Battle Realms: Lord of the Clans

This is a work of Fan fiction. All of the original characters, organizations, techniques, summon animals and events portrayed in this fictional literature are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictionally. Though the majority of the events and most characters take place in and are a part of manga artist Kishimoto's world Naruto, and of Liquid Entertainment's 'Battle Realms' & 'Battle Realms: Winter of the Wolf'.

Normal speech: I hate paperwork. I bet Minato died just to escape this.

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Scroll/Book/Author notes/Event/ Titles: Village Hidden in the Mist's: Bloodline Limit Purge

Demon/Summon or Fusion speech: Finally, I am free. In your face Minato!

Human Thinking: 'Oh, Shit.'

Demon/Summon or Fusion Thinking: 'Oh, Shit is right! You are royally screwed bitch!'

Jutsu: Wind Style • Silent Wind [Fūton • Kaze no Sairento]

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Chapter 2: Decision

Gen Oja, daughter of Taro Oja and Utara, practically King and Queen of the Serpent Clan, of course now her name was Gen Uzumaki Namikaze and ever since she first met the scrawny boy clad in a orange jumpsuit she scoffed at the idea of him being her fiancé let alone Emperor of the entire Alliance, if someone told her then that by the time she's 19 she'd be married to him and have hot, passionate love in a hot spring of all places then she'd have broken that person's jaw but over the years he had grown on her and she soon found that she not only admired him but she fell madly in love with him, why simply because he treated her like a princess not because she actually was one but because in his eyes she was much more.

She wed him on the same day as Mariko and Kyūbi, of course she was a Serpent Heiress so she didn't mind him marrying more women, she found it quite kinky in the bedroom and besides along with his Kage Bunshin Jutsu [Shadow Clone] it's not like any of them would feel left out and he could fulfill any of their possible fantasies. And being his fiancées Naruto revealed to both Mariko and her, the reason for his banishment, he was the Kyūbi Jinchūriki which to Naruto's surprise didn't faze them at all, Gen because the Serpent have a long history of dealing with demons especially the Witches covenant who had struck a deal with the Succubus, the covenant where Gen was the prodigy of the century whose mastery of the Succubus energy coursing through her veins helps her to fight unimpeded with the weakness that the witches possessed.

She was effectively half-succubus…she and Naruto now viewed a beautiful sight as they entered the large quarters of the emperor and a large bed many times larger than needed wherein lay two beauties, one with cascading crimson hair and two fox-like ears atop her head, peerless olive skin and perfect curves and nine long crimson tails trailing from her behind and lied over the edge of the bed and the other with luscious onyx black hair, creamy skin her only blemish was a small scar between her shoulder blades, and curves to die for.

Mariko Oja, daughter of Kenji Oja and Arah, Lords of the Dragon Clan, now Mariko Uzumaki Namikaze she was cold and highly aristocratic, one would think she was of the Lotus clan instead of Dragon but one must also think that a dragon would think all those beneath the sky are beneath it as well, she became that picture symbolizing the cold, arrogant and aristocratic nature a dragon could possess. She trained in the arts of the Battle Maiden in honor of her namesake, who knowing death would be eminent still fought to protect her lord till her last breath a true story passed down the Dragon clan history, being the daughter of famous figures like Kenji Oja who with his might forged the Dragon's will once again and brought about peace through the alliance and Arah a renowned Archer of great stature and one of the many Zen Masters, she could let loose her arrow and tear off the wings of a fly without killing it…add to the pressure of moving out of her parents shadows along with being viewed as the incarnation of her namesake caused her to become cold natured like her mother and immersed herself in her training and her duties as Heiress of the Dragon Clan and she accepted without question her engagement to Naruto, not because of feelings at first but out of duty to her clan.

At first she thought of him as nothing but a weakling but accepted his strength at holding such a huge burden and unbridled anger at the dishonor Konoha has done to him and his family, she butted heads with Naruto on more than one occasion and she admired his 'never give up, never give in' attitude and soon his kind and caring nature began to grow on her causing her to open up to him and accept their marriage with all her heart. She did raise an eyebrow at sharing him with other women, thinking it a dishonorable thing but knowing Naruto she knew he could never be unfaithful to anyone his willingness to fight to the death to bring his friend back and also for her hand proved that and she knew full well that the dense knucklehead would wind up attracting women to himself.

Kyūbi no Yōko (Nine-Tailed Demon Fox) the demon that caused Naruto so much pain, now Kisara Uzumaki Namikaze she was the reason Naruto was banished, not like she cared really, according to her it was a good thing, after seeing everyone's reaction Naruto agreed with her, he sure did get a shock when he found out he was literally joined at the hip with a beautiful demoness, he fainted much to Kyūbi's amusement and soon began training Naruto in everything she knew, jutsu, seals and very powerful demonic techniques…without demanding anything in return, Naruto being who he is when he was proficient enough in seals after mastering everything in said subject surprised her by releasing her.

Her reaction surprised Naruto into a daze, she immediately jumped him and kissed him regardless of the fact of who was watching or that she was naked, Gen and Mariko had to pry her off Naruto after getting to know her and her admiration of Naruto's will since his childhood days, they felt okay with her being with Naruto, which she agreed by jumping Naruto again and attempt to initiate 'mating' much to the ire of both girls.

Their marriage was of great celebration along with Naruto's coronation, when it was known that the Kyūbi was one of the brides as well, no one was really bothered that their Lord married a demon but more jealous that their Lord got such beautiful women as wives or that three women got to share a handsome man.

Gen walked over and shook Mariko and Kisara, "Mariko-chan, Kisara-chan, Naruto-koi has something important to discuss."

"5 more minutes" Mariko mumbled, Kisara was mumbling something incoherent "mm…ah…No Naru-koi the children may hear…what's that even after 15 kids you still find me sexy."

Gen and Naruto gaped; Naruto was having a meltdown, '15 kids! She wants 15 kids!'

"Wow, I know Kyū-chan dreamed big but wow." Gen shook herself, "It's about Konoha."

Now that had the intended effect, both Mariko and Kisara both sat up silver and crimson orbs gazed at Naruto as they held a burning fury upon hearing that name, Mariko spoke her silver eyes and voice conveying her fury "What about that cesspool."

"I thought you wanted nothing to do with that place." Kisara added her own crimson eyes glowing; Naruto nodded "Yes I don't but certain factors have forced me to bring my attention to it."

Gen sat beside her mate/sisters and watched Naruto's expressions as he spoke before them, "If it's about the impending invasion they're facing then we have nothing to talk about, let the place rot."

"If only it were Konoha, but the entirety of Fire Nation is under threat and I can't in good conscience destroy the lives of innocents for my own want of vengeance, which isn't as great as it first was." Naruto spoke grimly seating himself in a nearby chair.

Gen, Mariko and Kisara smiled this was the reason they fell for him in the first place, his unwillingness to hurt innocents, his want to do the right thing, Kisara spoke in a knowing voice "You've never let yourself be ruled by hatred, ever since your childhood no matter what Konoha had done to you, you never let yourself be consumed by hatred, you feel anger though…I know you'll make the right decision."

Mariko scowled "I cannot accept it, I will not help that…that place which saw fit to beat up a child for nonexistent crimes and then preach about honor, family and values. Their ridiculous concept of upholding the so called 'will of fire' for the world to see yet dropped as and when it suits their needs…it's not the 'will of fire' but of poison." She continued glaring all the while "For such dishonor to their home, Seppuku is the most honorable thing that they could accomplish."

Gen laughed "Mariko is right Naruto, sooner or later, Konoha would've self-destructed on its own but Orochimaru's impatience pushed him to act sooner and have it end under his own heel." Kisara added "You just have to say the word y'know and I can make sure that Konoha will not survive me a second time."

"I know but to me you're more than just a weapon." Naruto said frowning, "And besides I have my own plans for that place, plans that I had just decided to discuss with the Zen Masters tomorrow, all of the Zen Masters."

Gen smirked "Y'know that your grandparents and parents will never agree to save that place, and I'm pretty sure that Lord Zymeth would prefer to drown the entire Elemental Nations before even thinking about the notion of helping the village that abused his great-grandchild."

Naruto felt a shiver run down his spine at the thought of his Sōsofu (Great-Grandfather) Zymeth, lord of the Lotus clan, the Nidaime Hokage's power over water pales in comparison to Zymeth's power over the very heaven's, and that was before he learned the use of chakra and after he did, seeing the results personally, Naruto knew that even a Bijū couldn't stand up to the onslaught of Zymeth's power over the storm, after all he is the Storm Master, Kisara agreed with his assessment "I know Gray-jiji and Zy-jiji won't like it but even they have to agree that Orochimaru is a threat along with the Akatsuki and their quest for the Bijū, they have allied together with Kumo, Iwa, Kusa and Ame. I for one wouldn't want Suna, Nami, Haru, Tsuki, Taki or any other country to get caught in the crossfire, we have to take into consideration Madara Uchiha's lust for power if he finds out that I'm here he will do whatever is necessary to capture me and you Kisara."

"Oh, he can try all he wants, I'm not as weak as before and his Sharingan is worthless against me now." Kisara said with a dismissive wave of her hand, Naruto shook his head "I don't want to take chances, I want to stare down at those bastards lifeless bodies then I can move on peacefully with my life."

Naruto continued "I still don't know how Iwa and Kumo will react to me being the Yondaime's son or Kiri' reaction to me being an Uzumaki, considering Iwa and Kumo' dislike for Konoha I'm pretty sure they'll blow a gasket for finding out that Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki are alive and well here and that I'm their son. War's have been started for less."

"And you know that they'll be idiots for moving against our Kingdom our warriors skills have been honed till this day to face a Demonic Horde, a Human army will crumble in the face of our own might, our own skills perfected through years of war, their strength will account for nothing against our own and to try would be a foolhardy on their part." Mariko spoke her tone sharp but Naruto spoke in a grim tone, "Then they have idiots in abundance hence why I was in such deep thought, Konoha will wage war with me for not only who I am but also if they get word of Kyūbi, Kiri might hold a grudge against me for being an Uzumaki, Iwa and Kumo for my father, Orochimaru just for power, Suna is probably the only major Shinobi village that has nothing against me. War is imminent for our Kingdom, hence why I planned to discuss this."

He paced before them, "Already word reaches the Elemental Nations of our land's existence and sooner or later Konoha will come here to seek assistance in the war. My first course of action is to save the Jinchūriki and give them asylum under our banner."

"Then conflict is inevitable, we will follow whatever plan you have in mind." Mariko said she then turned to another topic "What about Hinata Hyūga? I know you're…hesitant to know her reaction to your burden, but what if she hasn't changed her opinion, you are well aware it wouldn't be that difficult for the Ozunu clan to kidnap her."

"And what if she sees me as the 'Demon' as Konoha dubbed me, I couldn't take her away from everything she's ever known, forcing her away from family and friends. I openly admit I hold deep feelings for her but I just can't do that to her."

Kisara bit her lip, "But if she still loves you."

"Then I'll do everything in my power to protect her."

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Morning, Sentōryōiki (Battle Realm) Capital,

Fortress City Shiseijū (Four Saint Beasts),

Meika Hokan(Keep of Masters),

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Naruto sat on his throne, his hand lying over a swirling purple-dappled pink orb, set on a stand beside him; the massive doors of the grand hall shut with a loud clang, "Well, I believe this meeting is underway."

Elaborate Chairs were set on either side of the hall close to the Emperor's throne, the main difference between the chairs was that the right side was ivory white, while the left was pitch black both symbolizing Yang and Yin respectively, on the right sat Dragon and Wolf Zen Masters while the left seated the Serpent and Lotus Zen Masters.

Beside Naruto's throne in a arc formation seated the Four Clan Lords, Leaders once enemies now staunch allies, these seats where the same coloration but were mixed, one black one white on either side.

And besides these seated on two Brown elegant chairs were two most prominent figures in Konoha history, Minato Namikaze Kiiroi Senkō (Yellow Flash) and Kushina Uzumaki Akai shi (Red Death) brought to life via an oath by the White Wolf Spirit, the Necromancer and Shinigami's own will combined with the Ryūjin's (Dragon God) own might focused through the very orb beside Naruto, the Serpent's Orb.

The same one that used once before tore the world asunder separating this land from its Northern continent and from the Demonic Horde that seemingly ravaged the land in their wake; it caused the rift that separated their Land from the Elemental Nations for this long.

Zen Masters are peerless Lords, even Generals all of whom have been noted to be capably turn the tide of any battle sometimes with their weapons and sometimes with their mere presence on the battlefield, another trait they all shared, immortality, gained for their service in holding back the horde, by binding their spirit to the Serpent's Orb or by other means like the Lotus Warlocks.

But they are not invincible, though difficult to defeat on the battlefield let alone kill; they can still die and as such serve a small amount of time with the Shinigami before being revived, though for some reason they cannot recall their meetings with the Shinigami.

At his left seated Wolf Clan Lord, Grayback and surprisingly Naruto's grandfather and Kushina's father, a large burly man, unruly long crimson red hair tied in a top knot ponytail, garbed in a green Kimono, In battle Grayback wields an enormous weaponized pickaxe, a tool that strikes with crushing force while reminding all who see it of the reason why Grayback fights on. Grayback emerged as the new chief in the time of the Wolf Clan's enslavement, when the old line of chieftains was dead, and the clan's very existence was threatened. The force of mind that allowed them to break their bonds was Grayback's - the covert training, the cunningly orchestrated uprising, and the carefully timed messages to the Serpent. A menial slave, son of primitive hunters, he is clearly more than a match for the proudest Serpent Lord, or for Lord Zymeth himself.

The wolves themselves know Grayback's authority, sensing in his smell and body language the undisputed leader of the pack.

Beside him sat Taro Oja, Tales of his swordsmanship are widespread among the Serpent Clan, Kenji's older brother and Lord of the Serpent Clan, previously a pompous and pretentious man who relied on a magically imbued weapon for strength but after Kenji knocked some sense into him he turned into a warrior worthy of the Serpent, wielding twin Katana with deadly precision and force that even the best swordsman had trouble finding a footing against him, though being dedicated to the Serpent way caused him to study the arcane arts in an attempt to understand it along with Genjutsu, something that his daughter Gen inherited from him. Black hair tied in a samurai knot, wearing red regal robes of the Serpent

His twin Katana are unique, normally part of a single blade but with a simple twist are easily detachable, the hilt is shaped as a head of a viper the blade appearing from its maw, it was gifted to him from the Thieves Guild, at the height of its power one can see it glow eerily poison green.

At Naruto's right sat Lotus Clan Lord Zymeth, Naruto's Great-Grandfather, his very presence fills the air with Ozone, his very power states unquestioned authority; when Naruto met him for the first time he was amazed by his prowess at first he thought he'd be a fragile old man but he seemed to be at least 50 years old but Naruto was told otherwise Lord Zymeth is centuries older than any person Naruto could meet. The Lotus long since unlocking the secrets of Immortality and Death; Zymeth is a tall, long white hair reaching up till his heels, wiry man garbed in a flowing purple cloak like robe ending in eight tails, with incredible reflexes and a defense that even Gaara couldn't match.

For someone who doesn't possess an immense amount of muscle mass, he has enough strengthened further by his skills to throw someone through a forest and through even Konoha's wall. For hundreds of years, Lord Zymeth has ruled the Lotus Clan as the undisputed first among equals. He is a master manipulator and orator, using deception and threats to build coalitions and cow opponents. In his dealings with other clans, Zymeth also uses his great longevity to powerful effect, planning schemes that span generations of Dragon, Wolf and Serpent clansmen.

No one could rule the Lotus without being a wizard as well as a statesman, and Zymeth is no exception. Like most of the warlock elite he is a specialist, and his sphere is weather, the sizzling crackle of lightning or the relentless force of a summer storm.

Beside him sat Kenji Oja, Tales of his swordsmanship is just as widespread as his brother's, he went into self exile when he was wrongfully accused of murdering his father but upon his return he re-forged the will of the Dragon and revived the ancient ways of the honorable Dragon clan, drawing followers soon after finding the real assassin behind his father's murder, and soon after years of war and death, the incessant struggle between the four clans he had enough and called for an alliance between the four knowing that balance was the only way they could survive the invasion of the Horde should it occur again.

A Master of many weapons and Martial Arts, he truly is a warrior of renown and worthy of the name Dragon. A serious look always on his face, garbed in white and Orange Kimono, black hair tied in a Samurai knot, his constant companion in battle in a Wakizashi with a silvery dragon across the blade and sheath.

The Masters seated on the right side of the hall were as follows beginning with the Dragon clan, Arah is an archer without peer, and her skills overshadow even the Dragon Clan archers of old - her arrows move with a speed, accuracy, and force that terrify her foes. Flying from the oversized longbow she carries, they punch through armor and bone like stabbing spears.

She traveled to this land from elsewhere, having met Kenji during his long exile. Somewhere in their shared past is a bond that links them, a blood debt or point of honor that led her to follow him home and consequently marry him. A tall, slender woman, her manner is distant and cold, but for now she fights for the Dragon with all her heart and soul. She is dressed in a regal Kimono with orange streaks.

Her skills are enhanced by a special ability; when stressed, the drastically increased heart rate and adrenaline levels result in bursts of superhuman strength, speed and reflexes. A skill her daughter Mariko is quite proficient in.

Garrin worked his way up from stable boy to cavalry general through matchless skill and tactical brilliance, and men who served under him still speak with awe at his exploits on the battlefield. Even after he became a general and strategist he still took the field alongside his men, armed with a lance and grim determination. Garrin loves to beat the odds, and his cunning and stubbornness make the difference even against taller or higher-placed foes add to that he is a master of the martial art Judo, size and strength don't really matter in a fight against him. He always has a few plates of armor on him, and decked in a weighted orange gi and white hakama pants.

A stern looking man with a moustache and black hair tied in a ponytail and proclaimed master of horses, capable of taming even the wildest of stallions with but a whistle.

Kazan is one of the four Elemental Brothers of the Serpent Clan, a monastic fighting order now scattered. Kazan the Fire Brother, however was wandering the land, drinking, and lighting things on fire. In turbulent times he occasionally joins up with a travelling circus troupe, where his huge size and boisterous disposition appear less conspicuous to hostile eyes.

And in most contexts, Kazan is quite conspicuous indeed - he is a huge man, enormously fat and invariable drunk on the poisonously strong brew he carries with him in a pumpkin-sized gourd. In a fight it is usually the closest thing at hand and he swings it to deadly effect. Fire is his friend and element, and as such poses little danger to him - explosions and other fire do little harm to his tough hide.

When the Lord Takehiko Oja died and his sons, Taro and Kenji were incapable of ruling the Kingdom, it fell to his chief ministers to keep order in the land - of these; the most beloved by the people was Otomo. Where Shinja ruled through strength and fear, Otomo inspired loyalty and bravery in his followers through fairness, wisdom and honorable behavior.

His enemies deride him as weak and soft, but anyone who has faced him in battle knows the opposite - his very presence seems to put strength into his allies. Wielding a gray Zanbatō with supreme force, he truly is his nickname 'General of Conquest (Seifuku no Shōkan)', and a stern follower of the Samurai code.

Tao, This enigmatic mercenary has been observed wandering the land for at least forty years, perhaps far longer. He travels alone and simply, seldom mounted, carrying only a long staff and a small sack of rice, sleeping in barns or under the stars. He is describable as tall and slender, speaking little, never giving trouble. Those foolish or desperate enough to bother him have seen that he is lightning-quick on both attack and defense.

He seldom enlists in any struggle for long, and may work with Serpent as well as Dragon. He claims to serve neither yin nor yang but only a balance between them. Most mysteriously, he has ties to both monk and ninja organizations, and seems to share some of both their traits. And after learning of chakra he has become a force respected by both organizations.

Even though chemistry has traditionally fallen under the realm of the Serpent Clan, this righteous warrior's allegiance belongs to the Dragon Clan. Teppo is as skilled with his mind as he with his hands, and the massive Gatling gun-style wheel, dubbed the Dragon Wheel (Ryūrin), that he carries on his back is one of his own designs. Though it might look awkward, this wheel is powerful, and is capable of firing three explosive rockets in a single burst. His rocket wheel makes him primarily a long to mid ranged fighter, though he's moderately adept at fending for himself in hand-to-hand combat. He carries a flaming torch that he can use to bash his foes, he is the leader of the Chemist and Science Division set up through the alliance.

The Wolf clan masters, not much is known about Gaihla. She dwells in the deepest, oldest woodlands, and according to the tales she is a solitary druidess or forest goddess, or something in-between. Hundreds of years old, she has been known to disappear for decades and live out the time as a giant oak tree. All forests and growing things are under her protection.

Despite her allegiance to life, she can be a vicious fighter, wielding a wreath of thorns against those who would threaten the forests. Her relationship with plant life is mysterious - she moves unimpeded through the densest undergrowth and any crops thrive in her very presence. It was a surprise to Naruto when he met her; she displayed a control over the Wood element that the Shodai Hokage could never have possessed, probably because of how close she was to the forests.

Naruto remembered the first day he met her when his mother introduced her, Gaihla, his mother's godmother; Naruto instantly took a liking to her seeing her as his baa-chan like he did Tsunade only difference is Gaihla isn't under a Genjutsu of false age, as she is forever young. She sees him as a 'lovable pup' and raged as how Konoha could be so blind.

Even as a slave-child, Longtooth was famous for his athleticism - leaping between rocks and swimming through the treacherous underground waterways, he astonished his masters. Meanwhile he was winning a secret fame as a boxer and wrestler in the underground fighting pits and quarries. When the uprising came, those abilities were matched by a terrifying hatred and impressive generalship. His deeds of that night have placed him next in line for clan leadership.

In battle Longtooth carries a unique weapon, a heavy bladed boomerang he has learned to hurl with astonishing accuracy. Uneven battlegrounds give him a special advantage, as his athletic ability grants him a mobility others lack. Kushina's cousin and Naruto's uncle, he always seen with his no. of boomerangs, has spiky crimson red hair and decked in shale rock armor.

The Shale Lord is a symbol of the Wolf Clan's enslavement, a failed magical experiment, a lonely outcast, a military asset. No one knows his real name, but he was once a Wolf Clan slave, chosen by Lord Soban as an experimental subject in his attempts to breed a better slave worker. He escaped captivity and roamed the wilderness for years - a strange gigantic stone man, voiceless, alone. When the Wolf rebelled he returned to fight at their sides, and became a hero.

In battle there is no more terrifying opponent. Naturally armored and hugely strong, he fights with his mace-like fists. No one hates the Lotus Clan more, and his rage seems to increase his strength even as he battles. He was named Ketsugan by Gaihla when the wolf first stumbled upon him and when the alliance was brokered he was adamantly against the Lotus but cowed when Grayback ordered him to stand down, and he proved on more than one occasion that he may be voiceless or that he may seem slow, his intelligence is there beyond his red eyes, enough to subjugate the Shale spiders to his will and serve him. Naruto's first friend when he arrived in this new land.

During the Lotus occupation, Wildeye bore witness to brutal, unspeakable acts of violence by the Lotus Clan. His beloved wife and only child were taken from him to work in the deep mines, never to be seen again. Powerless to defend them, and unable to free his fellow Wolf brethren, he escaped into the forests, where he has learned to be one with nature, and remains quietly plotting his revenge on the Lotus Clan. Wildeye carries a massive drum and a sturdy drumstick, which he uses for illusion and his techniques. He is also a master druid and a natural at Fūinjutsu.

He was also the toughest to convince for the alliance until the Lotus delivered his family to him unharmed and well, convincing him to join this alliance Kenji had wrought.

The Masters seated at the left side of the hall began with the Lotus Clan; the ice queen's heart is as cold as the crystalline magic she weaves. Dressed in a long, black dress with spider-like arms protruding from the back, Yvaine, daughter of Zymeth, is an imposing figure. This beautiful Witch oversees the day-to-day operations of the shale mines, and she resents that fact every waking hour. She longed to be more than just a babysitter for the Wolf Clan slaves, and she takes out her resentment and hatred on her subjects. Highly skilled in the arcane arts, Yvaine attacks with waves of frost that penetrate her enemies deep into the bone, gripping them in a cold embrace. From a distance, she'll hurl slender lances of ice that travel through the air and shatter into sharp fragments upon striking their victims. Her mastery of frost extends into the arcane as well.

When Grayback and the Wolf clan rebelled a confrontation between him and Yvaine was inevitable after a heated battle in the Mine as it caved in around them, trapping them and forcing them to work together to save each other from being overrun by the Shale spiders, protecting her even though he had no obligation to. Grayback won her over and thawed her icy heart, the both are the reason for the changes between the Lotus and the Wolf and years later are proud parents of Kushina, to this day they are called the Romeo & Juliet of this land.

Visitors to the court of the Lotus Clan will nervously wonder why a twelve-year-old child sits on their high council, clutching an oversized hourglass. They don't feel any better when they learn that this is Lord Issyl, Dean of the College of Time, one of the most powerful wizards in the world. When they realize that eyes hundreds of years old peer from the face of a smirking hyperactive little boy, nausea is a common reaction.

Lord Issyl ages slowly backwards, a condition resulting from an accident 70 years ago. Despite this misfortune, his body is free from the rampant decay that plagues many who follow the Path. Time flows… interestingly… around him, and he controls it to some degree. Wounds he takes in battle knit with unnatural swiftness.

Issyl had long since erased that aging problem of his and begun aging forward freezing at his bodies peak physical performance age, though for him aging means 50 years=1 year and right now he's in a 12 year old body. And due to that fact he and Naruto hit it off.

By consensus, Lord Koril is believed to be the second most powerful warlock of the Lotus Clan, both magically and politically. It is also rumored that he is by far the eldest of any of them, older than Zymeth himself. To have survived so long in the Byzantine, the deadly world of the Lotus, - this bespeaks a brilliant mind and ruthless political instincts. He does not lead openly, but is always present at critical debates.

Koril if formally styled "Master of the College of Space," and pursues a species of magic distinct from but related to the Forbidden Path. Position and distance are no great trouble to him, and he is often seen at opposite ends of the land in a single day. His power is such that he seems to shimmer at all times, a trait infuriating to enemy archers. Naruto's father Minato after his revival began studying under him and also informed him that Madara Uchiha possessed similar abilities to Lord Koril.

Like all the highest-level Lotus warlocks, Soban's researches have taken him on a unique path. His work blends clockwork and high wizardry to produce alchemical feats like his tireless servants, the golems. He is called "Lord" as a courtesy for his accomplishments but he holds no political sway, having always kept out of power struggles of the Lotus elite.

Behind his back, Soban's colleagues deride him as a mere tinkerer or mechanic, but his powers are genuine. The Wolf Clan's Shale Lord is a result of one of his experiments gone wrong. At first the man creeped Naruto out at the similarities between him and Orochimaru but learning more about the man he saw that he was nothing like Orochimaru, after all the snake doesn't have a sense of humor like Soban and the other thing that differentiates both is the fact that Soban had long since refused to conduct experiments on children, infants or even pregnant women going so far as to see to their safety and living conditions probably due to the grief of watching his own daughter and her children be consumed by the corruption within their bodies.

The Serpent's Masters begin with a mysterious, fiendish being summoned by the deepest profanity of which the Serpent is capable. He heeds mortal voices only when it suits his needs or flattered by sacrifices, Naruto met the being sitting atop of his Necromancer's Throne, a structure beneath which is entombed skulls of the innocent. Only after this appalling sacrifice of men and materials will the thing called the Necromancer commence his slaughter of the living.

If the Necromancer is difficult to summon, he is almost certainly impossible to banish. Disdaining melee combat as beneath his dignity, he prefers to conjure lesser demons from the pits of the damned to slay his enemies. These ordinarily take form as fearless Spirit Warriors. He may also send such spirits into the bodies of the fallen, creating Zombies who know only the raw need to kill. Now Draped in a dark tattered cloak, his skeletal hands grasping it close, his featureless yellow eyes peering out the cowl; Naruto had to beat the being to ensure his loyalty to the Alliance, Naruto would've killed him but chose to give him a chance despite protests from Kenji. Though it seemed the choice wasn't in vain as the necromancer as moral-less as he is knew a debt cannot be ignored and chose to serve Naruto loyally.

Budo is a peasant overseer, a large man who is always seen with a barbed whip in his hand and a look of low cunning on his face, early in his career he was the target of multiple accusations of torture, wanton beatings, and callous murder. Naturally the Serpent lords saw the limitless potential in this rising star.

Budo's cruelty became a perfect tool in the hands of men like Lord Shinja. Any province where Budo was put in charge would reliable have the hardest productivity and lowest crime-rate in the known world - albeit also the highest rate of peasant deaths. After a while the simple threat of placing Budo in charge meant a ten percent jump in the harvest. But come the alliance and the peasants' higher productivity rate, Budo was put in a new job and that was to oversee the Prisons of the realm, seemingly no one wanted to commit a crime if it meant serving time under Budo's watch and whip.

Lord Oja's death left a power vacuum and no one more eager to fill it than Lord Shinja. No one loves Lord Shinja, but no one can deny that he keeps order and has helped preserve the Serpent Clan in difficult times.

In person Shinja is an undeniable force, charismatic, coldly intelligent and utterly without fear. No one has ever crossed him and lived to tell of it, beyond a babbled confession in a chamber deep beneath Serpentholm. He despises talk of the old Dragon clan, and considers honor to be a sadly obsolete concept. In all things he is a realist, and magical attacks including Genjutsu have been known to quail and dissipate under his skeptical gaze and indomitable will.

Anyone who believes the geisha arts are a harmless business of strewing flowers and strumming tunes should meet Utara. In appearance she resembles a normal geisha of great beauty, but she incarnates the dark side of their practices - she is a seductress, and a poisoner.

At four, Utara was orphaned by bandits and adopted by local geisha. She proved an apt pupil, delving into medicine and other arts. One day she disappeared from the bathhouse, leaving dead a dozen Serpent raiders - by all accounts men not unlike those who had killed her parents. A few years later she reappeared as one of the strangest weapons in the Serpent Clan's arsenal. Now married to Taro Oja, she is the mistress of the Serpent clan and mother to Gen.

Opinions about Vetkin, Lord Garrin's chief aide, fall into two camps some say a useless wastrel who lazes around the keep, flirting with chambermaids and admiring his tattoos in the mirror. Others claim he's the cleverest man in the province, controls all the accounts and makes himself wealthy while Lord Garrin is busy in the field.

Vetkin is a young slender man blessed with good looks, quick on his feet and well-trained in the twin sai he carries. He never seems to lift a finger, but each year he wins the Harvest-day foot-race. Rumors of a dark past never seem to touch him - a wink and a ready smile always seem to banish any doubts about his loyalty. A womanizer and a pervert, Vetkin has been fought over by women on more than one occasion and seemingly only his childhood friend Madoka, daughter of Garrin, can control his perverse habits.

"Well, the fact you've called the Zen Masters to convene in such urgency, means you have a pressing matter to discuss…one that might affect Sentō ryōiki (Battle Realm)." Issyl chuckled as he said this and seeing Naruto nod.

Then surprisingly the answer came from Budo, who as he bit down some snacks, "But the only matter seemingly worthy of affecting our Realm is the invading Horde from the north or the situation in the Elemental Nations to the west."

Kushina raised an eyebrow "Seeing as the north has been quite for a while now…" She saw the sheepish expression on her son's face, "NO! Hell No! Dattebane…"

"Mom, C'mon…"

"Don't you mom me, that place can burn to the ground…" Kushina stood her hair flailing about angrily. Minato shared her reaction "Not a chance son, they spat on my wishes and treated you like that. Hell! If you didn't convince me otherwise…I'd have flattened Konoha myself."

Every Zen Master including Naruto's grandparents protested vocally, it was uproarious. Naruto sighed and then froze as did everyone else when a surge of energy swept over them, "SILENCE!"

Zymeth stood and walked to Naruto, placing a hand on his shoulder "Stop being unreasonable, I can see Naruto has a plan of some sort or he'd never come to me nor any of you knowing full well this very reaction would be the end result…" Zymeth faced the Zen Masters "Now you all know that among you I'd be the first to rip apart the Hidden Leaf for its transgressions against my house, should I be given the chance but ultimately I'll leave its fate in Naruto's and his parents hands…Let us listen to my Great Grandson's plan and then decide." He smiled, somehow giving himself a more frightening visage, "Agreed."

Zen Masters nodded collectively Zymeth gestured Naruto to take the stage, Naruto grinned "Thanks Zy-jiji, now this is what I had in mind…