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Chapter 25

Sasuke found himself thinking. Set in his path as he was, he figured it out that somehow, everything that was currently happening revolved around someone from his childhood.

Mainly a certain blonde Jinchurriki...

Thanks to wandering merchants, Sasuke begins to wonder why. Why were those he left behind stronger then ever? Why were they strong enough to face the Akatsuki and win?

Rumors have finally reached him about his former teammates and friends, thanks to the intricate spy network set up by Karin. The dark haired woman may be trying his patience to the point of a desire of death upon his part. But she was proving useful.

According to her sources Sakura and supposedly and elderly ninja from Suna were responsible for the death of Sasori from the Akatsuki.

Shikamaru, the only other genius from his class was the recently rumored to have taken out Hidan. And the blonde...his best friend from his youth...the boy who was the dead last in his class? Supposedly responsible for the disappearance of Deidara alongside the permanent removal of Kakuzu, Hidan's partner was the weak one according to many.

Even knowing what is inside of the blonde, Sasuke reflects and grows angry. He who was alone responsible for the demise of Orichamaru...

It paled in comparison to the blonde and the fact that he has had more contact with his brother's group then he has. Which leads him to the other issue at hand...

Madara Uchiha

His mind drifting to the thoughts of the great Biju, within Naruto's body, he begins to think of the connection between it and his ancestors. Something is there...and it is only something that the Kyuubi could answer.

Pausing on top of a tree with Karin and the others beside him, Sasuke makes no sound. Instead he simply sees familiar buildings off in the distance. The shadows of carved faces within a great mountain...

"Man...do we really have to come here Sasuke?" Suigetsu asks with a mixture of disgust and irritation.

Karin glaring at him, for interrupting her time with Sasuke. She aimed a well placed fist and struck hard. The white haired youth glaring at her for a moment, he just smirks.

"What's the matter Karin? Afraid that you might lose Sasuke to some girl who isn't as butch as you?"

Leaping at him, it was with pure luck that Juugo, at a simple nod of Sasuke's head caught the woman in mid air. The anger on her features evident, she struggled from the sheer strength of his grip.

It was at that moment, which several men and women landed around him.

"Sasuke Uchiha, you and your companions will come with us. The Godaime will be much interested in seeing you."