Naruto walked into Ashley Williams' hospital room on the Citadel. He had received a message from her this morning telling him that she'd awoken. That was all he needed to read, and he ordered Joker to get them back to the Citadel. To his surprise, he also saw Thane Krios at the hospital. Sadly his Kepral's Syndrome had taken a turn for the worse and now he had to remain on the Citadel. But he had seen Ashley and talked with her, and said as long as she was in the hospital, he'd look after her. Currently in Ashley's room was Councilor Donnel Udina and they were speaking about something. After about three more minutes, Udina turned around and exited the room with a quick head nod to Naruto.

"What was that all about," asked Naruto walking in.

"Udina wants to make me a spectre," sighed Ashley.

"Damn that's good stuff, are you going to accept?"

"It's an honor and all, but I don't know yet."

"You're a great solider Ashley there's no reason you shouldn't take that position. You would be an excellent spectre."

"Thank you."

"And seeing as how I just heard the news, you can consider this an unofficial gift." Naruto passed her an unopened box. Ashley opened the box and smiled immediately. Inside the box were two books of poetry. "I figured you needed something to do while you were in here."

"How did you know that I liked poetry?"

"Garrus told me."

"Vakarian's back on the Normandy huh? You definitely won't find a more loyal soldier."

"He wanted to come, but he had to coordinate some stuff at the Turian refugee camp here. It isn't looking pretty for them right now."

"It's not looking pretty for anyone right now Naruto. Your friend Ino said that you checked up on me earlier but I was still knocked out."

"Yeah I did."

"Why?"

"I don't understand the question."

"Why did you check up on me?"

"You got your head smashed against a flaming shuttle twice Ashley. I wanted to make sure that you were still okay. If I had been quicker to stop the Illusive Man's robot, none of this would've happened."

"Well I think you've made it crystal clear that you don't work for Cerberus anymore and if you still do, you're doing a damn good job of hiding it."

"Ashley, I don't work for them anymore."

"And I can accept that, but where do we stand Naruto?"

"We don't have to hate each other if that's what you are asking. From Horizon up until now, we've had a terrible start. And if it's all the same to you I just want to put all that behind us. I say that if we can't be friends, let's at least respect one another. Does that sound fair?"

"Yes, you've been more than patient with me especially when you didn't have to be. If you're willing to give me a second chance, I'll gladly take it."

Ashley stuck her hand out, and Naruto shook it. She had a strong grip but it had to come from years of being in the Alliance. After that for the next hour or so they just talked. He learned that Ashley came from a military family, her father and grandfather were both in the Alliance Navy. She was the oldest of the four Williams children with three sisters named Abby, Lynn, and Sarah. Naruto in turn told her about his life as a ninja and cleared some of the confusion she had about their lifestyle. She picked up really fast on the ninja structure and ranks, and the different weapon types as any soldier would. But explaining the nature of chakra and the different bloodlines threw her for a loop. And she couldn't even begin to process how something called a 9-tailed fox was sealed into his body. Kurama made a few colorful side remarks that he thought would be best not to inform Ashley of.

"Naruto, we're ready for take off," said Joker.

"Didn't we just get here," he asked.

"Uh yeah, two hours ago. Everybody is back on the ship but you"

"Oh, alright I'll be there soon." He looked at Ashley and smiled. "Sorry, my Vrollik's Syndrome having mom is calling me, I can't play anymore."

"Well tell mom I said hi," she said. " And shape up Commander, you are a soldier of the Alliance now after all."

"The next time I'm in this neck of the galaxy, mind if I visit?"

"Not at all, I'll probably be on bed rest for a few more days."

"Okay, I will see you then, and enjoy the books."

"Thank you I will."

Naruto grinned at her and exited the hospital room.

"Your heart is beating so fast," teased Kurama.

"It is not," growled Naruto walking onto the elevator.

"I think I feel a song coming along."

"Please don't start singing you know how much I hate it."

"Oh come one, it's about you and your new girlfriend Ashley."

"She's not my girlfriend."

"Bullshit, you gave her poetry, she's your girlfriend now."

"In what star system does that make someone your girlfriend?"

"I think will sing now."

"No Kurama pl-"

"Ashley and Naruto, on the Citadel, I can't think of a rhyme, but it's obvious you want to have sex with her."

Naruto slapped a hand onto his head as he entered the Docking Bay. As he was getting ready to board the Normandy somebody whispered his name. He thought it was the fox, but it was a female voice. He looked around the area and to his astonishment he spotted Miranda Lawson.

"Naruto Uzumaki," she said when he walked up. "It's good to see you again."

"A pleasure to see you as well Miss Lawson," he said mocking her with a bow.

"I wanted to visit you after you were arrested, but I thought that would have been not the best of ideas. The former Cerberus 2nd in Command has orders to be shot on sight on most Alliance bases."

"Very likely… did you hear about Earth?"

"Yes, I couldn't believe the reports I was getting."

"Countless people lost their lives in seconds. Everything we feared about the Reapers is 100% true."

"They should've listened to you a long time ago."

"No shit, and no offense Miranda, but let's cut with the coy bit. How come you've come to the Citadel?"

"I needed to speak with a few important people, you being one of them. The Citadel is a good and safe place to meet for now. What's the Alliance going to do about the Reapers?"

"We have a one shot in hell plan right now."

"Not a surprise."

"You still haven't answered exactly why you're here."

"I needed to talk to some people about my sister Orianna."

"What's wrong?"

"I haven't heard from her in a few days. All the steps I took to protect her and make sure she remained safe, seem to be coming undone. And the worse part is, I just know my father is involved in it."

"Just tell me what you need, I'll even get Liara to extend some resources if you want."

"I knew that you would say that, and I'm grateful to both you and Dr. T'Soni, but I can't let you get involved with this not while you have Reapers to worry about. If I need a door or two kicked down, or a Rasenshurikan thrown at somebody, I know how to get in touch with you." Miranda looked around as though she knew she was being watched. "I have to cut this short Naruto, I'll speak to you again soon."

"Okay… stay safe."

"Not going to promise that."

A taxicab appeared and Miranda hopped in it, and a second later she was gone.

"That one always remains mysterious," grumbled Kurama.

"Agreed," said Naruto walking into the Normandy's airlock.

"NARUTO!"

"I just got back on the ship Joker, you can take off."

"No we have a different problem, EDI just went offline."

"What do you mean?"

"She isn't responding to anything."

The airlock door opened, and Naruto saw Joker, and various members of the crew pressing all kinds of buttons with nothing working.

"She's not talking or anything," said Shikamaru from the co-pilots chair.

"Where's the issue at," Naruto asked.

"Deck 3."

"Everything was fine until Garrus got back," Joker teased pressing the main battery speaker. "He's probably up there miss-calibrating shit."

"You aren't funny you little glass boned bastard," Garrus said back. "Whatever has happened I didn't cause it."

Naruto walked to the elevator with haste taking it to Deck 3. Systems were running haywire even in the elevator because it stopped twice. He got off at his destination and jogged to the AI core. Chief Engineer Adams and his assistants the newly re-instated Kenneth Donnelly and Gabriela Daniels were all there each holding a fire extinguisher. They opened the door to the AI Core and Naruto saw a small fire around the AI Core diagnostic center, and the area Legion used to stand in. The three engineers each sprayed the foam in a different direction.

"Can you hear me EDI," asked Naruto.

There was a noise of some machine being re-started, the lights flickered, and finally an orange bar of light appeared throughout the steamy room. There was the patter of heels on the ground. Dr. Eva Core's android body appeared now completely platinum and Naruto immediately stood in front the engineers protectively, ready to form a Rasengan.

"Is there a particular topic you wish to discuss Naruto?"

Naruto slightly relaxed because EDI's voice came out of Eva's body. "EDI, is that you?"

"Yes."

"Why are you in Dr. Eva's body?"

"Not all of me is, but I have finally gained control of it. It was not a seamless transition."

"EDI, you blacked out for a couple minutes."

"Correct. When this unit was brought onboard, I began a background process to search for more information on the Prothean device. This eventually triggered a trap. A back-up power source and CPU activated and the unit attempted physical confrontation, fortunately I gained access and re-wrote the operating protocols as I saw fit."

"You could've let us know that you were doing this EDI."

"An organics reaction would've been insufficient for this process."

"So you still run the ship yes?"

"Correct, I exist primarily within the ship. But Normandy's weaponry are not suited to every combat situation. This platform could provide limited fire ground support. This body could accompany you places the Normandy could not."

"We can always use more help that's true, but make sure that damn thing doesn't have anymore surprises."

"Understood, but first I must restore functionality to the Normandy to reassure the crew that all is normal. If you wish to converse with this platform, it will be on the bridge with Joker and Shikamaru."

Naruto watched as EDI awkwardly moved Eva's body, and after about the 10th step the robotic body began to move very fluid as though it were a person. The engineers and Doctor Chakwas gave Naruto confused looks as he passed them, but he just shrugged his shoulders and kept walking. He turned towards the Gunnery Station since he hadn't spoken to Garrus all day. He entered and the Turian was of course calibrating the Thanix Cannon.

"Most people avoid work like the plague," said Naruto leaning against the Turian made gun. "Victus said you came here right away?"

"After what I've been through calibrating a giant gun is a vacation," sighed Garrus wiping his face. "Besides it gives me something to focus on."

"We're going to need you for more than your aim Garrus."

"Oh I know, and I'll be ready for anything. But I'm pretty sure that we'll still need giant guns, and summoning jutsus, and Rasenshurikans."

"And Sasuke's Kirin, if you're ever lucky to see it, that attack does some damage."

"What's that jutsu?"

"Before this war is over you'll see it."

"Yeah well if it can do some damage to Reapers like Sovereign and thousands more of his friends then you won't hear me complaining. And as much as I wanted to get back to the Normandy, I'm still not sure if leaving Palaven was the best move."

"I know the feeling. I watched a little boy 6 or 7 tops get killed as the Normandy was escaping Earth."

"Being right about the Reapers never felt less like a victory huh?"

"We knew this day was coming, and damned if the Reapers haven't brought it."

"At least my people believed me."

"Yeah I saw that back on Menae. Can you explain to me how a former C-Sec officer turned failed Vigilante, along with his human ninja friend is getting Generals to salute him?"

"After all I had seen, I had to speak with my dad. He hates people like you and me who bend the rules but after I explained everything from Shepard and Sovereign, to you and the Collector Base, he had to face the facts everybody was ignoring: the Reapers were coming back. Thankfully he was an old war buddy of Primarch Fedorian. They gave me the task force and explained to the entire military that I was the go to guy with questions about the Reapers."

"What about Shikamaru though? General Corinthus saluted him too."

"You arrived on the 5th day since the Reapers arrived, he arrived on the 3rd. By then we had already lost 8 million people in two days. I showed him all of the spots on Palaven that were getting hit the worst and then he did that little thinking stance of his. After two hours straight of that, he gave each of our Generals instructions on what to do and how to save more lives. The death count was still coming of course, but he dropped it from millions a day to no more than 100,000 a day. Before dying Primarch Fedorian named Shikamaru Chief Strategist of the Turian Hierarchy; first time in my peoples history that position ever been held by a Human."

"Shows just how far our races' have come since the First Contact War."

"You know my people were just taking it easy on you right?"

"Please bird face, if my people and I mean 'ninja' had entered that war, Palaven would be a human colony now."

Garrus laughed and stuck his hand out. "It's good to be back Naruto."

Naruto shook his hand and said," great to have you back Garrus."

The doors to the Gunnery Station opened and Shikamaru walked in holding a folding chair, a blanket, and a pillow.

"What the hell is all this," asked Garrus spreading his arms.

"Joker said EDI needed a space to work," yawned Shikamaru setting the chair up. "The leather couches in the lounge are uncomfortable, so I can just sleep on this."

Naruto exited the station as Garrus told Shikamaru that he was going to learn how to calibrate. His omni-tool buzzed and he looked at it having received a message.

I've discovered something I think you'll want to see – Traynor

Is it important – Naruto

You'll want to see it sooner rather than later – Traynor

Naruto rounded the corner to the elevator and took it back down to the CIC. When the doors opened Traynor was already waiting for him.

"I'm sorry but I just didn't think this could wait," she said at once.

"Slow down Traynor," he said lifting both hands. "Just tell me what's wrong."

"I found an anomaly while I was scanning through the Alliance's channels. Grissom Academy is requesting help because the system their in is being invaded by the Reapers."

"Schools are still open even though the war is going on?"

"Grissom Academy is more specialized than a normal school. Most children who attend don't go home many times throughout the year, they're too busy with tech and biotic training."

"Well what can we do to help them?"

"A Turian evac transport responded to their distress call, so normally I'd say we don't need to do anything."

"But seeing as how you're talking to me this isn't a normal case?"

"No something sounded off in the Turian signal so I had EDI perform an analysis. The entire Turian response is fake. EDI believes it's Cerberus. She said the faked signal was similar to the one that lured you to a Collector ship?"

"Long story short: it was a fucking nightmare. Those kids are probably still in danger and we need to help them. Good catch Traynor, and tell Joker to get us to the Academy." Naruto walked back into the elevator.

"This could just be a mistake on my part Naruto," said Traynor. "It could be simple disinformation-"

"Samantha… good catch."

"Thank you Naruto."

He smiled at her as the elevator doors closed.

Grissom Academy

Naruto watched as Sakura pulled apart the Academy doors that had been welded shut. As they were leaving the Normandy, the Salarian convoy ship which had the Dalatrass aboard arrived. She boarded the Normandy with 2 armed guards behind her and walked past him without so much as a hello. Because the Grissom Academy kids were more important than some stuck up Salarian bitch, Naruto ignored her attitude and got on the shuttle.

"Who needs Ay when we have you Sakura," said Garrus walking forward with his Mantis. "You're strong, smart, easy on the eyes, and I just love the pink hair."

"Careful you don't let T'Soni hear you saying all that Garrus," replied Sakura with a smile. "I think you might find yourself being biotically blasted into a wall."

"Liara and I go way back, the worst she would do is probably throw a chair at me."

"Will this kind of banter normally occur during missions Naruto," asked EDI loading clips into an SMG.

"This is actually very normal EDI," Naruto answered. "We have talks about murder, politics, sex, who has the shiniest gun, and antique shops."

"Only if they're classy," corrected Garrus opening the next door. Three Cerberus soldiers turned around and started firing. EDI ran up to them fast as lightning dodging and weaving through shots. Naruto couldn't help but think he'd seen her fighting style before. She killed one with a tech overload, another with a gunshot to the face, and the last man she punched her fist through his helmet.

"Whose fighting style are you using EDI," he asked walking up to her.

"I have recordings of all the previous fighting styles of the Normandy's crew, but for nimble and quick fighting, I judged it would be most effective to fight like Thane Krios."

"Of course," said Garrus. "Guess the assassin did return to the Normandy in a sense."

"Is anyone in here," asked Sakura.

"Are you with Cerberus," a voice responded.

"We're with the Alliance," explained Naruto. "All the Cerberus in this area are dead."

The doors opened and a blond haired woman of about 45 came out of cover aiming with a shotgun. Seeing the strange group before her, she lowered it. "Are you okay?"

"I've been better. Names Kahlee Sanders, I'm the Principal of Grissom Academy. I didn't think I was going to get out of this room alive, so thanks for my life. And I hate to cut this short, but if you're here to help, then I need you to go and safe my students."

"How many students are on the station," asked EDI.

"Fewer than twenty, and all except for three are biotic students. When the Reaper invasion started, parents began arriving in droves to take their students away. But the biotic students here are orphans who the Alliance wants trained for artillery strikes and if you ask me that's a load of bull."

"You don't want kids fighting in a war," concluded Sakura.

"Exactly! It's bad enough an invasion this atrocious is happening during their lives, but to force them to fight in it, they aren't ready." Kahlee's omni-tool glowed yellow and she tapped a few keys. "Shit! Cerberus has begun attacking the students in Orion Hall. One of my instructors is with them, but he can't protect the students alone by himself."

"We're on it," said Naruto as everyone rushed out the door. "Which way to Orion Hall?"

"Go through the door on the outside and just go straight until you have to turn right."

Got it."

Naruto sped in front all of his friends as they all rushed to Orion Hall. Cerberus didn't make it easy for them. The soldiers had obviously been instructed to grab as many students as possible. Naruto had a pistol in one hand, and a wind infused kunai blade in the other. He slashed through the shields and barriers with the sword and shot his enemies to death with his pistol. Garrus had picked up a Cerberus assault rifle that oddly enough looked like a Mattock but it fired automatic not semi. With his natural skill with a guns, the Turian put many Cerberus soldiers down. Sakura grabbed one man and Naruto cringed as she crushed his face in her hand. Then quickly ripping his head off, she charged it with chakra, and flung it as hard as she could at a Cerberus Guardian. The head passed through the Guardians shield and through his body. EDI was the best though of them all. While most individuals had to train to be masterful with a tech ability she was a natural. Incinerate, cryo blasts, overload, energy drain, she could use them all without tiring. Naruto tackled a soldier into a wall and ran his wind sword into his heart and pulled it out. He looked to his right and above a set of doors was the letters OH for Orion Hall. Naruto looked behind him and Sakura was healing a teenage girl while Garrus covered her.

"You two catch up," he yelled down the hall. "EDI, let's go."

"At once."

The doors to Orion Hall were locked but thanks to EDI's hacking skills that wasn't a problem. The doors opened, and Naruto impaled his wind sword into an unsuspecting Centurions back. He kicked him off and peered into the room. Cerberus was all over attacking trying to attack the students but, every time they approached one, they were blasted back with biotics. Three Cerberus troopers ran towards a cowering girl, but they began to cringe because they were being effected by an Annihilation Field. A second later a Warp was fired and they blasted back. The man responsible for the Annihilation Field walked out and to Naruto's surprise it was Neji Hyuga. The ninja was wearing a black V-neck T-shirt with black pants and combat boots. He tattooed sleeved arms as muscular as ever.

"Neji," he said.

"Naruto," he said back with equal shock in his voice. Before more dialogue could be spoken, an Atlas walked into the room at took aim at boy with red hair. To Naruto's surprise it was one of Gaara and Hinata's twin sons. Neji sped over to him, pulled him back, and erected a biotic bubble which protected him against the shot. "EVERYONE GET BACK! NARUTO, YOU GUYS KEEP THESE THINGS THE HELL OFF OF US!"

"Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!" Four shadow clones appeared in the room. Two formed fire Rasengans, and two formed wind Rasengans. They charged into the Atlas creating one big explosion that shorted out it's shields. Garrus turned around and quickly switching to his sniper fired a bullet right past Naruto's ears that took out an Engineer setting up a turret.

"Naruto," Sakura shouted running towards him.

Having practiced this for years, he knew what was coming. He activated his 9-tails cloak and using his chakra tails he gave her a boost so she could jump. Sakura flipped through the air and appeared right above the Atlas with her fist clenched. She landed on the machine, but not in the blow it up kind of way. She smashed her hand through the glass and grabbed the operator and flung him towards EDI who broke his neck with a kick. Ripping away the last Guardian's shields with his chakra arms, Naruto snapped the soldiers neck clearing the room of the Cerberus threat.

"I'll be damned," said Neji with a smile from the upper level. "Kahlee told me that she was sending an SOS, but I had no idea you were going to haul your carcass here to save us." Turning to his students Neji's eyes stared right through them literally. "All right amp check! Prangley those fields were pathetic and weak! Cerberus isn't going to lie down and spread their legs for you like that one girl from the tech division did at prom." Prangley the student being given "constructive criticism" blushed as red as his outfit. But Neji wasn't through, because next he turned to his cousin. "And Marcus Hyuga, if you ever freeze up again while something is coming at you, I'm going to take my foot and shove it so far up your ass the water on my knee will quench your thirst. You are a ninja of the Leaf Village, and a biotic, so you have the potential to be just like me, super badass. You got it?"

"Yes sir," said Marcus saluting.

"Great, now everyone grab an energy bar and a drink because we're moving out!" Neji leaped off the upper level walked to Naruto's position. As soon as he got close enough he punched Naruto right in the lip. "Damn it, how many times did I tell you not to trust Cerberus?"

Naruto ran his tongue over his lip and got pissed when he felt blood. He punched Neji back in the face. "Those soldiers had you on the ropes Neji, I just saved your ass."

"You want a medal bitch?"

"No fucker, I want you to fall in line so we can get everyone out safe." Naruto and Neji glared at one another for a second, and finally shook hands with smiles.

"As charming as ever," said the Turian.

"Good to see you again Garrus," replied Neji. "Face still looks like shit."

"Neji's personality seems largely unchanged."

"EDI?! Wow I see you got a sexy body to go with the sexy voice. I approve. And Sakura, I see you're with the merry band now, so I can only assume T'Soni is along for the ride too? Am I ever going to get a sex vid of the Big Bad Blue Broker and her assistant going at it?"

"Neji if you bring that up again I'm probably going to rip your dick off," she warned.

"Promises promises, but we can talk later because the only thing that's important is that we get my guys out of here."

"Your guys," asked Naruto.

"Yeah," groaned Neji with a genuine smile. "My guys."

"How in the hell did you end up teaching people?"

"You say it as though I'm going to make their heads explode."

"I wouldn't be surprised, I mean you are slightly psychotic."

"Well the Alliance knew that I had helped you with the Collectors after you turned the ship in and they needed a good biotic teacher for this place. Samara was returning to Asari space, and they didn't trust the Cerberus cheerleader, so that really only left me. When they first got here they tried walking all over me, but once I proved I could kick their asses without sweating they fell into line. Not to mention, they really responded well to my teaching style."

"The genius of the Hyuga Clan," said Prangley with a smile.

"Die Motherfucker," one of the female students yelled imitating Neji.

"Watch your mouth, and drink your juice Rodriguez. You couldn't destroy a three legged Varren."

"Cortez to extraction team."

"Go ahead," said Naruto.

"Cerberus cruisers are on their way back."

"How long?"

"Two minutes tops sir, after that no way we'll get past them after that."

"Damn it. Alright Lieutenant, get back to the Normandy, we'll find another way out of here. Naruto to Sanders, do you read me?"

"I do Naruto what's wrong?"

"We saved Neji and your students, but my pilot will be under fire by the time we return to the exits."

"I know another way off the station, but I need you to take care of the Cerberus override so I have station wide camera access."

"Can you handle that EDI?"

"It will take a few minutes, but yes."

"Good, Sakura head up there and make sure none of the students are injured, and Garrus watch the doors incase anybody else attempts to get in here."

Garrus took the gun off his back, and Sakura walked upstairs to the students, leaving Naruto to speak with Neji.

"You got a plan to my students out yet," he asked.

"Look at you all concerned for them," said Naruto punching his arm.

"As you know things weren't exactly easy for me when I came back. I tried living with Uncle again for a while, but it just didn't work out. He's still my family, but he treated me somewhat like a stranger. But these brats here… anyone screws with my students and I will tear them apart."

"So you've been training them for the last year?"

"If you learned anything from the suicide squad it's that a dangerous biotic can do real damage, but when you put a group of them together it's Armageddon. And yeah we are biotics so they tire out but I've been putting them through the toughest training ever; and whenever they complain I just tell them about how I held that damn bubble up against the seeker swarms. Couldn't believe how much I missed the damn Salarian when they started asking me all those questions. He would've loved to answer them."

"So they're ready to help with the war?"

"They don't have a choice."

"You sound upset about that."

"Hell yeah I'm upset about it," Neji whispered. "Before any of this Reaper BS started the only thing on their teenage minds was when they were going to get laid. Now the only thing they think of is if they'll live to see tomorrow."

"So where do you think they should go?"

"I'd never tell them this, but a support role would be perfect for them. Reinforcing barriers, modding ammo, and hitting them with attacks from the side. If they were at this for maybe ten more years they'd be ready for artillery strikes."

"Naruto," said EDI walking up to them. "I have gained access and the safest route would be for us to exit through these doors."

"We can shadow you from the upper levels," said Neji as the students filed behind him. "We'll hit those fu- those guys from above."

"Good," said Garrus. "The majority of the fire will be on us and the students can remain safe."

"STUDENTS OF GRISSOM ACADEMY!" All of the students' omni-tools began to glow. "THE STATION IS SEALED. THE ALLIANCE SOLDIERS CAN DO NOTHING BUT GET YOU KILLED. SURRENDER PEACFULLY AND YOU WON'T BE HARMED.

"Prick," growled Neji. "All of you guys switch your omni-tools to privacy mode now!"

"But sir what if Cerberus is right," asked Rodriguez. "

"You guys have all held your own against Cerberus," said Naruto. "And you've been trained by one of the best."

"Oh come one Rodriguez," said Neji in a reassuring nurturing voice. "Cerberus is only asking nice because you all scared them in that last fight. We're going to get out of this but right now you need to get your head in the game. So take your balls, out of your purse, and kick some ass. Got me?"

"Yeah I got you."

"I SAID DO YOU GOT ME?"

"YES SIR!"

Neji patted both her shoulders with a smile and he took his students through a different exit. Naruto's group went through the main exit with EDI sealing the doors behind them. In the next atrium they entered Cerberus was already prepared for them. Two turrets were awaiting them outside the door. Naruto activated his 9 tails cloak shielding everyone and EDI hacked one of the turrets. It turned on the other turret destroying it and then turned on the Cerberus Engineer.

"Fan out," he ordered jumping into the air. Naruto pounced onto a Centurion break his neck. He saw the biotic students running out from above. Naruto grabbed one person for each chakra tail and shot them into the air. Neji and the students each fired an attack into the soldiers killing them with it. Sakura pulled a scroll out of her pocket and unraveled it and stepped on to it. Waves of water erupted from the scroll until it was at her ankle level.

"Kill her," said an approaching Dragoon. He pulled the yellow whips from his wrists and charged forward.

"Suiton: Suikodan no Jutsu," she yelled. The water swirled and out swam a giant water shark. The Dragoon managed to avoid the hit but the four soldiers behind him were devoured by the shark. When it collided into the water nothing but blood poured from the body. Sakura ran up to the Dragoon and ran smashed her shotgun into his face, before upper cutting his head clean off.

"We need a way out of here Naruto," shouted Garrus hiding in cover.

"Just when things were getting fun," he replied shooting a man in the face. "NEJI WE NEED SOME COVER!"

"ON IT," he replied jumping down. "PRANGLEY YOU'RE IN CHARGE!" Neji landed next to the desired entrance and formed a biotic bubble like the one at the Collector Base. The Cerberus shots couldn't get through, and Naruto's team filed through with EDI sealing the door.

"Alright this way," said Neji. "This passage is going to take us to the exit."

"Sanders we're about to be at the exit are the shuttles ready," asked Naruto.

"Yes there are two more with more than enough to get us to safety."

"We'll be there shortly."

The passage Neji took them along helped the avoid any more Cerberus soldiers and it looped them all the way back to the entrance where he met Kahlee. The passage was being blocked a two soldiers harassing the three tech students Kahlee had spoken of. As the soldiers were attempting to get the girl Octavia to drop her barrier, Neji began to biotically choke them. Once their legs stopped kicking he flung them into a wall.

"Mr. Hyuga," she said wiping her forehead. "Thank goodness you're safe."

"The square root of 906.01 equals-"

"30.1," said Naruto finishing the sentence. He smiled as David Archer stood up beaming at him. He was bald and in a red uniform, but he looked as if he had been doing well.

"Greetings Naruto Uzumaki."

"You know this guy David," said another boy underneath the barrier.

"Yes he rescued me from Cerberus. Made it quiet."

"He looks much healthier," said EDI.

"I remember you the Normandy computer… sorry."

"No apology is necessary."

"Yeah yeah let's all hug later," said Neji impatiently activating his Byakugan. "Right now we need to go!"

"Is Cerberus in the final area," asked Sakura as they all jogged ahead.

"Yes and the assholes are attacking my kids, damn them!"

"Any surprises we need to know about?"

"They have an Atlas and some soldiers nothing we can't handle. EDI get that door open."

"Understood Neji."

As EDI hacked the door, Naruto entered Sage Mode and looked at Neji. Neji silently understood the message and stood behind Naruto and Sakura. When the doors the Atlas turned to target them but EDI hacked it rendering it unable to move. Neji biotically levitated Naruto and Sakura, sent them towards the Atlas. Naruto kicked it, and Sakura punched it but the damage was nonetheless the same. The arms to the Atlas popped off and Garrus shot through the operators glass killing him.

"Suiton: Hahonryu," shouted Neji.

"Futon: Rasengan," said Naruto.

"GUFU SUIKA NO JUTSU," they roared together. The two jutsus collided together creating a large vortex of water and wind. The Cerberus soldiers were thrown about the atrium and drowned by the water one by one.

"Reinforcements are nearly here Naruto. I recommend haste to the shuttles."

Luckily the shuttles were in the next room. Kahlee Sanders had them all prepped and ready to take off. Garrus and EDI hopped into one shuttle with half the students and it took off.

"Neji let's go," cried Sakura.

"No we can't go," he said looking around. "Where the hell is Rodriguez?"

"There," said Naruto rushing to a window.

Rodriguez was pinned down by about 12 soldiers. There was no way she could get a decent shot off with her biotics do defend herself. Neji rushed ahead like a male lion protecting its pride and threw a shockwave. All the windows shattered and the Cerberus soldiers were all thrown back several feet. Naruto grabbed Rodriguez with a chakra tail and shielded himself and Neji as they rushed back to the shuttles. They jumped in, the doors closed, and the shuttle took off.

"Joker we're leaving Grissom in two Cerberus shuttles," said Naruto. "Watch your fire."

"Copy that," he said. "We're coming around to pick you up now."

"You have my thanks Naruto," said Kahlee. "We never would've made it off the station if you hadn't come."

Fu- Forget that," gasped Neji. "You all kicked some serious ass out there, I'm proud of you all. Next place we dock, everybody's getting inked my treat. Anything you want: Ascension Project logo, glowing fist, flaming sword. I already know what you want a unicorn Rodriguez."

"Screw you sir," replied Rodriguez.

"I seriously was going to suggest to Admiral Hackett that these guys stick to support roles," said Kahlee. "But I think they're ready for war."

"Oh they're ready alright," said Naruto looking at Neji. "But not to be on the front lines. The Alliances needs them in a support role."

"But we trained for artillery strikes," shouted Prangley.

"We don't need a stronger artillery unit kid. We need stronger barriers for our squads."

"This is bullshit," said Marcus folding his arms.

"Watch your damn mouth," snarled Neji hitting his cousin upside the head. "And if the Alliance wants us in support roles, then that's where we're going to go. And don't worry we're bound to get some shots in."

"Naruto got a view on the shuttles coming in now," said Joker. "Hey Neji, now that your military if you ever get promoted are you going to wear a uniform, or just get the officers bar tattooed one?"

"Screw you f- flight Lieutenant," Neji said.

"I'm sorry, but what the hell was that?"

"Neji promised to watch his language to maintain the necessary professionalism we require from all instructors," explained Kahlee.

"So I take it you still have a swear jar," said Naruto. "Because if you emptied it, we could afford another shuttle."

"You know what Grissom Academy is gone," said Neji. "Therefore I don't work there anymore, so Naruto you can eat a dick, and Joker FUCK YOU! AND FUCK CERBERUS, AND FUCK THE REAPERS!"

Sakura placed a hand on his shoulder and said," glad to have you back Neji."

The Cerberus shuttle landed in the Normandy's shuttle bay and all the students exited staring at the frigate in awe. After a threat from Neji, the students promised to stay in the shuttle bay much to the dismay of James, Konohamaru, and Cortez. Everyone got on the elevator going up to Deck 2, while Sakura and Garrus got off at 3. Neji immediately went towards Joker's position no doubt to strangle him, and EDI followed to make sure Joker would still be alive after Neji's assault. Naruto walked into the meeting room where the Salarian Dalatrass and Primarch Victus were conversing.

"It's about time you arrived Naruto Uzumaki," growled the Salarian. "Allow me to properly introduce myself. I am Dalatrass Linron of the Salarian Union here to speak for my people at this summit. Once the speaker for the Asari arrives, we can began negotiating."

"You haven't told her yet have you Victus," asked Naruto with a smile.

"I was getting around to it," said the old Turian.

"Well Dalatrass, what Primarch Victus has failed to inform you of is that one more species shall be joining our Summit, and that's the Krogan."

"The Krogan," she said venomously. "Why invite those beasts?"

"Because the Primarch needs them on Palaven, so whatever the Krogan Clan Chief wants, we're going to provide him with it."

"I shall need to confirm this with the other Dalatrasses, if you'll excuse me." The Dalatrass stood up and exited the meeting room with her guards close behind her.

"Was it necessary to break the news to her like that," asked Victus angrily.

"Not at all," said Naruto with a grin. "But she's a bitch and I don't care what she thinks. And if I don't care, the Krogan Chief whose most certainly won't care."

"And which Clan Chief did you invite?"

"Turn around and ask him yourself."

Victus turned as 6 ft 10 Krogan walked into the area covered in blood red armor. He was armed with a shotgun on his back. Across his face was an impressive scar that went down half of his face and he had crimson colored eyes to match his armor.

"Primarch Adrien Victus of Palaven meet Clan Chief Urdnot Wrex of Tuchanka," said Naruto shaking the Krogan's hand. "You will be making your deal with him."

"Was that a Salarian female I saw leaving," asked Wrex in his extremely deep voice.

"Yes," groaned Victus. "The Head Dalatrass. She is upset that your species are also attending this Summit."

"I'm here five seconds and I've already pissed off the top Dalatrass?" Wrex let out a small chuckle. "Damn I'm good."

"Can I trust you two not to kill each other while I leave," asked Naruto.

"You can trust me," said Victus.

"I wouldn't trust me," teased Wrex.

Naruto nodded his head to both of them and then headed into the War Room to update Admiral Hackett of the hell he was currently in.

Kage Bunshin no Jutsu - Shadow Clone Jutsu

Suiton: Suikodan - Water Style Water Shark Bomb Jutsu

Suiton: Hahonryuu - Water Style Ripping Torrent

Futon: Rasengan - Wind Style Rasengan

Gufu Suika no Jutsu - Hurricaine Vortex Jutsu