"Okay, I know this sounds extensive but," Naruto paused and took a deep breath, "CAN YOU GET OFF ME?"

Suzuka moaned and let go of Naruto as they walked near the exit to the Lusion Manor from the village. This time Naruto was without his watch because Matsuri took it in order to speak with Tsunade and make peace agreements and other things to make a fair alliance. Suzuka was now saddened that she had to let go of Naruto. But as usual Rokubi felt sympathy so he jumped up into her arms and the instant he did that, she stopped.

"Suzuka, is something wrong?" Ayamu asked turning back to she Suzuka looking down at Rokubi with shock. Ayamu plugged his ears; for some reason he knew what was going to happen.

"So… so… " Suzuka took a long pause before an explosion of voice, "ADORABLE!"

She screamed that at the top of her lungs before she squeezed Rokubi twice as much as Naruto, but Rokubi could barely feel it because Mina was also sharing his pain. He wondered if she was all right.

Mina groaned as the pain came to her unconscious self. Sasuke heard the groan, as she was being carried on his back he thought she would awaken soon. But she just went back to sleep as the energy from her body wouldn't allow her to wake up. Not just yet anyway.

"Did she wake up?" Sakon asked.

"Naruto's probably doing something stupid to Rokubi, according to rumors Rokubi and the one he's infused with share pain," Sasuke said, "It must be true,"

Sakon nodded as they continued their journey toward the Land of Sound.

"So, you ready to head out now?" Tsunade asked a group. Before her were four Shinobi, all very different. The leader nodded, "We'll make sure to meet up with them,"

Tsunade got out something from her pocket and it was revealed to be Sakura's communication watch, "Take this, that way you can talk with Naruto, and possibly Mina if she escapes,"

The leader nodded and put it on his wrist, he held it up to his face and it was revealed to be Shikamaru.

"I won't fail you Lady Hokage," He said. The rest of the group members revealed to be Kiba, Choji, and finally Neji. Each of them was determined as ever to complete this mission. They knew if they did this connections with the North Illusion Village would become greater, especially since Tsunade and Matsuri are in charge.

"Let's head out!" Shikamaru ordered. As a Chunin he could now command missions like other Chunin. Most it was because they were all Genin and he was Chunin. The rest of them nodded and headed out with Tsunade watching them leave the gates of the village in wonder, and worry. They were facing up to subordinates of Orochimaru, not to mention an old teammate as well. She really hoped they could all make it back in one piece. Literally.

"Alright, now that we're packed let's head out," Ayamu said. At the house they gathered supplies and food for the trip. They don't know how long it will take to rescue Mina but they will do it. Naruto nodded.

"We can move out at dawn," Suzuka said.

"NO!" Naruto shouted; both of them looked at him in shock, "I need to get to her as soon as possible! We're leaving now!"

Ayamu looked at him with shock but he was able to smile at Naruto's courage. Suzuka just looked in curiosity.

"Alright, we can go now," Ayamu, said kindly. Naruto smiled brightly ad Kyuubi walked into the room.

"Now, who's going to ride Rokubi?" Kyuubi asked.

"I guess I could, Ayamu is fast," Suzuka said.

"Fine, but it will be only for the first part of the mission, when Mina is rescued she shall ride me," Rokubi said, "Traditionally only my master rides unless he or she gives permission. However I will make an exception concerning the circumstances,"

"You're strict," Suzuka said approaching him with caution. Rokubi allowed her to get on as they got out of the house.

"Now, we'll meet at a southern town called Tonugo, it's suppose to be a fishing town," Ayamu said as he came out the door.

"I know that place, years back I used to help buy fish there, I can point us in the right direction," Rokubi said as he started to dart down the path of the mountain.

"Hold on Suzuka! Rokubi is known to go fast!" Ayamu said.

"Don't flatter me," Rokubi said annoyed. Suzuka didn't do as he said, instead she bent down and placed her hands on his fur, Rokubi was used to this. All his young masters or Mistresses had done the same thing on a few of their rides. He smiled inside, she reminded him of Mina and her mother, Umi.

It's been about a few minutes after Sasuke and the Sound Four moved again, and Sasuke felt Mina sifting, and heard her groaning, she was waking up.

"She's waking up!" Sasuke said.

"Great," Sakon said, "Everyone be prepared she might run away!"

"Yes, sir!" everyone else expect Sasuke said. Immediately they stopped on the ground and placed Mina against a tree. She groaned once more and looked around weakly. She felt burning on her chest, where her Half-seal is and she saw a circle and plus sign covering it. She looked confused.

"What's this?" Mina thought aloud.

"She's not resisting, is she still half asleep?" Sasuke thought getting into a battle position. The Sound Four looked in a calm stance, waiting. Mina had finally gained full consciousness and looked at Sasuke and the Sound Four.

"Where am I?" Mina asked, "Who are you? … Who am I?"

Sasuke looked in shock. Mina had completely lost her memory!
"I must have given it too much power! The shock went straight to her brain and her memory was cut off!" Sasuke thought in panic, then he just realized something, as well as Sakon.

"Now it will be easier to get her to Orochimaru!" They both thought. Sasuke got out of his battle position and approached Mina.

"You don't remember anything, do you?" Sasuke asked.

"No, I can only remember once thing." Mina paused, "Pain."

"Pain, well then I would have expected it from that Tracing Seal on you," Sasuke said. Jirobo was confused, but Tayuya looked at him sternly. He understood right then.

"T-tracing Seal?" Mina asked, scared and confused.

"Hurry and guard the Area, they might come soon," Sasuke ordered to the Sound Four, all went off.

"Please! Tell me what's going on!" Mina said in worry.

"I was just getting to that, but we can't be too careful so I sent them off," Sasuke said in a calm explaining voice. Yet everything he told to her is a lie he has forged from the moment she asked who she was.

"Careful about what?"
"We have rescued you,"

"R-rescued? From who?"

"I spike-haired person, named Naruto Uzumaki. He has been keeping you against your will as a slave,"

"For what?"
"For your power,"

"What?"

"The power you possess, and another power you hold. We have rescued you to see one person who can help you, but you can also help him."

"How?"

"There is a way you can heal his arms that have been turned to stone, and he shall grant you freedom from the one who seeks your power for evil,"
"His name?'

"My employer and Lord; Lord Orochimaru."

Mina, in her gullible way, trusted Sasuke and wanted to help Orochimaru. But deep down she felt her past emotion of not trust to Orochimaru, but she still wanted to help. Sasuke smiled kindly on the outside but smiled an evil grin on the inside. Like Naruto, she has fallen for his words. She knew she was gullible and he knew he could use it. He didn't think it would have been this useful!

"Please! Let's get there as soon as possible!" Mina said in worry.

"Don't worry, we'll be there in a few days," He said caressing her left cheek. He said it so kindly; it wasn't like his at all. But he was a good actor. He knew that if this keeps up not only would Orochimaru have Mina, but Mina could finish off Naruto herself without hesitation. He was deeply going to enjoy all of this.