I walk downstairs to cook some breakfast for the boys. Pancakes and eggs with bacon from the boar. I haven't made this type of breakfast for a long time. I'm going to be artistic and make the pancakes into clan symbols. Uzumaki, Senju, Uchiha, Nara, and for some randomness, Kurama's adorably furry face.

Yato walked downstairs since he had the room directly connected to this tree by a bridge. "What's that?" He points at the food.

"My artistic breakfast." I answer while setting the table. I give him the Uchiha and Nara pancakes while Kawa gets the Senju and Uzumaki ones. Wink wink. This is my very subtle sign to tell them I know exactly what their last names are. I wonder if they will catch on though. Of course I'm going to be eating my best friend… That sounded bad.

I sat down when the Senju boy arrived and watched as they took their respective seats. Both look at the pancakes and then at me while I smile at them. We eat in silence for a few minutes before I say anything. "Well boys, since you will be helping me from now on, let's get some things out of the way. I'm going on a mission today. A rescue. The rules if you are to come with me are simple."

They stop eating so I know they are listening. "One, no matter the attire or symbol, a child is in need so set your grudges aside. Two, whatever you see me do remains a secret at any point if you decide to leave. Three, once one offers you their name, no fighting. Think of the bond you formed and not previous acts of their family against yours. That's all." I smirk and hold out my hand out in a fist. "With that said. You better be prepared for who you might see." Yatoka places his fist against mine followed by Kawarama.


We wait in the trees, watching for the Uchiha team to come rushing through. I grip my kodachi, Taigaburedo, tightly in anticipation. After this, I will have all the people that connect Madara to the light. I hear them coming but it stops. The sounds of blades clashing is the answer to why. The Senju have intercepted the other team. I wave my hand to the left and right as a signal before jumping across the trees. I see the three Uchiha men on the ground while five Senju surround two smaller boys. My heart crumbles slightly at the sight of the oldest hugging his brother close.

The youngest had short straight hair like a young Itachi before he took to wearing a ponytail. His onyx eyes were large with innocence and fear. He was small for a six year old. The oldest looked like a cross between Obito and Izuna. His hair was in short spikes until the lower neck where a ponytail was tied by a red ribbon. His eyes had the same shape as his brother of not for the slight narrowness one naturally gets as they get older. Under his right eye was a red tattoo that looked like a jagged lightning bolt or fang.

I'm going to make a bet he's a rare lightning nature Uchiha. Like Sasuke. My thoughts are broken when a Senju takes a step forward. Time to give the signal. Cupping my hands over my mouth, I howl across the clearing and jump in between of the murderous blade with my own. My partners appear at my side with their kunai and sickle. Apparently while Madara knew how to wield a scythe, his brother had a similar weapon taste. "Pardon us Senju-san, but we can't let you slaughter these children."

"Who are you?" Oh, by the way, we have a script.

"The moon tiger who saves, Tsukitora."

"The lion who guards, Gadoraion."

"The fierce hound who fights. Higashi inu."

"We are the forest children that save the lives of innocents. If you wish not to be cut down…" I send out a wave of chakra. "I suggest you leave here." Yep. We are so awesome that they ran screaming. No, they ran silently but I bet our combined killer intent was enough to make at least one of them cry. Especially Yato's if the white knuckles on his sickle's handle was any indication on how pissed off he was. I turn around to look at the boys. The youngest clings tightly to his brother like a lifeline. Gosh he was so adorable. Like a panda. His round eyes look so much like a panda's. I better have a matching mask at home.

Gently, I lower my blade and slide into its sheath at my waist. "Lion, Hound, check their pulses. I'll heal what I can before leaving." I order before kneeling down in front of the huddled pair. "Are you two alright? We are here to help so do not be afraid. Would you like to go somewhere safe? We can provide sanctuary." Suddenly I was tackled to the ground by scrawny arms. "Thank you!"

"Daichi! Don't randomly hug someone!" This kid was almost as loud as Obito too. Never mind that though. I'm going to die from cuteness overload. I pat the kid, Daichi, on the back and ruffle his oh so lovely Itachi hair. So cute. "I'm perfectly fine with hugs. So don't worry." I stand up and go to the non-dead men on the ground. Only one survived. I write a little note stating 'The young ones have been saved by the forest spirits'. I gotta keep the mysterious air flowing as well as give Madara hope that his brothers aren't dead. Just not around as of this moment.

I brush off my cloak and gesture towards my partners and forest. "Do you want to come with us?" The older brother looked at Daichi who was clinging to my cloak. My hand rests on his head and I giggle at him. "It seems someone has already decided for you. What's your name kid?" He grunts and stands up as well.

"Karado."


After getting back home, I did a quick checkup on their injuries. Luckily there was nothing more serious than a few cuts. I wrap a bandage around Karado's knee which he scraped rather harshly on something. Sighing, I look to Kawa. "Can you go hunting Hound? I'll like there to be enough food for everyone later." He nodded and left immediately. I'm glad he took my rules to heart and hadn't said anything about the boy's clan. It didn't matter if he already knew. The only time a last name would matter was when it was earned through trust.

I stand and look at Yato and give him a wait signal. "So boys. You are brothers yes? Two seems like an odd number for you guys. Do you have other brothers?"

Da-chan looked down and nodded. "We are four. But there used to be five of us… our second eldest brother had died." I tap my side while he talked. "He was in a battle with some Kaguya and his body was a fake left behind. There was- Aniki!" Yato had removed his mask. He smirked at the shocked faces of his two brothers. I took this as a cue to leave and give them the time alone together that they deserve. The time they never had a chance to experience and solidify the bond no reader of Naruto had ever known about. It was beautiful to say the least. I finally see my plans showing progress. Showing me a happier future.

I walk until I reach Kurama's spot. Sure enough he was there. "It's been awhile, child."

"Indeed. So Kura-kun. I rescued three people since we've last spoken."

"Well done… I hear an 'and' in that sentence."

"I'm ready to tell you a few things. I'm positive I have changed the things I thought I knew entirely at this point so I'll like you to hear me out since this partly involves you. What you used to be." Kurama hardened his gaze at the last part but said nothing. "I have knowledge. I am not of this world but I know a great deal about it. The beginning, Kaguya, Hamura and Hagoromo, the tentails, Indra and Asura. Those are the people I know of and about what they went through but not as thoroughly as I know about other times. This is a time I know only certain events and facts while the most I know is the future. That is where I learned a few things that might be hard to swallow."

I look up at him and bite my lip. "Kaguya has made what humanity is today. No… more like a third son of hers triggered it instead."

"That woman had no other sons."

"Not to your knowledge no. Not even the sage or his brother knew of its exsistence either. Behind the scenes it ha been manipulating humans and molding what shinobi think has been their destined way of life for generations. The only reason why shinobi exsist is because IT persuaded Indra to fight his loving brother by using chakra." He was now watching me through new eyes. I could see it in his face.

"IT is named later Zetsu. A spawn of Kaguya's will to be revived. He will later capture all of your siblings and accomplish his only goal. I was born here and know all this. I despised my current friend at one point until I saw him die. He died knowing that all he has done and was working for was a lie. I... Had decided to change all of this the second I made contact with you and him.

Kurama chuckled weakly, or as weak as a beast could sound. "That woman... Is the cause of all this conflict?"

"Yes."

"Who would have thought."

"Not me until it was revealed. I'm slow but even if I was smart, I still wouldn't have caught on until the very end. So, I need your help and that is why I'm telling you this."

"I always did think your mind never matched up with your brain. How can I help you… woman."

He didn't call me a child or girl this time. Progress! "Tell me all you know of Hagoromo's teachings. I need to re-revise some of the things Zetsu rewrote that the sage left behind."

And thus my long class about the old times began. Beyond the chakra was made for connecting and understanding part. Hagoromo left the tablet to bridge the gap that his sons created. To instruct the clan derived from Indra that the decendants of Asura were to get along and work together for peace. Not he version that gave a vague explaination which Madara took the wrong way in the future. So if I write the original idea into the tablet, I will end the idea that the Senju and Uchiha are destined to fight for all eternity until an infinite tsukuyomi is cast upon the world.

One problem... I have no way to decipher any of it since I have no sharingan or rinnegan. I'll need Madara's help for even getting close to the damn thing. I sigh and rub my hand down my face. Time had slipped by and before I know it, evening had arrived. "Well Kura-kun. This has been oh so enlightening but I have to get back to my boys. I doubt any know how to cook."

"Reika."

I freeze in my tracks and slowly turn to him, not sure if I had heard him correctly. "Did you just…"

"Yes. I have something to tell you in exchange for this personal information." He looks up at the sky while referring to the story of my reincarnation. I hadn't told him of the life of my other world yet since I wanted to get the important stuff out of the way first. "Once in the beginning of my creation, I have tried multiple times to interact with humans. None have ever been open minded enough to see more than a monster. You are the first after Asura and Indra to look at me as an individual being with thoughts of my own." He looks back down at my small form. "I'm only saying this once and you better remember it."

I tilt my head at him and wait.

"Thank you."


Watching the boys from a distance was surreal. All four of them should be dead right now. I saved them. I'll care for them. It's funny. I can't decide if I'm a big sister or a second mom. They feel like little brothers to my twenty six year old mind. I wouldn't know what having a son would be like anyway. Karado tackled Kawa to the ground and they started rolling across the grass. A smile grew as the poor Senju was pushed into the hot spring water. This reminded me of my cousins who were mostly boys. They would always roughhouse like that. One time I was shoved off a trampoline head first just by trying to join the wrestling match.

I close my eyes, drifting off to sleep.

One more to save and two extra. That's all I need. Status: almost done.

Keep good relations with Madara and Hashirama: done and then some.

Learn of the sage's real ways of teaching that were never covered online: check

Shower Da-chan with affection: Will be doing that shortly.

A/N I really need to figure out how this is going to drastically change Naruto as we know it.

Q: Which Uchiha brother do you like the most?

Review responses. Not many this time, what gives?! Just kidding. I love you even if ya don't say anything.

TinkotheWolf Oh you have no idea the mind fuckery I have planned for Mr polar bear. Pairings? Haven't really thought of it. I know I'm good at writing romance bit this isn't really centered over that much unlike my other stories. I do like a few of them though. Tobirabbit, Izuna, Madara, maybe even one of the brothers I created. Honestly don't know.

ILoveRebornNarutoKProject Here's your update dear -winks- Daiichi is certainly a sweetheart if I do say so myself. More touchy feely than I think Itama would be in my opinion. I hope my fight scene writing will improve so I can lengthen it but I'm glad you liked that little brawl.