I was currently riding on the back of Ragnar, the wolf I landed on. We were heading towards his clan's den. He wanted me to meet their patriarch since I was possibly a descendent of one of their previous contractors. It didn't take long for Ragnar to reach their clan's den. He was telling me on the way that the wolf clans are divided into their own packs. If a human contracts with a wolf he won't contract with the race like the toads he will only be able to contract with a clan or an individual. Ragnar was part of the Nightwalker Clan who was ruled by their patriarch Roku. Roku was apparently a young cub when he contracted with a member of the Senju Clan as an individual.

Ragnar took me into a cave after a couple of minutes running. The cave entrance was a depression in the ground which opened up into a large tunnel. We followed the tunnel until it came to a large open area where the sky could be seen. Looking up I could see that there was an opening above us which had a waterfall come down. In the center of the cave was a lake that the water fell into. The walls of the cave were terraced and I could see numerous wolves on them. They ranged from all different sizes some of them were smaller than a normal wolf and others were taller than Ragnar.

"Welcome to the Nightwalker's Den kid." Ragnar said as he made his way through the opening. I noticed that all of the wolves on the terraces were looking at me. One of the wolves jumped down stopping in front of Ragnar.

"What are you bringing a human brat here for?" Asked the white wolf in front of us.

"What does it matter to you Haruka? I'm bringing him to meet with the patriarch." Ragnar told her as he brushed past her.

"Fine do what you want." She growled back at him.

"Don't worry kid she's all bark and no bite. Up ahead is the patriarch so get ready so you can ask him for what you want."

"Thanks for all your help Ragnar." We reached the patriarch and Ragnar let me down with a bit more dignity than the first time. In front of me was a giant wolf with a face full of scars. His coat was rough and his imposing looks made me respect the animal before me.

"Greetings Patriarch Roku. My name is Tobi Senju and I'd like to ask for your help."

"My help?"

"Yes. I'd like to ask for your help for a few things if it isn't too much to ask."

"Boy, you said you were a Senju?"

"Yes as of right now there are only a few of us where I am from. We're trying to revive the clan but there is a lot of work in front of us."

"When I was a young pup I once made a contract with Itama Senju. Are you related to that person?"

"Itama Senju was the great uncle of my aunt. I was an orphan before she took me in so I don't know exactly how I am related to him. His brother was the first hokage of The Leaf Village and a user of the wood style. I have inherited that ability which is why my Aunt took me in. I don't know if I am a descendent of that person but it is possible." I was honest about my relationship with the Senju Clan. I view myself as a member but I may not be by blood.

"Itama Senju was a naive boy but I liked him. It's a shame what happened to him and his brother. Before I listen to your problems I want to ask you a question. You have a similar smell to those brothers and I want to know if you think like they did. What is important to you? For someone so young that child had a lot of problems but he still couldn't understand what was important. So I ask you again what is important to you?"

"That's a little too vague Patriarch Roku. I can say that everything to me is important but that isn't the answer you want or the one I will give. I have a lot of things important to me but they vary in terms of their importance. There are a lot things important to people other than me but I may not regard them as important. That doesn't change the fact that they are important. To me the most important thing is my family that is now constantly growing. I want to make sure that those around me are safe since they are so important. I also view the place I live as important so I want to make sure that my home is safe as well.

Just because I view those things as important doesn't mean I don't view other's lives as less important. The thing is I know I'm not strong enough to make sure what's important to me is protected which is why I came here. I know I'm a child but I want to make sure that in the future I will be able to protect those that I want to protect. In order to do that in the future I will need the help of others. I'll need to become strong which is why I have come here. I want the ability to survive what comes in the future instead of fearing it." Roku nodded once I finished. He didn't say anything or move. He just sat there for a bit. The wolves around me moved closer until I was completely surrounded on all sides by them. Roku began to howl while tilting his head to the hole above. Once he started the rest of the cave did the same. Every wolf around me was howling even the white wolf who earlier was against bringing me here. The howls lasted for a few minutes before Roku stopped the rest.

"Young one. That was a great answer. Itama couldn't come up with an answer like that and I lost him. A long time ago I forbid our clan from forming a contract because I didn't want to be caught up in the wars of the humans. I view my pack as too important to lose in a fight like that where only hatred is bred. I'd like to listen to your problems and if you'd like we could make a contract for the clan." Roku then bit the back of my clothes and hurled me onto his back. "Let's go talk in my home."

We moved to what I guess would be his room as we went into a tunnel behind where he was. The tunnel led to another clearing but it wasn't as large as the earlier one. The clearing was similar to the first one but this time it was a little different. The wolves on the side didn't get up when we appeared as they were too busy with the little cubs running around the place. There had to be close to a dozen of them. Roku walked over to what I'm assuming is his favorite spot and let me off to his side.

"Now tell me what troubles you."

"Okay. I need help in understanding nature energy. I've heard from my teacher that I have a problem of unconsciously putting it into my normal chakra which is causing me to have problems in controlling it. I didn't want to contract with the toads like my teacher is so I used the summoning jutsu without a contract hoping I might end up in a suitable place to make one. After performing the jutsu I was falling out of the sky and landed on Ragnar who brought me here. Also I need a way back to my village. I don't know how to get home from here." I could hear a chorus of laughter from behind me so I turned to see a few of the adult wolves laughing at me.

"I think I know someone who can help you with your chakra problems. As for finding your way home we can help you with that too. The problem is I won't let you learn our methods without a contract. That is for you to decide whether you want it or not."

"I don't mind making a contract if there isn't anything that I have to sacrifice to make it. I know some contracts require life in order to summon them and I refuse to do that."

"Boy do you really think we're like those morons in the snake clan?" Roared Roku as he was instantly upset by what I said.

"I don't think that's the case. I'm sorry if my words angered you."

"Its fine. All that we ask in return for the contract is mutual trust and cooperation. Making this pact is the same as becoming a member of our pack. This means that you can not under any circumstances make another contract with a different wolf clan. If you do our agreement is voided and we will take our payment."

"I can agree to this." Another wolf came over and spit up a giant scroll. It dropped down from their mouth and unrolled itself in between Roku and I.

"If you accept our contract then place your handprint here with a drop of blood as well. This will complete our contract and we can send you home. We can talk later about your teacher for nature energy." I did as he instructed biting my thumb and placing my handprint on the page. I was only the third name on the list and couldn't recognize the other name. The first was my ancestor who had made a contract. I was curious how his name had gotten onto this scroll but I guess I can ask that later. The scroll rolled itself back up and was eaten by that wolf again. Roku then took me on his back and walked back to the first area. He dropped me in front of a portion of the lake that was walled off from the rest.

"If you jump into this then you will return to where you were summoned from. When you get back perform the summoning jutsu once more so we have an idea of your location. That will make it easier for us to stay in touch."

"Thank you for everything Patriarch Roku. I really appreciate it." I jumped straight into the place he pointed out. I didn't feel that sensation that caused me to come here. Trees were surrounding me so I knew I was back to where I had done the summoning jutsu. Looking around there wasn't anyone around so I guess Tsunade and Jiraiya went back to the compound. I did the summoning jutsu once more and slammed my hand to the ground. The smoke cleared and I was face to face with a wolf with brown fur. I hadn't seen this wolf when I was in the clan's den.

"I guess I was the first one to get summoned. Where is this? And how are there so many trees here?" Asked the wolf.

"This is the forest behind our clan's compound. Can I ask what your name is?"

"It's Benji. So this is a forest? I've heard about them from pops before."

"Alright Benji what happens now? Do I need to do anything special?"

"No I just need to find the place you called The Leaf Village so we can have an idea of where it is. Also does your clan have a contract with the spider clan? I can smell a lot of them in this forest."

"No those aren't from the spider clan. They're something different that our clan uses to keep tabs on the forest since we have a lot of land. I have one that is similar to a wolf like you if you'd like to meet it."

"One like me? You've heard of the clan's contract yet you already contracted another wolf clan?" Benji had taken an aggressive stance away from me and showed his teeth ready for battle. For some reason I wasn't scared of these wolves and I didn't know why.

"No they're not a part of any clan. Let me show you." I said taking the ball off of my belt and let out Arcanine to show. He stood much taller than the wolf in front of me.

"What is that thing? It looks like a wolf but it doesn't smell like any I've ever met before. Also why do I feel so little chakra from a wolf of his size?" Benji was quite confused about the pokemon in front of him. Arcanine tried speaking to him and the wolf's face soon became unreadable to me.

"Interesting. I don't think the Patriarch will like that." Benji looked like he understood what Arcanine was saying.

"Benji can you understand him?" I said looking at Arcanine. I pet his fur and it looked like he was happy about it.

"I can he was talking about how he's the only one who will protect you. He won't let a pup do his job. I gotta say I like his style."

"Arcanine I contracted with the Nightwalker Clan to be partners. It won't affect you as you and I will still be together. I need them to help me just like I need you. Benji is it possible to have Arcanine be an honorary member of the clan?" Arcanine let out a lot of roars and a few growls when I finished what I had to say. He didn't seem too happy about it though.

"The best I can do is let him meet the patriarch and see what his decision is."

"That's enough for me can you ask him when you go back?"

"I will."

We had reached the compound when Benji and Arcanine both looked behind us. They looked at each other and came to an agreement of some sort. Arcanine dashed into the forest behind me and I looked to Benji for answers.

"There seems to be some shinobi in the forest who's scents don't match up with the ones Arcanine knows. He went to go investigate and said that you should get help. Arcanine told me that this place is your home so I've completed what I needed to do. Would you like me to stay and help?"

"It's fine you can go back. I'm going to follow Arcanine and thanks once again for all of your help." With that Benji disappeared in a puff of smoke. I ran into the forest and let out my second pokemon for this. "Gengar I need you to find Arcanine and capture the intruders if necessary."

Gengar sunk into the ground and disappeared. Arcanine had left a trail on the trees for me to follow and the occasional spinarak would also show me the way. It didn't take long for me to catch up as Arcanine was already in a fight. I hid in the shadows of a bush and let out the next two pokemon to fight. I had Lava and Ivysaur come out. I had Lava dig holes to lure the trespassers into and I wanted Ivy to make sure that they got to it. The two then moved away from me as Gengar now showed up next to me with two sacks. He left them next to me as I went to open the first one. Inside was a Hyuga girl so I opened the second one to see a smaller version of the first bag. I looked at their foreheads but didn't see the curse mark from their clan. I guess these two would be Hinata and Hanabi, the daughters of The Hyuga Clan Head. They were both unconscious as I looked at the shinobi that were fighting my pokemon. They were losing in a one sided affair right now as they couldn't tell what was going on.

It didn't take long before the two were thrown into a hole. I walked over to find out who they were since I was sure that this incident was going to be big. From what I know this was supposed to happen a few years ago during a treaty signing. I never heard anything about that so I just assumed everything went as normal for it. Inside the hole in the ground I could hear the sounds growing faint as Ivysaur was above them releasing his sleep powder. I took a look inside and recognized the two as Hidden Cloud Village shinobi. In the first hole was Darui and the second was Samui. I can tell that this incident is a little different by the fact that they sent two people but why didn't they send one of their stronger shinobi for this? I went back to the two girls and had Arcanine bring them to the compound. The last thing I need is for them to become a liability if there is a fight here. Arcanine sped off through the forest disappearing in a second.

I went back over to the hole wondering what I'm going to do with these two. I told Ivysaur to prepare some paralyzing powder to make sure they can't move when I wake them up. They'll still be able to talk since I've tested this with Tsunade before. Shizune and Tsunade spent a lot of time researching the medical effects of Ivysaur's powders in the past two years. It helps when the rift can give them a lot more time to do it. Once I made my preparations I started dropping rocks on them from above. I didn't want to hurt them so I didn't throw them down at them.

I decided to wake up Darui first since I felt like he'd be more likely to want to talk. It took eight rocks before he woke up. Ivysaur then dispersed its powder and he was paralyzed at the bottom of the hole facing up. I poked my head over the side and said hello.

"Hey I kind of fell into your hole. Do you mind helping me out?" Darui asked in a laid back manner.

"Nope."

"Then can you toss me a rope to help me get out of here? I'm a bit lost."

"If you answer my questions I'd think about it."

"Sure. I'll answer whatever you want if you can help me out of here." He said in obvious mockery of me.

"Why are you trying to start a war?"

"You sure get straight to the point."

"Doesn't answer the question. Lava you can start filling the hole." Lava looked at me with a grin and started to claw the dirt back into the hole. "You're blonde teammate was already given a chance but she didn't talk either so I buried her. If you don't answer then I will do the same to you. I'll then have the adults dig up the holes when they get here and let them do whatever they want."

I had Lava take his time in filling the hole. Just to make sure that my words had a bigger impact to him I sprinkled some of the hair I had cut off of Samui so they'd fall down in front of him. His eyes widen after seeing a clump of blond hair fall on him.

"What did you do to her." He screamed from the bottom of the hole. The rage in his voice could be felt.

"I did the same thing to her as I'm doing to you. If you don't answer my questions in time I don't know if she'll last under all of that dirt. Anyways you should think about answering if you want to leave here alive." Darui showed no signs of calming down so I told Lava to continue tossing the dirt back in. Occasionally he'd eat some while tossing the rocks back in. At one point he chucked a rock straight at Darui when he wouldn't stop yelling. I got to say his personality is great when it's not directed at me.

"Stop, stop. I'll talk." Darui finally caved once the dirt reached his neck. He was still paralyzed since Ivysaur released spores occasionally to incapacitate the two. Samui was was still tied up in the next hole but I didn't want her interrupting me.

"Then answer my question. Do you intend to start a war between our villages."

"I'm just following orders."

"Then you are aware of the possibility of failing those orders and starting a war." Darui stayed silent to my comment. I was right and he knew it so he didn't bother to confirm it.

"Darui, I know who both of you are and I know where you're from." His eyes widen since he didn't expect his name to be said. "Samui already told me everything I wanted to hear which is why she is now talking to the hokage about her defection from the Hidden Cloud Village. She's an excellent kunoichi."

"That's impossible. She'd never betray our village."

"Are you sure? Do you really know your comrades? How would I know your name if she didn't tell it to me?" This was kind of fun to be honest. I already knew what they were here for but I might as well have some fun before I let them go. I don't want to start a war between the two villages. Darui looked to finally be caving in since he didn't even realize that my words contradict each other.

"What do you want?" He finally let out.

"Tell me what's worse for you. A failure without getting caught, a failure where you were noticed or a failure when you are captured?"

"Being captured would be the worst."

"I thought that was the case. How about we pretend that this never happened tonight. You go home without the leaf knowing about any of this and you owe me a favor."

"What about Samui?"

"Even now you still want to know what a traitor is doing?" He once again didn't respond. I talked instead and we reached an agreement. I knocked him out again and had Gengar leave him in a forest a few miles from here outside of Konoha. The rest is up to him. I then went over to the next hole to start the same thing with Samui. I introduced myself just like I did with Darui. She remained quiet. I repeated the same process and got similar answers. She refused everything I offered as she'd rather die in that hole than betray her village. You have to commend her spirit.

"Just to let you know Samui. Right now it has been a over a day since I let Darui go. He's been led to believe that you've already defected selling out the village and its secrets. If you want to leave now and stop him I can help you but it's going to cost you."

"What do you want." So she's finally ready to talk.

"Pretty simple I just want to make sure that war doesn't break out. You can help me stop it and no one has to know you were here. Then all you have to do is owe me a favor since that's all I want."

"How can I trust you?"

"Do you want to die here known as a traitor in your own village? If not I think that's enough" Samui's silence lasted for a few minutes while she weighed her options.

"Fine… I'll take your offer." I gave her my assurance and I had her put to sleep as well. Ivysaur did his thing and I had Gengar drop her off with Darui. I also left a note with the two so when they went back they'd remember that they owe me one. I knew in the future I would have to be able to talk with the other villages so it was nice to already have made a connection. Back in the compound I found the two Hyuga girls sleeping on the couch. I found a seat on a couch opposite them. How am I supposed to explain this to Tsunade and Shizune? That isn't even my biggest problem here. How am I going to explain to the Hyuga's that I have the daughters of the main branch sleeping here. This is going to be miserable. Their clan is just as stubborn as the Uchiha. I guess my best way out of this is to have Tsunade deal with it.

The door opened breaking me out of my thoughts. Speak of the devil and he shall appear. Tsunade, Shizune and Konan entered the room with faces showing their exhaustion. I looked their way and then back to the sleeping girls. Their eyes followed mine and then landed back on me.

"I'm home" I said with a smile hoping that Tsunade wouldn't be too upset with me after today.