Hi guy's! How are you today? Well, here is my chapter 7, hope you'll enjoy!!!
Please note that this chapter contains dialogs that belong to Masashi Kishimoto and they are spoilers for the manga 457. So be aware! Oh! And note that I use them to put sense in my story! I'll try to update soon! See ya! : )
Chapter seven – Naruto and the fives Kages
"Here they are."
"GAARA!" yelled the hyperactive blond.
"Calm down Naruto, we are trying not to attract the attention." reminded Kakashi.
"Oh yes. Sorry!" apologized the said boy.
"So, are you ready?" asked the Kazekage.
"Yes." replied seriously Naruto, all foolishness gone from his face.
"Good let's go."
As they were heading towards the room, Naruto was more and more anxious. Sure he was going to attend the Kages meeting to help a friend, but it scared him. A lot of questions were going on in his head. What if the Raikage doesn't want to listen to him? What if the Hokage put him under arrest before he even had the chance to plead for Sasuke's case? The blond haired boy had too much on his shoulder, he knew he would break down soon. He was tired, but he was going to give a little more. He had to. After walking for almost 10 minutes, the Kazekage stopped dead in his track. When Naruto was about to ask him why, the answer suddenly walk right in front of them. The Raikage and his squad were standing right in front of them. Naruto had to admit that he was impressing. The Raikage was a tall man who looked powerful. He wasn't a Kage for nothing.
"Huh!? Hey isn't the kid that Karui beat in the village hidden in the leaf?" said a member of the Raikage's squad.
"Yeah! What are you doing here? People aren't supposed to quit the village when the Kages are gone!" spoke another one.
"What is the meaning of this, Kazekage?" asked the Raikage.
"I'll let them explained." said Gaara.
"Boss… that's Hatake Kakashi… the one on the right." said Darui.
"Hmph… I know" replied the Kazekage, "Did the Hokage send you, Hatake Kakashi?"
"No… we have a favor to ask you." answered honestly the grey haired man, "Uzumaki Naruto of Konohagakure wishes to speak with you. Please, listen to him."
"Don't you think that's a little rude? You didn't ask ahead for an audience and we're on our way to the meeting…"
"I' m well aware of that." said Kakashi.
"All right… that kid there, right…? Spit it out!" spoke the Raikage.
Naruto didn't waste any time, he knew this was his only chance to plead for Sasuke. He didn't want to waste it even if he didn't know exactly what he was doing anymore.
"I want you to stop… Sasuke's… Uchiha Sasuke's execution…" said the hyperactive blond.
"H…Hey you came all this way for that…?" asked Omoi dumbfounded.
"Are you still on about that?" said Karui.
"I can't believe it…" added Darui.
"What are you saying?" asked Shi.
"I know it's a lot to ask, but I have to try. Sasuke is my friend. I can't sit back and watch him be killed. And I don't want Sasuke to be the cause of a war between Konoha and Kumo! I don't want either of us to get caught up in revenge." explained Naruto.
"Let's go." ordered the Raikage to his squad.
"I'M BEGGING YOU!" yelled the blond haired boy while dropping to his knees, "I don't want anyone else getting killed for revenge. All Sasuke ever thought about was revenge. It consumed him and changed him He was driven mad by revenge. He's not the same guy I knew anymore."
"I don't want that to happen to anyone else. I don't want people from Konoha and Kumo to be killing each other!! So please…" concluded the jinchuriki while crying his heart out.
"I will kill Sasuke." said the Raikage, "It's up to you to make sure it stops there."
"Ugh! You're so stupid." replied Karui with disdain.
"Is that it? We're in a hurry." added Shi with impatience.
Yamato a bit mad by the actions of the Raikage decided to take part in the conversation.
"When you went after Hyuga's byakugan, Konoha never did anything to retaliate. Your actions could have provoked a war, but we swallowed our bloody tears in order to prevent that."
"Don't forget that you exist because of our precious sacrifices." continued Kakashi, "This young ninja before you may not be skilled at this, but he is begging you… for the sake of both Konoha and Kumo. Raikage… As one of the Kages, what is your opinion of this?"
"A ninja should not be so quick to bow before another, ninjas respect actions and strength. There should be no compromise between ninjas." answered the Raikage after a little delay, "The history of the human race is a history of war, ever since the three great ninja wars. Every country, every village has fought for the strongest techniques. The weak will be crushed. That is the inescapable truth of the ninja world. Akatsuki will be internationally wanted criminals. Then the whole world will be after Sasuke, not just me.
You beg for mercy for a criminal, for the safety of your friends. In the ninja world, we do not call that friendship. Kid… Think about what you must do. You won't get far in the ninja world if you keep acting so stupidly."
"Eh!" laugh karui.
"Stop pestering the poor kid lord Raikage." spoke a female voice
"Who do you think you are to order me around like a dog?" barked the Raikage.
"Naruto. That's enough… get up." whispered the grey haired man.
"Well, since I'm a Kage too… I think I have a say in this." replied the woman while approaching, "Stand up young man."
'Woah, that's a first… It's the first time I see someone do that. That kid sure is a sensitive one.' thought the female Kage.
"Lady Mizukage, what a pleasant surprise." said Gaara.
"I can say that too, lord Kazekage. What is going on here?"
"The kiddo there wants me to spare Uchiha Sasuke's life, and I told him he wasn't going to make me change my mind. I also told him that begging only proves me that he is a weak ninja." spitted the Raikage.
"And why did you tell him that exactly?" asked the Mizukage.
"THAT SON OF A BITCH OF UCHIHA ATTACKED AND KIDNAPPED MY BROTHER FOR GOD SAKE! HE'S DEAD NOW AND YOU WANT ME TO DO NOTHING… WOMAN!?"
"WATCH IT RAIKAGE OR I MIGHT TRY TO SHUT IT FOR YOU. As long as I remember, no one confirmed Killer bee's death. So if I were you, I would calm down, before something goes out of hand." replied the Mizukage with venom.
"Hmph…" growled the said man.
"Besides, if Lord Kazekage has brought them here, it's for a good reason. Personally, I don't mind their presence; they can assist the meeting and plead for their friend. But, I can't guarantee the result young man." said the woman to Naruto, "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a meeting to attend to."
The Mizukage stepped aside of the group and walk toward the meeting place with the Raikage walking right behind, muttering profanities.
"Well, it could have been worse…" said Gaara casually, "It seems you have won this battle Naru…"
The young Kazekage stop whatever he was about to say, Naruto, the young man who had change his life, was still crouch on the floor crying like a broken man. Never in his entire life would he have thought that the powerful, hyperactive and full of joy Naruto Uzumaki would one day ended up like this. It was totally heart breaking to watch, even for the emotionless Gaara of the sand. Temari was probably the only one who shows it thought. She was on the verge of tears. As for Kakashi, he was trying his best to put Naruto on his two feet while the other men weren't too sure about what they should do.
"Come on Naruto. Gaara is right. You have won this battle, but don't crack now, you still have a fight to put up against the Kages." said calmly the grey haired man.
"Don't worry. It will be okay." replied the Kazekage.
"Yeah… sniff… I know. Sorry… It's just that I am a bit tired of all this…"
"Come on Naruto! Everything is gonna be just fine…" replied Kankouro with a huge smile.
"Let's get in there shall we?" asked Yamato before walking straight towards the meeting room, followed by the rest of them except Sai.
"I am sorry Yamato, but there is something I must do before." spoke the silent boy.
"What is it Sai?" asked the said man.
"Something… It's personal. Don't worry I'll be back soon."
"O…Okay!"
And with that, the dark haired boy left the group.
In the meeting room
"Are you just plain stupid or what?" complained one of the members of the Raikage's squad to another one.
"Shut up all of you." said a powerful male voice.
"But Raikage…"
"The meeting is about to start so get up there and shut up."
"Yes my lord."
"Having trouble with subordinates Raikage? Ahahaha" laughed the Mizukage.
"You better shut up woman or else…" threatened the said man.
"Or what?" asked the brown haired woman with a serious tone.
"That's what happened when you let kids become Kages… Everyone starts to act like children." spoke an old man while entering the room.
"I suppose you are talking about me, Tsuchikage…" replied Gaara, annoyed.
"Whoa!!! Kakashi!? Who's the old man?"
"Show some respect Naruto… that's the Tsuchikage…" said the grey haired man in a bored tone.
"Really!? Damn! I think he is even older than granny Tsunade! Man… He should retire soon. I doubt he has all his head at that age."
"Naruto…" spoke Temari embarrassed.
"What are you saying about Tsuchikage?" said an unknown voice behind them.
Naruto who was scared as hell, held on Temari as if his life depend on it and hurriedly answered the intruder.
" N… n… nothing…!"
"Good that's what I thought you said…" replied a big boy.
"He he he…" laugh nervously the blond haired boy.
"Would you let go, IDIOT?" yelled Temari while hitting the hyperactive blond who was still hugging her.
"Huh!? Ha ha! Sorry Temari!" answered sheepishly Naruto while releasing her.
Soon all the Kages and their protectors were arrived and had take their respective seat, all but Danzo and this was bothering the blond haired boy a lot. Even if he was trying his best to calm down, he couldn't do it. He was so stressed and afraid that the Hokage might arrest him for betraying and leaving the village. And that's when the said Hokage decided to arrived… Coming at the main entrance with the lord of the Iron village was Danzo, the sixth Hokage of the village hidden in the leaf. That's when the room became silent. The Hokage walk slowly toward his seat and put his Kage's hat on the table.
"Uzumaki Naruto, Hatake Kakashi, Sai and Yamato, what are you doing here?" asked the man.
The blond haired boy gasped for air. 'How does he know we are here? He haven't even look at us!'
"Lord Hokage, we are sorry that we have disobey the orders, but Naruto here, has wished to talk to the Raikage and now he has been invite to discuss with the Kages." spoke Kakashi with a serious tone.
At the mention of his name, Naruto start panicking. 'Yeah thanks Kakashi SENSEI! Put all the blame on me!'
"Oh… And you came with him because he forced you? I didn't know that the great Kakashi Hatake could be use as a puppet by a kid." said the Hokage with sarcasm.
"Well… Lord Hokage… Maybe I like being use as a puppet by a kid. It's better than being use by a liar. Besides, I took responsibility for my own acts; I don't need someone to cover me. If I am here, it's because I think that the kid is doing the right thing. So, I have decided to come with him to make sure he is okay." replied the grey haired man with venom.
'That man sure got guts…' thought the Mizukage.
'Konoha's shit…' thought the Raikage.
"Watch what you are saying Hatake… Don't forget your rank." said sternly Danzo.
"Thrust me lord Hokage… I haven't forgotten."
"You have disobeyed important orders and there will be consequences."
"Damn Sasuke, it's getting juicy here…"
"Shut up Suigetsu."
Not too far away, near the myriad of windows that were surrounding the building, team Haka was posted, secretly watching the meeting. They had found the right spot. It was well hidden and close enough to spy on the Kages. Thus far, team Haka was having fun, watching the meeting have proved to be very entertaining. The Tsuchikage was right, they looked like a bunch of kids, but Sasuke was probably the only one who didn't seems to enjoy the thing. Unlike Suigetsu and the others, the dark haired man was watching the event with a different look. He was curious and perplexed. Never in his life have he seen Kakashi acting this way, or even loosing his calm. What was it with Danzo? Why would Kakashi hate him so much? He is the Hokage, the autority that he was suppose to obey to…'What are they up to?'
"Lord Hokage, calm down. Why don't give a chance to the kid?" asked the beautiful Mizukage.
"It's with that kind of attitude that you become weak. More over, it's none of your business… This is Konoha's things." said Danzo.
"I don't think so…" interrupted Gaara.
"What did you say?" replied the Hokage.
"Hummm, why are you saying this Mizukage?" asked the Tsuchikage.
"Lord Kazekage is right. The subject that this young man wants to talk about is one that concern all of us. It doesn't included only Konoha or the Raikage, our opinion on the subject need to be considered. But, maybe we should talk about our main subject before this one…" explained the Mizukage.
"It would be a good idea…" interrupted a man.
"Huh? What the…?" muttered the Raikage.
"You are here today because the Raikage has called this meeting. My name is Mifune. I will be your amoderator. The meeting will now begin."
Somewhere in the Iron village…
'It can continue like that…' thought the dark haired boy while remembering a moment that happens between Naruto and Sakura not to long ago. At that time, he was only trying to understand, but now everything was becoming clear.
"Naruto?" asked Sai.
"Hmm?"
"You like Sakura, don't you?"
"WHA?" yelled the blond haired boy.
"I read it in a book… people always smile around the people they like. And you're always smiling at her. Did you tell her how you feel?" asked again the dark haired boy.
"… How can I? I can't even keep my promises…" confessed Naruto.
He didn't understand Naruto at that time, it was way too difficult. There were so many emotions that were floating around this team. It was impossible to understand. But now… Now that he was a part of this team and that he has witness Naruto's acts…
"… Sai… Stay out of this." said a bloody Naruto after being beat up by one of the Raikage's subordinate.
It all has become clear. 'No… I can't just sit here and do nothing Naruto.'
"I have to find Sakura." stated Sai with a determinate look on his face.
