Chapter 7
Author notes. I don't own the Pokémon or Naruto series.
The trip back to the village was uneventful. As the group neared the village gate Koga said, "Wow that gate is huge!" Everyone that hasn't seen it before nodded in agreement. The group then heard chuckling coming from the gate guards. "We hear that quite often. Now then names and reason for your visit." said Kotetsu. "Teams 7 and 11 returning from escort mission." said Kakashi. "Zabuza Momochi, Haku Yuki, Gōzu, and Meizu. Hear to speak with the Hokage at his request." said Zabuza. "Aneka Uzumaki and my son Koga Uzumaki. We're looking to make Kohona our home." said Aneka. Izumo wrote down the needed information till he heard the last name of the last of the group. His and Kotetsu's heads snapped up so fast everyone else though they had whiplash. "Did you say Uzumaki?" asked Izumo. "Yes she did. She is my aunt." said Naruto. "That is surprising. Well, you should head to the Hokage's tower." said Kotetsu. The group nodded and said goodbye to Izumo and Kotetsu. "So gaki, where did you get your sword and who taught you to use a sword?" asked Zabuza as the group walked toward the Hokage's tower. "I learned my mother's sword style from a scroll she left me. As for Honedge well is actually a pokémon." said Naruto as he released Honedge, and it just floated next to him. This shocked everyone, not on Team 11. "You're telling me that sword is pokémon and can move on its own?" asked Zabuza. "Yes Honedge is a pokémon and it can move on its own." said Naruto with a chuckle. "But it doesn't have any legs or appendages for that matter. Also how did it not get hurt from Zabuza's sword?" asked Gōzu. "Honedge is a Ghost/Steel type pokémon. So, it just floats around to move and Ghost type pokémon don't take damage from normal type attacks. Like a sword strike without chakra infused into it or elemental attacks." said Dawn. "So, if Zabuza had infused chakra into his sword he could have damaged Honedge. Didn't Honedge cut through Zabuza's Water Dragon?" asked Meizu. "Yes chakra infused strikes would hurt Honedge if I'm not infusing my chakra into Honedge to counter that weakness. Honedge used her Fury Cutter attack to cut the water dragon in half. Fury Cutter gets stronger with each hit that is landed without missing." said Naruto. "So that is how you cut through my blade when the first strike didn't do much damage to it." said Zabuza as they arrived at the tower.
Kakashi knocked on the Hokage's door. "Enter." said Sarutobi. "Teams 7 and 11 reporting in Hokage-Sama." said Kakashi as he handed Sarutobi 2 scrolls one from Tazuna with money for the difference in mission price and the other has the Sword of the Thunder God in it. "Kakashi report." said Sarutobi. Kakashi explained what happened on the mission. "Hana do you have anything to add?" asked Sarutobi. Hana nodded and talked about the saving Team 7 from Zabuza and about their trip into town with meeting Aneka and her son. "Good job Teams. Team 7 you're dismissed." said Sarutobi. They nodded and left the room. "Now Zabuza, I assume you read the scroll I sent. What do you think of the offer." asked Sarutobi. "Yes I did, and we discussed it on the way here. We will accept the offer on one condition." said Zabuza. "What would that be?" asked Sarutobi. "Haku here is like a daughter to me. She is from the Yuki Clan and has their Bloodline. The condition is you don't force her into the CRA. We know the council will try something." said Zabuza. "That is agreeable. The CRA is for the last 'male' of a clan anyway. So, for the next six months your group will be on probation, can't go into shinobi only areas, you will also use a designated training ground, and will be followed by Anbu. After that you will become shinobi again at you current rank. Zabuza what rank would you put Haku at since she's not a registered kunoichi?" said Sarutobi. "She has the skills of a Jonin but not the experience. So, I would say Chunin." answered Zabuza. "Alright Haku will be Chunin after the probation period. Now to find you a place to stay. Did you want to stay together or have your own places?" asked Sarutobi. "They can stay with us. There is plenty of room at the compound." said Naruto. "That sounds good to me." said Zabuza with Haku, Gōzu, and Meizu nodding in agreement. "Alright you can stay with the Uzumakis. Now then I assume you two are Aneka Uzumaki and her son Koga. What can I do for you?" asked Sarutobi. "You are correct Hokage-Sama. We wanted to move to Konoha to be with our clan." said Aneka. "That is understandable. Aneka do you or Koga have any shinobi training? If you don't mind me asking how did you escape the fall of Uzushiogakure?" "No Hokage-Sama. I wanted to be a merchant before the fall of Uzushiogakure, so Koga had no one to train him. I was away from Uzushiogakure when the attack happened." answered Aneka. "Koga, did you want to be a shinobi and how old are you?" asked Sarutobi. Koga looked at this mom. She gave him a smile and nodded her consent if he wanted to be one. "Hokage-Sama I would like to be a shinobi. I'm 7 years old." "You can join the academy next year since you need to be 8 to start the academy. But I'm sure your clansmen will start your training before that anyway. Would I be correct in guessing you will be moving into the Uzumaki Compound as well." said Sarutobi. All the Uzumakis nodded that was correct. "If there is nothing else, you're all dismissed." said Sarutobi. The group of 10 left and headed toward the compound.
As the group arrived at the compound everyone other than Team 11 were shocked by all the diverse types of pokémon and how many there were. Naruto led everyone into the mansion. In the living room Daisy, Sarha, and Hanabi were discussing how well the pokémon were adjusting to life in the Elemental Nations. "Kaa-San we're home, and we have company." called Naruto from the entryway. As the group enter the living room Daisy walked up to Team 11 and gave each of them hug as she said, "Welcome home. How was the mission and who are our guests?" "Kaa-San, Sarha, Hanabi, this is Zabuza Momochi, his adoptive daughter Haku Yuki, Gōzu, and Meizu. They will be staying with us till they get on their feet. And this is Akena Uzumaki and her son Koga Uzumaki. She is my aunt on my biological mother's side. Everyone, this is my Kaa-San Daisy Uzumaki Oak, Sarha Uzumaki Joy, and this is Hanabi Hyuga Kaa-San's assistant." said Naruto and each person waved as their name was said. While introductions were being made Koga was looking around the room and not really paying attention till he heard 'and this is Hanabi Hyuga'. He looked over to her and was dumbstruck. There in front of him was a very pretty girl his age. "Wow, so pretty." said Koga as his brain was rebooting. Then he blushed as he realized he said that aloud. Hanabi blushed when she her him then stuttered out, "Th-thank y-you." Everyone else chuckled at the kids first meeting. This caused Koga and Hanabi to blush even more. "Hanabi-Chan why don't you take Koga out to see the young pokémon. He was wanting to get his own pokémon. See if any take a liking to him like Pichu did with you." said Naruto. "Alr-right, come along Ko-Koga-Kun." stuttered Hanabi. "Lead the way Hanabi-Chan!" excitedly said Koga. Neither one of them realized they added Kun and Chan to each other's names. "Ah, young love." said Sarha after the kids left the room. Akena sighed then said. "I thought I would have till he joined the academy till he got his first crush." The only response she got was more chuckling. Naruto then gave a tour of the compound and showed them where their rooms would be. After the tour they were led out to the training ground where they saw some pokémon waiting there. "These pokémon help us train and hone our skills. They are Sawk, he will help you train Taijutsu. You can train Kenjutsu with Sirfetch'd here. And finally, Stantler can help you recognize illusions and break them. That's the end of the tour. Why don't you guys go settle in." explained Dawn. Those new to the compound nodded then left to do their own thing.
Hana, Dawn, and Naruto were leaving the Golden Leaf, Konoha's most extravagant restaurant. Hana was wearing a beautiful green silk strapless dress that hugged her curves and a pair of high heel sandals. Dawn had a similar dress but in light blue. Naruto wore a black tuxedo with an orange tie and cuff links. "Thank you Naruto-Kun for bringing us here. But you didn't have too, we are just happy being with you." said Hana. "Hana-Chan right, we would been fine with any old place." said Dawn. "I wanted to bring you here. Because you both are worth it. I love the both of you." said Naruto. Hana and Dawn blushed as they said, "We love you too." An Anbu appeared before them in a swirl of leaves. "Naruto-San, Hana-San, Dawn-San, the Hokage has requested your teams presents." said the Anbu. "Thank you Anbu-San." said Naruto. The Anbu nodded and left in another swirl of leaves. "Let's go see what Jiji wants." said Naruto as they turned toward the Hokage's tower. As they arrive outside the Hokage's office they see Yakumo waiting there. "Well, aren't you all looking good." said Yakumo as they approach. "Thank you, Yakumo. We just left the Golden Leaf when we were informed that the Hokage need us." said Dawn. Naruto knocked on the door and heard, "Enter." Team 11 walked into the Hokage's office. "Team 11 thank you for coming so quickly." said Sarutobi as they entered. "What can we do for you Jiji?" asked Naruto. "Well, Naruto, the Fire Daimyo wants to meet you. He had heard rumors that the Uzumaki clan was back in Kohona. So, he sent me a letter asking if it was true and asked about you specifically." said Sarutobi. "How does he know Naruto-Kun?" asked Hana. "Oh, Naruto's parents were good friends with the Fire Daimyo. So, he wants to meet their son." answered Sarutobi. "Okay I will meet with him. I'm guessing since you called the whole team they are coming with me as my escort. Right Jiji?" said Naruto. "That's correct, Naruto. You will leave for the capital in the morning. I will send a reply saying you will meet him. Your dismissed." said Sarutobi. "Alright team, we will meet at the front gate at 9." said Hana as they left the Hokage's office. "Yakumo, pack some nice clothes. After we meet with the Daimyo we will explore the capital for the day and go out to eat at fancy restaurant my treat." said Naruto before Yakumo left for her home. The next morning Team 11 left for the capital.
Team 11 made it to the capital without an incident. "Wow, this place is so much bigger than Kohona." said Yakumo. "And a lot more crowded." replied Dawn. "Ok, lets head to the palace for our meeting with the Fire Daimyo." said Naruto. "Do you know where it is?" asked Yakumo. Naruto gave her a flat look then pointed into the distance to a large building on a hill. Yakumo looked where he was pointing. She then looked back to Naruto with a sheepish smile causing everyone else to chuckle as they started walking. As they walked up to the palace's gate two of the royal guards stopped them. "Halt, do you have business with the Daimyo?" asked one of the guards. Naruto stepped forward and bowed, "Hello Guard-San. My name is Naruto Uzumaki. The Daimyo is expecting me." "Ah, Uzumaki-San the Daimyo has been expecting you. But before we can take you to him. Who do you have with you? We weren't expecting anyone else." said the guard. "My apologies. I guess Hokage-Sama didn't mention my team would be escorting to the capital. This is my sensei Hana Inuzuka, and my teammates Dawn Berlitz and Yakumo Kurama." said Naruto. The guard nodded and said, "Follow me." Team 11 was surprised that they were led to a garden inside the palace instead of the throne room. The Daimyo, his wife Madam Shijimi, and their daughter. "Daimyo-Sama, Naruto Uzumaki and his escort have arrived." said the guard. "Thank you, Yukito. Return to your post." said the Daimyo. Yukito bowed then left. "Naruto Uzumaki, thank you for coming. You look so much like your father, but you have your mother's face. Let me introduce you to my wife Shijimi, and my daughter Sumire." said the Daimyo. "Thank you for inviting me Daimyo-Sama. Let me introduce you to my team. My sensei Hana Inuzuka, and my teammates Dawn Berlitz and Yakumo Kurama." said Naruto as his group bowed. "Please call me Kaito, Naruto-Kun. Your parents were some of our closest friends." said Kaito. "We knew Kushina was pregnant when the Kyuubi attacked. So, when we heard that they passed we thought you had too. It wasn't till we met when you caught Tora that I thought you might be their son." said Shijimi. "If you don't mind me asking why didn't you ask Hokage-Sama back then?" asked Dawn. "While he looks like his father. I had no proof for my hunch. It wasn't until recently that we heard a rumor that Minato had a son. After that we asked Sarutobi-Dono about it." said Shijimi. Team 11 nodded in understanding. "We have also heard that your team uses some unique creatures similar to how Hana's clan uses ninken." said Sumire. Naruto explained about pokémon and released Flareon, Piplup, and Sirfetch'd. "Flareon is cute. Could I have her? Please?" asked Sumire. "I think Flareon is cute as well. I wouldn't give her up for the world." said Naruto. Sumire pouted because she couldn't have Flareon. This caused Naruto to chuckle. "There is no reason to pout Sumire. We brought a gift for each of you." said Naruto. "You didn't have to do that Naruto-Kun." said Kaito. "We wanted to. They are a gift from the Uzumaki clan." replied Naruto. "We? Naruto-Kun. I thought you were the last of your clan?" asked Shijimi. "There are there are 7 of us in the clan at the moment. So, these gifts are from the clan." replied Naruto. Kaito, Shijimi, and Sumire nodded. Naruto then pulled out 3 pokéballs that are pink and yellow. "These pokéballs are called Heal Balls. Normally they only heal pokémon when they are caught. We had these modified to work when the pokémon are returned to the ball." said Dawn. Naruto released the pokémon from the balls. "For you Kaito-Sama we have Mr. Mime. He makes barriers that can stop physical and elemental attacks." said Hana. "Shijimi-Sama, this is Deerling. His coloration will change with the seasons. He may also evolve into Sawsbuck." said Dawn. "Sumire-Sama this is Eevee. She is a shiny pokémon that is why she is silver instead of brown. She can evolve into one of 8 different pokémon. A Flareon is one of them." said Naruto. Naruto handed each of them their new pokémon's pokéball and a pokédex. "The device is a pokédex it has information about your pokémon and all the other known species." said Hana. Dawn then hands Sumire a bag with evolution stones that work on Eevee. Then she explained how they worked and to be sure it's what she wants since it can't be undone. "Thank you for the pokémon. We will take good care of them. Could you tell us about the others in your clan?" asked Kaito. "Sure, there is my adoptive mother Daisy Uzumaki Oak, Sarha Uzumaki Joy, my aunt Akena Uzumaki, and her son Koga Uzumaki. Then there are my fiancés here Dawn-Chan and Hana-Chan." replied Naruto. "So, I take it you in the CRA then Naruto-Kun?" asked Shijimi. Naruto nodded. "Well, that complicates things." said Kaito. "What do you mean?" asked Hana. "Naruto-Kun's parents, Kaito-Kun, and I were talking about an arranged marriage between him and Sumire-Chan. We didn't get to finalize it before they passed." answered Kaito. "Wait a minute! You were just going to marry me off to someone I have never met without asking me!" yelled Sumire. "Of course, not dear. We were going to ask you and Naruto at the same time if you wanted to get engaged or at least get to know each other. But if Naruto's parents lived you two would have grown up together." said Shijimi. Sumire relaxed then looked at Naruto as if in thought. "Kaito-Sama, Shijimi-Sama, I'm honored, but I will tell you the same thing I told the Kohona Council. I will only marry for love. I love Dawn-Chan and Hana-Chan dearly. While I'm not against other joining us. I have to love them, and they have to love me." said Naruto. Kaito and Shijimi nodded their heads in understanding and acceptance. "Naruto after meeting you and this conversation I would like to get to know you. While I'm not sure how I feel about sharing, I want to see here it goes." said Sumire. "We can write letters back and forth. We will visit again, and you can visit us in Kohona. So, let's see where this goes." said Naruto with Dawn and Hana nodding as well. A few hours later Team 11 said goodbye and left to head back to Kohona.