Chapter 10-Twisting the Blade
Uchiha Sasuke frowned in his bed in the middle of the night, having yet to change into his sleep where, and get out of his Shinobi gear from doing training with his substitute sensei today. Personally, the Uchiha thought it was pointless, as only Kakashi was the only sensei he needed since the man had the only a fully developed Sharingan in Konoha, and the man wasn't in the village. Hunting down a now labeled S-class Criminal by the name of Uzumaki Naruto, the Butcher of Lucky Sanctuary Orphanage, and kidnapper of Shinobi from multiple villages. How someone Sasuke's age was able to even do that, the boy didn't know, but it was upsetting, and the last loyal Uchiha of Konoha wanted that kind of power.
'How? How could that no clan loser be so strong?' thought Sasuke, as he stared at the ceiling of his home, and grit his teeth in anger.
Sasuke wanted that power. He needed it. All things in this world were meant to cater to his every whim and desire. This nobody of an orphan was getting stronger through leaps and bounds. Yet here he was, an ELITE among the Konoha's Shinobi, being stuck with the rank of Genin, and unable to advance to Chuunin due to the renegade blonde killing his third teammate. Itachi was already far ahead of him by this point in his life and it had infuriated Sasuke knowing that his own power was nowhere near that level.
"Look at you Sasuke. The last so called great Uchiha of Konoha. Brooding, wallowing in his own anger, and thinking of how to make my power his own. How...pathetic!" said the voice of Darth Sage before the figure appeared from the shadows to see Sasuke leap off his bed in a fighting stance.
"You! Give me one good reason why I should kill you right now for entering my home uninvited?" said Sasuke while the Sith chuckled in amusement.
"One? I can give you several. First, I'm a Shadow Clone, not the original, and will dispel myself with ease. Two, you are nowhere near the level of the real me, and this Shadow Clone standing before you has more then enough skill to beat your body into the ER at the hospital. Three, I have something that needs to be said, and only to you regarding your clan along with how Konoha treats its last loyal member," said Darth Sage while he just laughed at the Uchiha's angry expression.
"Then speak it. I command you to talk," said Sasuke before being thrown by an invisible power into a nearby wall while clutching his now constricting throat.
"You do not command me Uchiha. I can easily crush you and let the village weep at the loss of losing such a pathetic child from an equally pathetic clan. Now either you behave or I'll break your neck before I leave you to die...alone!" said Darth Sage while seeing the Uchiha nod slightly to indicate he would behave before the Sith released him.
"What is it you want to tell me?" said Sasuke hoarsely while rubbing his throat and gave a small glare at the blonde Shadow Clone.
"That the hire ups are manipulating you. That they only want to see you succeed so they can get a return on their 'investment' when you rise to the position of power they control. Haven't you found it easy to do everything at the Academy? Hit every target, ace every test, and beat ever instructor during a spar? You don't really think its because you are an Uchiha, do you?" said Darth Sage while Sasuke grit his teeth.
"Of course it is! I'm an Elite! I'm better then everyone in this village. Just like Itachi!" said Sasuke while the Sith scoffed at him.
"Don't be so arrogant! Its pathetic to see such a thing coming off of you in waves. We both know the truth behind your past success at the Leaf Academy. They spoiled you to the point where even thinking outside the box is not possible and implanted the belief that everything should just be handed to you," said Darth Sage while Sasuke looked ready to attack, but the glare from the Sith made him stay where he was, and simply continue to scowl.
"Even if what you said is true, I can still gain power from them, and kill Itachi later on," said Sasuke with conviction in his voice while Darth Sage just let out a chuckle.
"Are you sure? Do you really think they will let the last of Uchiha Clan in Konoha run off to kill his much older, wiser, and stronger brother? We both know Itachi can kill you easily. They know it too. Do you really think they won't pull something to ensure your bloodline continues before approving of such a mission? I think not," said Darth Sage with a smile on his face that was sly and all knowing in a way the Uchiha didn't like one bit.
"They wouldn't dare!" said Sasuke with the blonde haired Shadow Clone of a Sith just smirking at him.
"Oh they would. They would ensure multiple women carried your offspring so that way the chances of your bastard children successfully awakening the Sharingan Eyes are far greater then just impregnating one woman. They'll send you off on your mission, playing it out dramatically, as their great hero of the Uchiha Clan heads off to slay its villain, who is ironically your very own brother, and your poor children will be spoon fed your tragic death about trying to avenge their forever lost family," said Darth Sage while Sasuke just sneered at him.
"You foreseeing the future or something?" said Sasuke while looking at him in disbelief.
"Or something. What do you care? You're the 'Great Uchiha Sasuke'. The 'Shinobi Elite', as you keep telling everyone so this shouldn't bother you in the slightest, and just make this more fun for someone of your...status!" said Darth Sage mockingly at him.
"Get out of my home!" said Sasuke angrily while the Shadow Clone mockingly bowed at him.
"As you wish Uchiha-san. However, ask yourself this one little question after I leave, and reflect on the answer. If your clan wasn't killed, if Itachi hadn't done what he did, would the people of Konoha still be kissing your ass, and giving you whatever your selfish heart desired? Think about it," said Darth Sage before the Shadow Clone went "poof!" and left the Uchiha alone to his own devices.
'He's wrong! They would give me what I want because I'm an Uchiha. A bloodline that is unmatched by these pathetic peons. The Councils can continue to spoil me all they want, I have no reason to give anything back to them, and never will because the Uchiha do not give back anything! Why would we?' thought Sasuke knowing that the Sith didn't know what he was talking about.
(In Whirlpool)
"Arrogant fool. Why Itachi spared him I'll never know," said Darth Sage while receiving the Shadow Clone's memories of his conversation between.
"It doesn't matter my Apprentice. Let the Uchiha continue to suckle on the breast of the village like the child he is and fail to see the truth that's right in front of him," said Darth Plagueis while his student nodded.
"Master, may I have a word with you please?" said Haku, as she approached him on his throne, and kneeled before the Sith.
"You may. Speak!" said Darth Sage while seeing the girl look up at him now.
"I have just received word the envoy sent to Doto in Snow Country has returned and it sounds promising," said Haku seeing the Sith smile at this information.
"That is good news. But...?" said Darth Sage sensing there was more.
"Jiraiya of the Sannin's spies are sniffing around the company. If they learn the envoy has returned with important news you would go to learn about personally then...," said Haku not even wanting to finish that statement while seeing the Sith nod in understanding.
"Then Jiraiya himself along with a massive strike team of Leaf ANBU would hunt me down regardless if they had the Hokage's approval or not. Still...this could work to our advantage," said Darth Sage thinking things over in his head.
"Master?" said Haku seeing him thinking about how to handle this matter.
"Yes. Yes. This could work out for me rather nicely indeed," said Darth Sage letting out a sinister chuckle.
"But what about Taki? The eventual visit to Snow Country to see Doto?" said Haku, as she could see in his eyes that the Sith was going to delay those plans for this, and it didn't make sense.
"They can wait a little long my dear. Besides, there is always a risk in what we do, and a Sith must do what he must for reaching one's goal," said Darth Sage knowing this was going to become hectic for him.
"They will hurt you? They will unleash unspeakable pain upon your person!" said Haku, as she saw him nod, and didn't understand why he would do this.
"I know Haku. Of course, I trust you along with the others will plan for my rescue, and save me from the Leaf when the time is right?" Darth Sage with a smile and saw her nod with loyalty to him practically overflowing from the ice users eyes.
"We will never abandon you Sage-sama!" said Haku knowing that the instant he was in Leaf's prison she was going to bust him out with all the fury her body could produce.
"While I am...indisposed of in Konoha, you are in charge of the others, and I expect my planned rescue to produce a great deal of casualties for the Leaf," said Darth Sage while seeing the girl nod knowing whom among his subordinates would be chosen for that part of the rescue plan.
"Be careful Sage-sama," said Haku while the Sith walked towards her kneeled form and patted the girl's head.
"See you soon," said Darth Sage before walking away from a saddened Haku.
(Gato Kanpanī-Sometime Later)
"Doto-sama was indeed eager to sell the Chakra Armor to us. His current problems with the Rebels in Snow Country opposing his rule has cost him quite a bit of money, as he has been working on a special excavation project, and looking for something buried in the snow," said the envoy while addressing the Sith and Chairmen of Gato Kanpanī privately.
The news of Doto wanting to do business had surprised the envoy, which he stated in his report, and in his tone of voice when speaking to the young Chairman. If anything the envoy was expecting to return in pieces and basically telling the Sith that the tyrant in Snow Country said no. However, it seemed lady luck was on the mans' side, and was able to return in one piece with good news to his employer.
"Tell him money is of no object to me. Set a price for the Chakra Armor, if he wants us to pay more, then haggle for a bit, and then agree to whatever price Doto makes. After we have the Chakra Armor, it is to go to our own technicians to ensure they are indeed the real deal, and after we confirm the Chakra Armor is in fact authentic Haku will provide test subjects to make sure the equipment works," said Darth Sage before dismissing the man and ordered the envoy's carriage to take him on a private company ship heading for Snow Country.
"Jiraiya's here," said Kyuubi while the Sith mentally nodded.
"Welcome Jiraiya. Come to take me by yourself I see," said Darth Sage while the Sannin appeared from the one of the shadowy corners of the room.
"There is a team of 20 ANBU stationed all over the building. If you don't come quietly, we will fight you, and do a lot of damage to your company," said Jiraiya seeing the Sith smirk at him.
"And no doubt kill my loyal employees. Just like the Leaf did to the people of Whirlpool so many years ago, right Jiraiya?" said Darth Sage while letting out a chuckle at seeing Jiraiya scowl angrily at him.
"That won't happen if you surrender quietly without a problem," said Jiraiya while he saw his Godson think this over.
"Very well. Let's go," said Darth Sage while smiling an all knowing smile at Jiraiya and it was making the Sannin uneasy.
'What are you up to Naruto. You don't just surrender without a fight and I know you're not a Shadow Clone,' thought Jiraiya, as he looked for the boy's sword, but didn't find it on him, and put chakra suppression cuffs on Naruto before alerting the ANBU of the mission being successful.
'Haku,' thought Darth Sage while using the Force to connect with his servant.
"Yes Sage-sama," said Haku ready to follow his command.
'Its time my dear. Inform our contact in the Fire Daimyo's Court of me being taken to the Leaf village by Jiraiya of the Sannin against my will under the threat of losing the lives of my employees,' thought Darth Sage knowing she would carry it out immediately.
"You are fortunate the new Hokage favors you so much and wanting you brought back to Konoha unharmed," said Jiraiya at last before they were all in a secluded area with the 20 ANBU now waiting for further orders.
"I'll make sure to thank him at my trial. That is, IF I am allowed to have a trial, and even participate in my own defense?" said Darth Sage while sensing the ANBU were unhappy with him and clearly wanted to slice him to pieces.
"You can try, but I seriously doubt the higher ups will let you get away with the brutal killing of innocent people, and abducting Shinobi from different villages," said Jiraiya while his Godson just kept smirking.
"You'd be surprised what I can do," said Darth Sage while sensing the ANBU around him getting angrier with each passing second.
"I say we all have a go at the demon now. Why wait for a trial? We all know the Kyuubi brat is going to die in the end," said the ANBU Captain wearing a Hawk Mask.
"That's true Hawk, but we don't want to make him a martyr for the others to follow, and be a rallying cry against us when they eventually learn of his capture," said Jiraiya seeing them all reluctantly agree.
'Your too late Jiraiya. Far too late,' thought Darth Sage knowing the man was wondering where his sword Lunar Eclipse was and no doubt take it for study for possible duplication to empower the Leaf further.
Fools. They were all arrogant fools!
(Fire Daimyo's Castle-Sometime Later)
The Fire Daimyo was in a session of Court today, meeting with family, both of blood, and in-laws that proved worthy of marrying to the family. Then there were his friends, friends of his other family members, their children, and then the other higher society types that attend for the sake of getting the Feudal Lord's attention. Some of the guests in his court were other Feudal Lords from other countries, wishing to speak to him about trade, and politically arranged marriages. They would get the occasional conversation with him, kissing his feet in return for influential favor, which the man didn't really like, and didn't want to be a walking favor machine being asked for the slightest bit of help in exchange for such false flattering.
"Fire Daimyo-sama," said the Business Representative assigned by the Chairman of Gato Kanpanī to be the company's voice at the Feudal Lord's Court approach the regal man before being repelled by two of the samurai guarding their Lord.
"Yes Toshi Takeda-san?" sad the Fire Daimyo seeing the representative bow before him with a grave urgency in his eyes that wasn't there before.
"My Lord, I must speak to you of a great travesty, and engrave injustice that has befallen the Chairman of Gato Kanpanī at the hands of Konoha Shinobi just a few hours ago at the company itself," said Toshi Takeda, as he saw the Fire Daimyo raise an eyebrow, and motioned his guards to let him pass before the representative bowed before the Feudal Lord.
"What travesty? What injustice?" said the Feudal Lord, as he wondered what the Leaf had done now, and after just giving them all a warning with their newly appointed Godaime Hokage.
"Our Chairman was just taken against his will by Jiraiya of the Sannin back to Konoha and was told to cooperate or risk the lives of the employees working at Gato Kanpanī. We don't know why, but before his arrest, the Chairman asked for you to intervene in some way, and possibly witness the impending trial against him," said Toshi, as he saw the Fire Daimyo frown, and considering the request.
"Considering the actions of the Leaf village recently, I'm inclined to agree that I should be present to ensure Konoha plays by my rules, and not make an even greater mess of things. Who is the Chairman of Gato Kanpanī?" said the Fire Daimyo curiously.
"Officially, the current Chairman's name was to be kept anonymous to protect his identity after the incident in Wave Country with his predecessor, but considering the situation at hand, I feel it is now prudent to inform you that the Chairman of Gato Kanpanī is Darth Sage, and at one point went by another name...Uzumaki Naruto," said Toshi before the Feudal Lord surprisingly looked angry and hoped the Chairman's faith in the Fire Daimyo intervening being misplaced.
"What? They dare do this to me again? Are you certain it was Jiraiya of the Sannin that took him away?" said the Fire Daimyo seeing Toshi nod.
"His loyal Assistant by the name of Haku witnessed it with her own eyes. Several other employees will testify if necessary of seeing masked Shinobi with Leaf headbands poking around the company. She informed me of this immediately and has requested your help to prevent any further harm to our Chairman," said Toshi with the Feudal Lord in front of him getting angrier by the minute.
"Oh I will intervene on this matter Toshi-san. Make no mistake about that. Guards!" said the Fire Daimyo seeing the two samurai stand at attention.
"Yes Daimyo-sama!" said the two guards at the same time.
"Prepare my carriage and an fully armed escort. No! A full armed battalion of only my very best samurai will accompany me to Konoha," said the Fire Daimyo loud enough for everyone to hear while other representatives from other countries like Wind were already moving to inform their leaders of this event.
(Konoha-Hokage Tower)
"You did WHAT?" said Asuma looking at Jiraiya with furious anger while his Father was smirking at the victory the Leaf had won over the Kyuubi Jinchuriki.
"We caught Naruto and had him transferred to I&T for the information on his primary base to acquire the others," said Jiraiya knowing the boy would crack under Ibiki's not so gentle care.
"And how many people know you've done this?" said Asuma seeing Jiraiya shrug.
"Aside from the ANBU that I recruited for this mission? You, me, sensei, Inoichi, and Ibiki," said Jiraiya while the Godaime Hokage looked ready to explode in anger.
"How long has it been since Naruto's return and being sent to Ibiki?" said Asuma with the Sannin once again shrugging.
"Not long. I'd say an hour. At the very least," said Jiraiya while Asuma's anger became even greater.
"You're playing a dangerous game Jiraiya. He could unleash Kyuubi at any moment," said Asuma with his Father smirking.
"Jiraiya sealed away Kyuubi before taking Naruto to Ibiki," said the former Sandaime Hokage while Jiraiya frowned.
"Actually...I didn't," said Jiraiya while his sensei was completely shocked along with Asuma.
"You didn't?" said Asuma and Hiruzen at the same time.
"Well its not like I didn't try, but every time I did, my body was instantly repelled back by some kind of invisible energy coming off of Naruto, and it sent me into a wall before sending me through it on my third try. The ANBU around me tried to knock him out so I could do the sealing that way, but they were repelled too, and Naruto just smiled like it was some kind of joke until we gave up," said Jiraiya seeing the two were surprised by this.
"Could it be the Kyuubi?" said Hiruzen while Jiraiya shook his head no.
"I didn't feel the fox's chakra being used by Naruto at all. It was something else entirely," said Jiraiya while unsure what it was that repelled him in the first place.
It made the Sannin uncomfortable.
(I&T Department-With Naruto)
Darth Sage smiled at Ibiki standing in front of him while the Sith himself was sitting in a chair, arms tied, and cuffed with chakra suppression seals behind his back. The scarred faced man dressed in black looking at him with a deathly serious expression on his face, as he attempted to crack the boy's head open figuratively, and get the information about the lost Shinobi pilfered during the Chuunin Exams. The s Head of the Interrogation and Torture Division of Konoha found himself facing quite the challenging foe since he was not expecting a child to be so immune to his tactics. Full grown adults sitting in the kid's position would be pissing themselves right about now, spilling their most deepest, darkest secrets to him, and become crying babies wanting their mommies.
But this kid just smiled. No fear. No sense of fright. Just a...smile!
Inoichi wasn't much help either, as the Clan Head tried to dive into the boy's head, clearly knowing the risks of entering the mind of a Jinchuriki, and what the demon in their heads could do. However, the man was repelled upon making contact, and sent flying back into his own head with a killer headache. Inoichi tried again two more times, but the boy just repeated the process, and after the third time had nearly made the Yamanaka Clan Head get knocked unconscious before taking him to get medical treatment.
"You're good kid. I'll give you that much," said Ibiki while wishing Anko was here since his number two in this division would be testing his pain levels physically.
But she wasn't since Naruto had chosen to kidnap her too.
"My Master trained me well," said Darth Sage at last knowing Ibiki would be curious about his Master.
"Clearly. Shame he's not here. I'd love to meet him to compare notes," said Ibiki while the Sith just chuckled.
"He's already here. In this room actually," said Darth Sage making Ibiki raise an eyebrow at him.
"You mean the Kyuubi?" said Ibiki while the chuckle from the boy increased.
"Now that would be telling Ibiki-san and I really am enjoying myself," said Darth Sage mockingly and seeing Ibiki's hands become fists.
"You can't keep this up forever. You know that, right kid? How long can you stay awake before nodding off? How long can you go without eating? Sooner or later, your body will weaken, and then things won't be so nice," said Ibiki with Naruto just once more laughing at him.
"You're assuming I'm going to be staying that long," said Darth Sage while Ibiki frowned at him with confusion.
"Oh really? And just how exactly did you come to that little conclusion?" said Ibiki with a hint of amusement in his voice.
"Because the Hokage's ANBU is going to come through that door any moment now and ask for me to be brought to him for my trial," said Darth Sage while Ibiki smirked at the boy.
"You have quite the imagination kid," said Ibiki before a knock came to the door and the Head of I&T opened it to see an ANBU of Captain rank with a Neko mask behind it.
"I'm here for the prisoner. Hokage's orders," said Neko seeing Ibiki looking slightly baffled yet angry.
"He hasn't told me anything yet. Come back later," said Ibiki while trying to shut the door, but Neko kept it firmly open, and he could sense the ANBU glaring at him.
"This is not a request Ibiki. Its an order. I'm to escort Uzumaki Naruto to the Hokage, the Councils, and the Clan Heads for his trial. No excuses!" said Neko while Ibiki reluctantly nodded his head and brought the boy to his feet.
"Move your ass boy! And pray to Kami you don't come back here to see me after the trial," said Ibiki shoving Naruto towards the ANBU Captain.
"I don't have to pray to Kami for that Ibiki. I know I won't be coming back to see you," said Darth Sage while walking with Neko towards the meeting area where his so called "trial" was to take place.
(Hokage Tower-Trial Room)
"He's here," said Asuma sensing the pulse of chakra from the ANBU Captain Neko to signify she had arrived with Naruto.
"Why are we even having this trial? We all know he's guilty!" said Homura angrily while glaring at the door.
"Enough! We are having this trial and that's final! Bring in the defendant," said Asuma to the Chuunin by the door and waited for Neko to enter and bring in the boy.
"Here's the boy per your orders Hokage-sama," said Neko bowing to the Fifth Hokage and moved to the wall to watch the proceedings herself.
"Did Ibiki get anything out of him?" said Koharu while glaring at the boy.
"No," said Neko simply while many on the Council sputtered about the boy proving he was indeed the very demon they hated.
"Enough! This is a trial and you will all act professionally here in my presence. Got it!" said Asuma seeing them grumble, but nonetheless nod their heads, and saw the boy in front of them just smirk.
'They are so pathetic. Don't you agree my Master?' thought Darth Sage while the spirit of the Muun Sith Lord nodded in agreement.
"Their arrogance is indeed sickening," said Darth Plagueis while watching things from his students eyes.
"Uzumaki Naruto, you are charged with murdering the Matron, her assistants, and even the children of the local Orphanage along with the murder of a Leaf Shinobi by the name of Sai You are also charged with kidnapping of Leaf, Iwa, Kumo, and Grass Shinobi for your own use against their home villages. How do you plead?" said the Godaime Hokage while watching his Father out of the corner of his eye looking a Naruto like he was the worst thing in existence.
"Not guilty to all charges," said Darth Sage seeing several members of the Councils ready to explode in protest and call him names.
Only a glare from Asuma told them to shut their mouths.
"I see. Do you have anything to say in your defense?" said Asuma seeing the boy shrug.
"What can I say? My so called jury to the left and right of you have already declared me guilty simply for being the Kyuubi Jinchuriki. My life has been made miserable by the people in power around you and now I'm expected to get a fair trial from those very same individuals in this room?" said Darth Sage smoothly while Asuma himself had to admit the basis for not receiving a fair unbiased ruling was accurate.
"Still, I'd like to hear your version of things regarding the charges, and if there is anything to dispute the accusations against you," said Asuma seeing the boy was completely calm.
"For one, I don't see how you can pin the death of so many people in Konoha on me? Is there any proof I killed them?" said Darth Sage while seeing the Councils seeing read and knew they couldn't hold out being denied speaking against him.
"We know you killed them demon! Your scent was in that building around the time of the killings!" said a fat merchant from the Civilian Council.
"So? I lived in that place for several years. Naturally, my scent is going to linger there no matter what happens, and if all you have is my scent...then I ask the charges be dropped due to lack of any other evidence," said Darth Sage with the Councils pounding their fists in protest.
"Out of the question! You murdered those poor innocent civilians!" said the pink haired woman on the Civilian Council.
"And there is also Sai from Genin team 7 being killed in Wave Country," said Danzo, as he saw the boy shrug, and looked at them with uncaring eyes.
"Is there any proof that I did? A weapon in my possession that was used to kill this boy named Sai?" said Darth Sage while inwardly enjoying seeing the people around him get angrier with every passing second.
"You killed Sai with your demonic sword! A black sword rumored to be sharp enough to slice through a tree with just one swing," said Homura with Naruto raising an eyebrow at them.
"A sword? What sword? Jiraiya-san knows I didn't have one in my possession upon my arrest. Doesn't it stand to reason that such a weapon you claim is such high quality be on my person at all times?" said Darth sage while Danzo fumed at him while Jiraiya shook his head to indicate he didn't find a weapon on the Sith.
"You must have stashed it somewhere! Where is it?" said Koharu seeing the boy just shrug.
"I have no idea because I do not possess such a weapon," said Darth Sage while seeing them unable to do much else on the subject.
"What about the charges regarding the kidnapping of Shinobi from different villages during the Chuunin Exams the Leaf hosted this year?" said Asuma smirking at them.
"That's easy. I didn't kidnap them. They joined me of their own free will," said Darth Sage with a smile on his face.
"You lie! My daughter would never join you!" said Hiashi his eyes active and glaring in an intimidating manner.
"And yet she's no longer in the village," said Darth Sage casually while Hiashi looked livid.
"Because you are holding my daughter against her will!" said Hiashi with his voice rising in anger.
"Hiashi please! Naruto, we know you took several Genin from Konoha, and several other Shinobi from different villages. Where are they?" said Asuma trying to be the reasonable individual here.
"Safe. Safer, healthier, and stronger then they ever were in this village," said Darth Sage while the majority of the people in this room looked ready to shoot Fire Jutsus from their mouths at him.
"Give me back my daughter!" said Hiashi rising from his chair and ready to cripple the boy with Gentle Fist strike should the Sith give the answer they wanted.
"Oh, now she is your daughter? Now, she is of importance to you? From what Hinata has told me about her home life, you never cared about her well being, and focused more on the second daughter of your family. What was it you called her? Oh yes! I do believe the quote I'm looking for would be 'You worthless child. Hanabi shows more potential now then you ever did. Get out of my sight now. If you don't improve I'll put the Cage Bird Seal on your forehead myself and have Hanabi use it on you every single day until you show that you're not a failure of the clan!'" said Darth Sage while seeing Hiashi's face go through a mixture of emotions at the moment.
"You bastard!" said Hiashi while the Sith just smiled at him.
"How is that my fault? Those are your words, aren't they? Hinata told me and I in turn am simply repeating them for everyone else to hear. Though something tells me you won't be getting the Father of the Year Award anytime soon," said Darth Sage while Hiashi tried to charge forward to strike the blonde boy down, but Neko had stopped him, and the Sith just watched with amusement.
"What about the others Naruto? Rock Lee, Tenten, the Grass Shinobi, then three Shinobi from Kumo, and just recently you acquired Iwa's two Jinchuriki," said Asuma after Neko was able to get Hiashi back in his seat.
"I fought Rock Lee one on one with the winner deciding the loser's future. He lost. I won. As for Tenten, she was ambitious given her desire to be one of the strongest kunoichi of all time like Senju Tsunade, and I provided her with the means to do it," said Darth Sage before the door to the room was thrown open and the Fire Daimyo came in with a face that a blind man could see was filled with anger.
"How dare you! What were my instructions regarding the boy? I specifically stated he was to be left alone! What part of my orders did all of you not understand?" said the Fire Daimyo seeing them cowering like scolded children.
"The Daimyo of Fire Country I presume?" said Darth Sage seeing the Feudal Lord turn to face him with a sympathetic smile on his face.
"You presume correctly Naruto. My sincerest apologies for this action against you. How have they been treating you since arriving here?" said the Fire Daimyo while seeing the boy's hands still behind his back while sitting in the chair.
"I can't really complain since I've been treated better then usual. Of course, I've also been treated worse, and find myself in the middle right now," said Darth Sage while the clearly angry Feudal Lord turned his full attention to the people in the room trying to persecute him.
"This farce of a trial is now over! Do you understand me? I will not tolerate any of you defying my orders again! If you go against me one more time, then the Leaf village will be liquidated, and none of you will be live to see what comes from the ashes," said the Fire Daimyo seeing them nodding obediently.
"Am I free to go?" said Darth Sage while looking at the Fire Daimyo.
"Yes," said the Fire Daimyo before motioning for Neko to undo the restraints placed on the boy.
"Daimyo-sama, this boy is a Jinchuriki. He must remain in Konoha for the good of the village," said Danzo while trying to get the man to stare in his direction so the hidden Sharingan Eye could manipulate the highest authority in the land.
Only to feel an incredible amount of pain from the optical nerves of the implanted organ and had to fight back the sudden level of pain.
'Fool. You think I'm going to let you manipulate him? Only I can do that!' thought Darth Sage, as he read Danzo's mind to figure out his plan, and quickly used the Force to attack the Inferior Oblique Muscles followed by the Inferior Rectus Muscles to cause a spasm to disrupt his control.
"Considering how the Leaf has treated him from the start, it would be in the best interest of Konoha if he didn't stay in the village, and cause bodily harm to its people," said the Fire Daimyo seeing them all nod despite the reluctance showing in their eyes for letting the matter being dropped against their will.
'This isn't over. Once my Root forces are in position, they will take the Kyuubi brat, and remove the demon to a more submissive host,' thought Danzo, as he cursed this sudden pain in his implanted, and made a mental note to call upon one of his personal doctor to take a look at the eye.
"Thank you so much for your help Daimyo-sama. I had this feeling the Leaf was going to cause unspeakable evil upon my person had you not shown up," said Darth Sage, as he walked with the Fire Daimyo to the man's carriage, and saw the Feudal Lord smile back at him.
"I trusted the Sandaime Hokage along with those in power to do what was right regarding your situation Uzumaki Naruto. I truly do apologize," said the Fire Daimyo seeing the Sith bow his head slightly at him.
"I understand Daimyo-sama. I have no intention of holding this against you," said Darth Sage while sensing the Daimyo in front of him was indeed sincere and didn't think like the former Sandaime Hokage did.
"I'm glad to hear it. Any matter you wish to bring to my attention whether business with Gato Kanpanī or something more personal, I am willing to lend my ear," said the Fire Daimyo before shaking the Sith's hand and got into his carriage before battalion followed him back to Fire Country's Capital.
"You think your sooo smart, don't you Naruto?" said Jiraiya appearing behind the blonde boy.
"I don't know Jiraiya-san. How smart do you think I am?" said Darth Sage before turning to face the Sannin and saw the man was less then pleased.
"I think you're smart enough to fool a very naïve Fire Daimyo, but not me, and certainly not the others in that room. We both know you killed those people at the Orphanage, killed Sai in Wave, and are guilty of kidnapping Shinobi from all over," said Jiraiya while the Sith in front of him just smirked.
"I told you how those three Leaf Shinobi came into my possession Jiraiya. As for all the other Shinobi I acquired...well they did sign waivers before entering the Forest of Death and since they aren't from the Leaf you have no official standing to arrest me for those," said Darth Sage while walking away from the Sannin before being stopped by a large group of Root ANBU with the former Sandaime leading them.
"Your not leaving," said Hiruzen while glaring at the boy.
"Didn't we just have this conversation with the Fire Daimyo?" said Darth Sage mockingly at the former Hokage.
"We have many ways of making people and things like you go missing without the Fire Daimyo knowing," said Hiruzen seeing the boy just chuckle at him.
"This is your one warning old man. Do not do this. It is unwise to provoke what you do not understand," said Darth Sage, as he sounded deadly serious, and felt the Dark Side of the Force flowing through him.
"I understand plenty Naruto. I understand you are going to pay a very heavily for what you have done and there's nothing you can do to stop it. Take him," said Hiruzen pointing at Naruto and the boy scowled at them.
"Old fool. You've already lost and don't even know it!" said Darth Sage before thrusting his hand back and using the Force to push Jiraiya into a nearby building.
The army of Root ANBU charged him, but were instantly struck my thousands of senbon needles, bone spikes, and a barrage of many pointy projectile weapons that pierced their flesh that resulted in immediate kills. Turning to his right, Sarutobi Hiruzen saw the form of three face covered figures standing in the trees glaring daggers at him, and the blonde Jinchuriki just watched with amusing interest.
"Care to try again you old bastard!" said Kimimaro glaring daggers through his mask at the former Hokage.
"We won't allow you to harm our Master!" said Haku her Sais already out.
"Still think you understand me?" said Darth Sage while Jiraiya got himself out of the building and saw the third member of the boy's backup with surprise.
"You're Tenten from Maito Gai's Genin team 9!" said Jiraiya seeing the girl nod and wished he could read her face behind the mask she now wore.
"Former Genin student of Maito Gai," said Tenten, as she saw the disbelief on the former Hokage's face, and Jiraiya too since they never expected her to abandon Konoha.
"What did you do to her?" said Hiruzen while glaring at the Kyuubi Jinchuriki.
"Who? Me? Nothing! I just showed Tenten the simple truth behind Konoha's so called greatness and how it was built upon lie after lie after lie...along with all the bodies of my family on my Mother's side!" said Darth Sage while the Toad Sannin and former Hokage scowled at him.
"I don't know how you found out about that, but I'm going to have Jiraiya remove it from your mind, and we're going to start from scratch in making you a proper Jinchuriki," said Hiruzen taking a step forward, but a sharp pain at his waist stopped him, and the former Hokage of Konoha looked down to see a dark shadowy blade sticking out.
"Difficult to do when your now paralyzed from the waist down," said Darth Sage, as he saw Tenten throw Lunar Eclipse from her spot, and knew the girl had completely turned to his side given the fact the forged weapon of the Dark Side had allowed her to do that.
"Sensei!" said Jiraiya trying to get to his fallen teacher, but was blasted away by Sith Lightning before he could, and sent flying back.
"This isn't over Naruto. Sooner or later, you will pay for your crimes against Konoha," said Hiruzen while the boy walked behind him and yanked the sword out harshly.
"Just as you will pay for your crimes against me and my family old man. When the time comes, all your secrets, and lies will be made known to the world. I can only imagine the fallout from such things coming to light. How will you explain it? Or will you just kill yourself like a coward so such an explanation is never made possible?" said Darth Sage into the man's ear and then laughed at the former Hokage in a mocking way.
"Uzumaki bastard child!" said Hiruzen while the boy behind him just smirked.
"Desperate and hollow words from a cowardly old man," said Darth Sage before walking away from the downed man while Jiraiya moved to protect his sensei from further harm.
"This isn't over Naruto!" said Jiraiya seeing the boy just keep walking.
"By the Fire Daimyo's own decree it is over Jiraiya. Just walk away from this if you truly value your life," said Darth Sage while the Sannin just continued to glare at the boy.
'We'll see about that!' thought Jiraiya before taking his sensei to the hospital to have the man treated.
"Your timing perfect Haku. As it was yours Kimimaro," said Darth Sage while seeing the two nod and sensed they were pleased with his praise.
"And me Sage-sama?" said Tenten while the boy stopped and looked at her for a second.
"Ah yes. Tenten. You also did well. Your aim with those weapons was impeccable. I am pleased to know your true loyalties lie are not with the Leaf," said Darth Sage before he continued walking with the three following behind him.
"I am honored to be in your service Sage-sama," said Tenten while sensing Haku's eyes were still watching her carefully for any signs of betrayal.
"Chidori!" was what came next, as a black blur came at them with a ball of lightning that sounded like a thousand chirping birds, and was aimed at the Sith.
Only to hit Tenten in his place, as she acted like a shield, and took the blunt of the attack for her Master. At this moment, two things to happen, first was seeing the weapons girl's loyalty belonged to Darth Sage without question, and didn't need to consider any attempts of betrayal on her part. The second was the identity of the would be assassin, which was none other then Uchiha Sasuke himself, and his Sharingan Eyes blazing with fury.
"I've killed your weak pawn," said Sasuke with a smirk on his face before throwing the girl onto the ground.
"Funny. She doesn't look dead," said Darth Sage while seeing the girl trying to survive against the Assassination Jutsu.
Scowling, Sasuke took out a kunai to finish the job, but found himself unable to move, and realized the blonde was somehow responsible for it. Trying to glare at the Sith with all his hatred, Sasuke tried to fight this strange power, and failing in the process before being thrown harshly into a nearby tree.
"S...ag...e-sa...ma," said Tenten, as she looked up at her Master, and saw him stare down before putting a hand on the hole in her chest.
"You've proven yourself yet again Tenten," said Darth Sage while doing what he did for Haku when this happened to her in Wave Country.
"Thank you...my...my Master," said Tenten, as she slipped into unconsciousness, and was picked up by the blonde Sith before they continued their long walk away from Konoha.
"Why did you not kill the foolish Uchiha back there Sage-sama?" said Kimimaro, as he would have done it himself, but the albino Kaguya got the impression to stay his hand, and just follow the Sith back to Whirlpool.
"Its too early in the game to kill the Uchiha right now Kimimaro. I want him to know to see the painful truth before meeting his end," said Darth Sage simply knowing he would kill the Uchiha when the time was right.
And not a day, hour, minute, or second sooner.
(A/N: YAY! Another update. Hope you all enjoyed that. Until next time...PEACE!)