Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, the monsters/fiends, or weapons found in this story only the idea that brought them together.

Chapter 2: The End of an Era part 2

Sarutobi had finally found a prospective tutor, a young man who was currently enrolled in the Chunin instructor-training program. Iruka Umino, one the few that made it past the rather strict screening process that Sarutobi had set up. In-addition, the only one that made it all the way to the interview portion; Iruka was the only one that made it past the screening that understood the difficulties orphans faced on a daily bases. Sarutobi knew that not even Iruka would fully understand what his future student would be forced to deal with. However, Sarutobi had thought of that long before summoning the young man to his office.

This interview was more to get an understanding on a personal level of Iruka's feelings on the child in question. Even though Sarutobi had Inoichi Yamanaka too personally, screen all candidates for potential threats to the child, he still wanted to see for himself that the boys status as the Jinchuriki would not get in the way of teaching the boy.

The nock on the door came as no surprise to the seasoned veteran. He calmly looked up from the routine paper work, and allowed entrance to his office. "H-Hokage-sa-sama Iruka Umino is here t-to see you."

"Thank you Satoshi-kun, please send him in." Using the same grandfatherly tone he always uses with the mousey man. Sarutobi had to admit the man had gotten better over the last few weeks. Well he was not closing the door on people's feet anymore, which was something.

Sarutobi watched as a young man about sixteen entered the room, and was remind of the twelve-year-old boy who was standing in front of the memorial stone crying. Yes, Sarutobi remembered the first time he met young Iruka quite well, which is why he wanted to speak to Iruka personally about this assignment.

"Hello Iruka-kun, it is good to see you again, and doing so well for yourself." Iruka could not help but be surprised the Sandaime actually remembered him. Sarutobi chuckled at his surprised look, "I try to remember everyone I speak with on a personal level."

Unfortunately, Iruka was not there to reminisce about what he considered an embarrassing moment of the past. He was there to discuss an assignment, one that required a very strict screening process even though it was only a tutoring job. He figured this meeting was so the Hokage can inform him of the client and who the student would be. Trying to keep his embarrassment hidden, "I am honored that you remembered me Hokage-sama." Iruka had no idea how to continue without sounding rude.

Sarutobi knew exactly what was going through the teenager's mind, so he decided to cut the poor boy some slack. "As you probably already know I called you in for the tutoring position that I had announced during the Chunin instructor training program several weeks ago. I chose you over the other candidates, not only because you will treat this individual fairly and without bias but because of your own situation will be better suited to help him adapt to his current living situation; in addition to teaching him the necessary material to help him in an already growing problem. Ordinarily, this individual would have started his chakra control training at an earlier age. However, do to the situation he is in; this training had to be put off. The reason it is so vital that this individual learn chakra control at a young age is because his family is known for large reserves and if not taught to control it it becomes more of a hindrance later on in life and will be cursed with poor control for the rest of their lives. Do to this individual's condition however, his chakra is growing at an astounding rate there by compounding the problem by making, well to be blunt about it hyper active." By this point, Iruka's eyes were ready to jump out of his head; the amount of chakra the Sandaime was talking about was overwhelming.

"Hokage-sama, which clan has that much chakra; I have never heard of such a thing before? And if the client new this situation would occur why wait and not get a Tutor sooner if he or she was unable to do it themselves." So many things did not make since that he could not stop himself from voicing his questions. Once he realized what he had done, he was horrified by his own behavior.

The Hokage waved off Iruka's concerns already anticipating such things, "The clan in question is not native to Konoha, and that the boy does not bare the distinctive physical traits his clan is known for. As for the matter of the client; I knew the boy would have problems but could do nothing at the time because others who knew the of his condition wanted a different type of training for him and quite frankly I would rather cut off my own arm before I would send any child to that type of training. Your other questions will be answered shortly but first let me tell you something that has been kept from the general populace." he waited a moment to let his words sink in before continuing. "The Kyuubi attack was not a random act as we have led people to believe."

Iruka had gone rigid at that announcement; the beast that had killed his parents had come to Konoha on purpose. "Why?" that was all Iruka could get out in his current state. He was so far gone that he did not notice a drastic change in the Hokage's demeanor. This coincidentally calmed Iruka somewhat.

"During the attack while the Yondaime was not present several shinobi noted the Kyuubi's actions seemed forced almost as if it was not acting of its own free will." Iruka stiffened at the implications of what was being said to him. "A few moments prior to the Yondaime's arrival the Kyuubi stopped and made a movement that one would equate to someone clearing their head. I assume this was when the genjutsu, or whatever was controlling it, was released. However, rather than cease the attack at this point several shinobi continued the assault; whether in an attempt to drive it away or out of sense of vengeance; I do not know. What I do know is the Kyuubi retaliated in kind. Once the Yondaime arrived he immediately transported the Kyuubi away from Konoha and the rest you already know, but what I have not told anyone, but a select few is that just before he died the Yondaime told me who was responsible for that tragic night." By this point Iruka wanted to pull his own hair out the beast that killed his parents was nothing but tool for someone else a giant kunai that some mad man threw at the village. Before he could ask, Sarutobi said one name that made Iruka's knees nearly buckle, "Orochimaru."

Iruka had heard stories of Orochimaru from older Chunin and even his Jonin-sensei had some unpleasant things to say about the man. However, to an orphan he was the boogieman who snatched up bad little boys and girls if they did not behave. Now Iruka was learning that not only was the beast that killed his parents an unwilling tool, but Orochimaru was the one to wield it. This also brought the question of why seal the beast why not simply kill it. Then he remembers what he learned about Bijuu, they were giant chakra constructs. In other words, they cannot be killed they would simply disperse then reform later. Which also explained why the Hokage had not killed the infant Jinchuriki, the only one you would be killing would be an innocent baby a new born at that. Iruka was no fool he knew that the Yondaime would not seal such a creature away without some way of insuring it could not escape. However, he was worried about the child somehow becoming influenced by the beast's chakra.

Then the pieces began to fall into place. The reason the Sandaime was involved, a child from a clan with immense reserves, and with a special condition that only increases those reserves, and finally the story of the attack. The Sandaime wanted him to teach chakra control to the Jinchuriki of the Kyuubi no Yoko. "Hokage-sama I don't even know the child's name. Moreover, to be honest I do not like the word used for those with his condition it is to misleading." Sarutobi smiled mentally, he knew he had chosen correctly, when he picked Iruka, but this just confirmed it.

"You are not the only one who dislikes that word, but it is an apt description, the power of human sacrifice, Jinchuriki." Sarutobi shook his head; it truly was a misleading word. "The boy's name is Naruto Uzumaki. I will warn you now Iruka-kun even though he does not bare a physical resemblance to his clan he truly is of their number." Sarutobi seeing the look of confusion said, "After meeting the boy, I want you to imagine an entire clan just like him and you will understand. Now then, this assignment will excuse you from most Chunin duty rotation but not all. I would like you to assess what he already knows and make a full teaching plan and have it turned in by the end of the week. You will be expected to make bi-monthly reports on his progress. Any questions?"

Iruka knew this was a rhetorical question so respond, "No, Hokage-sama." And waited to be dismissed.

"There are a few things you should be aware of, but they have no bearing on your assignment. We will be starting a rumor amongst the civilians that the more Naruto uses his own chakra the stronger the seal will be. Second is that I allow Naruto to refer to me in a familiar manner if you feel uncomfortable with him doing so in your presence explain to him why, then teach him to do otherwise. One final thing this is a request not an order, get to know the boy. That is all, you may go now." With that, Iruka gave a formal bow then left Sarutobi's office.

Taking out his pipe from the desk side drawer packs and lights it when there was a knock on the office door. "Enter." Was all he had to say before an Anbu stuck his head inside the door. Tilting his head in confusion at the sight motioned the agent to explain.

"Satoshi passed out again," Sarutobi raised an eyebrow in question, the Anbu elaborated, "Shimura-sama looked at him."

Sarutobi groaned Satoshi-kun had been doing so much better, but simply could not handle Danzo at all. Perhaps it would be better to reassign the man to archives or something. "Send the councilman in please."

Danzo entered the office and saw Sarutobi was smoking his pipe, "I take it things went well with Umino then." Receiving a nod, Danzo moved on to why he had come here. "These are the first reports to come in. Loses are better than expected." He said handing over several thin files. "Some of the more creative have started naming them."

Sarutobi quirk an eyebrow at that statement, but said nothing as he opened the first file; after looking at the first page he looked back to Danzo.

"I never said they were good names, only that they had started giving them." Danzo explained in his usual droll manner.

Sarutobi turned the page and saw that saw that the next page the creature was similar in shape, that being of slug like that was split horizontally by what looked like mouth that extended the length of its body; it had a few differences such as coloration and such as some had a flower like appendage protruding from the top. "Is there anything of note that is not listed here?"

"They tend to group based on similarities such as color and whether or not they have flower like appendages, and the largest group encountered for those is ten." From the information written each type within the while on their own would be no trouble but on mass could pose quite the threat.

Taking a Brief glance at the other files, this was far worse than originally believed if this was as widespread and as diverse as; pausing briefly on a particularly nasty looking creature. "We will need more information, and as quickly as possible we will need to take this to the Daimyo. I have feeling that this is only going to get worse. The village, no all villages will change greatly because of these creatures." What the future held for the village Sarutobi could not say, "I will call a council meeting what has been gathered so far is enough to convince them of some changes in the academy are necessary. Once you have finished collecting data on all those that can be found in Hi no Kuni I will meet with the Daimyo He will decide how we will proceed." Things were taking a turn that Sarutobi never thought possible.

AN: I think I'll end it here for now.

I have all so decided that there will be to more chapters like this one before I get to Naruto and the academy early years and will likely only spend two chapters on the academy.

I have also decided that pre academy Iruka and Naruto interaction will be covered in O'makes. The first of which will be at the end of the next chapter.

Two Question First is about the comedic relief that is Satoshi should I keep him as Sarutobi's mousey assistant or create some one else?

Next is a question which monster would you like to see first you can chose from any monster that appears within the Final Fantasy series depending on their power level will determine how they are used. For example a Behemoth with over a hundred thousand hp will be used as the mark of the end of an era if you chose something like a swarm type then it will be used as a way to introduce Naruto and Ino. I look forward to your reviews.