When Sakura's death during the chunin exams changes everything, Naruto struggles to understand what to do with his life. No longer being interested in Hokage, he struggles to find purpose and motivation.
Just posting a new story I've been thinking about for awhile. Let me know what you guys think. I've got alot of plans for the future but wanted to see if the concept had any interest first because I'm changing quite a bit. please review and if anyones interested You know ya boy needs a beta reader
"She loved you, and you killed her." Naruto stared ahead, deep into the mangekyou sharingan. Struggling to stand after watching her death thousands more times. He faced down Sasuke.
"Don't you finally understand loser, she died for me, so that I could attain these eyes. So that I can kill that man! She gave her life..."
"ENOUGH!" Naruto exploded towards Sasuke, eight red tails swinging behind him. It didn't take long before he was smashing into the purple frame of Susanoo. Fully consumed, Naruto Lifted the purple frame off Hiroshima's statue and began smashing it hundreds of feet towards the ground. Using the tails spreading behind him he held the frame in place as he built up a bijudama bomb. The black orb of death quickly grew in size. Before it was released at point blank range.
Team 8 leading Jiraiya were still miles away when the sky suddenly turned black. Not much later a hot, heavy rain began to pelt the ninjas cold skin. Jiraiya was anxiously looking ahead, straining his eyes in the suddenly dark environment hoping to get a look. It wasn't hard for him to know what was happening, the dark heavy chakra could only mean that Naruto had lost control of the Kyubi. He cursed Tsunade, for allowing Naruto of all people to chase after Sasuke. He had demanded a tracking team as soon as he heard the news, even demanding Tsunade send the Technically out of service Team 8. Thinking back it seemed he was once again going to be to late.
Jiraiya had set up silencing seals as soon as he arrived to the Hokage's office, having been summoned for immediate assistance. It hadn't taken long for Tsunade to explain the situation to Jiraiya. His worst enemy, Orochimaru had derived a plot to steal the last of the Uchiha. Her explanation came to an abrupt halt however when it was Mentioned Naruto and a group of Genin had been sent after him.
"What do you mean you sent Naruto? He hasn't been in the right state of mind since the invasion!"
"I had no choice Jiraiya, it was Naruto who discovered the two Chunin unconscious." Tsunade stared hard back at the sturdy man. She could see the worry through the long wrinkles creasing his forehead and jaw. "I have no Teams in the Village right now, what teams I do have are out of service and unfit for such a high-level mission!"
"I don't care how unfit they are, that snake bastard wouldn't have sent anyone but the best, for his precious vessel. If we lose Naruto now…"
Tsunade sighed interrupting the man, "Naruto was instructed to gather anyone willing to participate. As it stands even a hospital patient seems to have been included. As far as I know most of the remaining Rookies are participating, with the exception of team 8, who is on a c Rank mission right now."
"Do you know where they are headed? I'll leave immediately so that I can hopefully catch up."
"No, we know they are headed towards sound but we have no idea how far they've gotten or what route they have taken. I'll get you an Inizuka clan member to help you track them down."
Jiraiya shook his head. "There's no time, if Naruto's leading that team he's going to do everything he can to save Sasuke. He doesn't remember the circumstances around Sakura's death."
As Tsunade was about to respond a heavy knock came from the door, causing both Sannin to pause their conversation.
"Enter" called Tsunade, thinking it was the Inizuka member she'd called for. Instead, team eight walked in, Shino leading his peers.
"Hokage-sama we have completed our mission."
"Hey you're an Inizuka right kid." Said Jiraiya hurriedly.
"Jiraiya I can't send you with a Genin team on an A rank mission, let alone one who just finished a mission of their own."
Jiraiya glared at the blond woman in front of him. "I'm not asking Tsunade, ill take him whether you want me to or not! Lets go kid!"
"w-wait what! Why do you need…" Kiba Froze, the heavy killing intent from two Sannin consuming him in an instant.
"A chunin is already on the way, you're not taking any of my genin. Naruto will have to make it work with who he found a while longer!"
"w-w-wait w-what's wrong with Naruto-kun?" asked Hinata, suddenly making herself known.
"He, Shikamaru, and most of your other classmates went after Sasuke. We believe he was kidnaped by our ex-teammate."
"Ha kidnaped, we both know he ran off for more power, killing his teammate obviously wasn't enough!" Everyone stood stunned at Janiya's declaration. The death of Sakura had hit all of the rookies hard, especially Naruto.
The silence lasted, everyone stunned. Tsunade couldn't believe Jiraiya had just played this card, revealing a major secrete to genin, especially this secrete, to these genin was treason. The village had decided that Sasuke was to be locked down until his bloodline could be continued. Now that the secrete was out, even the success of this mission meant nothing as Sasuke would have to be killed if he returned to the village.
"You don't know that's true; the memory may not even be real." Said Tsunade after composing herself.
"what do you mean Sasuke killed Sakura? Why would he kill his own teammate?" The three genin stared expectantly at Jiraiya.
"Enough Tsunade! he was the one to kill her during the invasion, not Gara of the sands. If Gara had killed her Naruto would have killed Gara. Instead he just defeated him. Sasuke used Gara as a distraction so that he could try to escape the village, and by the time Naruto defeated Gara his memory of the event had already been blocked."
"If Naruto's memory was blocked how do you know that, I can't imagine Sasuke admitted it?" asked Shino, watching both Sannin exchange glances.
"After the invasion Jiraiya performed an investigation into the security of the village. He and some others were also trying to track the deaths of every ninja in order be certain there were no missing ninja created. After the investigation into Sakura's death Gara of the sands told us the story. Thinking he was simply trying to avoid persecution, we went back and looked at Sasuke's and Naruto's Memories."
Jiraiya along with Inoichi Yamanaka were surprised when they were standing in front of the large black gates containing the Kyubi.
"Normally I wouldn't allow measly mortals to poke around my den, but in this instance, I'll allow it." With that both Jiraiya and Inoichi were thrown into the first-person view of Naruto during the invasion. They watched as Gara trashed Sasuke and pinned Sakura against a tree. They could feel the worry and pure anxiety as Naruto watched Sakura slowly be crushed. Pictures of rock lee laying almost dead on the floor flashed in their minds as they felt themselves molding chakra and flying through the air. They continued this experience, watching how the blond genin slowly but surely moved his way towards victory. Just before the massive toad Gamabunta could be summoned however a cry rang out. They felt Naruto jerk his head like it was their own.
"I won't die here; I refuse to let that man keep living. I'll give up everything!" with his sudden distraction Naruto was sent flying back. Sand clinging to his body he landed hard against a tree not far from Sakura's position. As he rose, Sasuke flew through the air, forming hand signs.
"alright! Free Sakura and we can kick this guys ass!" he stood and watched as Sasuke landed on the same branch as Sakura, before driving his arm through her chest. Naruto stood their stunned, with wide eyes he watched as Sasuke's arm was ripped out of her chest, spraying blood across Naruto's face. The two men felt the godly surge of power rush into Naruto's being. Before either man could react, 4 tails of curling red chakra shot out. It was at his point their perspectives shifted, both men felt an almost unresistable constriction leave their bodies. Inoichi began panting out.
"The kyubi's power is so strong I almost missed the window for us to escape!" yelled Inoichi. A loud boisterous voice rang out around them.
"I was unable to kill that stupid Uchiha after defeating that damn Tanuki. You appeared and managed to seal away my damn Chakra. Since you stole my chance, I expect you to kill him before he figures out how to control those eyes of his." With that both men were forcibly ejected from Naruto's mind. The unexpected sever left both mean barely able to stand and panting.
"So, it's true, Sasuke killed Sakura, then attempted to flee the village where he was stopped by Kakashi.
"How is it Naruto hasn't attacked him yet?"
"Naruto loses his Memory when he channels to much of the Kyubi's power. Even if he did remember, Sasuke has been under guard since Kakashi caught him trying to leave. With that the two men finally got their bearings and stood, leaving to report to the Hokage.
The genin were quiet after listening to Jiraiya's tale. Eventually it was Hinata who spoke up.
"I'll go, I'll help you find Naruto-kun."
"I Suppose we'll go to. We Kind of owe him for kicking that Neji bastards' ass!"
"hopefully we can resolve this situation before Naruto finds Sasuke. If he does Sasuke will most likely mention her death to him." Tsunade sighed, staring hard at Jiraiya.
"Very well. Team eight, your to assist Jiraiya in locating Naruto and his team. Focus on recovering Naruto and Sasuke, but leave flairs if you come across anyone else, ill have a series of medical teams following behind you."