Chapter Four

I didn't say anything about remembering Naruto, what was I suppose to tell him? Hey! Guess what? I remembered everything! Well almost everything. There a few parts of my memory that are still hazy. But I was not sure how to say it, I still was not even sure if the memory was real or just me going mad. I sighed. I never had to bother with these stupid issues without Naruto around! I stood up and put my gun in it's holster and stood up. Fuck! This is annoying. I felt a small hand on my shoulder lightly squeeze it in an attempt to calm me and my gaze fell to the floor. "Hinata... I..."

She closed her eyes. "Don't explain, I heard about all of it... You can talk to me. You know that... Are you alright?" The only time Hinata did not stutter was when she couldn't see my face. She seems to feel cornered by the eyes of others. So this was the best way to speak to her. "Just talk to me Sasuke."

I looked up at the roof. "I... Think I got part of my memories back."

She suddenly turned me around. "Sasuke do you know what that means?" She stared up at me in horror. "Master- H-He'll be so- So angry! He'll have you erase them again!" She shook me lightly. "Tell me it isn't true, tell me that! Please Sasuke! I've seen you after your memories were erased! It's-" She looked down. "I can't see you like that again... Not again." He words were full of agony. I didn't like how she was acting. I didn't like any of this. She tilted her head up.

"Sasuke, tell me... Is it true?"

The look I gave her obviously stated what I was going to say because in that moment her eyes watered. She was crying for my sake. "Hey... It could have just been an illusion my mind created..." My words were not at all convincing, I knew this yet I urged on. "Please, don't cry. It's probably nothing." I touched her face taking in the soothing atmosphere that embraced her. "Hinata..."

She bit her lip then lightly brushed my hair behind my ear. "Sasuke... Listen to me... You don't remember anything. Just do what you do best... And never, I repeat never tell Master..." She touched my face. "Sasuke... You're like family... Please don't do anything foolish." She pulled her hands away and stepped back bowing her head. "I-I'll be g-going now." She murmured. It seems all her energy blew away with that last statement because she was back to her shy, timid and stuttering self.

I slowly sat down and stared at the ground. That was helpful... Not! So I just forget that I remembered? Is that all? I know she is just protecting me but I- I don't know if I want to forget. I feel like I owe that much to Naruto... What the hell? What do I even care about that brat? He's just going to die in my arms! My eyes widened and I stared at my hands. Such useless things really. I could not even protect those weak fools... I'm just as weak as them... While I was sitting in my only little pity land Naruto sat next to me.

"Sasuke, is everything alright?" He whispered. I know he wanted to be kind, but I didn't need kindness I needed guidance! I needed someone to tell me what to do... Not suggest ideas that could make things worse! I had to make a choice. Was I to tell Master and allow him to take my memories again or would I hide my memories from Master and try to find out my past with this- This fool?

I looked over at him his blue eyes full of worry and kindness. Like small whirlpools they pulled me in, my body. It was useless to me as I tried to pull away from what felt like a magnetic field. "Naruto-"

He touched my face with his small tanned fingertips, his finger lightly slid from my cheekbone to my chin. The warmth of his touch, I had never felt such a feeling before. I was scared. I was not at all sure if I wanted this to happen. Wait! What am I saying! I hate this brat! He's annoying! I wanted to say something- Anything to get his hands away from me! I was speechless, and I was taken in by those magnificent whirlpools. He pulled my face closer and his lips lightly touched mine.

I finally got the strength enough and pushed him away in one swift thrust then stood up. "Don't fucking touch me." He has no right, I... Belong to Master. Not this damned fool! He was not going to twist my mind, he was not going to thrust my world into chaos! I am Sasuke Uchiha! A criminal, a tool and most of all a killer. Love, nor friendship was not at all part of my life, this- Imbecile, is my subordinate, and he is going to be at the top. I will not let his foolishness alter the purpose he was given! He is to serve under our Master and carry out all of the missions he is assigned appropriately and without flaw! I glared down at the fool. "I'm going to turn you into the boy... No... MAN. That our Master wishes you to be." With that I left the room booming with fury. This brat is not going to ruin the life Master has given me, before him I was a helpless brat. But now! Now I am a being with a single purpose! I was born to kill!

I stormed my way through the halls into Master's office where he sat with his back facing me. "Master, I'm sorry to disturb you but I have a request." Yes this is how things were going to be. This is exactly how they should be. "I want Inuzuka, Hyuuga, Haruno and Gaara to help me train this mutt of mine. I will require their skill to create, the perfect tool." I stood there for a moment in complete silence before he looked a me through his mask.

I could feel his excitement fill the air. "So, you're going to train your new little pet? I'm glad you're taking an interest in-"

I stopped him before he could continue. "I have no interest in that fool, I merely do not want him to fail your expectations." I fell down on one knee. "I only act when it is beneficial to you..." I closed my eyes. "I only live... For you." This was how it was. And this... Is how I am. A loyal servant to my Master's will. The man who gave me life. The man who saved me from a pitiful, disgusting world.

He let out a small chuckle. "My dear Sasuke, do as you please. But- Now that you have taken up this task. Do not fail me." He then faced his back towards me. "Go. Make a killer out of that 'fool'." He let out one last laugh.

I smiled and stood up. "I would never fail you Master."

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The vile creature know as Kiba stood before me with his finger shoved up his nostril and his drooling mutant hound by his side. "So, Sasuke... What's the big idea here?" He looked around. "Hey, isn't this where were were trained? It looks awful!" He looked over at Sakura. "And why is she here... She's a fucking psycho!" A cocky grin was plastered on his face as he spoke in an irritating tone. I would have killed him but it seems Sakura was already near doing so.

Her thin pink lips curled into a devilish smile and she fixed the gloves on her hand. "Inuzuka..." Her vein in her forehead pulsed madly as if a small creature was trying desperately to escape the violent woman. "Get your finger out of your goddamn nose and do not dare speak ill of me or you will die." She looked at me and her personality changed entirely as she left the Tracker speechless. "Sasuke, may I ask you what this is about?" She said smiling brightly. She was truly... The image of evil.

I looked over at the silent beast know as Gaara, a swift merciless killer. He was up there in rank right beside me. Though he may be fast he's just not as smart as me when it comes to tactics, so I will always rank higher. His empty and cold blue eyes stared past the confused blond as he stared back at the band of freaks in horror. "We are here to transform this mutt into a loyal dog. I need all of your skills to make him rise to the expectations or our beloved Master." I looked between them then my eyes fell upon Hyuuga. I smiled at him. "You, I want you to train him in hand-to-hand combat. Could you do that?"

Neji gave me a fierce crooked smile. "Uchiha you already know the answer..." He looked over at Naruto. "Brat. Let's go." He said leaving no room for argument he began to walk towards a court. The memories this court left me with, the smears of blood... Some of which belong to me. The bruises and broken bones that occurred in this very spot all left a small warmth inside me. This was where I was given purpose.

Naruto stared at Neji unsure of what to do. "S-Should I... Attack you?" He muttered weakly. His hands rose then fell as he made an attempt to do what he was expected.

Neji looked at me then shook his head. "This foolish brat. Do I really have to put up with him? I could just kill him you know." He looked at the blonde and a wicked twinkle appeared in his eyes. "He just looks so fun to break." He whispered as he stood in an offensive pose. "Come on mutt. Show me what you can do." He said mocking the boy.

The dazed little blonde's eyes looked between me and Neji as if he expected me to save him. No such luck. I was not a price in shining armor. I was his superior. And he must obey... Yes he was going to get his ass beat into shape and it had to be done, he had to learn. He looked at Neji and gave him an innocent pout.

The man lowered his hands and walked over to the blonde. "Aren't you cute?" He backhanded him causing him to collapse to the ground. "Well that shit don't work here. You're going to have to grow a fucking pair!" He kicked the blonde then walked a few steps back. "Now come at me!"

Naruto's blue eyes blazed with fury, I could have sworn I had even saw a glimmer of red shine in his eyes. Magnificent... Fight back. Use those tiny fists and strike down all who appose you! He spit out blood and glared at the man who was now standing proudly as if he were some sort of God for slapping down an innocent brat. I was going to warp him, break him and recreate him. He was going to be perfect. His body lunged towards Neji, he was faster then expected but not fast enough. Neji brought down his palm in an instance colliding with the blonde's collarbone. The boy let out a blood curdling shriek as he collapsed.

I slapped myself in the face. "Disgraceful." I looked over at Neji who was outright bored, a look of utter disgust apparent on his face."Neji could you take care of this while I go talk to Master about live targets." I made sure the blonde could hear me say that. I wanted to see the horrified and shocked look he gave

Naruto sat up. His expression was just as predicted."W-Wait live tar- AHHH!" Neji's palm once again struck his collarbone and it made a loud snapping sound as the bone finally gave in to the abuse. He whimpered in agony.

Neji flared his fist angrily at the boy. "You fucking mutt do not turn your back to me! Face me! Come at me again!" His long hair swayed in the wind as he posed himself once again for the blonde to attack. He was not going to leave until the blonde could strike him at least once. He shared the same determination to please Master just as the rest of us did so even if it took all night, the brat was going to get in one strike.

I smiled as I took in the pleasing scene then left Neji to train our dear mutt. This was not going to be easy for any of us, but I would not fail. I made a promise. That will be kept.

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Sorry if this is a bit short. I felt the training/torture deserved a chapter of it's own :D