Justice
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto; however I do own Akemi, Yukiko, Zero, Rukia and Sayuri. And the Shīringu is mine and mine alone!
Summary: "When I died and came into the Naruto universe, I didn't think that I would be able to change much. I also thought that if I told anyone that they wouldn't believe me and I definitely didn't think that I could get a Kekkei Genkai either. But I was wrong on all accounts and I could not be happier." SEQUEL!
I am so sorry that I've kept you all waiting! University has been keeping me really busy and I've basically had no time to write.
After this, there will be one more chapter which makes me really sad! I guess now I'm just tying up loose ends before the series does actually finish.
This is my Christmas present to you guys!
Sorry if it seems rushed, I just really wanted to get it out for you guys!
Enjoy!
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
Three days had passed since the festival and Konoha had finally quietened down. Things seemed like they were getting back to normal, well as normal as it can get really. However, today was Zero and Obito's trail. All Five Kage were meeting up once more to determine the fate of both shinobi and to be honest, it didn't look good for either of them. Not many people knew what happened in the last battle with Kaguya, people just assumed that Naruto, Sasuke and I beat her. But in actual fact, Obito helped us.
Naruto, Sasuke and I stood in the meeting room with all Five Kage. The Kage were sat around a large circular table, with Tsunade at the head. At her left was Gaara, then Mei, then A and finally Ōnoki. We were then sat on Tsunade's right, with Naruto sitting the closets to Ōnoki. We had been invited by Tsunade to provide more information to them all.
Tsunade clears her throat. "Bring in the first one." She commands, looking towards the guards posted around the room. One of which happened to be Haku. He has volunteered for this position, he wanted to see Zero pay for what he had done.
Within seconds, Zero was dragged in my Ibiki and Haku. Zero looked terrible and smelled even worse than before.
Sasuke sneered when he saw him, glaring holes at him.
I reached over and grabbed Sasuke's hand, hoping to calm him down. Instantly, Sasuke relaxed as he held my hand tightly. I smiled at this, feeling the butterflies in my stomach.
Sasuke and I had only been together for three days and I could feel myself falling deeper for him every day. I never knew how caring Sasuke could truly be, so when he did little things for me I would be really surprised. He would greet me with a good morning kiss and a goodnight kiss. He would always make sure I've eaten and if he thinks I haven't eaten enough that day, he would give me some of his food. Sasuke always made sure I was getting enough rest, sometimes even taking me out of the hospital when I was helping out to take a break. However, we hadn't told anyone yet, though I think Itachi suspects something with the glances he's been sending Sasuke. We weren't really keeping it a secret, we were just enjoying each other's company before we said anything.
"State your name." Tsunade commands, looking at Zero with an apathetic expression. She didn't like Zero at all, but she needed to act impartial. Tsunade had many years of practice of separating her personal feelings from her profession.
Holding his head up high, he answers. "My name is Zero." He voice was hoarse and scratchy, absolutely horrible to listen to.
"What village do you originate from?" Mei asks, looking at him with a cold expression.
"Kumogakure." Zero answers simply.
A looked at Zero and scowled. Honestly, he was angry that someone was his own village had turned out like this. The worst part was that he hadn't even heard of this boy until recently. It was only during the Kage Summit did he know about Zero and what he had done.
Tsunade looks down at the papers in front of her. It contained all the things he had done and a few details about him. "You are being charged with patriating with the destruction of Konoha, what is your plea." She says, looking up at him. There was distaste in her eyes, but it was well hidden.
Zero smirked, his chapped lips cracking severely. "Yeah, I'm guilty. So what?"
Gaara glared at him.
Naruto growled lowly in his chest, he looked ready to kill Zero where he stood.
I gripped Sasuke's hand tighter when I saw him shift in his seat. The last thing I wanted was for Sasuke to get into trouble, for Zero of all people. I knew that Zero would get what he deserved, there was no way he could worm his way out of this situation.
"What was your purpose for that? Pain's purpose was clear, he wanted the Kyuubi. But what was your reason for being that?" Ōnoki asks, a curious expression on his old face.
Zero turns to look at me dead on. "I wanted her dead." He hisses out lowly, hate shinning in his eyes.
Haku's grip in Zero's neck tightened considerably. Haku's face gave away nothing, but it was obvious that Zero's answer wasn't the right one.
"Why would you want her dead?" Mei asks in a calm manner. Mei glances at me sparingly, gauging me reaction. However, I had no outward reaction.
I hold my breath. Zero could easily tell them the truth and I was waiting for that. But, there was a chance they wouldn't believe Zero. The only people who knew the truth was Tsunade and Gaara and I trusted them with that secret. I didn't mind Mei knowing, but I wasn't too sure on Ōnoki and A.
Zero opens his mouth to speak, but he was interrupted.
"Who cares why? Nothing that he says will change what he did." A interrupts while crossing his arms over his chest.
Zero glares at A, but he makes no sound. Even he was smart enough to know not to anger the Raikage.
I silently sigh in relief. I mentally thanked A for his impatience in my mind. Sasuke smirks and slowly uses his thumb to caress my hand in reassurance.
Tsunade nods her head, agreeing with him. "It seems the only issue is what to do with him. Konoha want him dead after what he did." She says, sending a smug look in Zero's direction.
Gaara too nods his head. "Sunagakure also wish to see him perish." He had been part of Gaara's capture for his Bijū. Although, no one besides myself had seen him that day. However, Gaara seemed to trust what I said.
A scoffs. "He's as good as dead anyway."
"But who gets that honour?" Ōnoki says, looking between the Hokage and Raikage. Both of them could make claims for the boy. Zero did belong to A's Village, but he had also helped in the destruction of Konoha.
Tsunade and A look at one another, not saying a word. There almost seemed like there was a silent power struggle going on. It looked like both of them wanted this honour. Tsunade wanted this as revenge as it would give some closure to the casualties in the destruction of Konoha. People had died, Civilians that weren't able to get out in time had been crushed by demolished buildings. A wanted to clear his Village's name. Zero was associated with his Village and he didn't like that in the slightest.
Eventually, Tsunade sighs. "Raikage, I believe the honour should be yours."
Zero's eyes widen. He seemed to be trying to shrink away in fear, but Ibiki and Haku kept him in place so he couldn't move. Haku looked happy with the verdict, knowing that Zero certainly wasn't going to get away with it easily.
I look at Tsunade, sending her a look of confusion. Naruto also looked really confused too. However, Sasuke seemed to have a look of understanding on his face. I send him a look, but he just smirks at me.
A grins slightly and motions to Haku and Ibiki. "He will be transported to Kumogakure and he will be publically executed." He says, his loud voice booming around the room.
Looking around the room, the Raikage speaks. "Any objections?" He asks with an expecting look. He knew that no one was going to object to this, but he needed to ask anyway. It was a show of curtesy to the other Kage.
Tsunade and Gaara shake their heads, they certainly didn't object to it. Mei and Ōnoki were calmer on the matter, but they too shook their heads. They had no objections either.
Haku smirks slights and gladly drags Zero away.
Zero seemed to fight back. He began to struggle as he looked at Akemi with hatred in his sunken eyes. "You did this to me! This is all your fault!" He screams hoarsely as he was forcibly dragged away by Haku and Ibiki.
I stare at him blankly, not giving an outward reaction.
Sasuke gently squeezes my hand and I return it to let him know that I am okay. I didn't feel anything knowing that Zero was going to die. I didn't feel happy nor sad, which I did find confusing. But I knew Zero would no longer be part of my life anymore.
Tsunade clears her throat. "Okay, now bring in the next person."
This was the one I was most nervous about.
Seconds later, Obito was brought it. Looking at Obito, I could see he looked much cleaner than Zero had been. Obito had been compliant with everything asked of him, meaning he got treated a lot better than Zero. Zero had resisted, meaning Ibiki got to have some fun with his methods of obtaining information. Obito was wearing chakra draining handcuffs and both his eyes were covered so he couldn't use his Sharingan. Haku and Ibiki were escorting him, but this time he wasn't being dragged in like Zero had been.
Haku, Obito and Ibiki stop when they were a few feet away from the Kage. Both Ibiki and Haku kept hold of Obito, making sure he didn't escape. However, I knew that Obito wouldn't even bother. He had been very willing throughout everything.
"State your name." Tsunade asks.
"Obito Uchiha." Obito responds back calmly.
Ōnoki looks at him with a critical look. "So, not Madara Uchiha then?" He says in a mocking tone.
Obito shakes his head. "I am not Madara. I used his name to trigger a reaction." Everyone had known of Madara. Obito knew that by using Madara's name, he would be taken seriously and would spread fear and doubt within his enemies.
Mei leans back in her chair and watches him. "You are here because you started the Fourth Ninja War."
Obito nods his head. "I did."
"Do you think you deserve to live?" Gaara asks, looking critically at Obito. He was surprised to see the man behind the mask. At their first meeting, he had been a bubbling idiot with Sasori, and then he appeared at the Kage Summit, pretending to be Madara.
Obito shakes his head. "I do not." He truly didn't believe he deserved to live. The only way he could truly make up for his sins were if he died. But he had promised Rin to live, and he refused to break that promise willingly. However, if he was sentenced to death by the Kage, he knew he couldn't refuse that.
Ōnoki scoffs lightly. "Well I believe this will be an easy one then." He says, looking around the table at the other Kage. All the other Kage looked to be agreeing with him.
This didn't settle with me.
I raise my hand. "Could I interject?" I say, making everyone look at me.
Mei frowns. "What could you possibly add? It has already been decided." She wasn't trying to be rude, she was rather curious.
I stand up. "Yes, I know you have already made your decisions. But I wouldn't feel right if I didn't say something. Yes it is true that he did start the Fourth Ninja War, but that's because he was being manipulated by Madara Uchiha, the real one. Madara moulded Obito ever since he was young and when everyone thought he was dead. He is a victim as well." I say, becoming more passionate as I spoke. I truly believed that Obito was the biggest victim of us all. He had his future robbed by Madara and everyone Obito ever cared about was taken away from him.
Obito looks in my direction, his eyebrows raised in surprise.
Haku was hiding a smile, secretly proud of me.
"That doesn't excuse what he has done!" A growls out, slamming his fists onto the table. The table began to splinter under the pressure of his strength.
Tsunade sends him a glare. "Let her finish."
A frowns, but he doesn't say anything else.
I smile at Tsunade before continuing. "Yes, what Obito did was wrong, extremely wrong. I am not condoning it in the slightest. But without Obito, we wouldn't have won against Kaguya." I tell them honestly.
This statement seemed to cause an explosion.
"What do you mean?!" A yells out, now also standing.
Naruto stands up too. "She's right. Without Obito we would have lost, his Sharingan really helped us."
Sasuke doesn't stand, but he too interjects. "Obito's Sharingan focuses around time-space travel, and Kaguya was able to use that too and dragged us all off to different dimensions. We had no way of getting out of those dimensions ourselves. However. Obito did and he helped us." Sasuke explains calmly.
I send a smile to Sasuke, it would have been better for an Uchiha to explain about the Sharingan than I was.
Naruto nods his head. "I think his contribution should be considered in his sentencing." He says, looking around the room at each Kage.
This caused a moment of silence in the room.
"Are you suggesting we let him go?" Ōnoki asks in a disbelieving tone.
Naruto shakes his head. "No, I don't. But I don't think he should he killed either."
This caused everyone in the room to become silent once more. All the Kage looked like they were contemplating on this new piece of information. Even Tsunade didn't know about this, we had all kept this a secret until now.
Eventually, it is Gaara that speaks up. "If this is true, then I believe this should be taken into consideration." He says calmly.
Tsunade nods her head, agreeing with him.
"I would like time to think this over. This is too quick to make a decision, especially with this new piece of evidence." Mei says, standing up herself.
"Shall we postpone this meeting and regroup tomorrow?" Tsunade says, agreeing with Mei's suggestion.
All Kage agreed, some begrudgingly.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
Sasuke, I and Naruto began walking back to our house. We had got up rather early to attend the meeting and I was now feeling a bit tired. Things were feeling quite surreal to me at the moment. I look over to Sasuke and see him looking ahead, chatting away with Naruto. I was standing right beside him and there were a few times were our hands brushed. Sasuke didn't like PDA and neither did I, and our relationship was kind of a secret at the moment anyway.
"So how was your date, Naruto-kun?" I ask with a mischievous smile. Naruto and Hinata had a date last night, their first one since becoming an official couple. Naruto had been so nervous about he, he had been floundering about wondering if Hinata was going to like it. It was very cute and funny to witness.
Naruto blushes slightly. "It was good." He says, a wide and goofy grin appearing on his face as he thought about Hinata.
Sasuke smirks. "Took you long enough dobe."
Naruto glares at the Uchiha. Naruto was about to retort but he stopped when three ANBU appeared in front of us, blocking our path. We stop and look at them. Instantly, I recognised one of them. His name was Natsume, he was part of Itachi's team.
"What's wrong?" I ask, looking at Natsume with a curious expression. I took this moment to observe Natsume, he seemed tense and he was wearing his ANBU gear. For a moment I thought something may have happened to Itachi, but that quickly disappeared when I noticed the other ANBU with their gazes trained on me.
However, Nastume didn't reveal anything. "Akemi Nakahara, you are under arrest." He says, his voice revealed nothing either. It was void of any emotion.
"You've got to be kidding me?!" Naruto yells out.
Natsume signals for the other two ANBU to get me, but Naruto and Sasuke jumped into action, stopping them. As this happened, I watched Nastume, who made no move to get me. Sasuke sent his ANBU flying and jumped in front of me.
"You're not touching her." Sasuke says, shielding me. His Sharingan was activated and swirling around dangerously. His hand was reaching for his Kanata, and that's when I knew I needed to intervene.
I touch Sasuke's shoulder, stopping him. "Who has ordered this?" I ask Natsume with a blank expression. I had a feeling I already knew who was ordering my arrest.
Natsume looks directly at me. "The Elders."
Inhaling harshly, I reply. "I'll go willingly." I didn't want to, but I knew that we were already making a scene. I quickly looked around and saw that many people were watching us, we were in the heart of town. The Elders had planned this. They planned to publically arrest me to embarrass me and cause a scene.
Sasuke sends me a sharp look.
I leaned in and whisper. "Don't worry." I quickly kiss his cheek before walking towards Natsume.
The other two ANBU appear in front of me, with chakra draining cuffs, but Natsume stops them. "She's coming willingly, there is no need." He says, sending them a sharp look.
The two ANBU seemed hesitant but they didn't say anything. They put away the cuffs, making me relax. I had seen them be put on many people, and I didn't want them on myself.
Inwardly, I sigh in relief.
Grabbing my arm, Natsume walks me towards the Hokage tower. I look back and see Naruto and Sasuke. Sasuke was looking angrily our way while Naruto had his arm placed in the Uchiha. It seemed that Naruto was holding Sasuke back. I was grateful for that because I didn't want Sasuke to get in to trouble.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
I was escorted to a secret room in the Hokage tower, one that I had never seen before. It was very plain looking and dark since there was only one tiny window. It was basically bare of anything, no light. The only thing in the room was a table and a few chairs.
Inside it were two people, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane.
The Village Elders.
Koharu is the first to speak. "She doesn't have cuffs." She says, her voice sharp and unforgiving. She was sending accusing looks mine and Natsume's way.
"She came willingly." Natsume answers blankly.
"And she has a name." I say rolling my eyes at their attitude. I hadn't even been here for a minute and they were talking about me and not too me.
Homura glares at me. "You will show respect to your superiors."
"Well when I meet someone superior than me, I'll show it." I fire back, feeling smug when I see both the elder's eyes twitch. I knew I was playing a dangerous game, but I seriously disliked them to the point where I didn't even care.
Koharu motions us forward and Natsume brings me forward. He pushes me down to sit in the seat opposite the Elders. I willingly sat down and I looked Koharu and Homura in the eyes as a sign of defiance.
"Why am I here?" I demands, crossing my arms over my chest. Natsume had mentioned that I was under arrest, but I had no idea what for.
Homura smirks, seeming to very happy about something. "We have received information that states you helped Obito Uchiha gain more power."
I felt my insides freeze, but my face revealed nothing. I began mentally cursing myself, I knew I shouldn't have helped Obito. I knew I shouldn't have used my Tenshi no Chakra to heal his eyes. I knew it would come and bite me in the behind, I just didn't know when.
Arching a brow at them, I ask. "And where did you hear this piece of information?"
Koharu also smirks. "From Obito Uchiha himself."
I mentally slapped myself. Obito had been compliant throughout the whole process, answered everything that was asked of him. I had no doubt in my mind that the Elders went to him and asked questions about me. I knew that I should have had a talk with Obito about this, but there wasn't time and no one was allowed to see him before his trial.
"And how do you know he's telling the truth?" I ask, mentally apologising to Obito. I was throwing him under the bus with this and I didn't feel the lightest bit guilty.
Koharu and Homura frowned. They were expecting a different reaction and weren't pleased when I acted indifferent.
"What am I being charged for exactly?" I ask, looking at the two in confusion.
"Treason. You have betrayed Konoha by helping Obito Uchiha." Homura replies back, looking very smug.
I glare at him.
"If I couldn't interject."
We all look to Natsume, who was still present. He was still standing beside me, making sure that I didn't run away.
"Akemi is a war hero. She helped to save us all." Natsume says, never once looking at me. He was looking at the Village Elders, hoping that his word would help.
Koharu venomously glares, "Stay out of this."
Natsume frowns, but doesn't say anything more.
Homura stands up. "Akemi Nakahara, you are under arrest for treason and will face trial." He says, trying to sound intimidating.
I stand up, pushing Natsume's hands off my shoulder. "You do not have the power to do so." I challenge him, my own voice sounding like a hiss.
"I suggest you not speak like that to us, child." Koharu hisses lowly, a warning in her tone.
I glare at her. "No. I've had enough of this. You two have been having me watched by ANBU, don't think I haven't noticed either. You two have been trying to find dirt on me, trying to destroy me. Now you're trying to say that I am a traitor!" My voice gradually began to louder as I spoke, all my frustrations coming to light. Ever since my first encounter with them, I had noticed people following me. It was subtle, and if it wasn't for my Tenshi no Chakra, I may not have fully noticed.
The room was silent for a few moments. It just consisted of Koharu and Homura glaring at me, and I returning it. Natsume seemed very uncomfortable, and shifted nervously.
"We can retract our claim, if you do something for us." Koharu says eventually.
I frown, I didn't like the sound of this.
"As her apprentice, you spend some time with Tsunade. We want you to spy on Tsunade. Everything she does, you come to us." Homura says, sitting back down in his chair. He looked very confident in himself which only made me feel sick.
"Never." I deny immediately. There was no way I would even consider this. I would be working for the Elders, the people who I despised.
Koharu smirks. "If you don't, we'll make sure Naruto Uzumaki never becomes Hokage." She says, looking smug. She knew threats against me wouldn't work, I didn't care what happened to me. But she knew that if she threatened the people I care about then they would have more luck.
My eye twitches.
"And it would also seem Haku has applied to become a teacher at the Academy. We could easily have him turned down." Homura says, a smirk appearing on his face.
I glare at them, feeling my anger rise. It was one thing to threaten me, but to then threaten Naruto and Haku's dream. To me, this was unforgivable.
I grit my teeth. "I said any answer was no." I hiss at the lowly, letting the words sink in more since they obviously didn't hear my first rejection.
Koharu looks to Natsume and nods her head.
Before I could even blink, I felt my hair being yanked backward and felt the cold metal from a kunai touch my throat. However, I had expected something like this and I had grabbed my Sai and pointed it at Natsume's 'package', ready to deliver a blow to his manhood. Natsume seemed to tense when he saw the Sai and where it was placed.
"Try it, I dare you." I hiss out lowly, glaring at the Elders with as much hatred as I could summon.
"To think you've sunk this low."
The second the voice sounded, Natsume's grip on my hair disappeared, along with the kunai at my neck. My head turns around at the new voice.
Tsunade stood there, a livid look in her eyes. Her fists were clenched and the sound of cracking knuckles echoed in the room.
"This does not concern you." Koharu says, waving a dismissive hand at the Hokage.
I fight back a giggle, especially when Tsunade clicks her fingers louder. Tsunade looked absolutely pissed. I knew that this wasn't going to end well for the Elders.
Tsunade storms in and stops when she gets close to me. She looks at Natsume and glares. "Leave, now."
Wordlessly, Natsume disappears.
Turning her gaze to the Elders, it becomes deadly. "You have ten seconds to explain your behaviour." Tsunade hisses out slowly.
"She is a traitor, we're just doing your job." Homura states.
"I am not a traitor!" I yell back at him.
Tsunade stops me by placing a hand on my shoulder. "I have known Akemi for some time and I know that she is not a traitor. I have been listening in and the only traitors I can see are you two." She says, looking between Koharu and Homura.
Koharu and Homura become flustered. "E-excuse me!" Koharu yells out, surprise and disgust showing on her old face.
"We are looking out or the best interest of the Village." Homura states, acting confident.
I snort, "Yeah, and so was Danzo apparently." That had been his defence when during his trail. But the sad thing was that he actually believed that what he was going was good.
However, I seemed to be ignored which I didn't actually mind at this point. I didn't want Tsunade's wrath to be placed onto me just because I couldn't keep my mouth shut.
"This is not the first time you've undermined me. You did this during the war too. However, I am not going to let this slide anymore." Tsunade exclaims loudly, her voice echoing around the small room.
Koharu scoffs. "And what are you going to do?"
Tsunade, surprisingly smirks. "You two are relieved of your duties. I have found new people to become the Village Elders. Ones that won't try to betray me." She says, in the most sicking sweet tone. It was borderline sarcasm and I loved it.
Homura's eyes widen. "Y-you can't do that!"
"Actually she can. There is a difference between you two from Tsunade. She's the Hokage, you are only the Elders. The Hokage always has the final say." I point out, also feeling smug. Seeing their shocked faces gave me satisfaction.
Koharu and Homura stand up and storm out the room, glaring at me once more before they disappeared. It was only once their chakra signature was gone did I relax. I slumped into the chair, feeling all the tension leave my body.
Suddenly, Tsunade laughs.
I look to her, "What's so funny?" I ask feeling confused.
Tsunade looks at me and smirks. "You don't know how long I've wanted to do that." She then began to laugh once more.
I smirk and found myself laughing too.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
At first, I was going to head home. But I saw the Interrogation Unit and knew that I couldn't leave just yet. I walk into the building and was met with familiar people, who greeted me with a smile. I had been in the interrogation unit so much that people didn't even bat an eyelash when they saw me. At first glance, the ninja working here could seem intimidating, but they were just like anyone else. They just had a more harsh reputation, like Ibiki. I easily made it to the bottom of the building, where Obito was being kept. I knew this place like the back of my hand. I left very comfortable, even as I passed the cells of the most dangerous criminals of Konoha.
I stop when I reach the very last cell. I look to my right and see that Zero's cell was now empty. He was being transported to Kumogakure for execution.
Looking into the dark cell, I see Obito, sitting on the corner. For a moment I thought he was asleep. But after looking closer, he seemed to be meditating, something I could never get a hand off.
"Akemi Nakahara, what are you doing here?" Obito asks with his back facing me.
I jumped a little, I didn't expect him to talk to me first. "What gave me away?" I ask, a wry smile on my face. Even with the chakra cuffs and the blindfolds, he had been able to identify me so easily. I wasn't surprised though, it was something I did expect from Obito.
"Your chakra signature is very distinct." Obito comments, still not turning to face me.
I nod my head, Naruto had said something similar to me once. Remembering Obito's earlier question, I answer him. "I just wanted to ask a favour."
At this, Obito stopped his mediating. He turned around to face me. "What could I do for you?" He asks in a curious tone.
I smile, I now had his interest. "Could you not mention about me healing your eyes. To anyone at all." I say to him.
Obito was silent for a moment. "Are you in trouble?" He asks, his voice low.
I sigh before answering. "Well, the Elders tried cornering me, which didn't end up working. It ended up with them being dismissed. But I would rather no one else knew." I tell him honestly. I knew that if this information got out then it would look really bad on me. Obito was seen as the biggest traitor of Konoha and I had helped him and gave him more power. The Elders knew, but if I could stop anyone else from finding out then I would really appreciate that.
Obito's face contorted in disgust at the mention of the Elders. It would seem that he wasn't a fan of them either. However, he seemed amused when I told him about the Elder's dismissal. But he soon nodded his head. "I can do that."
I sent him a smile, though I knew he couldn't see it. I was about to turn to leave seeing that I can done what I came here to do, but I was stopped when Obito spoke.
"Can I ask you something?" Obito asks.
Blinking slowly, I nod my head. "Of course." I hadn't expecting him to want to ask me a question at all.
"Why did you help me?" Obito asks, his voice barely above a whisper.
I frown and say nothing for a moment. I could understand his confusion. In his eyes, he believed he deserved to be punished for what he had done. In his eyes, dying would atone for his sins. But I didn't believe that. I didn't believe that dying would atone for anything. By me speaking out, there was a chance that he may not die, though I can't be certain.
"I helped you because it was the right thing to do. You helped us win the war, that's got to count for something." I tell him.
Obito frowns. "But I started the war."
I couldn't deny that, Obito did help start the Fourth Great Ninja War.
"Do you want to die, Obito?" I ask him, my own voice barely above a whisper. To me, it almost seemed like he was trying to die.
He said nothing for a long time. For a moment, I thought that Obito was ignoring me and refused to answer.
"No."
My head shoots up when I heard Obito's voice. Looking at Obito, I see that he was looking in my direction. For most of this talk, he had kept his head bowed, facing the ground. But now he has raised his head.
"I don't want to die, not just yet." Obito says, his voice louder than before.
I smile at him, "Good, because I don't want you to die either."
Slowly, Obito retuned that smile.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
The minute I walked through the doors of my house, I was immediately hugged. There was a flash of black and orange before I felt myself being picked up from the ground and swung around.
"I'm so glad you're okay!" Naruto yells, still swinging me around.
I hug him back and just smile. There was no point trying to get out of Naruto's hugs as it was virtually impossible. This boy really had strength and it showed when he hugged somebody. Also, after the morning I've had, I really needed a hug.
Feeling a glare in my direction, I could see Sasuke standing by with an annoyed expression on his face. However, he seemed to glaring holes into Naruto.
Itachi sighs from his position from the couch. "Put her down Naruto."
Pouting, Naruto puts me down.
"So, what happened?" Haku asks, appearing from upstairs. I had no doubt in my mind that Naruto and Sasuke had run back here and told them what happened. I didn't even realise how long I had been gone, but it turns out that I had been with the Elders for at least an hour and then spent some time with Obito.
Grinning, I sit down on the couch. "Well, let's just say the Elders lost their job." I tell them, feeling ecstatic. I hadn't liked the Elders for a long while. They wanted to control Naruto's movements for a long time along with mine. They had also been watching me for a while too, which I didn't appreciate in the slightest. Honestly, I felt like this was justice.
"Finally!" Naruto exclaims, sitting down on the couch next to me.
Sasuke smirks and remains where he is, leaning against the wall.
Looking to the clock in the living room, I could see that it was past noon. I hadn't even had lunch because the Elders had interrupted my walk back home. At the thought of food, I began to feel really hungry, so much so my stomach growled out loud. It sounded like a dying whale, which made me blush in embarrassment when they looked at me.
Haku looks at me and I grin sheepishly at him.
Itachi smirks and stands up. "How about we eat out tonight?" He suggests, mainly because he didn't feel like cooking. He had a mission tomorrow and was just relaxing for the day before he had to leave. But, Itachi did want to celebrate the Elders dismissal. He was one of the people who hated them the most.
Naruto's eyes lit up.
"Not ramen though." Itachi comments without even looking at the Uzumaki.
Naruto frowns and pouts.
"Then no dango." Haku says, a smirk now growing on his face, especially when Itachi's eye twitched.
Itachi turned to look at Haku and sent him a glare.
"How about that new place that just opened up, I heard it's meant to be really good." I suggest quickly, just wanting to have some food before an argument broke out. It was bad enough to mess with Naruto's ramen, but now deny the older Uchiha his dango was borderline crazy.
The chorus of agreement, though Naruto and Itachi didn't look to happy about it.
I smile at them and stand up. "Just let me go the bathroom first." I tell them, quickly going upstairs.
It didn't take me long to do my business. When I opened the door to the bathroom, I saw Sasuke standing there. I was about to open my mouth, but before I could say anything, I found myself pinned to the bathroom wall. In an instant, Sasuke's lips were on mine and his hands on my waist. This kiss was demanding and intense, something I loved. I couldn't get enough to kissing Sasuke. I had been holding back all day, when in fact all I wanted to do was throw Sasuke against the wall. If Sasuke thought he was he getting a submission partner then he was certainly wrong. Wrapping my arms around his neck, I kiss back, just as fervent as Sasuke. The taste of Sasuke's lips were addicting. My hand ran through Sasuke's hair and I tugged slightly when Sasuke began biting on my bottom lip. A growl vibrates from Sasuke's chest, a sound that sent shivers down my spine.
"Ahem."
Sasuke and I broke a part, reluctantly. We found Naruto standing there, his arms crossed and a big smug look on his face.
"As much as I hate to break up this moment, we're all hungry. Unless, you're in the mood for something else." Naruto says, his expression turning mischievous.
I felt my face burn as I ducked my head down into Sasuke's chest.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
Early next morning, we were all gathered in the Hokage Tower. We were once again sat around a table with Obito standing there with Haku and Ibiki standing behind him. All the Kage appeared to be calm, even the Raikage. Today was the day Obito's fate would be decided and I couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
"So, has everyone reached a decision?" Tsunade asks, looking round the table.
All the Kage nod their heads.
I watched A and Ōnoki as they were the only two I weren't certain about. Their Villages had been affected the most after the war as they had lost many men and women. Every Village had been affected, some more than others.
Obito took a deep breath in, waiting for his fate to be decided.
Sitting in the middle between Naruto and Sasuke, I grip both their hands. Naruto gripped mine just as tightly, he also seemed very nervous. Sasuke was the calmest out of all of us, he seemed to be trying to reassure me my gently squeezing my hand.
"All in favour for Obito Uchiha to be executed." Tsunade says, looking at each Kage.
No one raised their hands.
I silently sigh in relief and slump in my chair slightly.
Tsunade arches a brow at Ōnoki and A. "What changed your mind?" She asks. Yesterday, they had completely different views as they wanted the Uchiha dead.
Ōnoki replies first. "If their testament is accurate then it would be dishonourable to execute him." He looks at us first, almost gauging our reactions. He then briefly looked at Obito before bringing his gaze forward once more.
A nods his head. "If this information is true, Obito's punishment should be something else." It would almost make Obito a war hero and it was very dishonourable to kill them. However, his actions couldn't be ignored.
"We wouldn't lie to you. Obito really did help us." Naruto says strongly.
Mei nods her head in agreement, "But if he is not going to be executed, what is going to happen to him?" She asks looking around.
There was a silence in the room for a moment.
"What about life imprisonment?" Gaara suggests. To him, this seemed like the fairest option. Obito didn't die, but he was also paying for what he had done. By Obito having life in prison he would be locked up until the day he died.
Tsunade nods her head, agreeing with the young Kazekage. "All in favour?" She says, raising her hand.
Gaara raised his hand.
Mei raised her hand.
Ōnoki raised his hand.
A, sighing deeply, eventually raised his hand.
I sighed in relief, at least Obito wasn't going to be executed. Everything was so unsure now. Obito had died in the anime, but was very much alive now. I didn't know what his fate would actually be. For all I knew, I could have saved him only just to let him die later down the line.
"Then it is decided. Obito Uchiha's fate is life imprisonment." Tsunade says with finality in her tone. She looked around the room once more, just in case anyone decided to change their minds at the last moment.
However, no one did.
NARUTO SHUPPUDEN
Obito's fate has been decided!
Also, tell me what you guys thought about Sasuke and Akemi's kiss, I'm hoping its better than last time. I've already mentioned how I am not that great at kiss scenes but I am trying to improve.
It's funny, I was looking back at my other chapters and found something. Around a year ago, I wrote Chapter 18, and in a years' time look how far this story has gone. I didn't actually think at first that this story would be popular, I didn't set out writing this story to get reviews, but it has been a lovely bonus.
As a little treat, I am going to be giving you, my viewers the power to decide something.
And that is….
You guys get to decide who Haku ends up with!
Here are my rules though:
He can end up with either a girl or a boy, I do not mind at all. I could see Haku swinging both ways and I can't decide. I also want to see who you think he should end up with, maybe you can think of someone I haven't.
The person cannot be dead. They are not coming back to life just to be with Haku.
I do not want Itachi and Haku together, I have other plans for Itachi that don't include Haku, so please don't ask for them two together. That vote will be ignored (I'm sorry in advance for any Itachi x Haku shippers out there, I do not ship them unfortunately)
Haku cannot end up with Akemi, they're siblings (not by blood but it still counts)
I will also be keeping the answer a secret until the final chapter, so it can be a surprise for everyone.
I do have in mind who I might like Haku to end up with, so if a vote cannot be decided I may go down that route. But I am passing over the power to you first and then we'll see what happens.
That is all my rules, they're quite simple so please don't disregard them.
Hope you guys had a merry Christmas!