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Disclaimer: WHY? WHY?! WHY IS NARUTO NOT MINE!! AND WHY? WHY?! WHY IS SASUKE NARUTO'S ?!
No 9 : The Snake
For a moment everyone was caught in shock, unsure of what to do. Konoha ninjas were on defence, kunais and swords at hand. Sakura tensed, waiting for an opportunity to attack.
Suigetsu calmly downed his drink. These idiots think they can get Sasuke? They're dreaming.
"We will be taking Sasuke back now. I'm sure you had your fun torturing him," Karin scoffed angrily. How dare they. The nerve of that busty woman making her Sasuke dresses up like some whore and acting on public!
"Where the hell is Naruto AND Itachi when we needed them?!" Ino whined. Today was the last day that Tsunade had offered some of her ninjas up for sale. They were having a grand finale with Sasuke and Shino acting in a play, while Neji, Gaara and Itachi were given last minute jobs. The play was relatively straight forward. It was about two young men, on a journey through the ninja world looking for their purpose in life.
Sounds boring? I assure you, with two good looking guys as the main character, even granny soaps looked interesting. Thus the whole of Konoha was invited to this main event, with the exception of the other three sale items plus their respective buyers.
And one unfortunate Uzumaki Naruto, who was trapped doing chores for Iruka sensei that he, had long promised. Not in the prospect of procrastinating his on hold promise, Naruto made a short dash to help put away the test papers that the teacher had been grading safely away. He was not one to miss the main event. Sasuke was acting! Yay!
Back to the matter at hand, Sasuke was held captive by none other that Juugo, who was holding him like a maid in distress (or a sack of potatoes) slouched ever so graceful on his shoulder. Sasuke didn't seem to be making such a fuss, he idly wondered if this is what Tsunade meant by turn of events.
Shino looked on with no emotion. This wasn't even in the script. But they never had one in the beginning. All they were given was a scrap paper with " Two ninjas in the road to find purpose of life. Act it out" He should improvise then.
"Release my friend, rogue shinobi," the audience were captivated by this sudden twist in the story.
"Shino, I can handle it myself," Sasuke insisted. He tried to make his way off Juugo's shoulder, but Juugo stopped him in the nick of time.
"Please, Sasuke. You should come with us. Karin will kill me if I let you down," the last part was breathed out slowly, but it didn't escape public ears.
"And besides, he would rather have real company, don't you gorgeous?" Suigetsu added. He was aware of the on goings around him. He always wanted to try out acting.
"We should go. I heard his brother is here as well," Karin pushed up her glasses and nodded to the others.
"Halt! Not before you pass through us! Sasuke's childhood buddies," Kiba appeared on stage. Looks like its up to him to save the play. Shikamaru shrugged effortlessly and took on a stance. How bothersome.
"And his fellow female companions who did not have a crush on him!" Ten Ten rushed in too, scroll at hand. Sakura, Ino and Hinata joined in hastily, hoping to stall Hebi at least until Naruto gets here. Or Itachi.
"Then we shall fight, for the fair maiden's hand!" Suigetsu was really getting in the mood now. He swung his sword, creating wind that pushed the audience backwards.
"That's some awesome effect!"
"Oh my gosh! You think they will get Sasuke?"
"I want the bad guys to win!"
"Where is Naruto?" good question, where the is Naruto?
"Iruka sensei, you meanie! You left me to stack exam papers while you watch the play, dattebayo!" Naruto sniffled, making his way to the town centre. Iruka will pay in ramen!
The battle was fierce. It was an amazement how Juugo could fight while having Sasuke perched elegantly on his shoulder. Sasuke contemplated going with them. He still had a brother to kill, and he needed to find out about the rumors that the Uchiha massacre was not what it was thought up to be.
"Enough," Sasuke commanded. Immediately the entire gang stopped fighting. Suigetsu and Karin leapt with Juugo to a nearby building. It was now that Naruto arrived, and saw that his Sasuke was kidnapped.
"Sasuke?! Yarou! Release him!!" Naruto geared up the rasengan. The other rookie nine fell back, letting Naruto take centre stage.
"Naruto," Sasuke's calm voice made the future Hokage turned his head. Sasuke was having this pained expression on, like he was forced.
"Let us talk," Sasuke turned his attention to Hebi, mouthing that he will be a while. Karin, Suigetsu and Juugo dispersed themselves, running off to avoid conflict. Sasuke made his way to Tsunade, bowing slightly to show his gratitude.
"Thank you Hokage-sama, for this opportunity," To see Naruto. Tsunade raised a delicate eyebrow, and smirked.
"Oh no Uchiha. Thank YOU," she snickered to herself. The money she had spent on the stupid bet was replaced, plus it was tripled than that amount. She decided to split the money in half and the other half would be used as spending money. Her spending money.
"Please tell my aniki that we will meet again," Sasuke stated to the Akatsuki whom were watching the play within the shadows. Kisame put on a thumbs up sign, meaning that he will relay the message. With that Sasuke grabbed Naruto's hand, and they disappeared together.
"Sasuke..What..?" Naruto was cut off when Sasuke hugged him fiercely, burying his head in the Kyuubi bearer's neck.
"Listen, Naruto. Just hear me out," Naruto nodded.
"I have to go. There are still things that I need to achieve. I have to clear these rumours that I heard," Naruto struggled with all his heart.
"Teme! No!" Sasuke tightened his grip. He wasn't finished.
"Naruto, I'm sorry I can't stay with you," A tear made its way down Naruto's cheek. He knew it! And they didn't even had a chance to have a proper chapter together in this damn fic!
"But thank you, for protecting me from the fangirls," A kiss on the forehead. Naruto chose to keep his eyes closed. He wanted to savour Sasuke's gift.
"From Neji," A kiss to the cheeks
"From Kakashi and Jiraiya," to his jaw.
"From Sai," to the neck
"From Hinata and the girls," breath ghosting over his lips. More tears leaked down Naruto's face. He grasped Sasuke's shirt tighter, not wanting to let go.
"From my loneliness," a short kiss to his quivering lips, and a whisper of " I will come back to you,".
And with that, Sasuke disappeared. Leaving Naruto with traces of his warmth.
And he will wait for Sasuke.
Dattebayo.
"Shit! Where is that delusional Karin when she needs to see something!" Suigetsu muttered under his breath. He was resting on a branch when Sasuke made his way to his spot and proceeded to have a love declaration! Damn! He should have taped it and showed it to that # Karin. This will show her that SASUKE-KUN is not available. Hell, he's not even straight! Oh well, at least he knows, and there will be plenty of time after this to torture her. Sasuke said he was returning back.
With that Suigetsu leapt away to rendezvous with the rest.
"Sasuke, we can wait if you .." Juugo's offer was cut short when Sasuke held up his hand. Karin corrected her spectacles, and awaited Sasuke's answer. Suigetsu watched from the corner of his eyes, and smirking to the thought of torture he'll inflict on Karin.
"I need it to be over," Then I can return to my dobe. Permanently.
"But first stop, making sure that Orochimaru ceases to exist, and bringing down the Akatsuki," Hebi made their way on their quest, leaving no trail behind.
To Be Continued…
It's finally over. Sorry guys that I left it there! But there is a good reason to do so! somehow I think there shouldn't be any more buyers, and Sasuke does have a mission, right? and Orochimaru is not dead, yet. Kabuto is still around. And the sequel was already posted titled Shinobi Sport Spur. This will be about Sasuke's real come back, and the grand entrance into Konoha! To all my readers, thank you very much! I'll try to be more active!
