Nenshou Kyoukan

By: Mask of Smiles

MoS: Hey there, finally updated! About time, huh? Well, let me tell you something, I would have updated sooner, but my DAMN computer would not work! The most I can do is type, which takes forever to do by the way. Then, when I finally got to school, where the computers work, I completely forgot until now. Yeah, I'm a forgetful person.

The ABSBD person will be revealed NOW, finally. Much Sakura bashing will take place. REALLY hate that girl. And...I don't think there's anything else, so I'll let you go now!

BAZANEE!!!!

Sasuke was annoyed. Very annoyed. Why was he annoyed, one may ask. Well, it was simple really. For the eight time that week, he was stuck with his most annoying fangirl. The one it took all of his self control not to murder.

Damnit! And it's only Wednesday! He thought angrily while blocking out the annoying chattering of the pink haired girl beside him.

"-and it was so sudden and so strange! Then she took in Ino, but I don't know why she did that. There's no way that pig is a better assistant than I am. I mean, I'm strong, aren't I, Sasuke-kun? I knew you would think so. Plus, my chakra control is near perfect! She made a big mistake dropping me and taking that useless Ino! Ino won't be able to help anybody but herself, don't you agree? I knew you would! I tried asking Hokage-sama why she would drop me, but she just told me to get the hell out of her office before she…" And, once again, Sasuke let her voice drift off.

Their current mission was to wait for a mercenary gang that was supposed to help them defeat Oto. He supposed desperate times called for desperate measures, because he knew, for a fact, that this particular band of mercenaries consisted of missing-nin, which was not exactly a group of people you could rely on. Of course, Tsunade would hear none of his objections and told him to get out of her office. It was probably the threat of death that convinced the council to go along with it, not that Tsunade gave a damn what they said after what happened…three years ago…

He remembered what happened when he woke up. The first thing he asked for was to see Naruto, but Sakura, the only one there at the time, scowled at the name and said, 'He won't hurt you anymore, Sasuke-kun. That monster is gone, for good, I hope.' After that, he refused to talk to her the entire time. She said he was speechless because he was so relieved that 'the murdering bastard' was gone, but he was pissed off. When he saw how happy everyone was when news was out that Naruto had left, he wished, more than ever, that he were not a part of the village. The few that weren't happy hated him instead, but he didn't care, because he realized that it was mostly his fault that the blond had left in the first place. The few that cared had every right to hate him.

Ugh, he could still remember how they snickered as he walked out of the Hokage's office with the pink eyesore hanging off his arm. They knew he was suffering, and, hell, they were enjoying every moment of it.

So, there he was. Standing at the front gate while slowly losing his hearing. The team should be here soon, but he considered the possibility that they turned tail and ran once they heard Sakura talking. Speaking of which, it was a miracle that he heard the approaching footsteps over the annoying buzz.

"Shut up. They're here." He said firmly. Sakura looked hurt for a moment, but she just giggled, thinking that he was just annoyed that the Hokage had put them on such a useless mission when they could have been spending time together somewhere else. She, of course, completely ignored the fact that he's been avoiding her like the plague. The excuse for that was that he was too traumatized from nearly being killed by his best friend that he didn't trust anyone anymore. Damn that Naruto! She really hoped he was dead somewhere in a ditch where he belonged!

"Good evening." A soft voice said as four shadows emerged from the trees.

The four were all wearing the exact same thing. Black traveling ponchos and umbrella hats, seeming like ordinary travelers. The hats hid their eyes from view, and face masks covered the bottom half of their face, making physical identification near impossible, yet they seemed like an every day traveler. However, there was an air of power and superiority that made the two Konoha nins positive these were the four they were waiting for. Three of them were relatively the same size, but the fourth was taller. For some reason, Sasuke felt a growing sense of irritation towards the tallest one.

"We are here to see your Hokage, as I'm sure you are aware of. It is best we get there quickly." One who was the taller of the three shorter ones said politely. This one was obviously a male, but he had long, black hair that brushed his shoulders. They didn't know why, but Sakura and Sasuke felt they had met this boy before.

"May we know your names before we proceed?" Sakura asked as politely as she could, not liking that these four interrupted her conversation with Sasuke.

"I suppose it would do no harm. I am called Yuki. The one on my left is Kira," Yuki motioned to the smallest of the four, and the pair could see strands of red hair from under the hat, "behind us is Ketsueki," he motioned to the tallest one, who was completely motionless, "and last, but certainly not least, is Nenshou."

The last name made the pair tense. They both knew about this man. Nenshou Kyoukan, a strong man and assassin who was well known, and feared, across the continent. He was a merciful killer, but a killer nonetheless, who never failed to complete his mission. Some villages he worked for tried to thank him with more than money, but he never accepted gifts or festivals in his honor. The man just took his money and left.

"Let's go." Sasuke finally said after the shock wore off. There were affirmative nods and they walked down the street. There were glances and whispers in their direction, but no one paid any mind to it. And, once Sakura calmed a little, she began talking…again.

"So, where was I before we got interrupted, Sasuke-kun? Oh, yeah, I remember. So I went to the shop and I saw them, by them, I mean Kiba, Shikamaru, and Lee, and I decided to say hi. Do you know what they did, Sasuke-kun? They all glared at me! Then Lee starts spouting about how I'm a 'destroyer of youth' or something like that. I thought he loved me! Of course, I would never return his feelings. The only man for me is you, Sasuke-kun. Don't you think they were being cruel? Of course you do, Sasuke-kun. And then-" Sakura was cut off from her ranting by an annoyed voice.

"Does she ever shut up?" Sasuke turned and saw the speaker was the one called 'Kira'. However, just like with Yuki, the Uchiha felt that the voice was vaguely familiar.

"How dare you! Don't you know how to treat a lady?" the girl demanded.

"She's a lady?" Nenshou asked Kira, who snorted. "Seriously! I though the only girl here was Yuki!"

He suddenly yelped when a senbon needle was shot to the ground next to his feet and the seemingly polite man seemed really, really annoyed. "Do I have to turn you into a pin cushion, Nenshou?"

"Haku…" The four and Sakura turned to Sasuke, who was looking straight at Yuki. He realized just who this person was. One of their first and most powerful enemies that they faced before the Chunin exams. Even thought he realized this, Sasuke found it was impossible for it to be Haku. The boy died by Kakashi's hand. At least, that's what Sakura told him. He also remembered Naruto asking if he could go alone and bury Haku himself before they came with Zabuza's body.

"I see you still remember me. That's refreshing." The hat was removed and the mask was pulled down, revealing a soft face of someone they were sure had died so many years ago.

Big surprise there, huh? Come on! You all knew it was him! Now, for those completely wrong people who think I'm making that 'oh, didn't you see? Naruto didn't beat him that badly and Kakashi missed when he thrust the Chidori into his chest'. No. I've read MANY stories like that and it irked me off because we all know that. is. not. true.

There is an explination, one that will be given in the next chapter. Also, in the next chapter, they will find out who each of them are. Much more Sakura bashing, a bit of Sasuke torture, and all that stuff. Till next time on Nenshou Kyoukan!

Have a good day!