Sora: Hello another fic by me I also going to start working on infinity and my other projects but I been so busy this story isn't beta I need one so anyone volunteering give me a ring.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto

Summery: Sasuke out for redemption with a companion of mystical proportions can he do it? Or will a certain blond help or hinder him? Read and find out.

Warning: Will be Yaoi don't like don't read.

Path of Redemption

Ch1: Greetings from the land of Kin

21 Year old Uchiha Sasuke was on the verge of death after narrowly escaping his once best friend now nemesis Uzumaki Naruto during the 4th Shinobi War after Kabuto's jutsu summoning the souls of the dead, Tobi's Death, and finally Uchiha Madara's death he was the only major threat remaining.

With all the Kages hating him he had no hope of getting any mercy from anyone even though he helped his dead/brought back to life/ now dead again brother get rid of that pesky technique Kabuto cast there was no hope for redemption so to at least go down in glory to meet his deceased family he challenged Naruto.

The frustrating thing most that gotten to him is that he INTENDED to die by Naruto's hand but instead he had a nagging voice in the back of his mind to live maybe a resounding memory of his older brother Itachi? Who knows all that he did knew was that he could not die not yet anyway.

Tired and bloody he used the last of his chakra reserves and teleporting to anywhere to get away from Naruto and his friends; he ended up in a clearing in a dense deep forest that feels power…and ancient.

Sasuke cracking open his non-swollen shut eye stares up a little to see golden talons attached to golden feet of a huge bird's legs looking up more he sees the body lower part of flame glowing feathers as well.

Continue his journey up this gigantic bird's body he sees that this bird is a legendary huge phoenix with a golden beak, ruby red eyes sclera's and all pure ruby red.

The feathers also had a glowing golden hue to them with lots of feathers but nine bigger tail feathers stood out from the bunch behind the phoenix.

Needles to say Sasuke is render speechless and just stares in shock into those red ruby eyes till he hears a melodious male voice in his head Hmm…an Uchiha finds there way here? Well this is a surprise the phoenix chuckles within his mind.

Sasuke coughs up some blood before a raspy weak voice comes out of the once proud Uchiha "A phoenix…what a…fitting…majestic…creature…to die infront of…" he mused before coughing up more blood.

The phoenix looks at the sorry state the Uchiha is in before staring deep into one eye to his soul a sigh could be heard within his mind sweet child such innocence taken…such purity abused…your life hasn't been an easy one…you been manipulated and hurt… and as such did many terrible things…but recently you seem to have dispelled the darkness at least a little of it,

I want to make you a deal I wish to see the human world first hand like the Kyuubi was sealed with in a child I shall seal myself the same way to you will you accept me?

Sasuke gaped at this here is a mystical powerful phoenix wishing to be sealed within him give him power just to see the human world first hand? "Um, why…?" was the only answer he could get out too stunned by this to actually say much more.

An amused chuckle resounded again though his mind a giant phoenix gallivanting around would draw too much attention to myself and I really don't want to fight overzealous humans besides I have healing abilities that will help your wounds,

As long as you accept me as in we're equals not caged away I want to form a bond with you I believe you can become a very good person and I want to help you achieve that was the honest answer he was given.

Sasuke looks at the floor again to process this I'm dying…and this phoenix wants to give me another chance to help me and …himself…can I really let my demons die? Can I let my hate and vengeance go? He thought to himself looking back at everything that happened and everything he did since he abandoned his village.

Then after a stroll down memory lane he comes to a conclusion yes…yes I can…Naruto was right…the civilians weren't at fault…just the Elders…and Danzo…Danzo is hopefully dead and the elders are old they'll die anyway I think…I think I CAN get past this…I must! He thought with conviction before staring back up at the phoenix before nodding.

The phoenix grinned as much as his beak would allow him littleUchiha I am Xu a pleasure to meet you and let us work together for a better future…oh and this may hurt he warned as a searing pain is branded on his back his vocal codes strained a silent scream rips from Sasuke's lips before he knows no more.

The next time Sasuke wakes he feels great, tired, but great and somewhat sore too as he gets a better look at his surroundings to not know where the hell he is since the only things he could see were trees and more trees.

A familiar melodious voice rang through his mind child you are at the Land of Iron I figured a new life in a new land will help you this kind is a land of warriors not Shinobi but samurais and martial artist this place knows barely of shinobi so you should be quite the hot commode and get a lot of jobs he piped in helpfully.

Sasuke quirks a brow at that and shakes his head, this will take a lot of getting use to the voice chuckles again indeed we'll have a grand time and I know a lot I can teach you new jutsu and since you have an affinity with the fire element it will be even easier Xu chirped happily.

Sasuke shakes his head and sighs are you always this chatty and happy? He asked really wanting to know what he gotten himself into.

Not really but I am in the human world! I can see things smell things and since we are bonded I can taste and feel the things through you so of course I am excited! This is the best thing to ever happen to me in my whole immortal life! Xu replied with exclamation.

I got a question Xu you said the nine-tails and I also notice among your many tail feathers nine of your stands out why? He asks very curious to know since he only knows of one through nine demonic beasts of known existence in the world.

Very astute of you Sasuke I expect no less from one of such a powerful bloodline like yours…it's very simple for they are nine demonic beasts they must be nine holy beasts to balance the demonic nine

While the demonic nine was not content in the realm of kin they decided to go to the mortal realm to reek havoc and we all know what happened to them…well needless to say the holy nine decided to stay in the realm of kin

Hence, why you only know of the demonic nine beasts the holy nine were born along side the demonic nine to be equals in power should the demonic nine go out of control. He explained to his host.

Well that explains a lot I guess I'll get started finding a job but won't they know I'm the dastardly Uchiha Sasuke? He asked worried about coming under attack by the warriors of the Land of Iron.

Fret not child for as I said earlier they know not of the Shinobi world so they wouldn't be aware of an S-class missing Nin like you Xu murmured reassuringly and for some reason that tone calmed him down some.

Konoha

Naruto was scratching his head over where that bastard disappeared to and wonders if he is alive or dead? It's been half a year and no one not even the ANBU from the 5 hidden villages could locate him.

He sighs "I wish I know where the Teme was I was so close to brining him back home but then what? He did so much that he could not have gotten off lightly he would be more then likely be executed but still…"He trailed off looking out the window of his apartment he couldn't help but wonder.

Kit, I feel the presents of a holy tailed beast and not just any beast my equal the nine-tail Phoenix named Xu. He growled he never did like the holy beast nothing but goody, goody bastards.

Eh! Where? He asked having been told a few months a go by Kyuubi I don't know but I do know Xu left the realm of Kin why? I do not know since I'm sealed and can't do any damage he replies sullenly his disliked Xu the most out the holy nine.

Can you track him down? He asked no, I just felt the initial entry of him but what I can tell you since I can't feel him after entering the human realm is that he has taken a human host was the answer given.

Guess there is nothing we can do then he could be anywhere he shrugged turning around to sit in his chair "guess there isn't much to do but wait for missions" he said aloud.

There was a knock at his door "who is it?" he called "Sakura, now open the door!" was the reply as he gets up and crosses the room to open the door to let his friend and teammate in.

Sakura enters the room going to a couch and sitting down on it "Naruto Tsunade-sama has a mission for us" she informed him "Baa-chan does? What is it?" he asked hoping it's interesting.

"Tsunade-sama wants us to escort a samurai leader from the Land of Iron to the Land of Fire for talks of an alliance we are to leave in a week's time Sai and Kakashi sensei will be coming with us of course" she informed him.

"Ok, I'll be ready so how are you and Sai coming along?" he asked with a grin and Sakura blushes "good but we got a long way ahead of us it's not easy getting him to show and know emotions" she sighed at that.

"Yeah, well at least you have someone I'm still searching" he said hand scratching behind his head "I know and even though YOU have a lot of people fighting for that spot you don't even give them a second look" she retorted like he's having such a difficult time with it.

"It's true! I don't know what's wrong with me I can't seem to accept anyone…"he trailed off confused as why he can't find or accept anyone.

"I think I know why that is but far be it for ne to tell you, you got to figure it out on your own" She told him getting up "well I got to go Sai and I are going out for dinner later Naruto" she said as she let herself out.

Naruto stares at the door wondering what Sakura knows about this that he doesn't know and why the hell she won't telling him what he wants to know.

Back to the Land of Iron

I really don't thing this is such a good idea Xu, what if I'm discovered I can't use my real name no matter how disconnected this land is to the shinobi world he thought wearily looking around and over his shoulder.

Fear not child you ARE a ninja aren't you? Just do a hegan and change your appearance and name Xu supplied helpfully you're right I'll disguise myself but what name should I choose? He asked pondering over names.

Something not connect at all to your name what about you use my name like Xuling even though my real name is Xu I added the Ling to make it sound disconnected to mine sounds good? Great I'll go with Xuling then he replied thinking of a form to hide himself under he comes to good one.

Making the hand signs for it "Hengan" he called out as a poof of smoke cover him before clearing to reveal a raven haired green eyed tanned youth hair smooth and long in a braid with blue golden trim Chinese silk fighting top, coupled with black Chinese pants, white shocks and Chinese's shoes.

You look good I don't think anyone will recognize you he mused approvingly Thanks now I should go looking for a job to rent a place out he told his bird friend as he walks to the capital to find work.

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