This is chapter twenty of A New Start. So far, a lot has happened. Let's get right into this! I don't own anything except my OC's!
A/N: I know some of these guys are OOC, but I try to keep them as close to their character as I can without making my whole story worthless. xD My story is kinda... OOC but a little canon with some of the plot. Lol. Sorry for all the weirdness.
Cobra Starship owns Good Girls Go Bad.
Ages:
Sakura-23
Sasuke-23
Itsuki- 3
Akari- 2
Naruto-22
Hinata-23
Minato-3
Ino-24
Shikamaru- 24
Megumi- 3
Itachi- 30
Chapter 20: Sparing For Fun!
Shortly after Akari's second birthday, Sakura's 23rd, Ino and Tenten thought that Sakura and Hinata should get some exercise as well as hone their taijutsu. So, they went to the Chuunin preliminary field to get a few rounds in. Now that their kids were three, or two in Akari's case, they could easily be around a training field. Of course, their fathers had to be there to make sure the kids didn't get into trouble.
"Go kaasan!" Itsuki cheered, showing off his mother's intelligence while holding onto the rails like he was in jail. "Tousan! Kaasan win?"
"Who knows?" Sasuke replied, holding onto Akari's hand to keep her on her feet.
Ino finished tying her hair back while seeing Tenten already had her buns in. "Seriously, Ten. How can you fix your hair that fast?" She called up to her, since she was with Neji and Tsumio.
I make them good girls go bad
I make them good girls go
Good girls go bad
Good girls go bad
"Yo, Ino-pig. Now's not a time for makeover ideas." Sakura taunted, putting her forehead protector over her forehead and taking her stance. She and Ino thought it'd be fun to spar first, to see the other's skills. "Just so you know, I will win this time."
"In your dreams." Ino said, also mimicking Sakura's stance.
Hinata looked to her two friends and smiled. "Remember.. Don't get carried away." She reminded, waving to Minato, who smiled before giving off a glare at Itsuki. Shikamaru and Megumi were on the opposite side to watch Ino while everyone else was spread out on the left side.
I know your type
Yeah daddy's lil' girl
Just take a bite
Let me shake up your world
Cause just one night couldn't be so wrong
I'm gonna make you lose control
After what seemed like five minutes, Ino took off towards Sakura, who easily dodged each punch before countering with her legs, similar to what Hinata did way back against Neji, but instead of the second kick, she used her hands to twirl herself around, focusing on her feet before using her left hand to vault herself into the air, making the signs for a shadow clone jutsu, using one to distract Ino's Mind Transfer Jutsu, which she was setting up.
"Mind Transfer Jutsu!" Ino called, immediately using her signature technique.
She was so shy
'Til I drove her wild
I make them good girls go bad
I make them good girls go bad
You were hanging in the corner
With your five best friends
You heard that I was trouble but you couldn't resist
I make them good girls go bad
I make them good girls go
Good girls go bad
Good girls go bad
Good girls go
"Figured!" Sakura said from behind her, holding a kunai at Ino's back. "See? Told ya. Wouldn't be like last time."
"You improved. Nice, Forehead." Ino said as the two smiled and shook hands. "Hinata, Ten. You're up." Ino stayed to judge the match, seeing the others from their year gather around the arena while Sakura joined Itsuki and her family.
I know your type
Boy you're dangerous
Yeah you're that guy
I'd be stupid to trust
But just one night couldn't be so wrong
You make me want to lose control
Tenten hopped down to the field where Hinata stood in her stance. "Let's give a good show, Hin."
"I'll do my best!" Hinata agreed, calming herself down as she took a side step to charge foreward, hand open to fake attacking the chakra points. Spinning, she and Tenten continued to counter and guard against the others attacks, each missing for a good reason: if either hit, it would be painful.
I make them good girls go bad
I make them good girls go bad
I was hanging in the corner
With my five best friends
I heard that you were trouble but I couldn't resist
I make them good girls go bad
I make them good girls go
Good girls go bad
Good girls go bad
Good girls go bad
"Go mama!" Tsumio said calmly, getting his father's relaxed side while having Tenten's anger.
Sakura held Akari so she could see the match better, while Itsuki watched with interest. "Go Ten-obasan!" Itsuki said, smiling before returning Minato's glare. "Hin-obasan, win!"
Oh she got a way with them boys in the place
Treat 'em like they don't stand a chance
And he got a way with them girls in the back
Actin' like they too hot to dance
That made Sakura blink and laugh. "How bout that? It took his two obasans to get him to say a full sentence. How nice." She told her husband.
"Seriously? Well, that's interesting." Sasuke repiled, ruffling his son's hair.
Yeah she got a way with them boys in the place
Treat 'em like they don't stand a chance
And he got a way with them girls in the back
Actin' like they too hot to dance
Hinata overheard that and smiled, ducking under a punch by Tenten, taking a page from Naruto's own book by backspringing over Tenten, stopping her palm inches from her back. "Win. Looks like me and Sakura-chan are up. You ready, Sakura-chan?" She asked.
Sakura laughed and had Itsuki hold Akari's hand and stood on the railing like Naruto did at their Chuunin exams. "This is gonna be amazing! Course I'm ready, Hinata!" She jumped down and fistbumped Ino as she went by. "Don't go to far, Ino-pig. You'll get Tenten." She taunted.
I make them good girls go bad
I make them good girls go
Them good girls go bad
Good girls go bad
"I know. I just wanna go see that lazy husband of mine." Ino winked, suggesting something only a girl could figure out.
"Geez, Ino-san. You are so perverted!" Hinata said, laughing while blushing before she and Sakura faced off, eager to show off some of the ninjutsu her own husband had taught her. "I feel so excited to finally fight you, Sakura-chan!"
"Same here, Hinata." Sakura said, actually taking her protector off and tossing it to Tenten. "Don't want it to get scratched. Time to get serious, Hinata!"
I was hanging in the corner
With my five best friends
I heard that you were trouble but I couldn't resist
I make them good girls go bad
I make them good girls go bad
I make them good girls go
Good girls go bad
Good girls go bad
Good girls go
"Right!" She agreed, doing the same and shedding her jacket to move better. "If we're going all out, I hope you won't mind me using the Byakugan?"
"Sure. Just don't get too crazy." Sakura said, slipping her gloves on as they shot towards each other, bending back to avoid her friend's palm, knowing all too well about her Gentle Fist. Focusing her chakra in her fist, Sakura bounced back and charged forward again. "Try this!"
Hinata also back flipped the same time as Sakura. 'Me too! Here I go!' She rushed forward, spinning and countering Sakura's punches with her own fists. "Gentle Step: Twin Lion Fists!" The attacks sent both tumbling backwards, Hinata and Sakura both laughing like idiots as they stood up and walked to Tenten. "That was cool, Sakura-chan!"
"Right back at you. Nice Twin Lion Fists!" Sakura said as the two made the hand shake that was pounded into their heads from the academy. "I'll stay down and judge this time. Go see Minato. By the way, when you and Ten sparred, Itsuki actually said a full sentence calling you two his obasans."
"Really?" Tenten exclaimed, tackling Sakura in a hug, who was actually expecting it. "Glad I could help!"
"Same here!" Hinata said, tilting her head when their husbands joined them. "Something up?"
"Funny thing. This really makes me wanna have a bout." Naruto explained, grinning. "Can't let you girls have all the fun! Besides, you four could use a little break. Maybe after our little thing we'll have Ino face Ten."
"That's a good idea. I need to get a little break from using my Mind Transfer Jutsu." Ino added, getting the girls to nod and jump to their children, awaiting their husbands' matches.
While everything was going on in Konoha, in a secret location, a certain ninja was preparing for round two in his strategy plan. Kabuto Yakushi, one of Orochimaru's aides, had Black Zetzu easily remake White Zetzu, smiling at nothing.
"They all will rue the day they took you down, Lord Orochimaru." He then used his Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation to bring his master back, along with the Akatsuki, minus Madara, whom he couldn't find the body of, and Tobi, who's body was beyond the jutsu. "Welcome back, Lord Orochimaru."
"Ah. Kabuto. What a good vessel you've been. Where is my dear Sasuke-kun?" Orochimaru asked. "Ahh. Those Leaf ninja... They turned him away from power."
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru. That and I heard he even has a family now."
That perked one of the Akatsuki's interest, which got the attention of the sharkman standing next to him. Uchiha Itachi was Sasuke's older brother and had killed his clan on orders from Danzo. Immediately gaining his own mind, Itachi waited until Kabuto was focused on Orochimaru before vanishing. 'Sasuke... I have to protect you.' He found himself outside Konoha's gates, his body absorbing the chakra Kabuto used and gave him back his original look, without the Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation's influence.
Sasuke completely froze beside Sakura and their children, his Sharingan activated as he tried to figure out what the chakra he was sensing was. "Tell me I'm not going crazy. You feel it, don't you, Sakura?"
"Mhm." Sakura nodded as she and Sasuke both took their kids and poofed without a sound. Appearing at the gates, both of them were stunned to see Itachi standing there paitently. "I.. I.. Itachi..." Sakura managed, putting Akari down and slowly standing in front of them.
"Calm down... I'm not here to harm anyone. I came with a warning: Kabuto used the Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation jutsu to bring Orochimaru back.. along with the other Akatuki... Thankfully, he forgot that his jutsu can be absorbed by those that have a will strong enough." Itachi looked around. "I'll explain somewhere... less noisy." Sasuke was a little hesitant, but saw Sakura shrug and smile, sighing and nodding for his brother to follow them to their house. "Alright... So, Kabuto did indeed reincarnate me, along with the others, however, the instant he mentioned you, Sasuke, was when I found the will strong enough so that he cannot control me." He went on to explain the exact reasoning for Kabuto using that jutsu, warning the two that Kabuto still thinks the war is going on and that this time around, he'll help them fight. "So, that's the whole plan of his."
Sakura nodded and sighed. "Seems like Kabuto, alright. He always was in the shadows and waiting." She placed some onigiri infront of Itachi and smiled gently. "You must be hungry. Go on and eat."
Itachi blinked and took a bite of his food. "Oh, wow. There's even seaweed.."
"I just figured that at least one of you Uchihas have to like seaweed." Sakura informed, dicing up some tomatoes for Itsuki and tossing a full one to Sasuke, who was deep in thought. "So... What do ya think about all of this, Sasuke?"
".. I think that it's all true. By the sounds of it, we relaxed a little too soon. However, if we didn't, there wouldn't really be time to have fun and stuff." Sasuke answered, shaking his head at the facts.
"Tousan?" Itsuki sent a asking glance at Itachi after getting his dad's attention.
"Suppose you should meet your blood ojisan. Itsuki.. This is your ojisan Itachi." Sakura said, grinning while seeing Akari was focused on toying with her feet.
"Ojisan!" Itsuki said, bouncing over to Itachi and smiling. "Hi!"
"Well, hello." Itachi replied, lightly poking his nephew on the nose. "Gotcha. So. That must mean you actually stopped the hatred, huh." He said to Sasuke, who scoffed lightly and nodded. "What exactly stopped you?"
"It was the dobe, of course. But mostly I realized that Orochimaru wouldn't get me anywhere and that I would've been his vessel.. The thought still gives me creeps. But after dealing with Naruto for so long, I saw how strong he had gotten because of, well, who he is."
Itachi nodded. "I figured Naruto would've helped you. That's why I let him deal with you. But I'm thinking that she had helped, too." He motioned to Sakura, who rolled her eyes and returned to the kitchen.
"Ojisan!" Akari repeated, pointing at Itachi.
"Did I just hear Akari say 'ojisan'?" Sakura said, popping her head out from the kitchen, clearly surprised. "She hasn't really said a word for a few months."
"Ojisan!" Akari said, smiling and playing with her feet, rocking. "Ojisan, ojisan." She sort of sang it now.
"Well, the dobe's gonna flip." Sasuke chuckled before seeing his brother's confused face. "Naruto has a kid, too. Minato. It appears Minato really doesn't like Itsuki because of how quickly he is learning."
"Ahh. So he named his son after his dad. That kid's gotta reputation to live up to." Itachi commented.
"Mhm."
"Ojisan!" Itsuki said, poking Itachi's chin, since it was the only thing he could reach.
"Hmm?" Itachi asked, giving his attention to his nephew.
"Me this old!" He held up four fingers.
"Nope. You're not four yet.. Try again." Sasuke said.
Itsuki put a thinking face on and lowered his pinky before showing his dad, who nodded. "This old!" He said, grinning like his father was known for.
"Wow. Three years old already." Itachi said, poking Itsuki's nose, which wrinkled and caused him to giggle. "Your tousan always hated that. Then again I poked his head."
Itsuki seemed to soak that in before skipping into the kitchen. "Kaasan~ Ojisan poked my nose!"
"Oh? Well, did you poke him back?"
"Ya! And me told him.. how old me was!" Itsuki skipped back out, tugging his mom's apron lightly before going to help his little sister back up.
"Geez, I think you turned him into a chatter box, Itachi." Sakura said, shaking her head before seeing Sasuke's knowing look. "Don't even say he gets that from me." She said, whelding her spatula like a weapon before humming and resuming her chore in the kitchen.
"She like that all the time?" Itachi asked, finding the comment funny.
"Hn. Yeah. To quote Shikamaru: 'what a drag'... Yeow!" He said, rubbing his head lightly from the same spatula hitting his head, grinning and taking that as a hint to get in the kitchen. "Did you have to toss this?" He fake-demanded, tossing it into the sink and leaning against the counter.
"Yes. I think you've been around Shikamaru too much." She said, finishing up the dishes and leading the way into the living room, pausing to smile at what she saw: Itachi playing with his niece and nephew like he was laid back. [AN: Awww. I keep smiling at that mental picture.]
Sasuke saw the same thing and grinned lightly, placing his arm on his wife's shoulders, shaking his head. "Hard to think he's actually alive for good." He murmured in her ear, getting her to both shudder and nod.
"Kaasan! Ojisan said I was smart!" Itsuki beemed and resumed poking his uncle.
"I agree. You are smart." Sakura agreed, smiling. 'Itsuki and Akari are the next generation... So, I'll protect these two with everything. I'm sure Sasuke-kun feels the same way. Even Itachi is wanting to fight for, if not the future, for the village.' She thought, wondering what Naruto's plan would be, since all the Kage believe the war has ended a long time ago. "Thing is... The other Kage think the war's over..." She said aloud, thinking of how exactly they'd react.
Itachi nodded. "That's true. But I'd bet anything the Kazekage is wondering why it's quiet."
"Gaara was always one to notice too much silence." Sakura said, answering the door to see Naruto outside. "Oh, Naruto.. Come on in." She moved aside and closed the door. "Fair warning: Itachi's here."
"Whaaa? Seriously?" Naruto gaped and rushed right past Sasuke and into the living room. "I can't believe it, ya know... That..."
"One answer to all your questions: Kabuto." Itachi answered, not taking his focus off of Akari and Itsuki.
"Dam- er Darn it... That's why he wasn't at the major battle two years ago.. I should've known he'd hide somewhere." Naruto said, catching his words before Sakura hit him again. "Hmm.. I think all squads need to know of impending battle."
Itsuki looked up and skipped over to Naruto. "Naru-ojisan, am I smart?" He asked, clearly waiting for good news.
"Yup. Just like your kaasan... Or perhaps your tousan." Naruto hmm'd and nodded. "Definitely your tousan."
That made the toddler jump in joy and dart to the yard outside, having no care in the world while Akari held onto Itachi's sleeve to help her walk. Looking back, she smiled and gave a mini wave to Naruto. "Ojisan~" She said her singy voice before getting plopped into Itachi's lap. "Wee~"
Naruto shook his head. "Great.. Just like Sakura... She's nearly singin- erk." He froze when he felt the all too familiar change in Sakura. "N-now now, Sakura-chan... I-I-I meant... Sasuke, help?" He pleaded.
"Hn. Nope. You got into this yourself. Don't drag me into it." Sasuke teased, sitting down and watching Sakura chase Naruto around wielding a stick now, Itsuki thinking it was a fun game and chased after his mom. "Look at that, Akari. Kaasan's chasing Naru-ojisan."
"Ojisan." Akari pointed at Itachi.
"Not that ojisan. The other one." Sasuke said, pointing at Naruto before chuckling at Akari's thinking face, the same that resembled Sakura's from when they were kids. He, along with Itachi, flinched when Sakura finally hit Naruto.
"S-Sorry, Sakura-chan." Naruto said, dazed a little before shaking his head. "I suppose I'll wire the other Kage to inform them of the details. See ya later." He took off towards his office.
"Naru-ojisan gone!" Itsuki pouted lightly before skipping around. "Tousan, Naru-ojisan leave?" He asked, still wondering where Naruto went off to.
"Mhm. Naru-ojisan had something very important to do." Sasuke explained as Akari stared at Itachi as if he were something interesting, her mother's interested look present. "Something up, Akari?"
"Oji.." She seemed to reply before smiling at her brother. "Oniisan! Oji!" She pointed to the two.
Itsuki seemed to understand and grinned. "Oji, you play like tousan and Naru-ojisan?"
Itachi blinked before looking at Sakura, who nodded. "Well, I do. If your tousan is up for a little match." He sent a questioning look at his brother.
"Please, tousan?" Itsuki begged, clearly wanting to see Itachi fight.
"Sure, why not?" Sasuke said as they went to a special place inside the Uchiha household to hold the match.
Wow. Long chapter! Bet you were wondering where Kabuto was all that time during the fighting? And Black Zetzu? Well, there's the answer~ Now for the Japanese lesson!
Chichi/Otousan-Father
Oji/Ojisan-Uncle
Oniisan-Older brother
Haha/Okaasan-Mother
Sakura: Well, interesting!
Itachi: o-o; I have and niece and nephew?! WTF were you doing while I was gone?
Sasuke: Hn.
Me: Oi. *whispers in Itachi's ear before clinging to Deidara-koibito* Mine! o3o
Deidara *stare and hugs back!*: My Koi here doesn't own Naruto.. *Pouts* Sadly.
~~Kagomee-H.