"So, this is of Naruto Uzumaki eh?" the robed man questioned as Itachi nodded in response. "What of the boy? It isn't like you to take such a shine to someone Itachi."

"I just want to know your motive for allowing Naruto to join the Akatsuki," Itachi responded as he stood up. "This is highly unusual, aren't we supposed to extract the tailed beast from jinchuuriki? Why are we befriending one now?"

"Itachi, you're highly curious as well," the robed man stated as he leaned against a tall oak tree. "But I shall answer you. The reason why "Pain" was told to allow Naruto Uzumaki to enter the Akatsuki is quite simple: He is our trophy, so we can flaunt him in any way we please."

"A trophy?" Itachi responded as he brushed a strand of hair from his left eye. "Naruto Uzumaki is the Kyuubi's jinchuuriki, and he has not just the Kyuubi's power, but the Uchiha's pride as well."

"Yes, I heard he retrieved the Sharingan from Kakashi Hatake, quite impressive," the robed man commented. "To go so far in the act of revenge... this Naruto Uzumaki is too valuble to not be on our side. Don't you see Itachi, with Naruto Uzumaki, we'll have no problem in sealing away the remaining jinchuuriki. They all possess similar power, but not the strength or heart of Uzumaki. He's a killing machine, a boy crafted from the horn of the devil himself. His bloodlust along with cunning skill and mastery of jutsu in something that shall come in handy. As long as he is useful, he'll be on the team."

"I seem to feel as if you have other motivation Madara-sensei," Itachi responded as the robed man known as Madara did not utter a word. "But as you wish... but I do wish to know one thing, what of Sasuke? I heard that Orochimaru has his eye on him, the same as he did me when he allied with the Akatsuki."

"Orochimaru is of little importance to me, a forgotten relic that was irrelevant in the past," Madara answered. "Sasuke is the shining hope of the village, I doubt he would stray simply down the path of darkness for the word of Orochimaru. He's just a bug who refused to stay squashed, now he want's to obtain the Uchiha's power."

"So why allow Naruto to join him on his quest?" Itachi questioned. "Why allow him the power of the Sharingan and a jinchuuriki?"

"Because I've planted another seed in Orochimaru's presence, someone who is less a suspicion than our boy Naruto," Madara responded. "He is a skilled warrior none the less, a boy I met on my travel. He was eager to find his own way, so I bestowed him with the power to carve his own path into the future. He has leaked me quite the information, giving me intel on Orochimaru's every move. Itachi, I would like you to focus on Naruto's training of the Sharingan, give him the Uchiha secret as I did you. In return, I shall protect your kid brother Sasuke. Do we have a deal?" Itachi nodded as Madara gave a wave, then disappeared from the scene with a teleportation jutsu.

"Hey, let's head out Naruto!" Anko shouted as I looked up from my pillow at the overexcited kunoichi. "It's time for the invasion! Get up you lazy ass brat!"

"Hey, shut the hell up snake bitch!" I roared as I pulled the pillow over my face. "Tell Orochimaru he can wait! I'm not getting up until I'm rested!"

"Naruto, you need to register for the Chunin Exam, so get up!" Anko shouted as she pulled me out of bed. I looked up at her and growled angrily, which only made her laugh in response.

"Come on, are we leaving yet?" Haku asked as she stood by my door. "I don't want to waste any more time, let alone watch you two have four play."

"Ha, and what would you know of four play little girl?" Anko asked in a superior tone, Haku simply smiling in response.

"Well, when me and Naruto had sex, I didn't even need to use it, so nothing," Haku answered in an equally superior tone. I looked away from Anko's glare, which I was positive that if it could kill, it would.

"Let's go," Anko simply stated as she walked out my room, Haku and myself following in silence.

Konoha

"OK, line up to register for the Chunin Exam!" Anko shouted as she and several other shinobi stood by. "Now, to fill out the application, just place your name, the village you belong to, and head to the exam room for your written exam!"

"Name?" Anko asked as I entered.

"Jaden Urameshi," I answered as Anko wrote my name on a slip of paper.

"Village?"

"Sand."

"Registration complete, go for your written exam, good luck!"

"Thank you ma'am."

I walked away, looking back at Anko for a split second, who flashed me a smile. I was dressed as a Suna shinobi, equipped with several kunai and the Sand headband wrapped around my forehead. I wore a pair of costume glasses, along with a long black cloak that covered my entire body. I entered the written exam area and took my seat, next to Sasuke Uchiha.

"Sasuke Uchiha, we meet again," I murmured with blood lust and malice in my voice, Sasuke snickering in response.

"Who are you?" Sasuke asked, me remembering that I'm supposed to be Jaden Urameshi.

"I'm Jaden, of clan Urameshi," I answered flatly. "Sorry, I thought you were someone else that I knew..."

"Then why did you address me by name?" Sasuke interrupted bluntly, me shrugging in response.

"What happen to your neck?" I asked, as I pointed to the bandaged area of Sasuke's neck.

"I was cut, by someone who won't be breathing very much longer," Sasuke answered darkly. "Some rogue shinobi kid caught me off guard, something that I'll never make the mistake of doing again..."

"Shouldn't you be doing your test?" a tall kid interrupted as he sat down in the seat opposite of mine. "This will determine if you make it to the second part of the exam, so you might not want to waste time."

"And who are you?" I asked as Sasuke returned to his test.

"I'm Kabuto Yakushi, a shinobi from the Village Hidden in the Leaves," Kabuto responded as he pointed to the headband wrapped around his forehead. "And you are...?"

"Jaden Urameshi, shinobi of the Sand," I answered as I pointed to my headband as well. It felt pretty weird wearing one, being my first time and all. I guess in that rite, it's kinda like sex, but less enjoyable. This Kabuto kid looked quite familiar, I had no idea why but it seemed as if he was an ally. Maybe it was the glasses, guy's with glasses do look more trusting sometime.

"Lord Orochimaru is awaiting us, so I'd finish the test rather quickly," Kabuto whispered as my eyes widened in response. This was the guy who was supposed to be my intel during the invasion!

"Right, I'll make sure to finish," I responded as I looked down at the test. "Question one, what is a good use of a kunai? Multiple choice... Damn I hate tests..."

OK, came back with a short chapter. Next time I'll be back with the first official chapter of the new Invasion!

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