This isn't the mpreg I know one of you guys is looking for. It's coming soon though. Anyways, this started a one shot and turned multi chapter. Hope you enjoy

Sasuke just couldn't figure it out. He'd been trying to track down Fuma Kotaro for months now, and he was no closer to finding out where he stayed then he was when he first started. It wasn't like he'd completely disappeared either. There had been multiple lands who said Fuma had been there, caused some sort of chaos, and left.

All of the other ninjas had been trying to get him to join with their country. Anyone who had him would have a serious advantage. That was why Sasuke had been assigned this mission.

He was pretty sure that the red haired kid in the village, the one who only popped up after the Hojo was destroyed, was Fuma. He'd helped the smaller man out on many occasions under the impression that he was someone else.

At first he tried following Fuma through his journey in the village, hoping he would have his guard down enough that he would be able to track him. No, such luck. If anything Fuma was even more on his guard and managed to shake him within the first minute or so.

Now he was sitting in a tree that gave him a good view of the entire village. It didn't take long for him to spot the other ninja. His hair stood out like a sore thumb, seriously, that had to be the brightest shade of red that he's ever seen.

The man below was currently wrestling with an over-stuffed grocery back trying to keep it in his arms.

"Need help?" Sasuke appeared in front of who he was pretty sure was Fuma.

The red head's lips pressed together in a firm line letting the other know that he wasn't happy about the offered assistance.

"Right," Sasuke rolled his eyes. Ninja's could be so prideful. He smirked when a few things fell from Fuma's arms and picked it up for him, "I'll help you anyway."

The other let out a huff excepting the help. He started walking and Sasuke knew to follow. It wasn't long until they were outside of the village boarder and in a denser part of the woods.

"You live out here?" He got no answer but he wasn't expecting one either.

A little shack came into view. This couldn't be where Fuma was staying. One, he passed by this place almost every day when he was on petrol and there was never any signs of life. And two, the place looked as if it was ready to cave in at any moment. There was no way a legend such as Fuma would even consider staying here.

But Fuma walked through the threshold setting his item on the floor. The walls were bare; the only thing this place was good for was to keep shelter. There wasn't even a bed.

He set the other items down with the rest watching Fuma unpack them. Most were medical supplies or weapons, very little of it was food.

That's when Sasuke remembered the destruction of the Hojo and how it probably left Fuma homeless and without pay. It explained why he was working with Matsunaga. The man was wealthy and would be able to pay him enough to sustain himself.

So how did he even up living here?

Fuma made a hand motion telling him he could leave.

"You know, if you ever need a place to stay, there's always Takada," Sasuke grinned at the other ninja who he was pretty sure was scowling at him by now, "Shingen will probably let you work for him as well. It would be a lot easier than having to live in this crummy little..."

A dagger lander in the wall next to his head. He hadn't even seen Fuma move, actually the other man was in the same position as when he turned away.

"Sorry, sorry, I'll leave now." he made his way back to Takada. There was no doubt in his mind now that he had just spoken with the legendary ninja. He'd never seen anyone that fast. He was usually able to pick up on a twitch of the hand or a difference in body language before someone attack, and afterward their whole posture would change.

And that was when he wasn't paying attention. He was on guard with Fuma the whole time knowing that the man was dangerous and now he knew why.

"Where did you go," Yukimura asked. It wasn't like Sasuke to leave the village without saying anything first.

"I had urgent business to take care of. I think I found Fuma's hide out," Sasuke explained.

"Really, how," Yukimura was intrigued.

"I helped him bring some of his stuff home and he led me to this shack that I'm pretty sure he's been staying at, not too far past the boarder."

"I thought you said he managed to shake you every time you followed him."

"He did."

"So if he knew you were helping him, why would he purposely lead you there? You mentioned before that he hangs around the village a lot. He probably just needed a place to stop and get you to leave."

Sasuke stood there dumb founded at this. Everything Yukimura said made since and was probably true. He was so happy that he found the spot he forgot that Fuma was still weary of him and that it was all but a rule that when an enemy ninja is following you, you never go home until you know they are gone.

"You're right," Sasuke hung his head, "I guess I got too excited about finding him I forgot to use logic."

"It's okay, I'm sure you'll find him."

Now he was getting sympathy from Yukimura. Just how far had he fallen?

"You know," the tiger cub interrupted his thoughts, "I think that your problem with this other ninja is like the problem that I have with Masamune-dono. I don't think when I'm around him and end up making stupid mistakes."

Sasuke sweat dropped. Everyone knew that Yukimura had a crush and the One-Eyed Dragon; everyone but Yukimura. So to have him comparing the two relationships..."

"You're blowing things out of proportion. Trust me it's nothing like your Masamune thing."

Yukimura shook his head, "It sounds just like it."

"You guys have some sort of weird rivalry. I've never actually met this guy."

"But you talk of him so highly the same way I do with..."

"I got to go," Sasuke declared, even though right now was his free hour, "I'm going to check the perimeter again to see if he's still hanging around. Don't get into trouble while I'm gone."

"O-okay," Yukimura gave him a confused look probably telling himself that he said something wrong.

Sasuke didn't linger t0o much on it and took back off toward the hut to find that Yukimura was right. There was no trace of Fuma. Even the foot prints that they left behind from the previous trip were gone.

This time he actually took a moment to think. If Fuma wouldn't lead him directly to his hide out, the odd were he also wouldn't lead him in the direct opposite direction either. Other parts of the forest weren't dense enough for sufficient cover. That left the north end of the village. But when he went to look there was still no sign of him.

"It's like he disappeared," Sasuke all but yelled a few weeks later.

"I know," Yukimura rolled his eyes. Sasuke chalked it up to him still be tired from his trip to Oshu when he decided that he wanted to duel with the one eyed dragon.

"How did that fight go anyway," Sasuke asked trying not to think of his frustration with Fuma.

"We didn't fight at all. Some pirate guy Motochika Chosokabe was there..."

"You mean the Ogre of the Western Sea?"

"Yeah, whatever, anyway he was there and Masamune didn't want to fight because Chosokabe was only going to be there for a few days. He completely ignored me. Don't get me wrong I'm not trying to say that Masamune-dono has bad taste in the company he keeps but why would he hang out with such a person. He's stupid and rude and has no respect for..."

"You sound jealous," Sasuke raised an eyebrow.

"What," Yukimura squeaked, "No, of course I'm not."

"Then why else would you be mad. Masamune hangs out with Kojuro all the time and you never..."

"Because I trust Kojuro, I don't trust this pirate guy."

"You, know it's said that Chosokabe is good friends with Keiji. If Keiji trust him then..."

"Keiji trust everybody!" Yukimura wailed, before pouting again.

"Good point, good point," Sasuke patted his young master on the head, "When you actually figure out what's wrong come find me. I'm going to take a quick trip to the surrounding countries to see if anyone has gotten wind of Fuma."

"You're really determined to find this guy."

"He's stronger than all of the people in my corp. combined and there are a lot of them."

"I thought there were only four of you," the tiger gave him a puzzled look.

"We're ninja; you're not supposed to know we're here."

"But I see you all the time."

"That's because I'm in charge of watching you."

"What?"

"Nothing, the point is. If he's against us then we're screwed."

"But, Oyaka-sama defeated him in battle before."

"That was because Shingen knew of his presence, and that it's self was because his master wanted him to be seen. If he were to attack us the way he normally would..."

"I get the point," Yukimura sighed tired of hearing of the other ninja and how great he was, "Go find your boyfriend."

"Very mature Yukimura," Sasuke rolled his eyes before taking off.

After touring through the other lands all he learned was that Fuma had been keeping a low profile. Which again was pretty obvious.

"Damn it," he mumbled in frustration. Out of nowhere a rock barley missed his head. He dropped from the tree launching his throwing stars in the direction of the attack. Once he landed he was face to face with Fuma.

He must have anticipated his attack.

The other ninja looked pissed, even though he couldn't see his whole face the way his mouth was set was a good enough hint.

"I've been looking everywhere for you," Sasuke cringed at how desperate his voice sounded. He couldn't help it, he really was happy to see the other man. This made him think about what Yukimura said for a few seconds but he pushed the thought away. He couldn't be distracted while talking to Fuma.

"Why have you been looking for me?"

Sasuke almost died hearing his voice. He swore he was probably the only one to ever hear it, which only lead to butterflies in his stomach.

"I-I..."

"Spit it out."

"I was hoping you would join Takada," he finally managed out, "I don't know what you are doing right now or where you are staying, but if you were to join us, my commander is sure to let you call this place your home."

"That's all," Fuma didn't sound too impressed.

"Well, yeah."

"You've been hunting me down for weeks just to ask if I would join your corp?"

"It's not like you're an easy person to find. I could have done this a lot sooner if you weren't always running." Sasuke managed to find his voice.

"Tch," Fuma disappeared in a cloud of black feathers again.

"You could at least give me an answer!" he yelled at nothing.