Chapter 5 Downfall and Ascension
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-near the Uchiha District-
Four Anbu move closer to the Naka Shrine the one with a Crow mask holds up his hand causing them all to halt. "Danzō is up ahead. I think I should talk to him but I want the rest of you to keep an eye out for me." As Shisui moves closer he removes his mask before jumping down ahead of Danzō. "What is is Danzō-sama? It's almost time for the assembly to start." For a moment Shisui considers fleeing as he sees the barely suppressed hunger in Danzō's eyes. "Even if you use your dōjutsu on Fugaku to get the clan to cooperate, what if the Village doesn't change?" Already not liking the way the conversation is going Shisui signs to his comrades to be ready for anything. "Lord Hokage has promised to make it change." As Shisui says this he senses others moving closer while working to keep their chakra suppressed. "Even if Lord Third is satisfied, the distrust among the Leaf will not go away." At this Shisui's eyes narrow as he knows Danzō means his own distrust not the village's. "I realize that. But in time.." Before Shisui can respond Danzō takes a step forward as the chakra signatures behind him stop. "Besides, someone who's always suspicious like me will never change. What will you do then?" Growing ever more weary Shisui once more signs for his team to move closer while preparing himself. "But Lord Danzō.."
"When the time comes, will you use your Kotoamatsukami on me too?" As Danzō says this he slowly looks up and Shisui can see anger, distrust, and the jealousy within his lone eye. "I'm.." As Shisui attempts to respond Danzō rushes forward and reaches with his left hand with the intent to steal Shisui's eyes. "Your Sharingan...shall be in my safekeeping!" Knowing of Danzō's methods and ideals Shisui pours chakra into is eyes causing them to go from coal black to blood red as his Sharingan is activated. "Forgive me!" Before he can connect though Shisui uses a potent genjutsu to keep him from grabbing his eye. As Danzō momentarily grows rigid before seemingly falling unconscious Shisui let's go of his hand before attempting to walk away. "It's only genjutsu..You'll snap out of it shortly." But to his shock he suddenly feels a fist in his stomach as Danzō suddenly appears before him. Shocked by his sudden appearance he can only watch as Danzō's hand reaches his right eye before suddenly a wall of chains separates the two. Jumping back just before the chains can rip his hand from his body Danzō glares at the Anbu agents to his left. "SHISUI AND WEASEL GET OUT OF HERE! ME AND UNAGI WILL COVER YOU TWO!"
As Shisui jumps back he sees Taku and Unagi Shunshin before him as Itachi appears beside him before using it to take him closer to the Shrine. As Taku and Unagi stare down the lone Elder he is joined by ROOT Anbu who draw their tantos and stare down the two. "So Taku and Unagi you have chosen to side with the Uchiha traitors? I shouldn't be surprised your clan refused to hand over the 9-Tails Jinchuriki despite it belonging to the Village. But I'm surprised Taku that you were able to hide inheriting the Uzumaki's chains through your deceased father. Maybe I should take you and break you before adding you to my ROOT forces. I am giving you one chance to surrender or my men will kill you both as traitors." As Taku and Unagi stare down the ROOT forces they both quickly throw shuriken before calling out Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu as they finish the handsigns. Much to Danzō and his agents surprise the shuriken multiply from just two to hundreds forcing them to either dodge or use defensive jutsu to survive. "Taku we only have to hold them a few minutes! We have to keep up the pressure!" As the two charge forward they both wordlessly create 5 Shadow Clones each to further delay their foes. As Danzō sees this he quickly disappears from the fight as his men continue to fight the two Anbu. As Taku rushes forward he activates the seal the Hokage gave him to alert his allies that their aid is needed.
As the ROOT Anbu struggle to deal with their newest foes one jumps back before beginning a series of handsigns. "Unagi I'm going to use that jutsu give me cover!" As the original Taku jumps back from the fight he quickly runs through a series of signs before shouting *Water Dragon Ryūjin! As the ROOT forces watch a large water dragon rises out of the nearby river before launching itself at them. "UNAGI NOW!" Much to the ROOT members shock Unagi performs a series of seals before calling out Raiton: Electromagnetic Murder as the dragon rushes past her. As the now electrified dragon slams into the earth walls of the ROOT ANBU it smashes through before slamming into the agents who are simultaneously shocked by the electricity within and bashed against the ground by the water. For a few moments nothing happens until the ROOT Anbu slowly rise up before preparing to cast their own jutsu. "I'd stand down if I were you ROOT!" Before they can finish their signs though to their right a team of Anbu led by one wearing a dog mask with gravity defying silver hair causing them to quickly stop their signs before using Shunshin to escape. After the ROOT operatives leave the team led by Inu quickly join their comrades.
As Inu looks around he notices the other two he was told would be here are absent. "Taku and Onagi it's been a long time. But where are Crow and Weasel?" Tilting his head towards the Naka Shrine Taku activates a seal on his right glove causing chakra to begin pouring into his body. "They left to continue the mission they should be at the Shrine by now if no other ROOT forces attacked. We should go and provide overwatch like directed." As the two quickly Shunshin out of the area the others look to their leader for direction. "Team Ro will support them but keep out of sight and keep your chakra suppressed." As the team of Anbu move to join their comrades Danzō appears back at the clearing as he grabs at covered right eye as he feels the light fade from it. "Damn those Kazama! I needed those eyes to keep the village safe!" As a few ROOT Anbu join their leader he orders them to retrieve the eyes of Shisui and eliminate Taku and Unagi for their interference. As all but one of his men leave the area he turns to face his last agent. "Why are you still here? I gave you a order now go." As the Anbu member continues to stare at him he simply tilts his head at Danzō.
"Who said I am one of your dogs Danzō? Maybe I killed your man to get close to you." As Danzō slowly backs away he quickly try's to call more of his men to him but none arrive. "Oh they're not coming Danzō-sama. Afterall how could they? They're dead at my hands. But don't worry I'm not here to kill you I have information you may want. Before it's fall Uzushio sent their legacy here to Konoha and the Kazama have been holding it since." As the man says this he starts to disappear seemingly into his own right eye in a swirling pattern. "So the Kazama have been hiding something from the village. I knew we couldn't trust them." As Danzō plans how to get his revenge on both the Uchiha and Kazama he's watched from a distance by the one who wore his agents uniform.
-Naka Shrine-
As the two Uchiha's enter the hidden room below the Shrine they both breathe easily for the first time since the mission began. "How did he do that? I know he was under genjutsu yet he suddenly appeared before me and nearly stole my eye." As Itachi thinks he suddenly stops and his eyes activate suddenly. "That was Izanagi. But to do that he would've needed a Sharingan. He killed one of our kin to acquire that eye. But how did he know about that technique? It's been hidden for decades to keep our clan from abusing it's power." Before Itachi can say more Shisui places a hand upon his shoulder to quiet his friend. "Itachi we will find out how he did that later. But first we have to stop the clan from killing itself." As the two enter the room they quickly move themselves to a position that provides a small amount of concealment as they wait for their clan members to arrive. "When your father and the other elders arrive tell me till then I'm going to prepare for the aftereffects." As the two wait slowly but surely more and more of the clan who support the coup enter the room before waiting for the elders and Clan Head to arrive.
"Shisui they should be here soon. Are you ready?" As Shisui nods he opens his eyes and Itachi can see his Sharingan has fully matured into it's Mangekyō state. Upon the entrance of Fugaku and the other elders Shisui quietly says Kotoamatsukami as he uses the genjutsu to rebuild the Clan's loyalty and drive away their mistrust and hatred of the Village. But before the effect can reach Fugkau his own eyes suddenly shift into a Mangekyō state and shield himself and the elders with a partial Susanoo. As Itachi and Shisui watch Fugaku stares at them before he and the elders vanish via Shunshin. "Dammit we didn't get them! Now what are we going to do? They'll surely rebel after this even if the clan is no longer behind them." As Itachi continues to talk Shisui simply grabs his friends shoulders before shaking him. "Itachi we can't change that now. We must go tell the Hokage what happened and figure out what to do next. Our kin here will return to their homes soon believing you convinced them to change." As the two leave the room the memories implanted by Shisui take root within the minds of those within.
-Uchiha Hideout-
As the various elders rant about the treason of Itachi and Shisui they seem to ignore Fugaku who simply sits on the throne at the back of the room. "Fugaku-sama we must deal with this traitors! They betrayed the Clan to stand beside the Senju corrupted leadership of Konoha!" Before the elder can say anymore Fugaku simply raises his left hand to signal for silence. "Unfortunately Hekima-san that will be impossible. If Shisui and Itachi were waiting for us in the meeting hall they surely have told the Hokage of our plans by now. If we return to Konoha we will be captured and killed as traitors to the village. For now we must plan before we try to take back control of the Clan and then the Leaf itself." Even though Fugaku says this none realize that he already knows it's too late. He's simply delaying them to keep them from damaging the Clan or Village in their blind anger. Once the Elders have vented he orders them to leave the room while he comes up with a plan for them.
-Hokage Office-
"So Fugaku-san and the elders escaped without being effected? It's unfortunate but we must deal with them lest they turn against the Village or side with our enemies to get revenge." Before Itachi can offer to take down the few remaining coup members he is struck in the back of the neck by Shisui who catches him as he falls. "Itachi, you still have much to live for. I will take care for these men myself and take all the blame for it. Hokage-sama tell the Village I snapped and killed them to test myself but let the truth remain buried with them and here." As Shisui prepares to leave the room Itachi grabs his friend's arm and quickly whispers into his ear before he nods and leaves the room. As the Hokage and other Anbu watch they all bow their heads in respect to Shisui for what he's about to sacrifice.
After Shisui has left the office the various shinobi turn to Itachi as he still has his head bowed. "Itachi-san what did you tell him?" As Itachi slowly looks back up all around can see that Itachi is trying to contain his anguish at what is about to happen. As he opens his eyes the Hokage and others can see that they have changed into a new form. Stunned by this development they almost miss his first words. "He is going to a old stronghold of our Clan. My father's plan was to fall back to it with the women and children if the coup began to fail so that's where he and the elders are. Shisui will go there and then do his duty to the Village at the expense of his soul. But afterwards he will join a man I believe to be Madara Uchiha who I spotted near the Village's wall." Shocked by the young man's claim Hiruzen stumbles back as he still remembers jusy how terrifying the Uchiha was before his betraya.
"But Madara has been dead for years Itachi? How could you possibly have seen him near the walls?" As Itachi thinks back he closes his eyes and when he opens them again his Mangekyō is gone but the pain remains present. "The way the man was avoiding the older seals tells me he was here when they were laid. And the Sharingan I saw within his right eye is proof enough to me. It could also explain the Kyubbi attack as only a man of his power and with his eyes could control that beast. I don't know how he could still be living but I truly believe that man was Madara Uchiha." As the Hokage motions for the rest to leave the room he tells Itachi to stay and sit.
"Itachi what I am about to tell you must remain a secret no matter what comes. It is the belief of myself, Mito Kazama, and Emiko Kazama that someone interfered with the birth of young Naruto causing the 9-Tails attack. Kushina and Lord Fourth had the power to keep it restrained even after birth yet it still broke free and somehow appeared right at our gates. If what you're saying is true we may have discovered the culprit but I still don't know how he could be alive after all this time. But I will have Jiraiya keep his eyes and ears open for any information that could be related. Now please Itachi go to bed you have had a long day and today will only be worse. Go get some rest before word reaches your clan and you are forced to respond."
-Uchiha Stronghold-
As Fugaku sits in the main hall he notices one of the elders approaching him. "Fugaku-sama what should we do? The traitor Shisui has surely turned the Clan against us and the followers of the Senju are likely heading here now. We should attack now while they think us weak!" As the elder is about to speak again they both hear the sounds of fighting outside the room. As both watch they see the body of a elder fall through the doorway with a kunai in his throat and forehead. "So did my own son come to do his duty?" As the two watch a individual comes through the door before removing his mask to show it is Shisui. "No Fugaku-sama I could not have my friend kill his own father. I will take that burden myself and spare Itachi from carrying it." As Shisui attempts to say more the elder quickly runs through handsigns before calling out Fire Dragon Bullet! As the jutsu flies towards Shisui he makes the Tiger seal before calling out the same jutsu. As the two dragons collide it's clear that Shisui's is slowly overpowering the other before from behind the roaring flames they hear Wind Release:Great Breakthrough!
As the elder watches in shock he sees his dragon shatter before Shisui's wind empowered one before he is burnt to ash in a instant. As this happens Fugaku simply watches without moving a muscle until Shisui in right in front of him with his tanto drawn and slightly piercing the skin in front of his heart. Raising his eyes he can see his clan member is struggling with his duty and smiles slightly. "Take care of my family for me Shisui-san." Before Shisui can say anything or move his blade Fugaku pushes himself upon the blade much to Shisui's shock. "I will Fugaku-sama." After Shisui has ensured that each body is accounted for he quickly summons a Crow before sending it to tell the Hokage the job is done. "Now how will I find this man Itachi believes to be our ancestor?" As Shisui ponders how to join the unknown man the word of his crimes spread through Konoha. As the Village struggles to accept the news their feelings towards his clan shift from distrustful to sadness and offers of support. Those who know the truth simply act their parts to ensure that the real reason for the massacre remains hidden from all others.
-Midday-
-Council Room-
As the various Clan Heads and top shinobi enter the room they all see *Mikoto Uchiha sitting beside her son as she cries for her husband and the elders who were needlessly killed by a traitor. "Mikoto-san you don't need to do this to yourself. None of us would begrudge you time to grieve for your husband and other fallen kin. We have already labeled him a missing-nin and our Village's hunter-nin teams are already looking for him." As Mikoto struggles to reign in her emotions she simply shakes her head unable to voice her thoughts for the moment. "My mother wishes to hear WHY this event occurred Hokage-sama so she can tell the rest of the Clan once they have finished mourning for our dead." As the Hokage nods he motions for the Clan Heads, Jonin Commander, ANBU Commander, and Elders to sit before pulling a scroll from within his robes. "As you all know last night one of our Jonin carried out a heinous crime. Late last night Shisui Uchiha convinced members of his clan to meet him in a old Uchiha base with what appears to be falsified orders from me."
Taking a deep breathe Hiruzen's voice seems to falter with despair before he continues. "After the Uchi..Fugaku-san and his Elders had arrived he ruthlessly killed them all to test his powers. We discovered this when members of the Uchiha noticed that Fugaku and the others were missing. Upon bringing their concerns to me we discovered the existence of Shisui's fake orders. It seems he knew their family's would quickly grow suspicious as the copies he left were of rather poor quality compared to the ones we found on the bodies. After that we sent Anbu's Team Ro to the location and discovered the bodies of the slain and other evidence of a struggle. It appears he sealed off the building before beginning his attack as 4 elders were found dead near a exit but none were discovered outside. Mikoto-sama if it is okay with you I'd like for some of my men to search his room for any evidence or reasons for this crime." As Mikoto nods the rest of the Heads look on in sympathy at her loss. "If there is nothing else Hokage-sama I would like permission to leave with my mother. The Clan needs her now and I am sure she needs the support of them as well. When your men come to the Compound I will lead them to his room myself." Nodding Hiruzen allows the two to leave and rises to bow his head in mourning for Mikoto and her clan. "Thank you Itachi-san. I will send them once I have dealt with a few matters here."
After nodding the Hokage dismisses the others but has the Elders and Shikaku stay behind. After reactivating the seals around the room he turns to the Elders who are momentarily shocked by the anger shown on his face. "Danzō what did I tell you with regards to Shisui-san?" After a moment of silence Danzō replies that he was ordered to leave him and Itachi alone. "So tell me Danzō why did you and your men attempt to steal his eyes? And do not bother denying it Team Ro, Unagi, and Taku told me what they saw. Why did you attempt to stop him from carrying out his mission? You nearly cost us one of our best shinobi and would've forced us to rely on bloodier methods to end the coup. For your disobedience I am ordering you to step down as the head of ROOT, close the organization, and transfer all of it's members over to my regular forces for reconditioning. You, Homura, and Koharu have overstepped your bounds for the last time if you do so again I will not only remove you from office but strip you of your rank and send you to jail. You three will obey my edicts from now on and you will not attempt to subvert them or work against them, is that clear?"
As the three councilors slowly voice their agreement Shikaku watches them all with a critical eye. Before turning to the corner of the room and asking how much longer he will stay hidden there. Much to the elder's shock Shisui Uchiha seems to spear out of thin air from the back corner of the room. "As expected of you Shikaku-sama. Though I am only a Clone I am sure you realize why I hid myself. Let me make things clear to you elders, especially you Danzō-sama, if any harm befalls my Clan after this and I find out you three were behind it I will come back and kill you myself. If I can not do that I will leak certain secrets of yours leak to the Village and other Villages to destroy you that way." As the three elders glare in barely contained rage the shadow clone nods to Shikaku and Hiruzen before dispelling itself. "Now this meeting is done you three may go and Danzō you have 1 week to comply with my orders is that clear?" After Danzō and the others have left the aged Hokage heads to the roof before pulling out his pipe and lighting it. "Kami-sama please protect Shisui. He is a loyal shinobi and deserves a life better than the one he has now." As the day slowly comes to a close the Hokage returns to his office to write up Shisui's page for the Bingo Book.
-1 year later-
-Konoha Academy-
As the class waits for their weekly fuinjutsu lesson to begin Naruto and Karin are simply talking about their own lessons before noticing their teacher isn't back yet. "So Karin-nē who are we supposed to learn from today?" Thinking back to Kaito's last lesson with them Karin smiles at Naruto causing him to be a bit worried. "Kaito said we'd be learning from Emiko-san today. So pay attention for once Naruto. You know how she can be when she feels we aren't giving it the proper respect" As the two continue to argue back and forth some in the class stare in confusion and disgust at the two hyperactive Uzumaki. As the two continue to talk oblivious to the growing tensions one of the students decides to make his feelings known to them and begins walking forward. "Why do you even keep that Clan name your clan is gone. You might as well become Kazamas and stop deluding yourselves." As the students hear Ohta's words they all grow quiet as they can see how angry both Naruto and Karin are.
"Our clan lives on so long as we do teme. And I will not insult my mother and my ancestors just because YOU think I should!" As Naruto is about to swing at the student he's held back by Hinata who whispers that he isn't worth it. "Who cares about your mother! She was probably weak just like you are! And I bet wasn't even that strong either I bet your guardians lied to the village about how many shinobi attacked your dead village to make them seem strong. Maybe that's why we barely see them in the history books cause the Village knows the truth but doesn't want to hurt your guys feelings!" As Naruto struggles to break free from his friends Karin's chains manifest and begin waving frantically pushing the surrounding students away. Without even knowing it she seals off the room alerting the teachers and nearby shinobi as the sudden release of chakra alerts them all. As Karin's hair seems to darken and come to life with her anger many of the students back away in fear of her. "How DARE you call our clan weak! We gave this village many of it's strongest seals! Our symbol is worn be every Leaf Shinobi in recognition of the bond between the Uzumaki and Konoha!"
As Ohta and his friends continue to mock the Uzumaki it leads to Karin getting more and more pissed off. "Our Clan is not dead! As long as one Uzumaki lives it will live on and be rebuilt!" As Ohta and his friends audibly scoff at the notion of them rebuilding her clan Karin suddenly grows very still. As Naruto looks at Karin he knows what she's about to say and tries to keep her quiet but is thrown back into Sasuke and Kiba by her chains. "OUR CLAN ISN'T DEAD! THEY LIVE ON IN THE KAZAMA COMPOUND! AND ONE DAY WE WILL COME OUT INTO THE OPEN AGAIN!" As she says this she suddenly collapses as the weight of keeping the seals up catches up to her though she remains conscious and extremely angry.
As Naruto and the other students process what she just said the doors to the room suddenly open with the first inside being Iruka and Emiko. "Naruto did she say what I think she said?" Sighing Naruto nods to Emiko even as he hands Karin a solider pill to help her recoger. "Hai Emiko-baa-chan she said the clan still lives within the Kazama Compound." As the teachers and students continue to talk amongst themselves four Anbu suddenly Shunshin into the room to see what happened. Upon being told one of them quickly returns to the Hokage and moments later is back with a request for Naruto, Karin, and Emiko to come to the Council chamber. Realizing how badly she messed up Karin seems to fall in on herself before Emiko whispers something in her ears causing the girl to look up sharply and nod.
-Konoha Council Room-
As Karin, Naruto, and Emiko enter the room they are joined by Kaida who stands beside them before all of the Clan Heads*, Jonin Commander, Anbu Commander, and the Elders sitting at the table. As Mito sees them she gives each a small smile before looking back at the Hokage as he calls the meeting to order and tells what happened. As the various Village leaders listen their faces show a mixture of shock, happiness, greed, or a mixture of them. The first to rise is the Kurama Clan Head Chikao Kurama. "Mito-sama I must ask is this the truth? Do the Uzumaki live on within your clan's home?" After Mito has confirmed that yes they are alive Chikao turns to the four Uzumaki and bows deeply. "On behalf of the Kurama Clan we thank you for your help with my daughter. From this day forth consider our clan's allies till the world ends as we can not repay you for the help you gave us." While they are shocked by his words Emiko and Kaida quickly express their thanks and promise to stand beside the Kurama Clan in the future if they are called upon. As the various clan heads talk it seems like they are mostly happy for the Uzumaki's survival and welcome them to the village openly. Right before the Hokage can call for a motion to allow them to openly reestablish their clan within Konoha the Elders state their displeasure at how the clan hid itself.
Despite knowing how little patience Hiruzen has for him anymore Danzō decides to make his displeasure known quite openly. "With all due respect Hiruzen how can you reward them for their actions? They lied to us all those years ago when they entered the village. They put Konoha at risk and you are rewarding them for it. They should be forced to give up some of their jutsu and seals," at this many Clan Heads seem angry that Danzō would even suggest such a thing, "as payment for their lies. And they should be denied a seat on this council until such a time that they have adequately paid for their lies. Afterall how can we trust a clan that hid itself for years from us despite our long alliance with their ancestral village. " As the various Clan Heads and village leaders quickly shout their disapproval of Danzō's plan they suddenly feel the KI of Kaida. "How dare you! My Clan helped found this village with the Senju and Uchiha but you think we should be punished for coming here secretly to survive! Your ancestors would be ashamed of you Danzō Shimura! What happened to the honor and brotherhood your clan used to speak of? Did you abandon it in your search for ever more power? I shou.." Before Kaida can say anymore the Hokage holds up his hand to silence her before directing his attention to Danzō.
While he agrees with Kaida's words and intent he still thinks it prudent she doesn't say all that she wants to. "They did not lie when they entered the Village I knew who they were from the start Danzō. And I gave them the right to hide so we will NOT be punishing them for doing as I allowed. If the Uzumaki wish to share their own techniques with the village they can do so of their own freewill just like all other clans have. If you or anyone else attempt to force them to let me make this clear they have my explicit permission to refuse you." While Danzō rages internally at how once again Hiruzen has denied the village, in his eyes, another strength to draw upon on the outside he appears calm and states he understands and will obey. "Since everyone understands let us move on to who will speak for the Clan until Naruto-kun is of age. Naruto since you are the Heir tell me who would you like to speak for your Clan?" As Naruto thinks he remembers the times each of them taught him a lesson on how to represent the Uzumaki before he comes to a decision as he turns to Kaida with a familiar smirk on his face.
"I want Kaida-oba-san to be our voice! I'm sure she'll do great at representing the Clan." As Kaida stares at her nephew her eye twitches as she accepts the honor of being their voice. As the other Uzumaki watch they quietly laugh as they all know how much she hates that kind of work and they all know she'll get back at Naruto for it. Once Hiruzen realizes why the woman's eye is twitching he chuckles to himself before stating the Clan should come out openly soon and with that he ends the meeting right as Naruto and Karin fail to hold in their laughter. As the two fall over laughing Kaida quickly wraps them up in her chains before holding them before her face. "Just remember Naruto-kun and Musume-chan one day you two will be expected to do this and more when you are the Clan Heads." As the two quickly pale they stop laughing as Emiko and the rest watch them before chuckling to themselves. As the day comes to a close they return home to tell the Clan what happened and plan how to reestablish themselves.
-3 days later-
-Hokage Tower-
When word of what happened at Academy and in Council room spread many doubted it. They had been told for years that the Uzumaki were dead so naturally when the village pariah's cousin claimed they lived on very few believed her. "Citizens of Konoha, it is my pleasure to tell you that a old ally of our Village did not truly die out as we said during the 2nd Shinobi World War. The Uzumaki Clan survived the fall of their home and have chosen to live here in our village. It is my pleasure to introduce you to the Head Family of the Uzumaki Kaida Uzumaki the Clan Regent, Karin Uzumaki her daughter and Clan Heiress, and Naruto Uzumaki the Clan Heir and daughter of Kushina Uzumaki a friend to many in this village." As their names are called each one steps forward wearing a black kimono with a red Uzumaki crest over their heart and red waves rising up from the bottom to their waist. Those who are friends of the three and those who have chosen to ally begin to clap though some within the village resent that Naruto will one day sit in the Council Room as a Clan Head. As Naruto's friends watch on he waves back alongside he cousin and aunt with a large smile upon his face.
As the announcement ended suddenly throughout the crowd many started yelling in shock as individuals they'd known for years suddenly changed in appearance and chakra quality for those next to skilled or attentive sensors. Naturally the Uzumaki had decided to play one last joke by hiding who was or wasn't a Uzumaki till the very last minute. Upon the completion of the Hokage's speech they all released the seals that changed their hair or eye color and somewhat suppressed their chakra. As over a hundred individuals made it known they were Uzumaki certain people within the village began to panic and sent word to their contacts of what happened. As expected of a clan as famous as the Uzumaki their reappearance caused just as many, if not more, shock than their supposed death.
-1 month later-
-Konoha Park-
As Naruto explains to his friends how quickly the Uzumaki's new home is being built Choji suddenly points out that it's only been a month since the announcement. When the others realize this they all begin to question how his clan acquired the land and built their new homes so quickly. "We already owned the land beforehand we just had our Clan's civilian and shinobi trades in the area. Once we got approval to start working on the Compound itself they closed down for a time so we could rebuild the area." Given his clan's various restaurants Choji looks up quickly from his chips in surprise. "So you're saying the Uzumaki Compound is almost done already? How'd you guys get it done so fast Naruto? I know your clan isn't the largest and you didn't hire many workers so how'd you do it." Instead or replying Naruto simply makes a cross with his fingers before calling out Shadow Clone Jutsu! As his friends watch a second Naruto appears from the smoke but they don't realize the significance till he slugs his own clone and his fist doesn't just pass through. "That's how Choji we just made a lot of clones of ourselves and went to work. Once a Uzumaki turns 8 we learn that move since we have too much chakra for a standard clone and it's like a rite of passage to see how many you can create. I learned it rather quickly and Kaito has had me using them to help with making the lower level seals that we've been placing around the compound."
As the friends spend the day just relaxing at the park they decide to visit the Uzumaki Compound since it's nearby and because they're curious to see how his clan lives. As they get closer Hinata moves closer to Naruto as she doesn't know how his clan will act around them. After they've walked through the gates Naruto points out the forges and other trade businesses and where each branch lives. Before he can point out his own area Hinata hesitantly pulls on his sleeve to get his attention. "Na-Naruto-kun where are the gu-guards? Isn't your clan worried about people stealing their jutsu scrolls or sp-spying on them?" As the others look around they also notice that his clan seems rather laid back about it's security with only a few armed shinobi walking through the compound doing a variety of jobs. "Oh we do worry about thay but I can't really show you what I mean but you can see for yourself. Use your eye's abilities and tell me what you see Hinata-chan. You'll see why we don't have many designated guards."
As Hinata activates her Byakugan all she can see are dozens upon dozens of seals spread throughout the compound. She can see them inside the walls, the doors, covering windows, and even some on the floors and pathways. "Ho-How did they create so many seals!?" After Naruto explains what she saw the rest of his friends stare at his Clan with newfound respect before they continue into the compound. "So Dobe where are we going? I doubt we're heading to your room cause I don't smell ramen." As the others laugh Naruto simply points at a open dojo where they see Kaito and Harue, now with a engagement ring on her left hand, sparring against each other. "Let's see if they can teach us anything today. I'm sure they're both a little bored from not having any missions lately."
As the kids get closer Harue notices and signals to end the spar before waving to the kids. "So Naruto-kun what are you and your friends doing here today?" Hugging his big sister Naruto smiles before pointing to the others. "I wanted to show them the compound but decided to see if you two could teach us again since you're free. Least if that's ok with you Kaito-nii and Harue-nē-san." As Kaito grumbles about not getting any respect anymore Harue agrees before having the kids split up between boys and girls. "Girls follow me and Kaito please don't let them destroy the dojo." As Kaito leads the boys to one side of the dojo he notices that Harue seems to be reaching the girls some of her fighting style. "Let's see I know how Naruto and Sasuke fight since they always spar but how about the rest of you? Come at me one at a time and once I've got you all we'll see about teaching you all some moves. After the four boys have each taken their turn fighting Kaito he thinks for a minute before creating five Shadow Clones and pointing at Naruto.
"You already know what you need to work on so head to the back corner and work on your Hakunaishō katas. Sasuke if I remember right your brother said you're naturally fast and agile so my clone will teach you some Rapizzu katas to aid you in that. Shino I think we should working on building your base so my clone will teach you some moves that can work with your clan's style. Choji you are gonna learn Hakunaishō like Naruto because with your clan's jutsu it'll be devastating. And Shikamaru I'll personally teach you some moves that you could use with your clan's jutsu." While Harue and Kaito teach the young students from the dojo doors Kaida and Emiko watch on stunned at how quickly the kids are learning. "Their class is going to be something else wont they?" Nodding Emiko looks on in pride before looking over at Kaida who's watching her daughter and nephew closely. "That they will Kaida-chan but tell me have you been able to get the mission approved yet? I am sure Tsunade-chan would be more than happy to see she has some family left." As Harue nods she tells her that they have already gotten approval to send a group out to find the wayward Senju with a message bearing the Uzumaki crest alongside the Konoha one.
-Kumo-
As A continues work on his paperwork he suddenly hears a commotion in his secretary's room. Before he can yell or even stand one of his shinobi suddenly burst into his office much to his shock and anger before dropping to one knee. "Excuse the interruption Raikage-sama but I have urgent news from one of our agents in the Land of Fire. They say the Uzumaki Clan has reestablished itself in Konoha and has been in hiding there since the Fall of Uzushio." For the briefest moment A remembers the stories his father told of him of the Siege of Uzushio and the damage done before realizing his subordinate is still speaking. "...must attack Raikage-sama! They surely are out for revenge and if given the chance to grow their numbers they will almost certainly target our village first!" Before the man can say anything else A silences the man by raising his hand as others who have heard the news enter his office. "We can not attack right now as Konoha is not a small village like Uzushio was. They have likely already placed their seals upon the walls and will only add more if we seem ready to attack. For now order our spies to only gather information like how many survived, how they did, and what they're like. When the time is right we will send teams into Konoha during the Chunin Exams to see how strong they truly are." As the various shinobi under him argue back and forth A realizes that not only is Kushina Uzumaki's child alive but he's being raised by his kin who likely hate his village.
As word spreads across Kumo many who lost family or friends during the siege call for war as surely the Uzumaki want their revenge. As tensions rise the Raikage is forced to lock his Village down and explain why war is not a wise choice at the moment. Unsurprisingly this angers many of his people who view their village as the strongest before to their surprise the few surviving shinobi from that time call it a wise decision. They point out how Konoha already has far more shinobi than Uzushio did and now they will have Uzumaki seals to bolster their defenses. One particularly scarred retired shinobi reminds them that Uzushio's defenses were strong enough that it required a perfect jinchuriki his life to put a large enough hole for their men to attack through. He openly states his support for the Raikage's decision as he believes Konoha would be even harder to destroy like Uzushio was.
-Suna-
As Rasa sits within his office his hands shake as he reads the report from one of his agents near Konoha. "So the Uzumaki have survived well I am glad that Konoha's first ally still exists but what does this mean for my village? Baki I want you to go to Konoha tomorrow with a letter from me congratulating the Uzumaki on surviving and Konoha for taking them in. But while you're there I want you to watch and see just how powerful they are. Once the letter is delivered return within 3 days and give your report." As the Suna Jonin quickly leaves to prepare for his mission the Kazekage quietly wonders to himself how this could hurt or help Suna.
While some in his village see it as a good thing for their ally to grow stronger the Kazekage begins to view it as a negative in the end for Suna. "Our foolish Daimyo already gives too many missions to Konoha it will only grow worse now. Shigezane I need you to increase your efforts. We may yet have to rely upon the reserves you have found for us to survive if our Daimyo gives ever more missions to Konoha." As the Kazekage's assistant exits the building he quickly begins moving towards the edge of the village to begin his work. As he heads there he hears his fellow shinobi question if their Kage will have his powers sealed off by the Uzumaki one day.
-Kiri-
As the Mizukage reads the report from a Kiri trader who dealt with Konoha he suddenly felt a burning rage within himself. "So another demon cursed bloodline lives in Konoha. They tempt disaster with their obsession with such cursed clans. MEI GET IN HERE!," as the Mizukage's secretary enters his room he fails to notice the scheming in her eyes, "I want you to deliver a message to Konoha for me. Warn them of what will happen to their village when their cursed clans decide to rebel like our's have." Bowing the Mizukage's assistant wonders how she can use this news against him. "If the rumors are true they may be willing to aid the cause.." "Hai Mizukage-sama." As Mei leaves the room and prepares for her journey she keeps her face totally neutral until she reaches her room and ponders how to use this to aid the coming rebellion. "Kami-sama please let them be reasonable we will need help for this to work."
As Mei walks through the village she can hear the people quietly speaking amongst themselves. As she see's the few others like her that have stayed behind to sabotage from within she thinks back to the rumors she heard earlier in her life regarding them and their beliefs. As she enters her room she quietly prays they will overlook her village after reading the message the Mizukage will undoubtedly have her deliver. "If the rumors are right they may aid our clans solely to spite the Village for attacking them."
-Iwa-
"So they still live well no matter they surely aren't as strong as they were before." Before the aging Tsuchikage can say more his door is opened rather violently by a group of his shinobi which angers him. "Tsuchikage-sama have you read the reports? The Uzumaki still love we MUST go to Konoha to kill them. They pose a risk to our village!" As most the other shinobi agree with the first man Ōnoki looks back at his cousin Roshi who is rolling his eyes at the various shinobi. "QUIET! We will not be attacking Konoha anytime soon and none of you will have your younger members carry out "rogue actions" if they encounter Konoha shinobi during missions. We will send teams to Konoha's Chunin Exams though once I am sure this isn't some trick to lure us in first. Until then you all will follow my orders and not attack their shinobi unless they are acting against you during a mission. Now all of you except Roshi get out." Using a kunai ti clean under his nails Roshi looks up at his older cousin in both amusement and worry. "Well Ōnoki this is certainly a surprise is it not? So what will you do now?" As the two talk long into the night they are unaware of how quickly the word has spread to the village and how deep the hate some of their fellows have for the Uzumaki and Konoha.
As word spreads across the Village many of Iwa's clans and civilian shinobi quickly begin preparing for a war with the Uzumaki and Konoha. It would not be until the next day when Ōnoki made it clear that they would have to defeat him in a duel for the position of Tsuchikage for Iwa to declare war again. Much like Kumo though he received support from the few survivors of the last war with the Uzumaki which slowly turned things against war at least for a time. But even so tensions would remain at a level not seen since right after the end of the last war between Konoha and Iwa.
-Ame-
While the common folk and shinobi of the Rain went about their daily lives within the home of a powerful man holds a meeting with his strongest subordinates. As shadowy figures talked amongst themselves over what the Uzumaki's survival means for their plans the man at the head of the table calls for silence from the members of his organization. "It doesn't matter if they live or not they shall know pain alongside all the others. Focus on your missions and ensure you keep our true goals hidden from all others. We must be ready to begin the plan within the next 4 years." After being dismissed one of the members hangs back before walking through a separate door to another room with a thin, frail looking man held up by a strange contraption. "Konan why are you here? The meeting is over." Looking over her sole remaining comrade the woman looks up sadly as his withered appearance. "Na-Pain-sama their existence will make things harder you must realize that. You always told me what she said about them. How will w.." Before she can say another word the woman is silenced by a glare as Pain's eyes burn with sadness, anger, and pain all at once. "If I must handle them myself I will but they will not stop us. This world will be purified through pain."
While the two continue to meet a new member is brought into their organization by the mysterious plant like figure and a man in a orange mask who serves as their chief intelligence gatherer and his support. As the two explain a bit of what he will be expected to do their leader will arrive and stare at the young Uchiha. "So this is our newest recruit. Zetsu he does not appear to be strong enough to be useful." As the man continues to stare Shisui uses his signature attack to try and prove his strength before he is blasted away as the man says Shinra Tensei. Before he can even think of attacking him a thin black rod impales the ground next to his head followed by another on the other side. "I will admit you have potential Uchiha but do not forget your place."
-Konoha-
-Council Chambers-
As the Hokage calls another meeting to order he gives the floor over to the new Uzumaki representative who argues that the village should once again raise it's standards within the Academy to ensure their newest shinobi are adequately prepared. As the various Clan Heads hear her reasonings and potential additions many begin voicing their support for it. The few who oppose it seem to come from the Civilian Council that feels the change will make it harder for civilian born students to become shinobi which may hurt the village in the end. As the Hokage is about to speak the door to the room is suddenly flung open and a very angry and familiar blonde woman walks in before asking who sent her letter claiming she still had family in village. Before anyone can reply a small laugh can be heard from behind the Uzumaki regent as Emiko steps out into the open. "Tsuna-chan you always were so violent. Didn't you recognize my writing?" As the woman begins laughing again she's suddenly being crushed by a hug from Tsunade who seems to have almost teleported to her. As the Hokage and various other officials watch they try to listen in on the two's conversation before Tsunade turns around and face the Hoakge. "Old Man I think I'll be staying in the village from now on. Can we talk about that med-nin idea I had before?" As the Hokage nods Tsunade moves to sit at the Senju seat beside Mikoto Uchiha and her son with a smile on her face.
Before anyone can speak a woman in a black dress runs into the room before yelling for Tsunade to calm down before realizing she's already calm and has sat down. As the woman briefly considers running before Tsunade tells her to stop staring and sit beside her. "Ah Shizune-san I thought you looked familiar." As Shizune turned she saw Harue who had been attending the meeting alongside Mito staring at her. "Don't you remember me? It's me Harue Kazama we met in the Land of Rice Paddies a few years back during a mission." As the two young women quietly catch up the Council quickly resumes planning out how to improve the quality of their graduates and eventually how to begin Tsunade's med-nin program with a small test batch from the Academy in a few years once she's managed to retrain the current medical shinobi.
-Academy-
As the new semester begins the students are surprised to see the Headmaster alongside a few other officials from the Academy before them and saying there have been some changes to the Academy's curriculum. "As your teachers told you earlier today the requirements for graduation have been changed.," as the students both new and old hear this whispers can be heard as they try to figure out what he means, "Our Hokage with advice from both the Village's Clan Heads, Jonin Council, and the Elders have decided to raise the standards for all classes year 3 and below. The older classes only have to meet the old requirements but any who choose to pass by the newer ones will be placed higher in their class's roster to reflect that. The new requirements to graduate are the following - mastery of at least 3 D-rank or higher jutsu, proficiency in at least one approved weapon aside from kunai and shuriken, ability to use and create common seals like the Flash bomb, and a mastery of the tree exercise alongside the other requirements. It is the hope of the Hokage and other village leaders that by changing the curriculum you all will be better equipped for the life of a shinobi. Dismissed!"
As the students are led away they can see their newest teachers getting acquainted with the Headmaster and a few of the other faculty. "So Shinzune-san are the rumors I've heard correct? Does your master plan on teaching some of my students medical jutsu?" Nodding the Slug Princess's assistant looks over the students mentally filling away ones who her sishou could teach. "She does. With the support of the Hokage and her cousins she hopes to give each squad a med-nin within the next few years. She may even take another apprentice or two if she believes they're capable enough. Now if you will excuse me I have to meet with Lady Tsunade about how she plans to teach these kids medical jutsu." As the Sannin's apprentice takes her leave a few of the less tolerant teachers and staff began railing against the fact that it's clan could influence anyone. As the school day came and went many of the students seemed to love their new lessons despite the added difficulties. Once the Academy released the students for the rest of the day Naruto was surprised to see his aunt waiting for him and Karin at the gate with the other parents. After being told they were going to have dinner with a friend of his mother Naruto immediately perked before telling his friends goodbye.
"So who are we meeting today?" As Kaida and Karin smile at how excited Naruto is to meet another of his mother's friends Kaida simply points ahead to a Clan Compound they'd never been in before. "We are going to meet her sensei Tsunade Senju for dinner tonight. She wants to meet you both and the Clan wants me to deliver this," she pats a scroll on her right hip as she says this, "to her since it is based off work her grandmother Mito Senju ne Uzumaki did with her husband the Shodaime." As the three enter the Senju Compound Naruto can see dozen's of Shadow Clones of various Uzumaki both repairing structures and adding sealing much like their own to the compound.
As the three are greeted at the Main Household by a Shadow Clone of Harue they are guided into a small living room where Tsunade and Shizune are sitting with Emiko. "Ah there he is. Naruto say hello to Tsunade Senju your mother's sensei and the granddaughter of Mito Uzumaki." After Naruto and the others have said hello Naruto keeps tilting his head back and forth as he looks at Tsunade. "SO you taught my mom?," as Tsunade nods she has a small, sad smile on her face as she remembers Kushina, "So that makes you Tsunade-baa-chan!" As Emiko and Kaida struggle to hold in their laughs at Naruto's nickname Tsunade is reminded of Kushina with how he acts. Deciding to humor him she nods before beckoning him closer with her right pointer finger. As Naruto gets closer she asks him to close his eyes and before he realizes what's happening he feels a sharp flick to his forehead causing him to open his eyes in annoyance at her trick.
"That's for calling me baa-chan you little brat.", before Naruto can say a word though she quickly gives him a small kiss on his forehead, "And that is for reminding me of Kushina-chan." As the other's laugh at Naruto's expression Kaida removes the scroll from her hip before offering it to Tsunade. "Tsunade-sama this is from the clan as a gift for you. If you remember your grandmother Lady Mito had attempted to wed her clan's fuinjutsu with your grandfather's expertise in medical jutsu. This is the final result a series of seals designed to aid med-nin in their duties and recreate some of Hashirama's more powerful medical jutsu." As Tsunade takes the scroll she can almost feel the presence of her grandmother and father within the scroll as a few tears come to her eyes. As Naruto sees her tears he quickly moves to sit beside his baa-chan before giving her a hug much to her shock though she does return the hug after a moment of hesitation.
As Kaida and Emiko watch they both have smiles on their face as they see Naruto try to comfort someone he's just met before a clone of Emiko sticks her head in the room and says dinner is ready. As the small group is led into the dining room Tsunade decides to have Naruto and Karin sit beside her so she can tell him all about his mother and see if Karin has any interest in medical jutsu. As the meal was served Tsunade was for the first time in awhile truly happy as she once again had a family to love and protect. As the dishes were taken away Tsunade decided to ask Karin and Naruto what their dreams were. "I want to reestablish Uzushio and see if any of the other clans survived!"
After a moment Naruto smiles before announcing he wants to be the best Hokage ever much like his mom had said when Tsunade trained her. For a moment Tsunade is silent as she stares at Naruto unknowingly carrying on the dreams of her late fiancé and little brother. As she hugs both children against her she wishes them both luck in their dreams and says she will always support them in achieving them. As the Uzumaki head home later that night Tsunade thinks back to all that she's lost and vows she will protect her family this time. "Shizune it's time. I'll need your help to get over my hemophobia but I can't afford to fail again." As the two walk back into their home they talk late into the night on how they plan to slowly remove Tsunade's fear and learn the seals and jutsu delivered to them.
-next day-
Far from Konoha a familiar man with a long mane of white hair moves silently through an abandoned hideout. Keeping a kunai up the man slowly and carefully looks for traps or signs of recent activity. As the hours go by he finds increasingly gruesome experiments or notes of them in the rooms he checks. Entering the last and seemingly largest room he nearly gags at the smell coming from further in. At the back of the room he finds three bodies that have been repeatedly torn apart and stitched back together cruelly.
Recognizing signs of his former comrade's work Jiraiya prays for the souls of the poor individuals he had worked on. As he quickly seals away any papers or scrolls he can find he notices a familiar marking upon one of the dead's jacket. Immediately the man begins looking over the body before he slams his fist against the nearest wall making a crater in it. "Damn you Orochimaru...Haven't they suffered enough." Looking back at the table Jiraiya pulls out a scroll to seal away the corpse of the unknown Uzumaki laying on the table.
As the body disappears in a burst of smoke Jiraiya moves toward the exit leaving *Uzumaki explosive tags behind him in every room. Reaching the entryway he summons one of the smaller toads with red and black markings wearing what appears to be a dark red set of armor. "I need oil Gamatai." Looking around the small toad seems to pale upon realizing where they are. "Alright Jiraiya-san." For a moment the toad takes a deep breath before releasing a torrent of oil that quickly begins flowing deeper into the hideout.
Putting his hand on the toad's back Jiraiya channels his own chakra into the toad allowing him to create far more oil. After a few moments the smell of the oil forces the toad to stop so he and Jiraiya leave the abandoned outpost. Dropping one last tag at the entryway Jiraiya picks up the toad before jumping into the nearby trees. "Do you want to do it or should I?" Smirking as the toad takes a deep breathe Jiraiya prepares himself for the coming explosion. "Katon: Fireball jutsu!"
Releasing a small fireball barely the size of himself the toad hunkers down in the Sannin's arms. Striking the oil the two have a second of silence before the oil catches and a roaring fire begins. As the flames burn away at the structure the explosive tags Jiraiya left begin to smoke before they detonate one by one. While Jiraiya watches grimly and vaguely wonders if he used too many tags as the earth rumbles and a massive pillar of smoke rises his summon has a very different reaction. Cheering as the roaring flames and explosions tear apart the snake's old base the toad is the epitome of a pyromaniac.
As the final tags in the base's lowest level detonate all together the earth begins to collapse down as the base's foundations are destroyed. Looking down at the still burning pit Jiraiya finally cracks a small smile before he puts Gamatai down on the still swaying tree. "Did you add wind natured chakra to that oil? Cause I don't remember it burning quite so fiercely last time." Smiling the toad nods before looking back at the flames below. "That snake deserves to burn and so does all his work." Nodding Jiraiya tells the toad he can return home before saying he has to return to Konoha. Still smiling about the flames below the toad returns home in a burst of smoke as Jiraiya turns towards Konoha. "That poor man was a Uzumaki once...Orochimaru is there no end to your depravity?"
*-it's basically just a bigger/stronger water dragon except it has a full body instead of just the two front legs it's basically just a bigger/stronger water dragon except it has a full body instead of just the two front legs
*-stronger explosive tags filled with more chakra their explosion is larger and burns much hotter
*-OC toad he loves fire to put it mildly
I think I'm gonna leave it there. Once again thanks for reading, following, favoriting, reviewing it means the world to me. The next chapter will be the period right before, during, and after graduation to show the results of the changes and the teams. BTW Tsunade is be a little OOC since in this timeline she was brought back sooner and has family to protect but she's still afraid of blood for the time being
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