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Sorry for the late update, I was finding a hard time to write after someone had broken my heart -cry- but anyways, chapter two finally up!!

Naruto Shippuuden: New Enemies, Old Friends

Chapter Two: Dreadful Feelings

Jiraiya scratched his head and stared at Lee, who was apparently psyched to be in this important mission. He gave Tsunade a questioning look, but she frowned and shook her head. "So, Jiraiya-sama, when are we leaving?" asked Lee, excited and hyperactive. Jiraiya rolled his eyes and replied lazily, "After we've sorted out the rest of the reinforcements. They would be following closely behind us in disguise as a few villagers." The young Jounin nodded with an understanding look and sat down and waited patiently. This boy sickens me as much as Gai does. Jiraiya sighed in despair and sat down on the chair, waiting for the selected shinobi to arrive. They had been discussing it for many hours, and finally they had decided on ten elite shinobi. The white-haired Sannin was worried for Naruto, in fear that the Akatsuki had already extracted the Kyuubi and had left him for dead somewhere else. He frowned; he did not expect the Akatsuki to move that fast, even three years after Uchiha Madara's death. Soon, he had a headache from thinking about Naruto and the Akatsuki. Pein was there, so there was a big chance that the Akatsuki leader would reveal Naruto's legacy to him … and that would hurt the boy indeed. The door opened and in walked ten familiar faces. Kakashi, Gai, Neji, Shikamaru, Kiba, Hinata, Shino, Sakura, Sai and Yamato walked in, all with dark and serious expressions on their faces. Jiraiya suppressed a smile, feeling impressed. Looks like they really wanna rescue Naruto. "Alright, since all of you are here, I'll start the briefing. Ten of you, once you reach the Rain Village, will disperse into groups of two each. You will all be disguised as the villagers, and do not worry about the suspicions," added Jiraiya, "I've taken care of ten villagers." "What do you mean taken care of?" asked Neji, wondering what the Sannin had done. Jiraiya folded his arms and replied flatly, "Let's just say they're knocked out cold for the moment." There was a long silence when suddenly the door opened and in walked Tsunade. "Hokage-sama," greeted Kakashi, Gai and Yamato in unison. Tsunade nodded and sat down on her chair. "I've sorted out the best groups, and you will follow all orders, is that clear?" boomed Tsunade, with a dark look on her face. "This operation is far more important than anything else. You will be going into battle with the Akatsuki. I chose ten of you because I know you'll succeed in bringing Naruto back."

"Tsunade-sama, if you do not mind me asking, what are we to do after Naruto returns with us?" asked Yamato, who had been feeling the need to ask this question for a long time. Tsunade raised her eyebrows and shot Yamato an unreadable expression. "We …" started the Hokage, but she couldn't think up of an answer. "I don't know." Yamato flinched. That was the first time he had heard the Godaime say that phrase, and he was sure no one else could think up of anything. Jiraiya exhaled slowly, trying his best to prepare himself mentally for another dreaded battle with Nagato and Konan. "Let's go," said Jiraiya dismissively. They stood up and left the room and stopped outside the Hokage tower. Jiraiya reached into his bag and took out ten thin files. "These are the villagers' faces. Remember their looks; we're setting out now," drawled Jiraiya, and turned to Lee. "You'll take this," he said, handing Lee a large map of the Rain village. "Make five rounds around the village and come back to where the X lies. That would be where we're staying." Lee nodded and saluted Jiraiya and started studying the map with much anticipation. "Kakashi, I'll leave you in charge of the team," stated Jiraiya, "you're the only man I can trust fully." Kakashi nodded with understanding and turned to Gai. "You'll be my trusted assistant, then, Gai-kun!" said Kakashi cheerfully. Gai looked disgruntled, apparently jealous of his rival once again as usual. Soon, the team of twelve set off, with Jiraiya and Lee a distance in front of them. "The approach has to be casual," murmured Kakashi to the others. "We don't want anyone having any suspicions once we're there."

Kakashi sighed heavily; he was worried for Naruto just as Jiraiya and the others were worried about the Jinchuuriki. How would Naruto react to what Pein would tell him? Or worse, how would Naruto treat them if he knew that everyone else knew who his father was?

Akatsuki Hideout, Rain Village

Pein stared aimlessly into the darkness, preoccupied by the thoughts that filled his mind. So the famous Jinchuuriki host of the Kyuubi is here … in this hideout, and it actually turned out to be Uzumaki Naruto, his only nephew. Frowning slightly, Pein wondered how the boy would react if he found out that he was related to the infamous and notorious Akatsuki leader. He sighed, feeling as if a heavy burden had just been placed on his shoulders. It was a pain to know that such a hyperactive and cocky shinobi would actually be his nephew.Naruto's attitude must have been inherited from little sister Kushina. He looks so much like Minato now, it even scares me. Pein remembered how he had recovered his legacy, found out about Uzumaki Kushina, found out about Namikaze Minato and what had happened to the both of them. And here, right now, their offspring sits in the empty room only a few steps away from his chamber. He frowned and shook his head, telling himself to forget about it. He's a Jinchuuriki … you need him for the Kyuubi … he means absolutely nothing to you. Pein had gotten used to these moments with himself, like the times he spent alone in the orphanage, meditating, isolating himself from Konan and Yahiko, thus getting rid of his feelings. But right here, he suddenly felt a tinge of sadness for himself and Naruto.

Just like the time Yahiko had died, that very small amount of sadness had shocked Konan. She was shocked because of his emotionless state, the way he had just forgot about it. He remembered her saying, "How could you be so emotionless when our best friend's gone?!" Oh, those terrible, dreadful feelings. He hated them. That was why he wanted to get rid of them. Get rid of the horrible memories that were etched in his mind. "Oto-san!" called Kit from the door. Pein looked up in annoyance and saw his grown daughter standing there, smiling at him. "Kit," he answered dully. Kit walked over to him and sat down next to Pein and commented, "You look … sad." Pein sweatdropped and shook his head. "You never understand me, do you?" he growled, apparently appalled at Kit's interpretation of his expression. Kit rolled her eyes and folded her arms. Skipping the subject, she said, "I heard that Naruto's here." She obviously did not like Naruto at all from her dark tone.

"Yes, Itachi just kidnapped him three days ago. Why?" asked the Akatsuki leader.

"Are you really going to kill him?" asked Kit, neither worried nor anticipating it.

Pein glanced at the female Jinchuuriki and replied in a straightforward kind of manner, "Yes."

Kit frowned and sighed. So he's really emotionless, huh? Wow, he's one heck of a dad.

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Naruto breathed heavily, still feeling as agitated as ever. He didn't know why he was angry; he just knew that Pein was the only logical source of his anguish. Scratching his head, Naruto began to wonder what it would be like after he died. Would Konoha change forever? Would Sakura finally soften and regret rejecting Naruto? Would everyone start talking about Naruto in the past tense? No, it was too much for the Jinchuuriki to take in. Naruto wanted to get out, go home and see everyone again, but now, all hope was lost. He knew he couldn't get out unless someone succeeds in defeating the Akatsuki. If that was true, then Naruto would not have a problem of killing the Akatsuki anymore. The only person, Naruto knew, that was strong enough to take on the organization was the only man who had trained him vigorously for two and a half years. It was that Sannin Jiraiya, and right now, Naruto definitely missed the old man. This must be how Gaara felt when he was captured … oh, wait, Gaara was unconscious at that time. I can't stay here; full of regrets … I'm Uzumaki Naruto! The future Rokudaime of Konoha, right?

No matter how many times Naruto tried to reassure himself, he still couldn't remove that fear that stayed within him. "So, Naruto-kun," said Itachi, who suddenly appeared in front of the helpless Jinchuuriki. "Any last words, hm?" Naruto glared up at the tall Uchiha but kept silent; he couldn't find anything to say to Itachi at all. "Very well," muttered Itachi coldly. He grabbed Naruto by the arm and tugged him with surprising strength. They suddenly appeared in the large and spacious chamber, with a terrifying and enormous statue towering over the whole of the Akatsuki. Naruto struggled under Itachi's firm grip when he finally was released. Naruto looked up only to see the dark figure of Pein in front of him, looking down at him.

"Uzumaki Naruto." Pein's voice was colder and harsher than Naruto had expected. "Welcome to the extraction chamber," whispered the leader. "Are you prepared for death?" Naruto frowned and spat, "I'm going to kick your ass." Pein grimaced, this was what he had expected from the son of the roguish yet beautiful Uzumaki Kushina, but it came out as nothing to Uzumaki Pein. "That's not a very nice way to speak to your uncle, young Naruto," mocked Pein, satisfied at the alarmed look glued on the blonde's face.

"U-Uncle?" stuttered Naruto, hoping that the leader was only joking, but he knew it to be true.

"Yes … I am your uncle," admitted Pein easily, wanting to see the hurt on the boy's face.

Naruto sunk lower, his head bowed in utter defeat and shock. "Why so … afraid, Naruto?" asked Pein, feeling quite sinister right now. The blonde didn't answer his uncle; he was thinking about how long he was kept from it. "You see," started Pein, beginning to explain Naruto's legacy to him, "your father was a fool to have married my sister." Naruto stared up at the dark, towering figure of the Akatsuki leader, whose abnormal Rin'negan eyes stared straight down into his own blue eyes. "My sister … from what I have heard had fallen madly in love with the great Namikaze Minato … also known as the Fourth Hokage of Konoha at that time," continued Pein, looking down at the blonde, who had an even more shocked expression at the mention of Minato's name. "Yes, your father was the brave and skilled Fourth of Konohagakure!" spieled Pein, his expression turning livid. "Surely you know it?" Naruto frowned and growled, "No, I didn't." Pein chuckled and drawled, "I know Jiraiya knew who your parents were … he just did not want to tell you, isn't that right?"

Jiraiya didn't want to tell me? Naruto breathed heavily, a mixture of anger and sadness spread throughout him. Pein, looking at his nephew's disappointed look, didn't smile, but instead, knelt down in front of Naruto. "There there, Naruto-kun," he whispered. "You can punish him if you wanted … I can even help you. Just hand over the Kyuubi willingly and I assure you, the old Sannin will get what he deserves," tempted Pein, his voice low and gentle. Naruto glared up at Pein, but he did not say anything. He just continued listening.

"You can be powerful, Naruto. I can see your future," crooned Pein with a reassuring tone. "You will surpass Minato, surpass your own father."

Naruto murmured, "How can I?"

"I can tell you," whispered Pein, feeling excited yet impatient. "Just work with me, Naruto. Work with me and you can be all-powerful."

Naruto knew that if he accepted Pein's offer, he would have chosen the wrong choice. But the temptation was too great, and it was fueled by his anger from Jiraiya's deception. What more could he do, without Jiraiya or anyone else?

Naruto finally knew the real meaning of fear.

TBC

Erh, chapter 2 up!