Hello again everyone. I appreciate the increased support for the story. Some people have guessed correctly the identity of the girls. There are things about the girls that will be familiar to those who read the manga or have read True Monster. Yet there will be differences as well. Thinking up stuff for this has been fun so far. I hope everyone continues to enjoy this as much as I do. The identity of the members of the harem will take time to sort itself out, but I guess that's part of the fun. Well, here's the latest installment. Until next time.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, Rosario + Vampire or anything.

"Pervert": Talking

Gaki: Thinking

Kit: Demonic/Summoning speaking

Shannaro: Demonic/Summoning thinking

xxxxxxx

"Yahoo! Ah, finally a real vacation. I thought I'd never get the snow out of my hair."

"Quiet down boob woman. Act like you have some tact."

"You're just jealous. I'm sure that when we get to the village, Naruto-kun and I are gonna be so happy. Then we'll go out on a date. Then, he'll gaze into my eyes and…" Before she had an opportunity to finish her sentence, a ball of snow smacked against her forehead. The blue haired beauty spun on her attacker, fire in her eyes, was interrupted from her revenge by a gentle hand on her shoulder.

"Kurumu-san, please calm down. We don't want to cause any trouble here. We haven't even reached the gates yet." Kurumu gazed at the hand, then into the mauve colored eyes of the mediator. For a moment, she debated on whether or not to continue her assault on her purple haired rival. But a quick glance at the only male of the group helped to calm her down. With a huff, she shrugged her shoulder away.

Plastering on a brilliant smile once again, the blue haired bombshell latched onto the arm of her blonde crush. Her soft mounds crushed into his arm. "Oh Naruto-kun, I'm so excited. I can't wait to see your home town. So many shops, so many men, so many jealous women. Oh the fun I'll have." And I will be with you my destined one. I will be the one to make you happy.

The blonde in question simply shook his head at his friend's antics. Kurumu will never change. I guess that's part of her charm. He looked briefly to his right, Naruto's eye-brows furrowed minutely. She still hasn't got over it. She seems so lost. I hope this will do her some good. "Hey Moka, are you ok?"

"Oh, yeah Naruto-kun. Just thinking, that's all."

"Um, ok. Well everyone, here is my home, the hidden leaf village."

All eyes gazed at the bustling city behind the gigantic gates. They had heard of the village's description from their guide, but its uniqueness still startled them. The mix of Nature and industry, small town feel with large city prosperity was unique indeed. Never before had any of his companions witnessed anything so bizarre.
Well, he's finally back. I wonder how the rest will react now. Man, this is so troublesome. "Halt. Please state your name and reason for entering."

"Shika, do we have to go through the whole song and dance? I just got back." Naruto's whining voice forced a raised eyebrow from Kotetsu, and a slight tick to form above the lazy Nara's head.

"Stop being so troublesome Naruto. You don't have to make my job any harder for Kami's sake."

"Yeah, yeah. Uzumaki Naruto, reporting in from his training expedition. I have with me four guests who will be staying here for a minimum of one month. Names and identities will be discussed with Hokage-sama."

"Fine Naruto, just go straight to the tower before you do anything else. I'm sure she'll be informed of your return by the time you get there…so I would not advise taking a trip to Ichiraku's first."

Grumbling under his breath about old hags and lazy traitors, the group made its way toward the tower. Along the way, the group noticed the attention of the ninja and civilians alike. However, the looks were not what the blonde expected. They don't seem to recognize me. And, if my nose is correct, our group has attracted a whole lot of interest. Oh well, at least Kurumu seems to be enjoying herself. I just hope she doesn't go too far overboard.

"Yahoo! I know I'm going to enjoy my time here." Kurumu's eyes expertly picked out the hungry looks ill-covered on many male onlookers. This is gonna be too fun.

Sensing an aura of nervousness, blue eyes glanced to his right once again. The pink haired beauty's eyes looked guarded and wary. Long gone was the care-free exuberance of innocence. Experience had brought forth a strong survival instinct in the once bubbly girl.

"Moka…"

"I'll be fine Naruto-kun. I just want to finish what we have to do and rest." Blushing, she locked eyes with her male companion. "Also, I'm really famished."

Shaking his head once again, Naruto chuckled briefly before corralling Kurumu toward their destination. Well, at least there are some things that will never change. Glancing at his companions, then to the hidden eyes on the group, Naruto decided not to further delay the inevitable. Baa-chan is going to be so surprised…and pissed. Even with that mental admission, it was difficult to keep the mischievous glint from his eye and the sly fox smirk off his face.

xxxxxx

Tsunade sneezed loudly as she listened to the Anbu's report. So the brat was closer than I thought. Thinking of the other information that was heard, she slightly clenched her fist. If he really did turn out to be a pervert, I'll make Jirayia's ancestors feel the punishment.

Meanwhile, a slowly recovering Toad sage shivered uncontrollably. Ughh, my pain sense is tingling. I know I shouldn't, but Hime can't get enough of me. Grinning lecherously, the recovered man disappeared from sight. (Ok, I'm convinced…he MUST be a masochist)

Shizune was surprised at the five strangers that had requested an audience with the Hokage. Although it wasn't uncommon for civilians, even foreign ones, to wish to speak to the village leader, civilian students were rare. I swear that blonde guy looks familiar. I just can't put my finger on it. Narrowing her eyes, she knocked on the door to the Hokage's office, yet she could swear she heard snickering coming from the blonde. After receiving permission to open the door, she led the group before her mentor.

She was about to turn and give the group some privacy before the male of the group, who's eyes were still locked with the Hokage, called out to her.

"Oi, Shizune-neechan, you can stay and hear this if you want to."

The black haired medic's eyes widened at the words. Unable to properly form a sentence at the moment, she muttered a single word. "Naruto-kun?"

"In the flesh nee-chan. And if you don't mind, could you close the door, there are some things that I would like to discuss with baa-chan.

Growling slightly under her breath, the buxom village leader crossed the desk and enveloped the whisker-marked male in a bone crushing hug. "You better be glad I missed you brat, or I would be sending you through the floor."

"I missed you too baa-chan. But enough with the pleasantries. I want to introduce you to my friends and tell you what I've been doing for the past year…"

xxxxx

It had been thirty minutes since the container began his tale. Both mentor and apprenticed sat rooted to their seats. They were so enraptured with the tale that neither had noticed the self proclaimed super-pervert's arrival on the windowsill. "…and then the grounds were destroyed and summer break began early. We all decided to visit Mizore's home first, than to come here. After that…"

"So gaki, I see you arrived a little earlier than expected. And, oho, look at the catch you've got here." The pervert's words and wiggling eyebrows caused all four teenage girls to blush. The blonde male however rounded on his teacher with an angry scowl.

"Can you not be a pervert for five minutes Ero-sennin? And you should have told baa-chan what was going on from my letters. Things would have gone by a lot faster."

"So Jirayia, there were letters, were they? And you decided to still keep secrets from me?

The super-pervert was sweating bullets yet again as he took a precautionary step back. "Um, Hime, can we talk about this later. I, uh, think the gaki has more he wants to say."

"Jirayia…"

"Baa-chan, as much fun as it would be to see you pound Ero-sennin, he's right. There are some things that I haven't told you."

"Watch it brat. Go ahead and tell me what you have to say before I lose my temper."

"Fine. Ero-sennin, could you close the window please" After that was done, the demon container pulled out the strangest looking silver chain from his right pants pocket. Performing seven seals (two of which were unknown by the elder ninja) the blonde slammed his left hand into his right while yelling. "Holy barrier of the seven palms." Instantly, a shimmering white dome of light expanded outwards. The light seemed to filter into the cracks and space of the walls, window and door.

"What the hell was that gaki?

"That Ero-sennin was a holy containment barrier. It's meant to not only allow total privacy. But it can contain demonic power."

"But why would you need…?"

"Hokage-sama, I would like to properly introduce you to my companions."

The Sanin and the medic gazed curiously at the blonde for a moment. However the moment was dashed as the blonde spoke again."

"The blue-haired bombshell to my right is Kurono Kurumu as you know. Kurumu, if you'd please/"

"Yahoo! Of course Naruto-kun." As the other leaf ninja were wondering what was going on, a slight ripping sound was heard. The three gasped slightly as they saw the girls nails lengthen, a tail swing down behind her skirt, and a pair of black leathery wings sprout from her back. Standing in her transformed state, Kurumu felt free. She glanced at the three shocked ninja, briefly winking at the white haired sage (to the surprised annoyance of the buxom blonde) and gave out a dazzling smile.

"Baa-chan, Kurumu here is a succubus. This is her true form. I feel that it is only right to show you who your visitors truly are, as I'm sure you had your suspicions of the academy that we attended."

Being the first to gather their composure, true to name, the super-pervert grinned lecherously. "So, Kurono-san, are all the rumors about succubus true? Do you really seduce men and turn them into your willing slaves?"

"Of course! That is the true power of the succubus. It is what we are bred for."

The lecherous grin nearly split his face. "Well then, sign me…"

"However, I will do no such thing without the permission and support of my destined one."

Neither Sanin missed the quick flick of the eye toward the blonde. I HATE YOU GAKI!

Well at least she seems capable of some form of self control. I would rather not have had my ninja be enslaved in my own village.

"Well, that's a relief Kurumu, I guess." Shifting his eyes to the nearest wall, he glanced at the purple haired nymph. "Mizore, if you will please."

"Sure Naruto-kun. And I thought I asked you to call me Mizore-chan." With that, the room suddenly grew cold. A faint icy blue aura surrounded the girl, and in an instance the blue eyed girl stood transformed. In place of her hands, long ice blue talons exited her long sleeves. Her feet seemed to be standing in a slowly swirling pool of ice. Her hair waived slightly at an unseen wind.

Incredible. Such power. She has an ability similar to the Hyoton. What those bastards on the council wouldn't give to get their hands on this girl.

Wow, she can manipulate ice, even in this warm office. There isn't even a water source here. I wonder if Tsunade-sama can feel the power hidden in this one. Just how strong are these girls?

Ice powers huh? Impressive. But what is more impressive is how she can generate all that power and still keep that lollipop in her mouth. Now I REALLY hate you gaki.

"Baa-chan, Shirayuki Mizore is what's known as an ice woman. I'm not sure, but I think her people may have been the ancestors of the Hyoton or something"

"Wow. If only you were a ninja Mizore-san, I would desire you to join our ranks." The blue eyed girl blushed slightly at all the attention that she was getting and averted her eyes away.

"Stop embarrassing her baa-chan. There is another person I would like to formally introduce you to. Moka, is it alright?"

The pink-haired girl had been anxiously debating letting her true self out. How can I trust that they won't run away, or attack me? I don't know if I can trust these humans. But…if Naruto-kun thinks they are trustworthy, I guess I can give them a shot. Taking a deep breath, she nodded meekly in the blonde's direction. She closed her eyes as his hands grasped her Rosario.

With a tiny 'clink' the Rosario was removed. Almost instantly the light in the room faded away. Strange shadow like creatures seemed to cling to the girl's body, covering her in an inky haze. Without warning, a bright light enveloped the girls figure. As the light began to fade, all in the room could witness the girl's body seem to grow. All vital and private areas on the girl seemed to mature before the eyes of all in attendance. As the light faded out completely, Moka's body had been remade. The now silver haired youth opened her eyes, startling the elder ninja in their tracks. Those were the eyes of a demon. The fangs and the aura of raw power didn't help assuage the fears. Both Sannin began to ease back into defensive stances.

Sensing the unease, Naruto spoke quickly to avoid any unnecessary bloodshed. "Baa-chan, Ero-sennin, this is Akashiya Moka, and she is…"

"I am a vampire. I hope there isn't a problem, otherwise I will have to show all of you your place." The words were stated calmly enough, but the command in her voice was a little unsettling. Tsunade narrowed her eyes at the powerful creature in front of her. She would not be intimidated by anyone. Yet before she could respond, the whisker-marked teen spoke up once again.

"Moka-chan, I thought that we agreed that you would tone it down?"

Blue eyes locked with red for what seemed like an eternity. Finally, after a few minutes (or few hundred years, but who's counting?) the silver haired female averted her eyes with a small huff. It was difficult to see in the slowly recovering light, but a faint pink hue seemed to color her cheeks. That's it, I'm gonna kill the gaki from keeping all of this from me. There's obviously something between him and these girls….that's fine, I'll just make up for lost time with some good old research.

Shizune was sweating bullets. Don't vampires command the undead? "Um, Moka-san, you wouldn't happen to control an undead army do you?"

The five Youkai students sweat dropped at Shizune's question, until Naruto burst into laughter.

The Hokage pinched the bridge of her nose for the second time that day. First Jirayia and now Naruto. I swear they are trying to torture me or something. And look at that brat, rolling around on the floor without a care in the world. Doesn't he realize the ridiculously powerful company that he keeps? Hmm, I wonder about that dark haired one in the back. What is she? "Pull yourself together brat! You still haven't introduced the last of your little friends."

Naruto glanced behind him to his final companion. Regaining his feet once more, he attempted to fight down the giggles, and the shiver that ran down his spine at the glare from the vampire next to him. "Baa-chan, this is Toujyou Ruby."

"Well, aren't you going to ask her to transform gaki?

"Ero-sennin, Ruby is different. She is what the pure monsters at Youkai academy call a half-breed."

"What the heck is a half-breed Naruto-kun?" Shizune was still slightly shaking from the revelation of the vampire. I'm not sure if I can take too many more surprises

"A half breed is a human with super-natural powers. Since they straddle the line between human and monsters, they get the name. Like us ninja, Ruby utilizes a super-natural ability. She uses a slightly altered form of chakra called magic. Ruby here is a witch."

Shizune's shivers returned with a vengeance. It seemed that she was experiencing all her old childhood nightmares in one day. Does that mean that she rides a broom and eats small children? And where is her cat?

Sensing the questioning gazes, Naruto quickly explained. "We are not the only humans that were granted a form of power. Witches like Ruby utilize what I have come to realize as the sixth chakra type. It is this that made the Sage of the six paths a unique being. He was the true producer of two different types of power. With her power, Ruby can do amazing things. But if you must see a transformation…Ruby, if you'd please"

"Of course Naruto-sama." Several eyebrows raised at the 'sama' comment (and one toad sage mentally cried anime tears) yet their attention returned to quiet black haired youth. Clutching a strange small staff of some kind, a slightly dark aura surrounded the girl, as four inky-black wings appeared behind her.

I hate you gaki. I really do. Naruto-sama, how the hell do you do it?

Damn you brat. With the witch and the vampire here, Shizune won't leave me alone. And after these revelations, I have never needed more sake in my life. I'll get you for this. "You know brat, I was going to simply give you an assessment, and have you rejoin your team as a chunin if possible, but I have something much better in mind now. I want to see what you are really made of. If you impress me, I'll choose the rank that you deserve. I'll see you tomorrow at noon in training ground eleven. I hope you have some tricks up your sleeves because I won't make it easy on you."

The slug Sannin could have sworn that she saw his eyes flicker red for the briefest of moments. "Bring it on Baa-chan, I'm ready for anything."