The sunlight hitting his eyelids was like having rail spikes driven into them. He squeezed his eyes shut, and turned away from it. Almost immediately, he heard excited whispers break out around him. Knowing that it must be the people with the music note on their foreheads, he exploded out of the bed (bed?), already performing handseals. The chakra pooled into his hand, turning into electricity, and a sound like a thousand birds filled the room.

Kakashi, shocked that the boy knew his jutsu, rushed forward. He caught the boy's arm around the wrist, preventing him from unleashing the it on anyone. The boy smiled, a wild frenzy in his eyes, and suddenly the electricity changed shape, becoming needle-like. With a flick of his fingers, it shot toward Kakashi, and he was forced to let go.

"STOP THIS RIGHT NOW!" roared the third Hokage, as Genma appeared behind the boy putting two senbon into his neck, and making him go limp.

"Let me go, you sick fucks!" yelled the kid, "Im not going back to that snake freak, no matter what!" Then he got quiet as he said, in a tone so hollow it was like listening to someone with no soul, "I'd rather die then be his test subject any more."

The Hokage shared a look with Kakashi, and knew they were thinking the same thing. 'Snake freak? He can't mean...Orochimaru, can he?' "Calm yourself, child. No one here wishes you any mistreatment. What is your name?"

The boy looked up, his startling silver eyes starting to clear of panic, filling instead with suspicion. "My name is Raiden. Raiden Kirocho. at least, that's what Orochimaru always called me."

The Hokage's face grew grave at having his suspicions confirmed. "Orochimaru. Raiden, can you tell me why Orochimaru would have wanted you?"

"Hold on. I answered one of your questions, now you answer one of mine. Where am I? Is this the village hidden in the leaves?" Raiden asked suspiciously.

Kakashi stepped forward, saying, "First of all, thats two questions, so you'll owe us two answers. Second, yes you are in Konoha. Why, and how do you know the Chidori?"

Raiden eyed Kakashi, then a smile slowly spread accross his face. "I learned it from Orochimaru. He said he had learned it by observing a man named Kakashi Hatake. I take it that's you?" at Kakashis nod, he continued. "I had heard the people who work for Orochimaru complaining often about the hidden leaf village. I knew it was an enemy village, which would mean I'd be safe here from Orochimaru."

"And how do we know your not a spy," asked Ibiki.

"Easy. I brought proof. I broke into his office and stole these files. I brought them because I knew you wouldn't trust me. They have seals on them that kept me from opening them, but I hope they have information that will help you." Raiden said, handing them to the third. The Hokage handed them to Ibis, who immediately left to begin working on opening and possibly deciphering the writing.

"I apologize, but we must still interrogate you in case this is all an elaborate ploy of Orochimaru's creation." said the Hokage. "You will be taken to Anbu Headquarters where you will be questioned. If you are fully cooperative, we will move you into a cell, simply out of caution, but we will make it more hospitable. If the scrolls you have given us contain useful information, you will be allowed citizenship and protection in Konohagakure. Are these terms acceptable to you?"

Raiden looked at him evenly, his eyes flashing a startling shade of amethyst, "I have nothing to hide, so question as you will. However, I don't know all that much, considering I lived in four rooms my entire life. To be quite honest I found the snake-freaks office on accident."

The Hokage was surprised by the boys blatant honesty, and he knew that either the boy was telling the truth and had simply not experienced enough of the world to lose his childlike innocence, or this was a very well-practiced story, performed by someone with extraordinary acting skills. "Very well. Izumo, Kotetsu! transport this boy to Anbu Headquarters for immediate questioning. Have Kurenai assist with it."

"Yes, Lord Hokage!" said the two chunin in unison.

"Lord third, his questioning is complete."

It had been four days, and though they had not resorted to physical torture in case the boy had been entirely honest, Raiden had been subjected to every genjutsu that was at the leafs disposal, in an attempt to trick him into breaking character if it was all an act. The assistant had been bringing bi-hourly reports, and it seemed that Raiden was still completely honest. The hokage was surprised.

"And? Did his story ever vary?" he asked, already knowing what the answer would be.

"No, Lord third. No matter what situation we gave him, his story remained firm. The only genjutsu that truly sparked any form of distress to him, were the ones in which we stood him before Orochimaru, and every time we did it, no matter the situation, he screamed in fear that it couldn't be real." said the assistant. "I believe he truly despises and fears the snake sannin.

The Hokage stood. "Well, I suppose it is time that I paid him a visit, then."

Fifteen minutes later, they stood in the cell to which Raiden had been moved. He was sitting on the edge of the mattress, waiting for them. "Have you decided that I'm not lying yet?"

"Yes, we have actually. We have deciphered about half of the scrolls you gave us, and we have confirmed that the seals used are trademark of Orochimaru, along with the handwriting being his." said Sarutobi. "If the information is reliable, then you may have saved not only my life, but several peoples. including the last surviving member of the Uchiha bloodline."

Raiden smiled, satisfied by the simple fact that he had saved lives. "Does that mean I can go?"

Sarutobi smiled apologetically, "Of course. we shall provide you with money, and a set of clothing suitable for wearing in the village. I do, however, have a request."

~Three days later~

"Kakashi-sensei, why are we here? Its supposed to be our day off!" Naruto was furious. he had planned to spend the day at Ichiraku's, but Kakashi had shown up right before he ordered and told him to meet at training field seven.

Sakura spoke up, "yea, I was planning to...take a walk through the woods"

More like spy on Sasuke training in the woods thought Kakashi. "We're here becau-"

"Isn't that the guy we rescued on the way back from wave country?" asked Sasuke.

"Huh? What are you talking about?" asked Sakura.

"I thought you might notice him, Sasuke." replied Kakashi, flashing his signature eye smile."As I was saying, I had you all meet here today, because we have a new member on Team 7. Everyone, this is Raiden." He stepped aside, and Sakura immediately began to drool. Raiden stood there in the outfit provided by the Hokage, his inky black hair being lafted by the wind. He was wearing a black, fitted leather jacket with silver linings, a silver silk t-shirt, and black jeans whith a silver wallet chain. His boots were heavy black combat boots.

"Hi. I never got to thank you guys for saving me from those people. I am truly grateful." Raiden said, bowing. "I hope that I do not become a burden on you, and that you will soon call me friend."

Sakura slapped both Naruto and Sasuke in the backs of their heads. "Why can't you two be as nice as he is?" He's even dreamier than Sasuke!

"Why is he joining our team? Wouldn't that throw our balance off?" asked Sasuke.

"No. I read over the files of all the squads, and this is where I fit best. You are a high speed Taijutsu user who focuses on attack, using jutsu as a diversion to throw your oponent off. The blonde Uzumaki is also Taijutsu focused, and also highly offensive, using his shadow clones to overpower his oponents. Sakura is a low speed, strength based defensive fighter, who relies on strategy and strength rather than jutsu, but she does not handle confrontation well. I am an evasive, passive aggresseve fighter, focusing on jutsu and well placed physical attacks to decimate my oponents. I use a combination of the gentle fist and strong fist, which I call the Dragon Fist style. It makes me a somewhat defensive fighter, which would complement Sakura's defensive style, and the offensive styles of yourselves." Raiden said, seemingly unfazed by the lack of enthusiasm towards his placement on the team.

Naruto looked on, shocked. "I like him! he explains things in a way that I can understand!"

Well thats Naruto and Sakura convinced. now its just..."Sasuke, you dont seem convinced. How about we put him to the test? You can test out that new Sharingan of yours." Kakashi was actually looking forward to seeing this himself. Of course, he didnt know if Raiden could stand up to Sasuke.

Raiden stepped forward. "It would be an honor to test myself against a member of the illustrious Uchiha Clan. But I must warn you, my Gin Nome should be more than a match for your Sharingan."

Kakashi's head snapped around. "Gin Nome? I've never heard of that."

Raiden smiled, squaring off with Sasuke. "Well, now you'll see it in action to witness it for yourself!"