AN: OMFG! I didn't know that this story would get a lot of reviews. Since Pein x Naruto isn't a popular couple.

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Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or any of it's characters they all belong to Masashi Kishimoto.

Warning: YAOI = Guy fucking another guy. You have been warned. Don't like? Don't read.

This chapter is unbeta. Sorry for the OOC.

Chapter VII:

Let's Go!

He didn't know what to feel at the moment. One side was angry that he wanted to rip the bird's head, an d the other in panic. The first option seemed to be getting there. The problem would be explaining to Konoha why their messenger never came back. Gaara walked out his room, opening the door as he closed it behind him.

"Gaara! What's wrong?!" Kankuro cried as he was the anger that vibrated off the red-headed. Temari wore a shocked expression, though hers was of concern. They reached out to try and calmed him, but the glare stopped them on their spot. Gaara felt bad to show his dark side to his siblings, but he just couldn't keep intact with himself.

"What is it Gaara?" Temari asked after composing herself, sensing that whatever it was, it wasn't good news.

"Naruto was kidnapped." Gaara said clenching his hands.

Kankuro and Temari both froze as the information sink in. Gaara didn't want to tell them. He didn't want them to worry, but he needed their help. Not only was he angry that made others tremble in any ten miles radius, be that someone was stupid enough to try a foolish act to his best friend. Now that ticked him off. He would make sure to show them what true pain is. Also he didn't want to for the people of his country to know that he was departing. For how long? As long as it takes! He would not rest until Naruto was safe inside the compounds of Konohagakure.

"Gaara."

"We are departing as soon as the council choose someone to keep order." Gaara said. Both siblings looked at each other. They had to make Gaara calmed down before one of the members of the council get seriously hurt. Though they knew that when Gaara was like this, they wouldn't be able to.

Gaara walked into the meeting room, opening the door as he entered the room. He would have to make the council look things through his perspective, fast. The more he spent here, the longer Naruto was getting hurt. He didn't even turn around to see if Kankuro and Temari were following him.

"Kazekage? What brings you here?" A council member asked.

"I'm going to be leaving the village for some time. I don't know how long." Gaara said, anger still flashing through his eyes. The other members cringed at the look. Their leader meant business.

"Sit Kazekage. We should discuss this." offered one of the elders.

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Suigetsu stared into Sasuke's back, burning holes. It has been two long days non-stop walk. He was tired as hell. The others felt the same way as he, if the sweat running from their foreheads indicated anything. "Hey Sasuke, we should take a break. We still have a long road a head of us." the swordsman complained.

"You guys can rest. I'll continue, catch up once you have rested." said Sasuke, not spearing a look back.

Karin and Suigetsu sighed. They should of known better. Sasuke was always one to see to that his mission was completed as fast as possible. It's in the Uchiha blood. Once they heard of Akatsuki been successful in capturing the Nine Tail Jinchuuriki, Orochimaru went into a ragging fit. This news also angered the Uchiha. Though the reason is still unknown to them. Juugo is the only one that knows, but hew won't say anything.

The next day, all four were fighting against the Sound nins. It seemed that Orochimaru didn't let Sasuke go to the Akatsuki, so he took matters into his own hands. Since Sasuke was leaving, Karin went with him, and Suigetsu went also for Kisame that is with the Akatsuki, Juugo just came along because Sasuke asked him. Soon Team Hebi was formed. Defeating Orochimaru and his subordinates was an easy task since the Uchiha was not in the mood for plays. Which lead them to this situation. Sasuke has not calmed down. Not one bit.

"Letting our chakra drain will not help anyone. We will be too tired to fight off all of the Akatsuki." Juugo stated. This made the Uchiha stop.

"Very well. Let's take a ten minute break."

Suigetsu plopped down in the grass, relief that his legs were finally getting a rest. Karin seemed to be content as well. Sasuke on the other hand just leaned against a tree with his eyes closed. Though a scowl was still plastered in his face. Juugo just sat down next to Suigetsu.

"Sasuke-kun. Why are we going after Akatsuki?" Karin asked.

"Itachi is in the Akatsuki." was the answer she got.

"Yeah I know that. What I'm trying to say is that, why now of all the other times?"

Silence surrounded the area, but was soon tensed by the anger shown toward Karin. Sasuke was still pissed. The look that she got made her shut up. She didn't want to get on Sasuke's bad side if she wanted for him to like her. Suigetsu on the other hand, didn't get the message.

"Hey now that you mention it. Sasuke why do we need to get there fast? Your bro isn't going anywhere."

Sasuke was about to teach him a lesson, but was cut off by Juugo answering for him. "The Akatsuki have grown stronger thanks to the tail beast that was captured. Sasuke just wants to defeat his brother before he gains more strength."

That answer seemed to make sense, since the others didn't push it anymore. Juugo turned to glanced toward Sasuke direction, which was greeted by a silent nod. He just saved Suigetsu from some serious ass kicking, and Sasuke, who was slowly losing control of his anger. Though just the thought of Itachi having Naruto in his grasp made him more angry. Naruto belong only to him! Not his older brother, and he will make sure he understood that. No matter what.

"Brakes over. Time to go."

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The information given only irritated Shikamaru more than the other teammates bickering. It only said that Naruto's location, last seen, was with the toad sage. Not even any chakra traces or what the kidnapper looked like. "What a drag."

Neji walked in step with Shikamaru, "So, where are we headed?" asked the hazel eye teen.

"I have the slightest idea, but might as well start in the Sacred Toad Village. From there we'll see where it will lead us." Shikamaru answer scratching his back. Neji nodded in agreement. He was after all the most qualified to be the leader of the rescue mission.

Sakura heard the plan from the two that were behind her, She will do anything capable in her hands to bring her friend back. With Sasuke, she wasn't able to do anything other than watch him leave, then made Naruto bring him back. Now that Naruto needed her, she will not fail him. They are, after-all, teammates. If one stays behind, so does the other. Friends don't leave, they lend a hand. And that's exactly what she was going to do.

Sai smirked at the determination that shown in Sakura's eyes. She was ready to face anything that laid ahead. First Sasuke leaves to gain power and now Naruto gets kidnapped by an unknown enemy. Things just got interesting in Konoha. It was good idea to join the team. He had a feeling that something was coming their way. It just send shivers down his spine. Anxious.

The same determination seen in Sakura was also in Hinata. It shocked Kiba since he was used to the shy side of her. The only time he had seen that look was against Neji. The caused might be Naruto. Everyone knew of the crush that the Hyuuga heir had for the knuckle-head. The only one who couldn't see it was the twerp himself. Kiba sighed. It was going to take a lot of effort to make Hinata fall for him. He has had a crush on her for quite some time, and she was always with him, until Naruto return. In so also her feelings for him. He felt like he was in some kind of drama show.

Rivalry was no longer between Ino and Sakura. That was in the past, child's play. Thy have pass that already. They now stood side by side. For Naruto. To Sakura, Naruto is her teammate, but with Ino, it was her friend. In reality Naruto meant a lot to Ino. He would always take things head on regardless of the danger that would come of it. She on the other hand, ran away. In sense, she admire the blond. Besides he was growing to become quite a man.

"Alright guys, listen up." started Shikamaru, "Our friend could be in the brick of death right now as we speak. We have to face reality here. I'm not going to lie. There would be serious danger from here on end."

"Shikamaru," Sakura said, "We know of what lays a head of us. I'm ready to face them. We are going to rescue Naruto and bring him home. No matter the cost!"

Everyone stepped forward, agreeing what Sakura just said. They were all in this together. Shikamaru smirked and headed forward to lead. He couldn't ask for a better team.

'Hold on in there Naruto. We're coming!'

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Gaara attached his gourd to his back. Kankuro tying his scroll together and Temari expanding her fan.

"Let's go."

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