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Three key individuals sat in the Hokage office.
These individuals were in fact, Danzo Shimura, Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki, all three of them were important individuals to the Village of Konoha and were all legends in their own right.
They were also the reason why Konoha had fallen so low to the 'Will of the Fire'.
If the founder's of the village, could see what the village had become, they would have been ashamed.
Currently none of the individuals were happy and why, may you ask?
It had something to do with the loss of two assets that could have been great additions to the village and its people, but it had all gone horribly wrong, not only had they lost them both but now they had a shaky relationship with the Fire Daimyo, who would no doubt be watching them from now on with a critical eye.
"Danzo, you promised us, that your plan would work" Kushina said, "You promised us that we would get our son back"
"It was your job to make sure, that the man doesn't know what's happening" Minato said, glaring at the cripple. "That man shouldn't have been anywhere near the front door!"
"Now, don't point your fingers at me" Danzo said. "My Root can't be everywhere at once and I can only assume, that he has a spy in Konoha. A spy that I haven't found yet and is still feeding the man information as we speak. Who knows what the man currently knows"
The idea of a Spy in their mist was very troublesome, especially when they prided themselves in being able to create both fear and awe in every step they took.
They would however find the Spy and capture them. No doubt, the spy themselves had some valuable information on Zeref as well and if all goes well, they might be able to 'sway' the spy to their side and have the Spy, spy for them.
"Either way" Minato said, obviously displeased "We will have to wait for the Chunin exam to come around to see them again and all the tracking seal's, I've placed on the boys personal possessions have been removed and placed on a decoy. Somehow, they know we would track them"
It was quite a commercial sight, seeing the Hokage and his ANBU running around like headless chickens for a plush toy. They had wasted valuable time, tracking the decoy, so now their chances of tracking them were slim to none.
"I'll have my Root, be on the look-out for anything suspicious" Danzo said, he had yet to suspect any of his 'loyal' soldiers.
"And we, will be on the look-out, as well" Minato said, having his wife agree, alongside him.
Danzo left and once the man finally left, Minato went to his answering machine and pressed a red button.
"Hokage-sama?" a female voice said.
"Please send Kakashi in" Minato commanded and there was a click on the other end.
When Kakashi finally came in and saw the look on both his sensei and Kushina face, he know he was in trouble.
Ch 11: Demon Country.
On the borders of Demon Country, three individuals appeared out of nowhere, one man and two boys appeared with large sealing scrolls on their backs.
"From here on out, we will, travel in our true forms" Zeref, the King of demon country instructed, as he addressed his two sons, who immediately dropped their masks.
"Yes Father" Both Fujin and Hitomada said in a monotone, their voice held no emotion as both of their forms began to warp and their clothes vanished.
Where, there used to be two young boys, now stood, two abnormally large kit fox, each sporting several tails while Zeref decided to get more comfortable and shifted into his true form.
The Kyuubi No Kitsune.
Both fox kits looked at the giant form of their father without any fear and didn't immediately run for their lives, like many others who would have.
"Get on my back, I'll carry you the rest of the way" Zeref said, as both of his boys did as instructed and used his tail to climb to the top of him and made themselves comfortable.
Zeref walked the rest of the way, leaving giant footsteps in the purple sand before they disappeared a second later, the sand was laced with demonic Chakra and after ten minutes of walking, they finally saw a village in the distance.
This Village was called The Village of Kyuubi.
There were nine villages all together and each village was named after a tailed beast, at the very centre of the country was the Village of Kyuubi, the whole country was kept hidden in another realm which was constantly on the move, to prevent anyone from truly locating it unless of higher birth.
Meaning if you were a tail beast or someone related and highly trusted.
And as they got closer, they noticed that the buildings that formed the village were slanted and deformed looking, they all had an ominous feel to them, so strong in fact, that the air would have made any human shift uneasy, yet it still had a sort of lively feel to it, if the explosions going off in the village were anything to go by.
The people walking around the streets didn't even look remotely human and when Kyuubi came into view, nobody screamed and want into mess panic, instead they all looked at the beast with something close to respect.
Some even got down on one knee and bowed their heads, other's stood and looked at the Kyuubi with awe and admiration, while the rest, made it their mission to get out of the way or risk being trampled to death.
The Kyuubi chakra that was said to be evil reincarnated was what draw them all in and many noticed the two little fox's on his back.
Kyuubi stopped in the middle of the village and both Fujin and Hitomada got down onto the ground.
A demon with fox ears and blue hair, walked up to them and asked. "Your highness, we haven't been expecting you. Is everything well?" since the last time they saw him was almost a thousand years ago before the first Kyuubi sealing.
The humanoid fox glanced at the two foxes, who bore a striking resemblance to the King and he could feel Kyuubi chakra in them.
"Everything is well" Zeref said, before looking at his two boys. "I just need to stay here with my two sons for a month or so for the Chunin exams."
The humanoid fox could have smiled, at last he would finally meet the two princes.
"Very well your Highness. I'll do anything to make your stay here, more ideal" The fox said as all three switch into their human forms. "Should I also inform the 'Number's' of your arrival, your highness?" he asked.
"I want them to present themselves by tomorrow" Zeref said.
"As you wish, your Highness" The Fox said, bowing before disappearing.
"Now come along" Zeref said, as both Fujin and Hitomada followed him to the palace.
The building was huge, big enough for Zeref even in his true form to walk around without any problems, the huge doors opened to reveal the inside of a throne room, it was strange seeing everything light so perfectly when there was no visible sun present.
None human servants where everywhere, trying to make the palace up to scratch, since it had been neglected over time.
"My king, please rest" One silver fox demon woman said, "You, two young prince's, the journey must have been draining"
Indeed it was, it took a lot of power, passing through the barrier and into this realm.
Zeref didn't need to look around to know what was going on in both of his son's mind.
They thought, taking a rest was for the weak.
"You need all the strength, you can, for tomorrow." He said, "We'll be addressing the 'Number's' in person"
Both Fujin and Hitomada know it was wrong to urge with their father.
They had learnt a long time, that their father's word was Law.
"Yes, Father" Both of them said.
" Now let's get you to your room's- I mean room" The woman corrected herself when she saw the look thrown her way. "Please follow me"
They both followed the fox woman to their room, while Zeref went to talk to one of his advisers.
The hall they walked down, was strangely light and coated with demon Chakra.
"Here, we are" The woman said, stopping at a grand looking door with the carving of two Kyuubi's on it.
The door was open to reveal, an average size room, despite the grand door, their father would never allow them to live in luxury, to prevent them from getting a big head like many of the adults in high positions.
The room had all their basic requirement's plus a T.V for entertainment purposes but they did have to wonder, how much free time they had, when their bodies were so bloody and beaten from their Father 'training'.
"Please, feel free to call me, If you want anything." The woman said, as both Fujin and Hitomada went to look around before she went away.
The door closed behind them and Fujin and Hitomada placed their storage scrolls on one side.
"Well, do want to watch T.V, Nii-san?" Fujin asked.
"Nah, I'm going to bed" Hitomada said, getting into the bed below, before adding with a knowing tone "And of course, you can sleep with me tonight, just don't snore so loudly"
Fujin glared, he did not snore! but he did find comfort in the fact, he could sleep alongside his big brother, Hitomada always made him feel safe.
"Nii-san, move up" Fujin said and Hitomada reluctantly moved more to the left and Fujin got into the bed, feeling safe and protected next to his big brother.
"Goodnight, Nii-san" Fujin said.
"Goodnight, Fujin" Hitomada replied.
#The Next day#
Zeref sat down on his throne, dressed in all black but ever item of clothing was coated in Demon Chakra, his crown dawned on his head and he looked down at the nine individual's stood before him, they could have all passed as normal children if it wasn't for the demon characteristics they were sporting.
His son's, Fujin and Hitomada where to his left and right of him, in simply training clothes, they weren't given chairs of their own and nobody dared to ask. Both Fujin and Hitomada were surprised to see the changes made in 9, in the time they were parted from each other.
9, no longer sported his 'Shikamaru' attire, he now wore a crisp black suit, his hair wasn't in its signature 'pineapple' style that all Nara were famous for and the innocence in his eyes were no longer there, their sharp noses picked up the smell of blood both human and demon, the proof that the contract between him and Demon Lord, were the cat whiskers on his cheeks.
The boy looked relaxed but he could strike at any sign of trouble.
Their 'gift' was lying down lazily on top of his head, in the form of kitten of all things.
"Your Highness" They all said as once.
"State your name's and ranks to me" Zeref instructed.
"Kanno Yoshii, rank two" the boy with the red hair and silver 'goggle's' said.
"Taira Ruru, rank three " The girl that had pink hair but wasn't Sakura pink so it was a lot more easy on the eyes, said, she had a 'Skull Hairclip' in her hair.
"9" 9 began to say before he saw the look sent his way and he said. "Shikamaru Nara but my true name is 9, rank four" knowing more than a few head's were turning.
He could tell they must be wary about having a Nara, a clan that was known for its loyalty to Konoha.
"Ogura Unkei, rank five" A boy who was taller than the rest and much more buffer, said and on his wrist were two 'arm bands'.
"Fukui Yoka, rank six" A girl who had brown hair but looked like she could kick some serious ass, said, the 'necklace' on her neck, was barely visible.
"Yagi Bakin, rank seven" A blond haired boy, proclaimed proudly, big 'headphones' were on top of his head.
"Konya Nanyo, rank eight" the smallest girl in the group said, her voice just barely a whisper, she clung to a 'plush penguin'.
"Jin Michingari, rank nine" the last guy said, trying to come off as strong but failing miserable as he tried not to pout at how low his rank was.
"Look around" Zeref said. "These are your comrades, however your positions are not final and many will come and challenge you for your rank. I'm sure, you all must know your duties, by now"
"To protect the King and the Royal family" They all said, in unison.
"Good, now will you pledge your loyalties to me and this country?" Zeref asked.
They all looked at each other, daring anyone to object, none of them had a good enough reason not to, most of them were without parents and had no purpose in life as a Human but Zeref gave them a purpose while 9, just wanted to be useful to his Masters, he had long ago, turned his back on the Leaf.
"We do" They all said.
"Then please come up here, one by one and pledge your loyalties" Zeref said and they all did, one by one, they want up and pledged their loyalties, they were bound by their own words and if any of them were to go back on their word, they would find themselves wishing they were dead.
"You may, all go" Zeref said, satisfied. "However 9, you need to stay to report back your mission"
9 stayed where he was while the other's left the castle and the doors finally closed, he looked up at his three master's, who had been watching him carefully throughout the whole meeting.
"Report" Zeref said.
"The mission was a success" 9 said, "I came in contact with Itachi Uchiha and informed him of what was happening. He may chose to switch sides and join us in the fight"
Hitomada eyes widened slightly at the mention of his older brother, boy was it weird to think of himself as a younger sibling.
" And what about your training?" Zeref asked, proud to sense, he couldn't feel the boy Chakra.
"Takashi-sensei, is a wonderful teacher" 9 said, "He is very informative about the working of a demon and even as we speak, I am training my body."
"That's good to hear" Zeref said. "I want you to remain in Demon Country until the exams come around the corner. I want you to gain as much battle experience as you can and strength your skills. After all you and the other seven will represent Demon Country for the exams and I want you to dominate the competition."
"Yes, Master" 9 said, before titling his head and asking. "Is there anything else, Master?" getting the feeling there was more.
"I also want you to be the boy's, sparring partner when I'm not around" Zeref said, as both boys looked at him in surprise and 9 form went rigged.
"It's time to put that big brain of your to the test, 9" Zeref said. "I want you to assess their skills and put together a training schedule that is best suited for them. I want you, not to hold back, their bodies can handle a lot more than a normal person their age can."
There was silence in the room before 9 said.
"As you wish, Master"
And scene!
Finally, it about 1 am in the morning and I need to sleep! Next chapter, the hunt for the Spy begins and 9 finds himself in battle hell, when everyone seems to be out to get him! Review/Fav and follow!
