The next day Naruto woke up in a rather large bedroom it took him a couple of seconds to remember all he had found out the day before and where he was.

Five more minutes and then I'll go to breakfast. Naruto thought dozing back to sleep

But that wouldn't be the case he was woken up by a large object landing on his chest.

" HEY! WHAT THE HELL?" Naruto shouted

But as he looked up he didn't see an object, but an animal, a kitsune kit with three tails.

" Um- hi." Naruto said confused

" Ohayou Gozaimasu Kyubi-sama." The kit spoke

Naruto was shocked, Ok there a kitsune kit on my chest and it just talked to me and called me Kyubi. Kyubi, what's going on? Naruto thought

He's from my clan and since your absorbing my charka he thinks you're me now. Kyubi explained

And the talking? Naruto inquired

One tailed kitsune are the only ones not able to speak two tailed or above and they can talk to anything. Kyubi said

Tsunade, Jiraiya and Shizune came running into Naruto's room when they heard him yell, but they didn't think they'd see the scene that was before them. Their Naruto was on top of his bed playing with a kitsune kit with three tails.

" Three tails?" Tsunade questioned

This caused Naruto and the kit to stop and look at her and Naruto just smiled at her.

" He's a messenger. They think I'm Kyubi, so they sent Yuuzyou here to talk with me and take word back." Naruto explained

Naruto told the kit a few things and Yuuzyou nodded and leapt out of Naruto's window. The three adults stood there dumbfounded at what had just occurred.

" So breakfast ready?" Naruto asked getting up

" Yeah, right after you change." Jiraiya said shaking his head and walking out of the room

" Oh ok, where's the bathroom Oba-chan?" Naruto asked

" To the right of your room Naruto." Tsunade said as she and Shizune walked out and headed to the kitchen

Naruto shrugged not understanding why they thought it was unusual.

Of course I thought it was strange until Kyubi explained it to me. Naruto thought

He headed over to the bathroom and took quick shower and exited with his boxers on and a confused look on his face.

" Ok, I know I took my clothes off in the bathroom, so where did they go?" Naruto said as he entered his room

He looked around to see if he had been mistake and had taken his clothes off before he got to the bathroom, but his black and orange suit was nowhere to be seen.

" Guess I'll just have to use the clothes that are in the dresser." Naruto said as he made his way over to the dresser.

The top drawer held many ninja styled dark blue pants. Naruto grabbed one and threw it onto the bed. The second drawer had a number of different vests.

" Well since I'm neither of these right now I can't wear them." Naruto said and closed the drawer

The third drawer down took Naruto a little bit more time to find what he wanted. It contained a number of different shirts but none had orange on them, but a lot did have flames. Naruto chose a white short-sleeved shirt the tip of the sleeves and the bottom of the shirt had flames going up them. Once he was ready he headed downstairs to have breakfast the Tsunade, Shizune and Jiraiya. He was able to find were the three were because Tsunade and Jiraiya were having a shouting match again.

" I hope Oba-chan just doesn't send him though the window like last time." Naruto said to himself

He remembered the last time he had walked into one of their shouting matches. He still didn't know what it was about, but it resulted in Jiraiya being punched out the window of the Hokage's Office and falling three storied to the ground.

" I'm surprised he survived that one." Naruto laughed

He walked in the two were staring each other down angrily.

" What are you two fighting about now?" Naruto asked

The three turned to look at the boy and their faces changed from anger to shock. Naruto stood before them in his new outfit. The sleeves stopped right at his elbow and his pants were stopped at his mid-calf and bandages round the rest. He still had the bandage wrapped around his right thigh that had a kunai holster on top of it. He then had his blue shinobi sandals on. His headband that had the black fabric on it now was tied around his head. Naruto stared at the three adults wondering what was wrong.

" Nani?" Naruto asked

" You look like him Naruto." Tsunade said as if lost in a memory

" Like who?" Naruto asked

" Like Arashi." Shizune said

" These were Otou-san weren't they?" Naruto asked now upset knowing who's they were, " I'm going to go and change back into my clothes."

" Why?" Tsunade asked

" Oba-chan I feel it's not right for me to be wearing Otou-san stuff." Naruto said turning to go back to the search for his clothes

" Well you can't Gaki." Jiraiya said smirking

" Why can't I go back and change Ero-sennin?" Naruto asked not understanding

" You can't change cause your old clothes are gone." Jiraiya said now smiling

" Hai, I just have to figure out where I put them though." Naruto asked getting upset at his sensei

" Well you won't find them. I burned them." Jiraiya said smiling

" YOU DID WHAT!" Naruto screamed and ran over to the man getting ready to kill him, " THAT WAS MY FAVORITE OUTFIT. HOW COULD YOU?"

" Gaki these are much better than that cheap stuff you wore, besides no one will say anything too you." Jiraiya said

" Why?" Naruto asked now confused

The two adults looked at themselves not understanding why the boy was asking this.

" Naruto you saw the photo's yesterday of what Arashi looked like?" Tsunade said

" Yeah so?" Naruto asked

" Naruto right now you look like his twin, well almost." Jiraiya said and Shizune nodded at his statement

" Yeah right, Ero-sennin. Very funny, now can I have some ramen so we can head to Oba-chan's office?" Naruto asked

" No ramen." Tsunade said

" NANI! How can you not have Ramen?" Naruto asked

" Because it's not healthy for breakfast." Shizune relied

" Then what will I eat? That's all I could afford before?" Naruto said

The three looked surprised at one another. Sure Arashi was known for his love of Ramen too, but he never at it as much as Naruto did.

So that's why he ate Ramen so much it's all he could afford. Tsunade thought starting at him sadly

When Shizune placed the tray of food in front of him Naruto began eating the food like it was normal to eat, but the other at the table knew differently.

Gaki, I hope you'll have a better life since you're not being hunted now, but somehow I fear it may be just beginning with the villagers. Jiraiya thought


When he finished the four headed over to the Hokage's Tower. As the four walked Naruto noticed a number of villagers stopping what they were doing and look at him. Naruto started to get uncomfortable with the stares he was receiving, which weren't the normal icy glares of hate. No these were stares of disbelief, others Naruto couldn't make out.

" Oba-chan?" Naruto said

" Hum?" Tsunade answered

" They're staring at me funny." Naruto said

" Told you, you look like him." Jiraiya said smiling

Naruto ignored this and kept walking with the three as they got to the tower Shizune left them and headed to the hospital for her daily rounds. The others went up to Tsunade office to wait for Naruto's friends and their sensei's. Naruto's friends were the first to arrive all of them recognized him, but a number of them looked at him and then the picture that hung on the wall of the Yondaime. Most couldn't believe the resemblance between the two. When the sensei's entered most thought they were imagining things. Finally Kakashi arrived late as usual, Naruto appearance shocked him the most. Kakashi's actions caused most people to watch him, except for Naruto who was talking to Hinata. Kakashi slowly walked to Naruto and placed a trembling hand on Naruto's shoulder. The boy looked at him in recognition of the touch.

" Kakashi-sensei?" Naruto asked seeing the look in his sensei's eye

Kakashi stared in shock knowing who it was, " Na-Naruto?" Kakashi asked

" Of course who else would I be?" Naruto said smiling

" Naruto-kun look." Ino said and pointed to the picture of the Yondaime

' Yeah so it Otou-san picture?" Naruto asked

" Mendokuse, Naruto have you looked in the mirror lately?" Shikamaru asked

" Iie, why?" Naruto asked

Tsunade shook her had knowing they'd have to end this game quickly. So she walked out of her office and grabbed a full-length mirror that was in a storage closet and brought it back into her office.

" Now look." Tsunade said placing the mirror in front of Naruto

What baby-fat Naruto had left was now gone and it seemed he had grown a couple of inched over night. He still hadn't cut his hair, so it was still longer than I was before he left. As he stared at himself he remembered the photos he had seen of his father.

" Hey Oba-chan your right if it weren't for my whisker marks or my eyes I'd look like Otou-san." Naruto said

" Finally the baka gets it." Jiraiya said exhaustedly

This resulted in a pounding from Tsunade for the comment.

" Since that's over with maybe we should head over to the Chuunin Final Arena now?" Kurenai asked


Tsunade and the battered Jiraiya nodded and all transported themselves over to the area. When they arrived all the Konoha-nin's were in the stands. Five Anbu were placed at strategic positions to keep watch over Tsunade and the rest of Konoha. Tsunade and the others were now down in the arena having all the other ninja's above them stare at them. Naruto normally was one for attention was now getting nervous. That is until he saw someone he hadn't seen for months.

" GAARA! " Naruto shouted and ran over to the Kazekage, " Feeling better now? Is the Shukaku been behaving? How's Suna?"

Naruto bombarded the boy with questioned until Kankurou came up and smacked him upside the head.

" SHUT UP! Maybe he'll be able to answer you if you just stop talking." Kankurou replied

" Gomen." Naruto said rubbing the back of his now throbbing head

Gaara smiled at the blonds' liveliness still even with what he as currently going through.

" You've changed Naruto. Shukaku can sense it." Gaara said

" Yeah I had a few things that happened. What I don't understand is why you three are here?" Naruto asked

" I invited them here. They are your friends too after all. I think they'd like to know what you did for the ninja community." Tsunade said

" Yeah, their my friends." Naruto said looking over at the Suna Siblings

" Good now let's start this get together. " Tsunade said as she went to get all the Konoha-nin's attention

" Uh-um…" Tsunade said loudly

All the talking that had been going on was silenced with the cough.

" Everyone than you for coming on such short notice. I'm sorry about yesterday, but we had a Hyuuga kidnapped by an Kumo-nin that we were holding here." Several gasps were heard from the stands, " Luckily we found out in time the and Hyuuga Hinata was rescued and the Kumo-nin brought back to Konoha."

Cheers erupted from the ninja's at the news. Tsunade smiled knowing that everyone was relieved a Hyuuga as rescued

But what will they do once I tell them what Otouto did? Tsunade thought

" If it hadn't of been for these Chuunin, along with Uzumaki Naruto. Hyuuga Hinata would not be with us today." Tsunade said motioning to the people behind her

A couple of whispers started through the crowd and Tsunade could figure out what or whom they were talking about.

" Now on to the reason I gathered you all together. It's to inform you of Orochimaru death." Tsunade said

Several cries of joy erupted and talking was now going on thought out the stands

" In our recent battle with Oto. Jiraiya along with a select few Konoha-nin's and myself went after Uchiha Sasuke, Orochimaru and Kabuto. Uzumaki Naruto was able to render Uchiha-san unconscious and bring him back to Konoha. He's still unconscious and currently in the hospital. Hyuuga Hinata and I were able to take down Kabuto with a combo of Hyuuga techniques and Medical Jutsu's. Orochimaru thought caught us in a Koori Jutsu, which froze us in a thick wall of ice. It was then that Naruto came in save us after defeating Orochimaru." Tsunade finished

The Konoha-nin's erupted into conversation with each other. Some were amazed by Naruto growth and for others this proved to them even more he was the Kyubi.


Flashback

" Alright Anbu listen up, you know what I'm going to tell the other Konoha-nin's today, so if anyone tires to attack Otouto let them. I want him to prove them he isn't the Kyubi." Tsunade said

" Hai, Hokage-sama." The Anbu replied

End Flashback


Four Konoha-nin's jumped down from the stands directly for Naruto. Of coarse Tsunade didn't take into consideration that Gaara was there and wouldn't let his friends get hurt, so when the ninjas were 5 feet in front of Naruto they were stopped in mid-air by a number of claws made out of sand. The claws resembled Shukaku's paws.

" Tanuki o Akuryoku." Gaara said as the Konoha-nin stared at him with horror

They knew what the Kazekage was capable of since he was the same as Naruto, so they feared him too. Tsunade was watching the whole thing with a rather clam Naruto by her side. Naruto then walked over to Gaara and put a hand on his shoulder and shook his head. Gaara looked at him questioning his decision, but Naruto nodded and Gaara released the Jutsu. After the ninjas recovered they headed towards Naruto again. A couple of Naruto's friends were on their way to help, but were stopped by Tsunade.

" Iie, Otouto has to handle this one alone. If he wants them to recognize him as Uzumaki Naruto and not Kyubi then he had to prove himself to them." Tsunade said

The others nodded, but Hinata looked worried at Tsunade, but she reassured her with a smile. Hinata turned to see how Naruto would handle the Konoha-nin's all whom were of Jounin level. The four ninjas surrounded Naruto from all sides and smirked knowing the boy wasn't going to be helped. Naruto in returned also smirked, but his was one that had a hint of mischievousness to it. That was because the ninjas didn't know what they were up against. He looked over at Tsunade and with her nod he knew it was ok.

I have to prove myself, but I have to remember not to get carried away or get really angry. Naruto thought

Then I suggest that you don't use any of the Jutsu's I taught you, that will only make this situation worse. Kyubi commented

Well duh! Naruto said and Kyubi snorted at his answer

" That just proves you're the Kyubi, the Sandaime and the remaining Sannin weren't able to kill Orochimaru, so how was it a mere 17 year old boy could do it unless you are the Kyubi." One ninja said

Naruto chuckled at the man's words, "Iie, I was able to beat the Hebi because he tried to hurt something precious to me." Naruto said

A number of the ninjas in the stand looked at the boy questioning his remark.

" Precious? What can be precious to an Oni like you?" The ninja asked

" My family, friends and this village. Even if most of you shun me I will protect this village with my last breath. Just like by Otou-san did." Naruto said

" YOUR OTOU-SAN? YOUR OTOU-SAN, for all we know you Otou-san is some smuck that got killed on his first Chuunin assignment or better yet he could have been the leader of Akatsuki." The ninjas said

Naruto looked at the man angry he had just insulted his father. Meanwhile, Tsunade and Jiraiya were also angry at his words. Kakashi came up to the two to make sure they didn't do anything rash.

" Kakashi if they're still standing after Otouto is done with them I want you to take them to my office and get Ibiki." Tsunade said angrily

" I understand, but I have a feeling Naruto's going to deal with them and you'll have the leftovers in the hospital wing." Kakashi said

In a matter of second the battle begun, the one ninjas, who had talked the whole time pulled out a katana, while the others pulled out kunais or shurikens. Naruto just stood there with his eyes closed, he was now using his enhanced sense, but to everyone else it looked as if he had fallen asleep.

" Perfect time for the loud-mouth to fall asleep." Kankurou said

" He's not sleeping. He's listening." Shino said

" He's right Kankurou, Kyubi had enhanced his senses." Gaara added

Everyone went back to watching the fight. As the four ninja's weapons reached Naruto a large cloud of dust was formed. Once it settled the ninja with the katana and the two with the kunai's were now in the center with a number of shurikens embedded in the ground, but Naruto was nowhere to be seen. Gaara was the only one that had followed Naruto's movements, but barley. He aqua eyes were wide at Naruto speed.

" Where did he go?" Temari asked

Gaara raised his arm and pointed to the area the Kages normally sat at during the exam. There up on the ledge was Naruto grinning from ear to ear.

" You know for Jounin you four are really slow." Naruto said

" WHY YOU! COME DOWN HERE AND FIGHT ONI!" the katana wielding ninja shouted

Naruto frowned, " You're no fun." He said

" GAKI! Stop playing around with them." Jiraiya shouted

The stands erupted into murmurs. The boy was just toying with the Jounin, was he that strong? The Sannin's comments cause the katana welding ninja to get angrier.

" Jiraiya's right Otouto, stop playing and show them that you're not the thing they think you are." Tsunade said

Everyone in the stands gasped at what the Godaime had just hinted at the creature that was sealed in the boy. Thought most of Naruto's group knew about this some of the younger ones were still in the dark

" Udon, what do you think the Godaime is talking about?" Moeji said

Udon sniffed and looked over at Konohamaru, " Konohamaru?" Udon asked

" I don't know, but when we get a chance we'll have to ask leader what they're talking about." Konohamaru commented

The two nodded at Konohamaru words.

" Alright Oba-chan I'll quit playing around." Naruto said

Naruto just grinned and disappeared in a flash he reappeared in from of the Jounin who had thrown the shurikens. He hit the man in the face and he went flying, but before he could hit the wall a Bunshin of Naruto caught him and laid him on the ground and then disappeared.

Ok, 1 down 3 more to go. Naruto thought

" Kage Bunshin no Jutsu." Naruto said as two more clones appeared, " You know your jobs.

The two clones nodded and headed over to deal with the Jounins that were hold kunai's, as the original Naruto headed over to the Jounin with the katana. It took the clones little time to deal with the two-kunai wielders and once the unconscious bodies were laid beside the other and the clones disappeared

" You're going to regret what you did to my comrades Oni." The Jounin said

Naruto looked back at the unconscious ninjas and then at the Jounin, he shrugged his shoulder not knowing why the man was so upset.

" Buddy, if you're that mad because I knocked out your friends then your weird." Naruto said

" KNOCKED OUT? KNOCKED OUT! YOU KILLED THEM!" Then Jounin said pointing over to them

Naruto looked over at Tsunade, who whispered to Hinata. Hinata walked over to the unconscious ninjas and checked them out. Sure enough they were knocked out, but I was strange. There breathing was so shallow that only one with enhanced eyes would be able to tell they were still breathing. She looked at Naruto and the Jounin questioningly.

" New Jutsu will explain later Hinata-chan." Naruto said

" SEE! SHE'S UPSET ONI! That just proves that you killed them." the Jounin said

Naruto frowned because the man didn't understand they weren't dead.

But he thinks they are. Kyubi reminded him

The Jounin's katana came down, but Naruto was able to catch it with chakra-enhanced hands. The Anbu above were surprised at the boy's skills. The only female in the group smiled under her panda mask.

" How about we stop fighting. Oba-chan has other things she need to tell you." Naruto said

" I'M GOING TO KILL YOU ONI!" The Jounin shouted and tried to force the katana down in Naruto's head

He doesn't even see anything else, but me. His anger and hate had consumed him so much that all he sees me as is Kyubi. This could be bad. Naruto thought

The Jounin smirked knowing how he could get the boy to drop his guard. He jumped back and ran over to his fallen comrades, but they weren't who he was after. He was after Hinata, who was still over by them taking care of them. Naruto and everyone else watched as the Jounin headed to Hinata. Hinata was so surprised by this she didn't have time to react. In an instant she had a katana against her throat. In the stands Hiashi stood up and rushed down to the arena. The Anbu now moved and surrounded the inner area, but Tsunade held out her hand to stop them from going any further. Hiashi had just arrived in the arena at this time too.

" HOKAGE-SAMA!" Hiashi shouted

" I know, but Otouto can handle it. Believe me that ninja had just made the biggest mistake in his life of taking your Musume as bait." Tsunade said

Hiashi knew Tsunade was right and stood beside of her waiting to see what Naruto would do next. Naruto was still standing in the same place, but his head was now down and no one could see his eyes. The boy was going through every emotion he could ever have because of the predicament Hinata was now in.

It's my fault, but I have to remain clam. Using Kyubi's powers will only prove him right. Naruto thought

" Ha, what wrong Oni? Won't help someone from the village? Or is this Hyuuga just trash. You know she's never been a very good ninja to begin with. Killing her will be doing this village a service." The Jounin said

When Naruto looked up his blue eyes radiated such hate towards the man that Hinata froze in place not knowing Naruto could have that look.

" First, you insult me. That I can deal with, it's not like it's the first time I've been called an Oni or Bakemono before. Then you insult my Otou-san. Even though you don't know who he is, but once you finds out you're going to regret those words you said about him. But when you try to hurt a villager, especially a fellow ninja and on top of that one that's like family to me. THAT'S THE LAST STRAW!" Naruto said angrily

In a flash he was gone and only a yellow streak could be sent in the arena. The Panda Anbu eye-widened behind her mask.

" He couldn't be able to do that." She said and looked over at the two Sanin, whom were both smiling widely

She turned back to watch the outcome of the fight. The Jounin was turning with Hinata every which way to find Naruto.

" SHOW YOURSELF ONI OR I'LL KILL THIS PITIFUL EXCUSE FOR A NINJA." The Jounin said digging the katana into Hinata's throat making her start to bleed

" I'm right behind you." Naruto whispered in the Jounin's ear

He turned around, but was met with a kunai to his throat. The Jounin looked down at the kunai and his eyes widened.

" NOT ONLY ARE YOU AN ONI, BUT YOU'RE ALSO A THEIF." He said

" Iie, these were left to me from my Otou-san." Naruto said

" LIAR! Those were the Yondaime's special kunai's. For your lies the Hyuuga dies." He said

As the Jounin went to pull the katana across Hinata's throat a loud puff was heard and when the smoke disappeared the Jounin was holding a large log.

" CHIKUSYOU! KAWARIMI." The Jounin said

Hiashi let out a sign of relief, but he knew Naruto wouldn't let anything happen to Hinata. Then Hinata was standing beside of him with a bewildered look on her face. Hiashi looked her over and noticed she didn't even have a scar on her neck. Even the blood was gone. Tsunade noticed this too.

Must be Otouto's doing. Tsunade thought

Naruto was still nowhere to be seen and the Jounin, who was now without a bargaining chip was panicking. Suddenly he started to be hit from all sides hard and finally had an uppercut landed under his chin that sent him flying up into the air.

" I call that Hisoka ni Tataku o Gama, it's something I found in one of my Otou-san's scrolls he left me. Even though it was an incomplete Tai-jutsu I think I was able to finish it up quiet nicely. Don't you? " Naruto said

The Jounin picked himself up and started a number of hand seals, but was stopped by Naruto's words.

" Let me show you something else of his. This is what people get who mess with my friends or this village." Naruto voice said, finally he reappeared in front of the Jounin, "RASENGAN!"

The Jounin was hurled back and hit the arena wall, he slid off and fell to the ground. The Anbu with the hawk mask went over to him and checked him out.

" He's still alive Hokage-sama, but I'm not sure how." The Anbu said

" Because Otouto didn't wish him to be killed." Tsunade replied

The Panda Anbu looked up into the sky with a smile, " Hayate the boy has grown so much. This generation had many talented ones. You do not need to worry."

A black hawk flew over the arena let out a cry and then disappeared into the woods. Tsunade went over to check the man over.

" Take them to the hospital's secure ward I want one of you stationed outside each of their rooms until I come with Ibiki. Then we will have a little chat with our former ninjas here." Tsunade said sternly

" HAI!" the Anbu said and collected the men and disappeared

Tsunade turned back to face the crowd of Konoha ninjas.

" Now to continue before I was so rudely interrupted." Tsunade said


Yuuzyou – Friendship

Tanuki o Akuryoku – Grip of the Taniku

Hisoka ni Tataku o Gama – Stealth Strike of the Toad