Mysterious Powers

Naruto and the others finally made it back to the Village of Nine after their successful mission in Wave Country. As they walked through the front gates they were greeted by Yugito and Kirabi. They both had their arms cross over their chest with a serious face. Yugito looked at them before speaking. "Tree. Now." Everyone nodded as when she used that voiced, there was no arguing.

They arrived to Yugito's office within the tree. Yugito took a seat behind the desk with Kirabi standing behind her never losing the seriousness on his face. Naruto and the others stood in front of the desk as they waited for Yugito to speak. "Mission report." Yugito said in a monotone voice.

Gaara stepped forward before giving her a brief explanation of what happened on the mission. He told her about when they first got their and saved Tsunami. Their meeting with Team 7 at Tsunami's home, while helping train Team 7. Helping protect the bridge builder as well as fighting the Demon of the Mist, Zabuza, and his protégé who was currently with them. As well as Zabuza killing Gato.

They continued to stand their waiting for Yugito's response as she processed everything that happened. They waited for several moments before Yugito looked at them. "And that strange power?" she asked.

They all looked questionably at her before asking "Strange… power?"

"Yes, did any of you feel that strange power that caused all of our Biju to all suddenly wake up at act strangely since then." Yugito answered.

The group then turned to look Naruto who looked like he was thinking. "Well," he began "During our battle on the bridge, Haku had seemingly killed Sasuke, one of the members of Team 7. In an attempted to save him, I used my chakra in an attempt to heal him, but this only caused some sort of explosion of chakra between us. That's all I remember till Gato showed up."

"That's all you remember, you can't think of anything else." Yugito asked.

Naruto began to think really hard about what else may have happened. "There was… a silhouette of an old man. He had… a staff… and nine orbs floating behind him. He then said something, but I can't make out what he said."

Everyone began to think about who it could be that Naruto saw, but everyone but Haku began to get headaches as their Biju began to speak about someone they called father.

"Anyone else hearing their Biju constantly saying Father?" asked Fuu as she held her head.

Everyone said yeah before Kirabi spoke. "Gyuki isn't saying anything else but that and doesn't look like he wants to speak."

"Nibi doesn't wanna say anything else." Yugito said before their headaches just disappeared.

"Ok that was strange." said Fuu.

"Indeed, but I still have questions like who could possibly be their "Father"." said Yugito. "We'll try to figure this out later, for now let's talk about you." she said as she looked at Haku. "Now, why are you here?"

"I was hoping to join the village and help those in need." Haku said.

"Ok, but who's banner will you be working under?" Yugito asked.

"Banner?" Haku asked.

"It means which of the Jinchuriki will you be working under." answered Gaara.

"Thank you Gaara. Now, who will it be."

Haku began to look at the group before looking at Naruto. Naruto nodded his head to her. "I will work under the Banner of the Nine Tails." Haku said to Yugito.

Yugito nodded he head. "Very well you will report to Naruto for your missions and give your mission reports to him. You will be given a place to live before you can find your own, and it will be a few days before we can get you a head band to show you work for us." Yugito said.

"Thank you Yugito-sama."

"Now that that's all is done, you are all dismissed." Yugito said. Everyone bowed before leaving.

They all stepped out into the hallway.

"Well Haku it looks like I need to take you to find an apartment." Naruto said getting a nod from Haku. "Ok then see you all later." Naruto said as he waved goodbye to Gaara and Fuu.

Naruto and Haku walked around the village looking for an apartment for Haku. They found a small one bed, one bath. It was a decent size for one person living there. They would have to furnish it later, but it would do for tonight. Luckily the bedroom had a bed, but no sheets.

The next morning Naruto, Gaara, and Fuu went over to Haku's apartment to help her get some furniture. They found a couch for the living room and a few kitchen appliances. They then went to the store as there was no food in his apartment. Naruto immediately began to try a get him to buy ramen saying that is was the food of gods, but was quickly buried in Gaara's sand.

When they were all finished they went back to Haku's place to help her fix up the apartment. Before hanging out for the rest of the day.

They continued to hang out for the rest of the week, showing Haku around the village. During which, Haku received a headband with the kanji for nine indicating she worked under the Nine Tails Jinchuriki. However, at the end of the week Naruto and his team were called into Yugito's office.

"What is it you wished to speak to us about Yugito-sama?" asked Gaara.

"As I'm sure you are aware, the Chunin Exams are in a few weeks." Yugito said getting nods from the other Jinchuriki. "So, in a few weeks you will be going to Konoha to participate. However, there are a few rules in place for Jinchuriki participants. The first rule is that you must work alone, so during the exam you will not be allowed to work together. The second rule is your not allowed to use your Biju's chakra. Until you leave, Kirabi will be training you in preparation for the exams. You are dismissed."

Everyone left Yugito's office. Each one thinking about the exams and what they would be like. But, Naruto was thinking of something else. 'Well, I guess I'll get to see her again.' thought Naruto.