Blood Metal Chapter 12. Akatsuki Rebuilt
A/N: I don't really have anything to say in term of information but is it too much to ask for people to leave a review, I feel so lonely not getting a response.
Chapter start.
The fourth great Ninja war had finally begun, immediately chaos ensued in some areas as white Zetsu appeared seemingly out of nowhere. From where Aiyshana had positioned herself she could sense all the fighting between human and Zetsu, what aggravated her though were the chakra signatures of Reanimated Shinobi. All of the tags implanted within them were traced back to Kabuto, which meant she had an advantage. Had it been Orochimaru controlling them things would've been tougher on her side.
"Come on when are we going to be fighting, it's boring standing here while everyone's out there killing each other". Hidan growled further as he noticed Aiyshana was ignoring him.
"If you want to make yourself useful than go outside and stand guard, I've got to concentrate and it'd be much easier with silence". Aiyshana waited until Hidan left the mountains cave before continuing. The day before, Aiyshana had noticed Kisame's chakra signature disappear, that night upon investigating the area she noticed Kisame's blood on the ground. While the Shinobi on the island in charge of protecting the remaining 2 Jinchuuriki were resting up she quickly took a small vial of his blood and retreated to the mountain they resided in now.
"Now that he's not going to hinder my progress, let's get this first order out of the way as the next is going to require a lot of energy. Metal Style, Molten Canvas". After weaving the signs Aiyshana summoned a small pool of molten, she then dropped the blood from the vial in the pool and watched as it took the shape of a human mannequin of Kisame's physical appearance. Kishiyoma also watched on as the mannequin finished moulding into shape before giving Aiyshana a questioning hiss.
"In a matter of speaking you could say it's like the reanimation Jutsu, but it's more of a preparation state if you want to bring them back but don't have enough of a body to do so, and as you can see there's no need for a sacrifice. Now we need to concentrate for the next part". Aiyshana's last statement earned her another hiss from Kishiyoma as he wondered what she was going to do.
"It's simple my dear friend, as if Kabuto would give up the chance to reanimate Akatsuki members he could get his hands on. I know a little trick with the reanimation jutsu, something only unique to me. It would never work against Orochimaru but Kabuto is way more arrogant, he believes the reanimation jutsu is perfect. He's going to be in for a rude awakening when I hijack his control over the reanimated Akatsuki members". Aiyshana then focused her eyes to single out the Akatsuki members from all the other reanimated Shinobi. By the time she finally found the last one, the sun had risen and Hidan was grunting in frustration of not having anyone to sacrifice.
"I've got all their locations now, Sasori and Deidara are the furthest away from us to the west and are about 15 minutes from making contact with the allied recon unit. Kakazu is on the beachfront in preparation for a full on fight with one of the battalions, and Nagato and Itachi are the closest but why they are near and abandon shrine I have no idea". Aiyshana finished calling out every location as Hidan was leaning against a stalagmite in boredom.
"So what do you plan on doing now that you know where they are". Hidan raised his scythe slightly off the ground as if trying to intimidate Aiyshana if he got any further bored.
"Give me 5 minutes, you should be having something to keep you occupied very soon. I sense a platoon of Zetsu closing in on us". With that Aiyshana began focusing her energy as Kishiyoma sprung out of her cloak before slithering up next then past Hidan.
"Hey, they're going to be my kills. Don't get in the way". Kishiyoma just hissed as a response before the cracks on it's molten body started to heat up and it began growing to be around twice Hidan's height. Soon the white Zetsu began to appear and try to fight them, all the while Aiyshana was nearing completion of her plan.
"5…4…3…2…1… Done. Reanimation Jutsu, Control Hijack". Aiyshana clapped both her hands together at the same time Hidan and Kishiyoma returned.
With Sasori and Deidara.
"We should be near our target soon". One of the other reanimated Shinobi stated.
"Good, then we'll…" Sasori was cut off when his and Deidara's stopped being forced to move temporarily before they were suddenly pulled in a different direction to the others.
"Hey, where are we going? What's Kabuto doing"? Deidara shouted while his partner was equally confused by this turn of events.
"Deidara, I feel almost insulted that you'd call me Kabuto. I thought we all knew each other better". Aiyshana started projecting her voice into their minds.
"Aiyshana, what do you plan on doing with us"? Sasori asked as the two continued where they were going.
"Once I get you all here then you'll find out".
With Kakazu.
"How long are we going to be waiting here for, I may have more patience then Sasori but that doesn't mean it's infinite".
"Change of plans Kakazu, you're being redeployed". Aiyshana's voice sounded through his head before his reanimated body suddenly jolted off from the rest of the company.
"Where are you taking me"? Kakazu asked suspiciously as his body continued away from the battle.
"You'll find out when you're there, until then be quiet because this jutsu is hard to maintain even for someone like me". Aiyshana cut her voice from his head before she zeroed in on the last two.
With Nagato and Itachi.
Nagato was currently in no condition to properly walk so he had to rely on Itachi for support as they continued toward the position.
"So you were our leader this whole time, and you used your friends body as a means to stay hidden". Itachi looked toward Nagato's weakened state before getting a response.
"Yes, I was in no condition to lead physically. Besides, Yahiko was the first leader of the Akatsuki. He didn't deserve to die that way, I know the Akatsuki would not have gone down the path it did if he was still around". Nagato was about to continue when they noticed their bodies change direction.
"Someone else has control of us". Itachi being the observant one was able to figure that out quickly.
"Hello Itachi, I knew you'd figure out it was me sooner or later so here I am. You two shouldn't worry, you'll be headed to me along with the others but you'll be the first ones there". Aiyshana's voice was more than cheerful as she finally got to speak with Itachi again.
"I thought you wouldn't have anything to do with this war, and what about our children"? Itachi on a rare occasion was seriously concerned by her appearance in this war.
"They're healthy and safe, I wish you could've been there to see them. Kurenai's looking after them; I've still got a few things that need to be done anyway. You two should be arriving any second now". As if on cue Itachi and Nagato stopped at the entrance of a mountain where Hidan was standing impatiently.
"So this is Aiyshana's plan, it would help if she let me in on it every now and then". After a minute of wandering around in the Cave, they made it to the main area in time for Itachi to be tackled to the ground by Aiyshana who soon noticed pieces of paper fly back into his reanimated body. A few minutes later they heard footsteps approach them and the last three remaining Akatsuki members had finally arrived.
"So now what, we're missing out on a good fight". Kakazu grunted to which Hidan could agree on.
"Don't worry, you'll soon be a part of this fight. But not on the side you're reanimated selves were meant to be serving". Before any of them could have a say in this decision the king of hells heard rose up from the ground.
"Aiyshana, you not doing what I think you are"? Nagato knew exactly what she was planning and from personal experience it may kill her.
"I know the risks of this jutsu but there is a subtle difference between when you used it and me using it now. I have almost 100 times the amount of chakra you do so I'm not going to die. Outer Path, Samsara Of Heavenly Life Jutsu". Aiyshana quickly clamed her hands together before Nagato could warn her.
"Aiyshana you don't understand, that jutsu kills the user no matter what". But it was too late as the King of hell opened its mouth and the reanimated Akatsuki members as well as the ones in the steel cases and the recreation of Kisame's body were brought back. When everything cleared up, Nagato was more then surprised to see Aiyshana was still standing with no visible effects done to her.
"But how, that jutsu would mean certain death to the caster no matter how powerful". Aiyshana was quick to answer his concerned statement.
"One of my last days with the Akatsuki before I left, I overheard Zetsu talk about something. He said I was meant to be a reincarnation of someone capable of pure immortality; he kept calling that person mother. I was meant to be the reincarnation of Zetsu's mother, which meant I had that same immortality. When I cast that jutsu just then, I didn't die but I gave up my immortality to bring you all back and here you are". Aiyshana played off her answer with a fake smile.
"That was a very risky move Aiyshana, just be glad you had that silver lining". Nagato said before looking back at the rest of the Akatsuki members including a visibly confused Kisame. Suddenly another familiar voice interrupted them.
"Hey, let me out of here". Konan nearly yelled getting everyone's attention.
"Konan, what happened why is she in a steel coffin". Nagato glared at Aiyshana as she provided an answer.
"It's simple really, Madara essentially killed her so he could get your eyes". Aiyshana again answered Nagato's question but when she was about to continue, another voice interrupted her again.
"Konan, Nagato is that you two. Where are we, what's going on"? That familiar voice easily silenced everyone before Nagato finally spoke quietly.
Impossible it can't be, Yahiko is that you"? Aiyshana smiled at this comment before weaving the signs to unlock both sarcophagi, causing Konan and Yahiko to drop to the floor.
"It's him alright, or at least mostly. You see when you used him to be the first Pein and the Akatsuki leader, some of your chakra merged with the remainder of his". When Nagato and Yahiko came face to face with each other Nagato noticed one of Yahiko's eyes were like his.
"Yeah, now Yahiko has one Rinnegan eye".
"But why bring him back, this wasn't called for Aiyshana".
"Practically speaking, it seemed like Yahiko was a moral compass for both of you. When he died you two lost your way and caused the Akatsuki to become what it was. I can't return the Akatsuki to its former path but Yahiko can". The three of them looked over at Yahiko who was still trying to process everything.
"But haven't we achieved the goal for peace between the five nations". Sasori finally asked as he was trying to make sense of everything.
"No, this infinite Tsukuyomi is a false ideal. There's quite a flaw to it, the caster gets the side benefit of having all the chakra from everyone caught in the jutsu but that's not all. If those caught in it are in there long enough they start turning into white Zetsu, this infinite dream really sounds like a nightmare when you learn all the details". Everyone was taken back by this revelation.
"How do you know about all this"? Konan looked over at Aiyshana.
"Zetsu can be quite a loudmouth when he's by himself. Peace achieved the easy way never has good intentions unless you don't expect it to last long". Aiyshana then looked back toward Yahiko who finally understood everything that was currently going on.
"So what happens now"? Yahiko looked over to Aiyshana before she answered.
"Simple, you lead the Akatsuki the way it was meant to be led. You want the Akatsuki to be a symbol of peace, and though that may not happen now. I've at least given the Akatsuki a second chance to maintain the peace that will hopefully be created". Aiyshana then stared at Yahiko effectively putting under a genjutsu.
"What did you do that for"? Nagato nearly shouted before Aiyshana turned her attention to her cousin.
"This is a quick Genjutsu, all I'm doing is showing him what's happened after his passing, information about everyone currently on the Akatsuki, and what's happening now in this war. After that it's up to him to decide who does what". Everyone barely had to wait a minute before Yahiko was brought out of the Genjutsu learning everything he needed; he was quickly to set a plan in motion.
"Kakazu, Hidan. Head to the 1st companies aid, that's where the previous Kage are". Kakazu and Hidan were reluctant at first because the Akatsuki was now fighting alongside the allied Shinobi forces but eventually suppressed that problem and left, as it was better than being fuel storage for the infinite Tsukuyomi caster.
"Sasori, Deidara. You will head to support the 3rd company, reports show of the seven-mist swordsman being present at that location so watch yourselves". Kisame quickly interjected in that conversation.
"I believe I may be of use against them, however I don't have a weapon". He didn't have to wait long before Aiyshana answered his comment holding a newly created two handed sword.
"It's no Samehada but it has similar properties in which it still steals chakra from it's opponent and gives it to the wielder, but it has the side benefit of using the chakra nature of the opponent on when you swing again". After handing Kisame his new weapon Aiyshana proceeded to stop Sasori.
"I think you may want these. Hiruko, the 3rd Kazekage, and the red puppet master technique of 100 puppets. All recovered, restored, and slightly modified by yours truly". She proceeded to pull 3 scrolls out of her robe before handing them to Sasori.
"Seems like you've been preparing for a while now". Sasori took the scrolls before summoning the improved Hiruko, as he entered it he noticed it was slightly colder before quickly realising it now had a reinforced lining inside the shell so it was less likely to fall apart.
"When I saw what happened after you died Itachi, I realised just how wrong the Akatsuki really was. So after I had our kids I secretly went about collecting pieces of each Akatsuki member while pretending to be in search of a new home. I had hoped to be the one to bring you all back and tell you, but Kabuto beat me to it". The remaining Akatsuki members were surprised at the lengths Aiyshana would go in trying to redeem the Akatsuki.
"Well we better be off, right Sasori". Deidara proceeded to throw down and summon a clay bird before he, Sasori, and Kisame hopped on and left.
"Konan, Nagato. We'll head off to the 2nd companies assistance. There's a lot more powerful reanimated Shinobi off shore so our help would be best required. Itachi, you and Aiyshana find and incapacitate whoever's controlling the reanimation jutsu". The original Akatsuki trio left shortly after with Nagato explaining to Yahiko how to use the Rinnegan effectively while Konan was more than cheerful because of their team being reunited and the Akatsuki was serving the purpose they originally intended it to.
"Guess we should get going too, the reanimation jutsu isn't going to stop itself". Aiyshana started walking only for Itachi to grab her arm.
"I should be questioning why you brought us back but you've explained that enough. I'm sorry for dying back then, there wasn't enough strength in me to keep going". Itachi was cut off when Aiyshana dove in and kissed him for a few seconds before resting her head on his chest, It was her way of saying she forgave him.
"Let's save the rest of this till after we've finished the war ok. It would also be wonderful for our kids to finally see their father, so try not dying this time". The two then got up and quickly took off toward where they sensed Kabuto's chakra while the others made there way to their battles.
Chapter end.
A/N: honestly I ended it here because I couldn't think of anything to write afterward but I can't stop thinking up other stories, not all of them are fanfiction either. Hell there's a few of them that are going to be my own creations, but with that rant out of the way I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. I know someone out there will be happy to see what I did. Seeya's
