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Chapter 16

Dosu sprung at her with killing intent. She leaped out of reach before throwing an explosive kunai. Her opponent flung out his arm and the weapon stopped midair. It hung between for a moment before exploding. Akari took this moment to hide. She entered the nearest building and crouched low.

She knew she would need to steer clear of his arm. Those sound waves of his could cause serious damage. A small creak above her caught her attention. Her eyes shifted and she glanced up cautiously. She could see him. She could plainly see the bright blue of his chakra above her.

"Come out kid! I'd like to finish this quickly!"

Akari slowly stood while gripping her katana tightly. Then she thrust it through the roof piercing Dosu's foot. He cried out in pain as blood slowly dripped down her katana onto her hand. She pulled it free and flung herself onto the roof. Dosu gripped his foot tightly and stared darkly at her. Steadily she made her way towards him.

He didn't give her time to attack. Instead he sent out a sound wave and sent her flying. She landed roughly on the street below. Pain shot through her body as it connected with the ground. A loud ringing resonated in her ear. Dazed she used the wall to pull herself up. Her head throbbed and she could feel the warmth of blood making its way down her forehead.

As she glanced up she noticed Dosu. He stood on the roof watching her with a smirk. He was favoring his left foot due to his injury. He said something but she couldn't hear. He seemed to realize this she could see his body shake in laughter. The bastard!

Needing a distraction she brought her hand up to her mouth. She sent a large fire ball in his direction. Quickly she made her way back up to the roof. Dosu had dodged her attack and was waiting for the smoke to clear. Before he could react she stood directly behind him. He turned in shock with a kunai in hand. It was too late.

"You're…but you can't be! Imposs…"

Dosu stared directly into the girls bright red eyes. Everything shifted. The sky turned dark as if a storm was brewing. He now stood on small piece of land. It was completely surround with water. The waves crashed violently against the island. He knew this was genjutsu but he couldn't break it. His confusion didn't help. The boy was the only Uchiha left so how was this possible. And yet he knew what he saw.

A large wave hit the shore splashing water on him. No. Not water. He stared down at his arm startled. Nervously he took a closer look around him. He noticed what he hadn't before. The liquid was a dark red. He was surrounded in blood! A loud splash caught his attention. Something had appeared on the surface. It slowly floated towards him. Before long it made it ashore. He approached it cautiously and recognized it immediately. He retched in terror as he stared down at his own mangled body! He was staring at his dead self. Then more started to breach the surface. Hundreds of bodies in his likeness. All of them dead. Some were dismembered. Others had large gashes or holes in their bodies. And there were even some left unrecognizable! That's when he saw it. One of his bodies was bleeding out but not just blood. Sand poured out along with it. Dosu fell to his knees and screamed in terror.

Akari stared down at the shrieking man before her. She cocked her head in confusion. What was with the sand? She didn't think too much into though. Wanting to end things she stepped forward and slit the man's throat. The screaming ended and his body crumpled lifelessly at her feet. She looked down at him. This was the first time she tried her sharingan on anyone but Itachi. It felt different. It was…thrilling! She had so much power over Dosu just now! If she had started off with it she might not have had to lift a finger. The thought excited her.

"Whoa! Is that the sound guy?" Riko asked.

She turned to face her siblings as they landed on the roof. They stopped and stared at her in awe. She blinked in surprise.

"What?"

"Your eyes! It's the first we've seen them!" Mizuko gaped. She stepped closer for a better look.

"Oh. Is that all?" She said casually.

"Don't act like it's no big deal! Also you're covered in blood! Should we be worried?" Riko stared at her.

Akari glanced down at herself. She was a mess. She was never good at doing things cleanly.

"Don't worry it's not mine. Well, not all of it."

She had a few cuts and bruises. Plus there was also her head. It still throbbed slightly but she was happy to have her hearing back. Riko rolled his eyes as Mizuko shook her head.

"You need to change your eyes back. Someone else could see." She told her.

Akari chided herself for being so careless. She focused on her eyes and did as she was told. Or she tried to. She didn't feel them shift so she tried harder. Still nothing! She was beginning to feel nervous. Biting her lip she tried yet again. This time she closed her eyes tightly but was disappointed when she opened them.

"I can't!" Her voice trembled.

"What do you mean you can't? Didn't he teach you how?" Mizuko questioned.

"Of course he did! Using it on Dosu took a lot out of me. It must be because I'm low on chakra." She said.

"Does it take up a lot?" Riko looked worried.

"For me it does! I've only been an Uchiha for a month!"

"Okay we need to go! There's some ninja heading this way. We can't risk them seeing you." Mizuko cried out.

They turned to see what she was talking about. They were from the leaf but they couldn't know. Quickly Mizuko led them off the roof and they sprinted to the trees.

"Wasn't there huge crashing noises coming from this direction earlier? Is it wise to go this way?" Riko looked at Mizuko.

"Yes but they've died down. Besides, it we stay near the village we're bound to run into more ninja." She answered.

Akari was beginning to feel fatigue. She had used so much chakra without even realizing it! Riko noticed this and lifted her onto his back. She thanked him and they continued. Once Mizuko felt it was safe she stopped them. They crouched in a tree with Akari using the trunk as support.

"We're gonna have to wait until your able to turn off your sharingan."

Mizuko placed a hand on her head and she could feel her injury healing. Riko had his back to them keeping an eye out.

"Guys! Someone's coming this way!" He shouted.

Mizuko joined him and Akari stood kunai in hand.

"There are three. One is hurt and is using the others for support." She informed them.

A moment later the ninja burst through the branches. They stopped a few feet away and stared at them unsure of what to do.

"We don't want trouble. We're taking our brother and leaving." Temari told them.

"Leaving! After you attacked our village! What makes you think we'll let you?" Riko growled.

"Please. It's over." Kankuro pleaded.

The three of them were shocked. Should they just step aside and let them pass.

"I don't understand. I thought…Sasuke…was the…" Gaara groaned. "only Uchiha."

Akari looked at him startled. She had forgotten her eyes! Gaara was staring straight at her. His sibling gasped in shock as they too stared at her.

"Oh man! Well now we definitely can't let you go." Riko groaned.

"This is secret not even the village knows about. It's too important for you to know." Mizuko pulled out a few shuriken.

"No! No."

Akari hadn't taken her eyes off Gaara and his never left hers.

"What? We can't have them knowing Akari!" Riko glared at her.

"I said No!"

She turned to the sand siblings.

"We let you go if you promise not to let anyone know what you've seen."

Mizuko and Riko stared at her as if she had grown two heads. Temari and Kankuro glanced at each other uneasily.

"Agreed."

They all turned to Gaara. He nodded at his siblings. They also stared at Gaara incredulously but they too nodded in agreement.

"We promise. We just want to get Gaara home. No one will know about you Akari." Temari said.

"Thank you."

Kankuro and his sister grabbed hold of their brother and disappeared. The three of them stared at the spot they once stood. That's when Akari's eyes shifted back to normal.

"Hey! Will you look at that! Guess we can head back now."

She turned and started to leave. Riko grabbed her shirt and held her in place. She let out sigh and slowly faced them.

"What. The. Hell! Why! We can't trust them to keep this secret!" Riko shouted at her.

Akari flinched slightly before letting out a nervous chuckle.

"Come on guys. I'm sure they won't say anything."

"You don't know that! They just tried to destroy the village!" Mizuko glared at her.

"Trust me on this! He's…different. Something happened to change him but I promise you he isn't the same!" She pleaded.

"You mean Gaara? That guy is bat shit crazy!" Riko yelled.

"Yes! And he isn't crazy! Atleast not anymore. Please guys let's just head back. I'm done killing for today."

Her siblings looked at her unsure of what to do. Mizuko glanced in the direction the sand siblings went and Akari was afraid she would go after them. Finally her sister let out an exasperated sigh.

"Fine! Let's go back. I hope your right about him Akari."

Akari smiled at her and nodded. Together they left the trees. The fighting in the village had died down and it seemed things were going to be okay. They helped round up the remaining enemies. Once done they had to help with the dead. It was depressing to see so many in body bags. But by the end of the day everything was done.

Akari wasn't expecting the news she received later. She had asked someone where the Third was. She wanted to tell him what happened. It was then that she found out she'd never speak to him again.

Along with the rest of the village she dressed in black and stood among them for his funeral. They had lost their Hokage.