So I finally have a new story yay! :) This is basically just insight into something Naruto figures out when he learns that Kakashi died during the Pain Invasion. I broke it up into a couple of really little chapters, so it would be easier to read.

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN NARUTO! I wish I did so I wouldn't have to put out a disclaimer all the time...

Thanks to the muses for giving me this idea for the story!

So sit back, relax, and now enjoy the story (wow do I sound like the beginning of a movie...)


The Mighty are still Mortal

Pain stood in the barren wasteland that was once the proud village of Konohagakure. Though he was careful to keep his face in a mask of indifference, he could not suppress a glimmer of triumph in his eye. The Village Hidden in the Leaves was no more, its people may still remain, but he would take care of that shortly. Suddenly a great cloud of white sprang from the ground; a summoning technique. Once the cloud cleared slightly, Pain had even more trouble keeping the smile of victory from his face. Naruto Uzumaki, his ultimate target, had just come into the playing field.

"Well, that saves me the trouble of searching for you."

Pain said emotionlessly, but you could hear the slight edge of triumph in his voice.

NARUTO POV: I stood in the middle of a barren wasteland; what was left of Konohagakure. The only indication that this was even the remnants of the village was the faces of the past Kage carved onto the rock face that over- looked the village. Shock did not even begin to describe the initial emotions, but then another emotion, no a need, overshadowed everything. Revenge.

Whoever did this would die a painful death. Then Granny Shima said the one phrase I wanted to hear. "I feel the same presence as from when I was on Jiraiya-boy's shoulder . . ." I had to keep back a smile from my face; the Pervy Sage's murderers were here. They had taken his life, and now my village . . . I was going to enjoy this battle.


So that is the first chapter! Told you it was short. Reviews are always welcome in watever form...but a boost of confidence in this story doesn't hurt...

Clarificatoin: Konohagakure is the same thing as The Village Hidden in the Leaves. It's just another way of saying it.

R&R Please? Thanks!