Hey guys, just a quick little note before the chapter starts. I know you all are wanting faster updates and I am working on it I promise. The sawmill I work at is currently low on logs due to a lot of rain in West Virginia where I live so I am laid off work for the week of the 23-27. With that happening, I will try to get three updates out during that week but I can't promise anything since I still need to find work to support my wife and daughter, family isn't cheap lol. But with that said I hope you all enjoy the chapter.


It had been a few days since Naruto and company left Wave Country. Since they didn't have a civilian with them this time, they made the trip a lot quicker as they saw the large gates of Konoha come into view. Sitting at the gate were the two chunin responsible for monitoring those entering and leaving Konoha, Izumo and Kotetsu. When the group of eleven made it to the gate, Kotetsu spoke up.

"Hokage-sama wants to see you Naruto at the council chambers along with your three friends. He said the rest of you are free to go until he calls you for your mission report." Stated the gate guard.

"Well since dad wants to talk to you first, meet us back at training ground ten about six o'clock. I have something I need to discuss with you three." Asuma spoke to his team before walking off.

"Tell nee-chan I'll be home after I'm done meeting with jiji." Naruto told Ino before turning to Zabuza, Ichigo, and Haku. "Come on you three, follow me." and with that the four ninja jumped off towards the council chambers with the others going to do their own thing.

-XXX-

Naruto, Zabuza, Ichigo, and Haku arrived at the council chambers and found the entire council waiting for them. Naruto walked to the middle of the room and bowed to the hokage with the other three quickly following. When a few of the council members saw the Demon of the Hidden Mist, their eyes almost popped out of their heads.

"Hello Naruto, I take it you all made it back with no problem? Who are your friends?" Hiruzen asked.

"Hai Hokage-sama. This is Zabuza Momochi, Ichigo Kurosaki. And Haku Yuki." Naruto said as he introduced each one.

"And you said in your letter that they wished to stay in Konoha and become ninja for Konoha as well." Naruto nodded his head in response.

"I am Hiruzen Sarutobi, Hokage of Konoha. This is Danzo Shimura, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane along with the civilian and ninja council. What can you bring to Konoha?" asked the hokage.

"I am a master at the silent killing skill. I am skilled at kenjutsu and can teach the younger generation of ninja both." Zabuza replied.

"I am the last of the Kurosaki clan from Kiri. I have a kekkei genkai, and I am also skilled at kenjutsu. Like Zabuza I can teach others the art of kenjutsu and can bring another clan to Konoha." Ichigo explained not seeing the smiles that crept up on the faces of the elders and the civilian council.

"I am the last of the Yuki clan also from Kiri and I too have a kekkei genkai, the ice release. I am skilled in the silent killing skill and I also have a few healing skills." Haku said last.

It was silent for a few minutes before Homura spoke up. "I vote for Zabuza to teach what he can to the ninja and for the two kids to be put into the CRA to keep the bloodlines going and rebuild their clans."

There were shouts of agreement from the other elders and the civilian council members. Suddenly the room was filled with killer intent. Everyone looked around for the source to see find it coming from Zabuza and Naruto standing in front of a slightly shaking Haku. She knew what the CRA was and she didn't want to be turned into a baby vending machine.

"She is not going into that fucking act whatsoever." Growled Zabuza as he placed his hand on Kubikiribocho's hilt.

"You have no say in this Zabuza. If you want to be part of Konoha, you must learn to follow Konoha's laws and acts." Danzo said.

Zabuza grabbed Naruto by his shirt collar and lifted him till he was face to face. "You said we would be safe here. You never said anything about those two being put in that fucking act."

"Don't worry Zabuza, I gave you my word and I never go back on my word. She won't be placed in that act and neither will he unless he wants to be." Naruto replied with a calm expression in the face of Zabuza.

"You have no say in this!" Screeched Mebuki Haruno causing everyone to cover their ears.

"Actually he does." Hiruzen said with a chuckle.

"What are you talking about Hokage-sama?" Asked Inoichi confused to what his hokage was getting at.

"Go ahead and tell them Naruto." Hiruzen said.

"There is an act called the Uzumaki Protection Act. The wife of the first hokage, Mito Uzumaki, created the act with the help of Hashirama Senju shortly after they were married. The act states that any Uzumaki who lives in Konoha is not required to take part in the CRA." Naruto said as he walked to Hiruzen and took the paper and pen that he was holding.

"Is this true hokage-sama?" asked Koharu. Seeing the hokage nod, he continued. "So what, she isn't an Uzumaki, she still has to take part in the CRA."

Naruto handed Haku the paper and pen and waited till she read over it. Zabuza read it over her shoulder and both were surprised at what it was. Haku looked to Zabuza who just nodded before Haku signed it and returned it to Naruto who gave it back to Hiruzen before placing the hokage seal on it. Naruto took the paper back and returned it to Haku.

"What was that paper?" asked one of the civilian members.

"That was an adoption form. Haku is now my sister and an Uzumaki. (Not really sure if this is a thing or not but hey it's fanfiction who cares lol.) So therefore, she no longer has to take part in the CRA. I can do the same for you too Ichigo." Naruto said turning to said boy.

"I accept Naruto, thanks. I want one woman and one only." Replied Ichigo as he filled out the same paper that Haku did.

"You can't do this!" shouted Homura.

"He can and he did. You all should read up more on your acts and laws before trying anything else." Laughed Hiruzen. "I have a genin who has been looking for a team, I'll introduce you three tomorrow and see how things go from there. I'm sure you need to go and look over your new home and get everyone settled in."

"Speaking of that, what's the next big thing happening in the village Hokage-sama?" Naruto asked.

"The chunin exams will be starting at the end of the week. During the final part of the chunin exams, high ranking people from all over will be here to watch. Why do you ask Naruto?" replied the kage.

"I am planning on revealing everything soon and I want everyone to find out all at the same time." Naruto replied with a smile as he left with his new family.

"I can just see all the problems that revelation is going to cause." Hiruzen thought to himself as he rubbed his head.

-XXX-

Naruto, Zabuza, Ichigo, and Haku made their way to Anko's place after leaving the council chambers. Walking through the door, they saw Anko and Ino sitting at the table. After explaining what happened during the meeting, everyone made their way toward the Uzumaki compound. After removing the blood seal on the gate, they walked into the compound. There was a two story building which Naruto assumed to be the house with smaller buildings around the grounds. A few of the smaller buildings were little one story houses big enough for one two people.

Behind the house, there was an enclosed hot spring. There was a large training ground next to the house with a building for all the training equipment with a small koi pond sitting in the corner of the compound. The group made their way inside to look around. It was traditional Japanese style house just like the rest around Konoha. Pictures lined the walls and the house was fully furnished.

Zabuza looked at one of the pictures on the wall and his eyes immediately went wide. Haku noticed this and was concerned. "What's wrong tou-san?"

Zabuza looked to Naruto before speaking. "Your parents are the Yellow Flash and the Red Death of Konoha?"

"Yeah why?" Naruto asked like it wasn't a big deal.

"Your father had a flee on sight order issued on him and your mother could go toe to toe with three or four of the hidden mist swordsman at once. They were both legends when they were alive." Zabuza replied in awe.

Naruto was surprised to hear this about his parents. Deciding find out more later he noticed the time and him and Ino had to get going. "Well, you all are more than welcome to stay in here if you like. As you saw I have plenty of room. Come on Ino, we need to go meet Asuma-sensei."

-XXX-

Naruto and Ino arrived to see Asuma, Kiba and Akamaru standing in the middle of the training grounds. As Naruto and Ino walked up to them, Asuma hand them each a slip of paper. "The chunin exams are coming up at the end of the week. I nominated you three to take part in them. You don't have to take them, but if you decide you want to, take the paper with you to the ninja academy at the end of the week to room 301. That's all I need you all for, go home and get some rest."

"Do you think we are ready for this?" Ino asked looking between her teammates.

"Of course, this is our chance to show everyone what we're made of." Kiba said with Akamaru barking in agreement.

"We got this Ino-chan. We'll take the exams and all become chunin together." Naruto said as he stuck out his fist. Soon Ino and Kiba both joined in and they all bumped fist before Kiba and Akamaru headed home.

"Want me to walk you home?" Naruto asked. Ino just smiled and nodded as she linked her arm with Naruto's and the duo headed home.

As they neared Ino's street, they heard some shouting coming from nearby and went to see what was going on. When they made it to where the shouting was coming from, they saw Konohamaru being held by his shirt by some guy in a full body black outfit, that looked like it had cat ears, and face paint. There was also a blond girl standing just off to the side. Naruto noticed they both had Suna hitai-ate's on.

"You really shouldn't be messing with the boy." Naruto spoke up getting their attention.

"The brat should learn to watch where he's going. He ran into me and now I'm gonna do the same to him." replied the boy as he pulled his fist back.

"I'm not sure how you all work in Suna, but here we don't go around hitting the Hokage's grandson." Ino said.

The girl face palmed as she let out a sigh. "Kankuro you moron, put the kid down before you get us kicked out of here."

The now named Kankuro dropped Konohamaru on his butt who quickly ran over to Naruto. "Whatever Temari, I'll just settle with messing with these two then."

"You alright Konohamaru?" Naruto asked.

"Yeah boss I'm fine. Glad you showed up when you did."

"Head on home Konohamaru, I'll take care of things here." Naruto replied as Konohamaru nodded before running off.

"Let's see what you got kid." Kankuro said.

Suddenly the area was filled with killer intent making Kankuro and Temari to freeze and Ino to move closer to Naruto. "Quiet Kankuro, or I'll kill you." Stated a monotone voice.

"In the tree beside us kit. Don't start anything here, he has my youngest brother sealed inside him. The Ichibi, Shukaku." Kurama explained.

"Are you sure Kurama?" Naruto thought to the bijuu.

"Of course I'm sure gaki. But like I said, don't start anything here. Shukaku usually mind fucks his container and turns them a bit crazy." Replied the fox.

"I'm Naruto Uzumaki and this is Ino Yamanaka, who are you and why are you here?" Naruto asked turning to the tree and seeing a red haired boy.

"I am Gaara and these are my siblings Kankuro and Temari. We are here for the chunin exams." Replied Gaara.

"Seems you're just like me, I'm number nine." Naruto said causing Gaara's eyes to widen just slightly. "You all may want to stay out of trouble or you won't be able to take the exams."

With that said, Naruto took Ino's hand and started off for her house not noticing the blush that graced her face. Kurama appeared on Naruto's head and was immediately cuddled by Ino as he talked to the two about Shukaku.

-XXX-

Team ten walked into the academy with their exam slips in hand. Everything seemed normal with team ten except for Naruto now had a hooded jacket like Kiba. If you looked close enough, you could see two crimson eyes peeking out from underneath the hood. Team ten headed for the stairs to find room 301. They made it up the first set of stairs and was stopped by a large group of people wanting to get into the room.

"Umm… we haven't went up two floors yet have we?" Kiba quietly asked his teammates.

"It's a genjutsu kits. They are probably trying to keep as many as possible from entering the exams. Just keep moving and don't make a scene." Kurama explained.

As the group started to leave, team seven, or more precisely Sasuke, started causing a scene. ""I am an Uchiha, do you really think a simple-." Sasuke was cut off as Naruto grabbed him from behind and drug him away before he screwed up the test.

"Really Sasuke, are you really that stupid. The genjutsu they placed on that room was to weed out the weaker ninja. You seriously just about blew it." Naruto said while letting out a sigh.

"Don't talk to me like that dobe. A no clan loser like yourself has no right to talk to me like that." Sasuke yelled back.

"Whatever teme, we're out of here." Naruto said as he and his teammates started to leave. Right before they left, a boy in green spandex appeared and challenged Sasuke to a fight.

"Don't you want to see the fight?" Kiba asked.

"Nah, bushy brows has this. I trained with him and Gai-sensei when Anko-nee was training me to be a ninja." Naruto finished explaining as they made their way to the exam room.

When they got there, they were met by the glares of all the other ninja in the room. They noticed there were team from Oto, Suna, Ame, and a few other villages. Naruto saw the other genin from the academy and made his way to them and were soon joined by team seven.

"The rookie nine together again. This will be a blast." Kiba said with excitement in his voice.

"Hey, don't forget about us brats." Everyone turned to the voice to see Ichigo and Haku walking over with a boy dressed in all black with a black trench coat. He wore his head band on his upper left arm and had two swords strapped to his back.

"Ichigo, Haku I dint think you guys would be here." Ino replied.

"After our meeting with Hokage-sama and Naruto adopted us into his family, we were assigned to a team with Kirito and was told we could take part in the exams." Haku explained.

"How could the baka adopt you into his family, he doesn't have one. He is an orphan that nobody wanted." Sakura said causing Ino to start to move toward her with a kunai drawn but was stopped.

"Don't Ino-chan. She isn't worth it. Everyone will know the truth during the finals of the exam." Naruto said causing Ino to nod and put the kunai away.

"You guys shouldn't be making so much noise. You're gonna attract a lot more attention than you want to." Said a white haired boy with a Konoha headband.

"Who are you?" Sasuke asked.

"The name's Kabuto. This is the seventh time I've taken these exams so I know a thing or two."

"Don't trust this boy Naruto, he smells like snakes and not the kind of your sisters either." Kurama said through the mental link getting a nod from Naruto.

"Man you must really suck." Kiba laughed out earning him a hit to the head courtesy of Ino.

"The exams get harder and harder each time. Although taking the exams this many times does come with a few benefits. I gather information on my opponents every time, any info you need I have." Kabuto said pulling blank cards from his pocket.

"Information on Rock Lee and Naruto Uzumaki." Sasuke said.

"Rock Lee has completed 55 d, 10 c, and 1 b-rank mission. He has been a genin under Might Gai for over a year now. He can't use ninjutsu of genjutsu so he focuses mainly on mastering taijutsu." Kabuto said as he pulled out another card and channeled chakra into it.

"Naruto Uzumaki has completed 124 d rank and 1 c rank turned b rank mission. He is a student of Asuma Sarutobi. He is proficient in ninjutsu and taijutsu but lacks in genjutsu. He has a kek-." Kabuto was cut off when Naruto slammed him against a wall with a kunai to his throat as he read over what was on the card before destroying it.

"Only the Hokage, my team, and a select few others know the last two things on that card. How the hell did you get that information?" Naruto asked quietly as he felt a hand on his shoulder and looked to see Ino.

"What's wrong Naruto-kun?" Ino asked worried.

Naruto stepped back away from Kabuto but kept his eyes on the man. "He knows about my mokuton and Kurama." Naruto whispered in her ear making her eyes widen.

"Everyone to your seats now, and Uzumaki, don't start fights in my room." Shouted a tall man dressed in black.

As everyone started moving to their seats, Naruto quickly summoned a fox. There was a light black fox with white paws and white tipped ears with two tails. "My name is Sachi, how may I help you?"

"I need you to do me a favor and keep an eye on that white haired man and let me know if he does anything suspicious." Naruto said pointing to Kabuto and getting a nod from Sachi who scurried off and Naruto took his seat.


Sorry its bee a while since I updated. Been really busy. But like I said, I'm gonna try and update at least three times next week. I am really hoping I can get more chapters out for you all.

As far as I can remember, I haven't described Naruto's clothing yet. He will not be in orange. I don't know what he will be in yet and I'm not going to describe them until the finals. What do you think Naruto and Ino's new outfits should be? I have a few ideas but I want to see what you all think. Let me know in a review or a PM.

Anyway leave a review and I will see you later.