When Konoha ninja return from investigating one of Orochimaru's laboratories, they bring back a devastating strain of chakra bacterium - Kimimaro's sickness developed into a bioweapon. As Naruto and his surviving friends struggle to live in Plague-stricken Konoha, Madara plots, an anti-ninja cult demands repentance, and, in the midst of it all, Sasuke seeks a perfect revenge.
Rated: T - English - Mystery/Drama - Chapters: 24 - Words: 137,394 - Reviews: 337 - Favs: 503 - Follows: 269 - Updated: 2/1/2014 - Published: 9/14/2013 - Naruto U., Sasuke U., Madara U., Neji H. - Complete