*All characters belong to Kishimoto I am not the creator…. Yeah… this is my disclaimer… =D

Naruto: Villages of the Outer Continent

-Chapter 1: Danzo's Plan

"Naruto wake up. Naruto come on you have to go now."

"What is it Sai?"

"You have to get out of here now let's go."

"What?! Why? What is going on?"

Danzo has sent out his best ninja from Root to assassinate Naruto. Sai (having been at the meeting) rushed to inform Naruto.

"What is going on Sai? Answer me!"

"...It's Danzo. His ninjas are on their way to your place as we speak. They plan to kill you in your sleep."

"So... that's it."

"Yes. He has been planning this for a while now. Ever since you turned down your assignment to kill Uchiha Sasuke, he has deemed you nothing more than a threat to this village."

"Damn."

"Konan has agreed to help you. You will accompany her Amagakure."

"Konan? Yeah, I saw her stealing a few peaks at the GUNS! Ugh!" Naruto said while striking a pose.

"…."

"Come on Sai lighten up it was just a joke!"

"This isn't the time for games Naruto."

"Yeah… I guess you're right, so, where is she?"

"She is in a remote part of the forest 5 miles from here. Continue in this direction and you will come to a cave. She will be waiting for you inside."

"What about you? Where are you going?"

"I'm going to head back to the village and try to recruit anyone I can to go along with you. I'm not sure who I will be able to find, I'll have to be very discreet, if Danzo finds out that I've helped you, it will be my head."

"Thank you, Sai."

"Yes, well, just go quickly and please inform Konan about the others I am sending. I forgot to mention that part."

"Will do."

Naruto continued down the path as Sai instructed. It wasn't long before Naruto came to the cave. He could seem the dim light of a fire deep inside the cave. Making his way into the cave Naruto noticed a shadow on the wall around the corner to the right. He, somewhat cautiously, continued. Konan was sitting with her legs crossed in front of the fire eating what appeared to be fish.

"Hungry?" Asked Konan, offering Naruto some of her fish.

"No thanks, I'm not very hungry."

"Ok, well I'm all done here, are you ready to go?"

"Actually, Sai said something about recruiting a couple of people to help us along."

"Oh he did?! Who said I needed any help?!!"

"Uhm?! I...I… I'm sorry, I didn't tell h-him to he just decided to on h-his own." Naruto said shakily.

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"Sai?! What the hell are you doing in my house at 4 a.m.?!"

"Listen Lee, Naruto needs your help."

"What? What's wrong?"

"Danzo has ordered his assassination. You were the first person I could get to."

"Well I'll help as best I can!"

"Ok, but, do you really need to yell?"

"Oh, heh, sorry…" Lee said scratching his head in embarrassment.

"Ok, he is about five miles northwest of here in a cave. He will be waiting for you."

Sai slipped back out of Lee's home unnoticed and headed for Shikamaru's house. It was the closest place he could think of. As he arrived he noticed a figure slip out of the front door. It was Shikamaru.

"Shikamaru? What are you doing out so late?" asked Sai somewhat spooking him.

"What?! Oh it's you Sai. For a second there I thought you were my dad."

"Oh, I apologize, so what's your reason for being out tonight?"

"Well, I haven't been able to sleep since Konoha was destroyed by Pain. I'm glad that we do finally have our homes rebuilt, but I can't shake the feeling that something big is about to happen."

"Actually Shikamaru, that is what I came here to talk to you about."

"Huh? What going on Sai?"

"It's Danzo I'm afraid. He has sent out his best ninjas enlisted in Root to kill Naruto."

"Naruto?! Why?? Naruto defeated Pain and saved the lives of all the people! Naruto is a hero to the people of Konoha! Why would he kill him?"

"It's because Naruto refused to kill Sasuke. Danzo still wants Sasuke dead and since Naruto refused, Danzo has no more use for him and only sees him as a dangerous jinchuuriki."

"Damn Danzo! I knew he was up to no good… Wait? What about Naruto? Does he know? Is he safe?"

"Yes, Naruto is in a cave a few miles northwest of here. I have already sent Lee to help accompany him and Konan to Amagakure. With you helping I think they will make it without much of a problem. From what I hear you're one of the most intelligent ninja in the village."

"It could prove to be a bit troublesome; but If Naruto needs my help you can count me in."

"Good luck to all of you. I'll try to inform the rest of the village's ninja of Danzo's plans."

"Well, later Sai."

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Back at the cave Lee, having already arrived at this point, was helping himself to some fish when Shikamaru showed up.

"Hi guys."

"Hey, Shikamaru!" Exclaimed Naruto filling an odd rush of excitement for the upcoming journey to Konan's village.

"I think I'm the last of us, so should we get going?"

"I think that would be wise, there is no doubt that Danzo will send his ninja into the forest to search for Naruto." Stated Konan, growing weary of the cave.

So, with everyone together, they set out for the Village hidden in the Rain (Amagakure), thus, ending the first chapter of their journey.

********* Ok in this story we changed up a few things from the actual story line of Naruto (such as Sai being able to speak of Danzo's plans) we did this intentionally to make to story go the way we want it to. Please don't take any of the changes as ignorance to the Naruto world. Thank you.

Author note from: Yertuu & Zertuu