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Red Clouds and Snakes:
Kabuto Yakushi was busy cleaning out one of Orochimaru's labs when he felt a strong chakra presence appear behind him. Spinning around, it surprised him to see Tobi standing there.
The spy tilted his head, "My, my, Tobi, you should know better than to sneak up on me like that," he said.
The Akatsuki member simply shrugged his shoulders, "My apologies Kabuto san, but I just heard news you're not going to believe," he said.
Kabuto pushed up his glasses, "Do tell," he said.
Tobi laughed, "I heard the Leaf betrayed a certain fox," he said.
Kabuto was stunned for a second before he shook it off; there was no way this could be true. Lady Tsunade was protective of the girl, and he was pretty sure Kakashi wouldn't betray the girl either. Tobi must believe he was stupid to come here and tell him that.
The spy looked at Tobi annoyed, "Did you really come all this way just to lie to me Tobi? It wasn't even a good one," he said.
The masked man raised his hands up, "I'm not lying Kabuto san, really! I was in Suna looking for Sasori's ring when I saw a group of Leaf shinobi running to the gates. On closer inspection, I saw the Kyubi jinchuriki being held by Kakashi Hatake. I also heard one Leaf shinobi say that Naru was sent on an unauthorized mission," he said.
Kabuto looked contemplative as he absorbed the news, "Could Danzo have something to do with this?" he wondered curiously. This would definitely be an interesting piece of news to share with his master and Sasuke, the next time he saw him.
The snake user smirked, "Well Tobi, this certainly is an interesting predicament," he said.
Tobi nodded, "That isn't all though Kabuto san," he said.
Kabuto looked at Tobi wondering what else the annoying boy had to say, "Well spill it," he said.
Tobi scratched the back of his head, "I heard the place the Kyubi jinchuriki went was the Land of Rain," he said.
Kabuto was once again stunned, "Hmm now this is interesting," he, thought before looking at Tobi. "Tobi san do you have anything to show as proof of this," he asked.
Tobi surprised him by pulling out a scroll and handing it to him. When he read it he was shocked to find handwriting matching Danzo's. The scroll was a mission stating it was imperative to make sure Uzumaki didn't come back alive. "Oh My! It seems like Tobi wasn't lying after all," he thought, however, he wasn't sure how this benefited him.
Kabuto looked up at Tobi, "Why are you sharing this with me, Tobi kun," he asked?
Tobi looked at Kabuto, "I just thought you'd like to know," he said.
Kabuto looked at him suspiciously a moment, not buying that that was the only reason, "Is that the only reason," he asked?
Tobi put his finger to his face in a thinking pose, "Well I guess that's not the only reason. The other reason I shared this with you is that I thought Sasuke would like to know," he said.
Kabuto smirked, "How thoughtful of you, I'll be sure to pass on the message," he said.
Tobi clapped his hands, "Oh would you Kabuto san, that would be so helpful," he said.
Kabuto looked at Tobi annoyed, "Now if that's all you needed to say you can go," he said, shooing the man away.
Tobi began to sweat, "Oh yes that's right, well I'll see you later Kabuto san," he said, before disappearing.
Kabuto stared where Tobi had been standing for a moment before turning to leave; he had some interesting news to share with Orochimaru. Also he was curious to see how Sasuke would react.
Author's note: The mysterious stranger has been revealed.