Disclaimer: naruto doesn't belong to me…
Disclaimer: Naruto doesn't belong to me…. Maybe if I pray enough it will?
The Sun's Demon Assassin
Chapter 11- A Tall Dark Raven
Finish date: 4/22/08 (11:59pm)
Previously On The Sun's Demon Assassin
"Good job, now to deal with the guards." Naruto said, drawing her blades as about 20 Nins came after them.
Kyuubi drew his sword as well, as did Zabuza. Shirone pulled out a long dagger and Haku drew his new katana. It had electrical powers imbued upon it.
The team proceeded to beat the remaining guard Nins.
The target was then turned in to Kusagakure. A big sum of money (3 million ryo) was given to them. The target was an important figure in another village, the daimyo of that particular village.
Their 10th mission together had been completed.
End Flashback
Sasuke sighed. How long had it been since Naruto had been exiled? 4 years now?
He had to admit he missed the blonde, she was… something else. Indescribable? Irreplaceable. Konoha was a different place without the loud girl.
Heh. Girl. Sasuke remembered seeing her as a girl for the first time.
Flashback:
Sasuke faced a blonde girl. She did seem very familiar, but at the same time she couldn't be the person that Sasuke thought she was; after all, Naruto was a boy not a girl. He'd seen him in the hot springs and that was proof enough.
"What do you want?" Sasuke stated, monotonously, his voice being indifferent, cold and uncaring.
"Glad to see you're still the same old bastard that I know and care for like a brother," the girl responded.
Sasuke thought for a moment. Only one person had the guts and gall to call him a bastard, but once again, that person was a boy. This person was clearly a girl. He looked at the figure for another second, flicked on the sharingan for a second to see if it was a Genjutsu, and then finally asked. Sasuke had no clue who the hell this person was and how the hell they knew him. "Who the hell are you?"
The blond snorted silently. "Great. Even my own supposed best friend doesn't recognize me. I haven't changed that much, have I Sasuke-teme?"
"Dobe? Naruto?" Sasuke asked guessing at who this strange girl was. Naruto was the number one unexpected ninja after all.
"So you DO remember me. Glad to see that much," Naruto said.
"Since when are you a girl?" Sasuke said. He was shocked to find out that his 'best friend' was actually a girl… who aghhh… Sasuke didn't even want to think about it. He hid his shock well though. He wondered why he was bothering to talk with her. He had things to do, brothers to kill, places to be.
"Eh… always have been. You just never knew. I was in a strong Genjutsu cast on me with the help of the Yondaime Hokage. It wore off for a day or two a month so that my body wouldn't have too many issues when I finally dispelled it. Why do you think I always missed training around the tenth of each month? Other than the reason being it was the monthly anniversary of my 'tenant' becoming part of me. I'm bringing you back to Konoha Sasuke. Whether you are willing to or not."
End Flashback.
Now that he thought about it… that was when she'd taken him back to Konoha.
He truly missed the blonde, more than almost anything. Almost being his life before the massacre. Did he love her? Tsunade walked into her office at that moment.
"What do you need Uchiha?"
"Anything new on her?"
"I don't know yet, I just got here Sasuke. Let's check the mail." She walked over to the window. Sure enough, there was a scroll hanging in there. "I guess there might be"
The letter was addressed to "Obaa-chan".
"Yup that's Naru-chan."
She unfurled the scroll, it was a bit short.
She read it and then passed it over to Sasuke.
Hey Obaa-chan and anyone she gives the letter to!
Naruto here, just saying I'm doing great. My friends and I are doing well. We have a steady enough income to live quite comfortably. My little fox kit Kiba gave me is growing quite well, she's now full grown. Tell Kiba she's doing well for me please. I'm having no problems with the seal.
I saw Gaara a few days ago. He's doing fine. I'm glad that the alliance with Suna didn't dissolve. I've been in Kiri recently too. I heard trade there wasn't going to well; sorry to hear that.
Anyway, I miss you all soooo much. I keep thinking about you guys. Tell the Ichiraku people I still haven't found a match to theirs. I'm in lightning country right now.
-Naruto Uzumaki
"That was…. Short." Sasuke stated.
"That it was Sasuke. That it was; I didn't learn anything."
"Well at least she's okay."
"God… I miss the damn brat. It's too quiet here without her!"
"I think we all do Tsunade-sama. Not much we can really do about that unless the council gets over thrown. And then we've still got to deal with finding her. No one knows where the hell she is."
"Well, we do. She said she was in lightning."
"Good point."
"But how are we going to over thrown our corrupt council? I mean, we can't just kill them; that would be treason of the highest level. We'd get killed on the spot for that."
"Yeah…"
Konoha had fallen. In its corrupt governing, they lost something important to them.
A person hated by those around them, loved by those afar.
Naruto Uzumaki; irreplaceable to say the least.
Kakashi seemed far happier though, with both Konan and Obito back. The two people he mourned most for.
But Konoha had other problems. Some of the other countries were getting antsy. Kusa and Iwa both were having fights with Konoha.
If things didn't turn up soon, Konoha would be facing a war.
With Naruto.
Naruto smiled at the ever growing amount of money they had. Their savings were getting quite large. Currently she was in lightning, and the scroll she'd written had just been sent off to Konoha.
She truly missed that place, even if a good number of people spited her. But she was growing to love her new life. She was accepted, people didn't hate her like they did when she was in Konoha. Just her false name struck fear into the hearts of others.
She could live like this with few regrets actually. She didn't like the amount of killing she had to do, but it was little different from being a normal ninja.
The one person that she really missed was Sasuke. She cared very deeply for him, in a sisterly kind of way though. .
The occasional Anbu team from Konoha that was sent to kill her (not too unlikely for it to be because of the council) had to have their memory modified, but other than that all was good.
Haku seemed to be slowly making his move on Zabuza, and Zabuza was doing the same to the younger boy. Naruto couldn't help but think it was quite cute, being the secret Yaoi fan girl that she was. She saw both of them sneaking glances at each other when they thought no one was looking.
She nearly squee'ed at the thought.
But alas, they had almost overstayed their welcome in lightning, so she found Haku and Zabuza; Haku had been blushing prettily and staring at Zabuza's bum.
Shirone and Kyuubi were both consuming tea at a nearby tea shop.
With that, they gathered their belongings (which was mostly stuff sealed in scrolls) and left.
After traveling a bit in the direction of Kumo, where they'd heard they could use some assistance, they stopped to set up camp.
Dinner was made (by Naruto and Shirone), and the others were left to the dishes. As they were about to put the fire out and start watch/sleep, a figure approached.
Details came into view.
They were tall… about as tall as Zabuza. The figure was slender, but not skinny, likely male, long black hair…
"Who's there?!" Naruto asked the approaching figure.
"Naruto? It's me" The figure said, sounding rather tired and worse for the wear. "Itachi."
Naruto gaped. What was Itachi doing out here. And why the hell was he so beat up! "Itachi? Oh god… oh wait… Kai!" She checked for Genjutsu, "Okay you're good. Come over here. Naruto directed him towards her self, and she helped him get into a position where he could be healed. Shirone began working on the injuries.
"Good lord… what the hell happened to you?" Naruto asked.
"Naruto-kun, who is this?" Haku asked.
"Oh right, you guys haven't been properly acquainted yet. Haku, Zabuza, meet Uchiha Itachi. The supposed killer of the Uchiha clan."
"How did you meet Zabuza anyway Naruto?"
"First you answer my question, and then I'll answer yours."
"Fine, I got ambushed by about 300 Jounin level ninja. Now will you tell me?"
"Yeah, it all started with a C turned A rank mission….:
Flashback (A/N, written as though Naruto is a boy, as at this point in time she is only known as a boy)
A twelve year old Naruto stared at Zabuza, afraid of him. Zabuza had Kakashi trapped. But Naruto wasn't going to back down! He needed to prove himself!
After getting his headband back from Zabuza, he and Sasuke worked together to get Kakashi free.
Their plan worked.
Zabuza suddenly had needles sticking out of his neck, in a near death state.
Then they were on the bridge.
Sasuke was trapped in the dome with Haku and Kakashi was in a stale mate with Zabuza. And then Naruto popped in, loud as can be.
He rushed to help Sasuke, getting inside the dome when he was needed outside. Haku kept attacking them with sen-bon. Naruto continually made clones as Sasuke's sharingan developed. Eventually Sasuke had the Sharingan.
And then Sasuke was looming over Naruto, just having taken an attack for him.
"Why? You hated me! Why did you save me?!"
"I don't know usuratonkachi… My body moved on its own. I wanted to kill my brother… but… ngh." Sasuke 'died'.
Naruto went into a fit. Red chakra coursed through his veins, leaking from him; changing him. He became animalistic, less human. Haku let off a shudder from the change.
With a loud screech Naruto charged, Haku barely being able to dodge. His fist hit one of the mirrors, shattering it completely.
Haku's eyes went wide. You weren't supposed to be able to do that. BAM. Naruto's fist hit Haku's mask and it cracked off in two.
"Ha-Haku?"
"Please kill me Naruto-kun. You've taken my purpose in life. You've beaten me, so I am no longer the strongest tool out there for Zabuza. I'm sorry to have to stain your hands."
"No. I won't kill you."
"But I killed your friend."
"No you didn't… Look I can see him moving, I can see his chest rising and falling."
Haku tensed for a second… If all else failed he could commit suicide… He quickly looked to Zabuza. Quickly color drained from his face. Zabuza was going to die if something didn't happen soon, Kakashi was doing hand seals for a jutsu, and Zabuza was held in place by about 10 nin dogs of varying size. "It seems I may still have a use Naruto-kun." Summoning an ice mirror, Haku quickly entered to try and save Zabuza.
Naruto then realized just what Haku was about to do. He ran off at mach speed praying that he make it in time.
Haku Positioned himself in between Kakashi and Zabuza. At this point, Kakashi had gained too much momentum to stop his attack.
'SQUEALCH'
The sound of flesh, still moist with blood, being cut into went through the air. Kakashi turned to his unlucky victim, expecting to see the girly brunette boy. And saw…
Naruto.
His hand and some of his arm was inside of Naruto's shoulder.
Naruto had leapt at the last second, intercepting the attack. Haku and Zabuza were both fine.
Everyone looked at Naruto in horror. Kakashi as he'd just delivered a potentially fatal blow to his own student, Zabuza and Haku because Naruto protected them for no evident reason. Sakura cause Naruto had a major wound and Sasuke because Kakashi had his arm in Naruto and he had no clue what the hell just happened.
The orange jumpsuit was quickly turning crimson as blood seeped out onto the fabric. A trail of blood trickled from his mouth. Kakashi slowly removed his hand from the wound, trying not to aggravate it further. Naruto winced a little.
"I'm… I'm okay Kakashi-sensei. Don't worry about me… I'll, I'll be fine." Naruto stated mustering up a smile. "Please wait to kill Haku and Zabuza… I don't think they're bad or anything… just... just incapacitate them please..." Naruto wheezed out. His body hit the ground with a light thump.
Kakashi stared at Naruto wide eyed. Naruto had a gaping hole in his shoulder and he was okay?! And worried about the enemy!? How was that OKAY?! And then Kakashi saw it. The skin was quickly knitting itself back together, just leaving a bloody mess behind.
Something then dawned on Kakashi. Maybe for Naruto this was nothing... maybe he'd had far worse in his life. To him this really could be no big deal. After all that did look like the only wound he had on his entire body…
If he did get attack by someone there wouldn't be strong evidence. What's one person's word against many? But did the villagers really go so far as abuse him?
Gatou walked up. "Demon of the mist? Yeah right. You're more of a baby demon than anything. Can't even beat a bunch of brats!" Gatou approached Naruto's unmoving body. He kicked the body hard. Again he kicked the blonde. And again… "Little dipshit. Trying to help this country! Hah! Even I can do a better job beating someone up that you can. Maybe it's time I cut off your pay." Hundreds of mercenaries showed up then.
"Oi, Kakashi. I have no reason to harm the bridge builder anymore. I am not your enemy. Mind lending me a kunai?" Zabuza said, and then ripped the bandages off of his mouth. He felt some form of attachment to this boy. He protected Haku after all.
"Not at all." Kakashi threw the knife to Zabuza, who caught it in his teeth.
"Thanks. I owe you." Zabuza said as he charged forward, attacking Gatou and anyone in his way. "Go to HELL you bastard!" he yelled as he plunged the kunai in his mouth deep into Gatou's heart.
"Hey! That was our pay you just killed! Maybe we should get it out of you!
Normally these thugs wouldn't be a problem, but this many, while seriously injured…
It was dangerous to say the least.
Haku pulled out more senbon, ready to attack when needed. Sasuke activated his sharingan. Sakura… Stood there looking scared. Kakashi prepared for attack and Zabuza had his bloody kunai in his mouth. The thugs charged.
An arrow fired and stuck the cement in front of the thugs, directing attention to Inari and the rest of the village. The thugs were then driven out of town.
As Naruto recovered an explanation was given. Haku and Zabuza were forgiven. They helped out for the rest of the time the bridge was being built.
And then they split ways, hoping to see each other again.
End Flashback
"And that's how we met."
"So that's how Otoutou got his Sharingan. Interesting. Do you mind if I stick with you for a bit. While I recover."
"That's fine, we're headed to Kumo. Feel free to tag along Itachi-kun."
"Wait, this is that brother Sasuke-kun wanted to kill… why exactly did he want to kill his brother?" Haku asked.
"Yup. Because he supposedly killed everyone in the clan but Sasuke. It was actually either Pein from the Akatsuki or Uchiha Madara. I'm still figuring that one out." Naruto replied.
"Okay then…"
"Let's go to sleep you guys. I'll take first watch. Who wants second?"
"I'll take it." Kyuubi volunteered.
And with that the watch began.
Yusin's author corner:
Hey! This is the longest chapter at over 2,500words for the main part (I think). I'm on page 8 now.
So now you have the wave arc bit. I tried showing affection between Sasuke and Naruto, but in a one-sided manner. So yeah. I'm going to try and slowly ease in the ItaNaru, and then have it come in quicker and quicker as the story happens.
Damn… I can't see. I've been crying from reading a sad fic while writing. Bad idea.
I tried to update sooner than I did last time…. 'Cause that was ridiculous.
So Naruto's Pairing is going to be ITACHI. Deal with it if you don't like it.
I do intend to throw in some SasuNaru (most likely only one-sided) though, but it will be an ItaNaru fic.
Also, Haku and Zabuza are paired up. ZabuHaku FTW!
Thank you, Imperial Mint for beta-ing the chapter.
Imperial Mint: As I'm mentioned here, I might as well say something :D I'll thank every one too! Thank you, thank you, and thank you! You can't help but love this story and the author… if not I'll plague you with mints until you agree :D Sounds fun actually… keep watching for the next chapter! Oh and… ITACHI'S BACK yay. Quite literally made my day (I lead a very boring life usually)
I want to thank many people for:
Reviewing
-You guys are soooooooooooo amazing THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE REVIEWS. Reviewer # 100 can request something. I reserve the right to reject, but I can likely be persuaded to write a one shot or something… Likely Not a Lemon one-shot, but that's mostly because that's one leap I haven't decided if I'm willing to make.
But I can do art if you want. I need a good excuse to draw.
So just send me a PM Lucky review 100. We can work something out.
Or I may try and contact you… But yeah….
ANYWAY. Moving on.
Readers-
Thanks for all the patience. My life has been kinda hectic these last few months. And I'm just not really sure where I am in all of it. But thanks for sticking with the story despite the once a month updates. I'm going to try to get that up to one a week I think.
Favoriters/alerters-
Thanks for favorites/alerts. It makes me happy that so many people like my story.
Sasuke needs a pairing. NOT SAKURA THOUGH! Maybe I'll pair him with an OC… or Kyuubi. Yeah… maybe Kyuubi.
Any way, Feel free to suggest pairings. Just not ones that involve previously chosen characters.
Here's the new tally:
KibaHina- 13
GaaNeji- 7
ShikaTem- 11
ChouIno-6
InoSai- 6
ZabuHaku-5
HakuZabu- 1
Gaara someone who isn't Neji- 2
KanTen-1
ShinoOC- 3
SaiTen- 1
KakaIru-1
Bashings-
Sakura - lots. It's gonna happen
Sasuke- 6 (Likely)
It's soooooo long! I'm sorry! I didn't intend to rant this long I swear!