First of all, I'm so so so so so so so sorry! I kinda forgot to update and kept on putting it off, gomenasai *bows*
Anyway I just haven't been just twiddling my thumbs this whole time. I've recently had a persuasion essay in my English class AND I GOT AN A! PRAISE KAMI! Sorry I just couldn't keep my excitement about that.
Without further interruption here's the next Chapter! (Thanks for following me for so long. You guys make me feel loved! ^-^)
*A few days later*
Kakashi's POV
When Naruto had finally been released from hospital, he and Kakashi had been summoned by the Elders and the Hokage.
"Baa-Chan! Why drag me here? I wanna go and see my friends!"
"SHUT UP, GAKI! THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS MATTER THAT WE ARE ABOUT TO TALK ABOUT HERE!"
Hey Kakashi! Got over your Teenager moments yet?
'Shut up Tora and go away.'
That's not very nice… Well talk to me when this stage of yours passes over. I don't want to deal with a mood-swinging-horny-obsessed-with-hair-gel teen!
'Since when am I obsessed with hair gel?'
I couldn't think of anything else that keeps your hair that gravity defying.
"SNAP OUT, HATAKE! BEFORE I SNAP YOU!" Tsunade shouted in Kakashi's ear.
Kakashi stiffened straight away, not wanting to be hit into next week. He heard Naruto try to hid a chuckle…
"As I was saying, Naruto, Kakashi, this is a mission only two of you can handle. While you were recovering Naruto. I contacted the other Kages and told them about told them about Tora. I'm sorry Kakashi but in order for the Shinobi alliance to work. All of the Five Great Hidden Villages mustn't keep secrets from one another. Especially at a time like this."
Kakashi frowned, "At a time like this? What's happening, Tsunade-Sama?"
Sighing, Tsunade handed Kakashi a few pieces of paper. Kakashi's eye widen as he read down the report, "That's impossible." He muttered, as he handed the sheets to Naruto. Kakashi waited for Naruto's outburst.
"HOW CAN THAT BE?" exclaimed Naruto, "I SAW KAKASHI-SENSEI KILL HIM! HOW CAN MADARA UCHIHA STILL BE ALIVE?"
"Calm down, Naruto. Things were kind of fishy after I 'killed' Madara. Some of the best trackers and shinobi, looked for his body for hours. It wasn't found. Also, do you really think the great Madara Uchiha would die because of a boulder falling on top of him? Finally, didn't have the ability to pass through things? If anything, I don't why we didn't pick up on this sooner." Explained Kakashi, surprising himself with his answer.
"Right. The mission that I'm going to give you will be in 3 weeks time. The reason I'm telling you now is for you two to prepare. No one will know about this apart from the Kages and Killer Bee. I think you already know what the mission is."
Kakashi nodded, understanding fully but Naruto, "No… You haven't told us yet."
Mentally Kakashi slapped himself, he forgot how idiotic Naruto was sometimes. One of the qualities Kakashi adored him for. Innocence. How Kakashi wished that more Shinobi were like that but in this world, it's hard and rare.
He sighed, looks like he has to explain this himself, "What Tsunade-Sama is telling us, is that you and I, will embark on probably the most dangerous mission you can possible get in the present time. The mission is to kill or at least harm Madara Uchiha."
"Oh. But Kakashi-Sensei, you defeated him easily last time. What are you so worried about?" Naruto asked.
"I had an advantage Naruto. You were his main focus and I was able to surprise him. But we all know Madara Uchiha isn't fooled twice. Besides Sasuke has seen some of my power, if he's working with Madara, then chances are he would have told Madara about Tora and my abilities." Kakashi said, "But then again, they haven't seen what I really can do."
Tsunade nodded, "I thought as much, that's why Kakashi, I want you and Tora to help Naruto and Kurama, work together more efficiently. Madara won't be expecting that and that'll be our best chance."
Oi, Kakashi. Let me out for a minute. I want to talk to Tsunade.
Kakashi nodded and automatically did the signs to release her, surprising Naruto and Tsunade.
Hey guys. Tora said, all laid back.
"Tora," Tsunade said, regaining her posture, "What brings you here?"
Yeah. I couldn't help but wonder, why Killer Bee and Gyuuki (the 8 tails) aren't coming on this mission with us.
"Well. We have to think of the worst possible outcome. Kakashi and Naruto dead. You and Kurama under Madara's control. We know that Madara needs Gyuuki as well, so we've decided to have a little back-up plan, in case all else fails."
Suddenly Kakashi was very curious, "What's this back-up plan?"
Tsunade handed Kakashi a scroll it read,
Dear Kages of the 5 Great Shinobi Nations,
In the event that Kakashi Hatake and Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze fail to kill Madara Uchiha. All civilians, Genin and Chuunin will be evacuated to a secret place with a special barrier that will eject all Genjutsu's . This barrier will be running off the Jinchuriki, Killer Bee's and his biju, Gyuuki's chakra. All Jounin rank and higher will remain on the battle field for one last stand against Madara. A leader will be selected among the Kages and Elders to decide who will lead the civilians, Genins and Chuunins. The evacuations will start as soon as Kakashi Hatake and Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze leave for their battle against Madara. The whole of the shinobi world, as well as everyone else wish them luck and hope that they return victorious so all this won't happen.
Signed all the Feudal Lords of the 5 Great Lands.
"So once we leave the evacuations will start?" Kakashi asked, handing the letter over to Naruto and telepathically sending the information to Tora.
"Yes."
How will you explain this? I mean if you don't want anyone to panic, then you're going have to come up with some excuse to fool the civilians and Shinobi.
"We won't be telling the Genin or the civilians, they'll think it's just until the villages are properly reconstructed again. But all others will know."
"What about my friends? I'm not bragging or anything but there's possibility that they'll follow us if they find out." Said Naruto, frowning from reading the letter.
"I've already thought of that. Like the Gennin, they won't be told, neither will Neji, Temari, Kankuro, Iruka, Kuranai or Gai. And I'll order all other Shinobi not to tell them, they'll just think that you'll be will the construction team." Said Tsunade, "We have it all worked out. All there's left to do is put the plan into action."
Tsunade?
"Yes Tora?"
How do you know he's alive. I mean not because of the evidence but if you didn't discover and added up the evidence then, why now?
She hesitated, "You're right Tora, we didn't figure it out. There was an anonymous person that put in the theory. The evidence added up and on the note that the anonymous person put the information on, there was an address. Basically it told us of one of his previous hide outs and when we went and investigated, the evidence raised. We are now 100% sure Madara's alive and that's why we are asking you to do this."
"You mean you're giving us a choice?" Kakashi asked in disbelief.
"Yes. Gaara didn't want Naruto or you, Kakashi, to do this. Neither did myself, so we decided to give you two a choice on whether or not you want to do it."
Kakashi looked at Tora, 'Tora?' He thought, 'Is it alright if I say yes. I mean this could be it. We can finally reveal ourselves without being scorned like we're scum and maybe I can finally repay Obito, for not saving him with your power and maybe Rin as well, for having to kill her after all she wanted to do was tell everyone. I remember, she was so excited when I told her about you. I remember her saying, "Well that's who you are Kakashi, no one can change that and all your true friends will still love you." And maybe I can repay back Sensei and Kushina, for not taking care of Naruto, like I should've done.' He looked at Naruto with sorrow.
If this is what you really want, I mean I don't really have anything to live for, other than you. I'll always support you, the way I wanted to support your mother, but I'll keep my promise to her and protect you with my life. So if you really and truly want to, then let's do it. But what about Naruto?
'If I can do anything, then Naruto won't be coming. That's what I promised Sensei and Kushina. I promise them I would look after him. I haven't been doing a very good job but it'll start now.'
"Tsunade-Sama. I'm going." Said Kakashi with absolute confidence.
"So will I." said Naruto.
"Now Naruto~"
"Don't you give me that speech about not thinking about things and getting myself into mischief. I want to protect my friends and everyone else. Evening I die trying. To me, that's what being Hokage or any Kage is about. The willingness to protect those close to you and the willingness to believe in yourself as well as being able to lie your life down for them. My father did that, Ero-Sennin did that, the 3rd did that, as well as the 1st and 2nd Hokage and Granny's doing that. If I die in this, well then I won't die in vain. I'll go to the afterlife or whatever comes after, I'll go up to my parents and say, "I tried but I did what I wanted, I protected those closes to me and that's all that matter." Don't try to stop me Kakashi-Sensei, because you know that you'll fail."
Yep, Naruto really had grown. 'Minato-Sensei, Kushina, be proud that your son is like this. I don't think you can have him anymore perfect.'
"Then it's decided," Kakashi said, "In three weeks we'll literally be battling for our lives as well as everyone else's. Tsunade-Sama, tell the other Kages we'd be happy to do it. Naruto, come, I think it's time we start your new training. Tsunade, if you want to see us, there's a map at my house, in the lamp beside my bed. It show where the Tatsukage catacombs are and where the sacred training grounds are. DO NOT show it to anyone."
3rd person's POV
And with that all said Kakashi lead Naruto out the Hokage building, Naruto happily following him and Tsunade stunned on what just happened.
Tora shook her head and said a quick goodbye to Tsunade before returning to Kakashi's body. What a day and the next three weeks were going to get interesting.
OMG DONE! I think that was the longest chapter I have EVER written in my whole LIFE… Of 13 years. Yep you heard me I'm 13. But that doesn't matter 'cause it shouldn't. Anyway sorry again for having to wait this long for a chapter and I promise I'll do better… SEE YA!