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Chapter 7

Rika was walking next to Naruto while he listened to a song. It just changed to another song, and hit pause, before handing her an ear bud. Something that wasn't mass produced, after leading her to a bench. "Put it in. This one... I think you can relate to." He told her, she did so, and he hit play. "Just listen, don't worry about the tempo. Look underneath the underneath."

Naruto was singing along quietly.

She walked to school

with the lunch she packed

Nobody knows what

she's holding back

Wearing the same dress

she wore yesterday

She hides the bruises

with linen and lace.

Oh

The teacher wonder

but she doesn't ask

It's hard to see the pain

behind the mask

Bearing the burden

of a secret storm

Sometimes she wishes

she was never born

Through the wind

And the rain

she stands hard

as a stone

In a world that

she can't rise above

But her dreams

give her wings

and she flies to a place

where she's loved

Concrete angel

Somebody cries in the

middle of the night

The neighbors hear

but they turn out the light

A fragile soul caught

in the hands of fate

When morning comes

it'll be too late

Through the wind

and the rain

she stands hard

as a stone

In a world that

she can't rise above

but her dreams

give her wings

and she flies to a place

where she's loved

Concrete Angel

A statue stands

in a shaded place

An angel girl

with an upturned face

A name is written

on a polished rock

A broken heart that

the world forgot

Through the Wind

And the rain

She stands hard

as a stone

in a world

that she can't

Rise above

But her dreams

give her wings

And she flies to a place

that she's loved

Concrete Angel

As the song ended, Naruto a few tears brimming, and so did Rika, who was trying hard not to cry. "Why.."

Naruto wiped his eyes. "That one... It may sound sad, but it gives hope to those that need it. It's something that I could tell you firsthand. I just thought you would understand what it means."

She wiped her eyes. "You found a connection to yourself... through this song, it draws on your emotions, doesn't it?" He nodded solemnly. "I... I can't cry... not out here."

"Genjutsu. We're just nodding our heads to our music." Naruto said, causing Rika to crumple into him crying. He comforted her like that, letting his own tears fall as he did. After a while like that, Naruto sensed Yamaki coming, and Rika got up, wiping her eyes. He wiped his own, before playing the next song, which Ironically, was Animal I've Become by Three Days Grace. She went back to her own music, sensing Yamaki, as well.

She regained her composure before signaling she was good. The illusion shattered, and Yamaki stood in front of them. He looked at Naruto, and gave a barely noticeable signal, that only Naruto noticed. After Yamaki left sight, he looked at Rika. "Hideout, 30 minutes. I'll find Henry, and bring him there."

Rika nodded, and they walked off in separate directions. It didn't take long for Naruto to find Henry. "Henry, something's up." He said. "Code T-Gray."

Henry nodded, and they walked together. While on their way to the Abandoned area, they ran into Impmon. "Hey youse!"

"Impmon... when are you gonna leave us alone? We've got enough problems now." Henry said.

"What I'm not good enough for ya?!"

Terriermon jumped off Henry's shoulder. "Momentai, Impmon. You wouldn't stand a chance... though I could use a little exercise."

"We don't have time for this." Naruto said, before realizing that Henry's attention wasn't on Impmon, or Terriermon.

"Henry..." Terriermon looked at Henry, before realizing the lack of attention. Naruto followed the line of sight, and found someone else standing there.

Naruto was inwardly cursing. 'How did he manage to escape my senses? He's in shock, but I can only tell by the lack of a reaction, and his eyes. His Chakra flow... it's completely normal. Almost as if...' "Henry, I take it you know him?"

"Dad, what are you doing here?"

"And how come I couldn't sense him until I saw you looking at him?" Naruto asked Henry.

"I'll explain that later. Dad..."

"You gotta ask for permission huh? What a disgrace to Digimon." Impmon said walking towards Terriermon.

"Did he say Digimon?" This drew Impmon's attention.

Henry looked at Impmon out of the corner of his eye. "If you were as good as you say, Impmon, you'd have known he was there first." Henry looked at his father.

Naruto then snapped his fingers. "Janyu Wong, right? I've heard quite a bit about you."

The man nodded. "And you are?"

"Takato Matsuki. A friend of Henry's. Now that I think about it..." Naruto looked at Henry. "What's with the Blue Card in your pocket?"

This drew Henry's attention. "How did you know?"

"You'll find that out later. Anyway, what are you doing here?" Naruto asked Janyu.

Impmon got frustrated before calling out. "Bada boom!" a finger was lit and he launched a fireball, before Naruto caught it in his hand, snuffing it out. "Annoying or not, that was uncalled for, Impmon." He then looked at Janyu who was looking at him in shock. "As for you... we'll have to talk later."

He then looked at Henry. "Let's go. We've got 3 minutes." Naruto glared at Impmon. "Get lost, Impmon. We don't have time for you right now. We've got a schedule to keep." The glare on Naruto's face caused Impmon to back up before jumping into the bush. He then nodded at Henry, who picked Terriermon up, and left in smoke. Naruto looked back a Janyu. "Sorry, but we can't explain this yet. The less you know, the better off you'll be."

"I know who wrote that blue card." Janyu said, catching Naruto's attention.

"Let Henry know. He'll let me know later on." Naruto faded into the wind.

'How does he do that?' Janyu asked himself.

-Hideout-

Naruto appeared in the shed, before Yamaki came in. "Alright, somethings up, and I want to know what it is. I know you know." He glared at Naruto.

Naruto shook his head. "I know slightly more than you do, but what I do know, I can't say. Although, I can tell you the name of what's coming, because that's all I've managed to find out so far. Hacking into the Core of the Digital World is not easy. Believe me, I've been at it ever since the last Deva appeared. I can breeze past the firewalls in place, but I can't get past the final guardian, which isn't programming. Rather, it's a Digimon. A mega level. I'm still trying to find out everything I can, but there's more to this than that. Chaos goes by another name, one that was created on this plane. Find that name, and I can find out what we're truly up against, and why I'm so uneasy about it."

"And that Tiger Wild One?"

"Mihiramon. Apparently, it's a Deva. That's another thing that I think should be brought up now. The Deva's are based off of the Chinese Calendar. It's also the same as the 12 original Handseals I taught you two." Naruto pointed at Rika and Henry. "It's something I pieced together from an owl that it took control of, but that's not what I'm worried about now."

"It's Tobi isn't it?" Rika asked. Naruto nodded solemnly. "I thought he was killed well over 50 years ago. I could've sworn that I tore that body apart at the cellular level, before blowing the remains up with an Imari. For him to be here, he somehow reformed. The fact that he's pushing to awaken Chaos is actually putting me on edge. Not even Mihiramon did this. Sandiramon was pure hatred, no contest. But this? This is more personal than anything else." Just then, Naruto's senses went haywire.

"Bioemergence... but it's not Digital Energy." Naruto said, looking out, before his eyes narrowed. "I should've known. He's far too resourceful." The pure malice in Naruto's voice concerned Henry, and Yamaki.

"I'll call in the cops."

"No." Naruto said, getting up, and transforming into Namikaze. "This one is mine. Rika. Henry. Head to Akihabara. We've got another one coming... Make that two. Both ultimate. Possibly a pair of Deva's. I'll try to get mine out of the way quickly, but I have to see what he's after first. There's nothing in this world he can use to his advantage that I know of." Namikaze then went out with the Wind.

Yamaki got a call. Two Bioemergence points. One in Akhibara, and one in West Shinjuku. We deployed Yuggoth, but no luck on either of them. Yuggoth hit the one in West Shinjuku, but it had no effect. The other was destroyed.

"Roger that, Tally."

Sir, what's going on? Something's not right about the first one.

"That's what I plan to find out." Yamaki hung up, before looking at Rika and Henry. "I hope you can handle this."

They both nodded. "Let's go, Henry." They ran out of the shed, towards Akihabara.

-with Naruto-

There was an unconscious male, with a scar on his right eye. "So, you're really back."

"Must... find... Naruto." He said. The clothing was ragged, and barely together. Namikaze looked at him. "I should finish him."

"Must... Warn... D-Reaper..."

This caught Naruto's Attention, before he pulled out his Digivice. "Fox, this is Saurian. Come in."

This is fox, go ahead.

"This one is a wounded person. It is Obito. However, the injuries are severe. Whether from Yuggoth or Chaos, I'm not sure. I'm taking him to the hospital. I'll meet you at the other Bioemergence site."

Roger that. Fox out. Namikaze picked up Obito Uchiha, and jumped towards the hospital, keeping him together.

When he got there, he called out. "I need a stretcher over here!" A doctor came by with a Stretcher while Namikaze pulled out a phone. "Gato? It's me... Not so good... Think you can cover a half dead man?... Thanks, I got it." He closed the phone, and put it up. 'Kami, I love the Hazard.' He thought.

Namikaze looked at the Doctor who was looking at him expectantly. "The charges will come from a friend of mine. When he wakes, ask him of the warning for one named Naruto. Write it down. Someone will come asking for that message in a few hours."

"How do you know your friend can pay?" The doctor questioned.

"He owns 4 Casinos, and the payout is large with 3 of them. The fourth is rising. He can handle it."

The doctor nodded. "Where is he?"

Naruto looked at the man, and handed out a card. "Just call this number. He'll answer."

The doctor nodded, before Namikaze walked out the door. "Aren't you gonna stay?"

"There's something out there that requires my attention. The man is important in something, and that message holds more value than the government can pay for, considering his method of transportation to get here." Namikaze said. "Make sure you get that message down. Whatever it is, the fate of the world could be at stake if it's not delivered."

The moment Namikaze left the building, he jumped up and landed on the side of a building, before running towards, Akihabara. 'Guilmon. Akihabara. Pronto!'

"Takato?"

'Yeah. We need to help the others now. Like right now.'

"Okie dokey! Should I go ultimate?"

'Will do. Matrix Digivolution!' Namikaze sent Chakra to Guilmon.

DIGIVOLUTION

"Guilmon Digivolve to... Growlmon."

MATRIX DIGIVOLUTION

"Growlmon Matrix Digivolve to... Wargrowlmon."

-Rika and Henry-

"I got ox face." Rika said. "Renamon?"

"Right."

"Looks like we've got the sheep. Pajiramon is ours." Henry said, the Digivice giving the identity. "You've got Vajramon, Rika."

"I don't recall asking for a name." Rika said. "He's an Ox. They're bull headed."

"Plasma Slash!" Vajramon, the Ox, pulled back to avoid the strike. Wargrowlmon looked at Renamon. "Renamon, want some help?"

"heh. You should help Gargomon." Renamon pointed towards said Digimon.

"Aw... Oh well. Namikaze?" Wargrowlmon looked up to see Namikaze, who nodded, and pointed at Pajiramon. "She goes first."

"Alright! Atomic Blaster!" Wargrowlmon called out before firing into the air.

"Bunny Pummel!" Gargomon hit Pajiramon into the Atomic blaster, where it got vaporized. They turned to Renamon, who managed to make Vajramon disintegrate, but not turn to data particles. Namikaze landed with an arm in front of her stopping her from following.

"He's not to biggest threat right now. Let him go." he said, as Yamaki came up to the area.

'I don't see how these kids got so fast. This shouldn't be possible, and yet I'm seeing it with my own eyes.' He thought. "Namikaze, what's going on?"

All the Digimon vanished, though, Gargomon was back to being Terriermon, and was on Henry's head. "The other Bioemergence is currently being taken care of. I'll write up a report and upload it to your Mainframe."

Yamaki sweatdropped. "How long could you do that?"

"I've been doing so for months. You can't trace the signal, because of how I'm getting it there. You could say I've got a few unlinked Satellites. If I need to send you a report, I will."

"Where is this one?"

"The hospital. It's not a Digimon, but rather, a Human from my Realm. I'm not fond of what he's doing here, but he mentioned something before passing out half dead." Namikaze looked at the kids. "Head back. I'll see you at Area 3. I'll see you there." They both nodded before vanishing. "I'll be leaving to check on the other one. He may hold information that we need."

"What kind of information?"

"It'll be in the report when I send it." Namikaze jumped up and vanished.

-Hospital-

Namikaze stood in front of Obito Uchiha's hospital bed. A doctor came in. "Who are you?"

"The one that brought him in here." Namikaze didn't even look at him.

"Visiting hours are not open for 2 hours. You can't be in here."

Pulling out a badge denoting him being part of the Government the doctor looked at it. "I'm only here to watch over him until he wakes up. Orders are orders."

The doctor, finished looking at the badge, nodded. "Alright, but don't wake him up prematurely. We have to figure out who he is, because there are no medical records, no birth records, blood records, no nothing."

"It's because he's a ghost in the system. He has been that way for a while. He's... a partner of mine." Namikaze replied.

The doctor nodded. It was at that point, Obito gargled. The doctor started taking things out of his mouth, Namikaze simply watched. Once Obito could breathe normally, he looked at Namikaze. "You've got trouble heading your way..."

"It's Namikaze now. I know it's been a while since we've seen each other, but our parting was not on the best of terms. I take it you know what is truly threatening this world?"

Obito nodded. "I... I tried to stop it. But... there's more to it than that. Chaos is what the Digimon know it as. But the creators of it called it something else."

Namikaze looked at him expectantly. "It's true name is D-Reaper. I'll admit I don't know much about it, but I was hoping you could." He took out a Digivice. It was Black with a red ring, 3 Commas in the ring spaced equally. This had Namikaze's eyes widen. "Someone has to stop the D-Reaper. Or all is lost. I heard you were in the area. I had to let you know what you were up against. I've bought you at least a good few months. 5 at least."

Namikaze shook his head, before looking at the Doctor. "Leave us. We've got business to discuss, and most of it is classified."

"Then you shouldn't talk about it right now."

"I'm afraid there is no choice in the matter." Some of the instruments started acting erratically. "I suggest you get lost. When I leave the room, the talk is over."

The doctor ran, though not because of the equipment. Rather, it was the giant dragon behind Namikaze that got him running. Namikaze walked up to the door and closed it, before putting up barriers. "Alright, Obito. What do you know about what this Sovereign wants from me?"

"Not much. Zhuqiaomon doesn't want any humans in his sector of the Digital World. Me and my partner, I'm guessing you know of them, have been taking out threats in the Southern Quadrant. I've lost the Rinnegan, but I have the complete Eternal Mangekyo. It's what I used to seal the thing up."

Namikaze sighed, before dropping the Illusion. "This is what my body looks like now. The Kyuubi is gone. It has been since I died last time around. This is reincarnation at work." He pulled out his own Digivice, Grey with a Red ring. "Besides, I've got one as well. My partner is one I designed physically. His name is Guilmon. I assume you know of the Digimon levels?" a nod. "Guilmon is a rookie. His Champion form is called Growlmon, and then Wargrowlmon for Ultimate. Mega level we haven't achieved, but I already know that, if done in anger, it will be a Megidramon, only a lot more dangerous."

Obito sighed. "My Partner is a Lucemon. For some reason, I was able to summon him, before I had to destroy his mind, and rebuilt it from scratch. Afterwards, this thing appeared in my hands, and Lucemon was my partner. I made him regret what he did, like I regret what I did back in the Elemental Nations. It wasn't the goal I was after, but rather the actions I used to achieve it."

Naruto nodded. "In any case, we'll have to get you registered. I told the doctor you were my partner in the Government. Namikaze is my codename, though also the name of the form I used when I was 20 as Naruto. This form is Takato Matsuki, in case you should know. You are Namikaze's old partner, and our parting was not on happy terms. Any other information you have on the Digital World? Such as who the Sovereigns are? What they truly want? Anything at all?"

Obito nodded. "The Light of Digivolution. Apparently, Azulongmon turned the Light into a Digimon. Zhuqiaomon is a power hungry bastard, like Fugaku Uchiha. He wants the Light back it belongs. Zhuqiaomon is not aware of my interference. They want the Chaos gone, and he believes the Catalyst, which is the Light in Digimon Form, is the only key to saving them. Azulongmon thinks otherwise. Baihumon, which is similar to the White Tigers, summoned me here. He thinks it won't go down without a fight, so he tried to summon the best dead soul. He ended up with me. After explaining the situation, I had a good idea of what was going on. Ebonwumon, a Plant-version of the Sanbi, with 2 heads, and 1 tail, is not exactly... young, I guess. Apparently, Baihumon wants to beat it down. Zhuqiaomon thinks its possible to obliterate it. Azulongmon thinks they need Human help. Ebonwumon just wants it gone. No input from either head, though."

Naruto nodded. "That makes more sense." He paused. "You say Chaos is known as D-Reaper, right?" A nod. "And you don't know anything about it, huh?"

"I know of Digimon, and the technology, but nothing on how the tech works. I couldn't tell you what it does, only that it threatens the Digimon, who are looking to stop it. How to stop it, is the problem. No one knows how to stop it. Upon finding out you were back, and in this realm, I remembered what you've done, and thought that you could help. We've got anywhere from 8 to 14 months. If I didn't interfere, then it would be released in about 3 months."

Naruto thought for a moment. "You said Azulongmon turned the Light of Digivolution into a Digimon?" A nod. "Well, I know where he is."

"You already found the Catalyst?" Obito asked.

Naruto nodded. "His name is Calumon. I knew he had something to deal with Digivolution, but to think he was the Light of Digivolution this whole time... Still, for Tamers like me, who can use Chakra, we don't need Calumon in the area to make our Digimon Digivolve. We just need to send Chakra to them through the Digivice."

This caused Obito to raise an eyebrow. "It's that simple?"

"It only works for a Tamer's Digimon, sadly." Naruto admitted. "I've been using Toad Sage as a cover, while still being Takato. Being a Master of the Shadow Clone Jutsu has its advantages."

Obito nodded. "Anything I should know about this place?"

Naruto nodded. "Can you still use your Space-time Migration technique?"

"Of course."

"Then when you get out..." Naruto walked to the window. "You see those two towers that stand over the rest?" A nod. "Head to the one on the left from here. It's called the North Tower. At the top, is where you need to be. I'll meet you there when I can. At least you've still got your Chakra. When you do, I'll take you to see Yamaki. You're an ally this time... but don't think this means I can trust you entirely. After what you've done to me as Naruto, I can't fully trust you. The only reason I believe you is because you muttered D-reaper right after saying you had to warn me. You saying that this Chaos is really D-reaper could help solve problems I haven't been able to figure out. Besides, I haven't been able to Hack the Digital World's Core. I figured that would be where it is, but without being able to hack into it I couldn't find out for sure."

Obito nodded. "So that means you're the one that Fanglongmon was stopping from accessing the Core. You've become more of Shinobi after my death."

"That explains why I couldn't get in. If this information holds true, then I might be able to forgive you, but I will never forget what you did, and I likely will always hate you for it. But I'm not one to hold a grudge for this long. You'll have to earn my forgiveness. Remember that." he changed back into Namikaze, before taking down the barriers. "Remember, Digimon is actually supposed to be Top-secret Government stuff. Any talk about them is not allowed. When you do, explain what you know about the Digital World and what plagues them, along with the fact that you are my partner. As in, Partner of Namikaze. He knows the difference, and that Namikaze is the top form of my last life. As shinobi, the Enemy of my enemy is my friend. We are Shinobi. We were once enemies. Now that we share a common enemy, we are allies for the time being. Whether we stay allies or not is up for debate."

"I should let you know I hate hospitals. I always have." Obito said.

"I guess Kakashi was right. You and I are alike. I never liked them myself." Namikaze said, before walking out of the room. "Just stay here until they discharge you, not when you feel better."

He closed the door and saw a doctor. "There are to be no tests on him. He is a Government official that has been wounded severely. Once he is physically perfect, discharge him. He may have slight amnesia in regards to history, but that is probably because he's been MIA for years. He'll be fine after a while, because it won't affect him in the slightest. And keep a close eye on him. He's not fond of hospitals. He may try to escape."

The doctor nodded. "Good to know. Any allergies, or do you know?"

"No allergies. He has a powerful immune system as do I. Fighting like we did all those years ago, either you have an Insanely Powerful Immune system, or you die. For the both of us, it's the former." Namikaze said. "Once he is in perfect condition physically, discharge him. He's needed as soon as humanly possible."

He walked out and vanished.

-Beach Cottage-

Rika, Renamon, Henry, Terriermon, Yoshie, Takehiro and Guilmon were sitting around a table made of glass with a metal frame(1). "Where's Takato?" Yoshie asked.

"He just said he'd meet us here." Henry admitted. "Though I don't understand why you're here."

"Some of the Bakeries in the city know about our schedule. This is our monthly day off, so we decided to spend time here." Takehiro explained.

Naruto appeared as Namikaze before turning back to Takato. "Mom, dad? Day off, huh?"

They nodded. "figures, anyway, I found out what the true threat is. At least, I have a name."

"What about my father? You think he would know about it?"

"He's already suspicious. He likely won't give the answers if we asked." Naruto said, sitting down at the table. "Besides, we still have to explain to him about Terriermon, since he saw him squaring off with Impmon before the fight with those two Devas."

"That reminds me, why did you make us let him go?" Rika asked, earning everyone's attention.

"You let it go?"

"For a reason. We have more important matters to discuss. It deals with how I obtained the name of the True enemy." Naruto admitted. "You remember the other Bioemergence? Well, I was right about one thing. It was Obito."

"Oh no... he's going to..." Rika started.

Naruto cut her off. "Help us." This had her look at him with an "Are you crazy?!" look. "He's a Tamer as well."

"You're kidding me... How did he even get here? I thought that you had gotten rid of any trace of his body?"

"Try the Sovereigns. Only one of them has hatred of humans. Sadly, that same one is after Calumon. Or should I say, the Catalyst. The Bearer of the Light of Digivolution. We can get around that by directly channeling Chakra into our Digivices. We don't need Calumon to help us Digivolve, but any other Digivolution that occurs needs Calumon there. It's sad, but true."

"But how do you know this is accurate?" Rika questioned. "I mean, he did kill your last set of parents, after all."

"Because they're the only options left for the ideas, and I had a suspicion about Calumon in the first place. He may have told me about it, but I had a feeling it was the case in the first place. The first time Guilmon Digivolved into Growlmon, is that he was connected to Digivolution somehow. Him being the Light of Digivolution, or rather, having it sealed within him, would actually make sense." Naruto explained. "The rest, I'm not entirely sure, but I can find out. Henry, if you can, ask your father about what D-Reaper is supposed to do, what it was programmed to do. I'll see if I can't find the original programming, or any information on it myself."

Everyone nodded, though Rika was hesitant. "I don't think it's wise to trust him."

"Neither do I, but I have to admit that what he told me would fill in holes that he didn't know I have. Besides, if what he said is true, we've got anywhere from 8 to 14 months before D-Reaper can come out again. We'd have 3 months if he didn't interfere. Either way, D-Reaper is likely to find a way past it sooner or later. If it's anything like Digimon, it'll learn from its mistakes. He claims to not know how to beat it out, but is confident that I will find a way. Something that bugs me. Given our history, I don't think he'd rely on me for help. I don't exactly trust him, but the fact that he has a Digivice cannot be denied. I saw it for myself. I felt the link in it. It's a real one, not a fake."

"So... he's a tamer as well?" Rika asked, hesitantly.

Naruto nodded, solemnly. "I don't trust him, but it wouldn't be the first time I worked with someone I don't trust. For example, I still don't trust Yamaki. I'm working with him, aren't I? I can almost guarantee that this won't be the last time, either. When he proves he's only here to help, I'll give him the Green Card to swipe. I don't trust him yet. Until I do, I won't let him swipe the Green Card."

The kids nodded, though his parents were confused. "Green Card?"

"It's a Data Modification card I designed myself." Naruto pulled it out. "This thing changed a few things in our Digimon."

"Yeah, I didn't get the entire explanation."

"Well, here's a more simplified Explanation." Naruto started. "This card is like a DNA mutation." This sent shock into the Digimon. "You see, if this D-reaper thing is really after Digimon, it'll be a good idea to make so they aren't really Digimon. With humans, our Genetic Makeup, or DNA, defines what we look like. Not how we act. I did this to help our Digimon escape the Juggernaut when it was used. With this D-reaper, I have a feeling it would take a bit of modification, but I could make it so that the D-Reaper wouldn't be able to understand the Coding of our Digimon. That's what I did to stop Juggernaut from taking our Digimon. Still, I have to figure out what D-reaper does before making any modifications. If you can't find me anywhere, that's what I'm working on, still... before I can finish it up at all, I'd need a signal on the D-reaper, when it comes."

"Don't you mean if?" Yoshie asked, fearful.

"No, I mean when. If the D-Reaper is truly what's coming, and from what I can tell it's part of it, then it will come." Naruto pointed out. "Something that I don't like one bit. Whatever it wants, there is little less than a World Wide Cataclysm, which we will have to stop. I see two options for when, not if, but when it does come. Number one: We do nothing, and the world is torn apart. Number 2: The Tamers Fight D-reaper, and, at the very least, seal it back where it belongs, if not destroy it. We have to be ready for anything. And I do mean anything."

"Surely there is something else that can be done." Takehiro started.

"Until we know more, those are the only two options I can see. I just have to see what the D-Reaper is capable of, before I can say those are the only real options, but as it stands, that's what it draws to." Naruto sighed. "Until I can find out everything there is, there's not much that I can draw from it. In the meantime, it's either we do this, or we all die."

"And I, for one, am not going to let my parents die when I can help stop it." Henry added.

"I will not let anyone precious to me be harmed due to my lack of action." Naruto said.

"I'm doing this for my own reasons but... I'm also doing this because it's right. If there's one thing I know, it's that Naruto won't be going through this alone. He's got Jeri, Henry, and me. Then there's Guilmon, Renamon, and Terriermon."

"Why are you including Jeri in this?" Takehiro asked.

"You didn't tell them?" Rika asked.

"Didn't see the point." Naruto shrugged. "Too many other things on my mind, that thought was put on the back burner."

"Does it have anything to do with the crisis at hand?" Yoshie asked, Naruto shrugged. "Then let's hear it."

"Jeri is my old wife reincarnated, just like I'm Naruto Reincarnated." Naruto shook his head. "I also think she's falling for Henry."

Henry looked away. "I am not."

Naruto raised an eyebrow while smirking. "I never said you were, Henry. I know Hinata enough to realize what she wants. That's about the extent of how much I know her, beyond her family and skills. 30 something years of marriage, 7 children, and I still don't understand her fully. I probably never will, either. If you want to impress her, though, I can help. Just say the word."

Henry blushed slightly. Rika smirked. "Looks like someone's crushing." She then looked at Naruto. "Two people, actually."

"You and I both know what I haven't isn't a Crush." Naruto paused. "Not anymore, at least."

"Who said I was talking about you?" Naruto then found that Guilmon was on the other side of him from Rika. Guilmon wouldn't meet Renamon's eyes... or Rika's. He could look at anyone else, but not those two. Naruto nearly gaped. 'No...way... Guilmon has a crush? And it's Renamon... isn't it?' Naruto probed Guilmon's mind to find out 'Holy... shit...'

"I think that's enough for now. Let's just get some rest. Henry, you've got a QA with your father to get to. Rika, I think you're gonna need the rest. We'll be going after Vajramon tomorrow." Naruto said.

Henry nodded, and left with Terriermon. Rika simply looked at Naruto. "You said you'd make something for me, but weren't sure what it would be. Let me know when you do?"

Naruto shrugged. "I couldn't tell you for sure what it will be. I'll let you know when it's done. I only really know how to make swords, so it will take a while if it's not a sword. The Ayvuir Blades are a good indicator. They are the only weapons I've truly made, and they are my favorites for that very reason. They're the only ones I ever truly made myself and use. Now, get going. You'll need your rest."

She nodded, figuring he was right. "Alright... but I want to know the second you finish it."

"If I don't pass out from it, I don't see why not." Naruto replied. Rika left with a smile on her face, Renamon right behind her. Naruto sighed. "Sometimes, I have no idea what I'm going to do." He muttered. "At least I know that whatever happens, I can take care of it." He looked at his parents. "Any chance of us going home now?"

The two looked at each other. "Why not stay here for the night?"

"Wouldn't be fair to the other two." Naruto admitted.

-that night, with Rika-

Rika was in her bed, under her covers.

-Rika's dream-

Rika had found herself in a Pure White area. She then found a silhouette of someone else, that actually seemed familiar to her. "Who are you?"

The Silhouette turned towards her. There were no defining Feature, but Rika still felt like she knew this person. It was obviously female, and very well developed. The figure spoke. "Who am I? That is a simple question. I am spirit from beyond. I am not here to stay, sadly."

"Why would it be sad?"

"I have seen your life. You cried for my brother in all but blood. You fell for him, I don't regret not falling for him myself, but he was never truly happy with what he did."

Rika shook her head. "You're Sakura Haruno, aren't you?" The figured then gained colors, proving that Rika was right.

"Bingo." Sakura smiled, before gaining a serious look. "I've been dead for a long time. Now, I find that Naruto, my brother, has been teaching you my skills. Do you know why?"

"Because he wants a good healer that can keep him in line." Rika admitted. "I know that he knows this is recreating an old friend and sister. I don't care. I plan to stand by him. Whatever it takes."

"Good. Then you'll need the abilities of mine that he never taught you. Mainly because he never knew." Sakura smirked. "And I'll be giving you the knowledge of said abilities. I'll also give you my chakra reserves when I died. Something that he could never give you. You'll be out of it for a while longer than usual. If he asks what's wrong, just tell him the Cherries have Blossomed anew. I will not be sticking around, though." Sakura put a hand on Rika's shoulder. "Oh, and you might have random tendencies to hit him when he does something stupid."

"When isn't he?" Rika asked, earning a chuckle from the Kunoichi.

"You've got a point there. He's always had a stupid side, but that stupidity comes from his caution for others, rather than himself... and that's why I always hit him... after he came back from his Training Trip with Jiraiya."

"I know the First 18 years of his life as Naruto. No one should have to suffer like that. My reasons for liking him are my own, and I don't expect you to understand them."

"Oh, I understand perfectly. You don't want him to suffer. Why do you think I'm doing this for you? So you can make sure of it. Oh, and you may need to work on control again. I'll be boosting your Chakra reserves to my level, but not with my Elements. Remember that."

Rika nodded. "So... Got any stories while this happens?"

Sakura smirked as the process started. "I got a few. I hope you don't get bored from an Old woman ranting about her past."

"We've got plenty of time."

-with Naruto-

Naruto was sleeping in his bed at the Bakery.

-In dream-

Naruto was also in a White area. "Why am I here again?"

"You have two guests here." Naruto recognized the voice of Megidramon.

"Megidramon? Is that you?"

"Yes." Megidramon replied.

"Okay, who's the other?"

"Who else would want to visit you in your sleep, Kit?" Naruto could never forget that voice... or the nickname.

"Kurama... You're here?"

"Not exactly."

"Neither of us are here, Naruto." Megidramon pointed out. "I have come with a Warning. Beware the Chaos. It learns as it grows. It can absorb any data. And it will delete anything that exceeds its natural power."

"Which is also why I talking to you, Kit." Kurama admitted. "To let you in on something about the Bijuu you might be able to use."

"What could there be that I don't have access to.? Yami already gave me all of your memories."

"I know this. But what he didn't give you is the experience. Anything that happened before I became a Bijuu had been wiped out until Yami took the ones I did have. Now that I've got those memories back, here's a little something that might help, but before you decide to take this route, you'll have to find out what your Digimon's Mega forms are. When that happens, then you can decide."

"What are you talking about?"

"Turning your Guilmon... into a being of Energy, like the Bijuu." Naruto stiffened. "I'm not saying you have to erase their memories. Being Digimon means their core has all of their memories in them. You don't rewrite the core, but rather, the body itself. By changing the genetic makeup of the body itself, you can make so they are only Digimon at the heart. It'll help alter the code."

"With you and your Guilmon, however, the effects could vary." Megidramon warned. "Remember, your Guilmon has the Digital Hazard as well as you. If the Mega form comes along, and it's not me, the two of you may fuse together to make another one. It's unknown at the moment."

"Now that I think about it... if that does happen, you could synchronize your body with Guilmon's. Synchronizing the Chakra flow between the two of you might actually do that. You need the same frequency, a link Spiritually, and a Stabilizer. With those three things, you two can fuse together. How do I know this? It's been done before... and Obito tried to do so himself."

"About that... Obito's back."

"Who do you think sent him?" Kurama questioned. "The damn bastard was more annoying than you! I don't know how your father put up with it, but putting up with your mother is just unreal. I could barely do that myself!"

"You knew?"

"Course I knew. Listen, kit. There's been an Imbalance in the Dimensional rifts. Having you reincarnated here was a mistake in some areas. The time-stream has been changing. Something that I can't fix. Kit, Obito was sent to help you out. I don't like it, and I know you don't like it. Fanglongmon is fully aware of Obito's presence. He may have tried finding the perfect warrior. I just helped him to the right one. Think of it this way, you manage to forgive him, you're forgiving the first person to do you wrong. The first person that cause you pain. The one that was the true cause of your suffering. It's your choice to make, and I know you'll do what's right in the end. That much is and always has been true."

Naruto nodded. "I see what you mean. This is more of test for me than anything else, isn't it?"

"Told you he'd figure it out." Kurama said.

"Don't blame me for not knowing the kid."

"I can't say I do. Still... Remember what I said, Naruto. It could mean the difference between life and death of the Digimon. With the Balance disturbed both this world and the Elemental Nations could collapse and destroy each other. Sending Obito was no problem. Sending you, however, was. OH, and the Pink Haired Banshee took an interest in someone. I don't know who, and I don't know why. All I know is, she has, and is probably going to let that person know something. I wouldn't be surprised if that person sought you out with a code that bears some connection to her. Both of your mothers are talking as well. I got permission for that. Both your fathers are doing the same."

Naruto nodded. "Kurama... I made a mistake."

"I have seen no mistake. Not in this life."

"No... it was a mistake between this life and my last one. Losing you... that was unbearable. The only one to be there alongside me, forced or not, was you. Obito used you as a pawn. I used you as a rook. It's time you rose to the position of Knight. It's movements erratic, and unpredictable. When you know what you're doing, you get it done."

"I'll talk it over with the gods. I make no promises, Naruto. Ever since you died... I've taken up your nindo. I shall never go back on my word." Naruto could practically feel Kurama grin. "Believe it."

Naruto chuckled. "Oh yeah, Megidramon... the Hazard has fully integrated with my Chakra. I have complete control over it. I've been working on training Guilmon to use it in rookie form. So far, the most he can handle is 40% as a Rookie, 46% as a Champion, and there has been no training as an Ultimate. Thought you should know."

"It is a good thing to know. Now, what to you plan to do to restore the balance?"

"I'll figure it out someday. Finding the secret to peace is probably a lot harder than this. You just have to find the balance, and put it in place. Peace, you have to find what's wrong, and fix it. Obito thought that True peace could never be achieved. True peace... has already been achieved. No one realizes it, but it's there. You just got to know where to look... and when."

"Good luck, Naruto. You'll need it."

"I hope to see you do great things, Uzumaki. Farewell." Megidramon's presence faded.

"Oh, and one more thing. If I do get to come back... hopefully It's in time for us to rip that Chaos a new one... together."

"I hope so, Kurama. I really hope so." Naruto found himself in a library, where the books on Kurama's memories were stored.

-Takehiro's Dream-

Takehiro and Minato were sitting on a bench in a forest. "So, what do you think of my son being your son?"

"He's... strangely determined. I need to know. What happened when he was your son by blood?"

Minato sighed. "Are you sure you want to know?"

"I don't think I want to... but I know I have to. It's only then that I can understand why he wants to protect me and my wife. I just... I can't understand why he wants to protect so much that he goes up against a worldwide threat."

Minato thought for a moment. "He may not be one by blood, but he's an Uzumaki at heart. They have their own family creed. His mother lived by that creed, even after her family was destroyed by 3 countries and a Rogue Shinobi."

"What is this creed?"

"Never give up, Live your life with no regrets, and take the bull by the horns, no matter what is in your way." Minato said. "This Creed is more than just a few guidelines for the Uzumaki. It's their way of life. After finding out about it, he took it to the next level. If he doesn't protect what's precious to him, he goes against the Second point, along with the Third. That's why he wants to protect you. He can, and he'd regret it if he didn't."

"There's something more to it. When I asked him myself, he said it was something a friend once told him. The guy's name was Haku but I don't know who it is, or why it's relevant."

Minato sighed and nodded. "That figures. There's another point I should have known was involved. Haku is a firm believer in one thing: True Strength comes from protecting that which is precious to you. If he doesn't, he'll go against point two."

"What about what's going on with the others? Apparently, there's someone descended from the Uzumaki... and the two of them fell for each other."

"He's your son by blood. Not mine and Kushina's. He has no Uzumaki Blood, but the Uzumaki Heart and Soul. He lives life by the Uzumaki code, even though he's no longer an Uzumaki by blood."

Takehiro nodded, seeing that firsthand. "Can you show me his life? I know it's a lot to ask but... I still need to know."

Minato sighed. "Alright, but I must warn you. It's not pretty. Not in the slightest."

Takehiro gulped, but nodded. "Please... do it."

Minato sent him through a Third person view of Naruto's. When it was over, all 52 years of it, Takehiro... simply sighed. "Well, that explains it."

Minato was slightly surprised. "You're not mad at the village at all?"

"I'm not. They saw what they were doing wrong eventually. They admitted it, and accepted it. He found happiness, he had a family. But it's that same family that he wants to protect. Family is what he considers most precious to him. Better to have loved and lost, than not loved at all. If anything, he'd know that for sure. But now I see. I see why. He doesn't want to lose another family. He has the means, and he'll be damned if he didn't do a thing."

Minato nodded. "Now tell me. What seals did he use to help with your house. I'm curious." Takehiro nodded, before explaining.

-Meanwhile, Yoshie's Dream-

Kushina and Yoshie were just sitting in an old fashioned Japanese house. They had started drinking tea, and had talked for a while. "So..." Yoshie started. "I understand why he wants to protect us, but I don't know why he'd put his life at risk."

"It's the code of the Uzumaki. He's an Uzumaki at heart, and in his soul. The third point. Take the bull by the horns, no matter what stands in your way. That's what he's doing, in conjunction with the second point: Live your life with no regrets. If he does nothing, he'll regret it. The method follows the third point."

Yoshie shook her head. "But why? Why would it even apply? I don't understand."

"It's too ingrained in his mind, Heart and soul. He'll never drop what he learned to live by for almost 40 years. Even death couldn't knock it out of him. The more things change, the more they stay the same. It's the same concept here."

"Are you sure? Is that all there is to it?"

"Pretty much, yeah." Kushina admitted. "With an Uzumaki, logic just doesn't apply. Insanity comes naturally. Trouble finds us if we don't look for trouble. Something that we always prepare for, whether we know it or not... but that's why we have ingrained instincts, to let us know when something is coming, and we need to prepare. That's why it took 3 Major countries to take down 133 Clan members. You underestimate an Uzumaki, you will fall. It doesn't matter what you're after, you'll fail if an Uzumaki is on the opposite side, and you underestimate them. Without logic and very few traces of sanity in play on one side, it's kind of redundant to resist, you know?"

"Why do you think he could do this?"

Kushina groaned, cutting her off. "Fuck this." She put her hand on Yoshie's forehead. When she removed it, she glared at Yoshie in the eye. "Does that answer your question as to why he thinks he can handle it?"

Yoshie didn't answer. She was on her knees in tears. Kushina noticed the lack of a response. "Oops. I hate it when my impulses take control." She rubbed the back of her head.

Kushina spent the rest of her time trying to comfort Yoshie, saying that Naruto would never be able to stand it if she continued.

It took a while, but she managed to stop crying. "Do you see now? Why he wants to do this? What he'd be willing to do? How stubborn he is?" Pausing, Yoshie nodded. "Now, why wouldn't he want to do this? OH, and tell him I said I approve of his choice."

"You're not saying that you want him to fight?"

"Oh, I'm not talking about the fight." Kushina smiled. "I'm talking about a broken heart. He'll know what I mean. Going back into the Uzumaki Clan, a splinter faction or not, is a little funny in concept. Just let him know I'll be watching over them. No matter what."

Yoshie nodded, as Kushina started to fade. "Looks like my time is up... Sorry I couldn't talk longer. And remember to tell him I approve of the Broken Heart!"

Yoshie nodded. "Thank you... Kushina." she said, as Kushina completely left.

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Okay, it's done and over with.

Renamon is currently waiting for Vajramon. She's the only one that hasn't reached Ultimate level.

UNTIL NEXT TIME!

ALL HAIL INSANITY! ALL HAIL THE LOG!