I hope you all are psyched. Because here it is, the first REVIEWER CHAPTER!

RS: Yeah!

LR: Today's guests are Morning Strider, and The Booklovers, who will be referred to as BLR, and BLA.

Naruto: MS? He's back?

MS: Yep, I'm BACK! Hello everybody!

BLR: HI!

BLA: Hey.

RS: YOU! (Pulls out baseball bat)

MS: Woah, woah, woah. I'm not going to steal Batty or your poster. Relax.

Arren: LR, who are these guys?

MS: Hey, Arren! How you doing?

Arren: Good.

MS: Great! So, when are you going to marry Eflower? When will you have kids?

Eflower: Well....

MS: When are you going to rebuild the Uzumaki clan? When are you going to show off your angel powers? How did you survive against Hidan? Huh? Huh? Huh?

Arren: (Stony face) LR, can I please kill him?

LR: No, but you can maim him.

Arren: That will have to do.

MS: AAAAAAAHHHHHHHH! (Runs for the hills, with Arren behind him)

Just as Arren is about to catch MS, a sudden explosion rips through the Ranger Lair, and a shadowy figure emerges

U.P.#3: DIE ARREN!

The figure starts to form an energy ball, only to be slammed by Allan at high speed.

AP: No one likes a party crasher.

Allan starts to pulverize shadowy figure. Arren drops his weights, and joins in.

BLR: Hey, Arren's weights! (Picks them up, and begins to strap them on)

Naruto :You don't want to do that.

BLR tries to run, and falls over, creating a massive crater. Allan and Arren are still fighting (insert villain's name here)

RS: Any one want chocolate?

BLA: EEEWWWWW, I hate chocolate!

RS and BLA start to fight. LR just drops his head.

LR: Why do I do this to my self?

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, Zelda, Arren or Eflower. But I do own Uzu Izou, and Fuzen Ate. THEY ARE MINE!


Chapter 12

True Natures.

Naruto stirred the small fire that he and Itachi had made. After he had recovered enough to stand on his own, Naruto had suggested they seal Kakuzu's body, and Hidan's still yelling head, into a storage scroll. The bounties on them were quite vast, and who ever took them down would have a serious up in their reputation.

Afterwards, they had moved on, with Itachi and Kisame in tow. Yugito hadn't been happy at first, but with a little persuasion from Jiraiya, she had accepted them. Then Jiraiya had tried some more persuasion, and had earned two more kicks from the Nibi container, and from Eflower. He was now currently walking with a giant ice pack secured to a sensitive area, and his voice was a couple octaves higher.

As night had begun to approach, they had set up camp. There were two large tents, capable of supporting up to five people each. One for the girls, and one for the guys. Afterwards, he had gathered wood for the fire, which Itachi had started with a small fireball jutsu. He glanced over at Itachi, who had shed his Akatsuki cloak, and burned it himself. Underneath, he wore the standard armor of a Konoha ANBU, and had a katana strapped to his back. Next to him, Kisame was wearing a long blue coat, similar to Naruto's but without the pockets, and much bigger. He had a shirt underneath with a shark coming out of the depths, and a message, saying "Don't mess with the deep". His pants were torn in a few areas. He smiled as he slipped his sword onto his back.

"Feels good to be out of those robes. They were really annoying."

Itachi just nodded, before coming over to the fire, and sitting down, opposite of Naruto. The blond jinchuuriki looked up at him, and once again, felt his suspicions rise.

"Itachi, I'm sorry, but I have to ask. Why? Why did you slaughter your whole family?"

Itachi glanced at Naruto, then looked down at the fire. He was silent for several minutes, then sighed, and broke a branch, adding it to the flames.

"If I tell you, it must remain an S-ranked secret, until the Hokage says otherwise. Do you all understand?"

The others, who had now gathered around the fire, nodded. Except for Link, who looked confused.

"What is he talking about?"

Itachi glanced at the hero. "Just promise not to tell anyone. Otherwise, problems may arise for Konoha."

When Link nodded, Itachi began his tell. "As most of you know, I was considered the prodigy of my clan. I was a jounin in the ANBU ranks before I was twelve. I was a captain by the time I was thirteen. I was one of the strongest shinobi of Konoha, and was practically expected to one day become the Godaime Hokage. But what really set me apart was how different I was from the other Uchiha."

Naruto raised an eyebrow, as Itachi explained. "My brother has surely said how superior he is, because of the Sharingan? That is what every member of my clan believed. To posses the Sharingan immediately made you elite. I, however, thought that one's true measure came not from a bloodline. I pushed my self to be strong without it, so I could fight with or without it, surprising my enemies."

"I knew all about Kyuubi's attack, as I was told the minute I became a jounin. I also heard the rumors that it was the Uchiha who had caused the attacks, as our Sharingan eyes could control biju like him."

"Her." Daini said, as she came out. "I'm a her."

Itachi's eyes widened, while Kisame grabbed for his sword. Naruto held up his hands. "Easy. She's not going to hurt you."

Kisame kept his hand on his hilt, but slowly sat back down. Daini looked over at Itachi, with a mixture of remorse, and disgust.

"While it's true that the Sharingan eyes can affect me, that's not what happened. I was bored, so I attacked, of my own free will. Because of that, though, your clan came under suspicion. Then you wiped them out."

Itachi nodded. "I did, but not how you may think. Undoubtedly, the it has been said that I was crazy, or that I lusted for power. The truth is far worse, and that is why it cannot be revealed to anyone else, just yet."

"I'm not sure they need to hear it." Jiraiya said. Itachi looked over at him.

"If I'm to have their trust on this mission, they need to know."

Jiraiya shrugged, and Itachi continued. "As Kyuubi-."

"Daini. My name's Daini now."

"Very well. As Daini said, the Uchiha had no part in her attack on Konoha. But the rumors were too much, and people began to think the Uchiha clan would take over Konoha in a civil war. In response to these rumors, my clan actually did start making plans to rebel, in order to ensure their survival, and their superiority. I did not agree. My loyalty was to the village I served, especially since I was rather upset with my father."

Kisame snickered, while Naruto and Arren looked over at him. Kisame smiled.

"Sorry, but given my first impression of Itachi, what you're about to hear made me laugh my pants off."

Itachi glared at him, before turning to the others. "When I was younger, about six, I found a new food stand that had just opened, named Ichiraku Ramen." Naruto gasped, as Itachi smiled. "You know of it? Well, it had just opened, and I decided to try it out. When I entered, the man who ran it was teaching his six year old daughter, Ayame, how to make the ramen noodles. I placed an order, and talked with Ayame for a bit. Before we knew it, the two of us were friends."

Itachi smiled, before it faded. "My father didn't like the idea of his prodigy of a son having friends, especially with a 'lowly cooking wrench', as he called her. I remember being furious at him, and I went to see her, just to spite him. Eventually, we became close, and I at least began to think of her as more. I didn't tell my father this, because he would have done something to separate us."

"So, you were angry at your dad, because he wouldn't let you be with Ayame? So, what happened next?"

Itachi's eyes became somber, and he lowered his head. "I became a spy in the Uchiha clan, for the Sandaime, and the Council. I passed them information, including when I ran into a certain someone."

"They don't need to know about him!" Jiraiya yelled. Everyone looked at him, before turning back to Itachi, who was nodding.

"Yes. Well, this someone had a grudge against the Uchiha clan, and happens to be a major part of Akatsuki. So, I pretended to be his pupil, while passing information I gained from him back to the Sandaime. Eventually, things with the Uchiha became too much, and the Elders, and Danzou, came to a decision. They ordered the massacre of the Uchiha clan."

Naruto's eyes went wide, and Hinata and Eflower gasped. Arren slowly gripped the branch in his hands, until it broke, and Daini looked away. Link shook his head.

"Why? Why would they do that?"

"Because the Uchiha were almost ready to make their move. The Sandaime didn't approve, but in the end, he was outvoted. He gave the mission to me. For the good of Konoha, and under the condition that Sasuke would be spared, and protected, I enlisted my 'mentor' into the scheme, and we slaughtered the Uchiha. I wanted to spare my mother, and a few others, but he got to them first. The rest, you know."

Naruto shook in anger. "So, those three did it, huh? They had you wipe out your clan, and forced you into hiding."

Itachi nodded. "But, there is good news. I was able to help spy on Akatsuki, and enlist Kisame to help. The Sandaime even promised to let me return one day. The Godaime has the necessary records to prove my loyalty, and help me return home, and even bring Kisame back with me. There are only four obstacles."

"Sasuke, the two elders, and Danzou? Make it only three. Danzou was working with Orochimaru to kill me, deliver Sasuke to Orochimaru, and take over Konoha. He's now locked away, and facing possible execution."

Kisame smiled wickedly. "I hope we return in time to see it. I love a good execution."

Itachi nodded. "The only major problem is Sasuke. I fear his hatred of me may be too strong to listen to reason."

Naruto shrugged. "We'll just have to find out, won't we? But now I understand you, Itachi. You have a loyalty to Konoha that I've never seen before."

"Yes you have. In you." Itachi smiled. "Naruto, you have endured countless torments, and hatred unlike any other. Yet you have remained strong, and loyal to your village. You have suffered more than I ever could. Your loyalty is the strongest I have seen in the world."

Yugito looked over Naruto, with new found respect. She had heard and seen the villagers in Konoha mistreating him. The civilian Council members had furthered her confirmations. Naruto had been mistreated by his village. Something she had not known, as the Raikage cared for her, and Killerbee. He had made sure the village understood the truth behind the two of them, that they were the container's of their biju's. Not the biju's themselves. There were a few who still hated them, but most of the village cared for them, and treated them with respect.

Naruto just shrugged off Itachi's compliments. He looked up at the night sky. "We should get some sleep. I'll keep first watch. Who wants second?"

They finalized the sentry schedule, then everyone went off to bed. Naruto sat back in a tree, and attuned his senses to the wild around him.

Two hours later, Arren took over, while Naruto headed to the boys tent. He slipped off his sword, coat, and weights, before slipping into his sleeping bag. Suddenly, a figure entered the tent, came over, and laid down next to him. He caught a scent of lavender, and cinnamon, as Hinata snuggled next to him.

"Hinata-chan?" He whispered to her. She merely hugged him, and he opened his sleeping bag, allowing her to climb in next to him. She kissed him, before closing her eyes. "I didn't want you to be alone. And I didn't feel like being alone either."

Naruto smiled, and wrapped his arms around her. He rubbed her back, while kissing her head. "Good night then, sweet hime."

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In Kumo, three shadowy figures gathered together in a dark room. One of them nodded. "It has been confirmed. One of the ninja's returning Yugito is a Hyuuga from the Main family."

The second figure turned to the third. "Now is the time to complete the work of the Sandaime Raikage. He wanted the Byakugan here in Kumo, unlike the demon lover who is our current Raikage."

The third figure raised a hand. "We must be careful. He has given them protection, and the others are strong, or so I've heard. One of them is the Kyuubi jinchuuriki."

"Then we must be subtle, and move quickly. We will capture this Hyuuga, and learn her secrets, before disposing of her. Kumo will receive backlash for this, but with the power of the Byakugan, we will be able to deal with any enemies we come across."

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The group crossed the border, where they were met by two squads of Kumo ANBU. The ANBU heartily welcomed Yugito backed, before thanking the others. Itachi and Kisame had decided to hang back in Konoha territory, where they would wait until Naruto and company had finished the mission. As it stood, both were still high level targets in the Bingo book.

The ANBu escorted them through the mountainous terrain of the Land of Lightning, and in three days time, they had arrived at Kumo. There, they ere met with a large group of people, who cheered the return of their fellow shinobi. Yugito found herself in a massive bear hug from a huge, dark tanned man. The guy had eight swords sheathed on his back, a scarf around his neck, and black pants. His head was covered with a white bandana, and he had on a pair of sunglasses.

"Yugito! Man, am I glad you're all right!" The massive man said, while Yugito slowly turned red, then blue. Naruto came over.

"You might want to release her, before she suffocates."

The man did that, and Yugito barely managed to land on her feet. She gasped a few times, before finally standing up straight.

"Good.... to see.... you too. Naruto, this is.... Killerbee, the Haichibi's jinchuuriki. Killerbee, meet Naruto Namikaze, the Kyuubi jinchuuriki."

Killerbee smiled at Naruto, and shook his hand. "Nice to meet you kid. Like little Yugi said, my name's Killerbee."

Naruto nodded. "Nice to meet you. And Haichibi? Daini says she hasn't seen him in a while. Not since they fought because she caught him cheating on her with Yonbi."

Killerbee chuckled nervously. "Yeah. He remembers that too."

Naruto cocked his head, listening to Daini. "She says that as long as he keeps his filthy tentacles to himself, they wont have a problem."

Jiraiya came up. "All petty squabbles aside, can we please see the Raikage now? There are matters that I need to discuss with him."

"Jiraiya of the sannin? Of course. Come." Killerbee and Yugito led the way towards the hokage Tower, imbedded in the side of a mountain. No one except Naruto and Daini noticed the stares coming from an alleyway, which were directed towards Hinata.

Something's up, nee-chan. We need to stay on guard.

"I agree. We shouldn't leave hinata alone. I'll stay with her, when you can't."

Naruto nodded, as he edged closer to Hinata, and took her hand. She smiled at him, and squeezed his hand.

The group entered the massive tower, and were led all the way up to the Raikage's office. Inside, it was furnished almost to Spartan standards. Almost everything in there had a purpose, and very few things were simply for decoration. The Raikage slowly stood up from his desk, and every member of the Konoha group gasped.

The Raikage looked like a bigger version of Killerbee. He had the same tan, and they looked a lot alike. The difference was the Raikage was taller, ripped like a mountain, and wore the Raikage robe and hat over a pair of black pants.

The Raikage smiled, and opened his arms, while yugito came over, and the two hugged.

"How's my little nee-chan?" The Raikage asked, in a deep voice. For a moment, Naruto felt a flash of envy, as he watched the two. Then he remembered the hand in his, and the envy disappeared, as he smiled at Hinata. Maybe he hadn't had something like this in Konoha. But he had someone that made everything worthwhile now.

The Raikage looked up at the Konoha group. "I thank you for returning Yugito to us. We feared the worst when she disappeared on a routine patrol. My heart is gladdened that she found help."

Jiraiya bowed. "If there is any honor in this, it should go to Naruto Namikaze. He is the one who swore to bring her home, and protected her from some of our more.... 'spirited' Council members."

The Raikage nodded. "Indeed." He turned to Naruto. "You have my thanks. If there is anything you need help with, let me know."

Naruto nodded. "And the same to you."

Jiraiya smiled, as he stepped forward. "Before we leave, there is a matter we must discuss. It invloves those who attacked Yugito."

The Raikage clenched a fist. "Do you know where they are? Tell me, and I'll crush them like worms!"

Naruto held up the storage scroll. "Their in here. One is dead, and the other.... is not really going anywhere."

The Raikage looked at the scroll. "They were defeated?"

Naruto nodded. "They ambushed us on the way up here. We defeated them. But this just makes Akatsuki more desperate."

"Yeah. My spy network has been working over time, and we've discovered a few things. Like their leader, Pein, is one of the most dangerous ninja's ever. He could probably beat me in a battle, considering he decimated Itachi, before forcing him to join Akatsuki."

The Raikage nodded. "Well, this is troubling news indeed. Yugito, Killerbee. I need you two to stay close, from now on."

The two nodded, while Jiraiya held out a scroll. "That may not be enough. The Hokage sent this with me. She wanted me to talk to you about a possible alliance against the threat of Akatsuki."

The Raikage took the scroll, and looked it over. "I'll talk to the council about this. Many of them could be in favor of an alliance, especially with the aid you have given us. I should have an answer by tomorrow."

Jiraiya nodded. "We'll find a hotel to stay in then."

"You will not. The people who saved my nee-chan will stay here in the Tower. ANBU! Give these people the finest rooms you can. Alos, you all are free to look around, as long as it is not to spy."

They bowed, and followed the ANBU to a set of rooms. Jiraiya took one with Link, while Eflower and Arren took another one. Naruto turned sheepishly to Hinata. "Ummmmm.... I can-."

"I don't mind." Hinata said quickly, before entering their room. She placed her backpack on the bed, removed her sandals, and laid down. Naruto did the same, except he sat in a chair nearby. "So, what shall we do?"

Hinata glanced around. "I suppose we go out, and take a look around. But in a bit. I just want to rest."

"All right. Maybe they'll have some ramen place here."

Hinata smiled at him. "You are so different, and yet, still the same."

Daini came out at that moment. "I'm just glad to be away from Haichibi." She muttered, crossing her arms. Naruto glanced at her.

"He really hurt you, didn't he?"

Daini just looked away, and Naruto sighed. "Maybe Shukaku wouldn't be so bad. At least he treated you decently."

Daini sighed. "I doubt he would want me, especially after the butt whopping we gave him during the Oto/Suna invasion."

Naruto suddenly did a double take. "Wait a minute? Are we talking about the love lives of biju's? Never expected to do that in my life."

The threeglanced at each other, and after a small pause, burst out laughing. Daini was cheered up, and the three spent time talking to each other. Eventually, Naruto's stomach, and Hinata's growled in hunger. Daini smiled, and disappeared into Naruto, as he and hinata got ready to leave. Naruto stopped by Jiraiya's apartment, and told him they were going out for a while.

The two of them left the Tower, and wandered the street's. Kumo was similar to Konoha, except the buildings were all made of a darker color of stone, making the buildings look somewhat depressing. However, the people were far from depressed. They went about their business, most with smiles on their faces. A few even shouted greetings to the two Konoha shinobi. A few others pointed to the headband Naruto wore, which bore the symbol of Uzu. Kumo had been on somewhat friendly terms with Uzu, and while the destruction of it hadn't affected them, they still felt saddened by the loss.

Naruto and Hinata stopped at a restaurant, where they couldn't find ramen, but naruto enjoyed his meal anyways. They talked, and fed each other, and just did things a normal couple would. After paying for the food, they walked around the village some more, taking in some of the site's, and keeping away from areas that would be deem off limit's.

Eventually, with night falling, they headed back to the Tower. They were passing through an alleyway, when Naruto heard the soft sound of a knife cutting through flesh, and a slight "Grk." He immediately put all senses on alert, and found they were surrounded by three Kumo shinobi. He gently pulled hinata close.

"We're about to be attacked. Get ready." Hinata nodded, and slowly slid a hand into her coat, clutching her staff.

Suddenly, a kunai whirled out of the darkness, straight for Naruto. He whirled around, grabbing it by the hilt, before it could enter him.

"You three might want to come out now."

Suddenly, the three ninja's appeared. They each wore a mask like an ANBU, but had a small thunder cloud with a lightning bolt on their shoulders. Naruto sighed, as he looked them over. "Who are you?"

"We are members of the ANBU Thunder division. We are hear to collect the Hyuuga, and bring her in for her Byakugan. Surrender, as you have no chance against us."

Naruto snorted, as he drew Uzu Izou. "Really. You guys remind me of Root back home. Except there is no more Root, because it's leader is in jail, and will probably be executed soon for treason. Looks like the same may be happening in Kumo."

He glanced at Hinata. "Let's take one alive. Preferably the leader."

Hinata nodded, as she extended the staff. With a simple nod to each other, the three Thunder ANBu charged forward.

Naruto moved to one side easily, as the katana from his opponent came slashing down. He smacked his opponent with the flat side of his sword, causing the man to jump back, rubbing his stinging arm. The other man charged Naruto too, while the third faced against Hinata.

Naruto backed himself against a wall, keeping his enemies from circling around behind him. He watched the two of them, waiting for one to make a move. The one he had smacked with his sword did that, and jumped at him, swinging his sword down at Naruto again. Naruto blocked it, then blocked the fist aimed for his head. But the other used this moment of distraction to charge, and prepared to run his sword through Naruto.

Naruto glanced at the coming enemy, and performed the Substitution with his locked enemy at the last moment. The charging ninja drove his sword into his own comrade, before receiving a back hand across the face.

Hinata parried a sword swipe away with her staff, before swinging one end down, smashing the hand holding the sword. Her enemy punched her in the face, knocking her back. But like naruto taught her, she used the momentum to flip over, and stand ready as her opponent went through several hand signs.

"Lightning style, Ten bolt's jutsu!" As the name implied, ten lightning bolts sprang from his fingers, and headed for Hinata. She bent back, using her amazing flexibility to duck backwards under the attack.

(A/N: Think of the ever popular rip off move from The Matrix)

She came back up, as her opponent charged, and struck him in the arm, chest, and stomach with her Juuken. He fell back, clutching his stomach, before looking up. Behind his mask, he was glaring, but there was a little fear in his eyes as well.

Hinata stood ready, her staff in hand. She analyzed the situation.

My taijutsu and staff are keeping him at bay. If only we were near water, I could use some of my jutsu's. I need to find out what my secondary element is.

She decided to go for a range attack, and pulled out a couple of shuriken, launching them at her opponent. He sneered, and blocked them easily, only to find she had unlinked part of her staff, and that it was heading straight for his face, attached to a chain. It flared with chakra, before smashing into his face, destroying his brain. Hinata pulled the section of staff back, before retracting it, and putting it away.

Naruto dodged the lightning bolt aimed at him, followed by another. His opponent had leapt up onto a roof top, and was launching various ranged attacks at him. Finally Naruto got behind some cover. He sheathed his sword, and put his hands together into a familiar hand sign.

The Kumo Thunder ANBu watched the cart the blond ninja had ducked behind. Suddenly, said ninja popped out, in a mad charge. A tri-pronged kunai hit the roof in front of him, before he threw a kunai of his own. It hit Naruto, only for him to disappear in smoke. Suddenly the real Naruto appeared in front of him.

"Hi." Naruto jabbed at the man's chest. Ice suddenly formed over the Kumo shinobi, turning him into a statue. Naruto sighed, as he pulled away.

Have I mentioned how much I love the fact that each of your tail's controls an element?

"You might have mentioned that, nii-san." Daini giggled as Naruto created two clones to carry the ice statue. He came down to join Hinata, who was waiting for him.

"Well, that was exciting."

Hinata nodded. "It was. Naruto-kun, you wouldn't happen to know how to find out a person's element type's, would you?"

Naruto shook his head. "Not without chakra paper's. But Arren can. We'll ask him." Naruto created two more clones, who picked up the bodies of their other enemies. They began the trek back to the Tower.

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The Raikage was not in a good mood. Most of the Council of Kumo had supported the Alliance. But those old fools that had been the Sandaime Raikage's advisors had refused the idea, and stalled for more time. The issue couldn't be decided until tomorrow.

He sat at his desk, finishing the last of his paperwork, when there was a knock at his door.

"Come in." The Raikage was surprised when Naruto Namikaze entered, along with hinata Hyuuga, and the head of his ANBU.

"Is something wrong?"

"Raikage-sama. Three of our shinobi attacked Namikaze-san, and Hyuuga-san. They were identified as members of the ANBU Thunder."

The Raikage jumped to his feet. "What? Why did they attack!?"

Naruto nodded to Hinata. "They were sent for her Byakugan."

The Raikage slammed his fist on his desk. It would have broke, if not for the five different seals on it, preventing it from being broken. They had gone through seven desks, before they figured that out.

"Damn it!" He settled down, and bowed his head at them. "Forgive my outburst. I'm sorry this had to happen. My predecessor wanted the Byakugan, and ordered the kidnaping all those years ago. Unfortunately, some of his allies still cling to his ways and beliefs. And it is apparent they are in control of the Thunder division of the ANBU."

The Raikage turned to his ninja. "Order all members of Thunder to stand down. None are to be on active duty, until I say so. Then find out who ordered the attack. Go."

As the ANBU disappeared, the Raikage sat back down. "I hope this won't affect Konoha wanting an alliance with us."

"Not at all. If anything, this will give you a chance to take out you enemies on the Council. Use this to either get them on your side, or deal with them as traitors, and war instigators." Naruto said simply. The raikage nodded.

"The matter will be decided tomorrow. Until then, it might be best for you to stay here. I'll have my best people guard you."

Naruto nodded, and he and Hinata returned to their room. He slowly pulled her close, and wiped a stray strand of hair from her face.

"Are you okay? I saw you take out that one guy."

Hinata nodded. "It was.... disturbing. But I was protecting you. They would have killed you, and I would never let that happen. I'll be okay."

Naruto smiled, and gently kissed her. "Well, shall we get some shut eye?"

Hinata nodded, and took her backpack into the bathroom. Naruto quickly changed into a shirt, and pajama pants. Hinata emerged in a long night gown with straps. Naruto smiled at her, before slipping into the bed. She joined him, and the two snuggled together, before falling asleep.

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The Raikage quickly called a meeting the following morning. He revealed the attack on Hinata Hyuuga, who was under the Raikage's protection. He also revealed who had ordered the attack, which happened to be those who had opposed the alliance. They were quickly arrested, and the Council voted for the alliance. With that, and many thanks from the Raikage, the Konoha group headed back home.

As they passed over the border, Itachi and kisame joined them. Naruto related everything that had happened to them. Kisame sighed at missing out on a good fight, while Itachi merely congratulated Naruto and Hinata on defeating enemies of supposedly "superior" skill.

Naruto turned his attentions back towards home. "It's going to be tough, getting you two home without anyone noticing. The Elders may try to silence you, Sasuke will want to gut you, and Kakashi Hatake as well. Not to mention almost the entire shinobi force, and the civilians too."

Itachi nodded. "We'll have to think of something."

As they were walking , Naruto suddenly smiled. "I have the perfect idea."


LR: Well, who can guess what my idea is? How will they get Itachi and Kisame into Konoha? Guess, and I'll tell you if you are right.

BLR: Oh, my head hurts.

BLA: Chocolate makes you fat!

RS: But it tastes good!

MS: Someone catch me! (Jumps off of couch, and crashes into crater made by BLR)

Daini: Sorry I'm late. I had some problems getting here.

BLR: HOT! (Currently drooling, with a nosebleed, red face, and steam coming out of his ears.

Naruto: Hey nee-chan!

BLR: Naruto! I challenge you for the right to be Daini's container! If I win, she will be sealed in me! (Charges forward)

Naruto dodges to the side, grabs his fist, and smashes him into the ground.

Link: That was....

Arren: Interesting.

LR: Where's Allan?

Arren: Taking care of Rage. He's torturing him.

LR: Oh.

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