Sorry about the delay. I had exams going on. Anyways, without further delay here's chapter 10
At Konoha everyone was busy. From the newly Genins to the Hokage, everyone was on edge. They set up a base camp nearby the Fire country border line. The largest tent was the hospital. The Hokage had made the shinobis build a tent to use as her office. The councilors protested about the Hokage heading for battle but Tsunade wouldn't have it any other way.
"I won't just sit around in the village while my people are fighting. If they'll fight, then I'll fight alongside them. Pain already destroyed the village once and I can't let it be destroyed a second time." Was what she had said.
It took a full day for the shinobis to set up the camp. Sakura was in charge of the hospital yards. She wanted to fight alongside her friends but Tsunade told her that they were short on medical ninjas and Sakura was one of the best they had.
Madara, Kabuto and Kisame made their way to the Fire country border. Deidara, Sasori, Hidan, Kakuzu and Zetsu were following behind them.
"I don't understand why you wouldn't let me revive Itachi and Nagato. They would've been one of our strongest pawns." Kabuto whispered.
"Itachi has feeling for the village. He wouldn't go along with our plans even if you threatened to kill him. Nagato on the other hand, I can't trust him as he bears the Rinnegan. He has a sense of justice; he wouldn't go along with our plans either." Madara answered.
"But still…" Kabuto started to protest but Madara cut him off.
"Even though you were able to revive them Kabuto, your jutsu still has flaws. You can't fully control them. Only end their life that's all and if you die, they die as well. You're still just a kid after all." He spoke. Kabuto gritted his teeth.
"I see that Sasuke brat hasn't only killed me. He managed to kill his brother too. I'm impressed. This time I'll blow him away for sure hmm..." Deidara spoke.
"And I'm gonna crush that fucking pineapple headed kid. That bastard will remember my name even after his death. Jashin-sama will judge him." Hidan yelled.
"I forgot how annoying the two of you can be. I think I was better off dead." Kakuzu sighed.
"You are dead Kakuzu. We all are." Sasori said.
"Zetsu, go see what our hosts are up to but don't get too close like last time." Madara spoke and turned to Deidara.
"Deidara, you go ahead and stay on the lookout from the skies. When I give the signal, attack them." He said.
Deidara smirked and made a clay bird and got on its back.
"Better hurry up then. I don't know how long I'll be able to control myself to make some beautiful art hmm…." With that said he was off.
"I think we're ready. Sure it has taken a few days but we got everything set up and ninjas are on the lookout for any signs of the Akatsuki." Tsunade said.
"Members from the Hyuuga and Inuzuka clan are on the lookout near the borders and Sai is on the lookout from above. He has orders not to go too far otherwise the enemy would notice him." Shizune reported.
"I see. That's good. Tell all the shinobis to stay prepared. The moment the alarm goes off, means it's time." The Hokage ordered.
"Hai Tsunade-sama." With that said she was gone.
Sai was on the lookout from above for any suspicious movement. He could suddenly make out a figure in the distance.
"Is that….one of the Akatsuki?" His eyes widened. He decided it was best to retreat. It was the Hokage's orders after all. He turned 180 degrees and was about to set off but Deidara was too fast and he was right in front of him.
"Well well, what do have here? Hmm….I know I wasn't supposed to attack until I got the signal but one lil' pale brat won't be a problem." Deidara spoke.
Sai knew that he had to fight Deidara. There was no escaping now. He quickly wrote something on a piece of paper and drew a small bird and sent it towards Konoha without Deidara noticing as he was busy feeding his hands some clay.
"My first target was Sasuke but I guess you'll have to do for now. Katsu!"
An explosion was seen in the air and Madara looked up and sighed. Zetsu appeared from the ground in front of them.
"I'm afraid Deidara has already begun attacking and the Konoha shinobis await us at the border." He said.
"He can't even follow orders pro[erly. Konoha must've noticed that explosion as well. Everyone move out. Remember the formation." Madara said and everyone separated in a second.
Meanwhile most ninjas at the border saw the blast and Neji spotted Sai's bird coming towards them. He read the paper attached to it.
"They're here. Inform the Hokage immediately." He said and one of the nearby Anbu's disappeared into the Hokage's office without a word.
In a few minutes the alarm was off and all the shinobis were ready to fight. Sakura went to where Sasuke and Naruto were. She had to see them before they were off. Sasuke was just about to head off to the battle field when he saw Sakura coming towards him.
"Sasuke, where's Naruto? Isn't he with you?" She asked.
"He's with Kakashi and Yamato. Don't worry he's safe." Sasuke said and they both stood there for a moment in silence. Sasuke suddenly pulled Sakura into an embrace.
"Be careful now, okay Sasuke?" She mumbled into his chest.
"I will and don't worry I'm not gonna die that easily. I'll come back I promise." He said and gently kissed her forehead and headed off. Sakura stared at his disappearing figure for a moment and the got serious.
"I have to stay focused. The injured will arrive soon." She thought and headed back to the large tent.
The Akatsuki had separated into groups. Kakuzu and Hidan were going to attack from the left, Sasori and Kabuto from the right and Madara and Kisame from the front. Deidara was still battling Sai and he had the upper hand. Zetsu was keeping an eye on things.
Kabuto and Sasori made their way through defeating some shinobis as they went further ahead.
"Your battle style is a lot like Orochimaru's not to mention your face too. It's almost like the old days." Sasori said as he poisoned yet another Chunin.
"I think that's enough out of you two." Kakashi said.
"Well, if it isn't Kakashi-san. Long time no see. But we're here for Naruto-kun. Where is he?" Kabuto took off his hood and faced Kakashi.
"He's body has been completely taken over." Kakashi thought and turned to Sasori.
"And him, he was defeated by Sakura and Elder Chiyo. How is this possible." Kabuto smirked seeing Kakashi's response.
"Don't be surprised Kakashi. Nothing is impossible with Orochimaru's jutsu." He fixed his glasses.
"You handle this. I'm going on ahead." Sasori said and disappeared.
"Hey wait...damn how dare he? Ordering me around..." Kabuto gritted his teeth. Kakashi activated his Sharingan.
"If I defeat Kabuto, there's a chance the revived one's might disappear. I'll leave Naruto to you Yamato."
"Stay back, I'll handle these guys." Kisame smirked and attacked the shinobis with his water style jutsu.
"That's enough out of you. Now prepare to be defeated youthfully." Guy said and Lee was beside him.
"Alright Guy-sensei the two of us are going to defeat these guys with the full power of youth." Lee yelled.
"I don't have time for this. I'm going after the Kuyuubi." Madara said and disappeared.
"So we meet again. This time I won't let you leave this place alive." Kisame drew his Samehada and prepared for battle.
"Wait a minute; you're….uhhh...have we met before?" Guy said and Lee fell beside him anime style.
Madara used his teleportation jutsu to get further through the border and landed on a tree without anybody noticing.
"Now to find out where the Jinchuuriki is." He thought and suddenly felt a familiar chakra and a Chidori was heading right for him. He moved out of the way and three was sliced into half.
"Give it up Madara. Everything ends here." Sasuke said with his Sharingan activated.
"Sasuke, do you actually think you can defeat me?" Madara laughed and took a few steps forward.
"I'm going to kill you Madara. There's no way I'm letting you take Naruto."
"Shit, I can't use Amaterasu here. I need to take Madara away from here otherwise I can't fight in full force." Sasuke thought and Madara took this chance to go behind him and delivered a hard punch which Sasuke managed to block but he was sent a few meters back.
"I want to fight to with all I've got but I want us to get away from this place." Sasuke said. Madara thought for a moment.
"Very well then. I'll be able to kill you faster that way." Madara agreed and they went to a nearby isolated forest real quick.
The injured were pouring in the hospital and Sakura and the other medical ninjas had their hands full. Sakura felt Sasuke's chakra going further away from the battle field and there was another powerful presence with him.
"Uchiha Madara…..Sasuke please e alright." She wanted to go and help him, see how he's doing. But she couldn't leave the injured here.
"Sakura, more severely injured shinobi are in." Ino informed.
"Right, mark them with red and green like we planned." She had to focus on her work here and hoped that Sasuke could manage on his own.
"I won't hold back Sasuke. You're nothing but a pawn and I don't need you anymore." Madara spoke.
"Hn….let's end this Madara." He said and activated Amaterasu and Madara's cloak was immediately covered by black flames. He quickly removed his cloak and tossed it on the ground.
"I see that you're not taking any chances. Using Amaterasu will wear you out faster. I better get serious as well." He said and placed his and over his mask and slowly took it off.
Sasuke's eyes widened at the sight and he was at a loss for words.
"That's impossible…..you're…."
Sorry about the cliffhanger. I know everyone hates it :P
Any ideas on Madara's true identity?