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I'm too lazy to put up the disclaim and warnings cuz by now you had better know them or else you'd better go back and actually read the story. So don't complain to me about not having a disclaimer/warning/etc. cuz it's not my fault you can't read details clearly posted on other chapters (not that anyone actually cares or anything).

-Ughhh- I just watched the Samurai X movie. It was good :) and so I'm into a very... deepish-blood-spilling mode I suppose. Thank you for taking time out of your day to read and review my story! It makes me happy to know you guys like the story so much :).

Review Corner:

Yaoilover S: um... that's kinda close :D but I'm not giving anything away (mainly because I have nothing to give away seeing as I don't really know the plot myself...

animelvr4ever: It's Kitsune, Orochimaru, Tsunade and Jiraiya. Of course... I guess the character that appears in this chapter can sense it too... probably :)

Black Angel Of Distruction: Thank you 8D! I'm so glad people like this story even though I'm kinda slacking off trying to get this darn plot line moving x3

Ookami Fuu: Um. Ok!

: Ehhh --; I know... I'm making such short chapters! –bows- forgive me...

Momochi Zabuza: lol thanks a bunch :) You rock!

nighthunter: Well you can kinda warp the story and in your mind I'll allow you to imagine it in a very affectionate way :D! I didn't really mean for them to sound so... eh... but I didn't want them sounding completely falling all over each other or anything like that either.

Haruya: A lot of people guessed Sakura it seems like (ok maybe only one or two) but if you think about it... I already had her as a maid-type-person in the story so Sasuke would technically already know her... and I dislike Sakura with a burning passion so chances are she's not going to have a big role in this story.

lovewaya-isumi: 8D Thank you! I'm glad you like it... and I hope I continue doing a good job :)!

;Um... this person technically reviewed for chapter 6 and so I can't really help them by responding in chapter ten since they say that they can't see chapter ten or anything... AND since they didn't leave an email I can't help... so if anyone reads this: HELP! please? Tell this person that they can manipulate the link and put in the chapter number at the top... or just send them the link for this chapter or something... please?

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Recap:

"You're early. You surprised me..." Came a female voice.

Tsunade and Jiraiya looked up to a rock next to the waterfall.

"To be early is to be on time." Jiraiya said with a grin.

"So it is." Kitsune grinned back, "Now, shall we begin business?"

Good Night My Knight!

Chapter Ten: The Samurai Returns

The night was now still. Only his breaths were heard beneath the blood red moon. He whipped his sword clean of the filthy blood that stained it. Drawing the sword back into its sheath, he let out a sigh. Another Sound spy killed by his hand. As he opened her eyes one could see that they were the eyes of someone who was used to looking at death. Standing up he started to head in the direction of his calling. Though he was not certain how, someone had called him. Someone from his past. And though he was reluctant, he answered the foxes cry. And now, somehow, he found herself tangled in a web of a war that was just about to break loose its chain.

His eyes glowed a dark crimson as he looked through the darkness. Placing one hand on his sword and letting the other hang at his side he darted off into the night on silent paws. He would soon reach his destination.

xoxoxox

"Orochimaru has been planning this for such a long time, Kitsune..." Jiraiya said from his place on the cool rock.

"Yes, I'm aware of this." She said, her eyes glowing green under the pale moon.

"Then how do you know he is truly about to make his move?"

"I just know. You have to understand Tsunade..." The fox looked over to the older woman, "I can not even understand my own powers."

"It is important then, that we get into the palace as soon as possible." Jiraiya crossed his arms and nodded.

"Yes. That is important. But we must also take away any chances of Orochimaru's increase in power."

"What do you mean?"

Kitsune looked up, "Naruto."

Tsunade and Jiraiya's head whipped over to look at the Kyuubi.

"Naruto? He still lives in the forest though... Orochimaru has no knowledge of Naruto's existence!"

"But he does. The young Uchiha heir has taken Naruto into the palace. They've become close and so I know the Uchiha will protect Naruto if Orochimaru were to try anything out of place while they are at the palace... but I'm afraid that even the young Uchiha may prove useful to Orochimaru if needed."

"Then the sooner they are out of this place, the better." Tsunade muttered.

Kitsune slowly nodded, "Yes. And I have acquired the help of an old friend of mine to help us. He should be here... shortly."

Tsunade and Jiraiya looked curiously to Kitsune. They were silent for a while before they heard rustling from the cliffs far above. As Jiraiya and Tsunade looked up they saw a dark figure shoot out from the bushes and jump down the side of the cliff. The figures back was facing towards them as it stood.

"This better be worth my time, Kitsune..."

"Oh... don't worry. It will be."

xoxoxox

Sasuke had trouble sleeping that night. Even though he knew Naruto was safely within his arms, he couldn't help but feel as if something was coming. Perhaps he was just tense about what Kitsune had said.

'Don't let Orochimaru near Naruto.'

Her words had echoed through his mind ever since she disappeared to no where. Sasuke's head was filled with questions. None of which were answered as he clung tightly on to the blond next to him. How did Kitsune know Orochimaru? Why didn't she want Naruto near Orochimaru? What was it that was so dangerous about him that would make that gleam of fear appear so heavily in Kitsune's eyes? Just who was... Orochimaru....?

It was true that Sasuke had never really learned anything about Orochimaru. He only knew that Itachi had hired Orochimaru when he went to the Hidden Sound Village quite a distance away. Orochimaru had scared the living crap out of Sasuke when Sasuke first saw him, but in time he thought that it was perhaps just the way he looked or spoke. But Sasuke wasn't that naive. He knew that there was something more causing his fear but where this unknown fear was emerging from, Sasuke had no clue as to the origin. Perhaps he would learn in time.

And he would.

xoxoxox

Kitsune grinned up at the figure in front of her, "It's been a very looong time, ne??? Shukaku??"

In front of Kitsune stood a man about 5'5" with dusty brown hair down to his waist pulled back in a loose pony tail. His eyes continued to glow red but underneath the red was their original black looking as fierce as ever. His tan skin glowed smoothly under the moon's soft light. His attire was all black and in the style of a samurai's outfit. He had two swords at his waist. One with a red hilt, and the other with a black.

"Don't give me that grin Kitsune," He snarled untying the red sword from his waist, "This is yours."

He tossed the sword to the Kyuubi and she caught it with grace.

"About time you returned this thing to me."

Shukaku's outward appearance had not changed since the raccoon demon had last seen his old friend, and neither had his manners. He was still the same cold, grumpy raccoon that Kitsune used to know. She was grateful that some things really never change.

"Well now that the gangs all here," Kitsune said breaking the silence, "Let's get to work."

The other three nodded.

"What are we doing first?" Shukaku's growled.

Kitsune's eyes sparkled mischievously, "Getting Naruto and Sasuke out of the palace."

End Chapter Ten:

Question... is it two "u"'s in Kyuubi or just one... I think it looks (and sounds) better with two "u"s but I want to know if it's right... or if it matters :) Thanks!

And before I forget: Yes... this chapter is short and pitiful... but you'll forgive me? Right? Please? ;-;

Anukis