Am I worthy to love you?

by Gravenimage

Naruto is rejected by Sakura for bringing Sasuke back to Konoha and he snaps at her badly he leaves the village 5 years later he becomes the leader of the strongest team of kunoichi assemble team Kitsune Flash rises Naru/Saku/Ino/Hina lemons in the future

16. Decisive battle

Chapter 16 Decisive battle: his true purpose is reveal

Disclaimer: it's simple I don't own Naruto it really makes me cry it's the reason why I'm writing fan fiction.

'' this means thoughts

Bold letters Kyuubi speaking or inner Sakura

Italics are flashbacks

Authors Notes: well I have decided to continue with the story I just have too many ideas for the upcoming chapters. Please continue sending reviews and soon you will all figure out what I have in mind with Itachi, now on with the chapter.

(Time skip: the next day)

(Location: local inn Tanzaku town fire country territory)

The door to one of the rooms open very silently and slowly allowing a figure to enter. Naruto carefully entered the room without making a sound for once he was using his stealth moves to not make the faintest sound. His infiltration was a success not hearing a sound but the sound of oft breathing coming from a sleeping person in the room. He grinned after last night he has made his plan to test the skills of two certain kunoichis, which they have become members of his team. This was the perfect chance to see what they can do. Being members of team Kitsune Flash means that they have to prove themselves worthy to be members of the team. He has already chosen his first victim entering her room. He took a few silent steps slowly reaching her bed, grinning in satisfaction he took a kunai ready to attack before he stopped in the middle of his tracks.

He blushed while getting a nose bleed at the sight before him. The girl sleeping on the bed without any of the sheets it was none other than Ino. He felt his manhood reacting seeing the Yamanaka wearing a very provocative sleeping clothes. She was wearing a very short white tank top barely covering her breasts, just lowering his gaze he was able to see them in their full naked glory. She was also in her white panties which it was a thong showing her well form ass. Ino was sleeping soundly while Naruto was in his little perverted world. He imagined taking the platinum blond removing the small clothing she's wearing and do her right here and there. How he wanted to fondle that nice ass and enjoy giving it a couple of spanks. For a moment he actually forgot the reason why he sneaked in her room and his hormones were trying to take over his senses. He gasped when he saw that the blond jounin was awake and she was smiling at him. He had to blushed at the look she was giving him it was playful yet seductive.

"Like what you see?" the Yamanaka asked before winking at him.

'Oh shit I'm busted what am I going to do now?! She's going to think I came here to do something perverted to her, calm down I have to play it cool'

Naruto chuckle" oops guess I have the wrong room silly me well I'm leaving bye Ino!"

"Hold it Naruto I know why you come here" she smirked playfully.

"Now Ino don't get any wrong ideas I really got the wrong room so I'll be leaving now."

"Mmm I think I know why you came here" she left the bed getting closer to the blond while Naruto started blushing having the platinum blond so close to him.

"Ino…."

Ino made a complete turnaround making sure Naruto notice her entire body what she has to offer and it was very promising in his eyes" do you like what you see?"

"Ino I don't have time to play flirt with you I…." he trailed off still gazing at her body his hormones were going in overdrive.

The Yamanaka showed him her back to him showing her thong" you want to spank me?"

Naruto gasped" what the hell! How do you know I didn't said a thing?!"

Ino giggle" silly I'm from the Yamanaka clan I already told you about the mind reading jutsu."

"Oh shit I forgot about that, hey you read my mind!"

Ino went back to face still smiling at him, he was just a plan white shirt with his green boxers. The thought to pinned him to the bed and removed his clothing was very tempting as the impure images started to appeared in her mind.

Naruto however grinned mentally seeing that the Yamanaka has lowered her guard' now's my chance!'

He threw the kunai hitting Ino but she vanished in a cloud of smoke, his eyes widened' a clone!'

He didn't have a chance to react as a snake wrapped around his abdomen while he felt a kunai pressing on his neck. He was shocked to see the real Ino behind him she was the one who summoned the snake to trapped him. He couldn't believe it happened so quickly one moment she was all happy and smiling and now she was right behind him having him at her mercy. He felt the snake pressing on his abdomen giving pressure making him hard to breathe. The thing that shocked him the most was probably the look in Ino's eyes, no longer were full of happiness but they were full of anger and cold like she was a complete different person. For once in his life he was defenseless with the snake making pressure on his body he was having problem breathing unable to break free or even to think straight to come up with a plan.

He groaned as Ino was still pressing the kunai on his neck" okay Ino you got me now how about if you let me go now?"

"I already knew what you were up to from the beginning Naruto I read your mind remember?" she licked her lips having the body of the tall blond pressing against hers.

"Then you obviously know I was just trying to test your reflexes, you really caught me by surprise." Naruto gulped hoping that she wasn't upset.

"Naruto if all you wanted is to test my skills all you needed was to ask, there's no need to try a surprise attack on me…"

"Hehe sorry about that so how about if you let me go now?" he gave a sheepish grin.

"Why should I? I really like to have you all tie up and helpless I can finally have my way with you."

"Huh excuse me?" Naruto was now getting nervous.

Ino licked the kunai similar to Anko while pressing back to his neck harder making him flinched" I have you right where I want you Naruto."

"Ino….you're hurting me."

The platinum blond removed the kunai seeing that Naruto had a small wound caused by the kunai she licked the blood from the wound shocking the tall blond a lot.

"Sorry for hurting you Naruto but let me tell you that you're my little prey and I will have you whether you like it or not, I will make you want me…." she kissed his cheek before making the snake vanished freeing the nervous Naruto.

Naruto was scare while chuckling nervously" well that was um……." he trailed off completely not finding the words.

Suddenly Ino smiled happily like nothing happened" well I think I better change since we'll be heading out right?"

"Yeah yes we are you better get ready Ino…."

"Okay time to take a shower then, unless if you want to take it with me I won't mind at all Naruto" she smirked ready to take off her provocative sleeping clothes.

"I better go bye Ino!" Naruto left the room in a heartbeat.

The Yamanaka sighed in disappointment" fine you party bopper" she noticed that her panties were wet she obviously got a little too excited for feeling the body of the tall blond" damn it Naruto this is your fault for making me like this time to wash up then."

Naruto was panting like crazy he was still scare for what happened in the room. He never knew Ino would've changed so much in five years besides her physical. He knew she was a teaser and a flirt but this, this was a whole different thing which he considered it to be a very scary experience.

He sighed' dear Kami she's insane! The snakes the sadistic attitude the seductress act, she's so much like the crazy snake lady Anko she really brainwashed Ino I really feel sorry for her dad. But still she's strong and quick the way she used her clan's technique to read my mind and figure out my plan from the start, predicting my move by using a clone and getting behind me no wonder she made it to jounin looks like I have another promising member on the team time to test Hinata.'

He reached the door where Hinata's was sleeping. Using the same method he did to open Ino's door using a lock pick. Silently he opened the door entering as he close it back the same way. Tip toeing in the whole room Naruto finally saw his next target as he took another kunai. Hinata was sleeping soundly on the bed. Her whole body was covered by the sheets unlike Ino. For a moment Naruto felt sorry for her, she looks so cute he felt guilty to give her a rude awakening. But he remembered why he was doing this and he needed to confirm her skills it was essential to be part of team Kitsune Flash. In a quick sudden movement he raised the kunai charging at the sleeping figure. He never saw the next coming, as Hinata quickly got up from the bed with her byakugan activated and hit him with a powerful palm thrust. He was send hitting a wall next to the bed and the attack was quite painful.

'Ouch….'

Hinata gasped seeing the person she hit" Naruto-kun!"

She went to him worry sick" Naruto-kun are you okay? I'm so sorry I thought you were an intruder!"

"Where's the ramen stand?" Naruto was obviously seeing starts and dizzy.

"Oh Naruto-kun I'm sorry I didn't know you were here…"

The tall blond finally woke up from the hit gazing at the Hyuga heiress" ouch Hinata damn that really hurt, your reflexes have improved a lot looks like I did the right thing in trying to attacked you."

Hinata blinked" you attacked me to test my skills?"

"Yeah I did I needed to know if you and Ino had what it takes to be part of the team, we'll be doing a lot of tough missions together so I hope you don't get angry with me for attacking you."

Hinata smiled blushing a little" I guess I pass…"

"With flying colors" Naruto smiled back.

That's when he finally notices Hinata's choice of clothing she was wearing a long white shit reaching below the knees. Somehow it was kind of sexy of the Hyuga heiress as usual her voluptuous chest was very noticeable and he started thinking if she was wearing any underwear. He erased the incoming perverted thoughts while getting up and he gasped feeling something wrong in his body.

"What the! My chakra I can't feel it Hinata how did you sealed all of my chakra points? You only hit me once."

Hinata smiled warmly at him" I did but I hit your nucleolus chakra point."

"My what?!"

"Well I have been studying a lot about the byakugan and the chakra flow system and I figure out something very interesting. In the chakra circulatory system everyone has something call the nucleolus point it's a chakra point that connects all of the chakra points in the system. I figure out if I managed to hit that chakra point in particular then the rest of the chakra points will be sealed as well."

Naruto was in awe while he had a small blush on his cheeks" so you're saying you actually found a way to sealed all of someone's chakra points with one strike?!"

"That's right the nucleolus point is located right here in the middle of your chest just mere inches away from the heart" she touched the middle of his chest hitting the same place" there I unsealed the point all of your chakra points are back to normal."

Naruto got up while gazing at Hinata he was still in awe' amazing she has become so strong and her attack there was so much chakra focus on her palm it was like getting hit by a boulder, she's really become a prodigy just like Neji he must be very proud of her. And to think he used to think that Hinata was a loser everyone can change their fate if they're willing to try.'

Hinata helped Naruto on his feet and for a moment their eyes met. Cerulean met pearl white as they were enjoying gazing at their eyes. Hinata felt herself blushed again she didn't minded she could stare at the blonds' beautiful eyes forever the same with Naruto. Before they realize it their faces were moving closer, guiding their lips closer and closer. By now Naruto was blushing while his heart was beating rapidly the moment and the feeling felt so right to him and he didn't want to stop, Hinata was in the same boat while praying that she doesn't faint.

Suddenly their soon to be first kiss was interrupted by a knock on the door making them stop their actions quickly.

"Hinata are you all right?! I heard a loud noise hitting the wall!" it was Sakura's voice.

Naruto sighed feeling a little annoyed that his pink haired friend interrupted them. But it couldn't be help he really hit the wall hard because of Hinata's attack so there was no need to get upset with her. Although after her depression he would never be upset with her she has suffered enough as it is.

Hinata tried not to look disappointed because their moment was interrupted" it's all right Sakura-san I'm fine I just felt from my bed that's all."

"Are you sure the noise was pretty loud for you to fall from the bed?" the pink haired medics' voice was full of concern.

"Yes Sakura-san…" she didn't finish because Naruto cut her off he didn't wanted her to lie to her teammate.

"It's all right Sakura I sneaked in her room to test Hinata's reflexes and she succeeded in by hitting me which it hurt a lot" the blond rubbed the middle of his chest while Hinata was blushing as sign that she was sorry.

"What!?" the pink haired teen entered the room and she saw that her two friends were still wearing their sleeping clothes.

Sakura was already wearing her uniform minus her mask because she got up a while ago. Now just by looking at the picture nothing happened but sometimes her imagination can get the better of her. She started thinking that maybe they were doing inappropriate things but she erased the thought. Of course she trusted her team leader and her other friend. Besides she knew Hinata has like Naruto for a long time, so why was she feeling so cranky seeing the two teens too close for comfort and wearing their sleeping clothes? Even if she didn't know why she was feeling like this.

She was really ashamed to have entered without permission" I'm sorry I hope I'm not interrupting anything."

Naruto blushed at the meaning behind her words before taking a step back from Hinata" no you're not Sakura everything is all right, but Hinata proved herself to be quite skilful and knowledgeable."

The pink haired medic nins smiled feeling relief that it wasn't what she was thinking" I figure you were going to do something like that and since we have a mission we don't have time for a sparring match."

"Yeah since you're already ready Sakura go wait for us at the way out of the inn I have to wash up and change, you do the same Hinata."

"Right!" replied the Hyuga heiress.

Naruto and Sakura left the room as the blond was about to entered his room before he notice that Sakura was staring at him with some concern in her jade eyes.

"Is there something wrong Sakura?"

The pink haired teen gazed at him deeply before speaking" I….I want to apologize…"

"Huh apologize about what?"

"About the whole swimsuit thing…"

"The swim suit thing" Naruto remembered when he made the rude joke for the three kunoichis to wear the small revealing swimsuit" why are you apologizing about that?"

"It's what I told you that I was going to hit you for wanting us to wear that, I didn't mean it I wasn't really going to hit you I did promise you I was never going to hit you again…" her voice broke a little like she was ready to cry.

"Look Sakura there's nothing for you to apologize for it was my fault about suggesting the swim suit I was just kidding, I wasn't expecting any of you to actually wear it so I guess I did kind of deserve the threat to get hit by you because I was being a little perverted so it's all right. There's no need for you to apologize for something that was basically my fault."

"But I…" she said above a whisper.

Naruto went to her putting his hands on her shoulder making sure she gazed at him" listen to me Sakura there's nothing to apologize for it was my bad for even suggesting such a rude joke I'm not angry with you so stop saying like you should apologize to me okay?"

Sakura nodded to him while she gave him a hug and he accepted it pulling her closer. He felt terrible she was still delicate about her depression. Even after she was cure she was still feeling the effects, right now she was doing everything in her will to not anger him or say a comment that would bother him. She told him that she didn't need her pills anymore because his second chance is what she needed. He hasn't forgiven himself for causing her all this pain maybe he never will, but right now the only thing he could do is to help her get through this until she was finally out of her depressive shell. But things weren't so bad because he love it every time Sakura hugs him. It was such a wonderful feeling to be hugged by the girl he has liked since he was little. So he didn't mind if every now and then she will just hug him because she wants to, he was happy that she has become the hugacholic.

Sadly Naruto broke the hug looking at Sakura who was now smiling at him feeling better" prepare your things and wait for us at the entrance to the inn we will head out immediately."

"Okay…" she replied before leaving.

The blond sighed' Kami I hope she gets better I don't want her to have a depression attack when while we're doing missions.'

"Look at the bright side kid instead of hitting you like she usually does she will hug you that's a better choice, you can used her depressive state to have your way with her."

Naruto didn't like the comment from the Kyuubi' what the hell does that suppose mean fox?'

"I'm saying that she's very easy to convince in her state, you can tell her you hate her making her cry in agony then you can tell her that you will forgive her if she sleeps with you, it's a good plan hehehe…"

Naruto got pissed' you perverted fox there's no chance in hell I'm going to do that to Sakura after everything she's been through you make me sick pervy sage's perverted personality has really had a strong effect on you!'

He went back to his room while thinking about the pink haired teen' I will never forgive myself if she tries to kill herself again.'

(Time skip)

(Location: open road fire country territory)

Team Kitsune Flash was traveling the long forest path of the fire country side. They were now prepared to start their first mission which it was already a tough one. To track down and defeat two S rank missing nins members of Akatsuki Hoshigaki Kisame and Uchiha Itachi. Hoshigaki Kisame was a missing from the hidden mist village and one of the seven swordsmen of the mist, he was considered extremely dangerous for attempts on the fourth Mizukage's life as we as involve in a couple of crimes against his formal home village. Kisame was also considered to be an opponent with a large supply of chakra like Kitsune too taking him down in a fight wasn't going to be easy. As a seven swordsman of the mist he possesses one of the seven legendary swords of the mist which it was called Samehada. Kitsune has met Kisame before and has also witnessed the power of the sword. When he tried to use the Kyuubi's chakra five years ago Kisame used Samehada on him draining the red chakra of the demon fox like it was nothing.

Kisame wasn't the only seven mist swordsman he came across in the past. He has already defeated Kurosoki Raiga who possessed the twin swords the lighting fans which he defeated easily without Ranamaru to help him that is. But before Raiga and Kisame he met another formal mist swordsman whom he met with his friend and teammate Sakura. Back when they were in team seven they meet up with Momochi Zabuza another missing nin from mist who possessed the legendary sword the decapitating carving knife also known as the executioners blade. Both Kitsune and Huntress have seen how strong Zabuza was he even gave their formal teacher Kakashi quite the fight before he decided to die taking the evil crime lord Gato with him back at wave country. From all his past experiences he knew that the seven swordsmen of the mist very strong opponents.

Then there was Itachi the so called prodigy of the Uchiha clan. The man was truly a gifted genius he only became ANBU captain when he was thirteen years old. He was also responsible for Uchiha clan massacre before leaving Konoha making a very dangerous S rank missing nin. Itachi was no push over he even defeated Kakashi easily with his sharingan not to mention that he was the reason why Sasuke left the village to gain power and his revenge against him. He knew Sasuke couldn't compete with his older brother Itachi was truly a ninja who got strong through hard work and training unlike his little brother. Sasuke demanded just because he was the last of the Uchiha clan just thinking about him made Kitsune's blood boil. Also capturing Itachi will be the key in getting Sasuke and he already had plans to deal with him, now that he had his own team his plan will go quite smoothly.

However he never sensed some uneasiness that was coming from the three mask kunoichis behind him. He was concentrated in his future plans that he didn't noticed. He stopped thinking realizing that his team has stopped walking all three of them were in deep thought. Somehow Kitsune could tell that something was really bothering them even if he couldn't see their faces because of their masks.

"Something wrong ladies?"

The three mask kunoichis looked at each other not knowing what to tell their leader but it was Huntree who step front.

"I don't know how to say this but…..this is my first S rank mission…."

Kitsune blinked" what? How can that be you're a jounin? I'm sure you must've been given an S rank mission sometime ago."

"Well I have done a couple of A rank missions but I didn't left the village too much because I was always working in the hospital…"

"I see…." the mask mercenary casually.

Temptress sighed" the same thing goes for me too, I did a couple of A rank missions but not an S rank and like Huntress I didn't left the village too much because I was always working at the interrogation department."

Kitsune nodded" okay I understand that what about you Mistress I'm sure you have done at least one S rank mission."

"I have only done A rank missions I never got the chance to have an S rank."

"So in other words this is your first S rank mission to all of you, there's always a first time for everything but I have a feeling you will do just fine…."

"You think so?" asked Temptress.

"Yeah this mission will be a piece of cake" replied Kitsune.

"Um…I don't think that's the right word to call it how about very difficult missions" Huntress said hiding the tone of fear in her voice.

"Of course this mission is no big deal what's wrong with you guys?" he finally realize what had them so unsure of themselves" oh I see what's going on you guys are nervous this is your first tough mission after all."

"Oh I don't know about that maybe because we're about to face two S rank missing nins and one of them is responsible for wiping out the entire Uchiha clan so yeah I guess you could say that were a little in over our heads here…" Temptress said.

"Do we even have a strategy Kitsune-kun?" Mistress said.

"Of course I do what kind of person I'll be without a battle strategy we are facing two members of Akatsuki after all, charging at them ahead will be suicide."

"I guess things won't be so bad all right we would like to hear the plan Kitsune-sama" Temptress said.

"First of all let's camp here for today before going with the explanation."

They nodded before they got seated in a couple of rocks. Putting their back packs they all sighed in relief taking a small break from all the walking. They saw Kitsune who was putting his back on the ground while taking a black book from the pack, the mask mercenary got closer to his team to discuss future plans.

"So what's the plan?" asked Huntress.

"Kitsune-kun what's that book?" Mistress asked.

"Oh this…this is…."

"It's an assassination book or bingo book, I have heard about it while working in the interrogation department" Temptress answered for Kitsune.

"You're correct Temptress before we begin with the plan I must tell you the necessary information that will be very useful when the time comes to fight our targets, I'm sure you guys have heard about the organization of Akatsuki right?"

"I have heard about them they are an organization composed of ten S rank missing nins all of them are ninjas from different hidden villages, they are exceptionally strong and skilled" Temptress said.

Kitsune chuckle" I can see that you're very knowledgeable about any kind of information I guess Anko did a good job in training you, you're right Temptress."

Temptress felt proud of herself while a small blush appeared on her cheeks because of the compliment from her leader.

Huntress nodded at the information" I have also heard something about Akatsuki from Tsunade-sama they are a very dangerous organization, we don't know what their goal is or what they do want so far the only thing Tsuande-sama has confirmed is that they are collecting large amounts of money."

"You're correct too Huntress I will get straight to the point I have already fought members of Akatsuki and they aren't pushovers, at least the ones I fought were too stubborn to die no matter how I much they got hurt. The point is none of you have fought them before and it's very important that you all know information of their members, at least I will show you the info of the ones were about to go after. That's why I brought this bingo book it's not mine it used to belong to a stone ninja, but anyway Itachi and Kisame's information are here."

He opened the black book passing through the pages until they reached one of their targets" here's one of them first off is Kisame this guy is really dangerous not just the guy has a sword that can shave skin instead of cutting and it also drains your chakra, but he has a lot of chakra his chakra level is as high as mine or higher I don't know yet…"

"Is that even possible?" asked stun Mistress knowing that her leader has a lot of chakra.

"The guy must be that strong to have so much chakra like you" Temptress said.

"Yup he is not just that but he used to be one of the seven swordsmen of the hidden mist too…" Kitsune said.

"One of the seven swordsmen of the mist you mean he's like Zabuza?" Huntress said.

"Yeah and just like Raiga too I captured him as one of my missions" replied the mask mercenary.

The three mask kunoichis nodded as they started reading Kisame's profile in the bingo book.

Name: Hoshigaki Kisame aka" the phantom of the hidden mist"

Rank: S

Sex: male

Age: 34

Element affinity: earth and water

Village of origin: hidden mist village

Formal team: seven swordsmen of the hidden mist.

Description: shark like physical features wearing a black cloak with red clouds.

Threat level: kill on sight if spotted and notify the Mizukage immediately.

Profile: Kisame is a very big threat to the water country especially the hidden mist village. He is wanted for plotting to overthrow the government of the third Mizukage before his son took over power becoming the fourth Mizukage. He's also wanted for and being involved in many assassinations, including the assassination of the feudal lord from mountain country. He has also joined the criminal organization Akatsuki which makes him an even greater threat.

Bounty: 5,000,000 ryou

The three masks kunoichis were in awe at the information of the missing nin while Temptress had to whistle stun at his bounty.

"Damn that's quite a nice price he has on his head!"

"To me the money is not important what's important to me is that he's a high threat especially since he's in Akatsuki, you three will be the ones to take on Kisame while I will handle Itachi."

"You want to take on Itachi on your own!" Huntress said shocked.

"That's not good Kitsune-kun it will better if one of us will help you fight him" Mistress said although she was concern for his safety.

"I agree that way it will be two on two, the chances of us succeeding will increase" Temptress said.

"I understand your point but it will be more effective if you three handle Kisame I can take care of my own, besides I have been planning to fight Itachi for a while so I have my own tricks on my sleeves." Kitsune said.

Huntress sighed" I still don't think you should fight Itachi alone, this is someone very dangerous and he killed the entire Uchiha clan on his own" she was worry at least he should choose her to help him fight the elder Uchiha.

"Shessh Huntress you should have some faith in me aren't you forgetting who I am? I assure you I'll be fine, also if I finish my fight earlier than I expect then I will come and give you guys a hand against Kisame although I think you three can handle him with no problem. Don't forget that you guys have the advantage against him because you three have your teamwork, I know you three have your teamwork going nicely."

'Kitsune-kun really believe in us then we can't let him down' Mistress thought smiling.

'I'm not letting the team down or Kitsune-sama' Huntress thought.

"Hell yeah I will kick ass and show them the results of my training!"

"So what now?" Temptress asked.

"First we have to know their location before coming up with the strategy to take them on" replied the mask mercenary.

"Do you know where they are?" Mistress asked.

"Of course I do I have travel so much with pervy sage that I know of his work, he always use his spy network to keep tabs to any kind of threat to Konoha especially Akatsuki. I have also kept tabs on Akatsuki."

He took a map of the elemental countries from his backpack opening it so everyone could see it, he pointed to the small region of river country" there the last report from pervy sage's spies say that Itachi and Kisame has been last seen in river country were heading there team."

The three mask kunoichis nodded before getting up from the rocks.

"All right team we're off to river country!"

POOF!!!

Everyone turned to see a small toad with a message scroll carried on his back it was one of Jiraiya's message toads.

"What's that?" asked Temptress.

"It's one pervy sage messenger's toads I wonder what does it says?" he went to the toad taking the scroll from his back.

He opened the scrolls reading the message while the three mask kunoichis were waiting what the message says. They saw his lips turning into a grin like he was amused it only fueled their curiosities.

"Well this is interesting…" Kitsune said still grinning.

"What does it say?" asked Huntress.

"It's a letter from pervy sage he has confirmed information that Itachi and Kisame are in fire country."

"What they're here already!" Temptress said.

"Yeah looks like it won't be long before they find us this is perfect this saves us the time in finding them we don't have to go to river country after all."

"But that means we will have to start planning our strategy right now" Mistress said.

"Right!" Kitsune made a hand cross seal" shadow clone jutsu!"

POOF!!!

Ten Naruto clones appeared.

"Everyone spread throughout the whole territory as far as you can!"

"Roger!"

They all vanished as the real Kitsune turned to three mask kunoichis" time to plan the strategy."

"Were ready!" Huntress said while the rest nodded.

"All right this is what are we going to do?"

(Location: Hokage tower Konoha fire country territory)

Tsunade was standing at the top of the tower gazing at the Hokage Mountain. Soon she will put her plan into action and try to fix a mistake from a long time ago. Although she knows that there will be a couple of years. Even if it was almost impossible she needed to set things right a man's life was hanging in the balance. Her actions today will determine his fate from life or death. Her actions might go against the word of the past Hokages but she didn't care, she wasn't going to lose someone useful to the village who served the village for a long time. She sighed gazing at the mountain with the five faces of the Hokages including herself today she will show if she's really worthy to hold the title of Hokage.

She was annoyed sensing a familiar presence" you're late!"

Jiraiya jumped leaning on the railing from the roof before getting next to her" sorry my bad…"

"You were supposed to be here an hour ago where were you?" the slug sanin was holding her anger.

"I was busy with some investigation my spies have uncovered I didn't mean to arrive late Tsunade you know me" Jiraiya grinned.

"You're right I do yet I'm surprise you weren't doing your research like usual."

"Nah today was different" he was still next to her gazing the Hokage Mountain just like her.

"So you're really going to go through with this?" he asked bitterly.

Tsunade nodded" I do…"

"You do realize if you go through with this the council might go against your wishes and stripped you off as the fifth Hokage."

"I'm well aware but I have to do something I just can't stand here while people suffer for something they didn't have a choice but to fulfill."

"What is done is done Tsunade people sacrifice something precious in order for others to live a peaceful and happy life that's how the ninja world works."

"Then what about those who sacrifice everything for their peace and happiness?" she was now gazing back at him.

"They have chosen their path knowing how dark and painful it will be, we have to face that fact and respect their choices."

The blond Hokage chuckle" you know it's funny Jiraiya you were the one who once told me that someday everyone will understand each other that peace will be achieve, what you're currently telling me is exactly the opposite does that mean that you no longer feel the same way."

"Of course not I haven't stop believing in my dream I'm just trying to tell you that maybe the one who made the sacrifice will want things to end just like he wishes to, that's why we should respect his choice."

"Well that's your opinion not mine there won't be no such thing as a sacrifice through death, not while I'm still standing as the Hokage."

Jiraiya sighed at the woman next to him before chuckling" you have become into a stubborn mule."

A vein pop on Tsuande's forehead" stubborn yes but not a mule"

"Sorry I didn't mean it like that but I have to admit that you have become very stubborn mind telling me why?"

The slug sanin smirked" you can thank the brat for that some of his stubbornness has rubbed on me."

Jiraiya chuckle thinking of his student" that Naruto is really something isn't he speaking of him, not long ago I got a message from him saying that he has finally patch things up with Sakura I'm very happy for him. Although I highly doubt that he will change his mind so easily he was very upset with her, so I'm guessing you had something to do with it."

Tsunade stood quiet remembering everything that happened when Naruto returned to Konoha. His behavior with Sakura leading to their bloody fight and the hard rejection from his part, it all lead to Sakura's suicide attempt and Naruto's depression thinking it was his fault. But in the end through all that pain and suffering Naruto gave Sakura a second chance to start their friendship. Even if she was hurt for everything that happened to both of them she was happy now that the two teens were back as friends. She knew it will take time for them to heal their wounds but she also knew that their friendship will grow stronger than ever.

She gazed back to the Hokage mountain" it wasn't easy Naruto was stubborn he didn't wanted to give any chances to Sakura and he rejected her a couple of times, but with time he managed to give her a second chance although he hasn't forgive her yet…" she didn't wanted to get into any details with what happened between the two teens.

"I'm glad at least I know I can rest with no problem knowing that he won't be rejecting that poor girl again but anyway I'm guessing you gave him the mission to go after Itachi."

"Yes I did he won't have no problem handling both of them after all I gave him a team."

"What? You gave Naruto a team why he doesn't need a team he can take care of himself just fine?"

"Maybe but it never hurts to gave him some extra help."

"So who do you send for his team?"

"I gave him Sakura, Ino and Hinata."

The toad sanin was shocked" you….you gave him a complete team of women!"

He gave his perverted grin" you know I do need of team of beautiful kunoichis to help me with my investigation in my spy network and only you Tsunade can provide me with the best and most beautiful so how about it?"

Tsunade frowned getting pissed" how about if I give you three punches to your face?"

Jiraiya chuckle nervously keeping his distance from the pissed off blond" whoa calm down Tsunade I was just kidding can't you take a joke?"

Tsunade snorted ignoring his comment when she saw Shizune heading her way.

"Tsunade-sama the council members have finally gathered they are awaiting your arrival."

"Good Jiraiya you're coming too I need you as the witness."

"That's why I'm here don't worry Tsunade no matter what happens I will always stay by your side" he put his arm around her shoulder giving her a smile.

He was expecting that she was going to punch him for his act but he was shocked. Tsunade gave him a small smile like it didn't matter to her.

"Tsunade…." the toad sanin was stun.

"I'm going to let it slide this time Jiraiya but do it again and I will send you to the other side of the village" she left Shizune following her.

Jiraiya went after still shocked that she let him put his arm around her' what the hell is wrong with you Tsunade? Maybe she's sick.'

(Location: open field fire country territory)

Itachi and Kisame were walking the long field with one objective in mind. To capture the nine tails jinchurikki and this time they were going to make sure they succeed their mission. The last time they failed to capture him because Jiraiya was present and he was just a mere genin. But they knew he has gotten a lot stronger than before. He has already caused the organization a lot of trouble since another group has also failed to capture him. As they walked ahead they got into a fighting stance, Kisame drew Samehada while itachi was ready to fight. They were met by six shadow clones of Kitsune, the two Akatsuki members charged at them. The Kitsune clones took different paths. Three clones went east while the others went the opposite way. Kisame Itachi separated in order to take care of the shadow clones, but they never realized they have made a terrible mistake.

Itachi was punched on his chin by underground as the real Kitsune emerged with a grin planted on his lips. Kisame was surprise when a snake bite his neck paralyzing him on his tracks. Temptress was the one responsible for the summoning of the snake from her sleeve. Huntress and Mistress charged at the paralyzed Kisame, Huntress punched with her fist charged with chakra and Mistress hit him with chakra charged palm. The Akatsuki member never stood a chance as he was sending him many feet away from the trio. Kitsune smiled in triumph they have done a good job, soon Itachi's body next to him vanished and was replace by another Kitsune clone vanishing in the process. Kisame's body also turned into another Kitsune clone vanishing too.

The mask mercenary got together with three mask kunoichis before giving them a thumb up" well done ladies looks like the simulation was a big success however….."

"That the real thing will be completely different yeah we know that already, it won't be that easy…"Huntress said while the other two nodded in agreement.

"Yeah it will be too good to be true if we defeat them that easily" Temptress said.

"The important thing is that you all followed the plan and it went smoothly since Akatsuki members travel in pairs, fighting them at the same time it's too hard because they will use teamwork to win the fight so it's better to separate them decreasing their chances of fighting together and they will have no choice but to rely on themselves" replied Kitsune.

"I think they won't fall for this plan they will be aware that this is just a trick to split them up, I'm sorry if I'm being a little negative about this…" Mistress said.

"No you're right Mistress they won't be stupid enough to fall for such a trick, that's why it will be more effective if it's the Kyuubi jinchurikki the ones who performs the decoy act remember that they are after me so it's better to use that to my advantage."

Huntress looked worry looking at the mask mercenary before speaking" Kitsune-sama…."

"Hmm….what is it Huntress?"

"Why is Akatsuki after you?"

Temptress and Mistress were surprised by the question but it was a very obvious one since they didn't know why the criminal organization was after him in the first place.

Kitsune sighed at the question" well I knew you were going to ask me the question eventually I guess I should tell you the reason anyway since we might fight Akatsuki again in future missions. Akatsuki are not after me in general but rather what I have sealed inside of me…"

The mask kunoichis weren't surprise at all because it was very obvious about what they really want from their leader.

"They're after the Kyuubi…." Mistress said softly.

"Yeah it's not just me they're after but other demon containers like myself too, for what purpose they want the demons I don't know that and neither does pervy sage but whatever it is it's nothing good."

"I guess they must be interested in the Kyuubi because of his power" Temptress said knowing how powerful the demon fox can really be.

"But if they want to use the Kyuubi for its power who are they going to use it? They won't asked you to give them the Kyuubi's chakra just like that if they managed to capture you" Mistress said.

Kitsune chuckle" they will never capture me and I won't give them fox's chakra even if they say pretty please."

The three mask kunoichis were quiet while Huntress was staring at Kitsune. Even with his mask on she could sense like he was hiding something from them but she decided to stay quiet.

"Anyway you guys did a great job take a break back at camp."

They nodded before they left and he sighed thinking about Akatsuki and the Bijuus, he knew the truth after all he has been gathering information on the organization with Jiraiya.

'I can't tell them about the extraction…'

Suddenly he felt a quick terrible pain he got the image of a river and a small landscape, his eyes widened he saw them Itachi and Kisame' one of the shadow clones I have send to scout the region was destroyed by them they are really here but it seems they are still too far from our position. It could take them hours to reach us I better act now!'

He bite his thumb with the blood which appeared he made quick hand seals" summoning jutsu!"

POOF!!!

Fukasaku appeared holding a large scroll" Naruto-chan it's good to see you again."

"Likewise Fukasaku but the time has come Itachi is coming I hope everything is set."

The old toad nodded" yes the shadow clones you have send to Mt. Myoboukuzan are ready and finished with gathering the natural energy, all they need now is for you to call them."

"Which I will leave that to you"

"Leave it to me then!"

Back at the camp site the three mask kunoichis were gathering some of their weapons and gear for the big fight.

Temptress giggle before sitting next to Mistress" so Mistress do you think that after were done with this mission Kitsune-sama will take us to another date?"

Mistress was blushing thinking of her second date with the tall blond she smiled" I hope so…"

Temptress giggle again" well you know what they say third time's the charm."

"What? What do you guys mean by another date?" Huntress asked walking up to them.

The two mask kunoichis gasped forgetting that their third team member was next to them. They got nervous of course she didn't know a thing that Naruto took them both on a date twice. They didn't want her to get jealous or any chances that they will lose their friendship with the pink haired teen. Both of them value their friendship with her especially Ino she was her best friend and the last thing she wanted is to lose her friendship again for some guy even if it was Naruto.

Huntress crossed her arms at her two friends" well are you guys going to tell me what's going between you and Kitsune-sama?"

"Well you see we um….." Mistress said.

Temptress cut her off" look were not going to lie to you the truth is that…..Kitsune-sama has already taken both me and Mistress on a date….twice…"

They waited for Huntress's reaction she was quiet although they couldn't see her expression because of her mask. The only they could see was her lips and they were normal, she didn't put a pout or a frown it was just a regular expression that meant nothing.

"Huntress…" Temptress said worry about her friend.

"I see…..is that it you guys are both dating him?" her tone was normal.

"Yes we are I'm really sorry…" Mistress said trying to apologize to the mask kunoichi.

"Why are you apologizing to me? There's no need for that if you're dating him then it's okay with me…"

"You're not mad?" asked Temptress.

"No why should I?"

"Well we thought you will get jealous."

"Why would I get jealous? It's not like Kitsune-sama is my boyfriend or anything he's my friend if you guys like him then be my guest and claim him."

The two mask kunoichis were shocked at her answer, of all the possibilities this was the least they were expecting her to get upset or jealous but she was acting normal like it didn't bother her. Huntress went back to her backpack searching for some tools while the two kunoichis were still looking at her.

'Sakura I think you're lying I think it bothers you that were dating him' Temptress thought.

Kitsune arrived at the camp looking a little nervous which the mask kunoichis could sense.

"Is something wrong Kitsune-sama?" asked Mistress.

"Yes something is wrong, looks like we will be doing our mission a little sooner than we expect…"

Temptress gasped" you don't mean…"

"Yeah Itachi and Kisame are here one of the shadow clones I send to scout the region was attacked by Kisame's sword, they still too far from our location but we still have the advantage since they don't know our exact position it will take them a couple of hours to reach our location. I suggest we start preparing for our strategy."

Huntress nodded" right we'll be ready for them."

Kitsune nodded before something caught his eye. In one of the branches of a tree there was a small raven it wasn't nothing to him until he saw its eyes.

He gasped seeing that the raven had the sharingan 'shit!'

He quickly took a kunai from his pouch and throw it making the raven vanished while the mask kunoichis were startle by his action.

"Kitsune-sama what's wrong?!" asked Mistress.

"Shit this is not good he knows….Itachi knows our exact location he used one of his genjutsu to spot us we have no choice but to act now. We don't have time to move to another location we will continue with the strategy as planned. Mistress I need you to use your byakugan to scan the whole area and let me know when you see them."

"Right!"

"The rest of you will go hide in position and wait for my signal let's go!"

"Right!"

They vanished hiding into the forest ahead.

(Location: miles away forest region fire country territory)

Itachi opened his sharingan eyes while he was still making a hand seal and Kisame was next to him gazing straight ahead with Samehada strapped on his back.

"I found him…" replied the Uchiha.

"Already eh…"

"He's a couple of miles ahead in an open field next to a forest just straight ahead."

"Looks like we'll be capturing the nine tails sooner than we expected" Kisame gave a shark grin.

"But he's not alone he's being accompany by three other people they are wearing masks like him" Itachi said.

"I thought he was always traveling alone."

"He must have chosen a platoon for himself."

"This will be even better than I thought I will like to fight those three while you handle the Kyuubi"

"Don't get careless Kisame remember our mission."

"Yeah the jinchurikki I know, by the way Itachi-san did you took your medicine? You know you can't go to battle without taking it."

"I'm fine let's go…"

(Location: council room chamber Hokage tower Konoha fire country territory)

Tsunade entered the room with Shizune and Jiraiya behind her. She took her seat in the round table with the members of the council. The elders Homura, Koharu and Danzou were seated in front while around them were the members of the clan heads. Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, Akamichi Chouza, Aburame Shibi, Hyuga Hiashi and Inuzuka Tsume. Tsunade gazed at Jiraiya who only nodded at her she took a deep breath facing the council.

'It's now or never' her hazel eyes were fixed on the council members especially the elders" good everyone is here we can finally begin this meeting."

"Which I will like to know why, have you summoned us under such short notice?" Homura said.

"This must be very urgent if you called us without notice" Shikaku said.

"This is a very urgent matter I must discuss with all of you, this considers the matter of Uchiha Itachi" Tsunade said.

The council members started murmuring things among themselves while some of them didn't like where this was going namely the elders.

"The traitor who massacre the Uchiha clan what about him?" asked Hiashi.

The blond Hokage meet everyone's gaze" what I'm about to tell you all is an S rank secret that none of you know and it's about why Itachi murdered the clan."

The elders were shocked their eyes were wide while the council members were still murmuring.

"Tsunade-sama what secret are you talking about? We were told by Uchiha Sasuke that Itachi himself told him that he killed the clan to measure his capability which is an insane reason."Inoichi said.

"That's exactly what Itachi said but I assure you that his true intentions were kept hidden to prevent any internal within the village."

"That's enough Tsunade!" Homura shouted stopping her from speaking any further.

"I don't know how you figure out about that Tsunade but I suggest you don't speak any further about the matter" Danzou said in a warning tone.

The slug sanin grinned at him" sorry Danzou but I don't take orders from you and I will never will so today I will tell everyone present in this room the truth about the Uchiha clan massacre."

"Tsunade stop! This matter is forbidden to be spoken off like you just said this is an S rank secret, the penalty for revealing it will be imprisonment and the removal of your title as Hokage Tsunade" Koharu said.

"Now that's where you're wrong what you're saying is nothing but a bluff, you see the third never made the truth of the Uchiha clan massacre a law it was only kept a secret. The third Hokage himself and you three were the ones who knew the truth behind it."

"Which I will like to know, how did you figure out Tsunade?"Homura asked.

"You can be surprise what you can find by searching the old records and notes that the third wrote before his death, I found a letter that the third wrote regarding the truth of the massacre. In that letter he states that the next Hokage should reveal the truth behind it and that's why I'm here today."

"What's going on here? What truth? I'm confused with all of this" Chouza said.

"I agree please Hokage-sama what's this truth you speak off we want to know already" Shibi said.

"Yes I'm about to talk about that well the truth is plain and simple the reason Uchiha itachi murdered the Uchiha clan is…."

"That's enough Tsunade this is an outrage Itachi's a traitor!" Homura shouted.

"Only because you three ordered him to killed the clan!" she shouted back.

The whole room was full of gasps and murmuring everyone was now gazing at the three elders while some were giving them looks that reflect anything but trust.

"What are you talking about Tsunade-sama?" Shikaku said shocked.

"I'm talking about that the reason why Itachi killed the clan is because the Uchiha clan itself was planning a revolt they wanted to overthrown the Hokage and take over the village. Itachi was send as the elders spy and eventually they find out about the clan's plot."

Everyone was still shocked at the information, by now some members were glaring at the three elders.

Tsume chuckle" I see so the Senju clan never trusted the Uchiha after all why am I not surprise?"

"Is this true?" asked Inoichi upset looking at the three elders.

The elders stood quiet while Tsunade continued" when they find out about the plot of the Uchiha clan the elders along with the third made the decision for Itachi to kill them, of course the third was against the decision and he was arguing to find a diplomatic way to resolve the matter without resolving to any bloodshed but it was too late for any talk…."

"And you three kept this information from us? Your actions are considered a crime and an act of treason!" Hiashi said.

"So the truth is Itachi was never a traitor to begin with….this has become into such a troublesome situation" Shikaku said.

"Precisely Itachi was just following orders in the first place so he's clearly not really a traitor, although you three wanted him to be a traitor for real" Tsunade said glaring at them.

Danzou growled" Itachi was supposed to killed everyone in the clan and that includes Sasuke, he failed his mission and because of that Uchiha Sasuke is an S rank missing nin becoming a threat to Konoha."

"So you admit that you did give the order to Itachi?" asked Shibi.

"We had no choice Tsunade we needed to act now it was for the protection of the village, you must understand that" Koharu said.

"I understand what you're saying you all probably did the right thing you were all thinking in the village first as always it was the right thing to do to evade a future conflict that would've taken lots of lives from ninjas to civilians alike. But what about Itachi's feelings, what do you think that it must going on in his mind right now?"

"Itachi was following orders he made his choice taking the path of a traitor" Homura said.

Tsunade smirked at him" that's funny of you Homura last you told me that he was a traitor and now you tell me that he was just following orders talk about hypocrisy."

Homura growled but he decided to stay quiet while Danzou was still staring at the slug sanin with a disapproving look" Tsunade you can say what you like but do you have solid proof that Hiruzen wrote that letter?"

Tsunade smiled taking a scroll from her coat pocket" I have the letter right here as evidence it is written clear in the thirds words with his signature and the seal of the Hokage, I want all of you to see it and check it's the real deal except for the elders."

Tsunade gave the scroll to Shikaku first and he was the first to open it" this is real….it is eligible…"

He kept passing to the rest of the clan heads members Hiashi was the last one to read the letter.

"This is the thirds hand writing and his signature no doubt this is real document" Hiashi said.

"I guess it's pretty clear by now the truth of the Uchiha clan massacre is that Itachi was carrying orders from the elders to kill every member of the clan" Tsume said.

"I can't believe this!" Homura said getting upset" listen to all of you were debating over someone who's now an S rank missing nin, yes we gave him the order to kill the clan but Itachi himself approve to eliminate the clan. He was willing to kill his own clan to ensure peace to Konoha and evade any future bloodshed he made his choice to live the life of a traitor and to die as a traitor. Now you all want him back to the village without being executed."

"Itachi deserves a second chance" Jiraiya finally spoke" he's the most loyal ninja Konoha has ever had he has bleed and sweat for this village he gave up his family his happiness everything to protect Konoha. I do know him that well after all he works for me."

"What do you mean Jiraiya?" asked Koharu.

"Itachi is one of my spies in the underground division even as a traitor he's still loyal to Konoha."

"So you knew the truth all along?" asked Chouza.

"I did however I wasn't going to stand and wait for him to get kill by his brother, I send him many letters telling him to reconsider his decision but he never reply them back it seems he has done everything to avoid the topic" replied the toad sanin.

"You see Itachi doesn't want to be save he wants to follow his path until the end" Homura said.

"And what a horrible path it is" Inoichi said.

"I don't want Itachi to die I agree with Jiraiya that he deserves a second chance, this is a man who has suffered so much just to ensure the peace of the village. This is a man that because of his sacrifices countless people are safe women, children and men alike. Even as I speak he's still suffering, do any of you know what would have been for him to kill his own clan to kill his own mother and father. He couldn't even go through in taking the life of his younger brother because it was too much for him, how much he had to suffer by making him believe that he killed his clan just for the cold logic that he was just measuring his skills. How much he suffered for making Sasuke to hate him forever and take revenge on him fueling his hatred taking the path of revenge and his quest for power" Tsunade said.

"I agree with Tsunade-sama no one deserves to live the kind of life Itachi has been living" Inoichi said.

Danzou snorted" foolish sentiments."

"No one asked for your opinion Danzou" Shikaku said seriously.

"So what is it that you're asking from us Hokage-sama?" asked Shibi.

"Right now as I speak our mercenary Kitsune Flash is out there on a mission to capture Itachi, he will bring him back to the village and I want that he's spare from being executed. I will also like that he continues his job as a Konoha ninja."

"Absurd I am against this!" Homura shouted.

"I agree I don't think this is wise Tsunade" Koharu said.

"I vote no" was Danzou's reply.

"Well since the elders have already against my request what are your votes?" asked Tsunade.

"I vote yes" Shikaku said.

"I vote yes" Inoichi said.

"I vote yes" Chouza said.

"I vote yes" Shibi said.

"I vote yes" Tsume said.

"I vote yes too" Hiashi said.

"That's six votes of approval and three who disapproves looks like Itachi will return to Konoha to start a new life" Tsunade said.

"Tsunade you must reconsider your decision what would you tell to the rest of the village?" asked Koharu.

"I will tell them the truth they have the right to know."

"You can't be serious Tsunade this could lead to a revolt" Homura said.

"No it won't everyone in Konoha will learn the truth of Uchiha Itachi not as a traitor but as a loyal ninja of Konoha who risked his whole clan for the peace of the village."

Homura gazed at Koharu and Danzou and they weren't happy with the blond Hokage's decision, the elderly man nodded" all right Tsunade since we don't have a choice in the matter I guess we can accept Itachi back in the village. However I will suggest that he's under watch of the ANBU just in case."

"I don't see a need for it but I guess it won't hurt if we had Itachi under close watch very well then is there nothing more to discuss than this meeting is over you're all dismiss." Tsunade said.

The council members nodded before getting up from their seat and left the room one by one.

Homura turned to gazed at the slug sanin" Tsunade I hope you haven't made a mistake for your sake…"

"I don't know what will be the consequences of all of this but I hope you know what you're doing Tsunade" Koharu said before leaving the room with Homura.

Danzou was about to leave before gazing at her" you're so foolish Tsunade as long as you continue to rule this village with your meaningless emotions Konoha will never meet its glory…"

"Yes I follow my meaningless emotions just like my teacher the third did who he learned from his teachers the first and second Hokage we are ruling Konoha the way it was meant to be not by relying on military power Danzou" the blond woman gave him a small glare which didn't fazed him.

The mummified elderly man left the room with a expression of disgust from gazing at her.

"You did it Tsunade-sama!" Shizune said smiling.

"Congratulations you just saved Itachi's life" Jiraiya said.

The blond woman sighed" I have finally done my part now it's all up to Naruto."

"Don't worry he'll be fine he won't have a problem dealing with Itachi" replied the toad sanin.

"But what if Itachi doesn't want to return to Konoha? you said it yourself Jiraiya-sama that he wasn't paying attention when you send him the letters to reconsider his decision" Shizune said.

"Looks like you have forgotten about Naruto's gift to change people's hearts, I believe he will be the one to convince Itachi to change his mind."

"I believe in that brat and for his sake I hope he doesn't kill Itachi" Tsunade said with a frown after everything she went through to clear the older Uchiha's name.

(Location: somewhere in a forest region fire country territory)

The three masks kunoichis were standing on the three branches. Huntress was a couple of feet away next to Temptress. Kitsune was next to Mistress who was using her byakugan to locate the two Akatsuki members. By now Kitsune has dispelled all of the shadow clones that he had send to scout, there was no need for them anymore since he knew that his two targets were on the move ready to head their way. He knew that this was going to be a tough fight and it was probably the toughest fight the kunoichis were about to had, but sometimes as a team leader he has to place his faith on his team and he really believes in them. He turned his gaze to one of the small hills not too far from their location. Fukasaku was located in that direction with the summoning scroll, he was currently waiting for his signal. Hopefully their plan will be effective and they could win this fight without any harmful injuries. He didn't want to think any of his team members getting injure even if he had the best medic in the five countries with him.

'I believe in my team they won't get beaten that easily.'

Mistress was still searching with her byakugan. She was on a mission to find the two Akatsuki members and warn her leader about their location. This was her chance to finally show him what she's made off. She has been waiting for a while to show her crush the results of her training and with this mission she will finally prove to him how strong she is. Naruto's acknowledgement means everything to her to prove to him that she was worthy to be a ninja was enough to make her the happiest person in the world. Of course there was the thought going on another date with the blond after the mission was done. She blushed as she continues to concentrate on her bloodline searching through the whole field. Which so far she hasn't seen nothing.

Temptress was in the same boat as Mistress. She has come a long way from being the weak loud mouth from team ten. Now she was a whole new person strong with great skill level. He trained hard under Anko for almost five years now she was going to put her skills to the test. This mission meant a lot to her she was fighting an S rank missing nin and a member of Akatsuki. She was going to make sure that she showed her leader her skills. She giggled mentally maybe after this mission he will take her to another date. She has come to enjoy the company of the tall blond a lot, not to mention that she loves teasing him a lot he was quite the flirt himself. She got back to the task at hand she was going to prove she was worthy to be a member of Team Kitsune Flash.

As for Huntress she was trying to concentrate on the mission rather than something else that's been bugging her for a while. She was thinking of the conversation she had with Temptress and Mistress. Kitsune or rather Naruto has taken both of them to a date twice. She didn't understand why she was feeling so upset and annoyed. The blond was her friend he gave her a second chance to be his friend again and she gladly accept it. But why she was acting like this? She knew very well that there was no reason to get upset at his two friends she was all right after all Kitsune wasn't his boyfriend. She imagined Naruto holding hands with both Ino and Hinata both smiling and enjoying each other's companies. She was getting annoyed again not knowing why, she should be happy for his blond friend since he had found two nice girls that can make him happy. He knew Ino and Hinata will make him happy but that was the reason why she was getting upset.

She sighed 'what is wrong with me? Why am I acting like this kitsune-sama….Naruto is my friend.'

"I'm pissed right now he took both of them on a date twice! That's not fair damn it!" inner Sakura was constantly banging her head on an imaginary wall.

'That's enough there is no time for thinking about this, I have a very important mission to fulfill and I can't let down my teammates or my leader' Huntress went back to pay attention straight ahead.

Mistress with her byakugan on gasped" Kitsune-sama I found them! They are both wearing black cloaks with red clouds and one of them looks a lot like Sasuke!"

'That's Itachi all right' the mask mercenary thought" where are they?"

"They are a few kilometers northeast from our position, it won't take them long to get to our location.'

"Then it's time to put our plan into motion, everyone the time has come remember that you three have something that Kisame doesn't have and that's team work" he gazed at the three mask kunoichis with a smile.

"I wish you all luck you can do it!"

"Don't worry about us Kitsune-sama we can take care of ourselves just make sure you take me on a date after were done here" Temptress said giving him a wink it only earned her a frowned from Huntress and Mistress which she ignored.

"We'll be fine Kitsune-sama" Mistress said.

Kitsune nodded making a cross hand seal" shadow clone jutsu!"

POOF!!!

Six Kitsune clones appeared.

"All right everyone you know the drill split up!"

"Roger!"

The six clones left to itachi and Kisame's direction.

"Well I better go I'm counting on you guys to take care of Kisame remember to bring him alive" Kitsune said.

"Right we'll knock him out" Temptress said.

Kitsune nodded before jumping from the three branches.

"Kitsune-sama!" Huntress called her leader.

"What's wrong?"

"Please be careful…"

"Don't worry Huntress I'll be fine" he finally left leaving the three mask kunoichi alone.

(Not too far from their location)

Kisame and Itachi were traveling by jumping on the trees looking for their target. Kisame just had some fun destroying a couple of shadow clones of Kitsune with his sword while Itachi was as clam as always. They were near and soon they will capture him. The nine tails capture has become an urgent matter since the leader has grown impatient, and now that the nine tails jinchurikki has become very strong the situation has become compliment. The two Akatsuki members left the forest walking to a grassy field where they saw six shadow clones of Kitsune.

Kisame gave his shark grin" more shadow clones I just love target practice for my Samehada."

The charged at the clones before they separated, three clones went west while the other three went east. They stopped in their tracks gazing at the directions they took.

"He's trying to separate us…" Itachi said.

"That's fine by me I will go this way" Kisame made hand seals.

"Earth release underground submarine voyage!"

Kisame dive underground using Samehada like a shark fin and went after the clones leaving Itachi alone.

"Come on out I know you're there…" the older Uchiha said.

Kitsune jumped from a tree appearing in front of Itachi he grinned" well looks like you got me Itachi."

"Separating me from Kisame was your plan all along…"

"Yup that's my plan it's not much but it's the least I can come up with under such short notice, I just had a feeling you will come after me eventually."

"Kisame went after your team you're well aware…"

"Oh yeah I know I don't have to worry about them they can take care of their own, I have lots of faith in them."

"You believe you can take me on just by yourself?"

"Not to be arrogant or anything but yes I think I can."

"Are you sure….?"

Kitsune gasped seeing that another Itachi was right behind him pointing a kunai to his back 'shit a shadow clone!'

"You didn't even notice when I summoned the shadow clone to sneak behind you…."

Kitsune gulped scare before grinning" nah just kidding"

Kitsune was engulf by a powerful wind burst blowing the shadow clone away while the real Itachi kept his distance away from the gust.

Kitsune was still grinning" I did knew that your shadow clone was behind me I was just pretending, a ninja must always look beneath the underneath you should know that Itachi."

"Why don't you take off your mask I already know it's you Naruto-kun?" Itachi asked.

"Why not it will be better if Uzumaki Naruto defeats Uchiha Itachi rather than Kitsune Flash"

The mask mercenary took off his mask and pulled his hood down revealing his face, Itachi was a little surprise to see that Naruto was wearing his leaf headband to cover his eyes.

"Blindfolded….I see you have covered your eyes in order to prevent being taken by my genjutsu clever…"

"I know you're a genius when it comes to genjutsu so I'm not taking any chances with you" Naruto gave a grin' not to mention that I still suck at genjutsu but hopefully I can dispel some of his genjutsus if I do get caught in one.'

"I don't have to attack your eyes only just to cast a genjutsu on you…."

In quick movement Itachi released a barrage of shurikens but Naruto dodged them a dodging a kick from another shadow clone of Itachi. Naruto used the same wind jutsu to blow away the clone. Itachi gasped as a Naruto clone was behind him kicking him on the back of his head before he vanished in many ravens.

'He used genjutsu to escape why I am not surprise?' thought the blond.

"I see you have been practicing fighting blindfolded, however you will need more than that to beat me."

Naruto was looking around in all directions" that's all right I'm only warming up pal."

"I will have to take you seriously Naruto-kun…."

The blond looked a little nervous' damn I hate it when they say something like that.'

(Elsewhere)

The three mask kunoichis have received the signal from the Kitsune shadow clones as soon as they vanished. They all gasped when they saw a sword from underground destroying everything in its path including the tress. They jumped from a tree branch before landing on the ground. They all got into a fighting stance when Kisame emerge from underground holding Samehada. They were a little taken back at the size of the fish man he was taller than they thought.

Mistress activated her byakugan before gasping' his chakra level its huge it's just like KItsune-kun's fighting him won't be easy I have to sealed his chakra points or his nucleolus immediately.'

"Let's be careful remember what Kitsune-sama told us we have to watch out for that sword of his" Huntress said.

"Right he said that it shaves instead of cutting and it can also drains chakra" Temptress said.

Kisame grinned" I see you have heard of me wonderful while Itachi-san is busy with the nine tails I get to have a little fun with you three, now which one of you shall be the first to make a move?"

The three mask kunoichis stood quiet planning their move however it was Kisame who made the first move charging at them with Samehada, they managed to dodged it before he charged again at Temptress who couldn't dodged the attack in time.

"Too slow…" Kisame grinned.

"No Temptress!" Huntress shouted.

Kisame was grinning before he saw that he didn't hit the mask kunoichi, instead he just hit a long snake that shielded Temptress from harm. Kisame retreated his sword while the snake vanished revealing an unharmed Temptress.

"Temptress you're all right" said the relief Huntress.

"It will take more than that to beat me" replied the mask kunoichi.

Mistress took the first move against Kisame with her byakugan on she went into her gentle fist stance" eight trigrams mountain crusher!"

Mistress release a powerful burst of chakra from her palm as the Akatsuki member jumped out of the way climbing on a tree branch.

His eyes widened seeing that the wave of chakra destroyed a couple of tress' that's a powerful attack I better take them seriously.'

"Hell yeah!"

Kisame dodged a punch from Huntress which caused the three to turn to dust he was a little shock before composing himself gazing at them" looks like I have underestimate you three this will quite fun."

Temptress released a snake from her sleeve climbing on the tree branch Kisame swung Samehada at her but she jumped out of the way getting at the tip of the bandage sword. Temptress took another step jumping higher than before making hand seals.

"Fire release fire ball technique!"

Temptress shot a fire ball directly at Kisame while he used Samehada to block it the missing nin went back to the ground while Temptress did the same thing regrouping with the rest of the team.

The shark man grinned at the three" you three aren't ordinary opponents you all look strong I'm really going to enjoy this."

"Bring it were just getting started!" Huntress said.

"I'm not taking any chances I will take you three seriously now" he make quick hand seals" water release exploding water colliding wave!"

Kisame released a lot of water from his mouth it look like he was throwing up which the sight the three mask kunoichis look in disgust. Kisame released so much water that it flooded the forest now it looked like an ocean. The three mask kunoichis were standing in the water using the chakra in their feet to stand in the water.

"I have a bad feeling about this" Mistress said.

"Yeah I feel the same way too" Temptress said.

"He's leveling the field to his advantage remember the information from the bingo book his element affinity is earth and water, with all of this water it's obvious that he'll be attacking us using water elemental ninjutsu."

Kisame was done releasing all of the water from his mouth gazing at the three mask kunoichis with his shark grin" now let's get started shall we?"

(With Naruto)

The blindfolded Naruto was keeping his ears wide open for any sound that will come from Itachi. For a long time he's been training blindfolded in order to prevent from being caught in a genjutsu, or in other words to prepare to fight someone like Itachi. He still didn't heard a thing what was Itachi doing? Was he planning some kind of plan to take him down? Or perhaps he was just toying with him. He suddenly heard the sound of shurikens flying towards him he quickly took a kunai and reflected all of them know he knew what he has in mind.

'He's testing me'

"Itachi why don't you come on out and fight me like a true ninja?!"

"As you wish Naruto-kun…"

Naruto gasped hearing the older Uchiha so close to him, he went to him and grabbed him by the collar of his Akatsuki cloak" I have you now!"

"You're so predictable Naruto-kun"

He heard the voice of another Itachi the one he grabbed was obviously another shadow clone.

"It's over…" was Itachi's reply before making a hand seal" shadow clone smash!"

'Shit!'

BOOM!!!

The Itachi clone exploded while Naruto barely escape however the explosion destroyed his Konoha headband revealing his eyes. Before he realize he was now staring into Itachi's sharingan eyes his strategy to fight him blindfolded has failed. Then Itachi vanished he knew it he has been caught in a genjutsu, he started focusing his chakra in order to canceled the genjutsu. He stopped focusing his chakra when he felt someone embracing him from behind, he turned to see Sakura without her mask she was smiling sweetly at him but he knew this was all genjutsu cast by Itachi.

The pink haired teen gazed at him her smile never leaving her lips" Naruto you truly are hopeless…."

The blond stood quiet yet her comment burn deep in his heart, her smile reflected kindness but with a hint of cruelty it felt like he was gazing at the twelve year old Sakura.

"Naruto you are willing to do so much for me now be a kind soul and save Sasuke-kun for me bring him back to the village, that's your reason to exist you only live to serve me and make happy. That's right you're my little toy to bring me happiness, once Sasuke-kun is back I won't be needing you because I will always love Sasuke-kun face it you will always be second place….." she chuckle evilly holding him.

"Sakura…." Naruto was hurt trying not to shed tears, even if it was all genjutsu it still hurts.

If that wasn't enough Sakura was not alone Ino and Hinata stood next to her. Both of them were glaring at him with so much anger. He never thought to see the two kunoichi who were crazy about him and admire him a lot to be glaring at him.

"Ino Hinata…"

"Don't even look at me you disgust me demon!" Ino said giving him another glare.

"I hate you…" Hinata said with a glare.

The blond growled' damn you Itachi that bastard!'

He focused all of his chakra enough to break the genjutsu, soon the three kunoichis were gone and he was looking quite upset with the older Uchiha.

"Itachi come on out already you're starting to piss me off!"

"Naruto-kun I have always been here…"

Naruto's eyes widened when he saw Itachi next to him before gazing at him his body was stabbed by a dozen shurikens. His body vanished replace by a log, Itachi quickly reflected kunais coming from Naruto and they both started clashing kunais.

"You truly have become strong Naruto-kun I never thought you will be able to broke through my strong genjutsu."

"I know but my chakra control has gotten a lot better since I was twelve, you will be surprise what hours of chakra control exercises under a cold waterfall can do for you."

The two fighters took a step back while Itachi charged using another shadow clone and Naruto charged right in at him.

"Not this time!" he formed a rasengan in his hand" rasengan!"

The clone was destroyed by the spiraling sphere of chakra while the older Uchiha made hand seals.

"Fire release phoenix flower!"

He shot a barrage of small fire balls while Naruto dodged all of them charging again at him with a rasengan.

"Rasengan!"

Itachi was hit but he was replaced by many ravens flying around, once again he has used genjutsu to escape.

'Damn it not again he's becoming so annoying using genjutsu.'

Suddenly his eyes widened seeing Sakura's body covered in blood while she was trembling, it looks like she was suffering again from depression. Naruto felt his heart breaking at the sight no he couldn't stand seeing such a horrible sight again. It kills him to see the pink haired medic in such a terrible condition, it was enough that he had to witness her suicide attempt but a second time was true hell to him.

"No Sakura!"

"N….Naruto…you hate me…..I…I want to die….."

The blond growled while forming a cross hand seal" shadow clone jutsu!"

POOF!!!

Ten Naruto clones appeared" everyone focus your chakra to break the genjutsu!"

"Roger!"

Everyone started gathering chakra until the real Naruto gasped seeing a hand grabbing his neck, a very familiar hand. He saw the twelve year old Sasuke behind him while the shadow clones gasped they were interrupted in focusing the chakra to break the genjutsu. He pressed his hand tighter ready to choke him to death while the blond was gasping for air.

Sasuke grinned" this time I will finish what I started at the valley of the end…"

Finally the clones were done with focusing the chakra and they all made a hand seal" release!"

The genjutsu was gone while the real Naruto was breathing hard because of the strangling hold Sasuke had him.

'Damn it I knew fighting Itachi wasn't going to be easy.'

"Fire release grand fire ball!"

A huge fire ball was shot from straight ahead hitting and destroying the shadow clones, Itachi looked behind him seeing Naruto throwing a large shuriken at him. Before he had time to dodge it, it vanished being replace by the real Naruto holding a rasengan.

"Rasengan!"

Itachi stopped the spiraling chakra sphere with his hand his grip was very strong but Naruto used the same wind technique around his body hitting Itachi. He wasn't surprise seeing that his body was replaced by a log. He turned to see Itachi not so far from his location.

"You have become strong Naruto-kun it seems using extreme measures against you is inevitable."

"Tell me about it I will have to do the same against you" he gave a grin.

'Time for plan B'

He took a kunai with a paper bomb attach to it and threw it to nowhere in particular.

BOOM!!!

The explosion destroyed one of the trees while Itachi was still gazing at him.

"What are you planning Naruto-kun?"

"You will find out soon…" Naruto grinned.

Not too far from their location Fukasaku who had the summoning scroll saw the explosion it was his time to act.

"That's the signal!"

He opened the scroll and make the proper hand seals" summoning jutsu!"

POOF!!!

A Naruto clone with yellow toad eyes appeared before it vanished in a cloud of smoke.

'Good everything is going according to Naruto-chan's plan and just like he told me I will summon another clone after the five minutes of sage mode are up.'

Naruto chuckle at the older Uchiha" it's been a while since I have used this but you leave me no choice Itachi…."

Itachi saw that Naruto's cerulean eyes have changed color to orange with a black straight line, it looks like they were toad eyes.

'What is this powerful chakra? It's not the nine tails chakra….'

Naruto grinned" try keeping up with me now…."

And just like that he vanished and punched Itachi's face he charged again and threw him to the ground. Itachi was shocked at his speed and he couldn't find a way to counter his attacks, he tried to block an attack but he was kicked on his chin. Sage mode Naruto charged again with his speed and hit Itachi again sending him to the ground, he knew it wouldn't be long before he wins the match. Although he needed the older Uchiha alive, he waited for the Akatsuki member to stand up before planning his next move. Itachi got up feeling his injuries which they hurt a lot gazing at the person before him.

'He's stronger than before and his speed has increased so much, the sharingan can't keep up with it….'

Sage mode Naruto grinned" ready to throw in the towel?"

"Naruto-kun I knew capturing you wasn't going to be easy but you leave me no choice…"

Naruto gasped seeing Itachi's sharingan changing into the shape of a shuriken 'oh shit that's….'

"Magenkyou sharingan!"

'Damn it I wasn't expecting he was going to use it.'

He charged at the older Uchiha until he heard the following word that was surely going to be his demise.

"Tsukuyomi!"

(With the three kunoichis)

"Water release water shark missile technique!"

Kisame released a large water shark at the three mask kunoichis dodged in time. Mistress charged at him with her gentle fist but the shark man didn't give her the chance. He blocked one of her kicks with Samehada, the bandage sword release its bandages and manage to shave her leg injuring her in the process.

"Mistress!" Huntress shouted.

Temptress growled at the missing nin' damn it if I can get him with the mind disturbance technique then he'll be done for we will have this fight won but he can't stay still not even for five minutes.'

Mistress jumped going back to Huntress holding her injured leg" I don't believe it that sword of his looks like it's alive…."

Kisame grinned at her comment" you could say that Samehada seems to have a mind of its own, but there's one thing you should know it only obeys its master."

"Hold on Mistress I will heal your injury…" Huntress hands glow green she started healing the injury in her leg.

Kisame charged at them with Samehada" you think I'm going to let you heal her?!"

The mask kunoichis gasped before the shark man was stopped in his tracks, his arm holding Samehada was wrapped by a snake Temptress has stopped him in the nick of time.

Kisame growled" you're starting to get on my nerves…"

"Why thank you I will take that as a compliment" Temptress said with a smirk.

Kisame broke free from the snake charging at Temptress while she dodged the attack jumping back to gaze back at her friends.

"Huntress heal Temptress I will hold him off!"

"Right!" Huntress said while concentrating on healing Mistress injury.

"We can't let Temptress fight him alone…" Mistress said.

"I know we won't as soon as I healed your wound we will double team him" replied Huntress.

Kisame made hand seals" water release water shark missile technique!"

'Again' Temptress though annoyed while biting her thumb making some blood appeared, she made hand seals" summoning jutsu!"

POOF!!!

Kisame gasped seeing a giant brown snake charging at him opening its large mouth, a powerful crash sound was heard while the mask kunoichis were watching the whole thing in awe.

Huntress had to smirked at her best friend' she has really become strong thanks to Anko sensei.'

Temptress grinned at the sight before gasping seeing the snake being pushed back like it didn't weight a thing, she saw Kisame charging at her faster than before. She dodged Samehada as she kicked the bandage sword away from him, she launched a punch at him but he dodged it taking a step back from her.

"Look like you don't have your sword anymore" Temptress said with smirk.

Kisame chuckle as Samehada went back to him without walking towards it making Temptress gasped in shock" sorry to disappoint you but Samehada returns back to me like the obedient sword that it is…"

'Damn this fish face its really getting on my nerves.'

Kisame saw Huntress launching a powerful fist charged with chakra at him but he barely dodged it. Her punch hit a tree destroying it to pieces. Mistress charged at him with her byakugan going to her destination which it was his nucleolus point hitting it will seal all of his chakra points making him useless to perform anymore jutsus. But the missing nin was quick to blocked her gentle fist with Samehada, he gazed at the three mask kunoichis they looked like they could still fight plenty of more.

"It's time to even up the odds" Kisame said making hand seals" water release water clone technique!"

From the water three Kisame water clones emerged ready to fight the three mask kunoichis.

One of the water clones charged after Huntress raising Samehada Huntress used another powerful fist charged with chakra. She punched the water clone destroying it while Mistress attacked the second water clone.

"Eight trigrams sixty four palms!"

She launched the barrage of attacks hitting the water clone defeating it. The real Kisame went after Temptress while she was already making hand seals for another jutsu, she never got the chance as the third water clone went behind her making hand seals.

"Water release water prison technique!"

Temptress gasped she was now trapped in a water sphere while the water clone was smirking at the sight.

"Sucker"

"Oh no Temptress!" Mistress shouted.

"Damn it let her go now!" Huntress shouted.

The real Kisame gave his shark grin" if you want her…." he made hand seals" water release water clone technique!"

Four water clones emerged from the water while Kisame was still grinning" you will have to get pass them first…"

Huntress and Mistress looked at each other with nod before charging at the water clones.

(With Naruto)

Naruto opened his eyes to find himself tied to a wooden cross in the twisted world of Tsukuyomi. This was the first time he was going to experience the effects of the powerful dojutsu from the magenkyou sharingan. He remembered the first time he met Itachi he did the same thing to Sasuke, it was nothing but torture to the human mind. He didn't want to know what kind of torture Itachi showed his younger brother but he had an idea. After all he knew Sasuke witnessed the murder of his clan at the hands of Itachi that was the only torture that will really do a lot of emotional damage to the young Uchiha.

Itachi was in front of him holding a katana" are you ready to begin Naruto-kun?"

"First of all Itachi I have to ask you a question…"

The older Uchiha didn't answer he waited for the blond to ask the question.

"Can someone hear us talking while were here?" asked Naruto.

"Does it matter to you?"

"Yes it does because I want to know if you're spy can hear us talking right now…"

"Spy…." replied Itachi.

"Yeah I'm sure in Akatsuki you guys must have a spy watching all of your progress am I right?"

Itachi stood quiet he knew he was right. When members of Akatsuki are fighting jinchurikkis Zetsu is always watching because he's the first to report to the leader about the capture.

Instead the older Uchiha gazed back at him" in the world of Tsukuyomi no one can't hear us or see us right now…"

Naruto smiled" great that means we can drop the act…"

Itachi didn't answer him he stood still knowing what he was talking about, his expression didn't change" it's time to finish this Naruto-kun…."

Naruto chuckle" Itachi…..I know the truth…."

Itachi walked towards him holding the katana ready to begin the torture he has in store for the blond.

"I know the truth about the Uchiha massacre…"

"I killed them that is the truth…." replied the older Uchiha.

"Yes but you were just following orders not measuring your skills…"

Itachi's magenkyou sharingan eyes widened" I see…..so Jiraiya-sama told you after all…."

"Of course I used to travel a lot with him he used to tell me all the reports from his spy network he even taught me how to gather information with his spies."

"I'm guessing you're against my decision too just like Jiraiya-sama…"

"Don't do this Itachi this isn't the solution to your problem…"

"It's not the solution Naruto-kun it's the only way for me to repent my sins against the clan, that way I will die by Sasuke's hands and he will acknowledge as a hero instead of a traitor that he became for killing the traitor who killed the Uchiha clan."

"That's bullshit and you know it! You're in all of this because of the goddamn elders, they were the ones that made you killed the clan."

"That was their decision indeed but I was the one that chose to take that decision by my own free will, it was too late to make any diplomatic demands by the third the Uchiha clan were going to start their revolt that night I had no choice but to act and killed them…" there was some emotion in the tone of his voice.

"Yet you spare Sasuke's life I thought they ordered you to kill the whole clan that also includes Sasuke…"

Itachi's cold eyes were now showing some emotion reflecting pain and sorrow" they did…..however I couldn't fulfill their demands I just couldn't kill Sasuke I love him and although I love Konoha very much I love my brother even more than the village itself, that was my own failure I acted selfishly by sparing him that's why I decided to make him into the person to kill me so the clan can be avenge…."

"I know about being selfish…" by now his eyes were back to his original color because the five minutes of sage mode were up, he thought about Sakura and himself" but your twisted logic doesn't approve anything it only proves pain and suffering, you don't care about yourself you have been through so much pain yet you don't care as along as Konoha is safe as well as Sasuke your laying everything on the line your life for Konoha and Sasuke's safety. You're a true ninja Itachi you have been through hell and back I won't let you die like this, that's why I have made my decision to defeat you and take you back to Konoha…."

"I will have to decline your offer Naruto-kun even if I deserve to be executed for my crimes I will only be executed by the hands of my brother…"

" Who said anything about executing you in Konoha?" the blond chuckle.

Itachi wa confused by his comment while the blond was smiling at him.

"Itachi I'm going to bring you back to Konoha so you can start a new life again protecting the village you love very much, the same village you were willing to sacrifice your own clan and blood for."

"That's impossible for me it can't be done…."

"Yes it can the Hokage must have already know the truth about you by now and she must be discussing it with the council as I speak or maybe she has talked already with them and she has started making preparations for your arrival."

Itachi was quiet for a moment before speaking walking toward him" enough of this….I will capture you and bring you to Akatsuki."

"That won't be happening Itachi because I have my own orders to attend" replied Naruto.

"And I have my orders to attend too…."

"Whose orders Akatsuki or Konoha?"

The Uchiha didn't answer he raised his katana ready to begin the torture" let's begin Naruto-kun how about if I show you something from your worst fears…"

Naruto's eyes widened when he saw something next to Itachi that made his heart ache with pure pain. He was now staring at an older version of Sasuke having sex with Sakura, the pink haired medic was moaning loudly really enjoying riding on his cock. Sasuke was grinning pounding her with more force as Sakura moaned even louder than before.

"Ooooooohhhhh Sasuke-kun ooooohhhhh faster ooooohhhhh FUCK ME HARDER AND FASTER!!!"

"No…..stop please stop!" cried Naruto.

Itachi didn't answer and continued with his genjutsu.

"Sasuke-kun ooooohhhhhhhhhh I'm going to cum ooooohhhh aaaahhhhh!!!"

"Go ahead Sakura cum as much as you can I will fill you with my cum!!!" Sasuke said.

"AAAAAAAHHHHHH SASUKE-KUN I'M COMING!!!"

"SAKURA!!!"

Both released their orgasms while Naruto had a couple of tears falling from his eyes" no Sakura…."

Once they recovered from their orgasm Naruto noticed that they were staring at him, Sakura was smiling sweetly at him while the older Sasuke kissed her cheek looking at him with a grin.

"I'm sorry Naruto you should know by now I will always love Sasuke-kun."

"Loser" Sasuke said before they started laughing at him.

Naruto growled in anger as the tears continued to fall" Itachi you…."

"Do you hate me now Naruto-kun? How about if I you show you something else….?"

Naruto gasped seeing both Ino and Hinata their hands were tied up and they were surrendered by random bandits. He was horrified seeing that the bandits were ripping their clothes off ready to rape them.

'Oh hell no I will NOT watch this shit!'

Itachi gasped seeing that Naruto's eyes have changed back to sage mode' good Fukasaku must have summoned the next clone.'

Naruto's body was covered by a black powerful energy which made itachi take a step back.

"This chakra again what is it? This isn't the Kyuubi's chakra…"

Naruto grinned at the older Uchiha" I guess I can tell you this chakra flowing through me is the sage chakra or the natural energy, it's the energy that comes from nature the plants, the trees, the animals, the rivers they formed part of it."

"Sage chakra…"

"Yes controlling the natural energy I have unlocked my sage mode, when I'm sage mode my strength, speed and defense increases dramatically so in other words you can say that I'm stronger than you!"

Naruto broke free from the wooden cross making the older Uchiha gasped in pure shock' it's not possible he's breaking through the genjutsu of Tsukuyomi but that can't be I control the world of Tsukuyomi.'

"Itachi I'm going to beat you and bring you back to Konoha whether you like it or not believe it!"

Back in the realm of reality the two ninjas have snapped back, Naruto managed to break through Tsukuyomi in sage mode ready to beat Itachi. However he didn't sense that they were being watch.

The plant man and Akatsuki spy Zetsu was watching the whole fight hiding inside one of the tress.

"What's going on?"The white half said.

"Did Itachi lose?" asked the black half.

"That can't be…"

Itachi was wiping some of the blood from his lips caused by Naruto's attack in sage mode' if he's back in sage mode then my sharingan will be useless against him he moves too fast to see his movements or counter them.'

He made quick hand seals" fire release grand fireball technique!"

Naruto was too fast that he dodged the giant fire ball charging at him again this time he wasn't going to punch or kicked him. He formed a rasengan in his hand ready to end the battle while Itachi wasn't fast enough to see his movements.

"Rasengan!"

Itachi was hit by the spiraling sphere of chakra sending him flying a few feet away, soon Naruto's eyes returned to normal the five minutes of sage mode were gone it was worth it. The battle was finally over Naruto was successful in the fight. He went to Itachi's unconscious body while taking some ropes charge with chakra.

"I made sure the rasengan didn't hit any vital organs nothing Huntress can heal so you'll be fine."

Zetsu was shocked at the sight the Uchiha prodigy of the Uchiha clan Itachi has been defeated he thought he will never see the day.

"I don't believe it Itachi lost" the black half said.

"What about Kisame?" the white half said.

"He's still fighting his team but for all we know he has already lost the fight…"

The plant man vanished as he went underground.

Fukasaku came to him holding the summoning scroll he was smiling at him" well done Naruto-chan you did it!"

"Thanks Fukasaku I knew I was going to do it…"

"Little Jiraiya must be proud of you."

"I know he is" he gave his fox grin.

"Well if you don't need me anymore then I'll be heading back now."

"Yeah thanks Fukasaku!"

"No problem."

POOF!!!

Fukasaku vanished taking the scroll of summoning with him.

Naruto tied up Itachi's body with chakra rope while covering his mouth and his eyes making sure he didn't used his sharingan to escape.

He smiled at the older Uchiha' trust me Itachi you will thank me someday.'

(With the rest of the team)

Huntress and Mistress were fighting the water clones without mercy. They have been going at it destroying clone after clone, Kisame was not happy as he charged at Huntress but she blocked his attack. Kisame hit Huntress with the hilt of Samehada sending her underwater. Mistress was too busy fighting the rest of the water clones and Temptress was pissed because she was still trapped inside the water prison thank to one of Kisame water clones. Even if Anko taught her how to hold her breath under water she didn't know how long she could her breath inside the water sphere.

The real Kisame touch the water while making a hand seal" water release five feeding sharks!"

Huntress tried to swim back to the surface but she gasped because she wasn't alone. Swimming her way were five sharks that Kisame created and they looked very hungry. She punched one but it didn't had any effect while dodging another shark from eating her alive.

Kisame grinned" you can run but you can't hide my sharks will follow wherever you go until they devour you."

'That's a pain in the ass' though the annoyed Huntress.

"Hell no I won't become shark food!"

Mistress was done fighting the water clones she saw that Temptress looked like she was about to drown' no Temptress I have to get her out of there.'

She was about to charged the water clone holding the water prison until the real Kisame got in front of her.

"I haven't forgotten about you" he grinned swinging Samehada at her.

Mistress blocked with one of her palms before using her heavenly spin hitting the shark man. Kisame was send crashing a tree. She hit the water clone using the eight trigrams empty palm sending crashing just like the original before it vanished in a splash of water. The water prison collapse freeing Temptress as she fall to the water, Mistress caught her before the mask kunoichi started coughing water.

"Temptress are you all right?"

"Yeah I'm fine….but I'm very pissed look at my freaking hair!" she showed her hair soaked wet from being inside the water prison.

Mistress sweat dropped at her comment focusing on her looks instead of the fight. Both of them gasped when they saw Kisame charging at them with Samehada they both dodged the attack heading where Huntress was.

Huntress was pissed no matter how much she punched and kicked the sharks they will still come back for more. The sharks were apparently invincible and they couldn't be defeated.

Kisame was grinning at the two mask kunoichis who were worried looking at their teammate who was having a lot of trouble with the sharks" I have to admit you three are quite tough I never thought it will take me this long to beat you guys, I feel like I'm fighting a jinchurikki."

"Are we supposed to be flatter by your comment?" Temptress said upset she was still pissed with her hair wet.

"Yes you should no one has ever survive a fight against me not this long anyway, but it looks like it's time that I finish this little game."

Huntress was pissed" that's it if I can't get rid of the damn sharks then I will get rid of the freaking water!"

She charged her fist with a lot of chakra" HELL YEAH!!!"

BOOM!!!"

Everyone gasped as the whole water was send away creating a tidal wave everyone took cover jumping in three branches while the powerful wave destroyed a couple of trees. The only thing in left was a big crater and the person responsible for causing it which it was Huntress. Kisame jumped down from the branch facing her with a shock expression.

"Damn you destroyed my water field…"

"I am stronger than I look" replied Huntress.

Kisame was about to attacked again before he gasped not feeling his body" what the….my body…I can't move…"

"It was my prefect chance now that you finally lowered your guard" Temptress said as her hands were together in front of her" mind body disturbance technique success."

"What the hell did you do to me?!" Kisame shouted.

"I used one of my family clan jutsus the mind body disturbance technique once you're caught in the jutsu I have complete control of your body I can make you do any move even if you're well aware of your surroundings, but right now I have decided to let you to be standing still without making a move because we have this fight won."

"Way to go Temptress!" Huntress said.

"Mistress do it now!" Temptress said.

"Right!"

She went to Kisame with her byakugan activated and hit his nucleolus chakra point in the middle of his chest" there it's done I hit your nucleolus chakra point sealing all of your chakra points."

"Mistress allowed me to knock him out" Huntress while crackling her knuckles.

"Sure."

Sakura punched Kisame not too hard but enough to knocked him unconscious.

Temptress shut off her jutsu" well we did it."

"Yeah we actually did it" Mistress said smiling.

Huntress smiled" we make one heck of a team!"

"I must agree."

The three turned to see Kitsune standing on a tree branch holding the unconscious body of Itachi, he jumped down to meet his team" congratulation you three I knew you guys could do it I'm very proud to have you guys as my team."

"It wasn't easy this guy really has a lot of chakra" Temptress.

"It's a good thing we have Mistress she was able to seal all of his chakra points" Huntress said.

Mistress was blushing behind her mask" well it was nothing he was strong but together we were able to beat him."

"Come on Mistress I think you should get some credit in this fight, you were the key element to beat this guy" Temptress said while giving her a playful shove on the shoulder.

"I will have to agree with Temptress you did a great job Mistress you all did now if you'll excuse I have another missing nin to tied up" Kitsune took the chakra rope and tied the unconscious Kisame.

"What about his sword?" asked Temptress pointing to Samehada.

"The sword has to be tied up to him too if I had a red ribbon I will put it to Kisame and send it to the Mizukage like a present I know she will like it…"

"Be careful Kitsune-kun his sword is alive" Mistress said.

"Yeah it has a mind of its own" Huntress said.

"I know I have studied Kisame's sword Samehada as one of the seven legendary swords of the hidden mist" Kitsune carefully tied the bandage sword along with the shark man.

He took the mission scroll before opening it and scratching the mission" mission accomplish."

"Fish face here is from mist I guess we should go there" Temptress said.

"Were near Konoha maybe we should leave Itachi first" Mistress said.

"Don't worry team I know exactly what to do" Kitsune summoned a shadow clone.

The clone picked up the tied up Kisame and Samehada ready to leave.

Kitsune took a couple of the sleep serum Tsunade gave him to his clone" can't forget this."

"Right!" the clone said.

"Is it safe to send a shadow clone to take him back to mist?" asked Huntress.

"Don't worry it will be all right I can keep a shadow clone for two weeks so this one will be in mist in a couple of days and it will return with the bounty money in no time."

The shadow clone left taking Kisame with him.

"I guess we'll be heading back to Konoha to bring Itachi" Temptress said.

"Not quite first of all were going south of here" replied the mask mercenary.

"Why is that?" asked Mistress.

"There's a village there we'll be staying in a house for a couple of days."

"But shouldn't we bring Itachi to Konoha since we caught him?" asked Huntress.

"Not yet I have plans with Itachi."

"What kinds of plans?" asked Temptress.

"I will tell you guys when we get there let's go!"

To be continued

There we go another long chapter I hope I didn't left you guys hanging with the small cliffhanger. This cliffhanger compare to the ones I should write is nothing. Anyway what will happen to Itachi? And what is Naruto planning to do with him? The answer in the next chapter, remember to review I will see you all next time farewell (47 pages 21,225 words)

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