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He slowly walked with the others towards the platform where Udina was glaring at him as he walked. He looked at David and he was having as much fun as he was, which means none at all.

"Naruto I do hope you got everything you need for this meeting. I would hate to think how things will go if the Council and Udina are not convinced that Saren attacked Eden prime or that he is a traitor. I think Sparatus is liable to want to kill you if that happens, call it a matter of pride."

Naruto walked to Nihlus and asked him to turn his optic camouflage. Nihlus asked why, and he flat out told him to imagine the look on Saren's face once he learned he was not dead. Nihlus just smiled and he disappeared in a second.

"We call this session of the Citadel Council to order. Naruto Uzumaki you are here to tells us something as your Ambassador called it of galactic importance."

I stepped closer and right on the platform before the three members of the council. "I have come to inform you that Saren Arterius has attacked a planet under the protection of the council, and I have proof that he has ordered the death of several people, yourselves included in these possible assassinations."

Saren appeared from a nearby holographic projector, "Just like a human to make false accusations against me. I see David Anderson has taught you to follow in his footsteps. I read the Eden Prime report I was unimpressed, but what can you expect from a human."

Naruto looked at him and asked him to tell him how he even knew he was going to talk about Eden Prime if he had not even mentioned it. "It was easy to deduce it was the last planet the Normandy visited, and I read the reports. As soon as Nihlus died all his files passed on to me. You are the one to cause my friend to die."

Nihlus decided to reappear that exact moment, "Except that I am not dead, to begin with, you had no access to my files since nobody was confirmed. I happen to have video proof that you tried to murder me, so much for our friendship." Nihlus played the video and the entire council could not believe what they saw.

The video was played from three different angles, and it had the coding mark to prove it was authentic. "So you are alive my old friend, I am happy to see that you are well. This video is clearly doctored, no evidence produced by humans can be trusted as authentic, they are a sly bunch."

Nihlus put an end to that by saying he obtained the videos himself.

"This proves that he was on the planet before the Normandy even arrived, we have several testimonies that prove he was on the planet just as the attack happened and he used the Geth to do so. Turning several hundred colonists to biomechanical monstrosities called husks."

Nihlus was not liking this one bit and the sour look on his face showed that "This is pointless, the testimonies of a smuggler, an insane scientist, and a dock worker are not enough proof to show I actively planned to attack that planet. I would have no motive."

That is what Naruto was waiting for, as he touched his hand terminal a voice began to be heard.

"Attacking Eden Prime has given us access to the beacon, this brings one step closer to the conduit." A female voice was heard next, "And one step closer to the return of the Reapers."

That was clearly not something Saren expected, as he fled as soon as the audio recording ended. Tevos looked at Naruto and smiled, "I recognized that voice, it's the voice of a well respected, Matriarch Benezia, Matriarchs are powerful Asari that have lived to their golden years, this means she and her followers are helping Saren with this attack."

The other council, a race Naruto never met before nodded his head, "Indeed this proves that Saren is a traitor to the council, this proves it beyond anything he can hope to disprove. We will have to decide how to deal with this traitor. I am more concerned with these Reapers, do you have any idea what they are?"

David walked near me, "According to the Geth, the Reapers are a race of hyper-evolved machine race, they are responsible for destroying the Prothean Empire and probably other civilizations in the past. That is why Saren wants the conduit, the Geth consider the Reapers as gods and to them, Saren is the prophet bringing about their return."

Sparatus had been quiet, finally, he decided to speak. "This is nonsense, it can't be true. Saren trying to bring back the machines that wiped out all life in the galaxy, impossible. I say that hunting Saren would be a waste of time. Why should we believe anything from a human."

Udina finally had enough as he walked right next to Naruto. "Every time we asked the council for aid, you do nothing. Here a Spectre actively tried to cause the death of one of our colonies and you do nothing yet again. You say we are a member of this galactic community? Prove it, send your fleets to capture that traitor."

Tevos looked at Naruto and then at the other members of the council. "A fleet has no hopes of capturing someone that is as skilled at espionage as Saren is. No, we need a better plan of action, Don't you have an idea on what we should do Naruto?"

Naruto looked at Sparatus and then at David, "Make me a Spectre. I can hunt down the traitor and find out what is really going on. If the Reapers are involved I will try my best to stop them, if not at least delay them to give us time to prepare."

Once again the sour look on that Sparatus was easy to see, "No, humans are not ready for the responsibility to join the Spectres."

Nihlus walked up between David and me. "This man has shown to me he is both knowledgeable and able to handle the duty of being a Spectre. I personally vouch for his abilities and honor. He is also the oldest person present in this entire chamber, so I would not suggest trying to think of him as being inexperienced."

Valern looked at Naruto and then at Nihlus, "How old is he exactly?" Naruto looked at her and smiled as he offered to have his blood carbon dated if that would help. A scientist came and instead of taking some blood they took a few hair samples, much to Naruto's discomfort.

The terminal showed the results and the computer finally showed his actual age. There were more numbers on that display that the combined national product of all the Citadel Council races.

"The Ambassador gets his human Spectre, and you get someone that can hunt that traitorous brat. Everyone wins, well not everyone. I am not too happy about it, truth be told." Valern asked why would he be unhappy of being named a Spectre.

"No offense, but I get the feeling nothing I say or report will ever be taken seriously. Especially since I pretty much exposed the Turian golden boy as a traitor. I don't imagine at least one member of the Council would be happy to listen to anything I report."

Tevos asked Naruto to stepped forward, "The current most senior member of the Spectres considers you honorable. You have nothing to fear that we will not consider your opinion when dealing with missions or second guess your decision on said missions. Now stop pouting you old man, and just answer me once and for all, are you brave enough to be a Spectre?"

Naruto looked at her and told her he was.

"Spectres are not trained, they are born. They are individuals who have been forged in the heat of battle, people that have risen to be above the mere rank and file."

"Spectres are an ideal, the very symbol of the power of the council, our right hand to deal with things when diplomacy is no longer an option."

"Spectres are the guardians of the galaxy, they are the first and last line of defense. Galactic peace and stability is their charge and their burden."

Tevos placed her hand on a holographic terminal. "It is the decision of this council that you Naruto Uzumaki join the rank of the Spectres. It is by our will you are granted all rights, responsibilities, and resources."

I looked at the one councilor who still had a sour look on his face. I guess having exposed Saren was not something he thought I would be able to do. If he was not happy about this, I was even less happy about this myself.

From the way I understood it, my rank, all that hard work and dedication in the Alliance Military were pretty much flushed down the proverbial toilet. I had to from now on work as a Spectre which means I would get missions from the office and I would have to report to the council about the results of said missions.

Two of the council didn't seem to care either way, but one of them looked at me like he secretly hopes I fail and die. I guess me and Sparatus will be at odds for a long time to come. I better watch out and be sure that this guy doesn't try to use his own personal funds to hire assassins to outright kill me, it's not something as far as I could think, was beyond the realm of things he could do.

"Congratulations Naruto, I even managed to get you a nice present to celebrate. I talked it over with the council and the higher ups at the Alliance, and they all agree that you should take both command and ownership of the Normandy. The first human Spectre needs a reliable ship, and you know the crew."

This could mean that said crew would be destroying their own military careers if they did that. "David, as much as I would like to accept, there is no way I would cause them to ruin their military careers for my own benefit."

David laughed and placed his hand on my shoulder, "Do you think they are being forced to give up their military careers because of you? Don't kid yourself. The crew trusts you and they care as much for you as you care about them. They would follow you right through the gates of hell if it was to help you."

I looked at my friend and smiled, I didn't say but it made me happy to hear the crew of the Normandy was there to back me up. I could tell them that but I rather focus on the mission, the Reapers aren't going to wait around while I am off doing speeches now, are they?

"First you need to go to the Spectre requisitions office and get your new gear, identification, and credentials. I highly suggest also to stock up on the bare necessities since your mission is going to be long term and there is no guarantee that you will have time to come back to the Citadel to restock. Last but not least you need to finish signing the last pieces of paperwork to finish transferring ownership of the Normandy to you."

I looked at Nihlus and he looked at me with what I could tell was the same idea, I looked at David and at Udina. "I guess you can tell us where to get started, send me the files and I wouldn't exactly say no to a good stiff drink, I could use one after the day I had, and I don't think I am the only one." David was laughing his head off as he heard me, and Udina looked like he wanted to deny it, but even he couldn't.

"I think you need to look for planets were Prothean research or projects are taking place, I don't think they will focus too much on anything other than finding the Conduit. I would begin on the planets of the planet called Therum, the daughter of Matriarch Benezia is doing a dig there, you might want to see if she knows anything."

I could see that could be a possible avenue of information, "You might also want to check up on Feros, there is a colonial effort to rebuild an old Prothean planet city there, they might have information on anything dealing with this Conduit, and last but lot the most pleasant you might look into Noveria, their has been rumors that one of the labs has gone silent, you might want to find out if Saren is involved. Anything you can do to hamper or slow down Saren will help you in the end."

Udina looked at me and I knew that he was not happy about a few things David said, the look on his face and his body language was pretty much screaming at me that he was feeling this way. "I honestly wish you would just focus on Saren and forget this nonsense about Reapers and Conduits. Feros is owned and colonized by a powerful company that has a lot of backing with the Alliance, and Noveria is a political shit storm waiting to happen. They will listen to Spectre decisions just don't expect a warm welcome."

I looked at Udina and I glared at him, he backed off a little just from the way I was looking at him. Guess I haven't lost my gift of using my killer intent to achieve something, that will be useful. "Saren is nothing more than a puppet for the Reapers, I will focus on the Conduit, and stopping Saren from reaching or using it to call the Reapers back."

"I am no longer part of the Alliance Military, so politicians have little to no sway over me. I will do what is necessary, even if fire and brimstone begin to rain on your office Udina."

Udina began shaking his head and looking at me with a great deal of dissatisfaction and worry on his face, "I was afraid this would happen Naruto, I just need to remind you your actions might have consequences, severe consequence on the Alliance and the human race. I would also remind you that no matter how old you may or may not be you are still human, you might want to keep that in mind."

I decided to go with Nihlus and Garrus both agreed with me that a nice strong drink was indeed necessary and it sure as nice of Garrus to tell us about that the happy hour in the bar in the C-Sec building was going to begin in a few hours.

We got in, just as happy hour was about to start, I guess the Security of the Citadel caused no end of stress on the personnel, a drink when they got off work would certainly help. I know I could certainly use one.

Just as I was about to take my first drink of my glass a heavily scarred Krogan decided to come to our table, "Now this is what I been waiting for, I hear rumors that humanity has a Spectre and that Spectre and I have some unfinished business."

I got up from my seat and looked at him if he was planning to intimidate me, he was a few thousand years too early and inexperienced to even try that with me. The fact that he interrupted the one drink I really needed was not making me feel happy.

"What sort of business do you have with me? Let's make it quick, you have a bone to pick with me, spill it. I don't have time to waste and if it's a fight you want, just happens that I need to work off or wash down a lot of stress and crap that happened to me recently. For a fight why don't we walk somewhere nice and open, I will happily beat you into bed in intensive care."

The Krogan laughed as I said that, "You have more guts than I expected, good. I am not here to pick a fight with you, I might even help you with your mission. My name is Wrex and I was hired by the Shadow Broker to kill Fist, but I didn't do it because you had already done it before I even got to him. So my business is for you to take the credits for that contract I don't like receiving the money I didn't earn."

It was a nice chunk of change as I looked at the amount of credits that would be transferred to me. This sure would help a lot with the supply costs, I don't think the Council or Udina would jump for joy at the idea of them receiving an invoice on supplies I ordered.

"How do you plan to help me? I am going after Saren and nothing will stop me till I ruin his plans, not even if I have to kill quite a few people on the way." Wrex was smiling and he was nodding his head as he finished listening to what I said.

"I worked as a bounty hunter, and mercenary for a long time. I can tell the winds of change are blowing and you are the cause of those winds, I figured since I am out of work and bored, I would join your crew. So how about it Naruto? Do you think you can use a crew member that has connections and ties with all sorts of contacts in the criminal underworld?"

Nihlus told me that he would do his best with the Spectre contacts he had to dig up information for me, and I thanked him for doing that, he chalked it up that it was part of his duties as being a fellow Spectre.

I looked at Wrex, "Sure I can use your contacts, a strong arm to fight next to, but if you sweeten the deal to let me have someone I can have an occasional good sparring match and you might have yourself a deal, so what do you say Wrex, want to work hard, fight tough enemies, and give me a decent workout every once in a while?"

Wrex smiled as he placed his hand on my shoulder. "You got yourself a deal Naruto, I can tell this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship," I swear I hear Nihlus say that Wrex should be careful what he wished for or he was liable to get it.