Jiraiya led Anko to a fried food restaurant "I know it's a little run down but it serves some good dango, you still have that monster sweet tooth of yours don't you?" Anko didn't respond. She looked mad as hell. 'That meeting must have bugged the hell out of her.' He continued "The girls here are pretty hot too, but I see a prettier one right beside me." He pulled out a chair for her. She smiled at him despite the fury she felt towards the world at that moment. A waiter came up to them less than ten seconds later. Somehow she recognized Anko and grimace avoiding her and turning to Jiraiya. "What can I get you?"

Jiraiya flashed her a smile "Dango for the lady and I, and tea, jasmine if you have any." She woman nodded before setting off.

Anko stared down at the table. The swirly patterns made her feel dizzy which made her feel sick so she turned away and looked to Jiraiya for distraction. "So… why are you back in this hell hole all of a sudden?" she asked. Jiraiya looked at her questionable "Do I need a reason to come and visit one of my favorite girls once in a while?"

Anko shook her head "No I guess Tsunade doesn't mind." She smirked when he began denying her "That's not what I-"

"Your refreshments." The waitress returned with their tea cutting him off. She practically dropped Anko's down letting most of liquid spill out of the cup. Anko was half a second from grabbing the girls' throat when Jiraiya rested a hand on her shoulder. "Just relax, they don't know any better." He winked at her and she calmed to some extent. "She can forget a tip." Anko muttered low enough so that the waitress couldn't hear her.

"Your food will be here in a few minutes." The girl said before once again disappearing. Jiraiya took a sip of his tea. He made a face at the lack of taste and the bitterness. "Like I said…this place is horrible. Hopefully the dango's better."

Anko laughed weakly at this but then returned to her angry self. She gripped her tea cup firmly ready to break it. "Why was I called for that meeting Jiraiya?" He turned to her.

"Was it so that it would be easier for them to chew me out." She growled "Was it so they could gloat on how I miserably failed the mission?" her hands began to shake.

"Anko-"

Anko crushed the cup between her hands "I am so sick of them!" she shouted standing up.

"Anko calm down." Jiraiya soothed but he was no match for her wrath.

Suddenly the waitress returned "You're going to pay for that." She said pointing to the shattered remains of the dish. Anko picked up Jiraiya's cup and threw the tea in her face. "SCREW YOU!" she shouted, she then shot out into the streets ignoring Jiraiya's frantic calls after her.

Jiraiya tossed a few bills down "Keep the change." he said and ran after Anko. It didn't take long for him to catch up with her. She was fast walking but was still slow enough for him to keep up. "Anko…" he almost tripped "Anko please listen to me for a second." She momentary glanced at him but kept her attention on the road ahead."The reason why Lord Hokage dragged you into that hell hole was because we believe that Mizuki's injury was caused by Orochimaru."

Anko stopped. It wasn't just her movements but her heart and the functions of her mind. She turned to Jiraiya and for a moment caught a glimpse of her former Sensei's jeering face. "Are…are you sure?" she gulped

Jiraiya nodded "Positive." He looked around. There weren't many people around so it was safe to continue their conversation out in the open. "The seal on the boys arm was identical to an illustration we found in a scroll Orochimaru had when…well, you probably know what I'm talking about."

Anko lowered her head "Yeah…I know."

Jiraiya noticed her tension a put a hand on her shoulder for comfort. She lurched under his touch. "Don't lose any sleep over this Anko." He said reassuringly "The Hokage and I know that you had nothing to do with what happened back then so this incident won't affect you if we can help it."

She put her hand on top of his. "Mizuki…he…he's going to be okay right?"

He smiled at her "Yeah, he should be out of the hospital tomorrow. If anyone asks it was an infected rash, we need to keep this as discreet as possible."

Anko twisted away from him. "Yeah…sure." She walked away.

Jiraiya watched her disappear into the night. 'Orochimaru…out of all the people you had to screw…' He didn't allow his self to finish the thought. He just hoped Anko didn't take this matter into her own hands. 'She's bond to do it, she has that much from Orochimaru in her.'

Anko opened the door to her bedroom and collapsed on her bed. A few seconds after her head hit the pillow, she twisted to the side and dug out a box that was filled with several forbidden objects, but one that was the most poisoned of all.

It was a picture of her and Orochimaru that had been taken for her personal record once she had been promoted genin. She had been allowed to keep a copy so she put it in a frame for keep sake purposes. Why she didn't burn it when she had the chance she would never know.

Orochimaru's eyes seemed to boar right into hers. It was almost he was staring right into her. As if he was still watching her…

Flashback

Anko began pointing to the island beyond the distance

"…Let me see…that's Mother Island, that's Toro, and that's Chiro island…and uh…that's Demon island!

"Certainly done your homework haven't you?" Orochimaru said

Anko giggled "Well I kind of have to, if I want to be a shinobi with strength and wisdom like you!"

Orochimaru laughed slightly and smiled at her…

End Flashback

A tear splashed onto the glass. She didn't really care that it was hers until her sobs became heavy and uncontrollable. She threw the picture somewhere and screamed when she heard it break. She gripped the sheets under her tightly. Her hands wondered up to her head and gripped her head. "Orochimaru…" she sobbed "Orochimaru Sensei…die…" she collapsed and curled up, her sobs putting her into a deep painless sleep.

Mizuki shot up and gripped his arm. It felt like someone was placing burning hot iron on it. His back gave out and he laid back down once again. 'What's…What's happening to me!'

"Come now it's not as bad as it seems."

Mizuki's eyes widened but he didn't have the will to look around.

"The mark I've gifted you with is just a small part of the salvation I'm willing to offer."

Mizuki recognized the snake like voice. "Orochimaru…"

"In order for you to understand to true extent of the power I have given you…you must first repent your sins…by serving me."

Mizuki sat up in a daze "What must I do?"

'First…you must complete a small task for me…'

Mizuki closed his eyes as the figment of in his mind whispered his plan to him.

'It's not hard at all you see…'

He smirked and calmly let sleep take over him.

"Yes…I know what I must do…I MUST KILL ANKO MITARASHI!"