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Hogwarts, Last day of school
Thinking as he was packing the last of his things, Harry was thankful for Madame Pomfrey. He was sore in places, thanks to Kakashi-sensei, he didn't know he had. All the work he had done in the man's lessons had him downright exhausted. Even if it was just running and dodging. Still after the last few days. And the school medical wizard had result he had given him potions to reduce most of it. After seeing how they worked after an incident in potions, the man had insisted contacted his boss immediately. Explaining what the little bottles of liquid could do, Fawkes had come back with a huge amount of money. More than enough that Kakashi had brought a few hundred. If the Shinobi carried aa few on missions, well it could save a hell of a lot more lives. Making them able to stay in fights longer when they need to be to protect their own.
On their return to the headmaster's office, Kakashi had simply smiled and sent him on his way. The boy explaining the password system, that Dumbledore often used the man had listened and watched as Harry opened the door. Knowing he had to get to class, he had taken off as it was Transfiguration and McGonagall would have his guts for garters if he was late. Startled as the next day or more like in the middle of the night to his annoyance, by the man. (it was 5 am) Expecting him to have gone he was surprised when the man was perched on his windowsill.
Flashback
"Hello, my cute little student. Before you ask, I have been authorized by the Hokage to not only go shopping. (Which he found out he had to help with.) And I am allowed by your Headmaster to give you a head start on certain skills. So, I am now your sensei. Meet me at this quidditch pitch as you call it in 10 minutes. You're training for arrival in Konoha begins."
After saying that, the man disappeared in a swirl of leaves, causing Harry's eyes to widen in shock. Basically, he somehow apparated which should not happen. He even double-times it as he scrambles forward. He had to blink his eyes several times just to be sure there were leaves on the floor. Next, he ran to the window in the tower and seeing no body. The others still asleep, Harry just sits there wondering how the hell he did that. No one was supposed to apparate in Hogwarts and this man just did!
Rushing to get his clothes on, Harry rushes out of the dorm and runs. His feet pounding, he is almost stopped by Filch. The caretaker was surprised, because after all these years as caretake. He had never seen a student up this early. But before the man could holler at him about how he wasn't to run in the halls. He ran on anyway, at least not without hollering he was late for an appointment with the new guy.
Arriving at the quidditch pitch. He looked around. Seeing no one there, he was admittedly confused. The man did say meet him there, right?
Finding himself sitting there it was near forty minutes before an annoyed Harry got up to go back. That is when the teen found himself being pulled back as the man came out of nowhere. "Now where do you think you were going!"
"HEY! YOU SAID 10 MINUTES!"
"I did?" An innocent look on his features. "You see this cat crossed my path..."
A little growl as he turns to walk away, the man seriously just annoyed the hell out of him. Seconds later though he pauses as the man had thrown something that whizzes right past his ear. Turning around rapidly he finds something embedded in the ground, that takes him a second to pull out. Picking it up it seems to be a blade of some kind, sharp on all edges and definitely dangerous.
"What the hell?!" He whirled. "Did you just throw that at me?!"
Just giving a small shrug, he seems to be unfazed at the anger in his tone as he stomps over to return it. Twirling another one in his fingers, before tucking it back in to his vest pocket. Now taking the one from his hands. He whips out that little orange book once again, which even Hermione wondered why he was so interested in it. Maybe something she could read? Watching as the man leans against the stands, he makes a whistling sound. A dog coming up beside him from under it, Harry notices it wears a headband much like Kakashi's and a blue vest. "Harry this is Pakkun. Pakkun this is Harry."
"Nice to meet you kid."
"How?"
The dog speaking in English, "Would take too long to explain boy. Kakashi if you would."
"Pakkun is what we would call a summons Harry." The shinobi said. "He and other summons like him, help us out when we need them. Basically no one knows how they can talk or how it all works save them." Now the teen noticed as several more dogs start to emerge. All wearing similar outfits and of different shapes and sizes, he gulps as the dog speaks once more. "Sorry we have to do this. But if it keeps you alive back in the village. I'm all for it." The dog stated with an evil grin of sorts.
Turning to Kakashi, the man started to explain. "Because your magic is different from ours, I will be waiting a bit on that. Mostly it is your body we need to work on. To improve it this week we are here to get you in shape." He knew the man was chucking as the man spoke. "So, to build up your endurance. Pakkun and the back are going to be nipping at your heels to make sure you don't stop, and I might throw the occasional Kunai for you to evade in 1...2...3."
Ends
Angry as he had been afterwards, he was bone tired after an hour of running and dodging the dogs coming at him. He even had some cuts on his arms and cheek from avoiding those kunai things. Madame Pomphrey was going to throw a fit about that so soon after what happened, when she found out. Kakashi-sensei had explained because he was weaker, because unlike the world here. His world would be constant fighting as there were creatures he had never seen. Not to mention that other shinobi would be after him, because of his relation to his late uncle.
Confused to say the least, Harry listened as Kakashi brought in the headmaster to listen alongside the nurse. Then he proceeded in telling told him of his uncle Minato and aunt Kushina. The things both had done to stop a war from brewing all across the shinobi nations. That in doing so, (especially Naruto's dad) they made themselves a lot of enemies. And they would not hesitate to kill him or Naruto for who they were in relation to his relatives who died. Hearing what is said, Harry had to admit that much like his dad James, his uncle was good and strong. And he understood why as Kakasi demonstrated a jutsu for them all.
And the results? Let's just say the headmaster had get the stands rebuilt.
Therefore, continuing on with the lessons by the lake, he found himself with more company that afternoon. His friends had come by to see why has was so tired, that they were ready to confront Kakashi. Watching Harry time with the dogs, Ron and Hermione both wanted to yell at Kakashi for the exhaustion and early wake up calls. But noth of them were stunned as Pakkun came forward and started talking.
It was the funniest thing he had ever seen. Even though he was surprised himself the first time. The face both his friends made, especially Hermione's was hilarious.
Realizing he had finished gathering his things, the teen was startled to find Kakashi behind him. One hand holding onto Hedwig and her cage which he promptly hands over, to the teen. "Done?" Noticing as he nods his head, he sees the other hand holding a scroll. The others packing as well, their curiosity was piqued as the scroll was rolled out. They watched as the man began moving Harry's things onto it, and when done. He pulled out a blade and with all the teenagers watching. They are stunned though as with a nick of the blade in his hand. Blood is rubbed onto it and his items vanish. "Storage scroll." The older man chirps with a smile as he tosses it into the air. Leaving the room with a casual stroll.
"Blimey Harry." Being the sentiments of all as his roommates Ron spoke up as he himself paused along the other boys. All of them looking at the stuff that they had to lug down. "You think…?"
Shrugging as he honestly didn't know, he heads out the door with Hedwig hooting softly. Following the shinobi to Dumbledore's office, the two enter, because both had to think of a candy for the door to open. When they do arrive, Harry is startled though as both Snape and Dumbledore appear to have scrolls of their own, that they were holding onto.
"Harry are you ready?" Albus stated with a friendly smile as the teenager nods. "Professor Snape and I will go first. And then you and Mr. Hatake will follow."
"But why are you and the Professor coming Headmaster?"
"My boy, that is up for discussion with Mr. Hatake's employer." the old wizard stated, "And as to Professor Snape, he is here to help me place the charms on where you will be staying." He said in amusement. "Now are you ready?"
"Yes Headmaster!" Trying to hide his eagerness to not only go to this Konoha, that his new teacher had told him about. But to also meet his cousin which to Harry was the most important reason in the world.
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Konoha
Tsunade was once again doing the dreaded paperwork. But this time not by herself... well in a way. Luckily last night when Naruto had arrived with Jiraiya back in Konoha, the youth had pointed out something, that made her smack herself upside the head. Shadow Clones…. The Shadow clones would have reduced the time spent at the blasted desk allowing her more time to drink.
Although she couldn't make as many as the blonde gaki, she could still get done with it faster. Working through the last of it finally, the woman looked up as what is slowly becoming a familiar entrance. Having received letters from both the last week. The phoenix was fast being a newfound friend, especially to severely injured shinobi. The bird in one of its visits had healed a poison that none have seen the likes of. Considering where the woman had been prior to the poison? She would not be surprised if she had recently escaped the unknown village of Sound and Orichimaru. But this time coming with the beautiful phoenix were two men in robes. One a kindly old man with eyes that even now remind her of her sensei. Wise and full of wisdom, there was also an air of power within him that even she could feel.
The other man dark and brooding reminded her of the Uchiha, long standing aloofness in him, the man had an air of darkness. But as she studied him…. She could also see the pain of things that she wishes she could save him from.
The Phoenix popping back out, she stands up to greet her visitors. "Greetings and you must be Albus Dumbledore." Bowing her head, as the elder man offered his hand in greeting.
"Indeed, I am young lady." The old wizard stated as she took it with a warm smile. A pleased expression in her features at his compliment. Because even though as he looks at her, she can tell he can see she is indeed older than what she looks. "May I introduce Professor Severus Snape. He is one of Harry's teachers and he shall be helping me with the charms for Harry's new home."
"It will be temporary, and he will have some restrictions you realize. The council wishes to see how this charm you sat works before fully allowing him citizenship of our village." She replied. After she had shared the letter, a certain trio was adamant about saying no. But she had anticipated that. Especially after hearing about the potions and getting a demonstration of it, via instructions sent along by the Copy nin.
It worked beautifully. She got them to restrict access long enough for them to see how these charms work. If it did there was going to be a lengthy meeting later on to discuss certain security places that may need it.
Nodding his head, the old man smiles. Before he could say anything else the fiery bird returns with a loud pop. This time with Kakashi, and a teenager around team 10's ages. Dark hair and emerald green eyes, there is something about the boy, that like Naruto pulls at her heart strings. Hope and a little bit of pain in eyes that should not seem so old already. The only thing clutched in his hands beside the storage scroll for his things, was a bird cage. What it held was what could only be a beautiful snowy white owl. The bird hooting softly, she could smile as she could sense the bond between the two was much like hers with the slugs.
"Dumbledore-san. I will need to speak to Harry alone. Kakashi will escort you to the Namikaze estate so that you take a look around. When I am done, I will have my assistant escort him there." She said with a firm voice. Nodding his head, he holds up a hand. "Of course, my good woman, just allow me to do something at the moment. Severus already has it, but Harry needs the charm to understand you and you him." Watching as he brings out a stick, the woman sees as with a few words, a light hits the young man in front of her. Seeing how he reels for a moment and shakes his head. She lets him rest and gather himself for a few minutes. Gesturing for them to go ahead and leave now, she nods her head to Kakashi. Both him and Shizune are gone within moments as their two older guests follows Kakashi. As the dark one in the meantime grumbles about old bats and such. Her assistant gives him a little wave, as she raises an eyebrow at the brooding man. The door closed; thanks to Shizune she turns to the boy in front of her. Seeing how hard he holds on to the cage, she smiles gently.
"You can let her out. Just tell her to be wary of the training grounds all around the villages and to stay out of the forest to the east. There are a lot of creatures there that can and will eat her. And one of the Shinobi could accidentally hit her with something."
A puzzled look in wonderment, he nods his head in understanding. "Hedwig, you heard right?" The boy asks gently as he opens the cage. The owl flying out, she lands on his shoulder giving him warm nuzzle of feathers in affection. A hoot of compliance towards the blonde woman, the owl flies out to investigate her surroundings.
Harry released; he looks at the woman. Watching as she gives a look towards the back of the room, Harry is surprised as someone is now emerging from the bookcase to the side. What stunned Harry is that it seemed to be some glamour that he came from, that is unlike any he has ever seen. The only person he knew that good at blending was Snape. But that was only because of the shadows of Hogwarts. White hair put into a long ponytail and markings on his face, the man appeared to be in his mid 50's and highly muscular considering his age.
"Harry, my name is Tsunade and this is Jiriaya. I promise that nothing will come out of this room all right. I know Kakashi told you, but I want you to reiterate that the identity of your aunt and uncle must be kept secret ok."
Nodding his head, she gestures for her friend to step forward. Watching as he approaches the boy, she observes as the Toad sage's hands go up to his forehead to look at his scar. Studying it for a few moments, he turns to her as he speaks. "It is a seal. An incomplete one though although further along than Gaara's." Then turning towards Harry, he speaks calmly. "Kid, been getting visions, doing things you are not supposed to or even want to?
Startled by his words, the boy can't help but answer. "How did you know?"
"I've seen the markings before kid." Jiraiya responded. "I have had to fix a few in my lifetime."
"What do you mean fix?"
"What you got kid is a seal on you. Something is inside you that shouldn't be there. Not to mention its more than likely affecting you am I right?" Nodding his head as he listens, the man continues on. "A kid in Suna has the same problem, I have to fix his as well as to keep his problem under control."
Confusion in those bright green eyes, Tsunade listens as Jiraiya pauses in thought, but when the boy speaks, both of them could hear the puzzlement in his voice as he looks at them. "I have something in me?"
Giving an affirmative nod to the man gives smile to the kid. "Nothing we can't fix, yours is fairly easy to do. You won't have to worry about it anymore bothering you." A small smile coming forth, the teen had a glimmer of hope in his eyes. Tsunade seeing this, she starts to give a smile and firm look at the same time.
"Harry, I am going to tell you what you need to do for right now. The council wishes you to stay in the Namikaze home with Naruto, for now. If you must go out to the village it has to be with either him or Jiraiya. We will be observing how you are and also watching to see if these Death Eaters as I have been told will follow you. Judging on this and the charms placed on the estate, will determine if you are able to stay here indefinitely."
Nodding his head hopeful either way. She gives an almost motherly look towards the boy as he gives what could only be a small smile. "In the meantime, you will continue your lessons with Kakashi, and I have also decided to assign an extra teacher in a kunoichi around your age. Her name is TenTen and she works with weapons of all kinds including how to move and fight with them in hand. Because I feel it will be a hard enough to try a simple jutsu we do not know your magic well, at the moment, she can help you get started on weapons when she is not on a mission all right."
"What about my wand though? I still have to work on my assignments from school." the teenager asked. "And what kind of weapons? I would honestly not want to hurt anyone unless I had to."
Tsunade smiling as does Jiriaya, they both look at Harry with fondness that has grown in these few minutes. Both thinking that in some respects you can easily tell this boy and Naruto were related. "That is the shinobi path Harry. Yes, we hurt, maim, even kill. But it is to defend ourselves and our home. Yes, we may do things we don't really want to do. But I believe as you already know. Sometimes we have no choice but to."
Hearing her words, he gives a little look of understanding. Remus had said the same thing 4th year during the Goblet of Fire incident and Cedric's death. Now giving him a smile she nods to the other man who opens the door. This is where red woman the brunette from earlier waits for him. "Now Harry, Shizune will take you to Naruto and the Namikaze estates."
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Waiting anxiously in his new home for his cousin to arrive, Naruto found himself wandering the rooms of this estate that was once his parents. Spacious to say the least it had a kitchen, living space, library/office, a bathroom and at least 4 bedrooms. When his godfather had shown the house….
He can't believe his godfather was the Pervy Sage.
When they had returned, and Tsunade had told the man to take him to the house. He had assumed it meant he was being assigned one as he was going to have family stay with him. But that was not the case. Jiraiya had told him when they arrived, that it was something his parents had left for him. A little sorrow in his eyes, the toad sage got hit hard in the stomach when he admitted the one other secret he held back.
His father made the Toad Sage his godfather. Angry to say the least he and the older man had a knock down drag out fight because he had felt abandoned. But after it was all said and done, the two were in a something of a bond that was beginning to form. The Sannin having explained through fists that he had to go to protect from his father's enemies. Naruto had understood, as not only that, but he had also asked the Ichirakus to look out for him. The family had been happy to for unlike others in the village, they saw the boy and not the fox.
In his musings as he wandered, the blonde became alert as a familiar voice spoke behind him. "Now Naruto, didn't I teach you to be more alert?"
Growling and about to make a smart-ass remark, the blonde turned around to find himself looking at two men in weird get-ups. One of them immediately reminds him of Sasuke, the brooding, the foreboding look. It was Sasuke to a tee. But it was the other that made him want to smile somewhat in nostalgia. Much older than any of the others he's seen and wearing outlandish colors like his orange, the man had an air about him much like the Sandaime.
Friendly and full of wisdom, Naruto knew he would like the guy off the bat. Not listening as Kakashi introduces, the first thing out of his mouth was something that earned him a smack upside the head.
"Hi JiJi!"
Laughter emitting from the old man as he gets berated about respect, he gives a sheepish grin as he is introduced to the other man. One that he understands is a man named Severus Snape.
"Oi nice to meet ya!"
"Hn"
Hearing those words, he refrains from saying what he really wants to. Muttering under his breath about temes, he nods his head as he and Kakashi gives them a small tour of the home. Both men wandering and discussing charm locations which confuse the hell out of him. Naruto just listens in half halfheartedly, until he hears an unfamiliar voice speaking. One that sounds as young as his.
"Headmaster? Professor Snape?"
Wondering about those words he turns and heads back through the door. Seeing how Shizune steps in, his eyes move to the dark-haired boy beside him. Clutching a bird cage in one hand, he had black hair and a build more like Neji's slimness rather than fit like him. Wearing clothes that confuse him at the moment, including some robes. When he looks up and their eyes meet, he sees bright green.
"Uh Hi?"
Not able to respond at the moment, the teen looks confused as the woman gives a sound of affection. "Naruto-kun, this is Harry, And Harry this is Naruto."
Both teens looking at one another and unsure, somehow each offer a hand at the same time. As they grasped one another, both started to have a look of what could only be described in one word.
Joy...