The Sandaime Hokage of Konoha looked at the pile of scrolls on his desk and thought "What is going on. I've recieved messages from Iwa, Kumo, Suna, and Waterfall claiming that Madara Uchiha has ordered Akatasuki to begin attacking and destroying villages in their borders claiming they want their Jinchuuriki's or they will destroy their countries one village at a time and I've recieved reports of Orochimaru sending suicide bombers to the leaders of Taki, Kuso, River country and several others demanding they pay tributes to him and his Sound village or he will destroy them like he plans to destroy Konoha."

A snicker at the window drew his attention as he saw Jiraiya standing there and Sarutobi asked "What's so funny my student." with an annoyed looked on his face.

Jiraiya said "I can't believe the kids plans have been working out so well. Already I've been getting information on Orochimaru, Akatasuki, and Madara Uchiha that would have normally taken me months or even years to gather."

Sarutobi frowned and said "So this is all part of the Black Flames work."

Jiraiya said "Yeah. I need some ANBU outfits, 4 of them along with the mask."

Sarutobi asked "Why."

Jiraiya said "Officially, my spy network has found out Orochimaru is going to try and assassinate the Kazekage of Suna while he has his Sound nins try and capture the Suna team being sent here for the exams to turn over to Akatasuki since one of the members is the Jinchuuriki of the Ichibi."

Sarutobi nods and asked "What about unofficially."

Jiraiya said "I can't tell you. You can't have information that might slip. All I can say is that they seem to have a good grasp on what they need to do and they are all solid Chunnin with each specializing in one field or another."

Sarutobi frowned and said "Are they all alright though."

Jiraiya said "The black flames have already expanded from the original members to a little over 300 members."

Sarutobi eyes widen and asked "What....How."

Jiraiya shook his head and said "Naruto is definately his father son. He's able to motivate people to join him and believe in him like it was breathing."

Sarutobi said "I see...so what do you need the ANBU uniforms for."

Jiraiya looked outside and said "I need a team to come with me to stop the attempted kidnapping attempt on the Ichibi in a couple of days and need them to kill a couple of Sound nins and bring their bodies back."

Sarutobi frowned and said "And where are you getting the bodies." as he started piecing together the general idea of what is going on.

Jiraiya said "They have gotten the location of 4 of Orochimaru bases where he is training his army. Instead of all his ninja being located in one place he has them spread out in different places. All 4 bases have been neutralized."

Sarutobi looked out the window and said "So they have stained their hands with blood have they." as an emotionless look crossed his face.

Jiraiya said "Yeah....makes you feel old."

Sarutobi said "Too old."

Jiraiya pulled out a folder and said "Add this to the bingo book. It will officailly declare them missing nins of Konoha....along with Tsunade."

Sarutobi closed his eyes and said "Very well....Jiraiya. Give Naruto his fathers scroll."

Jiraiya smirked and said "I had planned on it. I'll come back in a couple of hours to get the uniforms. I got research to do." as he shushined away.

Sarutobi thought "The will of Fire burn hotter in you all then any other I have seen...to forsake everything to protect Konoha. The black flames is truly a great name for you."

In Rain country

Madara Uchiha looked at the form of Zetsu and said "Are you sure about all of this Zetsu."

Zetsu said "Yes. The information about you being the Sandaime Mizukage has been placed in every bingo book in the elemental nations and every day more and more charges are getting added to you along with Akatasuki. The Tsuchikage has even added that Deidra is a member which as far as I can tell had not been meantioned. There is also information that you were responsible for the Kyuubi attack on Konoha, that Orochimaru was a member of our group and has a secret alliance with us as well as the fact we are actually targetting the Jinchuuriki's."

Madara frowned and said "And do you have any idea WHO has been impersinating me."

Zetsu said "No sir. Not at the moment. I have been hearing some rumors going around about a few interesting things like Whirlpool village has been rebuilt but I have yet to learn if it is going to be a ninja village or a regular village or who actually orchestrated it being rebuilt."

Madara asked "Any info on the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki since it was banished."

Zetsu said "Only that he has become connected with the black market but I haven't found anything else since he killed the old leader of the black market."

Madara slammed his fist and said "This is unnacceptable. I have not been planning and setting things up all these years for them to fall apart at the finish line....Have the other members of Akatasuki heard about me."

Zetsu paused a moment and said "Um...yes. Kakazu was looking through the bingo book for bounties when he discovered that the Akatasuki was in there along with you being the leader and he has informed the other members. I believe that Pein is thinking of showing them that it was an unfounded rumor."

Madara sighed and said "No...It appears that the time of me playing the fool is over and I must show the world why they should fear me.....Has there been any new developments with Orochimaru.

Zetsu said "Yes. Orochimaru has also been doing scare tactics on some of the minor countries into bullying them to support him by sending suicide bombers against the leaders..but the suicide bombers have only been destroying the buildings and maybe wounding the leaders...as of yet no one has actually died..but someone has retaliated against him for this and has been attacking Orochimaru bases."

Madara narrowed his eyes and said "Hmm...you don't say...Someone impersinates Akatasuki bringing us to the view of the world as well as revealing some of our plans....Zetsu, I want you to spy on Orochimaru. I suspect that he is more involved in what is going on then what it first appears."

Zetsu said "Very well Madara-sama." as he merged with the ground.

In the Sound village.

Orochimaru removed the blade from the chest of a Sound nin who had just reported to him about the destruction of another of his bases and Kabuto said "Hmm....don't you think it is unwise to kill off another of your nins with our forces already taking several losses Lord Orochimaru." as he pushed up his glasses.

Orochimaru turned to Kabuto and said "One pawn will not make a difference. What have you discovered Kabuto."

Kabuto said "I have discovered that Tsunade has been involved in the attacks on our bases."

Orochimaru blinked and said "Tsunade....are you sure."

Kabuto pulled out a scroll and said "Yes. I found this at the last base that was destroyed when I found that man you just killed there wounded." as he handed Orochimaru the scroll.

Orochimaru opened the scroll and read

Orochimaru

They say vengence is a dish best served cold and nothings more dangerous then a woman scorned. I've learned about you little experiments to recreate my grandfathers bloodline and I'll show you that the wrath of a mother is worse then the cold vengence or a woman scorned.

Tsunade.

Orochimaru frowned and said "You were always hot headed Tsunade and could never look at the greater good...no matter. Put all our bases on full alert and return to Konoha and see if you can find out anything on Tsunade. I have to begin preperations for my meeting with the Kazekage soon."

Kabuto said "I'm pleased to see that you have returned to your plans of destroying Konoha Lord Orochimaru, even if the Sharingan is not there."

Orochimaru said "The rumors you heard from the black market that Sasuke is planning to double cross Naruto-kun were what changed my mind. He wishes revenge on Naruto for killing Itachi and will stay by his side until he is strong enough to kill Naruto-kun and with him being banished he won't be returning to Konoha so I will just have our forces locate him after Konoha is destroyed."

Kabuto said "Very well. I shall be going then Orochimaru-sama." as he quickly left.

In Whirlpool village

Naruto stood looking at the boulder he just destroyed with a Rasengan and looked behind him at Tsunade who said "Good Naruto. You have cut the time to make it in half so you should be able to use it along with your Kenjutsu."

Naruto said "Good. We can't afford any mistakes." as he looked at the other members of the black flames and thought "After this there is no going back....please forgive me Mother...Father."