'Thoughts' "Speech" Author's Notes/ Bijuu Speaking


=Chapter 4: Prelude to Exams!=

=Timeskip: A week before the Jonin Exams=

=Kazekage's Office=

"I hear Kumo's teams have arrived, Gaara?"

"Yeah, Raikage-sama should be here soon." Gaara tidied up his paperwork, strewn all over across his office.

"I take it the villagers are used to Shukaku roaming around the place now?" Kitsune questioned. He just wanted to hear the progress report if they were still fine with a bijuu roaming the sands.

"Yeah, they're fine. We have you to restrain him if needs be."

A few knocks at the door and an ANBU escorted a big burly man in the room.

"Hello Raikage-dono, now before you start freaking out, this man is our ally," Gaara calmly spoke up, calming all of A's fears. "He's aiding us in the War but they do not know it yet. All they think is that they're a strong group of rogues."

"The name's Kitsune, nice to meet you Raikage-sama!" He held out a hand to the buff Kage and surprisingly got a handshake in response.

"I like you kiddo. B has been telling me about you so I know a bit about you." Kitsune started sweating under his hood before mentally telling Kurama to tell Gyuki to tell B to shut up and not be a tattle tale.

"Just how much do you know, Raikage?" All forms of respect dropped as Kitsune started leaking small amounts of killer intent.

"Who are you calling me now kiddo?" A started to release his killer intent before sparks of lightning chakra flashed into the air, only being stopped by Gaara using his hand to restrain the two.

"Please, calm down. I don't want anyone blowing up my town today nor any day," Gaara eyed Kitsune at that before calling an ANBU. "Get my siblings and tell them to go to the council room. Kitsune-san, Raikage-dono, follow me please," continued Gaara before leaving, his two guests following behind but keeping a safe distance from each other.

The group travelled further into the building before Gaara opened the great doors of the council room

"Everyone here?" called out Gaara before everyone nodded and answered. Gaara did a single hand sign before a sealing formula spread across the room, locking doors and windows and not letting a single sound in or out of the room. "Good, now before you start questioning why Raikage-dono is here, I will explain.

"Tensions have been rising across the Great Nations, as you may know with Konoha breaking most of its ties, spare for Iwa which it has made a new tie with unsurprisingly. As since the death of Uzumaki Naruto, we have severed all ties with Konoha so they have also since set trading routes to some of the minor nations.

"Now, Konoha does not trust anyone, and the same way applies as well the other way round. Recently, we have found an uprising of Konoha's ANBU in our land thanks to my control over sand, seemingly looking for something. Since then we have, as you may know, been treading more carefully as we don't know what they have planned. Raikage-dono, you may continue."

"There are rumours of us allying and that is true. I am here for the exams and to discuss conditions of trade and such, however also preparing for some war against Konoha and Iwa as it will most likely come soon," said the Raikage before sitting down in his chair.

The Wind Daimyo looked over his subjects before coughing to gain attention. "Now Kazekage-sama, I'm sure that's not all you have planned, am I correct?"

Gaara nodded before taking in a deep breath. This could go awfully, awfully wrong extremely quickly. "We have made some new allies as well. You may not approve but they are some of the strongest in the elemental nations."

The council roared in approval before settling down, knowing something unprecedented was about to happen.

"Please do not attack our newest ally. Please enter, Kitsune-san." Shock and worry grew on the council's faces before the Kitsune appeared next to Gaara, his cloaks waving in the wind he created.

"Hello Sunagakure. Please do not fret, I am not here to attack or destroy but only to confirm Kazekage-san's saying-"

"San? (1)" a random council member called out. "You disrespectful scum, why are you even here? I bet you brainwashed Kazekage-sama and made him agree or you did something awful you piece of-"

"Silence," said Gaara before sand rushed out of the walls of the building before strangling the council member and releasing the transformation that had happened, leaving the tell-tale ROOT ANBU mask visible and a lifeless body as the sand flowed back into the walls.

The council gasped before launching back into a series of discussion before Gaara cleared his throat to gain their attention. "This is why we have been quite wary of Konoha. Now, I believe I have mentioned most of this, however this is not to be mentioned to anyone-"

"How can we trust them?" another council member called out, obviously pointing at Kitsune just sitting down in the corner, arms crossed and tapping his feet.

"Kazekage-sama's decisions have been always correct so why should we doubt him this one time?" another council member from across the room called out in response. "He has never once done wrong unlike that Konoha! I do not fully trust Kitsune over there but who knows? Maybe it might work out!"

The first council member shrunk back into their seat with their theory disproved as the other council members cheered in agreement.

"We should at least know who we're working with!" someone else called out, pointing at Kitsune.

"Let's just say... they're a good friend of mine. Meeting adjourned." The seals flowed back into the centre of the room as the council disappeared in multitudes of sunshins as Gaara sighed in relief with A standing up from the chair.

"If it is true, then we have no reason to doubt this alliance. Kumo seeks good allies, however betrayal will be your downfall." A eyes Kitsune before disappearing elsewhere once more, leaving the two best friends alone once more.

"I sense Konoha approaching. I believe this would be a good time to gather information, so you can watch from the shadows if it pleases you."


=Gates of Sunagakure=

"Halt! Who goes there?" a guard yelled.

"Not to bother you senpai it's just Konoha, can't you see? They're here for the Jonin Exams, aren't they?" the other guard exclaimed, facepalming. "Please show your exam forms."

The Konoha 9 passed their forms while Neji passed his spectator pass while Danzo and his guards walked through, followed by the Jonin senseis and more spectators. At the end of the line were two people.

They were masking their chakra to impossible levels and hid their hands and hair. They wore contacts so no one knew exactly what they looked like. One was large, the other was tall. They wore blue and white clothes. They were both grinning and rubbed their hands in glee.

'Looks like I'll be able to complete my mission.'

'Kyuubi, I feel you... come back to where you belong...' the other one thought before disappearing into the sky, obviously following his friend.

They all spread out to their respective hotels, leaving a grumpy old war hawk walking to the Kazekage's office, flanked at every angle.

'This is Suna huh? It's changed since I last saw it. It seems like it grew a bit under that young brat but it's still weak,' he pondered while walking through the streets. 'However, it does seem awfully happier but may Konoha show them true power...'


=Kazekage's Office=

Gaara sat there, waiting for the knock on the door and that loathsome man. He hated that man, especially after he tried to recruit him in the Chunin exams. More so, when he found out he became Rokudaime and ordered Naruto to die. All for the 'sake of the village.'

He sat there dealing with paperwork until the three knocks on the door. "Enter." And as he suspected, the old war hawk was there, flanked by his guards. "Welcome, Hokage-dono. You'll be spectating too?"

"I will be to see if my ninja are strong enough. I know for a fact that mine can beat yours."

"I disagree, we have an excellent bunch this year," Gaara stated, smirking internally. Oh when Danzo finds out. "Also, please tell your guards to get off the office walls outside. They're ruining the structure."

"Be careful of what you say Kazekage-dono, we could easily start attacking your village now and start a war."

"And you know that I am unbeatable in the desert so why try?" In the distance, a roar sounded in response. Gaara smirked again, 'It would be suicide to attack me in the desert, Shukaku would be here as well.' "You are free to do as you please, restrictions of course, for the duration of the exams, anything deemed a threat to the village and you will be asked nicely to leave. You are dismissed."

The old war hawk said nothing as he walked back out of the office, ANBU following him at every step. 'Who does that brat think he is? He may be the Kazekage but we are multitudes stronger than him. Let Konoha crush this exam.'

As Danzo went, Gaara made sure that no one was here and called his favourite blond watching from the shadows. "Get your team here and my siblings here, STAT."


=Timeskip: Half an hour later=

"I am sure you all are aware Konoha has just arrived. I hadn't expected them to arrive so early but they did, so I have decided that the Orange Flames go back to where you came from, along with Temari and Kankuro to finalise plans," Gaara said after finally gaining the attention of the Orange Flames bickering over random things such as: 'Why ramen is better than dango' or 'Why I am stronger than you' or just the plain old 'You're just jealous so deal with it.'

"Alright then, we're gonna head off. Don't get captured or get hurt Gaara," Temari said after hearing their mission details. It was simple enough, team up with the Flames and absolutely shred the enemy.

"Yeah, you get hurt way too much lil' bro." Kankuro went off as well to get his puppets. Everyone else only chuckled at this moment before going back to doing whatever they were doing before they were called.

"Alright, it's complete now to add the seals," said Kitsune before throwing a three-pronged kunai randomly at Dragon who immediately moved his head swiftly to the right before Kitsune flashed behind him before placing an all too familiar seal on to his cloak and teleporting to the kunai that was still continuing through the air to Bird and Hare who were bickering over who was the better kenjutsu person.

He placed the respective seals on them before grabbing the kunai midair and throwing it to each separate team of the Orange Flames adding the seals before hearing the booming voice of Kurama in his head.

"Oi, kit. Call her to meet us in the plane. This is confidential and I'm calling the other bijuu too."

"There, now," Naruto said quickly before going into meditation, his fellow Jinchuriki going into meditation soon after.


=Bijuu Plane=

"Where's that old furball and bug got to now? They're late. Again."

"Calm down, Shukaku. They're worrying about some exams or something. I bet whatever's holding them up is gonna be over soon."

"You're too kind Son. You let yourself be manipulated easily. That's why you got captured before all of us."

"Shut up Shukaku, I'm tired of hearing your antics about who's the strongest. Obviously I'm stronger than you, even if it's only by one tail."

"Urusai! I challenge you to fight me after this, right here in this very plane!"

"There's no sand here, you've lost already Shukaku, I have my bet on Matatabi. What about you Saiken?"

"I couldn't care less about who wins. A waste of time if you ask me."

"Hn. Treating me like the weakest. I'm still stronger than most of those humans!"

"Most? Most? I mea-"

"Shut up, all of you." Kurama said, Naruto forming in front of him.

"Sorry to keep you late minna! We had some loose ends to tie up with the Kazekage and Raikage!"

"Hey Kurama, if Matatabi and Shukaku were to fight, who would win?"

"Me," Kurama snorted before looking over to see Chomei forming, followed by Horse. The other bijuu just stood there, wide-eyed before mentally blocking Shukaku out about how most of them got captured before him meaning he was the strongest or something like that.

"Hey, I thought old man Bee would be here too?"

"Nah kid, he's busy being the replacement Kage while A is out. I'm staying here for the rest of the exams while he raps about how bad paperwork is."

"Don't forget about us!" Horse said before taking her hood off, revealing mint hair, tanned skin and orange eyes. "Chomei and Fuu have entered the plane too!"

"Alright let's get down to business. Why have you called us here Naruto?"

"I'm sure you all know that the Fourth Great Ninja War will be happening soon and you will all be forced to fight each other," Naruto started. "Son Goku and Kokuo. You will most likely be the primary targets of Iwa and Konoha as they have set their eyes on world domination. I suggest you go back into hiding and spend as little time out as possible to prevent being sealed inside another person as well."

Naruto took a breath before continuing, this time eyeing Isobu and Saiken. "Kirigakure, we're unsure of as they have been fairly neutral and not done anything, however be prepared you two in case of them trying to capture you again."

An eerie silence spread through the place before Shukaku spoke up. "So, let me get this straight-" The bijuu sighed at Shukaku finally saying something sane. "I don't get to fight Matatabi?"

"Is that all you think about Shukaku? Fighting?" Naruto said, pinching his nose in exhaustion with the other bijuu deadpanning to Shukaku.

"Yep."

"Naruto, Fuu. We've also get a bit of news for you. You've all sensed it too right?" A chorus of nods to Son Goku. "We can sense all types of chakra but a few months ago, we sensed two chakras enter from the sky."

The Jinchuriki looked confused about how this would affect them. Two chakras from the sky isn't something special, maybe it was just a bunch of rocks they thought.

"So... what's special about this chakra then?" Fuu spoke up, her eyes showing utter confusion.

"Yeah, 'ttebayo."

The bijuu looked at each other before nodding and speak simultaneously.

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"They're similar to father's chakra."


So how did I do?

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Also, I plan to start the Jonin exams in the next chapter!

(1) -sama is used for leaders, people in power and as a form of respect in Japanese after a name, -san is slightly less formal and for teachers, friends and such. May or may not be 100% correct my description of it but it's the basic idea.

Please add suggestions if you want, I'll consider them and maybe incorporate the ideas.

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