Chapter 9: Sasuke…

Two weeks has passed since the Jounin exams and Naruto as well as Hinata was finally given a mission to begin their Jounin career. It was a simple borderline B-A ranked mission, taking down a group of bandits somewhere close to the Land of Tea. Tsunade was hesitant on giving them the job and insisted to take either Kakashi or Yamato to help them on their first mission. Naruto, well being Naruto insisted that Hinata and he were ready to take down, "Pesky maggots" as he said in his own words. Still hesitant, Tsunade agreed.

They've been traveling roughly four hours upon their initial leaving of Konoha and the sun began to set. Both Naruto and Hinata agreed that it was good to set up somewhere to rest for the night. After they finished eating their dinner, they burnt out the campfire and began to fall asleep. As they lay on their sleeping bags, Hinata heard something. Signaling Naruto, they inspected the surrounding area and in shock to discovered what they had.

"The plan shall go like this. Sasuke, take out as many Leaf Ninjas with your Sharingan. Essential that there is no interference when we're destroying the Lea. Kill anyone and everyone in your path." A mysterious figure explained.

A familiar voice replied with a grunt, "Fine…"

Sasuke was grouped along with three unfamiliar figures behind him. Naruto inspected further and finally lowered his head to inform Hinata who they were.

"It was Sasuke and three other people as well as another person I couldn't see." Naruto said nervously," We gotta finish this mission quickly and tell Tsunade about this, this might be bad..."

With haste, Hinata and Naruto made their way to their destination, defeated the gang with easy and returned back to Konoha the following day. They rushed their way to the Hokage office and explained what Naruto saw the night before.

"So Sasuke and his gang are going to attempt and destroy Konoha huh?" Tsunade rested her chin on her hand, which was leaning on her desk, "Well I guess we can warn the people of Konoha to be on extra precaution, we'll never know when he'll attack."

Exiting the office, Naruto was in distressing, the Leaf was quite recently destroyed by the Akatsuki, therefore making the survival of another attack was very slim.

"Naruto, maybe we should warn our friends, they will have to be ready to attack Sasuke if he every enters Konoha."

Hesitantly, Naruto agreed to Hinata's suggestion. A couple of hours later, all of Konoha 11 joined up for what Naruto and Hinata had to say.

"During our mission, Hinata and I encounter Sasuke, and he's planning to destroy Konoha. " Naruto explained, "Everyone here must be ready to take him on anytime."

Everyone was silent, distressed that they will have to take on Sasuke, a dear friend of theirs to keep Konoha safe from destruction.


Four of days later…

Naruto woke up to sirens, ringing louder and louder by the second. Screams were heard and buildings were a blaze as the damage was intensely multiplying as the fires spread from building to building. With haste, Naruto rushed and put on his usual clothes. He ran along Konoha helping anyone who needed his aid. Soon, the village of Konoha was engulfed the ravaging flames, Naruto saw Ninjas using their Suiton jutsu to gradually take down the fire. Naruto then made his way to Sakura and the other Konoha 11, noticing that Hinata was missing.

"Where's Hinata?!" Naruto asked in a urgent and worried tone.

"She's right over here Naruto!"

Quickly, Naruto turned around to see Sasuke along with his gang of three as well as Kabuto standing a few meters behind him. He quickly noticed that Hinata was kneeling down as Sasuke firmly held her by the hair.

"N-n-n-aruto…" The Hyuuga heiress silently exclaimed.

"Give her back!" Naruto shouted ferociously towards Sasuke.

"Huh, I thought you wanted me back in Konoha. I guess I became less important once you started dating this girl." Sasuke replied.

Naruto was enraged, but due to the risky situation, he waited before he could attack Sasuke in order to save Hinata.

The Uchiha then pulled his Katana out and he stated, "Well, let's make it a bit more fun… NOW FEEL THE FRAGMENT OF MY PAIN NARUTO!"

"NO!" Naurto called out with tears dripping of his eyes as he saw the truly horrifying and heart breaking event that had occurred next.


Yes, now you know why I put the"tragedy" tag on this story. Well, now I'm debating on how this well end... But I'll get to it when the time comes. But expect a very giant fight scene to occur in the following chapters. Until then, I hope you enjoy! Sorry for being quite short on this chapter (I must break this dang habit...)