A/N: Chapter 21 is here. Itried to get this chapter out this weekend, but I had a slight episode of writers block. Fortunately, I got over it and was able to write. Thans for all the support and don't forget to review, I'd really would like to know what you guys think of the story so far.

It had been two days since Konohamaru had gone missing, the whole village had been on lockdown and every type of ninja, except genin, were worn out from standing guard day in and day out. It was even harder on Hanabi, who was in a state of shock and heavy depression. She and a few other ninja, including Ebisu, stood guard near the academy. Ebisu noticed that Hanabi was in a bad place, and attempted to cheer her up.

"Hanabi, are you ok?" Ebisu asked.

"I-I'm fine." Hanabi replied in a raspy whisper.

A wave of sadness swept through Ebisu, he couldn't stand seeing her so shook up and depressed. He attempted to offer her words of encouragement.

"Konohamaru is going to be fine, I don't know where he went off to, but I'm sure he's okay. As much as I'm worried about him, you have to stay focused on the mission at hand, protecting the village. I know he is your friend, but you can't do your job if you're worried about him so much." Ebisu said.

Ebisu's words were anything but comforting, she didn't want to worry about him, but he left right after they admitted their love for each other. Hanabi thought that it was her fault he ran away from the village.

"I'm sorry Ebisu-san, but I-I just think that this is my fault somehow." Hanabi said.

"Why would it be your fault, did you guys get in a fight or something?" Ebisu asked.

"N-No, it-it's not that, it's just...never mind." Hanabi said, averting Ebisu's gaze. Her body language told Ebisu that she was hiding something, he didn't want to interrogate her, but it could've been important information, so he decided to press the issue a little further.

"Hanabi, I want you to trust me. I know you've only been on one mission with us, but I consider you to be a part of our team, so I want you to tell me what's bothering you." Ebisu said in a calm gentle voice.

"I-I'll tell you, but you cannot tell anyone else, okay?" Hanabi said.

"Your secret stays with me, now tell me what happened." Ebisu said.

"T-The night he disappeared, we were out having fun at the festival, then we went to go see the fireworks. While we were watching them, we told each other how much we loved one another. He seemed fine when he took me home, but ever since he went missing that night, I-I feel like it's my fault. Maybe he got cold feet about love and decided to leave." Hanabi said, then she bust into tears, crying on Ebisu's shoulder. Ebisu embraced her in a hug as he tried to find the right words to comfort her.

"I-I didn't know, I didn't know you guys had feeling for each other. Konohamaru may be a lot of things, but he isn't a deserter, he especially wouldn't desert someone he has feelings for. It's not your fault Konohamaru left, judging by what they found at the crime scene, he was kidnapped." Ebisu said.

"Kidnapped? Who would kidnapped him? Why would they do something like that." Hanabi asked.

"I'm not entirely sure, but I think those damn Jashinist are behind this, probably retaliating against us for our attack in Yugakure. If they've done anything to him I'll..." Ebisu was suddenly cut off when a ANBU squad member showed up.

"Excuse me woman, are you Hyuga Hanabi?" the ANBU squad member asked.

"U-Um yes. Is there something wrong?" Hanabi asked, trying to hide they fact that she had been crying.

"No, Naruto-sama has requested you at once. He needs to speak with you on important matters regarding Konohamaru's whereabouts two days ago." the ANBU squad member stated.

"O-Ok, I will be there shortly, thank you." she said.

The ANBU member gave her a nod of confirmation and went on his way. Hanabi, face red and puffy from crying, cleaned herself up. Not wanting to go alone, she convinced Ebisu to come with her.

"Ebisu-san, will you accompany me to go see the Hokage? I-I really need your support." Hanabi said.

"Sure, anything for a team member." he said, giving her a cheerful smile. She managed to crack a small smile in return, showing Ebisu that he was making some progress in cheering her up.

Unknown Location

"Jashin-sama, where are we? Is this some kind of tomb?" Zemnas asked.

"Yes, this is a tomb, a tomb of an ancient army long forgotten. This is the final resting place of my army forces. Those men you had under your command are an embarrassment to me and my likeness, they couldn't take over a small town, much less a village. The forces I had were deadly, able to take over a nation in a matter of weeks. With them revived, the fire nation will be mine in no time, and any other nation that dare challenges me." Jashin stated.

"Once the army is revived, who will lead them in their charge against the leaf?" Minishi asked.

"Akuma will be the one to lead them, isn't that right?" Jashin asked with a evil smirk on his face.

Akuma looked at Jashin blankly, then he clenched his fist and declared that he would destroy Konoha.

"I will destroy every living being in that village, then burn it to the ground so that it can be recreated in your image, Lord Jashin." Akuma said.

"Good, once I've revived my army, we will attack at dawn, when they're at their weakest." Jashin said.

Jashin then focused all his chakra into a single aura, then he split the aura into a thousand smaller fragments.

"Multiple Soul Resurrection Technique!" he said as the tiny auras dispersed into each coffin, causing men with huge body armor to burst out. At first, they were extremely confused, not knowing what was going on, but once they laid eyes on Jashin, they bowed before him.

"Jashin-sama, you have awoken us from death's cold slumber. What is it you require of us?" one of the men said.

"You have been given new life to serve me once again, we shall take over lands just like we did hundreds of years ago. The first on my list is Konoha, they have been a nuisance in my plans of world domination, and I want them dead. Together with Akuma, you will charge into the village, and bring it to it's knees." Jashin explained.

"As you wish my lord." the man said bowing to his master.

"HaHaHaHa! Now, let the carnage begin!" Jashin said.

Naruto's Office

Hanabi and Ebisu walked into Naruto's office to see him staring out his window in heavy thought. It was only when they shut the door that he noticed they were there.

"Ah, welcome Hanabi and Ebisu. Please take a seat." he said.

They both sat down, waiting until Naruto was ready to speak to them.

"Hanabi, were you with Konohamaru two night ago?" Naruto asked.

"Yes, I was with him." she replied.

"Was there anything odd about him, was he emotionally distressed or anything out of the ordinary?" Naruto asked.

"Um no, he was his same usual self. Are you accusing me of hurting him?" Hanabi asked with a icy cold stare.

"No, I'm just trying to gather information, it was bought to my attention that he was last seen with you. I know you wouldn't do anything to hurt him." Naruto replied.

Hanabi took a second to calm her nerves before apologizing for giving him a dirty look.

"I'm sorry about earlier, I've been stressed these last few days worrying about him. I hope he's alright." Hanabi said.

"Don't worry about it, I understand your pain and I'm sure he's fine." Naruto said.

"Naruto-sama, my I suggest something?" Ebisu cut in.

"Sure, what is it?" Naruto replied.

"It's been on my mind since his disappearance, I think that the Jashinist kidnapped him. He brutally beat down one of their members, maybe they decided to even the score by abducting him to either become a prisoner or worse." Ebisu said.

"That's been my take on the situation too, but the problem is that I don't where to find these people. They're so elusive that it would take to much time to find them." Naruto said.

"Maybe someone in Yugakure knows, they did lead us to them when we came the first time." Ebisu said.

"True, but I have a feeling they've moved on from there. They might have relocated to another hideout somewhere in a another country." Naruto stated.

"That could be a possibility, but still, I feel we must at least try to find them. The longer we wait, the greater the chance Konohamaru could be..." Ebisu was about to say, but was cut off when Hanabi burst into tears.

"Please don't say things like that!" she cried, crying on Ebisu's shoulder.

"I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you, but we can't turn a blind-eye to the possibility." Ebisu said.

Naruto reached in his desk dresser and grabbed some tissues.

"Here Hanabi, take these." he said handing her the tissues. She took them and wiped her red puffy face.

"Ebisu, let us be alone for a second, I need to talk to Hanabi in private." Naruto said.

"Yes Naruto-sama." Ebisu said as he got up and left, he sat in the lobby to wait on Hanabi when she finished.

"Hanabi, I understand you guys had feeling for each other. I know how hard it is for you right now, but you got to strong. Konohamaru would be upset to see you crying so much over him." Naruto said.

"I-I can't help it, I love him. The possibility that he might be dead tears me up on the inside because we just became lovers. I never expected something like this to happen to us." Hanabi said.

"I'm sorry about what has happened, but if you want to help Konohamaru you have to be strong, for his sake. You're an excellent kunoichi, who I have a lot of faith in, so please dry your tears and be strong,

alright?" Naruto said.

"Okay." she said, feeling a lot better. He was right, Konohamaru had taught her to be strong, who would she be to start acting weak after all the progress she made.

Suddenly, a huge explosion shook the entire village. Naruto looked out the window to see smoke in the distance, not far from the ANBU patrol he had guarding the village.

"What the hell was that?" Naruto asked.

"I-Idon't know." Hanabi said.

Ebisu burst into the office, breathing frantically.

"Naruto-sama, we're under attack!" Ebisu said.

"Who the hell could be attacking us at a time like this." Naruto thought, then it dawned on him. "No, it couldn't be them could it?"

Chapter 22 will be out later this week.