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Chapter Thirty-Three

"An enemy!" Sasuke said.

"Sasuke, wait."

He turned to Rei.

"If Okoru hasn't attacked him then I don't think he's an enemy."

Sasuke frowned slightly, but said nothing. They walked over to the others and they explained that while Okoru had gone to get more wood for the fire Naruto and Sakura had tried to look at the scroll. Kabuto had stopped them in time. Okoru had returned a few seconds later. Sasuke was annoyed by how childish his two teammates had been for trying to look at the scroll. Rei had just stood there shaking her head. Still, she couldn't help but think that Kabuto was strangely familiar. It was like she had known him long ago. She just couldn't remember when or where. She was brought back to attention by Sasuke's sudden question.

"By the way, you're Kabuto right? What are you doing out here by yourself?" He said suspiciously.

"It's not like I'm trying to take your scroll."

"Yeah, if you were you could have just taken it from Naruto back then."

"So you're after the Heaven scroll." Sasuke said.

"No, I already have both, but something happened and I have to meet my teammates back at the tower."

Rei was surprised to see that he had both scrolls.

"Well, I'm off."

Kabuto began to walk away.

"Wait!"

Rei turned to look at Sasuke.

"Fight me."

Rei was surprised at this and ignored the shouting on Naruto and Sakura's part. Okoru remained calm as this was really none of his concern and she remembered that he still had to get back to his teammates.

"Fight…?" Kabuto said.

He looked at Sasuke for a few minutes.

"You're serious…"

"Sorry, but we're out of time."

Rei sighed. He was doing it to get the other scroll. Sasuke ignored the other's protests.

"We don't have a choice. I said it before…This is the only way to survive in this forest."

"You're lying." Kabuto said suddenly.

"If it is because of that then why did you bother to ask me? You could have just attacked and taken the scroll."

Rei had to admit that he was right. If Sasuke had really been so concerned about the test he would have just attacked while Kabuto's guard was down.

"If you want I'll help you, but not here. The scent from your fish will attract both animals and enemies."

They got ready to leave, but Rei turned to Sasuke.

"What is it?"

"I don't think it's wise for all six of us to travel together. It will be easier for our enemies to see us."

"What do you think we should do?" Kabuto asked.

"Okoru still has to find his teammates so I think I'll help him. You guys go ahead and I'll catch up with you at the tower."

Sasuke frowned a bit and looked at her questioningly. Rei grinned at him. She knew he was more than a bit uneasy about her and Okoru being alone and to be honest the idea of him being jealous was extremely amusing.

"Don't worry, we'll be fine. I promise I'll catch up soon."

Sasuke sighed.

"Alright, but be careful."

"Don't worry, I'll take care of her." Okoru said.

Sasuke didn't look too reassured and Rei couldn't help but smirk. He noticed and glared at her.

"Fine, but don't be careless. It's dangerous out here."

"You worry too much." She said smiling.

Sasuke just shook his head.

"Well, I'll see you guys later."

She waved at them as she left with Okoru. Sasuke sighed as he watched her go. He knew she thought he was jealous, but really he was just worried about her. He knew the forest was dangerous and Orochimaru could still be out there. He just hoped they wouldn't run into him. They left and he had to just hope that she would be fine and that Okoru would keep his word and keep her safe.

Once the others were out of sight Okoru turned to Rei.

"So, what did you want to talk about?"

Rei turned to him and smirked.

"I never could keep anything from you."

Okoru grinned.

"I hope not."

She sighed.

"Okoru, does that Kabuto guy look familiar to you?"

Okoru frowned slightly as he thought about it.

"You know, now that you mention it, he kind of does. I just can't remember where, but I'm almost certain I've seen him before."

"I knew it. I wonder who he is."

Okoru looked at her and sighed.

"Rei, don't worry about it. I'm sure it's nothing important. Maybe he went to Kirigakure or something."

"Yeah, but there's something strange about the guy."

Okoru didn't say anything, but she was right. There was something bothering him about Kabuto. Still, he didn't say anything so Rei wouldn't worry anymore.

"Maybe we're just being paranoid." He said jokingly.

"It wouldn't be the first time."

"Oh, shut up." She said in mock anger.

"So, are you going to tell me about your teammates?"

"Well, you already know them."

Rei looked interested.

"You mean Zakyo is in your team?"

"Yeah, guess who else is there."

She thought about it for a moment.

"Don't tell me Yu is there too."

"Yep."

"I pity you."

Okoru chuckled.

They kept traveling for a while, but suddenly stopped as they sensed some rather familiar chakra. Rei smirked as she knew who it was and she saw Okoru smiling. Suddenly two girls came out from behind some trees. One of them had long black hair that was up in a ponytail. She had light brown eyes that showed a bit of arrogance. She was wearing a pair of black shorts that reached a bit above her knees and a white tank top on top of a black mesh shirt.

The other girl looked extremely cheerful and had short red hair with bright green eyes. Anyone that saw her standing near Okoru would think that they were relatives and they would be right. She was wearing some khaki Capri and a white tank top beneath a dark green blue vest. As soon as she jumped out she jumped on Okoru and held onto his black shirt, which he wore over a black mesh shirt along with some khaki pants, and hugged him tightly. The other girl just stood to the side shaking her head and sighing. Rei smiled as she watched Okoru getting strangled by his cousin.

"Rei…help…" Okoru pleaded.

It was after he had said this that the two girls turned to look at Rei. The brunette looked surprised while the redhead launched herself onto Rei. Rei stumbled back, but remained standing.

"Rei-san! It's been so long! Yu-san, look, it's Rei-san!"

Rei grinned and gently pushed the girl off.

"It's good to see you too Zakyo." Rei chuckled.

The other girl approached them and smirked.

"It really is you. What are you doing here?"

"Well hello to you too, Yu. I'm taking the exams with my team."

"I heard you had moved, but I didn't know where you had been sent." Zakyo said.

"Don't be stupid Zakyo, of course she would be brought here. Her father was from this village after all." Okoru said.

"Shut up, Okoru! I knew that!" Zakyo said childishly.

Rei laughed as she watched the two fight. She had really missed them.

"So, how are things going for you?"

Rei turned to Yu.

"Everything's fine so far. Not much to do here really."

Okoru looked over at the tow girls and frowned.

"Rei ran into Orochimaru."

"Okoru!" Rei snapped.

"They should know." He said sternly.

Rei sighed and looked away. Zakyo stopped trying to strangle Okoru and Yu just looked at Rei seriously.

"Are you alright, Rei-san?" Zakyo questioned.

"Yeah, I'm fine."

"Is he still here?" Yu said.

"Probably."

She frowned and Okoru looked at Rei while Zakyo looked around nervously.

"Don't worry about him guys, let's just head back to the tower."

"Yeah, the others are waiting." Okoru said.

"Others?" Yu inquired.

"Oh, yeah, my teammates went ahead while I helped Okoru find you guys. But I don't think they're at the tower yet. Why don't we rest for a while?"

"Well alright, we do have the scrolls after all."

Rei looked at them surprised.

"You already have the scrolls?"

"Yeah, don't you Rei-san?" Zakyo said.

Rei laughed nervously.

"Of course I do! How can you doubt me Zakyo-chan? I thought I was the great Rei-san."

"Of course you are!"

"Then don't worry. I've had the scrolls for ages now!" Rei laughed maniacally while Zakyo looked at her with wonder.

Yu and Okoru just stood there and sweatdropped at the two girls.

"Just like old times." Okoru said.

"Yeah." Yu agreed.

After a few more minutes of randomness they settled down and sat down.

"So who are your teammates?" Yu asked.

"Well there's Naruto Uzumaki, he's really nice. Then there's Sakura Haruno, she's a fangirl of Sasuke Uchiha, who is another team member."

"EWWW! A fangirl!" Zakyo said as she wrinkled her nose in distaste.

Rei smirked as she noticed that even Yu seemed to frown in distaste. They knew about fangirls, especially Zakyo. After all, she was Okoru's cousin and Okoru was very popular back in Kirigakure.

"Did you say Sasuke Uchiha?" Yu asked.

"Yep, he's her boyfriend."

Rei smacked Okoru hard on the head and he fell face down on the ground.

"Okoru, you moron why did you tell them?"

"They have a right to know. After all, we're all best friends." He said slyly.

Rei glared at him as he smirked.

"So, when do we get to meet your boyfriend?" Yu said mockingly.

"You'll meet my teammates when we reach the tower."

"Yeah and we should probably get going." Okoru said.

They nodded and took off. On the way Rei filled them in on what had happened. The two girls were alarmed to hear that she had been with Orochimaru for a while and frowned when she told them about Sasuke getting bitten.

"What do you think will happen to him?" Yu asked.

"I'm not sure. I don't remember much about that. I didn't really see much of Orochimaru's lair while I was with him. He always kept me busy with training."

"Well, I'm sure he'll be fine."

"I hope so. Hey, guys, does the name Kabuto sound familiar to you?"

Yu and Zakyo thought about it for a while and then shook their heads.

"I don't know. It kind of does, but I'm not sure." Zakyo said.

"The same thing happens to me." Yu added.

Rei sighed.

"Well, then never mind."

They kept moving and soon they could see the tower up ahead. Rei smirked as she thought of how her teammates would react when they met her friends. All she knew was that it would be amusing. It would be especially amusing to see how Sakura would get along with the two girls.

End Chapter Thirty-Three

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