Hello all Storm here with a new chapter! Here we'll be seeing the aftermath of Kakashi's death, along with some other looks at different groups, and Satsuki going on her mission. So, without further ado.
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Tsunade and Hiruzen could only rub their temples with one hand, holding bottles of sake in their other hands, while around them were several more empty bottles. The Godaime and Sandaime having been trying to drink themselves into stupors for the past few hours. With the reason for this being the autopsy report they've been looking over for Kakashi's body.
His body having been found not too long ago, with the cause of death being a Raikiri straight through the heart. Being able to tell, given it's the same wound as several of Kakashi's past victims that died from the technique; including his teammate, Rin Nohara. The latter specifically, given whoever killed Kakashi had carved "Friend-Killer" into his chest, next to the wound. Showing it was a personal grudge against him for having killed Rin, or simply an old enemy that wanted to insult Kakashi even after he's dead.
One other thing, was that his Sharingan eye had also been taken, showing whoever killed him was really after his eye, along with somehow knowing his personal Jutsu. Which, while helpful in narrowing down the list of suspects, still didn't give them an answer as to who did it.
"Could it have been Satsuki or Itachi?" Tsunade asked, wishing to just find someone to pin this on, since she already has enough problems to deal with, with the Akatsuki and Naruto.
"Unfortunately, it couldn't have been either of them, given neither of them have been spotted anywhere near the village or even in the Land of Fire." Said Sarutobi, making the Senju groan and lean her head back in her seat.
"Sensei, when exactly did things go so wrong in such a short amount of time?" Said Tsunade, wondering how it seems that one problem after another seems to be popping up.
With Hiruzen sighing at the question, feeling that it started when he refused to do more to help a lonely child, that just wanted to belong and be cared for. Now having to worry for that same child to come back and kill them all.
Though the two then looked to the window, when they heard Jiraiya jump in, with Tsunade and Sarutobi mentally groaning at the serious expression on his face. Knowing if the Toad Sage had a look like that, it usually just meant more problems.
"What is it Jiraiya?" Questioned Tsunade in resignation.
"I just got back from meeting with some of my contacts, and I think I have a solid lead on where the leader of the Akatsuki is located." Jiraiya revealed, making theirs heads shoot up and look at him with wide eyes.
"The leader of the Akatsuki? Are you sure?" Sarutobi said, knowing how important this information could be, as it could allow them the chance to take out the Akatsuki leader and get rid of the organization.
"Yeah. It's about the civil war in Amegakure, the rumor is that the leader of the Akatsuki was behind it, and now they're the leader of the village. But I don't have any actual proof that they're there, I'd need to infiltrate Ame itself to find evidence that the Akatsuki leader is there." Said Jiraiya, shocking the two again.
"You can't be serious?! If the leader of the Akatsuki is really in Ame and is the leader of the village. What makes you think you'll be able to get in, let alone get out?" Demanded Tsunade, knowing such a mission would be suicide for anyone taking it.
Given the Akatsuki was composed entirely of S-Rank Missing-Nin, including the likes of Itachi and Kisame. Then whoever the leader is, must be on an entirely different level to keep them all in line and obey their commands. And while Jiraiya was a powerful Ninja, there's no telling what abilities the Akatsuki leader had or how strong they are.
So, she couldn't risk Jiraiya going off and potentially getting himself killed, if he's found out, along with Tsunade not wanting to bury anyone else she cares about.
"I have to go. This is our only chance to get a real advantage over on the Akatsuki, if I can get proof the leader is there, then we can take action to take them out. But if I don't go, then it'll only be a matter of time before they start recruiting new members and continue hunting the Jinchūriki, including Naruto. And sure, he may have killed Deidara and potentially two other members, but what happens if they send everything they have at him? At least this way, there's a chance we can deal with a problem before it becomes too dangerous." Said Jiraiya, knowing he needed to go, no matter how dangerous it was, otherwise the Akatsuki would keep hunting the Jinchūriki and killing anyone that gets in their way.
With his words making Tsunade scowl, hating the few times her old teammate actually made sense and was serious, since it was difficult to argue against him.
"And before you think of saying anything about having someone go with me, or even you go yourself. I need to go alone to lower the chances of being discovered, than if more than one person went. And you're the Hokage, you can't leave the village or risk something happening to you." Jiraiya added, making the Senju mentally curse, since she was about to suggest something like that.
"Fine, since I doubt that I can convince you not to go, then you have my permission to go to Ame to discover if the village is being controlled by the Akatsuki leader. But I swear if you don't come back, I'll bring you back to life just to kill you myself." Threatened Tsunade, with Jiraiya nodding.
"I'll be back before you know it." Jiraiya replied, before leaving the office to get ready for the trip to Ame.
*Yakiniku Q*
"I can't believe Sakura and Kakashi are dead." Ino said as she, the remaining Konoha Eleven, and their remaining teachers sat at a large table at Yakiniku Q, going over the recent events.
The only one who wasn't present being Kurenai, due to have retired as a Jōnin after learning she was pregnant with her and Asuma's child. Plus the fact that both Hinata and Yakumo would have refused to show up if the former Jōnin was present, given the tension between them. With Yakumo still being angry at Kurenai for what she did, and the fact that her former teacher never really apologized for it either. While Hinata lost her respect for her former teacher and started limiting contact with her, after learning this.
While she may have taken care of her after she was disowned as heiress of the Hyuga Clan, Hinata wouldn't tolerate anyone disrespecting her girlfriend.
"While I too am saddened at their deaths, perhaps it might also have been for the best they're no longer with us." Said Shino, getting more than a few shocked looks from the others.
"Dude! Come on, sure they messed up recently, but they were still our comrades!" Kiba said, not believing Shino would actually say it was good they were dead, only to fall silent when his teammate looked at him.
"I don't speak out of cruelty or happiness that they are dead, only that it is for the best. The facts are, that Sakura was already deteriorating mentally due to her obsession with Sasuke and the need to validate herself to him. Due to how, before his change, Naruto was the one who was there to cheer her up and compliment her. By losing that source of support, Sakura became solely dependent on Sasuke to cheer her up and praise her, something he never did or showed any interest in her to begin with. When he left, she attempted to grow stronger physically, but not mentally, as she became more and more obsessed with Sasuke. The fact she nearly got Naruto's companion killed speaks volumes of what she would have done if she was allowed to live. Who else she would have hurt or worse?" Said Shino while looking around, before he began speaking again.
"As for Kakashi, he had shown during his time as leader of Team Seven to not be the best sensei. With it only being more prominent these past few years, where he showed no concern for the fate of Naruto or if he was even alive, nor caring for the progress Sakura made; whether it was for the right reasons or not. The mission to rescue the Kazekage only exemplified these facts, where he prioritized antagonizing Naruto as opposed to getting the Kazekage to safety, actions that could have resulted in the Kazekage's death and the worsening of relations between our villages. Not to mention Naruto himself, who has shown to be powerful enough to kill an Akatsuki member single-handedly and is quite protective of his companions. So, when I say that it is better that Sakura and Kakashi are dead, I am merely stating a fact, as otherwise their future actions would have resulted in an even larger threat being unleashed onto the village." Shino said, as everyone looked at him in shock and disbelief, not only at his reasoning, but how much the usually silent Aburame just said.
"I…can't really argue with that." Stated Asuma, unable to think of anything in Kakashi or Sakura's defense.
"Nor can I. As much as it pains me to know how far my rival had fallen and what he could have done, perhaps he can find peace within the next life." Gai said, saddened at Kakashi's death, but couldn't help but agree with Shino's reasoning, knowing Kakashi likely wouldn't have stopped trying to attack Naruto anyway he could, which would have only brought the Uzumaki's wrath down onto Konoha.
"It's troublesome, but Shino's right. While it's good to mourn fallen comrades, sometimes you also have to accept that some aren't worth saving." Shikamaru said, with the others nodding in reluctant agreement.
"Yeah. Besides, I think it should be less about the fact they're dead. But who was able to sneak in and out of the village to kill Kakashi, with no one being the wiser." Added Hinata, knowing whoever was responsible, they certainly had to be dangerous and powerful to pull something like that off.
And while Naruto was a suspect, Hinata figured Naruto would have made more of a show of it and make sure everyone knew he killed Kakashi to send a message. But this person only had the goal of killing Kakashi and taking his Sharingan.
With her words making everyone trade uneasy looks, as they began feeling that this was only the start of things.
*ROOT Headquarters*
"You all have your orders. You are to subdue and capture the Weapon and his companions to be brought back here for conditioning. If you are unable to capture them, then they are to be eliminated at any cost, with their bodies to be retrieved and brought back for study." Said Danzō while looking at the gathered team of ROOT Anbu he had selected to hunt down Naruto, Tayuya, and Kin, giving them orders to capture them to be conditioned or killed, if they proved too great a threat.
Though after learning of Kakashi's death, the warhawk would prefer it if they were simply killed. Given Kakashi died not long after informing him of the Kyūbi Jinchūriki's new power and the fact he's traveling with another living Uchiha. Meaning someone must know about their meeting and Kakashi's death was a warning to him. But Danzō refused to let some hidden enemy stop him, as he'd ensure any and all threats to Konoha were eliminated, at least threats to his version of Konoha.
Wordlessly, the Anbu bowed their heads before Shunshining away to prepare for their mission.
*Unknown Location*
Meanwhile, within his hideout, Hiruko, a Missing-Nin from Konoha and a former friend of the Sannin, was annoyed as he learned of Kakashi's death. Who he had intended to absorb with his Chimera Jutsu in order to gain the Sharingan, along with four other Kekkei Genkai, in order to become the Ultimate Shinobi. Now that plan was ruined with Kakashi's death, forcing Hiruko to find another suitable fifth candidate.
'I'll need to send out my subordinates to find another suitable candidate as soon as possible. Along with having to prepare early for the ritual to become the Ultimate Shinobi.' Hiruko thought, knowing with this setback, he couldn't afford to wait to prepare for the ritual, otherwise he'll lose his chance entirely.
*With Satsuki*
Satsuki sat within her room as she meditated, going over a mental list of all the supplies she has sealed away for her trip to deal with the rogue scientists. Having learned it was a man named Amachi who worked out in the Land of the Sea, with Orochimaru having lost interest in his research. And now he was trying to work against Orochimaru in revenge, which the Sannin didn't like and now wanted him dead.
With the Uchiha being glad that she'll be going to the Land of the Sea, since she'll have the advantage with her Lightning Style Ninjutsu. The thought also making her go over everything she's learned over the past couple of years, along with a few surprises she's worked on, that not even Orochimaru knew about.
'It's almost time.' Satsuki thought, knowing it's almost time for Orochimaru to have to switch bodies soon, with the snake intending to take hers, something she refuses to let happen.
It'll also be when he's at his weakest and Satsuki wasn't going to take chances, when she kills the Snake Sannin, knowing that'll be when she can make sure he dies and can't escape. Along with killing Kabuto as well, to make sure he couldn't become a problem later on.
Once she finished, Satsuki got up and exited her room, going to meet with Kabuto to get the location of where Amachi's hideout was specifically in the Land of the Sea.
"Where is Amachi's base?" Satsuki said after finding the Sannin's right-hand.
"Hm, last I remember it was located on in Demon Island, at most you'll find Amachi and his allies there, perhaps a guard or two, nothing you shouldn't be able to handle." Said Kabuto smirking, as Satsuki turned to leave now that she has the information.
"But before you go, I thought you'd like to know that your old sensei, Kakashi, has been killed and whoever killed him took his Sharingan." Kabuto revealed, only for Satsuki to keep walking, not phased or showing any outward reaction to Kakashi's death.
'I'll be sure to look into it once they're both dealt with.' Thought Satsuki, wanting to find out who took Kakashi's Sharingan and make sure it isn't in the wrong hands, refusing to let her clan's Kekkei Genkai be used by those who'd abuse its power.
*Timeskip-Two Days*
After two days Satsuki had reached the Land of the Sea, with the Uchiha currently walking through town, seeing if she can gather any information that may be useful. Though what she heard only served to anger the Uchiha.
"The monster hasn't been seen in a few days."
"I bet it ran away back to its lair."
"She should have never come back here."
"The sea monster hasn't been seen since she vanished."
"Probably only showed because of her."
While Satsuki didn't know who they were talking about, she also frankly didn't care, since hearing these people talk reminded her of the way the villagers in Konoha talked about Naruto. And just from what she's heard, Satsuki got the feeling that whoever this mystery girl is, she likely suffered like Naruto did.
Though what Satsuki heard next solidified her next decision and these people's fate.
"I hope it kills the witch."
Closing her eyes, the Uchiha inhaled sharply before grabbing her sword, as she then seemingly vanished before everyone's eyes. Though really Satsuki was simply moving too fast for normal civilians to see, as she moved around them all.
Once Satsuki reappeared, she walked out of the town while sheathing her sword, and the moment it clicked into the sheathe, blood exploded out of the people's bodies as they fell apart.
"I really hate people like you. And like myself." Satsuki muttered, not having any patience or mercy for those that mistreat others like Naruto and this mystery girl.
Continuing on her way, Satsuki soon left the island and headed for Demon Island where Amachi's base is located, eventually arriving and entering the base. Though it wasn't long after entering, that she was stopped by Amachi's guards, with Satsuki soon recognizing them as Yoroi and Misumi. Kabuto's teammates back during the Chūnin Exams.
"Wait…you two idiots are actually still alive?" Satsuki said in amusement, having believed they were dead.
"Of course we're still alive Uchiha! But we can't say the same for you in a few moments." Misumi sneered.
"You were foolish enough to get yourself disqualified from the exams, so you have no idea what kind of power we have." Added Yoroi, while Satsuki wasn't the least bit intimidated.
"Like I even need to. The fact you losers are here to begin with, just shows how useless you are to Orochimaru by siding with Amachi to rebel against him. It's pathetic really, that you honestly believe you could do something so stupid and not expect him to send someone to deal with you. Honestly, a little girl could handle you with arms tied behind her back. Me on the other hand? How about I hop on one foot and close my eyes as well, that way you have a…let's say point one percent chance of beating me. Does that sound fair, losers?" Satsuki taunted, even going as far as to hold her arms behind her back and close her eyes, much to Yoroi and Misumi's anger at her taunting.
"Don't you dare mock us!" Yoroi roared in anger as he charged towards Satsuki with his hands glowing with Chakra, while Misumi's arms stretched out to wrap around Satsuki and crush her.
Though not a moment later, Satsuki suddenly appeared in front of Yoroi, stabbing a Chidori through his chest.
"Chidori Sharp Spear!" Said Satsuki as the Chidori shot through Yoroi's back as a long blade of lightning, before rushing straight towards Misumi and impaling him as well.
Pulling her hand out, Satsuki wiped the blood off before stepping over the two bodies, and heading deeper into the base.
As she walked, Satsuki began hearing a commotion up ahead, making her walk faster until she arrived at a lab. Where just ahead, she could see Amachi with his back turned. Standing in front of an operating table, that had someone strapped down to it. With Satsuki just being able to tell it's a girl, from what she could see of them.
"You promised that you would cure me!" The girl shouted as she struggled against her bindings, but found she couldn't break them, while Amachi smirked wickedly down at her.
"And in a way I am. Aren't I, Isaribi? After all, once I'm done, you won't have to worry about having to wear those bandages anymore or being ridiculed and hated. In fact, you won't have to worry about anything ever again. At least you can take solace, in that you'll be helping me create the ultimate underwater Shinobi. Take pride in that." Taunted Amachi, as Satsuki narrowed her eyes at the scientist.
"Not happening dumbass." Satsuki stated, getting Amachi and Isaribi's attention, but before Amachi could do anything, the Uchiha appeared right in front of him before backhanding Amachi across the room.
"Wh-what the hell?! Who are you?!" Said Isaribi, looking at her unexpected savior in shock, which only grew when Satsuki looked at her with her Sharingan.
With Satsuki getting a good look at Isaribi now, seeing she was a girl her age, with purple eyes, long purple hair that went down to her lower back and covered her left eye, where Satsuki could see hints of green scales beneath her hair, with two locks of hair growing over and past her shoulders, and held close by two gold rings. Her attire consisted of a high-collared, light blue combat dress, with a slit running down the right side and exposing her leg, while only having a sleeve covering her left arm, a white cloth wrapped over her shoulders and connected across her chest by another gold ring, another white cloth tied around her midsection and waist, black gloves, black wristbands around her elbows with metal plates, bandages wrapped around her lower right legs, and black boots.
Despite the circumstances, Satsuki would admit that Isaribi was a very beautiful girl.
"Satsuki, I'm here to kill Amachi and save you." Satsuki said, knowing she's only here to kill Amachi, but she certainly wasn't going to leave Isaribi here, as the Uchiha drew her sword and cut the purplette's restraints, much to her shock and relief.
Though before Isaribi could thank Satsuki, her eyes widened at what she saw, before tackling the Uchiha out of the way, just as a large sentient mass of water collided with where they had been standing. Getting up, Satsuki drew her sword, to see Amachi standing beside the water mass, with the scientist scowling before smirking at them.
"Well, well, well, Satsuki Uchiha. Has Orochimaru finally come to his senses and realized at grand my work is?" Amachi said.
"No, I'm just here to kill you and…whatever your pet puddle is next you." Said Satsuki, making Amachi scowl.
"This is no mere puddle! This is the Umibōzu! It's indestructible and functions as a Moving Water Prison Jutsu, it is my ultimate creation, and it will-" Amachi said, only to be interrupted by Satsuki creating a Chidori.
"Chidori Senbon!" Said Satsuki, while swiping her arm and unleashing dozens of senbon made of lightning, launching them all towards Amachi and the Umibōzu to get rid of them both.
Only to be surprised, when the Umibōzu moved and shielded Amachi, with the needles not seeming to have any affect.
"Did I forget to mention that my Umibōzu is capable of absorbing electricity, how unfortunate for you. Now, kill them both!" Amachi ordered as the Umibōzu rushed forward at Satsuki and Isaribi, with both girls jumping back away from it.
Only for the Umibōzu to shoot out several blasts of water towards the girls, with Isaribi getting in front of Satsuki. With the Uchiha being surprised when Isaribi suddenly transformed into her Kaima form, as while the purplette didn't like it. She knew it'd be needed, if she wanted a better chance at surviving, along with helping her savior.
With her Kaima form resembling a humanoid fish-like creature, with dark green scales that had a pale yellowish undertone, fins and gills. With her arms increasing in size, to become more beast like.
"Water Style: Large Projectile!" Said Isaribi, before releasing a powerful blast of water from her mouth, cancelling out the Umibōzu's Gunshot, with Satsuki then getting in front of her while going through handsigns.
"Fire Style: Great Dragon Fire Jutsu!" Satsuki said, unleashing a large dragon-shaped fireball at the Umibōzu, figuring she could just evaporate it with enough flames, only for the creature to expand and extinguish the flames, while releasing a large amount of steam.
"Wind Style: Divine Mountain Wind!" Said Satsuki creating a vortex of wind that blasted away all the steam, along with throwing the Umibōzu back, when it tried lunging at them, against a wall where it broke apart, only to reform not a moment later.
"As I said, the Umibōzu is indestructible, it cannot be destroyed or beaten, your flames and lightning have no effect, and no matter what you do it will always reform. You can fight all you like; you're only delaying the inevitable." Amachi taunted, with Satsuki narrowing her eyes.
"Okay, then how about something new." Said Satsuki before she created a Chidori in her hand, but rather than being a normal blue color, this Chidori was a bright reddish-orange color, along with being more flame like with only hints of lightning.
"You think a different Chidori is going to help?" Mocked Amachi, only for Satsuki to smirk and aim the Chidori at the Umibōzu.
"This isn't a normal Chidori. Plasma Style: Chidori Sharp Spear!" Satsuki said before releasing a blast of plasma towards the Umibōzu, with the attack impacting and unlike the previous attacks, the Umibōzu began emitting steam until without warning, it exploded with Amachi being shock his that creation didn't immediately reform.
Satsuki smirked at this, while pleased to see her Plasma Style was a success.
It was something she had discovered during her training, after accidently combining her Fire and Lightning Chakra together to create plasma. It took some trail and error, along with a lot of burns as well, but Satsuki had eventually succeeded in creating Plasma Style, something she's kept to herself as an ace up her sleeve. And now, she's pleased with the results of it, but knew there was still room for improvement.
"Now for you, Chidori Current!" Said Satsuki, before shooting a current of lightning at Amachi, causing his body to spasm before it began locking up on him, from his nervous system being scrambled.
Walking up to the downed scientist, Satsuki could see the fear in his eyes at realizing he was now helpless.
"Oh, I'm not the one you should be afraid of, she is." Satsuki said before stepping aside, as Amachi paled seeing Isaribi looking at him murderously.
"You…you lied to me, used me, and were going to cut me open!" Isaribi shouted as her teeth sharpened before she lunged forward and bit down into Amachi's throat, the scientist screams of pain turning into dying gurgles as Isaribi ripped his throat out.
Seeing Amachi was now dead, Satsuki nodded knowing her mission was complete, before she looked at Isaribi. Seeing the purplette's angry expression had dissolved into one of sadness and hopelessness, before she fell to her knees and started crying. The sight making Satsuki frown before going over and kneeling down next to her.
"I'm guessing you didn't work for him by choice." Stated Satsuki, with Isaribi looking at her with tear-filled eyes.
"No! I only obeyed him, because he promised that he could fix what he did to me! But it was all a lie, he was never going to cure me, he was just going to cut me open once I ran out of use to him. Now I'm stuck like this forever!" Isaribi cried, knowing she can never be normal again, making Satsuki's frown deepen while rubbing her head, since she wasn't the best at trying to comfort people, but also didn't want to just leave Isaribi alone.
"Look…I'm not the best at this, but…you remind me of a friend I once had. He was hated for something out of his control and was alone his entire life, everyone treating him like a monster, a demon, or a freak. If he was here, he'd probably say something to cheer you up or make you feel better, I'm not sure what. But here's what I see, I don't see someone that needs to be fixed or cured, or anything like that. What I see is a kind, caring, unique, and beautiful girl that deserved a chance at happiness and to have someone be there for her, for once." Said Satsuki, holding at her hand to the stunned Isaribi, with the purplette looking at her with wide eyes, not believing she'd actually say something like that, even after seeing her in her Kaima form.
"Your…your friend? What happened to him?" Isaribi asked, with Satsuki gaining a sad expression.
"He was there for me, when I needed someone the most, and I spat in his face for it. Now I don't know where he is, only that I hope that one day I can try and earn his forgiveness." Said Satsuki, knowing it's unlikely Naruto could ever forgive her for what she did, but she still hoped to try.
"I failed him before, but I swear I won't fail you Isaribi." Satsuki said, wanting to show herself, and Naruto when they maybe see each other again, that she is better and has changed, that she could be there for him this time and those like him.
Isaribi looked at Satsuki with a hopeful look before slowly taking her hand.
"You saved my life and freed me, when no one else would have even cared to help me. For that, you have my loyalty Satsuki." Said Isaribi, smiling slightly at the Uchiha while transforming back to her human form, which Satsuki returned.
"Thank you, I'm glad to have you with me Isaribi." Satsuki replied before the two took their leave of the base.
*Timeskip-Two Days*
*Oto*
After arriving back in Oto, Satsuki and Isaribi had both given their reports to Orochimaru, while omitting certain parts like Satsuki's Plasma Style. With the Sannin being please Amachi and his followers were dead and allowing Satsuki to have Isaribi with her.
With the two girls soon taking their leave, with Satsuki leading Isaribi to another part of the base.
"Where are we going?" Isaribi asked, figuring they would have gone to their quarters, only for Satsuki to start leading her somewhere else.
"There's someone else you need to meet, she's really the only one here that I trust without question." Said Satsuki, surprising the Kaima girl, having doubted Satsuki would trust anyone loyal to Orochimaru.
The two eventually reached a room where Isaribi was surprised again to see a young girl, looking around ten or eleven, training. The girl had long snow white hair, pale flawless skin, and shockingly crimson red eyes. With her attire consisting of a black sports bra that left her midriff exposed, with metal and fur bracers around her wrists and ankles, a dark purple battle skirt that reached to her feet which were left bare, and lastly a big stone sword-ax around her size that she was surprisingly able to carry, let alone use, despite what her size and age would suggest otherwise.
Though what surprised Isaribi was the girl was also pulling her bones out of her body and using them as weapons. Even more so, when she looked at her eyes and saw that they weren't just crimson red, they were the Sharingan!
"Wh-who is that?" Isaribi asked, having been under the impression the only Uchiha's left, except Satsuki and Itachi.
"Her names Illya Kaguya and in a sense, she's my daughter." Revealed Satsuki, making the purplette look at her in complete shock.
"D-daughter?!" Isaribi said loudly, getting Illya's attention as she looked only to smile brightly when she saw Satsuki.
"Nee-chan!" Said Illya as she happily rushed over and threw herself at Satsuki, who caught the little girl, while smiling slightly.
"Hey Illya, how have you been? I see you've really improved with your Dead Bone Pulse." Satsuki said, with Illya pulling back and glaring at her cutely.
"You would know how good I've gotten, if you showed up more Satsuki. Where have you been?" Demanded Illya, with Isaribi looking torn between disbelief and wanting to squeal at how adorable Illya looked.
"Sorry, I've just been busy with my own training and having to do assignments for snake-face. But I'm back for the time being and I'm looking forward to seeing how much you've improved, since the last time. Would you be able to show me?" Satsuki asked smiling, with Illya seemingly thinking it over before grinning.
"Okay, I forgive you! And watch this!" Said Illya, while hopping down before running into the center of the room to show Satsuki how much she's improved.
"Uh…Satsuki, do you mind explaining?" Isaribi asked, wanting to understand what the hell is going on.
"As I said, her name is Illya Kaguya. When I first met her, Orochimaru tried passing her off as a member of the Kaguya Clan he managed to come across, but I had my suspicions. It was after I did some digging that I found out that Illya is a clone, created using my DNA and the DNA of Orochimaru's former and now dead subordinate, Kimimaro Kaguya. Along with using the DNA of another of his subordinates, another one that I can trust and is currently at another base, Karin Uzumaki, to act as a stabilizer for the two DNA strands. With her having awakened the Sharingan and Dead Bone Pulse, thanks to Kimimaro's DNA, along with being rapidly grown to her current age. However, Orochimaru also considers her defective and a failure, since she doesn't always listen to him or obey his orders, while only keeping her around, since he sees her as to valuable an asset. I also revealed all this Illya with her seeing me as her big sister, or even a mother." Satsuki explained, as Isaribi was shocked to hear this.
Satsuki had been enraged when she learned the truth about Illya and wanted nothing more than to skin Orochimaru then and there, but knew she had to be patient and wait for her chance to strike. It's also why she's always so easily angered when around Orochimaru or Kabuto, since she has to resist the urge to simply kill them.
Plus, part of her couldn't deny she was glad Illya was created, since it felt nice to have a family member again, along with getting the chance to help train Illya and help her with her Sharingan.
"Wow…I thought I had it bad. But why haven't you taken her and left?" Isaribi asked, figuring Satsuki would have just grabbed Illya and escaped, after learning how she was created.
Only for her to shiver when Satsuki looked at her, with her Sharingan glowing ominously.
"Because…I intend to rip them apart piece by bloody piece, and then burn what's left to ash." Said Satsuki, knowing Illya is the main reason she's not taking any chances, and is making sure Orochimaru and Kabuto really die.
As she refuses to let anything happen to her little sister/daughter, refusing to lose any more of her family than she already has.
*Ame*
"Hello! My name is Tobi, it's really amazing to meet you all, and that we'll be working together now!" Said "Madara" in his Tobi persona, while waving to Pein, Konan, Itachi, and Kisame, as he was "officially" introduced to the Akatsuki as their newest member.
Though he was also honestly cheerful as well, pleased at having killed Kakashi and taken back his Sharingan, giving him full access to his Kamui.
"Are sure it is wise to let someone with such a…unique personality join the Akatsuki, Pein-sama?" Itachi asked, playing the part of being ignorant of who Tobi really is.
"Yes. Make no mistake Itachi, Tobi is powerful in his own right and will make for a perfect addition to our organization." Replied Pein.
"And what about all the other new openings?" Questioned Kisame, seeing how they were down to four, now five members, as opposed to originally having nine.
"We have been looking into several potential recruits, one of which being Hiruko, who we have been attempting to locate." Konan answered, making the swordman nod.
As the Akatsuki discussed other potential recruits, the higher ups all thought that no matter what setbacks they encounter, or whoever gets in their way. Their goals will be accomplished, one way or another, they won't allow anyone to get in their way.
None of them knowing they'll eventually be brought down by the one person that's been declared as off limits.
*Purgatory*
"Hello?! Is anyone here?!" Kakashi called out looking around the empty black void, with the only light being from a campfire.
He wasn't sure where he was, only that after Obito had killed him, something that still pained and devastated Kakashi at what his friend had done. Kakashi had ended up here, where didn't see anyone and has simply stuck by the fire, which has been his only form of light. Only being able to call out into the darkness, hoping there was someone else here.
"Yes. But unfortunately for you, it's no one that wants to see you." Said a familiar voice, making Kakashi's head snap towards it, only for his eyes to widen in shock, when he saw Rin, Minato, and Kushina.
And none of them looked happy to see him.
"S-se-sensei? R-Rin? Ku-Kushina?" Kakashi said, shocked at seeing them again, only to flinch when Rin slapped him across the face.
"You don't get to speak to us, not after everything you did to Naruto!" Growled Rin, while glaring at the scarecrow.
"That mon-" Kakashi said, only to gasp in pain, when Kushina buried her fist in his stomach, before wrapping her hand around his throat.
"Call my son a monster, a demon, a freak, or anything else again, and I swear you'll find out that being dead, doesn't mean I still can't hurt you." Threatened Kushina, before throwing Kakashi at Minato's feet, with the Yondaime simply looking at his fallen student coldly.
"You know, Sakumo was originally supposed to be here to greet you, he was waiting for the day you both could finally see each other again. But after everything you've done Kakashi, neither of your parents want to see you ever again. You're a traitor, a hypocrite, a liar, and worse than all the trash in the world." Minato said, before the three turned their backs on their fallen student/teammate.
Kakashi reached to them, to try and make them understand his actions, only for black chains to shoot out of the darkness and wrap around his body. Then before Kakashi could react, he was pulled back into the darkness to face his final fate.
So, what did you think, good. Yep we see the reactions of the Rookies and their Jōnin to Sakura and Kakashi's deaths, along with reasons to further explain Sakura's mental state. We also get a glimpse of Hiruko annoyed at Kakashi's death and now having to get another sacrifice for his Chimera Jutsu. Then we see Satsuki's mission to the Land of the Sea, where she kills the villagers after hearing them bad talk Isaribi, hating anyone who speaks of someone like that, like how Naruto was treated in Konoha. Then we see her make her way to Amachi's base, killing Yoroi and Misumi, then saving Isaribi from Amachi before they work together to defeat his Umibōzu, with Satsuki showing off her new Plasma Style, before Isaribi takes her own revenge on Amachi with her then joining Satsuki. Then we see them back in Oto and get another surprise in the form of Illya (in her Berserker-Card form), a clone of Satsuki and Kimimaro with Karin's DNA also being used to stabilize the two strands. Then a look at the Akatsuki being introduced to Tobi and finally Kakashi getting a less than friendly welcome in Purgatory from his former teammate, teacher, and Kushina, before they leave him to his unknown and final fate. So, review if you liked go away if you didn't.
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