Much thanks and virtual cookies to Scurryfunger, for telling me the name of Orochimaru's creepy-ass sword. I'm going to need it for a later chapter.
Kurama and what remained of Team Seven left the cell in silence, and that silence stayed unbroken as they traveled down the hallway.
Naruto was gazing up at Kurama, with a look that was alternating parts fear and hero-worship.
Kakashi stared at the red-head in obvious suspicion, though he stayed quiet. If it came down to a fight, the Copy-nin was certain he could take the stranger.
And Sakura…Sakura was on the lookout for any sign that Hiei had passed this way.
Kurama glanced at the sole kunoichi of the group. "You know, if he's trying to hide, cherry blossom-chan, you won't find him."
"Who's trying to hide?" Kakashi asked.
"Hiei." Kurama replied, at the same moment as Sakura blurted, "Jaganshi."
Thankfully though, they were spared further investigation, as they entered the next chamber.
"What in the…Oh, dear Kami…" Sakura breathed.
Even Kakashi, veteran ANBU operative, had paled at the carnage that faced them.
"Who could have done this?" Naruto gasped.
"Hiei." Kurama replied, at the same moment as Sakura blurted, "Jaganshi…"
"Friend of yours?" Kakashi asked, looking directly at Kurama.
Kurama was unperturbed- by the question and the gore. "The very best." he said. "Let's keep moving."
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