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Note: This takes place after the Sasuke retrieval squad fails to bring back Sasuke. Couple of things to point out; these next three chapters are NOT edited and were rushed. With time I will get around to editing them hopefully, will focus on Naruto and Sasuke for the main part. I will respond to reviews and such, and depending on hits and reviews I will try and update this as frequent as I can. Could use some help from the reviewers WHEN the time has come and the question will be flung out there, and I will respond to all reviews.
Chapter 3: Refuge of the sound.
After eight hours of travelling the forest, they arrived to the entrance of the sound village head quarters. Orochimaru, Sasuke and Kabuto were watching guard over the temple for the time being. Everyone was exhausted except for Naruto and Anko. "Follow me, and stay close. This dungeon is going to be largely set with traps…" Anko began walking as she immediately heard a voice that sent shrills down her spine, and making her eyes widen with a comfort she longed to feel.
"So I see we have the Leaf village brats and my former student sent after us this time, well, well the Hokage is really desperate to get rid of me, isn't she?" Questioned Orochimaru, as everyone turned around to face the three figures of Sasuke, Kabuto and Orochimaru.
Orochimaru then noticed their headbands. They were all scratched. His eyes widened. Then furrowed as he smiled. "I see this band of missing-nin is looking for a home, well Kabuto, Sasuke, should we let them in?" Added Orochimaru as he looked upon the most prized possessions of this group; two individuals with the kekkai Genkai Byakugan, the kyubi, the next amazing healer, the sharpshooter and his former student.
Sasuke stared at Naruto and smiled. "So I see you want power aswell? I see you made the right choice, Naruto!" Smiled Sasuke as he stopped and noticed Sakura standing behind Anko and Neji.
He gasped and looked at her with an amazing glare of question. "Sa…Sakura…" stuttered Sasuke as he stared at her.
Naruto interrupted Sasuke's train of thought as he grabbed Sasuke's arm. "Like you, I want revenge… of the Hidden Leaf village. I was tired of being degraded and ridiculed and made fun of for too long. And besides I still want a piece of your brother for jumping me back at the hotel!" Added Naruto as he let go of Sasuke.
Sasuke turned around and smiled as he placed his hand in front of Naruto as he shook hands. "Trust me, Naruto, you won't be disappointed!" Added Sasuke as he noticed the others.
"Anko, it has been such a long time! And I would like you to meet my other student; Kabuto. He has proven to be as a worthy student as you were." Added Orochimaru as he extended his arm to the white haired boy wearing glasses.
"Orochimaru, we should head in the temple. Remember, we are the most wanted on anyones shinobi bingo book. It would be sad to lose any of these talents we have, since they haven't reached their full potential." Added Kabuto as he smiled over at the small pile of ANBU and Jonin of the hidden leaf village.
With that the newly adjourned members of Orochimaru followers walked into the temple. "So Naruto, you finally realized that you are weaker then me, and decided to gain power?" Demanded Sasuke with a smirk.
Naruto smiled. "No, that isn't it at all. Sasuke, when you left the hidden leaf village, I lost everything." Added Naruto.
Sasuke gasped as he lowered his head. So the little bugger does look up to me as a bigger brother. Thought Sasuke as he laughed. "I see much hasn't changed, knucklehead, and you, Neji, why are you here?"
Neji smiled. "My purpose at the Hidden Leaf Village is internal enslavement. Why would I want to be stuck in my birdcage for the rest of my life, as oppose to help the ones that have value to me, that being Hinata and Naruto." Explained Neji as he looked over at the Uchiha with great intensity.
Sasuke laughed. "You mean this 'Naruto'?"
Neji shook his head yes. Sasuke only smiled.
(Inside the temple in Orochimaru's head room)
Orochimaru sat in his throne, smiling as he felt he has just ruled the world. "Kabuto, before we get settled in, advise Sasuke, Naruto and Neji they are to join me in ten minutes, I need to find out some information from our dear Anko!" Smirked Orochimaru, as Kabuto too smirked and left them both alone.
"Ahh it feels good to be back in the darkness, Master Orochimaru." Grinned Anko as she looked around to smell the feint odour of chemicals and decaying plants and flesh.
"I'm glad you feel right at home, though Anko I'm still a little weary of your alignment, your presence is somewhat soothing. To see my former student return to help her sensei is always a good sight to see." Explained Orochiomaru as he laughed a bit after.
"Enough of the small talk. Tsunade is planing a surprise attack on your temples in two days. The candidate was Jiriya and two people of his choice, which was supposed to be Naruto and Sakura, but they're here now. The problem is whom are they going to send now? And even worse, what if it's Jiriya and Tsunade?" Added Anko, as she remained worried as to if she had made the right choice.
Orochimaru only sneered as he looked at her. "No need to fear Anko, under my watch you will be safe, as the others; you have my word. We let them come to us. We are ditching this temple, as now, we attracted more attention, that of the Akatsuki. But now that I have all this new power to manipulate and use, I feel as if Sasuke shouldn't be my new vessel. No one shall be. I will live on as a leader, as you eight shall do my bidding, and I will teach you all that I can to be better then Sarutobi's leaf ninja. But for now, I must see the three most valuable assets; we have a mission to attend to. Kabuto will inform you as to what to do hear with the others. I'm glad you made the right choice, Anko."
With that Orochimaru stared deep into her eyes, as he instantly intimidated her with his makeshift eyes. She smiled, as she grew used to the sight and watched him walk off into another room and Kabuto re-entering to discuss the plan decided.
(Meanwhile back in a chamber with a lit candle in the middle)
Sasuke sat next to the candle, as he seemed to be meditating, as Neji was doing the same. Naruto, on the other hand was looking at Sasuke, when Neji spoke up. "So, since I was on the team that was assigned to help retrieve you, what happened when Naruto fought you? I was going to ask Naruto himself, but sometimes he stretches tales too far." Began Neji as he looked over at sasuke.
Sasuke smiled. "It was by far my most amazing match I have ever fought, even for being a hyperactive knucklehead. My Sharingan and curse seal was barely enough to come up with a win, but truly the Nine Tailed Fox allows him so much power. It's like they are the same being, one and the same. Remember the red chakra you seen when you fought Naruto in the chuunin exams?" Asked Sasuke, as Neji shook his head yes.
"That chakra is the nine tailed fox's chakra. It's so powerful that it begins to come visible, and is so concentrated that it resembles a liquid. It's truly a force that shouldn't be reckoned with." Explained Sasuke.
The chamber door opened as Orochimaru appeared before them as the all looked up to him. Orochimaru only smiled. "You three are the most gifted ones I have ever seen, the power of the Sharingan, Byakugan and the kyubi all in the same room. Your powers are truly something that cannot compare to anything, the Akatsuki or even myself, which is what I've called you three here for. I have a mission for you, and I will be your leader. We will hunt down the Akatsuki," Sasuke opened his eyes as his chance to finally avenge his clan's death, "But mind you, there will only be four members, and unfortunately for you Sasuke, Itachi will not be present. Naruto and Neji, as I know you were on a dangerous mission, Kabuto will heal your wounds in an instant, be ready soon and meet me at the temple's underground entrance."
All three nodded, as Neji and Sasuke kept a serious face and Naruto gulped at the thought of working for Orochimaru, but the thoughts of the village refreshed his mind as he realized why he was in fact destroying the village himself. Naruto stood up as he grinned; "Don't worry lord Orochimaru, you have my word. I never go back on my way. It's my nindo, my ninja way!"
Orochimaru turned around. "Those words sound so relieving from the other side, no wonder so many was able to succeed. I have in you all, because I know when I look into your eyes; failure is not part of your lives. The reason why you guys joined me is because you want to succeed, and you all are just one step closer to achieving it!"
All three genin grinned, as Orochimaru reached on a table and handed Neji and Naruto their new headbands, and their new attire. For Naruto, he received an orange trench coat, with black flames at the bottom that seep up the robe. His headband was orange sound embalmed on the metal piece. He also received a see through netting mesh t-shirt, and a pair of black sweat pants similar to his old pair and a pair of ancient style samurai sandals. He received two short bladed katana's.
Neji received a beige gui with the traditional style sound village belt, similar to Orochimaru's belt. He kept the same sandals. He removed his headpiece and let his hair roam freely. He also sported two katana blades.
Kabuto came runing into the room as he walked up to the three and noticed the new attires already. "Nice…huff…clothes…puff… they bring out your inner selves! There has been a change of plan. You three will be coming with me. Apparently, Akatsuki has gone into hiding, and there fore, we do not need to fight them, but apparently six Shinobi of the leaf village are on their way; Mite Gui, Shikamaru Nara, Hatake Kakshi, Temari, Kiba Inuzaka and Ino Yamanaka. We will attack them instead. Hinata will be joining you as well!" Added Kabuto as Hinata appeared from behind of Kabuto.
(Near the entrance of the entrance to the village temple.)
"The entrance is near, I can sense Naruto's chakra…" Added Gaara as he trailed Kakashi and Mite guy.
"Akamaru can sense his chakra too." Added Kiba, as Akamaru let out one of his re-assuring barks.
"Remember, don't let your guard down. These are no longer your allies. They are our enemies. As much as I don't want to lay a hand on Neji or Tenten, I will do what I have to save the Leaf Village." Explained Gui as the continued to leap through the forest.
"What a drag, we're up against the top three shinobi of the hidden leaf village; Sasuke, Neji and… I can't believe I'm saying this…Naruto. Even if we have two Jonin and sand ninja, we are still at a disadvantage.They have Naruto's second chakra, two Byakugan's, the Sharingan, the best sharpshooter, and the next famous healer. We can't possibly assume we can beat them, but I will not give up. They are threatening everything that I admire the most, the leaf village, and I will give my life gladly to stop them." Whined Shikamaru, as he looked over at a sighing Temari.
"Thank God, you had me scared! I thought you were going to chicken out on us." Added Temari.
"Be ready we're almost there." Yelled Kakshi, as the Forest ended and opened up into a field.
The six ninja arrived as they scanned the battlefield. Kiba began clutching his stomach as he looked at Akamaru, who was now fully healed. Kakashi then noticed him Orochimaru standing upon the stump. "So you decided to reveal yourself, you scum. What did you do with the genin?" Demanded Kakashi as he lifted his band up and revealed his single sharingan.
Orochimaru malevolently laughed. "You really think I had anything to do with the six genin coming to me? Well, Kakashi, I thought you knew me better then that! Like Sasuke, the decided to come on their own free will, because they realise playing ninja, doesn't make you stronger!" Hissed Orochimaru as he laughed once more.
"Orochimaru, you are the epitome of evil, but your life is coming to an end!" Yelled Mite Gui, as he began opening the first two gates, as his power and strength increased.
"I know I will die! I'm not using Sasuke as a Vessel anymore, because I know they will fulfill my legacy, in destroying the hidden leaf village, and obtaining all the jutsu's of the world and yet to be discovered! They will succeed Gui, because they aren't failures like you shinobi fools!" Sneered Orochimaru as he laughed once more.
The six Leaf shinobi were going to take an attack stance when Kabuto appeared. Kakshi's eyes widened. NO! It can't be… is he using… Kakshi's words where trailed off as four figures approached the field. "Neji!" Yelled Gui in surprise to see his student.
Neji approached the field as he assumed the eight tri-gram stance, smiling as he looked upon his old sensei. "You really are a fool, Gui! Give up your herotics, because you and me know both well that your destiny is to lose!"
Another figure walked onto the scene, and this time it was a female figure. "Hin…Hinata??" Screamed Kiba, as he couldn't believe the one girl he actually loved had joined Orochimaru's sound shinobi.
"Temari, you are mine!" Spoke Hinata as she activated her Byakugan, revealing her new clothing which resembled Temari's out fit in many ways, but was more revealing as it was a purple tube top and purple short shorts, with fish netting mesh covering the rest of her body.
Temari only laughed. "You don't stand a chnace!" Laughed Temari as she readied her fan.
Then two more approached the field as the six leaf shinobi gasped. Gaara recognized the spiky blond hair as his eyes widened in shock and grief, as Kakashi saw the tamed black hair as he gasped at the sight. "Sasuke? Naruto?" They all said in unison.
Both Naruto and Sasuke smiled as they keeled over, as Naruto summoned the Kyubi's energy and Sasuke summoned his curse mark at a level one state.
"So Naruto, which one do you want?" Sneered Sasuke as he smiled over to Naruto.
Naruto returned the smile. "I want to put Gaara out of his misery! How about you?"
Gaara sat patiently as he readied his sand by removing the cork and watching it swirl around him as his eyes clenched closer.
Sasuke laughed. "I want Hatake Kakashi! I want to show him what true power is like!"
Kakashi then readied himself for his Lightning Blade Jutsu, as he looked up at Sasuke.
And with this, Naruto formed his Rasengan use the kyubi's chakra and Sasuke formed his Chidori as the both of them rushed towards their selected opponents. Their eyes were that of the same, vengeances for letting them waste their time in the leaf village as hatred blazed high and mighty intoxicating their real senses, and now they want payback.
Footnote: This chapter seemed kind of…I know… rushed, but I meant for it to be like that. I will be doing flashbacks to fill in those absent spots, like why Kakashi Gaara and the rest are assigned to hunt down the missing six genin. Trust me the cranks are turning, I just hope I don't turn down an allyway with no exit /