Chapter 103-The Summit

"Damn it's cold", said Herbert as he rubbed his arms for some semblance of warmth.

"I feel fine", said Sasori.

"That's because you re a damn puppet", said Herbert.

"Please be silent Herbert, we only just got here", said Naruto.

Currently the trio were walking through the frozen climate of the land of iron. Without any of Naruto's seals there they were unable to simply use the flying thunder god to arrive, as such they had to walk there. Herbert opted to come when Deidara refused to step foot in 'that frozen wasteland of death' as he put it, Sasori being a puppet, had no such qualms.

"How are things back at base", asked Naruto to Sasori.

Sasori concentrated on his other bodies back at base looking through their eyes.

"Fine, though without Dr. West things seem to have slowed down for the production of things, everywhere else is working much faster than normal", said Sasori.

Naruto nodded idly looking at Herbert who seemed to be in low spirits.

Naruto put his hands in his pockets as demonic chakra flowed through him allowing the slight burn of the energy to warm him, something Herbert was most likely unaware was even possible considering he should be able to do the same with his own tailed beast. Maybe it was revenge for all the things Herbert put Naruto through, but he did not tell Herbert of this. Naruto was enjoying it, but if Herbert contined to complain he would probably tell him anyway.

"It's only a few hours walk from here, deal with it Herbert, speaking will only exacerbate the situation", said Naruto.

Herbert mumbled to himself.

"Easy for you to say, how are you not effected by the freezing cold, you're only wearing a cotton jacket", said Herbert.

"Why did you even want to come, I'm sure Xel wouldn't mind the trek", said Naruto.

"It will be worth it when I get to see the faces of everyone when a kid is followed by a well known S-rank criminal just walk through the front door", said Herbert.

"Speaking of which, I am curious why Deidara and I were you're first choice", asked Sasori.

"Hesitance from your appearance would no doubt allow a few moment of time before they decide to attack, and between you're puppets and Deidara's clay constructs we could easily outnumber them, Herbert Masked Beasts will allow the same advantage. It is also to show my influence and to show how serious the situation is by allowing S-rank missing nin to join me. There are risks, but we only need a few moments before I can explain the situation sufficiently so they will at least here me out. The only unknown is who was chosen as the new Kazekage, as for everyone else I have studied their personality, the will not react violently if my suspicions are correct, if they don't react then the chosen Kazekage will most likely wait before doing anything, if only briefly. If we are lucky, you two won't have to do anything, depends on the guards and their reactions to my Eldritch form", said Naruto.

"Quite the risk, are you certain it is worth it", asked Sasori.

"We can leave a seal behind and leave in a moment using the flying thunder god if things do not go as planed, trust me Sasori, I know what I am doing", said Naruto.

Sasori nodded, but said nothing more.

Team 8 and 10 sat on the field breathing heavy. They had just finished the training regiment for that day and all were exhausted. One of Naruto's clones looked over them as Kin stood next to him.

"You have improved greatly, though there are still some problem areas we will work on tomorrow, you are all dismissed", said the clone.

Kin walked forward and stretched her arms. Shikamaru looked at her.

"How the hell do you do this every day", asked Shikamaru.

"It's easy when you are already dead", said Kin.

Shikamaru shrugged, idly wondering how his life could take such a turn that those words did not cause any reaction from him or anyone else.

"Life is troublesome", said Shikamaru.

"Trust me, death isn't any better", said Kin.

"What is death like", asked Kiba.

"Confusing for a second before nothing. Time stops existing and awareness is nothing. Hell when I woke up on a table I didn't even realize I was dead. Death is calm and peaceful, but waking up from it is just a mess of confusion", said Kin.

"I can imagine", said Shino.

"Trust me you can't, it's difficult to describe, not necessarily unpleasant, in fact, death is an overrated experience", said Kin.

Everyone slowly caught there breath before standing up. Each walked off to their own haunts as they thought over the conversation they had just had.

Tsunade sat flanked by Kakashi and Jiraiya. She looked at the other Kage around the room. The Kazekage was the first to cath her eye. Apparently Suna had a temporary one and had decided to let their Jinchuriki become the new Kage, for the moment Baki who was the boys Jonin sensei was the temporary one until Gaara was better groomed into the position, apparently the boy had changed much since the failed invasion an was much more complacent and calm, still outwardly cold but much less insane as before. Gaara was there as well, while his siblings stood next to him.

Tsunade looked to Mei the Mizukage who was the only other one in the room to know fully that Naruto was going to appear. She sat own with a smile as she looked around the room, it was easy to see that she was eager to see the events that were to unfold in a few moments. Behind her surprisingly was Haku and Zabuza, which caused much confusion and fear from Kakashi. He had yet to speak or move when he saw the man standing next to the Mizukage. He knew Naruto could revive the dead, but was completely unaware who he brought to life. The fact that the man who almost killed was back in the land of the living was quite a shock. Waat was more of a shock was Haku's appearance. He looked like his skin was covered in ice, and had icicle like claws with a visible heart behind a glass porthole that beat slowly but glowed red like fire and eyes that glowed a bright but calming blue. Zabuza's stitched together form was normal compared to Haku.

Most of the Kage were off put by the appearance of both of the undead ninja, but chose not to speak of it. After all there were many strange things in the ninja world.

Tsunade looked at the other two Kage. The old and short Tsuchikage Onoki sat trying his damnedest not to look at the undead ninja in the room. He was successful for the most part. Though he would occasionally look at them. The old fence sitter was much to stubborn to be awe struck by such a sight.

Beside the old man were his two guards. The first was large and somewhat imposing man, if it wasn't for his obvious cheerful disposition he would have been more imposing. His name was Akatsuchi if Tsunade remembered right. The other was a young kunoichi who Tsunade remembered was Onoki's granddaughter. Her demenor was somewhat calm and easy going.

Finally Tsunade looked at the one who chose to bring them here. A the Raikage. A mountain of a man with more muscles than anyone Tsunade had ever seen, including Gai, and considering Gai's unconventional training regiment that was saying something. Tsunade could tell A was a headstrong and easily aggravated individual just by looking at him. On his side here his guards, one she immediately recognized as Killer Bee, the Raikage's brother and Jinchuriki of the eight tails. A somewhat eccentric individual with his rapping, but otherwise nothing much to complain about. The other Guard was a blond female, If Tsunade remembered correctly that was Yugito Nii Jinchuriki of the Two tails. Why A would choose both Jinchuriki to be his guards was beyond her, but considering the relationship with his brother it spoke well that he probably had a good relationship with Jinchuriki, unlike most.

Finnally Tsunade looked to the General of the Land of Iron, Mifune one of the greatest Samurai to ever live. And one of the most powerful men alive. Samurai were usually weak compared to ninja, not by much but it was well known and accepted by even the samurai. Mifune was the exception to that rule. Tsunade knew he took on Hanzo the Salamander single handedly and lived to tell the tale despite losing, a feat that took her, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru together to replicate, and they still lost for the most part. There was little doubt in Tsunade's mind that Mifune was capable of taking anyone in the room and winning.

Mifune sat at his chair with a smile on his face. He was a Calm and levelheaded individual. A humble man who was well worth of the respect he gained in his life.

"I am Mifune, General of the Land of Iron. This Kage summit has been called to discuss the approaching forces of the Land of Demons toward Kumo, As a nutral party I will make sure this summit is kept productive and on track, A Raikage of Kumo you may begin", said Mifune.

No sooner had he said that that the doors opened. Three individuals walked in the room. She immediately recognized Naruto, his company was strange. A man wearing a Kitsue mask and black cloak with a fur collar, and most surprisingly Sasori, who looked like he was much to young to be the same Sasori in the Bingo books. Samurai descended from the roof on them to attack. Then something horrible happened. In the span of a second Naruto's body shifted it's appearance into some strange tentacled monster with four arms. He lifted one of his hands and the Samurai were frozen in the air. surrounded by a purple glow. He gently let them to the floor far away from them as a purple barrier surrounded each of them. They walked together making sure not to exit the Psionic force field. Naruto flicked his wrist causing the doors behind him to close as Samurai surrounded them, but none got past the purple barrier. The other ninja, excluding those from Konoha and Kiri all prepared to fight as Naruto took a seat next to Mei.

"Who are you", asked Mifune.

"My name is Naruto Uzumaki, creator and leader of the organization CDA, otherwise known as the cosmic defence agency. Our goal is the continued existence of the human race from threats that humanity is not ready to even know exists. Beside me are Dr. Herbert West, our top scientist and expert in many fields and Sasori of the Red Sand. Both have joined me to accomplish our goals. I am here because the continued existence of the human race is drawing to an end and I have come to ask for your aid", said Naruto.

Everyone just looked at the boy as Mifune lifted his hand to dismiss his samurai. As soon as they did the Psionic barrier dropped. Naruto shifted back to his normal form before hiding his more demonic features by transforming to look more human. Everyone in the room looked at this sight in a strange sence of awe, none more so than Jiraiya and Kakashi.

"Care to explain that", asked Onoki.

"That is my intention, The forces from the Land of Demons are but a symptom of a much greater problem. One that unless we unite will spell doom for the human race. The Land Of Demons has fallen victim to a great power, a deity known as Cthulhu. A being of such unimaginable power that it puts the tailed beasts to shame a thousandfold. With nary a glance at it's grotesque form causes mental rejection at what is being seen. In essence when Cthulhu is looked at directly the result is insanity. The human mind is physically unable to understand what it is seeing and as such turns on itself. Though this can be prevented through a few techniques. Cthulhu is set to arise when the stars are right, which happens in less than nine years. His rise means the fall of not only the human race, but all complex life on the planet. After which he will return to slumber for fifty thousand years to repeat the process again", said Naruto.

"And how did you come across such information, and how can we trust you", asked A.

"When I was young in an orphanage, I discovered a hidden room. Inside the room was a tome known as the Necronomicon. It is a book without boundaries. It's pages are infinite and it's eldritch knowledge vast, it speaks of many things. Such as Rituals that promise great powers, information on everything that remains hidden, Knowledge on beings known as the Outer Gods and their progeny the Great Old Ones, which Cthulhu is apart of. My eyes allow me to translate the text of these beings. Study of the tome has given me great abilities, including my summons, which are just as strange as the things I face", said Naruto.

Naruto bit his thumb before summoning a Byakhee and Nightgaunt. Everyone stared blankly at the strange creatures.

"These beings are from beyond our world, and there are others I can summon. Including two beings known as Dagon and Hydra, the children of Cthlhu and deities in their own right. I would summon them to explain the situation, but there is not enough room in this chamber. I have done all I could in an attempt to prepare the human race for the coming conflict", said Naruto.

The Nightgaunt and Byakhee disappeared in a puff of black smoke.

"Exactly what are you", asked Onoki.

"I'm no longer human. Psionic energy is a trait hat has yet to fully evolve in humans. The mental power gives me the abilaties of Telepathy, Telekinisis, and control over Photons my body produces. Given enough time I will develop to the point where gravitational forces bend to my will. However Mental energy is powerful, it is also unstable. As such my physiology mutated to allow me to better access my psionic powers. Coupled with being the Jinchriki of the nine tailed fox has caused a few traits to bleed over to my Eldritch form so to speak. I do not know what I am anymore, but I was once human, and will do all in my power to make sure they continue to exist", said Naruto.

"This is all very interesting, but we are here to discuss the invading force from the Land of Demons", said Mifune.

"The Great Cult, a religious organization formed from three organized cults. The Cult of Cthulhu, The Cult of Yig, and Jashinists. Jashin is known elsewhere as Nyarlathotep, the God of a thousand forms and the crawling chaos. Nyarlathotep is an Outer God, unlike Cthulhu who is a Great Old One. Yig is also a Great Old One, known as the Father of serpents. The Great Cult worships these three beings. The result is they have been blessed by these deities, or cursed. Most of the Cthulhu cult are seers and psychics who have gone insane by seeing the future and witnessing their own distruction at his hands. The Yig cult is the Criminal Orochimaru, who now worships the snake god, and as a result has been blessed with more power, possibly even immortality. Yig is very generous to those who are kind to serpents. The Jashinists are an unkown, mostly because I hesitate to spy on them, they sacrifice more than the others and I don't want them to know they are being spied upon", said Naruto.

Jiraiya and Kakashi looked at Naruto, lost for words at not only everything they had heard, but his admittance to being a jinchuriki and his four armed form he assumed when entering the area. They were frozen in place unable to speak.

"How we know we can trust you, we don't even know what cha want to do, ya fool", spoke Killer Bee in a rap.

"I'm not asking you to trust me, in a world of ninja it is unwise to trust anyone. I'm asking you to help me save the world. My organization is developing advanced weaponry and equipment. Reverse engineering technology from all over the elemental nations. We have improved technology from The Land of Snow, The Sky Village, and every hidden village in the elemental nations. Our technology is decades beyond the rest of the nation, our contacts are advanced, and our funding is vast. We have the resources to save the world. I may be young but I helped the Hidden Mist and allied with the rebels to allow Mei to become the new Mizukage. The destruction of the Hidden Star Village and Dune was a sign of the coming prophecy. You may not trust me, and I am not asking that you do. But I do ask that you believe me", said Naruto.

The room remained silent for a moment.

"I believe it would be best if we have a short recess from this summit to speak among ourselves on this and come to a decision. We will meet here in fifteen minutes", said Mifune.

Everyone stood up. Naruto walked over to Gaara who seemed somewhat pleased to see him.

"So you are going to become the Kazekage, I admit I am impressed, it is good to see you again Gaara. I have heard that you have changed since our conflict", said Naruto.

"I have, I still here Shukaku, but I no longer listen to him. I have to thank you Naruto, if not for you I am not sure where I would be", said Gaara.

Naruto nodded.

"Glad to hear it", said Naruto.

"Is everything you said true", asked Temari.

Naruto nodded.

"I wouldn't have come here if it was a lie. Horrible things are coming in the future, I will do all I can to prevent it", said Naruto.

"I am curious how you plan on doing that, you painted a picture of an unbeatable being", said Baki.

"Cthulhu is powerful, but there is a weakness. When the stars are right the sunken city of R'leyh rises from the sea. We only have to stop him from leavng the city until the stars are no longer right", said Naruto.

"How long will the city stay above the sea", asked Baki.

"Once The city is above the surface it will remain so for only a day. If Cthulhu exits the city it will remain where it is until he returns to it, which he will do once the world is destroyed. Once the city begins to sink he will be compelled to reenter his slumber", said Naruto.

"If I ay ask, why is Sasori of the Red Sand in your party", asked Baki as his eye turned to the puppeteer.

"Ex-Akatsuki, along with Deidara of Iwa has joined me. He has proven himself loyal, and both have prospered at the CDA", said Naruto.

"Is it wise to allow an S-rank criminal into your ranks", asked Baki.

"With the entire human species on the line I take anything I can get", said Naruto.

"Sensei, I believe Naruto Uzumaki is telling the truth, We should help him", said Gaara.

"You are to become the Kazekage. Very well, Uzumaki we will help you, once the others have come to there decision we will discuss what is to be done", said Baki.

Naruto bowed.

"Thank you, With your help combined with Kiri and Konoha our chances grow", said Naruto.

Baki nodded as Naruto walked over to Tsunade.

"So, any more surprises we should be aware of, or is the whole four armed thing it", asked Tsunade.

"A few, but most are still in the works", said Naruto.

He turned his head to Kakashi.

"Good to see you again sensei", said Naruto.

Kakashi nodded.

"How are the other two", asked Kakashi.

"Safe, Both have grown well. Sakura is learning medical ninjutsu, and Puppetry Sasuke has unlocked the Unlocked the Mangekyo Sharingan. I tricked him into attacking a clone, he didn't know it was one. He has also learned the Rasengan", said Naruto.

Jiraiya's eyes widened.

"How did you learn the Rasengan", asked Jiraiya.

Naruto lifted his hand and formed a spiral ring.

"I attempted to recreate the Rasengan and have created the Spiraling Ring, though it is not as versatile as the Rasengan, it is more destructive. In time I learned the Rasengan. Sasuke is quite surprizing, he creates a Rasengan in one han and a Chidori in the other, and moved them together, an artificial way of adding Lightning to the attack. It is chaotic, and not as powerful as it should be, but it is ingenious", said Naruto.

"You found a way to add elemental chakra to the Rasengan, even your old man couldn't do that", said Jiraiya in shock.

"I have yet to do it myself, without the sharingan the chidori is useless. The Eyes of Azathoth cannot copy, it can only understand", said Naruto.

The Spiraling Ring dissipated in Naruto's hand. Truthfully he had not lied, he did create it, just another version of himself from another universe. And it would not be wise for people who knew Minato to know Naruto had met him, or at least an alternate version of him.

"I have attempted to add elemental chakra to the Rasengan as well as the Spiraling ring, but I am much to busy to train as I once did. Though I still use clones to do so, as sch I do not waste much tie", said Naruto.

"There is something I would like to know, if you found this Necronomicon as you called it, why not bring it to the Hokage", asked Tsunade.

"I found it when I was still in the orphanage, it defies space and time allowing me to fit it in my pocket. I rediscovered it before I started the academy and translated it until I gained the Eyes I have now. I thought if I discovered it, I should be the one to unlock it's secrets. By the time I learned of it's prophecy, as well as the effects it has on the human psyche, I knew I could not share it with others, lest they go insane from it's truths. Something makes me immune to the effects, not just resistant, but actively immune. I was the only one capable of using it to it's fullest", said Naruto.

Tsunade nodded.

"I don't know if I can believe in something that makes you go insane just by looking at it, or reading it. But you haven't given me any reason to distrust you", said Tsunade.

Naruto nodded.

After a few more moments Mifune walked back in the room and took his set. Everyone else did the same.

"After discussing what Mr. Uzumaki has told us, we believe that even there is a chance the information is false, the risk in the event it is true is to great to ignore. As such the Land of Iron has agreed to help the CDA, despite the age of it's leader he has shown that he is capable and if his willingness to help the rebels of Kiri is anything to go by, quite serious about the situation. Therefor we will trust his judgement for the time being, bt a true alliance will be put on hold until we understand more on this organization", said Mifune.

Naruto smiled and nodded to the Samurai general.

A was the next to speak.

"I don't trust him, in fact I don't like him. However seeing the situation my village is in I will agree to help him, only if he shows he is willing to do the same. Allow us some of this technology from your group to help save my village from this so called Great Cult, and then we will talk, until then I have my own problems to worry about before I have to worry about the rest of the world", said A.

Naruto put his hand to his chin as he thought on the situation.

"Very well, I will allow you some of our more stable technology, chakra armor and kunai launchers. But only If my army is allowed to make sure you do not do anything rash with it. In fact I am willing to bring in my flying fortress the Shinigami to aid you, under my command of course", said Naruto.

"What exactally is the Shinigami", asked A.

"A massive fortress capable of leveling an entire village. Built to combat Cthulhu directly. It is also a mobile command center and laboratory and can deploy flying units. It was taken by reverse engendering technology from the Hidden Sky Village. It was only seen by Konoha when I used it to escape the village during Danzo's rule", said Naruto.

"That giant flying skull everyone talked about. I don't want that thing anywhere near Kumo", said A.

"Then it will be outside of it, as a show of faith I a willing to allow you aboard the ship personally with up to twelve guards", said Naruto.

A nodded.

"Alright, you make sure those cultist idiots don't get ten feet to Kuo, and you have our help", said A.

Naruto bowed to A.

"The Hidden leaf will help the CDA", said Tsunade.

"As per our agreement, so shall the Hidden Mist", said Mei.

"The Hidden Sand is also willing to help", said Baki.

Mifune nodded.

"Then it seems all that is left is Iwa", said Mifune.

Onoki looked at Naruto with hard eyes.

"I don't like this, I am an old man. I have no reason to believe a single word this young brat has said. In fact I think someone so young having so much power at his beck and call is much to dangerous. He has admitted to stealing technology from other villages and modifying it to combat something I have never even heard of in my long life. Then again if my old age has taught me anything it that nothing is impossible in the Ninja world, and I can't discount the possibility of some giant force of destruction. The Tailed Beasts alone show that there are things out there more powerful than I can imagine, whats to say there is not something above them. As such Iwa is willing to help, but not until I know with absolute certainty I won't waste my time by helping you. Let me see everything you are working on, or at the very least tell me, and then I'll know whether or not I'm wasting my time", said Onoki.

Naruto smiled.

"Seeing is believing, very well. I will allow All Kage in this room as well as Mifune to come and view the CDA's inner workings. You will get to see our command center, our labs, and our personnel. However you will be under constant watch, my strongest forces will escort you, and you are allowed only one guard each. In addition, by allowing this, each of you must agree to give me something of equal value. Blueprints of your seige weaponry, Secret Jutsu, access to your training methods, or several of your top scientists to work in my labs. This is nonnegotiable", said Naruto.

"What! You want us to hand over secrets to you", screamed A.

"I guarantee it will be worth it, and you won't be disappointed", said Naruto.

"The Land of Iron is willing to allow you some resources from our mines. We specialize in chakra metals. However our techniques and our fighting styles is out of the question", said Mifune.

"Acceptable", said Naruto.

"The Hidden sand has little at the moment after Orochimaru killed our Kazekage. But we can offer up seige weapon blueprints of some of our older weaponry", said Baki.

"That will be fine, I'm sure my scientists and engineers can modify the tech to better improve it", said Naruto.

"We already have given you a good bit of our scientists and we are officially allies", said Mei.

"You have given more than that Mizukage, you do not have to give anything more", said Naruto.

"Iwa is willing to part with a few jutsu, but nothing over C-rank", said Onoki.

"Do not insult me Tsuchikage, I may be young but I am not stupid. Make it B-rank and give me blood and tissue samples of no less than five of your villages members who each possess different bloodline traits and we have a deal", said Naruto.

"You threaten me", said Onoki.

"I do not take insults to my intelligence lightly, consider it payment for doing so", said Naruto.

"C-rank, and only two different bloodline samples. In addition we give you a dozen of some of our best engineers", said Onoki.

"That is better, it's acceptable. But only if you give me documents on said engineers first so I know they are indeed the best", said Naruto.

Onoki nodded grudgingly.

Kumo can get you several A-rank lightning justu, and samples on the bloodline Storm release, with the great cult coming we can't afford much else", said A.

"Understandable, and acceptable", said Naruto.

Naruto turned his head to Tsunade.

"You can't be serious, Konoha is your village", said Tsunade.

"Indeed it is, but it is only fair. If everyone else has to part with something so must you", said Naruto.

Tsunade sighed.

" Fine, we have knowledge on seals that no other village can claim, as well as medical jutsu. And I suppose some notes on water jutsu developed by the second Hokage", said Tsunade.

Naruto smiled.

"Very well, tomorrow I show you around the CDA, you won't be disappointed", said Naruto.

Konohamaru and Xel had just finished constructing their greatest invention. A massive screen covered with invisible seals. It was built in the communication room. Based around the same attributes of the Hokage's old crystal ball, it would allow them to view their forces as well as communicate with them. It's range much stronger, and it's size allowed it to be covered in seals so only the most powerful Eldritch forces would block it. By locking on to a beings chakra, they could view anyone in the elemental nations. It could only be used to see, not hear. But the radios every clone was given would fix that problem.

"I must admit, as a piece of Yithian filth, you do good work", said Xel.

"Believe what you wish deep one", said Konohamaru.

The machines around the screen lit up as they pumped energy into the seals. Using ambient chakra in the air the Viewing Screen activated. The screen showed an image of several clones inspecting the recently empty village. They were looking for clues as to what could have transpired to abduct the entire village. The screen moved as it followed the clones. One put it's hand to his ear. The static of the radio was heard as the clones in the communications room waited for the soldier to speak.

"This is Omega squad, Omega one speaking. The village is empty. Fire used to destroy the bodies. Hard to tell. But I think the invaders came from the sky", said the clone.

Konohamaru turned to look at Xel. That was unexpected. The clone behind them began to reply.

"Copy Omega one, how did you come to that conclusion", asked the clone.

"No tracks outside of the village, they didn't use the walls or the gates, no holes to show they came from below. They could only have come from above", said Omega one.

Xel turned to Konohamaru.

"Remnants of the Hidden Sky Village perhaps", asked Xel.

"Possible", said Konohamaru.

Konohamaru turned to the clone communing with the soldier.

"Ask if there is any evidence of the Hidden Sky Village", asked Konohamaru.

The clone nodded.

"We read you Omega one. Any signs this was remnants of the Hidden Sky Village"

The soldier looked around the area before lifting his hand to his ear.

"Negative, no shrapnel from their usual explosives. There is fire damage, but no evidence of explosive damage. If it is the Hidden Sky they have changed there tactics", said the clone.

"This is troubling, this world is to primitive to have flying technology that could go unnoticed, The Hidden Sky was an anomaly, Their forces would have been spotted on there way to the village, and their fortress capable of moving that high was destroyed by us", said Xel.

"Then by that logic it wasn't the Hidden Sky", said Konohamaru.

They looked to the screen where the soldier clone had knelt down to inspect something. The clone froze. He lifted a shaky hand to his ear.

"Home base. The abductors were not human", said the clone.

Xel looked as the clones shifted the screen to see what the clone was looking at. Konohamaru and Xel froze when they saw what it was. It was a footprint in the ground. It looked very insectoid. Noth Xel and Konohamaru knew what the print was.

"Mi-go", said Konohamaru in disbelief.