Author's crap: Actually I didn't have anything to say unless that my Internet connection was very down and my computer broke off. Hhh… Lucky I have the back up data. Sorry for the delay, and here it is I brought to you.This isDestiny, Chapter 3!

Disclaimer: Yes! Yes! Yes! Naruto's mine!!! Wahahaha!!!! (Hit in the head)

Warnings: You know, bad grammar, spelling, Hint of Shounen-ai, bla bla bla…

This is Destiny

Chapter 3: He who never come back.

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Naruto thought for a moment. The mission was clearly dangerous, and with his current condition, there were great chance for him to loosing. But if he didn't take it, then he sure that Tsunade will give the mission for Sasuke, since the other ANBU had to go out on mission while the few left was to guard the city.

/Can I take it? /

He would like to think again for another night, but apparently, he had no time left. Wind country was not far from Konohagakure. Moreover, if that snake bastard was there right now, there were no guarantees that he would not kidnap anyone from Konoha.

/And Sasuke could be in danger. /

With that on thought, Naruto gave his answer.

"I will take it."

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Outside the room, Sasuke surprised to hear that Orochimaru was still alive. Despite his efforts long ago to go after him for power, he actually hated the snake sennin. He actually believes that Naruto had defeated that snake master a while ago, but apparently, the snake sennin hasn't died yet.

/Maybe not in a while/

He jerk disgustedly as he remembers one of the events, he encountered Orochimaru. His pale dead like face, his snake subordinate, and not to mention his sickening tongue. How anyone could make his or her tongue that long was beyond Sasuke knowledge, and he was pretty sure he doesn't want to know any of that.

However, even that snake bastard was disgusting, Sasuke had to admit that he was a strong one. Probably the strongest human enemy he ever encountered, besides his crazy brother.

/And Naruto want to face him? Does he mad? /

He wanted to break the office door and told that dobe not to take that mission, or at least to take some Anbu for companion. But he knew well that do such reckless things only do him more harm than good, so he decided to wait door the blonde to went out.

(On with Naruto!)

"You accept the mission? "

Tsunade couldn't believe what she heard. She had the feeling that Naruto would likely accept the mission and she knew well why, but she didn't expect him to decide this quick.

Honestly, she preferred him not to take the mission, but she couldn't do anything since he was one of her strongest Anbu and to the fact, there were no Anbu squad left to send on this mission. Naruto had to go alone.

"Yes, Tsunade-baba! I take the mission."

Naruto tried to say in a very cheerful voice and he did success. But it's not the point. He could sense that Tsunade didn't like his decision.

"But, there will be no teammates for this mission. We don't have any guards now. You know that, didn't you?"

"Yes, I know that. I also know that this mission is super dangerous, but I have to do it. I believe you understand that, Tsunade-baba."

Naruto let a small smile grace his whiskered face. Yes, he had to do this.

Tsunade had the look that she still want to argue more, but than she stared into Naruto's endless blue eyes, and she realized that anything she did would not shattered his decision.

For the first time in years, Tsunade let a sighed of defeated.

"Okay, Naruto, I'll explain the details now. You'll have to kill Orochimaru. He was hiding somewhere in the forest. There was a big possibility that he had his army back. You have unlimited time, but they hope you can come to the country as fast as possible. Do you understand?"

Naruto vaguely nodded.

"I understand."

Tsunade gave him a nod and then wished him luck before dismissed him with a heavy sighed.

"Tsunade-sama," Naruto called the woman with unusual respect in his voice.

Tsunade, startled by the respect he never shown before, can only raised her face in question.

"Thank you for your help all this years."

Naruto bowed to her. He, himself, didn't know what in the hell he did that for. He just feel like never seeing her again so he wanted to at least made her knew that he respect her so much.

/Heh, it's okay to do that once in a while, isn't it? /

Tsunade dazed for a second, did she start to see things? Naruto would always call her with 'bachan' or 'baba'. Never from their first meeting he ever showed her some respect.

/Did he eat right? /

Outside the office, Naruto found that Sasuke has been on his way. He remember the night before event and has figured from Sasuke's look that the raven-haired must have thought too much of it.

"Naruto."

The older of the two made the first conversation and it was unusual. Usually, Naruto would talk while the other just listening and nodded, but nothing gone in the correct way today, isn't it? Therefore, Naruto thought it would not be a problem.

"Ah, Sasuke. Coming to the Hokage this early? You must be very busy, ne?"

"Naruto, did you really accept that mission?"

Never in Sasuke life, he ever felt that concern for someone. But this is for Naruto, his sunshine. He would do anything for him and he means that by heart. He could see Naruto smiled at his question, but that blue orbs also reflected something he couldn't understand.

"Ah, that mission. Yes Sasuke. I accept that. I bet it would be fun. At least better than taking care of the next gangster boys."

"But that mission was real hell! You must take companion!! Or at least take me with you!!!"

Naruto raised an eyebrow, really interested in Sasuke's reactions. He never saw Sasuke this way before.

"And why wouldn't I? I'm ninja, Sasuke, and I'm no genin anymore, nor that I'm chuunin. I'm Anbu, Sasuke, and all of Anbu's jobs are dangerous, we all know that. I bet you have heard what Tsunade-sama told me before, no companion for this mission. Actually, I am quite glad with that and I'm obviously can't bring anyone, especially you."

"But…"

Sasuke never complete his sentence. Naruto had put his finger on his lips to shut him up. Realizing the way Naruto lean to him, Sasuke felt his cheek hot.

"Believe me Sasuke, I'm doing the best I could, so don't worry. Don't forget what I told you last night either, okay?"

With that, Naruto ran and leave the dark-haired man alone in the corridor. With his sentence from the night before echoed in Sasuke's head.

/If one of your friend is a demon, and he apparently transforming into one with no way back to his human side… Than you must kill him on the first sight, without hesitant. /

Another lousy chapter. I'm desperate. Please review, I have no spirit to write since the reviewer has not increase much for the past weeks. Okay, that's it. So so so so so so so so, would you please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please pretty please review?