Sorry that I took so long to update, I know it's not the longest of chapters, but I wanted to put something up. The next chapter will be longer, and I hope it will come faster as well. There's a few things that I need your opinions on, first, what team? Which Sensei? Second, any pairings? I have to warn you that if there are any pairings they will not be a major part of the story line. If you have any jutsu that you wouldn't mind me using then I would appreciate them. Should the Kyuubi's chakra have any effect on Naruto's inner wolf, Moonfang? Should I do the Wave ark or not?

I'd be grateful for your opinions, enjoy the chapter.

Return of the Wolf

Two ninja wearing hooded black cloaks had set up camp in the forest surrounding Konoha. "I wonder if anyone will recognise me…It has been seven years. I can't wait to see the look on old man Hokage's face."

"Calm yourself Naruto, you know that the villagers will not welcome your return. You will have to mask your emotions while you are in the village."

"Hai, Ryuu-Sensei, I know, I will not let this village get to me. I will prove to them that they are wrong." Ryuu smiled and nodded.

Two wolves entered the fire light; they each carried a rabbit in their jaws. They dropped the rabbits into Naruto's lap and then they waited expectantly. "Thank you, Silverfang, and Moonfang. Go ahead and hunt for yourselves now." The wolves both seemed to nod and disappear into the forest, while Naruto began to prepare the rabbits. "So, Naruto, are you sure that you really want to go back?"

Naruto stared into the fire, "If I don't face the village now, I'll never be able to. I owe it to the Hokage to try." Ryuu nodded, "we enter the village tomorrow."

(Time skip: next day)

"I can see the gates Sensei! I'm almost home…" Naruto allowed himself to smile one last time before his face became emotionless.

The three guards on the gate soon noticed Naruto, Ryuu and their wolves, and readied themselves for a possible fight, "Who are you and what is your business in Konoha?"

Ryuu stepped forward, "My name is Ookami Ryuu and this is my son, we are the last two members of the Ookami clan. We have come to join Konoha as ninja and would like to be taken to your Hokage."

The guards nodded, "You'll have to hand over all of your weapons before we take you to the Hokage, and I'll also need your word that you will keep those wolves under control. Do we have an agreement?" Both Ryuu and Naruto nodded and handed over their kunai pouches and each of them handed over a katana and two hunting knives. One of the guards left the gate to inform the Hokage of his visitors, while the one of the others motioned to follow him. Naruto and Ryuu followed by their wolves entered Konoha.

Curious glances followed them through the streets; heads turned and watched the group as they passed. Their curiosity turned to anger as they saw Naruto's face, Naruto, however, kept a cold exterior the whole way to the Hokage Tower.

The secretary looked up as they walked in to the tower, "The Hokage is expecting you; you may go in now." The guard took them through some double doors and into an office. The Hokage looked up from his paper work, "Ryuu-san I presume?"

Ryuu nodded, "Hai, Hokage-sama." The Hokage looked at Naruto and a flicker of recognition passed over his face before he turned back to the guard, "You may leave now, thank you very much for bringing Ryuu-san and his son here." The guard bowed and left.

The Hokage looked at Naruto, "It's good to see you again Naruto. I got the messages that you sent me during the past seven years. If what you said in those letters was true, then you are at least a high Chunin level if not low Jonin level now. But I would still like to send you to the academy so that when you graduate you will be put on a team with people your own age. I believe that it is what would be best for you in the long run."

Naruto nodded, "I thought that this would be the case, Hokage-sama. I am more than willing to attend the academy."

"Very well, so all that remains is to assign you a rank Ryuu-san." The Hokage looked thoughtful, "I am willing to instate you as an assistant instructor to a genin team so that I can gauge your level."

"Hai, Hokage-sama, what about living arrangements?"

The Hokage sighed, "That has yet to be dealt with, Naruto's old apartment is an option while we arrange for somewhere more permanent…."

Ryuu interrupted the Hokage, "In all due respect Hokage-sama, I intend to see the revival of my clan, therefore I will need a large area of land so that I can build a compound that fits the needs that my clan will have when we get back up on our feet. Both Naruto and I know how to make Kage Bunshin, we could have a basic compound set up within three days, with the right materials of course. Naruto's old apartment will be sufficient for now." The Hokage nodded, "If that is all now Hokage-sama, then we will take our leave. I assume that Naruto will not start at the academy until tomorrow?"

The Hokage nodded, "I will send word to the academy teachers to expect Naruto at the academy tomorrow morning," the Hokage opened a drawer and tossed a leaf forehead protector to Ryuu. "You will not take the position of assistant instructor until the new batch of academy students graduate in 6 months time, which should give me enough time to find an appropriate piece of land for you to build your new home on, and for you to build suitable living accommodation on that land. Once the land has been found materials will be provided for you, if you have any particular needs in this department then make a list for me and I will see that you receive everything that you need." Ryuu bowed in gratitude, "Your weapons are with my secretary and will be retuned to you on your way out. I am glad that you're back Naruto."

Both Naruto and Ryuu bowed again, before they left. The Hokage watched as they left his office, then he sighed and turned back to his paperwork.

Should I write about the training? If so then should I use flashbacks or should I write a separate mini fic?

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