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Chapter 11
Jared, Sakura and Sasuke were waiting for Kakashi to start their missions... or wait for the results of it.
Sakura decided to ask Sasuke a question. "Is he always late?"
"More often than not, yeah." Sasuke replied.
"No surprise there." Jared stated. "He has dead friends to mourn."
Sasuke and Sakura looked at him. "Like who?" Sasuke asked.
Jared looked at Sasuke. "You ever find out what's under that headband?" Sasuke shook his head. "It's one of his friend's left eye. That particular friend, just so happens to have been an Uchiha, and his teammate when he was younger. His name was Obito Uchiha."
Sasuke was a little shocked. "I take it that's why he passed me, but not the others?"
"Wouldn't be surprised if it was." Sakura stated.
"If not that, the fact that they think you're truly the only Uchiha, they didn't place him with me and Naru, since we can benefit from the 1000 or so Jutsu that he copied with it. You know we both have all Elemental Affinities." Jared explained. "Seriously, they don't even know what we can do, and don't care, either."
"Not to mention they hate him for his burden." Sasuke added. "Seriously, how can they hate him for protecting them?"
"They probably want an outlet of some sort." Sakura stated. "They hate the fox, and they take it out on him. Although, if they kill him, this village is getting razed."
Sasuke smiled at that. It was a genuine smile, but he lost it almost immediately. Kakashi showed up not a minute later. "Yo."
Jared sighed. "Could you not be late for once? If Obito saw you like this, heck if Rin saw you like this, what do you think they'd say about your actions?"
"Rin?" Sasuke asked.
"His other teammate." Jared replied. Kakashi just stared at Jared.
"What makes you think I know those names?"
"Well, considering the fact that I know your Sensei was the Yondaime, and your teammates were Obito Uchiha, and Rin Inuzuka, what do you think? Also, with Obito's Sharingan you managed to complete your little Jutsu, which you call Chidori. Am I right?"
Kakashi was shocked. "How..."
"Did I know? If you ask the Sandaime, he'll tell you the same thing I'm telling you now. I know more than I let on. I only reveal things if I find that they are necessary, but other than that, it stays in my head." Jared interrupted. "My sources are better than most, as the only one I have can travel through dimensions."
Kakashi was appalled. "Well then, that explains how you got Sasuke to work with you so easily. Although, I am confused as to how he pulled off that Fire Beam. Care to explain?"
"Atomic Blazer. Denpa Move. No more information on that, as the rest is on a need to know basis. You, unfortunately, don't need to know. Although, I bet you're taking that image from the Ice Hill Assault tape?" Jared stated. Kakashi nodded. "Atomic Blazer, Kamehameha Wave, and a Rokubiko Imari. That was the finisher for it all. I'm not going into anything else on our trip there."
"Just know that I'm willing to work with them, or Team 9 in General." Sasuke stated. "If what they told me about them is true, and what I saw definitely points to that being true, they are far more powerful than they ever let on. Any one of them could easily level this entire village without breaking a sweat."
"Or destroy the planet." Jared added. "Remember that description of Ki?" Sasuke nodded. "That's why."
Kakashi was, overall, surprised. "Well, if you think that let's see how you do with a C-rank. This is a simple Escort Mission to the Waterfall Village."
"Damn. Waterfall Village? That was a special in the Anime. At least I know it's not as dangerous as the Wave Mission... at least it wasn't." Jared said mentally.
"Anything else we should know about?" Sakura asked.
"Be careful, and Shibuki may or may not trust us. I might go OMA mode, so be careful of the Mass Clones." Jared told her.
They all nodded. "Well, this is supposed to be another test of your teamwork, but I doubt it will really test you, so fair warning, I might give you a secondary objective." Kakashi added. "We leave in 2 hours, so get ready." They nodded, and Kakashi left.
"Sasuke, you remember that sword you told me about?" Jared asked. A nod. "Keep it sealed. There is no reason to have it with you at all times, seeing as you still don't know how to use. Besides, you don't have the right sheath for it, nor the brute strength to use it to its full potential, so we'd have to cover that during training."
Sasuke shrugged. "If I can't use it effectively now, I will learn later, right?" Jared smirked. "You're learning. That's good."
-2 hours later-
Jared, Sakura, and Sasuke were at the gate waiting for Kakashi and Shibuki. They had 5 minutes until they arrived. "You think Kakashi will be late for this?" Sakura asked.
"More likely than not, yeah." Jared replied. 3 minutes left.
"Any idea how long we're going to wait?" Sasuke asked.
"Anywhere from 5 minutes to 3 hours." Jared replied.
He was only 5 minutes late. "Sorry we're late. I had a hard time convincing him to come along."
Jared shrugged. "You know, Kakashi-sensei, that one is actually somewhat believable. A lot better than saying you got lost on the road of life. Trust me when I say, that one is corny, and if you got that from Obito, then don't take his advice when it comes to excuses." Jared looked at Shibuki. "He doesn't look like the type of person to trust others, so yeah. I can actually see that happening."
Shibuki stared at Jared. 'Why do I get the feeling he knows more about me than I do? It's probably nothing, but it's strange nonetheless.'
"If you're wondering if I know more about you than you do, than you'd probably be right." Jared stated before turning around. "Just know that there are a select few people you truly can trust, as they tend not to trust others easily. My cousin is one such person, so I should know."
Shibuki was a little shocked at his words, but just walked with them. Kakashi was eying Jared. Sakura just shrugged off his little lecture. Sasuke was acting as if he heard him, and found something about it that Kakashi himself couldn't.
Jared, on the other hand, was trying to contact Naruto.
"Hey, Naru. Can you hear me?"
"Yeah, Jared. I can. What's up?" Naruto asked.
"I got the Waterfall Village mission I told you about. Sasuke and Sakura are with me, though. I'm surprised you weren't asked to come along, but this is supposed to be an escort mission, not something that could be highly dangerous." Jared replied.
"Will that stop rogues from coming?" Naruto asked.
"With our luck? Doubtful." Jared and Naruto laughed mentally.
"Anyway, is Kakashi always late like you said he was?" Naruto asked.
"Apparently, he is. I told you didn't I? Kakashi had dead to mourn."
"Hey guys, what you are you talking about?" Sakura asked.
"Oh, nothing important, Sakura." Naruto stated.
"Not yet anyway." Jared added. "Just talking about a bunch of unrelated things."
"Really? Because I could've sworn that you mentioned the mission we're on." Sakura raised an eyebrow in the real world, confusing Kakashi.
"I did, but its unrelated to the majority of the rest we've talked about." Jared told her.
Sakura dropped her eyebrow. Kakashi noticed this, and decided to ask a question. "What's the expression changes, Sakura?"
"It's nothing Kakashi-sensei. Just something I figure is a little weird. Nothing you need to worry about... yet." Sakura replied.
"Why did you say that Sakura?" Jared asked.
"He doesn't need to know we can talk telepathically, does he?" Sakura asked.
"Point taken. Anyway, Naru let Robert know that we'll be fine... but if Kakashi gets called back, and something happens, I might go for the Elemental Storm." Jared stated.
"Oh shit. You're really going to go for that?" Naruto asked.
"Why not? They would never expect it." Jared replied.
"Elemental Storm?" Sakura asked.
"It's one way he goes OMA. I wouldn't bother asking, because he's not likely to use it often." Naruto replied.
"Thanks, Naru. Jared out." Jared cut himself out of the link, as did Sakura.
Jared and Sakura shared a knowing look. Sakura was wanting an explanation, but Jared was ready to speak. "If it happens, then I would. Only then." He said that out loud.
Sakura sighed, because he knew what she wanted, but he may not explain it. "Don't worry. If it comes down to it, I'll explain, but only if I need to. Besides, it's not likely I'll need it for a while."
Kakashi was staring at Jared. 'He's definitely hiding something. Question is: What?'
"I wouldn't bother asking, Kakashi-sensei." Jared said. "Knowing everything I know is not always a good thing. Sometimes I wish I didn't know half the things I do. Mainly because I couldn't do any of those things, or some of them are not relevant to the matter at hand."
Shibuki looked at Jared. 'I know he's hiding something. It's like he knows that something's going to happen. Why is that?'
"Shibuki, you shouldn't worry yourself. If push comes to shove, I'll protect what I have to with my life." Jared stated. Shibuki nodded. 'I feel like I can trust him, but I've only known him for a few hours.'
"You can trust him."
'But why?'
"He's known you wouldn't trust them from the beginning. It's likely he wants you to trust him, and that he will deliver anything he can."
'What if he doesn't? What if he's just using me?'
"You never knew until you try."
'Wait, am I talking to myself?'
"Yes, you are."
Shibuki sighed. 'Note to self: try to trust Jared Uzumaki.'
"Note taken."
'Shut up!'
Jared noticed that Shibuki was arguing with himself about trusting Jared.
-Waterfall-
Sasuke, Jared and Sakura looked at the pond at the base of the waterfall. "Nice setup, Shibuki." Jared commented.
"Uh... Thanks?" was his reply.
Sasuke sighed. "You know, just because we're kids, doesn't mean we can't protect you."
"Uh... right." Shibuki said. At this moment, 2 kids ran up to Shibuki.
"Shibuki-sama! Someone's been polluting the lake." The male said.
"I hope it's not too much to ask, but..." Shibuki said.
He was cut off by Kakashi. "No worries. This will be considered a part of the mission. Guys?"
Jared and Sakura nodded. Sasuke just Groaned. "Why do we?"
"Because it is considered a part of the mission." Kakashi eye smiled.
Jared and Sakura looked at each other, and nodded. They both went to the pond and started to pick up any trash. Sakura had picked up a Fire Affinity, and already had Earth. Jared took this moment to use a Water Jutsu he has been working on with Hinata. "Sasuke, Heads up!" Jared called out.
Sasuke noticed the flammable garbage coming towards him. "Go for the Phoenix!" Sakura called out. Sasuke knew right then and there what they were going for, if his eyebrows were any indication.
He went through several handsigns. "Katon: Phoenix Flower Jutsu." He fired the small fireballs and hit each piece dead on. They dissipated quickly, making the fire go out as well.
Kakashi was not surprised. "That's new."
Shibuki nodded. "Never seen someone clean a lake like that." Kakashi and Shibuki looked at each other.
"Still think they can't help out?" Kakashi asked.
"I gave up on that hours ago." Shibuki replied. "Jared got me thinking about something. I just can't place it, but he seems... different. It's like he's not even from this planet."
"I'm starting to wonder the same thing." Kakashi said. "Anything I think I know about him is shot down the moment he speaks. Anything he says contradicts what I think about him. He knew my reaction to something weeks before I could even give it. It's like he can see the future, or something."
"That's a little far-fetched, don't you think?" Shibuki asked. A few more pieces were burned with a Phoenix Flower Jutsu.
"With him? Anything is possible." Kakashi replied.
Jared walked up to them. "The pond is clear of trash, but there is some residue from the contamination at the top of the waterfall, not to mention some more trash that's probably up there. Want us to take care of that as well?"
Shibuki was surprised. "You're done that quick?"
"I'm a lot more Spiritually attuned than the others. I can honestly say that I am able to detect the artificial objects, or the things that were changed by human interference in a place like this. Because of that, I can figure out where everything that's not supposed to be in a Pond or Lake, and get it out quickly. Come to think of it, I probably should get to teaching Sakura about the Yoton. She does have Fire and Earth, and that would help out with the non-flammable trash in the lake." Jared shrugged.
Shibuki nodded. "I think he really is someone I can trust."
Jared smiled. "That's good. I was wondering when you were going to open up to someone. Of course, you can only hope you are trusting the right person. That's the reason some people don't trust anyone. They're afraid of either being rejected, or betrayed." Jared's look went somber, and he turned around. "I'm glad you trust me, even if only slightly. If there's anything else I can help with, don't hesitate to ask."
Shibuki was stock still. "Just when I think I can trust him, he turns around and says that?"
"He's an enigma. Not even I have been able to figure him out. I've copied over 1000 Jutsu, and I can't figure one kid out. That's something I can't understand." Kakashi stated.
"Oh yeah. If you're wondering why I'm so mysterious, believe me when I say, you wouldn't believe me if I told you." Jared said looking over his shoulder.
Kakashi and Shibuki looked at Jared as he fazed next to Sasuke and Sakura.
"Hey, you guys want some quick target practice with the Phoenix Flower Jutsu?" Jared asked them.
"More trash?" Sasuke groaned. Jared pointed up. "I'll be sending them from up there. See if you can hit them before they hit the lake down here."
Sakura looked up. "That's about 50 feet. That doesn't give a lot of time to hit them."
"That's the point here." Jared stated. "Count how many each of you hit, and let me know. Don't worry about the other person's score. I'll know if some were counted twice."
Sakura and Sasuke nodded. Jared fazed to the top of the waterfall.
He sent a volley of 15 down first.
Sakura: 8
Sasuke: 7
Second volley: 16
Sakura: 9
Sasuke: 7
Third Volley: 30
Sakura: 17
Sasuke: 12
Missed with the fire: 1
The one that was missed with fire was punched by Sakura.
-Random town, at least 30 miles away from the Waterfall-
A guy was walking along a street. He was half Drunk.
As he walked along the road, there was the classic Anime ding with a shine in the sky. A can came down and hit him in the head, effectively knocking him out.
One innocent bystander said one word. "Ouch."
-Waterfall-
Jared went back down to Sakura and Sasuke.
"So?"
"I got 34. 35 if you count the one not hit by the fire." Sakura stated.
"Damn. I only got 26." Sasuke looked down.
Jared and Sakura sighed as they shook their heads. Jared then looked at Sakura. "What did you mean by the 35 if I didn't count the one that wasn't burned?"
"I punched the damn thing, since I couldn't fire another Fireball at it before it hit. I wonder where it ended up?" Sakura ended it off thinking where it could have gone.
"I hope you didn't knock someone unconscious with it." Sasuke stated.
They all looked at each other, and laughed while standing on top of the water. Jared noticed a bird overhead, and then felt Kakashi's presence disappear. "I guess Kakashi-sensei left us hanging." Jared stated, causing the others to look at him.
Sakura stretched out her senses. "He seems to be heading back to the village. Was he recalled, or something?"
"I don't know, but I sense Deja Vu coming." Jared stated, confusing Sasuke.
Sakura, on the other hand, nodded. "I see. Then that means..."
"If I'm right, someone is about to attack the Waterfall Village. Let's go for some meditation, and then see if there is anything that happens. I'd say we've got maybe 10 minutes for something to happen." Jared stated, sitting down on the water.
Sakura shrugged and sat down next to him. Sasuke just sat down as well. Shibuki noticed they were sitting on the pond as if they were asleep. 'What are they doing?' It wasn't long after that, the 2 kids from earlier ran up to Shibuki, breathless.
"Shibuki! Trouble!" The female said. Jared chose that moment to open his eyes. "Looks like I was right." Sakura and Sasuke opened their eyes at that. "Shibuki, I think its time you take us inside your village. We can help, and its likely one of your deserters are on the other side."
The female just stared at Jared. "How would you know? You're an outsider!"
"The fact that I can sense a lot of hostility coming from behind the waterfall." Jared retorted, though calmly.
"As can I. Besides, Jared did mention Deja Vu earlier. I think its because he saw this coming." Sakura stated. Jared just nodded.
"Shibuki, our mission was to protect you. This means if your village is in trouble, we've got to help you out." Sasuke continued. Shibuki nodded.
"Then let's go. Can one of you get the kids somewhere safe?" He asked.
Jared pulled out a scroll an unsealed 2 necklaces. "So you know, I'll want these back." He handed them to the children. "Put them on and slap the charm. You'll be able to see the world in a different way, but no one else can see you until you either slap the charm again, or you take it off. Of course, if we active a certain Sight, we can still see you." Jared explained. "They are called Denpa Cloak Amulets."
Sakura and Sasuke understood then. "It turns them into temporary Denpa Life Forms, doesn't it?" Sakura asked. Jared nodded. "I only have 4 others, meaning a total of 6. I'm working on more, but they're extremely hard to make. The main problem is making the transformation temporary. This is the finished product. My own mother tried it out, so I know it works for someone who can't use Chakra." The kids nod, and did so. They basically disappeared from Shibuki's sight.
"I figured I could trust you, but this is something I didn't expect."
Jared shrugged. "What can I say? I have a flair for the unexpected."
"Ain't that the truth." Sakura deadpanned.
Sasuke just grunted. Sakura glared at him, and he paled. He learned some time ago you don't want to cross Sakura, lest you get sent at least 20 miles out.
"Let's go then." Sasuke said, though there was a hint of fear in his voice.
They all went in, though the kids stayed behind, at Jared's request.
-inside the Waterfall Village-
The villagers have been taking hostage. Some were hoping that Shibuki returns quickly, others were thinking that they were doomed. One actually had the guts to say something. "You old fool! Do you even realize what you're doing?"
"Of course I do! I'm only here for the Hero's Water. Otherwise I wouldn't bother with a stupid village like this!" The old guy said.
"I've got a bad feeling here." A female said to the guy. "Something not right."
The guy was in thought. 'When she gets a bad feeling, they're usually right. Why now?'
"Then get ready for an attack of some sort. We can't leave until we have the Hero's Water."
"You'd be surprised at what we can do." A voice said. Everyone was looking in every direction. "The Hero's Water is nothing compared to a Spiritual Force Five member. Even if you get the Hero's Water, it is only a gimmick for you to use. Even then, there is still someone more powerful than you."
"Who are you? Show yourself!"
"I am your end." The voice replied. "I am your beginning. I am..."
The echo was lost, and several Dragons appeared out of the water, and changed into Ice. Jared was riding one of them. "YOUR DEATH! Hyouton! Ice Dragon Barrage!"
The villagers were in shock, but then found themselves elsewhere. The remainder of the people in that area were in shock at the display of Jutsu. All of the Dragons hit, and Jared landed on the ground, facing several people impaled with Ice shards. "Nice Jutsu, huh? Well, that's not all of it." Jared made a handsign. "Hyouton: Ice Shard Explosion!"
All of the Ice in the area exploded. "Katon: Grand Fireball Jutsu!" A giant fireball came from above. It was Sasuke. It roasted two of the opponents alive.
"Nice shot, Sasuke!" Jared shouted.
"Naturally." Sasuke turned his head to the others. "Looks like there are 3 Males and 1 Female. What the hell?"
"Hey Sasuke, I got a little wager for you."
"You want her?"
"Not by a longshot." Jared retorted. "I think we should leave her to Sakura. She's looking at me like she wants to get me in bed, or something."
A large amount of Killing Intent came from the top of the tree. Sasuke and Jared froze. "Oh shit. She's pissed."
"YOU'RE DAMN RIGHT I AM!"
"Sasuke, back off of them! Leave this to the pissed off Mini-Tsunade!" Jared said jumping up really high and landing on the roof of the village. "You don't need to tell me twice!" Sasuke shunshin'ed out.
The others were confused. "What the hell?" The Old guy, apparently the leader, said. "What the hell is going on?"
'How did he know I wanted that? And why did he flee because of that? No, it wasn't because of the look I gave him. He said something about a pissed of Mini-Tsunade... OH SHIT!'
"You'd be better off without me here." She stated. "They said a Mini-Tsunade is pissed. How this happened, I have no idea, but its obvious they know that she's..."
"HADRON CANNON!" That was when 64 Red beams came from the top of the tree in the area. At least 30 of them hit the female in the group. There was only one survivor, and it wasn't the female.
It was the old man, and boy was he pissed. "Whoever did that is going to PAY!"
That was when a blur came down to right in front of him. "You. Are. DEAD!" The figure rushed up to him in a Red and Pink Blur and grabbed his face, covering up his eyes. It was no longer a Blur. It was Sakura Haruno. "I am not pissed off. I am WORSE." Her voice had a slight Demonic tinge to it.
It was actually Dragon Sky, who was also pissed at that moment. "Sakura, Allow me to handle this one. I think its time we did something new."
'Fine. But make sure he dies from it.'
"I plan on it." Sakura's hand glowed Green, confusing the man. "You intend on healing me?"
"Not by a longshot, you piece of shit." Her voice was overlapped. "This color is not for healing, like you think it is. Not with what we're going to do."
The man was confused at this. "We?"
"Release the beast! Denpa Blast! Dragon's Scream Overload!" Her voice was still overlapped. The old man started screaming, but it was drowned out by Sakura's scream, which was soon drowned out by the blast coming out of Sakura's hand.
-with Shibuki-
Jared and Sasuke had made it to Shibuki some time ago. "What's going on out there? Why is she holding his face?"
Jared focused on her mind. "She's pissed off. That's not something I ever want to interfere with. Sasuke's the same way." The Uchiha nodded. "We've both seen her strength at work. She managed to punch a 2 ton Dragon out over 10 miles, through probably 500 yards of Rock and another 70 or so yards of Lava. That's when she isn't pissed off. When she's pissed off, she's easily thrice as powerful."
"And that's why she's a Mini-Tsunade." Sasuke added. "Her temper is dangerous."
"Saying her temper is dangerous is sugarcoating it." Jared stated. "I've seen it used on a Chuunin once before. It was only 2 days before I left for Sunagakure to see the Kazekage. And wouldn't you know, I saw that same Chuunin there when we got there. The moment he saw Sakura, and he was still injured by the way, he backed away quickly."
"I don't remember that." Sasuke stated.
"It happened before the switch up." Jared said, looking at Sakura.
"Hey, Jared." Naruto's voice echoed in Jared's head.
"Naru? What's up?"
"We've got a problem over here. Hinata's gone berserk."
"You think it has something to do with Sakura going berserk?" Jared asked.
"Why is Sakura going berserk?"
"A girl was in the force attacking the Waterfall village. I told Sasuke that she looked like she wanted me in her bed, and Sakura... well, I think you can figure out the rest. Sasuke and I are safe, so is Shibuki, but you remember what happened the last time she went Berserk?"
Sakura then yelled. "Release the beast! Denpa Blast! Dragon's Scream Overload!"
"Denpa Blast?" Jared asked.
"What do you mean?"
"Sakura just yelled that... Oh shit! That thing is similar to the Radiant Wave Surger! It's overflowing his body with energy!" Jared yelled.
"Okay, but how does this pose a problem to a human?" Naruto asked.
"Radiant Wave Surger wouldn't, usually. But this isn't a Radiant Surge. No, this has the feel of Dragon Sky, and there's a scream coming out of Sakura's mouth. If I were right next to her with that... I'd be deaf in seconds. Luckily, I'm in a tree."
"Jared, what the hell is going on?" Sasuke questioned.
"Sakura's going to blow that guy up. I forget his name, but it's not like it matters anymore. Sakura's going to make him implode."
-with Sakura-
The man she had a grip on was bulging in every limb. Sakura was yelling. Even though her voice was soft, the man heard it loud. While his entire body was bulging out, she noticed his body was on the breaking point. She double the transfer rate, for 3 seconds, then let go, and Shunpo'ed to about 10 yards away from him. He exploded at that point. "No one messes with Jared and gets away with it." That was her only line before turning around and walking off.
-with Shibuki-
"That is one feisty female." Shibuki commented.
"Tell me about it." Jared stated. "I guess that's why I actually like her. Too bad she was a Sasuke fangirl at first."
Sasuke raised an eyebrow. "Then why did she refuse my offer?"
Jared looked at Sasuke. "First off, the Snowfall trap was mine. She wasn't able to pull something like that off. Second, she wasn't sure when you asked her. She went for me instead of you. It's only because of me she stopped following you in the first place, anyway."
"She came to see you the same way I saw you at that point. An Emo Bastard. Well... at that point, you really were one. You've gotten better at the whole Emo thing, but not the Bastard part." Jared turned back to Sakura. "I've somewhat changed my opinion on you, but not by much. It's a good thing I told you the truth about your clan instead of Madara years from now. Then you would probably attack Konohagakure. I already intend to take care of Danzou, the next time I see him."
Sasuke glared at Jared. "Glaring at me won't help you. I forgot to mention something that Danzou did to the dead bodies of the Uchiha Clan... Or at least some of them. Danzou had several Sharingan implanted into his right arm, and his right eye, so you'd probably want a piece of him too. That is probably something you would've wanted to know, but it slipped my mind. Sorry."
Sasuke's glare dropped. "You know, I feel like you're using my name against me."
Jared nodded. "Sometimes I feel the same way. But at least I know its the truth, you probably wouldn't believe me until you saw it for yourself, though. That's the main problem there."
Sasuke sighed at that. "At least I know you're trying to help me out, though the way you do so..."
"Makes you feel like I'm manipulating you?" Jared interrupted.
"Yeah."
"We seem to be thinking a lot alike lately. I don't know why, but the two of us are feeling like you're being manipulated, even if I'm not trying to do so. That would pose a problem, and possibly cause distrust among the team." Jared said, looking at Sakura, who just arrived.
"Those bastards are dead, and so is that Daughter of a Bitch." Sakura said. It was obvious she was still a little ticked off.
"There are children here, you know." Shibuki told Sakura. "And besides, the correct term is Son of a Bitch."
"Or Daughter of a Bastard." Jared said, smiling at Sakura. Then his face took on a thoughtful look. "What I've been wondering, though, if a Son of a Bitch is a Bastard, and the Daughter of a Bastard is a Bitch, what is the Grandfather of a Bastard?"
Everyone took on a confused look. Even the Villagers that were present. This confused everyone. Sasuke was the first to speak up. "A Bastard?"
Jared smiled at that. "Looks like the Uchiha got that down. Thing is: If a Daughter of a Bastard is a Bitch, and a Son of a Bitch is a Bastard, doesn't that make the Son of a Bitch his own Grandfather?"
This made everyone look at Jared. Everyone present, even the kids, laughed. Sasuke chuckled, and Sakura giggled, but other than that, everyone, even Shibuki, was busting a gut at the question. "What? That was a serious question." Jared said.
"Your mother is not going to like the fact you asked that." Naruto told him through the link he had yet to sever.
"Oh shit... Ask your mother that question. She what she says."
"You really think I have a death wish?" Naruto asked.
"No, but if she does go after you, you should use the Hiraishin to come directly to me." Jared replied.
"Fine... but its on your head if she does."
Jared cut the link.
-Namikaze Estate-
Kushina and Naruto were in the kitchen. "What is it, Naru?"
"I have a question." Naruto repeated the question Jared asked in the Waterfall Village.
Kushina looked at him. "When did this come about?"
"Something Jared asked in the Waterfall Village. Apparently, they all cracked up at that."
Kushina looked in thought. "I think you shouldn't really know those words, but I'd say that he would be his own Grandfather." Kushina held back a laugh, but it came out in a giggle. "Although, I can see why they would bust a gut."
"Who would bust a gut?" Elisia asked from the doorway. Kushina explained the situation, only to receive a sigh. "I'm going to quote the Nara Clan. This is Troublesome."
"He did say he didn't want me telling his mother, though." Naruto said.
"And for good reason." Elisia stated. "At least Kushina explained it. It didn't sound nearly as bad as it could've."
"He did say it was a serious question on his part." Naruto shrugged. "Anyway, how's the weapons?"
"They're finished being built, but now all we need to do is test them out." Elisia replied.
Naruto told Jared through the link. "I just let him know. Try not to blow up in his face when he gets back, though. He didn't want you to know."
"I'll try, but I'll let his father know. See what he thinks." Elisia stated.
-The next day, back at the Waterfall Village-
Shibuki was with Jared, Sasuke and Sakura near the Waterfall protecting the village. "Thanks for your help. We didn't even have to resort to the Hero's Water."
"That was the point of us helping out." Jared stated. "I already know the Drawback of the Hero's Water. You didn't even have to explain it. I'd rather you not shorten your life because of a threat. Find something you wish to protect, and use the power you get from wanting to protect it, as strength. Find your drive, use it when you can. The Hero's Water is nothing compared to the strength your drive can give you."
"If you think I'm dangerous when I'm pissed off, you don't want to see me when I draw on the power my Drive gives me." Sakura stated.
The kids walked up to Jared. "Thanks for letting us use your Denpa Amulets." They said simultaneously.
Jared grabbed them both. "Don't mention it, kids. My drive is to protect the innocent, and uphold the balance of Nature. You two fell under the first one." Jared sealed them up again.
Kakashi took that moment to show up. "And now you return?" Jared told Kakashi.
"What? I got called away." Kakashi replied.
"That doesn't matter anymore." Sakura stated. "Head back on your own, Kakashi-sensei. We're taking the scenic route."
Sasuke nodded. "Lately, I've been thinking you're useless. Let's go, guys."
They all nodded. "Denpa Henkan!"
"Sasuke Uchiha,"
"Jared Uzumaki,"
"Sakura Haruno,"
"On air!" They all disappeared in a flash of light. Kakashi looked at Shibuki. "Any idea on what they just did? That's something I don't understand."
"Not a clue." Shibuki replied.
"I think I know. It may have something to do with those Denpa Cloak Amulets that guy had." the kid that had one said. "He said Denpa, didn't he?"
Shibuki and Kakashi looked at him. "I'd probably have to ask the Hokage on that matter. I doubt they'd tell me if I asked. I might want to book it, though."
-with Jared-
Jared, Sakura, and Sasuke were sitting on a Wave road over Tanzaku Castle.
"How long do you think it will take him to get home on his own?" Sasuke asked.
"A day. Maybe 2." Jared replied. "Why?"
"Oh, just wondering." Sasuke told him. "Is that a Blue flash?"
Jared looked ahead. "Wait here, guys." Jared went off in a Green flash.
"That was not Hiraishin."
The Blue and Green flash came towards them, but stopped in front of him. Sakura recognized who it was. "Haku?"
"Hello again, Sakura. I just made a run for Sunagakure. The Kazekage is acting different from my last visit." Haku replied. "And it's Ice Pegasus. Or did you forget?"
"Sorry, it's just been a while." Sakura, as Green Dragon, replied. "Fire Leo, or Sasuke Uchiha, has been wanting to meet you."
"It's Flaming Uchiha." Sasuke retorted. "So, you're the one The Icicle chose, huh?"
"Damn. He knows about that too. I wonder if the Hothead remembers what I told him back on Planet AM."
"Yes, Pegasus Magic. He does." Flaming Uchiha replied.
Airbeast, the transformed Jared, cleared his throat. "In case none of you noticed, the Trinity Sages of AM are gathered in one place. Does anyone here know what that means?" Green Dragon, Ice Pegasus and Flaming Uchiha looked at Airbeast. All of them were confused.
Airbeast noticed this, and sighed. "I'll take your expressions as a no. If all 3 of the AM Sages gather on one planet, aside from Planet AM, that means disaster is about to strike on said planet. Currently, I'm trying to prevent a disaster. Not sure if it's the right one, though."
They all looked at each other. "You think we should work together on this?" Ice Pegasus asked.
"I think it's necessary for that to happen." Green Dragon stated.
"Oh great. Another person to work with." Flaming Uchiha complained.
Green Dragon made a Heavy Cannon in her hand. "You wanna try that again?" Flaming Uchiha shook his head quickly. "Didn't think so." The Cannon disappeared.
"Anyway, they weren't kidding when they said I wanted to see you." Flaming Uchiha continued. "I guess, I just want to get to know you."
Ice Pegasus cocked her head. "From what I hear, you're an Emo Bastard. Yet, you want to go out with me?"
Flaming Uchiha just blushed. She caught it though. "I guess I can oblige. You might want to drop the superiority act, though. And not be such a bastard. I've already dealt with one most of my life. I don't need to deal with another one." Flaming Uchiha nodded.
"There's a town to the southwest. A Place called Sandaikuma. I have a feeling you'll like it there. We'll meet you back at the village tomorrow at Noon. Ice Pegasus, you're welcome to come with him, if you want."
"We'll see how this goes. Then I'll decide." Ice Pegasus replied.
"Let's go. It's on me." Flaming Uchiha stated. They both nodded at left.
"Any chance of a date right now?" Airbeast asked.
"You willing to go shopping?" Green Dragon replied.
"Uh... why not?" Airbeast replied.
"You sound like you're not sure."
"That's probably because I'm not." Airbeast scratched the back of his neck.
"Why not get something to eat then?"
"Split the bill?"
"Sure." Green Dragon replied as they sped off.
-with Sasuke-
Sasuke and Haku took Jared's advice and went to the restaurant.
"This place has a pretty good menu." Haku said. "Not too formal, yet not too casual."
"Remind me to thank Jared for the suggestion." Sasuke added.
"If you don't, I will." Haku replied.
"Point taken." Sasuke said. The waiter came up to them and asked what they wanted. They both ordered the same thing, without knowing it at first. One word ran through their heads. 'Strange.'
The waiter was a little surprised, at this. "How long have you two known each other?"
"A few hours ago." Sasuke replied. "This, on all accounts, is strange."
Haku nodded. "I actually agree with you there. I haven't known you for a day, and we already find something in common." Sasuke shrugged.
"Alright then. Drinks?"
They both ordered, and this time, it was a different brand of the same flavor. (A/N: It's like Cherry Coke and Wild Cherry Pepsi. Same flavor, different brand.) Sasuke raised an eyebrow. One thought entered both heads. 'This day keeps getting weirder and weirder.'
Once they finished eating, Sasuke paid the waiter, while Haku paid the tip. They left the restaurant right afterwards. They walked over to a nearby park. "Okay. That... was weird." Sasuke stated.
"No kidding. I never expected you to have at least similar taste buds as me." Haku replied.
"Well, why don't you tell me about yourself?" Sasuke asked, looking at the sky. "If we have that much in common, even if we only discovered it on accident, there might be more."
Haku giggled at his expression. "You look like you don't want to know."
"Actually... I'm not sure if I do." Sasuke sighed, as he brought his head down. "But Jared always said to expect the unexpected, because anything is possible. Anything said to be impossible is just difficult, not impossible."
Haku started talking about her past. (A/N: Play Naruto Episode 17 and/or 18 for the explanation. It happens after Naruto goes Berserk on Haku)
Sasuke just looked at her as she finished. He sighed. "The same as me." Haku looked at him. "My brother killed off my entire clan. He left me alive, and I don't know why. Everything I thought I knew about that day, Jared says is almost the complete opposite. Everything he said makes sense when I look to before that day, but what Itachi told me is so different from the usual. I'm not sure what to believe."
"It's a painful thing to experience, isn't it? Being betrayed by your own family?" Haku asked.
"Yeah..." Sasuke replied, though his voice was low. "Sometimes I wonder if he really did do that on orders. Or his true reasoning behind it. If it was orders, then he shouldn't even be a Rogue right now."
"He probably couldn't live with the guilt." Haku stated. "I still feel the pain of killing my own father. Not even time will wash that pain away. I was only a child when I did that, and it was only on instinct. Since that day, I was never the same."
Sasuke sighed at this. "We both feel the pain of losing someone by our own family, even though yours was a less number, you had to live with killing the person who did so. I wasn't able to. I was too scared, and weak." Sasuke was tearing up. "I didn't know what to do. Whatever happened that day... if my clan was really planning to do that... I have to find out the truth. Until I know for sure what the truth is," Sasuke wiped his eyes. "I have to get stronger. If Itachi really did do this on orders, then by all means he should be in the village, and not be listed as a Rogue."
Haku looked at him. He was confused. "Would you mind if came along for the ride?"
Sasuke looked at her, confusion on his face, but sadness in his eyes. "Why?"
"It seems to me like you don't know what to believe. You want answers and you're probably willing to risk even your family name to get them." Haku said. "Though that last part is only a guess, your face is telling me that. You're confused. You don't know how things are going to turn out, and that tends to cause fear. You're also afraid of feeling fear. That much I can see in your face."
"I..." Sasuke started. He couldn't say anything to that. He just sighed. "Thanks Haku. I'd like that." He smiled a real smile, which Haku returned.
They both got up, and walked around. "Haku?"
"Yes?" Haku looked at Sasuke.
"This may seem sudden but... would you like to live with me in Konoha? I'd probably feel better if you were there. It would actually give me another reason to be there." Sasuke asked.
Haku raised an eyebrow. "When did you decide this?"
"Back at the park area." Sasuke replied. "You and I are so similar. Our lives, our interests... mostly, the fact that we've both been alone, along with the fact we have one of the Trinity Sages of Planet AM with us, I'd easily say we have more in common than anyone else in that village. I'd actually like it if you were there. Besides, I heard from Jared you're a great weapons expert, and that could get rid of all the annoying fangirls. Not something I've ever liked."
Haku giggled at that. "Well... I don't see the harm in it. I won't become a ninja, though. I'd still need to check up on the other Jinchuuriki, so becoming a ninja would not be a good thing, since I'd be tied down to one village. I've been doing that by Jared's request, as he found out they can do that."
Sasuke grinned. "Thanks, Haku. Even if you don't become a ninja, you being there makes it better."
Haku giggled again. "You know, that's actually quite flattering." her eyebrow raised. "Are you trying to get me to come along?"
"Well, yeah. I mean, I really want you to be there. We could find out some more things about each other, and if, god forbid, things move further between us..." Sasuke paused. "Oddly enough, I think I'd be fine with that." Sasuke then spaced out, thinking about how things would end up if they did go farther.
Haku noticed his far off look. 'Is he thinking about us that far ahead? Don't tell me he's imagining us having kids. That would be freaky.'
"Uh... Sasuke?" Haku waved a hand in front of his face.
"Sorry. Spaced out there. I guess recent events got me thinking about things I normally don't. Being in a relationship is one of them." Sasuke stated.
Haku shrugged. "Well, let's get going, then." Sasuke nodded, and then looked ahead. It was at that point he spotted Kakashi.
"Kakashi-sensei?" Sasuke said, somewhat confused. Kakashi turned his head. "And here I thought you wouldn't have made it this far that quick. Who's this? And where are Sakura and Jared?"
"Haku, and probably in Tanzaku. We met up with Haku by mere chance a few hours back, and we split. Far as I know, Sakura and Jared are in their own group. We're meeting at the village tomorrow at noon." Sasuke explained.
"Wait... hours? You've been here that long?" Kakashi asked, thoroughly surprised. Sasuke nodded. "How did you come across Haku, then?"
"Jared and Sakura are on good terms with her, near as I can figure. Probably some out of village mission. Can't say for sure." Sasuke shrugged.
"Well, you and I are going to have a talk when we get back." Kakashi stated.
"Sorry, but I don't think it will be necessary." Sasuke stated.
"Sasuke..."
"Haku, you said you don't wish to join the Ninja ranks. Honestly? I don't care if you do or not. I won't force you to, regardless of the fact you could pull off Jounin somewhat easily. That's if what Jared said is true."
"Helping out Zabuza for so long, you tend to learn a few things." Haku said, pulling out a scroll. She unsealed Zabuza's Zanbato. "This was his sword. Jared killed him off, and quite honestly, I still owe him for that. I've been checking on the Jinchuuriki of the Elemental Nations at his request. There have been times I came to Konohagakure to tell him a few things, and I ran into him once in Sunagakure. I'm not aligned with any Ninja village, so I can go in and out of them with relative ease." She put the Zanbato on her back.
"Zabuza is the reason I'm so powerful. Not my bloodline. Even though it helps, it's not the only reason I'm so dangerous on a battlefield. I still wonder how Jared and Naruto can use Jutsu from my Bloodline. Even the ones not even the Sharingan can copy. They can use them, and with relative ease."
Sasuke looked at her. "You have a bloodline?"
"Hyouton is my bloodline. Or rather, the ability to use it is. I'd rather you not tell anyone about that though. I always got attacked by my home village because of it." Haku replied.
"Well, Sharingan is a bloodline of the Uchiha Clan. I am an Uchiha. We're good there, too. Also, he didn't say you had a sword like that. I've got a similar one, but I don't know how to use it." Sasuke stated.
"If you want me to teach it to you, I might." Haku replied. "For a price."
"I wasn't asking that... not yet anyway." Sasuke replied. "I figure we should be a little closer before I do."
Haku giggled at that. "You really are different from what he told me."
"You already know why. I mean, you saw it yourself. You even explained it to me." Sasuke retorted.
"That I did." Haku stated.
Kakashi was just looking at them in interest. "So, tomorrow at the north gate? Noon?"
"Just don't be late. You don't want to keep Sakura waiting... or get her pissed." Sasuke shivered. "That is not something I want to see again." Haku raised an eyebrow.
"Why is that?"
"You weren't in the Waterfall village when we were. You didn't see what happened. I did, and frankly, it scared the shit out of me. And no, I have no problems sayings that. Not to what she did. I don't know how she could chose a more gruesome death than that."
"Oh? And just what are you talking about?" Kakashi raised his visible eyebrow.
Sasuke explained everything that she did. "That last one is probably the second most gruesome death I've ever seen. The most Gruesome was Jared's doing, and that was a Lesser Demon on Gielinor. There was no contest there. If that's him sane, I don't want to see him insane."
"Zabuza's death was similar, but not as gruesome. Painful, yes. Gruesome, no." Haku stated. "What's more is, Sakura's the one who suggested he use that. Not long after that, I realized just why he wasn't surprised at the strange hand that Sakura had. Jared, Sasuke, Naruto, and myself can do the same thing. Now, there's another in Suna, 2 more in Kumo, and 1 more in Kiri. 5 of them are Jinchuuriki, and I've checked in on 4 of them occasionally."
Sasuke nodded. "No surprise there. I mean, Naruto is close to Jared, and they can get to each other in close to an instant."
"So I've heard." Haku stated. "Anyway, I'll be coming back with Sasuke to Konohagakure."
"And Jared is going to give the mission report. Not you, since you weren't there for half of it." Sasuke told Kakashi.
Kakashi just shrugged. "Any chance you'll come back with me?"
"Doubtful." Haku said, before Sasuke could reply.
"You just read my mind, Haku." Haku blushed at that. "I doubt you were trying to though, if that blush is any indication."
"Come on, let's get a hotel. Kakashi-sensei, you should get going to the Gate. Don't go through it, and we'll find you... Okay, Jared or Sakura will find you. I'm not as good as them." Sasuke stated.
"Keep it PG, you two." Kakashi said, making them both blush. He shunshin'ed off.
They looked at each other. Haku broke the silence first. "You intend on following that?"
"I'd go PG-13, but that's it." Sasuke replied, blush still present.
"Well... let's go for that one." Haku pointed at one.
"Not too cheap, not too expensive, and not too formal. I like it." Sasuke replied. "Let's go, then."
They checked in, and stayed there for the night.
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That's the end of the chapter.
In all honesty, I kind of like the SasuHaku pairing. They have similar backgrounds, and that's always a plus. They have similar pain flowing through them. Another plus. If their likes are also the same:
Perfect couple.
The only difference: Sasuke gets caught up on revenge. Haku gives up her life for a bastard that never treated her well.
All in all, I like the SasuHaku pairing. SasuSaku is also a good one... to an extent, but I'd put Sasuke with a Female Haku over Sakura.
I've said it a few times: I'm a winger. I think things up on the fly, or not think at all. A lot of people call that reckless. Some call it stupid. Others call it bat-shit insane.
Me, I call it a way of life. Naruto? Way of life.
It's how we work best. We don't do good planning things out ahead of time, as events will get mixed up. My typing is the same way. I just type away, not thinking about where it's going.
It will get there sooner or later. Have patience, and what you want will come. Actually, it might not. No guarantees, because everyone wants something different.
Anyway, I've got some things to take care of. I've been torrenting Ryuusei no Rockman, and intend on uploading this during the download. Once done with that, I'll be going for RnR Tribe. For all you Americans out there, it's Megaman Starforce 1 now, and Megaman Starforce 2 next. Tribe is second. Too bad I haven't found a 3rd Starforce series... though I wonder how that would turn out.
Oh yeah, about the question Jared asked in the Waterfall Village. That was a question that popped up in my head at that point. The response I got for that, or at least Kushina's response, was the same one someone that was next to me replied with.
If you didn't notice, the last few chapters seem to have been revolving around Sasuke, more than my OC. The way I see it, the main point of this is Sasuke's Progression.
Also, The Chuunin Exams are going to start sometime in the next 2 or 3 chapters. I can't say when for sure, but 3 chapters, if it hasn't started by the end of that length, then I've stretched things out too much. That's the only downside of just typing. You either go into too much detail, or not enough.
That's why I'm going to say this:
FUCK MY HANDS!
End of Rant.
See ya next time!