Disclaimer for the hell of it: I do not own Naruto, because if I did then Nagato wouldn't paralyzed, Yahiko would still be alive and Tobi would be an individual character.

Callian31: There will be no sequel :( and there's gonna be this arc, and the final arc, but I think I would call it one big arc.

Chapter 15: Reputation

Three years later...

Jiraiya's first instinct was to put his spy network on an all out search and ignore everything. But that little reasonable voice in the back of his head said, 'no, be organized. Don't mess this up'.

Instead of blindly looking for his godson, the Sannin decided to listen to Tsunade's orders.

For thirty six months; one thousand, eighty nine days—for three years, Konoha nin have searched for Naruto Uzumaki. Over the months, it has died down, losing hope with every failed mission.

Of course, there was small and possible fragments of his trail. Every single time those fragments popped up, it would lead to Amegakure no Sato, the place where Akatsuki was spotted leaving from a few times. It sparked an interest, but the Akatsuki were after the Jinchuuriki.

Speaking of Akatsuki, it turns out they added a black ops branch. The shinobi and local villages call them San Rei (三霊); because they're there, then they're not—like a ghost.

Of course, their official name is Shinobi no Kami.

But each have their own reputation, the only difference being they aren't as popular as 'San Rei'.

One is known as Kitsune Rei (狐霊); because of his foxy grin, attitude and fox-like cleverness. The second is known as the Ookami Rei (狼霊). It's mostly because of his two wolf companions and his animalistic style of fighting, and not his appearance and attitude. The third and final is known as Rei (霊), because you couldn't see or feel his presence—but that's just a silly rumor.

Suddenly, in a swirl of leaves and wind, an ANBU appeared next to Jiraiya. "Tsunade-sama requests your presence, Jiraiya-sama."

"Right, I'll be there," Jiraiya stated

The ANBU nodded, and left as quickly as he came.

Jiraiya jumped up onto the sill of the Hokage Tower's window.

Tsunade glanced over her shoulder. "Use the freaking door for once."

He pouted. "This way is quicker."

She rolled her eyes. "Whatever. I have a mission for you. It's regarding Naruto."

Instantly, the Sannin's face hardened and he made his way to the front of the desk.

"I sent a Chunin to Amegakure on a solo mission. She told me that the village wasn't isolated any longer. It was wide open, but it constantly rained," Tsunade explained. "Akatsuki work there as official shinobi, as do the San Rei. The Amekage is the leader, known as Pain, or God. But that's all she could gather without catching attention."

"What does this have to do with Naruto?" Jiraiya asked.

"He could possibly be Kitsune Rei," she stated.

He stared at her, finding it hard to believe. "Seriously? What makes you think that?"

Tsunade sighed. "Well, the Chunin explained Kitsune Rei to be reckless, and has sunny blonde hair as well as blue eyes. Sound familiar?"

"...Why would he be with the Akatsuki, though...?" Jiraiya hesitantly questioned.

"Beats me..." the Godaime murmured. "Go to Amegakure no Sato; find out for yourself."

Naruto suddenly sneezed, making everyone around him jump in surprise.

"Fuck you," Hidan snarled.

"Sorry, princess Potty-mouth," Naruto shot back.

Konan hit the two on the head with a paper frying pan. "Don't even start, you two."

Hidan sneered. "Why you little bi—"

But he was cut off when she smashed his face with the frying pan again.

"I will not repeat myself," Konan snapped. She turned to the rest of the gathered Akatsuki. "Now, start the meeting."

"Right..." Pain mumbled. "We'll start with Deidara and Sasori. What of the Ichibi and Niibi's Jinchuuriki?"

"The only thing that has changed is his prowess with sand and physical growth, un," Deidara stated.

"Yugito's working on her bijuu," Sasori said.

Pain nodded. "Itachi, Kisame, what about the Sanbi and Yonbi Jinchuuriki?"

"Roshi and the Yonbi are being Roshi and the Yonbi," Kisame stated. "They've been wandering a lot over the years. Still are."

"The Sanbi is still sleeping at the bottom of the lake," Itachi reported.

"Good to hear," the Dava Path said. He turned to Kakuzu and Hidan. "What about the Gobi and Rokubi?"

"The Gobi and Han are pretty average," Kakuzu muttered.

"The Rokubi is fucking ugly," Hidan grumbled. "It's Jinchuuriki is being it's Jinchuuriki."

Everyone stared at him.

"Bad boy!" Tobi scolded.

"I don't give a damn, a shit nor a fuck."

Konan hit both of them with frying pans. "Quit it."

Hidan shut his mouth—finally—and Tobi whimpered.

"Tobi, how is the Hachibi's Jinchuuriki?" Pain asked.

Tsukiyomi yawned, but was ignored.

"Tobi thinks the Hachibi's Jinchuuriki is a good boy!" the brunette said.

"Good," Pain stated. "You may all rest. But I would like Tobi, Itachi and Naruto to stay behind. I have something to speak about with you."

Everyone got out of their chairs, and took their leave; Tobi, Itachi and Naruto staying behind.

"So, what's up?" Naruto asked.

"Is Tobi in trouble?" Tobi asked.

"No," Pain stated.

"Yay! Tobi is a good boy!"

"But," the Deva Path continued, "while everyone was gone, a Konoha Chunin came."

Itachi and Naruto tensed.

"And you think they might infilitrate us," Itachi stated. It wasn't even a question.

"It's a possiblity," he pointed out.

Naruto sighed. "Well, it's not like we could hide in Ame forever, right? Konoha was bound to figure it all out."

Yes; Naruto, Tobi and Itachi were technically hiding in the shinobi village; avoiding their problems.

Tobi was once a Genin of Konoha, but defected when he was ten—why is still a mystery. It sounded awfully similar to Obito's story but he was—in no way—Obito. At least in Nagato's opinion.

"Tobi is depressed," Tobi said.

"I know..." Naruto muttered. "I can just feel it."

"Anyway, I just wanted to warn you guys. What you want to do it up to you three," Pain stated. "But I will not allow you three to go rogue again."

"Tobi is a good boy, so Tobi won't go rogue!" Tobi piqued.

Naruto sighed. "I don't plan on leaving, either."

"Hn," Itachi agreed.

Pain slightly released his tense posture. "Good."

"Interesting. That fleshbag seems to care about Akatsuki and San Rei..." Kurama mused.

The Kyuubi was free of the seal. It broke while Naruto was asleep about two or so years ago. Now he could freely move around...kind of.

Minato...well, nothing really happened to him. He just learned a bit more about Naruto along the years, while also teaching his son some techniques.

"Why do you call everyone 'fleshbag'?" Minato questioned.

"Well, you are made of flesh. But I'm not just gonna call you fleshbags flesh, because that's a little weird." The Kyuubi no Yoko grinned in amusement upon seeing the Yondaime cringe. "At least appreciate my nicknames for all you fleshbags. I hear Shukaku calls humans 'toys'."

"...That...is very disturbing," Naruto commented.

The bijuu laughed, making the water ripple and the sewer walls shake. "Well then you should hear Gyuuki's! I hear he calls male humans 'female f—"

"Okay, fuzzball; we're done!" Naruto interrupted loudly.

Kurama only grinned in response. "You didn't let me finish, dobe."

"I think I have a general idea."

"Oh, really, now?"

"Yeah, really!"

"Okay then. What was it I was going to say...? Hm...?"

"Female fu—"

"Stop!" Minato interrupted. He sighed, pinching his nose. "That's really inappropriate."

"Gyuuki doesn't call you imbocle male humans 'female fuckers'. He calls you 'female foreigners'."

Both blonde's stared at the bijuu, dumbfounded. "...Oh..."

Kurama laughed. "I'm joking! He calls them female fuckers!"

The two glared, pissed. "Dammit you stupid bijuu!"

Jiraiya wasted no time leaving. He only packed some money, and left Konoha right away. His travel was rushed, running whenever he could and stopping only when it was really needed.

Eventually, he arrived in Amegakure disguised as a traveler, who was just passing by.

Just as Tsunade said, it was indeed raining. But there was no sense of fear, paranoia or isolation. He literally passed through the gate, and entered the village. It felt open...too open.

Maybe they have a trick up their sleeve. Jiraiya thought. His eyes thoughtfully narrowed. It could be the rain...

Everyone stared at Jiraiya as he walked through the rain, observing or simply staring.

The disguised Sannin's eyes narrowed a bit more. Where are all of the shinobi...?

Just as he thought that, someone grabbed him and dragged into the alleyway to his right.

Eyes wide in shock, his face met an orange swirled mask. But before he could even bother to fight back, his head was bashed against the metal wall, the world going black.

"San Rei" means "Three Spirits"; "Kitsune Rei" means "Fox Spirit"; "Ookami Rei" means "Wolf Spirit"; "Rei" means "Spirit".

Just got back from Mockingjay: Part 1. It was pretty damn awesome. LOVED the storyline, but there was barely any action. Only, like, a few major attack/defense scenes but other than that it was silent. Or was it...? Bwahahahaha! :D

Regarding how Shinobi no Kami got their REPUTATION (if you were wondering):
Depending on the mission, it varies. But if it was an assassination mission, Tobi-chan would lend Naru-chan and Tsuki-chan his chakra, allowing them to use nature energy. Any kind of invasion of sort, Naru-chan would scout for a few hours (or maybe even a day or two) to find a weak spot and then will proceed to devise a plan. In other cases he'd just barge in; etc., etc.

Peace! :3