ACGOMN: Wow, I read my stats on this story. This rose the ranks fast, so here is chapter one.

Disclaimer: I don't Own Naruto or any of its characters or anything the doesn't belong to me. This is strictly for amusement, I do not get paid for this, os don't sue me. However, I do Own the OCs and the plot.

So may I present to you Chapter 1...

Youkai Kyuu

Chapter 1

Hachibi no Hachimata...

Welcome to Ame!

By:

A Crazy Girl Of Many Names

Naruto and Jiraiya walked to the gates of Ame. Two guards stood in front of it, looking stern and tough. Jiraiya approached one guard and told him his name.

"Jiraiya-sama, Gen-sama awaits you," said the guard, signaling for the others to open the gate. They let the two weary travelers in. Naruto followed Jiraiya to the lord's house. Naruto thought ame was a deary country. Like the name said it was raining. Naruto stared at the sky remembering the rain at the Valley between Oto and Konoha that day.. Jiraiya snapped him out of his trance.

"Alright, gaki. Be polite," ordered Jiraiya. He knew Naruto wasn't going to like what they are about to see. The two walked through the door and was greeted by a stern looking old man.

"Ah, Jiraiya-sama and his subordinate. Welcome. But answer me this. What do you want with my granddaughter," commanded the old man.

Jiraiya ignored the question and with another one, "Where is she now?"

"The training grounds, as usual. Follow," ordered Gen. Naruto didn't like this guy's attitude. The old man seemed very cocky for his taste. They arrived at the training grounds. Naruto's jaw dropped at the sight of them. Trees were on fire, ground was up turned and at the center of it all was a girl around Naruto's age with purple hair in a ponytail, panting heavily.

"Child, come and greet our guests," demanded the man. The girl stood and slowly walked over still breathing heavily. Naruto glared at the man for making the girl stand up as she was so tired.

"Hello, I'm Hoku," said the girl, who Naruto noticed she also had light purple eyes. She was wearing black capris. Her ankles were in bandages. She had a kunai pouch at her side. She wore a white t-shirt and her arms were bandaged as well. She wore the generic shinobi sandals in black. She also wore gloves that were cut off at the knuckles.

"This is Jiraiya-sama and his subordinate, um," said Gen, not knowing Naruto's name.

"Uzumaki Naruto," Naruto said, introducing himself. He held out his hand for her to shake. She took it almost reluctantly as if she was uncomfortable with another human's touch.

"Child, take Naruto-kun here and go get the ingredients for dinner," ordered her grandfather.

"Hey, Hoku is her name, you know," yelled Naruto. The lord ignored Naruto's shouts

"Naruto-san, let's go," said Hoku, dragging him to the front door. She grabbed a black messenger bag and with Naruto headed out the door.

"Why do let him talk to you like that," asked Naruto.

"Like what," asked Hoku.

"Never mind," sighed Naruto.

"So, you are from Konoha," asked Hoku.

"Yep," said Naruto, proudly pointing at his head band. "I'm a genin though."

"So, am I. But the next Chuunin Selection Exams I will pass," said Hoku, smiling for the first time.

"Hey, we should spar. I seen what you did to the training grounds. That was awesome," praised Naruto.

"Sure it be fun," said Hoku, looking at some tomatoes. Naruto stared at them remembering that they are Sasuke's favorite fruit.

"Hey, are you alright," asked Hoku, to her companion.

"Nani," said Naruto, snapping out of his trance, "I'm fine. What are we having for dinner?"

"Ramen and meatballs. Ramen for me and the meatballs for you three,"

"I want Ramen too," complained Naruto.

"Cool, alright then. Ramen is great isn't it," said Hoku.

"The best food ever," said Naruto.

"Hey, Hoku-chan," yelled a female voice.

"Hey, Umi-chan, Taki-kun," greeted Hoku, "Naruto-san, these are my teammates."

"Guess what? We're on a date," squealed Umi.

"Haha, About time too," grinned Hoku. Both of her teammates blushed. "This is Naruto."

"Nice to meet you, but we've got to go. You better get back to the house too. I saw the Teme headed this way," warned Taki. Hoku nodded and paid for the food, which they overpriced her for and Naruto and her headed back to the mansion.

"Well, if it isn't Hoku-chan," said a voice. Hoku grimaced and turned to find the one of the most ugliest man alive.

"Teme, what do you want," said Hoku, with much hate.

"Just stopping by to say hello to my future bride,"

Hoku's eye twitched and yelled, "I'M NEVER GOING TO MARRY YOU!" Then, the guy ran. Naruto found it funny that the guy ran like a chicken, literally.

"I pity you," said Naruto, with a laugh.

"Thanks," said Hoku, entering the house.

"Good your back, child. Go start cooking. Naruto-kun, Jiraiya-sama is waiting for you in the living room," ordered Gen. Hoku went to the kitchen and Naruto went to the living room. He found Jiraiya reading one of his perverted books with a silly grin on his face, lightly blushing.

"ERO-SENNIN," yelled Naruto, getting his teachers attention.

"Don't call me that," yelled Jiraiya and then he coughed going back to normal, "How do you like Hoku?"

"She's nice," sais Naruto.

"She's a person like you," said Jiraiya.

"Oh, yeah---- NANI," yelled Naruto.

"Ask to her to spar after dinner," said Jiraiya.

"Already did,"

"Okay then, catch," said Jiraiya. He threw Naruto a scroll which hit him in the head. "Read it. It'll take a while." Naruto glared at his teacher and rubbed his head.

Naruto opened the scroll and it read

'HACHIBI NO HACHIMATA

The Hachibi no Hachimata is the eight TAIL lord of snakes. Not to be confused with Orochi the eight HEAD rival demon to Hachimata. The most notable aspect of the Hachimata is his eyes. The eyes are red as sour sauce which is like a crimson. Hachimata si the second strongest demon next to the Kyuubi no Yoko. There is always a constant battle of struggle for power over the snakes between Orochi and Hachimata. Hachimata uses snakes in battle. Usually to cover the ground in poisonous snakes. Snakes are usually very sneaky and clever., but not as clever as kitsunes. Currently he is sealed in a human child.

Yondaime Hokage'

"Dinner is ready gentlemen," said the lord. Naruto immediately began running to the dining room to devour the ramen while Jiraiya and the old man ate the meatballs at a more humane pace.

"Ey where's Hoku," asked Naruto, taking a break from eating.

"Right here Naruto-san. I was just washing my hands," explained Hoku, who bowed slightly to her grandfather before sitting to eat. After dinner Jiraiya, Hoku, and Naruto went to the training grounds.

"Okay, what are the rules," asked Hoku.

"Two rounds one for taijutsu and one for ninjutsu," explained Jiraiya. Jiraiya's mission is not only to train Naruto, but to gather information on the other Jinchuuriki as possible. The reasoning behind this is so Akatsuki doesn't get their little power hungry slimly hands on the Bijuu. Meanwhile, Naruto and Hoku got into taijutsu stances.

"Now, Naruto-san don't go easy on me just because I'm a girl," said Hoku.

"Don't worry I won't," said Naruto. Naruto rushed forward towards Hoku. She ducked and gave Naruto a swift punch in the stomach. He retaliated by kicking her back. They went on to a series of kicks and punches. Jiraiya was impressed at the genins stamina.

"Alright, you two. I say a draw for the taijutsu. Now time for ninjutsu," said Jiraiya. Naruto performed Kage Bunshin no Jutsu to make three others while Hoku performed some hand seals. Hoku covered the field with snakes and puffing away the three Bunshin. Naruto remember the information he read and made more Kage Bunshin.

"So it's true. You do contain the Hachimata," said Jiraiya. That caused hoku to freeze and all the snakes to stop moving. Suddenly red demonic chakra began flowing out of her.

"ERO-SENNIN! Look what you did," yelled Naruto.

"Relax, kit," said a male demonic voice, "Kyuubi is in you, huh?"

"Hoku?"

"Negative. Hachimata here. You scared the baby snake,"

"I should of guessed she doesn't like being called a Jinchuuriki in any way," said Jiraiya.

"Yeah, but we're being extra carful since Akatsuki is after me and the other demon lords," said Hachimata, through Hoku's body.

"She lets you take over her body," asked Naruto, confused. He'd never do that with Kyuubi.

"Yes, as long as she knows what's going on. Now, baby snake is going to take over," said Hachimata. Then, the power surge stopped.

"Sorry to startle you, but I had to be sure," said Jiraiya.

"Well, no one knows except my grandfather. My father sealed it in me and my mother died in child birth with me" said Hoku. Naruto and Jiraiya understood. Then, Hoku decided to head off to bed saying that letting Hachimata take over makes her tired.

"Naruto listen. The Chuunin exams are taking place here in about two weeks. Three teams from Konoha will be there, but we will be in disguise. We can't let them see us. UNDERSTOOD, GAKI," said Jiraiya, stressing the last part to get it through to Naruto's thick skull.

"Yeah, Yeah. But I thought they only took place in the five major villages," said Naruto, scrunching his face up in thought.

"It was. But having in different places is better. Plus it strengthens treaties all around," explained Jiraiya.

-TWO WEEKS LATER-

Naruto and Hoku sparred everyday to get stronger. Hoku's team, Umi and Taki would watch. Naruto and Hoku became close like siblings almost. He learned things from and about Hoku. Hoku was dobe of her class, loved ramen, and trained constantly. The first exam was written which got rid of half. The second exam took place in the Shi no Mori equivalent the Labyrinth Caves. Then teams went in only four came out. The three from Konoha and Hoku's team. Team Gai, Team 8, and Team 10 with Sakura as the replacement for Shikamaru. The matches were as followed:

Neji vs. TenTen

Hinata vs. Sakura

Kiba vs. Chouji

Taki vs. Lee

Ino vs. Umi

Hoku vs, Shino

In order the victors were Neji, Kiba, Lee, and Hoku. Sakura and Hinata's fight was a double KO as was Ino vs. Umi. Next months matches include:

Lee vs. Neji (Naruto bet Neji would win with Gen)

Kiba vs. Hoku

The next month came and went and the matches began. Neji beat Lee and Hoku won against Kiba. The final match would be between Neji and Hoku. That match Neji won. The outcome was that Neji, Lee, Hoku, and Kiba all became Chuunins.

Four days later Naruto and Jiraiya had to leave Ame for the next stop.

"I'll miss you guys. I'll see you around right," said Hoku, "Make sure you train hard. I want to fight you."

"You bet! But remember it won't be easy," grinned Naruto, "Bye Hoku!"

"Bye Naruto, Bye Jiraiya-sama," waved Hoku. The legendary pervert and Naruto headed out the Ame no Kuni ready for their next stop...

Yuki no Kuni!

ACGOMN: Woh, done. If anyone wants me to write out the Chuunin exams let me know. I didn't do it cause I'm lazy. I hope to get 13 REVIEWS FOR THIS CHAPTER FOR MY TO CONTINUE! Pairings are yet to be decided.

Translations:

Ame- rain

-sama- honorific for a lord or something of that sort

Oto- sound

Konoha- Leaf

gaki- brat

-kun- honorific for a boy who is lower status or a term of endearment

Genin- cadet rank ninja in the Naruto world

Chuunin- rank higher than genin

Chuunin Selection Exams- exams to determine if you are good enough to be a chuunin

Nani- what

-chan- honorific for a girl who is lower status or a term of endearment

-san- equivalent to Mr. Ms. Mrs. Miss

teme- bastard

Ero-sennin- perverted hermit

taijutsu- hand to hand combat that Lee and Gai excel in

Ninjutsu- any technique that doesn't fall under Taijutsu and Genjutsu (Illusion techniques)

Jinchuuriki- demon container

Kage Bunshin no Jutsu- Shadow Clone Technique

kit- short for kitsune which means fox

Shi no Mori- Forest of Death

KO- knock out (if you didn't know this I pity you)

Ame no Kuni- Land of Rain

Yuki no Kuni- Land of Snow

Next time- Shichibi no Kaku... Return to Yuki no Kuni!

REMEMBER IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE I WOULD LIKE 13 REVIEWS!

ACGOMN out.