Hello again! Akatsuki Empire is back again for another chappie! But, until anyone can decides which opponent Neji should brutally beat up, I'll be dedicating any chapters on other things other than the usual timeline. This chapter will cover Itachi's acquisition of the Tengugan, and the Byakugan, like I said back in the first chapter, Itachi will undergo the Sharingan/Byakugan fusion enhancement. I'm still covering the Chunin Exams arc, but just before Neji's or Naruto's or even Kana's match.

Chapter Eight: Chunin Exams Part Two and Mobilization

(Akatsukidaitoshi)

In an abandoned lab in the outskirts of Akatsukidaitoshi, Itachi was lying in a table, surrounded by a team of surgeons and doctors. He was groggy from the usage of an anesthetic that was given to him earlier. The enhancement has begun.

"We have the leftover of the Hyuga DNA with us." one doctor said, holding a vial.

"All right, let's inject this DNA now!" said the second doctor, as he got an injection needle, ready to inject the DNA into Itachi's eyes.

(4 days later)

Itachi was still groggy from the anesthetic, but felt that his eyes were sore. After going to the bathroom, he looked into the mirror, and was shocked at what he saw.

"My eyes! I have the Byakugan, fused with my own Sharingan, and now it is fused together to create the same eyes that Naruto, the Hyuga boy, and Kana have, the Tengugan." he said to himself.

Kisame was knocking at the door of Itachi's house, with some groceries, and a few letters.

"Itachi, it's me, Kisame. Open up, I've got some food for ya." the shark faced man said. A minute later, Itachi opened the door.

"Kisame, thanks for the food, but what is that letter for?" Itachi asked.

"A letter for you, and two letters for the Hikage. Open up your letter." Kisame said. As the Uchiha opened the letter, he read:

Itachi,

How are you? We're doing fine in this hellhole, after coming back here, just for the Chunin exams. Listen, we saw Orochimaru at the Forest of Death, and managed to beat him, but not before he bit into your pathetic brother's neck. Neji, Kana, and I saw a mark that came out of his neck. We also ran into Sesshoumaru-sensei's younger brother. I swear that half-demon was awfully good. Too bad he's in the wrong side. Please write back, and by the way, have you heard the news about a political marriage on Attha News Network? It involves you, tough. Bankotsu can give you the details, but I suggest that you write to Sesshoumaru-sensei about this. Say hi to Pein for me.

Yours truly,

Naruto Uzumaki of Akatsukidaitoshi

Kisame was chuckling with a grin in his face.

"Well, Itachi. Have YOU really heard the news?" Kisame said.

"The news about a political marriage? Maybe, but that was before I got this surgery." Itachi replied.

"You've been arranged to marry the Princess of Suna." the shark man replied.

"Really? Then we must see this Suna princess." he replied. "We have to go to Konoha, to help in the attack, although I would be glad to pummel my weak brother again."

The pair went to the Hikage's office, only to find the rest of the Akatsuki elite gathered near the Hikage.

"Thank you, Renkotsu, for giving me this message about the imminent attack on Konoha." Bankotsu replied. "All right, you all know why I have summoned you here. It's because we are going to attack Konoha, that trash can of a village, for good reasons. One, is that we're helping Suna and Iwa get their revenge for the stuff that happened to them. Two, because some of our genin that were competing in the Chunin exams want revenge for the suffering they endured at the hands of those filthy villagers. I must say, we've been getting an influx of half-demon immigrants to Light, and I'm impressed. Too bad Inuyasha didn't want to join his brother's organization. But that's okay."

"I've heard that the traitor Orochimaru is also planning to attack Konoha." Deidara said. "But only his village will attack, since the Suna nin will be attacking the Konoha nin with us."

"You've got a point there, Deidara." Suikotsu replied. "If you bring me along, I'll provide medical support, and Ginkotsu will provide artillery firepower."

"The armored corps of Akatsukidaitoshi has been mobilised, along with the artillery corps, Summoner corps, and the feared Air Force Squadrons. I've made a wise decision of purchasing some of those things, although Sesshoumaru suggested to me that I do that, in order to preserve our image as a modern city." Bankotsu said. "What kind of those machines we've purchased?"

"We've purchased E-45 Mayonaka Stealth fighter bombers, E-27 Nirvana fighters, and E-54 Akumu Stealth bombers." a secretary replied.

"We've also bought and produced M-9/X-7A Manda Tanks, and M-18/X-16 Reaper Tanks." another aide replied, reading a top secret report.

"Very well. Deploy them at the border of River country, and Fire." Bankotsu ordered. "AS for you all, you may leave, and station yourselves at Konoha immediately.

The Akatsuki Elite has peparted from their city, along with three members of the Band of Seven: Suikotsu, Ginkotsu, and Renkotsu.

"You specialize in explosives, too, Renkotsu?" Itachi asked while traveling.

"Yep, and you may learn my moves, as long as I learn some of you moves, too." Renkotsu replied.

Meanwhile, at Konoha, Naruto,, Neji, and Kana were taking a break from their encounter with not only Orochimaru, but Inuyasha, and his friends.

"Man, I've never faced a bunch of demon slayers before." Naruto said. "But I'm sure Sesshoumaru-sensei can tell us."

"You're right. Our team, as well as Kagura's team is in grave danger from those demon slayers we've encountered. However, Gaara would be in danger as well."

"Right, since he's the Shukaku's container." Kana said. "Naruo, can you come with me, please? Neji, you go with Naomi for a sec." She grabbed Naruto along, and went to a room. Inside, was a small table, filled with two cups for tea, and a huge plate of sushi. Naruto put on his Akatsuki cloak, and kneel dow on to the floor, facing Kana. She put on her Akatsuki kimono on as well.

"Just before we get started, I'd like to say a few words to you." she said. "Naruto, since I've first met you, you were a funny child. But as the seasons grew, you became more mature. I love you, and I want to cherish this moment with you in this tea ceremony of love. Would you go out with me, love me as a friend, maybe more?"

"Kana, I love you, but we're too young to pursue a relationship. But yes, I'd love to be with you." Naruto said, as he kissed her in the forehead.

"Hehehe. Not in my forehead, silly. Here." She said as she kissed him in the lips. "Let's eat."

Their tea ceremony was solemnly beautiful, with the same words Kana's sister said to Neji. Hiroshi, and Kenzo went to the cafeteria to get some lunch. An hour later, the two Akatsuki teams, plus the Suna siblings noticed another team arrive. It has been two days since being in the tower. Kurenai's team had arrived at last! But Hinata was shaking with panic.

"What's wrong, Hinata?" Kurenai asked.

"I s-sense Neji-nii-san here, along with N-Naruto-kun." Hinata said as she pointed at Neji, who was clad in the Akatsuki cloak, and hat.

"Neji Hyuga? The boy that ran away?" Kiba asked.

"Hehehe. I did ran away, but because I had an argument with Hiashi-sama, before my sensei found me."

Flashback

Eight year old Neji Hyuga was glaring at his uncle, Hiashi after having his head fried.

"Hmph. You think you can surpass the Head family, but you never will. Remember your place!" he lectured as he activated the Hyuga curse seal again. Neji was wringing in agony. Then, he started to cry.

"Stop crying! You are a disgrace! Even more than your pathetic cousin!" he yelled as he threw the young male Hyuga across. Just then, Neji got up, and glared.

"I'm out of here. But someday, I will take up my revenge on you, and the rest of the Head family! If you want to hate me, despise me, so be it!" Neji said with a hint of anger on his voice. Then, he spun around and ran. A minute later, he bumped into a tall figure, with white long hair.

"Don't run away. I won't hurt you." the figure said. "I sense with my Tengugan eye that you must have suffered being under the Head family's care. Don't worry, you aren't alone. There is a boy who has no parents, and were despised savagely. I can take you, and the other boy to a new home. How would you like that?"

"Yes, sir. Who are you, anyway?" Neji asked.

"My name's Sesshoumaru. You must be Neji Hyuga of the branch family." Sesshoumaru replied. "I also sense that you want revenge. You have come to the right place. Let us be going."

End Flashback

"I've been branded with that cursed seal the moment Lady Hinata turned three! And worse, my father was murdered by the Head family as a sacrificial lamb to prevent the war between Konoha, and Kumo!" Neji yelled as he started to sob. "Someday, I'll get my revenge!"

Team Kurenai backed away from the Akatsuki group, but Hinata was still crying after what Neji said. Could it be true? Could it be that Neji was becoming more like the boy who killed everyone in his own clan? Hinata could have talked to sasuke about what her own long lost cousin had said. When the final day had come, Hinata went to Kakashi's team, and told Sasuke about Neji's tendencies.

"And h-he told m-me, 'if you want to hate me, despise me, so be it.' I've n-never f-felt so b-badly hurt b-before." Hinata explained. Sasuke was wide eyed. And clutching his head at the same time. Her cousin, plus Naruto no doubt, are becoming more like his hated brother, Itachi.

Back with the Akatsuki team, they saw other teams that arrived, including the Oto genins. It was customary to have heated rivalries between Oto and Akatsuki, since their leader betrayed Itachi and the others, by trying to take over his body. Naruto saw a familiar face with glasses.

"Well, Kabuto, Don't you remember us?" Naruto asked with a malicious grin.

"Naruto, what are you doing here?" the man called Kabuto asked, shocked.

"Tell us quietly, why have you been giving Sasori wrong information?" Neji asked angrily.

"I don't know what are you talking about." Kabuto said nervously.

"We'll deal with you, later." Kana replied.

After the confrontation, the genin was gathered before their senseis, with the Sandaime Hokage explaining the point of the Chunin exam. After the speech, the first Proctor, who was coughing a lot, told about the first match up.

Sasuke Uchiha vs Yoroi

This battle was primarily in favor of the mystery man who sucked up Sasuke's chakra, until he activated the cursed seal Orochimaru had given him. As a result, the mystery man was defeated, and Sasuke was the winner.

Kankuro vs Another Mystery Leaf Nin

This battle was in favor of Kankuro, who used his puppet to defeat another mystery nin. Obviously, Kankuro won. (Like I'm going to write out the details of the battle)

TenTen vs Temari

The taijutsu specialist in weapons got her ass kicked big time by Temari's Wind Scythe Jutsu. She also learned some of the Wind jutsus that Kana used from her mentor, Kagura. In the end, Temari won.

Kin vs Sakura

The match was started with Kin gaining the upper hand with sounds, until Sakura used her inner spirit to pummel the Oto kunoichi to the ground. However, forehead girl was also knocked out as a result of Kin's Oto based jutsu, so it was a draw.

To be continued...