I rested in Kahona for a day then began our journey back to Suna. I remember the hokage's message clear as day. I promised not to repeat anything she said unless it was to Gaara. I didn't even tell my new Anbu team despite their pleading.

We're about a day's journey away from Suna right now counting the stops we have to make in order to eat a little. We took one every three hours for five minutes. That allowed us to eat protein bar before we started back out.

Being on an Anbu team wasn't much different than being on the genin team with Gaara and his siblings. There are just a few more rules we need to follow. No showing emotion or anything when on a mission. We're only allowed to when we're alone.

We aren't allowed to give out our real names or anything like that. I'm supposed to try and not show anyone who i am, but with a few Kahona jonin out to get me it's a bit harder than i'd thought it'd be.

"Bird. Do a quick perimeter check." i nodded my head minutely towards Ape and peeled of towards the left. I did this every time we took a break. The first time i did the cheak there was a small group of bandits. I took care of them quickly and had no trouble.

I made them pay from downgrading my underestimating me due to my size. That's the worst thing to do when going up against. They found that out the hard way and now their insides are laying all spread out in the trees and their organs are hanging on tree branches.

The person who sees that is going to have a hard time stumecing it…

(Change of p.o.v. The two immortal guys from the Akatsuki)

All they were supposed to be doing was colecton the bounties on a mall group of bandits that had been causing a town some trouble. They had found them no problem but the state they were in when they happened upon them, was nothing short of terrifying.

If the two hadn't seen as many bodies as they had they had no doubt they would have lost their lunches. "These bodys aren't even in good enough to take in for the bounty. They were killed in cold blood."

The head the man with five hearts stated.

"You must hate the person now." the man's inmortal partner laughed.

"They didn't even leave a clue about who they were, or which way they went! We can't ven track them by smell!" the man threw the head he was holding at a nearby tree. The head was mutated in almost every way. It's eyes had been carved out, and it's mouth had been sewed shut with weeds.

"They had some pretty brutal methods." the two men walked away, their black cloaks covered in red clouds flapping in the gentle breeze.

(Back to normal p.o.v)

We reached the village in what felt like years and midently headed toward the Kazekage's tower, despite it being nearly midnight. I already knew Gaara would be in his office before i peeled off from my team who was heading towards the council.

"Bird. we report to the Council." i waved goodbye to Ape, Blue, and Pig.

"I don't so see ya." i darted away before they could tell me otherwise and walked into Gaara's office without knocking. I already knew it was empty so i had no worries about interrupting something.

The redhead looked up from where he was doing paperwork, "You're back earlier than expected."

I waved my hand n dismissal, "He wasn't all he was trying to make himself out to be. Anyways the mission had no difficulties other than a small group of bandits that i took care of. The Hokage did give me a message for you."

His eyes narrowed, "Alright."

I went into remembering mode and repeated her word for word, "it would greatly strengthen our two villages if we carried out this plan. However, we must take into consideration the Akatsuki. We have acquired the knowledge that they are after the tailed beasts. It would be in our greater interest to strengthen guard over you and any jinjuriki you can get into contact with."

I paused to take a breath, "Your messenger here, is now a trusted ally of Kahona despite his previous ill actions towards us. You were wise in choosing him as our messenger despite his young age. I have nothing more to tell you. I hope to hear your reply soon."

I looked into Gaara's eyes and immediately looked down at the floor again. I fell into a kneeling position mutch like i had done before the Hokage. I knew that right now Gaara was going to speak to me as Kazekage not as my friend.

"Anbu Bird i hereby give you a new assignment. You are now the messenger of Suna. All messages classified as A rank and higher will be given to you. What i say next is my reply to the hokage, 'I will increase my guard like you have suggested, and try to send a message to my other Jinjuriki i run into. I will send Temari to you in a week for a months time to go over the details of our treaty plan. I apologize for anything Suna has done to you in the past under my father's ruling. I hope we can stay on good terms.

I would like to ask you a question," He all of a sudden switched languages to Suna seinlanguage and spoke gibberish at the same time. I paid close attention to the sign-language, "What are the plans for taking care of the Akatsuki? Have you found out where their base is or the amount of missing-nin in their ranks?"

He walked back to his desk and sat down, "That is all. Rest for a day if you need but get to Kahona as soon as possible. You are dismissed."

I nodded and vanished from the room after using a simple wind teleportation jutsu. I didn't need to rest. I've always had really good stamina and i don't feel tired yet. I looked at the sky. It was dark and if i was careful and planned everything right i would be able to retch Kahona in two days or so.

I took one last glance at the village before leaving, "Well, looks like Kankuro got out of his bet."

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"Back so soon? Didn't you rest a day at your village?" the hokage's tone of voice signaled she was expecting me to say no to her second question.

"I was not tired and i was told to bring the Kazekage's response to you as soon as possible. I'm more reliable than a messenger bird and to make up for my slowness i must try and take as little time as possible to return with replies."

She waved her hand, "Meh, who cares. The kazekage's your friend, he'll understand. Now what's his reply?" her attitude shifted suddenly and i blinked from behind my mask.

I nodded and began, "I will increase my guard like you have suggested, and try to send a message to my other Jinjuriki i run into. I will send Temari to you in a week for a months time to go over the details of our treaty plan. I apologize for anything Suna has done to you in the past under my father's ruling. I hope we can stay on good terms.

I would like to ask you a question. What are the plans for taking care of the Akatsuki? Have you found out where their base is or the amount of missing-nin in their ranks?"

She nodded and as soon as i finished yeller for somebody to bring her some coffee. One of the two Anbu i sensed in the room slipped out from the room to get her what she requested. She laid back in her chair and i'm positive i heard every joint in her body crack, "Go rest for a bid and come back in a few hours. I need to think up a response."

I nodded and left immediately. Hm, what to do in Kahona?

I pulled of my mask and pulled my hood down before walking on the streets. There were a lot of food stalls, and i can't deny wanting to try a bunch of the food. I would have but i didn't have any money with me. I only had a messenger bag filled with ration bars, food pills, a single kuni, and a few other odds and ends.

"Oh hey! You're that guy from the chunin exams that was supposed to fight Bushy brows!"

I turned around and faced the yellow haired idiot that had just singled me out. There was a taller man next to him with two red streaks on his face and spiky white hair, "Your name was Naruto, right?"

"Yeah! That's me! Naruto Uzumaki!" i sighed as the older boy nearly shattered my ear-drums. "Hey! Pervy-sage! This is the little kid that was in the chunin exams with me!" the white haired man bent down to look me in the face.

"Are you sure his shrimp a shinobi? He looks like an eight year old civilian."

I punched the side of his face and he rocketed into the cement wall on my right, "I'm a shinobi, thank you very much."

(Toad guys p.o.v)

I groaned as i peeled myself out of the wall. The kid packed a mean punch. I would be feeling this one for days. I walked back over to Naruto and the younger kid dressed like a civilian but no doubt a shinobi.

I looked at his outfit trying to find a headband. There was none. Why wouldn't he wear one? You have to in order to be given missions unless… no that's impossible. This kid can't be in Anbu.

"Alright, alright. I get it, you're a shinobi. No need to get defencive."

"I find it hard to believe that a sannin such as yourself if taking filth all over Kahona's name without caring." i flinched back minutely at his glare.

I turned to look at Naruto, "Hey Naruto, do you mind if i borrow your friend for moment?"

He tilted his head and stared up at me, "Hu? Sure Pervy-sage. You have to ask him though." i looked over at the other boy and he nodded.

I smiled, "Great! Fallow me." he trailed behind me as we entered an alleyway. Within seconds i had hm pinned to the wall with a kunai to his throat. He showed no emotion and i blinked in shock when i felt a strip of coldness on the front of my neck.

I didn't dare move in fear of the kuni splitting open my jugular, "How may i help you?"

"What do you want with Naruto?" i snarled.

He smiled at me warmly, "what makes you think i want anything from Yellow? I couldn't care less about him. He's the one who called me out." i glared at him and he laughed, "Ah,, you noticed i didn't have a headband on."

I didn't even realise it had happened and i was on the other side of the ally and he was digging around in his messenger bag. I caught a fleeting glimpse of something white, but it was gone as soon as i saw it.

He pulled out a Suna headband, "You have nothing to worry about. I'm from Suna and i'd hate to cause trouble for the Kazekage. Though i might if you don't back off." he began walking out of the ally, but right before he turned he looked over his shoulder, "Oh and by the way toad-sage. I am in Anbu."

He vanished around the corner and i steed out of the ally to go after him but the street was empty of living life. Only Naruto was standing around, "Hey Pervy-sage! What'd you talk to him about? He didn't seem to happy about it. He just disappeared as soon as he walked away."

"You don't have to worry about it." i ruffled his hair and he swatted my arm away.

"Hey!"

(Back to normal p.o.v)

Wow, a run in with the only other sanin from Kahona that isn't a missing-nin, and he suspects me of going after Yellow. I was supposed to rest but apparently the world is against me doing that even though i'm actually a bit tired now.

I stopped walking as two green jumpsuit wearing shinobi turned the corner, and froze as they stared at me. I groaned. Why does the universe hate me so?