Finally!

I'm so sorry that's taken me so long to write this chapter. I've been really stuck. Anyways, it's been decided that the Sound Trio and the Sound Four will be joining the Leaf Village.

I also wish to say thanks to Razell and Moonlight Moonfly for reviewing my story. I hope you enjoy this next instalment.

Discalimer:- I don't own Naruto.

Drip.

Man, that was some fight. My whole body's aching.

Drip.

Huh? What's that noise?

Something cold and wet fell on his cheek. Instantly amber eyes shot open.

What the?

Zaku bolted upright and looked round. Instead of the Tower room he had passed out in, he was now in a cave. Moisture hung on the walls and dripped off the ceiling.

Where am I?

That's when he heard it.

"Who's there?" There was no answer but the humming sound continued. It was low and soothing, like a lullaby. And for some reason, Zaku just couldn't shake off the feeling that he had heard it before. A very long time ago. Swallowing his fear and as usual letting his curiosity get the better of him, he followed the hum until he finally found its source.

Holy shit!

Zaku took a few steps back, trying not to cry out. Lying in front of him was a large silver, black wolf with a steel collar round its neck that had the kanji for 'seal' on it. And in the flickering light from the torches on the walls Zaku could make out eleven tails.

"F…Fenrir?"

The humming stopped and the wolf opened one glowing amber eye. An eye that was almost identical to his own.

Bout time you got here, pup. I was getting bored. The wolf said and smiled, making Zaku feel even more nervous at the sight of the demon's sharp teeth that were as long as his arms.

Calm down. I won't eat you. Now sit, we have things to discuss.

And even though he was a little annoyed at being what told what to do in his own mind, but not wanting to find out what a pissed off Wolf demon was like Zaku sat down in front of Fenrir.

You noticed that you were more faster and alert during your fight, yes?

"Yeah. But why is that so important?"

For a moment, Fenrir didn't answer him. then he sighed.

I told you before that my chakra was now in your body. What I didn't mention is that it is now part of you.

"What the hell does that mean?" Zaku snapped, a part of him not liking not where this was going.

It means that my chakra has replaced yours. You're now probably the only human aside from that Naruto that can use demonic chakra without being corrupted or suffer negatively from its side effects.

He was right. Zaku was not happy with this at all.

"WHAT? WHY DIDN'T YOU WARN ME ABOUT THIS SOONER?"

Will you calm down. Kami, your temper's going to be one of the first things we're working on. Fenrir growled. Zaku stared at him, trying to work out what he meant. Fenrir smiled a smile that reminded Zaku of Sakon when the sound nin knew that he was on the verge of dealing serious pain to an opponent.

You didn't think that I was just going to sit back and let you use my chakra and the powers it gives you without fully understanding them. So starting from tomorrow, I will be training you.

"W…what?"

You heard me. And heaven knows you're going to need my help.

"Hey! My skills aren't that bad! I got myself to fourteen on my own didn't I?" Zaku snapped. Which earned him a snort from Fenrir.

Barely. If it weren't for the healing ability that I gave you, you wouldn't have even lived past the operation that gave you your air cannons.

"Are you going to keep on criticising me? Cos if that's the case, then I'll be going." Zaku retorted. He was literally having to repeat in his mind that he was talking to a demon lord that would very likely kill him if he angered him.

Fenrir on the other hand was enjoying himself immensely. The boy was easy to anger, but knew when to unleash it and when not to.

Good. At least he has a brain in his skull. The problem is that he doesn't use it that much.

In fact, the boy reminded him of himself when he had still been a mere wolf demon. Hotheaded and reckless, but determined and eager to prove that he could be strong.

And he has the potential and that's not only because of my chakra. With the right training and encouragement, he could become a very powerful shinobi and I'll be damned before I see that potential go to waste just because of a bunch of idiots who can't tell the difference between a sealing scroll and the kunai it stores. He thought as he watched the boy in front of him. And for the second time that day he felt a pang of guilt sear his heart as it became steadily clear that Zaku was also struggling to keep himself together let alone control his temper. He shouldn't have left it so long. Now he understood why most of the Bijuu had chosen to reveal themselves to their hosts at a young age, when they were still young enough to be too negatively unaffected but old enough to understand a little. But Zaku had gone through all his life thinking that he was normal and suddenly he finds out that he was anything but. That he had been 'inhuman' from the moment of his birth.

I've caused more harm than good. He might never be the same pup again. Fenrir concluded sadly.

Pup. Pup look at me.

Zaku met the wolf demon's eyes at the second sentence and was surprised at the sadness in them.

I'm sorry I kept the truth hidden from you for so long. I was only trying to protect you. I know first hand how cruel mankind can be to anyone who is different or doesn't fit into their standards. I once saw a four year girl stoned to death by her family and her only crime was that she could communicate with the dead. I don't expect you to forgive me, but please let me help you. You are now in more danger than ever before and you are nowhere near the level you need to be in order to defend yourself.

And though he said nothing, even after Fenrir had finished his little speech, Zaku knew that he was right. Despite his anger at Fenrir for keeping himself hidden, it hadn't been malicious. The Sound Four had all been cast out simply because they had Kekkei Genkais or traits that made them different from ordinary humans. In fact Kidomaru and the twins had been forced to become wanderers, never able to stay anywhere for too long and they had been just kids. What have happened to him if the people in his village had known that he was a Jinchuuriki and the strongest one at that? Would he be the same Zaku? Would he even be alive?

"I…I got it. So, when do we start?" Fenrir's simply ginned at that and Zaku's nervousness became ten times worse that what it was before.

Tomorrow. Now get some rest. You're going to need it.

Why do I get the feeling that I'm gonna regret this?

Zaku thought before everything grew dark again.

Will he be alright? I mean, it's been over three hours since his fight and he still hasn't woken up yet."

"He's fine. He's most likely getting acquainted with a certain someone, if you know what I mean." Naruto assured Kin. They had come straight up to Zaku's hospital room after the prem fights were finished only to find that he was still out cold.

"Or he's probably using the time to get some sleep. Lazy bastard." Dosu chuckled from his perch near the window. Suddenly something soft hit the side of his face with enough force to make the mummy nin nearly lose his balance and startling him, Naruto and Kin.

"Take that ugly." Zaku snapped and winced at the pain in his throat. It felt like the inside of it had been rubbed raw. Dosu glared at him.

"At least I try to improve my faults. Unlike you." He retorted. Zaku snorted but didn't say anything but the look he shot his team mate was enough to show his feelings.

"So? You talked with Fenrir?" The mummy nin asked in a low voice in case anyone was listening. Zaku nodded.

"Yeah. Apparently he's gonna be taking over my training and showing me how to use his chakra." Zaku whispered back, taking a long drink from the glass of water that Naruto had handed over to him.

"Oh and I won my fight, thanks for asking." Naruto suddenly said in a very loud voice.

BAM!

"ITAI!"

Serves you right kit. There are more important matters to be discussed than your fight. Kyuubi chided, while trying everything in her power to keep from laughing her ass off.

Shut it! Naruto snapped at her and then glared at Zaku and Dosu, who had no problem with laughing at the fox boy's misfortune.

"Well, well. Isn't this a nice scene." A voice said from behind them. Instantly all four teens whirled round, mentally rebuking themselves for letting their guard down. Leaning against the window pane, a few metres away from Dosu was a boy about the same age as the Sound trio. Nauto's eyes went to the size of dinner plates as he took in the newcomer's six arms.

That is so weird. How the hell can someone have that many arms?

It must be a Kekkei Genkai of sorts. Watch yourself kit.

Zaku, Dosu and Kin on the other hand were very afraid. What was he doing here of all people? And more importantly…why was he here?

"Oi spider! Move your fucking arse before someone sees us!"

Crap! Don't tell me that all of them are here? Dosu thought with panic as the boy slipped into the room, followed closely by a girl with red hair and a vicious scowl on her face and another boy with iron grey hair. At the sight of Naruto, the grey haired boy's eyes narrowed dangerously. "What the fuck are you guys doing with a Leaf ninja"

"I could ask you guys the same question." Naruto retorted and if it weren't for Zaku's hand on his arm, he would have attacked. He could tell from the tense looks on Zaku Dosu and Kin's faces that they were afraid of these three.

"Look, we don't have time for this, you two. If we're caught here it's game over for all of us." The six armed boy hissed.

"Then why are you here, Kidomaru? And where is Jirobo?" Dosu asked in an tense voice.

"We came to warn you. You three need to make yourselves scarce. Fast."

Now all four teens were confused.

"I don't understand? Why? What about the mission?" Kin instantly regretted asking when Sakon turned his cold black eyes on her.

"Orochimaru's planning to use you guys as sacrifices in his reanimation jutsu. And he's going to do it tonight if you three don't get of this village soon

Now the plot thickens!

I will try to update as soon as I can.