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Chapter 7: Farewell, until we meet again.

Battle. It was indeed the thing that occupied my mind right now. Kick, stab, punch, block, this was repeated by me in quick motions, exterminating little by little all the trash surrounding me. Not that it really matters, what really is important is the fact that I'm doing all of this for him, the one I give my existence to: Orochimaru-sama.

I see the others, my so-called allies, even though I feel no bond with them. There is Tayuya, as always very predictable using the same genjutsu, Sakon and Ukon sadistic and wasting their chakra, Kidoumaru acting as if this mission was a game, and the weakest of them all, that brute Jirobo using his only brute strength to fight. Their fighting skills and styles all crude and lacking any grace at all, ineffective against any decent shinobi, seem to have a devastating effect in this weaklings, meaning if they are less than trash.

The enemy is certainly not capable of holding a decent combat against me or any of them, if there weren't so many mindless pawns to fight, we wouldn't have the need of those missing-nin for hire. Their fighting abilities… they are decent. I can see the older one can do others things than wielding his sword but Haku is more impressive with his kekke genkai. The shinobi seemed to be trapped in some sort of barrier that looked like some sort of mirrors reflecting only him. Impressive speed that boy has, I could barely follow his movements. Before any of the trash he was fighting noticed, they were killed by his senbon thrown with perfect precision.

They keep coming those foolish enemies, how can they hope to beat me? I, who have mastered the most complicated dances of my clan and whom Orochimaru-sama trusts above all. They might be many but numbers are nothing without talent. This is a battle of my strength against theirs, they fight for their pathetic village but I fight for the dreams of the person who matters to me more than my life. As that Haku kid said when why fight for someone we hold dear, we are able to push beyond our own limits, and do things that are normally considered impossible. For Orochimaru-sama I will do that and much more!

He has arrived, now that it has happened their probabilities of winning have turned to ashes. Orochimaru-sama's godlike techniques have finished with the few of them that were still standing. Orochimaru-sama is the only person capable of showing abilities that still surprise me and amaze. With his training and my fights with Juugo I can only hope to become half as powerful as he is. I can only feel honored that he choose me as his new container. When I become a part of him, that is when I will be closer to make his dreams become a reality, and also I will be closer to him than ever. I will be able to see through his eyes, to unveil the great mystery Orochimaru-sama is. When I fulfill my purpose, I will be able to repay him for his kindness, then the emptiness will dissapear completely. Orochimaru-sama is now calling me, I wonder what he wants.

Orochimaru's point of view:

I have called all my little pawns after this last battle, I am glad because only the sacrifice of very few pieces was needed to utterly defeat all of them. Of course those who died because of their weakness are not worth serving me and as always some sacrifices are needed to get what you want.

"I see must of you have survived. I am glad those who serve me show their talent as shinobi. You must know I can only have those who are the elite work for me, and that they must survive all kinds of life threatening situations as well as possess unique talents. If not they are not worth having the title of ninja." – I say to the lot of them.

"Hai, Orochimaru-sama."- they answer.

Among them I can see some with more loyalty towards me than others, especially a certain silver-haired, green-eyed young man. He had that impassive mask he always wore, but I could see in his eyes that hidden passion and loyalty almost bordering in fanatism. I guess it is about time I congratulated him, after all once I do that I will bound him even more to me. My dear puppet, I wonder how far are you willing to go just for me. I will just have to wait and see.

"Kimimaro, as always you fought flawlessly. I thank you, if everyone had your talent I'm quite sure I wouldn't have to hire anyone. But of course, our friends did a good job as well, so they will get an appropriate payment."- I stated.

"Than you Orochimaru-sama, it was nothing."- said Kimimaro with an almost smile, and I could see Kabuto frowning slightly, jealous, was he?

"Yes whatever, just end up with your corny speech and give us the money already!"- answered that idiot of a ninja Zabuza. Needless to say, I felt like chopping his head off immediately. Of course Kimimaro already had a bone sword against his throat before he could say another word.

"Zabuza-san I believe a fight right now is not in order. We must take the money and leave as soon as we can, without causing any more conflict."- said his servant boy, who seemed far more intelligent than him.

"Kimimaro, please stop as well. Zabuza, I believe your cohort is right, there is no need for a fight"- I replied.

"You are right Haku, let's get going then. Next time this brat will die though."- Zabuza said angrily.

"I tell you the same. I will not tolerate a third offense towards Orochimaru-sama. Next time you will die."- replied Kimimaro showing a bit of emotion which is very rarely seen.

"Well then, I must retire for now, I will have to question some prisoners with Kabuto, here is your money. I expect you to be gone by the time I am finished, so I bid you farewell already."- I say tossing the money towards them, and walking away with Kabuto without looking back.

I have a far more important invasion in mind, that is the reason I decided not to use all my men in this attack. I have left Konoha have a nice time of peace for far too long. Sandaime… I will defeat you just you wait!

Kimimaro's point of view:

Farewell… so that boy is leaving already, not that I care, but he seemed like someone I could get along more easily than my other teammates. Another person capable of understanding my purpose in life because he also lives for another. Other than Juugo and Orochimaru-sama I think he is someone I wouldn't mind to spend some time with. Of course that is merely an stupid desire, something that must be exterminated. There is no point in thinking in the what if… there is only the present. That is a weakness and I cannot allow myself to have them.

It seems he is calling me. I wonder what is it that he wants, I have already made up my mind I shall forge no bond with him. I have previously said other bonds that are not with Orochimaru-sama, will weaken me and lead me astray from my path. But I think it cannot hurt that much to listen to what he has to say. With my mind already with this commitment I approach him.

"What is it that you want?"- I ask.

"Nothing, I just wanted to say good-bye."- he answers.

"Well you have already said so, so I shall leave."- I say starting to walk away. He made waste my time.

"Wait!"- he shouts and I stop and turn around.

"What?"- I simply ask.

"I think if we had met in a different time or place we could have been friends."- he answers.

"There is no point in thinking of something that did not happen."- I state.

"Still, I want to get the chance to be your friend, so I hope to see you again."- he answers more cheerfully.

"I hope so to."- I answer without really thinking, why did those words come out of my mouth? That wasn't what I wanted to say.

"Well then good-bye, or better yet see you latter."- he says with a smile.

"Farewell."- simply say, as I see him walking away with his master.

Haku, that boy is so similar and yet so different to me. I wonder if he is strong enough to make his master's dreams become a reality. Well, I will just have to wait and see. For some reason I feel a mixture of happiness and sadness, something I should not feel because I did not disappoint Orochimaru-sama. Might it be, because of that boy? Well that is foolish, because there isn't really nothing to mourn about, after there is a slight possibility that we may meet again. This time as… friends. What am I saying! This is absolute weakness and foolishness! This would certainly anger Orochimaru-sama. No I must concentrate in my reason for living: Him. But I… Never mind. Focus, you are a tool, nothing matters other than him and his will.


Author's note: Well hope you enjoyed my new chapter, sadly Haku won't appear again, so they won't reunite as friends (because he dies). On better news the Konoha Invasion Arc will start on next chapter. Suggestions, comments or anything you want to be added in the story can be written in a review. Please feel free to leave one. And I thank in advance those who do! Come on, this is your chance to request anything you want inside the story. Farewell, until next time!