Yin and Yang

Chapter 18

The huge group that had sat together the night before sat at the same long table for breakfast, talking animatedly over the food. Even Sai was in a better mood than he had been in the night before. He was glad Sakura had come in to talk to him the previous night, she'd helped him clear his thoughts and relax, so now everyone was enjoying a new side of him.

The peace didn't last long, as a servant rushed in, in a near state of panic.

"My Lady!" he called, panting. Yuki stood swiftly, a worried expression on her face.

"What is it?"

"It's…Kabuto…" the servant panted. "He's having another attack!"

"Please excuse me." Yuki said, hurrying out the door. Saiya, Senji, and Marou leapt up after her, exiting the room as quickly as Yuki. The remaining Shinobi looked at each other, then hurried after.

They ended up in a lower area of the house, the chaos was almost to much, with servants running everywhere, tripping over each other. With Sai's ink beasts, they were able to follow the Momochi's and the two boys to a room on the far side of the house, Where the chaos was centered. Inside was indeed a Shinobi who looked like Kabuto with different clothing and a Koorigakure band on his arm. He seemed to be having some sort of asthma attack, and Sakura hurried forward to help.

"What on earth is going on here?" Sakura asked as Kabuto jumped at the sight of team 7, nearly putting himself into another panic attack.

"I'd like to know the same." Kakashi said, his arms crossed. Yuki nodded, after explaining that the Konoha and Suna ninja were simply guests.

"He is Kabuto, once servant of Orochimaru. He was replaced by his twin brother, who took on his name to give the illusion that it was the same person."

"Hey." Kabuto said awkwardly.

"So, why are you here?" Naruto asked, once again displaying his desire to give the benefit of the doubt.

"When I heard about the plan to take Sasuke, I was willing, but then I witnessed the true horror of the mark, and I began to sympathize with the boy. I regretted taking part in it, and Orochimaru saw this. and although I still followed his orders, my reluctance caused me to be ordered to death. I barely escaped. I've kinda been having panic attacks ever since, because I think he may have found out that I am the 8 tailed beast." Here, Kabuto sweat dropped at the confused looks on the foreigners faces. Sakura frowned.

"Of course, your chakra moves two different ways."

"How did you become the 8th jinnchuriki?" Naruto asked, now sitting beside the older ninja.

"I was about five, it sealed itself in me. I met it, injured, as I played in the harbor of Wind country, and when I saw dolphins in the distance, I took a small boat out to see it. That is when it spoke to me, and asked if I would help it, by sharing a body. I agreed, being young, and it sealed itself with the warning to never tell a soul."

"What animal is it?" Naruto asked.

"Eh… a bit like a water dragon. He's sleeping at the moment, but we sometimes go swimming around here. He's glad some one has decided to create a village here.

"He's from this area?"

"Native to it, actually." Kabuto said.

"Hey, sorry to interrupt, but us girls are heading back to give Gaara sama our report. Stay here as long as you see fit." Mikka said. "But we need to report back or we'll be reporting as missing as well."

"Okay. Be sure to send Tsunande-sama a note." Kakashi said. "Here, I'll write one for you." The five ninja left the room, escorted now my Yuki who was talking to Kakashi about asking Tsunande to become allies. The younger Shinobi left over turned back to Kabuto, who was still looking nervous.

"So, what's your brothers name?" Sakura asked, finishing with her checkup, satisfied that the other ninja wouldn't send himself into another attack.

"Kanbi." Kabuto said. "As you have most likely come to know, he's quite ruthless."

"Yeah, and attached part of Orochimaru to him!" Naruto said. "He's disgusting."

"HE DID WHAT!?" Kabuto yelled, leaping to his feet.

"Um…a-attached a part of Orochimaru to himself? Sasuke killed that snake loving freak, and well, I don't know…" Naruto said, regretting ever actually saying anything. Kabuto began to pace, muttering to himself.

"You are not rid of Orochimaru. My brother is not capable of harnessing that mans power. I could, but that is only because I have Hachibi (hope I got that right ^^;) in me."

"Kabuto, will you calm down, you'll give yourself another attack!" Saiya said, tugging on his pants. Kabuto looked down at her, then sighed.

"I'm sorry." He said as he sat. "But no I am anxious."

"Maybe you can come with us then when we return." Naruto suggested. Even Sai gave the ninja an odd look. "I know it seems off, and you are a wanted nin, but you could most likely win back your freedom with any information you could give us on Orochimaru and your brother." Naruto grinned. Sakura shook her head, it was like being back in the Forest of Death, only this time, Kabuto wouldn't change. He'd stay the same.


Sorry once again for the long wait, but I've lost track of where this thing was going. I had something good, but I lost it DX no worries, I shall not end this, I will finish. If anyone wants they can add a suggestion or even ask questions. Anything to get this over used brain of mine to move! Thankx again for your time an patience! (sorry this one moved a little fast ^^;)