"I'm staying."

"What, kid, no I already have Naru-"

"Orochimaru is trying to get me. You are literally the only person I know who, who isn't evil, can fight him. I am staying."

"I... fine."

I managed to convince Jiraiya to let me stay with him, but I had to behave. I stayed in the background and meditating mostly, or did my own training while he and Naruto trained. They were looking for Tsunade, I knew that much.

Of course I also knew they would come in contact with Orochimaru, but hey, I needed to make sure Naruto wasn't actually going to die, because if Sakura's parents can die that means Naruto can die to. I need to make sure he doesn't, and I'm not leaving his side until I know he's safe.

He comes close to death thanks to Kabuto, then Orochimaru tries to kill him. What if Tsunade doesn't move on front of him this time? What if I changed Naruto enough so he doesn't say the right thing that motivates her? I can't risk it! Even I have to be the one in between Orochimaru and Naruto.

I need to find alcohol... and a sword. Would Chidori be enough to deflect Kusanagi? I might be able to figure out something as a shield... maybe a powerful fire blast to move him? Or... I need something hold him down, at least for a minute. Or second, more realistically it would I might be able to achieve.

Damn Sannin.

Sannin. Sannin were my problem and solution. I stilled technically plan to go to Orochimaru, however I will obviously be returning a lot sooner than original Sasuke, at least, in terms of going back to "team good guy."

I will suffer there, and I know that. Orochimaru is an absolute master at emotional and psychological manipulation, it's how he has a following in the first place. He's charismatic enough for you to let your guard down, and he's clever enough to find your weak points. I'm not going to pretend that I'll come out of that the same person.

But it needs to happen.

If I don't go with Orochimaru, then he'll still be after me. I won't be able to monitor him, at all, and his movement will be different. What if he decides to come after one of my friends, I wouldn't be able to stop him. I cannot have anyone I care about dying like that.

I've set in place a plan for documents containing the intel I have to be sent directly to Tsunade on the event of my death, as well as information to be delivered to Shikamaru, Jiraiya and Tsunade when the Akatsuki first make their move, explaining the details of Asuma and Jiraiya's death.

I have a plan, and that plan will work, it has to. I just need to survive living with Orochimaru for two and half years. I can do it. I don't really have another option. If I stay I throw everything out of balance, and I'm not selfish enough to do that. I wish I was, but I can't do that.

Orochimaru cannot be left unsupervised, he's to dangerous. I also want to rescue Juugo, Karin and Suigetsu and I have no idea where Orochimaru is keeping them, or where is bases are. While I'm with him I can collect intel, as much as he's studying me, I'll study him right back.

I have the eyes to remember every single detail, and I have the advantage of my previous life.

I can do it, and I will do it.

Tsunade was less than thrilled to see us.

Jiraiya and Naruto got into a despite with her almost ten minutes later, and when I say Jiraiya and Naruto, I mean Naruto getting pissed she was disrespecting the Hokage. Personally I agreed, but said absolutely nothing while munching on some poky.

As we walked outside, I felt a spike of irritation as Tsunade complied with Naruto's want to fight, so I walked directly in front of the two. "EH?! TEME?! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" I ignored Naruto, and looked up at Tsunade, who scowled down at me, although we weren't really very far away in height.

"What exactly are you doing?" I asked, letting the full force of my irritation show, and Tsunade narrowed her eyes. "I'm teaching the brat a lesson-"

"You are beating a child." I corrected, and a fire seem to ignite as I started to spit out words. "You're not fighting anyone, you are an adult, he is a twelve year old boy. Why are you letting him get to you when you clearly should know better. You are a Sannin, one of the legendary Shinobi. We've come to you asking for help because the village is in shambles. Konoha is apart of your grandfather's legacy, your family's legacy, and you would insult us for asking for your help" I could see out of the corner of my eye Jiraiya's eyes widening, and Tsunade looking more and more angry, but I continued.

"You have every right to refuse, but what you are doing is bullying my friend. I know you have suffered great loss. Orochimaru attacked us and used Suna as well. Our Hokage, your former Sensei, is dead, giving his life to seal away your old teammate's arms. You have every reason and responsibility to step in and do something. You have the power to do something. You can do something, but instead, you sit back and drink and gamble your life away, because of what happened in the past, but you need to move past that pain instead of letting it consume you." I finished, and looked Tsunade in the eye, gauging her reaction.

She looked pissed, of course because some pipsqueak twelve year old brat was lecturing her, but another emotion showed through, and that was shame. "Oh, and I also forgot to mention that Orochimaru used your grandfather and great uncle as tools against the Third Hokage. He brought them back to life and controlled them like puppets." Tsunade's eyes widened at this bit of information, and her eyes narrowed.

"He did what." Tsunade hissed and I nodded, before adding "If he's approached you will a deal to heal your arms, which I suspect he has, the only real thing he could offer you is most likely to bring the ones you morn for back to life. Don't deny it, it's written all over your face." Tsunade's eyes widened in shock. "How.."

"I'm smarter than I look, and I keep up with the latest information. Given your state of mind and location, it's obvious you gamble and drink to forget the pain. I know what it looks like to morn." My words seemed to get to her, as she stepped back. "Clever brat." She muttered. Jiraiya's eyes widened. "He's right? Orochimaru offered you a deal?"

"He said he would bring back Nawaki and Dan if I heal his arms." Tsunade explained, and Jiraiya's eyes saddened.

"Tsunade... tell me you aren't going to accept his offer..you know he's only using you, he'll just use them against you." He warned, and Tsunade sneered at him. "I know that!"

"Do you?" Tsunade didn't respond, and told us to get lost.

It's not long, but hey, here's a chapter! Let me know what you think in the comments. Is Tsunade OOC?