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The Discovery: Chapter One
"We're leaving," Sasuke began, but was interrupted by Karin's annoying whining.
"What, I hate traveling it's filthy and disgu-" Karin stopped abruptly under the heated glare Sasuke gave her.
"Where, Sasuke?" Jugo asked.
"Yes, as I was saying, we'll be going to Karakura town," Sasuke continued, "There are some things I'd like to investigate there."
"Because?" urged Suigetsu, who was irritated by Sasuke's slow explanation.
"There have been reports of unexplained tremors, blackouts and massive damage to property and I would like to find out what caused it. If it is of no use to me gaining power we'll leave the town."
"Sasuke, why Karakura town?" Suigetsu inquired, "There are many other places for more reliable sources of power and it's a normal town completely unaffected by the ninja world, it's hardly likely there will be anything of use."
Sasuke closed his eyes in slight annoyance and replied, "Karakura town is easy to find and close to our current hideout. We'll be leaving promptly at dawn. I will not tolerate tardiness."
"Lady Tsunade!" Shizune yelled carrying a scroll followed by two ANBU black ops, "We have a report on Sasuke's whereabouts. He seems to be headed in a south-east direction. The best place to intercept him will be Karakura town if we hurry."
"Hmm..." Tsunade pondered, "What is he planning to do there? Shizune!"
"Hai," answered Shizune.
"Go get Naruto, Neji, Sakura, Lee, Ten Ten, Hinata, Kiba, Shino, Sai, Shikamaru, Ino and Choji."
"But Lady Tsunade, that's too many people to send on that mission. It will be a risk. I must protest," Shizune complained, mystified as to what Lady Tsunade had in mind sending so many people on a mission.
"Listen, there is a low chance of risk as Karakura town is crowded with people. They will hardly be noticed and this amount of skilled ninja should be more than enough to find and capture Sasuke. Do you follow?"
"Yes, Lady Tsunade, I understand," Shizune replied.
"Well get them here!" Tsunade demanded sending Shizune and the two Anbu running out of the room.
Shizune returned with all twelve ninja and explained the situation. "Right. Neji, Shikamaru and Shino: you will be working together to lead this group as of now. Dismissed!" ordered Tsunade.
In Karakura town:
"I'm so excited to see you Rukia!" squealed Orohima. "Matsumoto and Renji are also coming for the New Year festival tomorrow."
"Yeah, it's always a great pleasure to see that show-off Renji," Ichigo mumbled sarcastically.
"I know that we'll see Mr. Urahara and Yorouichi," continued Orihime ignoring Ichigo's comment, "as well as Chad and Uryuu."
"Hmph," grunted Ichigo, "Well I'm glad you're happy Orihime, tomorrow looks like it will be a special day."
End of chapter one
Author's note: This is my 1st fanfiction, I hope you enjoyed it!