The meeting with the Hokage
When they left the time seal after going into the cave, they spoke to the other ninjas. The hunt for Naruto/Nine-tailed fox was called off. The foxes were more than happy to give the ninjas a ride back to the village now that the truth was known. When they arrived, Kakashi and the others led the way to the Hokage's tower. They needed to talk and there was no time to waste.
"Let me get this straight, you called off the chase because of some dead foxes?!" grumbled the Hokage.
Kite spoke up quickly before the Hokage made the situation even worse, "My father didn't attack your village just for the hell of it. He was deliberately provoked by a ninja from the village who had a strong scent of snakes!"
"Did you just say a scent of snakes?! That's impossible; no one has used snakes in nearly 50 years!"
"Is there any rogue ninja who had an association with snakes and might bear a grudge against the village?" asked Rena.
"The only one who fits that description is Orochimaru and he's been missing since he was banished!"
Orochimaru…why does that name sound so familiar?
"Did you just say Orochimaru? As in the creepy boy with the slit eyes like a snake?"
"How do you know of him?" asked the Hokage in surprise.
It was then that Tails remembered where he had heard of the name Orochimaru.
"Many of our kin know him. But he is known as the Serpent's Child in our clan. We've heard many disturbing things about that one," said Tails.
The Hokage was caught off guard by the change in Naruto's voice. It was an all-too-familiar voice that he'd never thought to hear again.
"You must be the Nine-tailed fox. So you are breaking free from the seal," muttered the Hokage.
"I am unable to break free yet. I am merely speaking through Naruto with his consent. And I suggest you call me Tails from now on, Sarutobi." Tails said in annoyance.
"How do you…?"
"I remember the names of every Hokage. Why are you so surprised? Your predecessor and I were friends. He used to come and talk to me just to avoid the headache you call politics."
"I heard that the Second used to disappear before a meeting with the council. But I didn't know he went to see you," said Guy.
"The Second Hokage…isn't he the one who used to come and visit all the time father?" asked Rena.
Tails chuckled. He never thought that she would remember that.
"Hokage-sama, does Orochimaru bear a strong grudge against the village?" asked Kite.
"He probably does. He never forgave me for choosing the Fourth over him as Hokage," answered the Third.
"Is the grudge against Konoha deep enough to provoke the Forest Lord into attacking the village?" asked Kakashi.
"What I don't understand is why he provoked Tails into attacking and not another creature…" said Kiba's sister.
"I doubt you would believe this, but if the one who did this provoked another creature my kits and I would come to the aid of the village. We've lived in peace and a mutual understanding up until my family was murdered," said Tails.
"Is it possible that we can make a deal that would end this misguided anger toward our clan?" asked Naru-chan.
"We might be able to, but the head of your clan would have to come into the village," said Haishi.
"That might not be a good idea…my nii-san Kyuubi looks too much like father for him to be able to enter without opposition. Maybe we can find someplace that both sides can meet in safety?" asked Rena.
"What about the clearing where we hold our clan meetings? It's not far from the village and it's a secluded place where we can enter the village without causing a riot," said Kite.
"That sounds like a good place. Tell your brother that I will meet him and your clan there in two nights. The ninja here in this room shall accompany me. Agreed?" said the Hokage.
"Agreed, we shall meet in two night's time. Kite, you do know that you will have to lead them there right?" said Rena.
"Yes, and Sasuke will join me. I'll see you then little sister," replied Kite.
And so, the meeting with the Hokage and the arrangement for the peace agreement was done. But will the fox clan and the village ever regain the understanding they lost in the attack? KEEP READING AND FIND OUT…