Don't own any of Naruto only OCS.

The shinobi looked out over the sea. Velos, the city from the Ashes, the shining light of the united front against evil, stood for all to see. The captain had sped up the convoy so that they would arrive earlier than expected. Even the clan heads were amazed. Halls of marble, slate granite, sandstone, and many other minerals stood against the early morning sun like a beacon in the ocean for a weary traveller. The the middle of this fine city, stood a large mansion many of pure white marble. It beckoned the shinobi onward.

"Kakashi-sensi, what is that big building there? It looks bigger than most clan homes. " Sakura asked. Kakashi eye smiled.

"That ,Sakura, is the Consulate Imperial Hall. The Consul of Velos, Galen Abusca, lives and works there along with his Consul's guard. It is the center of all the united kingdoms and rules over all of Velos and its allied cities." Kakashi replied. Sakura gazed at the Hall with wonder. Sasuke and Naruto both were watching the same view. They'd never seen such a place. The other shinobi were listening too as Kakashi explained everything to Sakura.

"YOSH! The flames of youth burn brightly here. We can spread more youth, Lee!" Gai said as everyone sweatdropped. Lee jumped up.

"If we can not spread such youth, I will run 500 laps around this beautiful city, Gai-sensi."

"Lee."

"Gai-sensi."

"Lee."

"Gai-sensi." Both shouted as a sunset began to appear behind them. But a rather large wave splashed them into a wall. Tsunade cocked a brow at Kakashi.

"Wasn't me." Kakashi said to the group. Yeah right. Tsunade thought. bBefore anyone one could say anything, a crew member appeared.

"Lady Tsunade, we have landed at port. The other ships are unloading as we speak. The captain wishes you many returns and has the plank ready for departure."

"Excuse me. Where is Xaiver and the other gentleman?"

"They are awaiting you on shore. Lord Danok is personally escorting you to the gates.Now I must attend to other duties."

"Lets see this city up close. Everyone help those who need it. Kakashi, a word."Tsunade said. Kakashi walked over to her.

"You could have told me we were coming here. You know as well as I that Naruto has family here." Tsunade hissed out. Kakashi eye smiled.

"I didn't tell because you woukd have stayed away. Naruto isn't the only family member she has, is he?" Kakashi said. Tsunade looked away.

"I didn't want him to find out like this. He's been though enough. I feared that it would break his heart and..."

"He wouldn't consider you one of his precious people? He would be hurt but he would still live you. Ah, we must disembark now it seems. I will insure your safety." Kakashi said as the pair made their way down the plank. The others were waiting on the dock. As one the group moved towards a set of steps formed in the rock. Tsunade, regaining her composure, take the lead. They followed the the path until they came to a great gateway. To the right stood Danok waiting for them. But he wasnt alone. A young woman was waiting as well. She was dressed in blood red clothing and wore a wide brim red velvet hat with a large white feather coming from the band. She smiled at the shinobi.

"Good Morning to all. My name is Rania Sangrue. I have been asked by the Consul hisself to bring to to Velos. We hope that you will make Velos your home. Please follow me to..." Rania said stopping mid sentence.

"Come out, ROOT, I can sense you." Rania said softly. Twelve ROOT appeared. Quickly one spoke.

"We are here to kill the traitors and take back the Uchiha and Hyuugas. You will not impede on our Hokage's orders or would you incite a war? Give them now and I will speak well of you." The ROOT demanded. Rania looked at the ROOT and laughed.

"Incite war? You are on a sovereign nation's ground and demand such? My, my how easily lambs are led to the slaughter. You are not wanted nor welcome here. You have broke several treaty laws by entering our borders but worse you've insulted the image of Velos. Danok please see that the shinobi are inside the gate. I feel a fight coming on. Trust me, some will live and some will die" Rania said her voice like ice. ROOT shinobi took a stance. One ROOT cast a genjustu thinking that it would easily end the fight. Rania felt the air change. Quickly, she countered the genjustu.

"As I said, some will live. Genjustu and ninjustu are quite ineffective against me. However, I don't have time to pick and choose who lives." Rania said motioning to her left.

"Fire style justu: Raging phoenix Kakashi called out. The ROOT found themselves trapped by fire. Once the great fire bird disappeared only two ROOT, the captain and the genjustu user, lived though injured. Rania turned to a watchman.

" Bring them to Room 46."

"Right away."

Rania turned to the shinobi

"Welcome home"