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2 months later

Grinning as he had adapted to being in Konoha, Harry now sported a tan. His form more filled out, because he had not only been eating well, thanks to Fleur, who was a wonderful cook. His body actually had some defined muscles now. TenTen, who with the aid of Kakashi and Naruto would spar with him now during his sessions. The blonde coming as much as he could off and on when he wasn't with Jiraiya, Harry had improved greatly. In fact, Tsunade had even marked him as an honorary genin, much to his amusement. He wouldn't be able to do some of the jutsus as would take too long to try it. (Not to mention this chakra/magic of the Kyuubi half within him made his power a little wonky.)

Yeah, learning to connect to that half of Fox his uncle Minato put in him that day, was not fun. But Jiraiya had said that since he didn't have the strength Naruto did growing up. He would work with him to siphon it a little at a time. Thanks to Hogwarts' teaching over the years, he had a better sense of focus then Naruto did. So, he was learning fast, but that was it. Maybe in time he could use a little bit more than what he can. But that was thanks to the Fox inside him, who honestly unlike Naruto's was a lot calmer. Something about Yin and Yang, as Jiraiya had told him the one in Naruto was quite active. He didn't quite understand it.

Anyway, the clothes he used to wear thanks to the Dursleys were pitched though. Now he has on clothes that suit and fit him better. Wearing loose fitting pants and a white sleeveless shirt with a mesh on top. He had some boots like Asuma and even a pair that some of the Jounin wear, Harry now felt more like himself. Even TenTen whom he had gotten to know alongside the rest of the rookies and Gai's team was impressed.

She had commented it was a major improvement over when he arrived. Even Sakura and Ino said the same thing….

Speaking of the pretty brunette, he flustered as she tried his broom out with him for the first time. Screaming her head off at first. She had held on to him tightly. The other girls among his new friends grinned and teased both for ages. Thanks to Naruto though, they were distracted as he wanted. His cousin loud and boisterous, it annoyed Sakura who was ready to strangle him for being rude. Shaking him as she does Harry for a split-second notice the wink the blonde boy gives him.

Nodding his head thanks in return, it was later on, though as he was talking about Hogwarts with Shikamaru. The genius keeping him company along with Chouji, as Naruto was out with Jiraiya. He had somehow attracted fan girls. His black hair and green eyes made many of them swoon in front him. Groaning as when he realized that it was true, the Nara found himself laughing as he saw his face. From Shino, who joined them later he got an update on Remus, who was currently with his new wolf/dog ninken, Kouga. The clan was celebrating the hybrid Inuzuka dog to finally have a partner. It was a long story, Kiba said but the dog refused to bond to anyone. But yet when it saw Remus for the first time. It was set, the dog had barked for a good two days before demanding the gentle man for his partner.

With Tsume and the Inuzuka clan's help Remus was getting a better sense of Moony, not to mention the aggression could be channeled through Kouga. He was essentially merging with the Wolf inside him. Already Remus's eyes have taken on a golden hue this last month. And surprisingly enough, much like Kiba. He knew what the dogs were talking to him about.

So much he has learned about his new friends and Konoha, that he will miss them when he goes to Hogwarts in a couple of days.

Having finished working out, the teen was heading for his front door when Bill and Fleur had stepped back out. A wave to both, being here like himself had improved the couple immensely. Able to use magic out in the open unlike back home because of the statute with the muggles nearby all the time. They were more relaxed and able to help some of the villagers with simple spells. Just the other day Fleur and Bill both helped the farmers with the augumenti spell. The farm, due to a drought, was desperately in need of water. What they did helped save many crops for the village. In return the farmer had given them extra when able to pick them with aide of two teams of genin.

Hence the couple was getting extra food which they were happy to share with others. Knowing a few things about potions Fleur was even able to brew medical ones as she had to know in case of an accident. It earned her and Bill extra money for their savings, the shinobi went through a lot of the ones Kakashi got them. It helped so many that Tsunade had wanted to start a potions department. Of course, Fleur had nodded her head in acceptance, and she contacted her family and Madame Maxine. The first one owning a company the second able to contact the other schools for future masters. Within the next few months, a full set of wizards should be moving here to start running it. Speaking of which, they would be able to via the goblins.

Tsunade and the Council had an apparently intense discussion with Griphook and his people concerning their banking capabilities among other things as well as trade. Having been offered a tour of their facilities the nearest one being in Tokyo outside the shinobi nations, Tsunade and the council agreed. Especially as Bill explained that the creatures do not like anything stolen from them. They even agreed to work on transportation. The fact that the little guys got here without any help, it indicated that they had transportation abilities.

And when they found that the Goblins like to train and fight as much as they did? A bond was formed between them and the Shinobi. Closer than even the wizards could believe. When the bank first started being built to blend in with their village. The civilians who saw simply shrugged and went on with their lives. To them it seemed like a constant summons was there, much like how you can see Kakashi and his dogs at times. And they thought the magical creatures belonged to Bill not knowing they were their own race until much later.

But the main reason the council allowed it besides the goblins ability to guard items, was it freed up many a shinobi in the clans. Because of the curse seal, the goblins there could help Bill and Fleur with their books. Knowing much more than many. The magical creatures even the half ones like the blonde witch had access to things not normally available. Thus, it allowed further work into the curse seals and more as Shinobi were allowed limited access as well. (Mostly Jiraiya and Tsunade they won the trust of the Goblin Chief wouldn't say how though).

When the couple wasn't researching with the books or checking out the seal placed on Anko, they could be found eating with said woman from time to time. A little bit on the crazy side, Harry found himself feeling bad for her as when she first went to the building Tsunade had them do their work in. Bill had described what he had seen along with Fleur and her senses concerning what they may need. Being part veela, Fleur had an insight as the inherent magic could full the mind into thinking many things. Asking the right questions, they knew this will take some time to make it fully disappear. But one thing the couple had succeeded in doing?

They broke the mind aspect of it. Fleur was able to thanks to her Veela half to break the bond between Anko and her former master had. The spell having to be done in French which she knew fluently as it was ingrained in her since birth by her mother. (in case she accidentally rolled a mind or two) Needless to say the blonde witch found herself a new best friend, who often volunteered to be their guard. She knew that with her connection to Orichimaru destroyed the Snake was well on his way to trying to kill the couple. So, with her and ANBU around them.

Both were safe as long as they never strayed outside the village for long periods of time. And if anyone was late in protecting them. Anko had a new toy to play with. Of course, under supervision much to her amusement.

Musing on this he is startled as he gets tackled. Having taken his lessons seriously Harry elbowed whoever it was and then banged his head back just hard enough to let go. Green eyes whirling as he turns around, he sees a puff of smoke and just shakes his head. In front of him was his cousin, who was at that moment, rubbing his nose. "Clone or not Harry, that kind of smarted." Naruto replied with a smile on his face. The toad sage beside him, Harry walked over to give both a hug. Missing them equally he appreciated the man coming back early. Having gotten to know the man these last few months when he was able to check in, Harry knows his godfather and Jiraiya would have gotten along famously.

"Well smarted or not you wanker, I am glad you re back." He teased. The blond making a swipe at him in play, the two chased after one another with an amused smile coming from Jiraiya.

The Toad Sage watching he took in the presence of Kakashi who was sitting on the roof reading one of his books.

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"So how he has he gone physically?" Jiraiya asked. Looking at the dark-haired boy, he was glad that Mikoto or Lily as she became known lived for those years. Without Harry, Naruto might have been the boy he is now. One who is sincerely happy when at home again. Kami, bless them both, he thought. Let them both never have to draw on what's inside them.

"He has improved greatly," The Copy nin replied as he listens though. "Still needs a lot of work, but from what I have seen of those at his school, he will be way ahead in his endurance and strength. As to his weapon work, TenTen has gotten him to just below genin level, a little while longer he would be on par with one. But he is a natural with bo staff. Still needs refinement which she is helping him with as she gave him some scrolls to practice with."

"I see and Tsunade has let me know about Albus wishing to for an experimental class on seals there. Has the council decided?"

Nodding his head, Kakashi replied with a casualness that astounded even him. "While you go and tend to your network, Naruto , Sakura and I will be going to Hogwarts with Harry. Should keep him out of Akatski's range for a while."

"So you will be teaching again hmm?" Jiraiya mused. "As I recall you don't exactly like doing that?" He chuckles.

"True. but I admit I am curious about Harry's home. Perhaps I will learn some new things." He replied with a casual attitude. "Besides someone has to keep up Harry and Naruto's training, while you are gone. Sakura has been offered by their school nurse a chance to learn some of their healing methods. Tsunade wishes her to take this opportunity. We will switch out with other teams around this winter holiday Harry has told me about with a new team as he wishes to come back to Konoha to celebrate with us."

"I see. Do they know yet."

"No, I have been meaning to tell them though. Perhaps in a few days." The man replied. A chuckling coming forth from Jiraiya as he knows full well of the gravity defying shinobi. "I believe it will be the day of then?"

Nothing needing to be said as the man smiles while he disappears in a whirl of leaves, Jiraiya turns back to the boys who were talking about things they have done while they were apart. Heading inside, the older man was surprised as he sees the more welcoming nature of the home. Knowing it is because of the couple who was staying with Harry and Naruto to keep an eye on him. He firmly believes that the house was decorated with their input and her help. The blonde woman was fast becoming to Naruto his big sister in spirit along with Bill as a brother. Both had helped in their own way for Naruto to grow.

Simple couches in a shade of brown were in sharp contrast to the white rug with an orange swirl much like the one on Naruto's jacket. Chairs matching of a soft cream, and curtains on the windows matching the swirl in the rug. He was almost glad that she had come, for somehow, he knows if his godson was left to his own devices. It would be all orange and extremely bright.

Seeing the kitchen, fruits and vegetables were out in their individual bowls. There was a well-stocked fridge and even dishes in the cupboards. Some ramen but unlike Naruto's place before, this was in a limited quantity. Towels and potholders of various colors, he knew that this was a real kitchen when he spotted a stove and not just a microwave alongside a fridge.

Heading further in and seeing the bedrooms. Each one looks as if it was claimed and quite well.

He was impressed. He also had updates on the curse situation, the fact that Bill and Fleur had been able to break the compulsion aspect. That had derailed a lot of good people from helping them for a long time. With it gone It significantly increased Konoha's forces in case of the next attack like the chuunin exams a few years ago. Tsunade was positively giddy with pleasure at all the couple had done. It gave her more to load over the council.

Speaking of which, both had a discussion about that. As more were coming back thanks to the couple's help. They knew Danzo would sooner or later get involved. The man was not happy as a couple of the ones broken were actually former ROOT members. Unable to say or even remember if still in existence as their seals were still mostly intact, they had been able to return to service. Not exactly trusted by their commanders who were told to watch them carefully.

Still as he looks at the two boys who were now coming in, he has seen nothing of what the Kyuubi had done to Harry. Albus would have to be on guard, because like Naruto…. Harry now had a chance to manifest a berserker mode, for lack of a better term. Giving a ton of seal scripts to Kakasi earlier as it had him worried, he liked the boy. So he was glad Sakura and Naruto would be there along with Kakashi. That way he would be watched and looked out for.

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Two days later

Having all his bags packed, including items given by everyone whom he had come to know here, Harry had to admit he was blessed. Knowing full well Fawkes and the headmaster should be here soon, a part of him wished he could remain here. But thanks to his new friends, he had plenty of pictures now to show everyone in Gryffindor tower. Checking everything, he heard what could only be a was a familiar phoenix sound. Knowing who it could be, he grabs the scroll and rolls it out. Still not used to it, he finds it is handy though as neither he nor Hedwig have to lug things around. Save for holding Hedwig in her cage he would not have to hold much anymore. He still was not thrilled about the blood part as Bill and Fleur explained it was considered somewhat dark. Kakashi-sensei though had corrected them though.

It is not the blood that is dark, my friend. It is the way it is used, think about it. What you know and have told me, this dark wizard person has cast certain shield jutsus or spells I mean correct? Are they dark? No, they are not. It's the person using it that makes it so.

Seeing how things moved around easier. And how it was used as a medium by the med nins, Bill himself had taken to it like a sponge. Being the curse-breaker that he is, he has often had to carry loads of books. Sometimes multiple trips of collecting them. So, he had taken to learning about seals, he figured he could carry more books that way for him and Fleur to look through. Maybe between learning how to deal with that and his knowledge about curses he would figure out how to not only permanently remove Konoha's problem.

Fleur had agreed.

Heading into the living room, he hears a familiar pop behind him. A smile emerges as he sees a familiar elderly wizard and a bird that makes itself at home on Hedwig's perch. The owl hooting a hello as the phoenix warbles a happy tune of peace. It's flames welcome by those in the house who had come to say goodbye. Unfortunately, his cousin had a mission come up, so they had said their goodbye's earlier in the day.

"Harry my boy you have changed these last few months haven't you." Albus chuckled good naturedly. A grin on the teen wizard's features, he could not help but not his head in agreement.

"Never felt better Headmaster."

"Good good." The elderly wizard replied. "I see you have a sealed scroll; your things are in it I presume?"

Nodding his head, the teenager grins as he mimics a Naruto pose. His arms behind him he can't help but smile. "All except for Hedwig."

"Those scrolls do come in quite handy. Saves a lot of heavy lifting even with magic." He mused. "Well then we must get going Harry." He said simply. "But we must make a pit stop."

"What do you mean?"

"I need your help, Harry. I need your help with an old friend."

The others having said goodbye the night before, he admits since being here he was a little annoyed. No one was here to see him off and it hurt a little bit. But he knew that things were different, here and that Naruto and his friends could leave for days, even weeks on end. Sakura having explained the mission system his new friends were out on various jobs across the nations.

So, nodding in response to Albus's request. Harry holds on to Hedwig and her cage with one hand. The scroll inside his vest pocket, the other holds on to one of Fawkes's talons. Seconds later, the teen disappears.

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Sound Village

Finding out about this curse-breaker from a far-off land in the west was not good. Having ordered his spies to find out a weakness of some kind in this man. Bill Weasley and this woman with him seemed to have none. The woman could always sense, when a spy was approaching. According to some of the others before his people were caught, the woman seemed to whirl, and her eyes would glow.

A new kekki genkai perhaps, which would certainly interest him? Four of his best have been caught due to this Fleur Delacourt and his former apprentice who was with her each time. This couple intrigued him. Now in thought to his former servant he hissed. He had raged for almost a week straight at the broken connection between them both. He had enjoyed causing Anko pain with his presence. Her betrayal was not forgivable, and he would deal with her at another time. Seemingly she was in charge of the two who could put a severe dent in his plan's protection. That did not sit well with him. Kabuto had told him that according to one of his remaining spies within, that many a shinobi had returned to service because this Weasley and his woman had broken the seals on them. This was troubling as it means Konoha will be getting even stronger.

And he does not want that at all. He had almost destroyed it a few years ago, but if bot for the Third's interference along with that blasted brat container, he might have done it. The plus side was it did bring dear Sasuke to him. And he dearly wanted him more than Konoha's destruction at that time.

Well thinking of the devil, he starts grinning at the news that his assistant tells him, Orichimaru know that this will anger the Uchiha to no end. Prideful and arrogant the boy may be, but he does have a flaw. A bond he claims he is going to break. But he has not. Naruto and Jiraiya had come close many times and he had been told. Each time the boy could have gone and gotten what he wanted. He even would have helped for he still had a bone to pick with Jiraiya himself. But each time, the boy said no. Said that the Uzumaki kid was not worth it. But yet as he said it. There was always a pause. Same for the Copy Nin, Kakashi, and Sakura Haruno.

That bond was still there. Perhaps this news he has been holding off telling him will perhaps make the boy finally do something. Especially as the main reason is no longer there….

Finding said youth at one of the training grounds, he approaches with a slithery smile. "Oh Sasuke-kun, I do believe I have news for you. Several in fact concerning your dear friends in Konoha." Silence his only answer as for a second the teen stops. It continues on and the Snake knows he is listening.

"It seems Naruto-kun has family after all." He replied watching the boy's reaction. "He knows who his father is. With it being the Fourth Hokage and all." He smiled sweetly as that caused a harder than normal hit.

"You lie." Words finally spoken from the youth, who literally has not in days. Focused on his training, the man just smiled evilly. "Unlike the Hokage Sasuke-kun, you must remember I have no reason to lie." He chuckles. "His father is indeed Minato Namikaze. But that is not all Sasuke, it seems he has another relative who happens to be very much alive. He is not the last of his clan thanks to his mother."

"Hn."

"Kushina Uzumaki had a twin Sasuke-kun, one that was kidnapped years ago. I will not go into the boring details, but she had a child. One that just left for a while to return to his village for a bit. It seems Naruto's aunt had a son. And he is very much alive Sasuke."

Saying nothing in response as he just stands there, the Snake Sannin responds with one final taunt of sorts. "Perhaps your old friend had replaced you with this boy, this Harry Potter."

Leaving the teen to his own devices, it was seconds later when he heard the training dummy be split in half with a resounding force.

That left the Snake Sannin in a very good mood..