So that's why I need to finish everything today.

The old man watched him with an unreadable expression then sighted.

"You know you could always walk away from this. You barely managed to get your life back"

Naruto smiled painfully.

"What life?"

Mr Hunter shook his head. He didn't like this whole situation one bit. Naruto had one fierce determination. He will not give up until he will see his revenge through.

"I guess I have no choice. I will have to give Keeper a good beating the next time I see him."

"That is what I learnt from Sasuke. I believe he has access to high end military equipment and a lot of money to finance his ideas. I do not know his goal but he has to be stopped."

Naruto spoke quickly in a hushed voice, watching his back wearily as he headed home. His muscles were trembling with exhaustion but he was satisfied.

"So, as you said, Sasuke is going to try and take care of that part of work. You shouldn't have left him to go there alone. What if something happens to him?" said Keeper's voice on the other side of the phone.

"I do not believe Itachi will do anything to him. However others might. But I cannot be seen in there. I'm sure the building is filled with Itachi's minions."

"True. Still, I will send one of my agents to guard him. While they might not harm him, they may want to restrict him. Having someone on his side, taking care of him, won't do him any harm. Plus he will blend in perfectly."

"Thanks Keeper. I'm gonna disappear tonight. Some things have been off lately, too many strangers on my street. I should go before it's too late."

"I'm still thinking of sending someone with u this time. I have one excellent agent I have been personally training. I could have her accompany you. Unlike last time, they now know it's you and they will know where the blow is going to come from. It's not gonna be as easy."

"Thanks but I have to do this alone. Why don't you send that person to Sasuke instead?"

"I have the perfect agent in mind for Sasuke already. It's you I'm worried about."

"I will be fine. I will see this through."

"Fine. I let you go, but you have to report back to me every week. If I do not get any word from you in 2 weeks, I will bring the whole department after you."

"As if you could do that."

"Believe me I can. Now do not forget the agreement."

"Fine!" Naruto answered, annoyance clear in his voice.

Somewhere else, his protector smiled, relieved. Now that the hardest part was over, it was time to begin preparations.

"He got out of Minato's apartment this morning. Both of them walked together a bit then they kissed before walking in different ways."

Itachi smashed the glass in his hand at the news, cutting his hand then threw the remainder in the nearest wall before picking a tissue and cleaning his hand.

The guy in front of him gulped.

"Thank you", he said, his voice calm but deadly. The man bowed and retreated fast, not wanting to be the receiver of his boss' wrath.

Kisame watched him amused as Itachi's eyes sparked red with anger. Iachi rarely expressed his emotions, however, when it came to his little brother, he was always affected. As the remaining glass was cleaned from his hand and the blood stopped to some extent, Itachi returned to glare at Kisame, his face once again a dark mask of total indifference.

"Kisame, I believe I have been patient enough. I want Minato's head on my table tonight."

Kisame grinned maliciously.

"As you wish my lord," he bowed, and then left the room.

Kisame couldn't contain his excitement as he closed the door behind him. His hands were shaking with the need to kill. Itachi always pleased him, by giving him the toughest challenge. The demon Fox, the most notorious assassin of the Red Flares, who has become even more famous than Slash. His nerves were tingling.

He loved Itachi. He loved him so much, that he would do anything for him. How could he not. Itachi was the only person who ever allowed him to bring his dreams to life. Without him life was too boring to even live.

Itachi has allowed him to nourish that need to kill and trained him to become his top assassin - a privilege for Itachi trusted him and he was one of the fewest who knew his inner thoughts and what hid behind the mask. Itachi didn't have a heart. Kisame had no idea how it happened, what kind of life he lived or what caused him to be like this. But nothing could replace Itachi and in this organisation that he created, a person like him was indispensable. Everyone followed him willingly, admired him and aspired to be like him. Whether it was fear or loyalty, nobody knew as Itachi never talked about his other subordinates and it became a policy to never disclose personal information or business amongst themselves. Everyone reported straight to Itachi. And he protected his subordinates, though never directly. So they all loved and worshipped him and that's why they were so efficient. Once Itachi said they will rule the world. Everyone believed him. And everyone followed.

As he got to his office- room, he called all his subordinates.

Shortly after his room was filled with their top notch people. Kakauzu was a master at strings and an excellent marksman, suited for capture, Deidara, their youngest member - was an expert bomber, Kimimaru worked with poisons and needles and finally Hidan - he was an expert with knives, something he thought will be crucial since Minato was an excellent close range fighter and he was a knife expert as well.

"Okay minions, we are going hunting tonite." He produced a picture from his pocket which he placed on the table ad pinned it with his knife. "Minato Namikaze. Make sure not to damage his head. Boss wants to have it brought to him tonight so I want to make it beautiful."

The others laughed.

Five pairs of eyes watched him with excitement seeing the target.

"Any preference?" asked Hidan, his thumb caressing the edge of the knife.

"None. You're allowed to use any method necessary."

Really sorry for lateness; I wanted to sort the story a bit before releasing to avoid future confusion. I hope to make it a bit clearer this time.

Thank you for your support.