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KONOHA'S MAELSTROM

Chapter Four New discoveries

Naruto stood unfazed and was currently gazing at Yagura in his biju form with disgust.

Naruto eyes narrowed when Kurama was forced to dodged an attack from his right. Naruto altered his gaze to the direction the attack came form, Naruto was greeted to the sight of a large eight head Hydra rivaling the size of Kurama himself. Upon further inspection Naruto's eyes were able to make out the figurine of a person he quickly concluded it was Mangetsu using one his clan techniques Were Sarutobi and mei defeated by Mangetsu?

Mangetsu launched another large torrent of water at Kurama. Kurama reacted with great speed and breathed out a massive inferno of white hot flames, the attack created a large amount of steam. However the steam was quickly dispersed when Yagura came barreling through at Kurama at high speeds. Kurama at the nick of time managed to block with his tail but was pushed a bit back by force of Yagura's power.

Naruto showed no emotion and he calmly flashed through a series of hand seal and calmly muttered

LAVA STYLE: LAVA GYSER and true to its name, multiple geysers erupted from the ground under the turtle blasting him into the ocean with severe burns.

Naruto spoke in a calm level headed voice "Kurama I need you to hold them off long enough for me to cast my Jutsu."

Kurama nodded with a smirk a began to unleash more flames at Mangetsu to no avail Mangetsu used the abundant source of water to his advantage and managed to block the large amount of fire and flashed through a sequence of seal and muttered

WATER Style: ULTIMATE HYDRA Technique

Mangetsu in his hydra form began to gather an enormous amount of chakra and began to increase in height and size and began to form some type of orb in front of their respective mouths. The ball reached gargantuan proportions and all the hydras simultaneously unleashed there attack at Kurama. Kurama reacted with great ease and launched a biju ball of enormous proportion at Mangetsu both forces battled for dominance unleashing devastating waves of energy that ripped apart the village creating craters destroying and leveling the landscape. However it was short lived when Kurama raised his chakra to insane levels and completely overwhelmed Mangetsu obliterating him in his hydra form.

Naruto eyes widen when Yagura arose from the depths of the ocean and launched a biju ball of his own at Kurama. Kurama just managed barely to put his tail up in order to block the blast however the blast managed to lift Kurama off his feet and sent him sailing quite a bit. Naruto eyes narrowed at Kurama he shouldn't be losing "Kurama what is the matter?"

Kurama looked at Naruto and said angrily "My power has yet to fully return, half of my powers still remains sealed. At my current strength I likely equal to that of the eight tails."

Naruto nodded "Worry not Kurama I am ready."

The clouds darkened once more and roared with thunder and cackled with lightning. Naruto eyes began to pulse with lightning, he flashed through a long series of hand seals and after a minute an image of man wielding a massive thunderbolt began to form in the sky however Naruto was not done.

Naruto continued to pour his chakra into the Jutsu increasing the size of the man and Naruto eventually yelled LIGHTNING STYLE SECRET ART: WRATH OF ZEUS, the figurine of the man, eyes grew gold and developed a scowl with great speeds he launched his thunder bolt at Yagura in his biju state,

Yagura lone eye showed unbridled fear he attempted to dive under the water to protect himself but at the speed the lightning was coming it was impossible for him to do so; A large explosion erupted showing signs that the attack did indeed connect.

Naruto deactivated his Rinnegan in response of his win, it however didn't last when Yagura launched out of the water and slammed into Kurama pinning him to the ground.

Naruto eyes narrowed How is it possible he survived the attack?

Naruto caught sight of a man washing up on shore it was Mangetsu, I see Mangetsu managed to protect Yagura from the attack

"How does it feel emperor? Not so confident now are you."

Naruto eyes showed anger How dare this worm talk down to me?

Your right said a voice in Naruto's head

Give into your rage and anger, unleash your power

Naruto had no time to question or ponder the words in his head because he was pulled into his mind, standing before Naruto in all his glory was the Fourth Hokage "Tou-san?" Questioned Naruto.

"Indeed Naruto." Answered the Yondaime.

Naruto's eyes showed brief surprise but it was soon replaced with curiosity "For what reason are you here father?"

The Yondaime smiled "It appears I will have to teach you discipline and respect Naruto."

Naruto eyes narrowed but his eyes turned into unbridled fear the man standing before him was no longer the Yondaime, he appeared to be a void of confusion of anger, rage, chaos, malice, disorientation.

It seemed his body no longer held solid shape just infinite dept and darkness, his appearance continued to change from one figure to another "Who… what are you?" Question Naruto in shock.

"I am your father Naruto." Said the man.

Naruto quickly regained control of his sense and attempted to activate his Rinnegan against the man or creature to no avail. The man smiled at Naruto as if he was a boy, who was caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

"Now now, Naruto where you planning to use Rinnegan on me?... My my what a rebellious child you are." Said the man.

Naruto eyes narrowed and his chakra flared uncontrollably in response to his anger, apparently the figure noticed a fly buzzing around and turned his attention to Naruto "I guess this is you first temper tantrum ne Naruto."

Naruto's cobalt blue merciless eyes projected only imminent death "Who are you?" Questioned Naruto dangerously.

The man spoke smoothly and elegantly "I grow tired of repeating myself Naruto, Naruto."

The man questioned the name and tested it a few times, seeing how the name rolled of his tongue "Naruto… maelstrom a very good name for a child of mines, however your powers exceed more than mere whirlpools. You will soon find out just how special you are my child."

"Do you know who I am Naruto, do you know my name?' Naruto fixed the man with a blank stare.

The man nodded his head and said with a sigh "Soon Naruto all will be revealed to you my child until then." With those words the man disappeared leaving Naruto's mind.

Naruto Naruto Naruto

was finally broken out of his musing from Kurama's calling. He looked at Kurama with shock written evident on his face Who was that?

Kurama looked at Naruto's face and could tell something was wrong but now wasn't the time. Naruto managed to reign control over his emotion and accessed the situation his eyes looked up at angrily at Yagura who was currently aiming to splatter Kurama. Naruto eyes showed no emotion but distaste How dare this vermin raise his hand against me!

Shinra tensei roared Naruto.

Yagura was blasted away with immense speed into the other side of the village.

"Kurama after him." ordered Naruto.

Kurama nodded and charged after the turtle biju.

Naruto raced through another series of hand signs and using the remaining lightning in the sky, Naruto roared one more Jutsu LIGHTNING STYLE SECRET ART : DIVINE JUDGEMENT a large amount of electricity raced down from the sky and repeatedly blasted the turtle biju until it lost its biju form and reverted back to Yagura in human form, each time the lightning raced down from the sky it created a larger crater on impact. However Naruto did not release the ram seal and lightning continued with out hesitation and mercilessly struck Yagura's down form.

"Naruto that's enough " roared Kurama.

Naruto looked at Kurama in shock and seemingly broke out the trance he wasn't even cognizant he was in. What's happened to you Naruto thought Kurama. Naruto looked at his hands in anger, his hands were still shaking uncontrollably in fear from that man in his head. Naruto for his part had no idea what to make of the man just thinking about the man flooded Naruto with emotions of anger and unbridled rage and fear.

Naruto took a slow deep breath to calm his nerves to regulate his emotions. Naruto looked at the effects of his Jutsu and saw Yagura charred remains in a massive crater, you could no longer recognize who the man was; Naruto glanced at Mangetsu's downed prone form and could see that he was still alive, by the rise of his chest indicating he was still breathing.

Naruto sighed tiredly after scanning the entire battlefield. Houses where shattered, buildings were destroyed dead bodies marred the floor, blood was splattered everywhere various weapons encased the whole village, cries could be heard though out the entire village, fires ran rampant.

THIS WAS WAR ( to the leaders the pariahs )

Naruto slowly began to question his resolve, war was hell on earth.

Naruto hopped off Kurama and began to walk to Mangetsu's downed form, "How are you feeling?" questioned Naruto to Mangetsu.

Mangetsu gave him a nasty glare and said angrily "Like someone just shocked me with a large voltage of lightning, how the hell do you think I feel."

Naruto nodded expecting to receive that type of answer "Good if you can still feel pain your are indeed alive, you are quite lucky too have survived my attack."

"Stop the useless talk you've come to finish me off right, hurry up don't waste my time." said Mangetsu without a hint of emotion.

Naruto glanced sadly at Mangetsu no one should be so resolved to face death "I have other use for you Mangetsu you shall not die by my hands."

Mangetsu looked at Naruto questioningly but spoke with full resolve "I serve no one but Yagura."

Naruto nodded he was satisfied that Mangetsu held such loyalty for his former leader. "Indeed a very noble trait, however what will you do now that Yagura is no more among us in the land of the living."

Mangetsu faltered for a second, but he knew it was true the only way for him to be here is if Yagura was dead "How are you so sure I won't try to kill you?" asked Mangetsu.

Naruto looked to the sky as if he was searching for the answer "Do what you must, if you feel the need to let your hatred out against me I will bear your hatred, however you and I both know Yagura's action where gratuitous and his death was warranted ."

Naruto allowed those words to be his last as he walked away from Mangetsu downed form "Are you alright." Asked Kurama who had yet to leave.

Naruto looked at Kurama with his emotionless gaze and asked calmly revealing nothing "What do you know of the Yondaime, he died when he sealed you into me right?'

Kurama looked at Naruto weirdly and said "Me and the Yondaime did fight, as far as I know he was still alive it was your mother who had sealed me not the Yondaime."

Naruto eyes narrowed at this revelation and he spoke in an ice cold tone "Why is it you've never before revealed this information to me?" Naruto questioned.

Kurama glanced at Naruto and said simply 'I had assumed you knew, I figured the Yondaime died in battle years latter after the sealing I did not wish to bring up past memories kit."

Naruto sighed but understood Kurama's reasoning, Kurama saw Naruto's uneasiness "Why is it you ask these questions has something happened?"

Naruto glanced up unsure and pondered telling Kurama what happened he technically wasn't sure himself. Naruto eyes showed brief hesitation but he spoke in his normal calm smooth voice and said indifferently" It is nothing of great importance."

Kurama held his gaze at Naruto for a lingering point but nodded "Naruto-sama are you all right" yelled multiple Shinobi.

Naruto looked at the oncoming entourage and smiled seeing that all his captains made it through the entire ordeal. Naruto looked at Mangetsu a bit bewildered why didn't he kill Sarutobi or Mei he had all opportunity to do so.

"Are you all right Naruto-kun?" Asked Kurenai with worry.

Naruto gave her a disarming smile and said "I'm fine, Hiashi what is the current status of the village."

Hiashi reported smoothly "All Kiri Shinobi have been captured and subdued. The village however has taken significant damage due too the fight between you and Yagura , the death casualty was surprisingly low on our part roughly less than a dozen men died on our end ."

Naruto nodded his head at the information "Figure out all the names of the dead, retrieve them and give them all a proper burial, be sure to add those names to Konoha's list of honorable Shinobi's."

Naruto looked at the multitude of bloodline rebels that were currently chanting his name "Your a hero Emperor-Sama" said Mei brightly with enthusiasm.

Ao nodded his head "You've done well." He said with a grunt but couldn't stop the smile from rising to his face.

Naruto however showed no acknowledgement to the compliments "Please save your compliments, war is cruel so many people have died, many children will be forced to endure and bear such loneliness because of this war alone, I am no hero I am simple a man who murdered a tyrant that is all." He finished distantly.

And with those words Naruto walked away "Wait Naruto." Said Tsunade

"You right war is evil, but don't forget you did manage to free an entire village from Yagura's rule."

Naruto looked at her appreciatively and said "Arigato Tsunade… Kyuubi come here."

Kurama walked to Naruto and for the first time everyone finally took notice of the legendary nine tailed fox. Many fainted on sight however the tougher ninja's managed to hold their ground and prepared for another fight, some began to weave hand signs.

Naruto waved his hand signaling them to stop "As you can see the Kyuubi is no longer our enemy." Sarutobi was the first to speak of the leaf Shinobi.

"What do you mean Naruto. The Kyuubi was reason for the countless death that transpired, he even killed your father."

Naruto's eyes showed brief hesitation that Hiashi caught If only you knew Sarutobi how wrong your words are

"That is all in the past Sarutobi, Kyuubi has become my personal summon and he will aid Konoha in all of our future endeavors."

Everyone looked shocked at sudden revelation they all heard of jinchūriki working with there bijou's but this was unheard off.

Naruto sighed and made his way to the center of the village where the entire Kiri citizen were being held "People of Kiri, Yagura no longer lives and I am the man that has slain him, Yagura was unjustly killing those who held bloodline limits for the sake of them being different. I could no longer bear those actions and was forced to intervene and end his unjustly rule."

"I hate you, you killed my father" yelled a lone small child.

"My daddy wasn't even a Shinobi but he died in the crossfire of your fighting, he pushed me out the way of a building... but the building fell on him." Yelled the same young child tears streaming down his face.

Naruto said nothing and was unresponsive, some of the captains looked at there leader in worry suddenly Naruto spoke and said finally with finality "His death was for the greater good."

"What did my daddy do, why did he have to die?" Asked/yelled demanded the small child.

"He was weak that is the reason why he died, those without power are easily susceptible to death, those with power govern this world." stated Naruto.

The little boy glared at Naruto fiercely "I swear I will kill you for my father's sake.' Threatened the little boy darkly.

Some of the Kiri Nin gasped at him others sided with him, they would go down fighting .

Naruto looked at the boy with his cold unforgiving eyes and said "Is that what you believe your father wished for you to do gain revenge, Is that what you believe your father wanted for you…. ?"

"Yes… "yelled the child

"I will get revenge for my father."

Naruto responded coldly" The dead are incapable of feeling happiness nor pain, he wouldn't be able to want anything for you, however your death will not bring him back to life, I assure you if you fight me, I will personally send you to meet the father you're so desperate to avenge ."

The boy backed away fear crippling him from uttering another word.

"I will not lie to you people of Kiri. I have conquered your village as of now you are under Konoha's rule, however you will not be imprisoned you all as of this day are Konoha citizens and Shinobi of Konoha, those who feel ill will against me for the death of your leader. Challenge me now. Should I learn of any deceitful acts in the future you will be killed along with your families, all Kiri Shinobi will be transported to Konoha to engage in the Konoha's regime, I have all ready implemented the captain system for Kiri, three captains will currently occupy this nation to prevent any unwanted visitors. Hiashi and Sarutobi will stay here permanently to ensure the safety of this village both Sarutobi clan and Hyuuga clan will inhabit this village, I will remain briefly for the reconstruction of the village." Spoke Naruto.

"Fuck you" yelled a brave Kiri Nin

thunk, a lone kunai was impeded in his skull the man crumpled to the ground with an audible thud signifying his death. The citizen of the village yelled and screamed in fear. The Shinobi gritted there teeth but looked fearful as well, everyone looked at Naruto to see his arm was still outstretched showing he was in fact the culprit.

"I have no tolerance for disobedience anyone foolish enough to disobey me will meet a similar fate such as that man."

"Hiashi release the Kiri Nin of there restraints they will be needed to for the reconstructing faze." Hiashi hesitated but nodded and did as asked of him.

Naruto eyes narrowed when a Kiri nin charged at him with a kunai in his hand Naruto was about to react when the Kiri nin was disabled by Mangetsu of all people.

Naruto looked at Mangetsu questioningly and allowed the scene to unfold "Enough we have lost this war." Said Mangetsu gravely

"Emperor the Shinobi of Kiri are not completely at fault they simply followed the others of Yagura in killing the bloodline users, I entreat you to show leniency."

Naruto looked at Mangetsu impassively "What is your attitude towards bloodline user Mangetsu. I am a bloodline user myself."

Mangetsu showed no shock to the sudden revelation "I hold no hatred towards the bloodline users; I know it will take a while but I believe we will be able to come a peaceful resolve if given time."

Mei from behind Naruto walked passed Naruto and stood in front of Mangetsu she offered her hand in a gesture of peace. Mangetsu eyed the hand for agonizing time until he slowly rose his hand and clasped it with mei's. The two ninjas gave a respectful nod to one another and looked over the massive crowd, the reaction watched the scene with great interest, with Yagura dead, in the eyes of many Mangatesu is who they sought to for leadership. If he was conceding peace they would begrudgingly follow suit.

Naruto glanced at Mangetsu and nodded to himself he will play a pivotal role in my upcoming plans. "Hiashi send word to Konoha to send reinforcements to assist in rebuiling the village." Said Naruto.

Hiashi nodded and sent a messenger bird to the village. "Kyuubi you are no longer needed go and rest." Said Naruto.

Kyuubi nodded and with a large poof he was gone. Naruto nodded absentmindedly the village was completely in shambles apparently the citizens took notice of this too and all started to panic "Where will we live?' yelled multiple citizens before it turned to full blown panic.

Naruto hastily ran through a series of of hand signs WOOD STYLE: MULTIPLE Four-Pillar House Technique thirty, four pillar houses rivaling the size of mansions sprouted from the ground.

The people of Kiri gasped at the display. Naruto calmly spoke in an authoritative tone seizing control "The civilians will live in the houses for the duration of the rebuilding process. The Shinobi's will live in the tents, we will break today. Tomorrow we will begin the reconstruction faze goodnight to all."

The civilian all moved to the house and after a few hours the civilian were situated along with the Shinobi including the bloodline rebels and the Hyuuga clan, leaving Naruto withnhis captains, Mei Ao Chojuro and Mangetsu.

Naruto sighed tiredly "Mei, Mangetsu comes here." Mei and Mangetsu turned to Naruto and walked to him. Naruto fished out two scrolls and handed them to Mangetsu and Mei.

Both Mei and Mangetsu looked at the scroll curiously "That is the captain cloak, it signifies that you are one of my captains wear it with honor."

Both Mei and Mangetsu nodded and gave Naruto curt bow "Understood." Both spoke simultaneously.

Naruto nodded and looked at the remaining Shinobi that where still here "I want to thank all of you, you have all performed valiantly today , however this is not the end this is the first of many needed victories."

Mei and Mangetsu glanced curiously at Naruto "What exactly are you planning to do." questioned Mangetsu.

Mei Ao and Chojuro looked at Naruto awaiting his answer. "I plan to unite the whole world under one mighty empire and in doing so the ninja world shall fail to exist."

The group nodded however Mangetsu did something surprisingly he walked up to Naruto and dropped to one knee "On my honor as a member of the seven swordsmen, I swear to You Naruto Namikaze I will serve you only and help you fulfill your dream. I swear this to you on my honor as a member of the swordsmen of the mist."

Naruto looked at Mangetsu curiously but nodded, his allegiance was most welcomed but not immediately trusted he would careful monitor the situation, nevertheless placing his hand upon Mangetsu's shoulder. Mangetsu looked up at Naruto and saw he was smiling down towards him. Naruto stuck out his hand and spoke gracefully "Rise my friend."

Mangetsu looked at Naruto's proffered hand and took it and slowly rising from his downed position " I thank you for you're pledge Mangetsu you will be the light that brings the Kiri Shinobi out of the bloody mist regime, and you have become one of my trusted allies along with the rest of my captains ." Mangetsu nodded. Naruto looked at the rest of the Shinobi at attendance and nodded to all of them.

Naruto retrieved a scroll and attempted to push chakra into scroll but to no avail, apparently Hiashi was the only one to take notice of the problem and discreetly came to Naruto and forced a bit of his chakra into the scroll allowing it to work. A massive tent erupted from it. Naruto spoke "Arigato Hiashi you will be my body guard for the duration of my stay here." Whispered Naruto exhaustively.

Hiashi nodded "Understood my lord."

Naruto calmly crept into his tent and once he was inside the tent he crumpled into the floor, exhaustion finally overtaking his body. Hiashi looked at Naruto admiration filling his features to be able to fight off both Mangetsu and Yagura and still have enough chakra to create those houses you never cease to amaze me Naruto

(2months later)

The village was reconstructed nicely, Naruto gazed over it fondly "My lord the village has been now completed is it time for your departure?" Questioned Mei.

Naruto looked at her and saw that she along with the rest of the captains where looking at Naruto expectantly "Indeed I will leave, Mangetsu you will accompany me along with Tsunade and Kurenai. Hiashi, Sarutobi and Mei you will remain in the village to maintain the social order in my absence. I expect a weekly report on the status of the village, Sarutobi I leave you in charge in my stead."

Naruto glanced at the former Kiri Shinobi that were waiting patiently behind Mangetsu "Mangetsu where going to the Kiri capital. I wish to speak with the water daimyo. I need you for a covert operation where there is no room for failure."

(Konoha throne room)

"When is the emperor expected to arrive?" Questioned Itachi.

Danzo said in his stoic monotone voice "According to the message I received from him he is due for arrival to arrive any day now."

Itachi nodded "How did they fare?"

Danzo glanced at Itachi and spoke with a smirk "It seems the emperor successfully conquered Kiri and reconstructed it under Konoha rule."

Itachi eyes shifted to Danzo 'I see, I must say that is quite the achievement."

"Indeed Emperor Naruto's flames of youth burn brighter than ever right Kakashi." Yelled Gai enthusiastically.

"You say something?' asked Kakashi innocently,

"Ahh I am defeated once again by Kakashi's youthful hip attitude, I expect nothing less from you my youthful eternal rival."

(Water daimyo from Kiri capital)

"Greetings Daimyo." spoke Naruto smoothly in a business like tone.

The Daimyo smiled "Greetings to you as well Emperor what brings you here today?"

Naruto gazed at the Daimyo sternly "I am sure your aware Kirigakure Is under my rule, as of the moment you country is currently defenseless."

The Daimyo looked at Naruto expectantly "Are you threatening me Emperor. I will have you know that if I die today, Iwa will invade Konoha and I will hand over all rights of Kiri to Iwa."

Naruto eyes narrowed and said in disgust "You're willing to sell out the people of Kiri to Iwa just to ensure your safety?"

The Daimyo looked at Naruto like he was fool "Of course the people mean nothing to me, I am the daimyo they are merely my subjects why should I risk my life for them."

Naruto nodded his head "Can you say it to the camera this time Daimyo?'

The Daimyo looked at Naruto angrily 'What are you talking about child?"

"Mangetsu you may come out now." Said Naruto with an amused grin.

Slowly the water thickened until it formed a human body. Mangetsu appeared standing next to Naruto "My loyal subordinate Mangetsu was able to infiltrate your office and manage to setup multiple camera throughout the room, essentially everything you said was caught on camera and broadcasted, even now we are still on air."

The Daimyo eyes widen and he immediately hoped out his chair and looked out the window and to his shock the people where revolting and screaming for his death. Naruto looked at the Daimyo clearly amused.

"You can hear them can't you Daimyo, there not to pleased with you, I guess they take offense to the fact you think of them as nothing but mere subjects, and those are action I do not condone."

Naruto slowly got up from his chair and calmly unsheathed Hyorinmaru and walked methodically towards the Daimyo. The Daimyo for his part was scared shit less and attempted to cop a plea "Please I'll give you anything you want please don't kill me have mercy."

Naruto looked at the Daimyo sadly "Forgive me but I appear to be out of mercy today.'

And with that Naruto beheaded the Daimyo.

Naruto calmly strode to the window, and saw the people rejoicing "People recognize your new leader, Naruto Namikaze."

The city rejoiced and Naruto smirked. Mangetsu looked at Naruto in awe Did he really plan and anticipate what the Daimyo would say?

"How did you know what he was going to say ?" Questioned Mangetsu.

Naruto smiled in response " Nearly all man can withstand adversity, if you wish to know a person true character give them power, with all the power invested in him he did little to no good at all with it. He willing allowed your Kage to divide and destroy his own people which allowed me to conclude, he mustn't care or was to cowardly to intervene. A man like that must only value his safety above all else, it was simple to predict his behavior from that point on."

Mangetsu nodded his head in understanding appeased with answer.

Naruto walked away from the window and said "Did you bring him as I asked Mangetsu?'

Mangetsu nodded with a snap of his fingers two Shinobi walked in with a bundle and dropped him in front of Naruto.

Naruto unraveled the bag "Emperor what's going?' Said Tazuna grumpily now free.

Naruto looked at Tazuna with sympathy and said "Forgive me for the rough treatment from my men, however I have a rather large proposition for you.'

Tazuna immediately quieted down "What is it exactly?"

Naruto smiled and said "I would like for you to be my viceroy over this village, you will act as my substitute in governing the village during my absence.'

Tazuna looked at Naruto in complete and utter shock "Why would you choose me you hardly know me?"

Naruto smiled and said "I've seen enough of you to know that you care greatly for your people, who better to govern the country than one who has spent his entire life here."

Tazuna was desperately trying to blink back his tear but was unable to do so "Thank you so very much Emperor-sama ."

Naruto smiled and nodded "Lead them well." And with those words Naruto walked away with Mangetsu following closely behind.

(Otogakure)

Sasuke was currently standing in front of Orochimaru "How is your training coming along Sasuke."

(Flashback)

Sasuke was currently lying on his back in cave outside of the land fire "Where to now?" Thought Sasuke.

"My my Sasuke giving up so easy." said a man.

Sasuke's head snapped to the voice I didn't sense him, even now I don't sense his presence,

The man standing before Sasuke was hidden by the darkness of the cave however his eyes could be clearly seen even in the darkness of the cave, his gold slitted eyes illuminated before Sasuke in the dark cave.

Sasuke continued to stare at the man attempting gauge the man's appearance. Sasuke suddenly remembered something 'How do you know my name?"

The man laughed dementedly "I know many things Sasuke-kun, you're the younger brother of the genius Itachi and your were formerly the teammate of the genius Naruto. It must be humiliating for your powers to be constantly dwarfed in comparison by those you two."

Sasuke eyes widen and then narrowed in anger. His Sharingan blazing to life in full glory due to his anger "Never speak there names before me again." ordered Sasuke in a dangerously low tone.

The man spoke with a gleam in his eyes "Oh so you have already awakened your Sharingan and it's fully matured no less , I must say Sasuke your just full of surprises, however if you truly wish to defeat those two you need greater power, power I can give you." Hissed seduced, tantalized the man.

Sasuke eyes narrowed just who did this man think he is , his eyes widen extremely when the man walked into the light the shadow no longer hiding his appearance. "Orochimaru." Questioned Sasuke in shock.

'Indeed child come with me and the power to defeat those you despise will be in your grasp.'

Sasuke smirked with the help of a sannin he will definitely be able to kill those two.

(Flashback end)

Sasuke said no words but his Sharingan was blazing in the darkness illuminating the dark, "I have completed the training exercise, I want to proceed to the next exercise." Spoke Sasuke fluidly.

Orochimaru smirked at Sasuke's eagerness and rose from his throne "As you wish Sasuke."

Soon I will have enough power to kill you Itachi and you Naruto and then I will burn Konoha to the ground, only then will the Uchiha clan be freed from the shackles that confine them and I will lead the Uchiha clan to new heights never before seen thought Sasuke.

(Konoha gates)

Naruto walked to the gates accompanied by his entourage following closely behind, finally they approached the gates.

"My lord you've finally arrived I trust your journey went well." Stated kotestsu

Naruto nodded to them "Indeed everything went according to plan."

"This is the village, huh I must say I am feeling rather nostalgic." Stated Tsunade.

Izumo finally took notice of Tsunade "Tsunade-Sama you're here." Tsunade smiled at the guard "Yeah I'm here don't make a big deal of it."

The guards nodded and the group proceeded to walk through the gates, upon the entrance they were greeted by a large crowd with Danzo Itachi and Kakashi and gai standing in front the crowd "You've done well Emperor Sama." complemented Danzo

The crowd cheered and chanted for the success of the emperor, Naruto gave a warm smile and nodded to the group "Thank you my people, all I ask of you is to treat are new found brethren with respect. I introduce to you my new captains Mangetsu and Tsunade both of them shall be treated as all my captain with dignity and respect."

The group nodded and a chorus of chants went out to Mangetsu and Tsunade "Tsunade due to the fact you tend to excel in these situation. I task you to take lead of the celebrations you may use the money in my bank account with reason. I am trusting you."

Tsunade looked at Naruto and nodded with a greedy smile "Partying and gambling is what I do best, this will be a day we will all remember." Tsunade soon led the crowd to a local bar.

Naruto nodded to captains that remained "We will take this meeting to my room." The group left with a silent Shunshin.

(Konoha tower)

Naruto sat in his throne and smiled "It feels good to be home."

Danzo seemingly for the first time took notice of Mangetsu who was currently sitting in one of the captains chair "You are Mangetsu hosuki are you not?" asked Danzo

Mangetsu glanced at the war hawk and spoke fluidly "I am, is that a problem?"

Danzo shook his head negatively "On the contrary your skills are renowned even in Konoha, I simply wish to extend my greetings to you."

The rest of the captains looked at Danzo in shock, what happened to the cold war hawk that showed no mercy "Arigato." Said Mangetsu with a smile.

Naruto watched the scene silently and looked at Danzo bemusedly "Danzo I want an update as to what has transpired during my absence."

Danzo nodded and spoke "All has went smoothly in your absence we have been preparing for the chunnin exams that are coming up, also we successfully implemented a new security system around the Land of Fire, one I'm sure you would like. However I think it best to bring this to your attention Sasuke Uchiha is no longer in the village he managed to escape Konoha."

Naruto eyes gazed unto Itachi and he spoke impassively "Itachi come to me."

Itachi with out a word, got out of his chair and walked until he was standing before Naruto, Naruto got up from his throne and buried his fist into Itachi's stomach forcing Itachi to gasp for air and drop to one knee from the pain. Kurenai gasped at treatment and voiced her opinion "Why are you doing this Naruto-kun?"

Naruto did not respond to her and looked at Itachi coldly "Itachi would you mind explaining to me how Sasuke managed to escape the watchful eye of a former Anbu commander."

Kurenai's eyes widen and she then looked at Itachi suspiciously along with the rest of the captains.

Itachi for his part showed no emotion and got up from his downed position and looked Naruto in the eye and spoke "Forgive me my lord however Sasuke managed to drug me and escaped soon afterwards."

Naruto looked at Itachi and nodded "Forgive me then Itachi for my false accusation, would you mind showing Mangetsu around the village."

Itachi nodded and left with Mangetsu.

Danzo looked at Naruto and spoke "What do you think Emperor?"

Naruto allowed his gaze to drift out the window "He was lying his eyes drifted to left indicating he was going to the creative part of his mind, and not to the recollection part of the mind, his heart rate however did not change he is quite the experienced liar." Stated Naruto.

The captain's looked at Naruto expectantly "So what will you do now Emperor?"

Naruto eyes never left his gaze from the window "Nothing it means little to me of Sasuke's departure."

Danzo eyes showed brief concern "Are you sure it's wise to leave an Uchiha out there, the Sharingan is a powerful Dojutsu if it were to end up in the wrong hands, say another hidden village that would prove very detrimental to Konoha."

Naruto finally allowed his gaze to reach Danzo "Worry not Danzo, I am sure Sasuke is in capable hands."

Danzo looked at Naruto suspiciously how can he be so sure?

Knock knock

Naruto looked at door knowingly "Come in.'

Mizuki enter and knelled before Naruto "Has Orochimaru sent contact to you yet?."

Mizuki nodded "Yes Orochimaru has contacted me, and I thought I should bring this to your attention Orochimaru has Sasuke, and he plans to invade the village during the chunin exams."

Naruto nodded towards the information 'Good you've done very well in bringing this information to my attention, how is your training coming along?" Naruto inquired.

Mizuki smiled at the acknowledgment "It is coming quite well under Kakashi sempai's training; I should have mastered my lighting affinity by the end of this week."

Naruto smiled "Very good, I expect to see you in the upcoming Jonin exam."

Mizuki smiled appreciatively, he nodded and made his exit.

Danzo looked at Naruto in awe and said the unsaid question that was traveling through everyone's mind "Did you plan Itachi's betrayal?"

Naruto eyes showed no emotion "Not at all I simply set up a test to see where his loyalty lie, Sasuke was very easy to read his desire for power and his hatred for Konoha and it's people wouldn't allow him to stay here, I wanted to see if Itachi would side with the village and eliminate Sasuke or allow him to leave, it seems I was correct to believe his loyalty lie with Sasuke alone."

'Knowing that is it still wise to keep Itachi here?" Questioned Danzo

Naruto smirked "All it means is that Itachi is easier to read and I can plan accordingly, when the time comes. I will eliminate both Uchiha brothers if need be." Naruto spoke once more with his hand intertwined with each other and his head was resting on top of both hands.

"Danzo I task you with the job of training the former Kiri Shinobi, ensure that there loyalty lies with Konoha alone."

Danzo nodded "Should I turn them into root agents?' questioned Danzo.

Naruto thought it over and shook his head negatively "No, I would like for them to participate in the chunnin exam and Jonin exams."

Danzo nodded in understanding this was a very smart way to project Konoha's new strengthen military power.

Kakashi voiced his worry "The other hidden nations will surely retaliate to you conquering another nation this will surely lead to another great Shinobi war." said Kakashi worriedly.

Naruto shook his head negatively " I highly doubt it, as it stands, I have both Kiri and Konoha under my direct control, along with the fact that we are allied with the Sand village, its highly unlikely that Iwa would attempt to start war with us especially due to the fact that they are still licking there wounds from the past war, as for kumo I think its safe to assume that even the Raikage knows that a three on one fight will surely result in his country's demise, if kumo and Iwa should happen to join forces it would still be three vs. two in my favor, essentially we are at standstill as of the moment." Explained Naruto.

"Danzo the matters pertaining to Konoha economy has been resolved I am currently the owner of Gato shipping company and all of his other assets, with this amount of money circulating in Konoha, we will be able to buyout our competitors.'

Danzo nodded with a shrewd smile "Indeed my lord with the surplus of money when can take jobs for less pay and cripple the other nations finance in doing so, however what would we do on the matter concerning Orochimaru?'

Naruto glanced at Danzo and spoke in a bored tone "Orochimaru is of no threat to us, If I recall Jiraiya was the strongest of the sannin, Orochimaru was indeed hailed as a genius but Jiraiya became a sage, along with the fact that he is well versed in Ninjutsu, Taijutsu and fuinjutsu he should prove adequate enough in dealing with Orochimaru."

The rest of the captains nodded in understanding. Naruto finally took notice of the absence of one of his captains "Speaking of Jiraiya where is he?" questioned Naruto.

Kakashi giggled perversely 'I would assume he is off gathering research for his masterpieces."

Naruto vanished without a word.

(Outside Konoha's bathhouse)

Jiraiya was currently seated on branch leering lecherously at the woman who were occupying the bathhouse. Naruto cautiously snuck up behind Jiraiya with great expertise and flashed through a series of hand signs and muttered

WIND STYLE: GREAT BREAKTHROUGH Jiraiya was blasted into bathhouse.

The woman shrieked at the new presence, the shock quickly turned into rage. The women mercilessly beat Jiraiya into a pulp, the woman eventually left the bathhouse when they were satisfied with the punishment they inflicted on Jiraiya.

When the coast was finally clear Naruto calmly walked into the bathhouse and was standing over Jiraiya's downed motionless form, Naruto attempted to wake up Jiraiya but out of nowhere he got up on his feet and was completely healed of all the bruises that adorned his body "That was very mean of you Naruto." Said Jiraiya seriously.

"You shouldn't tempt me grandpa with Tsunade permanently residing in the village I would assume you would be less likely to indulge in your acts, maybe I should inform Tsunade, it may help you to refrain from acting on your urges." Responded Naruto.

"Cough, snitch." Muttered Jiraiya under his breath.

Naruto eyes twitched briefly 'I see if that's how you feel." Naruto began to walk away and Jiraiya knew all to well what he was going to do and paled instantly

" Now now Naruto don't be so hasty, there's no reason to bring Tsunade into this, besides you don't want to see your dear old grandpa dead now do you?" pleaded Jiraiya animatedly.

Naruto remained impassive and looked at Jiraiya's pleading form with distaste "This information will remain between us under one condition."

Jiraiya immediately straighten up and gave Naruto his full attention. Naruto rarely asked people for favors "What is it?" asked Jiraiya.

"I want you tell me everything you know about my father."

Jiraiya looked at Naruto confusedly but nodded in understanding, Naruto simple wanted to know what type of man his father was "Lets see Minato was a very unique person he was unlike anything I've ever seen before, he was silent cold and calculating but warm and forgiving the next instance, he seemed to bring new meaning to the phrase "calm before the storm," when we spar I would never managed to inflict any wound on him. I often wondered how strong he was but he always simply tell me that he was trying his hardest. I knew he was lying but I always let it slide, even when he managed to decimate the Iwa forces by himself he held no injuries. It was probably because of hirashin he sustained no injuries but that's when Minato became legendary in all of our eyes it was like something new was being created right before our eyes, sadly all that ended when he defeated the Kyuubi at the cost of his life ." said Jiraiya.

Naruto showed no reaction to Jiraiya's statement and listened to all of it with great detail even Jiraiya believes my father to have died during Kurama's attack I must look into this matter.

(Konoha archives)

Naruto was currently searching for the result of Minato Namikaze to his relief the data popped on the screen.

"Minato Namikaze also known as the yellow flash current status deceased. Former fourth Hokage of the village, only Shinobi in history to obtained a triple s ranked status, held a flee on sight order from rival nations, spouse Kushina Uzumaki, child Naruto Namikaze, parents are unknown said to be a war orphan, was renowned as a prodigy at an early age, seemed to be gifted in all arts, excelled through the rank with great ease, personality said to be a cold calculative ruthless killer to his enemy loving husband and friend to those of Konoha."

Naruto eyes narrowed " Is that all, where's the rest, no details to where he came from no lineage he just appeared out of nowhere, Who is Minato Namikaze?"

Naruto closed his eyes and allowed the information to sink in, there was no point in dwelling on this matter it seemed that only time would reveal the matter of Minato Namikaze.

(Konoha streets)

"How do you like the village Mangetsu-san?" Asked Itachi politely.

Mangetsu nodded his head "The village seems very peaceful and so at ease, feel free to call me Mangetsu, Itachi."

Itachi nodded and duo continuing to walk in silence Mangetsu eyes caught attention of Itachi's distraction

"Is there something the matter Itachi.' Itachi put on a fake smile and shook his head "No not at all Mangetsu lets continue with the tour."

Itachi led Mangetsu to a pocky stand and duo ate in silence. Itachis face remained calm and impassive to all but he was currently reviewing his small altercation with the Emperor it's safe to assume that the emperor is distrustful of me as of the moment, however it means little to me as long as Sasuke is safe, that is all that matters.

(Back at Konoha towers)

Naruto opened door and calmly strode to this throne he sat and looked on impassively to his subordinates that were currently still seated "You are all dismissed, make the preparation for the chunnin exam I want to be sure to welcome our guest correctly."

The group nodded and left.

Naruto sighed tiredly and allowed his head to lie on his comfortable throne being the emperor was quite stressful.

bang bang bang

Naruto looked on at the door silently glaring at it peace and quiet was so hard to come by "Come in." spoke Naruto.

Sakura busted through door "Emperor-Sama Sasuke-kun left the village we need to get him back he could be hurt."

Naruto looked at Sakura's groveling form dispassionately pathetic instead of using all this energy to pursue Sasuke she should invest it in her training.

Naruto however decided he should grace her with a response "Sasuke is not of great importance to me, I care little for what happens to him."

Sakura's eye looked like they were pop out of their sockets she looked completely shocked " Why Naruto-kun we were teammates, Sasuke was our teammate don't you care what happens to him."

Naruto eyes narrowed at Sakura's "What made you think I considered you my teammate Sakura, how could you believe yourself to be my equal we were never a team it was simply ninja protocol to attend Kakashi's meeting. I no longer have any need for such trivial matters."

Sakura's eyes showed she couldn't comprehend what he was saying like it was impossible this was happening, Naruto eyed Sakura with distaste "Leave my presence if that is all."

Sakura eyes widen but then gained some determination "I humbly, request to be trained by Tsunade-Sama."

Naruto merely rose an eyebrow "What makes you think you're qualified to be taught by Tsunade?"

Sakura eyes showed brief hesitation "I know I'm neither the strongest nor the most skilled kunoichi around but with enough guidance I believe I have the potential to become an asset for the village . I don't what to be a liability to Konohamaru and Sai anymore I want to hold my on as part of the team."

Naruto listened to the information impassively but took notice of something Konohamaru remained in Konoha unlike the rest of the Sarutobi's, Konohamaru huh grandson of Sarutobi he could prove useful.

"I see. Sakura I must say your speech was rather compelling, let's hope Tsunade shares those feeling it is ultimately up to her to decide who she wishes to train."

Naruto pressed the com on the side of his seat "Iruka come here." About thirty seconds later Iruka appeared "You called my lord."

Naruto nodded "I'm tasking you to retrieve both Jiraiya and Tsunade." Iruka nodded and disappeared with out a word

Sakura looked at Naruto in awe, he seemed to be so at ease at leading, it seemed he was born for this role; it was hard for her to believe that they were once the same age in the same class and on the same team now it seemed like a distant memory.

(5 minutes later)

"What did you call me here for brat the party was just getting good." Spoke Tsunade grumpily.

Naruto said nothing and Tsunade eventual caught notice of another presence "What are you doing here Jiraiya you pervert?"

Jiraiya cried in mock pain "So cold Tsunade-hime you wound me."

Naruto coughed to gain there attention "I called you here Tsunade at the request of another."

Tsunade looked at Naruto suspiciously "Who is this person you speak off?"

"You may come out Sakura."

The door opened to reveal Sakura, Sakura came and bowed her head "Tsunade-sama please I beg of you to take me under your wing and guidance and make me your apprentice."

Tsunade looked over the girl for about a minute and sighed "Yeah whatever be at the training ground seven tomorrow, I'm going to tell you this now, this training is not for any one who can't handle pain." Sakura gulped but nodded none the less.

Tsunade glanced at Naruto anxiously "If that's all I'm going back to the festival."

Naruto waved her off and Sakura and Tsunade both left leaving Jiraiya and Naruto alone. Jiraiya looked at Naruto impatiently "So what did you called me here for gaki?"

Naruto calmly got up from his chair and walked to window and gazed out of the window "Grandpa I need someone to take over my empire should I die, the likelihood of my death is relatively high. I implore you to train Konohamaru he holds great potential."

Jiraiya scratched the back of his head awkwardly 'Are you sure Naruto I mean I see that he got a bit of talent with fire Ninjutsu but other that his skills are average."

Naruto chuckled "Indeed grandpa however the same could be said about you. I recall you being the dobe of your class, and look how well you turned out."

Jiraiya pouted at the comment Naruto spoke once more "All I'm saying grandpa is that you cannot judge a book by its cover have faith in me."

Jiraiya nodded with a sigh "Okay, okay gaki if that's all I'll be off.' and with that Jiraiya jumped out the window.

Naruto allowed his eyes to gaze over the village. Naruto smiled at the sight of the people getting along so peacefully, this brought back Naruto's resolve this is what he desired to give to all the Nations "Yes by any means I will accomplish my goals no one will stand in my way." Spoke Naruto with complete resolve.

*next time chunnin exam and more*

Sorry it took so long to upload I had was really swamped with a lot of stuff today my season started a while ago so I could really write as much as I wanted too, this chapter was basically necessary to lead into the next chapter this chapter is going to be a very important chapter to remember down the road

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