AN: Okay, sorry that it has taken so long to get this up. But I've been putting a lot of thought as to how I'm going to make Popori go back to her love problems again. Sasuke is really screwing things up for me.

Sasuke: *Glares at me with the Sharingan*

Eh heh, just kidding, I love you, you crazy emo you!

But seriously, If you have any suggestions on how to make Popori run into Kankuro and Shikamaru again, please tell me. Your feedback is appreciated. 3

As the four of us approach the North base, I notice something. It looks like a prison break in there. Multiple creatures are in phase two of the cursed seal. It's amazing really. As I'm studying all of this, one of them lunges at us. I don't have time to pull out my knives or perform any hand signs. Shit, this might hurt a little. I brace myself for the impact.

"Popori!" I hear Kai yell, worriedly.

I wonder why I don't feel anything. I open my eyes and see that Sasuke has jumped in front of me, swiping at the creature and rendering it unconscious. I frown; I was going to look all cool and take the blow. Sasuke just has to ruin all my fun.

Sasuke looks over his shoulder at me, "Watch yourself, Pori-chan. I need you."

I can feel Karin's glare on my back, but I ignore it and nod at Sasuke. I turn back to the Base and smirk. I glance over my shoulder at Suigetsu.

"Wanna take them out?" I ask him.

He smirks, showing his sharp teeth, and grips the hilt of his sword. "Yeah, let's have some fun."

We both jog ahead and come face to face with what seems like an army of second phase monsters. I snicker. This will definitely help me let out some of my emotions.

"So, we can go crazy right?" Suigetsu asks Sasuke.

"Just avoid the vital points," He answers.

I frown, that's not fun. I sigh, but a smile is still on my face. I pull out both of my knives, and get in an offensive stance. Suigetsu follows suit, unsheathing his sword and pointing the huge piece of metal at the creatures. Sasuke and Kai also arm themselves. Sasuke his katana, and Kai a couple of hand signs.

When we're finished, all of the creatures are on the ground, moaning in pain. I sigh in pleasure, looking around at them all. I put my knives away and turn to Suigetsu. He smirks and holds up his hand. I return the expression and slap his hand.

Karin appears with a ring of keys, "Found the keys!"

We follow her into the base. Sasuke walks, not looking at her when he speaks.

"Which way Karin?" He asks.

"Yeah, let's see if your abilities are as useful as you claim them to be," I tune in.

She glares at me but makes a gesture, "It's that way."

Suigetsu smiles impishly then leads the way. Kai and I follow closely behind him. We walk for a while when we come to another fork in the path.

"Which way now, four eyes?" Suigetsu asks.

When no answer comes, we all turn around to see that Sasuke and Karin are no where to be found.

"That wench," I say flatly.

We continue walking until we end up back in the place we started.

"Great, we're going in circles now. . ." Kai complains.

I glance around then look back to Suigetsu. He nods at me.

"It has to be on the right," He says.

Someone speaks, "Why are you all here?" It's one of the men that we fought. He's lying on the ground, in a lot of pain by the looks of it.

"We're here for Juugo," I answer simply.

The guy laughs, "You're stupid. If you let Juugo out, you might as well just kill yourselves."

Kai just stares at the guy as I fall silent. Suigetsu looks at him as well. "I know. But I'll make him listen by force if I have to."

The guy snickers, "Even though you have strong powers. . ."

Suigetsu places one of his feet on his stomach, making him grunt. "You're lucky to even be alive. If Sasuke hadn't said anything, you would have died right now."

The man chortles like an insane person, "You should all get killed by Juugo!" He shouts.

"Ugh, this guy is freaking annoying. Suigetsu just kill him, Sasuke won't find out." I say, looking down at the man with an irritated expression.

Suigetsu smiles and grabs his sword, "Yeah, it's just one person. It wouldn't matter."

A loud crash sounds in the base. All of us snap our heads in the direction. I narrow my eyes.

"Sounds like the found Juugo." I note.

Kai nods, "We should go help them. It's Sasuke and Karin. She can heal him, but she won't have enough time if Juugo is caught up on killing."

We all sprint towards the direction of the crash without another word. When we arrive, Juugo and Sasuke are partially changed. Half of them is contorted and dark, while the other is still human looking. Juugo is about to punch Sasuke with his mutated arm, but Suigetsu jumps in and blocks the attack with his sword. Juugo simply pushes the sword and it falls out of Suigetsu's hand.

Juugo lets out a yell, "What?"

Suigetsu looks like he's contemplating something, "You didn't use that last time. . . So hard, too."

I perform some quick hand signs, "Sasuke, let Suigetsu and me take Juugo." I turn my icy gaze on Karin, "We'll deal with the wench later."

Karin glares at me and yells, "Shut up you shrimp! You can't threaten me in the heat of battle!"

Sasuke speak calmly, the signs of the curse fading away. "Quiet. Pori-chan, Suigetsu we didn't come here to fight. I'm going to talk with him."

Kai stares at him, "Sasuke, he's not really the kind of guy you can just sit down with and have a cup of tea."

Suigetsu picks up his sword, "You have to use force."

Juugo speaks again, "I remember, you're Suigetsu."

Suigetsu looks up at him and smirks, "Finally."

He tightens his grip on his sword and swings it at Juugo. Juugo easily uses his mutated arm to block the attack. Suigetsu takes another swipe and Juugo crouches down, evading the attack. Juugo let's out a loud evil laugh.

Sasuke looks blankly at the two, "Both of you stop."

They ignore him, running at each other. Sasuke sighs and quickly moves between them. Snakes slither out of his sleeves and wrap around both of the boys.

"Do you want me to kill the both of you?" He asks flatly.

I smirk, the boy calls me a show off. I look at Kai. He's trying really hard to show that he's not impressed, but failing miserably. Karin is blushing slightly, god, she's swooning over Sasuke. Suigetsu looks at Sasuke with wide eyes, like he can't believe Sasuke interfered or had the look of a killer in his eyes.

Juugo returns back to his normal state. The dark skin seeming to fade away into nothing. He looks around quickly, then lets out a sound of dismay and runs back into his cell. He cowers in a corner, covering his head.

"Hurry! Lock the door!" He pleads.

I look at him with a cocked eyebrow; wow, that's a big change.

Sasuke looks at him, "Juugo, I just want to talk with you."

Kai walks up closer to the door, "He's scared?"

Karin shakes her head, "No that's not it."

Juugo grips his hair, "I don't want to kill anymore! I'm not going outside, just leave!"

"Split personality," I state, and Karin nods.

"He doesn't really want to kil," She says.

Juugo glares up at all of us, "What the hell do you guys want?"

We all just stare back at him in silence. Sasuke takes a step forward.

"Orochimaru is gone, and if you stay here, you'll perish." He says.

Juugo looks down at his hands, "I don't care. It'll be better that way. I don't want to kill anyone ever again."

Sasuke takes another step, "It's okay, I won't let you."

"What can you do?" Juugo spits. "The only person who can stop me is Kimimaro. If he's not here, then I'm not going."

"Juugo," Sasuke continues. "Kimimaro died for me."

Juugo's eyes grow wide and he stares at Sasuke, "Then you must be, Sasuke Uchiha!'

Sasuke nods, "Yes."

Juugo stands and comes to the door. "Alright, I'll come."

I smile brightly, "Well, that was easier than expected." I chirp, deactivating my jutsu.

Kai nods, "Yeah, I though he'd put up another fight."

Sasuke turns, "Pori-chan, don't be sarcastic. We're leaving now."

I sigh and follow after him. Only Sasuke would know that I was really straining myself not to attack Juugo the whole time. I would've tried killing him, if he had gone into anymore of a rampage. In fact, for me, that was about the most annoying thing ever. Juugo really needs to suck it up. So he has a split personality, so what? He should just deal with it and not be such a baby.

When we have formed outside, Sasuke stands in front of us. We're all in a line, looking at him. He stares for a moment then begins.

"Since the only one who knows why I'm doing this is Pori-chan, I'll speak my goals. My motive is to kill Itachi Uchiha of the Akatsuki. And I want your power for that."

Suigetsu crosses his arms and Kai furrows his brow. "Who's Itachi Uchiha? He sounds related to you, why do you want to kill him?"

I turn and glare at him. "Itachi is Sasuke's older brother. Sasuke wants to kill him for reasons of his own. Stop asking questions you idiot." I straighten then look back to Sasuke who nods at me.

"Karin, you said you had other plans. What are they?" He asks.

She looks at him, "Well, I was thinking and I'm not really in a rush. . ."

Suigetsu looks at her and smirks, "Tell the truth woman, you just want to be with Sasuke."

Karin touches her glasses and yells at him, "Wh-what? That's stupid!"

Suigetsu snickers, "Your voice is cracking. In the past you-"

Karin cuts him off by hitting him in the face, causing it to turn into water. Karin makes an annoyed sound as Suigetsu's face turns to normal.

Sasuke crosses his arms, "Suigetsu stop. I thought I told you that you would have to start working together." He turns his gaze on me and I bow my head apologetically.

Suigetsu smirks, "My bad Karin. But, I guess I'll stick around with you Sasuke. One of the Mist's seven swordsmen is in Akatsuki. And I plan to take his sword."

Suigetsu looks to Juugo, "Hey, what are you gonna do?"

Juugo stares up at the sky then over at Sasuke, "I want to see how good of a ninja you really are."

Karin leans forward and glares at me, "Why are you here?" She says sourly.

I cross my arms and say coolly, "I'm keeping a promise I made a long time ago. As long as Sasuke-kun wants me here, I'll stay."

She makes a pouting face then turns her glare to Kai. "And you?"

He smirks at her, "Well, it's mainly because Popori doesn't want me. But, I noticed that you guys wouldn't have an even number if I left so, I'm keeping things even."

Sasuke nods, "It's settled then. From now on, we'll travel as Hebi. Hebi's only motive is to eliminate Itachi Uchiha."

We all look at him and nod. I silently snicker. Good, this should be an interesting trek of sorts. Sasuke turns, "Come, we'll go to the Uchiha hideout and rest there."

AN: So that's the chapter. Hope you guys enjoyed it. Juugo is fun to write about! So is Suigetsu. I think those two are my favorite to write about. This chapter was a lot of talking I notice as I read over it. Huh. Well, I love you a million times over when you send me reviews! Hope to see you again soon.

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