Note: this story takes place during Naruto's two and a half years of training with Jiyara (spelling?). This mini chapter is very important so enjoy it.
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Chapter 2.5 – meanwhile in the Naruto World…
"It has been five days since Itachi Uchiha, Kisame Hoshigaki, Hidan and Kakuzu had disappeared. Has anyone seen either one of them recently?"
Pain looked at his five remaining members of the Akatsuki one at a time– Konan, Deidara, Sasori, Zetsu and now a new member, who had just been recently appointed as a permanent member, Tobi – as they all shook their heads, simultaneously.
Konan said from her seat beside Pain, "this is strange though. Five S-class Ninjas suddenly disappear from the face of the world. And none of us have found them?"
"What happened to those guys, un? And why haven't you found them yet Zetsu, yeah!"
"Shut up brat. Even with my amazing spying skills, I can't seem to locate them…it's impossible they ran awayI would have found them a long time ago. I believe that, they were obliterated." Zetsu said and all of them became nervously silent.
"Well if that's the case I wonder who was so strong enough to kill them all at once," Sasori said speaking what was in all of the members' head.
"Anyway we should keep our eyes open, for any hostile attacks," Pain said. "Sasori, you and Diedara should take care of the money missions, now that Kakuzu is no longer available. Your mission details are in this scroll." Sasori took the scroll Pain handed over. "Zetsu, keep on your search for our mysterious obliterator."
Zetsu nodded.
"Konan and I shall take on the War and recruiting member missions. Tobi, stay behind so we can discuss your status as an Akatsuki member." Pain said but only three people knew what he truly meant by the statement. "The meeting is adjoined."
Deidara and Sasori left the Base with the scroll leaving the rest behind to discuss 'Tobi's placement'.
Zetsu smiled at Tobi. "What do you think of this new development Madara? I can tell you arepissed off. You haven't said a word."
Tobi turned to him his childish attitude gone. "this doesn't change anything. Yes, we have lost four valuable members especially, Kakuzu and Itachi, but they all can be easily replaced." He smiled underneath his mask.
"That's not what I mean, and you know it," Zetsu persisted, "you are worried about this foe that was powerful enough to make five of our members disappear, leaving nothing behind...no evidence. You are frustrated that someone took away your only chance in getting Sasuke…"
"Zetsu be quiet," Tobi said as he made a fist, "just go."
"Yes Madara-sama. Well by everyone, I don't think I amneeded here." then Zetsu went through the floor like a tangible ghost.
"So what are we supposed to do? And you?" Pain asked the masked man.
The man with the orange mask turned to them, "just complete your orders. Get us that missing nin from Kiri fast and failure is not tolerated. I have someother things I need to do."
Konan and Pain nodded as they left. Tobi was all alone.
Tobi sat down quietly musing. In less than five days things had been changing fast. Not only did he lose four of his valuable members of the Akasuki, some days before that, an attack was aimed at one of Orochimaru's bases. According to what Zetsu had told him, Orochimaru had nearly been killed, he lost over a hundred of his minions and the base was completely destroyed. There was no doubt in Tobi that the same group of enemies that destroyed Orochimaru's base that dealt with his four missing members.
Whoever they were, they were powerful.
No! Tobi thought dismissing the thought. one can ruin my plan, no one. He thought dismissing those thoughts. "And I meant what I said, Zetsu. This changes nothing."
Meanwhile, somewhere around the borders of the Fire Country…
"Are you serious Kushina-chan? I mean you still haven't recovered from the justu you used five days ago."
"I am fine dear I can go now," Kushina said stubbornly as she tried to stand up but the blond man pushed her back.
"I am serious Kushina. Can't you see Karma too is also tired?" He pointed at the small fox that was sleeping on the ground, beside Kushina's bed.
"But I need to see my son!" Kushina nearly yelled, "We have to find him! There's not enough time for me to stay here and do nothing –"
"Yes there is -"
"But we have to - "
Minato looked at his wife sternly, "Kushina i promise you, we will find Naruto and kill the rest of the Akatsuki – but not now. Not while you're handicapped like this."
"But…"
"Besides Kushina, I am also tired, too" Minato said.
"You don't look it."
"Because I have to take care of you. Anyway, we are almost in Konoha," Minato said reassuringly, "I can't wait to see what kind of Ninja Naruto has become."
"Me too," Kushina agreed as she smiled up at her husband.
"I'll be right back. I have something to do..."
"Yeah sure but make sure you come back before I change my mind!" Kushina yelled happily to her husband as he left.
She sighed as Karma pounced on the bed.
After what had happened the past few weeks she had a right to be tired. She and Minato were revived by Orochimaru. They had also destroyed one of Orochimaru's hideout after that. That was when they discovered about the Akatsuki, and how they tried to kill their son. Nearly causing the death of Orochimaru they had fled.
On their way out of the Sound Village, Kushina came across a small injured fox. It had reminded her of her old friend Kurama, so she had healed her and they took her along with them. Soon after that they discovered the fox had large amounts of chakra, which was astonishing. Kushina was able to absorb some of this chakra to help defeat five members of the Akatsuki. She used a genjutsu, while Minato used a space time jutsu to send them to another world.
Currently, they were on their way to Konoha to see their son and get a medic nin for Kushina. The genjustu she had used to trick them, was so powerful, she had nearly fainted in the process. They had both taken shelter in a hotel, near the fire country so she could recover some strength.
Kushina was bored. She wondered how their son had grown up. was he adopted? She couldn't wait to see Mikoto Uchiha and Hitomi Hyuuga two of her best friends wondering how their life was. She smiled as Karma licked her palm and the faint smell of Ramen that was quickly approaching the room, but that was not the whole reason for her smile.
She couldn't wait to see her son.
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