Kuroi Kage VS. Konoha Shinobi
Chapter three here. Enjoy.
Pairings: KakIru, GaaNaru and SasukeKankuro.
Summary: The peace in Konoha is about to be destroyed. Who are the Kuroi Kage, and what is their purpose? Do they want the Jinchuurikis in Konoha, or do they want more than that? What will the shinobis in Konoha do to protect those they love?
"Talking"
'Thinking'
"Talking in minds" (Naruto and Gaara whenever they talk to Kyuubi or Shukaku in private or in this case, when Hoshigaki Kisame speaks with someone telepathically)
"Demons talking"
Flashback (In flashbacks, both 'Thinking' and "Talking in minds" can be used)
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Chapter Three: Preparation for a Battle
Naruto woke up to a stinging back and a throbbing feeling in his entire lower body. Gaara's semen still covered his milky thighs and the blonde groaned as he tried to get up. Gentle arms caught him as he nearly fell flat down on the ground.
"Easy Naruto", Gaara mumbled. "Does it hurt too much?"
Naruto sank into the redhead's arms and nodded. Gaara wrapped the covers around Naruto and lifted up the smaller man without much of an effort. Naruto hit one fist into Gaara's chest and said:
"I told you to stop."
"Sorry. Shukaku enjoyed your moaning too much", Gaara said with a furious blush.
"Bring him out so I can beat the crap outta him!" Naruto whined and shook his fist weakly.
The bedroom door to the main bedroom opened and Iruka came out. His walk was wobbly, as well as a bit awkward and he looked tiredly at them.
"What happened?" he asked the younger men.
Both of them only blushed as an answer.
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Lee opened his eyes and blinked a few times. Something heavy laid on his upper chest. He looked at the Hyuuga, who was still sound asleep on his teammate. Well, not for much longer.
"Neji", Lee said and the white-eyed man stirred. "Wake up, sleepy-head."
Neji's head rose from the black-haired one's chest and Lee giggled at the Hyuuga's tousled hair and sleepy eyes.
"Oh, shut it", Neji mumbled and rubbed one eye. "What time is it?"
Lee twisted around to get a look at the clock and said:
"Almost nine in the morning."
Neji groaned and sat up. He looked at his wrinkled clothing and sighed. He watched as Lee got up and stretched.
"Oi", the Hyuuga said, "give me a hand."
Lee rolled his eyes and hauled up Neji from the floor, slipping one arm around the Hyuuga as he stumbled.
"Where are Tenten and Gai?" Neji said.
"I woke up a bit earlier just when they were about to leave. They said that we could take our time and then go to the Hokage Tower."
"Is it alright if we come at sunset…?"
"I don't really think so Neji", Lee sweat dropped.
"… Damn."
-
Kiba rolled over as the sun was directed at his face, and dragged Shino with him. The bug-user groaned and coughed. He then shivered at the chilly morning-air as Tsume had opened one of the windows when getting in the shinobi way (which means, through the window instead of the door). She was sitting on the window sill, watching them both with a smile. Kiba gently scooped Shino closer to lessen the man's shivers and tightened his hold on him. Shibi jumped inside next to Tsume and stopped.
"Should we wake them up?" she asked.
"It's around nine, so probably", the Aburame said.
"It's been a long time since I made breakfast for Kiba and Shino; maybe I'll get that ready before we wake them up", the Inuzuka leader said. "Want something?"
"Coffee would be nice", the ma said and dropped soundlessly on the floor.
Akamaru looked up sleepily and Tsume assured him it was alright. The dog wagged his tail as Shibi scratched his ears. Kiba turned a bit and Shino snuggled into the Inuzuka's neck. Shibi could not help but grin at the scene.
Soon breakfast was ready and Tsume came in. The Aburame was watching the two of them quietly.
"Shouldn't you wake them up?" she asked as she handed him a cup of coffee.
"I was about to but…"
Tsume grinned at the man's weak protest, crunched down and carefully stroke Kiba's cheek.
"Kiba", she said gently and the man stirred. "Time to get up."
Kiba opened his eyes and blinked owlishly a few times. He looked up at his mother and mumbled:
"Are we late?"
"No", Tsume said. "You think you can get yourself and Shino up and join us in the kitchen soon?"
"Okay", he said and slowly released his hold on the younger Aburame.
Shino refused to let go though and Kiba sighed.
"I think I need to persuade him", the Inuzuka said sheepishly to his mother and Shino's father. "Shino… come on, wake up, sleeping-beauty."
The two adults chuckled at the nickname. Shino coughed as an answer. Kiba sat up, still holding the Aburame loosely and said:
"Still got the damn cough? Persistent one. Shino, I need you to wake up now."
Blinking eyes and soon Kiba stared into Shino's dark eyes. The Aburame coughed again, harshly this time and the Inuzuka said:
"I told you Shino."
"Quiet…" the bug-user rasped. "Give me something to drink, 'kay?"
Tsume presented a glass of water and Kiba handed it to the Aburame. Shino took it and sipped only a little before the coughing continued. He almost dropped the glass but the Inuzuka grabbed it. He set it down on the floor and rubbed Shino's back as the Aburame gasped for breath after the coughing fit he had. Kiba looked up at the adults and said:
"He's in no shape at all."
"We'll find a way then", Tsume said. "We're going to Tsunade-sama to get a replacement for you today, okay? Breakfast is waiting on the both of you in the kitchen though."
Kiba nodded. Tsume rose up to leave but Shibi leaned in. He put a hand on Shino's forehead and the younger Aburame looked up at his father. Shibi smiled gently, kissed his son's cheek before moving after the Inuzuka woman. Shino leaned to Kiba and shivered. Kiba picked up the glass and made his friend take a few sips. Then he put it on the table and said:
"Let's eat breakfast and then you're going back to bed."
Shino succeeded getting up and they got into the kitchen. Akamaru stood up and followed them. Shino looked at the breakfast, coughed and then turned away slightly.
"You love mom's cooking, so if you refuse you gotta be more sick than I thought", the Inuzuka said.
Shino looked like he was going to puke, so he put a hand to his mouth and said feebly:
"I don't think I can eat…"
Kiba closed the space between them and Shino looked away from the Inuzuka.
"Alright, you don't need to eat but you'll need someone here with you."
"I got Akamaru, right?"
The Inuzuka began to protest, when the said dog happily barked and let Shino steady himself by putting one hand on the dog's great back. Akamaru turned his eyes to the Inuzuka who said:
"I need you to take really good care of Shino, okay?"
Akamaru barked and wagged his tail.
"I knew I could trust you", Kiba smiled.
-
Chouji woke up with a groan and got up. Shikamaru sat up with his hair in all directions as it had gotten out his usual hairstyle and his red-shot eyes glared at Chouji's clock.
"No need to kill my clock with your eyes Shika", the Akimichi said.
"I couldn't sleep until three hours ago", Shikamaru growled but got up nonetheless.
Chouji steadied the Nara as he almost fell. Shikamaru moaned against Chouji's shoulder and relaxed his tense and sore body against his friend's stronger one.
"You need a day off?" the Akimichi said.
"… No", the Nara answered. "Just some coffee and then I'll be up and ready."
"Shika, it's okay if you don't feel fine."
"I'm tired that's all."
"And you need your sleep to be able to stay alert", Chouji said. "In this state, you won't be able to."
"My dad's gonna kill me", Shikamaru moaned.
"Because you're tired??" the bigger man was a bit shocked.
"He said I've wasted enough time being lazy."
"Why did you stay up so late then?"
"…"
"Well??" the Akimichi demanded to know.
"I had some reports to write", Shikamaru said and pushed away.
"Reports for what?"
"Some securities on the village needed updates and I made the rounds before I went to you", the Nara said. "I promised to have the reports ready today."
"When did you get the assignment?" Chouji asked with a hint of suspicion in his voice.
"Yesterday." And with that, he began to walk but lost his balance in an instant.
The Akimichi caught the smaller man as he stumbled and held him up. Chouji swore; lately they had demanded such short notice missions of Shikamaru, and it was taking its toll on him.
"Why have they assigned so many missions of this kind on you?"
"Because I was apparently the only one they could spare", Shikamaru said.
"I could have done it as well", the Akimichi argued.
"Yeah, but now it was me. Besides, it was a job that needed a bit of planning before it could be done."
"Stubborn Nara", Chouji sighed.
"You mean stupid Nara."
"That too."
"You angry?" Shikamaru asked, dreading the answer.
"No. A bit unfair on you, but I'm not angry on you", Chouji answered. "How about some breakfast, then fast scouting and I'll make you take a nap?"
"This will be the first time you make me take a nap", the smaller man said with a chuckle.
"One in a life time appearance, take good care of it."
-
Itachi was sitting up, holding Kisame loosely. The fish-man's head was on the smaller man's shoulder and his face was at ease. Itachi looked at Kisame with a smile as the nightmare he had the night before began to melt away. Finally the bigger man yawned and started to wake up.
"Hi Kisame", Itachi said and stroke one blue cheek.
"Itachi-san", Kisame rasped back.
"We better get ready for the day", Itachi said. "We'll be working on the north gate together with Sasuke and Kankuro."
"Are they awake?"
"Most likely not. But I'll go wake them up and you get dressed."
The Uchiha rose up, carefully lowering down Kisame in the process. The fish-man supported himself on his elbows and yawned. Itachi got a rare look on the jagged scar on Kisame's throat and saw red for a moment as he remembered when the bigger man had almost died.
"Itachi-san?"
The Uchiha broke out from his thoughts and looked down at Kisame, who was looking straight back at him with a confused expression. Itachi smiled, crunched down and let a finger run down the scar. Kisame got even more confused and sat up. The blankets pooled down around his waist and Itachi sighed a bit. He ran a hand down the fish-man's throat and settled it on a broad shoulder.
"Just thinking of the past", the raven said and squeezed the shoulder in reassurance. "Get dressed Kisame."
-
Hinata and Sakura were working already at the hospital. They were making their rounds as usual before they would meet up with Tsunade. The Hyuuga was a bit nervous and the pink-haired saw that her hand was shaking slightly as the Hyuuga was writing on her clip-board.
"Don't worry Hina", Sakura said. "We won't let anyone hurt you guys."
Hinata looked at the other one and smiled. Sakura had begun calling her Hina more and more often and the Hyuuga found that she liked it. She also liked when Sakura said things like that, because she knew that the pink-haired meant it. They would fight to the death before giving up.
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Sasuke was mildly woken up by his brother and he looked up at Itachi.
"Time to get up", the older Uchiha said.
Sasuke nodded and turned to Kankuro. The puppeteer was still asleep. He heard Itachi close the door and stretched. He carefully turned the older man and Kankuro stirred.
"Morning", Sasuke whispered into his ear. "Time to get up."
Kankuro blinked a few times and looked up into onyx eyes. He brought his arms up and Sasuke smiled before leaning in so Kankuro could hug him. That was a normal tradition that the puppeteer had started. He would not get out of bed until he got at least one hug from the Uchiha.
Sasuke sat up, dragging Kankuro with him as he did. The older male whined at the coolness of the room and the Uchiha smiled softly before embracing Kankuro tightly.
"Come on, let's go", he said after a while. "Itachi and Kisame are probably waiting."
Kankuro let go and got a kiss on his nose before Sasuke stood up. The raven rummaged through his bag and pulled out his clothes. They had divided so that sometimes they slept at Kakashi's and Iruka's house and sometimes at the Uchiha manor. Right now, they were at Kakashi's and Iruka's place.
Kankuro rose up and got on his clothes as well. Sasuke put on his navy-blue shirt and black baggy pants. He sat down as he picked up the bandages and began putting them on. Kankuro put on his black pants and black shirt. He sat down at a mirror and picked up his face-paint. Sasuke combed his hair as he watched his lover swiftly put on the paint with practiced ease. Kankuro had just finished when Sasuke snaked his arms around the puppeteer.
"Sasuke?"
"Nothing", the raven said. "I just thought you're beautiful."
Kankuro blushed; he always did. Sasuke combed his fingers through the short hair before pulling on Kankuro's hood.
"There, now you're all set!" the Uchiha said.
Kankuro smiled at the younger man and picked up the heavy scrolls. Sasuke took his katana and they went out.
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Naruto and Gaara jumped down on the ground and waited. A second later Genma and Ibiki joined them. They had taken the morning pass of scouting, despite Gaara saying that Naruto needed to recover from their 'nightly business'. Kyuubi had healed his body though and Naruto was a bit restless. Ibiki got out the map and said:
"We need to set up a few traps around here as well as check the old ones."
"Who set out the old ones?" Naruto asked and leaned to see on the map.
"Tsume and Anko", Ibiki said and tried to remember. "That was a few years ago, so we'll probably need to set out an entire new set of traps."
Naruto jumped up in a tree and set to work before the scarred man could say another word.
"Impatient brat", Ibiki muttered, causing Genma and Gaara to laugh.
"I heard that!" the blonde called out.
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The day went by quickly, and it had begun to darken when the shinobis returned to the safety inside the village.
Ino stood by the gate and waited for any signs that Shikamaru and Chouji were returning. Kiba jumped down on the ground not far from her. He was soon joined by Neji and Lee.
"Hi guys", she said. "Did you see Shika or Chouji?"
"They aren't far from here", Lee said. "They should come in a few minutes."
"Thanks."
The three continued on their way to the Hokage Tower whilst Ino waited. Other shinobis dropped by, and finally the two men she wanted to see came.
"Shika?" she said worriedly. "It looks like you're ready to keel over!"
"He probably is", Chouji said and hoisted up Shikamaru a bit better. "He's off to bed now. Can you tell Tsunade-sama we're back?"
"Yeah, no problem."
She leaped off and Chouji looked down at his friend.
"Are you already sleeping or what??" he asked.
"…"
"Well?!"
"… Shut up."
Chouji sighed and picked up the light man and jumped up on a roof before leaping home.
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Sasuke was sitting on the wall and emptied his water canteen while Kankuro put bandages on his arm were the Uchiha had been hurt by an old trap. Itachi was standing behind Sasuke, looking over the surrounding forest and the sunset. Kisame had positioned himself by the older Uchiha's feet and had his eyes closed. Kankuro finished and rocked back on his heels so that he could stand up.
"We should report back to Tsunade-sama", Itachi said quietly.
"Aa", Sasuke said and stood up. "Where to then?"
"I don't feel like going to Uchiha manor", the older Uchiha said. "What about you Kisame?"
"Doesn't really matter", the tall man rasped.
"You?" Sasuke said to Kankuro.
"Uchiha manor feels a bit creepy", the puppeteer said. "So I'd like to avoid sleeping there until this whole mess is over."
"Then it's decided."
The older Uchiha helped Kisame up and they leaped off.
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Tsume and Shibi returned to the village as one of the last groups. Tsunade was waiting at them.
"I almost thought you had been…" the Godaime trailed off as she saw their wounds.
"There were three Kuroi Kage members in our path", the Inuzuka woman said. "They had been trying to sneak in."
"Are they dead?"
"Already burned their corpses", Tsume said. "They had quite some interesting things to tell."
"Join me in my office for that information?" Tsunade said.
"Shibi needs to go to the hospital", the Inuzuka said. "He got hit pretty good."
Tsunade went to the Aburame, who had slumped down against the wall. The Hokage examined him quickly and said:
"Yeah, this needs a bit healing. I can take care of Tsume's wounds, but he needs some observation tonight."
Kiba came down and Tsume smiled to him.
"I can take him", Kiba said. "I was on my way checking on Hinata anyway."
"Thank you", Tsunade said.
"How's Shino?" the Inuzuka woman said.
"A bit better. Akamaru refused to let go of him, so I thought I could see if everyone was okay."
Kiba helped the Aburame up and leaped off. Tsunade held a hand to Tsume and said:
"How about my office now, and a cup of coffee?"
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Naruto and Gaara were walking home from the Tower after they had given their reports.
"Naruto! Gaara!"
They turned around and were tackled by Sakura. The three of them were sent sprawling on the ground.
"Sakura?" Naruto said.
"Um… Hi?"
Sakura blushed a bit and sat up. Naruto got up on his elbows and said:
"Isn't that something you're supposed to do on Lee?"
"Already done it!" she said with a big silly grin.
"Why us?" the redhead muttered.
"Because you were the closest", she answered. "How did scouting go?"
"Fine", Naruto said as they stood up. "Not a soul except for us out there."
"Tsume-san and Shibi-san met three members of Kuroi Kage", Sakura said. "Shibi-san is being treated right now by Shizune."
"Is he alright?" the blonde Jinchuuriki said.
"Yeah", the pink-haired girl said, "he just needs to be under observation for the night."
"So where are you heading?" Gaara said.
"Home", Sakura answered. "I've met with most of my friends, so I don't have to worry that anyone is hurt."
"Are we the only ones you tackled?" Naruto whined.
"Actually, I did it on Lee, Tenten, Neji, Sasuke, Hinata and Ino before you two!"
"Poor them…"
"Poor us", Gaara muttered.
The two Jinchuurikis laughed as Sakura pouted.
"See you guys later", she said and raced off.
They could only shake their heads at her.
-
Team Gai had once more gathered at Lee and Neji's apartment. This time, Gai and Lee were in the middle of a game of poker while Neji and Tenten were making dinner.
"Are they after to destroy the living room?" Neji muttered as he heard another bang.
"You know them", Tenten said. "Are you feeling alright Neji?"
The Hyuuga looked down at his shaking hands and suddenly leaned against the counter.
"Neji?"
Tenten rested a hand on his shoulder and he leaned his head on hers.
"It's going to be alright", she whispered. "Don't worry."
The Hyuuga was not so startled when he felt a hand on his back and Lee's comforting chakra surrounding him. Lee looked at Tenten who shook her head slightly and stroke Neji's hair. Gai came inside and Neji moved a bit so he could look at them.
"Gai-sensei, will you help me finish?" Tenten said and looked first at her teacher and then at Lee.
They both caught the hint and set to work. Lee took Neji out in the living room while Gai stayed in the kitchen. Neji sat down on the couch and rubbed his eyes tiredly. Lee sat down next to him and said:
"I know you've already heard this so many times, but it's gonna be okay."
Neji slumped down against Lee and sighed. The black-haired man saw a tear gliding down the Hyuuga's cheek.
"It's alright, Neji. We're not dead yet. And you know as well as I that we're too stubborn to die."
-
Kiba jumped through the window and shut it carefully. The apartment was dark and the only sound was harsh breathing. Kiba lighten a few lights and took off his sandals. Akamaru came walking and nuzzled his hand.
"Hi", he said. "Shino okay?"
Akamaru whined and tugged at his sleeve. Kiba went into the living room that was at night also a bedroom and kneeled down by Shino.
His friend started coughing and choked as he laid on his back. Kiba pulled him up to a sitting position and Shino opened his eyes. The Inuzuka quickly checked Shino's forehead and was glad when it was cool to the touch. No fever.
"Shino?"
The bug-user opened his eyes for a bit and mumbled out a 'What?'
"You hungry?"
"A bit…"
Kiba carefully lifted up the Aburame and carried him to the kitchen. Akamaru was not far behind. The way Shino's head effortlessly lolled with every movement made Kiba a bit worried.
"Akamaru", he said and the dog barked. "How has he been doing today?"
The dog seemed to think and then barked some more. The Inuzuka lowered down his friend onto a chair and wrapped the blanket around him.
"You're getting nothing more but chicken soup", he warned the bug-user.
Shino just looked at him and then sniffed. Kiba began rummaging through the shelves until he found the ingredients to make soup.
"It's gonna take a little while to make this, okay?"
"'Kay", the bug-user answered and slowly lowered his head onto the table.
"O-Oi, don't fall asleep!"
-
Night fell over Konoha and Naruto stared out at the moon from his bed. Gaara was flipping through a magazine lazily a bit away. The blonde Jinchuuriki gazed at the redhead, who looked up and said:
"Naruto, your eyes are turning red."
The small one shook his head to get Kyuubi back into his prison.
"He's needy", Naruto muttered. "Typical…"
Gaara put away the magazine and crawled over.
"Well, he has to be satisfied with cuddling tonight", the redhead said and laid down.
Naruto rolled over and burrowed his head into Gaara's chest. The other Jinchuuriki responded by embracing him tightly.
"Gaara…"
"I know."
"I'm scared."
"I know, Naruto."
"I don't… I don't want to die", the blonde murmured.
"You're not going to die", Gaara responded. "I won't let them harm you."
Naruto blinked back his tears and fisted his hands into Gaara's shirt.
"Yeah…" he simply whispered.
-
Itachi rushed out from the guestroom, into the kitchen and practically drenched his head in the sink in cold water. He looked at his reflection for a long time, fighting back those rare tears that were coming.
"No", he moaned quietly. "Stop it…"
He had dreamed again. Blood, it was blood everywhere. Everyone was dead, he had killed them, and he had the sickening feeling he had enjoyed it.
"Itachi?"
The Uchiha whipped around, water flying and looked at Kisame. The man was clearly still half-asleep and Itachi felt his body shake. He was alive. Kisame was alive.
"Itachi-san?"
The raven moved swiftly and grabbed Kisame's face. The fish-man looked down at Itachi who was stroking one blue cheek, almost like in a trance. Then the Uchiha moved his arms and embraced the bigger man.
"Itachi-san?" Kisame tried again.
"Nothing…" Itachi said. "Bad dream that's all. Needed to cool down."
The Uchiha and the fish-man stood there quiet for a long time.
-
The next day began as the former one for some. Naruto got up, dressed quickly before waking up his lover. Gaara yawned and got up on his elbows.
"We're going to be late", the blonde said.
"I'm coming I'm coming", the redhead muttered and sat up.
Naruto stepped out and almost crashed into Sasuke. The Uchiha raised a hand to him, ruffled his hair and moved to the bathroom. Naruto only shook his head as he continued. He encountered Kisame in the living room, asleep on the couch. Someone had draped a blanket over the big man who was snoozing peacefully. The older Uchiha came out from the kitchen with a cup of coffee. He patted the blonde on the head before sitting down by the low table in the living room.
"Good morning Naruto."
The blonde turned around and looked at Iruka. The man was carrying a basket of clothes.
"I was just about to set this up. Care to help me a bit?" the brunette said.
"Sure!"
They moved out into the sun and Iruka set the basket down.
"Where's Kaka-san?" Naruto asked.
"He's asleep", Iruka answered. "He came back a bit late yesterday."
"Lazy Jounin…"
"There is no need to insult him", Iruka sweat dropped.
-
Kiba woke up with a start as he heard someone vomit in the bathroom. He was disorientated for a little while, but then Akamaru barked and Kiba remembered where he was, and who the one who was vomiting was most likely.
He flung aside the covers and scrambled to his feet. Akamaru stood in the door opening to the bathroom, whining. Kiba went inside and was just in time to support Shino as the latter's strength left him. The Inuzuka wetted a towel in the sink and cleaned of the bug-user's face. Shino collapsed and said feebly:
"Sorry about the mess…"
"It's alright", Kiba said. "You feeling better now?"
Shino nodded.
"That's what matter", the Inuzuka said. "Let's get you out of here."
Kiba first let Shino rinse out the foul taste in his mouth before setting down the Aburame on the couch. The slightly larger man made sure that Shino did not have a fever and asked if his throat still hurt.
"I'm better now", Shino said.
Kiba went and cleaned up the bathroom as Akamaru stayed with the Aburame. He came out and looked at the time. It was only eight-thirty; Kiba's scouting began at two so he had a long break. He looked at his friend, who had slid down from the couch to rub Akamaru. The dog looked like he was in paradise. Now the man had gone from rubbing to stroking his hands in the thick fur. Not long after that, his head fell down on Akamaru's back and he sighed.
Kiba smirked and moved into the room. He sat down and petted Akamaru's head while helping Shino up again.
"Sleepy-head", he murmured.
Shino growled a bit but made no further comment.
-
The village was in movement as the sun began to rise. Chouji and Shikamaru leaped over the rooftops in order to get to the meeting place where they were going to meet their fathers. Shikamaru was reading a map at the same time, so more than once the larger man grabbed a hold of his friend so the Nara would not fall on the ground. Now the lazy Jounin had been forbidden to look at the map while running, as Chouji did not want a heart attack this early in the morning. The Nara had gotten a good night sleep and was now looking a lot better.
They jumped down on the meeting place where Chouza and Shikaku were already waiting.
"You ready to go?" Shikaku said with a grin.
"As ready as we can be", Shikamaru said.
Shikaku ruffled his son's hair and they were off. They raced out from the north gate and disappeared into the woods. The four of them never believed it would be so hard getting back to the village in one piece later on.
-
Tsume was with Anko this morning as they scouted. Shibi had not been released from the hospital yet. Kuromaru was running in front of her while Anko was jumping on the branches above her. They were scouting the east part of the forest surrounding the village. The two women had not seen anything interesting so far but they had no idea what was waiting for them.
-
The two Jinchuurikis was out with Sasuke and Kankuro in the south. The four of them moved silently through the forest when they heard an explosion from the opposite direction.
"Was it in the village?" Gaara asked.
"No", Naruto said. "It was too far away."
"North?" Sasuke said.
"Probably", the blonde said.
"Is it Kuroi Kage?" the puppeteer asked.
Another explosion was heard in the east, and then west.
"Something is coming", Kankuro said.
"And they're gonna be here soon", Naruto said.
Sasuke gripped his katana, as did the blonde. Sand started to swirl around them and Kankuro gripped two of the five heavy scrolls he carried. Naruto had his eyes closed, trying to listen. Suddenly his eyes snapped open and he said:
"They're here."
Tbc…
Short chapter, I know. Next chapter is gonna be longer I think. It's gonna be the whole battle. If it's too long, I'll divide it into two parts.
Look forward to it.
Ja,
Tiro