"There are nine levels of power..." (Speech)

"Rin, Kyo, Toh, Sha, Kai, Jin, Retsu, Zai, and Zen." (Thoughts)

"This is the Silent Way of the Mystic-Knights, the Moonlit Path of the Shadow-Warrior,

the Invisible Assassins of Feudal Japan, the NINJA." (Bijuu or higher Deity)

This is the story of Uzumaki Naruto, the True Shinobi. (Narration)

True Shinobi

Inside the Council Chamber sits the three governing bodies of Konohagakure. The chamber is designed where the civilian council are seated on the bottom floor in a round table. The Shinobi council, consisting of the Hyuuga clan head Hyuuga Hiashi, Inuzuka clan head Tsume Inuzuka, Aburame clan head Aburame Shibi, the Akimichi clan head Akimichi Chouza, the Nara clan head Nara Shikaku, and the Yamanaka clan head Yamanaka Inoichi, are seated higher in a spiraling pattern. The final council, the Hokage's council consisting of Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu and Shimura Danzo are seated the highest in a line formation. The council were gathered to discuss the disturbing news from the villagers of one Uzumaki Naruto's actions against his fellow villagers. The civilan council were the most effected by this, calling for the death of the "Demon of Konoha."

Once the Sandaime arrives, he Shunshins to his seat and silences the chatter. His guests wait outside the chamber for his word to enter.

"I am well aware of the situation in which this meeting of the Konoha Council has called for. I, the Sandaime Hokage, will hear your grievances and then discuss not only the best possible solution, but also another matter that has come to my attention." the Sandaime replies. Many of the councilors were curious as to the other matter he spoke of, but decided to wait until after they dealt with the demon.

"Hokage sama, the demon *the Sandaime unleashes KI at the civilian*... The boy has gone too far! Not only did he attack civilians, but he single handedly slaughter four Chunnin level shinobi! It's obvious to the members of this council that the boy has been taken over by the Kyuubi and wishes to finish what it started!" a civilian councilor declares, his fellow civilian members roar in agreement; believing the more support they had, the better the chances the Sandaime would listen.

"I disagree with the findings of the civilian council. If anything, the boy's feat shows his potential as a Shinobi for the Leaf." Danzo replies. His answer comes as a surprise to the civilian council, since he normally sides with them. The Sandaime, however; is not fooled.

"I also disagree with the civilian council. There is no evidence that Uzumaki used any of the Kyuubi's chakra. Our sensors would have sensed such actions. Not only that, but no civilian was killed during the incident." Hyuuga Hiashi replies. The Sandaime couldn't help but smile, at least the Shinobi council saw the promise of Naruto. The civilian council aren't ready to give up this matter.

"It has also come to my attention, that civilians provoked young Naruto. He was sent to the Hospital in the worse condition yet and I highly doubt he did that to himself. Even if Naruto was responsible for the incident, he was well within his right to defend himself." the Sandaime states.

"But Hokage sama that boy shouldn't even be alive! He is the Kyuubi incarnate! He has no rights, he should either die or be used as the weapon he is!" one Haruno Viora screeches. Before she can rally support, the room is filled with intense KI that sends chills even done the Shinobi council's spine.

"I have heard enough. Your blatant disrespect for the Yondaime will not be tolerated anymore. To say that the Kyuubi has, somehow, broken free from a seal the Yondaime applied at the cost of his life and possessed Naruto shows how little the civilians know of sealing. The Yondaime was a master at Fuuinjutsu and I have complete faith in his abilities. Not only that, but I know who was responsible for the incident." the Sandaime replies calmly, which served to unnerve the civilian council even more.

"May we ask who was responsible and why they felt the need to kill our shinobi Hokage sama?" Shibi asks.

"Why don't you ask him yourself, you may enter." the Sandaime replies as Apollo, Amira and Naruto walk into the chamber. Upon seeing Naruto, the civilian council send glares of hate his way, but they were shocked when KI even greater than the Sandaime's is sent their way. The KI is so intense it literally chokes the civilians, but the glare Apollo and Amira sends their way is even more frightening. Naruto couldn't help but smile, no one, besides the Sandaime, had ever defended him before.

"It is my humble pleasure to introduce to the Konoha Council, Apollo Grande Alexandros and his lovely wife, Amira Alexandros. These two are members of a wandering clan that came here to discuss being instated as an official clan of Konohagakure." the Sandaime explains. This statement shocks everyone in the chamber as Apollo makes his way to the center of the chamber.

"Greetings noble council, as you have heard, I am Apollo Grande Alexandros. Clan head of the wandering Alexandros clan. Since the formation of our clan, we have traveled from country to country. We are not affiliated with any major Shinobi village, choosing to keep our clan arts secret from the Shinobi world. We have been considered Gypsies due to our constant traveling." Apollo replies in a gentlemen manner. Many of the female councilors couldn't help the blushes on their face, that is until Amira unleashes KI so strong her hair lights ablaze. Danzo couldn't deny the benefit of having a mysterious clan join their ranks, but there was one thing that troubled him.

"This is indeed both surprising and welcome. Still I have never heard of your clan Apollo san." Danzo replies, not hiding his suspension. Apollo could only smirk at the old war hawk.

"We wouldn't be a secret clan if people knew about us. Our clan follows a different path than the shinobi of today. We hold secrecy above all else in order to ensure our survival." Apollo replies.

"Sounds more like your clan are a bunch of cowards that hide in the darkness." Tsume says. Her insult does nothing to Apollo.

"Last I checked, a coward is someone who fights someone they know is weaker than them. It is for this very reason that I killed your shinobi. They attacked a defenseless child and paid the price for it. In fact, we only came here to get supplies so we could be on our way. Of all the so called Hidden villages, Konohagakure disgusts me the most." Apollo declares with steel resolve. This comment gains him the ire of the council, but he's unaffected by their KI.

"Then why do you wish to live here?" Hiashi asks with a cold glare.

"Because of Naruto." Amira answers, grabbing Naruto and wrapping him in a warm hug.

"We have decided to adopt Naruto into our clan and since just taking him with us would be an act of war, we have no choice but to become a Konoha clan." Apollo adds. The Sandaime looks over the meeting with great interest. He honestly didn't find Apollo's words offensive; even he was disgusted by his village's actions against Naruto. The entire council was once again shocked by the mysterious duo.

"You would adopt that thing? You have no idea what he is!" Viora screams, the civilian council chants their agreement. Apollo gives Amira a glance as she nods her head and leaves the chamber with Naruto in tow.

"Where are we going Amira nee chan?" Naruto asks.

"I doubt you want to hear what he has to say Naru chan." Amira says seriously. Naruto just complies and lets his possible adoptive mother to take him away.

"You mean how he is the Jinchuriki of the Kyuubi no Yoki." Apollo says more than asks. Even the Sandaime is shocked at Apollo's confession. Apollo could only laugh heartedly at their expressions.

"Oh don't look so shocked! Everyone knows the Kyuubi attacked your village eight years ago. You add that to how everyone treats the kid and how you all openly call him demon. I'd have to be retarded not to put the pieces together." Apollo replies.

"You know what he is and yet you still wish to adopt him?" a civilian councilor asks in a stupor.

"Of course, unlike you, my clan has quite a few master level Fuuinjutsu users and we have experience with Jincuuriki. Not only that, but we can see the potential Naruto has and wish to nurture that potential." Apollo says.

"I'm sorry but we cannot allow the adoption of Uzumaki Naruto." Homura says.

"And why can't they?" the Sandaime asks sending a glare at his old friend.

"We cannot allow any clan to obtain the power of the Kyuubi. It would create an uneven balance of power among the clans and the last thing we need is another Uchiha incident." Homura replies. The Hokage could only sigh at his friend's point. Allowing Naruto to be adopted into an unknown clan could spell disaster for Konoha.

"Not only that, but Naruto is a civilian and thus he falls under our jurisdiction." Viora says with a smirk, but Apollo has an ace up his sleeve.

"Rin, Kyo, Toh!" Apollo chants mental as an aura of yellow, white and green dances all around him. Before the shinobi can act on what they assume is a threat, Apollo slams his hand on the ground as a dimensional rift opens up and a Spawn roars from the rift. The Spawn soars around the room before Apollo rises his arm and the Spawn coils around it.

"Even though my clan is filled with people of different kekkei genkais and kekkei totas, my Meshidasu Tedzika allows me to create summoning contracts based on a person's spirit animal. This is my Spawn, a manifestion of my spirit animal; the dragon. This Spawn is one of the Spawn I used to completely annihilate your Chunnin and is only a larva. If I am not allowed to adopt Naruto, I will leave this village and never return. Amira!" Apollo calls. Amira returns in a Kaji Shunshin with Naruto in her arms.

"Please show the council your Meshidasu Tedzika." Apollo says. Amira releases Naruto and mentaly chants the same kanji as Apollo, but she raises her hands to the ceiling. From the palm of her hands, two small birds of fire cry and soar around the startled councilors.

"My spirit animal is that of the Phoenix. It grants me an everlasting source of fire and can even be used to heal my allies." Amira states. Naruto watched the display in awe; these were the people who wanted to adopt him?

"Will you please give us time to discuss your offer?" the Sandaime asks, even though his answer was already decided.

"You have five minutes before we take your silence as a negative and leave." Apollo says leaving the chamber with Amira and Naruto.

"Either way, Naruto will come with us." Amira thinks to herself. While the council discussed the proposal, Naruto couldn't hold back his questions.

"Why are you guys doing all this for me?" Naruto asks with a sad expression. No one ever cared about him. Even those he thought cared only pretended to care in order to lead him to an ambush or to trick him. Amira was saddened by Naruto's question; didn't anyone show him love?

"Because everyone deserves love Naruto, especially children like you." Amira replies with a warm smile. Naruto tries in vain to hold his tears back. His only wish was that the council would have a heart and allow them to adopt him. He would finally have a family, finally have someone notice him, finally feel the love he saw other kids had. Apollo ruffles Naruto's hair affectionately,

"Don't worry Naruto kun. No matter what those fools say, you are a honorary member of the Alexandros clan and we will not abandon you." Apollo reassures. Before more can be said, they received the signal to return to the chamber.

"The council is in agreement with allowing the Alexandros clan into Konohagakure and the adoption of Uzumaki Naruto." Danzo says. Even though the civilians all voted no to the proposal, the Elder and Shinobi council were in agreement. Adding the Alexandros clan to Konoha's roster would only help them. Naruto couldn't contain his excitement as he jumps for joy and hugs his new kaa san.

"However, there are conditions to the agreement. Currently, we do not have the space to hold a clan, so you will have to find your own lodging until further notice. Also, you must bestow a shinobi of our choosing with a summoning contract." Danzo replies, having the perfect candidate for the ritual. Apollo saw something like this coming, too bad for them things wouldn't play out how they wanted.

"My clan is currently camped a few miles outside the village, so housing isn't a problem, but I am afraid I cannot bestow just anyone with a summoning contract. The Meshidasu Tedzika doesn't allow me to give a contract to just anyone. For you see, both the receiver and I must sign a soul contract, binding us by the soul in order for me to craft a summon contract based on their spirit animal. As it stands, only Amira and I can use the Meshidasu Tedzika, however; I have a solution to this problem. I wish to enroll the children of our clan into your shinobi academy, including Naruto. Not only that, but as a sign of good will I will bestow a contract to Naruto." Apollo declares.

"That is not apart of our deal!" Viora screams outraged that Apollo would even dream of giving the demon even more power.

"Either way it goes, I'm going to give Naruto his own summoning contract. Since he will be my son, I feel it is only natural that he be given our power. Also, since Naruto will eventually become a shinobi of Konohagakure, it's a win-win for everyone involved. Not to mention, the Meshidasu Tedzika can be passed down through genetics." Apollo explains.

"I see no problem with your proposal Apollo san. May I ask that the ritual be performed before the council?" the Sandaime asks. Apollo shrugs his shoulder and walks over to Naruto.

"No one has asked you how you feel about all this Naruto. I won't do anything against your will, so I ask you this. Do you want to become a member of the Alexandros clan?" Apollo asks. Naruto doesn't even hesitate.

"All I've ever wanted was a family to love me like everyone else. To have people to pay attention to me and not ignore me like I'm not there. I would love nothing more than to become a member of your clan and call you my otou san and kaa san!" Naruto declares wholeheartedly. Apollo smiles and nods to Amira, who walks over to them. Focusing chakra into her index finger, Amira points at the ground around Naruto and draws a circle around him. Once the circle is done, Apollo repeats the process, but draws elegant fuuins around the circle.

"Naruto we need you to remove your shirt." Amira asks as Naruto complies. Amira and Apollo cut their fingers, but instead of blood, a red aura seeps from the wound. They begin to draw fuuin all over Naruto's torso. Even the Sandaime doesn't recognize any of the fuuin being etched onto Naruto. Once they're done, Apollo and Amira begin to make handsigns that none of the members present recognize.

"Rin, Kyo, Toh, Sha (hands are clasped like in prayer,) Kai ( the fingertips point down and are interlaced. Then the palms are folded down over the fingers by lowering the elbows and crossing the thumbs,) Kyo, Rin, Sha, Toh!" they chant in sync before slamming their palms on the circle. Sections of Naruto's body begin to glow all the colors of the rainbow as his body floats in the air. Red light begins to glow from between Naruto's anus and genitals. Orange light glows from below his navel where the Shiki Fuuin is. Yellow light glows from just above his navel, green light glows from the center of his chest. Sky blue light glows from his throat, indigo light glows from the center of his forehead and his once sun kissed hair glows a deep violet light.

"Uh... Is this going to hurt?" Naruto asks fearfully.

"Of course not." Amira reassures. Once his body is coated in the rainbow light show, Amira places her hand on the green light and focuses her chakra into it...

Within Naruto's mindscape...

The Great Kyuubi no Yoki was in deep slumber trying to regain the strength it lost after its battle with the Yondaime. Suddenly, it's huge eyes shoot open as pain like its never felt rocks its body to the core. The great Bijuu roars in agony as it slams and flails its body against its prison in a futile attempt to escape whatever is causing it pain. Before it knows what's happening, one of its tails is ripped from its body and soars out of the seal. With its agony over, the great beast falls to the ground in a loud thud and returns to its slumber...

Back in reality...

A tower of demonic chakra pools from the Shiki Fuuin as Apollo reverses the chakra in his hands to act like a vacuum that draws the demonic chakra into his hands. His mind is filled with the visualization of a fox as Apollo masterfully constructs the chakra into a small one tailed fox and then seals the fox into a scroll. Naruto's body floats gently back to the ground.

"How did it feel?" Amira asks. Naruto smiles wearily, finding the entire process surprisingly exhausting.

"It felt exhilarating..." Naruto replies before losing consciousness. The council were left speechless by what they just saw. Never before had they seen such a ritual and the way Apollo skillfully summoned and manipulated the Kyuubi's chakra was completely unbelievable. Having seen more than enough, the Sandaime rose from his seat and Shunshinned back to ground level.

"This meeting is over, you are all dismissed. Apollo san, if you and your wife would follow me I can see to it the adoption goes without fail. Also, after investigating Naruto's previous lodgings, it's come to my attention that Naruto is entitled to a settlement that should help in building a clan compound." the Sandaime replies, leading the new parents to his office...

And scene! Whoo man writing this chapter was more fun than I thought it would be. For those wondering what Viora means, it means Viola which is a flower. I figured since Sakura is a flower, her mother's name should be one as well. I'm also at 1K hits and 500 visitors! I'd like to thank all that have read my story so far and all I ask is that you review them story. All reviews are welcome, even flames. I'm a grown man and realize not everyone will like my story. That being said, I'd like to know why you don't like it and see if I can't change your mind. I mean if 500 people visit my story, then asking for at least 10 more reviews isn't asking too much! I really want to know how people feel about my story so far.