Hello readers and welcome to my new chapter. This chapter was hard to do. I had to rewrite a couple of times until something felt right to me. I know I promised that both Danzo and Octavian will be punished this chapter, but only Octavian will get his due here. I got possible plans for Danzo down the future road. So, I really hope you enjoy this chapter.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or Percy Jackson.

Chapter 25: Traitor

(With Hidan and Kakuzu)

You would knowing the location of your target would help get them. That the one hunting wouldn't waste time going after the target, especially since one is a enthusiastic killer and the other is a bounty hunter.

But apparently, the "Zombie Duo" did got heavily distracted. Enough to waste hours of time from hunting the former nine-tails jinchuuriki.

"You had to waste your time gathering followers for your stupid religion." Kakuzu said in irritation. The two of them are walking at the streets of San Francisco, trying to locate Camp Jupiter. "Because of the time to use to turn people into senseless killers like you, we lost hours to try and capture Uzumaki."

Hidan gave him an annoyed glance. "Like you were any better." Hidan accused. "You wasted your times gathering damn currency."

When they got to the cities of the country known as the United States, the two discover things they'd like. Hidan discovered others that could be persuaded to the ways of Jashin. Several of them are now running around, killing for his god's honor.

Kakuzu, meanwhile, found out more ways to earn money. Deciding that gathering this country's' currency would be useful, he took those jobs.

One thing they agreed is that they both like the new world they're in. But the thing they disagree on is their reasons why. "It's not a waste of time gathering more money." He then look at him curiously. "And why is it that you still believe in that damn god of yours? Even when we found out about the Olympians and the Titans?"

"Those immortals are merely pretending to be gods!" Hidan stated. "They have nothing on Jashin! I won't give up on my god just because others proclaim themselves to be one!"

"Those immortals might find a way to kill you for your mouth." Kakuzu dryly stated. "Unless I find a way to kill you first. Cause I promise one day, I will kill you."

"Ugh, not this again." He hope he get to that damn camp in time. He need people to kill to get rid of his annoyed state.

(Camp Jupiter)

"I wish you luck Tsunade." Naruto stated to the Hokage. He, Anko, and all of the leaf nins are all gathered outside of Camp Jupiter, under the watchful eyes of Terminus. "With the trip back home, and getting the Leaf back on it's feet."

After that small crisis, he escorted the Leaf nins out of Camp Jupiter. When they got to the border, several of his friends said their goodbyes, as well their apologies for everything that had happen. Hinata had a very tearful and guilty face.

"Thanks brat, I need it." Tsunade said with a nod. "And good luck taking care of all those kids. Being a leader isn't the easiest thing in the world."

"Trust me, I know." Naruto agreed, sighing. He took a quick look at Danzo and the elders, and when he saw that they're at a considerable distance from them, he whispered to Tsunade. "And keep an eye on Danzo. I'm not sure what he's going to do, but I'm a hundred percent sure he ain't going to let this go."

Tsunade nodded discreetly. "I'll talk with Shikaku and Jiraiya about it." Tsunade whispered back. "We'll make sure he doesn't do anything to you or your people."

"I hope you do." Naruto stated. He smirked. "See ya Granny."

Tsunade gain a tick, but smirked. "Same to you gaki." With that, she signal the others to get moving. Anko, who was talking to Kurenai, Yugao, and Hana, saw the signal and went back to Naruto's side.

The two watched as the group of nins leave. "How's Hana doing?" Naruto asked Anko.

"A bit better than yesterday." Anko sighed. "But she's still badly affected by Kiba's death. It might take a while for her to be back to her regular self." Naruto winced.

"She's still angry with me, is she?" He looked down on the ground. "I don't blame her for it. A part of me still hates myself for killing a friend. Still….hurts to think that I might lose another precious person."

Anko grabbed his hand and smiled at him in reassurance. "Just gave it time Naruto. She won't stay at you forever, and will see that killing Kiba was the last thing you wanted to do." Naruto smiled at his surrogate mother.

"Thank you kaa-san." Naruto turned to back to the direction of Camp Jupiter. "Let's get back to Camp Jupiter. The others are waiting and we'll need to see if there's any progress in finding the remaining rock and cloud nins."

With that, the two of them turn back to Camp Jupiter. As they got back into the camp, Naruto saw his team and the praetors waiting for him while the romans are cleaning up the mess left in the battle, as well as carrying the fallen.

When Naruto got to them, Reyna first spoke. "They manage to escape." Reyna stated with gritted teeth. "Dakoto and Gwen was the last to see them."

Naruto sighed in anger. While he expected that to happen, it made him angry that the people who killed several of his fellow demigods escape punishment. Must be the roman side that had developed talking to him.

"But that doesn't mean we can't get them." Jason continued for Reyna. Naruto raised an eyebrow, silently asking to explain. "Gwen manage to place untraceable seals on the ninjas, one that tracks their current locations. We should be able to track them down easily."

Naruto eyes widen before grinning. He's really glad that he made trained Gwen in the art of fuinjutsu. She definitely got a talent in it, something very few shinobis do.

"Excellent. I'll talk with my father and see what we can do." Naruto said. "But we're not going to send our people into the shinobi world. Putting demigods into shinobi territory will guarantee their death, or worse."

Jason and Reyna nodded. They both heard stories about the shinobi world, and they're not willing to test those stories with their lives of their legionnaires. "Now, onto the next order of business. Finding the person who freed those shinobi." Reyna stated, anger clear in her voice.

"What makes you think that they didn't free themselves?" Leon asked. "Ninjas are suppose to be a crafty bunch after all."

"It's impossible." Jason interjected. "Gwen put seals onto the jail where the locks can't be picked nor the bars could be broken. And her seals are strong."

"So the only logical explanation is a traitor in our midst." Reyna finished.

"But how are we going to find them?" Piper asked. "There are hundreds of people here."

Naruto smirked. "I got a way." He bit his thumb, drawing blood, before doing several hand signs and putting his palms on the ground. "Summoning Jutsu"

A puff of clouds formed around the area, and as soon as it cleared, two dogs, one silver and one gold, are revealed. "This is Silver and Gold." Naruto introduced. "Argentum and Aurum in latin. Not only are they skilled and vicious, but they can tell who's telling the truth and who's lying. And they hate liars."

The group's eyes widen at this. "Wow." Piper said in awe. "So, does this mean I won't have to charmspeak every single person?"

Naruto nodded. "While you seem to be talented in it Piper, you have your limits as well. Now isn't the time to test them, and I doubt anyone here would appreciate having their mind controlled." He bent down towards the automations. "The two of you go by Reyna's side, the black haired girl with the toga on. I want you to follow her orders, okay?"

The two barked in agreement, and with no hesitation, stood by Reyna's side. Reyna smiled gratefully at Naruto. "Thank you Naruto. This investigation can now be done quicker with this."

"Now, let's gather everyone." Jason stated. "The gathering of bodies should almost be done by now, so now would be a good time."

(Several minutes later)

With the help of Terminus, they manage to gather every legionnaire. Naruto, Reyna, and Jason are in front of the small army, all of them holding stern looks. The female praetor is between the two blondes, Argentum and Aurum standing by her side.

"Romans!" Reyna called out. "I called you all here for one reason! Cause one of you released the prisoners who had killed several legionnaires!"

Gasps and murmurs spread quickly, but stopped just as quickly at the look Reyna giving them. "To find out who the traitor is, I ask all of you, who was the last pair to guard the barracks? If no one come up right now, I'll interrogate each and every one of you with my two hounds, Argentum and Aurum! They can sense if someone is lying, and if they do, they will most likely tear you apart!"

Silence was met with her statement for a moment, all of them a bit fearful. However, before they could say anything, Octavian spoke up. "And what about Naruto and his group?" Octavian asked, stepping forward. "Aren't we not going to deal with them?"

Reyna felt her annoyance rise up while Jason mumbled 'Of course he would do this now'. "They have done nothing wrong Octavion. If you think that they were the one that released the prisoners, may I remind you that most of them were at the meeting hall the entire time, with two of them guarding the entrance the entire time. No one saw them anywhere else."

"While I admit they have nothing to do with the release of those prisoners, they brought those enemies here in the first place." Octavion stated haughtily. "These gracias brought these shinobis here, which caused the deaths of several demigods. They should be held responsible for those deaths!"

That caused a reaction of one of those gracias. "Excuse me?!" Thalia exclaimed, anger evident in her voice. "You blame us for what happened?! One of you pricks let them out in the first place!"

"These shinobis wouldn't have been here if you haven't come in the first place!" Octavian retorted. "They were here for Uzumaki, and wouldn't have come here if he didn't!"

"Don't you dare blame Naruto for this, you son of a bitch!" Thalia raged.

"He got a point though!" One of the romans stated. "If Naruto hasn't come here, we wouldn't have anyone dead right now!"

"How was he suppose to know that they were following him?" Another roman responded back in defense for Naruto. "They were ninjas, they are supposed to be good at hiding!"

"He's also a ninja as well." Another stated. "Which he means he should've sense them coming and stopped them."

"How about one of you come and say that to my face?" Thalia said, electricity crackling through her knuckles. "I'll show you what I think about your opinion!"

"Yeah! No one bad mouth bro and gets away with it!" Leo backed up Thalia, just as angry.

Soon, an a full scale argument started between those accusing Naruto and his team, against those who support them and the team themselves. Jason and Reyna tried to call everyone down, even Terminus came in and try to stop the chaos, but there's nothing they could do to stop them.

All the while, Naruto is watching the entire thing with a calm facade. But inwardly, he's seething right now? It seems that with each conflict, he gets more angrier. Danzo's bull about him belonging to the leaf, several demigods dying at the hands of rock and cloud nins, and now a full scale argument about whether he should be held responsible?

He is now officially pissed off.

So without any hesitation, he held his hands and then brought them forward together. When he did that, a giant boom echoed through the area, silencing everyone within the vicinity.

Everyone stared at him, shocked at what he did. Slowly putting his hands down, Naruto addressed everyone. "Form. Up." Naruto said in a deathly calm tone, his voice managing to hit everyone. Immediately, the romans formed back up into several rows once again. "Now, can we discuss this without arguing like a bunch of brats or will I have interrogate each of you personally about this? It won't be pretty, let me assure you."

No one said anything. All of them are scared at the tone he's holding right now. This was the first time any of the romans heard him speak like this, and admittedly, it makes most of them want to pee their pants. Even Reyna looks unnerved by his deathly calm state.

Leo and Piper are very pale, stepping away from Naruto. Jason felt like he was standing near Hades himself. And even Anko was cautious around this pissed off Naruto.

"Good. Now then, let me tell you why this incident isn't in any form my fault." Naruto said calmly. "Those nins were locked up and secure, with no way of getting out. There's no way they could, unless somebody from our camp did so. The death of good people wouldn't have happen if the traitor didn't let them out in the first place. Satisfied now?"

He smiled during the last question. A smile that held so much chilling rage, that it made everyone's spine crawl up their back. No one said anything against him, not even Octavian dared try to say anything, in fear of his own life.

"I'm glad we're all in agreement. Now, on another topic," The son of Hephaestus then turned to Octavian. "Octavian, would you kindly explain to me how you know that they were after me? No one except those at the barracks knew about this. No one else."

Octavian paled, realizing that he just dug himself a hole. "W-Well, I just heard rumors about that, that's all." Octavian stammered excuse. "Yes, rumors."

"Oh really?" Naruto asked. "So, if I ask Reyna, Jason, my team, Anko, and the guards that were there during the time, they'll tell me that they've been telling others about this?"

Jason spoke up at that. "M-Me and Reyna didn't spoke to anyone about it." Jason said, stuttering a bit at the beginning. Naruto's pissed off state is still scaring him.

"We talked with a few romans, but nothing about those ninjas' plans." Leo manage to say.

Anko spoke up then. "I was with you mostly, so I didn't talk to the gakis here."

Finally, one of the two guards spoke up from the crowd. "We didn't say anything to anyone about the nins' mission. No one else heard about it."

Naruto nodded to all of them before turning to Octavian. "So let me ask you again, Octavian, where did you hear that information?"

The legacy of Apollo felt himself shaking. His eyes now a hurricane eye like gray. A calm before the storm. Octavian felt himself utterly terrified at those eyes.

"No answer? Well, there's only one logical conclusion." Naruto stated. "You saw those nins, met them in the barracks. Talked to them, and found out about there mission."

Octavian gritted his teeth. "Y-Yes, I did, what of it?" Octavian manage to let out. He soon let his arrogance and anger take over his fear. "That doesn't prove I freed them! I just wanted to see why they came over here!"

"Oh really?" Naruto questioned with raised eyebrows. Octavian nodded his head with as much firmness as he could do. "Then say that to my two hounds. Reyna, bring them over here please?"

Octavian paled as Reyna followed Naruto's orders with no hesitation. "Y-You don't need those dogs! I told you the truth!" Octavian exclaimed. "And what makes you say that you're telling the truth? These muts might not have these powers, and you're just saying that to scare us, or pin this on me! It's no secret that you hate me!"

Naruto sighed and shook his head. "Octy, Octy, Octy, if I were the person who would lie just to take out someone I hate, several people would be dead by now. That includes you." Naruto retorted calmly. "Now, answer these with these dogs. And trust me, one sniff of a lie, and they will rip a limb off. Each lie will result with one limb missing. So tell me, why were you talking to those shinobis?"

Naruto then lean towards Octavian's face. "Is it possible that you are the traitor that sent them free?"

By now, the arrogance and anger melted away, and the fear was back with full force. The legacy of Apollo doesn't know what to do. If he tell the truth, he'll get executed for sure! But if he lies, those hounds will attack him and he'll end up dying anyway! There's no way to get out of this! His best chance was riling the romans against Naruto, along with Jason and Reyna, but that plan failed badly!

So, in act of desperation, he did what many will think is the most stupidest thing ever. He grabbed his knife and tried to stab Naruto.

Naruto didn't even flinch and dodged the attack, grabbing the hand that held the knife and kicking Octavian off his feet, disarming him and sending him on his back. He yelped when the two automated dogs dig their claws through his arm, growling at him.

"So, I think that's a good indication that you were the traitor." Naruto remarked. "Wouldn't you say, Reyna?"

"Octavian," Reyna growled, "Why did you betray us? The deaths of several of our fellow romans are your hands!

"Is it your hatred of Naruto or lust for power that caused you to do this?" Jason asked, scowling in anger at the blonde scarecrow. "Was it really worth betraying the camp like that?"

"I didn't betray the camp!" Octavian screamed shrilly, lifting his head up. "I did this to save it! The blonde gracius is a menace to our camp, one that needed to be dealt with! Those nins said that their priority was just Uzumaki, so I thought they wouldn't harm anyone!"

"Well you thought wrong." Jason said. He turned to the roman demigods. "I want two people to take Octavian and bring him in one of the cells. His execution time will be discussed later."

Octavian screamed and begged for his life as he was brought back up to his legs, and dragged to the barracks. But no one said anything in his defense, not even his previous followers. If there's one thing romans don't stand, it's traitors.

And traitors are executed.

And that's the end. I hope all of you enjoyed this chapter, especially when I had to rethink and rewrite my ideas. Kurotsuchi and Team Samui will be getting a not-so-pleasant surprise in the future, and Octavian looks to be facing execution soon. Can't really stand the bastard, so if I don't see a use for him for remainder of the plot, he'll most likely get executed.

Also, it seems Naruto is gonna be confronting Hidan and Kakuzu soon. Wonder how that will play out. Review, favorite, and follow and I will see you later.