Ch 6

Tsukimaru tossed and turned in his bed, images of the room with blood flashed through his head repeatedly. Suddenly more images appeared in his head but they were different. He saw his twin sister, two unidentified men, a middle aged man with graying hair, and a pair of glowing yellow eyes. Tsukimaru shot open his eyes and sat up straight, he was breathing hard and sweat covered his brow.

"Tsukimaru?" a voice asked.

He turned to see Ino standing in the door way wearing a night gown and holding a glass of water.

"Ino what happened. Where am I? He asked.

"You're at my place. For some strange reason you sort of past out and were having trouble breathing. I quickly checked you and you having a fever. I took you too my house, and decided to let you rest in my bed, you were out for the rest of day, it was close to 7 when i checked on you, but when I entered you were trashing around in you sleep. You must have been having a horrible nightmare, but I'm sure it's gone now." She walked over and gave him the water. "Drink it'll help."

Tsukimaru drank slowly and once he finished he gave the glass back to the blonde. "Was that all?"

"Yes. While you were out Shikamaru had returned from a mission and my dad left for one."

"So your home alone?" the white haired boy asked.

"Yeah my mom is out of the village too helping a friend with her flower shop." She sat on the bed looking at Tsukimaru's condition. "What happened?" she asked "In the nightmare?"

"I saw the room again, but then it changed, it showed that girl agian, then there were three men I didn't know, then." He paused remembering the yellow eyes.

"What?" she asked in concern.

"I saw a pair of yellow eyes and that's it."

Ino scooted closer to him and put her left palm to his check and started rubbing it gently. "Tsukimaru, I don't know what's going on with you but…" She paused looked into his eyes "I'm scared for you." She finished pulling him into hug.

Tsukimaru was surprised about this sudden action. But he didn't push her away for some stranger reason he enjoyed the feeling of Ino's arms wrapped around him. What was he thinking? Was he starting to have feeling for her? He'd have to wait and fine out. He wrapped his arms around her and hugged her gently.

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Tsuande looked over the videos with Shizune her temper was boiling to the brim. She had seen some of her old teammate's experiments but this was crossing the line. Creating a weapon by using humans as test subject so far they had seen the 18th video. They placed the 19th in and watched.

"Finally after 29 failures we've finally found a suitable one, he show's a remarkable resistance to our drugs we've injected into him, and his will power is the strongest of any test subject we've had. Few ninja show this type of resistance to drug injecting but the pain he cannot. We've been hearing him scream every time we've tested on him. He even survived longer than any other subject and has survived every drug we've injected into him. If we can break him then he'll be under our total control and."

Suddenly there was the sound of breaking glass and a scream.

"He's breaking loose restrain him!" a ninja ordered.

The camera man didn't dare turn the camera for it he did them the secrets of the weapon would be revealed.

"IT seems we have to inject a stronger drug on him, signing off." Kido said.

Tsunade slammed her hand on the desk nearly shattering it. "That bastard! He thinks turning people into weapons is a good thing! He's no better than Danzo, he'll pay for what he's done!" she shouted.

Shizune was ever so scared to continue playing more video's but she needed to know what will happen. She carefully placed the last video in.

"Dr. Zan here, we've almost broken him he has show a remarkable resistance to our drug's and Genjutsu, as well as stamina, no one has ever been able to survive this long in our test. Once he's mind is broken I'll tell Orochimaru and then we can."

"Watch out he's broken free!" a scientist yelled.

The sound of a demonic roar was heard and the sound of people screaming and bodies being ripped apart was followed.

"Take him down but don't harm him!" a ninja yelled.

"He's too strong, look out!"

The scream when blank, it came back on to show a bloody Kido Zan in a bloody room. "This was, unexpected. He has escaped and now is heading for who knows where. All the time I've spent creating the perfect weapon. Gone, all of it gone! Orochimaru is furious to here this and is going to the land of demon's to capture a new demon to use. I can only hope that the next test subject will be easier to restrain. Signing off."

The two looked at the blank scream finally understanding what he meant by the perfect weapon.

"So he's planning to create a Jinchuriki for himself and use to destroy Konoha." The bust blond said while gridded her teeth together in frustration. "Well it's not going to happen. Shizune, contact Jirayia tell him everything we've found out. Hopefully he can intercept Orochimaru and stop him for capturing a new demon."

"Yes Lady Tsunade." Her assistant said hurrying to the write a message and send it to the Toad sage.

The blond sighed as she laid back in her chair looking out the window into the starry night. Wondering what will happen next. When she heard the demon roar it was terrifying it sent shivers down her spin whatever demon was? It sure was a murderous one, but she would have to figure out later as she yawned from exhaustion and tiredness.

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Ino awoke to the sound of Tsukimaru snoring lightly she must have fallen asleep with him, she remember last night and looked over to Tsukimaru. 'So peaceful.' She though as she looking at the white haired boy's sleeping form. Her attention was then drawn to her clock which read 7:30 'Well no point in lying here might as well get ready for today.' She slowly slipped out of bed grabbed a pair of cloth's and headed to her bathroom. After closing and locking the door she stripped off her night gown and entered the shower. She let out a sight of relaxation as the warm water rained down upon her touching her soft skin. She looked at the door wondering what would happen today. 'Well I needed to meet with Choji and Shikamaru for some team training and mom should be back today. I guess there isn't a lot of thing to do today and I don't feel like shopping. Maybe I'll spend some time with Tsukimaru to get to know him better. Yeah that will be fun.' She thought with a smile. After her planning for the day she began soaping her body and shampooing her hair. After shower she stepped out and dried her body off and slipped into her casual clothes which was an Orange t-shirt and Grey sweatpants once dressed she headed to the mirror on the wall and brushed her hair making sure to get all the tangles out and have it perfectly straight. After finishing she exited the bathroom to find Tsukimaru still sleeping. 'Gee he sure sleeps along time.' She looked at the clock it read 8:37. She headed downstairs toward the kitchen but stopped after spotting the earrings she was give to by her sensei. After being promoted to chunin and swearing her oath to her clan she was presented earrings by her sensei. But they weren't just gifts they showed that she was an adult of her clan and ready to take over one's her father past the title of clan head to hear. A sad smile appeared on her face 'Sensei I'll kept my promise and beat Sakura.' She grabbed the earrings and placed them on, then headed to the kitchen. Once she entered she gathered the ingredients for pancakes. As she worked she heard the sound of water running. Tsukimaru had awoken and was cleaning up. A smile crossed her lips 'I hope he likes my cooking.' She finished with the batter and began pouring it into the pan making three midsized pancakes. A while later she heard Tsukimaru entering the kitchen. She turned around a smile on her face. "Good morning." She said cheerfully.

"Morning." Tsukimaru said after putting his hair in a ponytail. He watched Ino cook taking note that she was pushing her butt out for him to see. 'damn!.' He thought as he staired at it for a second. He them closed his eyes tring to not think of the blondes butt only to reopen them and see his Oniken asleep, he was inside him mind once again. The giant lizard snored loudly making the white haired boy cover his hears 'Gee's he could tire and snore softer.' He took a look at him and saw he was white and had a large scar running down his front right leg. 'Wonder what happened?' he decided to ask later. He reopened his eyes and saw Ino sitting in front of him with some pancakes. "You didn't need to." He said politly.

"Tsukimaru, I told you last night that I'm scared for you and I don't want anything bad to happen to you but if something does I want to give you as much happiness I can." The blonde beauty said her eye locking with his.

Tsukimaru sighed happily "Well I guess there's no choice in arguing. Thanks for cooking the food." A smile on his face as he began to eat his breakfast.

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At Oto, Orochimaru sat in his room looking at the large man standing in front of him. "Zanken, it is good you've arrived."

"Pleasures all yours I'm sure." Zanken said looking the snake sanin in the eyes. "So you want me to capture this Tsukimaru boy."

"No I want you to kill him he'll never listen to me now that he's broken free and I'm sure his demon won't let him go easily. Find him, kill him, and bring his head back to me." Orochimaru said.

"How long do I have?"

"All the time in the world I'm sure you can handle it."

"I can. But I'm going to get some old allies before doing the mission."

"Make it fast then find and kill Tsukimaru I don't care if it takes you forever. I want that test subject dead." Orochimaru said with a hint of rage in his voice.

"Fine." Zanken said and walked out heading to his friend's location. Even thought he was skilled he probably needed help in killing this Tsukimaru boy and he his old allies would help after all they were all powerful ninja and Zanken himself was a former hunter nin form the Kiri's ANBU division. He left the base and headed to the land of the sea.

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Kabuto turned to his master "Can you trust him?" he asked pushing his glasses into place.

"No I cannot, but if he dose's complete the mission he will still die." The Sanin said with an evil smirk.

Kabuto new better than to question his master's orders but he needed to know something. "Lord Orchimaru why did you want Zanken to kill Tsukimaru?"

"Because Kabuto there is no Kiri ninja alive who has his skills in the silent killing jutsu. His skilled rivaled those of the now dead Zabuza Momochi and now that Zabuza is dead he is now the most skilled in silent killing." Orochimaru was hoping that Zanken could do the mission. He gave him orders to kill anyone who stands in his way.

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Tsukimaru sat on a log watching Ino and her team train together to improve their skills. He was told that they had the best teamwork from their generation. And she was right there teamwork was perfect it was better than their parent's teamwork. But they were the next generation of the Ino-Shika-Cho. The white haired boy was getting board of watching he needed to do something to entertain himself, and he knew the perfect way. He stood up and approached the team. "Let's spar." He said grabbing the hilt of his sword.

The team looked at him with a puzzled looked.

"Why?" the blonde asked.

"Because I'm board and want to see if you guys can damage me." He looked at them. "I'll repay you all."

"In food?" Choji asked.

"Choji wait." Shikamaru said.

"Yes." Tsukimaru said with a smirk on his face. Hook, line, and sinker it was too easy.

"Yahoo. Food!" Choji cheered happily and charged the boy. He launched a fist at his face. Tsukimaru easily sidestepped.

"IS that all you got?" he asked.

"Shadow possession jutsu."

Tsukimaru quickly back flipped and landed behind the shadow user.

Quickly the shadow boy turned sending his right elbow to the swordsmen's face only for it to missed and get a powerful punch to his gut. Causing him to groan in pain from the force of the punch. Not only that but he was sent flying into Choji after.

Quickly turning on his heel's the white haired boy back handed Ino which she countered with a punch from her left arm. Then quickly twisted his arm and pulled him in, only to be head butted by the swordsmen.

She saw his right kneed heading for her stomach quickly she countered with her left kneed. She saw a punch aimed for her face and blocked with her right arm soon they were in a struggle of overpowering each other in strength and right now Tsukimaru had the advantage. 'His skills in Taijutsu are incredible, I can't hold him back.' She pumped chakra into her head and slammed her forehead into his. She felt blood flow form were she slammed her head into Tsukimaru's. After doing so she pushed him away and charged forward throwing a powerful chakra fused punch at his face. Her attack missed for the white haired boy leaned back and pushed her away from him. She regain her balance but saw a fist aimed for her face, she leaned to the right grabbed his left arm and pulled him forward and sent a punch to his own face. But was caught by his own arm. Their eyes locked and for a brief second she saw his eyes flashed yellow.

Tsukimaru saw her get caught off guard giving him the chance he needed he over powered her and threw to the ground quickly placing his foot on her back and his right palm at her neck. He smirked at his victory. "Check." But his sentence was cut as he heard something approaching from behind. Quickly he jumped into the air but not before grabbing a kunai from the blonde's weapon holster. He looked at the attacker and threw the knife. He watched the Nara jump out of the way giving him time to land and rushed toward him once he was close he send a punch to his face.

Shikamaru easily blocked the punch but didn't see the knee aimed for his stomach and left arm aimed for his side. Both attacks sent a powerful pain through him. The force was so powerful he coughed blood up and fell to the ground. Then he felt the tip of a blade. He looked to see Tsukimaru holding his sword to his neck, and a smirk on his face. "I can't believe I'm saying this but… you win."

"Checkmate, Shikamaru Nara. I win." Tsukimaru sheathed his sword and helped him up. He approached Ino and looked her in the eye he could tell something was off. "Hey you ok?" he asked.

"Yeah I'm fine." She lied. Her thoughts were wondering what she had seen with Tsukimaru's eyes. They had changed to an eerie yellow. Whatever that it was it didn't seem good, she needed to find out what that was about but now wasn't the time to ask that question. She looked him in the eyes she saw they were there normal blue. 'What are you hiding Tsukimaru?' Suddenly her thoughts were interrupted by the arrival of an ANBU.

"Tsukimaru Tensho the Hokage has summoned you for a mission." He said and disappeared in a cloud of smoke.

Tsukimaru looked at Team 10 then back at were the ANBU once stood a sigh escaped his lips. "Well our time was fun, but now I must go on my first mission. Later." And he walked off to the Hokage's building. 'The look in Ino's eyes what was that about?' he wondered while arriving at the office door. He gently knocked and was given the ok to enter. He opened the door to see Sakura Haruno, Hinata Hyuga, and Kiba Inuzuka standing there.

"Glad you could make it you and Sakura were the only ones available to help in this mission, now on to business." Tsunade said but in actuality she handed to see now Tsukimaru would do on his first real mission hopefully he would complete. She also lied about the team selection there was still team 10, and Team Gai, but this squad needed a powerful medic on their team. She folded her hands and rested her chin on them, her light brown eyes scanning everyone's faces in the room. She cleared her throat and spoke. "This mission is of the utmost important to Kiri. It's A rank so be careful." She paused and looked at their faces. She could tell they were ready for this mission and with Tsukimaru they would probably get through this safely. "Tsukimaru Tensho, Sakura Haruno, Kiba Inuzuka, Hinata Hyuga. I'm sending you to Kiri for a rescue assassination mission."