Love me U.K.E
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(What to do)

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It was late at night when the cicada's and crickets sang their annoying chirps that a dark blue car pulled up to a small cream colored home a ways away from the inner city of Konoha.
The car ran for a while, but eventually shut off along with its head and tail lights as the figure who owned it stepped out of the auto and approached the home, carrying a brown briefcase as he did so. Quickly hopping up the three steps toward the home, the figure dug into the left pocket of his brown slacks before taking out a set of keys and bringing them to the door- totally ready to step in and get to bed.

"..Kabuto Yakushi?"

The figure let out a short call that was between a yelp and a gasp as he dropped his keys and briefcase, immediately glancing to the left of his porch, seeing a dark figure sit on a guest bench that was really more for decorative reasons rather guests, considering Yakushi never really had any.. but nevertheless, this brought the doctor to squint his eyes and align his glasses as he watched the figure stand from the bench and creep out of the night's shadows before revealing himself in the light of the stars and wavering moon.

The doctor had no idea who this figure was, but kept a brave professional face as he got a better look at him.

"..Who are you? And what're you doing on my property?"

"I'm sorry.. where are my manners?" the figure spoke, his tone close to sinister or mischievous. "..My name is Orochimaru. I've been waiting for you all day, Mr Yakushi. I'm sorry to have startled you, hearing you scream was not my intention, though it was quite humourous." he spoke holding his hand out to the man.

Kabuto sneered at the mans gesture before quickly picking up his things and narrowing his brows together. "I don't know who you are, but if you're here for an interview then you're free to come by tomorrow morning. I just got home from work and I'm very tired."

"I understand that." he said with a snicker. "But I'm not here for an interview Mr Yakushi. I'm here with a proposition."

"Proposition?" the man repeated before snickering himself. "Sorry, I'm not interested. Whatever you're selling, I'm sure the others in the neighborhood would buy, but I'm a very tired and busy man.. Good day to you Mr Orochimaru." he spoke turning to his home.

The snake glanced as the man passed him, leaving him to shut his eyes as spoke.

"Ooh dear.. I guess I should go somewhere else and speak to whoever's willing to become co-founder to the new doll company I'm building."

Kabuto froze his step into his home, refraining from looking over his shoulder, but rather stand completely still and listen. This allowed Orochimaru to laugh softly before he shoved his hands into his pockets and turned to his side.

"I got a bit of information on you Mr Kabuto Yakushi. Since the age of 7 you've shown great promise in your intelligence and marks— You've majored in medical science at Konoha University and eventually moved on to Tenshi Academy only to be recognized as a genius of sorts... and all this was done before you hit the age of 27.."

Kabuto smirked as he glanced over his shoulder. "..So you've done your homework on me. Gee, that's impressive.. You're so original when it comes to blowing me away." he spoke sarcastically as he faced the man. "Try a little harder. Every corporate executive who comes to me with an offer says the same thing. Hurry on and tell me when you get to the part where you try to offer me a job and I kindly decline."

"Kuku.. How do you know you'll decline Mr Yakushi, when you have no idea of the goals set for this company?"

"Heh, surely you know who I work for?" the man questioned as he aligned his glasses. "I work for the only man in this world who was able to create an actual living doll- A genius of this time. Do you really think I'd leave his side just to join some creep who has an interest in ripping him off by taking away one of his faculty and making knock off dolls?"

"Oh well with that attitude I guess not." Orochimaru spoke, raising his hands up and slightly waving them afterward. "I came here looking for a fellow genius, not a genius' lapdog."

" ! , what did you say?"

"Heh.. What you're offended? As you spoke all you did was level yourself to that of a lapdog, when it was you who actually helped in the process of building Kakashi's breakthrough of dolls." the snake explained before smoothing folding his arms over one another. "..You called yourself a member of Kakashi's faculty, rather than his partner- You also managed to acknowledge that Kakashi's the one who made his dolls without even giving yourself an ounce of credit. Correct me if I'm wrong Mr Yakushi, but weren't you at Kakashi's side the entire time you both went on to build this u.k.e project? If so, why is it that Kakashi is the only one who is recognized when the project was complete? Why is it that everyone in the world knows his name, but still needs to be introduced to you?"

Kabuto glared, but kept his cool as he smirked and shrugged, knowing exactly how this mystery man was going about with his words.

"You think you're pretty clever don't you? You throw in some interesting facts about my life and tell me of my downfalls and you think I'm just going to run at your side. Hahaha, I'm not that foolish."

"I'm aware of that. And pointing out your downfalls wasn't a plan of mine. If you want my honest opinion, I don't believe you've made any downfalls in your life Kabuto. I believe that every choice you've made in your life has always been a good one."

"Tch- How the hell would you know? Other than the articles you've read, or word of mouth you've listened to from other offices, you don't know anything about me."

"Hmm.. Maybe you're right? Should I test you on it?"

". . .Tc- I don't have time for this. Good day to you." he spoke turning once more.

"You left your mother in the countryside at the age 5." The snake uttered abruptly making the silver-haired man twitch and turn. "...You didn't exactly leave.. You were taken away and forced away by the adoptive parents that took you in. Mr and Mrs.. Yuo? Right? They live just outside the Leaf district off the freeway near the river, correct? I don't know much about them, and I've yet to meet them.. but I bet growing up with them while still holding that memory of them stealing you away from your mother caused you to become so dejected that you found comfort in books and other means of intelligence."

" ! "

"Did your mother read to you? Your real mother I mean? Did she share your interests in medical science as well? Is that why you were so fascinated with books growing up? It was a means of keeping you close to your mom? Spiritually in a sense?"

Kabuto widened his eyes and stared as he nervously balled his fists and continued to listen. This only allowed Orochimaru to smirk as he lowered his eyes and swayed to turn to face the man fully- tilting his head as he glanced down at him almost smugly.

"Since then you've been a bookworm, and you've done nothing but pursue the goal of being a man of important medical genius, and that's earned you fame and recognition.. somewhat.. but you're still stuck in your ways.." the man uttered with a laugh. "Don't you realize that Kakashi is pulling you away from being just as recognized? He's literally like your adoptive parents, stealing you away from your goal- your mother in a sense, and rather than do anything about it, you're stuck in a rut.. continuing to be stolen away.. never to be acknowledged for the genius that I honestly believe is greater than Kakashi's.." Orochimaru spoke as he stepped to the man, making him flinch. "..I believe that if you worked with me.. I'd make you even bigger than Kakashi. All of the acknowledgement.. the adoration, the recognition of being the one to bring man-made humans that would serve a bigger purpose than simply being someone's sleeping object- I can give you all of that." he spoke before resting a hand on the man's shoulder. "Deep down, you know that Kakashi can do more with his project. You know that if you were running the reins over at his factory, u.k.e's would serve a bigger and better purpose. You also know.. that if Kakashi doesn't realize that, then only you can execute."

" ! "

The snake smirked as he pulled a card out of his right pocket and slipped it into the pocket of the mans shirt before pulling away.

"Everyday at two o'clock, I take a coffee break at Cafe Por` in the wine district. When you've come to your decision, meet me there." he mumbled as he turned to walk off. "I look forward to doing business with you Mr Yakushi."

Kabuto's eyes had not recovered from their fallen state as he watched the man walk down his driveway and head down the road- this made him breathe heavily as he pulled the card he was given out of his pocket and glance at it.

His only thoughts being, what to do next..

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On the other side of town, a dark truck pulled on the curb down the street from the Academy with Sasori, Hidan, Deidara and Itachi sitting in the car.

The redhead was quick to pick up a burlap sack and grab a pair of leather gloves as he passed it to Itachi beside him and began to direct the group.

"Let's make this quick and not waste any time."

"Yeah, as if we aren't fuckin' professionals." Hidan scoffed. "We aren't kids Sasori. Quit talking down to us like we're a bunch of fuckin' dumbasses."

The man groaned as he narrowed his eyes but nevertheless pointed to the windshield, directing the others to look passed the glass and at the corner of the school.

"When scouting earlier today, I noticed that there were only 2 cameras in front of the school, 3 in the parking lot, 3 in the back of the area, and 2 near the gym. Over there just near the door, that camera is facing the road, meaning if we hop out now they're going to spot us running out and up to the school. We have to make this as casual as possible. Hidan, turn on your high-beams when you start the car again, the glare from the light will block Itachi and I's figures once we hop out. Only then, drive carefully slow up to the side- there Itachi and I will hide until you and Deidara take out the generator in the back. As soon as you shut off the electricity, honk the horn, then we can get this done and over with."

"Wow.. That sounds like so much unnecessary fucking work!" Hidan voiced before turning in his seat. "If we just wore ski masks, kicked open the front door and checked the place we could be gone and out in less than 20 minutes."

"We're breaking into a school built for the prestigious, not a Pizza Hut. We need to go about this carefully without setting off any alarms or alerting the police."

"What the fuck ever."

"Deidara, you know where to go and what to do right?"

"Hm? Yeah.. It's been awhile since I clipped some wires but I can do it. You want me to just shut down the power supporting the cam's and jam the security alarm so it doesn't alert the cops right? Yeah.. I think I can do that.."

"Well aren't you Mr enthusi-fuckin-astic?" Hidan scoffed. " 'the fuck is wrong with you Deidara. You're usually hyped over this shit."

"Hm?.. I'm just a little buzzed from the shots earlier.. I'm feelin' distracted..." he said with a long sigh. "I wanna fuck so bad.."

" 'the hell!"

"Itachi," Sasori began. "Once we make it inside, I want you to stay by my side. You understand?"

"..You've got nothing to worry about. I'll be right beside you."

The redhead narrowed his glance before glancing in the front seat, leaning a bit. "Hidan, Deidara. You both will take the first floor, Itachi and I will check the second."

"Right."

It was after the agreement, Hidan started the car, flashing on the highbeams and ushering Itachi to ease out of the car with Sasori following. Carefully the two walked beside the car, till Sasori gave the Uchiha a tap and made a dash to the side of the school, leaving him to do nothing to follow and allow Hidan and Deidara to drive off.

Being serenaded by the cold winds and songs of crickets the two males stood around patiently, till Sasori brought it upon himself to bring the song of silence and speak.

".. Have you attended these grounds before?"

Itachi rose a brow, but shook his head. "I was home-schooled."

"Funny.. You were home-schooled but your brother and cousin attend this fancy place."

"...What their parents choose to do with their money isn't my choice or my problem."

"I can see that."

"..Do you have something you wish to say to me Sasori?"

"Are you implying that I do?"

Itachi graced the man with a humored laugh before he pulled his own gloves out of the burlap bag the redhead handed him earlier- all the while he spoke.

"You've been very skeptical of me lately. Don't tell me word of the higher-ups has you nervous?"

"Don't flatter yourself, Uchiha. I'm not intimidated of you in the slightest."

"You're not?" He questioned rhetorically. "That's strange, considering you've been trying to give me a hard time every time you and I are forced to work together. I must pose a threat to you in some way or else we wouldn't be talking about this right now." he spoke playing a laugh.

"Please." The man scoffed as he pulled at his gloves. "Whatever word I got ahold of and what I decide to do with it is my decision and mine alone. You seem bothered that I choose to be skeptical of you as the higher-ups are."

"I'm only human." The Uchiha uttered with a shrug. "When someone is lied on and treated a little different it does pose to be a bit of a bother. With that said I hope you don't expect me to kiss your ass or prove to you that I'm only doing what is told of me."

"Of course I don't. That is what you said last time right? Besides, it's only a matter of time before the truth comes to show."

"That it will." Itachi spoke pulling out his pocket knife.

After a second a distant honk was heard, alarming the two to make their ways to the front door. Itachi quickly wrapped the burlap around his arm and knife then busted the window to the school, clearing the frame of any shards a second, before turning to Sasori and bracing his arms. The redhead easily used the Uchiha as a step as he leaped through the window, dusted himself off then pulled out thin metal objects from his pockets and picked the lock to the door and opened it.

No alarms went off, proving Deidara was successful.
After the Uchiha waltzed in, he folded the bag and tucked it into the pocket of his blazer while he shoved his knife in his back pocket, in then end following Sasori's lead.

Meanwhile just outside in back of the school Deidara stepped away from the Academy's power source and made it to the road where Hidan waited.

As soon as the blonde stepped in, the sailor drove the car in reverse, getting irritated by the silence his counterpart was providing.

"..Tch.. 'the fuck Dei'... If you don't start talking about something, I'm going to slit your fuckin' throat."

Deidara gave him a glance before folding his arms and slumping in his seat.

"I'm not in the mood to talk."

Hidan only grunted as he parked on the side of the school, keeping the car on but shutting off the head and tail lights.

"Alright," he spoke facing the man. "Let me make this clear to you- I hate you, I hate the way you are, and I hate your fuckin' lifestyle, but that don't mean I don't like your means of conversation! You better start talkin' Dei'!"

The blonde blinked but was sure to smirk. "Geez.. you really know how to sweet-talk a man 'Dan."

"Eugh! Don't get gay with me! Just talk, but not about that shit!"

"What I wanna talk about is nothing you'd find important." he laughed as he shook his head. "Now c'mon, let's get this shit over with, hm?"

With that Deidara slipped out of the car, followed by Hidan who called out to him.

"Hold it!" he voiced making the blonde glance over his shoulder. "C'mere. I got something that will make you stop all that sulking.."

Deidara dulled his eyes but approached the trunk of the man's car, watching him pop it and bringing the blonde to flinch a bit.
Besides the assortment of knives, axes, sawmill blades, chains, rope, metal stakes and whatever the hell else psychotic people favored to store, there was.. what looked like a figure, wrapped up in a white sheet and bound by rope.

It was.. moving.. twitching?.. struggling? Like it was alive and trying to get out, but Hidan paid it no mind as he moved random shit out of the way and pulled out a black bag and handed it to the blonde the closed his trunk.

"Alright," he spoke before shoving his hands in his coat. "There's some spray paint and markers- This is the shit I use to sacrifice wayward lambs, so feel honored."

Deidara shifted his blue eyes to the bag then back to Hidan, then repeated the pattern before looking to the trunk.

"..Is.. that your lamb.. in there?"

"Huh?" Hidan jumped as he scrunched his face. "Fuck no! That's just some bitch who tried to gyp me out of a fuck. This is why I don't pay bitches before the work!" he spoke hitting the roof of his trunk. "I'm teaching that whore a lesson."

"Oh okay. So you got spray paint in here hm?"

"Yeah. I figure if you can't cheer the fuck up, then you can draw that stupid shit you draw on your hand on the walls in there."

Deidara instantly grinned. "No shit- 'Dan, you pay attention to me when I do that!"

"Of course I fuckin' notice it. Don't wet your panties, faggot." he scoffed as he walked off.

Deidara only laughed as he followed the man toward the door and through it. As soon as the two made it in, Deidara passed the man a can of paint and instantly began with their vandalism.

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Six hours afterward, at the Izanagi Suites, Itachi arrived home, immediately being tackled out of his front door, making him struggle for a moment but realize it was Obito.

"Obi-"

"Shh!" the man hissed before hurrying to shut the door and help the man up. "C'mon, down the hall." he whispered, dragging Itachi.

"Obito.. please.. I'm tired."

"Too bad. I haven't been able to sleep a wink since you told me you were Akatsuki, so if I'm losing my beauty sleep then so are you princess." he spoke, dragging the man all the way down to the elevator.

"So what's going on with the group? What's happening? What'd you do today?"

"We were watching you and Sasuke all day today, but I managed to gesture the group to leave early." he mumbled rubbing his eyes for a moment before standing straight. "What happened after school? Why'd you both stay so late?"

Obito blinked but smirked. "Turns out, our little Sasuke has connections within the Academy walls. He know's a kid who's cool with an old colleague of mine. Thanks to him I was able to get the both of them to get the teaching staff to play it cool whenever I'm on the grounds."

"That's good to hear."

"This can't keep going on forever though, Itachi."

"I understand. Tomorrow's your final day."

"What?"

"What? You're not happy?"

"Well.. I mean.. I just got there! You're telling me I only had to be there for 2 days?"

"I have an impatient counterpart who doesn't like to waste time. Rather than linger around the grounds, our group is going to spread out around the 5 districts in town and search for Naruto, but we had to search the Academy first."

"What!"

"I suggested it.. it's the only way they wouldn't be suspicious of me. I'm already walking on eggshells with the group."

"Dammit Itachi! Just what're you thinking! You broke into the school?"

"I've broken into many other things before-"

"That's not the point!" Obito snapped before breathing hard. "Dammit.. It's like I don't even know who you are anymore. This job has changed you.."

"I'm aware."

"And you aren't afraid of that?"

"Not in the slightest. I can't afford to be afraid, Obito." he spoke before lowering his eyes.

"Tch.. way to put on a brave face.. So how's that plan concerning the fall of Akatsuki going?"

"I haven't begun to start it yet." he answered. "That is, I haven't planned on starting it until I find a man behind the groups skepticism of me."

"Huh?"

"The reason why Akatsuki is skeptical of me is because one of the higher-ups in the group has his doubts about me. I believe that once I confront him, my plan will be put to action."

"Okay, so how are you gonna do that? You gonna give him a phone call or something?"

"Not exactly.. Instead.. I was thinking of using you."

"Wh-What!"

"You won't be talking to him directly, but rather, I'm going to use you to get close to one of the other higher-ups and allow me to target the other framing me. I'm going to use you as a diversion of sorts to cause a bit of friction.. and who knows.. I might be able to earn a partner out of the ordeal."

"S-So, will this lead me to have a tar-"

"Target on your back? Maybe.. Possibly." the weasel cut off with a shrug.

"Dammit Itachi don't say it so casually like that! Are they going to kill me or something if I do this!"

"If you do exactly as I say, the possibility of that is very slim."

Obito gritted his teeth but was sure to stand straight as he nodded. "Alright.. Tell me what to do."

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At Neji's home, the Hyuuga slept, the time only being 7:00 a.m.
This time was fine, considering school at the Academy started at 8:00, and he was a University student, he was obligated to make it to class at a different time than the regular Academy students.. it was a benefit of sorts that came to those who were just a tad bit older- though, Neji was always different. Regardless if he could arrive at his class at the Academy at a different time, 8:45 or 9:00 for example, Neji preferred to be there at 8:00 like everyone else. He didn't know why he did it, but he did.

So.. groaning, the Hyuuga turned over in his bed, mentally preparing himself to get up. Usually this would take him a minute or two, but do to the fact that he felt someone breathing on him he opened his eyes instantly, seeing Gaara lay beside him, eyes contently staring and face unphased.

The Hyuuga stared for a long minute, figuring this was just a dream, or an image caused by morning-blur vision, but when Gaara failed to fade from the Hyuuga's sights, the brunette actually screamed as he sat up and scooted himself away.

"-Oi, what're you so scared for?"

Neji instantly glanced to his right seeing Naruto stare at him stupidly, the boy only inches from his face- This made the Hyuuga scream again as he pushed himself away from the boy- managing to tangle himself in his blankets and fall out of his bed.

After a minute of silence Gaara and Naruto peered over the bed and glanced at the Hyuuga who groaned holding his head- in the end bringing Naruto to laugh.

"Oi, what the hell is up with you? That's one weird way to wake up."

"What the hell are you two doing in my room!"

"We came to wake you up, duh."

"I have an alarm clock!"

"Yeah well now you have us!" Naruto laughed. "Hurry up and get up, Gaara and I made you breakfast!"

After that was said, Naruto jumped off the bed and raced out of the room, followed by a slow to move Gaara. This left Neji to glare at the ceiling for a long while before he bothered to get himself ready for this day.

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Approximately 25 minutes afterward, Neji stepped out of his room, looking tired as hell as he attempted to tie his tie. It was only then Naruto greeted the boy with a wave from the kitchen.

"Hey! Get in here and check out what we made you!"

The Hyuuga grunted, but marched into the kitchen, instantly twisting his face as Naruto held a cup of milk stuffed with bread and chocolate syrup in it.

Neji grimaced, stepping back. "What the hell is that!"

"What?" Naruto blinked looking at it. "It's breakfast."

"Ohmygod.." Neji muttered covering his mouth.

"Gaara told me how you said milk was important, and you had a problem with the toast. So instead of jelly we thought you'd like the chocolate! Right Gaara?" The blonde asked, looking to the boy for confirmation.

Gaara nodded before pointing to the cup.

"..Eat.."

The Hyuuga flinched but quickly shook his head. "I.. I can't.. I'm still full from dinner.. last night.."

"Whaat?" Naruto groaned. "You barely ate anything last night."

"I'm on a diet."

"What's that?"

"Nothing, I've got to go." Neji uttered, leaving the kitchen and glancing about. "Where's my bookbag?"

"Oh, that thing you carry, with papers and stuff." Naruto mumbled, setting down the glass and heading in the living room.

With that he approached the couch and reached his hand under it and pulled out the Hyuuga's bag, standing afterward.

Neji groaned and glared. "What was it doing under there?"

"Oh me and Gaara were looking through your stuff before we put your lunch in there." he spoke opening the bag and pulling out an unwrapped, messy, disgusting looking sandwich of mustard and chocolate syrup.

Neji's stomach actually spun as he glanced at it.

"W-Wha-"

"Me 'nd Gaara made you a sandwich! But to keep it cool we put it under the couch."

"W-why didn't you put it in the fridge!"

Naruto flinched, but dulled his eyes as he looked at the boy stupidly.

"Oi.. you don't put bookbags in the fridge... silly.."

Neji distended his eyes before he slapped his right hand over his face, with that Naruto approached, tucking the sandwich back in as he dug through it some more.

"Oh hey, I got a question for you Neji.."

"...What..."

"What're these?" he asked, making the Hyuuga remove his hand and glance at he boy, holding his reading glasses.

With that the brunette flinched before taking them off the boy and holding them high.

"What the hell are you doing! These are expensive! Don't break them!"

"I wasn't going to break them! I was just wondering what they were!"

"They're glasses! I use them for study group! So don't tou-" The Hyuuga paused as he glanced at his glasses for a moment then looked to the blonde.

Naruto blinked but held up a defensive arm as he was unsure as to why the Hyuuga was glancing at him so hard.

"O-Oi.. Why're you staring at me like that?"

Neji narrowed his eyes as he held his glasses then placed them on the blonde, taking a good look at him afterward before feeling the gears in his head click.

"..Oh my god.."

"W-What? What is it?"

Neji said nothing just grabbed his bookbag, his keys and hurried out of the house.