Okay, here is the next chappie of Redemption and I hope you all enjoy it. Thanks to everyone who reviewed and to all those who added me to their faves and alert lists. I really appreciate it.
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Redemption.
Chapter Seventeen – Snake.
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It had been two years since Kushina had been returned home. Itachi and Kushina were dating now and the village was quite peaceful. However, Kushina had now taken a position in the interrogation division. Her special skills with her red Byakugan, now known as Blood Byakugan, were astounding. Kushina had been visiting her grandfather, Hiashi Hyuga, quite often and had learned quite a few techniques from him. She had also learned a lot about her mother from Hiashi as well. Her Aunt Hanabi was the heir of the Hyuga clan now.
It was on such a day that Kushina, who took Kimi to visit her great grandfather, that Kushina noticed something that frightened her. Kimi was two years old, and she was tired and irritable. As she started crying loudly, Kushina noticed her eyes change from their original colour to the horrible snake like eyes of Orochimaru. Kushina was terrified of what the consequences would be for little Kimi now.
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Naruto, Sasuke and Nawaki were sat in Naruto's office. Both men were just sitting in silence, enjoying the sunny day, when Mayumi burst into the office. "Nawaki you have GOT to help me!" Mayumi yelled. "Why?" Nawaki asked irritably. "Because Sakumo is going to kill Dan!" Mayumi yelled again. "I ask again. Why?" Nawaki asked. "Because Sakumo found out that Dan is dating Saiyuri!" Mayumi yelled. All three males rolled their eyes. "Sakumo and Dan will figure it out on their own." Nawaki stated. Mayumi glared. "If you don't come and help me right now then I'll... I'll tell Mom you have the S&M version of Icha Icha!" Mayumi yelled. Nawaki's eyes went wide. "But I don't!" Nawaki yelled. Even at the age of twenty-two, Nawaki was still terrified of his mother. "But she doesn't know that." Mayumi quipped. Nawaki glared and stood up. "Fine I'll help." Nawaki stated angrily.
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Kushina was at home now. She watched Kimi playing in the garden with Minato and Chiyo and she couldn't help wondering if Kimi would stay as safe and happy as she was right now. That was when she felt the burning pain of her mark. Her eyes went wide. She hadn't felt the pain of her ark in nearly three years. She knew what it meant. She looked at Sakura, who was making something to eat in the kitchen. "Auntie Sakura?" Kushina gritted out. Sakura's eyes went wide. "You're in pain?" Sakura asked. Kushina nodded. "I have to go and see Dad. It's the mark." Kushina said softly. Sakura gave her stepdaughter a confused look. "It means that he's near to the village." Kushina added. Sakura's eyes went wide as dinner plates and she nodded her understanding. Kushina got up from where she was sitting and made some hand signs. With a poof she was gone and Sakura felt worry creeping up on her.
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Kushina appeared in her father's office in moments. Sasuke and Naruto were both startled when Kushina poofed into existence. "What's wrong Kushina?" Naruto asked seriously. "He's on the move." Kushina said softly. "Orochimaru. He must be near here." Kushina added. Sasuke looked at Kushina carefully. "Your mark has been hurting you again right?" Sasuke asked. "How do you know that Teme?" Naruto asked. "I know what it's like. I learned to control the pain after a while. But it took a long time before I didn't feel pain in Orochimaru's presence. Kushina hasn't really had the practice." Sasuke said softly. "Now we have to figure out where he is and what he's planning." Naruto quipped.
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Orochimaru and Kabuto hid in the area around Konoha. They had their own little army waiting. The reason that no Konoha scout had reported was because Orochimaru had had his men kill any leaf ninja they saw. By the time Konoha knew he was coming, Orochimaru knew it would be too late. He would attack Konoha and raise it to the ground. Then he would take Kushina's child and raise it as his tool. I had taken a while to plan this but he felt it was worth it.
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Tsunade had just cleaned up Sakumo and Dan, after Mayumi and Nawaki dragged them to her. That was when she felt it. The chakra of her old teammate, her husband's murderer, and it was getting closer. She left in a hurry. After all, she had to warn Naruto.
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Sakura was in the house. All the children were home now. Itachi, Saiyuri and Kushina were all out of course. That was when Sakura heard the explosion and as she rushed outside, she saw a snake smashing through the wall of the village. She looked at Hinata, who had run outside with her. "Hinata, take the others and go to one of the civilian shelters. Wait for orders there." Sakura stated firmly. Hinata nodded and gathered the others, before herding them away from the battle. She held Kimi in her arms. As Sakura watched, the little girl started crying, and as Kimi looked at her over Hinata's shoulder, Sakura saw Kimi's eyes change into the awful colour of Orochimaru's eyes. In that very moment, her fear escalated.
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Okay I know this was a short chapter, but I'm running out of time to write all the updates LOL! Please R&R and tell me what you think okay everyone? I'll see you all when I get to update next time.