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“Come on sensei! I can fight too!” a silver haired shinobi pleaded with an older man with blonde hair. This was one of Arashi’s newer student, Ginshin Hanzo formerly Ginshin Jinketsu. He had been transferred to Arashi’s team half a year after the death of Obito, this was due to the fact his last sensei was also killed during the last Shinobi War.

“No Ginshin…you are strong but this is something I have to do alone…” Arashi knew his student would try to object with a fluent motion a senbon laced with tranquilizing agents found its way into Ginshin’s neck.

“Arashi…-niisan…why?” the boy asked as he fell forward pulling the senbon out of his neck. He fell to the ground falling on his knees first as his vision began to blur, he reached forward in vain before falling asleep. Arashi then lifted his student off of the ground, and handed him over to Sarutobi the Sandaime Hokage. “Sarutobi…I need you to get him to safety...”

“Arashi…you don’t have to do this…your son needs someone…” Sarutobi responded as he took the unconscious Ginshin into his arms laying him over his shoulder. Sarutobi was saddened by what Arashi was about to do.

“I’ve taken care of that. Ginshin…by all rights of bonds is my little brother…I want him to look after Naruto…but chances are the council won’t allow it. My dream is” Arashi quietly said

New Chapter...

Author's notes: First off I would like to thank, Alpha T. Sigma for the assistance in the developing of this chapter. Also thanks to Zigyy553 for helping come up with names for two of the swords, to answer one question I was asked yes I do like pig tails on girls.

“Speaking”
'Thinking'
“Kyuubi”
“Inner Self”

Tazuna's village...

“Tousan...I was worried you wouldn't get here in one piece, are these the Shinobi?” a dark haired woman asked as the group entered Tazuna's house. She was apparently the bridge builder's daughter, the bridge builder nodded his head as the door closed behind them. “We'll guard in shifts, I and Sasuke will take one shift and Naruto and Rekka shall take the other shift...between guard duty rounds, you shall all begin training based on where they are with their skill. Zabuza will be back...” the copy ninja explained silently, this caused a look of worry to come over the daughter of the Bridge Builder.

“Don't worry Tsunami...they may not look like it but they're strong...especially the brat who needs a hair cut.” the old man said in a reassuring tone, of course the young boy with a hat on his head didn't seem impressed and stormed into another room closing the door behind himself. ”Well that certainly was rude!” Rekka exclaimed with anger, crossing her arms over her chest blowing at her blonde bangs with some irritation. “Don't mind him...my son doesn't man to be so rude...” Tsunami calmly responded in an apologetic tone feeling a tad ashamed of her son's behavior.

Meanwhile in The forest...

Two Shinobi descended from the trees, one was an aged man probably of comparable age to the Sannin, a giant sword sheathed across his back. He wore a blue and silver colored Hanfu style ensemble, his spiky gray hair whipped about as a breeze came through, the clearing. His grayish eyes shifted to the Oinin. “Ameko...that genin...he has great skill that is unfocused. Is he the one you spoke of? The foster son of the Ginookami?” the elder ninja queried as he looked at the oinin who hid behind the blank mask. The woman nodded her head before returning to the examination of the scorch marks on the ground.

“Mizukage-sama...you do realize he is your...” the woman began but the man raised a hand to silence her, a stern look washing over his face. “I am not the Mizukage anymore...just an old shinobi helping bring a fugitive to justice...I am not certain of the relation you keep suggesting Ameko.” the man gruffly said as he examined the severed tree finding it was cleanly cut through by the sword. “Could this have been...Hien...no it couldn't be...the legendary nine swords were scattered to the ends of the land...there is no way a brat like that would obtain that blade.” he quietly said as he examined the deep cutting in the tree, it didn't just cut the tree, it tore through the tree almost like a chain saw. “We're losing Zabuza's trail Hayate-san. We wont be able to find him if it gets too cold.” the woman calmly said to her superior whom nodded his head and the two jumped into the trees above.

Now with Team Seven...

“Okay to begin the training we will begin with tree climbing exercises...but...you will be climbing with out your hands.” the silver haired jounin explained silently, the three Genin stood in front of him ready to learn. “With out our hands? Impossible!” the blonde girl roared in disbelief, crossing her arms over her chest, thats when Kakashi gave an example as he effortlessly walked up the side of the tree and held himself upside down on a strong branch. “I hope that answers your question Rekka...now all three of you begin climbing, get as high up as you can and mark it with a kunai...every time you pass that limit mark it. The idea is to use your chakra to hold yourself to the tree...now go!” the copy ninja proved that he was as helpful as a teacher as he was at showing up on time.

The three each ran up the tree, Rekka making it about to the first branch before her chakra caused destruction to the body of the tree. Sasuke would reach half way before the damage from using too much chakra began, Naruto rushed up the tree proving he had gone through this training previously reaching the top of the tree quickly perching on the top. “Kakashi-sensei you're gonna have to teach me something else...don't even think water walking, Ginshin taught me that one too.” the long haired blonde cheekily said, a smug smirk on his face.

“Right...Rekka you might have an easier time with this exercise if you stopped using Henge to hide your hair color, you two continue the tree climbing...it will teach you chakra control...” the bearer of the white chakra explained silently as he looked to the other students, Rekka sighed and used the hand seals to release the illusion she cast to make her hair look normal. This of course was enough to catch Naruto's attention, causing him to lose momentary focus on his chakra control, and fell from his perch grabbing a branch that could support his weight immediately. “Eh hehehehehe...I meant to do that...yeah...” the ever cheerful blonde shinobi responded just before he descended safely down the tree. The Jounin only could pinch between his eyes, 'Of all the students...I had to get the Ginshin in training...' was the one thought the copy ninja had about Naruto who was somehow the best student.

“Alright Naruto...if you studied with Ginshin for seven years you possibly encountered some of his...erm...mates. Which means you know form manipulation and how to use elemental techniques...” Kakashi said with a cringe since he couldn't quite comprehend how the Kinzokuton user could do such a thing. At hearing this Naruto smirked in a wild manner forming the Rasengan in the palm of his left hand, the spiraling force of chakra pulled into the center forming a constantly spiraling sphere. “Y'see Kakashi-sensei I had to learn tree walking and water walking so Ginshin-tousan could teach me this.” the boy cheekily said before letting the sphere dissipate, the Copy Ninja became more serious as he stepped forward quietly. “I'm not as nice as Ginshin...I will be pushing to your very limits...same goes for Sasuke and Rekka...” the Jounin coldly said as he looked to the three students seriously, Naruto just smirked with a fox like grin on his face.

“Sasuke, Rekka you two keep up the tree climbing exercises...I'm going to show Naruto a technique...come with me Naruto...” cycloptic jounin quietly said as he turned and walked off towards another part of the forest, Naruto shrugged and followed with out hesitation. This dealt another blow to Sasuke's frail ego, 'I'm from the Uchiha Clan I should be the one proving to be the best...not that idiot...that smiling fool!' he muttered under his breath as he ran up the side of the tree once again, his competitive nature driving him to try to prove that he was better than Naruto. The girl with fiery hair blinked at this and returned to her attempt to scale the tree using only her feet, she began to use just the minimum amounts of chakra to achieve it, she found her ascent increasing little by little.

Yet with Kakashi and Naruto, “I am about to teach you my only original technique...the Chidori...or as it has become known...Raikiri...I teach this to you because as I have seen you know the fire based technique that Ginshin made with assistance from Shinka...you will need to have great speed to utilize the Chidori as it will die down if you take too long to reach your target...I shall now show you the hand seals required...” the One Eyed shinobi explained with a serious tone. He then formed the hand seals for the jutsu slowly so Naruto could see then he grasped hold of his own arm to steady the Raikiri in his hand before rushing swiftly towards a large stone that was in the forest. The large sphere of lightning struck and shattered the stone to pieces displaying the might of the element. Naruto the normally quick to speak Genin had nothing to say, he was in awe of the beauty and the power of the attack he had witnessed.

“Now let's see what you can achieve with your attempt with Chidori...try that stone over there.” the silver haired jounin calmly said as he pointed toward a stone that was big enough for a first attempt. Naruto nodded eagerly and formed the hand seals and rushed forward as the sphere of cracking thunder began to form as he neared the halfway point. He finally reached the stone and struck it, the sphere of crackling electricity put a small crater in the rock but not something to be impressed about. “Not bad for a first try Naruto...but you need to work on your speed, keep going until you can completely shatter a stone on the first run...this attack was designed for assassinations... now try again...” the jounin coldly said as he stood off to the side, his methods of training were in fact less laid back compared to Ginshin's methods. Naruto nodded his head moving through the hand seals running faster as he formed the orb of crackling thunder, he slammed the sphere into the same stone again dealing a deeper blow to the stone.

“You are making progress Naruto...but keep going...as you have learned its other elemental siblings the Chidori will be a fine tool for your arsenal...keep trying...I need to check on Sasuke and Rekka...” the silver haired Jounin calmly said as he turned and walked to where his other two students were training. The blonde shinobi pulled the mask connected to his shirt, up over his face before removing his long coat and throwing it to the side letting it hit the ground showing the fact it was weighted and somewhat heavy. “Okay time to begin training the way I do best...” the boy said as he smirked behind the mask, he extended his arms and proceeded to form the hand seals for a jutsu.

Meanwhile...

In the hideout Zabuza and his group were using, Zabuza was being tended to by the previously masked Haku. “You could of killed me Haku...” the Nukenin complained as he rubbed his neck where the senbon had been, the girl didn't show any expression. She just tended to bandaging her master's wounds. Off to the side in the room were two other girls, the Demon of the Mist's daughters, the raven haired girl finished her bandaging of Zabuza and put her medical supplies away. “Hardly...I could of targeted your body and gotten the same effect but the line of sight was blocked...” she dryly said, she spoke as if she were emotionally dead on the inside.

Zabuza's biological daughter, Nami was examining the chains that were bound around her father's torso intently, she was finding the design functional and the detail flawless. “Tousan...this is no ordinary kusari-fundo...there are seals...no Sanskrit script engraved on the weights.” the girl said as her grayish blue eyes shifted over the weights on the chains, she set the chains down, she then slipped her hands into a set of black gauntlets which went clear to her shoulders. She flexed her finger slowly and clenched her fists. Her hair was tied into two braids, she wore a black leather top that seemed like it took a long time to put on due to the leather straps. Her pants were a monochromatic scheme of camouflage, and as for her footwear she wore traditional ninja sandal.

The other, the adopted daughter who was named, Kaisui, was lurking in a corner remaining silent as she sharped kunai, her yellow eyes shifted across the room silently as her shoulder length hair shook lightly, it was the very color of oceanic water itself. She wore a sleeveless wetsuit for a top, blue denim jeans, black ninja sandals, and had her black jacket tied about her waist. Her slender figure was very deceiving in all honesty, she was giving off a great amount of chakra which possibly meant she was a Jinchuuriki. “Tousan...you should really be more careful in the future...if that was the Copy Ninja Hatake...you could have been killed...” the girl calmly said, as she spoke her shark like teeth were revealed, as she finished this sentence their employer barged in through the door. But he wasn't alone, a man with a black robe was accompanying Gatou.

The man in the black robe had three high ponytails each with a set of strings connecting the ties in his hair in a style of a spider web. “I've been meaning to speak with you Zabuza...I payed you to kill the bridge builder...but maybe you can explain this to me...WHY IS HE STILL ALIVE!?” the crime boss began angrily, the three girls all glared at the crime boss as if they were ready to take him down if he posed a thread to Zabuza. “Gatou...I would advise you against starting too much trouble...” the dark haired man warned the crime boss, his voice cold and emotionless as he spoke. The crime boss didn't head this warning as he unsheathed a sword that was contained in his cane, Zabuza didn't show in signs of fear.

The three girls rushed in quickly, Haku grabbed the man by the arm applying pressure causing the man's arm to snap, Nami rushed in clenched her fist extending claws from her gauntlets which she held to the businessman's neck. Kaisui was the last to walk over having borrowed Zabuza's sword she held it in one hand pointed towards the man's groin. “Threaten our Tousan again and you will suffer three kinds of pain...we are not amused by threats...” the green haired girl coldly said with a sadistic grin on her face. The man in black made no moves to help Gatou in any way, “This is why I told you not to start trouble. Now let Zabuza explain why he failed...” the dark haired man coldly said, he showed he had no loyalties to Gatou whatsoever, and the armed escorts for Gatou seemed to be afraid of him.

“Fine Kuroken...” the man replied as he gritted his teeth trying to ignore the pain in his broken arm, the three girls backed away from Gatou quietly. The masked man kept his gaze fixated on Gatou to make sure he didn't try anything, “What happened was the bridge builder has bodyguards, nothing to joke about seeing as one of the brats he was with outsmarted me. Also the squad leader was Hatake Kakashi...” the Demon of the Mist calmly said. At hearing this Kuroken showed mild shock on his face, 'He is lucky to have survived...Hatake is no pushover like Ginshin is...I cannot afford to be discovered by him...I will have to see how things turn out if I plan to get my hands on these samples..' the dark haired man thought to himself in silence.

“Gatou...the excuse fits...it would take someone like Kakashi to defeat someone of Zabuza's power...give him another chance...I have to leave now...don't get yourself killed...” that said Kuroken turned on his heels and walked out quickly. The businessman watched silently and felt a chill run down his spine, “You have one last chance don't mess it up...one chance!” Gatou stated wrathfully as he stepped out of the room with his armed entourage in tow. Zabuza smirked darkly beneath his mask of bandages, he wasn't bound to lose a second time, “Once the wounds are healed we will make our strike got it...?” he coldly said as he rested in the chair.

Elesewhere...

It was dusk and nearing dinner time at Tazuna's house, finally in through the door came Kakashi's three students, he had left them to train on their own. Sadly for Rekka the two male team members she had over did it and she had to carry them both back, “Kakashi-sensei...” the red head began a deadly look in her eyes, Kakashi recognized this look, the very look that could make Ginshin cower in fear. “If you're training two overly competitive genin...DON'T LEAVE!!! I had to carry them both back and they argued the whole time back!” Rekka roared out angrily as she dropped the two boys she for the moment considered to be idiots, she then stormed off to the room that she was being lent for the time being. “So tell me...did you both achieve what you were supposed to?” the Jounin queried having been unphased by the complaining girl.

“Didn't quite get the hang of the attack....but created my own variant until I get it down...trust me Kakashi-sensei it's kick a**...is dinner ready?” the wild boy asked quietly after talking about his training, this made Kakashi pinch the bridge of his nose yet again. Sasuke sat up feeling a sense of superiority suddenly at the revelation that Naruto was somewhat of a flake. “I managed to reach the top of the tree Kakashi...although Rekka seemed to reach the top before me.” and like that the Uchiha genius lost his sense of superiority, of course this would mean Kakashi would have to take the time to train each of them more.

“Well I will give you and Rekka you're own training regiments tomorrow to continue your training...and you both should get a shower in...especially you Naruto...you smell like a wet dog...” the copy ninja commented, which struck Naruto brutally since he didn't think he smelled that bad, but like that a new competition was on and the two began to make a rush for the bathroom to clean up. And just as the two reached the bathroom Rekka rushed into the bathroom to clean up, and the two rivals fell over in defeat. “Women...” they both muttered in unison, this was the rare occurrence of Naruto and Sasuke agreeing about something.

Hours later during dinner, Inari kept glaring at the four Shinobi he didn't seem to think much of them, then the silence finally broke. “You got a problem with me whelp?” Naruto snapped angrily, his patience was a thin thing to begin with, constantly being glared at made Naruto very unhappy and very volatile. The boy kept glaring and then slammed his hands down, “Yeah! You're not even from here! You have no right to be interfering in stuff! There is no such thing as hope, you'll just end up dead like everyone else!” he snapped angrily at Naruto, this was the final point of irritation for the blonde shinobi.

“You talk like you have it so bad, you aren't the only one who is mistreated punk! Just because others have died trying to help this village doesn't mean we will too, now shut up your irritating me. You need to get a glimpse of reality, not everything is set in stone. Kakashi-sensei I'm going out for a while...” Naruto said as he stood up and walked to the door, he stopped for a moment and looked back at the boy and frowned some. “Cry me a river...we all lose something in life...try to realize its not all about you...I couldn't really give two shits about how you feel...think about others before you talk next time.” the jinchuuriki finished his speech and walked out swiftly, Rekka stood up and rushed after Naruto feeling like she should follow him. Inari didn't take to the verbal lashing too well and ran towards his room sobbing some, “I'm sorry for Naruto yelling...he doesn't exactly have the most tact when it comes to people thinking they're the only ones worse off. I'm friends with his foster father...his parents both died the night he was born...” the copy ninja explained silently, he could relate to Naruto in a sense because of that.

Outside...

Naruto had climbed his way to the top of a tree in the forest, he had gotten this habit whenever he was upset or frustrated to climb up a tree so he could be alone. This time he wouldn't be left alone, Rekka had followed him since he left and was now climbing up the tree using the training she had acquired that day. “Go away Rekka...I want to be left alone...” he growled out as he leaned against the tree silently. “Tough luck...I'm not letting you be alone right now.” she defiantly responded as she sat down on the branch right beside him. “You aren't the only one who feels alone Naruto...Shinka-kaasan told me about you...and how despite you had a family of sorts you would still act up...” she quietly continued, she looked at him with the sincerest expression as she talked to him.

“I...I'm no different...Shinka-kaasan found me out in the wilderness near Kusagakure...thats where I was from...the villagers hated me...they wanted me dead for something...I don't know what it was...but they wanted me gone...so one night I ran away...” the clutched her arms tightly, as she remembered the pain of her past, the bad memories. “You were just like me huh? Can you tell me why you constantly chase me? Even though we met just a few days ago? When I met you, you were obsessed with emopants...now you're obsessed with me.” Naruto responded dryly as he looked at her from the corner of his eye, he couldn't quite get why she became some obsessed with him so suddenly. It was a tiresome thing for Naruto most of the girls seemed to be interested in his image instead of who he was.

Author’s Notes: Here we go again! The much anticipated chapter 3. There will be an supplemental information at the end of the chapter with information on the new OC’s.

One morning in Otogakure…

“Naruto…as of now, you will be known as, Gingetsune Arashi. This is for the safety of the mission. If you went by, Uzumaki Naruto they would realize something was up.” began the white haired Jounin, Kanshisha Shirotoku, whom was now dressed in his Jounin disguise. Black flak jacket, arctic camouflage pants, ninja sandals, and last but not least he was in the process of wrapping the extra fabric of his hitae-ate around his head. The end result was a turban, this helped conceal his white hair, which made it rather easy to spot him.

“Understood, Shirotoku-sensei, or are you under a new name for the duration of this mission?” queried the young genin, which was a sensible question, given the boy knew all about Shirotoku and Kuroken’s past in Konoha. Well what they told him.

“Indeed! All whom have ties to Konoha that can conceal their identities while in the village will have pseudonyms.” the cheerful Jounin replied a smile on his face, he pulled out a scroll and unrolled it, going through a list of names he could use, eventually deciding on one. “You can call me, Taiyoutate Getsuken. Got it memorized? Good!” cheerfully the Jounin questioned, the very manner of the Jounin somewhat confused the three genin present.

‘…Shirotoku-sensei sure is odd…very, very odd…’ Rekka whispered quietly to, Kin whom nodded her head in agreement. They were very confused by how their teacher acted so differently from other Jounin within Otogakure.

‘These names also serve as Code, for brother, and Hagane-sama. They will know what to do when they hear the names.’ he silently thought to himself, as he finished his disguise with a finishing touch. Placing his hands into a series of hand seals, as he finished his overall appearance had changed. His eyes changed from the pristine cerulean shade to a sienna color, and his face was now covered with scars. This new appearance was most ideal as it would conceal who he is was much better.

The way it was planned, Kuroken would take one team and Shirotoku would lead another leaving Orochimaru to pull the strings of his scheme from behind the scenes. The perfect scheme, or perhaps it would have been, if a sleeper agent hadn’t infiltrated the organization.

“Unless you have other things to do, we should be goings. Arashi, Rekka, Kin. Let’s go. We have to get to Konoha within the timeframe. That is…if you want to be in the Chuunin exam.” chimed the oddly effervescent sound Jounin as he walked out of the room. The three genin sighed with exasperation, two of them weren’t sure if they could stand this man very much. Naruto, or rather Arashi, seemed to be okay with this, since he related to the Jounin quite well.

Further in the compound, within Orochimaru’s chambers a meeting was taking place. “…Orochimaru-sama…I trust called me back from my studies for an important reason…” spoke a man who’s face was concealed by the shadows, he was clad in white robes with longer sleeves which seemed to hide his arms rather well.

“Of course, I want you to retake your place as the Shirokeibi…it would seem Shiro-kun has outlived his use to my organization. One way…or another…he will be departing soon. He has succeeded in repairing Kimimaro. But it will be a while until I can use him as a vessel.” rasped the white skinned Sannin, the sickening smile growing on his face.

“Hmmm…I’ll consider it...unless Kuroken has objections…” replied the hidden man, an apathetic glance came from the pallid shinobi who stood beside Orochimaru for the time being, not in a rush to leave.

“No objections…you would be of more use than that smiling fool.” with cold anger, the Satsujin survivor responded as he took a step forward, he was prepared to take his leave soon. “If you will excuse me…I have to take the pawns to the exams now…” silently he trailed off as he moved forward, his three ponytails lashing behind him. He then laced his hands into seals, performing a Genjutsu to change his appearance.

Weeks later…

The team from Otogakure entered into the village ahead of the other team, simply because Getsuken insisted on leaving earlier. “I’m going to go turn in the paper work, Arashi, Kin, and Rekka I will see you later. Try and avoid any conflicts until the exams. Understood?” queried the Jounin, as soon as he got nods from the three genin, he made his departure.

“Let’s go. I have an idea where we are supposed to be going.” Naruto said as he began to walk forward, his arms pulled inside of his yukata to be on the comfortable side. He was walking along, intent on going where he was supposed to, that was until something caught his attention.

“Watch where you’re going you little brat!” exclaimed someone in irritation, this was followed by the sounds of a child being pushed to the ground.

This caught the attention of the genin, who decided to see what was going on, to his surprise he saw what looked to be a genin from Suna who should have died of heat stroke a long time ago. Who was picking a fight with a mere child.

“…You should stop picking on the kid.” calmly the blonde spoke as he stepped forward, with each step his sandals clacked against the ground. He was trying to avoid starting a fight, but was rather going to intimidate the Suna-Nin.

“Why don’t you mind your own business, you masked freak?!” the cowl wearing Shinobi shouted as he rushed forward, he slowly clenched his fist and threw his weight into the motion hurling his fist forward.

“Hmph…” grunted, Naruto, as he side stepped the punch, and in a swift motion pivoted on his left loosing a roundhouse kick on the other. The black clad boy wheezed painfully as he doubled over crumpling to the ground.

“Kankuro…you are a disgrace to Suna…” coldly a voice rang from above. As Naruto lifted his head up, he spotted who it was, a red haired boy clad in brown, with a gourd on his back, bearing a tattoo with the kanji for Love on his forehead.

“Gaara!” exclaimed a surprised girl with her hair in four ponytails, carrying a large fan on her back. Undoubtedly this was one the last member of the team. She seemed to be frightened of the red haired boy, although anyone would be.

‘Ah…Subaku no Gaara…this should certainly be interesting…’ thought, Naruto as he turned away slowly, he was through playing the good guy for now. He was brought here for one purpose and one purpose alone…to destroy Konoha.

“Long time no see…Gaara. I’m guessing this is your brother. Sorry about taking him down a notch…just didn’t think he should be picking on a kid.” explained the masked boy as he slid his arms through the sleeves of his yukata slowly. He turned slowly and placed his conical hat on his head, and slowly he began to walk away.

‘Naruto-kun is so cool! So virtuous!’ thought Rekka as she blushed in a fangirlish way at what Naruto had said, she was obviously not afraid to show her feminine side.

“Konohamaru!” exclaimed the familiar voice of, Saiyuki as she rushed into the alley and stopped to see what had transpired. She was none the less shocked to Kankuro knocked to the ground, and the familiar visage of Naruto standing in front of her. “Thank you…you must have saved my brother…you have my gratitude.” she quietly said as she bowed to the Genin of Otogakure, she was indeed grateful.

“It was nothing…I just hate to see others being hurt when they can’t defend themselves. We have got to be going…good bye.” he said as he walked away slowly, and as he passed her panging of guilt struck him. It was a sense of doubt, doubting whether or not what they were here to do was right. And the three Genin of the Otogakure headed off leaving the disturbance behind them for now.