Chapter 9: Attack

At around five am Naruto heard a slight knock on the bedroom door. The boy quickly woke Sasuke up and both dressed in their pajamas' laying nearby, before opening the door and seeing Inaru with a really sad look in his small face. Uzumaki took the child into his arms and hugged him tight.
- What's wrong little one? Why do you look so down? Did something scare you?
- Ie... I I was just wondering... - a small tear fell down the soft cheek, being wiped away by Uchiha – After Christmas I am going back to Sumi-san, right? And I really don't want to...
- Who says you're going back? - the words that came out of the raven's mouth surprised the young boy and his eyes widened – We were going to ask you when you woke up, but seeing as you are here – Sasuke took the kid out of his lover's hands – What do you say if we adopt you?
Inaru was speechless . He never imagined someone would actually want him, he was used to only living with the dream of a real family, so Sasuke's question teared up the boy and he cuddled in the young man.
- Will I get to call you dad? - he whispered out silently. Uchiha smiled and ran his fingers trough the kid's dark hair.
- Yeah. I am gonna be your father. And Naruto will play the role of a mother.
- Hai, I will. So do you want this, Inaru?
- Of course. But will Tsunade-sama let two boys get a child. I heard it needs to be with a boy and a girl.
Sasuke let the child down and looked at Naruto.
- We will just have to discuss this matter with her, right, Naru.
- Yes, but first lets go tell Sumi-chan and her brothers, they must fill out some forms I think.
- Well then Inaru, get dressed and we can go.
In "Akatsuki"'s hideout nothing was really going on. Kisame and Zetsu were doing their stuff, while Kakuzu, Hidan and Kayako were wondering when they were going to get a fight.
- Jashin-sama hasn't had a sacrifice in a long time. I freakin' need my rituals, man. - the silver haired started yapping, when all of a sudden he received a hard kick in the stomach, which didn't even make him tremble.
- Will you the hell shut up, Hidan! I am so sick and tired of your God. We'll get a mission, can't you sit and wait, dumb ass!
- Sheesh, that hurt, you little bitch. Can't ya cool down a bit?
- Both of you be quiet, Madara is here.
When the two members heard Kakuzu's words they turned towards the entrance of the cave, to see a masked man, covered in a cloak with red clouds walk in and stand in the middle of the dark space. All of the humans gathered around their leader to hear what he has to say.
- I have decided that today we are going to attack Konoha. Zetsu gathered enough information for me to see that their powers and human forces are rather small at the moment due to the many problems in the Fire Country. At dawn we leave the hideout and head straight to the village. Our target is Uzumaki Naruto – the nine-tails jinchuuriki. If you cannot capture him, try and kidnap someone close to him. If you are able take down Uchiha Sasuke as well. His eyes I still need. And one more thing... - His blood-red eye started glowing in the darkness – I want you to bring me one particular girl... Sumizome Hisakata... But if you fail to capture her, just retreat. She has great powers and I can't risk loosing anymore members. Kisame, Zetsu, you attack the South gate and go after the fox and Uchiha, while you three – he turned towards the other group – You go after Hisakata. Dismissed.
With that Madara was gone, leaving nothing behind. The shark-man and his partner decided to leave immediately, so they can reach their destination on time, while the others decided to form a plan.
- Let me freakin' kill her! One slice, I will keep the head whole, I wanna make a sacrifice to Jashin-sama!
- Ie, Hidan. We won't kill her. We will just capture her with Kayako's puppets. You will lure her in, I will tie her and Saeki – you do your stuff.
- H-hai... - the girl said with a low voice and red face. The young man tried to protest, but decided it would be too much trouble so he kept quiet. Soon the trio set out, leaving the hideout just like it was before they came.
Back in the village Sasuke and Naruto just arrived in the orphanage. Sumizome greeted them with a big smile on her face and little Inaru jumped up and gave her a big hug.
- How are you, everyone? First of all I wanna wish you a belated Merry Christmas, I kind of forgot last time. - the girl smiled and light blush covered her face. At that moment Kuragari and Misuto joined the other teens.
- Konichiwa, Naruto-kun, Sasuke-kun – Kuragari greeted the two and picked up Inaru.
- Yeah, hi. How was your holiday? - The other sibling asked.
- It was good. Well we actually came here to talk to you about adopting Inaru.
Misuto's face looked like he had just seen a ghost, while Sumizome was squirming, filled with happiness. Kuragari was the only one who kept his calm and turned towards the couple.
- You have to ask Tsunade-sama about this first. You have no problems with us, but two males adopting a child might be a bit of a problem. And I didn't know you two were together. Congratulations.
- Arigatou, Kuragari-san. Well it just happened – Uzumaki blushed, receiving a kiss on the cheek by his half. - I finally figured out what my feelings towards Sasuke are.
- That was to be expected – Misuto smiled when he finally got out of the being grossed out moment. - I mean practically everyone I Konohagakure knew you were in love except for you two.
- I guess it's right. Well we better go talk to Tsunade baachan then. Inaru you will stay here, ok? We'll come and get you later. - Naruto kissed the boy's forehead.
- All right. Oh, Sumi... - the child's face suddenly seemed sad – I am sorry for the other day... I didn't mean to make you sad.
- It's all right, Inaru, I wasn't sad. Now lets go wash your face.
The girl took the kid and went inside the orphanage. Sasuke waited for them to get a bit further, when he turned towards Kuragari.
- What happened?
- He mentioned love and she remembered that day... - Misuto and Naruto looked at each other, than turned to the ground.
- She still hasn't forgotten about him, eh?
- No. And I am starting to worry. She hasn't even looked at another male and I have the feeling it might have some damage on her mind...
- Don't think about bad things, Kuragari-san, she is a strong kunoichi and she will pull trough. We better go to the Hokage's office now. We will see you later.
- All right.
The two boys didn't take long before they arrived. But someone in the hallway made Naruto shiver.
- S-sai... - he whispered out silently, while the pale man before him smiled.
- Oh, Naruto-kun, surprised to see me? You didn't think I would be kept under surveillance forever, did you?
- You fucked up bastard, if you dare touch Naruto, I swear-
- Don't you worry, Sasuke-kun. I am not so stupid. One more time and I am gonna be gone for good. I prefer waiting for the day Blondie there will be mine by his own free will.
- Which will never happen! - Uzumaki's face got a really scary look.
- We'll see. Well I have work to do, so I will leave you two love birds alone... for now that is.
After that the teen left and the couple went inside the Hokage's office. Tsunade seemed happy to see them and offered them a seat.
- So boys what's the problem? Why do you wanted to see me?
- We need to discuss a very serious matter, Tsunade-sama – Uchiha decided to talk before his blond friend said something stupid.
- Well tell me.
- We want to adopt Inaru.
That came as a shock for Tsunade and for her assistant Shizune.
- Sasuke, Naruto... - The woman stood up and turned towards the window – This might be a slight problem. For two men to have a child... You know the rules – one orphan needs to be provided with a normal family, consisted of a woman and a man.
- But!
- Naruto, I haven't said I forbid you... But persuading the higher-ups will be a problem. But I know you boys and I will do whatever I can to let you adopt Inaru-kun.
Uzumaki stood up and hugged the Hokage tight. But just then a loud thunder was heard and the whole village was shaken like from an earthquake.
- What the hell was that? - Uzumaki asked while joining Tsunade to the window.
- I have no idea...
Suddenly the door was opened with a slam and one of the guards flew inside.
- Hokage-sama! Akatsuki members around the southern gate!
- What the hell! - The woman's face turned pale white.
- We're going – As Uzumaki opened the door Tsunade placed her hand on his shoulder.
- You know they are after you.
- Don't try and stop me.
- Just be strong and watch it.
The blond smiled and left with Sasuke. At the same time people ran pass the orphanage and that made the Hisakata's leave the building to see what's going on. After a second Kuragari found his two siblings and told them some Akatsuki members were seen near the north gate.
- We must go now! - Misuto suggested.
- But what will we do?
- We have the best combo attacks from all the villagers – Sumizome grabbed her bag and started filling it with kunai and shuriken – Besides I have my eyes and the Hokei Shouheki. We need to help the village.
- Lets go then.
The three left the children under the care of the other stuff and ran straight to the north gate. At the same time Hidan, Kakuzu and Kayako were fighting some of the jonin there.
- Pff those freakin' bastards didn't even gimme a chance to sacrifice em' to Jashin-sama. This is getting boring.
- Don't drop your guard, moron. We're trying to find the eye technique possessor.
- How the hell will we recognize her. We only have a name – Hisakata or somethin'
In that moment a kunai flew straight towards Hidan's face, but Kakuzu was fast enough to use his harding technique and save his teammate. The trio looked at the other three. Sumizome took a step forward and pulled out a kunai, with Misuto and Kuragari standing right behind her.
- What business do you have in Konoha, Akatsuki! - Her voice was strong and determined. Kayako grinned and too took a step forward.
- None of your business, bitch. Now move your ass or suffer our wrath.
- As if I am going to move... - in that same moment the Konoha teenagers charged. Kuragari attacked Kakuzu directly, but the man again hardened his body. The young man figured out what his technique might be and remembered some of the words he heard back when Shikamaru fought with these guys, so he decided to use his Katon chakra to try and defeat the foe from a far distance. In the mean time Sumizome was just about to start a fight with the other female, when Misuto whispered in her ear:
- You take the boy. He is heard to be a close range fighter and immortal. He is the perfect opponent for you. I will take the girl.
- Hai.
With that the young Hisakata backed away, while Misuto threw a shuriken, scratching Kayako's cloak slightly.
- You're my opponent, little girl.
- We'll see who's little in the end dickhead!
She didn't wait for a second invitation. Making some signs with her hands Saeki used her wind chakra to make wind bombs and attack Hisakata. He on the other hand used his Doton element to make a wall, which held long enough for him to find cover. Kayako decided not to use her puppets yet, so she made a few clones and send wind waves towards Misuto, who dodged successfully, returning with a Mud Dragon Summon. The girl smirked and made a wind wolf and so the fight continued.
Sumizome on the other hand ran around Hidan, trying to confuse him.
- It's no use, girl. I am immortal, so what can ya do?
He charged and stabbed her right trough the stomach with his scythe. Just when he was about to pull it out the Sumizome before him disappeared and dripped down.
- Water clone...
- I won't be that easy!
As Hidan turned around he saw a large wave coming straight at him. But using his speed and weapon he escaped with a minor hit. As he was about to turn around he felt a piece of metal go deep inside of his stomach. Sumizome had stabbed him with a kunai. Just then did the two look at each other. Both froze. They were staring in the other's eyes, neither making a move. Hidan felt his stomach tight into a knot. Never before had he seen such a beautiful and gentle creature before him. Her sapphire eyes were glowing under the light of the sun, that was still left on the horizon. And she felt her pulse accelerating, her heart beating faster and faster. He was really... Beautiful. Those amethyst eyes seemed really sad and somehow empty, but still gorgeous to her. Saeki saw the scene and took the opportunity to try and stab the girl from behind. She pulled out a kunai and charged. Just when she was about to make a hit she was blocked by Hidan's scythe. He threw her a few meters back, backing off too, but still looking towards the girl. She wasn't moving, still holding the bloody kunai. Her brothers joined her.
- Are you alright, Sumi!
She didn't answer. Kakuzu heard the name and was about to make another move when suddenly a familiar voice was heard.
- Sumi-chan!
It was the nine tailed beast. He figured out that Kisame and Zetsu were already done for so he made a sign for their group to return to the base. Hidan took a few minutes before he could make a move and before Uzumaki and Uchiha arrived Akatsuki were gone.
- What happened, Sasuke-kun? - Kuragari asked while holding his right hand. Kakuzu was able to make a deep wound in his arm, which was bleeding now.
- Akatsuki were after the Bijuu again. - The raven explained and then turned towards Sumizome – And probably after you too.
- I know that. They left when they heard you coming.
- Yeah. Zetsu and Kisame gave us a bit of a trouble, but some other jonin joined us and we were able to make them retreat. I can see you're not too wounded.
Sumi walked over to her brother and took a look at the wound. She used her healing jutsu to fix up his arm.
- Gomenasai, Kuragari... If I saw he attacked on time-
- Drop it, Misuto. We're alive aren't we? That's the important thing. Now lets get back to the orphanage.
- Yeah – Naruto smiled – We have good news for Inaru.
Back at the Akatsuki hideout the moment Hidan sat down Kayako pinned him down.
- You little shit! What was that, why did you block me? I was gonna kill her!
- The hell should I know! My body moved on its own!
- Ah forget it... Next time don't interfere.
The girl went in another part of the cave, leaving the two males alone.
- You felt something, didn't you?
- Wha?
Kakuzu turned towards the silver haired, which was slightly blushing.
- You asked me yesterday what love was. I think you are starting to feel it, but stop before it's too late. She isn't the type for you.
The man was quiet for a few minutes. Was this really love he felt when he looked at her? But she was so... perfect.
- I didn't feel anything, okay? I just... Maybe she used a genjutsu or something. I am going to bed.
That night two hearts were fighting with two minds. It wasn't right to feel such things towards the enemy, but who can tell a heart what to feel?
And this night two boys made love to each other like never before, being happy that soon their family would be joined by a third person.