 tail - Symbolic Element Wind (God of Wind)
2 tail - Symbolic Element Darkness (God of Darkness)
3 tail - Symbolic Element Water (God of Water)
4 tail - Symbolic Element Poison
5 tail - Symbolic Element Illusion (God of Illusions) Controls All 5 Elements
6 tail - Symbolic Element Lightning (God of Lightning)
7 tail - Symbolic Element Earth (God of Earth)
8 tail - Symbolic Element Devil
9 tail - Symbolic Element Fire (God of Fire)

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I've taken the information from this thread on the Narutofan site. All credit goes to that genius, Dyroness:

http://forums.

It could be possible that this URL (above this sentence) is not being shown on FFN, so… you can find information on the forums when you search for Bijuu in the Naruto Theories.

And now, on with the story!! I'm gonna let you jump right in between the War of Konoha versus Sand plus Sound:

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Silent, but threatening footsteps echoed through a dark corridor, while drops of water fell from the wet ceiling to the wet ground. This scenery was enough to let anyone know it was underground.

"What are you talking about?" A young woman growled as she was slowly walking through the small corridor, a Chuunin following after her. "The old man's gone and kicked the bucket?"

"Not yet! He might!" The Chuunin hollered in panic, getting quite upset by the nonchalant attitude the woman was sporting. "I'm telling you, you're needed out there!!"

The young woman turned and glared at the Chuunin. "You do know we don't come out for nothing just like that, right? If this is some sort of joke, it's your head we'll be feasting on tonight!"

The Chuunin swore he saw drool coming from under the mask the woman was wearing when she let that last part out, hence the reason why he was stammering, desperately trying to utter a reply worthy of his pride. Also, this mask of a furious looking cat didn't make matters any easier.

"Anyway, he wouldn't die. I mean, have you seen that guy fight? He can kick us all around and kill us before we even find out about it." The young woman, or rather, girl, waved the Chuunin off, turning away from him again. "But for the sake of regulations, I suppose we could… be released."

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Gathering of Darkness

- Prologue

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Two dark forms were seated on top of the roof overlooking the war between Leaf and the two other Villages; Sand and Sound. They were completely silent and if someone else was looking, they would find it odd that they, as Konoha-nins, weren't attacked by any bypassing Suna or Sound-nins.

"What's wrong? You smell something?" The female part of the duo asked.

The boy, sitting next to the girl, nodded his head, a confused expression stuck on his face. "It's been quite a while since I've smelled something like this... There is another, like us, here in the Village. Or he has been…"

The duo turned their heads to the duo suddenly standing behind them. "You two know anything about this?" The girl asked, sending both of them a bored look. She was wearing a mask of a Dog.

Yugito and Kazuma looked at each other. Yugito turned back to Naruto and Akiko, sending them a look of puzzlement and a shrug. Kazuma on the other hand, merely grinned. "I could have figured this would happen. Sunagakure holds a Jinchuuriki as well. But, I do not know who the Jinchuuriki is, though; neither do I know which Bijuu is imprisoned." Kazuma let out as he steadied his mask of a Weasel.

Yugito sighed. She and Kazuma were the oldest of the Four-man Cell, lead by Jiraiya. Jiraiya was never around, so usually they were in command. They were only two years older than Naruto and Akiko. "Couldn't you have shared that information earlier? Then we could have investigated this Jinchuuriki closer. Now we're at a slight disadvantage." She carried the mask of a Cat.

Kazuma shrugged, before he grinned at Naruto. "Just like we want it, huh, Naruto?"

Naruto nodded his head, as he had been in a crouched form on a roof from the start of the conversation. "But it does really seem we are under attack, huh? So that Chuunin wasn't lying, Yugito-chan!" He said, as he had a mask of a Fox.

Yugito snorted. "Might as well get started. Akiko, you can drop the Genjutsu. It's time for them to know of our presence."

Akiko gave a lopsided grin and shrugged the Genjutsu away. "There, happy now?"

The four Shinobis all grinned at the Sound and Sand Shinobis, puzzled by the sudden appearance of four-men ANBU Team, but intent on taking them down immediately.

Naruto and Kazuma grinned. "Very!"

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The Third Hokage had been fighting with the First and Second Hokage, when he felt a sudden rise in Chakra Presence near the Hokage Tower. 'I see! They've found out about the attack! It's about time...' The Third grumbled inwardly, dodging Water Attacks from the Second, while evading a powerful blow from the First that would have sent him straight into a summoned tree behind him.

Sarutobi looked towards Orochimaru to see that the Snake Sannin's attention was directed towards the Village, rather than the fight before him. 'What's that Chakra? It feels familiar.' Orochimaru thought as he turned to glare at the running Third, chased by the previous Hokages. 'This must be his trump card...'

"Sakon! Release Ukon and let him join the invasion!" Orochimaru hollered at one of the four Shinobis holding up the barrier around the Hokage-fight.

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"So... I don't think that Jinchuuriki is anywhere close anymore." Yugito let out as she easily pushed a Kunai through a Shinobi's ear. "Naruto, Kazuma, you two are the strongest. It's best if one of you stays in the Village, while the other goes after the Jinchuuriki."

Kazuma sighed as he had two Kunais stuck to his feet with Chakra and landed on top of a Shinobi's head, landing behind Yugito at the same time. "Really now, Yugito-chan. It's best if Naruto goes and you know it. His tracking skills are better than mine, after all."

Yugito shrugged, throwing several Shuriken to deal with an enemy behind Kazuma. "You heard him, Naruto!" She yelled.

The duo watched Naruto slice through three Shinobis in a matter of seconds and headed for the Gates of the Village. "Man, I wish I could use Chakra like that..." Kazuma whined.

Yugito kicked Kazuma in the face, so he wouldn't get hit by Kunais from above. "Quit your whining."

"Hey!" Akiko screamed, sending Fire and Water Attacks towards enemies at the same time. "I think Kazuma and I can deal with these Shinobis, Yugito! Join Naruto!"

Yugito sent Kazuma a questioning glance, but Kazuma merely grinned, which was enough of a sign for Yugito to go after Naruto.

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Yugito Nii, keeper of the Nekomata, the two-tailed Cat Demon. Her tracking skills were better than Kazuma's and Akiko's, but Naruto was simply a bit better than her at things like this.

Her specialty was Summoning, if her control of the demon was better. Like all other Jinchuurikis she had met, her Chakra, or the demon's Chakra, recovered wounds in a matter of seconds, but was dangerous to the body as well. Jinchuurikis specialised in elements, some in even more than one. Yugito specialised in the Darkness Element.

Kazuma held the Six-Tail Rokubi no Raijuu; The God of Thunder. It was the Weasel Demon he held inside of him. Through this demon, he can control Electricity and Fire created through Electricity. He was the only Jinchuuriki who can... fly.

Akiko held the Five-tail, whose specialty is Illusion, while the five tails each hold an element; Fire, Water, Lightning, Wind and Earth. She can create natural disasters, if she could control her Bijuu perfectly, that is.

Uzumaki Naruto held the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, the Kyuubi. Its main element was fire, but what made the Kyuubi the king of the Youma was... an unlimited supply of Chakra.

And now they were hunting another Jinchuuriki, they were all really interested in which one this was...

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"Genins, huh? Up against a Jinchuuriki, they don't stand a chance."

Naruto, again in crouched form on a tree branch, looked behind him to see Yugito. "Yeah... You recognise this form, Yugito-chan?"

Yugito took a closer look at the Suna Shinobi who had a gigantic right arm of Sand. She shook her head. "I don't know. Kazuma is the one who holds the knowledge of all the Bijuus. We'll see if he transforms any further."

"That one... His opponent is an Uchiha." Naruto uttered. "He has the Sharingan. But it won't matter against a Jinchuuriki; we'll have to help them eventually."

Yugito assessed the situation; Three Konoha Genins up against a Jinchuuriki and a female Suna Genin. She narrowed her eyes to see if she could find out from which Clans the Konoha Genins were.

"Don't bother. The Uchiha is the only one with a Bloodline. The others are... truly 'just' Genin." Naruto let out before he gazed at Yugito and sighed. "Oh, I guess it's your turn, huh?"

Yugito grinned, patting Naruto on the shoulder before she jumped down from the tree branch and landed in front of Haruno Sakura, Uchiha Sasuke and Nara Shikamaru. There was also a small dog, Pakkun. She didn't acknowledge any of them as she simply stared at the red-haired Jinchuuriki. "Who are you?"

The answer was in the form of an attack, but Yugito vanished, reappearing in front of the Suna Nin, her foot stuck in his face. Above, Naruto grinned as the Sand Shinobi was sent flying.

Yugito readied herself for another attack as her opponent got up, rage evident in his eyes.

Nara Shikamaru narrowed his eyes at the young woman before him. 'She is from Konoha, as the Hitai-ate states, so this should be alright from now on, but... How come I still feel so frightened? Obviously, this is ANBU, to think they would assist us this far from the Gates.'

Sasuke was panting, just having released a Chidori while his Curse Seal was stinging even on his back. 'Who is she? She easily got past Gaara's guard...'

Sakura's eyes were widened as she was holding onto Sasuke's shoulder. 'A… ANBU? We... We're saved!'

Before Sasuke, Sakura or Shikamaru could do any more thinking, they were all knocked out from behind in an instant. "Sorry, guys..." Naruto let out. "But it seems my sister is going to go all out pretty soon..." Naruto created many Kage Bunshins and let three carry the three Genins back to the Village. The other Shadow Clones joined them to protect them on the way back. "Yugito-chan, let him release it..."

"I am Sabaku no Gaara!" The red-haired Shinobi screamed as he rushed forward again. This time, surprise was etched on his face as Chakra ripped through his defense and sent him into another tree.

Naruto smirked, before he noticed the small dog looking up to him. "Kuchiyose, hm? Who summoned you?"

Pakkun stared at Naruto for a little while, before answering. "Konoha ANBU, thankfully you've arrived in time. Hatake Kakashi summoned me to help, but now I'll take my leave." Naruto simply nodded his head once as Pakkun poofed out of existence.

Yugito chuckled. "You do not control your Demon well, do you?" She said as Gaara's sand was crumbling to the floor. "All you can do is trash around. Tell me, which demon do you hold?"

Gaara's eyes narrowed at this. These two were not like the others. These two knew of the demon within himself without him even telling them. "I have the Demon Shukaku inside of me! She is telling me to rip both of you to shreds!"

Yugito's eyes widened. She wasn't sure, but wasn't the Shukaku more powerful than the demon within her? Anyway, seeing as he didn't have a lot of control and was younger than her, she still would be superior to him. The same applied to Kazuma and Akiko. While Akiko held the stronger demon, Kazuma's knack for Chakra Control gave him the upper hand.

"Shukaku?" Naruto repeated. "Which one is that, Yugito-chan?"

"We're in a too serious situation for questions right now, Naruto!" Yugito yelled as Gaara rushed forward again. This time, with twice as much the force as before. But, Yugito wouldn't have any of it and made her foot land in Gaara's face again. "You had better take me serious, Gaara!"

Yugito's face turned blank as Gaara's form suddenly grew high above the trees. "Uh, Yeah..."

Naruto chuckled. "Awesome, I thought only you and Akiko could do that..."

Yugito grinned. "Naruto, serve as my back-up, but keep your distance. You know that when I release that form as well, I can not distinguish friends or foes."

Naruto nodded his head. "Alright." He jumped up and landed on a thick tree branch, while looking up at the gigantic Tanuki. 'Shukaku, huh? Interesting. If he joins us too, we'll have a five-man team!' He looked down to see Yugito in the process of transforming as well.

Seconds later, two Youkais were towering far above him, glaring at each other in high intensity. "Ah, the One-tail versus the Two-tail." A voice said from behind Naruto.

"Jiraiya-sensei!"

"There is a lot of fighting going on in Konoha, but here I sensed two high forces, coming from Jinchuurikis, so I went to investigate. You guys found the One-Tail, the Ichibi no Shukaku." Jiraiya explained. "The Nekomata is more powerful, but the Shukaku might still cause some problems for her." He snarled. "Though it is quite annoying that the Nekomata attacks anything in its way, so summoning GamaBunta seems rather futile at this point. We'll let Yugito-chan tire it out and then we'll finish it off..."

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"What is this barrier?" Akiko yelled as she and Kazuma landed on top of the roof where Orochimaru and the Third were fighting. An ANBU Team regarded the duo and recognised them as ANBU, having spotted the masks they were wearing before, they were sure they were not from Sand or Sound. "Don't try and walk through this barrier, you two! It burn anyone on impact so don't get too close!"

Kazuma grinned behind his mask. "Then let me walk through it. My Chakra will heal me afterwards."

As Kazuma walked towards the barrier, a Shinobi suddenly came barging right into him. "Oy!" One of the other ANBUs yelled, immediately rushing towards the fighting duo.

"The name is Ukon." A grey-haired Sound-nin said as he pushed a Kunai towards Kazuma's throat. Ukon's eyes widened as Chakra stopped the Kunai, enveloped Ukon, and threw him into the barrier.

Kazuma frowned as Ukon's body burned. "Quite intense, that barrier..." Ukon's appearance changed to that of a demon a second later. "Whoa..."

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"Alright, this should do it." The Sannin said with an insecure grin on his face. "It's too bad you're not a healer, because... neither am I." Jiraiya said as he looked at the unconscious forms of Yugito and Gaara. "Let them know." He ordered as he picked the two Jinchuurikis up. "We've got ourselves another ceremony to attend to..."

Naruto frowned as Jiraiya walked the opposite direction of Leaf, but followed nonetheless, after shooting a small ball of highly concentrated Chakra in the air, letting it explode above Konoha.

It was a small technique, but Jinchuurikis were sensitive for Chakra from each other and would definitely feel or sense it. A sign for other Jinchuurikis to come. "I love this..." Naruto whispered as he followed after Jiraiya.

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Kazuma was panting slightly, not wanting to release anything unnecessary in the middle of the Village, but his opponent was pretty strong, he admitted. "What are you? You are no Jinchuuriki, yet, you do hold demonic power."

Ukon chuckled. "Hehe, I hold the Juuin Jutsu Orochimaru-sama gave to me. You had better not stand in his or my way!" He hollered as he jumped towards Kazuma, but a fire attack hit him in the back.

Akiko snorted. "The ANBU can take care of him, Kazuma-kun. Didn't you sense it? Naruto-kun asks for our presence, wherever he is."

Kazuma nodded. "Of course I sensed it, but I was busy fighting." He looked back to see an ANBU Team trying to deal with Ukon, who was trying to get to him.. "Fine, let's go."

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"The demon he holds is the Shukaku. It is the God of the Wind, but apparently it can also control the Sand. The seal put on him isn't... complete. I'll have to work on it together with a Hyuga." He sighed. "It would be better, though, if Tsunade was still here..."

They were walking through the Forest, looking for a place to treat Yugito and Gaara.

"Who's Tsunade?" Naruto asked as they saw a place where they could stay.

"I am heading back to Konoha." Jiraiya said, not bothering to answer Naruto's question as he threw Yugito and Gaara on the ground in a small cave they just entered. "It's still under attack, but you need to watch these two. Explain to the new Jinchuuriki what you guys are and ask him to join you. This will take us one step closer."

Jiraiya walked away. "The other two brats are on their way, hopefully. I'll come back as soon as I have seen how things are in Konoha. Stay here."

Naruto nodded as Jiraiya left. 'Ichibi no Shukaku, hm?'

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The next day...

"Should we... take our masks off for this, sensei?" Kazuma asked, uncertain of what to do at this funeral of the Third Hokage.

Jiraiya nodded his head. "Yeah..."

Uzumaki Naruto pulled his mask off to reveal long, spiky blonde hair, almost reaching his shoulders. His dark blue eyes reflected sadness as he gazed towards the Shinobis speaking tales about the Third in front of his grave.

Nii Yugito pulled her mask off to reveal long, pale blonde hair, turned in a knot with tight bandage, while other long locks grazed her cheeks and chin. Of the team, she was the tallest.

Akiko puller her mask off to reveal long, spiky black hair, reaching her bosom. Her eyes were light green and she was slightly smaller than Naruto.

Kazuma did the same and was similar to Naruto, in hairstyle and whisker marks on the cheeks. Only, his hair was dark brown and he was actually as tall as Naruto was.

There was another Jinchuuriki at ANBU headquarters, not attending the funeral, who didn't know yet, what he wanted.

"Everyone, say your prayers." Jiraiya whispered. "And then let's head back. The old man wouldn't have liked us to linger here too long."

They all nodded.

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A week later…

"Alright, listen up." Jiraiya calmly let out as he stood in front of five Jinchuurikis. "I believe you have spent enough time together to get to know each other good enough. Gaara..." Jiraiya grabbed something from inside his vest. "Here's your mask."

Gaara caught the mask Jiraiya threw at him. 'A Tanuki.'

"Very fitting, isn't it? This will prevent people from recognising you." Jiraiya grinned as Gaara put the mask on. "This here is your outfit." He threw Gaara an ANBU Suit. "You are now part of the ANBU Team called... Makkurayami. Your Captain is standing right in front of you, and the Vice-Captain is Yugito Nii."

Gaara glanced at Yugito, the female who had tied with him in a serious fight a week ago. These people all deserved respect from him. And they were all exactly like him, with demons inside of them. They all experienced the same pain and loneliness.

Gaara couldn't quite place the sensation rummaging through his stomach, but if he had to guess... 'It feels like a family...'

"We have a mission. We'll be going separate ways and we'll see who's the fastest in Information Gathering. We are on the look-out for Tsunade, one of the Sannin, like me, of Konoha. She will be this Village's next Hokage. Now... Let's see who finds her first!" Jiraiya vanished, but the Jinchuurikis soon followed suit.

Passing the Gates of Konoha in extreme speeds, Gaara couldn't help but think about how fast things have changed about and around him.

Meeting these Jinchuurikis, joining a team, finding... comrades. Could these people become his friends?

He glanced at all of them and remembered their details.

Kazuma holds the Six-tailed Demon Weasel Raijuu, the God of Lightning. Gaara could levitate thanks to sand, but this guy could really... fly. He can enter another body and take possession of it, for a short while.

Nii Yugito holds the Two-tailed Demon Cat Nekomata, the God of Darkness. Apparently she could summon the dead... But her control of her Bijuu hasn't been developed that much. Other than that, she has a third eye on her forehead, where her Hitai-ate rests. And he could have sworn he saw her have a real tail... But he didn't know for sure about that one...

Akiko holds the Five-tailed Demon Dog Houkou, the God of Illusion. Although she controls all elements, she is not that far developed in lightning as Kazuma, or as much in fire or wind as Naruto and himself.

Uzumaki Naruto holds the Nine-tailed Demon Fox, Kyuubi no Youko; The God of Fire. His Chakra was endless, they all said. If he performed anything, it would be extremely huge, as he has the Chakra to overpower everything, anyway.

And he himself, holds the Ichibi no Shukaku, the God of Wind. Jiraiya told him that he might be able to feel some hunger for... humans. Gaara had bristled at that.

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"They are known by me and the Third only. We named them the Makkurayami."

Tsunade bristled indignantly at the comment, before chuckling. "Total darkness?" That's what Makkurayami meant. "So you brought an ANBU Team along? For what? To take me back to Konoha? You would have been sufficient for that, wouldn't you be, Jiraiya?"

Jiraiya shrugged. "I don't hold many opponents who can truly harm me, but then... I could never truly harm you. Hence, the ANBU Team, although it is not really an ANBU Team, but let's just call it that for now..." He said as he glanced at Shizune for a second. "The ANBU Team that came with me is consistent of young brats. The two oldest are 15. The other three are 13. But, they sure pack a lot of power."

"Why are you telling me this?" Tsunade asked. "I couldn't care less and you know it. Why have you come?"

"Sarutobi-sensei..." Jiraiya started, his expression suddenly a bit more serious. "Has been killed by Orochimaru a little more than a week ago." He paused. "The damage done to the snake by the old man... would probably make him come to you." He narrowed his eyes at Tsunade. "Did Orochimaru approach you, Tsunade?"

"No, he didn't." Tsunade obviously lied, ticking Jiraiya off. "You haven't really answered my question, you know?"

"Konoha no longer holds a Kage. The council has decided to brand you as the new one."

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A week later…

"He said not to intervene." Yugito ordered the others. "Unless they are in serious trouble."

"They are all... powerful." Gaara stated as he gazed down towards the battlefield, Shizune, Jiraiya and Tsunade were up against Orochimaru and Kabuto.

"What's wrong with Jiraiya-sensei?" Naruto asked. "He's... goofing off."

"Heh, looks familiar to you, huh?" Kazuma asked, remembering how clumsy Naruto used to be. "Anyway, I guess this is as much a cue as they come. I suppose you can drop the Genjutsu, ey, Akiko-chan?"

Akiko sighed. "Ne, why don't I hold this Genjutsu up and only two of us go and join them?"

Yugito pondered about it for a while, and nodded. "Yes, we'll have an extra advantage over the advantage we already have. Naruto, Gaara... You two join the battle!"

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Again, a week later…

"So, the Makkurayami, huh?" Tsunade asked. "You did an excellent job on your mission to... locate and retrieve me." She looked at all of them and ordered them to take of their masks. "I am your new Hokage, my orders, all of them, are yours to command. I have only few files about you, so I want to you all to introduce yourselves to me, include your skills!" She ordered, with papers in front of her, ready to make notes about them.

Kazuma coughed. "My apologies, Hokage-sama. But, Sandaime-sama explained to us why our names and skills are not included on the ANBU List. We are Jinchuurikis and he had always wanted our identity to remain a secret. Could I ask you to respect his wishes?" Kazuma bowed formally.

Tsunade looked at the brown-haired man and smiled a small smile. "I suppose the old man thought things through with this. Very well. Now, I still want you all to introduce yourselves!"

Kazuma's head turned up, as he was still bowing. "Kazuma Rakurai. Last name's obviously fake, but I think it sounds cool." He boasted. "I am originally from the Rock, but these two..." He motioned towards Naruto and Akiko. "Rounded me up about a year ago. My living quarters couldn't even be called mediocre before that... My Village, well... It was not pleasant to live there as a Jinchuuriki."

Tsunade motioned for the next. "Akiko Hokkou. The last name, like Kazuma's, is also fake. I do not hold a Clan name either. My origin lies in the Grass Country. I was saved by Shinobis from Konoha two years ago and have been living with Naruto-san ever since."

Tsunade would be able to find out all about their histories through Jiraiya, so she decided not to ask for more right now.

"I am Yugito Nii. I originate from the Hidden Cloud. Through a crazy battle between Cloud and Konoha, Cloud ordered me to sacrifice myself and secure victory for them... That's when Naruto-kun, Akiko-chan and Kazuma-kun released their demonic powers and defeated me, ultimately taking me with them to Konoha."

"Sabaku no Gaara. I come from the Sand. I've joined this group only recently, after the war between Konoha and Sound and Sand."

"Uzumaki Naruto. I've been born here and have been protected by Sandaime-sama after many near-death experiences in this Village."

Tsunade nodded. 'No doubt these brats had a worse childhood. Still brats, but they all look mature, in expression.' The blonde Sannin stared at all of them with slight curiosity, not really feeling satisfied with the given information, but this would have to do. "You five will remain the Makkurayami. Jiraiya will no longer be your Captain. Yugito Nii will be Captain, second in command is Kazuma Rakurai."

They all nodded their heads, ready to put the masks back on.

"Your next mission will be to locate a Jinchuuriki close Rain Country. There is a war between Rain and Grass and I think the Jinchuuriki there will be... active."

"Allowed to participate in the war?" Yugito asked.

Tsunade shook her head. "Attack when attacked. Main goal of mission is to bring the Jinchuuriki. We will complete the Sandaime's Mission to bring all Jinchuurikis together."

'He just reminds me too much of Nawaki…'

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Far away from Konoha.

'Interesting...' Jiraiya chuckled as he was standing on top of a hill overlooking the ocean that would bring him to the Water Country. 'A Bijuu... So, what do we do now?'

He then recalled one member of the council asking him for a favour. 'Yes, that would be perfect.'

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TBC

First Chapter for the Challenge Manatheron set up; 'Demons In Our Midst.'

I suppose there are quite a few timejumps here and there and it might seem rushed at points, but this is not one of those fics where I just repeat everything that happens in the manga/anime. Because, one, it doesn't exactly go like that, two, only the important things matter and those I have written down and three, I am kinda lazy.

Now then, the OCs present in this Chapter:

Kazuma Rakurai:

The name Kazuma means nothing. I've taken this name from the Anime Series S-Cry-Ed. The last name, Rakurai, means thunderbolt, which is fitting for the demon Kazuma is holding, the Raijuu, Thunder God. He has dark brown eyes and dark brown hair. He is at the same height as Naruto, while two years older, so imagine someone like… Edward Elric from FMA. Old, wise, but short as hell. He is slightly stronger than Yugito Nii, but Naruto's stronger than them. He and Naruto are the only Jinchuurikis in the ANBU Team who can NOT transform in the full Youma form… yet?/or never will be?

Akiko Hokkou:

Akiko, again, means nothing. I was simply looking for a female Japanese name and realised I never did do one starting with an A… I think. The last name simply implies to the Gobi no Hokou Akiko is holding inside of her. She has spiky, black hair, reaching just above her breasts. She is smaller than Naruto and Kazuma and at present the weakest of the group. But seeing as she is holding quite the demon, this might change during time.

Power-wise:

Naruto is the strongest because of his Stamina. He can still be outsmarted by both Yugito and Kazuma. He's currently learning how to control the element Wind.

Kazuma is the second strongest, because he can control his Demon Form the best thanks to good Chakra Control. He also holds the advantage of flying.

Yugito is weaker than Kazuma and Naruto, but it's close. She is the leader because she keeps a cool head and is, quite frankly, the smartest of the gang.

Akiko is the weakest, though all of them are relatively close to each other, strength-wise. She holds the potential to surpass Kazuma and Yugito, anyway. Houko is a powerful Demon.

Well, this was just the prologue so… Hope you enjoyed it!!
To Be Continued!