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Konoha, 1 ½ weeks later

Tsunade smiled as she received reports from Kakashi about his stay at the moment. But also on the progress of three certain teenagers. Knowing full well her fellow Sannin will be joining them shortly for a brief time, she can't wait to see their reaction when he shows up. Hearing of Harry's interest in seals, the toad sage found himself with two apprentices.

Although unable due to his magic and chakra mix being wonky, Harry was still able to make some seals. In fact, according to Kakashi, he had made his first explosive tag which he had tried out in a forest near their location.

Needless to say, the boy caused a little bit of ruckus as apparently unlike their regular tags. He apparently made an extra big boom. Much like his aunt's did according to the copy nin. It seems that maybe the Uzumaki trait held true in the wizard teen, like it did in Naruto. According to Kushina, Tsunade recalled the Uzumakis did have an extra oomph to their skills. She didn't know why but they did.

Having asked a Hyuuga to take a look one day Kushina had found out that outside of the Kyuubi she had a secondary power source to their chakra. It was passive but it seemed to give their jutsus and seals an extra oomph when they used them. Not many knew of this since the destruction of whirlpool, but it is why the previous container was so strong. She never used the fox's power; she only used her own.

So the fact that her favorite blonde could make hundreds of copies routinely might be because of the fox, when he comes back, she will have him get a checkup. She needs to see if she was correct about this. Because if she is right and if Harry was to learn the Uzumaki seals which Jiriaya had kept in his possession these years.

Konoha would have a very good foothold into the shinobi nations. No one has ever been able to match Kushina's skill save Minato and Jiraiya. And even then she was far better than the two of them. The Uzumaki seals were renowned for their power and containment abilities and now the fact that Harry could create similar booms. She began to wonder…

Could that secondary source be this magic?

Although it and chakra were very similar to the point some skills were interchangeable. It still had many differences. If this was the case she would definitely have to take a look at Naruto. The Uzumaki might have a bloodline of magic.

Putting the latest report to the side she takes a look at the letters both boys and her apprentice had sent her and the others. A fondness for all three ingrained in her, she began to read.

Baa-chan

It's me Naruto, I'm here along with Harry and Sakua as well as some new friends. The people here are pretty cool. In fact, some want to know if they could visit Konoha. Parvati and Padma to begin with. They are this really cool set of twins much like Hinata and Neji's dads were, and they know how to use staff weapons much like Harry and TenTen do. But their style is really different, and I think it would be neat to see.

Kakashi is currently trying to contact and talk to their teacher about coming out. They are from this place called India, so I don't know. Anyway, Sakura says that Professor Sprout is saving some seedlings of some plants that will make good defenses for some of the more important areas. Like this Devil's snare thing.

I fell into it while in the Forbidden Forest with Hagrid. Went to go and help this centaur who had been poisoned by Aragog, (very Very VERY large Spider) Tripped and it almost killed me. Hagrid of course got me out with a spell, but apparently once you get caught it doesn't let go. In fact, it gets even tighter if you struggle.

Also between that and the mandrake plants which if you have to pick them make sure you wear earphones. Their screams can kill you according to the Professor. But they work well against petrification which doesn't a few Rock ninjas have the ability to do? So those have to be taken extra care of.

But some other plants are coming as well. Professor Sprout's contacts should be delivering and even agreed to work with Ino and her clan in how to keep them afloat.

As for me, some of the creatures here are cool. Met up with some Hippogriffs and they were totally the best thing I had ever seen! They look kind of like horses, but they have a bird's head and wings and they fly faster than we can run. I think we should bring some to Konoha. But Hagrid said they go where they will and don't like being restrained. All though the one he called Buckbeak took a shine to me. (By the way, don't tell anyone about him. He is to be killed because something happened that wasn't his fault so they hid him apparently according to Harry.)

Man this letter is getting long but I have so much to tell you Baa-chan. Oh did you know Harry is a Lord here? We were sitting here eating dinner when Hedwig came by with a letter from a solicitor. His godfather had made him his heir. Apparently here, Harry's godfather, this Sirius Black guy, was from an elite family like the Hyuuga. So Harry is also Lord Black and Lord Potter from his dad. Neat ain't it. You know what that means Baa-chan.

On top of her theory concerning the Uzumaki traits, the Slug Sannin did indeed know and it made her smile giddily. With Naruto being Lord Namikaze as Minato's only heir, and then him and Harry both being Uzumaki. This news that Harry was also an heir to two families of wizards. This should give her some aide in changing things around here as new clans getting established can have representation on the council should they choose. The two boys already represent the Uzumaki and Namikaze clans. If more wizards were to come. Harry could represent their interests along with the goblins. One of which was already on the council as a finance administrator.

That so far is the only thing she agreed with the council on. Having met and spoken with Griphook, she found the little beings very calculating and insightful. She loved it when Spiketop, who was assigned by Griphook to the position, had called Danzo out on some of his schemes. It made her day, to the point the goblin got treated to a fabulous dinner on her.

The rest of the council is still complaining over some of the shinobi hitting the goblin arenas, since then. Which honestly, she didn't mind. Hell, she even took a couple of rounds at one of their bars underground and found herself loving some of their drinks. Glancing at a certain house elf guarding the liquor cabinet of hers, she groaned in misery as she could really use one right now.

But still though the letter from her favorite knucklehead was cheering her up immensely.

I figured that you could use that bit of cheer. Therefore, after Kakashi had explained to us what it meant via Shinobi. Harry asked me if I knew anyone who could speak for us. The only person I can think of besides old man Teuchi was Iruka-sensei.

Sooooo

I, Naruto Namikaze and I, Harry Potter, officially authorize Iruka to speak for us in all council clan meetings as witnessed by Sakura Haruno and Kakashi Hatake.

I hope that helps, Jiji does it for Harry here in their Wizen thingy which is a council much like ours. Anyway, I got to split now we got a weekend to go to this Hogsmeade place. Kakashi being mine and Sakura's guardian while here, is allowing us to go with the others so it should be fun.

Naruto

PS, Harry wants to know how the map thing is going out of curiosity. So do I and before I forget the authorization is binding. Jiji made sure that if anyone was to try and break the permission, we gave Iruka, they would be punished. Heh heh… take pictures for me ok?

An evil grin on her features as she wonders how long it will take a certain councilman to try and break it. It is soon replaced by one of pleasure as she already knew that it was his way of asking about Remus as well. She had received reports that the wolflike man was fully integrated now with the spirit inside him. So now much like the Inuzuka, they had the beginnings of a wolf clan of sorts.

According to her gossip rumor though, they may still be Inuzuka though as according to Ino. Tsume and Remus might just be a couple before the end of the year. The calmer man balances the wilder woman according to her eldest daughter. And Kiba? He was starting to actually become a leader in his own right. Although pregnant and about to give birth in the next two-three months Kurenai still received visits from her team routinely. And she noticed a change in Kiba as he seemed more thoughtful and actually listened to Shino and Hinata more. Even Akamaru was quieter. She wasn't saying he wasn't still the loud and boisterous boy he was known to be. He was just one that now was starting to come into his own.

And it was thanks to Remus this was happening. Kouga had even taken over the Inuzuka ninken back with Kagemaru's blessing. Tsume's dog was getting on in years and he would rather relax unless needed to fight alongside his partner. The concept of a vacation was something the dog was looking forward to.

As to the map, already having seen the progress the wizard had made, Tsunade was downright ecstatic. A little over halfway done and what she had seen was phenomenal. Understanding the codes and the people, the former werewolf had done several spells to signify who was who and their ranks on the map. And to the parts he had seen of Konoha with the aid of Kouga, Dobby, and Winky. The item had identified an unknown intruder trying to break in.

Of course Dobby trapped them with a snap of his fingers and that same person was with Anko and Ibiki. So far that had gotten nothing out of the shinobi that was caught. Save that it was a ninja that was not only in the bingo book, but was registered as being from Sound.

Now there's an issue there that has her in a quandary. Bill and Fleur were two wizards that had already achieved a lot in their work. The curse seal on Anko was near inert now as recently the couple had been able to achieve another breakthrough. Apparently with the help of a goblin, they were able to remove the pain aspect that hit her every so often. Relishing freedom, the violet haired woman had taken both out to dinner.

What's even better, Bill's brother Charlie had come to help Hana learn to check up on the dragons. Apparently, the two had hit off in their love for animals. Even if his were a lot bigger than the Inuzuka's three dogs. Plans to meet up later when the red headed man has a vacation, the Hokage was ecstatic.

Bill and Fleur were already moving here, being the expert she was in potions as well as curses. The blonde woman was already asked to head the potions department being set up in the hospital. Saying she would think about it and talk it over with her boyfriend. She was startled as said man came from behind her. Not only did he propose, he told her to accept it if she wants. With all the different curses that the Snake sannin had done, the goblins wanted to make his outpost here in Konoha. Not only to break them, but to learn more about the others.

Anko being one of the first, the later ones were different, some far more intricate. It would take a long time and hence the Weasley brother would also act like a liaison between the goblins and shinobi. It was a good day to be Tsunade and a bad day to be Danzo. The old councilman was psst as he knew damn well, he could not control the red headed man or his fiance. Having got a first-rate demonstration at their apparition ability, and Fleur's dueling abilities when she cast an immobulus spell that froze his agents in their tracks. Bill had of course reported the incident to his superiors and her. Although covered up by the other two advisors, the wizards were wary of the old man now. Even to the point that they compared him to this Voldemort guy, Harry has to deal with back at Hogwarts.

That made her day as not only did a new family come in now as an ally. Their gifts and contributions merited clan status. The thing was some of the older clans might balk, but already Shikaku and Iniochi were in. Both Bill and Charlie had impressed them with their knowledge and the fact that Hana was interested in the latter. Tsume was in as well. Mostly because she was beginning to wonder if her eldest would ever get a worthwhile man and Charlie impressed her.

Helps Remus knows him as well.

Having tried Mrs. Weasley's cooking at that party during Harry's birthday, Chouji convinced his dad Chouza. He was reluctant at first when he got a bit of the cake Chouji gave up to him. He was in all the way. Shino and his dad were also all for it as new plants came in. Their bugs might change with pollination that they help the Yamanaka with for their shop. The civilians were 50/50 as they wanted to know more and talk to the family directly.

Hyuuga was on the fence, and although she knew Harry and Naruto would agree to it, they were still underage. Hence this permission for Iruka to represent them was a godsend/

"Winky"

The house elf pops in, the blonde woman sends her out to fetch Iruka. Nodding happily the little being vanishes as she knew who the teacher was. Having met most of the shinobi who often come to see the Hokage. The teacher was one who often visited to hear about Naruto and Harry. Wanting to keep up with his primary student, the older man was happy to hear about Naruto finally having someone to call family.

A little envious at first of the attention Harry was getting from the blonde boy. Iruka was still the main person Naruto turned to when he needed advice the most. The teenager when he had first come back sought him out in regard to what to do. One of the few to see beyond the facade Naruto wears often, the man had simply told him to be himself. That the boy would accept him no matter what.

Which was indeed true when Naruto told him about that night and how his cousin scolded him. Later on, said cousin pulled him aside to ask about Naruto's life. The chuunin teacher was hesitant at first, in the end though, he simply told the truth that Naruto's life wasn't as easy as it was becoming now. Many people had learned that the jailer of the demon was separate nowadays, but before they often blamed the boy for simply what he held.

Understanding in the wizard's eyes, Iruka had been startled at the next sentence.

Thank you

Now as the elf pops back in with said Chuunin in tow, she starts discussing with him what the two boys did.

Sound

Having been routinely tortured still by the one known now as Kabuto. Sirius was tired and frustrated at his ability to escape. Unable to transform into Padfoot, or even apparate for some odd reason, the 40 something year old man had one thing to look forward ro.

Sasuke had started coming more and more. Learning the language from the boy was exhausting as it often required the snake biting him which he loathed. But if it enabled him to hold a conversation with the teenager, he was all for it. It helped pass the time after all when he was alone.

Hearing the oncoming footsteps, the wizarding fugitive looked up to find the teen standing there. His eyes dark and calculating, Sirius still just leans back as he braces himself for the onslaught on his mind. Resisting him so far, the elder man did not like the headaches he would often get. But considering his mother had done worse as he grew up. He could resist for even longer.

"How do you do that?"

Confused to say the least, he looks puzzled as the boy takes a chair and sits down. His elbows on his legs as hands go underneath his chin, he speaks up again.

"How do you resist my sharingan?"

"Practice Sasuke, years of practice." He replied wryly. "Had to learn it ages ago to keep my mother as well as others out of my head."

An eyebrow raised; he gestures for the man to continue his words. For the first time, Sirius talks about his hard childhood at Black manor, meeting his two best friends and the traitor whom he wishes to kill. The last one earned him the first real emotion from the teen, who spoke up with honest sadness and then anger.

"Did you kill this traitor?"

"No…" He growled. "When I get out of here, I am going to find that rat and his ass is mine." A determined gaze in his eyes, he could sense the understanding and the desire being matched in the gaze of his young captor. Not saying a thing though in response, the boy makes a sound of demand as he gets up.

"Teach me."

"Excuse me?"

"Teach me how to block the Sharingan." The youth replied. "Teach me how to do it."

"Kind of hard to kid. A I am your prisoner, and I won't do shit for anybody holding me. And B even if you succeeded in making me do it, I don't have my wand."

"Wand?"

Sighing, he explains to him about his weapon. Simple and easy to explain, the teenager listened and nodded his head in understanding. "And if I do find it?"

Saying nothing and just leaning back, Sirius gives silence as his answer. The older man just leans back and closes his eyes. He is startled in surprise as the next words coming out of his mouth is new to him.

"Who is this, Bill Weasley?"

"How the hell do you know about him?" Sirius replied. "First Harry and now Bill. I am not telling you guys anything."

A glare of pure rage emitting from him, the fugitive dares the teenager to invade his mind again. Already mentally fortifying the shields. Sasuke just looks at him with indifference. Much like a certain snake that he disliked. "So you know him as well. Perhaps he will teach me instead, although he won't like what Orichimaru has planned for him."

"You leave him out of it boy." Sirius growled out.

Raising an eyebrow at the insult, the teenager just looked at him dead in the eye. "Then teach me."

Saying nothing, just giving a subtle acceptance, he still speaks up. "I wasn't kidding, I need my wand. And what's in it for me?"

"You live."

That said, Sasuke leaves Sirius alone in his cell. The former auror looking extremely psst off, he just glares with rage as someone else comes in. One that startles him as she sits down before him. A guard on either side of her, she just pushes up her glasses as bright eyes gaze at him. Looking all too familiar as they were a green unlike any, and hair just as red as someone he knew a long time ago.

"Holy shit, you look like Lily."

Thrown off by his comment the young woman just looked at him with curiosity and a little disdain. "I'm flattered, but I'm here to check up on you. My name is Karin."

Hearing the emphasis on her name, the two do not notice as two others take notice of his instant attention to the teenage girl. One makes a mental note of it and moves on, knowing the girl himself as she had to patch him a lot in the beginning. The Uchiha boy just counted it as nothing. His thoughts more or less drift towards finding this wand or stick that has meaning to the prisoner.

The other darker of nature just grinned. The girl would be doubly useful. Planning on using her as a bargaining chip against Naruto at a later point in time. She now proved even more so as he had heard of the man's surprise at her presence. Having originally planned to interrogate the man knowing he understands them now. Maybe he wouldn't have to and he will have the girl as well as Sasuke visits him.

He had noticed Sasuke getting closer to the man. Apparently, the man is able to block the Sharingan according to the teenager. Of course, this news had intrigued him, but it was fairly easy to do within reason. He wasn't the Snake Sannin for nothing. He knew a couple of ways, as once a member of Akatsuki he had learned a few tricks before he left them.

Branching out on his own, Orichimaru knew that the man in the mask was the real leader of the group and not Pein. Being easily manipulated as he was by said person who does the innocent look so well, Pein believed no one could beat him. And no one really could. With that Rinnegan eye of his, the man knew everything. Well almost everything, he chuckles.

He never did get around to finding the names of all the containers or he would have realized that the 9 tails carrier was a relative.

For one who valued family, he was pretty oblivious to it. Same with Karin, always more interested in his experiments and her own much to his delight. The girl still doesn't know she has family out there. And he had no intention of telling her either. After all he needs his pawns to be oblivious.

Sensing his body weakening, he still had a little while before it would be time to take Sasuke's form. An eagerness to do so and learn the Sharingan was making him giddy with delight. But still, he must be on his guard. One Konoha still wants to take him back. And two…Itachi..

He knows without a doubt Itachi will kill him if he even thinks about harming a hair on the boy's head. So he must be very careful when he does so. After all, Sasuke was other than Itachi, the only Uchiha left and despite what the younger one believed. He knows of the order that forced the older boy to kill his clan. A certain member of the council had manipulated Fugaku and the Uchiha clan into plotting a rebellion, and word of it had gotten to the Third.

Wanting to make peace, the old man knew Fugaku would never wish to simply talk. But he had hoped, and it was dashed as his ally Itachi sadly informed him his father wasn't budging. Thus the order was given and reluctantly so. Sasuke being the only one left alive as he could not hurt his brother, Itachi wanted to make sure his brother got stronger by making him hate him.

It worked.

Just grinning over secrets Orichimaru moved away. His schemes deep in his mind, he waited for Karin to come out. The girl did so about an hour later, he began to have a little chat with her about what he wanted her to do….