Shiroi Kyuubi

~ 忍者運命 ~

Hey everyone! Sorry for the looooooooooong wait. School has kept me busy with al kinds of work and tests, along with having some free-time to myself a little ;p I have also suffered from a small writers block, but no worries! I got everything sorted and am ready for action. We also got a new opening and ending theme! And for those who might have a hard time remembering what happened, here's a small recap:

Konoha had just been informed of Gaara's kidnapping, leaving Tsunade with a though decision. Assigning Team 7 to the mission, Tsunade had a small fight with Yue, who couldn't except the fact that she was keeping secrets from her about Orochimaru. Yue finally got permission to join them and set out together with Naruto, Sakura and Kakashi for a new mission that might changes their lives forever.

And if there are any questions or things that aren't clear, let me know and I'll see what I can do ;p Enjoy the new chapter!


Opening Theme: Change - Miwa

Ending Theme: Shinijtsu No Uta - Do As Infinity


Chapter Eleven: Sunagakure

They were all resting against trees. Yue had fallen asleep, but was half aware at what was going on around her. Suddenly, Kakashi stood up.

"Alright, break time's over."

"5 more minutes." Yue mumbled drowsy.

"Huh? Kakashi-sensei, where's Naruto?"

"Up there."

They looked up and saw Naruto standing on a branch, watching the sun rise behind the mountain peaks. Sakura wondered if he even slept that night. Temari shared that thought and Yue, well…she was still sleeping. Kakashi was trying to wake her against her will, no success so far.

"Yue-chan, wake up." He poked her.

"One more minute, Kakashi-sensei."

"I'll wake her, Kakashi-sensei." Sakura said while fastening her glove on her hands. He suddenly felt sorry for the girl.

She walked over to, crunched down right next to her ear and whispered softly first. That resulted into a moan , but no awaking. Then, Sakura just took a deep breath and yelled at her in a voice familiar to Tsunade.

"Get your lazy ass up or I'll beat you to pulp!"

"Aaaaaahhh!"

Yue was looking everywhere in shock and then saw Sakura smile at her. Shaking her head and trying to get the buzzing out her ear, Yue got up, straightened her hair and walked over to Kakashi-sensei.

"Let's head out!"


They arrived at an opening from the woods and gazed upon an almost endless dessert. Yue whistled to herself and stretched her limbs a little while Naruto spoke up.

"All right! It's the dessert!"

"Of course it's the dessert, Naruto-san. What else do you think this is? A swimming pool?"

"I was just saying, Yue-chan…" He pouted at her, earning her smile.

"Sunagakure is behind this. I'll take the lead from here." Temari said.

"We're counting on you, Temari-san."

They ran of into the sand and into the sun. Yue regretted that decision the moment she put her foot on the sand. It got into everywhere! She wondered if Temari had those problems as well. Unfortunately, they met up with a sand storm later and Temari thought it better for them to hide in a cave until the storm moves away or dies off. Naruto was not pleased with that idea and waited impatiently at the entry.

"We're so close to Sunagakure! I can't wait anymore!" He started to move towards the exit. Luckily, Kakashi stopped him.

"Naruto! I told you not to get impatient, didn't I?"

"But-"

"Just deal with it! Temari-san is the one most upset here!" Sakura yelled at him.

Yue looked over at Temari and noticed her look. She was worried, scared and feared the worst. But she wouldn't give up. Yue couldn't help but feel with her. After all, it was her brother.

"When there's a sandstorm, it's best to sit it out."

"I agree with that." Yue snorted. "Imagine getting sand everywhere until the littlest hole."

Temari laughed a little while Naruto looked impatient and shocked at the realisation that sand can get anywhere. Yue took of her shoe and let the bits of sand roll out of it. It felt good to get rid of that.

"It'll be fine. This shouldn't continue much longer."

"Please let up soon!" Naruto looked at the storm.


Yue breathed in and out once they were sprinting within the village. They had finally arrived at Sunagakure, much to her pleasure. Though, they didn't really have time to view the village. Quickly, they headed towards the hospital.

"What? They got Kankurou, too?" Temari asked the ninja.

"Hai. After the Kazekage-sama was abducted, Kankurou-dono went after him. But he was poisoned by the enemy and we don't know how to remove the poison! At this rate…"

"Shit!"

"Hey, Sakura?" Yue whispered to her.

"Hm?"

"Who's Kankurou?"

"He is Temari-san's other brother. I thought he was the oldest from the siblings."

"Ah."

Sakura turned to Temari. "Let's go, Temari-san! I'll take a look at him."

They hurried and reached to hospital. Yue could see an emergency room right in front of them and could only guess that that was the place that they were heading for. Temari was the first one there and pushed the doors open. A couple of people were surrounding a boy who lay on a bed.

"Kankurou!" Temari yelled, with Naruto repeating it once more.

Yue stopped running to take a breather. For the first time in months, she was overstretching her on this mission. She wasn't used to it yet. Suddenly she heard a woman scream and charge at Kakashi who looked dumbfound. It was an older woman and she didn't look happy.

"Prepare to die!"

"Hey?"

Luckily that Naruto jumped in between and stopped her. Yue was shocked and looked rather surprised. Everyone in that room looked surprised. The old woman had been blocked by Naruto and his clones and was shoved farther away from them.

"Why the hell are you attacking Kakashi-sensei, you wrinkly old woman ?"

"Konoha's White Fang! How dare you, you wretched scum? How I've longed to avenge my son! This is for him!"

"Um, I'm not-"

"No excuses!"

She was about to attack again, until an old man stopped her. He looked at Kakashi and turned his eyes to slits. He had noticed something doesn't match.

"Take a closer look, Nee-chan…"

She did as she was told and Yue noticed her expression change. Kakashi was smiling apologetic while making stopping movements with his hands. Naruto was still standing in defensive stance in front of him. He didn't look happy.

"He does resemble the White Fang, but that's not him. Besides, Konoha's White Fang died a long time ago." The man said.

The woman looked queasy while Kakashi kept smiling and said hello in his usual way. The woman still didn't believe it while Yue shook her head at this all. Sakura and Temari were with Kankurou, one worrying while the other examining.

"Remember? When you heard, you got really angry and started screaming about how you hadn't avenged your son yet. Isn't it so, Nee-chan?"

The woman chuckled. "Just kidding! I was just pretending to be senile." Then, she laughed hysterically.

Yue sweat dropped along with Naruto and Kakashi. Temari was shaking her head and Sakura had a loss for words. Unbelievable that a woman like that could change into a creepy grandmother, you know, like the ones who stuff you full of cookies just because they missed you. Kankurou started screaming again and reached for his own neck. Sakura was directly on to him while Yue had moved to comfort Temari. Temari noticed her and let her hand get squeezed for comfort. Yue hoped that it was the best she could do.

"Kakashi-sensei and everyone else, stand back a little please."

"I understand, dattebayo." Naruto replied.

"Good luck, Sakura-san."


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Yue yawned a bit but kept her face on the doors that led to Kankurou. Naruto sat next to her while Kakashi sat on the other side, reading his book again. The two older siblings sat next to Naruto. Sakura was doing her best and giving orders to the other medics. Temari was still a little shocked but stayed cool. Eventually, Sakura ordered them to keep Kankurou down while she'd perform a delicate operation. The screams that came from Kankurou, made Yue shift in her seat.

"Ne, Kakashi-sensei?" Naruto broke the silence.

"Hm?"

"Who was that White Fang of Konoha person this old lady was talking about?"

"I was wondering about that too."

"Who was he?"

By now, he had caught everyone's attention. The old woman was also interested and looked at his with questioning eyes. Yue turned a little in her seat and face him as well.

"I'd say he's best described as…my father."

"Y-You're the White Fang's son?"

"No wonder, you're a spitting image of him."

Yue looked at Kakashi who was rubbing his head innocently. When she was little, they often told her she was her father's daughter. She had his temper, his sense of justice and his antics. She wondered how Kakashi's father was.

"I removed most of the poison. He's no longer in danger."

Many medics gasped and looked amazed at how Sakura had done it. By now, the others had re-entered the room. Naruto congratulated Sakura while Yue had moved over to Temari who had slid to the floor.

"You alright, Temari-san?"

She breath heavily. "H-Hai. I'm just so relieved."

Sakura pulled out more orders and things she needed and started working again. The old woman watched her every movement with surprised eyes. Kankurou was breathing deeply and a little suppressed but looked less pale then before. This has been a long day already.

"Nee-chan, times are changing, slowly…but surely."


Yue started out the window of her appointed room that she shared with Sakura. They decided to rest for a few hours before they set out to find Gaara, much to Naruto's displease. If it were up to him, did be running down a road already. Not that she minded. She wasn't even tired. Sunagakure was a beautiful place. Sandy but beautiful. Of course, Konoha would always be her home, but this place was certainly not on her bad-list. Yue didn't hear the door open and was confronted with a sigh.

"Oooh, I'm beat!" Sakura said, throwing herself on the bed.

"Then, you should rest Sakura-san. You deserve it for what you did back there."

"Well…it was a close call. If we had arrived any later, Kankurou might not have made it."

Yue smiled at her. "But he did make it, thanks to you Sakura-san. Tsunade must be proud of you."

"I hope she is, because I'm exhausted!"

Yue walked away from the window and passed Sakura, who was making herself comfortable on the bed. She exited the room and wandered off. Yue wasn't even tired yet, so sleeping wouldn't help. The hall was silent with only a few lights on. The floor was carpeted in red with black stripes on the sides. It must have been pretty late because there was no sound nowhere. Or people running around. Yue decided to walk down the hall for no particular reason. Surprisingly, she met up with Naruto who had changed in his pyjama's for the night.

"Oh, Yue-chan. Didn't see you there."

"I was just strolling, you know. Sakura is sleeping, she was pretty beat."

He smiled. "She sure was, dattebayo!"

Yue nodded with a smile, looking around a little. Naruto was sharing a room with Kakashi and Temari had decided to spend the night by Kankurou. She didn't say why of course, but Yue knew it was because she was afraid to lose him. Sakura was probably off to dreamland already, so she won't be popping up somewhere anytime soon.

"Yue…we will find him, right?"

"Um?"

"Gaara. We will find him right?"

"Of course! We won't stop until we do."

She looked at him closely. Naruto looked tired but seemed strong enough to keep going for another hour. He has been worrying ever since they left, and it was starting to pay it's toll on him.

"You alright, Naruto? You look really bummed."

"Oh, yeah. I'm fine, just a little tired. How are you by the way? It's your first mission since…" He said.

"Since ever. I had never been on a mission before, so this is actually my first."

Naruto widened his eyes. "Did Hokage-ojisan never let you go on a mission?"

"Not really. Somehow, he'd ratter have me home in Konoha then out on a mission."

"Well, you're doing great."

"Arigatou, Naruto. I appreciate that."

He grinned at her. "Anytime. I'm going to bed. Good night."

"Sleep tight."

Yue turned away, hearing the door open and close behind her. Walking back to her room, Yue sneaked over to her bed so she wouldn't disturb Sakura and her well-earned rest. Small rays of moonlight shone through the curtain, give Yue enough light to change into her pyjama's and crawling into bed. Somehow, she feared about what tomorrow would bring.


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