Leo: OMG! I was having such a hard time with this chapter! I've never really done anything like this before.

Sasuke: I can tell.

Leo: Shut-up emo!

Naruto: Don't yell at him for telling the truth.

Leo: Sorry...

Sasuke: I can see you're over your pimp experience.

Leo: I'm depressed because me and my friends make a bitch chain, you know, findin out who is who's bitch... and I'm at the bottom! 0.0

Naruto: It was expected.

Leo: Shut-up ADD-poster child. It's time I did the-

Disclaimer: I own Naruto just about as much as I own the country of France- none at all

My Other Life

0-o-0-o-0

Chapter 15

The First Day

0-o-0-o-0

Yoko gulped as he could hear the cheers of the viewers of the tournament from behind the door that led to the arena. He was a nervous wreck, he didn't want to think what would happen if everything he'd worked towards suddenly fell through if someone bad took over the crown.

His mind stopped as a larger hand enveloped his own. The elemental kitsune looked up to meet the red eyes of his lover, and got the silent message.

The doors opened and he stepped out to met with the sight of an extremely large arena that was empty, with a water nymph holding a microphone out to him. He grinned and took it from the dainty hands, thanking the nymph.

"I would like to formally welcome everyone here to the tournament of the… many millenniums! This is going to be the biggest fight for the metaphorical crown! Now, I'll let Riko get back to her job, which is announcing. But I must say, any misconduct on your account will result in me coming up there and kicking your ass in line." He spoke to the crowd, handing it back to water nymph.

Riko smiled greatfully before turning to the crowd to get the riled up.

Yoko transported himself to the seat he would be watching from and smiled with a slight twitch at the old croons by his side. "Sohma, Ju, Kuraku, Nyu, Tokaji. How are you all doing?" He asked politely, sensing the presence that was coming up slowly behind him.

"Fine, and yourself?" Tokaji answered for the others as Nyu gave him a peaceful smile.

Yoko chuckled and reached his hand back, where it was taken by Tamaro. "I'm doing fine myself. Oh, please meet my personal guard and husband, Jubi no Tamaro."

Tokaji turned around in his seat and grinned a toothless smile at the black fox. "It's nice to meet you Jubi-san."

0-o-0-o-0

"So we all know the plan?" Naruto asked, looking around.

Everyone gave a nod as they pulled up hoods to their cloaks. They all gave each other goodbyes and wishes of love when Yusuke was approached by two burly men.

"Yoko-sama spoke to us and requested us to take the place of Keiko and Puu, Lord Yusuke." He spoke with a bow.

Ino looked over and gasped, dashing over she threw her arms around the man's neck and hugged him tightly. "Tousan, are you sure you want to fight?" She asked, concerned. "You and Nara-san?"

Inoichi nodded, giving his daughter a kiss on the cheek. "We're sure, now go out there and be the strong girl you mother raised you to be."

Ino nodded and dashed off.

Yusuke smiled and welcomed the men as Keiko took Puu with her and left. "Well, come over here and I'll fill you two in on the plan."

Shikaku nodded. "And we have a message from Haruno-san as well."

0-o-0-o-0

An older man sat in the reserved box with Yoko, who smiled with another twitch towards the man. "Hello Junko-san. Are you here to watch the show?"

"Cut the crap Yoko. I want my granddaughter, and I want her dead." Junko, a man with white, silvery hair and blue eyes said harshly.

Suika and Hoshiro walked in, hand in hand at that moment. "I'm afraid you aren't allowed to touch her dad. She's no longer under your care, nor your granddaughter."

The redhead chuckled as the elder nature spirit fumed. "Your daughter is quite smart. And is correct as well. I am her guardian now, your empire will go to ruins sooner or later without an heir."

0-o-0-o-0

Riko held the headset securely in her ear, and nodded in agreement to the other voice at the end. It was time to start the tournament.

"Okay, humans, demons, and spirits! Are you ready to start this tournament!?" When she was met with the approving yells, she grinned and signaled the gates on the edge of the ring to open.

All twenty-four gates slid open and all the teams stepped out.

"Will each team send up two representatives to announce who your team is? Okay Team One, who are you?" She asked. She continued until she got to the first interesting team that she'd heard bets placed on. "And Team Five, who are you?" Her golden eyes looked up to the tall cloaked men in wonder.

"We're team Shadow." The more dominant one answered briskly, soon going back to their team.

Not having a chance to ask any questions, she continued on. The next team was made up of all ninja with the Sunagakure symbol scratched onto their headbands, Suna.

Team Seven, or The Blockade, held hoods over their head to conceal who they were.

Team Ten, or The Elders, also held hoods over their heads.

Team Twelve was made up entirely of ninja from Konoha, rightfully named Team Konoha.

Team Thirteen, Akatsuki, was just what their name was, the members of Akatsuki were participating in this. This thought caused Itachi to growl deep in his throat and pull Kyuubi tighter.

Team Fifteen, Spirits and Masters, held hood up as well.

Team Eighteen, The Best Bet, held up pure white cloaks instead of the black the others wore.

Team Twenty-one, From Lords, showed their faces proudly as the team who had fought in the tournament for the right to be a lord- otherwise known to many as Team Urameshi. It was made up of Hiei, Kurama, Yusuke, Kuwabara, Two cloaked figures, Nara Shikaku, and Yamanaka Inoichi.

Team Twenty-three, Sound, was made of Sound ninja, Kabuto, and one Orochimaru.

The rest of the teams were random spirits and demons, some ever simple humans. But they're not important to this story, so we'll skip over them for now.

After announcing all the teams, there was an intermission to allow the spectators to go and make last minute bets. Once everyone was back Riko grabbed the microphone once again. "Alright! Who's ready for the first match for the preliminaries!? May we present…"

0-o-0-o-0

Yoko chuckled as the barrage of nine kids came running in to greet him. Takala was being careful with his younger brother, and stayed behind the rest of the group. "Ah, Tokaji-san, you haven't met these little devils. My granddaughters; Tsuki, Akita, and Leo. My grandsons: Takala, Itaru, and Kitsune. My great-granddaughter: Riritsuku. And my godchildren: Meka and Taro." He introduced them.

"Oh is that so?" Tokaji spoke, picking up Tsuki and setting her in his lap. "She's so pretty Yoko-san. I could only wish my grandchildren looked like this." He appraised.

Nyu punched the old man's arm with a huff. "Jeeze, you think you could have said any thing else to stab me?" She asked harshly.

Tokaji chuckled and patted Nyu's long braided green hair. "You know I was just kidding. They are beautiful children, but you weren't like this at first. But as you grew up, you've turned into an excellent woman. I'm proud to call you my granddaughter."

Tamaro picked up Takala and looked him square in the face. "Ne, you look like me." He commented, red eyes gazing into red eyes. "Hm. Uchiha Takala. A nice addition to the royal family list of names."

Nyu glanced up to the black haired demon. "What?"

The ten tailed kitsune chuckled. "The royal family has many names to it. First it was Kyuubi, then Jubi, Uzumaki, Namikaze, and now it's Uchiha. It's such a wonderful collection of names."

Yoko somehow managed to slap Tamaro upside the head. "It's not a collection. Though pretty soon the only names left to be led on will be Uzumaki and Uchiha. So it will no longer be a collection… and get your hand off my ass unless you want to sleep on the couch."

"Aw, Ko-Ko-chan! You're no fun!"

"I'm a major diplomat. I can't be 'fun' at these events." Yoko reasoned, brushing out his tails which flowed around him. "Now watch the kits and the tournament and be happy."

0-o-0-o-0

"That was some fight… Team One won by a landslide. Congratulations. Now go back to your assigned rooms and rest. Up next is Team Three and Team Four."

0-o-0-o-0

"Good to see you again Yoko-san." Tsunade spoke as she entered with the other Kage. She sat calmly down in her reserved seat, while the other Kage stood there and gawked at the demons. "Ah yes, I would like you all to meet the one and only Kyuubi no Yoko-"

"As in the same one who destroyed your village?" Sneered the Raikage, sending a dirty look towards the red fox.

Tamaro wrapped his arms around his lover protectively. "I would look the other direction with that expression before they have to start searching for the replacement for the dead vegetable on the table labeled 'The Raikage.'" He threatened with a hiss.

The Mizukage chuckled at the long-winded threat. "And who are you?"

"I'm Jubi no Tamaro. Personal guard and dominant of him. Touch him, you die." He hissed, shielding a protesting Yoko from the view of the others.

The Tsuchikage smiled kindly before turning his attention to the small kids cowering around the great demons' feet. "Are these your children?" He asked.

Yoko bit Tamaro's arm, causing his release. "No, grandchildren and great-grandchildren."

"Oh, you look so young. How old are you, if you don't mind me asking?"

"I forgot somewhere around four-hundred… I'll just say I was very old- like Tokaji's age- about two-hundred years before any of the Kage were established." He answered, laughing silently at the estonished faces of the Kage.

The Raikage scoffed and then looked around. "And where is Kazekage-san?" He asked with high air, thinking he was the only one to notice the Sunagakure leader was missing."

"Gaara-nii-kun is fighting!" Akita yipped out, smiling widely as she spoke. "I saw him and Aniki training together once."

The Tsuchikage calmly approached the girl, who allowed herself to be picked up, her red tail wagging slowly in contentment. "And who are you?"

"Uzumaki Akita… and that's my future mate!" She exclaimed, pointing to Riritsuku.

The black wolf squealed in resentment and hissed in protest. "No!"

"But Uzumaki-Uchiha-Akayume Riritsuku sounds like a great name." Akita pouted, her red eyes looking hurt.

"No."

"Please?"

"Nuh-uh."

"Why?"

"Because."

"Because why?"

"Because because."

"Because because why?"

"Because because because."

"Because because because why?"

"Because because because beca- Just because!"

The two elder demons sighed as the two fought. But Yoko has to hold back his laughter when he thought of the first time Kyuubi met Itachi when they were two. Itachi had refused to let the tiny red kitsune go, and demanded he stay and be his mate. As the saying goes: Uchiha's always get what they want. Though, it slightly unnerved him because, the Uchiha came from the Gobi family, as in his brother.

0-o-0-o-0

"Congratulations Team Four. Yet, I'm sorry about your comrade, take him to your room and see if you can heal him. And our next match is Team Shadow against Team Suna. Please step into the middle of the arena. Now, if you would please introduce yourselves?"

The leader of Team Suna stepped forward, a grin on her face as she looked at the smaller opponents who were behind the larger ones, and the trembling form who clutched to one's side desperately. "My name is Matsuri, and these are the finest shinobi in all of Suna." She answered with pride.

The two tallest figures chuckled together, their team disappearing to the other side of the ring.

Riko was at a loss for words as she didn't get an introduction. "Oh, well… okay. Get ready for the third preliminary match- all out brawl."