Chapter 29

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A man dressed in an Akatsuki cloak approached the Konoha borders. He looked left and then right, after which he walked towards the big iron gates. Looking up at the massive doors he didn't even hesitate to touch the invisible shield that protected the vulnerable village. It was only one finger that touched it and yet he flew backwards, into a tree. Standing up, like nothing happened, he signalled someone to help him and 5 people who resembled the man very much appeared out of nowhere. They all had orange hair and pierced faces, looking all cold and tough. The man looked the other in the eyes and gave them a non-verbal sign. It looked like they immediately got the message and spread out around Konoha.

With Konan

Her legs were moving faster than they ever did. Mentally she was looking back at her past: what was done could never be changed, but then again, the future wasn't set yet, that meant she could be happy with Nagato. Happy for the rest of their lives, move on, from the pain they've ever experienced. Not forget it, but move on, she was certain that there was a difference.

Konan didn't know what she would do when she arrived there and stood in front of Nagato's body, she didn't know what to say, but still, she decided to postpone the brainwork for later, because first she had to find him. Not his puppets, no, first she will face Nagato and then Yahiko, …, or Yahiko's body.

"Nagato, I'm almost there" she whispered.

Back to Konoha's gates

The man set his hands in position, the jutsu he would perform was certainly forbidden, but who cares? Rising his hands and spreading his fingers they started emitting flashing light. His companions did the same, which resulted into a new barrier that suppressed the original one.

"Now, I am the only one that can enter or exit this village" he said calmly, climbing over the huge walls that separated him and his Kyuubi.

Not only had he entered Konoha without permission, but his strange companions too.

With Naruto

"I hope everyone is ready!" Naruto exclaimed. "Because they're already here!"

"Yes Hokage sama! We completely evacuated the village" With these last words the shinobi's prepared themselves for a brand-new fight.

"Let's hope this won't end into a massacre" Sakura said slightly clutching Naruto's hand.

"Oh, common, you know me, I won't let that happen. I love you, Sakura Haruno"

"I love you too, Naruto Uzumaki"

"Open the second barriers!" He commanded.

The second layer of barriers slowly disappeared and now the whole village was exposed to the virus that could destroy the village's content.

Naruto frowned trying to determine his opponent. When he saw a man standing right in front of him he heard some of his shinobi's whispering that this looked ridiculous; one person all by himself and against a whole village?

But Naruto knew very well what shouldn't be underestimated, Hinata already warned him. So he couldn't let his eyes deceive what was really happening. He slowly closed his eyes and concentrated on the person's chakra.

"What the…" he muttered out loud, opening his eyes widely now, as if he wouldn't dare to miss any of his move. Before Naruto could say anything the man spoke.

"We come in peace," His voice, Naruto heard it loud and clearly, but the man barely opened his mouth, like he didn't have to make an effort to speak to a crowd of thousands of people.

"You sure?" Naruto knew this was named provocation, but the silence was irritating him.

"What do you think, Kyuubi" the last part was added after he scanned Naruto.

"We are Pain, and we came for you. You know very well it's you who should decide over the safety of your village."

This name ringed in Naruto's head, he remembered Hinata mentioning the Akatsuki leader Pain; but not knowing his ability's he found the man even more threatening. Suddenly Naruto sensed another presence and then another and another, till he counted five of them. Every one of them resembling the first one, like they were the same person and yet different.

"If YOU don't make a decision, we will!" he spoke now loudly, attacking Naruto and ignoring the roaring crowd around them. It was then when Sakura was afraid for his life.

Hinata's POV

I buried my father's body in our big garden where we once loved each other dearly. No tears escaped my eyes; everything was so complicated now, that I didn't know what to do for a second.

I wanted comfort, now, from Itachi. I realised I couldn't do it without him, because I was always this weak pathetic girl. If I could be another person I would spit on myself, make myself disappear, forever. Why would Itachi even need me, he's strong, he killed everyone and yet he's living on. I couldn't even kill the one person I hated the most and now I feel sorry for wanting to kill him?

I picked up my favourite lilies and laid them on his grave, writing his name on the sand.

"I can't believe what I'm saying, but I love you, father" without even thinking these words left my mouth and it was then when I noticed that I had lied to myself all these years; I always loved my father, he was cruel, heartless, and despised me, but I always loved him; that's why I regretted seeing him die in front of me. There was no logic, only the feelings…

I stood up, brushing the sand from my knees and walking into the direction of the exit. I didn't find it strange not meeting anyone, because I knew Naruto already evacuated the village. With my head held high I decided to meet the danger, but I wouldn't even dare to look death in the eyes.

I promised Itachi to return…

And I will.

NO POV

Naruto saw how Pain was destroying everything trying to reach for him, so his plan was to mislead him into an area he knew very well, where no one could get hurt. He also noticed everyone got their own problems fighting against the other four Pains, or whatever they called themselves. Tricking him into following him was not difficult at all. When they got they perfect spot to finish off their business, Pain commented on Naruto's powers:

"You're strong, Kyuubi,…"

"Huh?" Naruto looked up noticing how fast Pain was approaching him with two metal bars.

"But I'm stronger" now Pain tackled Naruto on the ground and pinned him down with the bars he held in his hands. Naruto tried hard to move, to pull out these strange things, but nothing helped.

"Don't even try, it's a waste of time." He saw a pair of feet standing in front of him, so close he could feel his chakra very clearly. But Naruto continued wriggling to get out.

"I don't know what you need the Kyuubi for, but you'll never get it" he said through clenched teeth.

"We'll see about that" Pain now took another bar and stabbed it into Naruto's arm hearing his scream.

"I-can't give up, don't think you already won, cuz I'll defeat you" he continued.

"STOP IT!" he heard a familiar voice. "NOW!"

He couldn't believe his ears, what was she doing here?!

"Hinata?" once he saw her form his anger only grew bigger and bigger.

"Traitor," he heard Pain say and with one hand move he threw her hundreds of meters away.

"Hinata! Hinata! Get up and go away!" his voice was piercing in his ears, but she continued doing her thing. Pain continued tossing her back and forth like she was nothing. Well, she was nothing to him, so she couldn't blame him after all.

Naruto fell his monster awakening, he never felt this angered and uncontrolled. When he saw Hinata getting up another time his eyes grew wide, … she was smiling.

"Hinata" he whispered.

"Protect the village Naruto, I know- I know you can do it" Drops of blood were trickling down her chin.

"I don't have time for this" they heard Pain say impatiently after which Naruto felt the danger Hinata was in. Pain reached for another metal bar and aimed for Hinata's heart, but before it stabbed right through her skin something stopped him.

"We'll need her" he heard a man with an orange mask saying. Naruto was astonished, he appeared out of nowhere, like a ghost.

"What would we need her for?" Pain asked with a flat tone, not interested in her destiny and purpose.

"You'll see" Madara said picking her op and tossing her over his back, like a bag of potatoes.

"See you later, don't disappoint me, Pain"

"I won't, Madara-san" Naruto looked up to examine the man named Madara who should be dead a long time ago. He saw how fragile the girl looked and how he picked her up.

"No! Leave her alone!" Orange bubbles escaped his body in chakra form. He sensed incredible power exiting his body trying to reach for the man, but it was too late. They were no longer in his sight.

Hinata disappeared, again… And now he couldn't control the nine tailed fox anymore.

With Hinata

Hinata sensed the familiar chakra, it was strong and fierce. "Itachi" she murmured and then she blacked out. Madara felt how her body fell even more limp. The name she mentioned irritated more than ever.

"You'll regret everything, Itachi. This is what happens when you break a promise with Madara Uchiha"

THE END

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