The next day after the preliminary round for the Chunnin Exams were over word about the events that had happened were spreading like wild fire.

The people claiming the yellow flash had returned. Rumors about Suna betraying Konoha, the Kazekage supposed assassination. The Kyuubi returned, the Ichibi being killed. Traitors, spies, attacks on the village, a great shinobi war. Rumors were spreading and no end was in sight.

This is what the Sandaime Hokage faced when he walked into his office this morning after having the forest of death searched and finding the bodies of the sound nins, the missing sound nins who had been taken out of ANBU custody found dead in the forest along with Kabuto team mates and Kabuto missing. Subzero and Scorpion both disappearing from the hospital room that Subzero had been taken to. 3 squads of ANBU found dead along with a team of grass Gennins.

The third thought as he read over the reports "What is your goal Naruto. Why try to be so secretive yet also give so much information....."

There was a knock on the door to his office and he said "Enter."

A Chunnin walked in and said "forgive me sir but the council would like to see you."

The third frowned and said "Very well. I am on my way." as he got up and left the office. After he was gone a figure emerged from the floor and quickly searched the office and found what he was looking for before he merged back with the floor and left.

The third Hokage walked into the Council chamber and took his seat and asked "So what is it that you have called me here for."

Hiashi said "We would like to know what truth there is to all the rumors that have been spreading. First you have Gennin team 8 removed from the Chunnin exams under the possible threat of a kidnapping of an heir of one of the major clans. Then there is this team you took so much interest in that you would endanger the security detail of the Uchiha to confront them and then there is these rumors of the suppose infiltration of the village by another village, death of our ANBU forces and then the political nightmare of having the Kazekage son who was a Jinchuuriki having the demon inside of him taken ending his life and then giving him back to life and rumors of Suna betraying us and the Kazekage is dead.

A chuckle drew everyones attention to Danzo and Danzo said "Oh he's dead alright, his body was found a few hours ago by Suna nins who were reacting to the report Baki sent them."

The third narrowed his eyes and asked "And how do you know that Danzo."

Danzo reached up to his face with both hands and said "Simple.....Danzo dead." as he removed his hands and now the face of a blond hair man appeared and everyone was tensed and the man soon had kunais from several clan heads at his neck and the Sandaime asked "Who are you."

The man said "My real name is Deidara, former Iwa nin but my code name is Clay face. I was sent to assassinate Danzo and to inform you about what is happening and why it is happening."

A council member said "Kill him."

Deidara chuckled and said "You really are an idiot. My entire body is made out of clay....explosive clay. Enough to level the entire village in a single moment. Now we can either be civilized and discuss what is to happen now or I can just end it all." with an amused look on his face.

The third frowned and asked "Who sent you."

Deidara said "I was sent by Ra's Al Ghul and the League of Shadows."

Shikaku paled and said "So he really has returned."

Deidara said "He never left Nara-san. Ra's Al Ghul is immortal as is the League of Shadows. We may fade into the background but we are always present."

The third asked "What is it you have to tell us." as he saw Deidara still being held by several clan heads."

Deidara said "First off I think it's time you were quit being lied to. There are 3 stories about the Uchiha Massacre that happened. You know 2 of them. One was made up for everyone but you to know. One was made up to fool you and the last was the truth."

Homaru asked "What lies you speak."

A figure appeared out of the ground behind Homaru and held a kunai at Homaru neck and said "We speak no lies. We have proof." shocking everyone.

The third frowned as he saw this and said "Your two face that Naruto spoke of."

Deidara said "Naruto huh....never heard of him. Our orders come from higher up in the chain of command and yes he's two face or as some know him as Zetsu of the grass."

The third asked "What is it you were trying to say earlier. I wish to end this without bloodshed." as he was trying to figure out how come ANBU were not answering his call through the seal on his wrist.

Deidara said "The first story is that Itachi killed the Uchiha clan leaving his brother as the only other survivor to test his skills. The second story after the actual attack happen is when Itachi, Homaru, Koharu, and Danzo came to your office and told you that they ordered Itachi to kill the Uchiha clan because they were planning a coup DE taut to kill the council and yourself. Do you deny either story."

A civilian screamed "Of coarse he would deny the 2nd one. That didn't happen."

The third remained silent as he watched both his old teammates look scared.

Deidara chuckled and said "Your right because when the Uchiha clan was being killed Itachi was in the Uchiha prison being interrogated for his involvement in the death of Uchiha Shishou. Danzo and his 2 partners Koharu and Homaru ordered Root to kill them all and when they got to Itachi they told him that they would only let his brother who was in the academy at the time live if Itachi used his Sharingan and made Sasuke believe that he killed him. Then they would tell the Hokage and give him a head start out of the village before hunter nins would go after him and if he ever told anyone the truth the ROOT agent they had in place would kill Sasuke."

Several people were running the ideas through their head and Koharu said "This is an outrage."

Deidara laughed long and hard scaring everyone and he said "You know the funny thing about interrogation rooms......they have video surveillance." making several people wide eyed.

The third frowned and he said "And I suppose you have this video."

Deidara said "Nope...." making Koharu and Homaru relax until he continued "At this moment Maelstrom should be showing it to Uchiha Sasuke." making both Koharu and Homaru pale.

Koharu said "Sarutobi, you must send ANBU to stop him immediately from poisoning the Uchiha mind."

Zetsu said "Why, because you afraid that you will lose your villages little bargaining chip from having Itachi come and kill you. Well guess what. Itachi here in this village right now......in fact he's in this very room." making Homaru piss his pants.

The thirds eyes darted around the room and said "If he is in this room then I wish for him to present himself before us to prove his guilt or innocence once and for all."

A civilian council member was covered in smoke and there sat Itachi and he said "Very well."

The third said "Is what these men said true."

Itachi said "You already know that Koharu, Danzo, Homaru and I came to your office after the massacre. What these men spoke is the truth about what really happened. I may have been a prodigy but there was no way one 13 year old boy can kill over 100 members of his clan who all had years of experience over me with the Sharingan by myself. You just accepted the facts that were presented to you by your team mates and Danzo and never investigated it because of the political backlash that would result in it. Sasuke should be here shortly with the video evidence proving my case once and for all."

Hiashi asked "Is what he saying to Hokage-sama. Did they come to your office."

The third closed his eyes and said "Yes." getting gasp.

A civilian said "Then we should clear all charges from Itachi and reinstate him as a ninja of this village so he can restore his family."

Itachi chuckled and said "And WHY should I raise my family in a village that has turned its back on me and tried to kill me. I am sorry but if you have not notice I am no longer a member of this village thanks to your actions. I am now head of security to the Godaime Mizukage and if my brother excepts my offer he will rejoin the already restored Uchiha clan there." making several wide eyed and some gasping while others were giving shouts of outrage.

The third released a massive amount of KI and said "SILENCE."

Just then the door opened up to the council chambers and Sasuke walked in with Maelstrom as 2 Chunnin at the door fell to the ground knocked out.

The third frowned and Maelstrom said "Their only knocked out. An inch to the left and they would have died. Good to see you again Hokage-sama."

Sasuke turned to look at Itachi and activated his Sharingan and asked "IS. IT. TRUE."

Itachi said "Yes. They told me they would kill you if I did not except their offer."

Koharu screamed "LIES, DON'T LISTEN TO HIM. ANBU, ROOT ARREST THESE MEN."

Maelstrom chuckled and said "Sorry lady, ROOTS dead. I killed all 400 of them last night. As for ANBU....their a little tied up at the moment."

In the ROOT headquarters Ibiki along with most of the ANBU looked at the bodies of ROOT and turned and puked thinking "my god."

A little blond hair blue eye girl with pigtails asked "So do I get that sucker now mister." with a smile on her face completely covered in blood.

Ibiki looked at the girl and asked "Did you see who did this."

The girl said "You like my art. I did this all by myself. Daddy Danzo was screaming for joy at what I did when he saw it.....See, theres his heart." as she pointed to a heart that was sitting not to far away.

Ibiki puked again and thought "Danzo...what kind of monster are you to turn a little girl like her into someone who could do this."

The girls thought "suckers. I wonder how much chakra I have left before this Kagebunshin body goes poof." with a smile on her face.

Sasuke still looking at his brother frowned and said "Do you have any evidence to deny my brothers claims Hokage-sama." looking at the Hokage.

The third looked at Sasuke and said "I am afraid not."

Sasuke turned to Itachi and asked "This guy here said you have started to restore our clan in a new home away from these traitors. Is that correct."

Itachi said "Yes. I have 2 sons and my wife has a daughter on the way."

Two face said "I got the picture you sent to the Hokage. SEE." as he held up the picture.

Sasuke took the picture and saw this and he looked at Itachi and said "I...I need time to think brother."

Itachi said "I understand. I must be returning to my family. If you wish to join us come to the Hidden mist village in the land of Water. See the Mizukage. I must be going. Can you send me back Maelstrom."

Maelstrom said "Sure Raven." as he pulled out a small scroll and put some blood on it and Itachi went up in smoke and Maelstrom said "Two face, catch." throwing the scroll to Zetsu who caught it and pocketed the scroll before he dissolved back into the ground.

Maelstrom went up in smoke and Clay face said "Now that all this is taken care of. Have a nice day." as his body fell apart into clay and went down a air vent shocking everyone.

Homaru said "We must stop them."

The third asked "And how are we to do that. I don't know anyone else who can do what they can. They have already demonstrated they can basically do whatever the hell they want because the members that we have seen are all easily S-rank missing nins or ninja"

Shikaku said "And now you see why I was so panic when they came here all those years ago sir. This is only a taste of what they can do."

The third said "As of this moment I am issuing martial law. All Civilian council members are to leave."

Sasuke looked at Koharu and Homaru who were looking at the Sandaime and he reached into his weapon pouch and pulled out 2 shurikens and threw them at the council members.

The sound of metal hitting metal was heard as both elders deflected them with kunai and Sasuke was immediately grabbed by Hiashi and Sasuke was screaming "Let me go, let me go. They murder my family. I must avenge my family and kill them."

Hiashi sent a chop to the back of his neck and knocked him out.

The third saw Ibiki and a squad of ANBU appear in the room looking pale with a blond hair blue eye girl cover in blood and he closed his eyes and asked "What is Ibiki. I sent for ANBU over 15 minutes ago and the threat has gone and why do you have that girl here and who is she.."

Ibiki said "Sir. Danzo and his entire root operation was killed and this girl showed us to them and claimed she did it."

The third looked at the girl who became covered in smoke and showed everyone Maelstrom and he said "CYA." as he went in a puff of smoke.

The third frowned and said "Ibiki, the village is officially under martial law. No one comes in, no one goes out until order can be restored. Also.....arrest Koharu and Homaru for the destruction of the Uchiha clan."

Ibiki blinked and asked "Sir."

The third said "New evidence has come to light that showed Itachi was innocent of the massacre and that it was all done by root under orders of Danzo and Koharu and Homaru. They forced Itachi to take the blame in order to save his brothers life. Have Sasuke taken to the Hospital and have a guard placed on him. He already tried to kill Koharu and Homaru."

As the Sandaime began to speak Inoichi and Tsume both had knocked the elders out with a pressure point.

As they were being taken away the third saw the clan heads looking at him and he said "We will meet this after noon to discuss what is happening. I need to get some order in the village in the mean time."

Each of them nods and leaves."

The third said "Damn it. How did this all happen."

In the Hospital Ino walked into a room where a red headed boy was in bed passed out and she held some flowers in her hand.

A girl with blond hair was in a defensive stance and asked "What do you want."

Ino said "A man came and placed an order at my family flower shop for these to be brought here to you. I don't want to cause any trouble." as she held out the flowers.

Temari took the flowers and set them down and Ino quickly left.

Kankuro chuckled and said "Your scary when you want to be sis."

Temari glared at him and took the card and read it and frowned a moment and crumbled the card up and using her wind chakra destroyed the card.

Kankuro asked "What did it say."

Temari said "Nothing important. Just someone sucking up to us for being the Kazekage kids. Look, I'm going to go get us something to eat and bring it back. Stay here with him until I get back."

Kankuro said "But Baki-sensei told us to stay here until he gets back."

Temari was quite a moment and said "Kankuro.......what if they try to kill him now. What if they think he's a broken tool. Do you think they would try and get rid of him."

Kankuro frowned and said "I don't know sis."

Temari looked at her brothers and said "Don't leave him alone with anyone else but us. Were all we can count on for now. Not even sensei."

Kankuro narrowed his eyes and asked "What's wrong sis."

Temari bit her lip and said "I....I just want to make sure your both OK. I need to get some air. I will be back shortly." as she left the room.

Kankuro frowned as he looked at her and then his baby brother.

20 minutes later Temari walked out on the Hokage mountain and said "I'm here. So what do you want."

Naruto turned to look at her and said "So did you think about what my scroll yesterday said."

Temari frowned as she remember the scroll....

flashback

Temari was holding Gaara body as medics came and began to take him away and as they did a scroll fell on the ground. Temari blinked as she picked up the scroll and saw the kanji for her name and the kanji for private.

She followed the medics as they checked out Gaara and placed him in the room. Baki came in and said "The doctors said that he should be fine in a few hours but they don't know what effect having Shukaku taken from him. I must inform Suna about what has happed." a she left.

Kankuro asked "Are you hungry sis."

Temari said "Yeah, you know what I like."

Kankuro left and she pulled the scroll out and open the scroll and read

Now that you finally have you brother back and not have to be afraid he will kill you what will you do. Will you still be afraid of him and treat him like a monster or will you be the big sister he's always needed.

What do you think your village is going to do to him now. They already tried to kill him before when he was a defective weapon. What will they do now that he's a useless weapon. I will contact you soon for a private meeting. Come alone."

End flashback

Temari asked "What is it you want."

Naruto said "I want to help your brother like someone helped me. I use to be just like him here in Konoha. People treating me like a demon and trying to kill me. I've seen what people can do which is why I have become who I am. You and your siblings are worth a lot alive but your worth more dead to your village."

Temari placed her hand on her fan and asked "Is that a threat."

Naruto said "No. I am just telling you what to expect. With Orochimaru escaping the ambush my team had set up for him I was forced to reveal the fact he has already killed your father. Personally I had no plan to reveal that because your village needs to show your feudal lord that you are not to be thrown away so your village would knock Konoha down a few pegs but now that he has survived I can't let that happen which is why I had the Ichibi removed from him. Without the demon your village won't do the attack saving them from becoming weakened along with Konoha."

Temari frowned and asked "Then what is it your saying."

Naruto said "Use that brain of yours. With your father dead you 3 are now very valuable political pieces. They will either marry you off to make a new alliance to buy them time to elect a new Kazekage or what I honestly expect them to do is have your sensei kill you 3 while you are here in Konoha and make it appear that either me, Konoha, or Orochimaru did it so that way they can demand payment in the form of a bloodline or 2 from Konoha for failing to protect you under their watch. I don't like that option so I am here to offer you and your brothers an choice."

Temari thought about what he said "And asked "What is this offer."

Naruto said "My master Ra's Al Ghul would like to have you and your brothers join the League of Shadows."

Temari asked "Who is this Ra's Al Ghul and what is the league of Shadows."

Naruto smiled softly and said "I am sorry. You would have to agree to join us before I can allow you to know that. Right now you can fight 10 men by yourself. We can teach you to be strong enough to strike fear in the hearts of 1000 with just a mention of your name. Join us and you will become stronger then you could ever imagine and you can be with your brothers like you want to be and not have to worry about being sent off to marry some fat politician or abusive husband who would by your services. Join us and we will give you the tools to control your own fate and destiny."

Temari bit her lip and asked "What proof do you have you can do as you offer."

Naruto said "Do you remember my team mate Scorpion."

Temari nods slowly and said "the puppet user."

Naruto said "Like you he was originally from Suna. 5 years ago he did not exist but Akasuna no Sasori did. 5 years ago I defeated Sasori in a puppet battle against his entire puppet army including the Sandaime Kazekage puppet that he had turned into a human puppet with a single puppet I created from what I learned from the league of shadows and he agreed to join us. 5 years ago Sasori died and was reborn as Scorpion. Join us and your brother Kankuro will become the apprentice of Scorpion learning everything that Scorpion has learned since he has joined us. Who better to teach your brother as a puppeteer then someone who is claimed as the greatest puppet user ever. Next we have your brother Gaara. Right now he doesn't have Shukaku to control his sand any more to defend him and keep him alive. He has no other skills but those because no one has ever been able to touch him before. We will teach him not only to use his sand powers but also to become a well rounded fighter where he won't be able to be defeated and you as well. Right now you are a long range wind user with only mild Taijutsu skills. Join us and we can give you access to wind jutsu that not even Suna knows and teach you not only Taijutsu but ninjutsu, genjutsu, medical jutsu, Kenjutsu and anything else you wish to learn. Join us and we will open the world to you and you can aid us to change the world like you heard we did in the land of water."

Temari bit her lip and said "I....I need to talk to my brothers and think about this."

Naruto reached into his pocket and pulled out a scroll and said "This is a summoning scroll. Open it and you will summon me. Don't wait to long though. I don't want to see a beautiful young woman like you to die or mourn the loss of her family." as he handed the scroll to her and gently kiss her on the cheek before he disappeared in a yellow flash.

Temari bit her lip and looked at the scroll before she pocketed it and left deep in thought.

In the Uchiha district in an abandon house Naruto appeared and he changed his cloths into his armor and mask and walked out and said "So is everything proceeding as plan."

Two face said "Yes. Things are moving as we predicted."

Clay face said "So when will we strike."

Maelstrom said "For now we wait in the shadows. I want you clay face to trail the Uchiha and I want you Two-face to trail the Kazekage children and make sure no harm befalls them. Summon me if either is attacked." as he melted into a shadow.

Clay face said "So when do you think he will let me blow this place up in a display of art."

Two face shrugged and melted into the ground.