Hello, everyone! Thank you very much to anyone that has read this story! I would really appreciate it if you would review so that I know this story isn't completely hopeless.
So, this is the first official chapter. I hope you enjoy it. Now, on to the actual story! *Raises arm, as if leading a battle charge.*
Bye,
~SG~
P.S. I should warn you that there will be curse words. I have no patience, so I won't be censoring the colorful words that are used by certain people in certain situations.
Disclaimer: I do not own the show Naruto, or any of its characters. That privilege belongs to Masashi Kishimoto.
Tsunade stared at the group of shinobi clustered in front of her desk. Her golden eyes scanned the impatient faces of her audience, as she gathered her thoughts to better prepare for their spontaneous reaction. As she opened her mouth to speak, the silence was shattered by a certain red-haired young woman.
"Why the hell did you call us here?" Karin asked obnoxiously.
The Hokage's eyebrow twitched in annoyance. The bold girl had been a pain in the ass since she first entered the village alongside the younger Uchiha, eight months ago. Karin was very possessive of her cold companion, and therefore, felt the need to scare off her competitors. This was done by spreading rumors or physically threatening the opponent. She was surprisingly effective; although, it never stopped the other ninjas from disliking her. Even Sasuke, Suigetsu, and Juugo, the other members of Team Taka, seemed to abhor her presence.
Despite her character flaws, Karin was fairly strong, which is why the majority of Konoha 12, despite the objections of their former instructors, decided to have her replace their weakest member: Sakura Haruno. Tsunade scowled at the reminder that her former apprentice, and daughter-figure, was considered weak by her so-called friends. I wish I could show them just how strong Sakura really is. Unfortunately, that would go against the wishes of her mother and their clan.
The honey-eyed, blonde woman sighed in resignation. She focused her attention back on the curious group standing a few feet away from her. Tsunade took a breath, preparing to speak, when she was interrupted yet again. This time by a blonde-haired boy clad in orange and black.
"Baa-chan, are you going to explain why you called us here?" questioned Naruto.
The Hokage growled, frightening several of the shinobi present. "I would if you would stop interrupting me before I can get a word out!"
Naruto scrambled to cower behind Sasuke, his blue eyes wide with fright. The other ninjas shook their heads at the knuckle-head's reaction. Tsunade huffed out a frustrated breath, while leaning back in her chair.
"As I was going to say before I was so rudely interrupted," she said with a glare toward Naruto and Karin, "the Akatsuki has stopped targeting the Jinchuuriki."
"But what does that have to do with us?" Naruto whined.
Amber orbs glared the blond into submission. "It has to do with you because they have asked for an alliance, and I have agreed." For Sakura's sake.
"WHAT?!" all of the shinobi present yelled.
WARNING: Foul language up ahead!
While the Hokage dealt with the astounded group of ninjas in her office, the Akatsuki quickly made their way toward Konoha. Their black cloaks flapping in the wind due to the speed of their running.
"Tobi can't wait to meet the Konoha ninjas!" the easily excitable man-child shouted.
Deidara smacked the back of Tobi's head. "Shut up, un! Your yelling will attract unnecessary attention."
"So will yours," Sasori commented dryly, as tears flowed from the hole in Tobi's orange mask.
The puppeteer's statement brought forth an explosive response from the blonde. Pein sighed resignedly at the seemingly unending arguments between the opposing artists, eliciting a chuckle from Madara. The group continued traveling, ignoring the affronts flying in the background. For the most part.
"I dare you to repeat that, you fucking transvestite!"
The more sane members of the Akatsuki sweatdropped as the foul-mouthed immortal entered the fray. Hidan's insult struck a sensitive nerve for Deidara, successfully infuriating the bombing specialist further. The argument brought the two S-Rank criminals to a stop, screaming obscene insults in each other's faces. The hot-headed Akatsuki members' dispute halted shortly after.
"Shut the fuck up, now!" Pein yelled, startling everyone present. "Your idiotic disagreement has gone on long enough. You will both remain quiet for the rest of this trip, or you will suffer immensely."
Deidara and Hidan shivered, fear of their leader's wrath slithering down their spines. At their nods, the other tense members heaved sighs of relief, their stances relaxing slightly.
Madara walked up to the still frustrated Pein, clapping a hand on his shoulder, "Now that another pointless argument has ended, we can continue on our way to Konoha."
The criminal organization resumed their journey, unaware of a masked figure's dull, muddy orbs tracking their movements. An elegant white ANBU mask carved into the shape of a wolf covered the face of a seemingly ordinary kunoichi with mousy brown hair cut into a short pixie bob. If the Sharingan wielders had spotted the mysterious figure, they would have noticed that the porcelain visage cast a genjustsu over the kunoichi's appearance, concealing vibrant viridian eyes and silvery, petal pink waist-length hair.
'The Akatsuki in Konoha,' Ryoko stated thoughtfully. 'This should be entertaining.'
Sakura agreed; however, it did make her wonder what the Hokage was thinking. Ryoko smirked, 'It most likely has something to do with you.'
Just great, Sakura thought with a groan. A group of S-Rank criminals is definitely something that I want to deal with now.
'Lucky you,' the she-demon replied. She then laughed as a certain thought struck her, 'I bet some of them would be willing to help when those symptoms appear.'
Have I told you recently how much I hate you? Because I do, I truly do.
'Too bad,' she countered happily, 'you're stuck with me.'
Unfortunately, Sakura replied dryly.
Ryoko rolled her violet eyes, 'Just follow them already. I don't want to miss our fellow ninjas' reactions when they come face-to-face with the Akatsuki.'
With a sigh, the 19-year-old kunoichi obeyed her inner's request. To be honest, she was rather looking forward to their reactions as well.