A/N: I'm back! Been procrastinating plus I've been battling to type since I fell over my pants (funny right?) and I landed hard on my wrists but they're not broken! And getting better :D

To nursyaa123 and SonOfObito, Kasumi will appear again, just thought I'd draw it out for the suspense :D and to see what happens with the slight change of events that has happened away from the cannon.

So... I have nothing else to say but the middle part of the chapter was inspired by the song Decode by Paramore. OOH and i finally reached my 100 mark for reviews! So another thank you to nursyaa123 for being the big 100th reviewer!


Kakashi sat straight up in bed as he clutched his hand over his left eye. His head was pounding and his sharingan eye was pulsating with pain uncomfortably… It was definitely an odd dream yet he felt calmer in his chest than he had for a while since everything became so messed up with the start of this war. He looked out his window and saw the sky was already beginning to lighten with the dawn of the new day and he sighed as he got up.

He went straight to the bathroom and took some painkillers as he sighed down at the sink as it ran water and he turned it off to splash it over his clammy skin. The conference call with the other nations went well the night before, all Kages returning home safely and well on their way to a quick and speedy recovery soon. He looked at himself in the mirror as his locket hung out and he sighed with a slight smile as he closed his eyes and dried his face off before replacing the locket back under his shirt and pulled his mask up to get ready for the day. For once, Kakashi didn't have to report in straight away as he walked around the newly constructed village, which had now been finished with a few things being done here and there. He put a hand over his slanted hitai-ate as he arrived at the memorial stone and just stood as his sharingan pulsated painfully.

"What are you trying to tell me Obito?" Kakashi hissed out with annoyed pain but all he could see was Obito's bright grin and he let himself kneel by the stone and close his eyes with a sigh.

"Kakashi-senpai, are you all right?" Itachi asked from behind him but Kakashi just rested his forehead against the stone and shrugged as he heard Itachi moving closer towards him and he felt his hand on his shoulder. "Do you want me to take you to a medic or something?"

"No… No, it's all right, I'll be fine, just a slight headache." Kakashi said, standing up and Itachi scowled.

"I can see when you're lying. Come, let's meet up with Shisui and we can have tea and dangos." Itachi ordered with worry as he steered Kakashi with a hand between his shoulder blades back towards the village and towards the dango shop as Kakashi's hand twitched to rest over his sharingan again but stayed firmly at his side. Shisui was leaning back against the shop's wall with his arms crossed and a finger tapping against his arm as his eyes seemed concentrated on something far away before he looked up and regarded them both before they all silently went into the shop and sat down before ordering and it went quiet again.

"What's bothering you Kakashi?" Shisui asked straight out as soon as their order arrived and he sipped his tea.

"I guess it's the same thing that's bothering you." Kakashi answered back and Shisui's eyes narrowed.

"We're all worried about Kasumi-senpai but it's more than that with you Kakashi-senpai." Itachi broke up the glaring contest between them.

"Fine… When I woke up this morning I had a headache and… My sharingan was throbbing." Kakashi answered reluctantly with the truth as both Uchiha's scowled slightly.

"Has it done this before?" Shisui asked and Kakashi shrugged.

"When I've overuse it yes but this… This was a different kind of throb and I think maybe… Maybe its Obito's way of saying Kasumi is safe." Kakashi said reluctantly again… He didn't like talking about himself openly.

"A dream?" Itachi asked and Kakashi nodded.

"I saw her in a place… It was dark yet there was light and it was a land made of differently shaped blocks." Kakashi began, scowling down at his tea as the cousins waited patiently. "She was saying something but I couldn't read her lips and she was running around almost aimlessly but extremely alert as her head kept whipping around and her eyes were darting everywhere… The last thing I remember is her lightning lashing out before I woke up with a slight start." Kakashi sighed, closing his eye as he drank down a large amount of tea and even ate a dango.

"Perhaps it was either a dream or someone was trying to tell you something…" Shisui said with concern for Kakashi.

"Kasumi's alive… I can almost feel it but she's not anywhere that can be found, almost like another dimension." Kakashi sighed, hitting his chest gently with a fist.

"Perhaps it was Tobi's doing… He does have an interesting space/time jutsu, I wouldn't put it past him of having an ability to travel dimensions too no matter how impossible it may seem." Itachi expressed.

"He's holding her. Maybe for information or for some other purpose but for what we probably won't find out anytime soon." Shisui said and Kakashi sighed.

"It's not going to stop the rumours though." Kakashi sighed, downing the rest of his tea.

"Unfortunately no but if she comes back innocent, we'll have to work hard to help other people see that and trust her again… I know the Uchiha clan still believes in her." Itachi explained, patting Kakashi's shoulder.

"And Shikaku seems to have faith in her as well." Kakashi said, feeling a little better.

"There's a lot of people who still have faith in her out there so we won't have to worry… How is everything going?" Shisui asked and Kakashi shrugged.

"It's going… Sensei and Naruto have managed to attain the Kyuubi's power and will probably stay there for a while. The squadrons are coming together nicely and soon enough all of the Kages will be well enough to take over fully again… It really is a relief." Kakashi said and the cousins nodded.

"So we'll be moving out soon?" Itachi asked and Kakashi nodded.

"This is war. It's all about who makes the first move." Kakashi said and Shisui nodded.

"Ah, there you are Kakashi-san." Shizune said, almost skidding past the shop before she stepped into it and nodded to the other two.

"Is something wrong?" Kakashi asked her.

"A message from Kumo has arrived. Tsunade-sama wants to see you." Shizune said and Kakashi nodded as he put money on the table for his tea and dangos.

"Thanks for the company guys. Later." Kakashi said as he followed Shizune back towards the Hokage's tower… Tsunade must be feeling better. He saw Tsunade reading a letter and biting her thumbnail as he walked in and waited calmly.

"The island was just attacked by Hoshigaki Kisame, an Akatsuki." Tsunade said as she put the letter down and looked up at Kakashi.

"I see…" Kakashi said and Tsunade scowled slightly.

"Do you understand what this means…"

"I know perfectly well but it doesn't necessarily mean Kasumi was the one who gave them the information. Sensei and Naruto were on that island nearly a year ago and anyone could have seen it. Plus the island is constantly moving so even if Kasumi told them what the island is, it doesn't mean she could give them the exact location. Kisame is a water-based shinobi who probably had many means of finding it which is why he went and not Madara himself of even Tobi. I still believe my sister is innocent and probably being held hostage for information." Kakashi stated clearly and Tsunade had a slight smirk as she was impressed by Kakashi's calm and logical answer.

"Do you know that for sure?" Tsunade asked and Kakashi shook his head.

"More of a hunch Tsunade-sama… Plus Kasumi would rather lure Sensei and Naruto in with the trust she's gained from them that attacking as an enemy as they would probably hold nothing back from her for lying to them for all of these years, Kasumi plays just as dirty as anyone else can." Kakashi stated and Tsunade laughed.

"Blind faith huh? Just remember, there is a possibility you could be 100% wrong." Tsunade said and Kakashi nodded.

"I know and I'm prepared for that." Kakashi answered.

"I wouldn't make you fight her to the death anyway. It would be a compromised battle and unfair after the darkness you've faced in your past already." Tsunade said and Kakashi nodded solemnly.

"So what now?" Kakashi asked and Tsunade leaned back in her chair.

"The island is being kept on the move out on the sea and Killer Bee is keeping them busy with control exercises with their new power. We're planning a conference call tomorrow night and maybe a proper meeting once again just to finalize everything but we'll sort that out when it happens. I want you to be there at the call Kakashi just to bring us Kages back up to date." Tsunade explained and Kakashi nodded.

"I will be there."

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"Down but not out huh?" Tsunade asked her fellow Kages as night had fallen over the lands as the monitors shone brightly.

"You've got that right." Onoki said with a smirk and Ay nodded.

"One thing I'd like to ask, are we keeping the Co-captaincy?" Mei started off as Tsunade looked at Ay and he nodded almost reluctantly.

"Seems like it. I'm glad Killer Bee has been returned safely." Tsunade added and Ay nodded his thanks.

"Preparations are almost complete here, we should have our smaller squads meet up and get in sync with each other soon." Ay expressed and they all nodded.

"It would be a good idea. Almost all preparations are complete here." Gaara spoke up.

"Same here." Mei answered.

"Iwa is ready to rock." Onoki said with a grin.

"Kumo is ready and waiting." Ay responded.

"Konoha is lagging behind two hours but are being caught up swiftly with an important nin missing. No one can find her after the summit." Tsunade explained as they all scowled.

"Then there was the attack on Turtle Island. What is everyone's thoughts on this if I may ask?" Gaara asked.

"I believe Kasumi is staying faithful to Konoha. She has too many reasons not to." Tsunade said firmly.

"I've done a few joint missions with her and Konoha and I believe she is faithful as well." Gaara answered.

"I'm sorry but after the past and Akatsuki, I believe she may be betraying us as we speak." Mei said regretfully.

"I've fought that girl for years and even though she may have done many questionable things like being in Akatsuki and posing as one, almost kidnapping my brother, I feel torn on the issue but my personal view is that girl wouldn't betray a soul to save the ones she loves." Ay said diplomatically.

"She is a well trained shinobi and her actions could all be well thought out… I think it may be possible she is betraying us." Onoki said and they all nodded.

"So it's split down the middle." Mei expressed as they all nodded.

"We'll just have to wait and see and if she presents herself to us as an enemy, she will be taken down. Is that in agreement Tsunade?" Ay asked and Tsunade nodded.

"I've said the same thing to my shinobi, we must be aware if she shows up again." Tsunade said and they all visibly relaxed to see Tsunade had a stable head on her shoulders. But it was then when an explosion rocked all of them and all escorts had disappeared from their Kage's sides as they all waited in anticipation.

"We're under attack." All escorts rang out together as the Kages looked back at the screens.

"All of us?" Mei asked as a resounding yes happened and they all scowled.

"The enemy?" Onoki asked.

"Unmarked shinobi." His escort responded as the other escorts nodded.

"Divide and conquer." Gaara stated and they all nodded.

"We shall convene again in twenty-four hours but we all have our responsibilities." Ay said as they all nodded and the connections cut off.

"Madara planned this too perfectly… He's playing with us." Tsunade growled as she stormed down the corridors as Kakashi followed.

"But to attack the Five Great Nations at once and where did he get all of these shinobi from?" Kakashi asked quickly as another explosion rocked the village.

"Who knows, we can think about this later, whether he's controlling them or not but to attack all five of us at once…" Tsunade hissed as they rushed down the streets of Konoha and avoided evacuating civilians and heading towards the gates.

"Shinobi were on the scene right away and the gates closed, none of them have been able to push through at all and are being kept at bay." Kakashi reported and Tsunade nodded.

"Good work. We need to make sure it stays that way, you have command Kakashi, I'll get Katsuyu out so we can distribute enough chakra to keep going until we can take a break or they break first." Tsunade said and Kakashi nodded.

"Yes ma'am."


'Cold'

Blue eyes opened groggily with a start as she curled further into herself as she lay there on the cold floor. Kasumi eventually pushed herself to sit up after she slowly registered exactly what had gotten her there.

"Obito, what have you done?" Kasumi wondered out loud and made a note how her voice shook from shivering slightly. "Bastard tied me up." Kasumi grumbled out as she tugged her hands that here tied behind her back and realised her ankles were in the same position. She made a quick mental check of everything still on her, pouches, hidden weapons and all and she scowled slightly as she leaned over onto one hip and twisted to reach for her leg holster as she pulled a kunai out and quickly cut the ropes binding her as she replaced the tool and stood up, looking around as she rubbed her cold hands together.

Kamui… It almost seemed never ending as she saw everything was some sort of shade of blue and different levelled blocks created the landscape. It wasn't exactly cold but it was enough to really make you feel cold if you don't move… Just like Kasumi was doing and the cold snow had melted and seeped slightly into her clothing and making her shiver.

"Okay, get warm dry clothes then explore and think… Can't exactly think when you're cold can you." Kasumi said to herself as she picked up the rope, it could come in handy later since she only untied her legs and didn't cut the full piece of rope. She knelt down as she shrugged off her flak jacket and pulled off her vest before she pulled out her cloak she had with her and pulled it on quickly to keep warm and maybe warm up a little… There wasn't much she could do about her wet shorts for now. She pulled out her multiple scrolls from her flak jacket and pouch as she opened them up and looked at what was inside.

"Yes! My Akatsuki clothing!" Kasumi cheered in a way she never thought she would about wearing the old garb again but desperate times call for desperate measures. She quickly pulled on the long sleeved navy blue vest and quickly replaced her pants before sealing it all away again, sparing a prolonged glance at the seal holding her warm Akatsuki cloak in it but thought better of it, moving around will warm her up soon and her Konoha cloak was enough. One last check showed her some ration bars and one water bottle as well as a fire starting kit… She'd have to improvise about that but she did need a fire to try and dry her clothes later on once she's explored the place.

"Thank you Ji-chan." Kasumi said as she formed a few hand seals for an extended detection barrier that would pick up anything unusual as she began to walk cautiously but the silence was deafening. She walked and hopped up onto the next lock and jumped own to the next carefully as she could feel how stiff she was lying in cold clothing for such an extended period… How long has it been since she arrived? Well her stomach was estimating it to be way more than twelve hours ago since she last ate, over half a day she had been sleeping there. What was happening outside? Was there even still an outside or had Madara already destroyed everything and Kasumi froze in mid step down to the next block and looked up… Mangekyo sharingan was watching her but what did it mean?

Kasumi shifted, sitting on the edge as she stared up at the eye watching her… It was really starting to creep her out in a way, it never blinked. Kasumi scowled down at the floor and could still feel it watching her… This specific mangekyo sharingan belongs to both Obito and Kakashi but she had only known Kakashi to ever suck things into Kamui and Obito could probably move freely in it so which one as watching? Kasumi growled in her rough throat and closed her eyes before she suddenly got the feeling of emptiness… Kamui, an empty dimension. No wind, no life, no sound, no warmth or cold and most importantly to Kasumi right then… No senjutsu chakra. Kasumi's eyes watered in pure fear as her senses felt nothing and it made her feel empty and completely scared as she reign them in and kept them on lock down and just let the barrier do the sensing. That stupid eye kept watching and it was the only thing Kasumi could feel but she felt like a child all over again running away from those black wolves, did she really feel like this back then before she gained all her skills and power?

She didn't want to think anymore as she jumped down and began singing a song she heard on the radio the other day when she was having lunch with Shisui and it calmed her down considerably to remember that day as she began running at full speed, eyes darting everywhere as the barrier felt lifeless. The barrier was doing nothing as she dropped it but kept her sensing abilities back, she couldn't freak out now because she wouldn't recover with it all around her now and for who knows how long after her little freak out as she let her lightning flash out, giving the empty and cold world some light as she allowed it to sense for anything but again… Nothing… And that eye was still mocking her.

Kasumi's anger leashed her fear as she stopped and scowled a deadly glare up at the eye before aiming for it with her lightning with most of what she had and it eventually disappeared and she was left alone again… What was it? She didn't have time to dwell as her senses escaped but she felt a flicker of chakra before she reigned herself in again and went in the direction of it… Maybe it was someone else Obito decided to throw in here and she didn't have to feel so alone anymore, she didn't care if it was anyone or anything but Madara right then but she never expected to see them…


"Playing with those building blocks it's a given I was able to complete it at my level now." Naruto said happily and Minato sighed, the stupid exercise took more concentration than he thought after easily crushing two of them when he wasn't thinking.

"You're expected to do something like that. The next one won't be easy that's a fact." Bee rapped and Minato sighed tiredly as they were walking and Kushina was keeping herself busy as she looked at the cave they were in the day before, before they faced the Kyuubi.

"Oh… So this is connected to that room where we scrambled with the Kyuubi… This time it's a statue of the Hachibi. This is a drag every time. " Naruto said sticking his head into the statue once again.

"Here's the entrance to another room. For the final Bijuu training. Now stop complaining… I'm going to teach you the most powerful jutsu for a jinchuuriki. What do you say? Preparation okay?" Bee asked as they stepped into the room and Kushina sat by the door where she was reading a book quietly, she seemed pretty calm these days now that Minato thinks about it.

"Wait, most powerful jutsu?" Minato asked and Bee nodded.

"Awesome, I have to know how to do stuff now so what do we do first?" Naruto asked and Bee transformed into his Hachibi form.

"Transform into a bijuu in bijuu mode. This is number one, now it's your turn. Hurry and get it done." Bee said and Naruto instantly got into Kyuubi chakra mode and concentrated really hard but he just wasn't transforming s Minato also got into Kyuubi chakra mode and tried thinking about it.

"'Cause you can draw out pure bijuu chakra. It's not going to run wild ya fool. Visualise your bijuu ya fool." Bee said and Naruto tried harder but only ended up turning into a little orange fox with nine tails and looked up at the Hachibi in fear before changing back.

"Maybe it's because we're not close to the Kyuubi like you are with the Hachibi." Minato said up to him.

"Anyway bijuu transformation is a dismal failure." Bee said.

"Hey Gaki's! I'm the Hachibi, not Bee now listen carefully to what I tell you. First I'll go over the risk when you switch to bijuu chakra mode. Basically when you're in bijuu chakra mode the Kyuubi is taking your own personal chakra because you momentarily shelve your own chakra in order to use the Kyuubi's. So of coarse if your own chakra is emptied out completely you're a goner." Hachibi explained and Minato instantly dropped his Kyuubi chakra mode… He didn't have insane chakra like Naruto or even Kushina.

"Huh?! But how come Hachibi-san is okay?" Naruto asked.

"Even if you take over the Kyuubi's chakra you haven't really tamed him. Bee and I were like that in the past. We competed for each other's chakra… Oh, and you shouldn't use shadow clones when you're in bijuu chakra mode. Shadow clones from your own chakra will be taken, they'll be gone in an instant and you'll die." Hachibi warned.

"But the way our seals are created, it leaks the Kyuubi's chakra into our own…" Minato began.

"Fool! Don't underestimate the Kyuubi. He'll wipe out your chakra. Restoring your stolen chakra takes time so be careful. If you get carried away and use only the Kyuubi's chakra in battle you'll end up dead. By rights you and the bijuu should negotiate how you both use chakra but the Kyuubi isn't the type to do that. Also there is a limit to the chakra you managed to tug out of the Kyuubi. So forget about the bijuu bomb and concentrate on polishing up your special moves." Hachibi advised.

"Bijuu Bomb? Would you mind just showing us, maybe we can come up with something different?" Minato asked, knowing Naruto uses Shadow clones for all of his special moves.

"Oh, it's simple. Take your chakra and change its form, gather it up and compress it then just spew it out. It's almost like vomiting." Hachibi explained. Naruto used Kyuubi chakra mode to try it anyway and only ended up making himself sick.

"Perhaps it's different for us Naruto." Minato said sheepishly.

"It's impossible without bijuu transformation. Anyway, I've explained it all to you. I'm going to switch back with Bee." Hachibi said and started transforming back into Bee.

"Oh well, too bad. It can't be helped. You just have to do your special move in bijuu chakra mode is all." Bee said.

"Rasengan requires shadow clones so it's not suited to this mode. Chakra release and rotation plus change in chakra form and compression… That's a two-person move." Naruto explained.

"Bijuu chakra with your own hands and feet that's a sensation. And the real one's are just an illusion." Bee said and Minato clicked.

"Naruto, use those chakra hands in place of your clones." Minato clarified and Naruto formed one.

"I see… Maybe like this?" Naruto said creating chakra hands.

"Not bad at all. Try that special move of yours. That move you already have." Bee instructed and Naruto tried it and it turned into a bijuu bomb and exploded as it wasn't balanced right.

"Hey, where'd you get that move from?" Bee asked with surprise evident in his voice as Naruto recovered and walked back over.

"Well it's tou-chan's technique but his master taught me it when tou-chan couldn't train me as much." Naruto said unsure as he could always see the regret in Minato's eyes when he said something about his father not being able to train him as much.

"That method is exactly the same as bijuu bomb. It's exactly the same. Created with bijuu bomb in mind. It's easy when you're in bijuu mode. Change in chakra form, as a human is impossible. If you add rotation it makes it more plausible." Bee explained.

"Perhaps maybe I did base it off of a bijuu bomb… I never really thought about it until now." Minato mused and he pouted at Kushina's amused snickerings in the corner.

"Yeah but…I can't do it as well as my normal rasengan." Naruto said.

"Bijuu chakra is a combination of blue positive chakra and red negative chakra. Their ratio is the key. During compression if you change the red blue ratio to 2:8 it will become a ball. Try it." Bee suggested. Naruto tried it again but it exploded and he ended up on the floor again with chakra burn on his hands. Kushina rushed over and began nursing over him while Naruto tried to push her away.

"Well I guess we won't get it until we finally get somewhere with it, we just have to keep trying." Minato sighed as he entered Kyuubi Chakra Mode again and tried for himself and of coarse he got further than Naruto did because of his sensory skills until the competitive side of Naruto showed up as he began to try harder and harder but he could continue for longer than Minato could.

"Determined knuckleheads. They may just throw themselves into a hospital bed." Bee rapped to Kushina who just giggled crudely.

"That's them unfortunately ya know? They're both knuckleheads but they're my knuckleheads." Kushina smiled and Bee did too.

After a while, Minato had to stop for a short break but Naruto was still at it as he finally formed one that was still off but it was stable as Bee walked over and began a rap battle with Naruto as he threw the bomb to Bee and Bee threw it back. Both Minato and Kushina sat tensely, Minato ready with Kyuubi Chakra mode when it exploded and it eventually did as he covered them with a chakra hand and they looked up. They all laughed and Naruto went back at it and Minato did too as he used his sensory skills on Naruto's last attempt and was sure he could get closer now too as they finally formed two perfectly stable bijuu bombs but Minato lost concentration when Kushina blew a kiss at him with a wink and got chakra burn on his hands… Minato tried playing cool as his hands smoked but ended up blowing on them to try and cool them down as he flailed slightly and Kushina threw a water jutsu as him as they all laughed.

After a while of failures and successes, both father and son collapsed on the floor, out of breath and tired yet satisfied but Naruto was scowling.

"You've been going at it for a while, half hearted attention not enough preparation." Bee said.

"Something's been bothering me for a while now. Earlier I thought I sensed something, something like the Kyuubi's chakra but it was off…" Naruto scowled and Minato did as well as he looked at Naruto with slight worry.

"You probably just imagined it. Chakra here is cut off both inside and out. The Kyuubi is only inside of you, it's a bad joke no doubt." Bee said.

"Yeah, don't worry about it Naruto. I'm sure everything is fine." Minato tried to reassure him but he didn't know what Naruto was sensing and he hadn't sensed anything other than what was in that current room. Naruto hopped up and stretched quickly but he was still scowling.

"Where's the bathroom?" Naruto asked suddenly.

"Go outside, it's the door to your left." Bee said and Naruto ran out.

"Ya know he's not actually going tot the bathroom." Kushina said quickly and Minato hopped up quickly and went after Naruto quickly who was not in the bathroom.

"If he exits the waterfall, he'll sense everything out there." Kushina said quickly as they saw Naruto up ahead, luckily too tired to use the Kyuubi's chakra right then but Minato was in the same boat and Naruto exited the waterfall. The three chasing him exited the waterfall to see Naruto standing on the little island, frozen still as many thoughts passed through his eyes and Minato felt it too… Something had gone wrong out there within the last day or so.

'Death, pain, separation, people fighting and loosing, people fighting and winning…'

"W-What's going on? Why is this happening?!" Naruto demanded as a shadow snuck up and snagged him in a shadow possession jutsu.

"Things have gotten rough within the last day, that's why." Fugaku said, standing with Yamato, Gai and Shikaru as he also snagged Minato and Kushina in the possession as well as more Konoha shinobi appeared, including Iruka.

"War has broken out." Iruka said clearly.

"Since when?" Minato demanded.

"Last night… All independent villages were attacked by unmarked shinobi as well as spontaneous appearances by different Bijuu. Madara has waged war on us all." Iruka said calmly.

"My comrades are fighting and going through hell. Why are you keeping this from us?" Naruto demanded.

"It's to protect you that's why." Yamato said firmly.

"Madara launched a full scale assault to capture the Hachibi and Kyuubi inside you, Minato-sama and Killer Bee-sama. If he succeeds in getting both bijuu, his jutsu will be complete and the world will end. Protecting you means protecting the future and protecting everyone." Iruka said clearly.

" Everyone is putting their lives on the line and fighting to protect you three while your battle, and even Minato-sama's battle is with yourselves. This is where you must endure." Fugaku said firmly and Naruto scowled.

"War inflicts death, injury and pain to both sides. You may try to find meaning in death but there is only pain… An unbearable hatred, senseless deaths and eternal hatred… Pain doesn't heal. That's what war is… Some wise words from an old friend I met in my travels." Kasumi had said to him, Sasuke and Itachi when they asked what war was like after Madara's attack on Konoha.

"Let's all go back in." Iruka pleaded Naruto.

"I'll stop this all. I'll take on all of the hatred and pain. This is my duty." Naruto said clearly.

"Haven't you been listening? You have the Kyuubi inside you both! This isn't only about you!" Iruka said firmly.

"You were the very first teacher who recognised me yet you're only concerned about the Kyuubi! Why can't you have faith in me?!" Naruto argued back.

"Don't act like a spoiled brat! To me you are…" Iruka hesitated before his face softened. "To me you are… An important student and… I think of you as my little brother." Iruka said softly as Naruto stared on. "The enemy is targeting you with everything he's got. How can we allow you to face such danger? And besides, there is no reason for you to bear that burden alone."

"I'm different than before. I've become stronger. And sensei, you're the one who gave me that hitai-ate." Naruto said as Iruka looked down to where Naruto's hitai-ate had actually fallen off and he picked it up before walking over to Naruto before handing it over and Naruto took it.

"No! I still can't let you go." Iruka said as he activated a seal.

"Sensei… Didn't I tell you I'm stronger now? A barrier like this is…" Naruto said as he entered Kyuubi chakra mode and everything anyone did failed as Minato joined in as well.

"This is reckless… I've been told that many times but I can't sit here either and allow this to happen while we sit and wait for death be it by everyone dying out there or by Madara taking the Kyuubi from us." Minato said firmly as everyone halted their attacks.

"This is the decision of the Allied Shinobi Force Minato, yet you're going against it?" Fugaku asked and Minato nodded firmly as the Uchiha smirked. "Who would have thought you have a rebellious side." Fugaku smirked as did Minato before he turned and ran off with Naruto and they watched them go.

"Is this really okay?" Yamato asked and Fugaku shrugged.

"I'm not being left behind ya know!" Kushina shouted as she went after her family and the other shinobi greed as they followed them as Iruka watched after them and Bee sighed.

"So he's gone… fool that fool." Bee said as he saw Iruka.

"Killer Bee-san right… I need to ask you two a favour… Please protect Naruto." Iruka asked with a respectful bow.

"That's not the way to appeal you see. You have to raise your fist at me… Gotcha! Fool ya fool! It's you…You're always in Naruto's heart. You're his state of mind. I don't know what you did to Naruto but to him you're something special even though my rap is scornful. Naruto listens to all that you say and kept it securely inside of him to this day. What has protected Naruto all this time were your words to him." Bee said as Iruka bumped fists with him before jumping off and Iruka smiled… Tsunade wasn't going to be happy about this.

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Naruto noticed a note as he tied his hitai-ate back on and opened it up… It was in Iruka's handwriting.

'Knowing you, you will rush to the battlefield. That's how determined you are. If you are reading this letter… It means I wasn't able to stop you. Ever since Tsunade-sama ordered me to detain you on Kumo's secret island, I've had this letter ready for you just for this purpose. I'm disappointed in myself for failing my mission. I don't know if I'll even be able to get this note to you but there's something you need to hear from me. You've gone off, so this is the only thing left to say.

Come back alive no matter what.'

A bijuu bomb suddenly passed by Minato and Naruto as it hit an invisible barrier and Bee caught up in his Bijuu Mode.

"There's a barrier beyond that. We are gonna break it, stat! I'll break the barrier fool ya fool. You and Minato combine a bijuu bomb fool ya fools." Bee said as he transformed to level one jinchuuriki and Naruto and Minato created the perfect bijuu bomb and began to advance quickly through the thirty-six layered barrier and landed on solid ground as they continued to run with the trail of shinobi behind them.

"Huh? Wasn't this an island?" Minato asked with confusion. "How come it's connected to land?"

"Minor stuff you don't need to know now are you ready? 'Cause here we go!" Bee said as they ran in a v-formation with Minato and Naruto in the middle front. "Preserve that mode for the fight ahead. Use up your strength and you'll end up seeing red."

"We can't waste anymore time." Naruto said firmly and Minato nodded too as their Kyuubi Chakra Mode began to lighten up the darkening skies of night that was beginning to fall upon the battle torn lands.


A/N: So now we see what Madara has install for everyone! OMG what's going to happen?D: And we also see what has happened to our missing heroine in action and who did she find in the Kamui dimension? Who do you think it is? And Kasumi's words Naruto remembered were words she had heard from Nagato before and they still got relayed to Naruto in the end, AW!