xXFoxy Scorpion BlossomXx: Yes, Madara will in fact be in the story, as stated in the guide; Madara is currently the head of the Uchiha clan. All that will be explained within this chapter of the story. As for Sakura's puppy love-ish behavior, hmm, well I have a pretty good idea of what kind of character I want Sakura to be, maybe it's harder to have it come across? I had a review that actually said Sakura's character was quite abrasive, so I'll try to make her character more stable. Sakura's character is a girl who was constantly hindered in her adventures because of her brother's constant protections, so she might seem a little unpredictable and hurry into things without thinking. Thank you, your reviews and criticism is always welcome.

Akatsuki Sakura Uchiha: Yes, she's quite the pervert, I must say. I honestly can't imagine someone NOT having dirty thoughts of Itachi:D. I hope you like Konan's character, I actually like her very much in shippuuden because I think she is very devoted to Nagato and Yahiko, it's an admirable trait. Thank you for the review.

Romantically Distant: Yes, finally! I actually wrote the chapter a little less than a month ago but I kept reediting it and changing and adding things, that's mostly the reason such things take so long ;(.I try to give only the best for you guys. Well, I'll be adding a lot more Kakashi to this story so I hope you'll enjoy his participation (I'm a Kakashi lover).

DempseyShea: Lucky for you, you'll find out what Itachi was up to in this very chapter ;). The plot is about to unfold.

I'll try to reply to everyone's reviews so that your pros and cons of the story are heard and put into consideration.

P.S – I think I've mentioned somewhere within the chapters that this is set within a society that had ninja practices die out. No one really practices the ninja way and many of the abilities clans have were lost along the years. There are a rare few that still practice such, mostly high lords who hold a never ending thirst for power and status like Danzo and Madara. A rare few still practice it as a way of life in purity like Jiraiya. You will understand more of this throughout the oncoming chapters since its starting to really play into the plot of the story…if I can remember more or less where I was going with this…


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Forget Me Then, Remember Me Now

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Chapter 7

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Itachi walked toward the southern borders of Konan Island, a place far more dangerous than Iwagakure itself. He strode into the area, ignoring the bordering sign of danger and the murderous looks he received. He knew where he was headed and had gone there a few times before; any casualties that wanted to meet him on the way were just that: casualties. He wouldn't have time for such games, he was here for a reason and if he didn't get what he wanted, there would be hell to pay. He passed the familiar run down inn and proceeded to enter the pub next to it. Its appearance was no less than that of the inn but the inside was far more lively. The lights were on and the place was dim with smoke, the stench of alcohol and sex were undeniably there, sickening his senses. He walked with grace, feeling eyes of recognition upon him as he made his way to the door at the farthest end of the- rather large- pub. Perhaps this is why he had no problem getting to his destination; they knew what he was capable of. He knocked only once, a knock that held a firm display of masculinity. That was all he needed as a voice murmured a quick 'come in'. Itachi entered swiftly, closing the door behind him and locking it, the rusty lock gave off a grinding sound as it was rarely used, the metallic stench erupted Itachi's nostrils and he cringed slightly. He turned to a face that had hardly changed in his time away. His mentor smiled at him and his dark eyes sparkled with warmth toward his pupil. Itachi have a curt nod, unable to stop himself from the small quirk of his lips. Warmth infested itself within Itachi as his white haired father figure laughed, dropping all the documents he had been working on and stood to survey his apprentice's changing features.

"Damn you little brat, growing so fast!" roared the man with laughter following his words.

"Jiraiya, you have grown wrinkles." Itachi said. His voice was serious as he inspected his master's face. Not one wrinkle, really, but seeing his sensei's face grow horrified was a small satisfaction. Jiraiya noticed the amused glint in Itachi's eyes and scowled.

"Little brat…" said Jiraiya, turning back to his desk.

"Well I'd love to think this was a house call, and my loving student came to see how his favorite and only mentor was doing but I know that's not your way, so you've come for that information, am I right?" asked Jiraiya sitting back behind his desk. Itachi didn't say a word as he stared at Jiraiya, almost hopefully. Jiraiya sighed and looked at the man who had gone through too much in his youthful years, a man who had known what no child should have.

"I hate to say you were right." said Jiraiya gravely.

"Fugaku was extracting vital information from Konoha and bringing it into the Uchiha Clan's offensive." Said Jiraiya, the information had taken so long to affirm, everyone was so tight lipped about Fugaku and the Uchihas.

Itachi's features grew hard as he thought back to the night he could hear his mother's outraged screams. Of course she would never have allowed it, she had been such good friends with the Hokage's wife after all. Konoha had done nothing to the Uchihas but give them a place to build their power. Konoha had their own involvement in this, however, and couldn't be excused from the tragedy of that night that haunted him so.

"However…" continued Jiraiya, "Fugaku wasn't the master mind behind it all." he concluded.

"I have a pretty good idea of whom it was, after all these years to look back through my childish eyes, I observed someone much more power hungry than Fugaku." said Itachi. His eyes glared at the memory of the figure's smile toward his mother and himself; the man's sinful hands upon Sasuke's head as he pretended to be family.

"This is why we have to do something Itachi, Konoha has weakened too much after the fourth Hokage's resignation." said Jiraiya, wondering if Itachi's grudge toward the past would affect Konoha's future.

"The fourth Hokage is now nothing but a Haruno." said Itachi, as his fists clenched.

"He did nothing for the dispute he simply left; now Danzo will no doubt corrupt Konoha and destroy the Uchihas. He could have changed the course of things, yet he chose to give all his power to Danzo." said Itachi, as he gritted his teeth. The memory of a man who had given up Konoha and Uchiha's future alike to the likes of Danzo was enough to send him into a blinded rage.

"Itachi," Jiraiya warned. To slander the fourth Hokage's name was a taboo around him. Itachi had momentarily forgotten his mentor's attachment to the man.

"How can you defend such a…" he wanted to use something along the lines of 'low life' but that would certainly enrage his mentor.

"You know not of the circumstances the Hokage was under. I do, yet to tell you of it would be crossing his bounds of privacy. It was an unfortunate position the Hokage was under. I will tell you this much, however, he loved everything in Konoha, Uchiha and Hyuuga alike. He was a good man, Itachi, I hope one day you will have the pleasure of meeting him with no prejudice." said Jiraiya.

"I have his precious daughter." said Itachi.

He wasn't sure what Jiraiya would do with that information. He wasn't sure whether it was right to tell him in the first place. Although he hadn't thought much of the pink haired hostage, if a time like this was going to come upon them it would be better to leave her within her home's boundaries. He didn't need a pesky little girl nagging at him in the time of a new war. He wanted to stop it from happening, another war, another million lives taken because of greed. Konoha, the land itself, where he had held Sasuke when he was born and the soil underneath his first steps into life, he loved all of it. He didn't want Konoha to fall. It was far too precious to more than one.

"You kidnapped his daughter!" roared Jiraiya and Itachi grew annoyed with the ringing in his ears.

"I did no such thing, Sasuke brought her on board after he found her and a servant upon a raid." said Itachi, rolling his eyes gracefully.

"But you haven't let her go." said Jiraiya, eyeing his student suspiciously.

"She provides suitable enough entertainment, besides, she bares no signs of wanting to return just yet." said Itachi as he smirked.

"Good gods, control your hormones boy, you're worse than me!" said Jiraiya.

"No such thing, she's still just a child." said Itachi as he stalked over to a chair, his feet ached from standing at attention so long.

"Oh? Then why are you keeping her? I'm sure she's more trouble than she's worth, am I right?" asked Jiraiya, Itachi could tell by the smile he held on his face that he was inferring idiotic notions.

"She entertains me, should there be any other reason?" asked Itachi.

"My boy, if there's one thing that I wish I could've taught you it would have been how to love." said Jiraiya looking down. He had only wanted the best for Itachi, a child as broken and cold as him. He would have given everything to let Itachi live again, not just idle through life with vengeance on his mind. Itachi was the key to Konoha's prosperity for the future however; he would have to be a part of this war.

"Don't talk such nonsense." said Itachi, looking away as he pondered his chances of living a happy life and creating a family, highly unlikely.

"We'll have to do it then, we'll be making our way against Madara's ruling. Although with Danzo it is a little more than unlikely we will succeed." said Jiraiya.

"Then we kill Danzo, leave Madara to me. He was the one who gave me the Uchiha's legacy after all, me and Sasuke." said Itachi as his eyes shown red with his Sharingan blood line. A secret lineage power the Uchihas had kept under wraps from everyone, only strong and powerful officials- like the head Uchihas- knew it, and even fewer practiced it.

"You have taught me all I need. I was the student of a legendary Sannin after all." said Itachi as he looked at his mentor with pride and determination.

"That you have." said Jiraiya, looking on just as proudly. Itachi walked to leave when Jiraiya stopped him.

"I'd like to meet his precious daughter." said Jiraiya, thinking back to Itachi's newest amusement.

"Sakura" Itachi said, the name sounded fitting on his tongue as he looked back to nod to Jiraiya.

"Come aboard my 'Crimson'." Itachi ordered, referring to his ship.

"We'll be leaving for Konoha together, after all. You know where I'll be residing in town." said Itachi, finally walking to unlock the door and leave.

Jiraiya sighed as he sat back in front of his desk. 'Sakura' was it? Maybe she'd know of the busty blond he missed so much, she'd probably stayed close to Minato. The damned fool, he needed to keep an eye on his children, especially a girl as beautiful to catch the eye of the famous Itachi Uchiha. Jiraiya shook his head, now was not the time to reminisce or think of such useless things. They were going to be on the brink of war. Danzo, the horrible being of a man; this wasn't going to be easy in the slightest. He had to get with all the sources he could get; there were more than a few spies among Danzo's Root that Jiraiya could call out for help. He'd have to get in touch with Minato as fast as he could; he would help if he knew the circumstances they were under, the land he loved would fall prey to the power hungry, he definitely wouldn't let that slide. Jiraiya gathered his things and walked into the apartment upstairs and packed all that he would need. He didn't forget the picture of his beloved teammates; the busty blond who had taught him the meaning of love residing within it. He could only hope Itachi could be blessed with that heart wrenching feeling love provided; one of both evil and good.


I know its very short! But I was getting back at writing this story (since I'm constantly on and off this one but determined to finish it) and I knew if I didn't post it I wouldn't finish writing the rest to the whole plot and whatnot, so I guess this is just a teaser? I promise when I make chapter 8 it will be triple the size of this, scout's honor! But just so you know where I'm going with this story, kinda...

Review ;).