Naruto sat cross legged on his bed as he ran through the hand signs that would allow him to cast this Jutsu. As he finished the last sign, Naruto called out "Vicaria."

As the Jutsu's power took effect, Naruto focused on an image of Kurama which soon caused a red orb to form in front of Naruto.

Though within moments of this orb being brought into existence it started to morph into that of a small fox. Just as Kurama would have, nine blood colored tails flowed behind it.

Once again Naruto went through another set of hand signs which was followed by his voice. "Vita." Naruto called out as he placed his hand on the forehead of the fox.

As the Jutsu made its way through the fox like doll, Naruto could see a glimmer of life appear within its eyes.

"Hello my son, I have missed you dearly. How goes your mission?" The voice of Kurama spoke out through the fox.

As Kurama's voice fluttered into his ears, Naruto felt a sense of pride flow through himself. "Yes, it only took me a couple tries and I have already mastered this Jutsu!" Naruto mentally congratulated himself.

Though he knew if he waited much longer to reply to Kurama then his good mood would be ruined by Kurama shrieking at him.

"I have missed you too father. The mission is going extremely well. I have managed to secure the alliance with the Leaf Village and thanks to Rai we have a place to live while we are operating within the village." Naruto briefed the elder Demon.

A humming sound echoed from Kurama's surrogate though this sound was followed by the sound of Kurama's voice. "That is great news Naruto, I am hopeful that you will be able to return home shortly. Though until then you should continue to operate as Leaf Ninja..." Kurama instructed Naruto. Naruto assumed that Kurama was finished speaking and just as he opened his mouth to reply when once again Kurama's voice came flowing out. "...and Naruto please be careful in how you use this Jutsu. Over time as you continue use the Jutsu to speak to me, this doll will begin to come alive." Kurama warned and with those words the glint of life that Naruto had seen within the fox had drifted away.

With his orders to continue playing Leaf Ninja, Naruto decided it would be best to go through the dossiers of potential recruits for his team. Naruto jumped from his bed so he could do just that.

Hours had passed as Naruto sat over the pile of folders that held all relevant information on the Leaf's newest Genin class. Though thankfully during his search he has been able to delegate some of the dossiers into the no pile. As he was searching, Naruto heard two sets footsteps coming up behind him.

"Still at it I see?" questioned the familiar voice of Minato as he came to stand beside Naruto. Though Minato wasn't the only who came to stand with Naruto. Looking towards the side that Minato wasn't on, Naruto saw that Rai had also come to see him.

Though Naruto quickly diverted his gaze back towards his files before he answered his father back. "Yes and I don't think I am ever going to get through them. I have yet to find one Genin that I think would be a good fit for my team. Do you have any suggestions Hokage?" Naruto asked as he put another file into the discard pile.

Without even a word Minato took the remaining dossiers away from Naruto and went through them until he came to two that he thought would be perfect. "How about these two?" Minato asked as he handed the two files that he had chosen.

Loving the help, Naruto quickly opened the files and saw the faces of two young men who radiated a loneliness that Naruto has felt many times over his life. From reading the dossiers he saw that both Genin were the last of their Clans. "Konohamaru Sarutobi and Udon Sumitimo." Naruto muttered to himself though this was followed by Naruto speaking once again. "From reading their files they seem to have had quite a lonely life though from their grades within the Academy they didn't allow it to effect them."

"Yes, they have been dealt a rough hand in life but with the right guidance they could possibly become two of the greatest Shinobi of their generation." Minato spoke out which gave Naruto some insight.

Naruto could tell that his father cared for the two Ninja that were held within those images. Though Naruto has his issues with the village as well as some with his father as well, Naruto knew that his father was a good judge of character for the most part. "Alright then Hokage, they seem like the perfect candidates so I will take them on as my students." Naruto confirmed as he closed both dossiers.

"Very good. I will have an Anbu team bring both boys here to see you as well as discuss your first mission as a team." Minato informed Naruto before he left the two Demons to do just that.

Demon Lands

Kurama was stunned beyond belief at what he had just heard his father say. The anger that was stampeding through his nervous system caused his fingernails to shift into claws, which caught the attention of the guards that were tasked with ensuring his father safety.

Though before any of the guards could act in their duty, Kurama's father held up a hand too stop them. "Kurama, are you really going to throw your life away for that boy?" his father asked of his enraged son.

"To me Naruto is the most important person within any realm. So yes I would gladly throw my life away for him!" Kurama growled though his words didn't stop there "Now tell me why you have decided that we should abandon Naruto let alone an entire team of our Ninja in the human realm?"

Kurama watched as his father stood up from his seat though unlike with himself, he could see that his father was keeping his anger contained. "That right there is the reason I can't allow Naruto to come back into our home. There is already talk amongst the families of breaking away from the Clan if a human boy is declared your heir and as the Chief of this Clan I can't allow that to happen even if that means that I have to exile three young Demons." his father snapped back.

This only fueled the fury that was rampaging through Kurama's body. In his anger, Kurama moved a fraction of an inch towards his father which sent his three guards soaring towards him. Within a moment Kurama had a sword held firmly in his hands and within that moment, two of the three guards were left bleeding on the floor. As he slammed his blade within the chest of the last remaining guard, Kurama turned to his father. "Naruto is just as much a Demon as the rest of us. You will do best to remember that the next time you decide to make a decision for my son!" Kurama snarled as he turned away from his father and strode from the room.

Authors notes: As always thank you to anyone who read the chapter. According to Google, Vicaria means surrogate and Vita is supposed to mean life. Please review with your likes, dislikes and any other general comments. Until next time.