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Chapter 9- Finally, the answers!

13 years ago

Sasuke wasn't entirely sure where the medic nin had come from, but he supposed that since this used to be one of Orochimaru's hideouts, his former henchmen will definitely be one of the few who had access to it. He himself has come here to take a break from Madara who was obsessively going through the plans of the invasion that is to come in mere months. As the time got closer and closer, the old man was becoming more and more insistent of Sasuke's help and truth be told he didn't even know what he wanted anymore. He has hoped and assumed that Orochimaru's hideouts would now be empty, but it seems he cannot catch a break.

"Sasuke-kun! What a surprise?" Kabuto's obviously fake smile and enthusiasm got on Sasuke's nerves. It was clear that Kabuto has seen better days from the ragged white hair and the wrinkled clothes he wore. Sasuke almost wanted to ask why he looked like he hasn't left the hideout on ages but decided he couldn't care less.

"Hn." His usual reply didn't surprise the medic nin. From living with the young man, Kabuto knew Sasuke was a man of few words, especially during his time with Orochimaru. But Kabuto really was surprised to see him back in one of these hideouts. Last he heard Sasuke had joined yet another evil organization. But this could put a damper of his latest experiment so it would be best if the Uchiha could leave as soon as possible. Though he couldn't really make himself seem too eager to be left alone lest the boy suspects something. Damn! He had to show up just at the time he was really making some headway in the experiment. Things could get complicated if Sasuke decided to venture into the hideout too much.

"Already tired of the Akatsuki Sasuke-kun?" Kabuto asked just as Sasuke was heading deeper into the hideout. As expected Sasuke didn't answer, only continuing to venture deeper into the cave. Sasuke didn't owe this man anything and he hadn't much liked the two faced cunning man even back them. Sasuke instead went in search of an empty room that will allow him to rest. He, however, didn't fail to notice Kabuto's anxiousness to get rid of him. Kabuto was definitely up to something; he just couldn't find it in himself to care.

After finding a slightly clean room with an empty bed that had dust flying off it as soon as he sat down, he laid down on the mattress with one hand behind his head looking up at the ceiling. The two of them can mind their own business, Sasuke wouldn't look too much into his sick experiments as along as Kabuto didn't look to much into his life. These were Sasuke's final thoughts as he finally went into another nightmare filled sleep.

When Sasuke finally awoke he wasn't sure how long he had slept. He remembered that that was one of the things he has liked about these hideouts. He could spend the whole day training and go into the next days and he wouldn't know it. In the Akatsuki hideouts, there wasn't a lot of time to spend in the actual hideout. There were always missions and he barely has anytime to train unless he ran into Naruto sometime. The blond always puts up a big fight.

Sasuke continued to stay in bed for longer still facing the ceiling. He was so tired of this ridiculousness. He has assumed he would be free after he killed his brother. Instead, Itachi's death had only confined him to another prison. When will it end? When will he find purpose again? Right now he's just going along with other people's plans. When will he stop being a pawn in other people's games and have a place for himself, a plan for himself? Is this life even worth living, just floating about with no destination going where the wind carries you? Sasuke let out a heavy sigh just as his thought process ended.

He supposed it was about time he went back to Madara, as much as he detested it. That was the only purpose he has right now, if he didn't have even that he might just go insane…finally.

When Sasuke walked out of the room he had previously occupied, he saw Kabuto walk towards him from further inside the hideout. Sasuke only continued to walk but his eyes narrowed as the footsteps behind him quickened and slowed as Kabuto came into step with Sasuke. His only response was to look at Kabuto from the corner of his onyx eyes for a brief moment before looking ahead again.

"Sasuke-kun…I have a proposition for you." Kabuto started, his fake smile and insincere voice still in place. Sasuke paid him no heed as he continued to walk. There was nothing that Kabuto was capable of giving him. Kabuto momentarily frowned but continued anyway. "I have just gotten some positive results from an experiment that would allow me to create an ultimate weapon. A weapon that will have the power to conquer the whole ninja world." Kabuto could tell that he now had the Uchiha's attention, they both continued to walk though Sasuke was now intrigued. "Everyone will bow down before this weapon…even the Akatsuki." Kabuto has made his final argument; this would decide whether the Uchiha is on board or not. But Kabuto was fairly certain what the Uchiha's answer will be which made a slight, barely visible smirk to form on his tired face.

A weapon stronger than the Akatsuki? Sasuke was intrigued but doubtful. But it will allow him to control the whole of the ninja world. Sasuke's eyes yet again narrowed as he stopped walking, effectively stopping Kabuto as well. They faced each other.

"What's the catch? Why are you telling me this?" Sasuke was skeptical. He was sure the snake had some ulterior motive for telling Sasuke this.

"Nothing that you won't be able to give me." Kabuto smiled knowing that the cat was almost in the bag.

"Which is…?" Sasuke prodded impatiently.

"A deal…to keep me by your side when you are in power." He said simply. Sasuke contemplated this. It sounded simple enough and he had always known that Kabuto was a follower he wasn't a leader which is why it makes sense for him to struck up a deal like that. He just wanted protection from a much stronger person, which would be Sasuke with this powerful weapon.

"That's all?" he asked skeptically looking at the man.

"No, that's not all." Kabuto said, making Sasuke narrow his eyes once again. "I am going to need a sample of your sperm." Sasuke stared at the four eyed ninja, his face an emotionless mask. At Sasuke's continued silence, Kabuto opened his mouth to explain his experiment but before he could Sasuke had already started to walk away.

"I'm not interested." He said as he disappeared into the darkness.

"Tch! So close." Kabuto whispered in annoyance.

Sasuke's foot collided with another branch before he lifted his foot again to land on the next. He had an idea of what Kabuto's plan might be and if he were right he didn't think he wanted to be a part of it. His feet slowed as another thought struck him. Would Kabuto really be able to create something so powerful? He was Orochimaru's henchman and Sasuke knew first hand how powerful Orochimaru had been and Kabuto was a huge part of that success and he had watched Orochimaru work for many years. Sasuke would never be able to achieve such a goal with a normal process. And if Sasuke was right, he himself wouldn't have to do any work until later. The plan seems rather foolproof when you think about it. Plus, it would give him what he desperately needed…a sense of purpose.

Sasuke's next step had him turning around back towards Orochimaru's old hideout.

Kabuto was surprised to see Sasuke back again and he didn't try to hide it. His eyes showed surprise as Sasuke came to stand in front of him.

"I see you've changed your mind." He remarked but Sasuke wasn't amused. If he was going to be a part of this, he would know all about it.

"Talk." Sasuke's demand was clear and Kabuto didn't hesitate to elaborate.

"I assume you know how a child is created?" Kabuto asked making Sasuke's angry onyx eyes to turn to him. Of course he knew, he just wanted Kabuto to get to the point without asking meaningless questions. "Well… I will be combining your sperm and a female egg to create a perfect specimen." Kabuto's eyes gleamed with the anticipation.

"How can you make sure it is successful?" Sasuke asked because he wasn't going to get his hopes up on just ideas.

"That's my successful experiment." Kabuto smirked as the lab results of all the fetuses that hadn't survived the experiment and the one that did. This would make certain if the experiment was ready for human trials though he wasn't going to tell Sasuke that. "The embryo will be created in the lab and I will make sure that it is successful before inserting the being in the womb." Kabuto was almost giddy.

He really only needed Sasuke's sperm and not Sasuke at all. But it would be easy to take control of the weapon later. Right now he needed Sasuke and he would let Sasuke believe that he was in charge.

So Sasuke was right. He wouldn't actually have to do any work until the child is older. But there were so many unanswered questions and he wasn't going to take part in it until he knows everything.

"Where will you get the egg?" he inquired. It was doubtful that a weapon that powerful can be created with only his genes.

Kabuto chuckled before looking Sasuke in the eyes. "That's the best part…I already have her, I just need your sample and I will take it from her. She will stay here for the next nine to ten months where I will give her everything she needs." Kabuto finished with a sick smile on his face. Sasuke hadn't known someone else was in the hideout with them. He couldn't feel any chakra signatures. "Would you like to meet her?" Kabuto asked suddenly, making Sasuke snap his onyx eyes at him. He supposed he should meet the mother of his child, chances were this would be the first and last time he would see her. She would be taking care of the child until he can actually use the child.

"Hn." Kabuto assumed this was the affirmation he needed and started walking deeper inside the hideout with Sasuke following behind.

"Your child will be powerful not just because of you…but because of her too. They will embody the power of destruction." Kabuto stopped in front of a door and put his hand on the golden knob. Sasuke stared at Kabuto indifferently. The child would be powerful even with a civilian mother with their bloodline limit and with Sasuke as a mentor but it seems she will be a ninja which would only add to the power.

"Sasuke-kun…meet the mother of your child…" Kabuto declared as he pushed open the door allowing Sasuke the view of the room.

It took Sasuke only a moment to register the person laying on a bed in the middle of the room. Her eyes were closed, but anyone who knew her would instantly recognize her. Sasuke's eyes widened to their full extent, his heart pounding against his ribcage as he recognized the unconscious form of his former teammate.

"…Sakura Haruno." Kabuto finished dramatically but Sasuke needed no introductions.

I hope you guys are surprised with this, but I was sure you guys would already guess this. Anyway, this was my big revelation. Hope you guys enjoyed it.

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