Ownership of anything other than the few characters I have created are either the work of Blizzard Entertainment or Masashi Kishimoto.

I apologize for the delay but I was away on a working vacation for a few weeks. I hope this chapter meets with your approval.

Uchiha Temple

At one time, the man now seated in the marble chair at the back of the meeting room in the Uchiha Temple would come here for a more benevolent reason. It was here that his training with the Mangekyo Sharingan in the company of Madara took place. More importantly, it was here where he grieved for the loss of his parents; he never wanted to eliminate them. The original plan was to keep his direct family alive and get them out of harm's way.

Between Madara, Pein, and the Konoha elders, neither side would allow for his kaasan or tousan to be spared. It was only through sheer luck that Sasuke was not around at the time of the massacre. When Itachi was first indoctrinated into the Akatsuki, it seemed rather peculiar that Madara, hiding in the visage of an idiotic alter-ego, wasn't upset over Sasuke being saved. Itachi's reasoning was rather altruistic: he hoped that the little bit of reverse psychology and the other clans in the village would bring young Sasuke over to what the Will of Fire meant. That was what the true purpose of being an Uchiha should have been, not what was being pounded into the heads of most of the youth. In so doing, he had sacrificed who he wanted to be for the sake of his otouto.

With Madara's lack of punishment or concern regarding the lone survivor, he knew plans had to change. Instead of merely being a lone wolf waiting for the next challenge, he now possessed a singular task: the assurance of the defeat of Madara. Careful planning, training, and intelligence led him to this moment in time. Depending on the outcome of two events, either himself, Sasuke, or another would be the one to end the cycle of power and greed that started with the aged Uchiha.

In those few brief moments of introspection, a second person graced the room with his presence. In general, outsiders were not allowed in the temple since the height of the Uchiha's power. On the other hand, being the partner and confidant of Uchiha Itachi does have its benefits.

"How much longer do we have to wait here? You know we can't linger here too long before someone gets suspicious of our intentions." Hoshigaki Kisame stated blandly. The most notorious and vicious of the Seven Shinobi Swordsman of Kirigakure was never one for patience, even when the situation called for it. Then again, when one wields the Samehada, one wouldn't worry about patience either.

"Only for as long as we need to. It won't be long until the wayward raven comes home to roost." Itachi remarked with a bit of his stoic nonchalance that he used to mask his emotions.

The swordsman glanced to the side as if trying to locate a lost soul. "What about the beast of the forest? Will he come over to our side?"

For the first time in their conversation, the former ANBU opened his eyes and looked at Kisame. "He doesn't even need to come to our side. All he needs to do is to listen and, if necessary, receive a gift."

Kisame chuckled at the passing thought that ran through his mind. The notion of the great Itachi in a red Santa costume complete with fake beard and hat was simply too ridiculous to be ignored. "I never thought I would see the day that you would be so kind, especially to one we tried to capture."

"Circumstances change as much as the tide. You know that as well as I, considering how you went from being the Mizukage's right hand to decorating his most wanted list."

The shark-faced man grinned, displaying his sharpened teeth in all their glory. "It will be fun when I can pay the half-wit back. It has been a while since my blade has tasted glorious blood. Not a good thing to let Samehada go hungry for too long."

Kisame stood there for a minute before realizing his partner would no longer indulge in conversation. He turned on his heel and walked back outside to practice his kenjutsu stances. It would not do for his skills to become dulled due to neglect even though he truly longed for a battle. He could only hope said battle would come sooner rather than later.

Wave Country

The next day marked the beginning of the teamwork training. The initial framework of the plan was simple. Deploying a force en masse was dismissed easily since it seemed that the Sanctuary Five were able to defeat the arrayed armies of undead, demons, and beasts well enough. Regrettably, the combined Konoha-Suna strike force did not have the prerequisite time to conduct a deliberate march whittling the opposing force piece by piece that they did.

After careful consideration, the battle plan was generated around the portal skill the Sanctuary Five possessed. Five small strike groups would secure strategic entry points into the village and open up the portals. From there, the larger force would pour through and strike in waves, spreading out like flames along the front of a forest fire.

For each of the small groups, a Konoha or Suna squad would be joined by one of the members of the Sanctuary Five. It was the task of these groups to train together and understand each other's skills for the next week. The original three week timetable would not be acceptable if the other two brothers arrived in Konoha or if Mephisto escaped prior to the army's arrival.

Gaara insisted on leading the expeditionary force. Tsunade snickered slightly as she recalled how the Kazekage stated that demand. He said that he was honor bound to both Konoha and specifically Uzumaki for all that had been done for Suna and himself. No one ever called Naruto by his surname in a respectful manner. Instead, it was merely in derision when dealing with the ingrates on the council. Gaara used his friend's name in the highest regard that Kages would only use in terms of their countries' greatest heroes and honored lords.

'If only you could have had that respect earlier Naruto, then maybe things wouldn't have gotten so out of hand.' She contemplated as she observed the mass of warriors and shinobi gathering to be separated into their combat teams. 'We can only hope that this is the beginning of our fight back and not one last stand.'

In a matter of minutes, the remaining Suna and Konoha shinobi and the Sanctuary Five were assembled in front of Gaara, Tsunade, Jiraiya and Deckard Cain at one of the training grounds that were marked off. With a nod from her former teammate, the female Hokage cleared her throat loudly. "After careful deliberation, we have come up with a battle plan for the liberation of Konoha and the defeat of Mephisto. Time is of the essence, so we cannot work a systematic march district by district. This operation will consist of five teams that will penetrate the walls in key points. From there, we will use the portals to bring in the rest of our forces and fan out like the flames of a wildfire."

"Five teams?? That is a lot to ask of only five teams to secure entrance back into the village." Kakashi commented in his off-handed manner.

"It will be enough." Alexia stated confidently. "When we broke into Travincal, their beasts and undead didn't set up guard patrols. It was only a mob scattered throughout the city. Their only organized resistance came when we tried to break into Mephisto's lair. I doubt it will change too much."

"Yes, but his guard this time is our family, comrades, and loved ones. Surely they will be prepared for us." Neji replied.

"That is why they won't be our normal five teams. Each of one of the teams I call will be augmented by one of Alexia's group. Over then next few days, you will work to understand each other's methods and capabilities." Jiraiya explained.

"In the area of operations, I will be coordinating our initial attack." Gaara announced. "Baki, Temari, and Kankuro will join my team along with Baerach. Our team will take an area near one of the training grounds in between the east and main gates."

"Team Asuma augmented with Hatake Kakashi, your team will take the east gate and will be joined by Mia." Tsunade ordered plainly.

"These are the great warriors that I will go into battle with?" Mia remarked exasperatingly as she glanced over the rest of the team. "Great Athena surely must be testing my limits if I am to be joined by this lot in the crucible of blood."

Ino stared at the tall, athletic, and well-endowed blond in shock. To her, the jealousy she had for the Amazon's physical assets morphed into a fit of righteous fury. 'How dare this tramp mock us? Not only does this slut have to flaunt her rack in front of everyone, but she dares think we are not any good?!'

Chouji was torn between her words of derision and images of what her heavenly curves would form into outside of her armor. The result was a face that was a collective impression of drooling lust and twitching annoyance. Fortuitously for him and his female teammate, Shikamaru already had the two restrained with hands covering their open mouths.

"If things couldn't get even more troublesome." He idly stated. "It would have been nice to start off on a better foot than this." Peeking at their Jounin leader, his lackadaisical frustration only was compounded as Kakashi's lone exposed eye was as wide as the moon. Obviously the avid pornography reader's mind had short-circuited by the woman's appearance. The former ANBU may have seen the person before but the buxom blond's form fitting chest plate and armored leggings left nothing to the imagination. As the strategist imagined, getting Kakashi to focus on the task at hand might become more troublesome than weaning Naruto from ramen.

Sighing and shaking his head, he released his restraint on his long-term compatriots and immediately wiped his hands on his trousers before shoving them into his pockets. "I know we have already been formally introduced so I will leave out that bit of procedural commonality. We have had a working relationship for a couple of years, even though our masked companion is newly added as a permanent member."

"A point sometime today would be much appreciated." Mai responded, impatiently tapping her foot.

Composing himself, the silver-haired Jounin came to Shikamaru's aid. "Simply put, we all know what our roles on this team and how our abilities fit. We have plenty of combat experience so I wouldn't be the one doubting our skills. However, we have no clue where you fit in other than knowing the enemy and having a pretty face."

A scowl formed on the Amazon's face and she abruptly snatched an arm-length javelin from a quiver on her back.

"Mighty Zeus, empower my weapon to strike down my enemy." She chanted before launching the javelin at a nearby tree. While the projectile flew through the air, it crackled with electricity. Upon impact, a loud crack of thunder shook the ground as the tree splintered into pieces from the lightning strike.

Swiftly, she drew her longbow and notched an arrow from her other quiver. The bow itself was made of bronze and etched with many elaborate markings. On the grip, four small stone squares were set pressed into the bronze. Each stone had a different symbol etched into the surface. Mai pressed her fingertips into the stones and a blue aura encompassed the arrow. Wisps of vapor swirled around the arrowhead and the temperature seemed to drop many degrees where she stood. Abruptly, she let the arrow loose and it flew true, striking another tree. From the point of contact, ice snaked across the bark up to the leaves until the entirety of the tree was encased in a block of ice.

With a victorious chuckle, she cocked her head to the side to catch the gaze of the team. One simple phrase from her seemed to fit with the looks of approval, astonishment, or envy from the assembled shinobi. "Do I fit in now?"

"I believe you now see why she was placed on your team. Any more complaints??" Tsunade asked in an impatient manner, almost begging someone to comment. "Good. Team Kakashi will be assigned to take the west gate and will work with Alexia."

That comment seemed to frustrate Naruto. "Why aren't we taking the main gate?? Sakura-chan and I can take on the masses. Probably no one will be sitting at that west gate. It is hardly used anymore."

"Their hordes will probably be scattered all over the place and will not be organized except at the tower." Gaara informed his comrade-in-arms. "You are right in a sense that your team's objective will likely be under minimal protection, but that means that it will be a good spot to begin the first wave toward the tower."

Naruto nodded with a determined face about him. He knew that he wouldn't let his friends or comrades down. He would be there right at the front of that first wave and take the fight straight to Mephisto.

"Don't take Mephisto lightly. We might have to work together for once to take him on." The great demon replied.

'Usually fox… I mean Randall; I would be refusing you left and right after how I hurt Sakura-chan using your power. I think I will have to make an exception in this case. Can you make sure I do not go higher than three tails??"

"That I can try, but the seal may not allow that. You will need to gain a hold of your emotions to ensure you don't go into a primal rage."

Naruto thought back on the past few days. He was so distrusting of the fox earlier but with the downfall of Konoha and the revelations that came afterwards, there was not much choice but to accept any help he could get.

"As for the Main Gate that you mentioned, Naruto," Tsunade continued. "Team Gai, you will be tasked with securing that area. Selene will go along with you."

"Yosh! We will take the fight to them and show Mephisto the error of his un-youthful ways." Gai announced proudly with his fist clenched tight.

"Hai, Gai-sensei! We will show them that the flames of youth can not be denied and we are truly splendid ninja." Lee stated loudly.

Selene gawked at Anstrum in an stunned and somewhat repulsed manner. "These two can't be serious, can they??"

"I am quite certain they can be, Lady Selene." Neji commented, overhearing her question. "However unusual that Gai and Lee may be, the two of them are rather formidable taijutsu masters."

Tsunade massaged her temples in an attempt to stave off the onset of a migraine from witnessing the two spandex-clad shinobi go through their normal "youthful" spectacle. "If you could STOP TALKING!!" She shouted at the two, causing them to immediately snap to attention. Relaxing slightly, she continued on her brief. "The last team will be Team Kurenai. Mitarashi Akiri will fill in for Kurenai's role and you will have Anstrum accompany you. Training Area twelve is a couple kilometers from the west gate. It is marked by a waterfall going over a recently made cliff. That will be your area of operations."

"Hai, Hokage-sama. We won't let you down." Kiba stated as confidently as he could. Internally, he was concerned about both the safety of his sensei in Suna as well as thinking about the fellow Inuzuka that were lost. Luckily, his kaasan and neechan managed to come through relatively unharmed.

Shino was his usual stoic self. Everything was of a sense of logic and rationalization. Even so, he still felt the absence of his sensei compounded with the loss that came from the death of his mother. He knew that death was inevitable in the shinobi world and usually viewed it with a bit of absoluteness that seemed to run among the Aburame clan. Unfortunately, he, like the rest of his clan, was not without emotion and he could feel the heartache associated with the pain of loss.

Hinata stood tall and solid even though her heart still ached for her tousan. Kurenai helped her with her grief before departing for the safer Suna. Now she stood ready to take on the most important mission of her life and all of her most precious people were either going into harm's way, not there for support, or dead. For the first time in a while, she felt as if she was truly without the help she needed.

Akiri stood before the three teenagers and a large white dog. The situation in front of her was daunting to say the least. She heard many stories about the tracking abilities of Team Eight led by Yuuhi Kurenai; tales of them tracking missing nins to small bugs and even valuable artifacts- this team could do the job. Even reconnaissance missions were no problem with the renowned Genjutsu Mistress leading them. With her out of commission due to her pregnancy, it was Akiri's job to lead this team into battle.

This brought a new set of reservations to her mind. She wondered how capable she would really be leading this group after being under Danzo's tutelage for so long. Under the war hawk's direction, everything fell under one basic principle: all that exists is one's orders. People were expendable; assets that come and go. That mindset didn't work when one was in charge of a young team of skilled shinobi under Tsunade-sama's command. If she wanted to be as strong as the Yondaime one day, like she desired so many years ago when she first was approached by Danzo's group, then it was time to follow his example.

"Not everything goes according to plan." Akiri started out on her monologue, gaining the attention of the trio of Chunin. "Originally, I'd imagine you all believed you would be working alongside Yuuhi-san tracking and spying until you managed to make Jounin and came up for a team of your own. None of you saw this coming that night back in Konoha. I know that it must be hard for you to lose so many loved ones," a round of nodding heads and despondent gazes greeted her statement, "but we need to push on now for those who are still here. We will be one of the teams going in on the first wave to reclaim our home. I for one plan of winning this battle"

Kiba and Akamaru were roused from their thoughts and sat alert from her declaration while Hinata's jaw was set firmly in determination. Shino, like any Aburame, was absent of any outward emotional response other than a slight buzzing of his hive and the mild agitation in his voice as he spoke.

"We are normally a reconnaissance team. This leads me to suspect that your addition to our team was to bolster our combat power."

"You catch on quick for a guy wearing sunglasses." She retorted with a simpering glance. "I am an… agent under a special division of ANBU. I was originally trained under Danzo's department."

Kiba and Akamaru growled at the statement. "You mean that rickety piece of crap that is now Mephisto's new set of clothes is the guy you worked for?"

"Not exactly one of my prouder moments, kid."

"Lady, you and your sister sure know how to pick your senseis." He replied with his voice dripping with sarcasm.

She narrowed her eyes at the Inuzuka. "You know I have to trust you now, right? It's not like I can blow up a few hundred of them without some backup."

"Like Shikamaru and his paper bombs??"

"I don't need any silly sealed destabilized chakra to do that. I have jutsus that can inject my elemental chakra to agitate and destabilize the molecular structure of metals. It's why I am called the Shrapnel Maiden." Akiri boasted as she plucked a senbon from a holster strapped to the outside of her left arm. With the weapon in hand, she made a half-Hare sign, causing the needle to glow a faint yellow before readying the weapon.

She launched the charged needle toward a tree about fifteen meters away and called out her jutsu. "Kibaku no Fukiya (exploding dart)!" At the point of impact, the senbon exploded in a fireball the size of one of Naruto's large ramen bowls. When the smoke cleared, the tree had a fist side hole punched through it with the surrounding surface charred and smoldering.

The reactions of the teenage shinobi were of varying degrees of appraisal. Even the outwardly placid Shino raised an eyebrow at the demonstration. Kiba and Akamaru shouted, growled, and barked in approval while Hinata's eyes were wide as she soaked in the strength of something that was so small. Behind them, the sound of clapping turned their attention away from the tree to a tall and heavily armored man behind them.

"Good show. It looks like I am definitely in the right place if I am to be in the company of a skilled warrior such as you." Anstrum complimented as he ended his applause.

"Well that is nice to know," Akiri stated bluntly. "Since you are the one assigned to our little group."

The gravely voice of the Horadric Sage cut through the air, calling the groups attention to him. "This will not be an easy task. Surely Mephisto is not sitting on his laurels, especially if he gained anything from the bonding with this Danzo character. He as well as his brothers has been able to call forth reinforcements even though not to the degree opening Hell's Gates would accomplish."

Jiraiya made himself known at that point. "This is why for the next few days, you will be training together to gain some semblance of teamwork before the liberation commences."

Tsunade stared over the rest of the assembled shinobi, including the two remaining clan heads. "Teamwork is not going to be limited to those five teams. The rest of you will be split into squads that will be assigned specific portals to go through. Everyone here that is able to fight will be committed to the attack, including myself. The ultimate goal is to link up back at the Hokage Tower, where it is likely that Mephisto resides.

This is the moment that we have trained for ever since we put on a hitai-ate. This is when all of our oaths and promises to our home and our comrades will be fulfilled. We will take back our home!!" At that point, the assembled shinobi held themselves proudly. "You are dismissed to your teams to begin training."

Reactions were mixed based upon the individual. For those reserved like Neji, Shino, and Shikamaru, a small nod was all that accompanied the order. For the more experienced Jounin, a chorus of "Hai, Hokage-sama" rang out. Just as predictably, the sound of the more rambunctious of Chunin contained more vocal comments. No one could mistake the shouts regarding 'Flames of Youth' emanating from Lee or the barks and bravado of Akamaru and Kiba. Most notable was the reaction from Naruto.

"Yatta!! Time for some hardcore training!!" The blond jinchuuriki stated with a fist in the air before his visage grew contemplative. An idea crossed his mind and he made it known. "Ero-Sennin, do you think the outfit my Soul Image form had would be better for this than what I got now?"

Jiraiya harrumphed and crossed his arms before responding. "Don't you think you could show me a little more respect before you ask my opinion, gaki??"

Naruto scratched his head while giving a mischievous smirk. "Not my style, and anyways, the name suits you. So, what do you think?"

He shook his head in resignation. "I guess I shouldn't bother calling you anything else besides gaki then. As for your idea, I am not sure if that outfit could be made, but we can surely try. Why don't you go on and train and I'll look into it for you?"

Naruto eyed the Toad Sage suspiciously. "You sure you are going to look into the outfit and not into any hot springs??"

"What do you take me for?? When it comes to my student, I always give it my best effort!!"

"That is if you best effort is leaving me with a scroll while you go to the local brhrumph…." Naruto tried to counter but his mouth was quickly covered by Jiraiya before using Shunshin to move the blonde and himself away to avoid the glare of Tsunade, or more importantly, her fists.

Tsume walked over to the Hokage's side with her longtime companion, Kumomaru, and gave a toothy grin. "Those two will never learn, will they?"

"Probably not." She replied with more than a hint of her waning anger in her voice. "The idiots can't help themselves after all."

"Sometimes acting like a fool is an asset in of itself, Tsunade-sama." The Aburame clan head stated as he unemotionally observed the rest of the shinobi depart with their teams to practice what skills they possessed.

"Then that boy has that asset in spades." She stated mirthfully as she turned to gaze at them directly. "Are you both ready for this?"

"I am definitely ready. My companion and I are eager for this battle. We will get our den back." Tsume replied with a righteous smirk and a shaking fist.

"My kikaichu and I are more than capable for the task at hand." Shibi acknowledged insipidly.

"Good. As soon as our last member for our team comes back from wherever he dragged the gaki to, we will figure out how to best utilize our skills. Until then, I believe it is time for a drink." The blonde Hokage mentioned as she started back towards the inn with the two clan heads turning to follow.

Unnoticed to the two, a pair of coal black eyes observed the entire proceeding from a distance using a small touch of chakra to amplify his sight and hearing. Seeing his mark was no longer in the area, he slunk off to follow where the Sannin took him.

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Lilith never liked traveling during the daytime even if it had been two days since she left. She always did her best work under the cover of night, either by occupying a discriminating man's bed, bringing disease to a petulant child, or whipping out pesky little villages full of the faithful through one of her wicked storms. She may have been a strong demon but she was not one to refuse commands of one of Lord Mephisto. Those orders were rather clear.

"I have a small army I want you to lead. A group of mortals have evaded me and I'd rather have them dead than alive. Take care of it."

It was not a good idea to go against Lord Mephisto or his brothers. Those who did eventually met their demise either from the fist or their corruptive influence. Fortunately, the orders did not state that the troops had to survive. Not that one would think that a force of forty-five vampire mages was neither much of an army nor the flock of will-o'-the-wisps that accompanied them. For her, they did not matter one bit and she sent them off ahead. Let them have their fun. If the enemy was worth their salt, they would be still alive for her to torment come nightfall.

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Naruto smirked while catching his breath. After Captain Yamato had everyone introduce themselves and give a small demonstration of their skills yesterday, he decided it was best to have everyone spar against each other. Sai and Sakura were currently recovering from their mock battle which turned slightly violent after a simple comment on her apparent lack of beauty sent the protégé of Tsunade in frenzy, forcing her to practice her medical jutsu on the numerous contusions littering the pale boy's face.

For the duel between Alexia and Naruto, things started off badly for the Genin. Her claws and kicks kept her out of his range and whenever it seemed he was at a spot to launch kunais and shuriken, one of her lightning sentry traps would activate and blast lightning bolts toward his position.

"It seems you are quite a trap maker and I can't get a good hit on you one-on-one." The blonde stated as he caught his breath.

"You seem pretty good at running away. Not going to come and take a beating like a man. Where is all that bravado now??" Alexia taunted.

A growl emanated from the blond's lips. "You asked for it. Taju Kage Bunshin no Jutsu."

Alexia stood slightly wide-eyed at the mass of clones that surrounded her. By her best estimate, there were between fifty and one hundred of them. On her best, she could only produce one, even if it was one Shadow Master.

Without a moment's hesitation, the clones bellowed a war cry and charged into the fray. A red glow surrounded Alexia's claws as she summoned her mana to begin the fire claws ritual. In a fury, she started swiping one clone after another, dispelling them in a puff of smoke. With each slash and stab from her lethal dance, the blades grew a deeper red in color and eventually white as they grew hotter. From over her shoulder, a Naruto came at her with a ball of chakra in his hand while running at a nearly inhuman speed. She leapt into the air, somersaulted, and corkscrewed so that her arms were extended in front of her before darting toward the blond while calling out her attack.

"Dragon Claw!" As both claws made contact, the explosive power of the finishing move as well as the energy from the fire claws ritual made the clone explode in a fiery conflagration. When she dove through the flames and smoke, she tumbled in a tuck-and-roll fashion, curling into a ball until she came out the other end standing proudly. Suddenly, a rumbling came from underneath her and Naruto made his appearance.

"Rasengan!" Leaping from the ground beneath Alexia, he drove the spiraling ball of chakra into what was not much more than a super-powered uppercut that caused the assassin to disappear in a flash of light.

Naruto finally settled on his feet, only to be greeted by applause from Alexia leaning against a tree.

"Well done, Naruto. That Shadow Warrior could take about a third of what I can and has all of my skills and abilities. It can be a rather good training partner especially with that finishing attack of yours. Is that your best attack?" She asked curiously. From what she saw already, he was quite limited in his repertoire and needed more skills.

He shyly scratched the back of his head. "Yeah, but I also can summon toads of various sizes that can help with attacks. I am also looking to add wind chakra to my rasengan next in my training session."

"Wind attacks, eh? Maybe my friend Baerach can help you out there when we get a chance. He has a couple interesting nature spells that allow him to launch tornados and hurricane force winds at his enemies."

"Really??" Naruto inquired excitedly. He was never one to turn down learning a new jutsu. "I would like that a lot. You are pretty handy with those claws."

"These are the weapon of choice for our clan of mage hunters." She replied as she brandished them for him to see closely. "I can charge them with elemental energy or use them to launch finishing attacks. You haven't seen my best finishing attack, but if that guy from behind the tree over there doesn't come out I'll use it on him." She warned as she pointed to a pine tree thirty meters to their right.

Naruto tensed as well as the rest of the team. Sai and Sakura immediately sprung to their feet in a ready position while Yamato dropped down from an overlying branch of another tree to stand next to Naruto. All eyes were focused on a man in a black cloak with red clouds as he emerged from the shadow of the pine. The man reached up and removed his straw hat to reveal his face.

"Good to see you again, Uzumaki Naruto." The apathetic face of the one man responsible for the slaughter of an entire clan, save one, stated coldly.

"Itachi." Naruto spat out as if the word was poison to him. "Are you here to capture me like last time?!"

Itachi held his hands out wide at shoulder length. "I am not here on Akatsuki business. On the contrary, I came here to talk."

"And you expect me to believe that!?"

"Believe what you will, but to talk is all I want for now, especially since it is about Sasuke and his oldest living relative: Uchiha Madara."