Author's notes: AHHH. I know it's been a long time since I've updated and I'm sooo sorry but things have been SOO hectic these past few months ! Anyway, I've decided to not include the fight with Hidan and Kakuzu VS the Konoha ninja just becauseI don't feel like going into too much detail about it, sorry ! Anyway, I shall begin, please review my faithful readers !
I DO NOT OWN NARUTOO !
Chapter 6 : Sakura Haruno is Dead.
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Hidan's cries could be heard the forest.
Shikamaru clasped his hands so tight they began turning white and little driplits of blood fell from them.
Hidan stopped yelling as he closed his eyes. "Forgive me Jashin.. " he said as his head dropped and his eyes closed.
Shikamaru's hands were shaking by now, his fierce eyes staring at the dead body of Hidan as pools of blood formed beneathe him, the immortal had been beaten. Shikamaru felt a hand on his shoulder. "Shikamaru...it's over, he's dead." He heard Choji say as Shikamaru finally unclasped his hands and Hidan's body fell to the ground. Shikamaru soon turned and looked over to where Asuma was laying on the ground, Ino beside him trying eagerly to heal his wounds, Shikamaru knew, nothing could be done.
He walked over and kneeled down beside Asuma. Choji was standing on the other side as Ino knelt opposite to Shikamaru.
Asuma looked up at the three teenagers, "You have done well and made me proud. I know that all of you will grow to become great shinobi's. Promise me you'll stay true to your village and protect it with your lives." Ino and Choji both shook their heads as tears formed in Ino's eyes, Shikamaru just sat there silent, as he looked at Asuma.
Asuma turned his attention to Shikamaru, "Shikamaru, you have been like a son to me.. I need to ask you a favour... protect my unborn child...with your life.." Shikamaru shook his head but remained silent. A few moments of silence passed, "Tell Kurenai..I love her.." and with that Asuma's eyes closed and his head fell to the side. Ino couldn't control it anymore, she began crying. Choji closed his eyes and bowed his head as a few tears fell. Shikamaru just stared at the now deceased Asuma.
Thunder roared and lightning crackled as rain fell from the sky. The three stayed were they were...
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His eyes red, and teeth sharp Naruto held Kakuzu by the collar. "Where is she!" he yelled punching him in the face. "Where is Sakura !" Kakuzu simply smirked spitting up blood as he looked into the eyes of Naruto. "The Sakura you knew, is dead." This made Naruto more angry as a tail of red chakra began to form and he continuosly began beating on Kakuzu's face until Kakashi and Sai finally pulled him off. .
Naruto stood there with his fists clenched as he stared at the ground. Blood was dripping from his earlier wounds as the rain fell and began washing the blood away. "We have to find her..." he said as it sounded almost like a low growl.
"We have to find the others and return to Konoha." Sai said. "There's nothing we can do for that ugly hag, the ANBU will take care of her." he said with a shrug. Naruto turned around immeadiatly and grabbed sai by the throat his nails digging in as a second tail formed. "What did you just say."
Sai was short of breath and tried to pull him off when a white strip of paper appeared on Naruto's forehead the red chakra dissapeared and Naruto fell backwards, however a certain silver haired jounin was there to catch him. "Let's go." Kakashi said as Sai rubbing his neck, nodded.
Kakashi carried Naruto on his back as they approached Shikamaru and the others. Upon arriving they noticed that Asuma had been killed. Kakashi's expression changed, he now carried saddened eyes. He placed Naruto on the ground and walked over to the three. He placed his hand on Shikamaru's shoulder. "C'mon, I'll take him." Kakashi said.
"No." came an answer from Shikamaru. Kakashi looked over at him. "I'll take him." Shikamaru said as he outstretched his arms placing them under Asuma and picking him up.
Kakashi nodded as he walked back over to where he left Naruto and picked him up placing him on his back. "Let's go then." Kakashi said as he dissapeared heading towards Konoha.
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Jade eyes fluttered open, she felt nice and warm. She looked up and saw Itachi sleeping as she smiled to herself and soon realized she was laying on his chest and her arms were draped over him. She tried to move but was stopped, she looked over and saw that his arm was around her holding her close. She smiled and rested her head back against his chest and listened to his heartbeat, calm and relaxing. She wished she could stay like this forever, right there in his arms. Sadly she knew she couldn't. She slowly sat up and slid out from under his arm. She pushed the blankets off of her and slid her legs over placing her feet on the cold ground which sent some shivers up her spine. She stood stretching. She walked over to the bathroom and closed the door behind her, she turned on the water.
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He layed there, too lazy to open his eyes. He felt something on his chest as he opened one eye and saw that Sakura was laying on him, and ontop of that, his arm was around her holding her to him. She began to stirr as he closed his eyes. He felt her lift her head off of his chest for a few moments and then she layed it back down oncemore. Surely she had realized she was sleeping on him, and that it was his arm draped around her. Why hadn't she moved, or better yet, why did she put her head back. He then felt the warm presence leave as she crawled out of bed. He heard footsteps and then the opening and closing of a door. The sound of water running from behind the door confirmed that Sakura was taking a shower. The warm presence that heated his body was now absent and he could now feel the cold air against his bare chest.
He opened his eyes and pushed the blankets off standing up. He walked over and began to undress putting on his normal clothes. He left his cloak off for now, he heard the bathroom door open and looked over.
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She stood under the warm water deep in thought. She liked the feeling of being with Itachi. She turned off the water and stepped out of the shower. She got dressed and looked in the mirror as she began brushing out her hair. It looked pretty empty without her handband... she sighed and then began brushing her teeth. Finishing up she opened the door and entered the room as she saw Itachi standing near the bookshelf. "Good morning Itachi-san." Sakura said with a sweet smile.
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"Good morning Sakura." he said with a nod of his head.
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Sakura walked over to the bed and began making it. She sat down and pulled out the scrolls. Itachi sat down at his desk and began writing again. A few moments of silence passed. "Itachi-san.." Sakura said looking up from the scrolls.
Itachi lifted his head and looked over at her. "What is it?" he asked.
"Here it says that I have a bloodline.. a dojutsu.." Sakura explained.
A dojutsu? That was an eye technique. Itachi stopped writing. "You're sure?" he asked.
She nodded. "It says here it's called Mystic Eyes." she said as she noticed Itachi stand and walk over to her.
She had an eye technique as well, this was strange. "What can it do ?"
"Well it says here that it has the power to neutralize the techniques of any ninja that meets the users gaze directly." Sakura exaplined reading the scroll.
"Hm.." Itachi said imagining the power.
A few moments of silenced passed them by.
"Itachi-san?" Sakura said as Itachi looked at her. "Could you help me master my eye technique?" she asked.
Itachi didn't answer at first until he finally nodded. "We'll start right-" he was interrupted by a knock at the door. He stood and walked over to open it. It was Kisame. "What is it?" Itachi asked.
"Pein wants everyone to meet in the living room for some important news.." Kisame said as he then left.
Itachi looked over at Sakura as she put the scrolls away and exited the room with him. They walked down the long hallway and down the stairs finally entering the living room where everyone was gathered.
"I have some important news. Zetsu has reported that Hidan and Kakuzu were killed on their mission by seven ninja from Konoha. However, Hidan was able to kill one before he died. That is all." he said leaving as the other members exited the room.
Sakura stood leaning against the wall, Hidan and Kakuzu were dead.. but it wasn't too long ago she was joking around and having a goood time with them. She sighed and turned to head back to the room, there was also mention of a Konoha ninja being killed, but she did't know who...
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Author's notes:WELL THERE YOU GOO. I know this chapter isn't anything special, but i didnt have a lot of time to write it and i needed to update. Review and let me know what you think !