Chapter 26: The World's Dangerous Clan

Hello World! Sorry that this is a little late, I meant to upload Monday, but got side tracked. My next chapter will be out this weekend as I am having difficulty on how to approach it. I know where I want to go with it, but I don't know how to write it, but fear not I will type it and it will be finished. I hope you all like this chapter.

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* Conference Room *

Naruto was in absolute shock. The man who sealed the Kyuubi inside him all this time, was his father. Naruto was at a loss, he didn't know whether or not to be pissed that a father would seal a dangerous creature inside his own child or be happy with the fact that his father was considered the strongest ninja in Konoha's history.

Sarutobi could see the young mans distress and said, "Naruto, I understand that your having mixed feelings about this, but I want to assure you that your father loved you and wanted nothing more than your happiness." Naruto lowered his head not wanting to meet any ones eyes, "Hokage-sama." whispered Naruto.

Sarutobi just listened to Naruto, "What you said to me when I returned to Konoha from my mission to Wave that the fourth never wanted me to be a weapon... Was that true?" Sarutobi immediately said, "Yes Naruto that is true. If there was another way to save the village from the Kyuubi, believe me when I say that he would have taken it without a second thought." Naruto lightened up and asked, "You didn't just bring me here to tell me about my parents... right?"

Shibi said, "Nothing gets past him."

Hiashi smiled and said, "Your right Naruto. We brought you here for a important reason." Naruto finally met the eyes of the Hokage. Sarutobi said, "Naruto, these are (holding up a file) the documents for you to have a chance to bring back the Namikaze clan. If you so chose to bring this fallen clan back, you have the choice of abiding by the Clan Restoration Act."

Naruto asked, "What's that?" Hiashi answered, "The Clan Restoration Act allows a new clan or a former clan to become part of the village. As the last male of the Namikaze clan you have the choice of taking three to five wives to restore the Namikaze to it's former glory." Naruto immediately asks, "Do I have to?"

Sarutobi asked, "Do you have to what?" Naruto said, "Take more than one wife?" Sarutobi answered, "Well not really that's your choice. Before you were born, your father was the last Namikaze and he denied having more than one wife. He was dead set on having his childhood friend, by which I mean your mother as his only wife. That was the path he chose to rebuild the clan."

Naruto smiled and said, "Then I'll do the same. After all Hinata is the only woman I'll need." Hiashi didn't show it but deep down he was very proud at Naruto's choice that he would stay faithful to Hinata.

Fugaku said, "This is ridiculous. If Konoha is to become more powerful than we need him to take more wives, the Namikazes were wiped out long ago and their absence from Konoha was greatly needed."

Naruto caught the words 'wiped out', but didn't get a chance to ask, "That is true, except for the fact that since this clan is just starting off again, we have no authority to control his actions or control his choices." argued Tsunade.

Inoichi said, "She has a point and so does Fugaku since the Namikaze clan fought against the rival mercenary clan from Whirlpool and we could've used their help during the third war."

Choza added, "We might need their strength again soon, there is no telling if and when something bad might happen, so Naruto... Are you sure about your choice?"

Didn't even take a second thought, "I'm dead set on my decision." said Naruto.

Sarutobi said, "Then it's settled, the Namikaze clan shall have an open seat once Naruto turns sixteen and a slot as to where the Namikaze compound will be selected by Naruto once he finds and purchases the location. Also Naruto." Sarutobi hands a paper to his daughter-in-law to hand to Naruto. The young woman walked to Naruto and handed him a document, "That document is to legally change your name to your father's."

Naruto saw a pen in front of him and picked it up to sign his name from Naruto Uzumaki to Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze. Once he finished he handed the document back to the young woman who handed it back to Sarutobi.

Sarutobi said, "Okay, Naruto until the finals of the exams you'll go by Naruto Uzumaki. Once the finals start your name will be announced as Naruto Namikaze, till then continue to carry the name Uzumaki." Naruto nodded. "Good, now I want to tell you that since you are accepting your father's name you will be targeted by both Iwa nins and others who have grudges against the Namikaze and Uzumaki clan. Are you prepared for the road ahead?"

Naruto looks Sarutobi in the eyes and says, "I'm more than prepared." Sarutobi smiles and says, "Good, now that all of this is done. You may all take your leave." Some of the council stood up and were about to leave when Naruto asked a very important question.

"Hokage-sama...." Everyone stopped and looked at Naruto, "What happened to the Namikaze clan?"

Sarutobi was standing then sat back down. "I was hoping to tell you about them in private, do you really wish to know now?" Naruto didn't say anything, he didn't have to since everyone could see it in his eyes that he desperately wanted to know.

Sarutobi smiled and said, "Alright, if the rest of you wish to hear an old man's story than your more than welcome to listen." The only ones who stayed was Hiashi, Tsunade, and Itachi as well as Shizune and Hiashi's guard. The rest left the council room.

"Naruto you know how Konoha was created right?" Naruto nodded to the Hokage, "Well when the clans were coming together to build a ninja village one of the first to join was the Namikaze clan and like the Uchiha and Senju clan, the Namikaze clans rival was... the Uzumaki clan." Naruto's eyes widened in surprise, "The Uzumaki clan never wanted to become part of a ninja village, so instead they became a clan of mercenaries who's compound was located in the former Whirlpool country. I've had the experience of fighting a few Uzumaki and let me tell you I'd rather fight the my senseis before I ever fight them again."

Naruto changed his question, "Alright then what happened to the Namikaze and Uzumaki clan?"

Sarutobi answered, "Like the Namikaze, the Uzumaki clan was wiped out during my reign as Hokage. Naruto it's important that you know that your mother's clan caused the deaths of both the Shodaime and Niidaime Hokage's death." Naruto was in shock that his family killed two strong kages.

"Your great grandfather Akuma Uzumaki died killing our first Hokage and your grandfather Asura Uzumaki killed our second Hokage at the age of seventeen and the Niidaime Mizukage at the age of twenty-two. Your other great grandfather Senkou Namikaze killed Akuma Uzumaki and you grandfather Asura died along with the rest of the Uzumaki clan when both Konoha and Kiri united to defeat what we called at the time... 'The World's Dangerous Clan'."

Naruto asked in disbelief, "So you had something to do with the Uzumaki clan being wiped out?"

Sarutobi looked down and said, "Yes, after the death of two of our kages and Kiri losing their Niidaime Mizukage to you grandfather Asura, both nations felt that the Uzumaki clan had become to powerful, but I wish to tell you about when I first laid eyes on an Uzumaki."

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* The Hokage's story in Flashback form *

Four figures were rushing through a thick forest trying their best to reach their location. The leader of the group had on a blue ninja shirt and pants with a yellow belt, but what stood out was his gray spiky hair. Following him was three teens, one had spiky brown hair, dark brown shirt with a fish net shirt underneath and dark brown pants.

The second boy had light brown hair that on one side almost covered his right eye, glasses, a long sleeved blue shirt and brown pants.

The only girl had light brown hair tied in a pink wrapping making a bun on the top of her head, a dark pinkish shirt without sleeves and showed her stomach, the long skirt she had on was the same color as her shirt, underneath the outfit was a one piece fish net.

The boy with the glasses asked, "Tobirama-sensei are we close?" Tobirama replied, "We should be close Homura. Hiruzen, Koharu... do you guys know what your role is once we get to the Shodaime's location?"

Hiruzen spoke up, "Yes sir, I am to get as many wounded away from the battlefield." Immediately afterward Koharu spoke, "I am to heal as many of the wounded as possible." Tobirama said, "Good, Homura do you know what you are to do?" Homura said, "Yes sir, I am to scout for any possible threat to my squad or any of the wounded."

Tobirama smiled, "Good. Once we get there, your on your own. I must assist the Hokage. Remember not to die." All three smiled and in unison said, "Hai sensei!"

Traveling a couple miles they came to a stop when they hear a loud scream. Tobirama said, "Alright begin your assignments!" All three nodded and jumped off to individual areas. Hiruzen was jumping tree to tree thinking, 'This is the third battlefield occupied by the Uzumaki and to make matters worse, the one clan that can stop them are already spread thin across the lands.'

* An Hour and 20 minutes later *

Team Senju except the team leader regrouped at a camp for the wounded. Hiruzen was tapping his foot in anticipation, "We should go find Tobirama-sensei." Homura was drawing figures in the ground with a stick, "Relax Hiruzen. If Tobirama-sensei wanted help he'd send a clone to fetch us." Koharu said in a semi worried voice, "Hiruzen is right though we should find him. He could want our help and can't get a message out to us."

Hiruzen said, "Finally someone who agrees with me." Homura stood up and lightly tossed the stick off to the side, "Fine. Everything seems to be in order here." Hiruzen had his hand out saying, "Let's go!" All three jumped off to the battlefield. The three ran passing up dead bodies of Konoha, Kumo, and Kiri nins, the trees were destroyed and the ground had craters and cracks in it showing that the battle was vicious. The three stopped immediately when they heard a series of battle cries and metal hitting each other. All three quickly shuffled up a hill and stared at the battle they were seeing, it wasn't a hill at all, it was a giant crater half the size of Konoha.

What caught their attention in the crater was a giant tanned muscular man at least 6'6 inches tall with long blood red hair that passed hips and turquoise eyes, noticeable scars on his chest and back, and very dark orange pair of kimono pants. The man was fighting against the Shodaime Hokage and was out of breath with a few cuts and bruises.

The three teens immediately knew that he was an Uzumaki though they have never seen one in person. "What are you three doing here!?!" The three look over to see Tobirama unharmed and making his way to them.

Hiruzen spoke up, "We completed our mission, but we had no orders on what to do once we completed said mission." Tobirama said, "Listen it's not safe here leave now!"

"Die! Hashirama!" Roared the giant Uzumaki.

Tobirama and his squad turned to look at the battle to see the first Hokage punched in his stomach and sent flying. Tobirama could only stand and watch. Hiruzen asked, "Tobirama-sensei why aren't you helping the Hokage? He's your brother!" Tobirama didn't answer and watched as his crippled brother got back up. The four were at a distance to where they could hear what the two say to each other.

Hashirama stood up holding his side. The Hokage had red armor on with a black ninja outfit underneath. "You truly are a monster aren't you Akuma Uzumaki." smiled the beaten kage.

The giant man stopped in front of him and with a deep voice said, "Call me what you want Hashirama. Out of most ninja outside the damned Namikazes, you and your brother are the only two who could push me to my limits. Your out of chakra and thought that you'd best an Uzumaki in hand to hand combat, a clan that prides itself on ripping their opponent to shreds with their bare hands."

Hashirama stood up straight and said, "I guess that makes me suicidal. Never thought I'd come this close to dying again."

Akuma said, "Let me guess, that damned Madara Uchiha tried to silence you once and for all. I heard that you two fought for three days."

Hashirama chuckled and said, "What you might have heard from that battle may have been overly exaggerated."

Akuma laughed and said, "Hahahaha, So you fighting Madara and the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox was an over exaggeration?" Hashirama didn't answer only smiling to Akuma, "Your too damn modest Senju-teme." Taking a moment he frowned asking in a modest tone, "You haven't recovered fully from that fight have you?"

Hashirama said, "No I haven't. I didn't think Madara would turn on us in our desperate time of need. Fighting someone you highly respect is hard to do, especially when you had to kill him. Sorry I'm not at full strength to give you a real fight."

Akuma sighed, "Don't worry about it. So wheres your Namikaze and why isn't he hear to stop me?"

Hashirama pulled out a gourd strapped to his back that had some sake in it, taking a drink he said, "Senkou Namikaze is back home awaiting the birth of his son Kiiro Namikaze." The hokage handed the gourd to Akuma who happily accepted it taking a drink then laughed afterward, "Hahahaha, I should be home as well since my son Asura is to be born tomorrow. Most likely I won't be able to see him since I am fighting a strong man such as yourself."

Hashirama smiled and took the gourd back from him tossing the empty container and said, "This could have been a type of poison you know that only I have the antidote to."

Akuma smiled and said, "True, but your not one to do something dishonorable like that."

Hashirama kept his smile and shrugged his shoulders and took some steps back, "Shall we continue?"

Akuma cracked his knuckles and said, "By all means Hokage." Both men leapt at each other punching and blocking each other's attacks. Kumo, Kiri and Konoha ninja didn't even bother to fight each other but instead stood on the edge of the crater watching these two titans battle. Hiruzen was shocked looking from the battle to the ninjas watching the battle he noticed some men who had the same dark orange kimono pants and blood red hair ranging from short, long, spiky, curly and so on watching the battle, 'Why is everyone just standing there watching?' "Tobirama-sensei! Why aren't you helping?"

Tobirama looked at Hiruzen and said, "Because it was a direct order from the Hokage. He stated that the only one to join in the fight is a Namikaze."

Homura said, "Sensei that's crazy!"

Tobirama turned his head to Homura, "I won't defy a direct order of my kage." The four felt a presence behind them, they turned around to see a mature man with long blonde spiky hair in a low pony tail wearing a blue jounin outfit. "Tobirama-san how's the battle?"

Tobirama happily said, "Nice of you to join us Senkou-san. So how's your son?"

Senkou frowned and said, "It's bad. He has the virus in his blood too. The doctor gave him the same time frame that he gave everyone in my clan. After the news I came her as fast as I could, I would have been here thirty minutes ago, but my Body Vortex Jutsu isn't as fast as I'd like it to be."

Tobirama said, "I'm sorry to hear about that."

Senkou looked at the battle and could see that Akuma was as violent as ever. Every punch the man delivered was almost as dangerous to block. "I should put a stop to this now. Hashirama doesn't look like he can last much longer." Tobirama said, "Thank you. He requested that only a Namikaze interfere in the fight." The Namikaze's body was surrounded by wind and shot over at incredible speeds to kick Akuma in his ribs.

Akuma stumbled then looked over with a sadistic smile, "Well, well you finally made it Senkou-teme." Senkou rushed to Hashirama and jumped a good distance away from the monster. "You okay Hashirama?" Hashirama smiled with blood in his mouth, "I've had better days."

Senkou said, "You should stand down now Hashirama."

Hashirama smiled and said, "And let you have all the fun. No I'm fine."

Senkou didn't have a chance to answer as Akuma appeared behind them and did a spinning back fist knocking both men back separating them from each other. Senkou and Hashirama recovered and rushed the giant. Everyone watched in awe as these two men fought for an hour straight without stopping, but sadly it all came to an end.

Akuma rushed Hashirama and grabbed him by the throat crushing it. Senkou desperate to save his friend pulled out a katana he had strapped to his back and stabbed Akuma through his back, the blade came out his chest going through his heart. Senkou said, "Your finished Akuma." Out of nowhere Senkou spat out blood then held his chest.

Akuma's eyes were wide in surprise, but then through shear force of will he back handed a distracted Senkou sending the man bouncing and skidding across the ground. He then slammed Hashirama into the ground creating a man sized crater. He then lifted his arms above his head making fist, "Goodbye old friend." Hashirama mustered a smile and choked out, "See... you in... the afterlife Akuma..." Akuma smiled then slammed his fists on Hashirama's chest causing the man to puke out blood and making his body sink deeper into the ground before lying motionless on the ground. Akuma stood back up grabbing the katana and pulled it out of his body then tossed it to the side. Everyone waited but the giant didn't move afterward, Akuma was staying completely still.

Twelve Uzumaki in total who were standing around the crater rushed to their leader. Tobirama did the same as he rushed to his brother's aid. Senkou recovered and ran to Hashirama's side. The giant still didn't move until one of the Uzumaki put his fingers to his throat, "He's dead." said the Uzumaki.

Another spoke up saying, "He died standing, refusing to fall to his knees." All the Uzumaki men surrounded their leader's corpse and carried him off. One of them stopped to look at Senkou, "The Uzumaki clan are herby finished with our mission to kill the Shodaime Hokage. We have no further purpose in this war. Goodbye." The man then follwed his clan who were carrying their fallen leader back to Whirlpool.

Tobirama was standing over his brother's corpse, next to him was his squad and Senkou, later the Konoha ninja who were standing by gathered.

Senkou said to Tobirama, "I'm sorry. I was to weak to stop his death." Tobirama said, "It wasn't your fault. This is a ninja's life, no matter your position." Tobirama's squad cried and so did some of the other Konoha ninja. What stunned them all was them all was Hashirama took a deep breath, "T-T-T-Tobirama."

Tobirama fell to his knees and grabbed his brother's hand, "Hashirama-nii don't talk! Medic!!!" Hashirama said, "No brother, they would only prolong my demise. As acting kage I herby announce my successor to be... You my brother."

Tobirama cracked a small tear, "Please my brother, protect my daughter, our family and the village as long as you breathe." Tobirama choked out, "Yes. I promise you on my nindou I will protect them all."

Hashirama smiled then looked over in Hiruzen and Homura's area, "You two did excellent. I made the right choice in making you chunnin. (looks to Hiruzen) Hiruzen, you were one of the strongest that I've trained, you have a strong will and you always follows the path of justice. I'm proud of you." Hiruzen kept crying but said, "I will Hashirama-sensei."

Hashirama looked at Homura, "Homura, you are by far the wisest student I've ever had, thoughtful, courageous, and you always have the best interest of others. Keep up the good work and keep Hiruzen out of trouble." Homura removed his glasses to wipe his eyes, "Yes sir Hashirama-sensei."

Hashirama turned his head to Koharu who was by his brother, "Koharu, your a strong and independent kunoichi, your going to be someone strong and don't let anyone tell you different. I know I told Homura to keep Hiruzen out of trouble, but since their boys they tend to joke around so be sure to keep them in line." Koharu was holding his other hand and couldn't keep from crying or forming any words, but nodded when he asked her to watch them.

Hashirama finally looked at Senkou frowning, "Sorry I couldn't keep my promise my friend."

Senkou said to his dying friend, "Don't worry about it. I'll find a cure for my clan's illness."

Hashirama said to him, "Me and Akuma will save you a spot at the bar, our treat." Senkou smiled and said, "Looking forward to it."

Hashirama smiled and let his eyes slowly close and let the shinigami take him.

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* Flashback end *

Naruto had some tears welled up in his eyes. Sarutobi said, "From when I told you that your grandpa Uzumaki killed our second Hokage was during the second war and then when I became kage i joined the Sandaime Mizukage in a joint operation to defeat the Uzumaki clan as well as destroying the Whirlpool country. Before the third war the entire Namikaze died of a deadly virus killing each one off quickly and some very slowly, we found a cure, but we were to late and only we were only able to save your dad right when he was born so the virus didn't affect him. It's unfair to know that both your clans were wiped out and even more unfair when your mother died giving birth to you and your father died saving us."

Naruto asked, "Are there any Uzumaki still alive aside from me?"

Tsunade said, "No Naruto, your grandmother died giving birth to your mother here in Konoha after the Uzumaki clan's massacre, after that your mom was put in the same orphanage as your dad. Your mom was targeted by the village because of your family killing our kages, so I placed her under the care of my clan. My clan highly respected the Uzumaki for being able to defeat two of our strongest clansmen which is why we welcomed her with open arms."

Naruto wiped his eyes and said, "Thank you for telling me about my family Hokage-sama."

Sarutobi had a small tear in his eye and what he did next shocked everyone in the room. Sarutobi stood up walked around the table to where Naruto was and bowed down to him, "Naruto, I've taken your family from you. I kept secrets about both sides of your family and I have nothing to show for it. Your clan's money is gone and so is the home your mother and father wanted you to live in. Your clan saved us in two wars and they were everyone's friend and comrade. Can you ever forgive an old fool?"

Naruto was stunned and let some tears fall, "I forgive you. You did more for me than you know Hokage-sama."

Sarutobi stood up and told him, "Naruto, I had the pleasure of fighting your grandfather Asura Uzumaki though I was older than him when he killed Tobirama-sensei, he was by far the strongest Uzumaki I ever went against during the battle with the clan."

Naruto smiled and said, "Thank you. One more thing." Sarutobi smiled and listened, "What was my mom like? I mean there are books and ninjas who could tell me about my dad, but my mom is someone I want to know about."

Sarutobi rubbed the back of his head and said, "I know little about her. The only ones who would know her the best are Tsunade, Shizune and Jiraiya."

Naruto turned to Tsunade with eyes that seemed to gleam. Tsunade chuckled and said, "I'll tell you all about your mom when you have time." Itachi walked up behind Naruto and put a hand on his shoulder, "I think it's time you head back now. This is a lot of information to take in and we must prepare for your training sessions tomorrow."

Naruto stood up and looked at Itachi, "Sensei... I'm really glad that I got you to train me, Thanks." Itachi smiled and said, "No problem Naruto."

Hiashi spoke up, "Naruto. I'll see you at home once I'm done here." Hiashi waved his hand to motion for the Hyuga behind him to escort Naruto back to the compound.

Naruto nodded then left the conference room with a satisfied look and was followed by the Hyuga. The Hokage and his daughter-in-law left next, followed by Tsunade and Shizune leaving Hiashi and Itachi to be the final ones to leave the room. Hiashi stopped in front of Itachi and showed a look of immense distrust. Itachi showed no emotion toward the look that Hiashi was showing him. Hiashi grunted at him then left the room, Itachi watched him leave and then started to get hungry and the first thing that popped in his head was, 'Ramen... Dammit Naruto...'

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* Eight at Night: Ichiraku Ramen Stand *

Itachi was walking to the stand and saw that it was still open. He moved the curtains out of the way and showed a look of surprise when he saw Aoi sitting down finishing her bowl. Teuchi saw Itachi and said, "Oh Itachi-san, good to see ya."

Aoi froze for a moment then turned to see him standing there looking at her. Itachi sat down leaving a empty seat in between them, "Hello Teuchi-san, I'll have a bowl of chicken ramen." said Itachi. Teuchi nodded then started making some ramen for him. Even though she was finished with her bowl Aoi was still seated with the empty bowl still in front of her.

Teuchi noticed the silence in the air then said, "So what's new with you guys?" Aoi put on a fake smile then said, "Nothing much. Just a few missions here and there, then I sometimes take some strolls around the village every once and awhile." Teuchi lightly laughed then heard Itachi say, "Training Naruto, Hinata and Shino to become strong ninja. Naruto and Shino made it to the finals so I'm proud of them."

Teuchi said, "Oh that's good."

Aoi sat her money down on the counter and said, "Well as much as I'd like to stay and chat I'll be heading out now Teuchi-san." She turns to leave then says, "Tell Ayame-san that I'll see her around."

Teuchi replies, "Will do. Sorry you can't tell her yourself, I don't like her walking home this time at night so I let her leave early." Aoi takes her leave then Teuchi turns to look at Itachi and notices that he's gone. Teuchi tries to look outside and says, "Itachi-san! Huh, wonder where he went to?"

Aoi was walking down the main streets with the only light being from the street lights. She continued walking till she heard some rustling behind her, she silently activated her byakugan and focused her sight to behind her to see no one there. She deactivates her eyes then begins to walk at a faster pace until she passed up a alleyway, once she passed it two hands reached out and grabbed her pulling her in the alley. She attempted to scream but the one who grabbed her covered her mouth and held her wrist in with his other hand stopping her from attempting any attack. The man then spoke saying, "Please don't scream Aoi-hime."

Aoi's back was facing the man and she didn't need to look at him to recognize the voice of the unknown man. She then nodded her head and relaxed causing the man to loosen his grip on her wrist and let go of her mouth. She turns around and calmly says, "What are you doing Itachi?"

Itachi was standing in front of the woman and holds out a torn black sleeve with the Hyuga symbol on it, "You were being followed by one of your family members." Aoi snatches the cloth from him and says, "Hiashi wanted to be sure that me or you have no contact with each other since those two ROOT ninja came to our home and told him what was happening between us."

Itachi places a hand on her cheek and asks, "Do you hate me?" Out of a force of habit she leans into his touch then realizes what she's doing and stops saying, "Why ask that?" Itachi pulls his hand away after she stopped and said, "You didn't answer my question." Aoi sighs then says, "No... I don't hate you Itachi... Don't tell me that you attacked my family member and risked coming to see me to ask me that."

Itachi moves to the entrance of the alley then says, "No I didn't. Aoi I want to ask you a serious question and please be honest." Aoi stares at him confused knowing that he's never acted like this, "What's your question?" Itachi takes a look around then activates his sharingan making sure no one is around, "If I was to leave the village... Become a rouge... Would you come with me?"

Aoi's eyes widen in immense surprise and says, "Itachi your not really planning on living your life like that are you?" Itachi turns and grabs her by her shoulders and asks, "Would you?"

Aoi looks into his eyes and sees that he's completely serious and stutters out, "I-I-Itachi.... I... I m-mean....... Yes I would." Itachi smiles and says, "I don't plan on leaving, but I do once I know that my squad can take care of themselves and I want you to come with me. Once I return to ANBU missions I will be able to think up of a way for us to live together away from Konoha, away from the Hyuga clan... Away from my clan."

Aoi was speechless that he'd go through that much for her, she was tempted to start packing and leave with him now, but then remembered what his mother's plan was when she came into her room and said to Itachi, "Itachi can I ask you a serious question?" Itachi smiles and says, "Of course."

Aoi takes a minute then says, "Can you put you complete trust in me if I ask you to do some things for me?" Itachi nods and asks, "What are they?" Aoi cracks a smile then says, "Don't go back to your ANBU missions and continue to train you squad." Itachi looks at her confused but didn't get a chance to answer since Aoi put her finger over his lips and said, "I've been planning something with some friends, for safety reasons I can't tell you, but should it go the way we want it then we can be together without worry of hunter nins or anyone else who comes after us, okay... Itachi-kun." saying his name in a playful tone.

Itachi sighs then asks, "How long will this 'plan' take?" Aoi says, "Most likely it will be complete a couple months after the exams." Itachi's head shoots up and says, "No thats to long. The Daimyo and his daughter are coming a week before the exams end to discuss our wedding arrangement. I'm only able to prolong it for half a month because of the ANBU missions and after then..." not wanting to finish the last part knowing he'd be married to someone he doesn't love.

Aoi puts both her hands on his cheeks and says, "Don't worry about that. Trust me." Itachi takes a few deep breaths then leans in to kiss her. Aoi accepts it and the two are locked for two minutes until Aoi breaks it and turns to leave, "Let me handle and my associates handle the plan. Just remember, go back to your job as sensei and also, tell Naruto to lay off the ramen, it's good once in awhile, but not for breakfast, lunch and dinner."

Itachi smiles and says, "I'll try and Aoi-chan, I trust you with my life." Aoi smiles then continues to walk home. Itachi jumps off thinking, 'If there is a way for us to be together without worry, then I'll take it, but I should dispel that genjutsu on the Hyuga.' Itachi jumps from rooftop to rooftop to get to the Hyuga he left crippled in a powerful genjutsu.

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* Outside of Konoha's Wall *

Kabuto was walking through the trees late at night. Until he came to a clearing where a man was standing, "Looks like your prize is eluding you master." The man turns around, it was the same man who was Team Dosu's sensei. "Kukukuku, it won't matter. Naruto won't keep slipping from my grasp forever, the plan is set. During the exams Konoha will be attacked by both Sound and Sand ninjas. I will fight the old fool while you and Kimimaro find and abduct Naruto, kill all who get in your way."

Kabuto adjusts his glasses, "Lord Orochimaru, do you think it wise to let the Kazekage fight Jiraiya?"

Orochimaru grins and says, "I have no choice, Tsunade will be to busy healing the wounded and evacuations, Konoha ninja will have to act quick because of the surprise attack, and I already know that Jiraiya will be by the old man's side at all times during the finals so all I asked of the Kazekage is to hold off Jiraiya while I watch as my former sensei's life passes away. I highly doubt that the Kazekage has the power to kill Jiraiya."

Kabuto reminds his master, "Speaking of which. We should attack once Naruto is too exhausted to fight back." Orochimaru looks at him with a smile, "Why is that Kabuto? Afraid that he will be to strong against you and Kimimaro?"

Kabuto lightly chuckles, "No my lord, only that it would be a lot easier done that way. Also about the Curse Mark?"

Orochimaru replies, "Not to worry, I will implant the mark on him once we've captured him. Had that accursed Hyuga not interfered then Naruto would have the seal and he would be that much more interested in finding me."

Kabuto pulls out a watch from his pocket, "Well I should be getting out of here, ANBU come around this area quite often." Kabuto bows to Orochimaru then takes his leave. Orochimaru thinks to himself, 'Once I have the power of the Kyubi no will would stand in my way.' Orochimaru disappears quickly before someone comes by and discovers him.

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This one took some time to finish it and I'm glad that I got it done. I don't have any updates beside that Naruto will use the second sword in the finals and that the next chapter will be called, 'Training Day'. If you find any errors please send me Personal Message please don't put them in the review and I will fix it. Well Peace out, Stay Gold and Goodbye World!!!