Alright. I'm so so so so so so sorry that I disappeared off of the face of the earth, but finals really kicked my ass. I'm done now, so I should be able to update on time now. Please forgive me if it's not as long as you would have liked... -.-' I can't believe that I forgot to post last Saturday.
The entire clearing was silent. This was something that none of them had ever expected. Perhaps it was because the Iruka was the kindest, sweetest person that they had ever met. They had never believed that he would be able to do something as extreme as this. But maybe that was why he had done it, to prove them wrong. Although, there was something about the former teacher that screamed that something was wrong. Maybe it was his posture, his new scars, or it could have been the insane smile crossing his lips. Whatever it was, Kakashi knew that Iruka was not the gentle person he used to be.
When the Chuunin repositioned his weight, Kakashi immediately moved onto the defense. Then he was gone, Hound froze. That wasn't a move that Iruka was supposed to be able to use, he wasn't an ANBU member! Thinking quickly, the Copy Nin leapt backwards, skidding across the ground to block Iruka's attack. The normally sane Chuunin slid backwards, blade in hand, before looking innocently towards the group from Kohona. The former Sensei giggled, before dissolving into the ground. 'Not sane anymore.' Kakashi decided. It hurt to think that he would have to kill the man that he used to love, but if it was to keep the village that he cared for safe, he would do it. When Iruka reappeared, his eyes were closed, but they soon opened, showing the swirling tomoe of the Sharingan. The moment the Sensei blinked however, the normal form was gone, instead the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan was there. Hound cursed under his breath. This was going to be difficult. Closing his right eye, he let his own Mangekyo Sharingan slide open, the spinning swirls easily picking up on Iruka's chakra. Kakashi frowned slightly, something was off about Iruka's chakra, but he was pulled out of his musing when an explosion went off in front of him. Both eyes flickered open and Kakashi stared at Iruka, who was laughing.
The ex-Chuunin lifted the fingers on his left hand over his head; an orb quickly reforming as his eyes glowed, gaining a cat-like quality. The glowing orb was filled with power, and Kakashi swallowed, Iruka was a lot stronger than anyone had ever thought. The Sensei launched the attack, his smile becoming larger as the orb smashed into the ground in front of the ANBU. However, the smile soon turned into a frown when the smoke cleared, Kitsune had stepped in front of Hound, easily blocking the attack. But then Iruka was in front of him, backhanding Naruto into the nearest tree. The former Nin's eyes glowed again, but Kakashi was faster. He slammed his hand into the back of Iruka's neck causing the man to black out, but not before Iruka tore his side open. Blood dripped to the ground; Kakashi had flipped Iruka over his shoulder; before he turned to the others.
"We're heading back to Konoha. Help Sasori and Kisame carry their loved ones and I'll take Iruka. Let's move!" Rikoto sighed under his breath. His couldn't believe how much Iruka had slipped. It was a shame that the boy was so wild right now, but as long as he was safe and with his loved one, it would be fine. Or at least he hoped that it turned out that way.
Iruka was still out cold by the time they had reached the village; it had taken longer than normal due to Hound's injury; and the Nins quickly raced towards Sandaime's office. He wouldn't like this. Not one bit. Hound stepped forward and rapped on the door, listened for a moment, then opened it. The Sandaime was sitting in his chair behind his desk, Shizune standing at his side.
"You're back I see."
"Yes, Sandaime-sama. We caught Hiroki as well. But you're not going to like this." Hound gently pulled the body away from him, ignoring the coughing coming from the Sandaime and Ibiki. Shizune's jaw was on the ground.
"Iruka!? Iruka is Hiroki?" Hound nodded.
"Bring the others in." Rat stepped through the door, followed by Kisame. He was carrying Itachi in his arms. Sasori also entered, helping Deidara to walk.
"They're members of the Akatsuki..." Tsunade had stepped through the door.
"Hime-sama. Can you heal my side? Iruka tore it open." Tsunade nodded before walking over to see the wound. It was deep, like sharp claws had torn the flesh open.
"Place Iruka on the couch." Hound nodded silently, and did what she asked, flinching slightly as she poked at his skin. "Yeah brat, I can heal this."
The entire room froze when Iruka groaned softly. He sat up, rubbing his eyes with a hand, before a mocking smile slipped across his lips.
"Injured much Hound? Mmmm. I don't like Hound. I should call you Mutt." Kakashi growled deep in his throat, but the others ranged from amusement to shock. Iruka snickered. "Easy Mutt. I don't bite." He flashed razor sharp teeth, easily coming close to mirroring Kisame's own. The smile faded as he looked the Sandaime straight in the face. "Mmm. I see you still haven't kicked the bucket yet. I respect that. Old, yet still powerful enough to kick my ass. Unlike Mutt over here."
Kakashi outright snarled. "He had to resort to dirty tactics to knock me out. Oh well, no one can be as strong as you. Although, Tsunade's getting pretty damn close. Which reminds me. Jiraiya, how is he? Besides dead I mean. Oh wait; I wasn't supposed to say that, was I?
Naruto was the first to react. "Ero-sannin is still alive?!"
"Nope. Dead as a doornail." Naruto's face fell. "But I can change that. Maybe. If I feel like it. Mmmm. You've met Minato, right?" Naruto nodded. "Has he told you the truth yet?" Naruto tilted his head sideways.
"Truth?"
"About your mother."
"My mom was Kyuubi's original holder, right?"
"... How do I say this...? She was your aunt. Minato's sister. Well, half-sister anyway, same father, different mother. But she wasn't your mother. Not your real one. Her pregnancy was false, so that the real one could be hidden."
"What? And how do you even know this?" The room was dead silent.
"Because I helped deliver you when you were born."
"If you know so much, then who the fuck was my real mother?" Iruka was suddenly silent, pink beginning to spread across his face.
"..."
"... Speak up dammit."
It was so soft. Barely heard, but it sent the entire room into an uproar. "Minato was."