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The Demon winged Protector Chapter 16: Assuming responsibilities, and Sasuke's return

"Sasuke. I'm sorry. I had to almost kill you. Only for you to wind up here. Nobody knows about this. And now, Tsunade has asked me to be the Interim Hokage. I don't know what to do" Naruto said. A screen flickered It was displaying Sasuke's thoughts.

You truly are a good friend. Youu did what you felt was needed to bring me back. You have successfully removed the curse seal, and given me my demon form, and the Perfect Sharingan. But I need out, and soon Sasuke said through his thoughts. Naruto sighed.

In the Hokage tower, 2 days later...

"Shikimaru. It would seem as if another problem has arisen. The Sand village has asked for some assistance, in regarding the Sand siblings, helping them on a tough mission, involving members from the Takami village" Naruto said. Shikimaru sighed.

"This is gonna be troublesome. Let me guess. Gather a genin team, and get ready to go. I'm fine with that, as long as Sakura can join as well" Shikimaru said. Naruto sighed.

"She's currently in a mission right now. But if she's here soon, I'll send her on the way. This actually has 2 parts to it. Sai has gone to get Shino. Shikimaru, I want you to gather a good team, as soon as possible, and meet back up in here" Naruto said. Shino and Sai came in as Shikimaru left.

"Shino. I want you to get Neji and Hinata. They are to assist you in tracking the Sand siblings and the Tawaki shinobi. Meet me back here" Naruto said. Shino left, and did what Naruto told them. Naruto then took Sasuke's death Certificate, and ripped it.

"Naruto-sama. What was that for?" Shizune said. Naruto smirked.

"In due time, Shizune" Naruto said.

About 1 hour later, the entire team was assembled in the office. Shino's team had already left

"Excellent work as always Shikimaru. Kiba, Chouji, Ino, and Lee. No doubt, you've done some good looking around, to see who was all available. But you guys won't be alone. Meet me at the front gate in five minutes, for some last minute information. And your last teammate will also be meeting you up there" Naruto said.

About five minutes later...

"Now that you are all here, I just want to say this. The Takami village is well known for it's weaponry. Though long since abandoned, a few loyalists are planning something. I had Kakashi check out the village itself, but you are to intercept the Takami villagers, and if need be, kill them all. If it weren't for Sephiroth, I'd be going along with. But nevertheless, I have somebody else to cover for me. Somebody, who isn't afraid to kill. An assassin who isn't so easily defeated. A shinobi you all thought was dead, but wasn't" Naruto said. That was when the sound of footsteps was heard. Everyone turned to see who it was. It was indeed Sasuke.

"Well, let's get moving, shall we" Sasuke said. Naruto smiled. A mixedreaction could be seen amongst the Genin and sole Chuunin

"Good to see you've ful recovered. I had Sasuke's death faked, for the sole reason, I had to fix him up myself, to get rid of th curse mark. I have, making him far more powerful. The curse is gone, and he will no longer be influenced by Orochimaru anymore" Naruto said. Sasuke nodded.

"That's right. Nobody is going to get in my mind again" Sasuke said. Naruto sighed.

"All of you, be very careful. Especially you Sasuke. I know you like to cause big scene, but under no circumstances are you to do so. You must try to keep a low profile. I don't want any rumors spreading to Orochimaru, that you are still alive. Because if he is notified, he will try to come after you again" Naruto said. Sasuke smirked.

"You got it" Sasuke said. The team of 6 left the village, as Naruto teleported back to the tower.

"Good luck" Naruto said, while he was on the balcony. He then proceeded to get down to the paper work, with the help of his shadow clones.