Chapter 7: He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named

It's been two months since their encounter with Lord Voldemort, and he hasn't showed since that time. The four ninjas still keep in touch and tell Tsunade-sama any updated information. Tsunade-sama, back in the Village Hidden in the Leaves, still had some paperwork that she tries to avoid and drinks sake whenever Shizune isn't around. She still gives out hard, tiresome missions to the jounins, and now she's preparing arrangements for the chunin exams. She signs. "Another year for the chunin exams." She stands up and walks up to the window and looks outside to the afternoon blue skies, white clouds, and the whole village below. "This year is going to be different, that I'm sure of." Just then there was a knock at the door. "Come in." She said. The door opens and Jiraiya comes in. "Hey Tsunade!" he greets. "Shouldn't you be doing paperwork and not staring out into the village?" He asked. Tsunade didn't turn around, but only said, "Being Hokage is annoying, and it gets bothersome."

"Especially if they haven't returned yet from Hogwarts."

"Everyone knows that their on a mission, though they don't know it's a mission to a school of witchcraft, sorcerers, and ghost."

"Remember when we first arrived at that school?" Jiraiya said leaning up against the door. Tsunade smiled. "Yes I remember. You kept making a fuss with that Lucien kid."

"Brat. He was a brat."

"He has a son now."

"Seriously? That bratty little kid has a son now?"

"Well he's no longer little of course, but Naruto and the others have encountered him many, many times."

"Is he a Slytherin too like his father?"

"Yes he is. Malfoy, Draco Malfoy."

"I bet you he's a stuck up, lying, cheating, little brat like his father was, or is."

"Yeah, he is. He's taken an interest in Hinata from what I've got from their reports." She went to her desk and picked up the one they had sent right after the incident in the library. She handed it to Jiraiya who started chuckling while reading. "This happened to you too." He said. "Did this Malfoy grab her breast just like Lucien did you?" He asked.

"I don't know." She said in an annoyed voice walking back to the window. "But apparently Harry joined in awhile later."

"Well that's new. Harry's father was really faithful to his girlfriend at the time." He put the letter on her desk. "How are the chunin exam preparations coming along?" He asked.

"They've been going alright. Gaara will be attending the exams, he sent a message just this morning."

"How's he liking the Kazekage position?"

"Alright." She chuckled. "He tends to have a hard time every now and then." She signed.

"That Voldemort guy is still out there isn't he?" Jiraiya asked with a grim expression. Tsunade didn't say a word. Only looked down at the village her grandfather created. Then she said, "Kids change. He out of all people changed too much, more than he needed to be. And it wasn't a very good one at all."

"You must've been shocked how much he changed. I can tell by your expression."

"Yes."

"Just like Orochimaru." Jiraiya grew cold, and Tsunade was trembling. "Those are cousins for you." She said. Jiraiya went up to her and held her chin in his hand. Tsunade then punched him. "Try that again and it'll be your last." She said. Jiraiya laughed. "Still the same as ever! That part will never change. Your strength, determination, and your heart, I admire that."

"You forgot about my looks."

"Still an old hag." Jiraiya smiled as he got another hit in the head from Tsunade. "What have you come here for?" She asked. Jiraiya's smile faded. "It's about Voldemort, or He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named from my sources."

"What happened?" She asked sitting back down. "Is this about Harry?"

"Yes, and this time, it's crucial. They said that there is a prophecy as you may have heard, but this is different from just being the chosen one." He cleared his throat. "Apparently Voldemort is not alone. Along with Orochimaru, Kabuto, and Sasuke, Voldemort has more back up."

"How many more?"

"So far only four, and that's just those that have heard. They say that there's more. How much they don't know. More powerful than Dumbledor some say, others agree, some don't." Jiraiya, who was still on the floor, stood up and walked towards Tsunade's desk. "And that's what worries me. Dumbledor is pretty freakin powerful. That I know firsthand of course, but I doubt it; yet I still have my doubts either way."

"How does this relate to Harry?"

"They need to trap him. To lure him, if not kill him, but that's just for what people say might happen if he's not careful. They don't know what he wants with Harry, but all they know is that Harry is great danger, and I don't know if Naruto is strong enough to defeat Orochimaru. Surely they're smart enough not to get involved in magic but that doesn't mean Naruto himself will." There was silence. Tsunade was pondering whether or not that she should have them return or let them continue. Then she thought of Dan, her dead lover, and Nabiki, her beloved little brother, how they wouldn't give up. Then she thought of Naruto. "I'll continue to let them stay for more information." She said with her back towards Jiraiya. "Thanks for reporting. If that's it then you may leave now."

"Will you be alright?" Jiraiya asked heading towards the door. "Not with these damn papers. Go get me some sake while you're out." She ordered. Jiraiya laughed. "Same as ever." He said closing the door.