Therapist Equals The Rapist

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. If I did I would totally make Sasuke and Naruto have hot smexin' sex.

Summary: Sasuke is a being that feeds on the human soul through sexual intercourse. There are many like him on Earth, blending in with society. The only problem? Every person they have intercourse with dies, so most of them resorted to rape instead. One of them makes a mistake and a victim gets away. In comes, Naruto, a detective given charge of the investigation. His prime suspect? Why! It's Sasuke of course! But is he in over his head on this one?

Chapter 17

With big obsidian eyes the small snow pale child peered out between the bars of the castle gates. His innocent eyes stared at the basket underneath him. His fingers flexed on the bars as he held on tight afraid he'll fall through the bars and down onto the basket. A gurgling mess stared back at him. It reached its arm up and tried to grab for his face. Alarmed the child pulled back. The gurgling mess just squealed and tried to reach up further towards the child. Cautious he leaned back down again, his black bangs dangling and framing his face. As he bent down further to get a good look inside the basket the gurgling mess' arm flexed and its pudgy fingers grabbed onto his bangs and pulled. He cried out pulling away. The thing in the basket cried loudly.

"Sasuke!" A female voice called from behind. The child, Sasuke, turned around in time to see his wet nurse, Tsunade running up to him. Her hips swayed in frantic movement. She crouched down at him and pulled him into a hug. He cradled the roots of his bangs in pain. Tears stung his eyes as he stared at the crying mess in the basket.

"What's wrong?" Tsunade asked him. He pointed to the basket. She peered at it curiously. Pushing Sasuke back she approached it with caution. Peeking over the bars she cooed as she looked into the brightest blue sapphire eyes and the rosiest cheeks she seen. It was a small baby with spiky blond hair and a tanned complexion with a heavy blush on its cheeks. Sasuke hugged her leg as he snuck glances between them. Tsunade reached a hand out toward the baby but Sasuke tugged her legs back.

"No!" He shouted the simple word with fright. Tsunade smiled down at him and patted his head.

"It's ok, Sasuke. It's just a baby." Tsunade pulled the gates back and slid the basket into castle grounds. She bent down and picked up the baby. "See? It won't bite. Babies aren't dangerous Sasuke. Here," she held the baby out to the little boy. "Touch him. Go on." She urged. Sasuke stared at the bright blue eyes that peered at him curiously. The baby sucked on its tiny little hands smudging it with saliva. Its drool dribbled onto the blanket that it was wrapped in. Tsunade smiled at him when he looked up. Her smile was warm and encouraging. Slightly he moved his feet forward to get a good look at the baby. The two stared at each other before the baby smiled a toothless smile. It gurgled at him and reached its saliva coated hand up to him. It stretched out its fingers and cooed. Sasuke blinked then recoiled in disgust.

"Eww!" He started swatting at mid air. Tsunade laughed humored by Sasuke's reaction to the baby's spit covered hand. She pulled out the edge of the blanket and wiped its hand clean.

"There it's clean, come on, Sasuke. Touch him." Tsunade urged him again. Sasuke shuffled forward again and this time he wrapped his tiny hand around the even tinier hand. The fingers grasped onto his immediately with a strong grip. He winced as the grip grew tighter.

This baby is strong! He whined mentally and tried to pull back but the baby held on tight. The baby examined their joint hands before a wide smile brightened his tanned skin. His eyes shined with happiness and he started kicking around in his blanket cooing happily. Tsunade smiled and turned to Sasuke.

"Aww, Sasuke, he likes you." Tsunade held the baby closer to Sasuke. The baby released Sasuke's hand and grabbed onto his shirt. Tsunade laughed and tried to pull him back but the baby wouldn't let go. It held on tight.

"Would you like to hold him?" Tsunade asked Sasuke. The little boy looked like she asked him if he would like to jump into a volcano. His face was drained of blood as he tried to step back but the hold on his shirt tightened. "He's not letting up anytime soon, Sasuke. Here I'll teach you, how about it?" She asked. The little boy nodded slowly. She smiled and told him to hold out his arms. Obediently he did so. She curled his left arm around the baby's lower half, resting his hand on its butt. Then she curled his right arm around the baby's side supporting the head.

"There, now don't move a muscle. Make sure his head is always supported." She warned as she stood and grabbed the basket. She searched it.

"I wonder who left him here…" She mumbled then sniffed the basket. "He's human… odd place to leave a human baby…" she spoke to herself. There was nothing in the basket besides a bottle, a pacifier, and a few sets of clothing. No plushy or anything to identify the child.

"Tsunade," Sasuke spoke up. The woman looked down to find Sasuke gazing at the baby with love. She arched an eyebrow.

"Can we keep him?" He asked with big round puppy dog eyes. Her eyebrow remained arched as she gave him an amazed look.

The night air rushed through the open window grazing Sasuke's naked chest. He groaned a bit at the chill and sat up. His head swayed forward to dangle helplessly between his shoulders. The memory of his first time meeting Naruto still burned fresh in his mind. The blond had been so innocent, so frail and open to attacks. He had been abandoned by his human parents in front of an Incubi/Succubae (I finally found out the plural form of Succubus) castle. Every time Sasuke thought back to it he would shiver at the possibility of Naruto being found by someone else and eaten. There were many in the kingdom that didn't show mercy to humans, the evil ones or the good ones.

He covered his eyes with the palm of his right hand and leaned heavily on his left. He closed his eyes seeing the imprint of his dream floating away in the darkness of his eyelids. With even timing he took several deep calming breaths to still his heartbeat. The image of Naruto excited his heart. Instinctively his left hand went in search of Naruto only to feel cold sheets beside him. He recoiled in painful reminder. Opening his eyes Sasuke cursed under his breath once the pain from his heart started spreading. He leaned back against the headboard and looked at his satin sheet covered lap.

It felt lonely to sleep in a bed by himself. It was too big, it was too cold, and most of all there was no Naruto. In the years Naruto disappeared into the human realm Sasuke had hope and thoughts of the future being together to save his loneliness. But now he had nothing. There was nothing to look forward to. Nothing at all. The thought dampened his mood as he felt a ten ton rock dropped on his shoulders. In effect he slumped forward onto his legs. Sasuke groaned then flopped himself back onto his back and stared at ceiling. Under his long and intense stare the ceiling began taking shape of small miniature animals. He screwed up his face and turned onto his side closing his eyes ready to sleep again.

But his mind was against him. For an hour he flopped and turned to the point he was on the cold side of the bed that belonged to Naruto. Propping his head atop the pillow he frowned and sighed; frustrated. He blew his bangs out of his way and sat up grudgingly. With as much force and violence as he can he tugged on some clothes and a pair of shoes. He grabbed Naruto's katana and secured it on his belt. He would never go anywhere without a weapon, even if it is his own castle.

He wasn't getting any sleep anytime soon that was apparent. He mind as well walk the grounds. Though he was not sure what he was expecting to see in the castle at midnight. It's not like he kept mystical creatures around like Cerberus or a Harpy that could entertain him with its screeching chatter that annoyed anyone who came across it. Sasuke closed the window and locked it. The last thing he needed was someone climbing into his room.

His door echoed as he opened it at the dead of night. Suddenly feeling like a thief he looked left and right before exiting his room and locking the door. As quietly as he could he traveled to the stairs and headed down. He opted to go to the kitchen for a little drink or perhaps some midnight snack. His footsteps echoed off the empty large hallway that was usually busting with servants and maids and soldiers. If Sasuke wasn't a creature of the dark side he'd be scared to walk the halls alone. He rounded the corner to the kitchen only to falter in his steps.

The kitchen light was on and it was glowing under the door. Someone was shuffling about inside. Curious as to who it could be at this time of night Sasuke dragged his feet across the floor stepping on his pajama pants. He scratched his head and yawned. Pushing the door open he stared at Tsunade sitting on one of the kitchen counters in a tight purple tank top and matching pajama shorts. Her hair was let down and it pooled over her large bosom. In her hands she held a large bottle of Sake. She was in the middle of downing it when Sasuke walked in. She eyed him with tired eyes. He stared back as he walk with a sluggish pace to the large beverage fridge. He brought out a six pack of beer and joined her on the counter. He placed the beer between them.

They drank in silence. Tsunade cradled her large bottle of Sake and took long swigs from it every now and then. Sasuke drank his cans of beer in a hurry and soon he was on his fourth can and heading to the kitchen to grab two more packs of beer. He placed them on the counter and hopped back up. Tsunade turned to him.

"I thought you slept already. I checked in on you. You were snoring away to Lala Land." Tsunade's voice was quiet. It held heavy volume and tiring to the ear. Sasuke crushed his fifth can of beer and dumped it on the floor. He grumbled.

"I was." He stated simply before starting his sixth can. Tsunade threw her head back and took another swig of her Sake. She jiggled the bottle to see how much of it is left. There wasn't much of it left. She growled under breath before drinking all of it and dumping the bottle into the sink none too gently. Her frustration was unwinding under the influence of alcohol.

"Why'd you wake up?" She asked trying to distract herself but it was to no avail. She got up and shuffled to the fridge and brought out three bottles of Sake and traveled back to the counter. Sasuke looked at the opposite wall as she hopped back up. He took a small sip of his beer.

"Naruto," he almost whispered. Tsunade casted a side glance at him through her bangs. She uncorked the Sake bottle and drank for a long minute before tearing the bottle away with a loud audio appreciation for the Sake. Then she turned to look at him again.

"You dreamt about him?" She asked knowing he did. Sasuke nodded. Then he turned to look at her. He eyed the bruise on half her face. The memory of hitting her in the face surfaced and the back of his hand tingled in remembrance. He turned away.

"Ummm… I'm…"

"Hmmm?" Tsunade asked as she studied the Sake bottle from top to bottom. Sasuke took a deep breath and a swig of his beer before looking down in shame.

"I'm sorry for… smacking you." He hesitated his apology. Tsunade snapped her head towards him with her eyes wide as saucers. Did she hear him correctly? The Sake bottle slipped through her hands sailing for the floor. Snapping out of her trance she kicked the bottle back up with the back of her right foot. Catching it in her right hand she set it on the counter and turned to address him. Her shock passed while she was saving the bottle from ultimate doom with the tiled floor.

"It's ok, Sasuke." She assured him. But he looked like a whipped puppy. His shoulders drooped and he hung his head. He stared at the can of beer in his hand. She sighed and reached a hand out to ruffle his hair like she did many times when he was a child. Sasuke eased into the touch like he did when he was a child.

"You were frustrated by Naruto's condition. You didn't eat… you didn't sleep. Depriving yourself of daily necessity you grew agitated and took your anger out on the first opportunity you got." Tsunade explained. She observed Sasuke before pulling him onto her shoulder. He relaxed for a moment before pulling away. She chuckled.

I guess he's not that small three feet nine inches tall kid. He was so cute back then.

Sasuke downed the rest of the can and dumped it on the floor with the others. He leaned back against the wall and crossed his legs on the counter.

"I still shouldn't have struck you. Despite how agitated I got I had no rights to strike the woman who raised me." Sasuke grumbled under his breath. He eyed the cans of beers before tearing them off the plastic and downing them one by one. Tsunade arched an eyebrow and wondered if she should stop him.

"Sasuke I don't think—"

"Leave me be tonight Tsunade. You can hassle me tomorrow." Sasuke downed his tenth can of beer. Tsunade shook her head and chuckled. Sasuke looked up at the ceiling.

"I'm still sorry though." He spoke on a serious tone. Tsunade laughed.

"Ok, fine, apology accepted." Then she poked her cheek. "Besides it's not that bad. It'll disappear in two days." She winked at him. Sasuke recoiled in disgust.

"Eww, Tsunade don't wink at me. You were my wet nurse. That's inappropriate." He screwed up his face. She laughed loudly and drank her Sake with large gulps that would drown someone who wasn't experienced in downing large amounts of liquid.

"You know before Naruto died… he visited me." Sasuke said.

"Huh?" Tsunade looked at him like he was crazy. Sasuke pointed to his head.

"In here, he entered my dream." Sasuke explained.

"He did?" Her eyes went wide. "I didn't know he could do that." She whispered.

"I didn't either but that's not the point. We had a really long conversation… more like an argument…" Sasuke relaxed against the wall and took a long sigh. He had no idea why he was telling Tsunade this. He never spoke about his personal feelings to anyone but Naruto. Yet with Tsunade, the woman who raised him, he's spilling it all.

Maybe it's because she's shared the same life as me and Naruto. Perhaps… because… she encouraged us to fight to be together. I don't know anymore.

"Want to talk about it?" Tsunade knew something was bothering him. He remained silent for a moment before continuing.

Fuck it! She's probably so wasted she won't remember this conversation in the morning.

"Naruto told me that he was tired of fighting… of resisting… of everything." Sasuke began. "He wanted to go but I wouldn't let him. I fought him on the decision. But Naruto was persistent on just leaving everything behind and travel to the next world." His voice broke as tears streamed down his face.

"Oh Sasuke…" Tsunade whispered her voice hoarse.

"We fought till the end. Even at the end of the dream I didn't let up about his decision to leave for the next world." Sasuke closed his eyes and replayed the dream.

"It was reasonable that you didn't Sasuke. Who would agree to someone precious dying?" Tsunade snorted. "Stop blaming yourself about whatever it is you're blaming yourself about. You did the reasonable thing. Anyone would have done the same in your position." Tsunade downed the rest of her Sake and swayed a bit.

"Even then… I didn't get to say what I wanted to say to him. Before he left I didn't get to say 'I love you.'" Sasuke complained. Tsunade laughed a little.

"Naruto wouldn't take it to heart. He knows you too well. You two grew up together remember?" Tsunade nudged him. "I remember." She reminisced with a fond smile. "I had two small children barely four feet tall running circles around my legs. If I weren't for my awesome balancing skills you two would have tripped me a bunch of times." She laughed. Sasuke smirked at the memory of running between the woman's black heels with Naruto. Their objective was to get her to trip but she never did.

"Yeah, I remember." He joined her on memory lane. The two shared memories and laughed as they continued to down drink after drink. In a fast pace they lost count of how many they've drunk and ended up leaning against each other giggling and speaking in a slurred tongue. As fast as they got drunk they slid onto their backs on the counter. Their eyes drooped heavily as they dropped the cans of beer they were holding. Their heads lolled to the side resting on the cool counter. With quiet mumbles they drifted into a drunken sleep.

Unbeknownst to the sleeping duo the kitchen door sailed open ghost quiet minutes after they dozed off. A silver head popped in and observed the two sleeping forms. He hummed a little in the back of his throat before walking into the kitchen. He picked up one of the beer cans and tipped it upside down. A drop fell out and he snickered before throwing it on the floor again. It clanked loudly as it tumbled and rolled. He peered over at Tsunade and Sasuke with a smirk. He poked them several times before checking their pulse. It slowed considerably hinting they were in a deep sleep. He pulled away and eyed the two for a moment.

"Sweet dreams, Tsunade… Sasuke," he spoke quietly as if he would wake them. He bent over and threw Tsunade over his shoulder and carried Sasuke by the waist. Kicking cans out of the way he walked his way to the dungeon. The dungeon doors were not guarded. There had been no prisoners after that Goblin King and his spy. There had been no need for guards. Leisurely he sauntered in through the doors and headed for one of the cells. Unceremoniously he dumped Tsunade and Sasuke in and locked the door. He leaned heavily against the bars, his arms dangling on the other side.

"Sorry Sasuke, but you've gone way too far. It's time for you to stop." He clicked his tongue over the roof of his mouth and retreated back away from the bars. Leaving them sleeping there he walked back up the stairs and to his room. Making sure to lock the door he pulled out a large 8 feet tall mirror and leaned it against his wall. He stood in front of it admiring the view of the ancient looking mirror. He stared in awe for a moment then bit his tongue. The skin broke through easily and blood started to flow.

He lifted his finger to the mirror and drew the diagram for a transportation spell. He mumbled the words as he drew. Once the circle was connected front to end it glowed a bright light. The light spread to all corners of the mirror and engulfed it completely. He stepped back and shielded his eyes behind his arms. The light lasted for a good five minutes. Slowly it dimmed and retreated back to the center of the mirror where a small strip of it whipped in the air before diving into the mirror. He pulled his arms away and blinked.

"Well done Kakashi," Standing before him was Neji, Gaara, and a couple of their more trusted subjects. They all bore weapons of many kinds. Kakashi smiled.

"Thanks for the compliment Neji." Kakashi greeted them. "Sasuke and Tsunade are already locked up. They're the ones we had to look out for. Orochimaru is practically harmless so everything should go smoothly." Kakashi filled them in. Neji and Gaara nodded.

"The troops are outside the border waiting." Neji said as he examined Kakashi's room. Gaara just grunted.

"… Why didn't they come in?" Kakashi asked.

"We were waiting for you." Neji spoke. He turned to one of the subjects they brought along. "Go to the border and tell them to begin the invasion." He ordered. The person bowed and flew out Kakashi's window.

"Let's begin." Gaara said, a hint of impatient and boredom in his voice. Neji snickered but turned to the rest of his subjects. "You know what to do. Don't let any of them get away. Capture all who don't surrender." Neji ordered. They dispersed immediately. The three stood idle in Kakashi's room. As if on cue an alert drill sounded off loud minutes later. Right behind it was the sounds of an invasion. Screams were heard from the town. Mass panic ensued. Kakashi watched amazed as he saw someone lighting fire to the town's buildings. There were battle cries and vague sounds of swords clashing together.

The castle awoke immediately. Doors slammed shut and opened again. The higher ups screamed out orders to the lower ranks. In record time soldiers charged into town ready to fight the invasion. Kakashi leaned against the window and watched as Neji and Gaara's subjects sneak up behind the soldiers that were heading into town. They easily cornered them with the element of surprise. But Sasuke's soldiers never go down with a fight. Eager for some bloodshed the soldiers pointed their weapons at the invaders.

"LONG LIVE THE KING!" They screamed as a battle cry and charged. Hammers, spears, and swords clashed against one another as the invaders defended against the soldiers attacks and fought back. The soldiers retreated a bit in defense before swinging their weapons at the invaders once they see their chance. The battle continued with some injured and some soldiers killed, and vice versa.

Kakashi walked away from the window. He faced Neji and Gaara who have opened to door to watch maids and servants run about in all directions trying to evade those trying to capture them. A maid ran by with a spear in her hands. She growled at the men chasing her. When they got close enough to grab her she spun on her heels and twirled the spear expertly cutting off their heads and arms. The blood splattered over her night gown. Then she looked over at the open door. She blinked then shrieked loudly.

"INVADERS, ITS SABAKU AND HYUUGA!" She cried not even bothering with honorifics even though she's of lower rank. Many of the servants who held weapons heard her however she was on her own. They were all busy fighting off their own invaders. She cursed under her breath and positioned her spear. She shook visibly. She knew she had no chance against Neji and Gaara. The two knew that too. They laughed at her fear and willingness to sacrifice her life for the kingdom.

"Give it up, little girl." Neji smirked. "Your fate is to die or surrender." He spoke with humor.

"Listen to him." Gaara added in a mock tone. She spat at them.

"Never! I was trained to fight or die for the Kingdom!" She screamed.

Kakashi came up from behind Neji and Gaara to get a good look at who was challenging the two to a fight. The girl saw him and relaxed a little.

"Hatake-san!" She cheered. Her shaking stopped instantly. Kakashi arched an eyebrow. "I'm so glad you're here!"

"Oh? Why's that?" He decided to humor her. She looked confused.

"What do you want us to do with her?" Neji turned and asked him.

"Can we humor ourselves with her?" Gaara interrupted. The maid looked at them beyond confused. Kakashi waved his hand at them.

"Do as you like; it's just one more casualty." He turned away. Her face twisted in horrified recognition. She growled at Kakashi and barred her fangs. Her eyes flashed red as she crouched with the spear pointing dangerously at them.

"HATAKE KAKASHI, YOU TRAITOR! YOU BETRAYED YOUR KINGDOM! YOU'RE A DISGRACE TO THE KING!" Her words were slurred around her fangs but her point was proven. Everyone heard her. Everyone knew Kakashi is now a traitor. He sneered at her over his shoulder. Apparently in the midst of chaos she has forgotten her position. However he let it go with just a sneer. He renounced his position in the Kingdom the minute he locked Sasuke and Tsunade in the dungeon. He simply shrugged and stepped out of Gaara and Neji's way.

She growled once more before piercing her spear at Gaara and Neji. The two jumped away at opposite directions spreading out. She ran forward picking Neji as her first target. Swiping the spear to her right she hoped to have slashed him in half. Neji bent backwards and lifted his legs kicking the spear up. She stumbled back unbalanced. Gaara came up behind her with a small dagger piercing her mid stumble in the back. She grunted in pain but she didn't hesitate. Twirling around despite the pain she side kicked Gaara away then fell to the floor in a rapidly running pool of blood. Her grunts grew louder but she clutched the spear tight in her grips.

Neji and Gaara reassembled themselves. They fixed their clothes and dusted them off. Casually they crowded up to the dying girl. Her body twitched slightly. She looked up at them with defying eyes. They simply stared back at her uninterested.

"Was that really worth this Kingdom of yours?" Gaara asked her. She growled at him. "Do you have any idea what this Kingdom of yours is doing?" She looked away. Gaara raised his non-existent eyebrows.

"So you do know, then why are you defending these fuckers?" Gaara spat at her in anger. "You knew they were taking living creatures and experimenting on them. You knew that those 'war prisoners' were not all war prisoners. You knew that the criminals were not all criminals. You knew there were INNOCENT PEOPLE!" He shouted the last part and kicked her in the stomach. She landed onto her back piercing the dagger deeper into her body. She convulsed and her eyes widened. She turned back onto her stomach and groaned in extreme pain.

"Kill me already you son of a bitch!" Her words hardened with no regrets. Gaara snickered.

"No, I'm going to leave you here." Gaara said then looked at Kakashi. "Or would you prefer we leave her somewhere other than your room?" He asked. Kakashi shrugged.

"Not my problem, I don't care. Just remember to collect her body when all this is over. I don't need a rotting Succubus in my room." Kakashi walked over her and stood by the two. She grunted and attempted to trip him by wrapping her leg around his. But Kakashi slipped through her failed efforts with a simple fleeting glance afterwards.

"Would you two like to pay Sasuke and Tsunade a visit?" He asked them. They nodded. With a smile he led them downstairs successfully maneuvering his way through the chaos. Occasionally someone would take a swing at him but Kakashi easily knocked their weapons away and slither past them. Neji and Gaara were right behind him not missing a beat. The dungeon was fairly quiet. Apparently no one has noticed their leader and his nanny was missing. The door swung open easily like it did last time. The three walked in to see the two still sleeping soundly on the floor of a cell.

"… What did you give them?" Neji asked as he bent to observe them.

"I gave them nothing. They drank themselves into a stupor. The heartache of a lost loved one." Kakashi raised his arms up in a shrug.

"Hmm… they're going to sleep through the invasion?" Gaara asked.

"Yeah they are." Kakashi snickered. "I told you my way was better; less planning and more action and faster." He smiled.

"Hmmm… get on with it Hatake." Gaara glared at him. Kakashi arched an eyebrow.

"As grouchy as ever," Kakashi muttered.

"Ignore Gaara, he's sulking." Neji stood up from his crouch.

"About Lee?" Kakashi asked. Gaara growled at him. The man simply gave him an amused smile.

Suddenly the doors burst open and Orochimaru sailed through with a sword. His look was vicious and murderous. He wore only a pair of pajama pants leaving his upper body bare except for some blood splatter. He eyed the three before looking down at Sasuke and Tsunade snoring away in a cell. Then his eyes locked on Kakashi. Slowly he raised his sword to level with the man.

"YOU! What have you done!" He shouted at him. Kakashi simply shrugged. "Don't shrug your shoulders at me Kakashi!"

"What do you want me to say?" He asked instead.

"How about an explanation? How about WHY? Sasuke trusted you Kakashi!"

"So?"

"You've been in his service for decades! You fought his wars! You protected him! He trusted you with his life! He trusted you with Naruto's life! Yet you turn your back on the Kingdom and do this?" Orochimaru gestured to the chaos ensuing upstairs with his free hand. The man looked up then back at Orochimaru.

"I do what I want to do. I may have been Sasuke's trusted subjects along you guys but that was his mistake. He's always been great at reading people but he read me wrong." Kakashi countered. "What I'm doing is for the best. Sasuke has gone out of control. You know very well, Orochimaru. After all you did the experimenting." Kakashi narrowed his eyes at him.

"You've sworn loyalty to his majesty Uchiha Sasuke. You vowed to serve and protect his majesty and the Kingdom. If you had no intentions of keeping your vows then why did you do it?"

"I had every intention to keep to my vows when I sworn loyalty. I do not have the power to predict the future, Orochimaru. When I swore loyalty to Sasuke he was simply a King and I was simply a subject and soldier at his disposal during a war. However that changed when Sasuke became obsessed with producing the strongest and perfect army. At first I was fairly ok with it. I shrugged and captured criminals and war prisoners like he ordered for his experiments. For a while I was able to pretend it wasn't happening and bat a blind eye. But then Naruto came into the equation." Kakashi's voice got dark.

"Naruto volunteered." Orochimaru shouted.

"Doesn't matter, what's done is done. The truth is Sasuke used innocent people to experiment on."Kakashi glared at Orochimaru. "It stops today." He watched Orochimaru's face twist as he revealed his fangs and hissed at him. Orochimaru charged at him slashing his sword downwards. Kakashi side stepped out of the way. The man growled and did a series of uncoordinated slashes at the man. With ease and flexible joints Kakashi twisted and stumbled expertly away from the gleaming blade. They rounded the dungeon twice before Kakashi kicked the sword away and grabbed onto Orochimaru's neck. He glared at the man.

"That's enough!" he shouted and pinched him hard in the hollow of his upper neck. The man choked and fell lank. He became dead weight as his head lolled and his arms dangled. Kakashi threw him aside and picked up the sword.

"I told you he wasn't much." He spoke to Neji and Gaara who had backed up against Tsunade and Sasuke's cell to give them room.

"… I thought he'd be much better considering he's one of Sasuke's most trusted." Neji insulted him.

"He's just a doctor and scientist. Unlike Tsunade he devoted most of his time to experimenting and medicine." Kakashi dusted his clothes for invisible dust. He leaned the sword on the wall and dragged Orochimaru into the cell with the other two.

"With Naruto out of the way this has gotten much easier." Kakashi grunted out as he released Orochimaru's arms and the man thudded to the floor. "Ugh, guy weighs more than he looks." Kakashi took a deep exhausted breath before locking the door. He turned to see Gaara and Neji glaring at him.

"What?" He asked with a genuine confused expression.

"You speak as if Naruto was just one more casualty." Gaara spoke with venom.

"No he's not." Kakashi insisted. "Sure I come off cold and detached but I assure you Naruto's death affected me as much as it affected you guys. I'm sad to see him go but his death was an advantage to us. If he was still alive we would not have lasted this long." Kakashi stated the obvious vicious truth. It pained him to exploit Naruto's death this way when he was suppose to be in mourning. From the looks of it Gaara and Neji didn't appear too happy that he was seeing Naruto's death from that angle.

"Naruto's death was not part of the equation." Gaara stated. Kakashi nodded.

"I know but it was inevitable." He shrugged. "We'll get over it eventually. I know this was originally a mission to stop Sasuke from corrupting Naruto further. However you have to admit, Naruto did everything on his own free will." A stab to his heart was what the pain felt like when he said the last sentence. He hated to admit it but he knew he was right. Sasuke didn't force Naruto into doing anything. Naruto became his lover on his own free will. Naruto became a test subject on his own free will. Naruto brought in other test subjects on his own free will. Sasuke had no part in manipulated the blond. He simply gave and order and Naruto obligingly carried it out. It was clear from the beginning regardless of what Kakashi wished to think. And Gaara and Neji had to see it as well.

The two gave him a disapproving look but they didn't say anything more. They knew there was no counter argument to Kakashi's bold statement. Naruto was who he was and what he did was obvious. There were no illusions for them. To save face in this conversation the two shut up and let the conversation hang.

A/N: Thank you for reading my story!

Ahhh, I know I dropped that bomb on you guys unexpectedly but I thought hey it's now or never and when's a better time than now?

Reviews please as usual. Don't leave me hanging and think everyone's abandoned me just because I killed off Naruto.

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