(This is my first Naruto fic, but I have been a fan for many years)

Itachi walks ahead of Orichimaru and Kabuto. He was a bit amazed that someone could overpower Orichimaru AND Kabuto at the same time. However, he knew that he would have no problem with him with the allies he had acquired. The he was prepared to fulfill his personal mission. To destroy Konoha.

Kakashi awoke to find Usuigi sitting at the end of his bed. Kakashi wasn't surprised. Kakashi shut his eyes again.

"Why'd you go easy on me, sir?" asked Kakashi.

"I wasn't, I'm rusty. I haven't been in actual combat for at least 40 years."

"Still, you had many more techniques than that."

"I didn't use them cause I knew you'd just copy them." There was a short pause, "You trained those three well, Kakashi. They will become great ninja." Kakashi opened his eye.

"That's if they can survive Itachi and Orichimaru."

"I'm sure they will." Suddenly, Usuigi vanished in a flash of light. Kakashi sighed.

"I hate it when he does that."

Itachi met with his "council".

"We have a new enemy. He is extremely powerful. But I'll be able to take care of him. How are the soldiers?"

"Forming as we speak. Give the order and we will proceed to Konoha."

"We have little time. We must attack before they grow stronger. We attack in two days. Is that understood, Raikage?"

"Yes, Itachi-sama."

(Back in Konoha)

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura went out to get some ramen. They were amazed to see Usuigi there as well. He was wearing his billowing black cloak again and the shinobi uniform was replaced with a black shirt and pants and some combat boots. The forehead protector was around his neck. He was having some Saki. He looked up to see the three and he offered them the seats next to him and paid for their meals. While they were eating, a younger man started flirting with Sakura. No matter what she did he wouldn't go away. Sakura tried to punch him but the man showed amazing quickness and caught it.

"Come on babe, just one drink."

"I SAID NO!!!" Sakura landed a fierce left hand to the kid's face. The kid went skidding but got right up and attacked her. He showed amazing power and quickness by smashing Sakura in the face with a right hand. He went to throw another but Naruto and Sasuke blocked it and both delivered fierce punches to the man's gut. The kid went flying but landed on his feet. Suddenly he started forming seals and fire burst out of his mouth. Naruto and Sasuke knew it would be a direct hit since they didn't suspect he would be a ninja. However, all they felt was a fierce heat, but no burns. They opened their eyes to see that their shadows had acted as shields. They look over to see Usuigi with one hand in the form of a seal and his Saki in the other. He formed another seal and suddenly a fist flew out of the shadow and landed right across the enemy's face. The man was in such shock that he didn't realize that HIS shadow formed into a clone and continued the assault with fierce punches. Sasuke and Naruto were still getting used to the whole shadows coming to life thing. The man ran away and Usuigi released the seal for the shadow clone. They paid for the bill and left. Usuigi smiled.

"I guess I'm getting better," Said Usuigi. They all knew he was right. He was controlling his chakra much better. "Anyway, I want to teach you three something."

"What is it?"

"A way to prevent Itachi's Mangekyo Sharingan Eye from affecting you."

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