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Flashback/Memory/Dream
Chapter 19:
Mizuki tossed Naruto in the middle of a group of men. They all grinned evilly. Mizuki then took a seat on the edge of the circle. Three men pinned Naruto to the ground. One ripped off his clothes. Then one by one, they raped him. Naruto passed out a few times only to be slapped awake each time. After all ten of them were done, they dragged Naruto over to Mizuki. They picked him up and put Naruto on Mizuki's lap.
Mizuki leaned down and nipped at Naruto's ear. "This is only the beginning." He grabbed Naruto's hips and slammed him down. Naruto almost lost consciousness, but a squeeze to his member caused him to whimper. Mizuki began to move Naruto up and down until Naruto learned to do so himself. When Mizuki was finished, he shoved Naruto to the ground. His men then dragged Naruto to a tent. Naruto finally got to rest.
Naruto was shaken awake by Uen. There was a concerned looked on his face. "Sorry," Naruto said.
"Are you ok?" Uen asked. "You fell asleep right after we ate."
"I think there was something in that blade," Naruto said. He held up his arm. It had been bandaged by Uen after he saved Naruto from Orochimaru and Kabuto.
Uen nodded. "I wouldn't have put that passed them."
"How do you know Orochimaru?" Naruto asked.
"He killed the love of my life," Uen said. Sadness clouded his eyes.
"I'm sorry," Naruto said.
Uen shook his head. "It's not like you killed her."
"Tell me about her," Naruto said.
Uen smiled. "Her name was Katarina. She had silver hair with a blue tint to it. Her eyes were an ocean blue, a bit lighter than yours. Katarina was a princess from the Land of Flowers. She was known for putting flowers in her braids. Her smile lit up a room. The Land of Flowers had a very small army. They weren't known for violence since the Land of Flowers was a very peaceful place. I met her when I got lost on the way to the Hyuuga Kingdom. My team had been attacked and we were forced to separate." Uen chuckled. "She found me under her favorite tree. Do you know what she said? She asked me to move because I was plaguing the soil with my blood!"
Naruto's eyes widened as Uen continued to laugh. Then Uen continued his story. "I told her I didn't have the strength so she helped me up and moved me to a patch of dirty without any flowers growing from it. Then she bandaged me up before digging up some of the dirt my blood had landed on. She made sure the tree wasn't harmed in anyway. Honestly, I was amazed that someone cared more about a tree than a human being."
"What made you fall in love with her?" Naruto asked.
"Well, I found out that she was just shy," Uen said. "I spent a month with her, almost never leaving her side. We talked about flowers and a lot of other things. Of course I had to get her to open up first. But it was all worth it. We got really close and even started a relationship. By the end of the month, I was madly in love with her. I knew she was the one for me. I asked her to come with me. When she said she would, I was surprised. I thought she'd turn me down. She loved her home. I left without her to get a place ready for her. It only took me three days to have everything set. So I went back for her." A tear rolled down Uen's face.
"You don't have to tell me," Naruto said.
"It's ok." Uen took a deep breathe. "The Land of Flowers had been set a flame. Everything was burning to the ground. Screams could be heard all around. I ran around looking for Katarina. I found her with a sword through her stomach. When she saw me, she smiled. I cried into her arms as the light slowly left from her eyes. I later found out that she was two weeks pregnant." A look of horror appeared on Naruto's face.
"It seemed that Orochimaru wanted this plant Katarina's family had," Uen continued. "But he didn't get what he wanted. It had been destroyed just a day before by Katarina's father. Apparently, it was a plant with special properties that some said gave people the power of immortality. Katarina's father didn't want anyone to be foolish and actually eat part of it. It was really a poisonous plant."
Naruto took in all this information. He knew why Uen killed Orochimaru. It was for revenge. Kabuto was probably a part of it as well. He couldn't blame Uen for doing what he did. If Orochimaru had hurt Sasuke, he'd probably do the same thing.
"Earlier," Uen's voice broke Naruto out of his thoughts. "You wondered how I became a criminal. Let's just say that I went on a killing spree. I was in such a depressed state, that I couldn't tell enemy from foe. I almost killed Fugaku. When I realized what I had done, I had my sword an inch from Fugaku's heart. He let me go. I ran with a silet agreement to never step foot in the Uchiha Kingdom again."
Naruto nodded. Then one question popped into his head. "Where are we?"
Uen smiled. "In what's left of Katarina's home."
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Sai, Shikamaru, Deidara, Sasori, and some knights gathered around in the throne room. Akunin wasn't in the room, something about having other things had needed to tend to. Kurama's group, Hyuuga's party, Suna's party, and the Uchiha party all sat in a circle. Shikamaru stood in the middle.
"In teams of three," Shikamaru said. "We will branch out and search for Naruto-san. There will also be a team that stays here. I would recommend that I stay here to make sure things go as planned. If Naruto-san is returned here, I will send out hawks to let you know. Gathering all of the information about everyone, I came up with the teams. Deidara-sama, Sasori-sama, and Sai-san, you three with head North. Prince Kurama, Prince Itachi, and Princess Temari, will go South. Prince Sasuke, Kakashi-san, and Prince Kankuro will go East. Kiba, Shino, and Princess Hinata will go West."
Neji gasped. "Lady Hinata, you should just stay here..."
"I won't sit back like a fragile girl," Hinata said. "If Princess Temari and Tenten can go, then so will I." Neji fell silent and Hinata nodded for Shikamaru to continue.
"Tenten, Prince Gaara, and Prince Neji shall head South-West," Shikamaru said. "Anko-san, Ibiki-san, and Lee will go North West. The Uchiha Kingdom has set out groups North-East and South-East. This will cover every place they could have taken Naruto-san."
"Wait!" Jiraiya said standing up. "What about us?" He motioned to himself, Tsunade, Iruka, and Baki.
"It would be best if the caregivers stay in the castle just in case something happens," Shikamaru said. "Tsunade-sama, you are the best nurse around and it would..."
"Doctor," Tsunade said. "I'm a doctor."
"You're the best doctor around and if anyone gets hurt," Shikamaru edited. "We will need you. And a doctor needs assistance and if your hands are tied, you will need someone to watch your back. Besides, we can't leave the Namikaze Kingdom so open. The person that took Naruto could just be using him as an opening to attack." Everyone nodded and agreed with Shikamaru's plan. They prepared themselves then moved out.
Akunin watched everything from the shadows. He hoped that Kabuto had covered his trail as well as he said he could. Akunin turned his back on the Naruto Rescue Group and headed to his room. He went straight to his journal that recounted everything that has happened and all of Akunin's plans. He opened it to a page about Orochimaru. Akunin let out an evil laugh. He didn't notice blue eyes watching him.
