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After taking time for Naruto to recover from being shot in the chest, the group of five made their way to the human embassy, where they were greeted by a howler monkey, aka Udina.

"You're not making my life easy Namikaze, firefights in the wards, an all out assault on Chora's Den? Do you know how many-" Udina stopped ranting and looked at Tali,"What's this? A quarian? What are you up to Commander?"

"This is Tali, the quarian who has evidence to prove that Saren's a traitor. I would have told you that had you not decided to jump down my throat." Naruto said. "Anyway, I think I speak for all here when I say that we're very interested in what evidence you have Tali."

Udina nodded, agreeing for once,"Yes. We don't see many quarians here, why did you leave the flotilla?"

"I was on my pilgrimage, my rite of passage into adulthood." Said Tali, "During my travels i began hearing reports of Geth. Since the Geth drove my people into exile, the Geth have never ventured outside the Veil. I was curious." Naruto nodded curtly, not approving of the story behind the Geth's creation and so called "rebellion".

"I tracked a patrol of Geth to an uncharted world. I waited for one to become separated from it's unit. Then I disabled it and removed it's memory core." Anderson butted in,"I thought the Geth fried their memory cores when they died. Some kind of defense mechanism."

Naruto was the one to answer, "That is true but Geth have a lot of data to purge, giving a skilled hand time to hack into it and recover data. That is very difficult however, even i would be hard pressed to get very much data so quickly."

"We're getting off track here" said Udina," What did you find out from the Geth?"

"Most of the core was wiped clean but I salvaged something from it's audio banks." With that she played a recording from her omni-tool.

"EDEN PRIME WAS A MAJOR VICTORY! THE BEACON HAS BROUGHT US ONE STEP CLOSER TO FINDING THE CONDUIT."Saren's voice clearly said. Another voice, female, played here, "AND ONE STEP CLOSER TO THE RETURN OF THE REAPERS."

"That's Saren's voice. This proves that he was involved in the attack." Said Anderson. "I don't recognize that other voice, the one talking about Reapers." Said Udina.

"I don't like the sound of that. If Saren believes in ancient space monsters, there has to be a reason."said Naruto, "Reapers are just a legend, but they are a legend left over from the time of the protheans, which automatically is cause for alarm."

"According to the memory core, the Reapers were a hyper-advanced machine race that existed 50,000 years ago. The Reapers hunted the protheans to total extinction, and then vanished. At least, that's what the Geth believe." Said Tali.

"I get it! The vision on Eden Prime. I understand. I saw the protheans being hunted down by the Reapers." Said Naruto

"The Geth revere the Reapers as gods, the pinnacle of non organic life. And they believe Saren knows how to bring the Reapers back." Tali said. "The council is just going to love this." Udina said sarcastically.

"We're not telling them. We'll show them the first half of the recording, and then decide where to go from there." Naruto said.

"What about her? The suit-rat?"asked Ashley in a nasty tone.

Naruto turned around and said, "Keep in mind that i don't tolerate racist bullshit in my squad, if you have a problem with her specifically, then you can say so, but I will not have her being judged off some fabricated image that her species is saddled with. Am I clear?"

"P-Perfectly sir." said Ashley reluctantly. "Now, that quarian has a name, I expect you to use it in the future." Naruto said more calmly before turning to Tali to see her staring at him strangely, "You've seen what I can do, let me come with you."

"I'll take all the help I can get." Said Naruto. Tali stepped to a position by his side, "Thanks, you won't regret this."she said."I'll get things ready with the council, you take a couple minutes for yourself, then meet us at the tower." Said Udina. With that everyone left the embassy.

"Come on. I need to check up on Kaiden before we see the council." Naruto said.

Walking out to the transit terminal, they took a cab to the Citadel tower, then walked to the same elevator they first took to the presidium lake. After the long ride, they got out of the large elevator that somehow comfortably fit all of them inside, and saw Kaiden still by the lake, but with only three balloons left. They walked down and watched from behind as Kaiden managed to pop the balloon in a similar but yet weaker way to his teacher.

"Good job. It took me eight hours to figure that part out. Don't worry about the lack of power. That comes with step two, conveniently named "Power". The next step is to pop a thick rubber ball without water, but we won't be getting to that until i manage to find some rubber balls."Naruto said. "Anyway, come on. We're finally about to see Saren fall. We've got the evidence, now all that comes is the trial."

Naruto picked up the water balloons and put them back in the bag. Pulling out a paper tag from his pouch and taking off his right gauntlet, he bit his thumb and quickly wrote a storage seal on the tag with his blood. Holding his fingers in a half ram seal, he put the other hand on the water balloons that now rested on the tag, "Fuin." he said. Chakra immediately snaked out of the paper and wrapped around the bag before sucking it into the paper, leaving a glowing seal that slowly faded to black.

"This is one of the things I will eventually tell you about myself if you can be patient enough to wait for it." Said Naruto. "I can tell that you're quickly becoming my team, and i trust my team with my life, and it's story. We'll find a place where we won't be interrupted, and I'll tell you all about myself and why I'm as powerful as I am."

Everyone nodded, all silently wondering about the life of the man standing before them.

The group of six walked and STILL managed to fit into the elevator comfortably, but when they got out, there was a massive crowd of people waiting to get into the elevator and the team had to push past them. They were all, even Naruto, left wondering why they all needed access to the presidium lake.

"Wait somewhere around here so I can find you when the trial is over. It'll only take a bit." Said Naruto. With that, he walked up the stairs that led to the Citadel council. Standing at the podium, Naruto noticed that the Sparatus looked pissed while the other two councilors looked saddened.

Sparatus spoke up, "Saren Arterius has fled Citadel station via unknown means, he will not be present for the trial. Rest assured that we have sent a notice that Saren is now a fugitive having broken house arrest. Fortunately this all but proves your charges against him, but I hope you have some kind of evidence."

"We do," said Naruto, "Tali, do you want to do the honors?" Tali nodded and pressed the button on her omni-tool, playing the recording for everybody to hear.

"EDEN PRIME WAS A MAJOR VICTORY! THE BEACON HAS BROUGHT US ONE STEP CLOSER TO FINDING THE CONDUIT."

Tali stopped the recording there, looking at Naruto for confirmation. Naruto nodded before looking to the council.

"This is proof of Saren's treachery," said Udina. "You wanted it, there it is."

"This evidence is irrefutable ambassador, Saren will be stripped of his Spectre status and all efforts will be made to bring him in to answer for his crimes." Said Sparatus.

"That is not good enough, you know he's hiding somewhere in the Traverse, he has to be! It's the only place outside of council space, send your fleet in!" Said Udina with venom.

"A fleet cannot track down one man, especially one like Saren."said Valern. "A Citadel fleet could lock down the entire region, keep the Geth from attacking any more of our colonies." Stated Udina. "Or it could trigger a war with the Terminus Systems! We won't be dragged into an intragalactic confrontation over a few dozen human colonies." Said Sparatus.

"Send me."

"What? No. It's too soon. Humanity isn't ready for the responsibility that comes with joining the Spectres." Said Sparatus dismissively.

"It's the best solution and you know it. I can get into the Traverse without alerting Omega, and I can find Saren and string him up before anyone is the wiser." Said Naruto, "You don't have to send a fleet into the Traverse, and the ambassador gets his human Spectre. Everybody's happy."

Tevos looked to Sparatus and nodded, prompting the turian to give a reluctant nod himself. Each of the councilors pressed a few buttons on their individual terminals and then Tevos said, "Commander Namikaze, please step forward."

Naruto looked to see Anderson had a smirk on his face, and nodded as he did so, and they all put their hands behind their backs, standing in a very formal position, before Tevos spoke again, "It is the decision of the Council that you be granted all the powers and privileges of the Special Tactics and Reconnaissance branch of the Citadel"

Valern spoke next, "Spectres are not trained, but chosen, individuals forged in the fire of service and battle, those whose actions elevate them above any rank."

"Spectres are an ideal, a symbol. The embodiment of courage, determination, and world-renowned. Spectres are the right hand of the Council, instruments of our will." Said Tevos.

"Spectres carry a great burden. They are protectors of galactic peace, both our first and last line of defense. The safety of the galaxy is theirs to uphold." Said Sparatus.

"You are the first human Spectre, Commander. This is a great accomplishment for both you and your entire species." Said Tevos.

"I'm honored, councilor." Said Naruto, telling the complete truth. It truly was an honor to be welcomed into an organization older than even him, and far more respected. Now he could guide humanity from the background and nobody would have to ask him what he was doing.

"We're sending you not the Traverse after Saren. He's a fugitive from justice, as such you are authorized to use any means necessary to apprehend or eliminate him." Said Valern.

Naruto nodded, "I'm ready."

All the Council nodded, "This meeting of the Council is adjourned" said Tevos.

All of the people who were standing at the podium stepped away to rejoin the group that wasn't at the podium.

"Congratulations, Commander." Said Anderson. Naruto smiled, "Thank you sir"

"Come with me Anderson, we'll need a ship, supplies, we need to be ready." Said Udina before walking away with Anderson in tow.

"Bastard didn't even thank you." said Wrex.

Naruto didn't care, he was a Spectre now. He didn't have time to worry about petty politicians.

He looked to the group and gestured for them to follow him,"We need to get to the requisition office, I'm buying new weapons for all of you. Don't worry, I can afford it."

They walked down the stairs and used the transit terminal to call a cab. A short ride later and they were at the C-SEC building.

Walking through the corridors, they came to an office marked "Requisitions" and walked inside. In the room there were plenty of high tech weaponry laying neatly on tables with suits of armor decorating several mannequins.

Naruto walked up to the clerk and said,"Hello, I'm Commander Naruto Namikaze, and I'm here to purchase weapons and armor for my companions and I."

"Absolutely, let me just call up your name and... wait a minute, that can't be right, this terminal says you're a Spectre. But there are no human Spectres."

Naruto chuckled, "There are now, i just got approval from the council and was told to come here for my combat needs. Although all i need is a armor repair and one of those shiny new Carnifex hand cannons for my ventures."

The turian officer looked at Naruto suspiciously, "Sure, whatever you say." He got up and walked a distance away, putting his hand to his ear, he started talking in a low voice. After a moment, he came back with a significantly more trusting look on his face, "Sorry, we've had a lot of trouble with people in the past hacking our servers to give themselves Spectre status so they could come here and buy our restricted weaponry."He looked a Wrex, "I'm sorry but we don't carry krogan armor, the most we can do for you is a Claymore shotgun."

Wrex didn't looked phased, "I didn't think so, but I don't need any armor, this set is new and modified for my tastes."

Naruto nodded before looking towards the requisitions officer, "Hey, would you by chance have any rubber balls for target practice or something?"

"We have balls for target practice, but they're not rubber, they're made of a fibrous material that is significantly stronger than rubber." said the turian.

"Are they hollow though?" asked Naruto. "Yes"

Naruto got a malicious grin on his face, "Excellent..." he said.

After purchasing six sets of Spectre weapons and two sets of Colossus armor for Ashley and Kaiden, as well as armored plating for both Tali's and Garrus's suits and a Carnifex pistol and Claymore shotgun for Naruto and Wrex respectively, everybody but Naruto was wondering how he made so much money. Naruto got a call from Udina saying to meet him and Anderson at the Normandy dock

The group left the office and made their way to the hangar elevator, which they squeezed into. They navigated through the various docks until they came to the dock that held the Normandy, wondering why they needed to meet there, although Naruto had his suspicions.

They saw Udina and Anderson waiting for them, and without even greeting them, Udina said, "We have secured your ship, you will be taking command of the Normandy."

Naruto sighed, "I knew it. Captain, did they let you make the decision?"

"While it wasn't technically my decision, I support it nonetheless. You're a Spectre now. The Normandy is fast and quiet. The perfect ship for a Spectre. And don't worry, I'll be taking up my mantle as the captain of my former ship before I got the Normandy." said Anderson.

"It's still wrong, but if you're ok with it, then I'll be happy to take her off your hands." said Naruto with resignation.

Udina butted in, "Remember, you were a human long before you were a Spectre. Know where your loyalties lie."

Naruto narrowed his eyes, "My loyalties lie with the preservation and advancement of life, whelp. Do not question me."

"Fine." said Udina, "Anyways, I have found through voice testing, that the other voice in the recording was Matriarch Benezia, a very influential asari governer. Her daughter, Liara T'Soni, is currently somewhere in the Artemis Tau cluster. Since she is a prothean researcher, the first place to check would be Therum, seeing as it is the only planet in the Artemis Tau cluster with prothean ruins. It would be wise to either rescue or capture her, depending on her allegiances."

"Agreed," said Naruto. With a nod to Anderson, the group walked down the docking tube and into the ship, waiting as the VI decontaminated them and announced across the ship that Naruto was the new commanding officer.

Walking out of the airlock, Naruto turned around and addressed his team, "Alright, Ashley and Kaiden, return to your posts. The rest of you, explore the ship and find someplace that you'd prefer to work. I'll be around eventually to check up on everyone."

Naruto left the group and walked up to the cockpit and stepped up behind Joker.

"I don't like taking the Captain's ship from him," he said, "It's not right."

"Well yeah, the Captain got screwed, but it's not your fault. Besides, there are worse people that could have taken over. Like Presley."

The aforementioned XO turned in his chair and said, "I'm right here Joker."

"Oh i know."

"..."

"Anyways," Joker said, "Is there anything you want to say to the crew before we leave the dock?"

Naruto nodded and stepped up to the Intercom

"This is Commander Namikaze speaking," he said, "We have our orders: find Saren before he finds the Conduit. I'm not going to lie to you, crew. this isn't going to be easy. For too long our species has stood apart from the others, and now that we have a place in the galaxy, I'll be damned if I'm going to let one turian take that away from us. Our enemy knows we're coming. When we set foot in the Traverse, Saren's followers will be waiting for us. But we'll be ready for them too. Humanity needs to do this, not just for our own sake, but for the sake of every other species out there. Saren must be stopped, and i promise you all... WE will be the ones to stop him!"

Joker whistled, "Damn, Commander, you have a way with words. The Captain would be proud."

"Not if we fail. Get this bird up in the air, Joker."

This chapter sucked, both to read and to write, it was BORING. Hopefully life doesn't get in the way of the next chapter like it did with this one, though.

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