Hope this chapter proves interesting
Hope this chapter proves interesting. Many of you must be wondering who was following Reiko and Leo. Unfortunately for you I can't tell you. Yet.
There was a slight change. Reiko doesn't have light and water chakras. She has wind and water. After I thought it through… there's no such thing as light chakra so Reiko just combines wind and water. I changed it in the last chapter but I just wanted to notify everyone. Sorry.
"Kabuto-kun… you failed me…" Orochimaru said.
"I may have failed to kill him my lord but with the way things are moving we may not have to kill him in order to get him in our hands."
"Really now?"
"Yes, my lord. You see… they're here." Kabuto said.
Orochimaru looked at the silver haired boy in surprise. He seemed more than a little shocked that another group had infiltrated Konoha.
"If this is true this could hinder our plans for the Leaf. You do realize I will hold you responsible for what happens…" Orochimaru said threateningly.
"I believe I can work things out with them. They have interest in a certain Leaf shinobi. There's one in particular that may lead to the other to the Akatsuki without intentionally doing it."
"I see… This makes for an interesting turn of events. Kabuto-kun… Do not fail me. Work with them and help them get this person. In turn ask them for their plans…" The ex-Sannin ordered.
"Yes, my lord."
Kabuto vanished in a small puff of smoke. Orochimaru sat in his chair for a few minutes. Then he slipped back into his disguise as Kazekage.
Haiku didn't turn around but he did stop walking. He was peeved. He glared at the shadows.
"Show yourself. I know you're following me, bastards."
A man stepped out of the shadows. He wore a black cloak with red clouds on it. The man wore a passive expression as Haiku glared at him.
"Both of you." He said.
A second man appeared at the other's side. He had long blond hair. Half of his face was hidden by it. If at a long distance he could be mistaken for a girl.
"Sure is smart little shinobi, right Danna?" The blond said sarcastically.
"I thought I told you not to call me Danna, Deidara."
"Sorry, un."
"Who are you clowns?" Haiku asked coldly.
"We're just two fellows going through your village, yeah." Deidara said.
"Tell me your purpose and I promise I won't kill you." Haiku said.
"I like him, un. He's just like a mini-version of Hidan, yeah. Except he doesn't curse as much, un."
Haiku looked at the other man. He remained passive as Haiku looked at him. He had flame red hair and cold, empty eyes that showed hardly any emotion.
"Who are you?" Haiku asked.
"Sasori."
"Sasori of the Red Sand? This is a surprise."
"What an honor… that my name is known even to those your age."
"You deserted the Sand seventeen years ago. I respect you for your choices." Haiku said.
He smirked at the puppet master. He was rewarded with a poker face. Sasori didn't crack a smile or look at all amused unlike the tone in his voice stated.
"Do you hate Suna?" Sasori asked.
"With a burning passion."
"Tell me why." Sasori ordered.
"They took away someone of high value to me. I already killed the two who killed her. Everyone thought it was an accident too. Even my own clan couldn't find any evidence that led to me." Haiku said. "But what does this have to do with you being here? You're S-rank criminals. I should bring you to 'justice.'"
"An make yourself seem like a hero, un? So you can get away with murder, yeah?"
"We of the Akatsuki have a proposition for you."
"Well… I am tired so staying in a hellhole like this… So I may as well as stick around to hear what you have to say…" Haiku said shrugging.
He didn't try to hide the smirk as they explained what they wanted. To him this revenge was going to be the sweetest thing he ever had.
Reiko looked at the sky. It looked like it was about to rain. Something dark loomed in the clouds.
"That's strange… There wasn't suppose to be any rain today…" She murmured.
"Hey, Reiko!"
Reiko turned to see Harumi running over to her. Kia was following her, dragging her doll through the mud.
"Oh, Harumi, Kia, hey!"
"Did you pass the second exam?" Harumi asked.
"I did."
"That's great! Want to go out to eat? My treat…" Harumi said.
Reiko nodded. Harumi grabbed her hand and pulled her down the street. Reiko stayed quiet and listened to the violet haired girl talk. She had to admit she missed Harumi when she was testing.
"And Kia has been studying with Yamanka-san in her flower shop."
"Is that so?" Reiko asked the little girl.
"Yup! I get to bring flowers home whenever I want!" Kia told her happily.
"That's great, Kia!" Reiko said, trying to sound enthusiastic for the girl.
"Reiko?"
Reiko, Harumi and Kia turned to see Naruto standing inside the Ichiraku ramen shop. He had a huge bowl set in front of him. He motioned for the girls to come inside the small shop.
"Hiya, Reiko. Who are your friends?"
"This is Harumi and Kia."
"Yeah… I remember now… They were with you when we ran into the Sand Siblings!"
"That's right." Reiko said.
She helped Kia sit in one of the tall chairs. She smiled and sat her doll down beside her. The poor toy was dirty and it wouldn't sit up straight anymore.
"How may I help you ladies?" Ichiraku asked.
"One Miso ramen and… what do you want?" Reiko asked.
"One pork ramen."
"I want chicken!" Kia told him.
"Coming right up…"
"So, Naruto… how is your training going?" Reiko asked.
"Not good. Kakashi-sensei is totally playing favorites with Sasuke…" He said pouting. "It's not fair!"
Reiko nodded in understanding. She shared Leo with both Haiku and Hiroshi. They had schedules that they could not break or else they wouldn't get to train. Punctuality was something that Leo stress and he hated tardiness with a passion.
She smiled as the ramen bowls were placed in front of them. Kia grinned and reached for her chopsticks. Reiko didn't even look at the little girl. She placed a hand in front of her small hand. She grabbed her sleeves and rolled them up so they wouldn't get into her food. She noticed that Harumi was doing the same thing to the other sleeve.
Reiko looked up to see three men standing outside the shop. Two of them were yelling at the third. They all wore black cloaks that had a collar that covered their faces.
"What do you mean you forgot the money?" One of them asked.
"How are we supposed to pay for food you idiot?"
"I didn't mean to danna, honest, yeah!" The blond insisted.
Reiko got a good look at him. He had long blond hair and blue eyes. He held up his hands innocently as one of them slapped him upside the head.
"Deidara, you are not to call me danna anymore."
Reiko sniggered slightly. Danna had two meanings. One meant master and the other that meant husband. It was suiting for the girlish like man to call the other that since he looked more manly than that of the blond.
Reiko got to her feet. She grabbed the blond by the shoulder. He looked at her startled.
"Why don't you three sit down?" Reiko suggested. "I'll pay for your meal."
"You would do that?" Deidara asked.
"Sure."
She smiled as she noticed one of the three was none other than her teacher, Takero. He blushed and waved at her sheepishly. He didn't seem to want to make eye contact.
"So, Takero-sensei, are these your teammates? Deidara and…" She said waiting for the other person to give his name.
"Isao Nao."
"They are my teammates." Takero said. "Although they won't be here for much longer. They're switching villages."
Harumi smiled and motioned to the seats next to her with her chopsticks. The threesome sat down. Takero and Deidara looked slightly embarrassed while Nao remained passive. 'He's just like Gaara…'
Nao had flame red hair. He looked like an older version of Gaara except without the tattoo, there were no dark rings around his eyes, his eyes were a different color and that he seemed… emotionless. Gaara displayed a little emotion but this guys seemed… dead.
"That's a pity…" Harumi said. "Its hard… switching villages…"
"Yeah, but we can handle it, un."
"You talk funny." Kia said giggling. "And you look like a lady!"
Everyone except Deidara and Nao started to laugh. Reiko laughed and bowed to Deidara.
"Ladies first, ma'am…" She said teasingly.
"Shut up, un!"
"Make me!" Reiko said.
Deidara jumped to his feet. He stood staring at Reiko. They were an inch away from each other. She had to look up to see his eyes because he was a head taller than she was. His eyes narrowed. His face was set in a frown.
She merely smirked up at him. It was as if she were silently daring him to attack her. Tension hung high and it seemed he'd lash out at any second.
"Enough." Harumi ordered. "Don't fight here."
"Sit back down, Deidara." Nao ordered passively.
"Yes, Danna…"
Reiko smirked and sat back in her seat. She shook her head. That could've turned out ugly but that guy had to have known she was just teasing him. Either that or her really was a dumb blond.
"So, Takero, when are your teammates leaving?" Naruto asked.
"Some time next week. They're just waiting to see if someone wants to come with them… You know, to make a three-man squad. It's safer to travel that way…" Takero shrugged.
"It is…" Reiko said agreeing. "So who'd you ask? Anyone we'd know?"
"I'm afraid not. This guy's really old…"
"Old…" Naruto murmured. "Oh crap, ero-sennin!"
"Ah, there you are Naruto…"
They all looked up to see a man standing in the shop door. He had white hair and a large scroll on his back. He was elderly. The man seemed mildly amused.
"Who's he, Naruto?" Reiko asked.
"I am the great toad sage-"
"Ero-sennin, I'm sure Reiko doesn't want to hear your boring life story... You were suppose to meet me here four hours ago!"
"Is he a good sensei?" Reiko asked.
All eyes were on her. Deidara shifted closer to her. She didn't seemed to notice but his arm was snaking around her like he was trying to hold her back.
"No! Every time I try to learn a new jutsu he gets all perverted and stares at girls that walk by!" Naruto yelled.
"I don't have to teach you anything..." The man said. "To think I was taking time out of my day..."
"Sexy no jutsu!"
There was a loud pop and Naruto was replaced by a half dressed girl. Clouds covered anything that might've been revealed. She had the perfect figure and long blonde hair. Her baby blue eyes were something that made every guy agree to what... 'she' was saying.
The elderly man had a nose bleed. He had a dumbstruck grin on his face.
"You pervert!" Harumi yelled.
She covered Kia's eyes. The violet haired girl glared at him coldly.
"I'm not a ordinary pervert... I'm a mega perv!" He yelled.
"What's your name?" Reiko asked.
"Jiraya..."
"I'm Reiko, this is Harmi and Kia..."
Reiko walked away from the ramen shop. Harumi and Kia were following her. She noticed someone following her. It had to be one of the older Jonins. She smirked. Then she crashed into Takero. He smiled down at her. The look in her sensei's eyes scared her.
"Takero… you can let go of me now…"
"I don't think I will."
Reiko's eyes widened. The man in the shadows just watched as she, Harumi and Kia were dragged away. He glared at them and then turned to find Naruto. She was none of his concern and in his mind if she went missing it was all for the better.
"Let go of me Takero! Where are you taking me?" She screamed.
There was no one out and about to help them. Reiko raised her hand so she could strike Takero but someone hit her from behind. Everything went black.
Oh, the dreaded cliffhanger. Everyone has a love-hate relationship with that thing…
Again I'm sorry for the sudden change but I'm trying to keep to the main plot as much as I can.