(Anko's P.O.V)

It's been close to a month now since the five of us all left the village and joined the Akatsuki along with Naruto. In that time we have been tested to make sure that we are one hundred percent on Naruto's side by the other girls and it hasn't been a walk in the park either for any of us here.

"I'm glade that's over with." I mutter with a tired sigh leaving me as I take a seat on the sofa in the lounge right in front of the TV, just happy that we have finally past all their tests for us.

"That what is over, Anko?" Pein asks me from the kitchen, I look over at her to see that she has a raised eyebrow and a knowing smirk on her face as it's her turn to prepare dinner for us all.

"The tests that you all had for us this past month to make sure that we are truly on Naruto-kun's side and not the Leaf." I tell her with an instinctual wave of the hand and before I can turn the TV on I gain a light laugh from the red head, I raise my own eyebrow over at her in confusion.

"We had to make sure and the fact that you completed them all without much of a fight means a lot." Pein says with a smile as a few last laughs leave her before she continues to prepare the food with that small smile still in place, I decide to get up and make my way over to help her out.

"I thought you would like some help as most of them will be coming back from missions." I explain with a smile as she looks at me with a confused expression before it becomes one of thanks.

"You don't have do that but thank you Anko." Pein says with a grin just as I pick up a knife and start to cut up the different vegetables and meats for what looks like a large stew tonight.

"That smells good!" We abruptly can hear Hidan say as the other girls all head into the main room of the hideout after their current missions and from the looks of it their missions were fruitful.

"Dinner should not be too long now, around five to ten minutes away so why don't you all go get a shower while you wait?" Pein says with a smile while the others go to do just as she asks, I look around and I notice that Naruto isn't with them… in fact I think I haven't seen him all day.

"Have you seen Naruto-kun at all?" I ask as I start to get bowls and other cutlery that we will need for dinner while she adds the last few touches to the meal. She shakes her head showing me that she hasn't seen him today either… huh I wonder what he could be doing at the moment then.

"That smells truly divine my beloved Heiwa and Hebi." Naruto says to us with a kind warm smile on his lips after he appears in the middle of the room before us in swirl of fire and shadows.

"Thank you Naruto-kun." Pein and I both thank him with a light blush at his words before we go and place the meal down on the table as the others come back in looking rather refreshed.

"So what have you been up to today Naruto-kun?" Zestu asks as we all take a seat to eat with Naruto being at the head like he always is at meal times, we all nod in agreement with her.

"I was talking with Gaara about some things and checking in on how Shikamaru is settling into his new place with Tamari." He says before taking a bite out of his food and he lets out a light hum with his eyes closed before he continues to eat the meal before him. After dinner we make our way back to the main lounge room and relax after a rather long day for most of us here.

"So how was everyone's missions?" Tsunade asks the room with a raised eyebrow as until this afternoon those of us from the leaf weren't allowed to join the others on missions. A chorus of them all being successful in what they were meant to do can be heard around the room.

"Excellent, later on I would like to have the mission reports from each team in my room if that isn't too much trouble." Naruto smiles at us all as he relaxes even more into his seat with a sigh.

(Kurenai's P.O.V)

It's been about a month since Naruto and three of his friends have become rouge ninja… people aren't too sure about Kiba as he is one of the best trackers this village has. I currently am in my apartment along with the other three senseis as it's the only place we can talk rather freely.

"How are Tenten and Lee doing, Gai?" Asuma asks our green spandex wearing friend as he goes for a new smoke but stops because of me glaring at him, I do not want my place smelling.

"They are fine as Sakura was able to find an antidote for them thanks to her short time under Tsunade's teaching but..." He says from his seat and we all have to agree with him on that even if none of us like how our students have turned out that doesn't mean they deserve to die.

"But what? Gai what else do you need to tell us?" Kakashi asks him with a rather worried tone in his voice to match the equally worried look in his visible eye. Gai lets out a sigh as he looks out the window overlooking the village for a couple of seconds as he gathers his thoughts.

"It was very close to them dying and that they are still recovering in hospital." Gai says and before anyone can speak in a puff of smoke Akamaru appears in the centre of the room with a scroll.

"Akamaru what are you doing here boy?" I ask feeling confused as he looks around at us all with a calculating gaze, with a nod of the head he place the scroll in my lap and lies down by my feet.

"Maybe it could have something to do with the others?" Asuma asked just as confused, I pick up the scroll and read it out loud so that the others could hear what it had to say as well.

Sensei, if you are reading this then wolf deemed it safe and I know that you care for our dear fox in your own way. We have realised that there are those who are scared to have openly do what was done so we ask you to gather those souls and be our inside eyes and ears. Wolf will stay with you for your answer… also keep an eye out as a devious little fox will drop by, signed Inu. I look up at the other three senseis once I'm finished reading with wide red eyes in pure shock.

"Even though it's meant to be safe for you to read they still coded it to be sure." Kakashi says with a proud tone in his voice at how our students… ex-students are thinking and being cautious.

"Only those who truly know who they are, will understand the whole thing." Asuma says with a light chuckle leaving him and I have to agree with his logic on that thought. I look down at the seemingly sleeping dog at my feet with a thoughtful expression before I grab some paper. I notice that Akamaru opens one eye to watch me as I write down my answer before I roll it up.

"Here take this back to those that are waiting and tell them that we look all forward to seeing the devious little fox once again." I say smiling as Akamaru gently takes the scroll from my hand into his mouth and with a nod to us he is gone in a puff of smoke, leaving us to our thoughts.

"…Has he always been able to pop in and out much like a summon?" Kakashi asks with a confused tone and head tilted slightly to the side much like the dogs that he is contracted with.

"No… as far as I knew Akamaru was just a regular nin-dog that was raised by Kiba." I say to him just as confused on how the large white canine is able to do that as it shouldn't be possible.

"We can just ask a certain fox once we seem them about it." Asuma says with a sigh from his place against the wall and we nod in agreement as now it's just a matter of waiting.

(A couple of days later)

I enter my apartment after a long day of training with the last two members of my team. I make it to my bedroom only to notice a pair of slitted red eyes watching me from the shadows. I grip one of my kunai knives as the figure makes its way into the light to reveal a golden fox.

"I was wondering when you would show up since we got the note." I say while looking down at the relatively normal looking golden fox that is looking back with a wide grin. One of its ears twitch before there is a soft knock as if the person people don't want others to hear. I make my way to the door knowing that only three people would knock after the long day I have had.

"Come on in, I think you will like what I have to show you." I say with a smile as I let Asuma, Gai and Kakashi inside before I close the door behind them and lock it as tight as I can. I turn around to find instead of the golden fox, Naruto in his real form is sitting rather relaxed in a chair.

"I have to admit I am surprised by some of you." Naruto says in a silky purr like tone as he watches us with a curious expression in his red eyes that look so much like the Kyuubi's own red eyes.

"Naruto… I know it won't mend the past but I am sorry, I should have been a better teacher… please forgive me." Kakashi asks his ex-student, Naruto seems to think it over while his vey gaze seems to look into Kakashi's very soul... Naruto smiles his old childhood fox like smile at us.

"Don't worry Kakashi-sensei I believe you." He says as he stands with a full body stretch. "Anyway the reason why I am here is because of what was said in the letter that Inu sent you." He explains with a serious expression as he turns full body towards us, I take out the letter he means.

"What is it that you need from us besides being your eyes and ears?" I ask curious to find out what it is that he has planned, Naruto turns a feral grin with a matching gleam in his eyes.

"To cause chaos and to gather all of those who are on my side in the shadows as that can be more dangerous then what is known right in front of your very eyes." He says with that gleam and grin still in place and I have to say it's a very smart plan for what he has planned for the village.

"Alright… How is it that Akamaru was able to poof in and out of here much like a summon?" Gai asks curious to know, Naruto smiles a much softer one like the ones from his childhood.

"That was all thanks to him and Inu sharing something of mine." Naruto tells us in a rather vague way and we just have to accept that he doesn't quiet trust us yet with the whole truth.

"How will we be able to contact you? Surely there will be a way for us to let you know of what we found?" Asuma asks with a raised eyebrow and Naruto just smirks back widely in return.

"I will send a messenger crow at random times to keep up to date and so that it's unpredictable for the village." Again that would be the perfect way to get done what needs to be done without anyone being about to accurately plan for it. "Oh before I forget, keep an eye on Sasuke as there isn't something quite right…" Naruto brings up before he tails off in thought as he shifts into a golden fox once again before leaving out of the apartment through the slightly open bedroom window.

"That was a rather interesting talk." Kakashi says while looking out the window after Naruto.

(Naruto's P.O.V)

As I run along the edge of this rotten village I can't help but think that part one is going along rather nicely… I pause in my tracks as my nose picks up something heading my way. I make sure that my charka is hidden from everyone while I wait in the shadows with narrowed eyes.

"How is the plan coming along?" An elderly male voice asks with a sinister tone, I hold back a growl as Danzo and a couple of his top root members make their way down the street.

"It seems to be going rather well Danzo-Sama, she doesn't seem to be released from our control anytime soon." One of the root members say in an emotionless voice pleasing the old coot.

"That's good, now if we can only get that blonde monster under my control then no one would stop us!" Danzo smiles darkly at his companions who don't seem to be affect by how the elder is acting and my eyes even more… this could prove to be rather fun for me and my girls.

"Let the game of cat and mouse begin." I mutter once they were gone, I sniff the air to make sure that no one else is coming before I continue on my way out of the pathetic place.