Dont own Naruto or any characters in series. Only ocs

Konoha-Hokages office

Orochimaru sat behind his huge desk-a gift from the council- looking at his sound three. Kimmario's remains were in a sealed scroll and Tanyua was insane. He wasn't pleased that his body was gone to another part of the world but Danzo promised him that he would get them back.

"Outwitted by my teammates, eh? Kukukuku, now tell the rest your story." Orochimaru hissed. Jiribo told the events. Orochimaru smiled.

"Kukukuku, this man sounds better than Sasuke. Perhaps I'll take his body instead. Kukukuku, south? Danzo, your ROOT is following them, yessss?" Orochimaru hissed. The old warhawk nodded.

"Yes. We should have results soon."

OrochimaOrochimaru looked out over his Konoha. Civilians worshipped him and the shinobi that stayed followed his every word. Money can do that to peopke. The Damiyo was happy as long as he was paid. The Damiyos wife quickly whisked her daughters and Tora away. She herself remained as a figurehead. Orochimaru hated the fact that the daughters were hidden beyond his reach because they would have made prime vessels for his experiments. Danzo promised more suitable women in the future.

"Soon, Danzo, all these nations will be our empire! All will bow to me!" Orochimaru cackled. A shadowed figure hidden in the rafters disappeared in a puff of smoke. This news must be told to him.

A pair of men waited at the edge of the clearing while another pair watched. Soon a cloaked figure came into view. The two watchers waited for the figure to get closer.

"Itachi, your information is correct. Orochimaru has taken over. He plans attacks on all other villages. What are we to do?" a ninja named Maso asked. Itachi Uchiha looked at his partner for this trip. Kisame was nervous. Jirayia was to meet them yesterday but never showed. Now they knew why. Itachi looked behind them drawing a kunai.

"Lost, Hidan and Kakuzu? The Gobi isn't here."

"No. We have followed you because you are spies. Hidan figured it out anout a year ago. We cannot let you return to Leader-sama. You have been compromised by ROOT. Our true leader has allowed us four safe passage to safety. We discuss more about why we, as you are, spies need to leave. At least I can drop this damnable disguise." Kakuzu replied. Releasing the henge, he masks faded into his back, his face became more human, his stitches melded in with his skin and his grey hair became shoulder length.

"You two are spies? Why? Pain promised you immorality and money didn't he? I thought that's what you wanted." Kisame asked. Kakuzu looked at Hidan.

"A very well thought out plan. We are not allied with Pain or any other village here. Kakuzu and I took this job because a man like Pain and Orochimaru destroyed our homes. I as a priest of Jashin ( shudders) and Kakuzu as a bounty hunter in search of great wealth." Hidan said. Itachi looked like he'd swallowed acid. Two sets of spies? Who did their work for and how did they receive their orders? Kisame watched his partner closely.

"The warning not to go to Waterfall. That was you wasn't it?" Itachi asked. Kakuzu nodded. Tension was thick in the air. Trust was an issue for all those here. Finally, Kakuzu broke the silence.

"Your brother is were we are going and some questions are better answered elsewhere. We must leave now." Kakuzu said tirning on his heel. A feeling washed over him.

"On second thought, a fight would be entertaining, wouldn't it?" Kakuzu said facing the trees. Two squads of ROOT shinobi appeared. Itachi immediately activated his eyes. Kisame reached for his sword. ROOT surrounded them.

"Give yourselves up. No one can go against the might of Konoha ROOT."

"Nah. We like having our minds intact. You, however, need an adjustment in manners. As I see no way out of this fight, lets get started." Kakuzu said. A brief battle ensued. Itachi took out two with genjustu before deactivating his eyes and joined Kisame in his fight. Kakuzu and Hidan showed exactly why they were partners. Moving in sync with each other. Hidan killed two of them with his scythe while Kakuzu sewed the others in a shrinking cocoon. Kisame finished off his two with the help of Itachi.

"We must hurry. Spies are everywhere. The ship will be waiting for us at a cove in the Wave country. Danzo has already sent more ROOT." Kakuzu said heading to the east. The other three followed quietly, leaving their cloaks and rings behind.

Velos

The shinobi of the land of Fire looked around in awe. A beautiful city formed around nature itself. Trees and shrubs grew gracefully around the buildings. Tsunade knew that a meeting that she dreaded was coming. Rania wanted answers about Naruto and herself. She walked with the group until Rania stopped at a large grouping of houses.

"This is where you will be staying. If you need anything else, just send someone to the Imperium. One thing, Velos laws state that all occupants must go in pairs. Lady Tsunade, a word if you please at my office." Rania said softly. Tsunade gulped.

"I'llbe there as soon as we are settled in."

"Good. I want answers from you."