A/N

So this chapter was definitely by far one of the harder chapters to write. I didn't expect this one to be so hard...

I'm having issues connecting the next few chapters together, but I'll try to find a way. Hang in there my readers! D: I shall master this strange road block! Because I have awesome plans now!

The question is: How to get to them. ;D

Chapter 9 The Hokage

"So what you're saying is that you somehow came through a different dimension?" Tsunade asked in disbelief. Her blonde hair rested against her shoulders in two distinct, low pigtail's, and her eyes firmly rested along the group. "Do you take me for a fool?"

"Not at all!" Maka said quickly. She had no idea that the Hokage would have such a difficult attitude. Lord Death was anything but aggressive at any time, but Tsunade had a more defiant approach. Then again, she should expect as much from a village leader. Her academy teacher just happened to have a rare outlook on life. "I-!"

"Listen," Naruto butted in quickly, "She's telling you the truth. I didn't see it for my own eyes or anything, but you have to help her." The ninja pleaded drastically. Explaining could actually be really difficulty in times like these. No wonder Maka feared telling him the whole story. Even when he spoke of it, it didn't sound possible.

"And what can you add-on to this Lee?" The Hokage snapped through her hardened eyes. Shizune, her mistress, stood nearby with a worried expression. Lady Tsunade had a lot of work on her table each day, and this was not a matter she wanted to get into over everything else on the table. On top of that, this was beyond anything either of them had ever heard of.

"Well you see," The boy thought with a nervous grin, "I didn't actually see anything either. They ran into me and Gai-Sensei." He wished he could give a better story for the girls, but having not seen it himself it was a difficult story to defend.

A deep sigh escaped the leader as she looked at the desperate faces. If even Might Gai had sent them, then it was either a joke or very serious. Tsunade couldn't turn down anyone, even if it did sound outrageous. Her job was to protect the people within the village, and if that meant bringing back a weapon, then so be it. "Are you really putting that much faith into these girls?"

"Yes!" Both of the shinobi said in unison.

"Very well..." The Hokage murmured standing up from her seat. She walked over and held her hand out to the meister who gladly handed over her scythe. Examining the markings and material closely, Tsuande could make out hints of a living soul. I can't believe this...! She thought feeling the cold exterior. Despite weighing and looking like the average blade, a tiny presence lofted deep inside. Her chakra circled around the entity feeling it swerve from within in confusion. Even though it was faint, Tsunade knew just by feeling the metal, that it was also powerful. If she could just tap into it... "I will need time to find a solution. I can't guarantee a full recovery or what will come out of it. I've never dealt with a situation like this before." I'm a healer, not a miracle worker. At best, these children will need to expect the worst. Tsunade thought peering into the weak presence with her skills.

"I understand." Maka dipped her head to hide her sorrow. "We should, probably leave you to it then."

"I will notify you if anything happens. Until then, take care." Tsunade said moving her chakra throughout the scythe once more as she heard the click of a door.

They all filed out into the halls quietly. No one seemed to speak for the longest time until the distinct sound of a grumbling stomach caught their attention. "Ah, sorry! I didn't get to eat breakfast this morning!" Naruto chuckled a little embarrassed. "Who's hungry?" He offered trying to lift the mood up.

"I am!" Lee said quickly jumping into action. "I say we all head out for a nice meal."

"None of you have tried Ichiraku's Ramen noodle yet." Naruto said looking the females with a grin. "You have to try it!"

"I'm not hungry. " Maka mumbled feeling nothing other than depressed. She wanted to stay by her weapon's side and help with his full recovery, but all she could do was wait for information to come her way. Soul might be in incredible pain now for all she knew. The powers people here possessed seemed stronger than she could even imagine.

"C'mon!" Liz encouraged all the while Patty cheered in the background of noodles and strawberries. "You need to eat something." Knowing the answer that would come out of the meister's mouth, Lee and Liz both took a hold of one side of the girl and quickly started to rush down the hallways. "Hey, don't leave me behind!" Naruto cried out grabbing Patty and dashing after them at lightning speeds. What started out as a friendly gesture turned into a competition. The shinobi's had decided to see who could get to the Ramen shop first.