I knew that about three years ago almost all of the Uchiha clan had been murdered by one of their own, Raiden Uchiha. What makes a person wipe out their own clan? How could he be that powerful. Some say he purposely waited for the select few he allowed to survive to be away from the clan compound. I mean come on. It's like he arranged it. But almost all records of him have vanished. Most of the surviving Uchiha left the village after it. Lord Fourth only declared Raiden as a missing ninja. I guess they had their reasons. I guess Itachi and Izumi had a reason for returning a week before the academy graduation exam to enter Sasuke in the academy. I kind of hope I am on his team, now the we both have graduated. Too bad team assignments are in three weeks. That's a long wait. But all well. Guess I better get back to the orphanage before curfew.
Sakura shut her journal and took off at a run to the orphanage where she had lived for as long as she could remember. She had already secured her new ninja headband to her arm. When she got to the building, she was surprised to see the matron of the orphanage sitting outside with two boxes of Sakura's things. The old woman's eyes glared at the headband.
"This is a civilian orphanage. You are no longer a civilian. Get out," snarled the older woman.
"But...I still have another test to do before I become a real genin!" reasoned Sakura.
"It doesn't matter! You are now a ninja! You can't stay here!" snapped the matron.
"You are seriously kicking a kid out?" asked a voice from beside Sakura.
Both Sakura and the matron turned to face the newcomer. The newcomer's silver hair was spiky and wild under a bandana style ninja head band and a mask covered the lower half of their face. A backpack was on a black long sleeve shirt that ended at fingerless gloves. A tanto was strapped to the right leg on black pants while a kunai holster was on the left. Closed toed boots completed the newcomer's outfit. The newcomer's coal colored eyes never left the matron's face.
"You...You're..." mumbled the woman, pointing a finger at the newcomer.
"My name is Akari. What's the problem, lady?" asked Akari, smirking under the mask.
"You're the White Fox!" exclaimed the matron, then darted into the orphanage, locking the door behind her.
"Some people I swear..." mumbled Akari, shifting her backpack so she could dig through it. A red fox jumped off of it and glared at Akari. Sakura's mouth hung open. The White Fox was thought to be a legend. That and the fox that just jumped off her back had two tails.
"My name is Masami," said the fox as she turned and faced Sakura.
"You talk..." said the shocked preteen.
"Of course. Now what are we doing miss I want to travel as slowly as possible?" said Masami.
"Regretting life decisions. And looking for an empty scroll," said Akari as she found one. She sealed the boxes into it and then handed the scroll to Sakura. Masami jumped back onto Akari's backpack and Akari started walking to the village. Sakura just looked at the ground.
"Come on. You are staying with me kid," called Akari.
Sakura raced after the older girl. Akari lead her to the Hokage's office. No one stopped her as they stopped to stare at Akari. They whispered to themselves but never approached the two of them. Until a red haired lady acting as the Hokage's secretary saw them and ran to Akari.
"Akari! I told them you would come, you know? And here you are!" said the enthusiastic woman as she wrapped Akari into a tight hug. Masami scrambled off.
"Nice to see you to, Kushina," said Akari, struggling to breath.
"Wow you grew. Don't guess I have to tell you who you look like, huh?" said Kushina, letting Akari go.
Sakura's mind scrambled. This girl had been called the White Fox. She was on a first name basis with who had to be Kushina Uzumaki-Namikaze, wife to the Fourth Hokage.
Akari scratched the back of her head before saying, "He's not in the village is he?"
"No he's not. He should be back soon. He's missed you, Akari," said Kushina, knowing who she was talking about.
"The others?" asked Akari.
"Obito, Rin, and their kids stayed of course. Shisui returned about a month ago, Itachi and Izumi returned about two weeks ago with Sasuke. Genma is where Minato is of course. They are making team assignments. Or attempting to. Obito won't take another team. Rin and Genma are testing some this year. As is he," explained Kushina while she pointed at the door.
"May we go in?" inquired Akari.
"Of course," said Kushina, allowing them entry. Akari went to the door and looked back at Sakura.
"Coming?" asked Akari. Sakura raced forward and Akari slowly entered the office.
Four adults were surrounded by files. Sakura recognized three of them. With spiky blonde hair and sky blue eyes, Minato Namikaze was easily recognisable as the reigning hokage. In front of him were two members of the genin squad Lord Fourth had led: the short spiked black hair of Police Chief Obito Uchiha was almost as recognizable as Lord Fourth as was the woman with long brown hair and purple clan markings on her face, second head medic Rin Nohara-Uchiha. The fourth adult frowned into his file.
"Are we sure about this?" he asked.
"Genma he promised to teach Naruto. He has a sharingan so he gets Sasuke. We just need a third," said Lord Fourth, a grin forming as he looked over his file and saw the two girls.
"If you a referring to who I think you are, may I suggest this young lady?" said Akari, drawing the attention of all the adults.
"Akari!" yelled Obito, jumping to his feet.
"Hi, Sensei. I figured I would report in, but you see I found a stray genin who needs a home," said Akari.
"Taking in strays are we?" asked Genma. Obito hugged Akari, then Rin did.
"If I can, Minato-Sensei?" said Akari.
"What's your name?" Rin asked.
"Sakura Haruno," stammered Sakura.
"I just saw that file..." said Minato, hunting the surface of his desk. He found it and read through it.
"I found our third! If you are putting in an adoption request I can give it to her new sensei when he gets in," stated the blonde hokage.
"Sure. And my new assignment...?" said Akari.
"Rin if you would be so kind as to help Sakura to Akari's?" asked Obito.
"Sure. Sakura if you will come with me," said Rin, grabbing Sakura by the hand and pulling her out of the office. The moment the door shut Minato erected a privacy seal.
"Your assignments are to resume captain duties of a soon to be reformed Team Ro. You will also be part of the mentoring program we start this year. Since every major clan has an heir graduating this year we will be having older teams help with training and maybe missions. Team Obito, as the former Team Seven, has been assigned to the new Team Seven, should they pass their sensei's test. Itachi and Shisui have agreed already," explained Minato.
"And why did your letter mention me having to go before the council of elders today?" inquired Akari, coal eyes narrowing at Minato. He looked sheepish.
"They missed you?" answered Minato, trying to deflect.
"Oh really? Did they miss me, my foxes, or my reproductive system?" smirked Akari, not saying anything when Obito and Genma vanished in body flickers. They knew her too well.
"Maybe all three? Look the elders you know have given their positions to their children, except Danzo. He retains his position. I am not allowed to get rid of them per the daimyo's orders. We have to meet with the elders now in their chambers. Please be nice?" said Minato, standing up and leaving.
"Only if they are," mumbled Akari, following Minato out of the room. He shook his head, but said nothing as they made the short walk to the council chambers. It was mostly empty, except for three people sitting in the elders section. Minato and Akari walked to the center of the room.
"About time young lady," snapped the only female.
"Akari this is Koharu Mitokadu, Homura Utatane, and you know Danzo Shimura," introduced Minato, ignoring the outburst.
"Get on with it. What do you want?" said Akari, arms crossed as Masami peeked over her shoulder.
"You will be included in the Clan Restoration Act. You will not leave the village unless on a mission," demanded Homura. Akari laughed.
"No and you have no grounds to forbid me from leaving the village," answered Akari.
"You insolent brat! We order you to do this!" snapped Koharu.
"Since you are not aware of who or what you are talking to allow me to enlighten you. I am Akari Uchiha Shiranui Hatake Fullbuster. Great granddaughter of Madara Uchiha and granddaughter of Sakumo Hatake and Kazue Senju. Daughter of seal mistress Amari Uchiha and Kakashi Hatake. Adopted daughter of Gemna Shiranui and Kazekage Rasa of the Sand. Goddaughter of Fourth Hokage Minato Kamikaze. Wife of Ice Wizard Gray Fullbuster and twin sister to Raiden Uchiha. Student of Obito Uchiha. Partner of Itachi Uchiha and teammates with Shisui Uchiha. I am one with the nine tailed fox and I am one of the youngest Anbu captains ever. And you are starting to piss me off," said Akari.
"How dare you address us in such a manner! All of your grandparents were disgraces to this village! Your mother is a long dead experiment and your father deserves to be in a mental hospital!" snapped Homura. Killing intent filled the room and Akari's eyes went red.
"My family has built, bled, defended, and died for this village who would sooner turn their back on my family than help us. Look at the Uchiha Massacre. My brother made a damn good scapegoat, huh? Sakumo Hatake and Kakashi Hatake are better men then you will ever be. So in regards to the Clan Restoration Act no. I will not be a part of it," snapped Akari.
"You can't say no to the council!" said Koharu.
"I just did. I have had enough councils and elders interfere in my life. I'm done with them," said Akari.
"I believe we are done here. Lord Fourth, Akari forgive these fools and excuse us," said Danzo, speaking for the first time. Minato nor Akari hesitated as they left as quicker than they came.
"Well that went well," Masami mumbled as she and Akari listened to Kurama laugh.