Precious Treasure of the Uchiha

Summary: For centuries, a child Madara took in lived with the Uchiha clan and was loved above all treasures. But in this day and time,the clan is wiped out, only one remaining. Read on as Naruto tries to solve the murder of the clan and the disappearance of Itachi all the while protecting the last living Uchiha. How will Sasuke cope in the world of immortals?

They didn't see or hear from Naruto for the entirety of the weekend and the blond didn't come to school on Monday because Tsunade sent him on some special mission with Jiraiya. It had something to do with a strange bombing near Suna that had nearly ended up in the Kazekage's death, or so they suspected was the point of the bombing. Naruto happened to be the Kazekage's close friend and so they thought it suitable to send him and not someone else. Jiraiya went along for the ride as he had connections everywhere and would know best where to find information, something they seriously needed. They went and came back by teleportation, so Naruto returned sometime at two in the morning on Tuesday, or so Sai said the official report stated. By all means, Naruto should have come to school ...

But three periods have already passed and there was still no sign of the blond appearing anytime soon. If he didn't come by their lunch break, the Six Path Sage will have to forfeit their little competition with other hopeful bands and, if history served well, Ino's band was going to win this year, too.

Sasuke was actually starting to worry a bit as they headed towards their school's auditorium when lunch finally came by. Sai, Sakura, Tenten and Hinata were trailing after them as they headed towards where they certainly hoped Naruto was already waiting for them. He feared whatever connection they all made with the blond was destroyed by Kiba's careless comment. He still wasn't sure what had upset Naruto so much but the comment must have cut something deep and perhaps reopened some old wound? Sasuke wished he had went after his supposed guardian and that he could have stopped the blond from leaving, but he had been caught off guard. He guessed he shouldn't have been. Naruto had already disappeared on him once due to a conversation taking on a more personal or unpleasant turn for the biju container. He should have seen it coming, but he hadn't and now Naruto was avoiding them. Kiba looked wrecked by guilt and Hinata was trying to reassure him that it wasn't his fault, but Sasuke doubted it was reaching Kiba. He guessed he'd feel like that, too, if he had been the cause of Naruto's sudden disappearance from their every day lives.

When they entered the crowded auditorium, the first sight they were greeted with was Ino's annoying, triumphant smirk as she saw the lack of a certain blond. Sasuke glared at her and Sakura looked ready to start a shouting match with the light blond haired girl but she didn't want to disturb the other bands. Then Ino had to go since Shikamaru was calling her over, as it was now their turn. And like every year, they were great, better than any other band that had played before them or that then played after them. It was clear that they would win, like every other time. And Ino's arrogant smirk said it all: she had proven her point and had gotten one over Naruto, as well as winning.

Iruka-sensei smiled at the second to last band and thanked them for trying out, telling them to sit somewhere and wait for the final verdict as there was one more band to go. Then he looked towards the group of friends. "Alright, Six Path Sage. You're up."

Sasuke and Neji grit their teeth while Shino looked away. Lee exchanged an uneasy look with the girls and Sai. It was still Ino who answered for them.

"It would seem they are missing a member," she said haughtily. "And according to rules, when a band member is missing, the band is disqualified."

"So who's getting disqualified?" A voice said from behind her, startling her with a squeak. She whirled around to face a smirking Naruto, dressed in the same school uniform as everyone else, only he had his long jacket on over it, a nice contrast. He looked a bit exhausted but otherwise uninjured or troubled. Sasuke wondered what had kept him. Naruto didn't peg him as the tardy type.

Iruka smiled at the blond. "I see you made it." He nodded towards the stage. "Just in time. It's your turn."

"Right, Iruka-sensei." He threw a glance at the rest of his band and grinned at them. "Let's go!" And he jumped up onto the stage, going over to the mikes and speakers, adjusting them how he wanted them. The others quickly climbed onto the stage and Sasuke moved over to hiss at Naruto.

"Where have you been?" He glared at the blond's shrug. "We've been worried."

"I'm 415 years old, Sasuke. I'm more than capable of looking after myself."

"We'll talk about that later," he declared, sending him another glare. "What are we supposed to play? We never got to practice anything!"

"I think you all know 'Headstrong' by Trapt. I know because I had the liberty to ask around before coming here."

"You had no one to ask for me," he pointed out, since not even Kakashi knew he could actually play a guitar. And he never told Jiraiya that he still messed around with it every now and again.

Naruto finally turned to look him in the eyes, opal blues meeting onyx black. "Itachi taught you how to play. The song we'll be playing is a song Itachi once upon a time went through great lengths to have it written for me. The first thing he was going to teach you would have to be that."

Sasuke couldn't deny it unless he wanted to seem like a fool. Of course Itachi would teach him such a meaningful song for him. It was the first thing Naruto sang for a grown up Uchiha in centuries! And it was the song Itachi got for him. So he nodded and wondered how this was going to turn out. They set up quickly and Naruto spent a few seconds checking with everyone if they were ready before coming back to his place by the microphone stall. He took it off with a smirk and placed the cord how he saw fit.

''Are you ready, Konoha High?'' He asked teasingly and got a short wave of applause for his antics, although no one was really all that motivated to clap for a rivaling band. Naruto suppressed a sigh and instead smirked at their audience. ''Let's begin.'' He signaled for Lee to give them a beat before they started playing and Sasuke was pleasantly surprised to hear that they sounded as though they had practiced for hours instead of just playing together for the first time. They sounded great. And then came the part they had all been waiting for, when Naruto stepped up to the mike and opened his mouth to sing.

Circling your head contemplating everything you ever said

Now I see the truth I got a doubt

A different motive in your eyes and now I'm out

See you later

Many of the kids jaws dropped as Naruto sounded great! He sounded almost better than the original and Sasuke wondered if more than just the lyrics had been written for the blond. The song to have been designed for Naruto from head to toe, or rather, note by note, lyric by lyric. And he knew it by heart.

I see your fantasies

You wanna make it a reality baby paved in gold

See inside, inside of our heads yeah

Well now that's over

I see your motives inside

Decisions to hide

Naruto closed his eyes for a second before opening them again, startling everyone with how fierce he looked right then in that one moment. Sasuke was reminded of the stories his brother once upon a time used to tell him, about a noble worrier who fought for their clan and their home village but had never sought glory for it. How he was a true shinobi, protecting and acting from within the shadows. It would seem that was Naruto.

He looked so fierce that Sasuke wondered if he was singing or going into battle. But given the beat of the song ...

Back off I'll take you on

Headstrong to take on anyone

I know that you are wrong

Headstrong we're Headstrong

It was just perfect. If Sasuke hadn't already known that this song was written especially for the blond, he would have thought so now, as he listened to the Jinchuuriki sing. A look at the rest of their band told him that everyone but Neji was throughly impressed. The stoic Hyuuga seemed a bit smug and Sasuke deducted it was because he either expected Naruto to sing this well or he was glad he got to hear him sing again. And their crow was definitely fired up enough for the song. In fact, the crowd seemed to be growing by the second. Sasuke smirked. This was their turf now.

Back off I'll take you on

Headstrong to take on anyone

I know that you are wrong

This is not where you belong

Naruto was smirking at the fuming Ino, showing he knew just how good he was. He had always known he was a good singer. Madara and Izuna never lacked the words to express how much they enjoyed it when he, as a little boy, sang for them. And this song made him always want to give it his all. He had liked Trapt since their first album. For Itachi to go so far just for him, just to hear him sing ... He couldn't not sing it. This was for Itachi. With even more fire, he sang on.

I can't give everything away

I won't give everything away

Conclusions manifest your first impressions got to be your very best

I see you're full of shit is not so right

That's how you play I guess you get through every night

Now that's over

He lost his grin and looked seriously into the faces of some of the students here, sending this message to all those shinobi.

I see your fantasies

You wanna make it a reality

Paved in gold

See inside, inside of our heads

Well now that's over

I see your motives inside

And your decisions to hide

Being a shinobi is not something to be ashamed of. Hiding your motives isn't something that was going to fly with Naruto. He had seen their eyes sliding over to Sasuke, how some flashed with blood lust while others lusted for power. He moved over to Sasuke and the Uchiha smirked at him arrogantly but they pressed their backs against each other, looking out at the crowd together. And if they happened to look devilishly handsome like that, well, a good part of Sasuke's fanclub was filming and this was going to be on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, even the outdated MySpace in no time at all.

Back off I'll take you on

Headstrong to take on any one

I know that you are wrong

"Come on!" Naruto shouted at the crowd and a good part of them followed his lead through the chores, bringing the atmosphere even further up. He gestured for Neji to come closer and the descendents of three out of four great ancient families stood together for the first time as they played like true rock stars for the students of Konoha High. The auditorium was positively shaking as they all sang at the top of their lungs. Kiba just cranked it up and Lee grinned as he hit harder on the drum set.

Headstrong, we're headstrong

Back off I'll take you on

Headstrong to take on anyone

I know that you are wrong

And this is not where you belong

Where you belong

I can't give everything away

This is not where you belong

I won't give everything away

I know I know all about

I know I know all about

I know I know all about

I know I know all about

Your motives inside

And your decision to hide

"I never thought they'd be this good!" Sakura shouted over the crowd to Tenten as they, Hinata and Sai sang along. The bun-wearing girl could only nod in agreement, cheering especially hard when Naruto boldly released Neji's hair from its loose ponytail. The brunet just smirked and threw his head back, his long hair arching elegantly and causing his own fanclub to go crazy with hearts in their eyes. Sasuke and Naruto just grinned.

Back off I'll take you on

Headstrong to take on anyone

I know that you are wrong

Headstrong, we're headstrong

Back off I'll take you on

Headstrong to take on anyone

I know that you are wrong

And this is not where you belong

Where you belong

This is not where you belong

Now it was Neji and Sasuke back to back, Naruto on his knees in front of them with the mike securely clutched in both of his hands, singing into it as the two guitarists moved their fingers light lightning over their instruments. Lee had worked up quite the sweat as he kept hammering at the drums and Kiba looked on the verge of howling like an excited dog. Shino's own fingers were a blur and even he was smirking at the crowd.

I can't give everything away

This is not where you belong

I won't give everything away

Where you belong

This is not where you belong

Needless to say, everyone was blown away by how great they sounded, cheering and clapping for them when they were finished. Neji and Sasuke hauled Naruto to his feet as Lee and Kiba ran up to them, Shino calmly making his way over. Naruto was grining from ear to ear as he took hold of his charge's hand and the Hyuuga's, Lee holding on to Neji and Kiba going to the other side of the Uchiha, dragging Shino along. The cheers were near deafening as they took three bows. Iruka happily walked up on stage with a microphone of his own in hand, a big grin on his face.

"Well, it would seem that this year's winners are rather obvious. Everyone, give a big applause for the Six Path Sage, who will be representing our school on the fall festival! Let's wish them all the best of luck!" The cheering, if at all possible, got even louder. In fact, it was so loud that Tsunade and Jiraiya could hear it all the way back at her office and they both looked up from the report they'd been going over to look curiously in the direction of the school.

Jiraiya smirked proudly. "It would seem my boys and their band won."

Tsunade didn't know if she should smirk or bemoan herself.

After all, things were about to become only a lot more complicated in New Konoha.