The Pirate Prince Redux

by Shinobi of Greed

Since he was a child Naruto idolized his father Rayliegh, his only ambition was to one day follow in his footsteps and travel the world. Though losing someone close to his heart changed his entire life. Leaving Naruto with a new ambition to create a peace filled world. Will he reach his goal and turn the world upside down? Or will he be the one to burn it down? NarutoxFemAcexVivi

12. Chapter 12

Chapter 12. Trust

It's been two months since Yugito was rescued by Naruto and his crew. Since that time, Yugito had slowly found her place amongst the group of young pirates. To Asuka she had become a close and dear friend, even though at most times Yugito seemed sceptical at the idea of being friends with anyone. Next came Konohamaru and Itachi, both of whom were quite friendly with their temporary passenger. As kindness and trust in others was just in their personalities. However, on the other end of the spectrum there was Naruto and Sasuke. The Captain and Vice-Captain duo still had very little trust placed with Yugito.

Naruto would observe their passenger when she wasn't paying attention, as the Dark Prince was always testing to see if she was a threat. Sasuke on the other hand wasn't as discrete as his Captain. This caused a tension to build between Yugito and the Dark Flame, which resulted in them butting heads on more than one occasion.

Still overall Yugito wasn't a bother to the Fūjin Pirates, in fact with her ability to cook and manage provisions. The young blond had actually made life on the Will of Fire considerably better. Which was something all of the members aboard the ship couldn't deny, so Yugito did earn her place on the ship. Regardless that never stopped Sasuke from starting a fight, and today was no different.

"Gwah, you insufferable ass." Yugito groaned while glaring a hole through Sasuke's head. "Will you please leave me alone and allow me finish the dishes?"

Sasuke who was leaning against the kitchen wall smirked. He then folded his arms and continued to watch Yugito clean the dishes from their lunch.

"I've got nothing better to do." The raven haired teenager explained.

Yugito scoffed. "Obviously." The girl began before pointing to the large sink. "If you're going to pester me either help with the dishes or piss off."

Sasuke chuckled and walked over to the counter besides Yugito, he then placed his forearms out and slouched over the counter top.

"Nah, gotta let you earn your place." Sasuke replied. "You do your job and I'll do mine."

Yugito snorted and went back to her dishes. "Yeah I forgot, my job is to cook and clean. While yours is to be an annoying asshole."

Sasuke pretended to take offense to the young cook's words. "Your insults wound me." The young notorious pirate replied sarcastically. "And here I thought we were the best of friends. Thick as thieves, two peas in a pod. The closest of-..."

"I swear on my mother's grave, keep this up and I'm tossing your ass into the ocean." Yugito threatened, while she turned around and gave Sasuke the meanest look she could muster.

Sasuke raised his eyebrow, this was the first time Yugito mentioned anything related to her family. As the girl wasn't very vocal about sharing personal information. However, Sasuke didn't really care about Yugito's family. So he shrugged his shoulders and released a soft laugh.

"I'd love to see you try and throw me overboard, I always enjoy a nice dance." Sasuke replied in an overconfident tone. "Wanna go?"

Yugito snarled at the teen, while her hand slowly hovered over her weapon. An action that got Sasuke's blood pumping and made the young pirate excited. However, before anything could escalate any further, the door to the kitchen swung open, revealing Asuka and Naruto.

"Yug-chan~!" Asuka shouted in a chipper voice, but once she looked into the kitchen she frowned. "Are you starting fights again Sasuke?"

"No/yes." Sasuke and Yugito answered at the same time.

Asuka pointed a finger at Sasuke, a small amount of flames flickering off her body. "We've had this talk Sasuke, pick a fight with Yugito and I'll smoke your ass."

Sasuke rolled his eyes. "I'm shaking in my boots." The Uchiha mumbled in a lazy tone.

Asuka gritted her teeth and took a step forward, but she stopped once Naruto grabbed her shoulder. The captain of the crew then massaged his eyes and took a deep sigh.

"Listen we've docked at our next destination, Itachi and Kono are already paired up and fetching supplies. Why don't you take Yugito into the town and gather whatever you need Asuka? Then me and Sasuke can go cause some trou- I mean gather supplies as well." The blond captain purposed.

Asuka turned to her boyfriend and huffed before poking his chest with her finger. "Fine, but this better not turn up like Brago a year back. There is a reason we don't leave you and Sasuke unsupervised. By yourselfs you're idiots, but together you're destructive idiots."

"Hn." Sasuke replied in annoyance, while Naruto grinned wide.

"I promise we will behave." The blond declared.

Asuka sighed and motioned for Yugito to follow her. "Yeah that's a damn lie, but it's not my problem. Come on Yug-chan let's leave the boys to whatever they have planned." The fire woman instructed before walking out of the kitchen.

Yugito turned to Sasuke and gave the boy a small glare before walking off after Asuka. This action caused Naruto to sigh and walk over to a large cupboard on the wall.

"So seems like you two were having a nice chat." Naruto observed before retrieving a bottle of sake and two cups.

Sasuke watched his captain pour two cups of sake and grinned. "Like always." The Dark Flame chuckled before taking a cup of sake and downing the liquid in one drink. He then grabbed the bottle from his friend and began to pour some more.

Naruto laughed and held his cup out. "Well besides you and Yugito always fighting I see no reason not to trust her. She has been with us for some time and has put up with you all this time. That's enough to warrant some trust in my book, so maybe it's about time we give her a chance."

"I still don't trust her." Sasuke admitted before taking a long drink of sake.

Naruto raised his eyebrow, his friend was an ass. However, the blond captain did respect Sasuke enough to trust his judgment. So if Sasuke didn't trust Yugito, Naruto knew his fellow pirate had his reasons.

"Why not? It's been months and she's done nothing to prove untrustworthy." Naruto pointed out.

Sasuke sighed. "Just because she hasn't done anything hostile yet means nothing. Don't forget me, you, Itachi and your annoying girlfriend could easily annihilate her. Her compliance just shows she's smart enough to know where she stacks up, not that she should be trusted."

Naruto nodded. "You could be right."

Sasuke rotated the cup of sake around in his hand. "I know I'm right, my gut is telling me not to trust her. So I'm not gonna let my guard down around her."

Naruto smirked and placed a hand on Sasuke's shoulder. "I'll trust your judgement." The blond admitted before swiping the bottle of sake away from his grasp. "Uncle Shanks always said trust your instincts, so I guess we will continue to watch Yugito carefully."

Sasuke nodded in agreement. "That's the plan no matter what, but tell me. I know we are not going out for supplies, so after the bottles empty what's next?"

"Well heard a rumor a while back that there is some bandits on this island. Hear they have been causing problems for the locals. I was thinking me and you go say hello." The blond revealed.

A large grin appeared on Sasuke's face. "Sounds like fun." The second in command began before taking a step forward. Though he stumbled a bit and almost fell over.

Slightly alarmed, Naruto reached out and grabbed his friend's arm and saved him from falling. The captain then glanced to his friend with a worried expression.

"Had a little too much to drink?" The blond asked in a joking manner.

Sasuke snorted and regained his footing. "I'm fine, just got a little lightheaded for a moment."

Naruto lifted his eyebrow and folded his arms. "Now that I take a closer look, you appear quite pale. Are you sure you're fine?"

"I'm fine." Sasuke replied stubbornly, before the prideful pirate stumbled forward and landed into the kitchen wall. Then by leaning against the wall he took a deep breath. "Absolutely fine."

Naruto sighed and grabbed onto Sasuke. "Let's get you to your quarters. I can't have my second in command stroking out on me, you need some rest."

Leaning onto his friend for support, Sasuke groaned. "Whatever."

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(North Blue)

Rocking up and down on a small vessel for one, a single individual was shivering from the cold climate of the North Blue. She had a scowl on her face and it was obvious to tell she was not enjoying her time at sea.

"Wh-what was I thinking?" One Karin Uzumaki asked herself, before the young redhead pushed her glasses up slightly. "I should have stayed at home with Mito-sama. But no I just had to get all excited and want to explore the world. Why couldn't Mito-sama have forced me to stay instead of being all for the idea?"

Karin released a long sigh. "Guess nothing can be done now since I'm already a far ways away from home."

Karin reached down to her knapsack and pulled out a small map. "Let's see where I am." The girl mumbled. "Hmm at my current pace I'll be arriving at Hoy Island within the next couple of days. Then from there it's a short travel to Wave Island."

The red haired Uzumaki shivered as a strong cold wind blew by. "That's if I don't freeze to death at sea first!"

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(Hoy Island)

Asuka who was dressed in her usual attire was scanning the small market place of Hoy Island. To her side was Yugito, the latter of whom was tightly bundled into a large coat.

"I still don't understand how you can walk around in a bikini top Asuka. It's freezing out here." Yugito complained as the two females walked around.

Asuka laughed. "You forget I'm a fire woman, I'm surprised the cold bothers you so much. You're a North Blue native for crying out loud."

Yugito narrowed her eyes. "Doesn't mean the cold agrees with me."

"Fair enough." Asuka replied, before the young pirate stopped at a small vendor. "So what else do we need?"

"Not much." Yugito answered in a calm voice. "We already have plenty of provisions, so anything else would just be extra. Besides I'm sure Kono and Itachi have gathered a fair amount of supplies as well."

Asuka nodded and pointed off into the distance, while a small smile graced her lips. "Well you're right about that."

Yugito lifted an eyebrow and looked in the direction Asuka was pointing. This allowed the girl to see Konohamaru and Itachi. Both of whom were carrying sacks full of supplies and rations.

"Hey Asuka-nee!" Konohamaru greeted in a cheerful voice. "Check out all this stuff me and Itachi got!"

Asuka giggled as she watched the boy hold the sacks out. "Looks like you two have been busy." The fire woman commented while bending down to inspect all their purchases. "You did good Kono."

"Heh, thanks Nee-chan." The youngest of the pirates replied. "But Itachi deserves most of the praise."

The eldest of the group chuckled. "I just do what I must. After all, someone has to carry the slack of my brother and the captain."

Asuka folded her arms and sighed. "You're not wrong." The girl mumbled, earning a giggle from Yugito. "They are two worthless idiots."

"Awww come on Asuka-nee! Naruto and Sasuke can get on your nerves, but they are not worthless!" Konohamaru argued.

"No they are complete idiots." The fire woman retorted before placing her hands to her hips and smirking. "Though at least Naruto has his uses in the bedroom!"

Yugito and Konohamaru both turned beat red at Asuka's rather lewd declaration. Itachi on the other hand kept his normal calm and blank face.

"That's great and all, but speaking of the Captain." Itachi began in a slightly humorous tone. "I sensed him with my Haki earlier. It appears he's making friends."

Asuka turned paler than normal and she closed her eyes. Then by using her Haki she extended her senses out towards her boyfriend. Causing her eyes to snap open and burst to life in anger once she found him. "He can't go one damn day without fighting someone! That idiot!"

Yugito tilted her head and looked around the three pirates, as it appeared even Konohamaru was snickering about something.

"What is going on?" The blond female asked in confusion.

"Well you see Yugito." Konohamaru began with a small laugh behind his voice. "Naruto-nii is currently fighting a large group of what appears to be bandits."

Itachi chuckled. "Fighting is a strong word Kono, that would imply they stand a chance." The Uchiha pointed out as he closed his eyes and reached out with his Haki. "After all those large numbers are dropping quite rapidly."

"I knew he was up to no good!" Asuka declared before turning in the direction of their ship. "But to hell with him I'm headed back to the ship!"

Konohamaru giggled and followed the fire woman along with Yugito. However, he glanced over his shoulder once he noticed Itachi wasn't following them.

"Hey Itachi are you coming?" The youngest of the group asked.

Looking in the direction of their ship, Itachi felt the presence of his brother. It was out of place for Sasuke to not take part in Naruto's mischief. So it made the oldest of the group question what was going on with his brother.

"Oi Itachi are you listening?" Konohamaru shouted out.

Being taken out of his daze, Itachi looked down to Konohamaru with a friendly smile. "My apologies Kono, my mind was just wondering off for a moment. Let's follow the others."

Konohamaru nodded and the two started to walk, but Itachi still couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't right. However, making his way to his brother was the best way to get the answers he wanted.

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(With Naruto)

Sitting atop a large building, Naruto gazed down onto a compound of defeated bandits scattered all around him. However, to his side the leader of the group was squirming and begging for his life, while at the same time being suspended in the air by a twister of wind.

"So~." Naruto drawled out in a plain voice, while quickly placing Kurama's edge to the man's neck. An action which caused the bandit to turn pale and shudder in fear. "Are you gonna leave these poor island people alone?"

Throwing his hands up wildly in defense, the bandit started to sweat nervously. "Absolutely! I won't bother anyone ever again!"

Slowly removing his blade Naruto nodded his head. "Good, that's the smart thing to say." The notorious pirate declared as he rested Kurama on his shoulder. "Now I'm not from around the North Blue. So tell me, is there anything important I should know?"

"I-important?" The man asked in a nervous voice.

"Yeah important! You know like corrupt kingdoms, illegal and immoral trade operations or just groups that prey on the weak." Naruto elaborated in an offhand tone. "So go ahead tell me everything you've got. . . Or else."

Shrieking in fear the bandit started to shake nervously. "Um there is the Germa 66-. . ."

"Boring." Naruto yawned loudly, while the young pirate slowly placed Kurama back against the man's neck. "Give me something better."

"There is a slave trade operating through Wave Island, it's not far from here!" The man declared in a scared voice and held his hands up in defense when Naruto didn't respond.

"Hmm interesting." Naruto mused, while he rested his blade once more. "Tell me everything you know."

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(The Will of Fire)

Walking aboard the Will of Fire, Asuka and company noticed their ship's deck was empty. No one really paid mind to this except for Itachi, as this of course made the Dark Crow wonder where Sasuke was. Because the older brother had already sensed Sasuke earlier and knew he was in fact somewhere on the ship.

"Yugito." Itachi began softly, while handing the girl some bags. "Could you help Kono unload our supplies? I need to go check on something."

Asuka hearing Itachi speak turned to the older pirate with a concerned look. As the raven haired boy was acting slightly out of character.

"Is everything okay Itachi?" The fire woman asked.

Itachi waved his comrade off. "It's nothing serious Asuka-san. I just have a gut feeling about something that I need to check on."

Asuka folded her arms, as she was a little more clever than Itachi gave her credit. "You're curious as to why Sasuke stayed behind on the ship. In fact you even look a little worried." Asuka pointed out, while at the same earning the attention of Yugito and Konohamaru. "It's understandable, Naruto and Sasuke are normally always near one another. Especially when one goes looking for a fight. So I was wondering myself why Sasuke stayed behind."

Itachi merely cracked a grin. "You seem to know your fellow crew mates fairly well. Nothing can slide past you Asuka-san."

Konohamaru chuckled. "Asuka-nee is pretty awesome!" The boy praised, swelling the girl's pride ever so slightly.

Asuka flashed a confident smirk and placed her hands to her hips. "Someone has to keep you boys in line. Unfortunately that's my job, but go check on Sasuke."

Itachi nodded in response and was about to head underneath the ship. However, footsteps and a familiar voice caused him to stop.

"And why would you need to check on me for?" Was the question that came from one Sasuke Uchiha, who was slowly walking onto the main deck of the ship. "If you idiots cannot tell I'm fine."

Asuka huffed at Sasuke, while Konohamaru merely grinned at his friend. Yugito glared at the boy, as she really didn't like Sasuke at all. Itachi on the other hand looked his brother over. Noticing Sasuke was moving slower than usual, his eyes were sunken in and he appeared off balance.

"Are you sure that you're okay Sasuke?" Itachi asked with concern behind his voice.

Sasuke slowly walked to the ship's side and firmly grasped the railing with one hand. Using it as a subtle way to support himself.

"I told you I'm fine, why wouldn't I be?" Sasuke replied, this time his voice sounding annoyed.

Itachi shrugged his shoulders. "You didn't go with the Captain and I had a bad feeling in my gut. Besides you don't look well brother, are you sure everything is okay?"

"Yeah Sasuke no need to act all tough!" Konohamaru chimed in, earning a nod of agreement from Asuka.

Sasuke gritted his teeth. "I'm fine. Believe it or not Itachi, me and Naruto are not joined at the hip. I don't have to follow our Captain everywhere."

Yugito glared at Sasuke. "You're such a rude asshole. Your brother and friends are just worried about you. However, it seems your little pride won't allow others to see you acting weak!"

Sasuke matched Yugito's glare, while his eyes flared to life with his Devil Fruit. "Stay out of this Yugito. None of this concerns an outsider like you."

Yugito snarled in anger, but instead of continuing on she stuck her nose up and looked away. "Fine keep being a dick, but one of these days your attitude will be your undoing."

"Why you." Sasuke growled, while at the same time black flames started to leak out of his eyes.

Asuka and Itachi both took notice to the growing tension, while thinking something needed to be done to fix the situation. Konohamaru on the other hand merely grinned and ran to the side of the ship, as his superior Kenbunshoku Haki quickly sensed his older brother.

"Oi~ Naruto-nii welcome back!" Konohamaru shouted as he tossed his arms wildly in the air. This caused everyone to snap their attention to Konohamaru. Though nobody expected in a extreme burst of speed for Naruto to appear by the boy's side.

"Glad to be back Kono!" Naruto boomed loudly, while he slapped his brother's backside and laughed happily.

'He's fast.' Yugito thought in surprise, as she has yet to actually whiteness the full extent of the Dark Prince's power. So a small display of speed like this was an eye opening experience.

Asuka like the rest of the crew was unaffected by Naruto's speed. As they themselves knew of their Captain's power and were no slouches themselves. However, as Asuka approached her boyfriend she did allow a small amount of anger to slip through.

"Oh Naruto-kun." The famed Fire Fist began, her voice deathly sweet. Causing Naruto to freeze and shudder at her tone. "You weren't off causing trouble were you?"

Turning around to the girl with an awkward expression, Naruto rubbed his head and tried to think of a reply. "Well you see." The Dark Prince began, as his voice and eyes drifted off.

Itachi sighed. "It's best to be honest Dark Prince-san."

Naruto hung his head, as he knew Itachi was right. "I was off fighting bandits that have been causing trouble for the islanders."

Asuka's face remained neutral at her boyfriend's honesty. However, she did lean ever so closely into Naruto's ear. "That's a good boy." Asuka complimented, while she added something else in a much quieter voice.

Konohamaru watched with a curious gaze as smoke started to roll out of Naruto's ears. While Asuka slowly backed away from Naruto with a devious smirk on her face. Itachi seeing his Captain and friend flirting rolled his eyes, while Yugito was blushing a deep shade of red. As the only other female aboard the ship had heard some of Asuka's words to Naruto.

"I'd like that." Naruto finally replied back to Asuka, while giving the woman a small kiss on her lips. Then after the quick exchange he backed away and looked around the ship. "But I've got news. Apparently there is a slave operation running out of Wave Island. Or so my source of bandit friends tell me. Since that island is our next stop I say we put a stop to whatever is going on."

Asuka nodded in agreement, while she saw the determination burning in Naruto's eyes. She knew how much Naruto hated slavery, as he was once a slave himself. So she knew how much something like this meant to him and she would make sure to help anyway she could.

"Yeah let's turn that island upside down." Asuka declared softly.

Konohamaru hearing Asuka punched the palm of his hand. While the former slave grinned ear to ear. "I'll protect those who cannot protect themselves." The once helpless slave declared.

Itachi glanced down to Konohamaru and flashed a small smile. "Helping better this world is why I decided to come along in the first place. So I'm ready to." Itachi stopped and made small air quotations with his fingers. "Turn that island upside down."

Sasuke listening to his fellow crew closed his eyes and gripped tightly on the side of their ship. However, he didn't want anyone knowing how weak he was feeling. So opening his eyes the confident Uchiha released a cocky laugh and gave everyone his usual overconfident smile.

"You already know I'm down for a good fight." Sasuke declared to the group.

Looking over to Sasuke, Naruto grinned at his friend. "Oh Sasuke I didn't notice you there. Feeling better after your little dizzy episode you had earlier? Or are you still feeling sick?"

Itachi, Asuka and Konohamaru all looked towards Sasuke with different expressions. While the prideful Uchiha glared at his friend.

"You bastard!" Asuka and Konohamaru yelled in unison. "You are feeling sick!"

Sighing to himself Itachi walked over and grabbed Sasuke by the collar of his shirt. Then with an annoyed expression the older brother started to drag Sasuke off.

"Foolish little brother." Itachi mumbled, his voice sounding both worried and aggravated. "You're going to go get some proper rest. And you're also going to tell me exactly what is going on."

"Hn!" Sasuke grunted in response, while he had no strength to resist his brother whatsoever.

Watching the two Uchiha brothers disappear into the bottom deck. Asuka and Konohamaru shook their heads in exhaustion with Sasuke's attitude, while Naruto shifted his gaze to their tagalong.

"Hey Yugito." The blond Captain called out, earning a look from the girl. "Just so you know any fight we involve ourselves in doesn't involve you."

Yugito nodded. "I understand."

Naruto nodded back at the girl. "Good, I wouldn't want people to think you're involved with us. I would hate for a friend to be made into a wanted criminal just for being around us!"

Yugito's eyes grew slightly wide at Naruto's words, but she didn't have long to ponder over them. Since Asuka roughly nudged into her and gave her fellow female a wide smile.

"Like we would let anyone go after our girl anyway." Asuka declared happily, once again stunning Yugito. Leaving the girl wordless. "We will always have your back Yug-chan!"

Konohamaru giggling held the supplies he had gathered with Itachi high into the air. "Hey Yugito-nee." Konohamaru began, referring to the girl as an older sister. Something he only did to those he considered close friends. "Let's go put these away and I'll help you with dinner!"

Being slightly taken back Yugito quickly shook her head before walking towards the kitchen. "That sounds like a good idea Kono." The girl droned out, while she appeared to have something on her mind.

Watching Konohamaru follow after Yugito, Asuka leaned into Naruto. The latter of whom was deep in thought and gazing off at the retreating Yugito. As the young Captain could tell something wasn't right with Yugito, he just couldn't figure out what that was.

"Hey Naruto." Asuka began in a flirty voice, snapping her boyfriend's attention to her.

"Yes Asuka?" Naruto began, but shuttered as he noticed the girl's facial expression. "Now?"

Asuka nodded with a feral grin. "Now!" The girl replied quickly, as she gripped down on Naruto's wrist and dragged the boy off.

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(Later that night)

Night had fallen and the moon was cascading down elegantly on the calm freezing North Blue waters. The Will of Fire's main deck was empty, as everyone had already retired for the night. Well all except for the lone individual who was emerging out onto the ship's main deck. This individual was of course none of than the ship's temporary cook Yugito. Who was dressed in nothing besides a simple nightgown and heavy coat to deal with the harsh cold of the North Blue.

Walking slowly, Yugito trekked her way up a small flight of stairs. Making her way up by the ship's helm and then by leaning against the ship's railing she sighed.

"It's now or never." The girl mumbled, while fishing a small Den Den Mushi out of her pocket. Then standing in silence with nothing besides the sound of the sea around her. Yugito dialed a call and waited.

At first there was nothing, but it only took a few moments before the Den Den Mushi gave off a vile grin. Followed by a gruff voice that made the girl shiver.

"Yugito. . ." The voice began before taking a small pause. "You've been taking your time."

Gripping tightly onto the Den Den Mushi Yugito frowned. "A new situation has developed."

"Well girl explain yourself then." The voice replied back, sounding rather impatient.

"I'm aboard a pirate ship." Yugito began softly.

"Well kill them and take their bounties." The voice ordered. "It's not that complicated Yugito!"

Yugito bit her lip. "Silvers Naruto, Portgas D. Asuka, Itachi Uchiha, Sasuke Uchiha and Silvers Konohamaru. Those are the five pirates aboard this ship, I can't simply take them out. . . Their strength is just like the rumors say."

There was another pause, causing Yugito to grow nervous in anticipation. While this was going on Sasuke Uchiha was sneaking his way onto the ship's deck, as he wanted some fresh air to hopefully help himself feel better. However, Sasuke was far more weak than earlier and was slightly struggling to move. Though his ears were still working fine and he quickly picked up on the sound of two voices. One of which he knew belonged to Yugito and the other he couldn't make out.

So moving up towards the ship's helm, Sasuke concealed himself and glanced up to the one person on ship he didn't trust.

"Here is what you're going to do Yugito. You will bring those five pirates to me and we will collect their massive bounties. Failure is not an option, am I making myself clear girl?"

Yugito gritted her teeth and closed her eyes. "I understand." The young woman replied bitterly.

"Good." The voice in the Den Den Mushi repiled. "Hurry back and don't fail me."

With the Den Den Mushi clicking off Yugito tightened her hand on the object. She was about to toss the small snail into the ocean. However, the sound of footsteps caused her to freeze in fear.

"I knew you couldn't be trusted." Sasuke declared, his Sharingan flaring to life and illuminating in the darkness. "You had everyone else fooled, but not me. I knew from the very start that we should have left you to die in that storm."

Turning to Sasuke, Yugito started to slightly panic inside her mind. She knew Sasuke wasn't feeling at his best, so she had a slight advantage. However, if just one person were to join in and help him she knew it was all over.

"Sasuke it's not what it looks like." Yugito began, as she held her hands up. Hoping to diffuse the situation and talk her way out of trouble.

Sasuke took a step forward, as he didn't care what the girl had to say. However, Sasuke's vision suddenly started to blur and his balance began to shift. Next the Uchiha started to violently cough and eventually toppled backwards down the steps.

Yugito watching with a stunned expression ran over to look down at Sasuke. The proud Uchiha was on his backside and unconscious. Yugito could tell he was still alive by the compressions of his chest, but she noticed his breathing was rapid and short breathed.

"This could be my chance." Yugito mumbled, her eyes wide and lifeless. "I could just toss him overboard. He would sink and I'd be in the clear."

Walking over to Sasuke, Yugito looked down at the boy with a blank face. Knowing now was her chance to end one of the many complications she had. However, as she reached down to grab onto Sasuke she froze. She didn't know why, but for some reason Yugito found it hard to force herself to toss Sasuke overboard.

"It's not like you haven't killed before." Yugito mumbled to herself, while she closed her eyes and gritted her teeth. "Plus you hate this dick, so just do it already."

Yugito placed her hands onto Sasuke's shirt, then by squeezing the fabric she started to think over her actions. By tossing Sasuke over she would kill the pirate, meaning she full well intended to betray Naruto, Konohamaru, Itachi and Asuka. All of whom has shown her kindness and even called her friend. She wouldn't like to admit it, but over the past few months she has formed a bond with the group of pirates on this ship.

"No I have to do this." Yugito mumbled, while she slowly lifted Sasuke up. Moving the teenager a few inches off the ground. However, as she started to pick Sasuke up another set of footsteps came from behind.

"Hey what's all this noise?" The voice of Konohamaru asked, while the boy rubbed his eyes and walked out onto the deck. Though as he caught a glimpse of Sasuke his eyes grew wide. "Sasuke!"

Slightly alarmed, Yugito watched Konohamaru slide by her side and look the boy over. It appeared to Yugito that Konohamaru was too worried about his friend to look too deep into the situation.

"Yugito what happened here?" Konohamaru quickly asked, while he placed a hand to Sasuke's forehead. "He's burning up!"

Being put on spot Yugito started to panic, but she quickly thought of a lie. "I came out here for some fresh air and found Sasuke lying right here. I think he might be more sick than we first believed."

"This is bad." Konohamaru declared, as he believed the girl without question. "Everyone come out here now!"

With Konohamaru's yelling it wasn't long before a half naked Naruto and Asuka ran outside. Both of whom looked ready for a fight, but noticed what the situation really was as they saw Sasuke on the ground. Itachi was the last to emerge onto the deck, but was the fastest to get to his brother's side.

"What's wrong with him?" Itachi asked, while he propped Sasuke's head into his arms.

"Me and Yugito found him, we think his sickness is worse than he let on!" Konohamaru explained.

Naruto quickly grabbed onto Sasuke and looked at Itachi. "Let's move Sasuke into the doctor's quarters. I'm sure there is something there to steady him for the time being. We should arrive at Wave Island by sunrise. Then we can get Sasuke some proper help!"

Itachi nodded and with Naruto's help the two carried Sasuke back down into the ship. Asuka watching this clutched her chest and released a sigh.

"Thank Kami you two were awake to find Sasuke." The fire woman declared honestly, as even though her and Sasuke fought and bickered often. Asuka did care for her friend more than she would admit.

Konohamaru nodded and looked at Yugito. "All the thanks goes to Yugito, she's the one who found Sasuke. I just heard her trying to help the cocky bastard. If it wasn't for her I don't think anyone would have found Sasuke."

Asuka grinned at this and hugged the girl. "You're a true blessing to our crew Yug-chan. I don't know what any of us would do without you!"

Konohamaru smiled while he watched the two girls hug, he along with Asuka really did like and trust Yugito. Unfortunately that blind trust may just come to haunt them in the coming days.

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Chapter end

Well here is my first chapter continuing this story, I hope it was worth the wait and you all are excited for what is to come next!

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