Naruto: Uzumaki Pokenin

by XInsanityXGuiltechXShadowwindX

Unusual Pokenin, in which Pokemon are specific to one Clan. Naruto is unaware of this until after he gets pulled into a Pitfall. NarutoXYugito Rated for possible content. DISCONTINUED!

2. Giratina

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Chapter 2

-Konohagakure-

Sarutobi was getting impatient. He had lost view on Kakashi and Naruto for the past few months. 'What the hell is going on? One moment I can see them there, and the next they're gone. I'm beginning to think they are no longer in the Elemental Countries.'

"Hey Old man. I got a drop about some unknown ruins, that no one can seem to figure out." A man said from the window, getting Sarutobi's attention.

"Jiraiya, I need someone to go to Whirlpool Island and check on the Uzugakure Ruins. Kakashi and Naruto were there, and now it's not even showing the ruins. I need someone to check on them."

"Unfortunately, I was asked by one of the crytologists there to help out. The thing is... Kumo asked me to help out. They were willing to give up one of their Jinchuuriki for this. Konohagakure would get the Nibi, and Naruto would have someone to stick around the village for."

"Well, we haven't truly lost Naruto yet, and Danzou is not aware of his location. If you can get through with this code, check on Naruto and Kakashi. I'm worried about them."

"Don't worry yourself old man. I'll take care of it." Jiraiya told him. "I'll send a toad with a message stating if they're okay or not."

"Alright, now get to it." Sarutobi said.

"Wait, there's more I have for you." Jiraiya said. "Orochimaru had just quit the group he was in. Itachi is also in that group."

"Akatsuki?" Sarutobi asked.

"Yeah, how did you know?"

"I made use of Danzou's order for Itachi to kill off all Uchiha. I heard from one of my summons about them, and they could become a threat. I met with Itachi beforehand, and told him that he should become a Rogue, and join up with them. At the same time, he'd be feeding us information from the inside. I only asked for him to keep an eye on their movements, but you shouldn't let down your guard with them, either."

"Agreed. Now, I'm done, and I'm out." Jiraiya then left in a puff of smoke.

-a few days later, Lightning Country Ruins-

The Cryptologists had just met with Jiraiya. "Oh, I'm glad you came." One of them said. "We haven't found any clue as to where it came from, or who made them in the first place."

It was at this point, there was a rustle in the bushes, putting Jiraiya on guard. Kakashi and Naruto came through. "Jiraiya?"

"Kakashi?"

"You know him?" Naruto asked.

"The sensei of my sensei." Kakashi replied.

"So, you're the one the old man is so worried about, huh?"

"Figured he would be. I told him he didn't have to be. Besides, he wouldn't be able to find the ruins I've been at for the last few months. Not anymore at least." Naruto replied.

"Oh? And why not?"

"Has he ever tried finding the Yondaime Hokage's personal Warehouse?" Naruto asked.

"He has one?"

"Yup. It's in a pocket Dimension of sorts. Only him, and his offspring and enter it." Kakashi told him. "Anyway, what are you doing here?"

"I was asked to find out what the strange markings mean. These guys can't find any record of them." Jiraiya replied. "You?"

"My duty. Don't ask." Naruto said, annoyed. "The quicker I get this done, the quicker I can go back to training what I need to be training."

"And what would that be?" Jiraiya asked. "And why is it your duty?"

"I just said don't ask. For now, just trust me on this." Naruto said, before walking up the steps to a platform. Jiraiya, Kakashi, and one of the Cryptologists went up behind him.

"What the hell has been going on in those ruins?"

"Space-time barrier, effectively making a Pocket dimension."

"Didn't think you were that good with seals."

"Wasn't me."

"He can't be that good with seals."

"Wasn't him, either." Kakashi told him, before holding up a hand. "It's his choice whether to reveal it or not. I have no say, as per orders of the Hokage."

Jiraiya mumbled a few choice words. "I heard that, Jiraiya." Naruto said, without turning around. "My senses are much more fine-tuned than most. Training with Kakashi, and a few animals that can move around in pitch-black darkness without making a sound, you tend to learn a few things."

They came up to a wall, and the cryptologist ran up to it. "This is where the strange things pop up." He said. "I'm afraid I can't do much in translation, and no one else seems to know of it."

Jiraiya looked at it, and so did Kakashi. They both shook their heads, though Kakashi did so for a different reason. "Now I see." Kakashi said, after Jiraiya pulled back.

"What? You can read it?" The cryptologist asked, hopeful. Kakashi shook his head. "Then what did you figure out?" Jiraiya asked.

"Naruto, it looks like Arceus was right. There are ruins with things from his domain here." Kakashi said.

"Yes, I can see that." Naruto replied, reading the inscription. "And he was right on something else."

"Don't tell me..."

"Yup. Give me maybe an hour. I should be able to figure out, just what this thing is." Naruto said, falling silent. Kakashi just stood back, and looked up while leaning against one of the pillars.

(A/N: Think Aztec, or Mayan cultures. Block format pyramids, with a platform on top. There is a wall on one side, and four Obelisks, one on each corner. That's basically what it is.)

The cryptologist kept asking questions, but Naruto didn't even pay attention to them. He looked at Kakashi. "Please tell me you can get him to answer my questions."

"Sorry, I don't think even I can." Kakashi admitted. "He wouldn't listen to me, either."

"Actually, I heard every question." Naruto said, drawing their attention. "The problem is, I'm not going to answer any of them, as they are not important to the situation at hand."

"and the inscription translation?" Jiraiya asked.

"That... is something best left to me, and me alone. What I have found already is supposed to be kept secret as it is. For someone to build a temple for this? I can't say it was before. More like a forgotten legend." Naruto then shifted to his left a bit.

"What do you mean?" Kakashi asked.

"Luke, Kitsune, and Raito aren't the first of their kind to come here." Naruto said, earning a wide eye from Kakashi.

"You're kidding me!" Kakashi nearly shouted, surprising Jiraiya.

"I hope so. This is only a theory, to be honest." Naruto admitted. "But from what I can gather here, I'd say the odds are pretty big for that theory to be the truth."

"Hold on!" Jiraiya shouted. "Who are the 3 he mentioned, Kakashi? And I won't take classified as an answer!" Jiraiya was oddly serious about this.

"The only one allowed to reveal that is him." Kakashi said, pointing at Naruto. "He's the only reason they're here in the first place."

"Do you want me to pull rank?" Jiraiya asked.

"You want to go against a deity's orders?" Kakashi asked, earning surprise from Jiraiya and the cryptologist. "Because if I say anything without Naruto's expressed and written permission, then I can't say a word. It's bigger than the whole Kyuubi incident. At least 10 times bigger."

"You can't be serious!"

"I wish it were otherwise, but I can't say anything as of right now." Jiraiya glared at Naruto.

"Don't bother with a glare of that magnitude." Naruto said, without even looking. "I've had worse since I was 3. 5 times worse, from multiple people."

"Must be rough." the cryptologist said. "I'm actually friends with a Jinchuuriki, to be honest. That's why I'm here alone. No one would bother helping me out because I actually want to spend time with her. That's why I offered to send her to Konohagakure if they helped out."

"Well, then send word for her to pack." Naruto replied. "I'm like a grandson to the Sandaime Hokage, and I have a distant relation to the Shodai Hokage, and by proxy the Nidaime Hokage. Not to mention, I look similar to the Yondaime Hokage. My allegiance is with Konohagakure, so if you get my help, you're getting Konoha's help."

"And I still don't know what this whole thing was for. You haven't answered any of my questions."

Naruto then reached the end, sighed, and stood up. Naruto looked at the cryptologist. "Which way is North from here?" he ended up asking.

"What?"

"I have a complete set of instructions for what this place does. If you want to see, then you need to do as I ask." Naruto said, earning shock from them all.

"You mean..."

"Yeah, I translated it. However, none of you can do anything with this place."

"Uzumaki Thing?" Kakashi asked.

"Try Giratina thing." Naruto replied, earning shock from Kakashi.

"No..."

"Yup." Naruto replied, though his voice was sad. "Portal to his realm."

"Who's this Giratina?" Jiraiya asked.

"I'm afraid I can't tell you." Naruto admitted. A light appeared in front of him.

"Naruto..."

"Yeah, I checked it out. Two-way ticket to Distortion." Naruto said, looking at the light. "I believe I'd need permission for these two to bring them there. One of them would bring a friend to my home village, while the other was his sensei."

"I see... Your names. What are they?"

"Who?" Jiraiya asked.

Kakashi sighed. "The big one is Jiraiya of the Sannin. Minato's sensei. The other, I never caught a name, but she is friends with a Jinchuuriki."

"I will need a name. That way, I can alert my son to his guests."

"He should be expecting me any day now." Naruto admitted. "In fact, I was planning on visiting tomorrow. Haven't been able to the past few weeks, unfortunately."

"My name is Rei Cortana. My friend, who is the Jinchuuriki of the Nibi no Bakeneko, is named Yugito Nii. I'm one of her only friends, as of late." The cryptologist said.

"You speak the truth." Arceus said. "I approve, on one condition. Information on what you see, is not to get out to those Naruto does not deem worthy."

"Why an 8 year old kid?"

"Because I chose to help him where he needed it, when no one else would." Arceus stated. "Had I not done anything that Sandaime would be considered a massive idiot in my eyes. I personally think the paperwork has finally gone to his head, and put him on the edge. His council just pushed him over, to be honest."

"Alright, I swear it." Jiraiya replied.

"As do I." Rei told him. "And I believe this will be a good rendezvous point to get Yugito to Konoha."

"No, Yugito will not go directly to Konohagakure. She will be going with Naruto for a while. I already have something for her. I have also sent another gift to someone in Sunagakure. He has enjoyed his gift so far."

"Which one?"

"He's got a Trapinch."

"Because of the sand?"

"Partially, yes. Also, I will be coming as well. I will see you four there." The light vanished.

Jiraiya looked at Kakashi. "Don't ask me."

Naruto sighed. "You guys see the rings on the floor? Kakashi, Jiraiya. Stand in the innermost ring, not including the dot. Rei, you get on the next ring going out."

"What about you?" Rei asked. Naruto went to the four pillars. "North?" Rei pointed to one direction. Naruto touched the Obelisk in that direction. He then touched the West one, the East, and finally the South. After that, he went to the dot in the center. "Don't bother copying this, as it's a Clan Jutsu." Naruto then went through a few handsigns. "Uzumaki Secret Jutsu: Portal to another realm!" There were spider-like marks, eerily similar to a summoning Jutsu.

They all glowed and vanished.

-?-

Naruto, Kakashi, Jiraiya and Rei appeared on what seemed to be a floating platform. Out of all of them, Naruto was the only one that held a grin.

"Where are we, Naruto?" Kakashi asked, before noticing the grin. Naruto, instead of speaking, held up a hand, with 3 fingers.

2 fingers...

1...

His hand became a fist, and there was a noise that sent everyone but Naruto on alert. "Groooo!"

They looked to the source of the sound, and saw a dragon flying around, and coming towards them. "Head to the usual meeting spot! I'll see you there, and I'll bring the others!"

"Grooo!" The dragon roared, and then turned away. Naruto looked at the others, who were surprised it listened to him. "Follow me, and don't worry about using Chakra here, unless it has to deal with water."

"What do you mean?"

Naruto walked over to the edge of the platform, and looked at the vertical one. He jumped towards it, and he turned a bit to landed on it. "Gravity shifts here." He said, looking at the others. "Just follow me, and keep an eye on the platforms. They move from time to time." Jiraiya, Kakashi and Rei ran up to it, and did the same. "It takes a while to get used to the shifting gravity."

"Where are we?" Rei asked.

Naruto lead the way, and changed a few platforms. "This is the Distortion World. The Portal to another Realm is an Uzumaki Clan Jutsu. I'm not sure why it was made in the first place, but I figure that those temples were made for a reason. That temple was made to access the Distortion World. There may be others that allow access to other realms as well."

"Would this include Arceus' realm?" Kakashi asked.

"I can't say for sure." Naruto admitted, before jumping to a higher platform, which had a small town on it. "All I know is, Arceus gave me the job of investigating them. Those markings at the temple. They are called Unknown Runes. They resemble the Pokemon called Unknown. Kakashi isn't aware of them, nor can he translate those kinds of Runes. Only I can right now." They stopped at a ledge. The dragon came up to him.

"Hey Tina. What's up?" Naruto asked.

"I was wondering when you were going to come back. Who are they?" The dragon asked, which only Naruto and Kakashi understood.

"Well, you've been keeping an eye on me for Arceus, haven't you?"

"Yeah, I have. I like it when you come by. You know it gets lonely here."

"He didn't tell you we were coming yet?" Kakashi asked.

"You can understand me?"

"I've got a Shinx. I kind of learned how he talks. Other than that, I have no idea why I can."

"Oh..." Rei and Jiraiya were confused.

"Kakashi, you can understand that... thing?" Jiraiya asked.

"I wouldn't insult him like that, if I were you." Kakashi stated.

"Unfortunately, I have no idea who or what he is. Thing is the closest thing I can come up with."

"He's a Giratina." Naruto said. "I call him Tina for short. Speaking of which... Tina did you get that book I asked you to find?"

"That I did. I put it in the Usual Library. I don't see why you asked about it, though. Just a bunch of random guys."

"What is he saying?" Jiraiya asked.

Rei sighed. "Don't tell me you asked him to get a Bingo Book."

"What?" Jiraiya asked.

"How did you know?" Naruto asked.

"You mean..." Kakashi started.

"Yeah. I figured that I should know who is out of my league, and who I can't take down." Naruto told them. "Know your enemy, right?"

"Oh. So that's why you asked me to find one. The guy was dead, and thrown in a river. A couple of rocks on the metal plate, along with a slash through it."

"Rogue from Iwa. Damn." Kakashi stated.

"Okay, I'll check it out later." Naruto said. "I really want to see Arceus in person, because all I've ever really seen is mere phantom versions of him. I'm hoping he'd come here in person, so I can actually touch him."

"Get on. All of you. Naruto, you've got point."

Rei, Kakashi and Naruto jumped on, Naruto getting on the mandible. "Hop on, Jiraiya." Jiraiya was wary.

"Why should I trust him?"

"Because you're student's son trusts him." Naruto stated, shocking Jiraiya.

"You... You know?"

"I've known for a while." Naruto admitted. "Just get on."

Jiraiya jumped to behind Rei. "Hang on. Naruto, I'm taking you directly to that ship. You know, the one I taught you to fly?"

"Really? You fixed it up?" Naruto asked.

"Yeah. This time, bring out the landing gear before you land." Giratina told him.

"I know, I know." Naruto replied. They come up to a pillar, where a strange vehicle was.

"I really wish Shaymin were here. He could help get this thing out of here."

"How else can I fly alongside you?" Naruto asked, before opening a compartment, which he entered before it closed.

"What is he doing?"

"Preparing to fly, Kakashi. He is smarter than you think. And he learns quickly. First time flying, and he already had it down. Landing was the problem."

"Think I can bring out Raito?"

"No need. Besides, Arceus still wants their existence kept secret."

"That I do." another voice said from nearby. They saw Arceus in full physical form. "Kakashi, it's been a while."

"That it has." Kakashi replied. "You finally the real deal?"

"Yes, Kakashi." Arceus came over to Giratina. "Get on. We should talk without them. Giratina, let them know just what they're getting themselves into here. I may have given the go, but they need to realize the consequences of knowing about this place, and what will happen, if they breath a word about it, or anything discussed here."

"Sure thing, pops." Giratina replied. Kakashi jumped onto Arceus, who didn't bother to flinch. "Naruto, come with me. We'll talk for now."

"Sure thing, Arceus." A metallic voice resembling Naruto's came from the now floating ship, which then went alongside Arceus, as they both flew off.

"Alright, you two. I'm going to... educate you on the rules you'll need to follow regarding the information about this place, and everything else regarding Pokemon, along with what a Pokemon is." Giratina said, before flying off a bit.

-with Arceus-

"Alright you two. What did you find, and why are you here?"

"A way to come here. Only I can open the portal, and my guess is that it has something to do with the Old Uzumaki Clan." Naruto replied.

"Really?"

"The whole reason Jiraiya and Rei are here is because it would allow me to take up to 8 others with me." Naruto replied.

"What?" Kakashi asked.

"That's what I want to know."

"The innermost ring can only hold two people. The next ring takes up to 6. I guess it's similar to the Element Oxygen in terms of transportation."

"Oxygen?" Kakashi asked, confused.

"How so, Naruto?"

"What is Oxygen?"

"Oh, you're not aware of those kinds of elements, are you?" Kakashi shook his head. "You see, Kakashi, there are several Scientific Elements, and then there are Chakra Elements. Oxygen is a scientific element. At least, where I'm from it is."

"Okay..."

"As I was saying..."

"It's the Electron system." Naruto said. "It does have 8 Electrons, and in the same pattern. I'd have to be the nucleus of an Oxygen Atom, and the passengers would be the Electrons."

"Good. You've improved your vocabulary." Arceus stated. "What else did you find out?"

"There's got to be more, and one of them is likely to be one to your realm. If I find out where it is, then I think I would use it to get a few Pokemon Supplies." Naruto admitted. "Other than that, I wouldn't do much. Anyone that gets my trust, and your approval would be brought here to get Tina's approval. Once he or she has that, they should be good for a Pokemon. If it is found that they don't treat them like they should, I would ask Tina to send them back, and they lose any trust I had in them."

"You're not going to send Raito back, are you?" Kakashi asked, suddenly fearful.

"Why would I do that? Raito is helping you just as much as I am. We're bringing you out of your funk, and it wouldn't do for you to be in that mood, anyway. That was the original reason I would've wanted you to get a Pokemon in the first place. They'd teach you to be happy, and as you saw, they can take a beating, and only get knocked out. You don't have to worry about them that much in the pain department, especially since no one here would know how to kill them for good. They're like Life-long partners, and they can do a lot for you."

"You suggested the Shinx because of his affinity, but also because he needed the emotional help?"

"Yeah, like I said, he needs it. They tried pushing me over the edge, but they failed. War pushed him over the edge. He needs help to get back up, and Raito is doing just that." Naruto replied.

"You suggested giving me the Shinx... to help me?" Kakashi asked, surprised.

"Why not? I could tell you needed it. I knew how to help, so I did." Naruto replied.

"I knew you were nice, but really?"

"What?"

"Nothing. Just know that it could get you killed in your realm."

"Did you run into Mew earlier?"

"Actually, after I sent Raikou to you and I found that Mew started getting his own duties done. I still don't know why."

"I gave him some advice, and a reason." Naruto replied. "I intend on doing so myself. The sooner I get things done right, the more time I get for what I want to do."

"Interesting..."

They continued to talk, while going around the area. They saw Giratina trying to come up to them, so they went towards him. "What's the verdict?" Arceus asked.

"They're in. Jiraiya gave me more information than I know what to do with, but also said that Sarutobi, his boss and Naruto's surrogate Grandfather, has been worried and wanted him to head to Whirlpool Island, where they had been training. He is now aware of the barrier, though not the reasoning for it."

"You mind if I say something on that?" Naruto asked, through the ship.

"Like what?" Arceus asked.

"What I think could very well be a reason." Naruto said, earning a nod from Arceus. "Jiraiya, when we leave, head to Old Man Hokage, and give him this message. The training Kakashi and I are going through is to be kept as top Secret, and no one, not even a Kage, or the council, can do anything about that. Anyone that tries to force me to speak, either through Genjutsu, Mind Games, or just plain torture, they will have several beings on par, if not stronger, than the Kyuubi no Kitsune after their life. Unless I give expressed and written permission, no one, not even the Hokage can know. As such, Whirlpool Island itself has been placed in a Pocket Dimension by two of the ones that will likely kill those who try to force it out of me, for whatever reason."

"Why is it that secret?" Jiraiya asked.

"It involves everything regarding Giratina, which the Hokage is not allowed to know about, and Arceus, which I think he should know is helping me where no one else will even bother to. Also, I made a deal with the Kyuubi myself." Naruto replied, earning a "WTF?" look from Jiraiya.

"Don't look at me like that. The only reason we agreed to the deal is because of Arceus' intervention in my life, and we are on somewhat good terms. She is currently helping me with History while I'm asleep, and giving me some basic knowledge of Jutsu that Kakashi describes, and she knows of, along with advice on how to pull them off. We have decided to wait for Kyuubi's go before we head back."

Jiraiya's look was a lot more shocked than before. "Jiraiya, drop the look. Also, be warned that I'm taking myself off of your list for Icha Icha Paradise. I have something else to go through, and I can't have myself distracted like that when I have someone else to worry about." Kakashi said, shocking him even further, but he steeled his face.

"Anything else I am actually allowed to let him know?"

"If he see's me around a fox with Platinum Blonde fur, no matter what, no Ninja is to attack it."

"A Platinum blonde Fox? That's got to be a joke." Jiraiya replied.

"You wouldn't say that if you saw it. And if a civilian tries to attack it, they're gonna get themselves burned to a crisp, or have a hole somewhere in their body that is on fire itself, and it has full permission to do so as it is only self-defense." Naruto warned. "This is not a threat, but a warning. If anyone attacks him first, he will attack to kill. He is my friend and ally, and if he doesn't kill them, I will for attacking a friend of mine. The same goes for a Blue and Black bipedal dog with spikes in several places on it's body. If either of them are attacked, all three of us will strike, and kill if necessary."

"Don't tell me the fox has multiple tails."

"Full set of 9." Naruto said.

"No one is going to like that being anywhere near the village."

"Here's what you could say about him. Kitsune, my Ninetails, is more of purified version of the Kyuubi no Yoko that attacked. Two sides of the same coin, one good, one bad. Kitsune is the good, and Kyuubi is the bad, even though I know it's not completely true."

"Wait, what?" Rei asked.

"The Kyuubi no Yoko was only doing what he knows how to do that night. And that is survive. She was removed from her previous Jinchuuriki, who was my mother, and met a red eye with a strange design. She recognized it as a Sharingan, but not the original, or it's upgrade. Next thing she knows, she's being sealed. Unofficial story, but the full truth. Anything in-between, she has only the vaguest idea. A bunch of flashes and Jutsu, but nothing specific. It's either the Genjutsu or the Seal itself doing that, but neither of us are completely sure. Also, note that I've also been getting used to the Kyuubi's Youki, so I can control it better, and use it with less side effects, or less severe side effects. It is possible, as Mito Uzumaki was able to use 7 tails before losing Control."

"How do you know you can trust this information?" Jiraiya asked.

"As per our deal, she can't do anything regarding my mind, unless I ask her to. In return, I do something I was planning on doing anyway. Treat Kitsune with the respect he deserves, and she will help as needed. She's also helping my in the intelligence department. She even gave me what she calls... the talk. Not a good thing, in my opinion, and highly perverted. No plans on doing that for a few years."

"8 Years old, and already went through Sex Ed. Why am I not surprised?" Arceus asked himself.

"Quick question." Naruto said, earning Jiraiya's attention. "Is there anything you have that is not considered "Adult material"? Maybe something older, and probably not as popular?"

"I only have one like that. Your father liked it, and here, I can say that without worrying about laws breaking."

"I'm already aware of that law, and who both my parents are. Yet another reason the Space-time Barrier was placed. Laws in Konohagakure, or the Elemental Countries in General, have no effect there, as it is now out of the Hokage's Jurisdiction. The same applies here for being another dimension itself. The real Whirlpool Island has been replaced with a duplicate, minus the ruins, and then placed in a Pocket Dimension."

"Well, that simplifies things. You should know that he chose your name from that same book... You like Ramen, right?"

"Yeah, I do. It's the only food I could really eat back in the village, because of the Ichiraku family."

"Huh. Did not really expect that." Jiraiya admitted. "Then again, I probably should. After all, I came up with the name for that same character while eating Ramen myself."

"Jiraiya, I should let you know something. Naruto here has several threats heading his way, but none can locate him. He has the backing of all Legendary Pokemon, Including myself, and Giratina. If anyone goes after his life, civilian or not, and they succeed in taking it. They have literally angered all of us, and we will not hesitate to destroy everything and kill everyone. The weakest of us is about the level of the Kyuubi your village fears. That one happens to be Zapdos. Moltres and Articuno are just a tad bit stronger, due to less arrogance. The next lowest are Entei, Raikou and Suicune. Another Fire, Ice and Lightning combination. Lugia and Ho-oh are next in line, then Mew and Mewtwo. Both of them, though Mew rarely acts like it, are more Juubi level, and yes I have found there is one."

"The Juubi is only supposed to be a myth. You're saying it's real?"

"Yeah, are the Bijuu are actually bits and pieces of its chakra. The body itself is sealed in the moon. Kyuubi has maybe 40% of the entire Chakra supply of the Juubi. And with all the Chakra it has, you can tell the Juubi is more powerful than the Shiki Fuujin. If Mew and Mewtwo are just as powerful, what does that tell you about the others?"

"We'd be doomed." Rei said, earning everyone's attention. "What? Juubi is the most powerful Bijuu. You haven't even mentioned Arceus, or Giratina yet, and you seem to have only gone through the bottom of the list."

"You're right, I have. In fact, I'm going up the list." Arceus admitted. "On par with Mew and Mewtwo, are Latios and Latias. They are the Fourth and Fifth fastest out of all of us but are on par with the Juubi as well. Entei, Raikou and Suicune are the only ones that have them beat in speed without location being involved. If it's an Air battle, Latios and Latias are the best I can think of. Underwater, Lugia reigns supreme. Kyogre and Groudon are the beasts of Sea and Land, respectively. In terms of Sea power, Lugia has Kyogre beat, but in raw power, Kyogre wins. Groudon is the beast of Land, and would win hands down against anyone but those with a Pure Heart. The only reason they don't fight anymore is because of Rayquaza, which neutralized their Weather Altering abilities. After that is Giratina, my son. He rules this realm, the Distortion world."

"Wait, what about Deoxys?" Naruto asked, earning looks. "What?"

"Deoxys is considered a Pokemon, yes. However, he does not truly have Legendary status. He still has your back, and would be placed right beneath Giratina."

"It's because Giratina is your son, isn't it?"

"Only because of him being a direct son. He has a portion of my power, and rules the Distortion World. His power knows little to no bounds. Then Dialga and Palkia. The beings of Time and Space respectively. They are the ones that placed the barrier around the original Whirlpool island, at my request. Then there is me. The top of the chain."

"Darkrai?" Naruto asked.

"Those that have the potential to be listed under Legendary Status are Darkrai, Cresselia, Heatran, Deoxys, and Shaymin. Darkrai, Shaymin, and Cresselia don't wish to be considered Legendary, though the humans who know of them think they already are. Heatran has not achieved the level needed to be considered such, and Deoxys also has no wish to be called legendary."

"And Shaymin?" Kakashi asked.

"After that one run in with Ash, he wasn't ever seen again. Any attempt to find him has been fruitless."

"Celebi?" Naruto asked.

"Never considered her as such. She's more of a free spirit, and Jirachi will not bother to even try for Legendary status, for the simple fact no one would be able to find any proof of her existence except once every 1,000 years or so. There is much debate on her among Humans, but they do not believe what they can't see, and come up with insane ideas on what they think is the truth."

"I can attest to that." Jiraiya admitted. "Anything that is not proven true or false is considered a rumor, and many mistake rumor for fact. It's highly stupid if you ask me." Then a thought occurred. "What should I tell the Hokage about the ruins?"

"That you are not allowed to say anything, under penalty of death."

"Not death. Massive Overkill death." Naruto added. "If anyone tries to activate the temple, they will fail, unless they have True Uzumaki Blood, and know of the existence of Pokemon. No one but the really old ones will know how to do any of that, and even if they did, without True Uzumaki Blood, and a Soul Transfer will not work like that, as the ability doesn't reside in the blood itself, they can't do a damn thing with it. We especially can't let Orochimaru know of this."

"He'll want to know something." Jiraiya said, earning a thoughtful look from Naruto. "Did you tell the old man about the deal Rei made?"

"Yeah, I did."

"Then tell him you found a way to translate it, but you couldn't do anything due to a requirement that you didn't meet. In fact, no one could meet it. It's best kept that way for now. Before we head back to training I'm going to have to give you a few things regarding the Unknown Runes. Are you familiar with the English language?"

"Yeah, I am. I am a spymaster, after all."

"The Unknown runes can be easier to translate to English, and then you can translate them to Kanji. That should be enough for you to translate them. Know that that information is not to leave the four of us." Naruto said, earning nods from all of them. "That's good, now how about we send you two back via the temple route? Giratina can send us directly to Whirlpool island, and that's where we've been training. We're not going to head back just yet."

"Alright, alright. We'll go. Rei, you're going to have to find a way to get Yugito out of Kumo without anyone noticing."

"Already talked it over with the Raikage. I'll be giving him the same information you're supposed to give the Hokage, and since they helped we will make good on the agreement. Officially, the Uzumaki Clan was eradicated. There were no survivors, so if I bring up the fact that an Uzumaki is needed for it to activate, he will understand, and make good on his word. The current Raikage is a lot more honorable than the last one, and wants to make amends for his idiotic predecessor. As long as I let him know that it can do something, but we can't find out for sure without a True Uzumaki, which to his knowledge, there are none, he will understand, and since, officially, Jiraiya translated it, Konohagakure did help, and thus held up their end of the bargain."

"By now, the Old man has probably alerted the Council, meaning Danzou. He can't find out about the Rendezvous point." Jiraiya said.

"The Jinchuuriki will be staying together, and they will come at the same time." Naruto suggested. "Tell the old farts, Old Man Hokage included, nothing they say will change that, as you took the Nibi Jinchuuriki with you to me, and we hit it off instantly. She was unwilling to leave, and as such, would not go without me."

"Genius. Just one problem." Kakashi stated.

"How do you know she will like that?" Rei asked, earning a nod from Kakashi.

"You'll see. I'll be sending a Clone back with you, and it will meditate while waiting. It will take it from there, when they arrive."

"What are you planning?" Kakashi asked.

"You don't want to know." Naruto admitted. "Rei, how bad is her Childhood? You mentioned she was a female."

"Worse than most, but pretty tame for a Jinchuuriki. Why?" Rei replied.

"Okay, that settles the idea. It will work far beyond anything else." Naruto said, before landing next to the circle and leaving the ship. Jiraiya and Rei were there as well. Kakashi was still on Arceus. "You getting off soon?"

Kakashi shrugged and jumped off. Naruto made a Shadow Clone, like Kyuubi taught him. "He'll handle it. Don't worry too much. As for the transportation, there is a 5-point Shuriken near the base of the temple. After she is convinced, which should only take a few seconds, find it, take it out of the ground, and have her throw it into the ground, and wait."

"You mean..."

"No, it's not Hiraishin. It's not a battle ready move, merely transportation, and the Shuriken is only a marker for me to know points of interest without being there myself. It's like a beacon for me. And with a Pokemon move, I can teleport to that Beacon without any of the usual prerequisites. It's like a call and I can answer."

"Teleport doesn't really work like that."

"Well, that's what I use. It's like combination Teleport move, with a Reverse summoning, but there's a time limit. I can Teleport her here, but only myself, and one other at any point in time." Naruto admitted, before the Clone went to the center dot, while Rei and Jiraiya got on the first circle. Naruto went through the handsigns, and did the jutsu to take them back.

-Lightning Country, Kumogakure-

Rei was in a meeting with the Raikage. "Sir, I have a report on the ruins we found."

"Finally! I was wondering when someone could translate it!" The man shouted. "What did you find?"

"You remember the deal I told you for Konohagakure? Well, they sent someone, and he is the one that translated it."

"Well, I will make good on my word. The council was not happy went I broke it to them. What did he find out?" He asked.

"Well, the ruins was actually a temple, and possibly a gateway. "It said the Gateway to distortion lies here. Uzumaki Unite. Then there were a bunch of handsigns, some of which we couldn't place, as it was only a name. We believe it was an Uzumaki Only Jutsu, maybe a bloodline, but the gate cannot be opened with the true knowledge of it. And with the Uzumaki destroyed..."

"There is nothing we can do about it. Kumo took part in the Uzugakure elimination. And now we find that it was an idiotic mistake, as only they knew much about it." The Raikage replied. "Call Yugito and have her pack her things. She's heading to Konohagakure to be with them. It's better than her life here."

"If I may make a suggestion?" Rei asked, a nod prompting her to continue. "We had decided that the temple would be the rendezvous point, and she would be brought to their Jinchuuriki, who is currently out of the village training, as the village itself was bound to stunt his growth."

"Are you certain of this?"

"It is what I was told, and that she would be safe there. I still do not see how he will get her to come along, because Genjutsu does not work on Jinchuuriki that are in tune with their Bijuu. If he cannot convince her, she will go to the village itself."

"I see." The Raikage said. "And how will they meet up?"

"The Jinchuuriki and his teacher at his current age, will be there to pick her up. I will be going directly to the village either way."

"You know she won't like that."

"If he can convince her, I don't think she'd mind. The only reason he knows of her coming, is because of a message they found. There are only two of them, as far as I know. They are moving as we speak, from what I know."

"I would like to meet this boy. Lay down a few rules. As such..." he pushed a button. "Get me Kirabi."

An old man, maybe 25 or 30 appeared. "Wazzup, bro?"

"I need you to watch over things while I take Yugito Nii to a rendezvous point for her transfer to another village."

"Why don't I go with her?" The man asked.

"Bee, I know you don't like paperwork, but you're actually the only one I'd trust like this. Yugito will be leaving the village for good."

Bee looked down, but then looked up again. "Alright, foo. Just that, I'll do!" The man sighed. He looked to where Rei was, and found she was already gone. 'She left before I said she should. I did not expect his rhyming to come out in here. It never does.'

-Konohagakure, Hokage's Tower-

Sarutobi was groaning with his paperwork. A Toad appeared in front of him. "What does Jiraiya report?"

"The ruins was translated, but we could do nothing. Naruto, however, showed up, as did Kakashi."

"You mean..."

"They're okay, and they are in the loop."

Sarutobi nodded, and activated privacy seals. "What else is there? Leave nothing out."

"Unfortunately, I am not allowed to give out the majority of what was found. No one is to know, but Jiraiya didn't translate what was there. It was Naruto himself."

"How?"

"I did not get the word on how, or even why he was there in the first place. All I know, is that after Jiraiya got the advice from him on translating it, which I am not aware of what it was, he translated it himself, and found out what it said." The toad repeated what Rei said. "It was also determined that you should stop trying to search for Naruto, or Whirlpool Island."

"I can't help but worry about him, you should know that."

"I am told he does as well, but it is not needed. There are no one but friendlies in that area now, and no possible way for hostilities to come by."

"A barrier will not last long."

"Ever try a pocket dimension?" Sarutobi's eyes widened. "I have a scroll for you to show the council. It was from Naruto and Kakashi themselves. I am not certain of the contents, and it was said that I should be present for the meeting, so I can let Jiraiya know of the reaction. There was also a tip to bring a camera. Why? I don't know. I wasn't told."

Sarutobi opened the scroll, and read it. His eyes widened and he let loose a loud laugh. "Oh, Naruto! How you love causing trouble for those that wrong you!"

"Uh... Sarutobi?"

"Don't worry too much. And I can see just why the Cameras are advised. And the Jinchuuriki?"

"Going to be with Naruto. It was already agreed. The official story is that Jiraiya translated it, not Naruto, and it should stay as such."

"Alright. Head directly to the council room, and set up a few recording cameras." Sarutobi stated, before taking down the privacy seals. "Neko, Kuma, Tora."

3 ANBU entered. "Sir?"

"Alert the council of a meeting in 1 hour. Danzou included."

"Uh... Sir? Are you sure that's wise?" The one in a bear mask, Kuma, asked. "Danzou has always opposed you, after all."

"Oh, you'll see why during the meeting." Sarutobi said, an evil smirk on his face. The ANBU nearly shuddered at the sight, and left to inform them.

-Council Chambers, Konohagakure-

Sarutobi entered a toad already there, and the 3 ANBU hidden.

"Sarutobi, there had better be a good reason for you to call us." Danzou stated calmly.

"Oh believe me, I do." Sarutobi said, with an evil glint in his eyes, which Danzou knew meant trouble for him. "You are all aware of the deal for the Jinchuuriki, correct?"

"Yes, what of it?"

"She will not be coming directly to the village. Instead, she will be brought to Naruto. Can't have you idiots trying to screw her up." Sarutobi said, leaking a little killing intent.

"Another demon?"

"SILENCE!" Sarutobi shouted. "He is no demon, and neither is she. And now, for something else I believe you should know."

"Oh? And pray tell, what would that be?"

"Oh, nothing much. Just a warning of what would happen if Naruto gets manipulated in any way shape or form to reveal his training, which not even I am exempt from, or if he is killed by anyone."

"Oh come off it. This village is the best there is!" A civilian shouted.

"Quick question. How many of you still fear the power of the Kyuubi when unsealed?" Sarutobi asked, though his voice was emotionless. "Show of hands." Everyone but Danzou raised their hands. "And why are you not in fear? Is it because you go against the principles this village was based off of and killed all your emotions? Or is it because you have a way of manipulating it?"

"That is not your concern. All you need to know, is that I am not afraid of any demon, Bijuu or not."

"Then tell me how you'd fare if, I don't know, the Kyuubi was not the strongest Bijuu, and had less than 40% of the power of the strongest?" Everyone paled at that, though Danzou had a nice little sweatdrop.

"I would stand and fight, regardless of the chances. And I would not fear."

"Because there are 24 beings that are backing Naruto himself. The weakest 3 are on par with the Kyuubi in strength. And they all will turn their full wrath on anyone who manipulates him in any way. 2 of these 24 have been watching over him and have seen the hell he has went through. If he dies in this village, by this village, the entire Village itself will be no more. People, buildings, all life. Gone. Kyuubi has 40% of the Chakra levels of the Juubi. 8 of the 24 range from Kyuubi to Juubi, but do not reach par with the Juubi itself. The next weakest ones are on par with the Juubi, and then they range to over Thrice as powerful as the Juubi itself. While we could only handle one Kyuubi, how do you expect us to handle 24 with strength up to levels exceeding 7 times as that? Even with the Yondaime, we won't even have a chance of survival. ROOT or no ROOT."

Danzou, at this, actually paled. Everyone noticed, even the ANBU, who were silently agreeing that the Video cameras were much better than Photos. And they had both. "And here's the kicker. They are not even of this dimension, yet know everything about us. Where does that put us if we provoke them, by hurting Naruto, or the Nibi Jinchuuriki, which I have no name for?"

"We wouldn't be anywhere. We'd be dead." Shikaku Nara stated. "Without knowledge of their abilities, even I am screwed. There would be no survivors. The only exceptions I can think of are the Ichiraku family, who were always nice to him to begin with, and the Sandaime Hokage. Aside from that, no one comes to mind for a list of those they would spare."

"I would add Anko on to that list, Shikaku." Hiashi Hyuuga stated. "I have heard rumors of her being a lot more aggressive, since Naruto had left the village for his training. And since nothing else happened during that time frame, I can only assume she felt for the boy. My eldest daughter also seems disturbed by the news of him. As to why, I can't seem to figure it out."

"Are you aware that, while he was here, she followed him in several places?"

"No, I was not, Lord Hokage."

"And by the time he's done with his training, I am told that he will likely be Chuunin, if not, Jounin level. With beyond Kage level sensory abilities, which are already at Mid-Jounin level. He will know when she follows him, but don't let her know that ahead of time. Let her get the surprise of her life, with him letting her know. If anything, that will do more for her than anything else."

"She has always been too weak to be a Hyuuga. Her insecurities would place her in the branch family. You think this would help her?"

"With Naruto pulling the strings? I doubt it wouldn't. With him, nothing is certain, predetermined, fated, or destined. The impossible, is nothing for him. It wasn't for one Kunoichi, whose marriage was kept secret as well. Who just so happened, to have a child, and told me the whole Impossible becoming possible thing, happens to be genetic."

"You are talking of the Crimson Death, Kushina Uzumaki, are you not?" Hiashi asked, widening eyes all around the room. "Correct, Hiashi. And why, pray tell, do you think I mentioned her?"

"Because he is likely her son, and you wish to let us know about that."

"Well, I must get you transferred to the Yamanaka Clan, Hiashi."

"I will not be interrogated."

"Who said it was for interrogation?" Sarutobi smirked, widening more eyes.

"Heh, to think Hitomi told me to watch out for him, and make sure he is safe for no reason. Now that whole request on her death bed makes sense. She knew he was her child. After all, it was her, Kushina, and Mikoto Uchiha that trained under Tsunade Senju. But I wonder if he inherited her temper... She always said that an Angry Uzumaki is a dangerous being, on par with the Akimichi Clan when pissed."

"He has never been mad before, now that I think about it." Chouza Akimichi said. "And that's good for us."

"At the same time, bad as hell." Shikaku said, shocking others at his words. "If he inherited her temper, and he lost it, there would be no way in hell the one he is pissed off at will survive, unless he is outmatched one on one, with his opponent 10 times stronger than him." Everyone else paled at that, the Civilians and elders more than the Shinobi. "Anyone who wronged him, and he lost all sense of himself, they would all be dead. I say this for the benefit of all life, troublesome or not. Treat him with the respect he deserves, or he could turn on you, and utterly annihilate you. If he doesn't, and I see it, I will do so myself."

Hearing a threat from the Nara Clan Head, everyone was shocked. If they could get him into a fritz over something like this, they better not push their luck. "I don't think you want his father's true name to get out, so might I suggest me giving it?"

"Come again?" Sarutobi asked, somewhat confused at the odd request.

"He told me of an alias he used when on missions during his... position. He did work with me often like that, after all."

"Wait..." Inoichi started.

"You mean..." Chouza continued.

"Yeah. That's his father. Arashi Kazama is the alias that I know of, and it is highly likely of who it is. Considering they look so much alike, it's hard not for me to notice, and make the connection." Shikaku stated, with the real name in his mind, so Inoichi could read it. Inoichi's face paled when he did though.

"Lord Hokage..." Everyone looked at the Shaky Yamanaka, and wondered what he found out. "That boy... I will have to talk to you later on this. It is not for the council to hear."

"What? Did Shikaku do your wife, Inoichi?" A civilian joked.

"Nah, he wouldn't do that. It would be too troublesome to do so." Another added.

"Laugh it up. And by the way, I have thought about it many times, but never acted on that thought." Shikaku admitted. "Any more insults I should counter?"

"Can't blame you." Inoichi admitted. "She is a looker."

"She is your looker. Not mine. I'm not stupid enough to go for something like that. I may be lazy, but I'm not stupid."

"And that's how it should be." Chouza stated.

"Anything else to add? Such as people who have been acting differently since Naruto had left?"

"I have the list, Lord Hokage." Teuchi Ichiraku said, speaking for the first time. "They all know that my stand is Naruto's favorite place to eat, since no one would serve him elsewhere. As such, they make it a point to come in every week for a certain meal, like clockwork. I know who they are, and can give you the list. So you know, the majority of them are Kunoichi, or those this council has done wrong. Anko has actually come every 2 weeks, because she prefers Dango, and even said so to my face. The only reason I actually like her is because she comes for Naruto, and always asks if I know how he is. My answer is always the same."

"Well, you should tell her next time you see her that he is just fine, and training hard as he should. He has several teaching him, and some of those teaching him are also behind him when necessary. I am not allowed to use any form of tracking to find him, if I actually could find him like that, and watch his training. As such, I only have a general idea of his current skill set. He would already be ready to take the Chuunin Exams at this point, and might pass, though that is debatable from what I know."

"He is already Genin level?"

"In everything. Once he returns, he is likely to go back to the academy, and graduate with those his age. Aside from that, nothing is known about his training, nor am I aware of how he gets it done with low resources." Sarutobi admitted.

Danzou was silent, but those that knew him saw that he was in thought. 'I must find a way to turn the Jinchuuriki into a weapon, but with those backing him, they will notice immediately. Then there's the fact I have no idea where he is at, as all traces of him have disappeared in the past few months. And with Kakashi training him... That's it.' "Lord Hokage, would it be possible..."

"No, Danzou, Kakashi is not allowed to report his training. Only his level when they return." Sarutobi interrupted him, causing a grunt. 'How Naruto saw that coming is beyond me.'

"and Jiraiya?"

"It's not possible for him to get there himself. They are training in a pocket dimension, the likes of which can only be accessed in certain ways, under certain conditions. I'm not even aware of where the supposed entrance is. Any other questions?"

"Not at the moment." Danzou replied. 'Dammit! It's like he's got a counter for every question that I come up with!' Though his face was calm, his thoughts definitely were not.

'I wonder when they are going to ask about...'

"Lord Hokage, what about the other Jinchuuriki?" a Pink haired woman, Haruka Haruno, asked. Unlike most civilians, she was indifferent towards Naruto. "I'm sure that the two of them together could very well become a disaster if provoked."

'and there it is.' Sarutobi thought, before sighing. "Two Jinchuuriki may be more dangerous if provoked, but if not provoked, they can become a better team than the Ino-Shika-Cho Trio at their best, as they can perform feats far beyond most." It was at this point a bright light appeared in the room, but no definite shape. The ANBU were now in the area, in between Sarutobi and the light.

"Hiruzen Sarutobi. I have come to make my presence and help known." The light said in his mind.

"ANBU, stand down." Sarutobi ordered.

"But sir..."

"Do as I say." Sarutobi ordered again. They did so and got behind him, but their guard was not lowered.

"It is good that they listened, if only to an extent." The light said. "I am one of those backing Naruto Uzumaki."

"Wait, what?" Sarutobi shouted, shocked. "Why are you here already?" His voice was now cold, and his face hardened.

"I am only here to make sure the warning is delivered to your idiotic council. Along with a few other things, but that's about it." This was heard in everyone's ears, which prompted everyone but Sarutobi and Inoichi to look around for a bit.

"Alright, who are you, and why do you have no true form?" Inoichi asked, more like demanded.

"Inoichi Yamanaka. I am under the impression you know of my charge, Naruto Uzumaki."

"Is that so? Then why are you here?"

"Has our warning been delivered to this, currently, piece of shit council?"

"That's what you're here for? The warning?" Inoichi raised an eyebrow. "I don't believe you."

"Did not think you would, as I have another reason. I know the capabilities of the Juubi, as I saw them firsthand. My name is Arceus."

"So, Arceus... Why do you bother to bring up the Juubi? The thing is only a..." Inoichi was cut off by a hand.

"Inoichi, the Juubi is not likely to be a myth." Sarutobi then turned to the light. "Why do you bring up the Juubi?"

"Because there is someone trying to reform the Juubi. You should know that Naruto will make a choice one day. That choice will either destroy this world, or bring peace for centuries. He will need to be prepared for that. And we are doing so our way. Note that by the end of his training, along with the Nibi Jinchuuriki and Kakashi Hatake will be trained to be able to fight like an Inuzuka or any other Ninja, and will not rely on either one." Arceus told them.

"How do we know you're the real deal?" Danzou asked. "Give us the name of the Nibi Jinchuuriki, and we might believe you."

"Why should I, when you yourself don't even know?" Arceus countered. "and before you say that I shouldn't know whether or not you do, you have a mirror in your office. That, along with one of my friends, and a little something else, is how I know."

"How could a mirror be such a window of information, hmm?" Danzou asked. "It's not."

"For you, it isn't. For my son, on the other hand, who has let me know of Naruto's Childhood in the first place, it is. Do not underestimate our power, or you will be destroyed if we do attack." Arceus said. "And Danzou, you are the first to go. And don't bother with those Sharingan in your arm, or your right eye." Danzou paled. "You think I'd call you out without knowing who you are, and what you're capable of? You're the War hawk. You figure it out."

No one could see it, but Inoichi could feel the smirk emanating from Arceus. "You had enough torturing him yet?"

"I wish." Arceus replied. "In any case, I'm done here. Remember the warning, as it is entirely real, and I will be here myself in that event. Only one has ever defeated me, and right now, only one other is alive that has that potential. And before you say anything Danzou, the only way he can defeat me... is not something you'd allow if you trained him yourself. So fuck off, you damn War Hawk." The light vanished immediately.

Everyone looked at the spot in shock. The Toad was still there. "Sarutobi, he was not joking in the slightest. If he's backing Naruto... Well, I think the Toad Elders would be better for that kind of information, as they actually know of Arceus himself. Ask your Summon Elders about him. They should know."

"Come again?" Sarutobi asked.

"In any case, I'm out." The Toad said. "Later!" Smoke, and it vanished. Everyone looked at Sarutobi, and the confused look on his face, then they turned to Danzou, who looked equally confused. The two looked at each other, eyes meeting for a full 30 seconds, before they both got up, and left in a Shunshin.

-?-

Danzou and Sarutobi met up at a secret clearing in an unknown location.

"Alright, this is far too dangerous for anyone involved." Danzou said, his voice anything but calm.

"For once, you and I are in agreement." Sarutobi admitted. "You could practically see the intent oozing from the light, which I believe wasn't even 1% of his strength."

"You're right, it wasn't." Danzou said. "In any case, what he said before he left. Emotions make you weak, as they are what gets you killed on the battlefield."

"And that is where your logic is flawed, Danzou." Sarutobi stated. "However, I believe we can come to a compromise."

"I'm listening." Danzou said.

"You say Emotions are what makes Shinobi weak. However, without emotion there would be no future. If they don't show Emotions on the battlefield, then they will be strong in your opinion, correct?"

"No, emotions in general are weak."

"Once again, it's that same mindset that did not earn you the title of Hokage." Sarutobi stated. "It's also the reason Orochimaru didn't gain the title of Yondaime, either. One must be able to show emotion where needed, which is at home, but not let it affect them on the battlefield, which is where it would likely get you killed. There is only one person alive where this unspoken rule does not apply."

"Come again?"

"Naruto Uzumaki is that one. Any true Uzumaki can do more than most, even achieving the impossible is a simple feat for them. If one can control their emotions, which Naruto will likely be able to do, they can be normal at home, and near ruthless in battle. I am the same way, which is another reason I became the Sandaime in the first place."

Danzou stood there in thought. This was something that just didn't make sense in his mind, no matter how he looked at it.

"Not everything is black and white as you see it, Danzou. In fact, in life there is no true black or true white. Everything is a matter of perspective." Sarutobi said, catching Danzou in his musings. "Emotions, like anything else, is nothing more than a tool that can be deadly if used properly and kept under control. Similar to an Akimichi, an Uzumaki can turn their Pure Anger into Chakra for them to use. It's a well known fact that Adrenaline kicks in when anyone is angry, but the case with an Uzumaki is different. It's not adrenaline, but a Chakra Surge. Their Chakra levels tend to Triple when pissed off to insane levels, the only ones that tend to lose themselves like that are the Jinchuuriki, but there are only 3 recorded Uzumaki Jinchuuriki, all of which held the Kyuubi."

Danzou looked at Sarutobi strangely. "Mito Senju is actually an Uzumaki by blood, and happens to be the first recorded Jinchuuriki of the Kyuubi. Kushina Uzumaki is the second, and was transferred from Mito just before her death. It was extracted from Kushina right after birth, which is when Naruto had gotten the Kyuubi. Out of all 3 seals, Naruto has the strongest and most efficient. And there is one thing I'd actually like your help with."

This raised an eyebrow from Danzou. "Oh?"

"We work together on improving our newer Ninja by these same ideals regarding emotions." Sarutobi stated. "While in the academy, we will weed out the more useless or those not dedicated, though check ups, so to speak."

"Evaluate them after certain periods of time?" Danzou asked, starting to like the idea.

"Correct. If they do not show enough improvement, they can be easily dropped out of the program. Also, most Ninja are in the academy for 3 years. We should extend it a bit. 4 or 5 years, with the last 2 years having the evaluations every 2 or 3 months."

"Where do you think you could get the staff for that?" Danzou ended up asking.

"There is only one place I can think of, and that's why you're being involved in this as well." Sarutobi stated, his voice even. "The more veteran Shinobi in ROOT can take place in the Academy, and teach them the way a Ninja should be, not by your definition alone, but the one we at least half agreed on here. If they are not serious about their Ninja Career, then they will be dropped. Fangirls are out, no questions on that. The only way a fangirl would stay in, is if they don't let it get in the way of their training. You know they're always the first to go down on the battlefield."

"Ain't that the truth." Danzou said. "Alright, here's the deal. I let my more experienced, yet older Shinobi in ROOT, which you and I both know is still active, teach these values in the academy. Standard Evaluations, that are mandatory, instead of the last 2 years, everything after the first 2 years, and at the beginning of every semester. If they do not show enough improvement, they will be given one chance. After that, they're out. Starting the Third year, they will be allowed specialized classes, such as Fuuinjutsu, Kenjutsu, and the like. However, I don't have many in Fuuinjutsu, regardless of the seals I have in the ranks. Those seals are technically mine and mine alone. Aside from Jiraiya, there are no true Seal masters, so Fuuinjutsu is something we are lacking in."

"Ah, but that is where you are wrong. If we turn to the retired Shinobi, I can think of 3 or 4 that can handle the job." Sarutobi replied, earning a nod from Danzou. "However, in order to bring in one specialty, we need one person here. Tsunade Senju."

"She won't come back. It doesn't matter how much anyone says otherwise." Danzou replied.

"I have a way to bring her back. She was familiar with Kushina herself, and there's only one person that would know enough about her to bring her back."

"No, he must continue his training." Danzou said, sternly. "There is no way anything like that can be good for this."

"Let him think about the how. It's best left that way. I'm also thinking about something that most would never forgive me for doing."

"Do tell." Danzou said, interested in an idea that no one would like him to do.

"Ever wondered how Naruto can be so good at pranking, yet so horrible at anything else regarding strategy?"

"It appears as though... Wait, I take that back. I do see where you're going with this. Turn him loose on the village with a Prank Run, and get him to come back with the defensive weak points."

"Bingo. If anyone can get into the Hyuuga Compound, set a trap, and get out before being noticed, then they are obviously good. Yet no one had ever seen that in him but me, and maybe some of the Nara. I'd be calling him into my office every now and then at random intervals, and turn him loose the next day. The ANBU will not be chasing him, as it is a mission that will be recorded as classified."

"I have a better idea. Let it be a test for new ANBU. First one to catch him, gets in. He frequently outran Jounin with ease. Keep the ANBU in shape..."

"And increase the security of the village." Sarutobi finished. "Talk about using skills to their peak."

"With the Demon King of Pranks." Sarutobi looked at Danzou. "That's what they've called him. Even ROOT know to be afraid of his pranks. It fits with their view of him, and is probably a title he would respect. I am aware of what he can do in that regard, and that is something that they didn't just label him with. He has earned that one, a lot more than just Demon brat, which I see as both faulty and idiotic."

Sarutobi stood there for a moment and nodded. "He might not like it, but that is something he has earned. If there was anyone in the village that has earned a title such as that it is him, as his mother before him could have, had she turned all her pranking skill on the village. When it came to Search and Destroy during the war, whenever she took one, she went solo, and always got through it unscathed. The premise is the same in each instance. Get in, set a trap of sorts, get out, activate it."

"And if he can do that, we can have him do more for the village and then he gets paid for it." Danzou continued. "He does what he loves,"

"And loves what he does." Sarutobi continued for him. "I might even have him go through and completely redesign the village defenses. Free reign, as long as it's dangerous to those who would dare trigger it."

"Agreed." Danzou replied. "You think we should let him teach a Trap Making class?"

"Why the hell not?" Sarutobi replied with a smirk. Danzou matched the smirk with his own, before holding out his hand. Sarutobi took it and they shook.

"We are such geniuses." They said simultaneously, the smirks never leaving their face.

"Quick question." Danzou stated. "Think we should drop the whole "Rival" act?"

"Back to the time when we worked together flawlessly?"

"You know it." Danzou replied. "We may not get along that much, but when push comes to shove,"

"We're nearly unstoppable." Sarutobi finished for him, as they went for the High five.

"By the way, why did Arceus mention the Sharingan?"

"The operation itself was supposed to be a secret, but it combined some of Orochimaru's work with Kakashi's implant. I've got 10 Sharingan. 9 in the arm, one as an eye. Anything else you've been hiding from everyone?"

"How about a seal that Minato came up with, that takes off up to half of your age when released?" Sarutobi asked. "That good enough for you?"

"Very much so." Danzou replied. "You keep the Sharingan a secret, I'll keep that seal a secret. Deal?"

"Deal." They shook again.

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Chapter complete.

Okay, is anyone surprised at the interaction between Danzou and Hiruzen? I mean, putting that in was more of a spur of the moment thing. I never intended for that, but the possibility they were putting on an act for decades would likely piss off anyone who never knew... Which includes Homura and Koharu. The views they chose were exactly opposite, and the fact they had remained friends in secret could very well have been ruined after that little stunt by Arceus.

Opposite ends don't always attract, but when they work together, they are always better than each other alone. The case with Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzou Shimura is similar to Sasuke and Naruto in Canon. They are the complete opposite in views, but when the minds link in a fight, few could go up against them and win.