Naruto looked at his escort with contempt, the emotions he was filling was incomprehensible at the moment to understand at this moment. Jiraiya looked at naruto and regretted it the moment there eyes meet for the first time in years.
"So How have you been Naruto". Jiraiya asked to light the serious atmosphere. Anko and Asuma looked at him as he was crazy well that was not far from the truth but any how Naruto was not in the mood to humor him.
"Your lack of respect for those in authority is truly astounding. Do you think that just cause you know me it gives you the right to be Frank with me jiraiya." Replied Naruto looking him in the eye.
Jiraiya looked at the ground unable to meet his eyes.
"Come now Jiraiya, Why so down, Cheer up we are going to be Allies soon after all." Naruto said looking amusingly at his former Master.
Jiraiya along with Anko and Asuma looked at naruto clearly confused at his change of expression, "What do you mean."
" My envoy to the Daimyo of The Land of Fire was not just a social call obviously. Any How that is not any of your concern you are my escort to the chunin exams that is all. One of my paladin will show you your rooms for the night, We will depart tomorrow."
One of he Paladin came forward to guide the guests to there rooms, Jiraiya was not having any of that he turned towards Naruto," Can we talk in private there is some personal matters that i wish to discuss with you."
Naruto waved his hand in a dismissing manner and departed from the throne room followed by the paladins except for one and the soldiers returned to there area of duty and and 6 remained in the throne room.
Asuma and Anko watched the talk between the two as they would like to have a get involved in there conservation they just could not find the words to express there emotions. Asuma was not in a good mood he was against the banishment of Naruto but he was out voted. He pitied the boy for his burden no matter what he wanted to say he just not have the bonds necessary to talk with him as they were neither friends, nor his sensei they were just acquaintance that is all. It just wasn't there place to say what they wished no that was jaraiya's job he was the kids sensei and a father figure.
The konoha escort went with the paladin to there rooms for the night to rest. As they arrived to there rooms they were informed that there dinner will be send to there rooms
After eating a Quite, Alright to Quite Breakfast Naruto and 4 of his paladins along with some soldiers and the konoha envoy went towards there destination which is konoha on an Air ship made with the cooperation of spring. Jiraiya, Asuma and Anko seeing there transport started to wonder of the technology level of the Empire and its military strength. At the speed they were going they can easy reach konoha in 2 or 3 days time instead of a week of running.
Naruto was deep in thought and was brought back to reality with the arrival of the 4 paladins. His most trust trusted Aren the leader of the paladins knelled before him and the rest followed, "Your Majesty, The peperation have been made as you have requested. The Kazekage will arrive and will bring with him his best Shinobi as per your request."
"I don't trust the majority of the konoha's residence and the shinobi forces, An assassination attempt will happen the moment a sign of weakness was showed, Anyhow our main objective is getting the Fire Daimyo on our side."
Aren clearly confused asked," I was under the impression that we were on good terms with the Ruling Daimyo."
"Yes, But what reason does one have to make an enemy let alone one that has a military that surpass the Elemental nations entire Shinobi force that would be foolish why start a fight which you have no chance of winning." Naruto replied."I want you to be on ready in case something happens. That is All."
The konoha envoy was confused to say the least they just don't know what to do Jiraiya wanted to talk with Naruto and ask for his forgivness but he knew full well that being aggressive here will not help him at all he cant just march up to him and demand hat he listen. NO! that type of action clearly has consequences If Naruto has not in a position of power that was possible but not now. Anko having enough of the silence finally opened his mouth.
"So jiraiya How did you know that man was Naruto."
Asuma hearing her question asked his own. "I want to know that as well."
Jiraiya looked at them and sighed, "I have known for a while i just didn't report it. when Naruto let i searched every where for him. It was only an year ago that i one of my spies saw someone that matched Naruto's description. I was shocked you know he didn't even hide himself he arrived at Suna. and meet the Kazekage and spend sometime there. I know he knew his appearance is a little different that is why you didn't recognize him the point is that Naruto was aware that i know where he is but he just doesn't seem to care."
"Naruto has bad blood with konoha i wonder why he even going there knowing that he wont be received well." Asuma asked.
"Daimyo of the major country and some minor are coming to konoha for the chunnin exams. Naruto can make a lot of alliances in the coming week and the Daimyo will use this opportunity to make trade and military agreement with Naruto as the empire being a super power will pull anyone.
Everyone always wants more they cant just have enough. Anyhow i doubt we will have any problems on the way This is no longer the Naruto we all new this more is Mysterious he has Ambition and Big one's at that so keep an I open as we have a new player and this one holds all the cards." Ordered Jiraiya having a serious look.
"Understood Jiraiya-sama"
"Naruto is out in the open now! he will make his move in konoha that is the playing field the place that started all of this, Ironic that it is the place that starts a new Era as well I can only hope that we survive through what is to come." Jaraiya thought
At The Imperial Place Avalon
While Naruto was heading towards konoha to attend the chunnin exams He gave the Minister of Military Affairs to move the 32nd Army to The Land of the Wind, and the 33rd Army to the Land of Spring why the army was being deployed in the alliance territory he had no idea but one thing was sure something big was about to happen.
"Bellona and Asakura take your respective armies and head towards the Land of spring and wind. You are both to secure the border and start recruitment there all missing nin in the area are to be dealt with and the entire country must be secured, you will have the backing of the ruling Daimyo and the Kazekage's second in command will help you in your objective and abolish command to Operation must be done before the Preliminary of the chunnin move out"
"Yes Sir," Came the Replies after which they went to there assigned tasks.
"I wonder what you are up to your Majesty you have made the land of the wind along with spring a part of the empire at least unofficially that much is clear. The deployment to the standing army and The Royal army to The Land of Lightning its is clear we are going to war. Kumo is at the top Military wise with it out of the way we have an open route to Earth Country and The minor Countries Not to mention The Land of fire will be surrounded from both sides, Kiri will have no choice but to stay out of the conflict that will began because of there low military and economic state. Now all that remains is the declaration of war." Mused The Minister watching the people of Avalon as they go about there work.
AirShip
'The time is right all the preparation has been completed. Kumo will fall with that Idiot of a raikage bringing the two jinchuruki here it will be a peace of cake for Ryo to invade The land of lightning, Vlad will take the land of Rain where the main Base of Akatsuki is present this will give me a large foot hold in the Elemental nations the way things are it will be easy to convince almost all of the jinchuruki to take my side.
Hmm I truly hate thinking to much i should just let my generals handle this stuff while i relax in the imperial palace.' Naruto mused while enjoying his tea.
"Do you need anything else your Majesty."
"No that will be all."Said Naruto dismissively, 'Watch out World things wont be the same enjoy what illusion of peace you have for I came banging the Drums of War.' thought Naruto as he looked out the window to the landscape before him.