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Chapter 11

Unknown Location

A small crow sat astride the shoulder of an older teen as he read over the missive he had just received. Without showing any emotion on his neutral face or within his onyx eyes the black haired youth nodded to himself before setting fire to the paper and allowing it to burn to ash.

He looked at his partner who glanced at him curiously since Itachi rarely received any mail through his summons and when he did it was usually from an intelligence contact.

Itachi considered his options, he could simply kill the blue skinned man but the probability he would win against Kisame was likely 50/50. The two were both powerful S-ranked shinobi and as much as Itachi hated to admit they were polar opposites and he was as likely to win as Kisame was in a fight.

With this in mind Itachi decided another tactic was required, "I have been recalled to Konoha."

Kisame raised an eyebrow and grinned at the straight forward statement, "Oh, and I suppose that means you've got to kill me huh?" he said as he reached for the massive sword on his back.

"Not necessarily, we both know we each have an equal chance of winning in a fight and there is a second option available. You come with me and remain my partner," he responded.

Kisame's eyes widened at the thought for a moment before threw his head back and began laughing at the idea, "HAHAHAHAHAHA! Damn Itachi-kun, that's a bold move even for you!" After he quieted down Kisame got down to truly considering the offer. His hand slipped from the handle to the palm of his sword as he considered the offer, "And what would I get out of it?"

Itachi knew this was the make or break it point, "You would get to fight powerful enemies and should war come slaughter hundreds of shinobi all the while having the tacit backing of Konoha without any restrictions other than to avoid killing Konoha shinobi, although injuring those attacking you would be acceptable. Further you would eventually be able to fight the other members of the Akatsuki, powerful opponents in their own right, whereas now you are forced to work with them. Also S-rank mission pay at regular intervals."

"Hmmmmm, you know just what to say to a guy Itachi-kun," the blue skinned man said as he removed his hand from his sword. To Kisame he got to continue doing exactly what he was already doing plus pay plus when war broke out he would have one of the big five backing everything he had done. He got money, good fights, and wouldn't have to worry about hunter-nin anymore. It was all a win-win in his book so why turn it down? Besides, he could always go back on the deal in the future he felt like it.

With a slight nod itachi began his trek back to his old home with the blue skinned shark beside him.

Konoha

Hokage's Office

"Uchiha Sasuke, rank Genin, tenure 6 months. Preliminary psychiatric report indicates obsession with older brother, Uchiha Itachi and idolization of father Uchiha Fugaku. Condition: Mental instability causes subject to react without reason to specific triggers, if left untreated subject will be unable to determine friend from foe and likely attack any who obstruct him from his perceived goal. Further subject should be considered a flight risk. Subject has exhibited signs of willingness to do anything, including flight from the village, to obtain power to accomplish his perceived goals. Likely even if goals are achieved a new obsession will take place of the old and the cycle will continue. Recommendation: due to Uchiha Sasuke's value to the village he should have his Chakra permanently sealed, 24 hour ANBU guard, and immediate emergency Clan Restoration protocols enacted."

Hiruzen finished reading the summary of the report to the black haired teen sitting before him. The anger rising from the boy was palpable and growing. It was obvious he hated what he had just been told about his own mental state and further refused to accept it without being pushed. He winced from the pain coming from his curse mark as he glared at the Hokage and his Sharingan activating unconsciously.

Hiruzen narrowed his eyes as Sasuke felt pain erupt from between his eyes before realizing the Hokage had thrown a paperclip without even seeing him move, "Do not even activate those eyes in my presence, is that understood Uchiha-san?"

The cold fury at the action by the boy bled over to his voice and the immense pressure from his power made Sasuke realize blink before stopping the flow of Chakra to his eyes. Despite this he continued to glare at the old man before rising from the chair in an indignant huff, "What is this nonsense and when was it prepared? I am sure whoever did it had an old grudge against my Clan and is using this opportunity to have me removed just from spite. I want whoever would make sure baseless claims arrested at once!"

"Do not think you can order me genin, I am the Hokage, you are my shinobi. You do as I say," he spoke calmly as he released a portion of his killer intent causing the young Uchiha's eye to widen before resuming his seat. While Sasuke had been witness to killer intent from potential kage level shinobi he had never had it focused singularly on him and caused his instincts to scream at him. They told me he was in the presence of an apex predator and to do nothing to anger him.

"This report is accurate. What has been discovered is that your previous evaluators were being bribed to give you clean records. Had we caught this previously you would have received proper treatment and none of this would be an issue. I have had those traitors executed for putting the village at risk. I take this issue extremely seriously and will not allow anyone to affect the combat capabilities of Shinobi under my command. The reason you are here is because you have two options and I am being kind enough to give you a choice, that is all," the old Kage told the child before him who continued to glare at being spoken down to before nodding that he understood.

"First, you go on a 6-month probationary period. You will be restricted to the village with Kakashi as your teacher and guard. You will have a 24 hour ANBU guard on you at all times. Your Chakra and Sharingan will be sealed during this period. A flight risk seal will be placed on your body, should you try and leave the village it will knock you unconscious and if someone should try and continue to take you it will stop your heart, killing you. You will attend sessions with a trained mind-healer for however long they require. Should you cooperate and your therapist indicate you have made significant strides you will be removed from probationary status and allowed to resume genin operations with a new team, again under your current sensei."

Hiruzen waited a moment to let these thoughts settle into the young boy's mind before continuing, "Your second option is removal form the Shinobi corps, your chakra and sharingan permanently sealed, and activation of the emergency Clan Restoration protocols. This means the village will choose four voluntary women who have the highest compatible genetic matches with yours. They will be impregnated using artificial insemination. On paper each woman will take the Uchiha clan name as your wife. This will continue until we have four male Uchiha heirs aside from yourself. Any females born will also take the Uchiha name and any men marrying them will be required to take the Uchiha name. You will have no interaction with the women or children."

Sasuke glared hatefully even as he felt the curse seal on his neck begin to heat up. He knew his anger was agitating the seal and he could feel the tainted pull of its' chakra even as he accepted it fully. He didn't care that it came from a traitor, only that it made him feel stronger and at that moment he wanted to do nothing more than destroy the old man before him.

Sasuke continued his glare at the old man before him as he dictated terms to the last Uchiha before he sneered, "You can't do that, my clan's by-laws and agreement with the village ensure it."

"Normally yes, but because you are the last loyal Uchiha emergency protocols take effect, agreed to by all clans of the village. Since you are a flight risk and have major mental instability issues the village has the right to enact these protocols to ensure the loyalty of the Uchiha clan for the future safety of Konoha."

Sasuke sat there seething as he weighed his options, his mind unable to process what he was being told. He would be unable to kill Itachi? His sharingan would be sealed? His power revoked? No, his mind wouldn't accept it. His hands clenched and unclenched as he closed his eyes in an attempt to accept and resolve the situation. The small voice that was what was left of his sanity pleaded to take the first option, to get the help deep down he knew he needed but before he could accept that Sasuke's mind snapped as the curse mark began to radiate even more power and its influence spread through his mind like an insidious poison destroying the walls his sanity had created to hold back the crazed mind-set the Uchiha held within him.

"You… You… YOU OLD BASTARD! I'LL KILL YOU!" Sasuke's eyes swirled in the activation of his Sharingan as the curse mark spread through his body.

Everything happened in moments as the boy lunged at the old Kage who remained motionless. Before Sasuke could even move beyond the chair his head was smashed through the desk and his arms pinned behind him as an ANBU calmly restrained him.

The old Kage sat there looked sadly at the boy, "Option two it is. Uchiha Sasuke from here on out emergency Clan Restoration protocols have been enacted. Lizard, take him to the processing station within ANBU HQ and begin protocols immediately. Also ensure we have the curse mark sealed along with his eyes and chakra. I also want a mind-healer to begin sessions immediately to see if he can be rehabilitated."

"Hai Hokage-sama," the ANBU responded before rendering the Uchiha unconscious and vanishing, removing the last loyal Uchiha from the room.

Hiruzen's eyes slowly closed in sadness, "I'm sorry Itachi, I wish there had been another way but it was just too late it seems."

Had Sasuke chosen the first option he would likely have had a very successful Shinobi career and seen his clan restored on his terms. Now he would be used to breed a new Uchiha clan and once his four son's had been born, if he proved unable to be rehabilitated, he would be removed for the safety of the village.

The old Kage sat down on his chair and released a long sigh as he felt his age once again upon him.

Konoha

Shimura Clanhead Home

Jiraiya walked up casually to a rather mediocre home of the village elder. While his clans compound was among the smaller due to their low numbers the home of their leader showed his views as both a shinobi and clanhead. The wood was treated for resistance to the elements but unpainted, the windows were small but well placed to give excellent light but stopping the chance of assassination, and the size was large enough to evoke an expectation of wealth but small enough not to be ostentatious. Over all it gave a presence of one who took few risks, did not spend unnecessarily, and who was cautious.

The sannin knocked on the door politely and was quickly ushered into a small, private room where the elder Shimura Danzo was waiting. A tea set was already in place and as Jiraiya took his seat the servant poured for both of them. Danzo was an old man of the same age as the Hokage, his left eye was covered in bandages and his left arm was wrapped in a sling. The cane he used rested quietly nearby giving mute testimony to its owners need.

"I did not expect your visit Jiraiya. What do I owe the pleasure?" the elder asked.

"I had to deliver the good news myself of course," the sannin responded jovially.

Danzo's face remained neutral as he responded, "What good news would this be?"

Jiraiya reached into the pocket of his coat and removed a small stack of documents, "Your arrest of course. By order of the Hokage you will be tried by military tribunal for the murder of the Uchiha clan civilians."

Danzo's eye widened a fraction before narrowing, he made a move with his finder to press a button under the table before him and frowned when nothing happened.

"Don't bother. I know all about your secret passages and Ne. They have all been blocked. You can either come quietly…" Jiraiya said as he rose from his seat and crossed his arms leveling a glare at the old man before him, "Or I can execute you here and now for refusing the Hokage's orders. Which will it be?"

Danzo knew that one day he might need to flee from the village with his Ne behind him. Jiraiya had expected that and brought 40 ANBU with him. As he had been walking to the house with his obvious ANBU escort hidden the remaining ANBU had proceeded to close every tunnel and escape route from Danzo's home. He would have to either go through Jiraiya to escape or come willingly. Those were his only options.

Danzo knew if he went with the sannin his life was as good as over. If Hiruzen had finally made his move, then he had everything in place to end his life and remove him from the equation. Knowing this the elder did the only reasonable thing. He attacked. If he could just get past Jiraiya he could vanish down one of the other escape tunnels within his clan's compound and vanish with his Ne.

Jiraiya had been waiting for this. There was a specific reason he had been chosen to taken Danzo in or kill him. He was a seal master and expert against Fuuton jutsu. As the trainer for the Yondaime, he knew exactly what could and could not be done by a Fuuton user. And he knew exactly how to take someone like Danzo down. In essence Jiraiya was the worst opponent for someone like Danzo.

He knew Danzo wouldn't come quietly and that an animal was always most dangerous when cornered and Danzo was very much cornered. As Danzo made his move Jiraiya merely stepped backwards and channeled chakra to a small seal he had placed as he sat down. The seal glowed before a small light shot upward trapping the elder who had foolishly stepped forward onto it as he threw the small table between them toward Jiraiya.

Danzo felt his chakra vanish in an instant before realizing his mistake. In his haste to strike he had made a single miscalculation. Jiraiya was a seal master. Many shinobi had fallen into traps left by the gamma sannin made from the seals he could erect within moments. Just as Danzo felt the last of his chakra vanish into the seal he witnessed the kunai pierce his throat.

Jiraiya nodded with grim satisfaction, "That was for all the deaths you've caused you bastard. I hope you enjoy hell."

Jiraiya finished his work by removing the elders head and burning the body then and there. The Shimura clan would later be told the elder had committed treason and given a very subtle warning to be careful who they elected their leader in the future.