Demon 9
By VolpyroHarry
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto Kimishima does.
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Chapter 3: Homecoming and Uchiha Retrieval
It was nice, quiet peaceful day, the birds were chirping and all was tranquil. At least it was until you heard the shouting of our hero Naruto aimed at the door guards. He knew they were trying not to let him in because he was the vessel of the Kyuubi. But he just came back and he was really pissed at them. So Naruto decides to leave at least they thought he did he just left then snuck in through a tiny crack in one of the walls using one of his special "abilities."
Naruto didn't want any trouble even though he trained with Kyuubi he was at most low jounin with his whole strength and high jounin with Kyuubi so if they sent anbu after him he'd be done for. But that would change of course Kyuubi still planned to keep him on a strict training regime. You may wonder why he was only low jounin, well the answer was that in demon world you get stronger faster but your body gets used to that world and when he returned he'd be seriously weaker. So he needed to find a place to stay and fast, he stopped all of a sudden for he felt glares all directed at him it seems they knew he was the infamous demon brat and weren't happy that he was back.
However that was not of Naruto's concern. In order for his plans to work he needed to be trusted, not by the older villages but by the younger generation it would be so much easier that way. And what would you know there was Kiba and Akamaru, the gears in Naruto's brain started working. He was formulating a plan. "Hey Kiba long time no see…"
Meanwhile at Konoha's Council Meeting
"We need to find a way to retrieve Sasuke Uchiha from Orochimaru's grips." "But isn't that a little too dangerous." "We not only have to fight Orochimaru who is an S-Class ninja plus the whole Sound shinobi."
"Don't worry we have Jiraiya and the sand plus our many other allies." "Yet don't you think this is a wasted effort, I mean the kid did decide to go to Orochimaru on his own accord didn't he," "Yes, however…" "Plus we can't waste valuable ninja on one person"
"But this is an Uchiha we are talking about think of the power Orochimaru could get from stealing his body." "So it doesn't matter we shouldn't waste our time when the body starts to decay after three years we'll cut out the eyes and place it on another person," "are you stupid Orochimaru doesn't need the body he needs the eyes he could just cut them out and use them for his own purposes."
Tsunade listens to the countless rambles. Truthfully she could care less what happened to the Uchiha, but she knew they couldn't let Orochimaru have his eyes at the very least. Just as she was falling asleep and anbu went in.
"Tsunade-sama, Council-samas we have just retrieved word that Uzumaki Naruto has returned to the village." "Nani!" This what not what the council wanted to hear that the demon that killed many a people was back in Konoha to finish the job. They knew that he was biding his time, so that everyone would forget and trust him, but they weren't stupid. On the other hand Tsunade was having completely different emotions than the other council members. She couldn't be happier; she had really missed the oba-chan comments even if they annoyed her.
"Where is he now," "He is currently at the Inuzuka residence," "Bring him here immediately; he can be made useful in our assault on sound, and if were lucky he might get killed." They all laughed but Tsunade stood there looking disgusted at these people.
Meanwhile at Inuzuka Residence
Naruto was currently at Kiba's house, he had quickly became friends with him all over again, but what really surprised him was that the Inuzuka's let him in without any glare. This was because they were really close to dogs and since foxes were like their cousins they could use their nose and smell that Naruto wasn't the Kyuubi. The only reason Kiba ever made fun of him was that Naruto always acted like an idiot.
Unbeknownst to Naruto, Kiba had gone off to tell all the Rookie 9 that Naruto was back. He was currently in the living room (to Naruto it looked like the inside of a dog's house). When someone knocked at the door, he told Hana (Kiba's older sister), that he'd answer the door. He assumed it was Kiba but was thoroughly surprised to find an anbu officer facing him.
"Uzumaki Naruto the council would like to have a few words with you." "Fine." So they left for the council, outside he could see the smug looks of the villagers. No doubt they taught that the council would either execute or banish him they were all too pleased. Naruto, on the other hand, new that they'd probably ask where he'd been. Quickly coming out of his gaze he realized he was in front of the council door's gates.
"Uzumaki, the council will see you now."
The doors opened and he found himself full of very ancient people. Before Tsunade could say anything to Naruto one of the council members started questioning him.
"Uzumaki Naruto before we get down to business, would you explain to us where you have been for the past 3 weeks." "None of your business, it's not like any of you care." "Why you insolent brat we are the council of this village and we demand to know where you have been."
"Well all I've been doing is training, at the outskirts of Konoha so you can't use any excuses to mark me a nukenin." Before they could ask more questions Naruto asked one for himself. "Now I know you all don't care about any of that so what is the real reason you called me here."
"The real reason we called you here was for you to join us in our invasion of the sound to retrieve Uchiha Sasuke." "Do you accept?"
Naruto froze that name, that most hated name brung memories of someone he had deeply cared about him to the extent he felt that that he was like a brother to him. But those emotions (note this is not a yaoi tendency so don't get any ideas), started to break after he betrayed him for power. Then Kyuubi trained him and it was then that he truly realized that Sasuke didn't really care about their friendship, but was only using him to get to the final level of the Sharingan, the Magenkyo.
"No, I really don't care what happens to that arrogant prick." Naruto started to leave, "We figured as much, if you don't help us in this mission then you will stay a genin forever and you can't become Hokage." "Don't you think that's overboard?" "No Tsunade-sama." He needs to realize that we are the leaders of this village, and it is our decision to make if he would be Hokage."
To tell the truth Naruto didn't want to be Hokage anymore, he really didn't need to, but staying as a genin forever that would seriously come in conflict with Kyuubi's second phase of their deal. Realizing he had no choice he "Fine, I accept." "Wonderful, the mission begins in one week so get prepared."
Naruto couldn't believe this he'd have to rescue that no good bastard. But suddenly he started laughing he knew even if Sasuke was trained by Orochimaru that he'd still be stronger than him. Plus this time he wouldn't hold back, this would be great training in his Taijustu style, since Sharingan users suck when they fight a Taijustu expert. Oh this would be fun, very fun indeed.
End of the Week
The week was finally over. Naruto was beyond prepared for the mission. Not only that, but the week had given him the opportunity to get the Rookie 9 and Team 12 to trust him.
They were told to go to the Sound/Leaf border, to await instructions from the team leader, Jiraiya. Jiraiya told them a long the way that Sand shinobi forces would join up with them near the Sound then they would launch an all-out-attack against Sound. He said everyone had to be diligent and that this was a crucial mission.
After the pep talk they all moved out, ready to strike at Sound.
Nighttime
Naruto's group was stationed at attack precint 47. There were about 70 precincts. 50 were from the leaf and 20 from the Sand. Naruto's group was the strikers of the mission since they were by fair some of the strongest + youngest ninja. His group consisted of Neji Hyuuga, Rock Lee, Sakura Haruno (not the strongest but was one of the best medicnins they had), Shino Aburame, and Ino Yamanaka. Gaara wasn't here since he was the Kazekage. Shikamaru Nara was in precint 1 with Jiraiya setting up the battle plans, and the rest were scattered around the other precincts. The plan was as soon as it reached nightfall they would attack the Sound. They had to wake for 5 minutes. They were going to be the longest five minutes any of them had ever faced. The Sound was also ready. The night was tense as if it could feel the rising tension the blood loss that would be felt moments later. Suddenly the silence was rocked by a huge exploding sound, which was the signal; the invasion of the sound had begun.
It was only the first two minutes and already the air wreaked of blood and decay. Naruto unlike his group did not follow and go directly into the battle. Based on what was going Orochimaru would leave little defense at the base where Sasuke was residing. Obviously they taught no one would be stupid enough to take such a risk at trying such a thing. Also after being trained by Orochimaru, Sasuke shouldn't have much difficulty with opposing ninja. And just like he suspected there was only two ninja that stayed behind. Naruto pulled out a kunai and threw straight threw both their heads making a straight bulls eye, killing them both instantly.
With those two obstacles out of the way Naruto made his way inside Orochimaru's base. Now Naruto by far wasn't stupid enough to go into enemy territory without any clue where to go. In fact he already knew where the Uchiha was; on the top floor 7 doors to the left. He knew this by simply following Sasuke's chakra signature (he wondered how stupid Sasuke could be to not even try to hide or he wanted to fight someone, probably to test his abilities). Either way it made no difference to him.
After a few minutes of slowly walking, Naruto stood in front of a huge black door. Naruto pushed the door open. Their in the middle of the room, was where only remnant of light stood (even in the light he still looked like he was in the shadows, even now the bastard still tried to look cool), and calmly sitting there was none other than Uchiha Sasuke.
Naruto stood stock still at the entrance. There in the shadows sat a man who threw everything away for power, and went straight into the darkness. There sat a man he used to call his best friend, the man he had once called a brother. Sasuke looked up.
And quickly happier memories flooded Naruto's mind. Quickly shutting them off he glared at the Uchiha and the Uchiha glared back. The tension and killer intent grew to new heights. This was going to be a battle that would be remembered.
Cliffhanger
Author's Note: The battle between Naruto and Sasuke starts next chapter. Please Review!
Preview of Next Chapter: Chapter 4: Brotherly Battle Naruto vs. Sasuke 2
The battle between Leaf and Sand vs. the Sound rages on! But in the mist and center of this battle two former "brother" duke it out. Who Will Win?
"KuKuKuKuKu, Naruto, I was hoping for a better challenge," Sasuke said and stood up to leave but quickly dodged to left as a kunai whizzed past him, creating a slash on his cheek.
"You've got you're better challenge right here." Naruto retorted. Sasuke calmly turned around and looked at Naruto with the Magenkyou eyes and said "Tsukuyomi".
Naruto's world went completely black…
