Naruto stood in front of the Hokage surrounded by his team though his team wasn't the only one there. Beside his team was one that was headed by a silver haired Jonin. "Greetings everyone. Team leaders Naruto and Kakashi, I am assigning both of you too this mission. A few months ago an attempt was made to take the lives of my wife and youngest son. Too protect them I sent them to the Uzumaki homeland, though with the return of my eldest child I have decided to have them both brought back to the Leaf and I want both of your teams to escort them back." Minato instructed of the two Jonin level Ninja. Upon hearing the mission details, both Jonin called out their acceptance of the job.

It was only moments after that both teams exited the room, with Kakashi's team going first. Though Naruto was happy that he was finally going to see his mother as well as meet his younger brother, he still felt the burning sensation of betrayal that he tried to keep from bubbling to the surface.

Though Naruto wasn't the only perceptive individual within the group of Ninja, one such individual made his way towards Naruto. "Are you okay Naruto?" Rai inquired of his blond friend.

Knowing that there was no point in dodging Rai's question, Naruto decided to answer. "Yes I am fine. It's just my father has spent quite a lot of effort protecting my brother when his life was in danger...but...when mine was, not a hand was lifted in my defense." Naruto muttered as he and his team made their way to the bottom of the Hokage's Tower.

Though there was more to Naruto's feelings that was where he left it. Knowing that Naruto wouldn't go farther into details until he was ready, Rai let the topic drop. Both teams continued there trek towards their meeting spot in silence and when they both made it, Kakashi turned towards his team. "Everyone, you have one hour to pack the items that you will need for this mission. Once packed you are to meet back here to begin our mission." Kakashi ordered and once his words were finished fluttering through the wind, he vanished in a puff of smoke.

Naruto watched as Kakashi's three students started to run to do as their Sensei had ordered them to do. Though unlike those from Team Kakashi, Naruto and his team stayed where they were. "Asara. Misui. Did you two bring your scrolls?" Naruto inquired of the two.

Neither Misui or Asara answered but they did pull out the scrolls that Naruto was speaking of. Each boy had two scrolls held within their hands and as they held them, Naruto took one from each of the boys. Once Naruto had the scrolls within his hands he made his way over to his other two students. "Konohamaru. Udon. These are for you and before you ask these scrolls contain the items that you will need during our mission." Naruto explained to the young Ninja.

Now that Naruto had ensured that his team had everything that they would need for their mission they were able to relax before they had to leave.

As they waited, Naruto turned to Rai. "I told you when I recruited you for this mission that I wasn't going to require you to fight and I meant that. While we are away on our mission I want you to research everything you can on who in this village has it out for my family." Naruto instructed.

"No problem Naruto. I will get on it right away. See you when you return." Rai responded before he vanished in the familiar fashion that Naruto has many times.

Once Rai was gone, Naruto and the remaining members of his team waited for Kakashi's team to return. Though as they waited Naruto and his team spent the time chatting about things of no real importance besides for killing the remaining time they had before they had to leave the Leaf for their mission.

The remaining time passed quickly and soon Naruto heard the return of Kakashi and his team. Though a member of Kakashi's team, a pink haired Ninja noticed that none of Naruto's team had packed a bag and decided to make a fuss about it. "What were you all doing while we were packing for this mission? Don't expect me too share any of my food with you lazy asses!" the pink haired banshee shrieked.

A growl escaped from Misui's throat as he attempted to lunge at the pink haired Ninja though before the young Demon could get his hands around the female Ninja he was stopped by the silver haired Shinobi Kakashi. "Sakura! Do not belittle a Ninja that you do not know the abilities of especially one that is an ally." stated the Jonin harshly.

"But Kakashi...they couldn't even follow simple instructions to pack a bag. How powerful could they be?" Sakura stammered out.

As his student tried to defend her actions, Kakashi pulled away from Misui. Naruto could tell that Kakashi was about to speak though before he could a tall black haired boy with a belly shirt beat him to it. "Sakura, a bag is not the only option to carry equipment and you would know that if you would pull your head out of Sasuke's ass long enough to pay attention to what Kakashi says."

"Very well said Sai, now can we all get back to the mission at hand?" Kakashi inquired of the Ninja that surrounded him.

To Naruto this was a fantastic idea and with his next words he confirmed that. "That is a very good idea. I have waited long enough to see the remaining members of my family."

With that the two teams of Ninja made their way through the village gates.

Demon Lands

Kurama knew that his father wouldn't let the deaths of his guards go unpunished and as such he knew that his men would be hunting him. Though as usual, Kurama has been able to evade capture.

His path has lead him to the gate that would allow him to enter the human realm though when he got there he saw that his father had posted ten times the amount of guards than usual.

"Unless I want to kill many more of my Clan then I am going to have to find another way to return to Naruto." Kurama contemplated as he watched the gates perimeter.

With that in mind, Kurama turned from the gate and made his way towards his hidden oasis.

"If my son doesn't wish to follow my decisions then I will have to do this another way. Go to our allies in the Cloud and have them deal with Naruto and the other Demons on his team." a deep cold voice echoed out.

Though the Demon that he was addressing didn't answer, the Chief knew that they understood what needed to be done.

As the Demon vanished to do as they were instructed, the Chief turned to await the completion of the mission.

Authors notes: Thank you to anyone who read this chapter. As always please review with your likes, dislikes and other general comments.