HAHAHA! I did it! In two days! I hope this doesn't upset you. I had the rush of ideas and I HAD to write this. Oh and the "MY CABBAGES" was a reference to Avatar, so I DOES NOT OWNS AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER! Kisame's relative and lateness will be a running gag in this story.


Naruto of the Akatsuki

Chapter III: Kisame's Ancestry, and Itachi's guilt


Hiruzen Sarutobi was a very accomplished ninja. He had learned and memorized every single jutsu there was in Konoha, thus earning him the name "Professor". As the current Hokage of Konohagakure no Sato, his job was to run and protect his village at any cost. He also had to give sad and anger filled conferences. Speaking of which . . .

"NO! His name will be carved into the memorial!"

"But Sandaime-sama, he was-"

"I dare you to complete that sentence! Go on say it!"

To say the council was shocked would be the understatement of the century. They have never seen the normally calm and passive Hokage act like this. The KI (Killing Intent) radiating from him has already caused the weaker civilians to faint.

"He was not a demon! Naruto was innocent!" Hiruzen yelled.

No one was dumb enough to argue with the raging Hokage at this point. Well, everyone except for Pink –Haired Banshee Senior.

"HE WAS THE KYUUBI! HE DESERVED TO DIE!" She yelled.

Hiruzen drooped his head in anger; his white hat blocked his eyes from view. The aging man clenched his fists in anger, and began to shake with fury. His Killing Intent increased tenfold. The entire council flinched at the Hokage's display of anger; this woman was going to get it.

Letting out a furious roar, the Sandaime raised his fist and smashed it against the table with a loud slam. The table couldn't withstand the force exerted upon its surface. It shattered and broke into pieces.

"How dare you slander his name!" Hiruzen yelled, his voice getting louder with each word, "Have you even stopped to think about his appearance? Do you know who he looks like? Do you know what his last name is? DO YOU KNOW HIS PARENTS ARE? NO! YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT HIM! YOU WHORE!" By this point tears were streaming down his face. The council was surprised and scared with the language their leader was using. Hiruzen took a couple of breaths before continuing, "Who else do you know that has the last name Uzumaki?" Many of the council members hung their heads and said nothing. Several moments passed before a lazy voice spoke out.

"Kushina, Kushina Uzumaki."

"Yes Shikaku, you are right," Hiruzen confirmed, "And do you know who Kushina was married to?"

No one spoke; Shikaku seemed to be in deep thought. The Nara sat there, running through all the possibilities, before stopping at one name, "Namikaze Minato, the Yondaime Hokage."

"Hokage-sama?"

"Yes Shikaku-kun?"

"If my memory serves me right, I believe Kushina Uzumaki married Minato Namikaze, thus making Minato Naruto's father."

The entire council gasped with surprised. How could the demon they hated for so long be related to their beloved fourth? He wouldn't make a demon spawn. Would he?

"S-so you mean the de-I mean boy, was Yondaime's s-son?" Asked 'Pink-haired Banshee Senior', "That's not possible!"

"Yes, yes he was. And it is very possible." The civilian council bowed their heads in shame, they had just killed the Yondaime's legacy, and now they will have to pay the price.

Sighing with disappointment, Hiruzen slowly turned around to face the giant window behind him, "In two days, I'm going to give a speech to the village. I am going to reveal Naruto's heritage and I want the civilians that murdered him executed at once. Civilian council, you are dismissed, shinobi council, please remain here." The civilians rose to their feet and quickly walked out the door.

"How could they?" asked Tsume, "He was just a pup."

"This ordeal is very troublesome."

" . . ."

"I never really met the boy, but from what I had observed, his life wasn't very happy. Only if Minato was here to raise him to be like by Ino."

"I would have expected more from Minato-kun's son, we Hyugas have high standards."

"Hokage-sama, are you well? Here have some pretzels."

Hiruzen sighed, "This is all my fault. I should have done more to secure Naruto's Safety. I'm sorry Minato-kun, I have failed you." The Sandaime gazed out the window, watching the celebrations with contempt. Lamps and fire works lit the night sky with Technicolor explosions. Loud cheering could be heard from a mile away. No one would expect the happy festivities were celebrating a child's death.

With his back still facing the council, Hiruzen finally addressed the clan heads, "As I said before, in two days I will give a speech. At that exact want all of you to gather your clans and meet in front of the Hokage tower. When you are all present I will begin my speech."

The council sat in silence.

Five minutes passed before Shibi Aburame stood, gave his regards, and walked out of the room. Deciding it was time to leave, the council slowly left the room, one by one. Hiruzen stood before the window, silently watching the festive streets of Konoha. The same thought haunted his mind over and over again, "If only I were there sooner."


"For the hundredth time! I am not related to the fish we are eating! For Kami's sake gaki, shut up!"

Silence.

"Kisame, I think I just ate your brother."

Said Ninja began to twitch violently before whirling around to "chew" out Naruto, "God damn it gak- Itachi? You too? Why does everybody like teasing me?"

Samehada gave a series of gurgles and wails in response to Kisame's question.

"What do you mean 'it's fun'? How would you feel if people were eating your 'relatives'?" Snapped Kisame, "They don't even look like me! Besides, I'm a shark! Not a fish!" The ex-Kirinin held up his fish to prove his point. His sword babbled and screeched to answer his owner's question. "No! Not you too! And for your information, I come from a long line of rich and prideful-"

"Fish? At the rate you're going, it's a wonder how your family survived for so long!" joked Naruto.

"Did they have to fish around for food?" Itachi asked, tossing in his two cents.

Samehada let out a gurgle that suspiciously sounded like a laugh.

"Forget it!" Yelled Kisame, "I give up!" With that, the fis-I mean "Shark" threw his fish into the campfire and glared at the burning piece of poultry.

"Gasp! Kisame! How could you? You killed your own uncle!" Naruto said before laughing hysterically.

The scaled man averted his glare from his "uncle" to target Naruto's shaking figure. When Naruto saw Kisame's expression, he fell backwards and started to roll around with uncontrollable laughter, "Hahaha! You should see your face! It's lik- Hic!" Naruto's giggling ceased immediately. His hands flew to his mouth, covering it to prevent more hiccups from escaping. The blonde's eyes widen with terror.

"Hahaha! Jokes on you gaki!"

With his hands still over his mouth, Naruto began to glare at his "Fishy friend".

"Well I think it's time we go to bed." Chided Itachi, "It's getting late."

"But I'm hic not tired hic Itachi-nii!" complained Naruto.

Itachi grabbed Naruto's black undershirt and pulled the blond towards him.

"Yes you are Naruto-kun." Itachi said.

"I'll get you for this Itachi-nii…Datte…bayo…" and with that, Naruto collapsed and fell asleep.

"Hahaha! That never gets old!" laughed Kisame. Samehada grunted in agreement.

"I suggest you sleep too, or you'll end up like your late brother."

"I WASN'T LATE!" yelled the ex-Kirinin.

"What ever 'fishy-sensei'."

"ARGHH!"


"God I'm so bored! When will we get there?"

"Soon."

"You've been saying that for the last two hours Itachi-nii!" Naruto complained, "I wanna get there now!"

"I got a suggestion, why don't we just shut up!"

"By 'we' do you mean 'you' Fishy-teme?"

"ARGHH!" Yelled 'Fishy-teme', "I so want to sever your legs!"

"Then I'll kill you Dattebayo!"

"

"Shh! Be quiet Kisame! Where here."

Kisame's eyes widened with surprise, "B-b-but it-it it wasn't me!" he stuttered, "It was this bl-"

"Kisame I said shut up."

"B-b-b-b-but," Sighing with defeat, Kisame turned his head to glare at Naruto. Said blond gave a sarcastic smile in return and for extra effect, he mouthed the words, "I love you too".

"I'm sorry Naruto-kun, I can't let you see the entrance, I'll have to knock you out."

"I understand Itachi-nii."

With Naruto's permission, the Uchiha gave a quick chop to his neck, causing the Gennin to drop unconscious. Itachi flicked his wrist, giving Kisame the silent order to carry Naruto. Sighing, the shark-like man swallowed his pride and followed his order.

The two nuke-nins continued to walk at a brisk pace before stopping in front of a massive cliff. It was easily twice the height of the Hokage tower. Facing the giant ledge, the two Akatsuki members quickly formed a short set of hand seals. A small hole that was barely six feet carved its way through the cliff, before stopping in front of a giant room. Itachi and Kisame walked into the mini tunnel. The former had no problem with navigating the short entrance; since he was only 16 this made sense. However, the taller man had some serious issues with slouching over. That is before he accidentally smashed his cargo in the head with a stalactite. An evil plot began to form in his head. The man-shark hybrid held Naruto higher on his back, making sure to "accidentally" pass by every stalactite he found. Let's just say Naruto's going to have some serious head issues.

The two Akatsuki members crossed to the far side of the large room, there sat a man with orange hair. He had several piercings in several different areas. His eyes were a dull gray. Like any other eye, it had a dark pupil in the center. Unlike any other eye, several circles surrounded the pupil.

Itachi and Kisame kneeled before their leader. The orange haired man narrowed his eyes with disappointment. Noticing the blond on Kisame's back, the man sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose while slowly shaking his head, "You're late Kisame."

The shark-nin's eyes widened and began to twitch, his sword gurgled with amusement. His partner on the other hand, fell into a state of hysteria. His body shook uncontrollably. The Leader raised his eyebrow with curiosity, his eyes asking the humble and silent question, "What the fuck?"

Kisame unceremoniously dropped Naruto on the ground causing him to wake with a startle. Pain took one look at Naruto's eyes and said, "Itachi, he has not awakened his dojutsu, you know what to do."

"Yes leader-sama." Turning to Naruto, the Uchiha looked him in the eye and whispered, "Naruto-kun I am very sorry, I didn't want to do it this way."

"Wha-"

Before Naruto could complete his question, Itachi activated his Sharingan and whispered a word that Naruto would never forget, "Tsukuyomi."

"Itachi, you remember the last part right?"

"Y-yes leader-sama." Itachi looked at Naruto's crying face, he hesitated before deciding it was for the better, "I'm sorry Naruto-kun, please forgive me."

"Izanami."


Basically Itachi used Tsukuyomi to cause Naruto great pain, and then used Izanami to trap him in that time period. Thus creating the feeling of Tsukuyomi over and over again (Because outside of the Tsukuyomi, the 72 hours are actually a few seconds in the real world) After two days in the outside world, Naruto would have gone through so much pain that he is only a shell of his former self. Something like Nagato. In this story, Naruto is related to Nagato, which means Naruto could also have the Rinnegan. Nagato achieved his through pain, and so will Naruto. Yikes, pretty cruel. ALMOST 2000 WORDS HOLD ON! I LIKE TURTLES! DAMN THAT WAS 1999 Words. Oh! Never mind it says 2011 now. Please review! It keeps me going!