Itachi's decision
Chapter 13: Gaara
I own an original story. This is not that story.
A/N I know it is not my habit to write author's notes at the beginning of chapters, and I don't plan on making it such, but I wanted to apologize for the delay. Private life got in the way, and then my laptop crashed, but I'm back, and back to stay.
"That hurts." the stranger spoke, grabbing Konohamaru at the collar before continuing "That hurt you little piece of shit."
At the same time, Naruto shouted "Konohamaru!"
"Don't, we'll get yelled at later." the stranger's companion, a blonde, spoke while at the same time, Naruto charged at him, shouting insults with every step.
"We'll play a little before the boss comes." the stranger said with a smirk. Meanwhile, Sasuke picked up a piece of gravel, and activated his sharingan to aim. In the last second, Naruto changed course and grabbed Konohamaru just as Sasuke hit the rock on the stranger's hand, forcing him to let go of the kid.
"Get lost." Sasuke stated, face annoyed, but secretly enjoying himself as usual at the antics of his teammate and the kid calling him boss.
Meanwhile, the stranger grabbed something large, wrapped in tightly, and pupped it off of his back, his companion, losing her calm commented "hey, you even gonna use Karasu?"
"Kankuro, stop it." was suddenly spoken from a tree behind Sasuke, causing Sasuke to b-rate himself for not sensing the man he now knew must have been there. "you're an embarrassment to our village." the teen continued.
"Gaara... I.. eh..." the teen now known as Kankuro stuttered, trying to think of an excuse, "they started it."
"Shut up Kankuro, or I'll kill you." Gaara spoke, "Sorry to you guys. I know we got here early, but we didn't come here to play around. Let's go."
"Hey wait." Sakura yelled after them. "Judging from your headband protectors, you guys are ninjas from the hidden sand village, right? You may be allies of the leaf but... it is forbidden for shinobis to enter each other's villages without permission. State your purpose. Depending on it, we may not be able to let you go..."
"You mean you don't know?" Naruto interjected.
"They're here for the chuunin exams, aren't you guys?" Sasuke finished that line of thought.
"A sharp mind and a good hand." Gaara said for an answer, "I expected nothing less from an Uchiha. May I ask your name?"
"Sasuke." the Uchiha in question answered. "and these are my teammates, Uzumaki Naruto, and Hanuro Sakura.
"Kai, what's wrong?" Naruto asked to the overly tense fox. "What is it?" "Danger" suddenly flashed through his mind. "Was that... you, Kai?" to which the fox just nodded, before pointing one of his tails straightly for Gaara when sure Naruto saw.