Hey guys I know it's been a while since I last updated and I am sorry for that but like I've said before life comes first hehe. Anyway as entertainers say on with the show!

I don't own Naruto just playing around

Once we finally got to the boat that Tazuna said would be waiting for us we all climbed in dragging the unconscious Kakashi with us. The man that was rowing the boat looked at us strangely but thankfully didn't say anything. I sat in the front of the boat looking ahead in case there was any sort of danger. "Naruko we should dress your wounds" I turned my head to see that Sakura was holding her med pouch I nodded my head and leaned back so she can clean my wounds. While Sakura was dressing my wounds I turned back to the ocean with a concentrated look. Fighting Zabuza was one thing, and I have to admit he was very skilled but the way it ended with that hunter nin just left a bad taste in my mouth. I was taken out of my musings when Tazuna spoke "see guys there's the port we will be docking soon". I nodded my head but didn't say anything just stared out again until we got to the port.

After a few minutes have passed we finally made it to the port and I let out a relieved sigh that we weren't attacked on the way. I turned to help Sasuke grab Kakashi and together we followed Tazuna to his house where he stated we could stay. I motioned to Sakura to stand close to Tazuna a little ahead of us and we left to the house. On our way we were able to see the state of village and just the look of it made heart hurt. There were a few shops situated through the streets but they didn't have much in the stands. The houses looked as if they haven't been cared for in a while. Unfortunately that wasn't what made my heart hurt and made my anger rise, it was the kids the littered the street. Children who couldn't be no older than eight huddled on the street with dirt cloaked clothes and sad faces. "There have been a few raids on the families here so many kids have been made orphans its heart breaking". I looked over at Tazuna with a sad face and spoke in a soft voice "is it because of this man that you told us about, was he the reason"? Tazuna didn't answer he just kept walking but judging by the look he had on his face I would assume I was right. After that I just shook my head in annoyance and kept walking to the house.

It's been about a day since we got to Tazuna's house his daughter was very kind and greeted us with a warm smile. When I was told that she had a seven year old son I was skeptical since we haven't seen him since we arrived I almost thought they made him up? That was until he walked into the kitchen for supper. I sat at the end of the table Kakashi was still upstairs sleeping so I figured he wouldn't come down yet. As worried as I was for Kakashi my thoughts of him were put on hold when I was this kid. The way he held himself would show that he was indifferent though he didn't like us being here, but there was an air of sadness as well. I was about to say something about it but Sakura decided to speak first. "Its very kind of you to let us stay here Tsunami Chan" I nodded my head in agreement and saw that Sasuke was doing the same. "Oh it's no problem your protecting my father so it's the least I could do" Tsunami stated with a smile on her face. I looked away from her face it hurt to see such happiness when their village was in such turmoil I didn't understand it. "Naruko"? My head snapped up at my name and I looked over to see that both Sakura and Sasuke were staring at me I must have drowned in my thoughts longer than I realized. I shook my head then asked "yea what is it"? They looked at me and I could see the concern in their eyes I looked away from it I couldn't understand why they looked like that. "How were you able to stand against Zabuza like that"? I heard Sasuke's voice and I just took a breath to collect my thoughts before answering, "I just did Sasuke I have been training since the academy I won't be weak and rely on people when they don't show". With that I stood from my seat and said I was going to take a walk and I would be back later then I turned and left the house.

I walked out of the village into the forest so I was able to clear my head, the same thoughts kept repeating like a scratched record. "Are you alright kit"? I heard the concern in Kuruma's voice and I just sighed a little. "I'm fine Kuruma I just couldn't handle the looks I was getting from them". I sat down on the grass and leaned against a tree then spoke again, "Why did they have to look at me like that Kuruma I don't understand". There was silence for a few minutes till I heard the dark voice again. "Maybe they were just worried for you kit, but I would put money on the uchiha brat for the concern though". I tilted my head for a moment then spoke again. "Why do you say that, why would they be concerned for me". I heard the laugh from Kuruma though it sounded more like a chuckle. "You didn't see his face when you left his home did you kit, the look of concern but also a little anger". Anger, why anger? "You were attacked and the uchiha brat was the one that cleaned your wounds and let you sleep on his couch. I was watching the whole time kit while you were asleep I believe that actually cares about you". I stopped my next thought at those words he cares about me? No one has ever cared about me, They all call me a demon, a monster something that isn't worth even a little bit of attention unless its torture of some kind. Sasuke couldn't care about me it just can't be Kuruma must have saw something else. But what if he is right what am I supposed to do about it. "Kit you need to calm down I get that this is hard for you to understand believe me but please take a deep breath for me then let it out". I did as instructed and once I was calm again Kuruma spoke again. " "Better now kit I know that the village is a hellhole but the Uchiha brat does care about you to what level I do not know but he does." I nodded my head deciding to take Kuruma's word for it then he spoke again. "Other than the Uchiha we have something else we need to discuss" I nodded again "its Zabuza isn't it he's not dead right"? I heard a deep growl so I knew I got my answer I was about to question him again when I felt a sudden chill run down my back. I stood up and took a look around me used Kuruma's senses that he gave me and listened very carefully. I looked to my left a little ways above me and I glared at the pot then spoke "who's there show yourself".

Once Naruko left the house I figured it was probably best if I left her to her thoughts unfortunately it left me with my other female teammate that I wished left as well. I stood up from my chair and made my way to the door when I hear Sakura's voice. "Sasuke where are you going Kakashi could be waking up soon maybe we should stay till he wakes". I turned towards and asked "why didn't you ask Naruko to stay and just let her go"? She stopped for a moment then replied "Naruko normally goes off to do her own thing doesn't really interact with us so I didn't think to ask her to stay". I understood her point whenever we have team bonding exercises Naruko normally doesn't stay close to us she does what she is required of her then leaves. When we have D rank missions she doesn't do them she normally go's somewhere while we do it. Training and anything that she calls a real mission Naruko is there otherwise you couldn't find her. I stood there for a moment just thinking, what do we really know about or blond teammate she doesn't really talk much at least as much as she use to. I know she's skilled she was placed as our top kunoichi, but other than that she is a bit of an enigma. I frowned after that thought does she have any friends and why did those ninja attack her that night I just don't understand. Kakashi seems to know something about her since he doesn't fight her to stay with the team or punish her for ditching missions. "Sasuke are you listening"? My head shot up and I saw that Tazuna seemed to join the rest of us. "Oh sorry no I wasn't what did you say"? Tazuna looked at me with a thoughtful look then spoke "Your sensei has woken up you could go see him now if you want". I nodded my head then made my way to the stairs to go to his room?

Once I made it into the room I noticed the futon on the floor and the small blue checkered blanket wrapped around Kakashi's waist and he still wore that mask on his face. I shook my head then spoke "how you feeling Kakashi sensei"? He looked up at us that is when I noticed Sakura was in the room as well. "I feel mostly tired I used too much Chakra in that fight while using the sharingan". My eye twitched at the name I had a lot of questions but I knew now was not the time. "Where's Naruko is eating or something"? Kakashi asked us and us both looked away a little at that. "She left a little while ago sensei she said she needed some air". I looked over to Saskura slightly then turned back to Kakashi and nodded my head with a sound of agreement escaping my lips. Kakashi then sighed though I was unsure if it was of disappointment or something else. Kakashi then lifted his head and looked at us with a serious look and said the words that shocked me, "Zabuza is still alive". Then I heard an intake of air with a sound of fear from Sakura but all I was able to do was smirk a little.

"I said show yourself I know your there so come out"! My body tensed whoever this was they were strong I was able to feel an intense amount of chakra and a killer intent that could rival Zabuza's. I heard a dark laughter floating from the spot on the branch that I noticed the chakra coming from then a figure appeared on the branch with a black cloak with red clouds on it. "Careful Kit this guy is strong and by the looks of it he knows exactly who we are". I raised my body into a defensive stance with my guard up, I didn't know who he was but I also didn't know if he was alone. "Hello Miss Naruko Uzumaki it's a pleasure to finally meet you". I glared at the man and spoke "Who the hell are you and how do you know my name"? The man chuckled again then jumped of the branch and landed in front of me. "Don't worry Naruko I mean you no harm I just wish to speak with you for a few minutes". I didn't lower my guard but even I know I was outmatched my instincts were telling me to run but I wasn't sure I could out run him or if he was going to let me. There wasn't a choice I had to hear him out and hope that someone would come looking for me though I doubted it. "What do you want"? The man pushed his hands out to the sides of himself and tilted his head. "Ah I see you seem to have a good head on your shoulders not running though you want to but instead you face me with a sense of courage with a hint of fear". He then laid his hands back down to his sides again and he moved a little closer to me. "What I want is very simple Naruko, I want to change this world and I can see that you want freedom. You are the same as the beast that you carry a soul that wants to be free to run rampant and to be never looked at with such hate again." I froze and I was able to feel Kuruma freeze as well and in that spilt second I was able to remember everything that has happened until this moment. "Who are you?" the man chuckled again "My name is Madara Uchiha and I have come to offer you a chance to be free and do something that your heart and soul wishes for". I stilled again and spoke in a soft voice almost scared to hear what Madara would have to say. "Just what is it that you think I want" he laughed not chuckled, laughed and said with such a strong voice "you want revenge on the leaf village and possibly the rest of the world once I tell you the whole truth, what your village has been hiding from you from the very start". I looked at the man who claims to be Madara and my guard lowered and I stood straight up with slight anger in my eyes. "Why are you telling me this what's in it for you Madara"? He tilted his head then spoke with almost a gleeful sound in his voice "what do I want well that's easy I want you to join the akatsuki". My eyes widened and I let out just one word "oh"?

And that's all folks I told you from the start some of the story would be followed but I was making this dark and my own thing so hehehe. Any who please leave me a comment and let me know what you guys think I love getting feedback and knowing that you guys like what you're reading. Also to let you that I have posted this story on Archive as well under the pen name Tsuda so you can catch it there as well and if people come from there and see the exact same story as well you know it's still me had to make sure people knew that hehe thanks for reading :D