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Naruto's Warehouse

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The warehouse the day before the completion of Project: beast, leaving the clones to finish it up. Naruto had realized all things that belong to the clone disappeared along with them. In order to make a puppet of bones it needed to come from his body. He summoned four Iron clones. "I need you two to hold me down and you two to rip out my skeleton."

"Sounds extremely painful boss are you sure you want to do this?"

"I wouldn't have summoned you if I wasn't." Naruto turned his back to the clones as two grabbed his arms. Placing a guard in his mouth; the remaining clones drew out their claws digging them into his back grabbing ribs and began to pulling. Naruto was biting down hard as he felt his bones being pulled out. As they pulled he was making a replica and it took an hour for the skeleton to come out. "Hurt like hell, but we will need more in case of mistakes and for the project itself good news that I can use clone skeletons as practice."

A bone gauntlet appeared on Naruto's hands with drill bits and blades. "That is cool how you make power tools boss."

'Is it a sign that I am a lonely individual, if my clones need to comment on everything I do?'

'You do have psychological scars that need to be worked through (such as your repressed anger for one). This mindscape you have me living in is a reflection of how you truly see your life, but it is also a sign of your mental strength seeing as they only manifest in people with strong minds.'

'Yamanaka clan books do go into detail about it.' Placing a drill bit in the socket on the tip of his index, wrapping blood around the base to rotate it Naruto was proud of his achievements. His gauntlet is the ultimate work tool. 'Kyu-chan, remind me to learn about construction.'

'Okay Cubby-kun, you plan on doing it all yourself?'

'Yes, this is going to be my private research meaning I need to be the only one who knows its layout and thanks to The Inuzuka's sensitive nose the sewer system barely come through the compound.' "Let's begin…" Naruto pause as a clone's memory replayed in his mind. Naruto pulled a tape recorder out of the storage seal on his chest. "Side effects for using pure Kyu-chan's chakra for transformations increased aggression and a permanent increase in size upon returning to normal. Kage and Hakari are twice their original size and since they were exposed to pure concentrations of mine and kyu-chan's their eyes have changed. Left is blue and right is red. Kaname-chan (AN: cat's new name (1)) can only handle my chakra and can only use the form I dubbed Domestic Beast while my kids…" 'I kind of like calling them that.' "Can use that and Feral Beast form, but given time I can get her to that point. Animals are unable to use normal jutsu, but are able to use elemental. Testing their affinities, Kagemaru has fire, Hakarimaru has earth, and Kaname-chan has lightning. I will have the clones make the collars accordingly. Must have them checked out by Hana-chan in case of more negative side effects." 'She seems distracted when I'm around doesn't she?'

'Ask her out for a date! I mean you should get to… Screw it ask her out or I will give you nightmares!' Naruto gained sweat drop at his inner demon's words

'Okay, okay I will!' "(Cough) Also, the council wants to meet with me first thing in the morning."

"About what boss?" without the outlet of pranks Naruto had been working none stop to improve himself to make sure he passes the upcoming Chunin exams which was now several months away and may have brought a bit of focus on him. He would leave a clone working in the training ground while he would work in his warehouse which is his personal training facility.

Weights with gravity, weight, and resistant increase seals were to increase his physical strength. Tsunade had perfected infusing chakra into the muscles breaking the limits of human strength which she doesn't go into in any of her medical books stating she will only teach it to women, but the limit to the strength is how much chakra the person has. Naruto plans on learning her technique, but since he can't go off searching for her he has to work on the physical. Through a bit of research and help from the fox Naruto learned he has Hyperion constitution (AN: got it from Kangou Banchou) his muscles are more compact and won't become ridiculously huge like the Raikage. Who published a book about his workout ethics that has a chapter that says "To toughen up your skin don't use doors use walls." He is a juggernaut that is a fast as hell.

Another flash of a clone's memory. "Dinner is ready have to go or face Tsume-chan's wrath." Naruto let out a whistle making Kage, Hakari, and Kaname appear before him.

(Naruto-sama, why have you called us for?) The cat asked her master (AN: she looks like yoruichi's cat form with blue eyes).

(Ka-san, can I climb on your back?) Hakarimaru asked sheepishly as he was now the size of a full grown gorilla, but not full grown Onbu. He kind of didn't like the fact that he was now bigger than his parent

"I can carry your weight, but you would still be scrapping the ground and you three, need to stay here until tomorrow by then your collars will be ready. I cooked the boar for you three."

(Which I brought down Kaname-chan. Also, I can still climb on Tou-san) Kagemaru stated trying to impress the feline and tease his "little" brother. Kage was now up to Naruto's knee in height.

"Yes you did mister I have a thing for cats."

(TOUSAAAAN) Kagemaru whined in embarrassment as the three laughed.

"Then don't tease your brother, See ya later tomorrow kids." Naruto shunshined away, in a swirl of crimson flames.

Tsume house Dining room

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Naruto appeared before the people who took him in Tsume and a few knew who he really was, but when the time comes how will others react. Naruto and Kiba bond was thicker then blood at this point. To have a brother that looked up to him made Naruto strive harder. He trained Kiba on when Kiba was off leaving a clone with him.

Hana didn't have the feel of a sister she would be outside the bathroom holding a towel and a tooth brush saying "I need to get ready for bed." Which stopped after Tsume told Naruto he couldn't walk around the house buck naked after baths anymore because of something about needing to sleep. (AN: rooms are next door to each other)

What about his teammates? Trust is a key component to teamwork and could he really trust them without being honest about who he is? If he was going to come clean he wouldn't do it inside the village walls. "Kuma-Kun where are your partners?"

"They are spending the night in the warehouse Tsume-chan. Hana-chan, would you mind doing a check up on them tomorrow after the meeting?"

"Sure Kuma-Kun, but their next check is supposed to be at the end of this week. Why the move up?"

"They had a growth spurt and I want to make sure they are alright. They're spending the night to finish up some training." Naruto sat down to a plate set for him.

"That reminds me Niisan, Yuta and Konohamaru want to spend the night tomorrow."

'There is going to be trouble.' Konohamaru and Yuta follow Naruto/Kuma around like true little brothers that dislike one another. Remembering meeting his mini me, with a smile.

Flashback

Naruto was taking his picture for his ninja license. Naruto wore his bandana and sun glasses leaving the only distinguishable feature his red whisker marks. "So Kuma-san you are officially a shinobi of the Hidden Leaf. I am proud to…"

"You're mine old man!" A boy with a long scarf entered the room, but before he truly entered he stepped on his scarf face planting.

"Honorable grandson, are you okay?"

"I'm fine not like some jerk can hurt me." Naruto had a tick mark appear as he knew the boy was taking about him.

"Watch your mouth midget." The boy grew a tick mark at the comment about his height.

"You want to go beca…" Naruto "tapped" him on the head before he could finish the sentence knocking the poor boy out.

"Sorry about your grandkid Ji… Hokage-sama, but he is like some brat." Sarutobi let out sigh.

"I'm afraid that is the civilians and others doing Kuma-san." He motioned with his eyes to the man who came in with his grandson.

"Hokage-sama, how can you talk so nonchalantly talk to this punk who just assaulted your relative?"

"Shut up you glorified ass kisser I'm out of here." Two hours later walking back home Naruto saw a square rock following him. "Kid you have to do better than that."

"That proves you're perfect to teach me. Ebisu-teme just pretends to not see me or at least I hope so. Also, when we "spar" he doesn't even try to hurt me and no matter what bad thing I do no one punishes me. And if you need more he can't even keep up with me a little kid."

"You want real training? If I'm going to train you have to show me something. Follow me kid." Naruto lead the child for three hours through alley ways forcing the boy to climb, crawl, and run just to keep up. When he finally got to the training field where Naruto finally stopped he looked like he was put through the wringer. "Good you aren't a quitter. Now let's start training." Naruto made the boy work harder than well anyone who trained him before. By the end he was ready to sleep. "You did good Konohamaru-Kun." Without warning the boy started crying Naruto was about to panic until.

"T-thank… you. You're the only one besides the old man. My mom died giving birth to me and my dad was killed in the field leaving the old man to name me. He named me after the village so people would know my name, but all they ever call me is…"

"HONORABLE GRANDSON! GET AWAY FROM HIM YOU THUG!"

"The name is Kuma and you could be arrested for what you are doing."

"For what?"

"For kissing a kid's ass so hard, you're sucking the life out of him." A tick mark appeared as Ebisu got into a stance. "You want to fight genin?"

"I am a special Jonin yo…" Before he could finish Naruto gave him an uppercut sending him across the field out cold.

"Come on Konohamaru we're outta here."

Flashback end

"Those two are rivals in training and Yuta doesn't like it when Konohamaru says he is going to defeat me." Kiba laughed knowing them.

"No one beats my Niisan the Iron Kuma." Naruto was flooding D ranked missions with the number of clones he made to take them, but for a bit more cash he would take part in sumo wrestling to get use to fighting bigger opponents. That was the plan in it at the beginning, but Naruto overpowered them in pure strength and with the knowledge of his bloodline became known earning him the title Iron Kuma.

"You're older than me Kiba. Tsume-chan what is the meeting going to be about?" She had a look of disappointment laced with a bit of hope.

"It is about something you have a say in and I'm leaving it at that."

'Ask out Hana-chan NOW (I want to see their faces) and remember nightmares.'

"(Cough) Hana-chan (cough)"

"Yes Kuma-kun?" This was the first time anyone saw him this nervous.

"W-would you (cough) would you like to… go out some time maybe?" Shock was apparent on their faces, but was replaced with smiles and Tsume saying about time. Hana said yes and Kiba made a joke about how weird it was that his brother and sister were getting together earning him a smack from them both.

'Well that was fun for about two seconds.'

"Wait here." Tsume left and came back with a bottle. "Here Hana-chan this is for just in case."

"In case of what Ka-san?"

"You don't want me to tell you."

"Tell me Ka-san." Naruto began looking at the bottle and started remembering his unconventional childhood.

'I've seen a bottle like that when I use to hide in closets of… oh crap!

"Just tell Nee."

"Fine it is forhmmhhmm" Naruto had his hands over her mouth to keep her from talking. Tsume looked at him with a look that said you already know about it. Naruto looked away in a blush.

"I'm staying in the warehouse for tonight. Hana we will talk tomorrow about our date see ya." Before anyone could say a word Naruto shunshined.

Back in the warehouse

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(I thought you were going to see us tomorrow Tousan?)

"Quiet, I have to hide out here and since you want to be smart with me I should tor… I mean train, no I mean torture you all a bit."

(Not fair Niisan was the one that said something)

"It is called collective punishment and it will be good for you three to work on the transformations getting use to the forms. Also, when the collars are ready you will need to get use to using them as well."

Next Morning

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Naruto was walking to the council chamber with his three partners planning on talking to Hana after. 'This will be a pain if I have to deal with the civilians.'

'I have an idea about what this is about.'

'What is it?'

'It might be what they tried to do to your mother, but she fell in love with your father.'

'How did that stop them from whatever they tried?'

'Women get pregnant once for nine months and as long as they planned on having kids it worked out better than the council original plan as it merged two formally powerful clans.'

Naruto had a contemplative look as he pieced together the clues she was dropping. 'So if they wanted her to pop out kids why would they treat me like shit? I feel your sadness Kyu-chan and you are not the reason my life was hell, but it if I am part of two clans why not turn me into a breeding stock?'

'To many the only thing known about the two clans were their knowledge so when the ones that could teach are gone…'

'It leaves a child with nothing to offer… assholes. Wait you said known about and two clans what are you not telling me.'

"Inuzuka-san, are you listening because I said the council is ready for you."

"Yes sorry I was thinking." Naruto walked into the chambers and saw the surprised look he wanted from Tsume as she saw the "growth spurt" he mentioned, but she was happy he was wearing the jacket she bought for him again. "So what is this about Hokage-sama?"

Sarutobi let out a sigh. "We are here to discuss a CRA. I assume you know what it is?"

"Yes I do and I would like to decline."

"Why would you wish to decline such an honor of rebuilding your clan?" Naruto looked at the man who spoke and when his gazed landed on him Naruto felt anger he never felt before.

"Danzo-sama has a point young one. Your bloodline obviously comes from whoever was the other clan and as Inuzuka-sama has stated they have lost contact meaning they are gone or have faltered on their side of the deal. What is their fate?"

Naruto decided to answer that question. "They are dead and I am orphaned." At that moment Tsume and Sarutobi had a look of oh crap.

"Then let us put it to a vote Hokage-sama."

He let out a sigh. "Fine, but as same as for Sasuke it will only be put into effect after he reaches the level of Chunin and has a year to find his own wives then they will be chosen by the councils. All in favor for Him being placed a CRA raise your hand."

Everyone raised their hands except for Tsume and Sarutobi who just looked at all the hands. "So you all are going to force me to marry girls who don't love me for me."

"Sorry Kuma-kun it is my fault for not having you feel out adoption forms because you are an orphan the village has legal guardianship and since you are Genin you are still within civilian jurisdiction." She then turned her gaze to the others again. "You just heard him decline and you are forcing him? I want some answers."

Asuma answered first. "I know you and Tou-san are against this, but if from what I hear he is ridiculously strong."

"That's because I work at it." Naruto replied to the head of the Hokage's clan.

"In order to withstand your Iron bloodline that makes you a living statue. From what we saw of your training it you are an invulnerable armored soldier. Imagine if our shinobi had that ability."

"Sochi I know you haven't gotten over your brother's death, but his abilities are not going to change that. Konohamaru realizes that more than you and he is eight."

Asuma leveled a glare at his father that didn't faze the Hokage. "That kid never met him and if you or Kuma ever die he would feel the same way I do." Naruto clenched his fist as the Hokage slammed his on the table before he could reply Naruto did.

"We are shinobi and so was your brother. Death is in the job so stop your bitchin and grow the fuck up." His three partners gave their signs of agreement. Naruto was ahead of many in maturity when it came to death of others and he was making sure Yuta and Konohamaru knew what they were in for.

Before Asuma lost it about Sarutobi ended the fight before it started. "ENOUGH" was all that needed to be said to silence the two. "Since it has been decided Kuma-san please come to my office and feel out the papers." They both shunshined away.

The Office

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Moments after appearing Sarutobi told the ANBU to leave and activated privacy seals. "WHAT RIGHT DO THEY HAVE TO FORCE ME?" Kagemaru, Hakarimaru, and Kaname backed away from their in raged master and parent

"I am sorry we should have had you feel out the adoption forms, but it is too late for that remedy." Sarutobi had a defeated look on his face until he remembered the meeting. "When I was referring to you for the vote I didn't say Kuma I used he."

"Yes?"

"Well Kuma doesn't have a CRA, but you do."

"What's the difference?"

"A major difference because you are signing the form with your real name." Naruto thought about what he just said and a smile broke out on his face causing his partners to return to his side. "It goes into effect after you reach Chunin and by then…"

"I get it; who would volunteer or force their child to marry the boogeyman."

"You still need a minimum of five wives (once you have the minimum I will reveal your heritage), but there is a far more important matter I want you to take care of for me." A serious look came across his face. "You have stealth skills to allude whoever you want. You put veteran ANBU to shame. That is the main reason I am even thinking about this." He laid a folder on the table. Naruto picked it up saw the layout of an abandoned lab, known traps, reports from past surveillance , who it belonged to, and Who he thinks is using it now. "This is an S ranked recon mission for finding evidence for me."

Looking it over the documents didn't like he would be going in almost blind. "I want to be out of the village when my clones go in because I am not setting foot inside a potential death trap. I need ANBU class gear meant for recon and assassination nothing that would leave noticeable wounds."

"If you find solid evidence implicating him bring it to me immediately. You have a week to prepare, a man named Tazuna wants an escort mission back to the land of waves after he arrives from a small growing trader's village, but he is lying about danger so I am sending both you and Kakashi's teams. We are going to charge him the C rank rate he was a very famous builder, but prepare for B. The gear you have requested will be at this location. Now fill this out and prepare"

Naruto filled out CRA form and prepared to leave. "Do you know why Danzo pisses me off so much?" The Hokage took a contemplating look.

"I wouldn't put it passed Danzo to have tried something to get you on his side by force. I would have Yamanaka clan look through your memories, but they are known gossips, and it would blow your cover."

Walking down the streets

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Tsume was walking home after the discussion. Hiashi on his elder's order was told that if it came to a vote, vote yes. Shikaku simply said we need more of people like Kuma. Kind hearted, speaks the blatant truth, his morality is unquestionable, and he had no doubt Kuma would find those who loved him for him there was an air about him. Chozu agreed, but Inoichi said he didn't know why he just felt he needed to and left with a puzzled look. Aburame said something, but she tuned him out thinking it was something logical.

'At least Hana will most likely be alpha female. Being held by his strong arms, my hands tracing his chest, caressing every muscle until I get to that nice tight as… No bad Tsume.'

Hana's Vet Office

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"Kuma-kun what kind of training have you been putting them through not that it is bad it is actually extremely good. Compared to previous checkups they are healthier. My knowledge of Hakarimaru species is limited to what you know, but from what I can tell he is going to grow bigger than I predicted. Kagemaru is going to be the size of a horse and Kaname is going to be big for a cat. Feel like letting me in on your secret?"

"I would be willing to trade, but I rather focus on our upcoming date."

"So you get an answer and you gain confidence?" Hana crossed her arms and a playful smirk graced her face.

"I'm always confident." 'I was just being threatened at the time.'

'Love you too Sochi.'

"I like it when you're confident." Hana walked up to Naruto placing an arm around his neck and removed his sunglasses revealing his baby blues with a dark blue ring. "I love your eyes." She stared down into his as he looked into hers. "You know you are very lucky." 'And so damn sexy.'

'She seems extremely affectionate now.' Not that he was complaining.

'She staking her claim and from what I remember when you two get married she has to leave a bite mark on you and you on her. (Then grandkids)'

'Aren't you getting ahead of yourself I haven't even told her who I really am. Would she really accept me?'

'Inuzukas are very loyal and she will understand the deception. (Oooh please let them have your whiskers)' Naruto felt the fox start doing a jig.

"Hana-chan I made reservations at a nice restaurant for tomorrow night." Hana smiled and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

(Niisan we are getting a Tousan.) The other two tackled the Onbaa for interrupting the mood. Naruto had a sweat drop as he heard and Hana just giggled.

"Hakari still doesn't get human genders. Come on kids, see ya Hana-chan."

Warehouse moments later

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"Kagemaru, you and Kaname-chan talk to the animals in the area smaller the better. Come back here in an hour." The two set off to gather info. "Hakarimaru you hang out here and wait for them."

'So what is the plan?'

'Send three clones and leave one here to immediately rely the info if they are made. Two shadow clones and two iron clones, you keep us in contact so we don't have to use radios, and we use that.'

'So that's why you are sending shadow clones so they can focus on…'

'Yes it will help navigate the lab, but for now we prepare some seals to store extra chakra for them and disruption seals.'

'But you haven't tested control on the human body.'

'Sometimes you need to do in field test and all things that belong to clones leave with the clones. It will leave no trace like the victim died from natural causes.'

Hokage's office a week later

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"Kakashi I do have a C ranked mission for your team, but it will be a joint mission with Kurenai's team." Kakashi smiled behind his mask.

"Yes Kuma is coming." Akamaru bark his agreement as he would get to hang out with his cousins since they haven't been able to. Kakashi had been running them ragged trying to get them to bond that wasn't really taking since Kiba didn't trust Sasuke and Sasuke was a dick. Sakura in both of their opinions was useless. Kakashi thought it would be easy to have them get along maybe a mission outside of the village would do them some good get away from the kiss asses, rivals, and find something to bond them.

"We don't need more useless things tagging along we already have two."

"Yeah those sunflower seeds you call nuts. Hey Kiba long time no see." Kuma entered with his team Sasuke played it off as beneath him to dignify it with a response, but he couldn't really think of a comeback because again no one has dared to insult him like Kuma. Kiba turned around and was surprised to see not Kuma, not the two's growth spurt, but a cat draped on his shoulders. Naruto noticed his look. "What's the matter cat got your tongue bro?"

Now Kiba didn't hate cats he was scared of them.

FlashBack

Four year old Kiba was walking down the street when Tora landed on him. Because of inuzuka's ability to understand animals he heard what the cat said.

(Come any closer and I will end this boy's life I am not going back to that woman. I want tuna and a carriage to take me to Sunagakure)

An empty threat at the time and the only one who could hear her was Kiba. Kiba had very little, pretty much nonexistent knowledge of cats so as far as he knew the beast could fulfill that promise. The experience scarred him.

FlashBack End

"WHY IS THAT THING ON YOUR SHOULDERS?!" Kiba hid behind Sakura.

"You don't like Kaname-chan." The cat rubbed against her master's cheek purring and getting a purr from him.

'That is so cute.' The four girls in the room thought. Naruto took a step forward towards Kiba, but Kiba than darted behind Kakashi.

"Okay Kiba, Kaname-chan, off please."

(Yes Kuma-san) she hopped off and joined the three partners in play.

'Good she remembered to call me Kuma in the presences of an Inuzuka.' "Now are you going to talk to me because I have a gift for you?"

"As long as that cat stays away from me Niisan." A tick mark appeared on Naruto's head.

"Get him Kaname-chan!" Kiba looked frantically for the cat only to find it napping on the couch. This caused all of the people in the room to have a sweat drop thinking Kuma was serious. Naruto started laughing at Kiba's reaction.

(What's Ka-san doing Niisan?)

(Uncle is afraid of Kaname-chan and Tousan was teasing him) With that Hakarimaru tackled his parent by surprise.

"Hakarimaru?!"

(You don't tease Aunty, Ka-san)

"That's right… wait what?!"

"Ha you accepted it." Naruto laughed again as he stood up with Hakari on his back which made him extremely happy to be on his parent's back even though he had to work to keep himself from touching the ground.

The group was confused, But Kurenai decided to end whatever was going on. "We are here for the mission."

"Send in Tazuna please." An old man walked through the door taking a swig out of a jug. He said his greetings, he couldn't complain since he was getting a small army for a small price.

"Alright get your gear and meet at the gate in two." Kurenai said, but every one cut a glare at Kakashi except Hinata, Tazuna, and Shino.

Konoha's Gate

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In order for Kiba to be near Naruto, Kaname had to be ten feet behind, but she had Hakari and Kage to keep her company while Naruto spoke to his cat fearful brother. All the while shooting glares at the boy who forced her from her favorite perch.

"Man Niisan thanks. How did you afford it?" Kiba was thankful for the gift.

"I have been working my ass off…"

'Lie clones are doing all the work.'

"To build up my bank (Which are in accounts the council can't touch once my identity is revealed) to buy us this gear. Keep it hidden under your clothes."

"Why aren't you going to wear yours?" Kiba looked at his brother who was wearing his black Inuzuka style jacket with orange streamline and white fur which was open as always.

"Inuzuka rule outside of battle a member has to show their fangs." It didn't take long for the rest to gather at the gate the person they had to wait on was Tazuna which surprised a few in the group who thought Kakashi would be the late one.

"Alright since everyone is present let's head…" Kurenai was interrupted by one of her best friends Hana. "Hana why are you here?" Hana ignored her friend and walked to Naruto who had a shamed look. She grabbed his face and gave him a passionate kiss. Kiba made gagging noises as Kurenai and Hinata had a ping of jealousy which neither could explain why. Shino looked on with the collar a bit higher than normal.

The kiss broke Naruto gave a quick slug to Kiba's shoulder and Hana slapped him in the back of his head before returning her gaze back to Naruto. "I understand everything and I have to think about it."

Naruto smiled at her that gave off a warm feeling. "We'll talk when I get back."

Woods near the Lab

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Three figures hiding near the entrance 'Kyu-chan says move in before sundown and from the Kage and Kaname's info there is a crack rats used to use to get into "Disposal". They stopped since whatever they were disposing of was too toxic to eat, transform and head out.' Kyubi told the three what the Iron clone said and they transformed (2) into rats dragging gear that was cloned and headed towards the "secret entrance".

Lab Disposal

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The clones made it through, but were hit by a stench transforming back. The ground felt odd they looked at what they were standing on. 'What the hell are these things?'

END

AN: 1 Kaname is Tora the second she can communicate as a side effect from Naruto's jutsu.

2 Clones can physically transform when using regular transformation jutsus because they are made up of chakra.

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