Hello all Storm here with a new chapter! This is chapter here is more of an interlude for what's to come, the only thing happening here is the fall out of the Quidditch World Cup and Naruto and company going off to Hogwarts. So, without further ado.

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"Minister Fudge, what is your opinion on this Koragg?!"

"Minister do you believe that this 'Master' could You-Know-Who?"

"Is there a new Dark Lord that we don't know about?

"What is the ministry planning to do about this?"

"What about the giant metal creature that was summoned?"

"Settle down, settle down everyone!" Cornelius Fudge, Minister of Magic, called out to the reporters

Currently he was a holding a Press Rally in the Ministry Atrium a week after the disaster at the Quidditch World Cup. He hoped to contain the situation before it got to out of hand.

"Now first of all the matter of this so-called 'Knight Wolf' Koragg, whoever they are, they are merely just another Dark Wizard that will soon be dealt with post-haste. They are not some servant of any 'Master' or You-Know-Who, who has been dead for thirteen years, they are just trying to cause trouble by killing high respected and noble Pure-Blooded Wizards. You can all rest assured that the Ministry has the situation entirely under control." Fudge said mentally patting himself on the back

"Are you referring to the same 'respected and noble' Pure-Bloods that were found wearing Death Eater attire and possessing Dark Marks for all to see?" Someone asked

"Now hold on just a moment-"

"What about reports saying the Dark Marks were becoming darker, is this not a sign of You-Know-Who returning?" another asked

"See here-"

"Is the Ministry trying to cover something up from the public?" Questioned a third

Then things just got more out of control as reporters asked more and more questions that Fudge either couldn't answer or refused to answer. While the ones that caused the uproar with their questions simply slinked away and dropped their disguises revealing they were monsters from the Underworld.

They had been sent to stir up trouble with the Ministry and they're positive they succeeded. Now it was only a matter of time.

*Timeskip-September 1st-Hogwarts Express*

Naruto sat in a compartment along with Artoria, Rias, and Sakura. Currently he was reading an article in the Quibbler concerning Koragg, whether he was a hero or a villain?

The Daily Prophet had a similar article, though mainly slandering Koragg making him out to be an upstart Dark Wizard. It actually made them all laugh at how narrowminded the Ministry was, who's solution to a problem was to pretend it didn't exist, and the few that did take his threat seriously were to few in number to be a problem until it was too late.

'They don't even realize they're assisting in their own destruction!' Naruto mentally cackled

The article also revealed the identity of numerous Death Eaters he and his group either killed or crippled, all of them being from Pure-Blood families that weaseled their way out of Azkaban but now no longer had any excuse as they had been caught in Death Eater attire with Dark Marks. This only lowered the publics opinion of the Ministry, that they let known Death Eaters walk free.

Naruto looked up from the magazine when the compartment door opened showing Daphne and Astoria. He looked at the two Greengrass sisters in sadness, that only fueled his anger to Malfoy for taking their parents from them.

"Hey Daphne, Astoria." Naruto greeted softly

"Hello Naruto. What's with the new look?" Asked Daphne in her usual icy tone though it now had a hint of sadness in it

"Oh the hair and eyes. It happened after I was… adopted and made the heir of the Matou Family." Naruto revealed slowly knowing the Matou family and Zouken had a rather dark reputation that was known even in Magical Britain

Daphne stiffened slightly at that having heard of the Matou Family, a family that her friend was now apparently part of. Astoria however didn't say anything, both because she didn't know who the Matou family was and she hasn't been very talkative since the World Cup.

"That's… really great I'm happy for you." Said Daphne plastering a fake smile on her face

Seeing this made Naruto frown, looking to his three allies he motioned them to leave. Nodding the three girls got up and left the compartment, leaving only Naruto and the sisters.

"Why did they leave?" Daphne asked confused at who the three strange girls were, why they were with Naruto, and why they just left

"To give us some privacy and so you both can stop pretending everything is fine." Naruto said softly looking at them both

"I don't know what you mean." Said Daphne now refusing to look at him

"It's fine if neither of you want to talk about it, I won't force you. I just want you both to know I'm here for you. Now I'm not going to say everything is alright and it'll get better, because it won't, the only thing that can be done it to not keep it bottled up inside you." Naruto said

The sisters didn't see anything but Naruto could see tears falling from their eyes.

"I also wanted to tell you both somethings, starting with something that happened the day I went into the Forbidden Forest." Naruto said getting their attention

Naruto then proceeded to tell Daphne and Astoria everything, from meeting The Master, his plan to resurrect him, being adopted into the Matou family, meeting Artoria, forming a pact with Rias, and lastly that he is Koragg, he told them everything.

"I want you both to join me, with The Master's return there will finally be order." Naruto said

"You're talking about joining a literal demon who plans to enslave the entire world!" Said Daphne

"And look at the world now! Death Eaters attacking, killing, and raping as they please, the Ministry and Dumbledore do nothing besides give a stern talking! How long do you think it'll take before Voldemort returns and even if by some chance he's defeated for good there will just be some other fool calling themselves a Dark Lord, then another and another. How long until magical conflict spills into the muggle world and then what, there will death and destruction on both sides, until there will be no one left. With The Master ruling there will be no one to stand against us and any that try will die. There will be no more Light Side, no more Dark Side, only those that join the winning side." Naruto said, Daphne going quiet at this since what he said made sense

First it was Grindelwald that caused wide-spread slaughter across the entire world and very nearly exposed the Wizarding World. Then Voldemort and his followers who massacred dozens of Wizarding Families lowering the already small magical population. Who's to say another Dark Lord won't rise up and this time really cause worldwide death and destruction until no one is left.

Really what was worse inevitable destruction, that likely could happen in their lifetimes, or salvation by siding with a demon.

"Will you kill them?" Astoria asked quietly looking up

"The Death Eaters? Will you kill them?" She repeated

"Every last one and all those that share their ideology." Said Naruto

"Then I'm in." Said Astoria immediately not caring she's essentially joining with a demon that wants to enslave humanity she just wanted revenge for her family

"Daphne?" Naruto said looking to her

Daphne looked between her sister and Naruto, not sure what to think. She knew watching their parents die really hurt Astoria, it hurt her to, but would she really side with this 'Master' for a chance at revenge.

"Do you really believe this Master can make the world a better place"? Daphne asked

"I do." Replied Naruto with complete certainty, Daphne sighing in resignation

"Fine, fine I'll join." Daphne said, Naruto smiling at her words

"Great, glad to have you both on board. By the way where are Hermione, Tracey, and Luna?" Asked Naruto

"They were in their compartment last I saw them. Probably for the best considering it's already pretty cramped with six people in here." Said Daphne, Naruto nodding in agreement

He then called Rias, Sakura, and Artoria back in. Afterwards it was pretty uneventful train ride until they reached Hogwarts.

*Hogwarts-Headmasters Office*

Dumbledore rubbed his temples in frustration and worry. Things have been hectic since the Quidditch World Cup, people wondering who this Koragg are and who he calls 'the Master'. The Headmaster knew this Knight Wolf and his allies weren't affiliated with Voldemort as they had been seen killing or crippling Death Eaters.

'So much death.' Dumbledore thought sadly believing it was a shame that so many lives were snuffed out by this Koragg in the name of this 'Master'

Not only that but Dumbledore had received word of a student transferring to Hogwarts from Japan. This was strange as it was rare, but not unheard of, for students to transfer schools. What worried him was that the transfer student was the granddaughter of Zouken Matou, one of the darkest Wizards alive, having studied and learned magic not even Voldemort has heard of, and having lived centuries before even Dumbledore himself.

It was worrying that the mans granddaughter would be coming to Hogwarts, even more so that rumors have spread Zouken has adopted an heir to the Matou family.

To top it off Severus had come to him and showed his darkening Dark Mark. Dumbledore knew this could only mean Voldemort was close to returning,

'The only positive is that when Tom does return, he'll find most of his forces either dead or imprisoned.' Dumbledore thought

Though his main focus and worry was still Koragg and whoever 'the Master' are, and the power Koragg wielded. He hadn't been there himself but from reports Koragg had been able to use magic that made him grow to larger than a giant and summon an equally large metal horse. This alone would be enough to cause worry, as magic used to grow to such a size was practically unheard of, even the power required to create a golem of such a size would need more than even Dumbledore had. But Koragg was able to combine with the horse becoming a massive mech.

'Then the symbol he summoned.' Thought Dumbledore

A red skull with tentacles, in his long life and research into magic he has never once come across such a symbol. He couldn't be sure if it was a mark that servants of 'the Master' took similar to the Dark Mark, or perhaps it was a visual representation of 'the Master' himself. If it was the former Dumbledore wouldn't be to worried as it'd in fact make it easier to determine who is allied with this 'Master' by simply locating the mark on their bodies. But if it was the latter then the Headmaster was truly worried that whoever or whatever 'the Master' is was not of this world and was in fact something much darker.

'I have to many problems and questions, and no answers to any of them.' Dumbledore thought

Voldemort returning, Death Eaters attacking, Koragg and his allies, the Master, and the Tri-Wizard Tournament.

'If I survive these coming years I'm retiring to somewhere nice and quiet. I'm getting to old for this.' Thought Dumbledore getting up to head down to the Great Hall

He still had to get through the Welcoming Feast.

*Later-Great Hall*

"About time someone finally started doing something about the Dark Families."

"What are you stupid, there's hardly any Pure-Bloods left and now we have this lunatic going around killing them."

"He's killed people, he's a monster plain and simple."

"I understand where he's coming from, but who gave this guy the right to play judge, jury, and executioner?"

"I hope he gets the Dementors Kiss."

"What do you think he looks like under the armor?"

"What do you think the Ministry will do?"

"Wonder where I can get one of those giant robots."

"Who cares it's probably just someone thinking they can make a difference."

"Hey any of you notice Uzumaki looks different?"

These were only a few of the many conversations happening in the Great Hall. Naruto had his eyes closed as he focused on what was being said, most of which focusing on Koragg some saw him as hero for dealing with Death Eaters in a more permanent fashion, others a monster for wiping out most of the already few remaining Pure-Bloods, some understood his actions but don't believe he has the right to be judge, jury, and executioner, and then the minority that were neutral.

There were also the ones that took notice of his changed appearance, but it was mostly overshadowed by talk of Koragg.

'Do they only know how to gossip?' Naruto wondered mentally as he picked up on some rumors of who or what Koragg may be

It amazed him that they believed he could Merlin reborn after seeing the chaos being caused, or he was an ancient warrior awakened from a long slumber to bring balance to the world. He even heard some believing Potter of all people was Koragg, finally taking a stand against the Death Eaters.

He'd find it funny if they weren't talking about his own alter-ego.

Naruto was sitting with Daphne, Tracey, and Astoria. Sakura having gotten in line with the First Years to be sorted, while Artoria and Rias were hidden in the shadows, none of them wanting to explain their presence.

"Welcome, welcome everyone once again to a new year at Hogwarts. It does my heart good seeing you all in good health from the tragedy that struck the Quidditch World Tournament." Dumbledore said looking at the sea of faces

"Now I have several announcements to make, but before that I turn things over to Professor McGonagall to begin the sorting. Though I will say we will be welcoming a transfer student all the way from Japan, I hope you all give her a warm welcome to Hogwarts." Said Dumbledore nodding to McGonagall

"When I call your name please step up to be sorted." McGonagall said before she began calling out names

Naruto just blocked it out not really interested in seeing where a bunch of children will be sorted, in a few years it won't really matter what house they're in. They'll be under the Master's rule or dead. He only paid attention when he heard Sakura's name called.

"Sakura Matou!"

Looking he saw most of the older students stiffen in realization and fear, while the younger students looked confused not knowing about the Matou family. Watching his sister go up to the stool he stared daggers at the Sorting Hat as if daring it to put her anywhere but Slytherin.

Apparently his silent threat worked as before the hat even got close to her head in screamed out.

"SLYTHERIN!"

This got some light cheering and clapping from the Slytherins that they got a Matou, while the Gryffindors and Hufflepuffs began muttering how it was obvious a Dark Witch would go to the dark house, and the Ravenclaws didn't really care, except Luna who waved and smiled.

The Slytherins made room amongst themselves wanting to curry favor from the Matou Families heads granddaughter, but everyone went silent when Sakura sat down right next Naruto and said something that made them all pale.

"Hello brother." Sakura greeted

"Sister." Said Naruto smiling folding his hands giving everyone a clear view of the Matou Family Ring on his right ring finger

This made everyone pale in fear as they realized the rumored heir to the Matou family was in fact the lone Slytherin most of them have bullied for years. The same Slytherin that now had the backing of a powerful and dark family.

Most whimpered quietly while hoping Naruto didn't hold a grudge. If only they knew.

Afterwards the Sorting continued on quietly until it was over. Once it ended Dumbledore stood once again.

"So, with that out of the way as I said I have several announcements. Mr. Filch, the caretaker, has asked me to tell you that the list of objects forbidden inside the castle has this year been extended to include Screaming Yo-yos, Fanged Frisbees, and Ever-Bashing Boomerangs. The full list comprises some four hundred and thirty-seven items, I believe, and can be viewed in Mr. Filch's office, if anybody would like to check it. As ever, I would like to remind you all that the forest on the grounds is out-of-bounds to students, as is the village of Hogsmeade to all below third year." Dumbledore said before sweeping his eyes over the hall knowing the next announcement will upset quite a few people

"It is also my painful duty to inform you that the Inter-House Quidditch Cup will not take place this year."

Naruto faintly heard Potter yelling "What!", which he found a little hilarious. You'd think Potter enjoys pain given the results of all the other time he's played Quidditch.

'Actually that'd explain a lot.' Naruto pondered mentally

Was Potter secretly a masochist?

"This is due to an event that will be starting in October, and continuing throughout the school year, taking up much of the teachers' time and energy - but I am sure you will all enjoy it immensely. I have great pleasure in announcing that this year at Hogwarts-"

But at that moment, there was a deafening rumble of thunder and the doors of the Great Hall banged open. A man stood in the doorway, leaning upon a long staff, shrouded in a black traveling cloak. Every head in the Great Hall swiveled toward the stranger, suddenly brightly illuminated by a fork of lightning that flashed across the ceiling. He lowered his hood, shook out a long mane of grizzled, dark gray hair, then began to walk up toward the teachers' table.

Naruto narrowed his eyes at the man, he knew that was Mad-Eye Moody a former Auror that helped put away most of the Death Eaters in Azkaban. He was also known to be the most paranoid person in the world, always expecting to be attacked. But what had Naruto's attention was something seemed… off about the guy.

'Strange.' Thought Naruto

"May I introduce our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher? Professor Moody." Dumbledore introduced

'And that settles it, he's planning to kill Potter either intentionally or unintentionally.' Naruto thought

Going by the track record of the previous DADA professors, there's a likely chance Moody's either secretly a Death Eater, a Death Eater pretending to be Moody, or has a condition that turns him into a rabid beast.

One of three.

"As I was saying, we are to have the honor of hosting a very exciting event over the coming months, an event that has not been held for over a century. It is my very great pleasure to inform you that the Triwizard Tournament will be taking place at Hogwarts this year." Dumbledore announced

After that Naruto blocked out everything else being said. The Triwizard Tournament, a tournament that three schools take part in, traditionally Hogwarts, Durmstrang, and Beauxbaton, with three champions being selected from each of the schools. The champions would take part in three tasks with the winner getting eternal glory and the Triwizard cup. Of course the tournament was banned due to the high death toll.

'Hm, if I hazard a guess the Ministry wants to revive the tournament in order to draw attention away from the mess they're making concerning me and the others, along with the disaster at the World Cup. And given the track record of the previous three years, I have no doubt Potter will somehow get drawn into the tournament either by someone who wants to kill him or use him for something and I'd bet my morpher Moody will be involved somehow. That only leaves the "why".' Naruto thought only unsure of the purpose of getting Potter involved

The obvious would be to kill him, as no one would find it suspicious if Potter died during one of the tasks, especially since he's only a Fourth Year and couldn't compare to older students. But that's also the most obvious reason, if someone wanted Potter dead it'd be simple enough to sneak into the school, since the security is shit to begin with given the previous years. Naruto could only theorize someone wants Potter to win or capture him during one of the tasks.

'But given all the times Potter's nearly died if it wasn't for Hermione, it's very likely he's a dead man walking. So whatever plan anyone has concerning Potter will be thrown out the window, unless it's one that doesn't necessarily need Potter alive to complete or someone else could be used.' Naruto theorized before shaking his head

There were simply to many unknown variables to perfectly guess what will happen. Though Naruto couldn't stop the smirk on his face, this year was shaping up to be very interesting he believed.

So, what did you think, good. Yep monsters have begun stirring up trouble for the Ministry, Naruto's brought Astoria and Daphne into the fold, Sakura's now a Hogwarts student, and the Triwizard cup has arrived! Though things will vastly different from canon name a lot more death will be happening, no spoilers on who though. So, review if you liked go away if you didn't.

Storm out