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'New York City called the big apple to some and for many immigrants who call it home, the first part of the new land to call home. The city was alive as the new year of 1898 had past a couple of days ago and there was energy in the air. The new governor of New York was busy as he had many plans and ideas to spread. Almost everyone knew of their famous governor a cowboy, and a war hero who lead his Rough Riders during the war in Cuba. He was also well remembered for many ways as New York City Police Commissioner. He had radically reformed the police force which before they were reputed as one of the most corrupt in America. But his iron will leadership of unimpeachable honesty and butting heads till he got his way has changed things. He also made it his habit of walking officers beats late at night and early in the morning to make sure that they were on duty.' (1)
'That's where, I met him and came to know him for those 2 years we walk Mulberry Street.'
"Jacob Riis," a voice called out to him.
Jacob Riis of the Evening Sun newspaper look up as his name was called. He stop writing in his notebook. Looking up he saw Theodore Roosevelt walking up to him. He gave a smile to his old friend and got up from the chair he was sitting and shook his hand.
"It's been a long time," Jacob said.
"It has," Theodore agreed.
Both of them stood in a building at the new army base that was built near New York City. The base was still being built but enough was built to start moving things in. The building they're in is one of the finish buildings.
"When, I got your letter, I came as soon as, I could," Jacob said.
"I needed someone to help spread the news of the new government department, I created. Named Spookhouse, to handle creatures and other beings or things that find their way to our world. Seeing that everyone now knows about, Kurama there isn't really a point in hiding it. So instead we need the public to be aware of Spookhouse so that when they do see something strange they know who to call to deal with it," Theodore said.
"Well you have made yourself a name with finding Kurama and Naruto at your ranch," Jacob said. "Not to mention how you took Kurama down."
"I only had some rope on me at the time. So, I had to make do," Theodore said remembering how the press went wild once he showed Kurama to them. A horse size fox with 9 tails who can talk wasn't something you see. (2)
"How is he anyways?" Jacob ask.
"The same as always. Foul mouth and still bitter that all of his power he once wielded is gone while he's in our world. As for Naruto he has grown into a fine lad. In fact, he's here and you can see for yourself," Theodore said leading Jacob down the hallway.
"He's here?" Jacob ask.
"Seeing that he came from another world and was raised by myself he's a good choice to become a member of the department. We're already searching around finding the right people to be recruited. We're looking into every folklore and tales to see if there isn't a grain of truth in it. After all dragons could have been like Kurama who ended up in this world. You never know if it isn't real or not," Theodore said.
"So you're looking into Indian tales as well?" Jacob ask.
"Yes we're looking into that as well," Theodore huffed. (3)
Entering a large room Jacob saw they had entered a workshop, with workers unloading boxes of machine parts. Inside he spotted Naruto who he had recognized by pictures he had seen. He's talking with an older man who he recognized as Nikola Tesla. From what he had learn from newspapers, Naruto's world was advance in many ways to theirs but lacking in others. People like Nikola would visit Naruto just to talk with him about what he remembers about his world and the technology there.
"What you see is just the ground work. We're still building and recruiting. The public should know that there are people who will be watching and searching for beings from other worlds. The members of Spookhouse will find them and contain them. Those who come in peace or an accident as Naruto and Kurama did will be cared for. For those who are a danger to the public at large they will be dealt with," Theodore said to Jacob as they walk deeper into the room.
"You're sounding like you're preparing for war," Jacob said.
"That's because he is," Kurama said poking his head out from behind some crates where he was taking a nap.
"Ah Kurama there you are," Theodore said showing no fear to the horse size talking fox.
"Was taking a nap," Kurama said.
"You were talking about a war?" Jacob ask.
"Yes war with other worlds. Being prepared for it is better then being caught off guard. Seeing how both Kurama and Naruto came here, means that crossing into other worlds is possible. And there would be a world where they have mastered that and be like taking a boat across the sea. We shouldn't just think that they come for war but should it be we'll be ready," Theodore said.
"And there is the world me and the boy came from. Even with so many years have past, they will still be looking for him and me. We're important in that world to do something that only we can. The power of chakra has to be renewed and without us it won't last," Kurama said.
"The world where you had powers?" Jacob ask as they only had stories of the powers that Kurama once wielded to go on.
"Yes and once those ninjas come to this world they be render powerless as me," Kurama said. (4)
"And like him they will learn we're not weak because we don't have chakra," Theodore said with a smirk.
"You got lucky. I was still getting use to my new body," Kurama huffed.
"Really? I remember it differently," Naruto said having finish talking with Tesla who is keeping busy overseeing his machines being unloaded.
"Naruto meet my old friend, Jacob Riis from the Evening Sun," Theodore introduced him.
"My pleasure," Naruto said shaking Jacob's hand.
"So you be helping in this department?" Jacob ask.
"Once we have a solid lead. Me and Kurama here will be sent out to find out if there is something real out there. Kurama will be able to sniff it out and see if it's real or just someone mistaking something for something else," Naruto explained.
"We'll also be recruiting others from other worlds to join Spookhouse. There will be those who still have their powers, like Sunset Norton and her mother Empress Norton. Having some agents with powers on our side will be a good thing," Theodore said.
"I wish both of you the best of luck," Jacob said.
"This is our world now and we will protect it," Naruto said. "Better believe it."