I do not own Harry Potter or Naruto.

There is also a reference to Dante's inferno but it's a made up one go with it.

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Tsunade knows now that this will be the true test for the two boys. To see if both can handle the news of what it is within them. Naruto talking with Jiraiya to calm himself down, the blonde looks to Harry and the two older wizards. Both nodded their heads as they follow her into the house. Sitting at the table in the kitchen, she thinks about how she has to go about this. for she notices the pensive look on Naruto and the confused expression on Harry who certainly feels the change in the air. Looking to Albus, the old man somehow knows what they are going to discuss. Nodding in encouragement as Saurotobi would when she was troubled. His eyes are filled with a quiet gaze that helps her relax. Much like her old sensei had before he died. It's as if he knew everything will be all right.

"Naruto, Harry, there is something we have to talk about. That is if you both will allow me to?"

Confusion on both, it takes but a second for Naruto to register what she refers to. "Please don't. Baa-chan" His voice going still and quiet. The normally exuberant boy was shaking, even Albus could see that this…. This was not good; Naruto was terrified of rejection. Looking at Harry, the boy was confused, but yet he offered a hand to his younger cousin who pulled away. Looking hurt, Jiraiya just shook his head and started talking that the explanation was coming and to wait. The two older wizards sitting down as well. They know they must brace themselves for what is to come.

Sighing, she begins as all get somewhat comfortable at the table. Jiraiya for once working to get them all drinks as she begins.

"Albus, have you ever heard of the Biju?"

Thinking of all that he had read over the years, the old wizard gives a nod. His blue eyes curious, he speaks. "A little bit, there was not much on them in the books I have, save for one thing."

"Which is?" Harry asks curiously, Tsunade looking at the teen, she already aches for Naruto if this does not go right. The blonde holding tight to his godfather, who does his best to reassure him as he hands him a glass of water. This one issue was Naruto's weakness. His fear of being alone, was something that he had endured for so long. It was best to get it out now rather than later it seems.

"They are demons Harry, demons and not just any. They are demon lords. 9 of them to be exact. One for each circle of hell according to stories written by Faust." Severus replied. The potions professor listening intently as he leans forward to listen more, his interest immediately piqued. Being a lover of myths, he explained Albus having lent him the few books when he was younger. Tsunade sighed as she shook her head.

"They are not myths Severus," she said. "They are very real."

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Having heard of those books thanks to Hermione, Harry was even more confused for the moment. What would they have to do with demons? They weren't real...right?" But as he looks at the blonde woman's face responding to Professor Snape. He believes her.

Looking towards his cousin, the teenager seemed scared as he turned away which made him even more puzzled though. Wanting to reassure him, he is halted by the headmaster who shakes his head. The old wizard having a calmness about him that tells him to just listen. Tsunade nodding her thanks, she looks to him next and gives a sad look. "You see when one of the 9 attacks, the shinobi nations are the ones who fight them. We guard the world we all live in from them. Unfortunately, though, it comes at steep price."

Listening even more, he finds his hand being gripped by the blonde, who had reached out for him. Puzzled to say the least, Naruto just asks one question, "Don't…. don't hate me ok."

About to ask why, he is stopped as Jiraiya shakes his head and points to Tsunade. Taking that as meaning he needs to listen; he turns back to the lone woman in the house at the moment. "You see Harry much like we told you earlier about their being something inside you? Here we call that person a Jinchurriki, which is what you….and Naruto are."

Confusion evident for a moment, Harry looks to his cousin as he realizes what she said. Even the headmaster and professor were surprised at this. About to say something, else the blonde woman stops him as she continues on. "Before you ask a Jinchurriki is what we call a human sacrifice." The teenager looking up rapidly, the wizards that came with him do the same. Both knowing full well, that Lily or Minako in her death had sacrificed herself for the dark-haired boy in front of them when he was a year old. Listening intently, they continue to take in the knowledge of what the east knows. Perhaps they can help them with their horcrux problem... If what the woman is saying. Either way he has to know how the east deals with it.

"Harry, from what I can tell. Someone who loved you very much gave up their life for you."

"It...it was my mother."

A smile crossing her lips, Tsunade could not help but see the pain and longing in his eyes. She often sees it in the blonde teenager beside him. Knowing from what the other two wizards had told her though this is something he needs to hear as well as them. The feelings of their parents who wanted them to live. "Your mother did something that only we know of here. You see what she did is what we call a reaper death seal. When that occurs it is because a person who completes it is protecting someone they love. Harry your mother summoned the Shinigami to take that soul of who was attacking you and put it inside you. In it she had to pay the price."

"What is a Shinigami and what price?" Somehow having a feeling, he was not going to like the answer, the youth as well as his potions professor is shocked when the Toad Sannin speaks up. Naruto having gone to his room by now. Harry catches him leaving out of the corner of his eye. Wondering why, he finds himself waiting though for his answer. Part of him needing to know what, why, or even how this happened to him and Naruto.

"It's a Death God Harry." Jiraiya said quietly. "And the price for summoning one is they take your life as well." The woman nodding as she agrees with his statement, they allow it all to sink in. Confused, he somehow understands. "My mother, she…."

"She did it because she loved you, Harry." Albus said quietly. "As Tsunade had said. She had tried everything she could that night more than likely. It was probably the only thing left to her." Taking this in he finds himself wanting to cry. A renewed understanding in his mother's sacrifice he rubs himself across his eyes with his arm. This is when he remembered her comment about… "What does it have to do with the Biju?"

"Here in the East Harry, it has to deal with everything," Watching as the woman just breathes a few times as pain comes into her eyes, obvious worry as she looks to where his cousin went. She begins to speak once more. "Remember when we told you about the fact that there were 9."

"Yes."

"Almost 15 years ago Harry, one of the 9 attacked Konoha. Nearly everything you have seen here in the village had to be rebuilt."

All three wizards looking at them in surprise, it is Jiriaya who wakes over as he speaks. His friend's voice choking a little with the memories, he gives her a hug as he holds he tight to reassure. "Naruto's father was the Hokage at that time Harry. He tried to do everything he could think of in stopping it. Nothing worked. Nothing but one thing."

Realization dawning, Harry feels pain for his cousin, losing his father like that. Seeing the sadness in both the Headmaster and his Professor's eyes. (Which he would think later on surprised him. Snape with a heart?) His sorrow evident as much like his mother, his father sacrificed himself to save Naruto and his home. Tears in his eyes, he couldn't help but ask. "What about?"

"His mother? Kushina died as well, she was the previous Jinchurriki before Naruto. She tried to keep Minato from sealing it in Naruto by pulling it back into her but...but she was too weak from giving birth." He said sadly. "When all was said and done, we found them, gone and Naruto alone." Hearing this, before anyone could stop him, Harry got up and started heading through the bedrooms. Knowing which one he wants to head to; he just opens it to find his cousin being comforted by Hedwig. The snowy owl hooting as she lets him rub her feathers, she gives master a hoot of hope as maybe he can help her cheer him up.

Unaware that some adults were listening now to what is about to be said, Harry speaks up with a soft voice. "So... that is why you got upset last night huh?"

Startled to hear his voice, Naruto looks up with blue eyes filled with pain and surprise to see him standing there. Toning his look down to something akin to hurt, "come to tell me you are leaving me now."

"Why would I do that?" Harry stated firmly. His voice steady as he goes over and smacks his cousin upside the head. "You are my cousin I just got you in my life. Think I want to get rid of you already? Jesus Christ I always wanted a family. Ever since that bloody wanker..." Ranting about the dark lord and everything, he does not notice the blonde taking in each and every word with hope. It was the first time, he would think later, he had ever seriously really been scolded by a family member. He wanted to treasure the memory.

"You really mean it Harry, you really mean it you don't care?"

"Why should I? My dad's friend is a werewolf and I like him." He states with a puzzled expression as he looks towards him. "I mean do you turn into this demon?"

"Not if I can help it."

"There you go then. Like my godfather would have said, you just have a furry little problem inside you."

Watching as his cousin laughs for the first time in who knows how long, Harry smiles. But is then confused as the youth seems to blank out into some kind of trance. Moments later through he finds himself pulled in what could only be described as a sewer. Total puzzlement, it takes Naruto shaking his head as he talks. Glaring in a certain direction in this sewer all Harry could hear was growls.

"It seems the furball took offense to your comment, Harry." Naruto stated. "He wants to meet you and won't let you out of here till you do."

Nodding his head in acceptance, the two moved forward into this sewer he found himself in. Arriving at what seems to be a giant room, he finds himself in front of a cage. One that to him seems to be infused with an immense amount of magic and a piece of paper that pulses. It is then when he sees what is within the cage. Fur as red as blood, and large yellow eyes, it seems to almost salivate at the sight of him and the blonde. Behind him, not one, not two, but nine tails constantly hit at the cage. The door always being hit deliberately with each wave of its tail. Harry just looked at him with a lil bit of fear but also a raised eyebrow. Because he could see there was no key to open the door.

So, you are the little jailer's cousin. As you can see, I am not a furball. It's voice dark and gravely. Watching as it sniffs the air, it gives a look of malice to both teens. Come closer, let me help you. Let me kill your so-called little problem as a gift.

"Don't believe him Harry, he would rather kill you as well. His gifts don't come without a price."

Meat shield I can be nice if I choose to be.

"Right, I do-"

Grinning it wakes them both up, but not without getting hit by an intense amount of chakra. The adults hearing the screams of Naruto as he rushes to his cousin's aide. All look on as he seems to go into a seizure of some kind. The red aura now surrounding his green one. It causes the youth to feel so much pain… His body burning from the inside out. Harry can even hear the chuckling as it speaks in his mind chewing on something.

Nice snack for me boy I thank you. I'm going to enjoy this little treat. Let me give you some of my power in return.

It is then that Harry finds himself in a well-lit place. Where moments ago, he was with others.

"Am I dead?"

"No, you are not son." Came a laughing familiar voice. Harry whirls to find his dad James Potter along with his mother Lily. It is the third man that confuses him for a second before realizes who it is. His features mirroring his cousin, they are soon joined by another woman, identical to his mother. Both smiling warmly at him. One with tears, but with very proud looks in each of their eyes.

"You must be..."

"Yes, I'm your uncle Minato Harry, and I must thank you." the blonde man states with happiness. "You brought mine and aunt's son hope again."

Sheepish look, as he sees the love and pride for his cousin their words and emotions as they hug him. It is afterwards that he notices as they all become serious. A reluctance in the blonde man's eyes he watches as his parents come closer. Joy at seeing him, but also fear and a little worry.

"Harry what Minato wishes to do; it is going to hurt a lot." Lily says as she hugs him next.

"What do you mean... Mom?" The woman grateful that she can touch him, she allows his father to hug him next. Both showing their pride at surviving all that he has.

"Harry-kun, when Minato was sealing the Kyuubi inside our son. He couldn't seal all of it." Kushina replied before Lily could answer. The other woman reaching and squeezing her hand... "Part of it he sealed in himself. When the fox gave you his power it enabled an opening of sorts inside your magic. Your magic can like chakra does for Naruto, hold him."

"Voldemort doing what he did proves it son." James replied. "Our magic is different to their chakra, but you? Somehow, they merged Harry. Its why despite being incomplete that it has not kept you awake all the time. Because of that you can use it like chakra to a degree. It is why you are stronger than most your age because of it."

"Harry what Minato is going to give is the power he knows not basically. The other half of the Kyuubi." replies one of the red-haired women.

Eyes widening, he looks to the blonde man in surprise. "But from what I was told it will kill me."

"Normally would, but this is where Dumbledore was right Harry." Minato replies. "With energy from your parents, their love for you will protect you as Kushina's does Naruto."

Blinking as he doesn't quite get it, Harry begins to seize in the room in real life as with regret. Minato touches him. Still passed out in a way from the pain, the body glows red. Jiraiya seeing this, he has a suspicion as does Tsunade into what's going on. Ready to stop it, the teenager's stops. Doing something different now a brilliant blue glow surrounds the red. Pulsing and pushing it back. A figure, one that is familiar very much to both Albus and Severus fades in. "Albus, Severus thank you. Before we go. They need a curse breaker, tell them. I believe my son knows of one." Watching as the woman turns to the Shinobi now, she looks at her nephew and his godfather with a gentle smile. "Naruto all of us are proud of you for not giving in to the fox all this time. Harry will need all of you now. Both you and Jiraiya will have to look out for him as his adjusts to his other half."

"We will." Naruto responds. as he savors the feelings of warmth. Might not be his mother, but yet he can feel her love encompassing him. "I must go now Naruto, but I have to tell you. Your parents are proud of you very much.

Nothing more said, Lily Potter vanishes.

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Not believing at first as he comes around, the curse mark gone on his forehead. Naruto helps him to see the seal on his body for as he was seizing familiar marks appeared that worked their way center. It was one that matches the blondes own. A little groan of why him, Harry can't help but chuckle. "You know Naruto, we got even more in common now."

Stunned for a minute the blonde finds himself laughing. Of course, he was upset that it happened and by their parents no less. But to a weird degree, even though he shouldn't. He fills good about it. He will do his best to keep Harry from using that power in any shape or form. Knowing what he accidentally did to Jiraiya as he looks to the older man. The toad sage gives him comfort as he understands, the blonde's fear. Turning towards the other teenager, the sage just smiles, "Looks like I will be giving you a hand kid."

Having those present keep it a secret as the council would eat this up faster than Naruto and his ramen. Tsunade watches while he starts making a schedule for him to help both, barring anything happening. They both know Kakashi will have a hand as well, when Jiraiya is unavailable. In the meantime, it is Albus who interrupts the discussion as Tsunade had left to arrange paperwork for a doctor's checkup the next day. "Jiraiya, I believe you have a problem with curses apparently?"

His eyes whirling as both the elderly wizard and the dark man come up, the Toad Sage finds himself nodding his head. Explaining about Orichimaru and the curse mark, Albus holding his hand up for a moment, to stop him. Looking at the other man in the room, the headmaster has his fellow professor accompany the boys elsewhere. One to do his homework and the other to just be out of the way for right now. Knowing full well that the Potions master had little patience for the son of his worst enemy, or boisterous children. The man would not be happy and would complain later on.

"What do you know of curses," Jiraiya asked. Looking at Albus, the man just answered with a twinkle in his eye as he explains about certain spells the wizards have and some items that have marks just like some of their Shinobi and allies do. And of the men and women that can disable them. Knowing of Anko and one who his godson wishes to bring back to Konoha, the sannin listens as the old wizard speaks.

Interested to say the least, as it could solve a problem that could avail them of many resources closed off. The man nods in agreement.

"I will let Tsunade know."

"Indeed. Since I and my colleague must return to Hogwarts soon, to prepare for the oncoming year. I believe we will see about switching with one I know of. If Mr. Potter will give me a hand." The wizard replied.

"How?"

"His friend Ron Weasley, I believe. He has told him his older brother Bill happens to be one."