Just to make something clear, Kakashi is NOT wearing a mask. I just want that the way for this story to be read. And I know that might be very hard for some of you b/c we don't know what he ?)(& looks like but.../smiles weirdly/ its all good...hehehhe...heh...

Yes I know this took so long, me sorry, but I've been addicted to BLEACH lately (not the detergent)

Chapter 13

It's Here

The sun was setting upon Konoha, night was approaching, and so was war. The village had been evacuated and Naruto and Sakura were walking around the now vacant village. They had made up in the morning when they were stocking up on their weapons.

"Sakura?" Naruto said as he stopped walking.

"Yeah?" she said as she turned to face him.

"It's just that —"

"Naruto! Sakura!" someone cut him off. Shikamaru was walking up to them. "Tsunade-sama is gathering everyone and wants to say some final things." Naruto lowered his head then looked at the sky. To think that such a beautiful seen, meant such destruction was to come.

"...Ok," he said and followed Shikamaru and Sakura.

"As you all are quite aware, the Akatsuki will be coming tonight. Also, that we will be fighting Kakashi as well," Tsunade looked up and saw several of them flinch. She too couldn't keep a fully calm face. She knew the kid since he was an infant. She'll never forget the time when Sakumo couldn't make him stop crying. When she picked him up he fell right asleep. She smiled to herself of the memories. Of course, she didn't watch him grow up, for she left the village when he was still just a child, when Sakumo was still alive. She sighed and continued. "Kakashi is our enemy now, and if you dare come across him, you are to kill him."

Naruto's eyes widened, but he restrained from shouting out. Sakura watched him with worried eyes. Sasuke also watched him, but his eyes showed nothing.

"Be prepared for anything to be thrown at you and I wish for all of your safe return."

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"So what's the plan exactly?" Deidara asked from his seat on a tree branch. "How we gonna invade this damn village?" Kakashi narrowed his eyes and looked at him.

"We are not, Kakashi will," said Pain.

"I won't."

All eyes turned to Kakashi.

"What the hell are you talking about you little —"

"Silence, Kisame," said Itachi.

Before Itachi could say anymore he had to dodge an oncoming attack. After the dust cleared he saw one of the chakra arms where he stood, he then looked at Kakashi.

"I know how to control it now. I no longer need you people," Kakashi said as he removed the red, clouded cloak, "and now I'm going to kill you."

"You simply now how to control it's power, you can't control the demon," Zetsu said.

Kakashi was done talking and attacked. After a few minutes of dodging and not being able to attack, Deidara got pissed. "Screw this!" He said as he made one of his bombs.

"No, you fool!" Kisame yelled out, but it was to late. The bomb had already hit the ground and exploded.

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Everyone in the village heard the explosion and soon saw smoke rising not to far off. Everyone was now on full alert as they watched the sun go down, for it might be their last time they saw such a site.

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Kakashi coughed as the smoke surrounded him.

"You're a fool Kakashi," he heard Pain say.

Kakashi tried to locate each member in the smoke, but he soon felt the last rays of sun disappearing, and soon, everyone was in darkness. Kakashi stopped, he felt something strange inside of him. Then, he lost conciseness.

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A loud howl washed over the Leaf Village as everyone was on guard and watched the area where the explosion went off.

For those who lived through the Kyuubi's attack, felt as if they were living it over again. A huge wolf appear, its silver fur shining in the moon light. Ten chakra arms swinging from its back, along with ten tails.

Tsunade's eyes widened. She didn't expect this. The demon itself attacking. 'Damn it, this might be worse then I thought!'

Naruto stared at the demon and he knew.

"Kakashi-sensei..."

Naruto could feel the Kyuubi inside him. He could have sworn he heard its voice saying let me fight. What would happen if he did. When he opened his eyes he saw the caged demon.

"Let me fight him," it said.

"How do I know you won't attack my friends, destroy me village."

"I never intended to do any of that. I was looking for him to fight and kill."

Naruto's eyes narrowed. "If you kill him, then you'll kill Kakashi-sensei."

"There's no hope for your friend, he's as good as dead."

"Shut up! You don't know that!"

"If you allow me to fight, I will be able to link with and you and your sensei can possible connect as well. You can talk to him one last time."

Naruto didn't know why the Kyuubi was being...nice? If that's what you can call it, but for some reason, Naruto felt the truth in its words.

"Fine, but I need to do something before you do," Naruto said as he found himself looking at the wolf demon again. He narrowed his eyes and went looking for Jiraiya. I didn't take long for him to find Jiraiya.

"Pervy Sage!" Naruto shouted, he explained everything to Jiraiya.

"Naruto, that's extremely risky," he said.

"I know it is, but I have a feeling it'll work. Please."

"...fine, but please, be careful."

Naruto smiled and hugged the Toad Sage. He whispered thank you then ran off. Now, he had to tell Tsunade to pull everyone back.

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Pain smirked to himself. Everything was going as he planned. The Akatsuki watched as the demon made its approach on Konoha. A rustling was heard on their right as Sasuke appear, with a determined look on his face. Pain narrowed his eyes. "Itachi, we'll leave you and your bother, allow you to catch up on things. Lets go," he said as he ordered for the rest to leave.

The two Uchiha's stared at each other.

"This ends now," Sasuke said as he pulled his sword out and started his long awaited fight.

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Naruto stood on a roof of a building as he looked at the wolf.

"Ok, Kyuubi, lets go!" Naruto shouted as he felt the red chakra engulf him.

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Sakura was confused, along with everyone else, with why they were retreating. Her question was answer when she saw a horrifying sight. The Kyuubi had appeared, too. She felt fear for her village that there were now two demons and extreme fear for Naruto. She felt tears welding up in her eyes.

"Sakura!" she turned and saw Lee. "Do not worry, I was just informed on what is going on. Naruto has everything under control," he said.

Sakura didn't know exactly what he meant by that, but felt a bit more relaxed then she did thirty seconds ago.

She prayed for Naruto and for Kakashi.

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A little shorter then usual but hey, it's an update.