Chapter 39: The Aburame's New Member

Hello World! I decided to change the name of this chapter from 'Triumphant Return' to 'The Aburame's New Member'. I hope I didn't keep you all waiting to long for this chapter. I know I was suppose to upload over the weekend, but I got distracted, but fear not as it's up now. Oh yeah, saturday was a UFC fight and BJ 'The Prodigy' Penn defended his title against Diego 'The Nightmare' Sanchez. So Penn remains the Lightweight Champion!

* Konoha: Hokage Tower Medic Room *

Sarutobi, Tsunade, Shizune, Hinata, Itachi and Shino were in the room looking at the sleeping form of Fu. Shino was sitting at her bedside and Hinata was across from him, Itachi, Tsunade and Shizune were by the desk on the opposite side of the room and Sarutobi was at the foot of the bed.

Tsunade stood up from the desk chair and walked over to the bed saying, "Well after examining her, neither Shizune, Hinata, or myself found anything wrong with her. I'm not exactly sure what happened to her."

Sarutobi said, "I'll have Jiraiya check over her seal to see if it weakened in some way. Her headache may have been caused by that, but we won't know for sure until he returns."

Tsunade asks, "Shouldn't Jiraiya and Naruto be back by now?" Hinata told her sensei, "Oh he already came back. I thought he was still in the village." A giant tick mark appeared on Tsunade's head screaming, "WHAT!!!"

This shout caused everyone to cover their ears, but also woke Fu up, "Ah! Where am I?" asked the very nervous girl. Shino said to her, "Your in a recovery room. How do you feel?" Fu looks over at Shino with one hand on her forehead, "I feel okay I guess. How long have I been asleep?"

Shino answered her question, "You've only been out for a couple hours." Itachi walked over to where Shino was and made a low cough to catch his attention. Shino looks at his sensei and could see him make an eye movement toward the Hokage's direction, catching on Shino tells Fu, "Oh Fu, this is our Sandaime Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi." Fu looked over from Shino to the foot of the bed to see an old man in kage robes. Fu bowed her head saying, "It's an honor to meet the legendary Sandaime of Konoha."

Hiruzen smiled at her respect saying, "Well aren't you very well mannered. It's an honor to meet another hero like Naruto." Fu blushed at the praise. "So Fu, do you remember anything from your little episode?"

Fu's blush disappeared as she tried to recollect what happened, "I'm not entirely sure, but the Nanabi was screaming and it gave me a massive headache. At the time I didn't know it was him, but it spoke to me later and told me that it was in massive pain."

Shizune said to Sarutobi, "Then it really must be her seal." Tsunade added to that, "If her demon caused her that much pain, then it could mean that her seal is weakening." Fu's face showed a shock expression at that explanation and seemed afraid of the fact that her demon might be set loose. Shino noticed this and reached over and grabbed her hand to calm her, which seemed to work.

Fu felt Shino's hand grab hers and she tightened her grip asking Sarutobi, "I've heard rumors that when the demon breaks out of the one it's sealed in that the vessel dies. Will that happen to me?"

Sarutobi and Tsunade smiled with Tsunade saying, "Well as much as a pervert he is, the only man in this village that can repair your seal is one of the sannin like myself. Don't worry Fu, Jiraiya will fix your seal." Fu's smile returned. Sarutobi said, "But fixing the seal will have to wait sometime. Jiraiya left on another information gathering assignment. Fu I can give you a place to stay at until your able to afford your own place."

Hinata cut in saying, "Oh Hokage-sama. Fu will be staying with me and my family." Sarutobi looked at Hinata saying, "And would your father or the council approve of this decision?" Hinata answered his question with, "Despite how our clan used to be three years ago, we've changed greatly and he shouldn't mind Fu at all, as for the council you can tell them that the Hyuga clan already housed one hero, so why can't we do the same with another."

Itachi was now leaned against the wall saying, "It's true when you think about it. Just put it in a way that they understand, by which I mean no offense Fu, but tell them that the Hyugas can tame another demon."

Fu took no offense saying, "I really don't mind that word." Sarutobi nodded saying, "Well that will have to work, she will be allowed to stay with the clan until the council meeting so that we may get the vote for her to stay longer. Unless your father says otherwise." Hinata nodded in understanding. Fu asked the Hokage, "Um, Hokage-sama. When can I leave?"

Sarutobi told her, "Well there is nothing wrong with you, so you can leave, but should you feel anything like the pain you felt earlier I want the Hyuga clan to escort you to Konoha Hospital. Hinata, Fu, do you both understand?"

Both girls nodded and then Fu released Shino's hand and hopped out of bed. Itachi said, "Well Hokage-sama, do you mind if I release my report tomorrow morning?" Sarutobi made eye contact with Itachi saying, "Yes you may. I'll see you in my office tomorrow morning at ten. Everyone is hereby dismissed."

Everyone bowed to Sarutobi and in unison said, "Hai." Slowly everyone took there leave from the room and the Hokage's tower.

Tsunade and Shizune waved goodbye to Hinata and the others and went to return to the Hospital. Itachi was about to leave when Hinata said to Itachi, "Sensei." Itachi looked at Hinata, "Tell Aoi-chan that my mother wishes to give her some medicinal herbs to help with her pregnancy."

Itachi smiled saying, "Tell Lady Hana that I said thank you and I'll send one of my clansmen to pick up the herbs later in the day." Hinata makes a small nod saying, "That sound like a plan." Itachi gave his team one more bow before taking his leave. Fu was standing next to Shino asking, "So your sensei's wife or girlfriend is expecting?" Shino said to her, "Our sensei's wife is having their first child. She's expecting to give birth in another month, so she's very close."

Fu smiled wider at the news she has just heard, but also remembered something, "What's your sensei's family name?" Hinata told her, "His name used to be Itachi Uchiha, but three years ago he changed his name to Itachi Atsusa officially creating his own clan, his wife's name used to be Aoi Hyuga, but now it's Aoi Atsusa."

At hearing those two names her eyes widened in complete surprise, "What!? I thought that the Hyuga clan and the Uchiha's didn't like each other? I heard rumors around my village about two of Konoha's strongest clans and that there was some kind of rivalry between the two."

Hinata made a low laugh saying, "Yes that's how it was a long time ago, but sensei and Aoi found love despite where they came from." Fu blushed saying the words, "That has to be one of the most romantic stories I've ever heard."

Shino looked at his watch that he's kept on himself at all times saying, "Sorry ladies, but I must be on my way." Fu was a little depressed that Shino was leaving. Shino looked at Fu giving a bow saying, "I'll see you soon Fu-chan." Fu blushed furiously at that he added 'chan' to her name, afterward Shino jumped on the nearest building to head off in the direction of his clan compound.

After gathering herself she asked Hinata, "Um, Hinata." Hinata asked, "Yes?"

"Where is Shino going?"

Hinata smiled at the girl saying, "Usually around this time, the clan head, Shino and a select few Aburames head off into a secret spot where they let their bugs go to mate so they have more to replace ones that have either died or to give them to an Aburame who's getting his or her first nest."

Fu sighed saying, "Oh. I'd really like to go and see it for myself." Hinata patted her on the shoulder saying, "I think one day you will. Come on let's get you settled in your new home." Hinata and Fu started walking down the path to the Hyuga clan compound.

* Hyuga Compound *

Hiashi was in his study going through his daily reports, when a knock at the door caught his attention, "Come in." A Hyuga opened the door making a bow, "Lady Hinata has returned and wishes to speak to you about an urgent matter." Hiashi sets his pen down saying, "Arigatou, ask my daughter to meet me in here and you may return to your duties."

The Hyuga said, "Hai Lord Hiashi." Taking his leave to get Hinata. Hiashi sat at his desk in deep thought, 'What could Hinata wish to talk about that is so important?'

A few minutes later Hinata entered his office along with a girl he was unfamiliar with in the village. Hiashi knew there was no one in the village with hair color like hers and if there was, then he surely would have noticed, "Hinata good to have you home." he started off with a greeting before asking the obvious question.

Hinata walked over to an area in the office to pull out two sitting mats. Hinata and Fu sat down on the mats, Hinata bowed to her father and Fu quickly mimicked Hinata and bowed to. Hinata said to her father, "It's good to be home tou-san."

Hiashi looked at the girl was still bowing, "And might I ask who your friend is?" Fu cringed a little fearing that she might not be able to stay, Hinata happily said, "This is my friend Fu. I wanted her to stay with us until she is able to live on her own." It was silent for a moment and again Fu feared that the clan head would refuse her.

"First off Hinata, why should I let a stranger into our home? I don't know anything about her and I have never heard you mention her before, so that only adds to not letting her stay here." Hiashi finished in a semi-serious toned voice. Fu could feel the stare that was on her not wanting to meet the man's eyes so she kept looking at her hands that were resting in her lap.

Hinata told her father in the same cheerful voice she has been using, "She's like Naruto and his guest." Hiashi's eyes widened catching on exactly what she said. He only stood up and walked over to the girl making a hand motion for her to stand. Fu agreed and stood up facing Hiashi.

Hiashi smiled and said, "You may stay as long as you need. I only ask that you follow the rules of my home and show respect to my family. If you were any one else I would reject the idea immediately, but if you are in a way similar to my son Naruto, then I cannot send you away knowing who he is. Hinata she can stay, but understand that I will have two Hyuga's watching her movements for any sign of betryal."

Fu gave a huge smile saying, "Thank you so much Hyuga-sama! I will respect your home and your family! Thank you again for your kindness!"Hiashi looked from Fu to his daughter.

Hinata knew what his look meant and told Fu, "Thank you again tou-san. Come on let's go Fu." Fu gave Hiashi one last bow before following Hinata out of the study.

Hiashi was alone in his office saying to himself, "Well this home will be a little more lively now." Before returning to work.

* Hokage Tower *

Sarutobi just got done wrapping a scroll to a tiny monkey's vest telling him, "Now listen Son-Son. This scroll is really important, so I want you to return to your world and deliver this message to the toads. Do you understand now?" The tiny monkey merely rose his hand making a squeaking noise before puffing out of existence. Sarutobi watched the tiny monkey leave, "Hopefully Jiraiya gets that message in time."

He slowly turned his head to glance at the clock saying to himself again, "It's getting late, time to call it a day." Sarutobi gathered up some paperwork that was on his desk and locked his office with a special seal. Leaving the tower he put the files underneath his armpit to allow himself to do his summoning jutsu biting his finger and doing the handsigns, he touches the ground yelling, "Summon! Simian Squad!"

From the large puff of smoke a gang of monkeys appeared ranging from, baboons, spider-monkeys, a golden monkey, and the leader was a tall monkey and looked to have a fur coat on, a Konoha headband on his head. Though each of the other summons had Konoha headbands as well.

Sarutobi smiled and said, "I have an assignment to hand all of you. Jenma, I want your squad to deliver these copied documents to the clan heads and to Danzo, alert them also of a meeting at the end of the week."

Jenma took the files and began handing them out to each of his partners and in a low voice to Sarutobi, "Don't worry Hiruzen-san, we'll have these delivered. I'll tell the big monkey you said hi." Sarutobi smiled and said, "Has Enma ever heard you call him that?"

Jenma looked at his summoner saying, "Not yet." After handing out the files all the monkeys jumped in separate directions. Sarutobi started moving in the direction of his compound.

* Atsusa Compound *

Itachi just got done tossing out a few unneeded documents. Most were marriage proposal to his unborn child, like Aoi neither knew their babies sex, because they wanted to be surprised. A knock at his office door took him out of his depressed mood of doing paperwork, "Enter..."

A man with black hair entered the room, "Lord Itachi, a monkey summoned by the Hokage is here to deliver a message to you." Itachi stood up and said, "Arigatou Shin. I'll take it from here." Shin bowed and left with the door open for Itachi.

Itachi smiled at the fact that a few Uchiha's who among some hadn't gained their sharingan transferred over to his clan, though their was a dispute with the Fugaku on that, but the ones who left were in the same boat as Itachi and Shisui. What also brightened it all up was when a few Hyugas also joined, because the process of the main and branch families took to long for their liking. Itachi didn't mind that it was taking longer for the ex-Uchihas and Hyugas to get along with each other, but he told them if they wanted to stay with them, then they would have to get along.

Itachi had gotten up from his seat, though his clan had only started three years ago, he was already with bad blood with the Uchiha clan and with the Hyuga's remaining elders who saw these unions as an abomination.

He broke out of those thoughts when he entered a waiting room to see a small spider-monkey, "Hello." Itachi started.

The monkey said, "Hello, Atsusa-sama. Sarutobi wanted me to give you this file and to tell you about a council meeting at the end of the week." Itachi nodded and took the file glancing over it, "Arigatou."

The monkey politely bowed and puffed out of existence. Itachi looked at the file thinking to himself, 'Fu's files and acceptance into Konoha... If that girl has even a slimmer of hope to have decent life, then I need to spread my influence a bit.' A sudden hand appeared on his shoulder releasing his tension, "Hello hime." he said softly.

Aoi walked from behind him with one hand on her eight month swollen stomach, "So? What's new?" Itachi placed his hand on her stomach saying, "Just a council meeting to attend to at the end of the week-" Itachi was cut short when he said with a smile, "I felt it kick. Hard too." Aoi smiled and told her lover, "He's been kicking all day."

Itachi looked in her eyes saying, "You peeked?" She shook her head saying, "Nope, I think it's a 'he', because his kicks are so strong." Itachi replied, "It could be a girl, who just has a good amount of strength." He got on his knees and placed his forehead on her stomach feeling relaxed.

A Hyuga entered the room bowing to Itachi saying, "Lord Itachi, you wanted to see me?" Itachi took his head off his wife's stomach or his babies home and said, "Yes, Yusuke I did. My student Hinata told me that the Lady of the Hyuga's has some herbs for Aoi and I was wondering if you would pick it up."

Yusuke bowed and said, "Yes Lord Itachi." The man closes the door and rushes off to the Hyuga compound. Aoi asks, "So Hana has something to help?" Itachi merely nodded and told her, "You should be laying down though." Aoi pouted and said, "I know, but being confined to a bed isn't fun."

Itachi smiled at the face she made and said, "Okay, I'll join you in a minute." Aoi beamed with happiness and said, "Thank you." She left the room to the master's bedroom. Itachi wanted to read over the file a little more before joining his wife, taking a seat on the couch in the room.

* Hyuga Compound *

Hinata was showing Fu around the compound and they both watched a monkey following a Hyuga to her father's study, they payed no attention after they turned the corner to Hiashi's study. Fu noticed that they headed to a small shack, "Hey Hinata? What's in there?"

Hinata told her friend, "This is where we keep all our medical cream and medicinal herbs. An Atsusa clan member should be here soon to pick up the medicine I made." Fu looked at Hinata confused asking, "I thought your mother made it?"

Hinata replied, "When I told Itachi-sensei I said 'mother has some'. I never said she made this batch, also she comes in here often to keep track on the stock."

Fu made an 'oh' expression. Both girls entered the shack and all along the well organized room was shelves of medicines. Hinata roamed around the room and stopping at a bag that her mother most likely prepared ahead of time, taking the bag and glancing inside, "I have what we need. We can go now." Fu nodded and followed Hinata out of the shack.

Opening the front gate Hinata told one of the guards, "There's going to be an Atsusa that will ask for these, please give it to him or her." The guard took the bag and replied, "Yes Lady Hinata." Both Hyuga guards bowed to her and continued with their job.

Hinata tells Fu, "Well it's getting late and probably tomorrow you can meet my cousin Neji and my little sister Hanabi. It was unfortunate that both were away on missions." Fu waved her hand slightly saying, "It's no problem. Oh and Hinata."

Hinata watched as the girl began rubbing her arm to gather the strength to tell her something, "Do... you really see me as a.... you know..... friend?" Hinata placed a hand on the jinchuriki's shoulder comforting her saying, "Of course I see you as a friend." giving her a gentle smile.

Fu smiled back and said, "To be honest, you and Shino are one of my first true friends." Hinata was glad that Fu sees her as a friend to and told her, "I'm glad to hear you say that. Well it's getting late, we should get to bed now." Fu nodded in agreement and followed Hinata to the area of the Hyuga clan where their rooms were.

* A week later *

Sarutobi got news of another one of Fu's major headaches from Hiashi who reported it four days after Fu's arrival. Hiashi said to him that she was sleeping and woke up screaming with her head pounding. Hinata, Hana and Kana reacted quick and gave her a few medicines to calm the headache, but that proved to do nothing. Thankfully though the headache only lasted two minutes, though he had also received a letter from the Kazekage Gaara, asking if Naruto had gotten any strange out of the blue headaches.

Making the old kage wonder if Naruto got these headaches as well, but since both Fu and Gaara received them, then Naruto might have as well. Jiraiya returned to check Fu's seal and add in his two cents about what could have caused these headaches.

He told his sensei that her seal was done by a professional with only one minor problem that wasn't a even a big enough deal to damage or trouble the jinchuriki in any way.

He then decided to stay till Naruto's return, but he disappeared into the village leaving his location unknown.

The ninja council was present and awaiting for the meeting to start. Sarutobi coughed and said, "As your all aware of the files I handed you about a foreign ninja joining our ranks." Tsume was the first to speak, "Yes I'm sure we are all aware, but you only included that it's a kunoichi, her name is Fu, she's from Takigakure, and that she was a jounin rank in her village, nothing more than that."

Inoichi added, "And is this girl really that important that the entire ninja council needs to be here?" Danzo was interested in this matter, he knew Sarutobi well enough to know he wouldn't call a meeting like this if it wasn't important.

Sarutobi started with, "Over a week ago I sent Itachi-sama and his team on an S-Classed mission to Takigakure to retrieve this girl." Danzo asked his long time rival, "What importance does this girl have that you'd send one of our strongest squads out to fetch her?"

Fugaku agreed by saying, "This girl shouldn't be that important Hokage-sama." Itachi spoke up by saying, "This girl is of great importance. Her power of control is possibly unrefined, but with my student Naruto Namikaze's help she could possibly control her power."

There were murmurs of talk between the council as Danzo asked, "What kind of power could this girl possibly have?" Sarutobi looked to Danzo saying, "This girl's name is as you all know is Fu, she has no maiden name, but she has the Nanabi no Kabutomushi sealed inside of her. A demon that ranks as the top three powerful biju." Everyone gasped at the news including Hiashi. He only knew that she had made the assumption that something was sealed inside of her, but he never would have guessed that it was something as powerful as that.

Shikaku asked the old man, "So Konoha now has two powerhouses? Where is the girl now?" Sarutobi answered the question easily, "She is in the care of the Hyuga clan."

Immediately Danzo said to the point of raising his voice, "That girl's power should be put to good use! The Hyuga's already had the honor of keeping a leash on the nine-tails and I demand she be given the necessary training the Namikaze boy was neglected!"

Hiashi stood up from his seat raising his voice at Danzo, "Watch your tongue Danzo! This girl can stay with us until like Naruto she wishes to leave and how dare you question my clan's ability to train Naruto!"

Tsunade said, "Hiashi-sama calm down... Sarutobi-sensei, I do believe the Hyuga's are capable of handling Fu's progress. I can back this up because of how Naruto was raised and his undying loyalty to Konoha. I think that Fu would be in good hands with this clan."

Hiashi and Danzo were at a stare down when Sarutobi spoke, "Never-the-less, there will be a vote on which clan would like to keep Fu in company, allow her to be handed over to Danzo, or give her a ranking and a home to allow her to support herself. First are there any nominations on a clan that would like to take Fu?"

Danzo again cut in saying, "Hokage-sama! This is ridiculous, giving the girl to the Hyuga clan would be giving them an unhealthy amount of power! They already have one jinchuriki in their home and another would only prove that! I'll admit the boy's progress was top notch, but that does not excuse the right of handing her over to them!" Before Hiashi or Sarutobi could argue.

Shibi spoke up, "He has a point Hokage-sama..." Everyone turned their attention to the Aburame's clan head, "I have nothing against the Hyuga clan, but he makes a valid point." As much as the clan heads hated to admit it, but Danzo did make a solid statement and with that said Itachi spoke, "Then I say we nominate the Aburame clan to take Fu into their care."

Everyone caught this and Choza said, "That does sound like a good idea. If this girl has a bug type demon, then maybe Shibi-sama and his clan would have more success in controlling her biju." Danzo again about to respond ended up being cut off by Sarutobi, "I agree. I will cast my vote to the Aburame clan to take authority over Fu. Anyone else agree?"

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio rose their hands at this, followed by Tsunade, Tsume, and Itachi. The only ones not to raise their hands was Hiashi, Danzo and Fugaku.

Sarutobi asked Shibi, "Well Shibi-sama.... Do you wish to take Fu into your care? If not then we will have to vote again." Shibi silently and calmly said, "My clan shall accept this responsibility."

Sarutobi nodded, "Then it's agreed. Fu will stay under the care and protection of the Aburame clan, but she will also be given the rank of gennin and work her way up the ladder and if you don't mind Shibi-sama, Fu's name will have to be registered under Fu Aburame." Shibi didn't say anything other than nodding his head in agreement.

Sarutobi then said, "Then I hear by call this meeting to a close. We will regroup again upon Naruto Namikaze's return about the rebirth of the Namikaze clan. Dismissed." Everyone respectfully bowed taking their leave. Shibi though caught up with Hiashi wanting to talk to him.

"Hiashi-sama."

Hiashi noticed Shibi and asked, "Yes Shibi-sama?" Both Shibi and Hiashi had on their no emotion masks. Shibi said to the clan head, "I hope there is no hard feelings on this matter?"

"No there is none. I should have seen this, but well... Your clan is better suited for something like this."

Shibi understood and asked, "If you don't mind, I would like to send my son Shino to come to your home to collect her and her belongings." Hiashi said, "Of course, Shino is always welcome in my home."

Shibi thanked Hiashi and then both men respectfully bowed to each other, before taking their leave.

* Iwagakure Border *

Naruto was sitting on a large boulder letting his recent wounds heal using Kyuubi's chakra. Kyuubi linked with Naruto asking, "SO WE GOIN HOME?" Naruto opened his eyes and glanced at the area around him, "Yes we are. I've kept my hime waiting to long."

Kyuubi chuckled saying, "WE'RE FINALLY DONE WITH YOUR MISSION A LITTLE AHEAD OF SCHEDULE. TO BE HONEST I NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT YOU'D MAKE IT IN AND OUT OF IWA ALIVE AND EVEN LESS FAITH THAT YOU WOULD GET AN IWA TO ACTUALLY JOIN GYOUTEN."

Naruto only chuckled along with his partner saying, "I wouldn't have thought that old war-hawk of a ninja would join too, but looks like he put his pride aside and joined." Naruto stands up from his seated position and says, "First I'm going to the Land of Cotton and have my Gyouten cloak fixed up."

Kyuubi frowned and said, "GREAT... LET'S JUST GET THIS OVER WITH QUICKLY AND HEAD HOME." Naruto grabbed his swords that he set against the rock saying, "Yeah and when I get home I should send Benihime and Shuusui to get sharpened by their creator. Only he knows how perfect he can make them."

Naruto placed both swords on his hips and started walking toward the Land of Cotton, then to his home. "You know Kyuubi-sempai, I wonder should I make a flashy entrance on my return?"

Kyuubi sighed and said, "SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE."

Well that chapter is done, but the next won't be here until this weekend, you know with overtime and all since it's close to Christmas! Hopefully if I can I'll write in spare time, but if I can't then I'll probably fall asleep. Oh and I will explain more about the Hyugas and Uchihas joining Itachi's clan in a later chapter, I just wanted to give you guys a little something and also if you find that I let Fu into the Hyuga clan way to easily, please don't make a big fuss out of it, I just wanted to move that on and I know some of you out there will comment that I let her in to easily. If you have any questions I will try and answer without giving to much away. Anyways hope you all liked it and as usual R&R, Stay Gold, and Goodbye World!!!

P.S. I will set up a poll asking should Itachi/Aoi's first baby be a boy or a girl. I'll let you all decide. Peace!