Chapter 21 Old Friends
Naruto stared at the child before him. Konohamaru stood back straight, arms behind his back. Konohamaru walked forward examining the lab around him.
"Much has changed since our tests on you young Naruto", says Konohamaru.
"Where is Konohamaru", asks Naruto slightly angry.
"Konohamaru is in my body much like you were. He will be given freedom to read our knowledge in the Library of Yith. As with you his mind will be erased upon returning to his body", says Konohamaru.
"You just said you will get to know me for ten years. You plan on returning him to his body when Cthulhu rises. He is young. With Cthulhu on the horizon Konohamaru should not have a ten year gap in his memories followed by waking up in the middle of an agonizing death", says Naruto.
"Please, there are more important matters to attend to other than your young friend. I have taken over this body to study you further. It seems not long after you awakened our memories your future changed. We have come to observe your changes. Originally I was to keep to the shadows. However with you staying here for so much of your time it became necessary that I reveal myself. Seeing as you would discover me down here anyway I simply came forward. All I can do is observe you. I am not permitted to act in any way. Nor can I reveal your future", says Konohamaru.
"Fine, but if you are doing this you have to do something", says Naruto.
"I am listening", says Konohamaru.
"You will go to the academy train to be a ninja and find some way for Konohamaru to get those memories. He is going to need them. Do that and I won't have to telepathically rip your mind from Konohamaru body", says Naruto.
"I am no fool young Naruto. I know full well you have yet to master your psionic powers. However I will do as you say. It would be counter productive should I be brought under suspicion for behaving differently. It was difficult enough avoiding those who followed me", says Konohamaru.
"Of course they were following you, you're the grandson of the Hokage. You are a target for Konoha's enemies", says Naruto.
"Even in this form I am more than capable of taking care of myself. Though the child's brain is human. My mind is Yithian", says Konohamaru.
Naruto raises an eyebrow.
"Are you saying you can use psionics in that body", asks Naruto.
"Yes, my mind is alien enough to put off a mutation into an Eldritch form. Konohamaru as you call him will remain untouched physically by the mutations that you have recently went through. I have learned long ago through trial and error to do this, you have nothing to fear", says Konohamaru.
"Trial and Error", asks Naruto.
"We were not always aware of the effects of psionic power on humans. Some became misshapen creatures before death took them. To my knowledge you are the first to survive the metamorphosis", says Konohamaru.
Naruto though on that for a moment before turning to Xel. He noticed Xel was looking angry.
"You ok Xel", asks Naruto.
"I was hoping to never have the displeasure of meeting a Yithian again, even in mind", says Xel.
Konohamaru glares at Xel.
"Ahhh, a Deep One. The feeling is mutual, I had hoped never to see your vile species ever again", says Konohamaru.
"What are you two talking about", asks Naruto.
"You see my lord, in another reality on a young world that would eventually house the human race there were many races that fought control of the world. The Deep Ones and our once allies the Star Spawn of Cthulhu against the Elder Things, Mi-go, and the Great race of Yith", says Xel speaking with venom on the word 'great'.
"Ours is an ancient feud that lasted for millions of years, until the Flying Polyps came. We were in a constant struggle to claim the world", says Konohamaru.
"We are ancient enemies, but I see little harm in letting this filth walk around. The Yithians are a race obsessed with attaining knowledge. They will not interfere with your plans my lord they are to single-minded had it not been for the Elder Things and Mi-go we would have easily exterminated them", says Xel reluctantly.
Naruto shakes his head.
"Just don't kill each other, we have enough problems without setbacks", says Naruto.
"As I said I am here merely to observe", says Konohamaru.
"Let the filth watch, he is weak anyway.", says Xel.
Naruto shakes his head again. This was going to be interesting.
Naruto returned to the surface with Konohamaru. It was an unexpected event but Naruto could adapt. perhaps even use help in the construction of Yithian weaponry. While Xel did not admit it in front of Konohamaru alone he did say the Yithians were masters of weapon crafting. Naruto lead Konohamaru to the park in an attempt to help him act like a child. It was an interesting sight to watch a Yithian try and behave like a child. At first it was awkward when he played in a park with the face that screamed 'I really do not want to do this' but he had appearances to keep up. Though he did not seem to care 'playing' with other children. Though whatever it was Konohamaru was doing it was not playing. That would imply he was enjoying it.
Naruto did not sleep well that night. tomorrow was to be his first mission. While he knew it would not be a grand mission he did hope it would be at least a distraction of the recent events that have happened. Having a Yithian in the body of someone he considered a friend was not something Naruto was enjoying. As annoying as he found Konohamaru during the few times Naruto met him, he was just a child. It was to be expected. Now though a time traveling body snatcher was wearing him like a suit and the though of whatever the real Konohamaru was going through made Naruto worry.
Naruto now remembered his short time in the Yithian body. It was not pleasant waking up in a strange place not knowing how to use the sluglike cone shaped body. Had it not been so short and had Naruto's memories not have been erased it would have been taxing on his mind. Speaking on that at least Naruto could later ask the Yithian why he was immune to insanity. As long as it would not effect the future he would answer, unless forbidden to do so. It really depended on what the answer was.
As Naruto got dressed and headed for the Hokage Tower he was thinking on how events were changing drastically. Konohamaru was mentally replaced by an alien, Naruto had to find a way to prepare the world to hold back a literal God, and there was still no word on how the clones sent out were doing in there attempts to find the other summoning contracts. It hadn't been long but he hoped news of something would reach his mind eventually. Though the fact that he gained no memories meant they were all still alive.
Naruto stopped his thoughts as he entered the Tower. Sakura and Sasuke were already waiting. Kakashi was nowhere in sight.
"So he's not here. Maybe we should get him a watch", said Naruto.
"I don't think it would help. I almost think he does it just to mess with us", says Sakura.
Naruto rubbed his chin.
"Maybe he does, it would explain allot", says Naruto.
As the minutes passed the three began there usual rituals while waiting for Kakashi. Naruto read, Sakura pestered Sasuke for a date, and Sasuke ignored her. As time went by another team came into view. It was team 8. They were heading right to the tower.
"Hello Kurenai, been a while", said Naruto.
Kurenai smiled.
"Hello Naruto, so you passed Kakashi's test. That's a first", says Kurenai.
"You two know each other", asks Sakura.
"I was one of the people who helped find out what Naruto's eyes could do", said Kurenai.
"Kurenai is one of the best Genjutsu experts in Konoha", said Naruto.
"Didn't help, nothing I did had any effect on you", said Kurenai.
"Well good thing we're on the same side", says Naruto.
Kurenai laughs. Naruto turns his eyes to a blushing Hinata. He quickly puts his eyes back into his book. It was still a bit strange being around her.
"So where is Kakashi", asks Kurenai.
"Late, as usual", says Sakura irritated.
"Yeah sounds like Kakashi", says Kurenai while shaking her head.
Naruto looked up from his book.
"So he is known for this behavior", asks Naruto.
Kurenai nods.
"Pretty much, he has been late to so many meetings we usually just tell him the wrong time by a few hours just so he will show up on time", says Kurenai.
"Does it work", asks Sakura.
"At first, he still somehow manages to show up late though", says Kurenai.
Naruto smiles.
"Good to know, maybe we should use Kakashi time when he asks us to be somewhere", says Naruto.
"He'd probably still be late", says Sakura.
They all laugh.
Naruto looks at Shino noting he was almost invisible until he looked at him.
"Hey Shino, how's life. Anything interesting happen recently", asks Naruto.
"I became a Genin, was placed on Team 8, have practiced with my clan, and have catalogued three subspecies of mantis", says Shino.
"Sounds like fun. Let me know if you need any help. I could always use the distraction", says Naruto.
"Distraction, from what. It's not like you do anything other than read boring books", says Kiba.
"Contrary to what you believe Kiba I do have a social life. Anti social it may be but social none the less. Even I have a bad day every now and then", says Naruto.
Kida looks at Naruto for a moment. Akamaru pants on his head giving out a small bark.
"It's alright Akamaru, we'll get our mission soon. And it's going to be a hundred times better than theirs", says Kiba.
"Somehow I highly doubt that will be the case given the circumstances", says Naruto.
"What do you mean", asks Kiba.
"Well have you ever noticed that Genin sometimes do manual labor, at first I thought it was for extra money. Then when I noticed that they were always in the same teams. I thought about it some more and realized that even though we're ninja our experience level is much to low to really do anything dangerous just yet", says Naruto.
Kiba quickly turns his head to Kurenai.
"Is that true", asks Kiba frantically.
"Kiba, this is our first mission. I expect you to treat it as such regardless of its contents", says Kurenai.
Kiba slumps his shoulders.
"Wait, so our first mission is going to be chores", asks Sasuke speaking for the first time today.
"In a way, these missions probably have some meaning behind them. More than likely teamwork exercises", says Naruto.
Sasuke puts his head in his palm, Sakura tries to comfort him but has little success.
"I-It isn't t-that bad", says Hinata.
Kiba turns to her with his eyebrow raised.
"She's right Kiba, remember all good things come to those who wait", says Naruto.
It does not escape Naruto that Hinata blushes deepen after that. He turns his eyes back into his book not knowing how to react.
"Yeah whatever, well lets go get our chore", says Kiba with his shoulders still slumped.
Team 8 head inside together. Naruto and company wait for their sensei to arrive. It isn;t long after Team 8 leaves that Team 10 approaches the tower, he idly notes Ino and Sakura glaring at the less Naruto smiles as they do.
"Hey Shikamaru, hey Choji. It's been a while, glad you passed. Not that there was any doubt I'm just saying", says Naruto.
Shikamaru grumbles his greeting looking like he just woke up. Considering who it was it was most likely.
"Yeah first mission, troublesome", says Shikamaru to no one in particular.
"So Naruto why are you out here", asks Choji.
"Oh you know, catching up on some reading, waiting on the latest man in the multiverse, the usual", says Naruto.
"Multiverse?", questions Choji.
"Sorry Choji, it would take forever to explain. The short version is that there are an infinite number of universes and everything that can or can't happen, has happened in one of them. It's theoretical right now, but The possibility is there", says Naruto.
"Sounds interesting, maybe later you can explain how it works", says Asuma their Sensei.
"You do would have to read books on theoretical physics to understand anything he would tell you", says Shikamaru lazily.
Asuma raises an eyebrow for a moment shifting the cigarette in his mouth.
"On second though maybe I could live without knowing", says Asuma.
Naruto Shrugs.
"Suit yourself", says Naruto.
He turns his head to look at Ino who was practically hanging onto Sasuke while Sakura was attempting pushing her away. Laughing to himself over their antics he continues to read as Asuma motions for them to go inside.
"So how long has it been", asks Sakura.
Naruto looks at his the sky then his shadow.
"Two hours", he says.
"Ughhhhh" moans Sakura in annoyance.
As the day winds down Naruto finishes his book. He puts it away and idly examines the people around him. He turns to his teammates.
"So how everyone been doing with their training", asks Naruto in an attempt to pass the time.
"Good, nothing much has changed. Still practicing with the Sharringan", says Sasuke.
Naruto nods.
"What about you Sakura", asks Naruto.
Sakura shifts uncomfortably.
"I haven't really trained much", says Sakura.
"Why not", asks Naruto.
"Not enough time in the day", says Sakura.
"Sakura, you do realize the dangers of being a ninja. And the other dangers of being a Kunoichi", asks Naruto.
Sakura shifts again realizing what he was saying but she didn't speak.
"Sakura You should be aware that the death rate for Genin is very high, mostly do to overestimation of ones own abilities. The Death rate of female Genin is even higher. It really only evens out for chunin and jonin. It is theorized that not enough female ninja take the job seriously or become a ninja for the wrong reasons. Remember we are a team, We count on you just as much as you count on us", says Naruto.
"I know, I just. look I'd rather not talk about it. It's not like we have anything dangerous to do right now", says Sakura.
"No I suppose you are right, but tell me something Sakura what kind of ninja do you plan on being", asks Naruto.
Sakura thinks it over for a moment.
"Well I have been told I have a bit of skill in Genjutsu, maybe I could be like Kurenai", says Sakura.
"Not bad, Genjutsu takes a good amount of chakra control. Why not expand on that", says Naruto.
"What do you mean", asks Sakura.
"Well looking at our team formation we appear to focus on assault tactics. Between my clones and Sasuke's fire Jutsu it really is best applied their. You could try to fit into that mindset, but perhaps it would be better if you came up with something to make us adaptable", says Naruto.
Sakura began thinking to herself.
"Well, I still think I will train in genjutsu, but I could always branch out to something else. Maybe I could become a Medic-nin, that could work", says Sakura.
"Not a bad idea, you do have the control for it. Tell you what if you want to do that I have some books on Human anatomy you can borrow", says Naruto.
Sakura smiles.
"Thanks. I'd like that", says Sakura.
Naruto waves his hand to dismiss her.
"No worries, it's just me helping a teammate", says Naruto.
After the conversation Naruto thinks back to it. He silently curses himself. Xel was right he was being manipulative, he realized that. He was already preparing his team to combat Cthulhu when he still did not know if they even would. He didn't like manipulating people, even accidentally, but what's done is day continues, luckily it is not long after Naruto's talk with Sakura that Kakashi shows up.
"You're late again", says Sakura.
"Yeah sorry my alarm clock broke and I overslept", says Kakashi.
"By three hours", says Naruto adding rather pointless information now that he though about it.
"Yes well, lets go get our first mission", says Kakashi.
After retrieving there mission scroll to find and capture a cat of all things, they set out. Kakashi had given them each a headset to communicate with each other. Naruto would idly examine the headset looking for ways to build such a device or even improve it. Never the less they set out.
They split up around the field the cat was most often seen at. Apparently this Tora was quite infamous for escaping capture and torturing Genin. Either way they searched the field.
"I have just found some cat droppings, looks fresh the feline can't be far off", says Naruto through his headset.
"Naruto, that is gross", says Sakura.
"Which way is it headed", asks Sasuke.
Naruto looks at the ground.
"It's headed straight to you Sasuke, looks like it is going toward the stream. She might be thirsty", said Naruto.
"Got it", says Sasuke.
Naruto followed the trail left by the cat. It wasn't long until he found the stream. Following it he turned his head up to a tree where he saw the cat resting.
"I found the cat, she's sleeping in a tree. Looks like she might be stuck. I'm going to see if I can get her down", says Naruto.
"Good luck with that", says Kakashi with a hint of humor in his voice.
Naruto turns off his headset. He climbs the tree with minor difficulty. After a moment Naruto makes it to the branch. He seats himself next to the sleeping feline. A pink bow tied around it. Naruto turns his headset back on.
"It has the pink bow, this is the cat", says Naruto.
As Naruto speaks the cat wakes up. It looks at Naruto for a moment. Naruto raises an eyebrow as he swears the cat was glaring at him. Thinking nothing of it he reaches toward the cat and scratches behind its ear. The cat seems to enjoy itself.
"I don't see why everyone says you are so bad", says Naruto.
The cat purrs. Naruto pets the cat some more before attempting to pick her up. Apparently the cat did not like this as she quickly clawed at Naruto's hand as he reached under her. And with a speed unusual to cats it jumps for Naruto's face. It doesn't gat far. The cat hovers griped by a green Tentacle attached to Naruto's arm.
"Apparently I was wrong, you are quite violent", says Naruto.
He leaps down the tree as the cat thrashed to escape the tentacle. It is not long until Sakura and Sasuke reach Naruto. Sakura shrieks slightly at the sight.
"Naruto how could you treat a poor cat like that", asks Sakura.
"It attempted to attack me. So I grabbed it with the Tentacle whip. Don't worry I'm only holding her tight enough to keep her still", says Naruto.
Sakura shakes her head. She looks at the cat as it trashes around angrily.
"Maybe you could carry it normally", says Sakura.
"I would prefer not to, she can be quite vicious", says Naruto as he shows Sakura the scratches on his free hand.
"Just let me hold her", says Sakura.
"I do not think that would be a good idea Sakura", says Naruto.
She glares at him for a moment.
"Fine, but whatever happens is not my fault", says Naruto.
He hands her the cat dispelling the tendril as soon as she grabs hold of the feline. Immediately the cat scratches her arm. As a reflex she drops the cat only for Naruto to grab it in the tentacle before she hits the ground.
"Told you", says Naruto.
Sakura glares at the cat then to Naruto.
"Lets just get this over with", says Sakura as she walks off.
After returning the cat to its violently affectionate owner Sasuke looks at Naruto's hand.
"The scars are gone", says Sasuke.
They look at his hand. There was not even a hint he had been scratched. He looks at his hand for a moment.
"I heal fast", says Naruto.
"To fast", says Sasuke.
Naruto puts his hands in his pocket.
"It's nothing Sasuke, I've always healed quickly", says Naruto.
Sasuke realizing he was not getting any more information drops the subject for now. Sakura on the other hand begins thinking it over. Naruto did tell them he had many secrets, the only one she knew was who his father was, and that was a big one. Was his healing another one, it seemed small in comparison but perhaps it was only part of the secret. Sasuke was thinking much on the same lines. As they walk away Naruto looks at Kakashi his eyes in his book.
"Something on your mind Naruto", asks Kakashi eyes never leaving his book.
"Not much, just wondering if we were going to train today", asks Naruto.
Kakashi looks from his book for a moment.
"As a matter of fact we are, but not today first there is something I need to ask you three", says Kakashi.
They stop for a moment as Kakashi puts away his book.
"Nothing major, just tell me what you want to specialize in so I can help you there", asks Kakashi.
"Well I want to be a combination genjutsu user and medic-nin", says Sakura.
Kakashi was slightly surprised by this, he knew the girl had good control but he did not know she wanted to become proficient in two skills. She rarely showed any real desire to become a ninja. Though both classes were mostly non combative he knew enough of both to know that they could be quite powerful.
"Sounds good Sakura, I'm not much of a medic but I could teach you the basics, same for genjutsu but I do have a few advanced skills that could help you once you get the basics", says Kakashi.
Sakura smiles.
"What about you Sasuke", asks Kakashi.
"I want to be a Sharringan master, proficient in all my clans styles and Jutsu. With a few extra moves thrown in to mix it up", says Sasuke.
Kakashi thinks for a moment.
"Well, I can help you there. I'll see what you are best at and help you there. Later I could do something to help you with your fire styles, but we'll wait a while before using elemental Jutsu", says Kakashi.
He turns to Naruto.
"And you Naruto", asks Kakashi.
Naruto thinks for a moment. Truly he was mostly using the skills shown in the Necronomicon, though he had yet to use anything other than the Tentacle Whip and the flexibility exercise. Putting that together with the copied Scroll of Seals he could easily become a powerhouse. It would take a while before he could do that so it would be best to branch out to prepare for the future when Cthulhu awakens.
"Right now, in terms of being a ninja I am not really sure. I do like the idea of being adaptable though. Maybe a Jack of all Trades, Master of None thing until can figure out what to focus on. Though I won't ever really be able to be any good with Genjutsu since I can't see them so I can throw that out right now", says Naruto.
Kakashi puts his hand to his chin.
"Alright I suppose that could come up with something to help you there", says Kakashi.
Kakashi takes out his familiar book.
"Alright, you three go home. I'm going to try and think up some training exercises to help you in those fields. So rest up and meet me at seven at the Hokage tower. After our mission we will get started", says Kakashi.
He disappears in a puff of smoke and leaves.
"Maybe we should ask him how he does that, looks useful", says Naruto.
Sasuke nods slightly in agreement.
"I guess we go home now. It's kind of early though. It's only four", says Sakura.
"What do you suggest", asks Naruto.
"Well, why not hang out. As a team I mean", says Sakura as she looks to Sasuke to see his reaction.
"I wouldn't mind. I could use a break", says Naruto.
Sasuke looks at the two before giving out a sigh. He was probably going to hate this but there was a few things he wanted to ask Naruto such as his fast healing.
"Fine", says Sasuke.
Sakura does a small cheer when Sasuke turns his back.
"So where do you want to go", asks Sakura.
Naruto thinks for a moment.
"Well I do know this place that serves the best Ramen I've ever tasted", says Naruto.
"I was thinking of something a little more interesting", says Sakura.
Naruto shrugs.
"Why don't we go to the top of the Hokage Monument then. The view of the Village is good", says Naruto.
Sakura smiles.
"That's not a bad idea Naruto", says Sakura.
Naruto smiles. They make there way to the top of the monument. Sitting on a nearby bench the three look over the village. While it was a beautiful view Naruto's mind wandered back to the vision Dagon showed him. It was hard to imagine how much would change when Cthulhu awoke from his slumber. He was pulled out of his thoughts by Sasuke.
"So Naruto, mind talking a bit on why you heal so fast. Do you have two bloodlines", asks Sasuke.
Naruto turned his eyes to him for a moment before giving out a sigh. They were probably going to figure it out sooner or later, and the secret wasn't much compared to stopping Cthulhu. If he was lucky the answer would satisfy here curiosity on him., and Both were smart enough to both understand and keep the secret. How they felt about it was none of Naruto's concern.
"Well, not really. Tell me have any of you noticed that people glare at me when we walk together with sensei", asks Naruto.
Sakura and Sasuke look at each other for a moment. While they had noticed that the villagers would glare at Naruto, they didn't know why. It was another thing Sasuke wanted to ask him.
"Ok now do you know what my birthday is", asks Naruto.
They look at Naruto confused.
"October tenth", says Naruto.
They widen there eyes a bit at that.
"You were born on the day your dad defeated the None tailed Fox", asks Sakura.
Naruto only nods.
"Now, you both know I heal fast, and I have a lot of stamina. What you don't know is I have Chakra levels that are near the same as a Kage. It is why I have such difficulty performing low level Jutsu that use so little chakra and can perform the shadow clone with ease", says Naruto.
"What does that have to do with anything", asks Sakura.
"Take all you know about me and put it together, then tell me what your conclusion is", says Naruto looking over the village.
They both think it over for a moment. Naruto smiles as he watches the gears in there head turn.
"So what are you saying That the village thinks you're the fox, because that's stupid", says Sakura.
"Or maybe he is saying he is in some way related to the fox", says Sasuke.
"You are both close, might as well tell you the answer otherwise you might come to the wrong conclusion", says Naruto.
Naruto stands up. He pumps chakra into his stomach. While he could see the seal, he knew they could not. They both watched as the seal formed on his stomach.
"You can't kill a tailed beast, they just come back after a while. So to stop the monster he sealed it in me. He is trapped inside of me and cannot get out. Normally seal like this free the beast if I should die. This one is different. If I die, the fox dies, permanently. It's chakra is slowly pumped and filtered into me, this means that we are both connected", says Naruto.
He lowers his shirt as he looks at both Sakura and Sasuke for their reaction. Sasuke only crosses his arms and smirks. Sakura follows suit.
"That explains a lot actually, especially the whiskers", says Sasuke.
"Just a little side effect", says Naruto.
"So your dad sealed it in his own son. Why would he do that", asks Sakura.
"From what the Hokage has told me his wish was for me to be viewed as a hero, the problem was not many seen it like that. To be honest I don't see myself as a hero, all I did was be born. Besides, what other person could he ask to hold a demon. More importantly who would agree with it", Says Naruto.
"Point taken", says Sakura.
"You should both know that like who my father is this is an S-rank secret. Revealing it to anyone is calls for your execution", says Naruto.
He looks at them as they pale a bit.
"See why I'm not big on talking about it. But you were curious and deserved to know. Especially if we have to work together", says Naruto.
Sasuke stands up.
"Not exactly what I expected but I always figured there was something off with you, no offence", says Sasuke.
"None taken. Besides, you two are both geniuses in your own right. You would have figured it out anyway, or come to the conclusion that I was the fox. I thought is best you know the truth", says Naruto.
"Whatever, I'm going home. See ya tomorrow", says Sasuke.
He walked off.
"I'm going. Oh hell I don't feel like lying, I'm going to follow Sasuke", says Sakura as she chased after him.
Naruto laughed lightly to himself. He walked toward his home where he immediately turned to head to the sewer. He climbed down the ladder and headed to the lab. He could hear yelling coming from the lab.
"I'm telling you that it won't work the energy source to build one is to great for the power we have", says the voice of Konohamaru.
"Well maybe if you actually helped us build the damn generator we could actually use your plasma turrets", says Xel.
"And I said I cannot interfere, but I would not appreciate you using faulty equipment that would literally blow up in your face and probably take me and a tenth of the village with it", screams Konohamaru.
"The lord need to have the defenses up to protect his lab should the snake human return. You are a Yithian, do something useful", screams Xel.
Naruto walks in.
"Still arguing over the Plasma Turrets I see, I'm impressed I have never heard someone argue on the same subject for ten hours", says Naruto.
" I am merely ensuring time remains normal and making sure my observation does not end with my death, which your Deep One seems hard pressed to cause. They are a destructive race, why you keep him summoned is beyond me", says Konohamaru.
"How dare you speak to the lord like that, If he had not asked me to calm myself I would rip your eyes out and feed them to you", says Xel.
"Please, like a lowly Deep One could harm me, you would have lost long ago had you not allied with the star spawn", says Konohamaru.
"And we would have brought your race to extinction had we not been distracted by the others. Even the Mi-go was more of a threat to us than your race", says Xel as he smashes his fist into a nearby table breaking it.
Naruto sighed.
"Yep, it's going to be a long decade", he says to himself.