Sorry to keep you peeps waiting. I'm busy planning another story, ItachixOC. But this most definitely will keep going. Alright. Dive into the exciting world of ninjas and discover the truth behind the – you'll have to find out!

"Ah I see..." The cat said, voice filled with curiosity. "My brother and fellow cousins have warned me about this... Now it's finally happened hm?"

"We're sorry to deliver this new to you." Sakura continued. "But it is for the protection and benefit for you and the ninja world."

"Yes I quite understand..." The sage cat continued. "Please report back to Tsunade, tell her I'll take extra security measures and be on the lookout."

The pair nodded and stood up, ready to go.

As they exited the "tree", it swirled back and again disguised itself to make it look indifferent from the others in the forest.

"What a trek" Shikamaru said, walking back to the village.

Sakura was just about to reply when a gloved hand cupped her face.

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Pein stood facing the pair of Akatsuki members, who are annoyed and very, very late.

"So we did miss the meeting hn." Hidan said apologetically, hand rubbing the back of his head.

"I told you to hurry the fuck up." Kakuzu was saying. "And you had to get yourself into more trouble."

"It would've helped if you had done what I told you and get me down." Hidan shot at Kakuzu, clearly unaware of the leader.

"And who was the one screaming –I don't need your fucking help, I can handle it myself." Kakuzu shot back.

"We wouldn't have been late if it wasn't for you and your greedy self and your fucking money."

"If you took less time killing that brat we would've been on time."

"And if you'd calculated the roué correctly we would've arrived at the bounty centre earlier." Hidan shouted.

Kakuzu sighed. "That was you"

"Well, fuck you and the fucking world for being so fucking retarded. And also fuck that little weak shit that got me stuck in a fucking tree and fuck that spider that went down my fucking throat." Hidan swore.

"Yeah..." Kakuzu said, shaking his head. He was stuck with this – this –unstoppable swearing machine and had to put up with this crap every time he got aggravated.

The pair was so busy arguing that neither had noticed the frustrated and hopeless leader had walked away from the conversation, given up on the hopeless pair. They'll just have to do, he sighed.

Naruto sat at the Ramen bar, having gotten out of the hospital after the massive concussion he had. He was absoloutely starving, having refused hospital food for more than 2 days. He had ordered an extra large Ramen with fish cake, tofu, beef, pork – everything. As soon as the noodle was cooked he slurred down the whole bowl including the soup in less than 3 minutes.

"Ahh." He breathed. "Nothing better than a big bowl of Ramen on a sunny day!"

"hehe. Naruto you must have been starving to eat all of that." The owner – old man – said. "No one ever orders that size, except for one other person..."

Naruto was curious. "Well of course, haha. Who else can beat me in Ramen eating? I'm the best! Oh, and you mentioned one other person who ordered the extra huge size."

"Oh. Well... His name escapes me, but... I'll describe him to you. You'll surely know him... He had spiky white hair, a forehead protector just like yours and...and..."

There was no need for more detail. Naruto already knew who it was. "kakashi sensei...I didn't know he was into this stuff as well."

He paid and left the stall, pondering about the fact that Kakashi liked Ramen too. Next time he sees his sensei he's sure to be demanding for an answer...

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Sasuke travelled at top speed, towards the "black flame" sightings. He knew he was getting closer, being provided with more and more information as he travelled. He did not dare use his sharingan, in case anyone was able to recognise it. He was also slightly disguised, not wanting to draw too much attention to himself.

Already, he was beginning to plot his murder plan. How he was going to kill the bastard and make him suffer. Him referring to Itachi of coarse. He would smile at the thought every time.

Just as he was drifting off to his imaginations, out of the corner of his eyes, he saw something that triggered the tiniest bit of his consciousness. A red cloud on black. Akatsuki.

Bingo.

He stopped immediately, and turned his head slightly, back to where he registered the infamous Akatsuki member. There he was, sitting in the nearby tea stand. His upper body was covered by curtains hanging off from the veranda. The only way to see his face was to go in, he had no choice.

Sasuke carefully approached the stand, armed and ready. HE had the element of surprise after all. Slowly he lifted the curtain and – was greeted by an orange mask. Yes you guessed it.

"Sasuke Uchiha." The man said. "You did come after all."

"Who are you, and how did you know my name."

"Perhaps we should go somewhere more private?" The man gestured towards the street. It was an invitation for information. Sasuke wasn't going to refuse, so he followed – and found himself standing in an alleyway, in front of Itachi Uchiha.

OK. Sorry to leave you with so many cliff hangers, but your questions will be, undoubtedly, answered. Sakura fans out there, since I'm planning on killing her, pls tell me if you don't. And also, tell me what you think!

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