Over the next few days Naruto spent some time with Kurenai and Temari and all 3 loved it but since it started to draw attention from not only Kurenai teammates but others as well they had to stop with thier secret meetings at Temari home.

Naruto was walking down the street after having lunch when he heard a couple of men talking.

A taller one said "Did you hear, thier about to do it agian."

The shorter of the two said "I know. I wonder who will get rich off these poor gennins or who will go broke, making them lose all thier money at Poker."

Naruto ear twitched and turned and said "Um excuse me but I heard the word poker when I was passing by. Is there a gambling house here somewhere."

The taller one looked at Naruto and saw the Headband and said "Well not officially but downtown there is a bar called DryRun and the owner of the bar and a few other places in town have a poker tournament there everytime the chunnin exams come around. You should stay away if you dont want to lose your money."

Naruto said "Thanks but I think I might check it out." as he turned and headed for the downtown part of the village.

After about 30 minutes he found the place and walked in and walked to the bar and said "I want a bottle of Sake."

The bartender looked at Naruto and said "Go away kid."

Naruto smirked and said "Kid, look right here buddy, you see this. It marks me as an adult and as such I want a drink. My sensie always said old enough to kil, old enough to drink, old enough to fuck and truer words have never been spoken so give me the damn bottle." as he pointed to his hiate

The owner looked at Naruto and said "That will be $20 kid."

Naruto pulled out his wallet purposely flashing the cash and laid the money on the counter and took the bottle and said "So is there anything exciting in this town to do besides sweep sand out of everything."

The owner looked at Naruto and said "Well, if your interested my buddies and I usually have a poker game every once in a while. You know how to play."

Naruto took a big gulp of the bottle purposely making himself cough and said "Well I saw my sensie play it and I remember what wins and what dont but I never actually played myself."

The owner smiled and said "Well then if your old enough to drink your old enough to play. Why dont you go over there to the corner and drink you sake while I call my friends over for a game."

Naruto said "Give me one more for the road then bud." as he laid another $20 on the counter and took it already swaying a little as he walked to the counter taking another hug gulp and caughing.

The owner quickly had one of his waitors run and get 3 of his friends and it took about 20 minutes for them to get there and after watching them chat a moment in private or at least tried to but Naruto enhanced senses heard every word as they planned to try and fleece him for everything he had.

Naruto finished the first bottle while he waited and was halfway through the second when they walked over and he said "Gretsings felllserrs. We readdsy to play."

They all look at each other and the owner said "Sure kid, this is my buddy anton, bruik, and fellser and Im Trand. Who might you be."

Naruto said "Narsustsi Uzumakssas. I canst sessmm to talsks right, just calls me fox."

Bruik sat down and said "So we hear your new at this huh."

Naruto said "I seesn its playssed befosres andss knosws whatss win bust nevesr plays." as he finished off his bottle.

Trand said "Well we only play for cash and no limits, you understand."

Naruto nods and pulls out his wallet and said "Dealss."

Fellsor took out a deck of cards and shuffle them and said "Cut them kid."

Naruto already saw the trick he pulled by having a deck with all the aces corner cut pulled a kunia out and faster then they saw cut the corners of all the cards and said "I cut them." as he swayed a little.

Anton said "No. like this." cursing to himself as that was thier loaded deck ruined now as he showed how to cut the cards right.

Naruto cut it 4 times and stacked them and Fellsor said "Alright, the game is 5 card draw dueces wild."

Naruto nods and watches as they all pass out the cards and he sees Trand has a pair of dueces up his sleave and Naruto looks at his hand and sees he has a pair of jacks and Anton said "I bet $50."

Naruto was next and said "I raise its bys $200." as he laid $250 on the table. Everyone calls and Naruto throws the 3 odd cards in his hand away and he gets another jack and using a quick replacement sent both his odd cards to Trands sleave. Having gotten down to the point replacement was both sealess and smokeless in his training sure helps.

Trand switchs his cards and goes wide eyed as both his dueces are gone and Naruto said "I raise $500." as he sets more money on the table. Since Trand would be last all his buddies call and trand folds shocking them all and Naruto shows and said "5 jacks."

Since no one had a better hand Naruto took in the pot.

Anton cuts a look at Trand who shakes his head and Naruto said "I guess its my turn." as he shuffles the cards and said "would you like to cutt trand." a little more sober then he was before.

Trand nods taking the chance to put the 2 cards back in the deck.

Naruto sees this and smirks as he knew that was 2 aces down for them. He then looks around and after some quick work shuffles the cards making it where each of them would get 4 of a kind and he said "Alright, nothing wild this time." as he passes out the cards.

Trand started first this time seeing 4 10s and said "I bet 500."

Anton who has 4 queens said "I raise you 200."

Bruik who has 4 kings said "I call."

Fellsor said "I call also." having 4 jacks.

Naruto looked at his hand and said "I raise by 5000." making them all look at him shocked. Each of them look at thier hands and said "Call." as they thing they got the best hand.

Naruto nods and said "Ok, who needs how many." as he picks up the deck.

Each of them threw away one including Naruto and Trand said "Check."

Each of the others said "Check" until it was Naruto turn and he said "I raise by...hmmm." as he pulled out all the cash in his wallet and counted it and then said "100000." as he sets all the money in the pot.

Each of the men look at each other and Anton said "I dont have that kind of cash on me. Would you mind spotting me a loan."

Naruto thought and said "What you got for interest."

Anton thought and said "How about this bar."

Naruto thought and said "Alright. What about the rest of you fell...lsors." sounding just a little bit drunk agian.

Fellsor said "I dont have that kind of cash either."

Naruto scrunches his noses and said "Let me guess, none of you have that kind of cash available so you each want a loan huh. Well I remember my sensie encountering this problem before but how did he solve it...Oh yeah I know. Are you all business owners like Anton here."

Each of them nod and Naruto said "Alright, here is the deal. Since you all are in the same boat I will make an offer. I have in my possession an item that is worth more then 10 times the amount of money in the pot. I have it in this scroll here." setting a scroll from his vest on the table "We will finish this hand out as a winner takes all deal. If I win I get all of your businesses and you each work for me for 5 years at standard pay and then have the option of buying your business back for half the price of the debt which is 50000. However if you win you each get this pot and my item of value. Its a win win situation for everyone who wins the pot...unless you want word to spread to all the other villages how you 4 have been playing with marked cards and cards up your sleaves as well as the mirror behind me." as he punches the wall that had a cloth fall and a mirror shatter.

Each of the men thought and said "fine."

Naruto nods and pulls out a blank scroll and started to right out the deal and he said "Read it and sign it."

Each of the men looked it over and seeing that they cant steal property from the businesses or have to pay the total amount of the item stolen plus the difference of the business property signed it and Naruto signed it as well and said "Now just incase you fellow think that this is not legitament here is what is the item that is so valuable." unsealing the scroll and pulling out a stamp ring.

Naruto said "This stamp ring was given to me by the Kazekage as proof of me being his future son in law meaning that when I put this stamp on the document it is backed by him." making each of the men wide eyed.

Naruto put the stamp on the paper before sealing it with a blood seal and putting it in his vest and said "Alright gentlemen, call."

When each of the men showed thier cards Naruto won and he said "Its a pleasure doing business with you and I do not want to hear about this scam agian or I will have the village ABNU arrest each of you. Now have a good day and I will come by and inspect each of the businesses over the next month. If you had been fair in the cards I would not have broke you like I did." as he gathered his winnings before he walked away leaving 4 crying men.

After a little searching Naruto found the 2 men who told him about the racket and he smiled and said "Hey guys, remember me. Look, I wanted to say thanks for warning me about those guys."

The taller one said "So you didn't play. Thats good."

Naruto said "No I played and took them to the cleaners. I know own all 4 of thier businesses. I just wanted to say thanks." as he handed the 2 men around $10000 before walking away.

Turns out Naruto now owned a bar, a resturant, the Hotel Sandstorm he is at as well as ceremic tile store.

Naruto was on his way back to his hotel when he saw a weapon shop and he decided to visit it. As he walked in he saw an old man with a scar on his cheek behind the counter who smiled and said "What can I get for you kid."

Naruto said "I was wondering if you could make forehead protectors with village insignias."

The man smiled and said "If you have the insignia I can look at no problem."

Naruto nods and said "I need around 30 of these." pulling his whirlpool insignia off and setting it on the counter.

The man smiled and looked down at the symbol before palling and asked "Where did you get this kid."

Naruto said "Its mine. Why."

The owner said "Dont lie to me kid. Whirlpool has been destroyed for over 10 years."

Naruto said "I know. My mother ordered everyone to flea and hide and now I am trying to find them all." as he got serious.

The owner looked at Naruto and asked "Whats your name kid."

Naruto said "Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze."

The owner remained calme but asked "Do you have any proof your an Uzumaki."

Naruto said "Well I got this." as he raised his arm showing the dragon tattoo and the owner fell on his but and said "Son of a bitch. Who was your mother kid."

Naruto said "Kushina Uzumaki."

The owner said "The Rasenkage. Is she still with us."

Naruto looked down and said "No, she was murdered shortly after giving birth to me. Now me and one of my cousins are all that remain of the Uzumakis. I am planning on tracking her down while I look for the other Whirlpool ninja and try to unite them."

The owner looked down and said "I see. Why are you trying to gather the whirlpool ninja."

Naruto said "A storm is coming, it is still building but it will take all lands leaving nothing but destruction. I am gathering all of Whirlpool to aid the allies my mother sided with before her death. Namely Suna and Konoha. I take it you are either from whirlpool or had dealings with them."

The man said "I was a chunnin when your mother sent the word to flee. It was only the promise that we would one day unite that held me together until I came here."

Naruto said "So how do you feel about joining Suna and Konoha as allies agian."

The man said "I dont know. Who would we be facing."

Naruto said "Iwa is for sure, cloud most likely, rain is a possibility but thier all secretly gathering and training for now. We have estimated that we are currently outnumbered 15 to 1 and by the time Iwas ready its going to be closer to 30 to 1."

The man sat quitely for a moment and said "Who is going to be the leader of whirlpool."

Naruto said "For now until I can gather enough of her people together to chose a new Kage I am acting as Kage in my mothers place."

The man looked at Naruto and asked "How strong are you, truthfully kid."

Naruto looked at the man and said "If I were to guess High jounin if I go all out chunnin if its going to be a long fight but thats just my opinion."

The man thought and said "I have an offer for you Uzumakisama. If you agree to become the new Rasenkage permenantly I will give you all the information I have on the other survivors as well as spread word to them to start to gather. Do you accept."

Naruto said "I would except but Im not just a ninja of whirlpool. Im also one of another village who is helping me find the ninja of whirlpool. I owe them as much as I do my mothers homeland. Besides there are others who would most likely be better as a Kage then me. Im only around 9 years old."

The man chuckled and said "You must not know to much about you mothers homeland. Every Rasenkage of whirlpool has been an Uzumaki. We elect the most powerful heir of the Uzumaki family to be the Rasenkage and since I know both your uncles and aunt died since you said only you and your cousin are alive I see that you are most likely the stronger of the 2 Uzumaki and so you are selected by default weather you like it or not but the question is will you accept the title and bring the people together agian or will you leave us to the wayside to be swept away by the tide."

Naruto said "Would the people of whirlpool be willing to follow the orders of the Kage of another village who I also represent as if they were my orders."

The man said "If you follow the Kage then we would follow also as long as you followed that village."

Naruto stood and said "Alright. Though I believe that the decision of all her people should be in this I will take the title of the Rasenkage of Whirlpool."

The man bowed and said "Thank you Juudaimesama."

Naruto scratched the back of his head and said "Well before we get into that I would like to know your name."

The man said "Oh forgive me sir. My name is Hidar Kry and as I said before I am a chunnin of whirlpool."

Naruto nods and said "Well its nice to meet you Hidar. Now tell me, what do you know about our people."

Hidar said "Well I know there are at least 120 survivors though I only know the location of 30 ranging from jounin to gennin. In fact a few are in this very village."

Naruto thought and said "Okay. Since I dont know how strong any of you are or how rusty you might be I will give you all a chance. The village I am also a part of is Konoha but dont let that information get out until after the exams. If you all wish to follow me then head to Konoha and when you get there tell the Hokage that Maelstrom is afraid of lightning. Its a code that he will know you are truely from me. I wont be in Konoha for a few years because I am hoping to find and gather more allies and our people. Thats why I am here for the exams."

Hidar said "So your in the exams sir."

Naruto said "Yes, Im in the finals. Im using this event to both spread the word about Whirlpool hoping to draw her people back to return as well as draw the attention of Iwa to hopefully stall them."

Hidar asked "Forgive me for asking but how would you do that."

Naruto answer was to throw a kunia in the wall behind him and leave in a yellow flash and said "By reminding them exactly who my father was and why I should be feared. I also plan to make an example in the exams also of why not to mess with our people."

Hidar who was shocked seeing such a legendary technique used in his presents could only nod and Naruto thought a moment and said "You said that you know the location of 30. How long would it take you to get ahold of them."

Hidar thought and said "More then a month sir.."

Naruto thought and said "That will work. Contact them all and tell them its thier choice to go or not. No one will judge them if they decided to start a new life somewhere.."

Hidar said "Of course Rasenkagesama."

Naruto said "Well have a good day Hidar and please just call me Naruto. I hate formalities."

Hidar said "Of coarse narutosama."

Naruto sighed and said "I suppose its the best I will get. Just make those hiate for me though. Im going to need them and I will pick them up before the finals." as he left the store with his Hiate back in his possession.

Hidar quickly closed shop and left.

Naruto when he got to his hotel room quickly wrote out a message on a scroll and summoned Gamatachi.

Gamatachi asked "Whats up bro."

Naruto said "I need you to take this to erosannin and have him give it to the Hokage. Its important." handing him the scroll.

Gamatachi nods and said "You owe me." before leaving in a puff of smoke.

It took a few days for Naruto to get the return from the Hokage but when he did he went to see the Kazekage.

When Naruto walked in the Kazekage office he looked at Naruto and said "What is it you needed to see me about so urgently Naruto."

Naruto said "I came to tell you about a new development. As you know I am representing Whirlpool in the exams and the Hokage was kind enough to let me be sponsored by Konoha even though Whirlpool was destroyed. After the second part of the exams I was contacted by some of the former Whirlpool ninja who have settled down and happen to have been here for the exams. They talked to me about why I was representing thier village and when I explained why they asked me to become the official leader of Whirlpool. The Juudiame Rasenkage. I sent word to the Hokage and he said he would accept me in that position as long as I made a contract saying Whirlpool would ally with both Konoha and Suna. I have no problem with that."

The Kazekage looked at Naruto and said "What about your allegiance to Konoha."

Naruto said "I am still a ninja of Konoha. I only accepted the position if they would follow the orders of the village I was also from and they said as long as I served the leader of the village they would also."

The Kazekage thought and said "Well now I want an explination. Why is it the Hokage had willingly let you represent Whirlpool instead of Konoha and why now here in my village."

Naruto said "Is this room private."

The Kazekage said "Always."

Naruto said "Konoha has recieved word Iwa is mobilizing agian for another great war. Currently they are hidding thier new ninja in underground cities. We estimate that if they attacked now both Konoha and Suna we would be outnumbered 15 to 1 currently and every day that number is going up. Since I can do my fathers techniques as well as my other skills the Hokage decided to use these exams to draw Iwa attention to me and have them chasing the ghost of Whirlpool as well as trying to track me down to stop me while both Suna and Konoha start preparing. My duties are to go and try to find any remaining whirlpool ninja and have them join our side as well as try to gain new alliances and possibly get missing nins also to join. If they joined under Whirlpools banner none of the villages they are from can go after Konoha or Suna since neither village is actually accepting them."

The Kazekage asked "Why was I not informed of this already."

Naruto said "The information only reached us a few months back and we had to confirm it before we alerted our allies. The Hokage was planning to inform you personally when he arrived this month since it would not draw any unwanted attention since it was recently confirmed."

The Kazekage looked at Naruto and asked "How many ninja can you get before Iwa will be ready."

Naruto said "I believe I can get several hundred ninja as well as a few possible allianes."

The Kazekage eyes got wide and said "How."

Naruto said "My spy network is even better then Jiraiyas and I have gathered alot of information on the actual situation inside others villages and with the internal struggles going on in some of them I can aid one side who would be favorable to us and eleminate the oposition. It was thanks to these networks we found out about Iwa mobilization as well as the threat of Akatsuki that you heard."

The Kazekage sat back in his desk and asked "So why inform me."

Naruto said "I dont know who or how many of whirlpool ninja hid in your country durring the fall of the village and I did not want you to believe it was something it was not as I told the ones who confronted me to spread the word to all those they knew of and head to Konoha. It will be easier for them to blend in there currently then it would in Suna. Also I believe when the time is right and Konoha gets enough we can also send some of them here to aid you in preporation as well."

The Kazekage sat and said "So is this why you and my children have gotten together so well."

Naruto said "No, we understand each other in ways no one else could. I understand Gaara because like him I am also a jinchuuriki so I know the pain he has gone through. I also understand the demand of being the children of a Kage though no one in my village knew this beside the Hokage until recently. We can relate to each other and through this we are able to get along and trust each other since that is something we value alot. True trust."

The Kazekage asked "Which one do you have."

Naruto said "Kyuubi."

The Kazekage nods and said "I see. So that is why your so strong."

Naruto said "Actually no. I only get a little chakra bonus from Kyuubi and hieghtened sinces. The reason I am strong is I have pushed myself to be stronger because I know where true strength comes from."

The Kazekage asked "And that would be."

Naruto said "Tell me, if you were not the Kazekage and only had your family to look after and they found themself in danger from say 30 jounin. Would you find the strength to save them."

The Kazekage thought and said "I believe so, why does that matter."

Naruto said "True strength comes from when you are protecting something that is precious to you. History tells us of old woman who have flipped entire wagons full of items to save a child who was trapped underneath. A farmer who killed an entire group of bandits to save his family. They realised what was precious and used everything they had to protect it."

The Kazekage looked at Naruto for a few minutes and said "I see the people of Whirlpool have chosen someone wise beyond his years. So what is it you need that you needed to inform me of this."

Naruto said "Oh, I just need you to act as if the Rasenkage is someone different then me. I plan to get some robes made and have one of my Kazebunshin henged under it to make it reasonable for the other nations to see. I also want a seat with the other Kage at the finals so that way I can make the Kage of Iwa and Cloud both think there are actually a full working government for Whirlpool right now."

The Kazekage said "I see, plausable deception to invoke a response favorable to what you want. Was this all your idea."

Naruto said "Some of it was. When I informed the Hokage about the new situation he sent me word to notify you of all the information I could currently reveal without compromising on going missions. He then suggested the idea of another Kage at the exam to lead Iwa away from the real situation."

The Kazekage nods and asked "What about Cloud. They always side with Iwa agianst us."

Naruto smiled and said "I have something special planned for Cloud. Lets just leave it at that until the exams. Suna will not be effected in any way though I wont reveal what it is yet."

The Kazekage said "What is your plans for the arrangement for you and my daughter."

Naruto said "I still plan to marry her when we get older and depending on what happens in the mean time I will either be marring her as a ninja of Konoha or a Kage of Whirlpool depending on how many actual survivors and what you, the Hokage and I believe is best for the situation. Either way Suna and Konoha will both have a stronger alliance and also new income, and supplies. I also plan to have the Wind lord increase the missions your country has in the near future to relieve the financial burden your currently in."

The Kazekage asked "How do you know about that." with narrowed eyes

Naruto said "Its pretty obvios that alot of your ninja were advanced in postion to make your forces look larger then they are. I mean the Chunnin you had follow me the first day I was here was so lowsy at following that I could have been on the other side of the village before he even realised that something was wrong. In fact I had an entire meal with your children that Temari cooked before he even checked to see where I was. If your going to fake your strength take some senior accademy students, give them a headband and have some of the older gennin dress like chunnin instructors who are just trying to let thier students relax durring the exams since most missions are cancelled anyways and have all ninja on medical leave currently dress like thier still active the entire time the honored guest are here."

The Kazekage blinked and blinked agian as he thought of this and said "You know, thats actually crazy enough to work."

Naruto said "Making people under and over estimate stuff is what Im good at."

The Kazekage said "Alright, I will play along but its up to you to make it reasonable. Suna is not involved in anything you do."

Naruto said "Deal and when the Hokage arrives we will work out the details over the alliance."

The Kazekage nods and Naruto leaves.

The rest of the month went by quickly and finally the final guest were arriving.

The Hokage looked at the group walking with him as he entered the gates to Suna. He was suprised at the ease that it was to get them as well as the additional members of the group. There was Hiashe Hyuuga, and both his daughters Hanabi and Hinata, his nephew Neji, as well as 20 members of the branch family as gaurds. A little away from them were the ino shika cho group along with thier respective children. Beside them was Shibi and his son Shino. In the rear of the group was Inuzaku Tsume and her daughter Hana as well as her son Kiba along with each of thier respective companions. Anko, Kakashi, and 20 ABNU were all there as well for security since not only the Hokage but most of the clanheads of Konoha were present. Ibiki was currently acting as Hokage in his place.

Apparently when word got around that Hiashe was requested by the Namikaze heir to see the match in Suna it made each of the clanheads wanting to also. The Hokage thought and realised it was political in effect as each of them realised that Naruto would most likely be the new political power house for the vacuum that Danzo death had created. Several civilians had decided to retire early after his execution.

The Hokage smiled as he saw the Kazekage standing at the gates waiting for them.

His smile widen a little when he notice another Kage standing next to him in full Kage robes with the Kanji for Rasenkage on his hat standing there also.

The Hokage said "Hello Kazekagesan, its good to see you agian as well as to meet you Rasenkagesan."

The Kazekage said "Its nice to see you as well Hokagesan. I am also suprised to see so many of the clans of Konoha have decided to join you on your journey. I hope it was a safe and pleasent one."

The Hokage said "Indeed it was and once word got out that the Namikaze heir here specifically asked for the Hyuuga delegation for the exams the other clans decided they wished to see as well."

The Rasenkage who looked the same height as the Kazekage and his voice sounded alot older said "Its a pleasure to see you Hokagesan. I trust that everything has been prosperous for you village."

Just then Naruto walked up and he bowed to each of the Kages and said "Its a pleasure to see you agian Hokagesama as well as you Kazekagesama, Rasenkagesama. I would like to personally thank you all for coming and for those of you who may not know me I am Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze. It is a pleasure to see the Hyuuga clan as well as the Inuzuka, Aburame, Akamichi, Nara, and Yamanaka clans as well. I am suprised that the Uchiha clan has not come along also but with the recent events in Konoha I am sure it is for security reason that they did not come however Uchiha Itachi is here so he can represent his clan as the heir anyways. I hope I have time to meet you all personally before the exams but since you all must be tired from your journey I would be honored to show you all to your hotel." as he bowed to everyone.

The Hokage blinked processing what he heard and said "Well Kazekagesan, Rasenkagesan, I believe that Namikazesan here does bring up a valid point since it was a 3 day journey."

The Kazekage said "Yes but I believe that you and the Rasenkage should come to dinner with me along with Namikaze tonight so we can finalize the arrange marriage between our villages."

Everyone who was listening were all trying to figure out what was going on. Anko looked at Kakashi and both nod before looking around and Anko whistled as she laid eyes on the lake and said "So thats not a mirage." drawing everyones attention.

The Kazekage chuckled and said "No. Namikazesan here was able to do that durring the survival part of the exam. It was in fact how he was given my daughters hand in marriage since I told him if he cause a beach front property to appear hear in the 10 days of the exams he could marry her and he did it in a few hours suprisingly. Right down to the salt water." making everyone wonder how he did it.

The Hokage said "Naruto has always been a suprising individual."

The Rasenkage said "Quite literally."

The Kazekage said "Yes, his second exams was even more suprising when he created a hundred foot tall tidal wave to knock out out of the chunnin and jounin in the obstacle coarse. He has been nicknamed the Sealed Gyser by some of my men because of his ability to seal and use so much water at one time. Well I would like to officially welcome you all to Suna now and the Hotel Sandstorm is where I have placed all of Konoha members at so please enjoy your stay."

The Hokage said "thank you for welcoming us agian and yes I agree to that. It will give me some time to rest from the journey."

The Rasenkage said "Yes, I will also meet you there but I must be off to see to some matters before then, Hokagesan, Kazekagesan, honored guest." as he bowed and left walking away toward the center of town.

The Kazekage motioned to the gaurds and said "Please escort them to thier hotel with Namikaze here."

The Gaurds nods and said "This way please." as they started to lead the group.

The Hokage thought "Your little act even fooled me Naruto."

Inoichi looked at Shikaku and whispered "So what do you think old friend."

Shikaku looked at the sky a moment and said "Looks like we were right, apparently Naruto will be the new political powerhouse since he now appears to have Suna on his side which is our primary ally currently. The fact we know of the possible threat of war from Iwa makes this an ideal situation for us to strengthen our bonds with them. However the Rasenkage is another factor I never knew about."

Inoichi nods and Ino asked "How can someone so young be in the chunnin exams father. He looks my age."

Kakashi said "There are people younger then you Ms. Yamanaka that are stronger then me. Naruto just happens to be one of those people. Its a valuable lesson you should learn and never underestimate your opponents."

Inoichi said "Your right though I do not think Naruto is stronger then you Kakashisan."

Kakashi said "You would be suprised Inouchi." as he read his Icha Icha Paradise book.

Anko said "I wonder where the Konoha team is at."

The Hokage as he walked into the hotel said "Most likely resting since the exams are tomorrow."

The receptionist at the desk said "Welcome. Your rooms have already been prepared and if you would just sign in and you may go ahead."

Hiashe asked "What about the Hotel fees."

The receptionist looked at Naruto who nodded and she said "Our new owner Mr. Namikaze has said that all of the Konoha delegation are to be alloud to stay for free durring the exams however roomservice is not."

Tsume looked at Naruto and said "How can you afford a nice hotel like this." which drew chuckles from the Hokage, Kakashi, Anko, as well as the receptionist who said "Mr. Namikaze is quite well of Ms. He is after all a world famous author."

Tsume asked "What do you mean. I never heard of him publishing a book before much less a world famous one."

The receptionist said "Then you must not have read any of the Kitsune Hermit series since Maelstrom is his penname."

Hana squeeled and said "Hes the author." in a fangirlish voice.

Kiba asked "Mom, whats wrong with sis."

Tsume said "Your sister is excited is all. I cant believe that he is the author of those books...or the fact my daughter seems to have gotten her hands on an adult book." as she looked at Hana who blushed.

Naruto said "Actually my gaining this business was not a result of my writing skills but rather my ability to play poker. I wound up gaining 4 businesses here in Suna."

Hiashe asked "What is it you requested my clan for if I may ask."

Naruto said "Well as for why I requested you and your family is a simple matter. Something is going to happen tomorrow at the chunnin exams that is going to be of great interest to the Hyuuga clan. I cant tell you yet what it is but by the end of the day tomorrow you will find yourself extremely happy with the fate of the cloud village. I cant tell you anything else but just come and be sure to get a good seat. It promises to be an event that could lead to the destruction of the cloud village or at least the total humiliation of it." with a smile on his face.

Kakashi looked at Naruto and asked "So how did you like my gift."

Naruto said "Oh, I believe that you will like the new addition to it. You will see it tomorrow."

Inoichi asked "Narutosan, I was wondering if you could answer something for me. How is it you became so strong without anyone in the village finding out."

Naruto looked at him and said "What makes you believe I am strong if I might ask. You have not seen any of my skills and none of you have any idea how much chakra I have."

Hiashe said "I assure you I do." as he activated his bloodline and said "What the hell."

Naruto said "You like. Its a special seal I designed that neutralizes the ability of anyone to see or feel how much chakra I have. It also makes it where the Sharingain cant copy any of my jutsu."

Hiashe deactivated his eyes and said "I see."

Naruto asked "So do you have an answer to why you believe I am strong." as he looked at inoichi.

Inoichi said "becasue your here for the Chunnin exams."

Naruto smiled and said "You know assumptions can lead to disaster on the battlefield. Its best to base off of proof then assumption. Anyways I am sure you are all tired and since it appears you all have your room keys please enjoy your stay and have a great time at the exams tomorrow. I would be a more gracious host and all but I have to get ready to meet the 3 kages to finalize the arrangements for the wedding." as he turned.

Shibi asked "What wedding narutosan."

Naruto said "Well Suna, Konoha, and Whirlpool are wanting to strengthen the bond between the 3 villages but all other information is restricted to those who are involved in the actual process, the kages of the village and those who are witnesses to the agreement. It a way to ensure protection in each of those who are getting married villages "

Ino asked "Why would someone need protection from thier own villages."

Naruto said "That is something your parents will have to tell you when your old enough to understand Ino. I could tell you but I dont believe you would understand now and I think you should see with your own eyes the truth. Now if you will excuse me but I have pressing matters as well as to prepare for the exams." as he left toward the stairs.

Ino huffed and said "Who does he think he is. Hes the same age as me and I he can handle it."

Inoichi looked down at his daughter sadly as did a few of the other clanheads.

Later that evening the Hokage walked into the Kazekage tower and saw the Kazekage and Naruto sitting there and he said after the door was closed "What, no smoke and mirror act this time Naruto. Im hurt." with a smile on his face.

Naruto said "Hey, you try pulling off a stunt like this and see if you can do it. Anyways its best if we get started."

The Kazekage said "I agree. Naruto here has informed me about Iwa build up and the threat from this Akatsuki group in Rain. I will take precautions after the exams."

The Hokage nods and said "We were lucky to get as much of a warning as we got. Hopefully we can prepare ahead and nobody will determine whats going on. Speaking of Naruto, what is your plans after the exams."

Naruto said "I got a lead on my last relative but shes in another country so I will be getting a guide to aid me in finding her there and then getting her out of there and back to Konoha. After that Im going to start doing what I do best, pissing people off."

The Hokage nods and the Kazekage said "So what exactly do we hope to gain from this arangement."

The Hokage said "I believe trading gennin teams would be a way to increase our over all strength."

Naruto said "I believe what we should possible start an advance training group in both countries. Have say 30 chunnin level ninja switch from each village for 6 months to a year at a time to not only make it harder for our enemies to get an actual count on us but also a chance to learn new techniques for both villages. Also have those who trade wear a hiate with both villages symbol to add more confusion to our enemies It would also be a good way to work in the Whirlpool ninja into each of the villages ninja populus. I think we should also work on getting more medics for both villages. Possible try and get Tsunade to come back and start an advance medic school for gennin and chunnin." as he looked at the other 2 in the room who looked dumbstrucked.

The Kazekage looked at the Hokage and said "How old is this kid." in a statement not a question way."

The Hokage said "I know. He just basically outlined a way to not only to improve the abilities of each of our ninja but also to make more of our ninja combat ready."

Naruto scratched his head and said "Well just think about it. The more our enemy does not know the easier it will be for us to beat them. Also add the factor about how both villages only have say 20 doctors each who could handle any situation and you realise that if war hit we will lose alot of men just waiting for doctors to get to them."

The Kazekage said "I agree."

The Hokage said "I do as well..." as so into the next few hours the Hokage, Kazekage, and Rasenkage all talked about the plans for the future.

Finally the day of the exams arrived.