The time period of this chapter will be six years after the massacre and about a week after the Chuunin exams.
Akatsuki Headquarters, exactly six years after the Uchiha Massacre:
It has already been six years since that day, which I forever curse. Okaa-san. Otou-san. Shisui. Sasuke. I miss you all.
I sighed.
Sasuke, you are such an idiot. You almost got killed! What the hell were you thinking?!
I was so grateful that I gathered information on Konoha for Akatsuki. The spy told me of all the happenings in Konoha, and naturally told me about the invasion of the Sound and Sand. There was a huge battle outside Konoha though that caught the eye of our spy. The battle of Sasuke and Naruto against Gaara. I wish I could've seen it. Must have been a sight to see.
Someone knocked on my door and entered.
"Itachi no danna? The leader wants to met you, yeah." Drifted in the annoying voice of Deidara. Then, he left, and I was very glad.
He just has to add ''yeah' to the end of every single freaking sentence! If I can find any phrase more annoying than that, I'll give Deidara my next bounty.
I left to meet the leader, I wondering what he had in store of me.
I soon found myself at his door, and entered.
"Itachi, I trust you have heard about the invasion in Konoha by the Sand and Sound, correct?"
"Yes, I have."
"Well, unfortunately, all our spies have been killed after they just reported to us. It seems that they have been attacked by Sound nins."
Wait, he's not leading to what I think he is, is he?
"Anyway, I need you to go to Konoha."
Damn.
"Right now, we need one spy on the inside, and about two spies who regularly have guard duties. This will be a solo mission. Any questions?"
"No."
"Prepare to leave now. You are dismissed."
I hurriedly headed for my room, planning for the mission.
I guess I have to use the henge justu with some moderations (AN: Itachi modified the henge jutsu so that he can hold it for long hours and it wouldn't eat up his chakra). Maybe I will visit the graves otou-san, okaa-san, and Shisui, if I have time. Should I go see Sasuke though?
I made some hand seals and transported to the outskirts of Konoha.
I stared ahead as memories of my former family and home overwhelmed me. Suddenly, I sensed a familiar chakra. Then, I realized who it belonged to.
"You don't have to hide Kakashi. I won't kill you."
He came out of his hiding spot and appeared right next to me.
"I know they are wrong about you killing your whole clan. I just know it. You would never do anything cruel like that. Especially to Sasuke."
"Glad you know, but are you willing to help me convince the rest of the world?"
Kakashi grinned. I think. I can never really tell because of his stupid mask!
"Welcome back! But what are you doing here? It's been six years since you left. Why now?
Great, this question.
"I ran into a lot of problems while I was on the trail of the murderers. I lost them eventually. After traveling for a while, I heard about the invasion, and naturally was worried. So I decided to come for a visit."
I performed the hand seals for it, and transformed.
"I see. Well, let's stop the chit-chat and meet my team!"
"You actually have a team?! I never knew you were the teaching type."
"Well let's say I was really intrigued by this group."
"Well, who is in it? Do you have a Hyuuga? An Aburame? A Nara? Who??"
"You'll see when we get there." He said with what I guessed was a grin. Ughh!! Stupid mask!!
"Oh yeah, do you have a passport?"
"No, but I have the Sharingan."
"You never change do you?"
"Guess not."
As we approached the guards, I noticed that security was A LOT tighter than what it should have been. Security must have been tightened after the invasion.
"Halt! Who… Oh, Hatake-san! Welcome back! Does your companion have a passport?" The guard asked while looking at me.
I quickly activated my Sharingan and began to hypnotize him.
"Okay Wantabe Fuji, you are all set! Enjoy your stay at Konoha!"
"Thanks."
Kakashi and I walked into Konoha. I looked around. There was rubble everywhere, but oddly, Konoha still seemed pretty much the same.
"I missed this place."
"Sorry to interrupt your moment, but let's hurry before my cute little gennins get mad at me for being three hours late."
Cute gennins? Three hours late? Why do I suddenly pity the team Kakashi has?