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"Hi" means talking

'Hi' means thinking

Hi means demonic/out worldly voices or thoughts

HI means jutsu/spell

(HI) means jutsu/spell translation

[Hi] means author's note

{Hi} means phoenix speech

Chapter 10

World Narutoverse

Location Outside the port of Nanatsunoumi in the land of waves.

Time Noon

"Not a bad view, eh Naruto?" Harry exclaimed as he, Hermione along with Naruto stood up at the top of the hill overlooking the entire in all its magnificence and splendour. It was no doubt a sight to behold because Naruto was literally gawking at the sight of the town that was about the size of a city. The large structures inland, the squares, the market places, and the sheer expanse of it was only a start.

Putting aside the striking architecture and the massive castle that could be seen sitting at the very edge of the village on a lush rolling hillside, the amount of ships that were coming to make berth at the port was also incredible.

"Whoa?" Naruto breathed, putting his hand over his eyes to shield them from the sun. "T-That's a port? I-It's a lot bigger than I expected," He murmured "This many ships come and go when trading between other countries and nations?"

"Sure," Harry answered allowing his nephew to get a long, good view of the place they would be arriving at shortly. He was in fact so fixated on the activity at the port that Naruto had unconsciously sat down to get more comfortable and so to better take in the many specific details of the scenery laid out before him.

"This port town is aligned primarily with Konohagakure, but it also serves as a medium for ships sailing between other nations around this continent. Hence it's name the port of Nanatsunoumi or in other words the port of seven seas. Not only does it provide a temporary station for boats making long journeys, it also exports material from the Land of Fire and distributes it throughout the island villages, as well as the nations to the North and South. The roads through the mountains are really difficult to travel along when transporting heavy material. Therefore, it cuts down on time and costs to make trade with the Land of Lightning by sea. Not to mention Konohagakure isn't exactly on good terms with Kumogakure, so making exchanges via land isn't exactly a good approach."

"Ah," Naruto nodded in understanding, gazing back out over the port. "Sounds like a very busy port."

Keeping his expression out of view of his excited nephew, Harry looked out with a serious glint in his eyes as he scanned the port more carefully from end to end. Focusing on only the large ships they could see pulled up to the various peers and docks scattered along the shoreline, Harry's fears were quickly confirmed when he came to the realization that most of the big ships in the area, including a handful still adrift at sea several kilometres out, were all a part of the same task force. He could see freighters, battle cruisers, destroyers, and various other armed vessels he had hardly ever seen before. It wasn't like he didn't know what they were entirely; they were battleships with massive cannons on them that looked like they could rip an entire village to shreds with little effort. They were also scattered all over the place, almost like they had formed a defensive perimeter at every possible access point to the harbour. He remembered from the memory of his Kagebunshin that these were the forces of the shipping merchant Gato.

"Come on we have to reach the Inn by noon, or we will have to skip lunch" Hermione hurried them.

"What was the name of the Inn? Fukuro nee chan" Naruto asked dreaming about having ramen after so long.

"Himitsu no yadoya" Fukuro nee chan answered.

"Ya, I know very clandestine." Ryuu Ni san snickered. "Now hold on to me." Focussing on the image of their room from the memory of his Kagebunshin the three vanished with a slight pop.

XXX Mahō no torio

World Narutoverse

Location Himitsu no yadoya Inn at Nanatsunoumi port in the land of waves.

Close to the edge of the Port of Nanatsunoumi, where the wilderness of the world outside of the town entrance could be seen transforming into the world constructed from human hands, sat a vast array of shops, stalls and Inn , welcoming new travelers from the mainland and bidding farewell to those from the sea. It was your traditional village setup with all characteristics taken from the cultural influence of this part of the continent, and was alive with the hustle and bustle of various commuters, and brimming with excitement. Families were out with loved ones, friends were greeting each other on the street, and salesmen were doing good business with the many people stepping onto their turf.

Three figures were seen sitting and eating at the restaurant of the Himitsu no yadoya Inn.

"Two more bowls of miso Ramen please" Naruto asked the waiter. The waiter with disbelieving eyes went on to bring the order.

"Naruto that's fifteen bowls of Ramen, seriously how hungry are you?" Fukuro nee chan asked sternly.

"But nee chan I have not eaten properly in days, remember after waking up beside the river and the long trek to this port I have not eaten anything." Naruto answered with satisfied smile. 'You don't waste chances like this.' He thought as they played the part where Naruto accidentally stumbled upon them.

"Sure, but you can take other food not only Ramen" Fukuro nee chan answered sweetly in the voice that told Naruto that he was pushing his luck.

"Remember we have to leave early if we have to reach Konoha in two days. We will join the caravan leaving tomorrow early morning." Ryuu ni san added from the side smiling at naruto's antics.

Sometime later in the dark of night…

Three cloaked figure were lurking in the shadows of the mansion of the local business tycoon Gato. Using the modified stealth charm the Yurei charm they literally moved like a ghost unseen by the numerous guards in the place.

'Honestly you and you're saving thing, Harry. Why we are here in the first place is beyond my comprehension' Hermione screamed through their mental link.

'But Mione, you heard from Kaiza, the local fisherman, this Gato is slowly monopolising the trading as well as eliminating all competition using mercenaries. Soon this town will fall into poverty and all the wealth will go to Gato.' Harry pleaded his case.

'But you surely are not going to kill him, because if you remove one Gato another will take his place.'

'Nope I have something better in mind' informed Harry with usual mischief in his mind.

"Naruto you along with Fukuro chan take care of the guards outside the southern entrance to Gato's chamber while I will enter through the window after securing the other entrance."

"What's with the fascination of entering through windows?"

"We are the Yūdaina Mahō no torio now we can't all enter through the door." Ryuu answered with his eyes twinkling.

Soon inside the master bedroom harry crept in through the window after stunning and obliviating the guards outside the northern entrance. Putting up a silencing ward he crept up to the bed.

Gato was sleeping like a log, a short fat log. [Forgive me o lord of the logs ;-)]

Mentally asking Hermione to enter, harry went on with his job.

As Naruto and Hermione entered they saw Harry quickly stunning and securing Gato in a body bind as well as silencing him.

"Now what?" asked Hermione.

"Enervate". Gato suddenly regained consciousness and stared in horror at the cloaked figures. His attempt to scream for help yielded no sound. With wide eyes he stared at the cloaked figures thinking that his life may very well be over now.

"Legilimence" Harry ripped apart Gato's mind implanting ideas and modifying memories.

Soon Gato believed what was unthinkable a few moments before.

"What have you done Ryuu ni san?"Asked an intrigued Naruto.

"Well Gato now has his personality modified and will slowly start changing his behaviour into a more benevolent one, he will appoint Kaiza as his advisor and will slowly cease his illegal activities with the names and deeds of his hired mercenaries going to the authority." Ryuu Ni san explained Naruto.

Naruto stared in wonder at his Nisan thinking about his solution to a potentially threatening problem. Any ninja will go about another way with lots of bloodshed and death.

"Before we leave there's only one thing to do." Harry went to the safe in the bedroom wall and opened it. Inside stacks of money and scrolls stunned Naruto as he saw Ryuu nisan removing a few of the scrolls after looking at them.

"He won't need these jutsu scrolls and I think these belong to Naruto any ways." Answered a sombre Ryuu Ni san. These Fuinjutsu scrolls belonged to the Uzumakis of the land of Whirlpool, as the last living relative Naruto deserve to keep it even though he is not a Uzumaki by blood.

Naruto stared at the scrolls with a new found reverence, his last few ties to his mother's adoptive family.

"Let's go, our job is finished. We have to leave early tomorrow morning." Ryuu Ni san urged an overwhelmed Naruto.

Soon the Yūdaina Mahō no torio vanished into the night like they never even existed.

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World Narutoverse

Location Somewhere in between the land of waves and Konoha. [Seriously the mist is blocking the sight :-) ]

Time Morning

The mists hid everything. It was so thick that a person couldn't see beyond a few meters in front of them. It was a normal occurrence around this island, well out in the middle of the ocean between the Lands of Fire and Water. The Land of Waves was a true island nation, protected from war for hundreds of years because of the lack of a strategic position and the natural barricade of the body of water between her and the mainland.

The only way to access this little island chain was by ferry, and for a few years now those ferries had stopped running between the mainland and Nami. Rumours spread like the plague among this area of the continent, mainly of a corporate tycoon trying to make himself his own country and cutting off all communication with the small island nation from the outside world to make it a reality.

There was only one way to cross the waters now, and that was by a privately chartered boat, in most cases simply a small, flimsy fishing vessel like the one group of travellers were seated on at this exact moment. The fisherman was silent and nervous as he moved the vessel carefully and cautiously through the thick mists, not uttering a word, too scared to do so.

Naruto watched with amusement as his fellow travellers were chatting about the Gato Corporation and their infamous deeds, snickering in his own mind reminding the actual situation. Ryuu ni san and Fukuro nee chan sat listening and chatting with the travellers maintaining their facade of travelling rich couple interested in collection and trading of Antiques.

Naruto fidgeted in the unaccustomed clothing he had to wear as his travelling companions insisted on a change from his usual tattered orange suit. His current attire of sky blue coloured shinobi style pants along with a dark orange collared shirt was not as comfortable as he desired. Glancing around quickly, he cast a silent wandless temperature control charm as well as a resizing charm.

Soon it was time to disembark and the trio found themselves travelling along the path to Konoha. They had another day and a half before they can reach Konoha at the pace they were going. Surely they could apparated to Konoha but they need to travel with the merchants to keep up the cover.

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World Narutoverse

Location Just outside Burakku mizūmi Village; 70 km from Konaha

Time Just before sunset

It was the end of his first day of travelling and Kakashi had made it to some stretch of land between the wave country and the land of fire. Technically, Kakashi hadn't travelled far; he was still somewhat near Konoha. He had spent most of his time in scattered villages, asking and hinting for any signs of Naruto. He'd met up with some vile merchants, and a few young couples, and everything in between. He'd found nothing. This was going to take a while….

He continued on his way, walking across an old bridge in front of small river harbour. The last village had probably been of the most help to him, he thought sarcastically, and it was empty too. Nothing was here besides splintered fish shacks and crumbling roads. Everything seemed to be layered in dusty films of river grime. It had been a rainy season that year. The river must have overflowed one too many times, causing irritation in the villagers. That might have been what made them leave. The Anbu scratched his mask while looking down at the water. It looked clear enough, not muddy. It hadn't flooded recently at least…he'd be able to use this.

He bent down loosening the knot that held his water pouch in place on his back. Spinning off the cap, he tucked it in his vest pocket and dipped its nozzle underneath the surface of the water. There were a few gulping swishes of air bubbles before the container began to take the water in. He watched it with a tired gaze. He hadn't slept since last morning.

His face tilted up towards the sun, its golden cast now halfway hidden by the field of abandoned wheat growth to his left. He yawned lazily. No luck on news, no luck on Naruto, no luck in the mission. Something told him that it was going to be a while until he would be going home. He lifted up the pouch and screwed the cap back on with a simple flick of his fingers and tied it back onto his pack. He stood up and finished his walk across the bridge. Water trickled from the material of the water sack

For a while he pondered on whether to bring out his Nin dogs or not. He decided against it as it would waste chakra and there was little daylight left for him to utilize. He would summon pakkun and his pack tomorrow.

Nightfall came and he found himself quite weary. The next village was a solid one hour hike, the village of Burakku mizūmi. Kakashi decided to rest in the middle of a cluster of trees nearby, he jumped up in a catlike manner and decided to make do with a branch to rest in. It would be smarter than to just lie out in the open on the earthy ground. He sat down his bag and quickly did a scope of the area, setting as many traps as he thought necessary. He had to be cautious in this region. Kakashi realized that he was taking a large risk sleeping out in the middle of the forest like this, but he had no other options.

After he was satisfied with the setup of his traps, he returned to the tree and quickly swallowed a food pill. He took a short chug from his water pouch and let it fall back to his side. The silver haired Anbu took a quick glance around before he let his exhaustion consume him.

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World Narutoverse

Location Yamiji Inn at Burakku mizūmi Village; 70 km from Konaha

Time Early morning

Sunlight spilled through the gaps in the blinds, its radiant light not allowing itself to be denied, birds chirped a morning chorus just outside of the open bedroom window, and a light breeze blew at the blinds, allowing more gaps to appear and more sunlight to stream through. Naruto groaned and opened his eyes to find himself in his room at the Yamiji Inn. They had arrived late at night and were too tired to look around properly. He found both his cousins' bed empty. They have probably gone for a walk.

To most early morning risers this would be the perfect beginning to a beautiful day, a picture perfect moment of peace and harmony. To Naruto this was the day he would reach Konoha. The anticipation made Naruto anxious, to sooth the butterflies in his stomach, Naruto decided to have Ramen, his all purpose solution.

Entering the restaurant Naruto spotted Ryuu Ni san and Fukuro nee chan sitting and having tea. Naruto with quick greetings joined them. However he was peeved to find out that they do not serve Ramen, a sacrilege according to him.

He ordered a platter of dango and was soon lost in the softness of yummy dango. Suddenly he heard dogs barking in the distance.

"Are you sure Pakkun, you have found his scent inside." He heard a voice outside saying to whoever Pakkun was. The voice sounded a little familiar to Naruto.

Soon the owner of the voice entered the restaurant, a silver haired dog masked Anbu from Konoha along with a pack of dogs.

Naruto raked his mind and suddenly remembered. "Inu ni san! What are you doing here?" enquired an astonished Naruto.

Harry and Hermione watched with trepidation as the dog masked Anbu came towards their table. The visible eye of the Anbu was shining with relief and happiness.

"Naruto what are you doing here? Where have you been? I have been searching everywhere for you."

"Oh Inu Ni san I am travelling back to Konoha with Ryuu Ni san and Fukuro nee chan here. After I fell in the waterfall, I was swept in the river and washed far away in the currents. I found Ryuu Ni san and Fukuro nee chan in a port and they were bringing me back home."

The Anbu looked over the mentioned couple and asked about them pleasantly introducing him as Inu.

"We are travellers and cousin to Ayame of the Icharuka Ramen stand in Konoha. During our last visit we met Naruto san and found out him roaming in the streets of Nanatsunoumi port in the land of waves two days back. He explained that he had been carried in the strong currents of the river and found himself a few miles of the port city. We were going to Konoha and decided to bring Naruto home. Back at home they must be worried?" Ryuu told him the preplanned story.

"It's a wonder he survived the journey in the river" Added Fukuro nee chan making Inu shuffle in discomfort.

"Well the Sandaime asked me specifically to look for him as soon as he came back from the tour. Only this morning my summon Pakkun found out naruto's scent leading here" Inu replied with an eye smile.

"Okay, we can go together to Konoha" Ryuu answered the Anbu finding him pleasant enough.

"Sure, let me send a message first to the Hokage that I have found out Naruto." Inu send the dogs running with a hastily written scroll.

Soon the group of travellers resumed their journey towards Konoha with an added passenger.

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Hi everybody to all those who don't understand Japanese like myself, I have included the translation of a few words in Japanese used in the above chapter.

Nanatsunoumi = seven seas

Himitsu no yadoya Inn = Clandestine Inn

Yūdaina Mahō no torio = Magnificient magical trio

Yurei charm = Ghost charm

Yamiji Inn = Dark road Inn

Burakku mizūmi Village = Black lake village