12 Years Later

Twelve years had passed since Naruto had been banished. Tsunade was still Hokage, but she was now looking for a replacement. Right now she was on top of the Hokage building wondering who she should pick when an ANBU agent appeared right behind her.

"Tsunade-sama we have a problem. The Fire Temple was attacked yesterday by the Akatsuki." An ANBU agent said. "We have one survivor. He is here to see you."

That got Tsunade attention fast. She was still determined to protect Naruto still and this was one way to do it. By eliminating the Akatsuki.

"Very well, send him in" Tsunade said as she returned to her office.

Shizune was there. She was one of the few people Tsunade still tolerated after all these years.

"So let's hear it. What happened at the Fire Temple? Tsunade demanded.

"Tsunade-sama, two members of the Akatsuki appeared yesterday. They destroyed the doors of the Fire Temple with ease. As you know those doors take a massive power to breach. They then attacked Chiriku and…" The monk stopped; he was close to breaking down from grieve.

"I am sorry to hear for your loss, but I need to know what happened next. It's very important to the Fire Country's safety." Tsunade said. And Naruto's Tsunade thought. "I need to hear this and I need to hear this now! Do you understand!? Tsunade shouted.

"Tsunade! Can't you see this man has been through something terrible? Please, calm yourself." Shizune said.

Tsunade was about to reprimand Shizune when the Monk spoke up.

"No. I am sorry. I know I need to finish telling you about this." The monk said. "As I was saying the Akatsuki attacked Chiriku and even after Chiriku used Welcoming Approach: Thousand-Armed Murder on the intruders. He was still easily overpowered by one of the Akatsuki and killed." The monk said.

"I see." Tsunade said. "Can you tell me what they looked like? What weapons they used and where there heading next? Anything you know may save lives the next time we fight them."

"One of them has silver hair and purple eyes. His name was Hidan and he used a massive triple bladed scythe. I did not get to see all of his abilities, but he was very strong". The monk said. "The other one had a cowl on and had green eyes. He did not join in the fight." The monk paused. "That is all I know."

Tsunade was silent for a moment, thinking about what to do.

"Shizune!" Tsunade shouted. "Get the Nijyuu Shoutai ready. We cannot let those two Akatsuki escape the Fire Country. Tell them to meet me on the roof immediately."

-2 Hours Later-

Eighty Shinobi were on top of the Hokage palace. All of them were listening attentively to the Hokage. The briefing wasn't that long, but by the end everyone was itching to get out there and find the Akatsuki.

"…and that is all. Two Akatsuki have infiltrated the Fire country and you will deal with them. Try and capture them, but if you can't eradicate them. Find them no matter what. Are there any questions? Tsunade said. Asuma raised his hand. "Yes Asuma."

"Yes, one of the monks there, Chiriku, is there any word on him?" Asuma asked.

Tsunade was silent. The monk however said. "Chiriku-sama was killed by the Akatsuki."

Asuma looked alarmed, worried even, but then he took on a look of resolve.

"Are there any further questions? Good dismissed!" Tsunade shouted, as the ninja dashed off.

"I need a drink Shizune." Tsunade murmured.

Elsewhere in the village, four ninja stood, ready to commence the mission.

"Alright everybody we'll start at the fire temple and work our way from there." Asuma said. "Lets move out!"

-Somewhere in the Fire Country-

"Kakuzu, this place smells like shit. I'm going outside." Hidan said.

Kakuzu was silent as Hidan stepped outside. He than began counting the money for the bounty of Chiriku.

-Outside-

"Man this place suck. Now I smell like shit." Hidan thought. Hidan than noticed something around him and he looked around. "Hey what took you so long Kakuzu?" Hidan asked turning around and stopped.
"You're not Kakuzu."