Chapter 183: An Older Brother's Return
The crew were discussing the island. Which Naruto really wanted to explore. Of course with Naruto's fan boy tendencies with the Kages that was to be expected.
"Anko and Kakashi gave me a map before we left." Said Nami.
"That was oddly convent." Said Kyubi.
"Yeah." Thought Naruto.
Nami showed them a map, "While there aren't any town's there is a dock on the other side of the island used by the Kages as well as some boats." Said Nami.
"What about the valley?" asked Naruto.
"We can go there!" said Nami, "It takes a couple days for the Log Pose to set."
"Can we go today?" asked Naruto.
"I don't know…" said Nami, hopping Naruto wouldn't do that.
She sighed then looked at Naruto who had turned into a 5 year old, "Pwease Nami. Can we go?"
"Fine…" muttered Nami.
"Yay!" cheered Naruto before going back to his normal age.
"I wish I knew about that when I wasn't in your body." Said Kyubi.
Naruto rolled his eyes at the demon fox inside of him.
"I should go look to see if anything's edible." Said Sanji.
The crew discussed what they would do, either go look for food or Sanji, go to the valley with Naruto or stay on the ship… Zoro was the one who had to watch the ship. Usopp also wanted to stay, but no one would let him.
As the two groups left, Sasuke stopped for a second.
"Sasuke what is it?" asked Sakura.
"It's nothing." Said Sasuke, who continued with his group which was the group to find food (he wasn't interested in Kage history).
A mysterious figure in a black clock came out from behind the tree once Sasuke was gone.
"It's not time yet." The figure said, "I have to talk to someone."
The figure headed to the Going Merry.
With the group that went to the valley, they marveled at the island's beautiful waterfall that cut through it. On the Valley there were two statures facing each other.
"Years ago, the first Hokage and the first Mizukage had a fight that nearly tore apart the Kages." Explained Robin, "However they stuck together and carved these statues into the rock while at the same time setting up the rules for secession. This is also the place where a Kage takes their apprentices for a final test."
"Oh wow." squeed Naruto his eyes sparkling, "It's just as I imagined!"
"You've been here before, haven't you?" asked Gaara look at Robin.
Robin nodded, "It was a long time ago." She said.
"I'm going to climb on top of the first Hokage's head!" yelled Naruto.
"Be careful." Said Nami you might fall into the river.
Naruto tired climbing up, but he did fall into the river, like Nami said he would. Fortunately Isaribi was part of this group so he was fine.
Meanwhile Zoro was doing pushups on the deck with his shirt off.
"Still chasing that silly dream I see." Said a voice.
Zoro stopped, he turned to see the man in the cloak, he wore a hat that cover his head and the cloak was blocking his face.
"Who are you?" asked Zoro.
"It has been a long time since we have seen each other." Said the figure.
The figure removed his hat, revealing a face that he hasn't seen in years.
With the group searching for food.
"Hey! I found something really bananas!" shouted Ino, "I need some help their kind of high!"
Sasuke couldn't get the feeling that something was wrong. He shook his head to get rid of the feeling.
"Sasuke can you cut them down?" asked Ino.
"Hey!" yelled Sanji.
"Sure why not." Said Sasuke.
"That's good." Said Sakura who was also in the group.
Both Sanji and Chopper sweat dropped as they watched the two girls fawn over Sasuke.
Sasuke managed to cut the bananas down without breaking a sweat.
"That was amazing Sasuke!" cheered the two.
Sasuke could only smirked.
Back on the Going Merry, Zoro couldn't stop staring at the man.
"Itachi?" asked Zoro in shock.
"So how have you been?" asked Itachi.
Zoro gritted his teeth.
"So where did you get that scar?" asked Itachi, "Was it him?"
"Why are you here?" asked Zoro.
"I'm not here for Sasuke if that's what you mean." Said Itachi, "I'm here on reconnaissance."
"What do you mean reconnaissance?" asked Zoro.
Itachi held up Naruto's wanted poster, "If the late Kazekage's son was wanted I would also be holding up his." He said.
"Why are you after them?" asked Zoro.
"I think you know why." Said Itachi, "So where are they?"
Zoro narrowed his eyes at Itachi.
"So you're not going to say anything." Said Itachi.
"Why did you do it?" asked Zoro.
"She was in my way." Said Itachi knowing what Zoro meant.
Zoro gritted his teeth, he had promised Sasuke a long time ago that he wouldn't fight him.
"So you're not going to fight me?" asked Itachi, "I guess you gave Sasuke that honor, besides I gave up sword fighting after I left the Dojo."
"Figures." Muttered Zoro.
"While we wait for your friends, I have something to show you." Said Itachi.
Meanwhile the group that went to get food, was returning to the ship. Food was plentiful and they even managed to kill a few animals to eat.
"We're lucky that we have you billboard brow." Said Ino carrying the bunches of bananas, "none of has to carry those huge animals."
Sakura who was carrying a large moose dropped it and yelled out, "What's that supposed to mean?" she asked.
"Fight about it later." Said Sasuke.
"Yes Sasuke!" the two said happily.
"In a few years, I'm going to have to ask for tips." Sighed Sanji.
That was when they heard a yell. Zoro's yell.
"That was Zoro." Said Sasuke.
Sasuke ran up ahead. He gritted his teeth. He got to the ship and stopped in his tracks. He couldn't help but to stare at the site.
On the deck Zoro laid there, his body crumpled, not having a mark on him. The man standing over him…
"Itachi..." Muttered Sasuke.
The rest of the group arrived to see Itachi smirk and say, "It's been a long time… little brother…"
What would happen next would be the start of something that might very well change the crew.
Next Time: Sasuke faces off against his older brother, however his older brother now possesses a Devil Fruit, a very dangerous one. What is it? Find out next time!