Summary: In which the Clan politics come to an end, everyone gets interrupted by the Uzumaki pair, and Hiruzen questions who Kurama really is.

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"I object," Sakumo snaps. "Kurama isn't a tool, he's a human being. He's free to feel emotions, and I certainly don't want to see him become a weapon."

"How would you know that he's a human being?" his old friend challenges the Head of the Hatake Clan.

"I agree with Hatake." Startled looks appear on the council's faces as Fugaku speaks up. "The Uzumaki should not be treated as a weapon and such. The Uchiha Clan will stand by the Uzumaki Clan as an ally if one dares to try and approach them with hostility."

Hiruzen sees stunned looks being passed around when Fugaku makes this statement. But he sees the logic in it. The boy that Uzumaki Kurama had adopted used to be part of the Uchiha Clan, therefore, strengthening the ties between the two clans is a smart move, especially against Danzō.

"I'm actually shocked that you said that," the Inuzuka admits, scratching her head.

"The Hatake Clan will also stand with the Uzumaki Clan and the Uchiha Clan for the same reasons," Sakumo flatly states out.

Shikaku stays silent, as Inochi and Chouza glance at each other worriedly. Hiashi clears his throat, before the Hyuuga begins speaking. "I stand with Shimura-san and Yasha-san on this topic. The Uzumaki is far too dangerous to be left to his own devices. Let Shimura-san take him and turn him into a more valuable asset."

"I'm standing neutral," Tsume begins, "but I'm more leaning to the side of not turning Uzumaki into an asset. Hokage-sama? Your opinion?"

The Sandaime heaves a sigh, before he speaks. Why did he have to take on the responsibility of taking care of full grown adults (who are also Clan Heads in that matter) who squabble like children? Now Hiruzen sees what Tobirama-sensei has to deal with every single time during a council meeting.

"I stand with–"

"Why did no one tell me there was a council meeting?!" a familiar voice shouts, interrupting Hiruzen. He cracks a smile at the glimmer of hope that appears. Finally. "I could of missed all the fun stuff!"

"Kushina," he says as the door slams open and in storms a furious Akai Chishio no Habanero..... And the subject of their current matters. "Kurama."

"Oi, jiji," she scowls, red hair flying behind her. "How dare you not call me! I am the Head of the Uzumaki Clan and I deserve to be notified about these meetings! Instead, Kurama and Orochimaru had to tell me that there was a meeting, and you made me miss all of my ramen, dattebane'!"

"The meeting is currently over," Danzō says curtly, standing up abruptly. "So there is no need for you to stay."

Kurama merely leans over to Danzō and murmurs a few words, before his old friend turns sharply to look at the red-haired mystery that many are still trying to solve. Smiles a canine smirk as the Shimura walks out the doors, flanked by two ANBU, and Hiruzen wonders what possibly could Kurama say rile up Danzō?

"Finally, I can go back to my ramen, come on, Kurama! Sakumo! Kakashi's waiting for you with Obito!"

Some things never change, Hiruzen muses as the Clan Heads and council members file out, before the question that Danzō had asked fills his thoughts.

"I ask that why does Uzumaki Kurama's chakra seems much like the Jinchuuriki of the Kyuubi?"

Kurama couldn't possibly be....

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Here is the final chapter to the Clan politics, specially interrupted by our favourite Uzumaki pair!

So here, Fugaku and Sakumo declare their alliance to the Uzumaki Clan, and the others are mostly surprised or they just knew it (Mostly Shikaku, because, he's a genius). Hiashi may be a pushover or whatever you think he is in this, but he has good reasons for it, as Kurama accidentally removed the Caged Bird Seal (That's another story for another day).

Danzō is just being a creep like usual, and you'll find out in a later chapter what Kurama said to him. It's more likely a threat ^^

Terms:
Akai Chishio no Habanero - Red Hot-Blooded Habanero
Jiji - Old man
Jinchuuriki - Human sacrifice

Read, review and enjoy!