The Work of Hidden Skills

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters/places seen in the anime/manga Naruto

Three or so years later~~~~~~

I cracked my knuckles as I walked back into the village through the gates, the red streaks in my hair no longer there, replaced by symbols that would be nonsense to any other person. Two years ago I had 'officially' become a Konoha ninja again, because the Akatsuki had made no move to capture me. I recently went on a mission that lasted a few months. I had been sent to smooth out some issues with allied countries, as they were getting anxious about the recent frumors of something; I hadn't gotten wind of what it was yet. On my back was my metal staff that Tenten had gotten me a little less than four years ago, and the gloves that Hinata had given me were on my hands. My style didn't change much, except now I openly have chains looping around my pants. The reason being that I had recently added more to my... collection.

I looked around, and saw that a few of my friends were grouped around in one area. Or, more or less, it was just Sakura, some kid in orange, an- Hey, wait a minute, is that who I think it is? I walk over to Sakura, and tap her shoulder. She turns, seemingly about to hit me, until she sees it's me. She gasps, and throws her arms arounf my neck. Man, I hate this so much. But then again, she hasn't seen me in some odd amount of months, so what the hell. Who really gives a shit?

She finally let's go of me, and turns to Naruto. Or so I assume it's Naruto, because A.) HE IS STILL WEARING BRIGHT ORANGE (but thank Tsuvuya that there is at least SOME black in it) B.) He's got the whisker things. And C.) HE'S WITH THE PERVY SAGE. SHe laughs at his confused look and points to me, abondoning the previous conversation. "What, Naurto? You don't remember her? Take a good look at her.." She said, and that's when the light bulb went off in his head.

He ran over a envoloped me in a huge hug, while rambling about how long it's been, yadda yadda yadda.I awkwardly hugged him back, and then attempted to pry him from myself. It worked, but onlt because I have freakish quickly got over the fact that I was still there - He had some crazy idea that I would leave while he was gone...- and went to go find some of his other friends.

Sakura turned to me. "I wish you could talk so badly. I would really like to remember what it was like before all this happened." She said, and by me not being able to speak she meant my religion. But I'll tell you more about that later. I sighed and hugged her, she needed to let it go. Things change, as do people. As have I. After that fateful night three years ago, someone came to me in my dreams, and she helped me. Still is, actually. I might as well tell you of my new found religion now. It's called Tsuvuyanism, and Tsuvuya is my godess. And she is real, because I've seen her before. She tells me she will help me, and that I don't have to do anything in return, for I have done enough killing in my life for awhile. Now this may sound familira to you, does it not? She says there is another religion just like hers, her fathers. He calls himself Jashin, and his religion Jashinism. Which somehow brings me to the sacrifices that I had to make. Th red in my hair was no longer streaks, but symbols. I still wasn't sure of what they all meant, but Tsuvuya said I would learn in due time. And I trusted her. Another thing was my eyes. Theywere no longer the same color, now the Irises were a deep bloored. Over time my bangs had grown out and covered my eyes, so nobody had ever commented on them.

I let go of Sakura, and gave a slight wave before walking off, to the Hokage's office. Upon reaching it, I knocked on the door before hearing a loud "Come in." I opened the door and stepped in, seeing only the old lady. I sighed and set the folder I had been holding down on her desk. In that folder was every detail of my mission, written out in complete detail by me. She smiled in approval at me before rifling through it. I took this as a sign to leave, and did just that.

Sitting on the roof of a tall building, I take a look at my 'home', or the place I've resided in four about four years now. I bring my knees up to my chin as the wind blows my hair, the wind tickling my face. I must admit that I do miss talking, but in the end it will be worth it, as Tsuvuya stated. And so help me, if she lied I will fucking cut her to friggin' peices, burn them, then feed them to chickens.

But even if that may be near impossible, and bring down the rath of her father (EEP! Note to self: Try not to get killed before the four years is up...), I would find a way. A sigh escaped my lips as the sun set, alerting me that It would be in my best interest to get home. I stood up from my sitting position, and jumped off the roof. Stretching my arms, I made my way back to the house.

~~~~~A few days later~~~~~~~`

Today had gone normal, until we got a message telling us that the Kazekage was currently fighting off one of the Akatsuki, and our help was requested. Of course, the other teams were called before I was. Walking up to the Hokage's office I knocked, and was greeted with the Hokage's lovely face. Note heavy sarcasm. "I take it you know the situation at hand?" She asked, and I nodded. It wasn't that hard to find out when just about everyone is blabbering about it. She nodded,then spoke some more. "Alright, well I need you to get there as fast as you can. Oh, and be careful because I am almost positive they are still looking for you, though they may show no interest." I nodded, and was gone before another word could be uttered.

I jumped from tree to tree, easily passing the other teams, with the removal of multiple chains and sealing them into a scroll I now always kept handy with multiple differnt things from hobbies I had picked up, such as creating/find the antidote of poisons. It was really fun, especially when testing it on yourself...

After running for about fifteen minutes I come to the desert, and stop. I knelt down and pulled out a scroll. Opening it up, I remove more chains and place them on it. After doing a few hand seals, the chains dissapear in a puff os smoke and I roll the scroll back up. Pocketing the scroll, I set off into the desert at a fast pace, barely kicking up any sand thanks to the light weight of myself, or rather the chains that were in various pockets in mah pants. My arms behind me, I watch as the sand shifts under my weight, if for only an instant because of the speed I'm going.

I arrive within hours of reaching the desert, just to see Gaara fighting someone whom I presumed to be a part of the Akatsuki, because of the obvious black and red of the cloak. And before I had entered the city, I noticed that every single guard had been killed, their blood tainting the non-colored sand. I had hesitated for a moment, then returned my attention to my mission. I took off like a bullet towards where I knew Gaara was.

I jumped up to the top of the building, only to realize that I was on the opposite side of the roof than the green-eyed Kazekage. My brain worked at lightening speed as I analyzed the current situation. I jumped, and gained air fast. Obviously Gaara hadn't noticed I was there, as he looked at me with a 'WTF?' face.

I aimed my leg for a good kick, and just as I was about to hit the Akatsuki member, he dodged. I growled as I landed on the bird thing, skidding a bit. I then went at the blonde again, and again. Soon I noticed that Gaara's sand was closing in, So i took one last kick at Blondie before jumping up, away from the sand that was now closing in on the Blonde.

Landing on the top of the outer wall, I watched the fight. I was sure Gaara could take it from here. Taking another look at the dead guards, I observed some other Akatsuki creep somewhere near the entrance. I couldn't seem him well from this far away, but it was obvious that he didn't look like a normal persons definition of normal, at all. It almost seemed as if he wasn't...real. The body, at least.

I lifted my bangs with my left hand to get a better look. Crouching down, my vision expanded about five times more, and I could see the Akatsuki member properly. And let me tell you, he was nowhere near my definition of normal. He had an extreme hunch, which made him look extremely fat. I would have laughed, had thie current situation could possible end in a very unexpected outcome.

I was about to confront him, when I was called to by one of the Sand nin. Turning my head, I saw tha panicked look in his face and turned to where he was pointing-and saw a sight I never though I would ever see. Gaara had actually been caught. He had been fucking caught! What the hell? Wasn't he one of those people who like never get caught?

I was about to go after him, when I was held back by a guard. I screamed at him for not letting me go, but he wouldn't hear it. He said something about reinforcements being here later, and only then could I go, with them. And by reinforcements, I bet he meant the Konoha Nin that seemed to be very slow today. Or was it just me?

Anywho, that was the last thing that happened then. I stayed on that wall, waiting for my fellow Konoha nin to get here. And while that went on, I did nothing but sit there. Nobody could coax me away, nobody could get me to eat. Nothing. And that's how it went, until I would be able to see the reinforcements.