Free Fall: Chapter 5
Author's Note: Thanks to the few who gave me those awesome reviews! I really appreciate them :D
So as I type this new chapter now, keep in mind that it's all for you (waves hands around dramatically)
HAH, okay no, that makes me sound like some royalty with a pole up their crack hole.
buuuuuuut yeah, I'm pretty sure you get the idea ^^
So on we go! Chapter 5! :D
Hinata's pale eyes stared unfocused at the bright blue sky and it's white puffy inhabitants 'what a nice day out it is..' she smiled inwardly and sighed, closing her eyes as she let her body sway to the slight breeze. She then peered down as she heard her name being called out "Hinata, we are ready to go" she saw a bob of white drop down before Suigetsu jumped on the roof top to join her. She turned to face him, silently observing him for awhile before turning away "Where is Uchiha-san?".
"Here," a low velvety voice came from behind her as Sasuke jumped up to the roof as well "let's go" he said, and they made their way to the Hokage's tower. Running side by side, they made their way there in moderate speed. Suigetsu smirked slightly as an idea came to him, snickering, he went closer to the other two "Oi, race ya there. Last person to reach has to do a forfeit~" he shouted before dashing ahead full speed. Narrowing his eyes slightly at the disappearing figure of Suigetsu, he grunted before exchanging a look with Hinata "Chh, another Baka" before charging forward as well. Hinata raised an eyebrow at her weird companies before running forward to catch up.
The three were side by side for a moment before Sasuke sped up and took the lead. Suigetsu grinned and chucked his slipper at Sasuke's head, causing the Sharingan user to dodge, falling back slightly, eyes dangerous gleaming red as he glared at Suigetsu. "There aren't any rules remember?" Suigetsu shrugged before running faster to catch up to Hinata who was now leading. She could see the Hokage tower nearing, and looked behind just in time to see Suigetsu speeding towards her with his feet aimed at her head. Ducking low, she slid a distance before turning to run again. Doing a few hand signs, Sasuke raised his hands to his mouth "Katon: Gokakyu no Justu!" he shouted as he shot fire balls at Suigetsu and Hinata. "HAHAHA nice try!" Suigetsu shouted in glee as he swiftly evaded the fire attacks and did an attack of his own "Suiton: Ja no Kuchi!" as a spinning column of water shot towards Sasuke and Hinata.. Hinata leaped up high as the snake-like water form charged at her "Don't destroy any buildings!" she shouted before using a fire release to evaporate the water.
"Tch," Sasuke neatly jumped away from the 'snake' and continued dodging while it chased him. Hinata applied chakra to her feet and sped up towards the Hokage tower. Just as they were about to reach and all of them were preparing their last jutsu and resort..."what do you think you're doing?" a loud booming voice came from below them. 'Kuso..' all three simultaneously thought as the blond busty Hokage stood before them, her arms crossed infront of her chest and her feet tapping against the ground. The three skidded across the floor before coming to a stop infront Tsunade. "I allow you to roam the village brats, not destroy it. Anyways, the three of you have a mission" that earned a reaction from Suigetsu and Sasuke.
Two weeks ago..
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The three arrived back at the Hokage Tower exactly fifteen minutes after, all changed into proper shinobi outfits and weapon pouch ready at their sides. "Ahh, glad to know that you guys are at least punctual" she nodded her head in approval "well, come on let's get going" she tilted her head as signal for them to follow. Walking pass many odd-looking shops, they finally stopped infront of a cozy tea shop, an elderly lady wrapped in kimono greeted them. "Hokage-sama, what a pleasant surprise, it's been so long since the last time you've visited. Please come in" the lady said as she waved her hand towards a table. Tsunade looked towards the direction "If you don't mind Kyorai-san, I would request for the private room this time".
"Of course Hokage-sama, it's no problem at all" Kyorai bowed before leading them to the upper floor. 'The private room? Tsunade-sama never uses that room unless it's something important..or...' Hinata pondered about the strange change in location.
When the four arrived at the scene, the door behind them closed automatically, and Hinata sensed a strong seal that was placed on all surfaces of the room. "Now sit down, I believe there are some issues we have discuss on" Tsunade said as she turned to face Sasuke and Suigetsu, who was sitting across Hinata and herself. "As you know, ever since your forced return, we have been receiving much displeasure from the council Elder's, most of them questioning as to why you are allowed to live. Luckily for you, when a voting was called, the sides were to your advantage, however.. it was not without conditions. In order for you to be allowed alive, you are to be reinstated as a shinobi of Konoha permanently." then she focused purely on Sasuke, her face stern.
"After you become a Konoha shinobi again, you will only receive missions of low-ranks until you are deemed trustable. After a month, the jounnin exam will take place and you will be required to take part. Shall you ever try to leave again or attack someone without my notice, you will be executed without trial." Tsunade took a moment to sip her warm sake, observing Sasuke's face for any reaction.
Sasuke merely closed his eyes as he thought about the situation he was in, and thoroughly considered all possibilities that would be possible and more advantageous for him. He was of course, quite tired of living life fleeing as a missing-nin, and he was sure Suigetsu would appreciate it if they didn't have to run or hide anymore. No matter how blood-driven the white haired companion of his was, everyone was visibly worn down from so many years of fighting and fleeing. Sighing, he decided to voice out his decision, "It seems like I have not much of a choice in this matter. Either live as a loyal Konoha shinobi or end my life huh. Chh.." as much as he disliked having his life in someone else's hands, he knew when odds were against him "I accept..but I would like to claim back what's rightfully mine. The Uchiha compound and it's inheritance are to be passed down to me, I'm sure that's not too much to ask for".
Tsunade smirked slightly before nodding "Of course, all the Uchiha inheritence has already been prepared and readied for you. It is not for me nor the Council to touch. Now, Hozuki," she turned her attention to him. Suigetsu sat slightly upright as he heard his name being mentioned. "Since you are a companion of Uchiha, you have also been given a chance for this. You are given three options, first is to return to your village and be a shinobi there, second is become a Konoha nin, and third is the death penalty. Your attempted capture and attack on the Raikage's brother has not slipped the attention of all. However, you will be spared and given a choice due to your undeniable efforts in aiding us during the war.." Tsunade's amber eyes glistened as she stared straight into Suigetsu's violet ones "so what will it be, Hozuki?".
Suigetsu narrowed his eyes at the woman before him, it was obvious as to what he would choose. He knew he himself couldn't possibly escape from Konoha, especially since Sasuke had already made his decision. Furthermore, even if he did escape, he didn't have much places left to go to. Gritting his teeth slightly, his eyes hardened as he gave his answer "I'll stay here, and become a shinobi to Konoha. Cheh, it's boring out there anyways" he said with a shrug.
Nodding in approval, Tsunade signalled to Hinata, who had been silent the entire time, to bring forth the scroll. Hinata moved with ease as she produced the scroll from her back pouch and unrolled it on the table. "Smear your name with blood on the scroll as a vow to your words" Hinata instructed and Suigetsu and Sasuke did as told. When they were done, Hinata bit her thumb and spread her blood on her fingers, moving it across the scroll, marking as the witness of the process "done Tsunade-sama", she said as she passed the scroll to Tsunade.
Tsunade chugged down some sake before lifting her bottle "now, let's see...what shall your first mission be?.." an evil glint in her eyes as a sinister smile grew on her face.
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After that day, Sasuke and Suigetsu were stuck doing the lowest and most irksome missions: Farming, catching that damned cat for the lady, buying groceries for someone who couldn't be bothered to leave their house and many more insignificant ones. The highest ranked mission they had was a C mission and even if so, it was a simple scroll and item retrieval from the other side of Konogakure. To say they were bored to the core was a understatement, not only so, they were pissed. Hinata, being only their caretaker and watcher, was usually sitting on a tree or high wall while 'supervising' them. She went off every once in awhile to complete her missions while Naruto, Sakura or Neji came over to take over from her. Though they didn't really need anyone else around to guard them, the hokage had decided that it made people feel more secure and thus, the arrangements so far.
So they were no doubt surprised when they heard her say that. "Usually I would give these missions to the Anbu, but most of them are already on missions and I need your specific skills for this. This will be a high A-rank mission and it will last for at least three days. Do you accept?"
The three nodded simultaneously "We accept."
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