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AN:Damn 6 reviews, 1 C2s, 10 Favs, 26 Alert and over 251 hits in less than a week. I must be doing something right. Anyways here's the second chapter in less then a week. I'm working on the third and am hoping to have it ready for Halloween. Well enough from me lets get on with our show...

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The morning following Gato's demise finds Naruto returned to his previous appearance although he has promised himself, much to the gratitude of his Team's Sensei and possibly everyone that has ever known him, that he is going to buy an entirely new wardrobe once they get back to Konoha. Each day Naruto would create an army of Shadow Clones to assist Tazuna and his workers in completing work on the Bridge in order to help speed up the process while the real Naruto spent time getting to know both Haku and Zabuza much to the grumbling agitation of his Genin Teammates and the amused satisfaction of their Jounin Sensei. Whether Naruto did this because he wanted to be of further assistance to the people of Wave or simply wanted to get back to Ichiraku Ramen sooner was anyone's guess.

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Two days before the bridge is due to be completed Naruto and Haku sit under a couple of trees after an impromptu sparing match which he understandably lost. Taking a drink of water from her canteen Haku looks over Naruto. "Zabuza-sama still hasn't decided where we're going next," she informs him. "Tazuna has offered us a place here in Wave but..." she begins. "With everything that's happened it'll only be a matter of time before a Kiri finds us and we'll be forced to run again," Haku finishes sadly.

"You could always come back to Konoha with us," he suggest accepting the canteen from her. "Konoha's famous for its love of Kekkei Genkai users and there is a rather noticeable shortage of both Kenjutsu and Sutton Jutsu users."

"But will they accept us," she asks almost hopefully at the idea of joining a real Shinobi village.

"I don't see why not," he tells her honestly before taking a sip of water. "Come with us back to Konoha and at least speak with the Hokage," he offers handing the canteen back to her, "If you don't like what he has to say or if he doesn't accept you then you can always leave. But at least give it a chance."

"I'll have to speak with Zabuza-sama," she tells him, "It's up to him if we join you or not."

"Fair enough he replies as they stand and return to the house.

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As the Gates of Konoha come into view Naruto can't help the feeling of dread that begins to creep up on him. He knows that things are going to be different for him now, he's just not sure yet as to how. Once they approach the Gate Guards he can't help but chuckle at the pair of Chunins that greet them. "What did you two do this time to get stuck with guard duty?" he asks with an amused chuckle.

"Hey runt welcome back," Izumo grins, "Place has been too quiet without you around to liven things up."

"Well I'll just have to see about that," Naruto smirks.

"Before that," Kakashi interrupts, "We had better check in with the Hokage." Looking at the Elite Chunin he attempts to return to the business at hand. "Team 7 checking in," he states, "We are escorted two Shinobi seeking asylum."

"Acknowledged," Kotetsu replies noting their return in the log. "You are to report to the Hokage's office for debriefing at once."

"Understood," Kakashi says before turning to the rest of his team. "Sasuke and Sakura, you two can return home," he informs them, "We will resume our regular training schedule the day after tomorrow at the normal time. You're free until then." Sasuke simply shrugs before heading off towards the Uchiha District with the pink haired kunoichi following closely behind him.

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The Hokage is just finishing up with the latest reports from Ibiki when there is a knock at his door. "Come in," he calls setting aside the last file and pulling out his pipe. "Kakashi welcome back," he greets the Jounin Sensei for Team 7. "I trust your Mission went smoothly."

"Not as smoothly as we would have liked," the one-eyed Jounin replies as he moves aside to allow the others to enter the room.

"Oh and who are your guests Kakashi?" Sarutobi inquires eying the newcomers cautiously.

"Zabuza Momochi and his apprentice Haku," Kakashi answers causing the aged village leader to raise an eyebrow in surprise. "They seek asylum and wish to join Konoha."

"I see," Sarutobi says taking a long pull from his pipe as he gathers his thoughts. "Your thoughts Naruto," he asks the Genin.

"Begging your pardon Hokage-sama," Kakashi interrupts his student before he can answer. "I know how close that you and Naruto are," he states alluding to the grandfather grandson relationship that the other two seem to share. "But how does Naruto's input factor into this?"

Given his Elite Jounin and former ANBU Captain a knowing smile Sarutobi answers the question honestly. "While Naruto may not have been the best student in his Academy class," the village leader begins trying not to chuckle at the mumbled curse of the blonde Genin. "He does poses a rather remarkably sharp mind when it comes politics," he informs the others cause them to looks at Naruto with a bit of awe and the boy to beam with pride. "Of course that is when bothers to employ his talents that is," the aged leader chuckles deflating the poor child's ego just a bit.

"I'll get you for that one Jiji," the Genin grumbles crossing his arms over his chest before plopping down in one of the chairs in front of the Hokage's desk. Taking a breath to calm himself he begins speaking again, "Since Konoha doesn't have any current treaties with Kiri there are no obvious legal ramifications from allowing them political asylum," he states plainly, "Also since Kiri's currently enveloped in a Civil War they can't spare the man power or the resources to force a military situation over one missin-nin regardless of who they are."

Leaning back in his seat Naruto props his feet up on the desk before casually continuing is assessment, "Given Konoha's lack of both Kenjutsu and Sutton users Zabuza's knowledge and skills in both fields would make him a valuable addition to our forces even with the current bounties on his head."

A smile of pride graces the Hokage's lips as he notices the shocked and amazed looks on the face of the others in the room. Even after hearing about Naruto's sharp political mind none of them had really appreciated just how much the boy really understood about politics until they had heard his rather accurate break down of the situation involving Zabuza's joining Konoha. Sarutobi knew that the main reason Naruto's grades had been so poor while he attended the Academy stemmed largely from the boy's lack of focus and interest in what he himself had called "Useless Trivia". Couple that with the fact that Iruka was the only one of his teachers willing to put in any extra effort in actually trying to get around the child's short attention span and impulsive nature and it was no wonder why his grades had been as low as they had been.

In all honest the only reason that Sarutobi had managed to even learn about Naruto's talent was the fact that over the years he had allowed the boy to stay with him in his office every time he ran away from the orphanage before the Hokage had simply given the boy his own apartment four years ago. It was almost an accident that the Hokage had discovered that the child he viewed as a grandson had actually been listening in on his meetings with the members of the Council over the years when the blonde had casually mentioned his opinion on a matter that the Council had been debating bout that day. After that he had allowed the boy to listen to continue to listen in on his meeting with the Advisory Council and various Clan Heads on the Shinobi Council and even encouraged him offering his input on the topics being discussed. At least on matters that did not actually pertain to village secrets of the safety of Konoha itself.

When asked why he found politics so interesting Naruto had simply smiled that foxy smile of his and said that if he was going to be Hokage one day then he was going to have to know what to expect and how to deal with the Council so why not get started now. Pulling himself out of his little trip down memory lane he asks about the young girl wishing to become a Konoha Kunoichi. "And Haku," he asks wishing to hear the Jinchuuriki's input.

"Since Haku-Chan as never formally joined any Shinobi Village she is basically a clean slate," he answers honestly. "Besides she's got a Kekkei Genkai that lets her create and use Ice."

"These are all very good reasons and I agree to allow them to grant them asylum within the village," the Hokage informs everyone present. "However there will be a few stipulations on their becoming Shinobis of Konoha. First they will be held in ANBU HQ for one week where they will meet daily with both Ibiki and Inoichi to determine their trustworthiness. After that they will be confined to the Village for three weeks under constant ANBU supervisory. After if they still prove to be of no danger to Konoha then I shall convene the Shinobi Council and present their case. At that point if they are deemed acceptable they be allowed to take low ranking missions within the village for a one month probationary period before being granted the full rights and privileges of an active duty Ninja of the Leaf."

Zabuza and Haku both nod their agreement of the restrictions and stipulations placed on their joining the village. In all honesty given his past history and the bounty currently placed on his head by Kiri he's actually surprised at how relatively few restrictions there actually are much less the fact that the Hokage seems so willing to actually allow them a chance to even join Konoha at all.

"Now that that is out of the way," the Hokage begins, "Why don't you tell me how your mission went Kakashi?"

Kakashi then proceeds to tell the Hokage about everything that happened from the time the left the village. He tells how the encountered the Demon Brother on not long after leaving the Village, discovering Tazuna's deception, their first encounter with Zabuza and the battle on the bridge. As he relays the tale, only stopping to occasionally answer the Hokage's questions, Naruto closes his eyes as he tries and plan out how exactly he's going to explain his new abilities to the man he looks up to as a grandfather. Naruto is broken out of his thoughts as his turn to speak comes up.

"Naruto," Sarutobi says gaining the boy's full attention, "Why don't you tell me your side of things?"

Naruto then tells his Jiji how he had saved Tazuna's family from Gato's men before joining the other on the bridge. He even explains how he had tried to get himself and Sasuke out of Haku's Jutsu only for in his words "That damn Uchiha teme" to call him a coward not only giving away their position but getting him a Senbon in the heart for his trouble.

"Although all things considered," he says with a half chuckle, "I suppose I do kind of owe the teme."

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Flash Back

Naruto awakens to find himself laying in an inch and a half of stagnate sewer water. Standing up his eyes are immediately drawn to the large steel gates of a cage with the only a piece of paper with the Kanji of Seal holding them closed. "Well well," a voice cackles from the expansive darkness beyond the gates says. "Looks like my host has finally decided to pay me a visit."

"Ky... Kyu... Kyuubi..." Naruto stutters fear momentarily gripping his heart.

"Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha," the cackling laughter that answers him proves almost more then his nerves can currently tolerate. "Sorry to disappoint you kid," the creepy voice replies, "But I'm not that flea ridden ball of fur." Stepping out of the darkness what can only be described as a walking moldy corpse with greasy molding green hair, rotting yellow teeth, a dirty stained white pinstriped suit with the stripes on the arms going horizontally instead of vertically a stained white dress shirt and a frayed faded black tie.

"Who or what are you?" asks Naruto nearly repulsed by the creatures appearance. "And what happened to the damn fox that is supposed to be here?"

"Ah funny that you should ask that," the creature replies. "You see what had happened was..."

End Flash Back

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"Let me see if I've got this straight," the Hokage begins taking a long puff from his pipe. "This being this...Beetleguise."

"Beetlejuice," Naruto corrects him.

"This Beetlejuice," Sarutobi continues, "He just gave you his powers and abilities and then simply left?"

"Pretty much," Naruto says. "He said he was bored hanging around this world and was ready to go back to his own but because of the nature of the Seal he needed to cease existing here in order to return to cross back over."

"How did he get here in the first place and how did he end up being sealed inside you rather then the Kyuubi?" the village leader inquires.

"He was summoned by a spirit living in a village near Konoha that was sick of a group of bandits terrorizing its family," Naruto answers.

"How can a spirit summon another spirit and what does that have to do with the Kyuubi?" Kakashi ask finding this whole situation highly unusual.

"Beetlejuice is a free-lance poltergeist," Naruto replies "An evil malevolent ghost that torments the living," he explains after seeing the confusion on everyone's faces. "Anyways he advertised one free demon possession with every purchase of his services but instead of wanting a demon to posses one of the bandits the spirit dared him to posses the Kyuubi that had just broken free of its former Jinchuuriki."

"Wait you mean that this poltergeist actually managed to posses the strongest of the Bijuu?" asks a wide eyed Hokage.

"Not entirely," Naruto tells him. "You see they were kind of vying for dominance when the Fourth Sealed Beetlejuice in me and took the Kyuubi with him into the Shinigami's stomach."

"So Sensei did manage to kill the Kyuubi after all," a solemn Kakashi says looking at the floor.

"Yeah he did," Naruto answers quietly. His voice is a strange mixture of pride and resentment. "But no one knew that and as a result I've been the village whipping boy ever since," he growls.

"I'm sorry Naruto," the Elite Jounin tells him placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "For what it's worth I'm sorry."

"As am I," Sarutobi adds.

"It's alright," he reassures them, "There was nothing either of you could have done that would have stopped the villagers from hating me for what they believed to be true," he adds as an evil grins crosses his lips. "At least not until now anyways" he almost cackles.

"Naruto..." the Hokage warns him.

"Sorry Jiji," Naruto apologizes scratching the back of his head sheepishly. "Oh one more thing," Naruto says changing the subject. "He said that when he possessed the Kyuubi that he learned it's former host was named Kushina Uzumaki and the she and Minato Namikaze were my parents."

"Did he tell you anything else about them Naruto," asks a much more sober Hokage.

"No," Naruto answers slightly dejectedly. "When I asked he said he was a bit too busy trying to control the Kyuubi to really care about anything else at that moment."

"I see," Sarutobi replies taking a long draw from his pipe as he attempts to organize his thoughts. "As much as I had wished to have waited until you were a bit older," the village leader says standing up from his desk and moving towards the pictures of his predecessors, "In light of recent events I see little means of preventing you from learning about this on your own."

Naruto's eyes widen as he looks at the picture of the Fourth Hokage as if seeing it for the first time moments before the Third removes the portrait from the wall to reveal a safe. Dialing the combination Sarutobi opens the safe before removing a safety deposit box. Returning to his desk he opens the box and removes its contents. In the box was the deed to his parents house, a marriage certificate, a wedding photo, a picture of his hero the Fourth whit his arm around the shoulders of a very pregnant redhead, and the ledger for his parents bank account.

Naruto's eyes widen as he sees everything laid out before him. The logical portion of his mind realizes that this is his inheritance, his birthright, while the rest of his mind is still in shocked awe that he even had parents and that they had actually left him anything at all. While his mind is still processing this new development Sarutobi's voice snaps his attention back to their conversation.

"I have been using the money in your parents' bank account to pay your bills over the years," the Hokage informs him. "But there is still more then enough to allow you to live comfortably for the next couple of years without your mission. Even with your rather ah... healthy appetite," he chuckles.

'And what is that suppose to mean Jiji," a now offended Naruto demands.

"How many bowls of Ramen do you normally eat per meal," an unfazed Sarutobi inquires.

"Six or seven," Naruto answers eliciting chuckles from the others in the room.

"And who currently holds the record for the most bowls of Ramen consumed in a single sitting," the Hokage asks with a mischievous twinkle in his eye.

"I do," a now defeated Naruto sighs.

"And what is the current record?"

"95," a pouting Naruto grumbles as the others now openly laugh at him. "Okay fine you win," the teen concedes.

"Moving along," the village leader continues, "As your father's former student Kakashi can show you to your parents home and explain to you how to deactivate and reactivate the security Seals your father installed." Turning to Zabuza and Haku he continues in a slightly less jovial tone of voice as he stands once again. "If you would both please follow me I will personally escort you to ANBU Headquarters and explain your situation to Ibiki and Inoichi." Saying their goodbyes for now the two groups go their separate ways once they leave the Tower.

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AN: AND... CUT... I know this was a filler chapter and I'm sorry for not having any of the silliness here but I needed to wrap up the Wave Arc and this seemed to be the best course of action. Don't worry I promise that next chapter will contain all the Beetlejuice/Naruto pranking craziness and off the wall hijinks that you could ever want so until next time...

~Later~

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