Disclaimor: I don't own Naruto.

Sasami. Plans for her were simply for her to become a genin in the future, perhaps team up with Suikotsu (Bankotsu's little sister.) Somone gave me the idea that maybe Yami could be their Jounin-sensei...not sure if I want to do that but i'll consider it.

As for what I'm gonna do with her. I had a vote and hears the outcom.

1) Sasami leaves: 2

2) Sasami lives with Yami and Ookami: 6

3) Sasami lives with Megumi: 4

Suprised me. I thought most people were going to choose Megumi. Anways. Even if she lives with the boys. She IS still going to be a minor character and may have very little to do with the main story. Accept for this chapter of course (where she's going to be a major focal pointof course).

Chapter 2: Premonition of War.

---Tsukikage Tower---

Team 7, plus the two jounin, was currently standing in front of the Tsukikages desk. Vincent was giving the mission report to the kage. He told them how they arrived to Toguro's mansion, how they split off in different directions, each of there roles in the mission, and finally about the appearance of Shadow of KuroiTsuki. Yami wasn't paying attention to anything being said. He was currently scanning the map at the edge of the room.

---Flashback (three days ago)---

The team of five was currently inside of one of the two hotel rooms they were sharing. They were discussing their current charge.

"I don't know why we need to discuss this…the little girl isn't any of our business. Let's just ditch her hear", said Vann in a bored tone.

"Are you nuts! Nobody is willing to take care of her. She'll starve on the streets!", exclaimed Yami. The five-some was currently in Vann and Vincent's room discussing what to do with Sasami, who was currently asleep in the other room.

"Let's leave her at the towns orphanage then", replied Ookami.

Yami only shook his head. "I already thought of that. This town doesn't have an orphanage."

"What the hell kinda town doesn't have an orphanage", scowled Ookami.

"The kind of town that is poor and severely underdeveloped. Remember all the towns on this island are only about two decades old. Before they had a chance to develop further, Toguro came and started stealing resources", replied Inochi. He put a hand under his chin in deep thought, "You know…I'm pretty sure I saw an orphanage in the southern town…We have to go back there to take a ship back home anyway…so why don't we just leave Sasami there."

Yami nodded, "Sounds good to me."

Vincent laughed at the thought, "Yes let's leave the little girl in an orphanage of a seriously underdeveloped nation…lets see what kind of life she'll lead when she grows up."

Yami stared at him curiously, "What do you mean by that?"

"Yami, what kind of life do you think she'll lead, after we leave her in that orphanage", when Vincent saw that Yami had no reply he decided to continue, "If she gets lucky…some sleaze ball will come along to adopt her and force her to work in a brothel."

Yami's eyes widened as he continued to stare at the war veteran, "How the hell is THAT lucky?"

Vincent just shook his head, "Because at least that way she'll be taken care of, if only mildly. The other likely option is slavery, where she won't be taken care of at all. Though I did hear about a man who once used orphans in deadly experiments."

Yami's eyes were still wide, "Shouldn't we do something to stop that?"

Vincent shook his head, "What would YOU do? Storm to orphanage, take the children and whisk them away to Tsukigakure. If we kept doing this, then our village will become severely overcrowded. Plus the added expense of taken in so many, would drain our economy."

Yami sighed, 'He's right…we can't save everyone.'

"What about getting adopted by a nice family. Isn't that what orphanages are for", asked Ookami.

"Yes…ideally that IS the purpose of an orphanage. But people in these conditions aren't going to adopt children. All the kids you saw around the village streets should be proof of that. The only other option are for richer people to this island and adopt them, and why would they do that when they can adopt children from their own Nation…"

Yami sighed at Vincent's thoughts. "So she's screwed either way."

"Not necessarily", was Vincent's reply, "We could take HER with us…leave her at an orphanage in one of the towns in Twilight Country. We could even leave her at the one in Tsukigakure, one child won't make a difference. That way, we'll know that she is safe."

Yami nodded. "Sounds like a good plan to me."

---End Flashback---

So, as they had planned that night, they brought Sasami with them to Tsukigakure. She was currently outside, curled up and asleep in one of the chairs. Though she didn't have to walk or run, Yami being the one who was constantly carrying her, she didn't get much sleep during the trip. The Moon nins didn't stop much during the trip back home and Sasami difficulties sleeping while constantly moving, even while they were on the ship she had trouble sleeping, though she didn't dare complain to them. Yami was broken out of his trance when he heard the Tsukikage speak. "KuroiTsuki…what do you think they were doing there."

"They've been connected to a lot of things that would provide them with a quick and big pay off. My guess…they're planning something big…and they need a lot of money to do so", replied Vincent.

"Well…I'll have to discuss this later with the Intelligence department. You all may have the rest of the afternoon off. Unless there are any questions?"

Yami was about to raise his hand, but Ookami beat him to it. "I have one. HOW THE HELL do you consider that mission a B-rank one."

This earned him a smack over the head, courtesy of Vann. "Shut up Ookami, we get paid a whole lot more for B-rank missions…even if they were to easy."

"The Simple answer is that there was a chance to encounter enemy ninja, most likely missing nin. Crime bosses, like Toguro, usually hire them for the added protection. Now anything else?"

Yami asked his question this time, "I have a question…Where is the orphanage? I'm having trouble finding it on this map." Indicating the map that he'd been scanning for the duration of the whole meeting.

Waizu didn't even glance at the map. "Yami the orphanage was closed down a long time ago."

The team of five quickly went wide-eyed. "WHAT! Why did this happen", the question came from Vincent.

Waizu turned his attention to the war veteran. "Simple…we didn't have any orphans to put in the Orphanage. Most of the children that became orphans were usually taken in by friends of the deceased. The rest were able to take care of themselves with minimal supervision, like Yami was able to. It came to the point where having an orphanage simply became a waste of space so we closed it down." Waizu finished explaining, "Didn't you know this Vincent? It happened about ten years ago…"

Vincent scratched the back of his head, "Ughhh…no." Was his simple reply, which almost made the Kage do a facefault.

Yami cursed under his breath, but it was enough for the Kage to hear him. "What is the point of all this? Why are you looking for an orphanage?"

Yami proceeded to explain about Sasami, which Vincent decided to leave out of the mission statement.

Waizu slightly scowled, "In the future please refrain from bringing orphaned children to the village. When our village was young we used to take orphans in…It was a government program to take in orphans who are willing to become ninja. This program is actually the reason why are village was able to grow as big as it did so fast…this program hasn't been used in decades, but I suppose just this once I can offer her this…if she doesn't accept this condition…well then there is a very well maintained orphanage in a village a few miles from our own. These are her two options…that is unless one of you are willing to take her in…" Not even waiting for an answer he continued, "Anyway if that is all then you are all dismissed, and Yami don't forget about the meeting tomorrow."

They all nodded, especially Yami. Yami had finally agreed to go to a council meeting, which would take place tomorrow afternoon.

The team finally walked out the door and into the hallway. Sasami was right where they left her, curled in a chair. After they exited Toguro's mansion, Yami had decided to get her something decent to wear. He simply bought an ordinary plain pink kimono and black sandals. She was also in Yami's blue jacket, leaving his black muscle shirt in plain sight.

Yami went over to her and picked her up. He sighed.

"You heard the Tsukikage, kid. You have plenty of options so no matter what…she'll be taken care of." With that said Vincent left the hall.

Vann yawned, "You guys are getting really good…keep up the good work." With that said he left in a poof of smoke."

Inochi spoke next, "Like Vincent said…no matter what she'll be taken care of so don't look so down…anyway until you decide what to do you can leave her in your spare bedroom", Inochi laughed, "guess it was lucky I decided not to move in afterwards."

"Yea…", replied Yami.

"Hey! Enough with this gloomy talk. Lets go to Ichitaku!"

Yami and Inochi merely nodded.

­­---Ichitaku Ramen Stand---

The group of four took a seat at one of the tables. Sasami had woken up on the way there and sat with them. Yami sat across from Ookami, Inochi was at Yami's right, while Sasami was on his left.

Tomoyo, Natsuko's daughter, came to take their order. "Hello guys." She stopped when she saw Sasami. "And who's this?"

"Her name is Sasami", was Yami's reply.

Tomoyo kneeled down beside her, "Hello Sasami…I'm Tomoyo. It's very nice to meet you." She waited a bit for a reply.

"It's nice to meet you", came from Sasami who was as quiet as a mouse. Yami couldn't blame her…she was still silently crying all the way back to Tsukigakure. Yami was starting to doubt that she would ever get over the loss of her parents; he sure as hell never got over the loss of his mother. When he told her that he was taking her to Tsukigakure, she smiled a bit, only for a second though.

"So…what can I get for you all", said Tomoyo, sensing an further conversation with the child would be pointless.

"Pork Ramen." (Yami)

"Same here." (Ookami)

"Shrimp Ramen please." (Inochi)

The four turned to Sasami when she didn't answer right away. "Miso…", once again quiet as a mouse.

Tomoyo nodded and left the group.

"What's…going to happen to me now…", if the three boys weren't ninja…they probably wouldn't have heard the small girl speak.

Yami frowned, "Not sure yet…" Yami proceeded to explain the girl her options, "…and that's about everything that the Tsukikage said we could do…what do YOU want?"

Sasami stared at the floor for a while…

Yami put his hand on her shoulder and she turned to face him. "Take your time…you don't have to decide this right now…"

She nodded in reply.

Inochi decided to change the subject, "You are getting a lot better Yami. Your training with Megumi was definitely put to good use."

Yami nodded, "Yea…it's really surprising that she knew so much about my clan. Must've learned with my mother." Yami had learned and studied a lot during his tutelage with Megumi. He learned the Taijutsu style of his clan. Their clan Taijutsu, which was called Shoku (Eclipse) for one reason or another, was a taijutsu that revolved around acrobatics. This taijutsu was designed to be both good for attacking and for its unpredictable nature. You could use the terrain to help you fight. The style required speed and balance; the user didn't necessarily need to be strong, the speed and acrobatics helped give the user the strength required. The unpredictable nature of the style helped the user dodge attacks as well. Lastly came the Hikari Kakuhan (Light Whip), which was used in conjunction with the style, for either attacking or defending."

"Good thing she did…would've been to much of a hassle if you would have had to learn everything from scrolls", replied Inochi. Inochi had learned a few medical jutsu and other medical skills from his work at the hospital. He also learned how to perform Kaiten (Heavenly Spin). Inochi may never be able to perform his clan's taijutsu efficiently, but he would be able to perform some of his clan's other jutsu well enough. In place of his Jyuuken, Inochi learned to perform Chakra Enjintou (Chakra Scalpal) more proficiently, which in many cases is very similar to Jyuuken. He became an expert using it with his right hand and is currently training with his left, though he usually prefers having a few senbon ready with his left.

Yami grinned, "By the look on Toguro's face, he definitely enjoyed your Chakra Ejintou."

Inochi grinned as well at the thought.

They stopped when they heard a slight giggle. They turned to look at Ookami, who surprisingly didn't have his book out, but instead was staring at a few girls. The girls were in fact staring at Sasami. Ookami grinned and leaned over to Sasami. He wrapped his arms around the girl and rested his cheek on top of his head; said girl stiffened upon contact. Yami and Inochi heard the girls squeal on how cute the scene was. They started to walk over to the group but stopped when they heard someone call their names. They waved goodbye and walked away.

Ookami cursed under his breath as he untangled himself from the small redhead. He pulled out his book, ignoring the glares from his teammates.

Yami was about to say something but noticed Sasami was still sitting right next to them. He silently thanked the fact that they all were forced to learn sign language upon ranking chunin. "YOU ARE SUCH A PRICK!", signed BOTH Yami and Inochi. This only made Ookami grin though. During their time off, Ookami had done a few missions and had also trained a lot. He constructed two new Hakumei Shikons(Twilight Fangs). These two were both wakizashis. One of them gathered fire around the blade. The other materialized an, larger, icy blade around the metal one. The two blades were deadly. The problem being that they were both created using Mid-level seals, which drew out a lot of Ookami's chakra. He could only hold both blades for about a minute. He still possessed his other Hakumei Shikon, which allowed him to preformed wind jutsu using one-handed seals. Without using any wind jutsu he could probably stand the strain for about twenty minutes. He kept the Twilight Fangs in summoning scrolls, the wakizashis in one and the double-edged sword in another. Lastly he decided to get the two devices strapped to each of his arms, hidden under his trench coats sleeves. Shikomishindan (Prepared Needle Shot), was a weapon that fired five senbon needles from the devices on his arms, ten total.

"Yami…" Yami turned to the meek voice.

"Yes Sasami?"

Sasami seemed to shake for a bit. "If I become a ninja…would you be my teacher…"

Yami smiled sadly at the girl, "Unfortunately I'm not fit to be a teacher…" He could see the girl look down, "I'm going to constantly be going on missions…but you'll be learned at the ninja academy from the person who taught me. She's a very nice woman; I know you'll love her." 'I hope', he added mentally. "Most children start training at the age of eight, so you'll be just in time to start training with children your own age." He could still see that the girl in front of him was a little down hearted. "But I'll tell you what…when you become a genin…I'll teach you some cool jutsu that you can use on missions." This thought seemed to brighten the gloomy girl up considerably.

"Could you teach to do that one where you filled the canteen up with water?"

Yami nodded in reply. He didn't learn any water ninjutsu during his training with Megumi, but he considerably increased his proficiency with the ones that he had already had. He could easily fill up a water canteen at any time he wanted, except maybe when he was in the middle of a desert. Lastly, he learned Hyoton: Netsu Shizuku no Jutsu (Ice Release: Temperature Drop Technique). He decided to also learn ice jutsu as well, since they were usually much stronger than water. He could use Hyoton: Netsu Shizuku no Jutsu pretty well, but he still couldn't freeze water to use Ice jutsu in. Hyoton: Netsu Shizuku no Jutsu was an important jutsu to learn if one wanted to do Ice jutsu outside an artic environment. Just like Suiton: Mizu Moyoushi no Jutsu (Water Release: Water Gathering Technique) was an important in using water jutsu when there wasn't a large body of water around; though using it, even with a large body of water nearby, would help the user direct the water where they wanted to.

Yami nodded, "Sure… I'd love to…"

It was at this point that Tomoyo came back with their order. They ate in silence for the rest of the time and decided to split off.

---Yami and Ookami's apartment---

The two boys went back home for the night, with Sasami right behind them. Yami sighed once when he forgot the shape of the apartment. Ramen cups and pocky boxes everywhere, other forms of trash carpeted the floor, Ookami's pervert posters on the wall, and the shrine to the 'great' Jiraiya-sama in the corner of the room…and he's almost sure that they had a couch somewhere where that pile of dirty clothes is. He sighed again when he remember that their spare bedroom was in a similar condition; only add weights, kunai, shurikan, scrolls, and a whole bunch of ninja gear.

'Guess I'll let her use my room tonight.'

Sasami could only stare at the scene before her.

Yami sighed…again… "We're going to have to clean this up…at some point…"

Ookami shrugged, "That's what genins and D-rank missions are for. Got any friends you want to screw with?"

Yami laughed at this and looked around again; ramen, milk, and juice stained the wall. Dust everywhere… "None that I hate that much…Oh well…I'll send a mission request to the Tsukikage's office tomorrow…"

"Already done…I sent one a day before we left…surprised they haven't arrived to clean up yet…"

"Tons of missions come in at a time…it usually takes a week or so to rank them…"

"Oh…"

Yami grabbed Sasami by the hand and led her to his bedroom.

"Here's where you'll be sleeping for the night." He led her to a bedroom, which was unexpectantly clean. He a few littered pieces of paper, but nothing to bad. He led her to the bed and she climbed in.

"Is this where I'll be living from now on?", asked the tiny girl.

Yami thought about that for a moment, 'We DO have a spare bedroom…and it's either that or leave her in an apartment all alone…she's already shown interest in becoming a ninja…Gonna have to talk to Ookami about this…' Yami sighed, "I'm not sure Sasami…we'll decide what to do later…for now just go to bed…we'll discuss this in the morning." She only nodded.

Yami left the room, shutting off the lights on his way out and closing the door. He found Ookami leaning against the wall, his arms crossed.

"How about we let her live with us?", questioned Ookami. "Not like we have anything planned for that extra bedroom."

Yami was surprised to say the least. "Don't know…something about taking care of a child her age…just seems unsettling…"

Ookami laugh mockingly… "Yami you were pratically taking care of youself when you were five…I doubt that we'll have to deal with her to much…besides it's just a place to sleep…nothing more…"

"Maybe your right…"

"Good", with that said he started walking away, "Besides did you see those girls at Ichitaku…children are CHICK magnets", laughed Ookami.

Yami sweat dropped and nearly face faulted.

He sighed when Ookami entered his bedroom. He walked over to mountain of dirty close and threw it somewhere else, which only managed to spread it around the already dirty floor. He grabbed his gloves, fuuma shurikan, and other weapons, and threw them on the table, which was surprisingly clear. He threw himself on the couch. He kicked off his boots and went sleep.

---Hours later---

It was a dark night. A figure was running down the streets. His long blue hair flying through the wind. He was running from ten other figures. The ten figures were jumping from building to building; hurling kunais and shurikans at the target.

The boy, who couldn't be older than eighteen. He quickly does a few hand seals and three clones of him popped out of the ground. They quickly split off in different directions.

The pursuers split up in different directions looking for their true target.

Once the real one was alone with his three pursuers he quickly formed another six clones, whom then split up as well. The pursuers had no choice but to split up and attempt to find the real one…

They didn't get lucky…the real one hid himself in an alleyway. He leaned against the wall, panting. The wounds he suffered were miraculously being healed.

Finally he pushed himself off the wall. He was about to walk out when suddenly a net falls on top of him. He attempts to fight when suddenly he gets shocked by said net. He lets out a beastly roar, which couldn't possibly belong to a human.

Ten ninjas, all wearing Oto Hiaetes land around him. "The Biju…Shichibi… successfully captured…only seven left."

Yami's eyes suddenly snapped open. Yami was panting… 'Shichibi? What were they talking about?' Yami sighed and decided to worry about it later. He sits upright only to find to figures already in his apartment, in front of him. He sighs, "So…where's Jyou?"

"Family training", the reply came from Kasai. Kasai was in a Dark Blue sleeveless shirt and black shorts. She also wore brown sneakers and black gloves. He waist length red hair was braided.

"Yea his father wanted to teach him a few jutsu early this morning…", this voice came from Bankotsu. He was wearing a gray sweater, gray cargo pants, and tan shoes. His spiky long brown hair was combed out of his face.

"Must hate that", grinned Yami. The other two grinned as well. Yami raised an eyebrow, "Wait how did you two get inside?"

"Good question. Better question…what are you making us for breakfast?" Asked the redhead as she threw herself on the couch right next to Yami. Ignoring his scowl she started looking around the apartment, "You really should clean this place up."

Yami sighed…again.

"Heh. Yea you should-" Bankotsu stopped talking when he spied something in the other side of the apartment. "Who's she."

Yami turned to see Sasami, wearing only her pink kimono and black sandals, at his bedroom door. "Long story short, Her name is Sasami." He got up and walked over to the refrigerator. He opened it and saw nothing but cups of ramen and boxes of pocky. "Hmmm…" He walked over to the cabinet and opened it. Nothing but ramen and pocky once again. "Hmmm…Ramen or pocky anyone?"

The two ninja he was talking to scowled and Sasami just looked down. "Don't you guys eat anything else", screamed Kasai.

"Uhh…No…"

The other three people sweatdropped. Kasai recovered and went over to Sasami. "Hi! I'm Kasai!"

Sasami looked a little nervously at the hyper redhead, "I'm Sasami", she replied in a mouse-like voice.

Bankotsu went over to her and introduced himself as well, only to get the same mouse-like reply.

Yami was about to speak when he heard a knock on the door. Yami opened it and was about to speak when a piece of paper was shoved into his face. "D-rank mission request." Yami read the title; he noticed that the mission details were written in Ookami's handwriting.

The paper was lowered from Yami's face and he was able to see not four but eight people in front of his apartment door. He recognized all of them. The first one was Hinadi Hizuuga, with neck length red hair. The second was Shinji… 'Never did get his last name…', with blonde spiky. They were both clad in standard jounin uniforms. Behind them were four scowling genin, one with a look of indifference, and one who was slightly blushing.

Yami sighed…again, "Come in…"

The eight ninja entered the apartment as well.

It was obvious to say that Jiman was as mad as a hornet. He was dressed in a white robe, with long gray pants and matching gray boots. With light blue hair and red eyes. His katana was strapped to his hip.

Sakura and Ayame also had the look of death on them. They were each wearing kimonos, Sakuras was pink and Ayames was light blue. Both wore black sandals, not ninja ones. Both now wore their hair at mid-back; that and their matching green eyes made them almost impossible to tell apart.

Aki was scowling as well. She was in a red sleeveless shirt and dark green cargo pants. She also wore dark blue gloves and matching ninja sandals. Lastly were the bandages from her hands to her elbows. Her red hair was done in a ponytail, and her brown eyes showed nothing but pain would be given to anyone who pisses her off.

Kouji had the look of indifference to him. He black hair was down to his neck, his sunglasses hiding his green eyes. He wore a gray overcoat, brown pants, blue ninja sandals and black sunglasses.

Kitsune was the one who was blushing. She wore an elegant dark blue robes and dark blue pants. She wore dark blue sandals, not ninja ones. Her beautiful katana was tide to her back. She had an orange and red fox mask tide to her right hip. Her blue eyes were scanning the apartment she was currently in. Her normally waist length blonde hair was braided into an elegant bun. Lastly, her most striking feature, were the whisker like marks on her cheeks, three on each cheek.

Shinji whistled at the sight before him, "Don't you boys ever clean up."

Yami sighed, "Not really…no…"

Jiman growled at him, this caused him to feel something press against his back. He turned to see Sasami clutching at his back, shivering, most likely do to the four waves of killer intent.

Hinadi blinked, "I thought only two people lived in this apartment?"

Yami shook his head, "She…recently moved in with us."

"Moved in with you?", the question was asked simultaneously by both Bankotsu and Kitsune.

"Long story…Tell you later." Yami glanced at the jounins curiously, "Why were both of your teams sent here."

Hinadi scowled slightly, "Someone was sent to your apartment a yesterday, to breifly check out the condition. It was deduced that it would take at least two teams to clean up this mess within a day."

Yami, Kasai, and Bankotsu all sweatdropped. "Oh."

"So any further orders?"

"Yea…need that room cleared out of EVERYTHING." Indicating Sasami's future bedroom.

Hinadi nodded.

"Gonna need THAT moved", indicating the giant shrine to Jiraiya. It was composed of a painting of a white haired man doing a ridiculous pose while on top of a giant frog; a few scented candals, on top of a table; and multiple orange books.

Hinadi and Shinji sweatdropped; the genin, sans Bankotsu, all looked confused. "No questions asked…", said Shinji.

Hinadi only nodded, "Well the six of you better get to work." She left in a poof of smoke, though she was most likely nearby. Shinji did the same a second later.

There was an eerie silence for a few seconds. Yami could feel that glares of the four genin burning a whole through his head, though he didn't show it, he was terrified for his safety.

"SO!" Came Ookami's voice as he threw himself on the couch. "Any chance I can get you ladies to wear these", he said as he pulled out one of his Icha Icha books with one hand and four French maid uniforms with the other.

Blood rushed to the faces of Kasai, Sakura, Ayame, Aki, and Kitsune. Yami, Bankotsu, Jiman, and even Kouji received a nosebleed. Sakura and Ayame growled and pulled out many senbon needles. "GET OUT! GET OUT! GET OUT!" They shrieked as they hurled the projectiles at the pervert, who ran around the room and jumped out the, suspiciously open, window. The couch was left as a pin coushin. Yami ran to his boots and pulled them on, opting to leave his gloves and weapons behind. He quickly ran out the door pulling Sasami, and a backpack that was near the door, with him; Bankotsu and Kasai following.

---Hikari Clan House---

"Wow…this place is really big…bigger than Toguro's house", exclaimed Sasami. Yami wasn't surprised she said that…he was surprised she spoke at all.

They; Yami, Sasami, Bankotsu, Kasai, and Ookami, who had rejoined them shortly after they exited the house; were at the front gate of the Hikari complex.

The gate and wall were one story tall. The biggest room in the house, the clan heads room, was three. There was a sentry posted at a nearby building that made sure everything in the area was quiet.

Over a year ago Yami would not have been able to come back inside the THIS clan house…But he became braver in the time that he's been a genin and it became easier for him.

Yami used his key to open the lock and the group walked inside. They walked into a garden. Multiple trees and flowers could be found across the wide field. A few large stones and a small pond on one side. There were three large buildings. Two of them were two stories tall, one on their left and the other on their right. The last was a three story tall building in front of the group.

"Yo! Why are we here again?", asked Ookami who was currently reading his book.

"I want to return these scrolls hear", indicating the backpack he grabbed on the way out, "and get some different ones. I'll only be a minute. Follow me or hang out in the garden."

"Come on Sasami!" screamed a hyperactive Kasai as she pulled Sasami with her. They ran over to the lake.

Yami and Bankotsu sweatdropped at the display.

Ookami went to sit on one of the large stones.

Bankotsu was about to follow Kasai, but Yami stopped him. "Hey I nearly forgot that I had something that I wanted to show you." 'Nearly forgot.'

Bankotsu nodded and followed Yami.

The two of them went to the clan house on the left side. "Hey Yami, what's with the three different houses?"

"This one over here", indicating to the one that they were heading towards, "Has a large clan hospital on the first floor. The second has multiple training rooms and armories. The basement has a large library of scrolls." He pointed to the one behind them. "That one contains dormitories for all the clan members on the first and second floor. The basement contained a few dormitories as well and an ordinary library, for storybooks and other things." Yami then pointed to the biggest one. "That one contains a cafeteria on the first floor. Dormitories for higher ups and a council room on the second floor. And the third floor is solely for the clan head."

"I see…"

They continued to walk in silence. They walked into the 'training and medical' building and walked down stairs.

"WOW!", Exclaimed Bankotsu. The room contained many racks of scrolls.

Yami walked to one side of the room, the side that contained lessons of the Hikari taijutsu. He placed back the scrolls he took from the rack. He then started browsing some through other ones. He finally found the one he was looking for. 'Body Maneuvers: Defense.' He grabbed it and threw over to Bankotsu. Thought you might want to give it a read.

Bankotsu read the title and nodded.

"By the way if you see anything else that you like feel free to grab it."

Yami grabbed a few more scrolls and placed it in his backpack. He then walked over to the section for beginners. He grabbed a few academy jutsu for Sasami, as well as scrolls that taught her basic taijutsu and taught how to control chakra. He then walked over to the section solely for water and ice jutsu. He grabbed a few water jutsu scrolls and was about to leave when he thought about something. He looked at the minimal amount of ice jutsu scrolls. 'Hmmm…maybe it'll help me learn Hyoton: Netsu Shizuku no Jutsu if I had another jutsu to learn it with.' With that thought he quickly grabbed a few ice jutsu scrolls and left.

He found Bankotsu at the stairs holding a few earth jutsu scrolls. "Can I burrow these?"

Yami smiled and nodded.

With that they left. They met up with the rest of their group and left as well.

---Hours later, Yami, Ookami, and Sasami's house---

As the three walked in, Yami's prayers were answer when he saw that neither of the genins was still there. His heart soared when he saw that the apartment was clean. He quickly ran over to the bathroom and proceeded to get ready for the council meeting. The group had basically hung out for the whole day. They stopped by a few stores, ordered a bed for Sasami and bought her some more clothes, at Yami's, or more accurately the Hikari's, expense. They also bought some normal food, because Kasai asked so 'nicely'. Yami shuddred.

---Flashback---

Yami and Ookami were as pale as a ghost. The ground in a ten-meter radius was charred, except for a small point of land where the two boys stood. They looked over at Kasai who had fire dancing all around her. She snapped her fingers in the direction of the supermarket. The two boys didn't question it…they RAN into the market.

---End Flashback---

Yami ran out of the bathroom, clad only in a towel, and into his bedroom to change. He grabbed his black robes and started changing. Sasami's bed was being delivered, and would be delivered later on tonight. He figured that even if Sasami decided against being a ninja and decided to go to an orphanage…that they may need the room sooner or later so they opted to get the bed no matter what. Once changed into his outfit. Yami walked out of his room.

"Ok you two. I'll see you later on tonight."

The two nodded. Thought Sasami looked a bit distressed. Yami merely gave her a reassuring smiled as he pulled the scrolls out of the backpack, which he had left by the front door. "While I'm gone…why don't you read these…this is the kind of things you'll be learning in the academy so it'll be best if you get acquainted with it now. Tomorrow…I'll be expecting your answer…"

Sasami nodded.

Yami smiled back and took off.

---Kage Tower---

Yami walked into the eighth floor where the council meetings were being held.

He walked into to find all the council members and the clan heads were all their, as well as the Tsukikage. He let out a sigh of relief when he saw that Kitsune was in a clean set of robes, she didn't have her mask or katana with her.

After the chunin exams at Kirigakure the Tsukikage was able to pass a bill, which increased the size of the council chambers, making all the clan heads council members. At first Yami wondered why the Tsukikage wanted to deal with more council members; the question was answered by Megumi. The Tsukikage and the Council had an equal amount of power, however the council members each had to share that power, making them considerably weaker than the Tsukikage. Increasing the number of council members diminished their own individual power.

Also, after the chunin exams, the council members privilege of deciding which genins graduated the genin exam was also abolished. Though very few people knew that they actually possessed that power to begin with.

Yami took his seat, which was right between Kitsune and Hizashi. Shikyo was there as well. Hiroaki, Kouji's father, was there; father and son look almost exactly alike right down to the black shades, Kouji was sitting next to him. Sanoske Gekkani of the Gekkani clan, and another young man, about Shikyo's age, Yami assumed to be his son. Jinn Takaboushi of the Takaboushi clan, and someone else that Yami assumed to be his daughter. There were a few other clan heads that Yami wasn't familiar with. Finally there were the eight members of the council.

"Let us start this meeting", spoke the Kage.

The council members talked for various topics of life in Tsukigakure. It seemed like they had been talking for hours. To say that Yami was bored would have been a SERIOUS understatement. Though Shikyo didn't show it, he was bored as well. Kitsune on the other hand was completely entrance with everything going on, she even added her own commentary every now and then.

"And what are we to do about Otogakure?"

Yami was at attention at this point.

Some of the council members started arguing madly. Some wanted to make an alliance with Sand, Snow, Cloud, and Rain; and make war with Sound and Grass. Others wanted to maintain neutral. They kept arguing for a long time until the Tsukikage stopped them. "ENOUGH! This is a subject that needs to be taken into a lot of consideration. You all heard the other side's point of view. Sleep on it and we'll see what happens the next time we meet."

This calmed everyone down a bit. Though they were still tense.

"And what of the Uzamaki Heiress?", asked a council member named Denzel.

Kitsune was about to answer, but Waizu beat her to it. "What about her?"

The same council member sneered. "She has yet to leave the village. THAT'S what?"

Yami's eyes widened, 'I thought they were going to let her leave the village two months after her birthday.'

Waizu sighed, "Because of the trouble between Sound we've had to postpone sending her outside the village."

"WE ARE wasting the talents of the Kyuubi no Kitsune while she is locked up in here."

The conversation raged on for a while. Some wanted to give her more training, some wanted her to leave for missions, others wanted her to leave for missions with more supervision. Finally Kitsune had enough. "Please stop arguing", she said as she stood up, "Tsukikage-sama, I know you worry about me but they are right", indicating the council members who wanted her to start mission outside the village, "While I'm locked in the village the Kyuubi's talents are going to waste. I request that you send me out on a C-rank mission."

Waizu nodded, hating to send the Uzamaki heiress out to battle. "I will assign your squad a C-rank mission."

"Unacceptable!", said Denzel. "With the constant training that she has been through then she should be prepared for at least an A-rank mission. WE MUST SHOW OFF THE POWER OF KYUUBI!"

Waizu's eyes widened "Are you MAD! You want to send her out on an high ranking mission?"

"She's just a genin", came Hizashi's voice who was outraged as well.

Sanoske smiled, "Well how about if she were to take another few shinobi with her. Surely her squad could handle a mission with a squad of a decent size."

"YOU ARE SENDING THE LAST OF THE UZAMAKIS TO HER DEATH YOU FOOLS!", came another council members voice.

They started a shouting match again.

Yami was silent the whole time.

Waizu once again silenced the crowd, ordering them to speak one at a time.

Kitsune stood up again. "I'll handle it." Waizu, Yami, and a few others stared at her with a shock expression. "I'll go on an A-rank mission. I read the reports on Tanuki no Sabaku, she completed many B-rank missions and even an A-rank mission before she reached the rank of chunin. I believe that I should accomplish the same. Give me an A-rank missions so I can prove my clans worth to the village and everyone else…"

Everyone just stared at her for a while.

Waizu sighed, "I will not send you squad alone on an A-rank mission. I will assign other shinobi to your mission."

Denzel rose. "If you must assign more shinobi then nothing higher than a chunin." The Kage glared at him, "I refuse to accept the a squad of jounin accompanying her squad."

"It is not within you rights to accept Denzel-san", growled the Kage in a voice that promised swift pain if Denzel opens his mouth once again. It worked; he paled under the Kage's glare and sat back down.

Shikyo chose this moment to stand up. "If I may make a suggestion." Everyone regarded Shikyo highly for his ANBU record. "Team 7, composed of Yami Hikari, Ookami Hanone, and Inochi Hizuuga were present when Tanuki completed her first A-rank mission. They are all chunin at the moment, why not assign them to watch over the Heiress."

This lead to a lot of discussion going on throughout the council room. Yami looked curiously at Shikyo who didn't even bat an eye.

"Yami would you be willing to accept this decision?", asked Waizu.

Yami only nodded, "Though I don't know what Ookami and Inochi have to say about this, I doubt they would disagree to it."

"As do I", claimed Shikyo.

Waizu nodded, "We'll have to decide this on Inochi and Ookami's decision. I believe this decision is settled."

"It's NOT! I don't agree with the discision", came the voice of a council woman, "We are sending three clan heirs and the son of a clan head on an A-rank mission with only one jounin. We should at least send one more jounin."

This time Hizashi chose to speak, "Why don't we send another genin team. It'll be a good experience for the genin and it'll also send one more jounin on the mission."

Waizu nodded in agreement. "Tomorrow morning Team 19, along with a few others, will be sent on an A-rank mission. Is this acceptable to everyone?" He received a few nods, "Is there anything else that anyone wants to bring up?" He received no reply. "Good then this meeting is adjourned."

With that said the council members started to file out. Yami stayed seated, as did the Tsukikage. Yami received a farewell from Hizashi and Shikyo before they to departed. Kitsune left as well…with a serious expression on her face.

Finally only the Tsukikage and Yami were left.

Waizu was rubbing his temples, "So…how'd you like it…"

"Do you want the truth…or a lie?"

A/N: So that was the new chapter. The genin team that will company team 7 and team 19 was originally going to be team 15 (Bankotsu, Kasai, and Jyou). But I got so many reviews during the last chapter that I'm going to tribute to the poll i had last chapter, so i'm going to do another.

Poll: What genin team should accompany team 7 and team 19.

Option 1: Team 15, who've had no battle time.

Option 2: Team 17 (Sakura, Ayame, and Aki), who've had very little battle time.

Well i'm gonna let you guys decide. So let me know what you think