Hello everyone.
How is everyone doing? My week was a bit hectic. I've had this done for a while but I didn't post it because I wanted to revise it first but didn't have any time this week to do it. My job keeps me fairly busy.
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nekoangel1988: Here it is. Sorry, it took a while.
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yuzukikuran476: I can consider making those types of stories. As for them having children I haven't really thought about that yet for the story.
haruyuki setsuka: You will see in this chapter who it is. I won't go into it any more than that. You're welcome and thank you for the compliment.
TigrezzTail: Thank you. Naruto gets why Utakata said what he said but he still is rather protective over the Uchiha he currently has feelings for. You will find out the person in this chapter and I hope you like it. I thought a long time for the person and the reason behind the betrayal.
Enjoy the chapter.
Naruto was pacing back and forth in his apartment after the message he just got from Itachi. He was waiting for Sasuke and Shikamaru to show up at his apartment but he wasn't sure when they were coming.
It has been a month since Naruto, Sasuke, and Shikamaru brought the other two tailed beast holders to Konoha and right now all the training they have been doing together has been completely worth it. They were slowly starting to figure out all their strong suits. Naruto found that Utakata and he still fight really well together despite only fighting together once and not seeing each other after so many years. Shikamaru told him that he could accommodate fighting with anyone and all Naruto could do to that was give him a nod.
"Naruto what is so urgent you had to tell us?" Sasuke asked as Shikamaru followed him inside through the window.
"They will be here in three days," Naruto said.
"Who will?" Sasuke asked.
"The Akatsuki," Shikamaru said getting a nod from Naruto.
"What are we going to do? That's not enough time to evacuate the civilians especially without reason," Sasuke said.
"Problem is I don't think they will be here in three days I think they will be here in a week at most and tonight at least," Naruto said.
"Why do you think that?" Shikamaru asked astonished.
"Call it Naruto intuition," Naruto said.
"Naruto? What do you know?" Sasuke asked.
"That someone in the village is helping the Akatsuki," Naruto said.
"Yeah we know that but we haven't been able to find out who," Shikamaru said.
"I have an idea on how to get the person out of hiding," Naruto said.
"What do you mean?" Sasuke asked his head tilting to the side as he looked at his friend.
"We set a bait up for them," Naruto said.
"Do you know how to do that?" Sasuke asked.
"I do," Naruto said.
"What are you planning?" Sasuke asked.
"You will see in an hour," Naruto said with a smirk that reminded Sasuke a little too much of his brother that it made him want to punch Naruto off instinct.
"Okay," Shikamaru said. "So, what do you need us to do?" Shikamaru asked.
"I need you to go to the jail cell and watch over Danzo to see if anyone comes to talk to him," Naruto said looking at Shikamaru. "And then I need you to watch outside the village to see if anyone goes outside but I need you to do it from the West side of the village," Naruto said looking at Sasuke.
"Why the West Side?" Sasuke asked.
"Just trust me," Naruto said as he put his wrist behind his back.
"What are you hiding from us Naruto?" Sasuke asked worry clear in his voice and in his face.
"You will find out everything in an hour if they think we planned this then they're going to be tipped off so this needs to be a surprise for everyone," Naruto said patting Sasuke's shoulder gently but his other hand was still hidden.
Shikamaru just watched the interaction. He saw the obvious cut on Naruto's wrist he could also tell that this was the real Naruto just by something he said. But what he didn't know is what Naruto was planning and what Naruto was hiding.
"I have faith in you but I hope you don't plan on doing this all alone," Sasuke said.
"Oh no I don't think I can do this plan alone even if I wanted to," Naruto said.
"Okay I will find you again later," Sasuke said and left the apartment.
"What are you hiding from him?" Shikamaru asked grabbing his arm from behind him. "What happened?" Shikamaru asked.
"I can't tell you but if I'm not here when your mission for me is done just know that I found the mole and to get Danzo hidden right away," Naruto said.
"Okay, but why won't you be here?" Shikamaru asked worriedly.
"Please don't tell anyone about this not even Ino or Choji just do it and don't say anything," Naruto said.
"I promise you have my word," Shikamaru said.
"Tell Sasuke that there is a note for him in my bathroom under the sink only he will be able to read it when he dabs his blood on it. Also, tell him sorry," Naruto said and it was deep that made Shikamaru confused.
"Naruto what are you about to do?" Shikamaru asked scared.
"You will see but please protect those like me," Naruto said.
"You're not going to die right?" Shikamaru asked before Naruto could leave.
"No, I won't die," Naruto said and jumped out of the window.
"I hope you're not lying to me," Shikamaru said softly as he watched Naruto.
Shikamaru didn't hesitate after that and kicked into overtime and ran to the jail to watch Danzo like he was asked to. It was only an hour of watching before Shikamaru saw who came in and couldn't believe his eyes.
"Why?" Shikamaru whispered softly and hid his chakra even more now that he saw who it was.
"So, they got to you huh Princess Tsunade?" Danzo asked laughing at her.
"Shut up, tell me the code," Tsunade snapped.
Shikamaru listened as much as he could not realize his eyes were starting to water from the pain, he felt just knowing his Hokage was behind this. He wasn't sure who it was for though.
"The code is to break the neck of the one you love most," Danzo's words were like ice cold and it brought even more tears to Shikamaru's eyes.
"I won't kill Naruto," Tsunade said.
"Even to save your beloved," Danzo said.
"Yes, even to save him," Tsunade said with tears forming in her eyes.
"He already knows it's you, doesn't he?" Danzo asked.
"Don't worry about that," Tsunade snapped then opened the cell only to knock Danzo out and take something from him before leaving.
Shikamaru jumped down the moment he knew for sure Tsunade was gone and realized that Danzo was not knocked out but dead.
"How was Itachi going to come back then?" Shikamaru asked himself as he checked the body of Danzo some more only to get what he was looking for and then taking a picture of the arm he knew had the Uchiha eyes on him.
He locked the cell and cast a Genjutsu over it so it looked like no one was in there then he got up quickly and jumped out the same way he came but not before shutting the cell and leaving nothing else there. He took off into the night to find Naruto only for Naruto to not be in the village at all.
Sasuke, on the other hand, was watching where he was told when Tsunade came out of the village.
"Shit this isn't good she knows about the others," Sasuke said and was about to go after her when Shikamaru jumped on top of him. "Shikamaru what the hell?" Sasuke snapped quietly.
"She needs to be let go of," Shikamaru said.
"What do you mean?" Sasuke asked getting annoyed because Shikamaru was still on top of him.
"Naruto is going to catch her," Shikamaru said.
"What do you know?" Sasuke asked turning his face to look at Shikamaru. "Shika what's wrong?" Sasuke asked seeing the tears.
"We have to go back to Naruto's apartment," Shikamaru said getting off Sasuke then go back into the village.
The note was where Naruto told Shikamaru it was and Sasuke cut his palm as Naruto instructed.
Sasuke if your reading this the plan went through and Shikamaru stopped you from chasing after the person you spotted. I'm sorry man I just have something important that needs to be solved. I knew it was Tsunade from Itachi and he told me the reason why but I couldn't tell you. They have Jiraiya and if she doesn't give me up then Jiraiya will die and I can't let that happen he is the only man that took care of me like I was his family. He trained me and he's my godfather I can't just ignore him. But I also need you to protect the village, Utakata, and Fu while I'm away. Get everyone out to evacuation centers it's going to happen tomorrow. I need you to do this for me and to not look for me. I promise I will come back to you. I still need to be at your wedding anyway as your best man.
Love you and the rest of the village Naruto
Sasuke was crying he couldn't believe what he just read.
"That bastard is going to sacrifice himself for Jiraiya," Sasuke whispered to Shikamaru.
"Beloved? They have Jiraiya," Shikamaru said shocked because it was around that Jiraiya died.
The wheels started to turn in Shikamaru's head and now he knew he needed his dad's help.
"We need to go I know the next part of Naruto's plan," Shikamaru said.
"What? What next part?" Sasuke asked confused as he wiped away his tears.
"He is helping Tsunade but his plan is clear," Shikamaru said.
"Get everyone out," Sasuke said.
"Yes, now let's go to my dad," Shikamaru said.
"And Kakashi," Sasuke said.
"They will know what to do," Shikamaru said and they both jumped out the window.
(Outside of Konoha)
Naruto was ahead of Tsunade by at least three miles and he knew she was getting closer when he stopped. He just waited for her to pass him.
"Granny," Naruto said coming out of the shadows as she passed.
"Naruto what are you doing here? You can't be here," Tsunade said.
"No, it's you that can't be here Hokage," Naruto said.
"I have to save Jiraiya," Tsunade said.
"Do you think he would want you to do what your planning though? We already talked about this Tsunade you're going to give me to them and get Jiraiya back," Naruto said firmly.
"I'd rather die than give you up and so would Jiraiya," Tsunade said.
"But you two will die if you don't give me up and I can't let my granny and godfather die to protect me," Naruto said. "You owe him a date remember?" Naruto said shocking Tsunade.
"I can't do it Naruto," Tsunade said.
"Yes, you can and you will just have faith that I will come out alright please," Naruto said.
"Fine, but you better come back," Tsunade said.
"I will bet on me dying," Naruto said.
"Naruto don't even joke like that," Tsunade snapped grabbing him and going to the inn that she was supposed to take him to.
"Kit do you really think this is a good choice?" Kurama asked.
"No, but I got to do it for Jiraiya," Naruto said with a sad smile.
"I will kill you if you die on me," Kurama said.
"I will release you before they even get the chance to kill me," Naruto said.
"She's here Nagato," Konan said.
"Good I suppose you brought him," Nagato said.
"Where is Jiraiya? I won't give Naruto unless I get Jiraiya first," Tsunade snapped.
"I think you are mistaken," Nagato said.
Naruto opened his eyes immediately stopping a kunai from even getting close to her.
"Just give her Jiraiya and let them go and I will come with you. If you don't, I will kill myself right here and you won't get the fox for another couple of years," Naruto threatened.
"Is that a threat?" Nagato asked eyes flaring and showing his anger.
"No, it's a promise," Naruto said looking him directly in his eyes.
"Itachi bring him out," Nagato said and Itachi brought Jiraiya out and he looked fine for the most part aside from a limp.
"Jiraiya," Tsunade whispered.
"Pervy Sage how can you get caught? You idiot," Naruto said but there wasn't any hostility only fondness in his voice.
"Naruto go back," Jiraiya snapped.
"I will be fine," Naruto said hugging Jiraiya giving him a note and then walking toward the Akatsuki as Jiraiya stood next to Tsunade.
Itachi grabbed onto Naruto but it was gentle but it still looked aggressive to everyone else. The hold he had on Naruto was that of a possessive lover instead of a worried friend.
"Go," Naruto said with a soft smile.
"We will be taking our leave too," Nagato said.
"Go back to the village," Naruto said and there was something only the three of them would understand in his eyes that made them move before even the Akatsuki could do anything else to them.
"Let's head back," Nagato said but before anything else could be said Naruto was gone.
It was a shadow clone but a realistic one that he used from his blood.
"WHERE THE HELL IS HE?" Nagato snapped screaming.
Itachi didn't know what to say aside from Naruto planning this very well.
"Itachi you helped him, didn't you?" Nagato growled out.
"No, he was with us the whole time he wouldn't have the chance to help," Konan voiced to her friend.
She didn't know if Itachi helped him but she didn't think it was possible for him to actually do anything when he was always with them over their watchful eyes.
"Fine let's catch them again," Nagato snapped and sent everyone out.
Naruto wasn't far away but no one knew that because he was hiding his presence. He had to be close to doing that jutsu so it was the only option he had.
"Kit that was crazy," Kurama said.
"I know but our counterpart passed the message to Itachi," Naruto said.
"I know now let's get back to the village before they destroy it," Kurama said.
"Yeah," Naruto said and then used the flying rajin back to the village.
It was a good thing Naruto learned that Jutsu or he would have had many problems getting to and from the village when he needed to talk to Itachi. Now, this part of the plan was left up to them.
Itachi smiled at the note because he knew this was going to be a problem but he loved seeing Naruto fight for what he believed in so he didn't mind.
"We're attacking Konoha tomorrow morning when the sun rises. They won't be able to protect all the civilians if they are just coming out of their houses," Nagato said.
Itachi knew what was to come and he planned on taking care of the next part himself but he may need Kisame too for it and that was something Kisame knew. This part was going to be separate that's for sure.
"Kisame now," Itachi whispered and Kisame was gone.
He also sent a shadow clone to tale Deidara. He was going to kill him as soon as he could while Kisame took care of the rest of the Akatsuki aside from Konan and Nagato. He had to let Naruto take care of them.
"Let's head out," Nagato said without even noticing Kisame was gone.
They didn't even know what they were getting themselves into as they went to the Hidden Leaf it sure as hell wasn't going to be easy Naruto was making sure of that.
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How was that? Naruto ended up pushing the date of them coming to the village by what he did.