rise and rebirth of the hidden Whirlpool

by Seoras

naruto at a young age learns about his mother's clan and village before it was destroyed, he swears to his mother that the Uzumaki and hidden whirlpool will ascend to greatness on the way he will face political sabotage, civil war and love in his quest to restore his clan and village nothing will stop him rated m just in case there are original characters

7. Chapter 7

THIRD ROUND MAKING CHUNIN, CELEBRATIONS AND COUNCIL MEETINGS

The morning of the third round of the exams has arrived. Naruto got up early did his morning routine and put on his clothing which consisted of a dark navy blue battle kimono with a red and white sash he then put on some waraji sandal with white tabi socks, he then fitted his twin scimitar like Tantos on his lower back. Having a quick breakfast he and the clan walked off to the stadium Naruto walking to the competitor's box and his 23 clan's men going to the stands and placing bets on match outcomes and who will win the whole thing.

In the competitor's box Naruto was greeted by his teammates Yuko and Itama he then surveyed the other 12 Chunin hopefuls not seeing anyone of note Naruto well maybe that one girl from iwa walked over to the wall where the matches were.

Round 1

Match 1: Naruto Uzumaki of Konoha (m) vs Isao Hitoshi of suna (m)

Match 2: Kurotsuchi of Iwa (G) vs Chojoro of kiri (m)

Match 3: Itama Aburame of Konoha (m) vs Kei of kiri (m)

Match 4: Yuko Yamanaka of Konoha (G) vs Ko Hitsuchi of Iwa (m)

Match 5: Masahiro of kiri (M) vs Mikio of suna (m)

Match 6: Raiden Yotski of kumo (M) vs Takehiko of Iwa (M)

Match 7: Emi of kumo (G) vs Maki of kumo (G)

Match 8: Akiko of suna (G) vs winner of match 1

Just as he finished reading the matches the proctor called for everyone's attention "HELLO MY NAME IS REI MORIKO AND I WILL BE THE PROCTOR FOR THE THIRD ROUND THE RULES ARE ANYTHING GOES MY WORD IS LAW AND I CAN STOP A MATCH AT ANY TIME NOW I WILL PASS YOU OF TO LORD HOKAGE"

Sitting in the kage booth was the 3rd Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, 3rd Tsuchikage Onoki of the fence sitter, 4th Mizukage Yagura (two years before purges begin), 4th Raikage A and the 4th kazekage Rasa. "It's a pleasure to see all of you again." Said Hiruzen to his fellow Kage, each nodding out of formality, after a bit of silence Onoki speaks up "I hear the your strongest genin are fighting today Hokage-dono I also hear one of them has a rare bloodline that people thought died in the 2nd war" he said with a smirk, causing the other kage to listen in more. Replying "Yes it's not a secret that the Uzumaki clan has risen once again and within our village, but I warn you the clan head may be young but the fact the Uzumaki survivors who were scattered around the nations are flocking to be under his banner is truly a sight to behold" taking a pause to let things sink in and seeing their reactions, A and onoki were frowning and Yagura and Rasa had looks of astonishment that the clan was still alive after reports suggest otherwise. Continuing where he left off "I wouldn't try anything Onoki he knows what Iwa and Kumo did to his ancestors and holds a grudge… he may be liable to kill your shinobi out of principle" this caused said leaders to narrow their eyes at him.

Yagura being the peaceful diplomat steered the conversation away asking who they think would win they each had their choices the Hokage said Naruto Uzumaki, Tsuchikage said Kurotsuchi his granddaughter, Raikage said Raiden, Yagura said Chojuro and Rasa Akiko. After naming their favourites Hiruzen had to make his speech "PEOPLE OF KONOHA VISITORS AND DIGNITARIES ALIKE I WILL START THE EXAMS WITH THESE FINAL WORDS THOSE WHO POSSESS THE WILL OF FIRE, EVERYONE IS FAMILY. THE DESIRE TO PROTECT ONES FAMILY BUILDS THICKER AND STRONGER BONDS BETWEEN EACH AND EVERYONE IN A VILLAGE. IF THE WILL OF FIRE IS EMBRACED BY EVERYONE, THE VILLAGE WILL LIVE THROUGH ANYTHING. THIS ISN'T JUST FOR THE HIDDEN LEAF IT CAN BE ANYONE'S WAY OF LIFE. NOW LET THE EXAMS… BEGIN"

Rei Moriko shouts out "MATCH 1 WILL NARUTO UZUMAKI OF KONOHA AND ISAO HITOSHI OF SUNA PLEASE COME TO THE ARENA"

On the battle field

Naruto is stood facing Isao in the middle of the stadium, from what he could see was not much really he looked like a standard run of the mill shinobi nothing stood out at all 'oh well this is going to be a boring fight anyway quick and no chakra loss for me that is a normal person may end up draining half their reserves'. Naruto mused with a bit of a chuckle, it looks like Isao wasn't going to talk I'll get this out of the way "Isao forfeit or die" Naruto said while mixing his Killer intent with the Nayoko's for added effect making the entire stadiums audience break out in a sweat and some of the weaker people fainting.

In the audience with some jonin

Dammit Takeshi what do you feed your genin I know some jonin who aren't able to emit this much KI said some none descript ninja

Before Takeshi could answer one of the new Uzumaki ninja spoke up "he doesn't want to waste time its simple intimidation tactics and it's not all him theirs a rumour in the clan that says he mixes his intent with that of his prisoner making it extra blood thirsty" this statement caused some to shiver in fear.

In the Kage booth

Rasa jumps up and glares at the fire shadow "Hiruzen what is the meaning of this, that KI is unmistakable it's like a tailed beasts but watered down, you let a Jinchuuriki participate" Hiruzen just returns the glare "it is his home village I would understand your feelings if I sent him to your village to participate but I didn't and you don't have to worry Naruto is an Uzumaki and his clan members are here if things get out of hand they will deal with it" with that said Rasa sat back down Hiruzen looking at the other kage Yagura seemed unaffected but that because he's the three tails Jinchuuriki, Onoki and A were tensed up and Rasa he was upset but rightly so.

With some of the clans

Tsume to Kiba watch closely pup this be over quickly, looking up at his mother he asked how so, chuckling at his question she said by the amount of KI and the relaxed stance his going for a quick win with minimal effort. Getting an o face from Kiba.

The Aburame Shino son watch carefully, yes father

Uchiha Itachi looking on mumbles you have gotten strong, Sasuke upon hearing this what do you mean Nii-san, what I mean Sasuke is that he is the youngest clan head in village history and has in the last month been able to find well over 50 or so clans men and bring them to the village according to some of his clan ninja he is unbeatable when he does some things on the battle field and this is apparently one of them he could possibly beat me. Hearing this Sasuke couldn't believe it someone just as strong if not stronger than his brother.

The Nara, Yamanaka and Akimichi

Inoichi what has Yuko said about Naruto asked Shikaku, not much other than when he uses clan techniques he can't be beaten he replied. Huh troublesome, kids watch closely this will be over quick.

Hyuuga

'The amount of chakra he is emmiting with his KI is outrageous' thought Hiashi

The Uzumaki

Uki turns to elder Joji "Ji-chan what is Tou-chan doing" the elder looks down and picks Uki up so she has a better view of the fight "well Uki-chan, Naruto-kun is what we elders have dubbed as playing with his food", not understanding she gives a cute pout "why he doing that kaa-san tells us not to will Tou-chan get told off for playing" asked a worried Uki, this statement elicited some raucous laughter from the clans men around "ho-ho-ho (no he's not Santa) well Uki-chan why don't you tell him to stop playing ne" this got even more snickers and bouts of laughter from the people around Uki only reply was to scream out her lungs "TOU-CHAN STOP PLAYING WITH YOU FOOD AND HURRY UP OR KAA-CHAN WILL PUNISH YOOOOOU" once that was shouted out not only were the Uzumaki on the ground laughing but a lot of the women shouting Kawaii at what she said and the inuzuka joined the Uzumaki on the ground and the Aburame and younger generation of the other clans let out a hearty chuckle or giggle.

Back on the battle field

Naruto just got a huge sweat drop when he heard Uki scream out just then Rei shouted begin and Naruto did the hand signs saru-inu-tora-Hitsuji then slammed his hand on the ground and shouted FUIN: HOGO ICHI HOHO BARIA (protective one way barrier) creating a pyramidal structure around himself meaning his opponent couldn't get in and attack but making a seal-less shadow clone to keep the barrier going, at this point Isao is busy hiding behind some trees thinking of a strategy.

Knowing what technique he is going to use Naruto spins around throwing Kunai all over the place with two explosive tags on each once they are all stuck in the ground he sets them off creating a large boom and lots of dust lucky for Isao the tree blocked him from the explosion.

Up in the stands the Uzumaki know what's coming and they all think cheeky bastard he's setting up the battle field for future matches.

Back with Naruto getting into the lotus position then going through another set of hand signs Hitsuji-Tora-Hebi and slams his hands on the ground whispering Yoton: Kazanfunka (lava style: volcanic eruption) pumping the earth with his chakra creating lava beneath the surface slowly heating up the surface temperature, after two minutes of continuously pumping out chakra Isao got impatient and charged Naruto in his protective barrier he didn't get within 50 metres, all of a sudden the crack and craters the explosions caused erupted with lava burning Isao but at the same time changing the battle ground to his suiting, dispelling the barrier Naruto quickly ran at Isao who was on the ground screaming at the pain quickly applying a seal to him to stop the burns from spreading and cooling his body temperature down Naruto knocked him out causing Rei to call the match in Naruto's favour.

The win caused the crowed erupt in cheers astonished at the display of power and patients as he was leaving the field he watched with amusement as the medics negotiated around the numerous pools and streams of lava.

In the Kage booth they all thought he's Chunin material he was patient and had control of the entire match beginning to end.

The crowed was people cheering at a good match and others because they won money from the betting ring.

Rei then called out for Chojuro of kiri and Kurotsuchi of Iwa to enter the arena, going through the tunnel to the area they pass Naruto who just ignores their presence and keeps walking.

In the middle of the arena chojuro and Kurotsuchi face off against each other.

Kurotsuchi looking at chojuro she notes short, tufty blue hair, and dark eyes. He also has pointed, shark-like teeth and is wearing square, black-rimmed glasses connected to ear protectors, a blue pin-striped shirt and camouflage pattern pants. Also, he wears his forehead protector on the front of his holster which he uses to carry Hiramekarei. The sword itself is wrapped in bandages leaving only the handle free. 'So he's a close range specialist with that sword looks like ninjutsu'

Chojuro also doing the same thing noted short, black hair and pupil-less, pink eyes that are accentuated by her eyelashes running upwards at the corners. She wears the standard attire of the Iwa-nin consisting of a red uniform with her right sleeve missing and a lapel over her right leg, fishnet tights and a skirt over them. She also wears regular shinobi sandals and a pair of fingerless gloves and nails painted red. 'Can I win?'

Kurostsuchi called out "hey short stuff why don't you give up know you can't win" she bragged"

Up in the Kage booth

"Your grand-daughter is quiet… loud commented Rasa"

This comment made the other kage chuckle and Onoki glare at Rasa with a prominent eye twitch

Competitor's box

Looking on with disinterest Naruto looked down on them 'how boring and Iwa nin if the kiri nin is at least competent he will be able to beat her'

Back at the arena

Rei seeing both were ready shouted begin, with that chojuro charged with hiramekarei and a water clone shouting out HIRAMEKAREI UNLEASHED his sword gained a blue coating of chakra making it longer and stronger catching kurotsuchi off guard dodging the strike she creates some distance and calls out "EARTH RELEASE: EARTH FLOW SPEARS" making half a dozen stone spears raise out of the ground making chojuro dodge all she managed to do was destroy his water clone, the battle continued in this way chojuro attacking kurotsuchi dodging then counter attacking both not giving any ground.

After about 20 minutes of this kurotsuchi got annoyed and did four hand sign and said "YOTON: QUICKLIME CONGELING TECHNIQUE" crating a layer of it on a wide area trapping chojuro in it and making Kurotsuchi the winner

Competitor's booth

Naruto growled in annoyance "that iwa nin just created a bastardised version of the Uzumaki lava release", the same thoughts were going through the rest of his clans men heads but some of the younger more zealous characters were actually calling for blood.

With the kage

The hokage looked at Onoki "you realise from the shouts the Uzumaki will be calling for blood and since it is Kekei Genkkei technique they could very well have her executed or made to live here in the Uzumaki compound", Onoki who was smirking to begin with was now a little worried for kurotsuchi, Hiruzen seeing the look of worry started again "Now I know the clan head personally I shudder to think of what he might do, but knowing him he will probably want political leverage against you, also probably monetary and jutsu compensation, so I wouldn't worry about her life." Now it was the Hokage's turn to smirk this was replicated the other kage thinking one clan pretty much has an entire nation in the palm of its hand. Onoki was trying to come up with ways to not let his village fall to ruin.

(A.N. struggling to write fight sequences for now I will put the winner and if it was a long or quick fight also if people can come up with different descriptions of all the non Konoha shinobi and abilities that would be help full.)

Rei was now calling for Itama Aburame and Kei of kiri

Itama vs Kei

This was relatively quick win for Itama sucking Kei dry of chakra

Yuko Yamanaka vs Ko Hitsuchi of Iwa

Yuko lost after a long drawn out fight

Masahiro of kiri vs Mikio of suna

Mashiro won after Mikio forfeited because was a close range specialist and couldn't get close enough to Mashiro

Raiden Yotski of kumo vs Takehiko of Iwa

Raiden won quickly

Emi of kumo vs Maki of kumo

Brutally long Taijutsu and ninjutsu spar with Maki winning

Akiko of suna vs winner of match 1

Akiko had a bye

The fights continued for the rest of the day until the final which was Naruto of the leaf vs Kurotsuchi of Iwa.

Down on the battle field Naruto stood with his arms folded over his chest while scrutinizing the Iwa ninja in front of him this in turn made Kurotsuchi feel nervous but her brash attitude took over "hey handsome like what you see" this got multiple responses Naruto raised an eyebrow and smirked in amusement

In the kage booth

Everyone sweat dropped and Onoki face faulted then complained about his hip and Yagura just laughed so did A and Rasa and Hiruzen was looking thoroughly amused as well

In the stands

Kimiko and the other Uzumaki women and girls were trying to get passed the men to go teach that girl a lesson for trying from their perspective 'get in his pants'

"Ryuichi let me go Naruto is too young I will not let that young harpy corrupt him" yelled Kimiko, Ryuichi who is holding on for dear life "honey calm down or you might distract him" while that was going on Uki managed to slip past them and run to the rail and pretty much copied Kimiko shouted "TOU-CHAN…" Naruto glanced up to see Uki shouting was wondering what she wanted waved but sweat dropped at the sight of his clans men in a mini brawl 'what did Natsu do now to cause this', seeing him wave Uki waved while shouting "DON'T LET THE HARPY GET TO YOU" hearing that people all started to laugh, Kimiko looked embarrassed as hell, Ryuichi was chuckling and the kage were laughing their asses off

Back on the field Kurotsuchi gained a tick mark on her forehead before looking at Uki "HEY BRAT COME HERE AND SAY SO I CAN THEN RIP YOU A NEW ONE", Naruto at first was laughing but a little known fact about Naruto theirs one rule, one very simple rule… never threaten Uki or… you're in for a world of hurt.

Unfortunately Kurotsuchi didn't feel the rise in temperature or the palpable KI coming from Naruto but the proctor did as well as most everyone else people in the stands were starting to faint and most people were sweating badly hell even the Kage were struggling to cope.

Seeing this the proctor started the match

Kurotsuchi got into a defensive stance, Naruto just stood there "what is your last name Kurotsuchi…", being caught off guard by the question she answered never the less it's "it's Kurotsuchi Kamizuri… U…uz…uzu…Uzumaki" she states going wide eyed, wondering why he asked "…I see do you know my name and the name of those red heads over there in the stands…" asks Naruto, kurotsuchi trying to remember his name from the start of the day realising his name a look of shock and betrayal "…I see you figured it out me and my clan our all Uzumaki and the other half of our clan is making its way here as we speak, did you know which of your parents was Uzumaki…cousin " he asked again "my mother her name was Fuso Uzumaki but that can't be right I was told they all died in the 2nd war", she said not knowing what to think her family was still alive "let me guess that fool of a kage told you the Uzumaki were wiped out because they helped the leaf…" she only nodded "…well I can tell you that is a lie, the Uzumaki I will concede were allies of the leaf…but we were not part of the war, we were completely neutral… now I will tell you a part of the war that is not published in any history books how a plan was born of fear and cowardice the plan that your grandfather the Tsuchikage and the 3rd Raikage made pulling their forces together and sending an invasion force of 4,000 strong to wipe out one clan, one peaceful clan the Uzumaki…" pausing for everything to sink in seeing that it had continued "…luckily we had seals placed around the island as a fore warning system the seals worked and my Ancestors mustered their troops and were able to repel attack after attack for months until the Uzumaki secured all Chunin and below level shinobi and civilians and retired shinobi plus there all allied clans and families were ordered to escape the island by leaving under the cover of night through a secret side gate leaving only Jonin level ninja and my grandfather Ashina Uzumaki the Uzukage and his wife Mito Uzumaki both Kage level shinobi. Deciding to attack at the break of dawn to surprise the enemy, upon attacking the Uzumaki shinobi were outnumbered 10 to 1 they fought bravely, but were ultimately defeated but a consolation was my grandfather gave your grandfather his hip problem…now you know the truth it is your turn to choose the village that attacked your family and that fool of a kage manipulating you or us the Uzumaki your rightful family people who will and cherish you not scold and call you immature…" saying his piece he stop talking giving kurotsuchi a chance to think, around 5 minutes later Kurotsuchi spoke "what do you want" Naruto thinking came up with a better idea "Kurotsuchi-chan how about we make a bet" nodding "what's the bet", "okay I win you leave iwa and move to the Uzumaki compound as a clan shinobi and Iwa pays monetary and jutsu compensation as well as 2 favours you win you continue your life and will have clan support as well as access to the clan jutsu vault" stated Naruto, to this the entire stadium went quiet and Onoki was hoping to god she wouldn't take the bet and the other kage narrowed their eyes 'what are you up too Naruto' thought the hokage, after a minute of thinking and finding she had nothing to lose "hey Naruto-kun I accept" smiling Naruto shouted "KUROTSUCHI PREPARE YOURSELF"

Instantly Naruto went through some hand signs dog-boar-tiger-ox-rat-bird shouting out "YOTON: YOKAI NO JUTSU" blowing out a sheet of lava out of his mouth at Kurotsuchi, who dodged as the technique creating a large cloud of dust, as soon as the dust cloud settled Naruto and Kurotsuchi charged each other and met in the middle with a flurry of blades, neither both could land a hit on each other Naruto throwing a faint with his left struck out with his foot creating some distance he created two shadows clone sending them to distract Kurotsuchi, he then ran through some hand signs FUIN: HOGO ICHI HOHO BARIA creating another clone to maintain the barrier Naruto sat down and did the "YOTON: KAZAFUKA JUTSU" trying to ensnare kureotsuchi in his jutsu but unfortunately didn't work deciding enough was enough he created five more clones, meanwhile Kurotsuchi successfully evaded his second jutsu by hiding in a tree jumping down noting he dropped his barrier charged him intent in engaging in kenjutsunot noticing the five clones that set up around her then her world went black as the clones finished their jutsu DOTON KEKKEI: DORO DOMU (earth release barrier: earth prison of magnificent nothingness) being stuck in the earth dome Kurotsuchi quickly realised it was draining her chakra, knowing there was no way out she shouted "I yield" the proctor and Naruto hearing her ended the jutsu and called Naruto the winner and champion of the Chunin exams

The crowd hearing who the winner was erupted in cheers but none were cheering harder than the Uzumaki.

In the kage booth Hiruzen looks at Onoki and smirks at the look of disbelief said I will call a meeting tomorrow for you and Uzumaki dono but now to announce who we think will become Chunin. Walking to the edge and using an amplification jutsu projected his voice "SILENCE…" the effect was instantaneous "NOW WE WILL ANNOUNCE THE YOUNG SHINOBI WHO HAVE PROVEN THEMSELVES TO BE WORHTY OF THE CHUNIN RANK THEY ARE NARUTO UZUMAKI OF KONOHA, KUROTSUCHI KAMIZURA-UZUMAKI OF KONOHA, RAIDEN YOTSUKI OF KUMO, MAKI OF KUMO, AKIKO OF SUNA AND ITAMA ABURAME OF KONOHA, YOU HAVE ALL PROVEN YOUR SELF TO BE STRONG IN BOTH MIND AND BODY WE WISH YOU LUCK FOR IN THE FUTURE AS SHINOBI AND TO THOSE WHO DIDN'T MAKE BETTER LUCK NEXT YEAR" and with that contestants and spectators left.

Walking out Naruto looked back but noticed Kurotsuchi was still standing in the middle of the arena, sighing to himself Naruto walked back and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder making her look up back him "it's hard you know finding out the man I saw as a grandfather has been lying to me all my life whenever I asked him about my mother and now I have a new family and home to boot I'm just slightly overwhelmed… what do I do Naruto", standing their he lets a small smile grace his lips "that is a very good question, one I can-not answer but some advice given should suffice, the clan maybe rough around the edges with a few…interesting personalities but they would gladly die for fellow Uzumaki remember this When the whirlpools rage, one shall find protection. The whirling shadow shall open up the gates and then once again the tides will be rapid. Think on those words and then you shall find your answer". With that they disappeared in a lava shun shin

Back at the Uzumaki compound where they were both greeted by everyone and Uki running up to Naruto only to be picked up in a hug, quietening down so to let Naruto speak "I will meet everyone at the council chambers and address you all their Kurotsuchi go to Kimiko over their she and the other women will help you settle in after the meeting.

Minutes later in the chambers

Naruto standing on the podium with Uki in his arms, the elder council made up of Joji, Echiko, Shizuka, Zeshin and kozue the newer elders came in the last group to arrive before the 3rd exam

Echiko had Red, long wavy hair tight in a ponytail revealing a strong, time-worn face. Woeful amber eyes, set in symmetrically within their sockets, watching over the younger generation with nostalgia, care and a readiness to protect them.
A sword mark scar stretching from the bottom of the left cheekbone, running towards the right side of her lips and ending on her left cheek leaving a bitter memory of the invasion. Her body was that of a 40 year old even at the age of 60 with c cup breasts and large hips and tight bum, all covered in a blood red kimono.

Shizuka had silver curly hair in a tight bun revealing her face with two corkscrew bangs framing her cheerful face. She had sparkling amber eyes showing mischievousness and intelligence. Her skin showed not a blemish but the appearance of crow's feet and some wrinkles around her mouth, she was much like Echiko her little sister by 2 years but she had a bust rivalling Tsunade and wore a similar kimono but in black instead.

Zeshin had red, curly hair that gently hangs over a round warm face. Expressive aquamarine eyes, set far with in their sockets, as he watches diligently over the family he hasn't seen in a long time being able to see fathers and grandfathers within each and every one of them he also had a long red beard. He had a scar over his left eye and his arms were covered as well showing the many battles he's been through he has a muscular build, he's wearing a black hakama pants and a sleeveless loose fit shirt with a sash around his waist with the clan symbol on it. He was the eldest at the age of 80 and head of the elder council

Lastly was Kozue the youngest with red short hair slightly covering a round, time-worn face? Clear brown eyes, set rooted within their sockets,
Tribal marks in the form of an Uzumaki swirl surrounds his left eye. He is an athletic build towering at 6'2 with a white and red formal kimono.

Were sitting immediately to his right and the rest of the red heads with the exception of 3 or 4 were directly in front of him "today I would like to welcome a another Uzumaki into our ranks Kurotsuchi daughter of Fuso Uzumaki I would also like to say thank you for cheering me on, I ask you make our newest member comfortable you're dismissed to celebrate… could the elders and jonin stay behind" with that all the kids ran off to have fun in the compound while some of the retired shinobi grabbed grass flutes and other wooden instruments while some of the younger children with guidance started filled the lava pit with a small jutsu in the courtyard where everyone started to congregate and reminisce before re-joining the clan and past fights. Some of the women were gossiping while others cooked food and got drinks out.

Back in the council chambers

"No doubt the village council is going to call for a meeting tomorrow about what I did because of winning that bet and gaining compensation for crimes against us and with holding a clan member and 2 favours for in the future has given us a lot of political power I would like your insight on the subject I have some ideas but I would like to hear from you before making a decision also I have received a letter saying tensions are rising in Kiri according to Yoshihara Terumi the family head if things keep up there may be a civil war in the future should that happen I don't need to tell you all the repercussions. also the Iga, Tojo and Fujio families are to arrive next month bolstering us to at least 170 members strong a mixture of purebloods and mixed but once they get here I want to promote inter family marriages which will only strengthen us."

Hearing this Zeshin stands "if your plans in the future are still a go then I would save those favours, as for kiri it could be very helpful giving us a way out to get back to Uzu no kuni from their it would be your order Naruto" Next was Shizuka "I would like to hear what you want to do with the favours…", nodding "yes with one of them I was going to call for a trade agreement with earth country and the other save it for a rainy day so to speak…", "that sounds like a good idea to use one and save one with the Iga, Tojo and Fujio families do we have enough room to house them", "yes builders are coming in to expand backwards in the form of traditional style buildings from tomorrow to when the families get here regarding some stray members who are still out there in my letters to our spy network anyone who hasn't turned up in two years will be told to head to Uzu no kuni", "it just so happens that I was planning to have the clan leave the village in 4 years and start a new in our ancestral lands but with this Kiri business will alter my plans slightly" the Uzumaki commander Nayoko spoke up "how so Naruto" "I originally wanted to head to Uzu and then call for the Terumi family since they refuse to move to the leaf but if war does break out we will be obliged to send men as well as the fact according to Joji's spy network there is a business man that has moved to wave by the name of gato but all he is doing from what our spy says is sucking the country dry so we will need to sort that out before we leave as well, anyway that was in regards to get to Uzu if all goes well that is, but it looks like I have to sort out our clan and in the future Uzu's military system it would in essence be the same as normal village but with an edition I like to call it the fathers guard." Hearing this Kozue stands what would the guard do and who would be in it, what is the meaning of the name", nodding his head Naruto says "the fathers guard well when we rebuild Uzushiogakure in the future I want be seen as the father of the village and it's people not just Lord Uzukage or Uzukage sama no I would rather be seen as Uzukage tou-san. As for who would be apart and where they stand, they stand above ANBU but below me, the ANBU commander and jonin commander their primary goal would to ensure my safety also to would be made up of the ten strongest Iga, Tojo, Fujio and the 30 strongest Uzumaki bringing full complement to 60 shinobi if the way things are going they most likely make their debut in the civil war" stated Naruto bringing the Jonin and elders to murmur to each other letting them discuss the topic for a couple of minutes, he continues "to our next order of business… Jonin you can go join the others but what I said before doesn't leave this room, once they all left turning to the five elders asks what should I do with the village council tomorrow they will pester me for the entire meeting joji speaking for the first time just tell them it is clan business and if they don't like then tough", joji said in a firm tone, "yes your right and since I can still bring two advisors with me Shizuka-chan, Echiko-chan would you accompany me to the political arena where tongues of gold and silver will serve us well", replying "of course Naruto/sure thing honey", just sighing at Echiko's antics "enough politics and planning we have a promotion to celebrate"

The night was filled music, laughter, good food, drinking, a few brawls, more drinking, Kimiko and some of the older women scolding the men and girls who were fighting, more drinking and more fighting. All in all a typical Uzumaki celebration/party.

The next day around midday

A snake masked ANBU arrives "Uzumaki-sama the council has summoned you", sighing and shaking his head "Anko how many times do I have to tell you I consider you as a friend. Enough of the Uzumaki-sama already" just sighing again at said ANBU scratching the back of her head and chuckling "oops sorry Naruto-kun"

"why does it always feel degrading when you say it like that, you know what just let me get Shizuka and Echiko and I will be right there" with that Anko left and Naruto rounded up Shizuka and Echiko who were in the clan Hot spring

"You know Naruto that it's not nice to spy on a lady in the hot spring" teased Echiko

"Must we do this every time I come here and you happen to be here beside no offense your old enough to be my grandmother…" this got a un-lady like snort and huff from Echiko and Shizuka giggling behind her hand. "Anyway we have to go to the council meeting which we have to be there in half an hour so if you don't want to go in a towel hurry up"

Maybe I want to go in a towel" mumbled Echiko, sighing but ignoring her Naruto left saying "you look 40 and you want to walk round Konoha with Jiraiya of the Sannin likely to be in town unless you want star in one of his books just get changed" then mumbling to himself unaware Shizuka was following "honestly she worse than Uki sometimes and that's saying something" this in turn caused Shizuka to cover her mouth and laugh silently.

Village council chambers

The hokage entered and sat down "so who wants to begin this meeting" asked Sarutobi calmly, Naruto nodded to Shizuka who spoke in her melodic grandma tone "In regards to yesterday what happened was clan business and shall stay as such we don't want greedy civilians poking round and especially some people" with she and Echiko gave a pointed glare at Danzo which everyone saw.

The hokage responded "that is fine it shall not be discussed any further… how much money would you like as compensation and how many jutsu, just so I can send it to Iwa's Daimyo and Onoki also outlining the bet and that Onoki is honour bound to pay up"

"Yes we would like 5 s-rank bounties worth of money and 3 of each rank earth jutsu and that's it yep also tell him I want those favours in writing and sent personally to me"

Every one's eyes bugled at the demands sure Onoki had to pay but that was ridicules

Danzo was sitting their seething 'well played Uzumaki well played'.

That same thought was traveling through everyone else's head. If that is all can we discuss villages matters now and raise your hand if you wish to speak said the hokage.