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

20. Akatsuki attacks part 1

Chapter 20 Akatsuki attacks part 1: the great battle in the desert

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto I really don't have a choice it belongs to Kishimoto-san not me.

'' this means thoughts

Bold letter Kyuubi speaking or inner Sakura

Italics are flashback

Authors Notes: so here I am again with another chapter. I hope you people weren't getting all crazy for me to update the story but the wait is finally over. As always I'm happy that they are still people marking this story in their story alerts and favorites as well as continuing reviewing. About this chapter without spoiling any information something big will happen I won't say another word or get into details you will find out eventually. Keep reviewing everyone the story will get even better, now finally on with the chapter.

(Time skip: five days later)

(Location: cave desert region wind country territory)

Team Kitsune Flash was resting inside of a dark cave due to the fact that there was a large sand storm making them impossible for them to cross the desert. They have a mission to the hidden sand village and they were currently meeting up with the Kazekage Gaara. They have taken their masks off enjoying the rest while they still can until the sand storm was over. Naruto was happy looking forward to see Gaara again knowing that he must be doing a very good job taking care of the village as the Kazekage. To think the sand village has come to respect the red head youth so much, no doubt that Gaara has been acknowledged by everyone from Suna. Compared to how he used to be treated he was glad that he was been given the treatment he deserves after suffering so much like himself. He lay seated while gazing at his back pack before gazing at the rest of his team. Sakura was in a corner checking her medical pouch checking that everything was there and ready to go, while Ino was seated next to her checking her own gear. Hinata was the only one who was truly taking R and R seriously she was resting with her eyes closed although Naruto thought she was really sleeping.

The tall blond couldn't help but smiled. He couldn't blame her it was always the same thing with Hinata. Every night while everyone was resting she will take her time to train in order to learn the new technique she's been trying to master. She has been working hard pushing herself to the limit looks like the Hyuga heiress didn't know the meaning of the word giving up. No she was never going to give up she will continue until she learns the technique after all just like him she never goes back on her word. It truly makes Naruto wonder how strong Hinata has become meaning that she has been sweat a lot from all of the hard training she has gone through. It wasn't just Hinata but Ino and Sakura have developed so much in both physical strength and beauty. Sakura was like a second Tsunade with her strength brains and knowledge about medicine and medical ninjutsu. Ino has sadly become into a replica of Anko she had all of her qualities. Beauty, sex appeal, sadistic nature, ultimate seductress, strong fighter and stubborn as a mule he knew what the Yamanaka was capable off. He never took it for granted the presence of the three kunoichis but he was proud to have such a team. Hell he probably has the three strongest kunoichi of all Konoha with as part of his team. So he admitted that he had an awesome kick ass team.

He knew it all from experience in the battlefield he has seen the girls' abilities which lead to very good results. They were able to handle an S rank missing nin like Hoshigaki Kisame and they all pulled through in the fight. Then each of them we're able to handle the members of team snake individually. Sakura took down Karin without breaking a sweat, Ino defeated Suigetsu with no problem whatsoever and Hinata amazingly defeated Juugo in hand to hand combat. Proves how strong the three have become with them as part of their team they will stop Akatsuki's evil plans. Remembering what Itachi told him there was no chance in hell that he was going to let them have their way not as long as he was standing. They have already taken care of two Akatsuki members so he expected to take care of the rest and protect the remaining jinchuriki's from getting capture. He has promised to stop the criminal organization for good no matter what happens their plan wasn't going to succeed or happen for that matter. He finally took his mission scroll from his coat pocket and opened as he began to look at the mission they were about to do.

Mission number: 110

Rank: B

Mission Type: medical assist

Location: hidden sand village

Client: Kazekage

'This mission will be too easy for my team but the real mission will begin once we arrive at Suna.'

He finally closed the scroll before putting it back in his coat pocket. He didn't realize that a certain platinum blond has seated next to him very close. By now Hinata has opened her eyes quitting her rest and she was gazing at Ino like a hawk gazing at his prey. She wasn't the only one Sakura was in the same position too. She has finished checking her medical gear and supplies and she was now gazing at the way her best friend has seated so close to their leader. Both kunoichis were jealous at the sigh and they felt like kicking Ino off so they can get seated next to Naruto. Sakura was thinking of punching the Yamanaka while Hinata was thinking of using her gentle fist on her. Ino was well aware that her two teammates were glaring daggers at her but she ignored them since she was next to her dream hunk and object of her affections.

Naruto finally gazed at Ino who was smiling sweetly at him and then he gasped. He felt two powerful chakra signatures rising up. They belong to Sakura and Hinata he could also sense their killing intent on the Yamanaka. He needed to do something before a fight breaks out before Ino rest her head next to his shoulder in a very affectionate way.

"Yes Ino?" asked the blond trying to ignore the killing intents from Sakura and Hinata.

"Naruto how long we have to stay here?"

"I think I already told you until the sand storm is over."

"But I'm bore" the Yamanaka pouted like a little girl while snuggling closer to him.

"Okay Ino step aside there's no need for you to get that close to Naruto" Sakura said with a frown.

"I agree" Hinata replied taking the pink haired kunoichi's side.

"I think they're right besides I'm a little hot with you."

"Really mmm….you're feeling hot being with me that's nice I'm glad I'm having that effect on you" Ino licked her lips.

"No wait that's not what I meant with you being this close to me you will only attract more heat for me" the tall blond replied trying not to freak out or pissed the two kunoichis in front of him.

"Exactly!" Ino winked at him lovingly.

Naruto sighed while Ino was giggling snuggling on him. He saw that Sakura and Hinata were still looking at Ino with daggers ready to strike and lay down the law on the Yamanaka. Looks like they were going to stay here for a while until the sand storm ends while Ino noticed the looks of the two kunoichis were still glaring at her with jealousy she knew that things were going to get ugly if she stayed so close to her blond leader. However she did appreciate her friendship with the two kunoichis she wasn't going to jeopardize her friendship with them.

She finally let go of Naruto while moving a little further away from him while the blond was surprise as well as Sakura and Hinata" there I'm no longer close to Naruto so you can stop with the killing glares."

"I'm didn't say nothing" replied Sakura like nothing happened.

"Me neither" Hinata said acting the same.

"Whatever" Ino replied while rolling her eyes.

The tall blond sighed at least he was glad that nothing happened between his team. He decided to open his backpack taking two books from the backpack. He accidentally took the second book because he really wanted to get the first one which was the bingo book he stole from the stone ninja a long time ago. He gazed a little nervous at the second book he needed to put it away not wanting for the girls to see it.

"Hey Naruto what's that book you have there?!" Ino said who was next to him.

Naruto kept calm showing her the black book" oh this….this is a bingo book it contains information about missing nins from different villages."

"I know what a bingo book is I was talking about the other one" replied the Yamanaka.

Naruto's eyes went wide and by now Ino's comment has brought the attention of both Sakura and Hinata and they were looking at them. It got worst for the blond as the two kunoichis went closer getting next to Ino looks like curiosity was really killing them. He needed to do something knowing that he will get in deep trouble if they find out about the second book he was holding. It was too late the girls were already looking at the other book with curiosity clearly written in their eyes. Sakura and Hinata saw the book colored blue and the title which it was title" The healing of a broken heart by ramen sage"

'Uh oh I'm so screw I better come up with something….' thought Naruto trying not to freak out.

"What's that book?" asked Sakura.

"The title it must be some kind of novel" Hinata replied.

"It's nothing like that it's…." Naruto started calmly.

Ino however as soon as she saw the blue book her eyes widened and she gave a huge smile" oh my….Naruto I can't believe it you also have the book?!"

"Huh?" replied the tall blond.

"Do you know the book Ino?" asked Sakura.

The Yamanaka was still smiling" know it are you kidding of course I know the book It's my favorite novel I have a copy of it back at home!"

"So it's a novel I could tell by the title is it good Ino-san?" Hinata said looking at the blue book.

"You bet the healing of a broken heart it's a very famous novel worldwide. ramen sage has become a very famous author all over the five countries his novel has sell over two hundred thousand copies toping all three volumes from the Itcha Itcha series!" she replied with a lot of pride.

Naruto felt like blushing for some reason while Sakura was frowning at the kind of example her best friend has given combining it with an adult book series although she has never read any of the volumes because it was immoral and indecent. Hinata remained quiet but she blush a little when she heard the Itcha Itcha series because she knew all about them from rumors back at Konoha.

"So the book is that good?" asked Hinata.

"You bet this is the best novel out there right now I mean the drama is breathtaking the romance is heartwarming and the sex scenes are very hot and steamy!" replied the Yamanaka with a small blush remembering a couple of the scenes from the book.

Naruto again for some reasons he felt like hiding under a rock and not coming back out for a while. Hinata was blushing completely when she heard the sex part. As for Sakura she had a large vein popping on her forehead not feeling happy one bit to hear that, before she gazed back at Ino.

"Sex scenes….Ino are you saying that this novel is a…" the pink haired medic started.

"Yeah it's an adult novel the best there is right now!" happily said the platinum blond.

Sakura looked steamed as she turned a glare at her blond leader who wanted to shrink into the size of an insect. Of course he knew that the pink haired teen wasn't going to be happy finding out that her leader and friend has a porn novel to read and probably to pleasure himself while reading it. Then again she wasn't happy to find out that her best friend also has the same book proves how much of a pervert she has become. She felt ashamed to have two friends who have become into perverts but she couldn't help it. Naruto was trained by the biggest pervert in the entire world and Ino was also trained by a woman who was considered a pervert too.

She sweat dropped gazing at the two blonds" you two are unbelievable reading such inappropriate things I can't believe you will waste money buying those kinds of books."

"Your only saying that because you haven't even read it yet but trust me once you get hook with the book you will never get tire of reading it, no matter how many times you finish reading it" Ino said defending her favorite book.

"I will never read porn hentai or whatever it calls!" shouted the annoyed Sakura.

'I guess it will be best if I don't tell Sakura the author of the book' thought Naruto with a huge sweat dropped on the back of his head.

"Come on Sakura read a couple of the pages" Ino smiled sweetly at her best friend.

"Forget it!"

"Can I read it?"

Everybody gasped including Naruto when they heard Hinata saying the impossible. They thought they heard wrong that the Hyuga heiress was interested in reading an adult novel. Naruto was shocked at her comment while Ino was grinning although she was quite surprise. But Sakura was beyond shocked her mouth was wide open while her eyes have turned to the size of saucers. It was unbelievable to think that the innocent and kind hearted Hinata would said something like read an adult book. Sakura felt like fainting she couldn't believe she now has three perverted friends traveling with her. She saw Hinata taking the book from Naruto and she began reading it.

"Hinata please don't tell me you have your head damage with perverted stuff too?!" Sakura said desperate.

The Hyuga heiress seem nervous while blushing a little" I won't read any of the pages with any of that I just want to read the dialogue to see the drama that's all…"

'No way I can't believe Hinata is in that kind of stuff!' Naruto was shocked before he smirked a little.

As Hinata read one of the pages she started smiling obviously she liked the content of the book. Her reaction only made Sakura get more shocked while Ino and Naruto were grinning in amusement at the sight proving that Hinata was no longer that shy innocent girl anymore but a real woman. Or more precise a secret pervert who likes reading adult novels.

The Hyuga nodded in approved" this is better than Jiraiya-sama's books."

Suddenly everyone stood quiet and they were all looking at the Hyuga heiress with shock written all over their faces" what?"

Naruto grinned" Hinata how do you know that the book is better than pervy sage's Itcha Itcha books?"

Hinata blushed needing to deny the truth completely" n…nothing…I just guess that's all…"

"I think you already have read the Itcha Itcha series to know that it's better than ramen sage's book" Ino replied with a grin.

"N…no that's not it….I" the Hyuga heiress stuttered nervously.

"You got to be kidding me it's not true. Hinata you seriously are that kind of person you would never read something like that right?" Sakura said shocked while looking at her expecting her to say no.

Hinata finally sighed in defeat no need to hide it any longer" I have read the series before I was just curious that's all…they were a lot of people saying that the series was good so I decided to give it a try."

Naruto stood there no longer shocked but amused at the whole situation" Hinata you have really change."

"I'll say you're such a naughty girl Hinata" Ino said smirking.

Hinata was still blushing from the embarrassment while Sakura sighed at the whole thing' I can't believe I'm traveling with three perverts my life can't get any more complicated.'

"It's not so bad that means they have more knowledge on the topic we can share different pleasurable experiences" inner Sakura gave a wicked grin.

The pink haired kunoichi completely shook her head she disappeared the horrible thought' what was that all about?'

Naruto chuckle seeing that Ino was showing her the book while Sakura was trying to ignore the fact of her perverted leader and teammates, he smiled at the sight" I'm really happy that you guys enjoy the book."

"Of course I love the book it's my favorite novel I have read it over a hundred times and it seems Hinata likes it too!" the Yamanaka replied while gazing at Hinata who was smiling while turning another page from the book.

"So far the book is very good there's a lot of drama and romance" the Hyuga heiress said.

"Yeah and the best of all the sex scene isn't shown so regularly like the Itcha Itcha series its very emotional and passionate while the story unfolds and the drama gets even better!" Ino said.

Sakura had to face palm at the whole conversation not believing she was actually hearing this from her two teammates' oh brother reading porn they have become worst than Kakashi sensei.'

"Maybe I should give it a try and read the book?!" inner Sakura gave a thumb up.

Sakura completely ignored what her inner persona said. Of course she wasn't going to try and read that book. It was immoral and indecent truly disgusting. Yet she couldn't help but feel curiosity rise on her system and try to take a small peek on the book to figure out if what Ino says is true. If the book truly is very good and very promising then it might be worth to read after all.

Naruto was blushing from the embarrassment while scratching the back of his head" I'm happy you guys like the book a lot I'm proud….it proves that it was truly worth it to write it."

Suddenly the three kunoichis gazed at him in shock like they have grown a second head expecting that they heard wrong.

"What?" Sakura said her eyes were wide like dinner plates.

The tall blond cleared his throat before talking again he was still blushing" I…wrote the book…"

Hinata was truly shocked hearing that while Ino was shocked too but she was blushing and before they know it she was smiling widely, her shock still evident in her face.

"No way!" she got closer to him with stars formed in her eyes" you're the author of the healing of a broken heart you're ramen sage get out?!"

"Yeah that's my pen name" replied the embarrass Naruto.

Ino couldn't hold it any longer she let out a loud fan girl squeal bouncing up and down" oh Kami I can't believe it its really you I just can't believe it you're the most successful writer in the five countries right now. Are you sure you're not pulling my chain?!"

"No I'm not I'm telling you the truth I wrote the book."

Naruto was smiling widely while feeling like shrinking again to the size of an insect because he noticed the glare Sakura was giving him was a lot mean than the previous one. Obviously the pink haired kunoichi didn't like the fact that he has written a perverted book according to her she didn't considered to be something to feel proud of.

Hinata was smiling a little because she was embarrassed of her teammates to find out that she has read the Itcha Itcha series. It's true that she has blushed while reading the volumes and tried her hardest not to faint at the intimate scenes. But she was being honest when she said she was curious to know why people like reading those books a lot. The only thing that harmed her was her brain as every time she read an intimate scene from the book she was thinking of herself being intimate with a certain tall blond. The thoughts made her blush and every once in a while she will get naughty visions of herself with her blond leader who she has being very attracted for a long time.

As for Ino she was the most happy and ecstatic of the revelation. To think that the guy she had deep feelings is the world famous author who wrote one of the best adult novels and her favorite novel none the less. She didn't know how to act now in front of him, either as a team member or a crazy fan girl. Not that she was actually going to act like when she was twelve going after Sasuke but she was now seeing Naruto in a whole different light. He was handsome strong kindhearted a true gentlemen and someone with a big imagination in the topic of sex. To be able to write such a romantic and steamy novel was proof of his dirty and perverted side which she like very much. She blushed with a giggle while Sakura was still sweat drooping at the scene and Hinata trying not to squeal like a fan girl like her blond teammate did moments ago.

"I should it know if it was you trained by Jiraiya-sama it wouldn't surprise me if you end up writing a dirty book like he has, besides who else will give himself a pen name with ramen on it?" Sakura said with a frown.

"Well it was the only thing that went to my mind back then and besides I was eating ramen" replied the tall blond.

"But seriously Naruto ramen sage it sounds a little silly for the pen name of a famous writer" Ino said.

Naruto sweat dropped at her comment" Ino my name means whirlpool fish cake and your first name means boar how's that for silly?"

The Yamanaka sighed understanding his point after all she didn't like to be named Ino in the first place. But she had no choice but to accept it because her father Inoichi insisted to be named after him. She frowned hearing Sakura giggling a little because she was named Ino her best friend and rival has been teasing her calling her pig because her name means boar.

Hinata has been quiet the entire time but only because she has been reading Naruto's book for a couple of minutes and so far she liked it a lot. She has been captivated at the drama presented by the characters and the plot. She has smiled with a blush reading the romantic scenes but she was glad that the sex wasn't rushed like in the Itcha Itcha series. No doubt that this was a book she was going to put in her favorites collections.

Suddenly Ino went to her with a big smile" Hinata dear I know you're enjoying reading that book but I really need to borrow it I promise that you can continue reading it later."

The Hyuga heiress smiled although she wasn't happy that she was going to stop reading it, she has been easily addicted to Naruto's novel" um sure thing Ino-san I don't mind…"

The Yamanaka gladly took the hand from Hinata while showing it to Naruto" now since I am meeting the one and only ramen sage face to face how about you give me an autograph on the book?"

Naruto sweat dropped" Ino that's my book you told me you have a copy back at Konoha."

"But I won't travel back to Konoha just to get my book silly how about if you give me your copy of the book?"

"What…." replied the blond.

"Please Naruto dear let me have your copy and give me the autograph" Ino was giving him the sad puppy eyes while making small circles on the tall blonds' chest.

Naruto admitted defeat at the cute and adorable expression of the platinum blond it was too much for him to bare" fine Ino you can have it."

Ino cheered before hugging him making him blush she broke the hug feeling like an eager kid" then please give me your autograph I must have it!"

Sakura sighed seeing the scene she thought that Ino was making a big fuss over this situation although a part of her was getting curious to know how good the book is namely inner Sakura.

"But Ino-san you said I could read the book" Hinata said in a pout.

"Don't worry Hinata once I have the book signed by ramen sage you can continue reading it" Ino replied with a smile.

"Thank you Ino-san."

"No problem."

Naruto took a pen from his back pack as he opened the book ready to sing it on the cover" what do you want me to write Ino?"

The Yamanaka winked at him" to my number one fan the most beautiful kunoichi in the five countries and most sexy who I love very much!"

Naruto smirked at her" how about to my number fan and valuable but beautiful team member?"

"Whatever you say" she replied with a giggle.

Naruto finished writing his autograph before handing back the book" there you go I guess I can buy another copy while were traveling."

Ino was holding the book like it was the most important and valuable thing in the whole world. She was beyond happy to have received a book of her favorite novel singed by her favorite author her leader and object of her affections. Sakura was still gazing at the whole thing like there was no need to make such big fuzz over it however she was feeling curious about the book. Not to mention that she was getting a little jealous at the fact that Naruto gave Ino his book with an affectionate autograph.

"Here you go Hinata you can read it as much as you like while were traveling I hope you enjoy it!" replied the Yamanaka while handing the book to the Hyuga heiress.

"Thank you Ino-san I know I will enjoy the book Naruto-kun you're a very good writer better than Jiraiya-sama."

The tall blond chuckle" I guess when you put it like that it's a compliment pervy sage isn't a good writer as he claim to be I don't care what the people say about his books."

"And speaking of writer" Sakura interjected gazing at her blond leader" how about if you tell us why you wrote such a perverted book in the first place?" she raised an eyebrow at him.

"Oh yeah Naruto tell us what inspired you to write the best adult novel ever?!" Ino said smiling widely waiting to hear the story.

"I wouldn't mind if you tell us Naruto-kun" Hinata smiled as she stopped her attention on his book.

"Well…." Naruto gazed outside of the cave they were staying seeing that the sand storm hasn't ended yet" I guess I can tell you guys why I wrote or what inspired me to write it in the first place. The truth is I didn't want to write a perverted novel in the first place nor it never crossed my mind."

Sakura nodded" okay so why did you do it?"

"It was all thanks to pervy sage it was his fault to convince me to write that book I didn't like the idea but after seeing how popular it became I don't regret writing it now."

"Come on Naruto just tell us already!" Ino said getting very anxious and she wasn't the only one but Sakura was in the same boat too but she wasn't too excited like the platinum blond.

"It's a long story but we have plenty of time since the sand storm hasn't ended yet, it happened on a regular day back when I was traveling on my own as Kitsune Flash and I met pervy sage in a nearby town doing his usual activities."

Sakura frowned hearing that knowing how much of a pervert Jiraiya is because Tsunade told her back when she was training with her" was he peeping on the hot baths?"

"Yup hit the nail on the head with that one Sakura" replied Naruto.

Kitsune and Jiraiya were walking the streets of a town right after the mask mercenary caught him peeping in the hot baths as part of his research. Jiraiya wasn't happy that he was interrupted in his research to write more material for his next novel while Kitsune was actually ignoring him. Kitsune was a little tire after doing another mission and he was just looking for a place to eat a nice bowl of ramen and an inn to get a good night rest. But apparently with the toad sanin not happy with his peeping interrupted he wasn't going to be fulfilling that today, at least not yet. He wasn't going to stay here anymore he continued walking before Jiraiya stopped him on his on his tracks.

"Hey where are you going I'm not done with you!" shouted the annoyed Jiriaya.

Kitsune sighed" look pervy sage I'm tire okay so I'm leaving I have more missions to do if you haven't realize yet."

"Look what you did I finally found the perfect spot to do my research and you came and ruin everything that was the best hot baths I have ever seen?!"

"Really I'm sorry pervy sage you want me to cry for you because I ruined your time to peep at the women big deal you can find another place for your perverted research" replied the mask mercenary with sarcasm in his voice.

The toad sanin crossed his arms on his chest" just because you have become strong and famous that doesn't gives you the right to talk to me like that. You're forgetting who are you talking to I am one of the legendary sanins the great mountain toad sage and ladies man in the world I am the great Jiraiya!" he made his traditional dramatic stance while Kitsune was ignoring him completely.

"Huh what did you say something?"

Jiraiya face vaulted at his comment getting up annoyed" look at you how can you become so mean and disrespectful to me I can't believe you're my successor?!"

"That's what you told me I have nothing to say about the whole successor thing. But anyway I'm leaving see you around pervy sage" the mask mercenary turned to leave.

Jiraiya watched him leave before he gave an evil grin" I was lying when I said you were my successor you still don't have what it takes to truly surpass me."

Kitsune stopped walking before turning to him" what was that you think I haven't surpassed you yet I find that hard to believe."

Jiraiya was grinning mentally because he had his student's attention" I admit that you may have become stronger than me and good with the ladies but you still haven't surpassed one task from me. Until you don't surpass that one skill from me you can't be recognize as my successor."

"Really what's that?" Kistune was now curious and interested to know about the last skill to master he was thinking that he was going to learn a powerful jutsu.

The toad sanin gave a big grin before taking his brush and one of his copies from the Itcha Itcha series" the last skill to become my successor you have to surpass my amazing writing skills by writing your own book full of fresh and tasty material!" he was giving his perverted grin.

Kitsune face vaulted obviously that wasn't what he was expecting to hear he got up looking upset" you want me to write porn?!"

"Of course as my apprentice you have to learn EVERYTHING from me from my amazing fighting skills, to my charming skills in talking to women and finally my writing skills. You can't be consider my true successor if you don't learn how to write a good book."

The mask mercenary growled" if that's the case I don't want to be your successor. There's no way I'm going to write a perverted book!"

"But you must as my apprentice it's your duty to surpass me that's what a successor is all about" replied Jiraiya sounding a little more serious.

"Then perhaps I don't want to be your successor if it means I have to go this low to be one. I won't write a perverted book just for your own amusement I know you that well pervy sage!"

The toad sanin sighed" come on don't be like that its only writing a book shessh you're making it sound like it was the most horrible thing in the whole world."

"It is too me!" replied Kitsune with a frown.

"Whoa hold it you're over reacting to this whole thing because if I remember correctly you're a pervert yourself too" grin Jiraiya.

"What I am not!" Kitsune shouted his whole face blushing.

"Really what about when we went to see the miss hot body pageant all those hot women in swimsuits and those bikinis they look like they were ready to pop out from their bodies. You got a dozen nose bleeds not to mention that you even got yourself a souvenir from the contest, you know that small little swimsuit that barely covers a woman's body" the toad sanin's grin got wider.

Kitsune immediately shot his mouth covering it with hand while looking at all directions making sure no one was around to hear the whole thing" shut up will you don't remind me…"

The toad sanin removed his hand still grinning" should I remind you when you danced with all those sexy ladies and you started groping them?"

"I said shut up already!" Kitsune was still blushing remembering that day it was truly the best day in his entire life how many asses and tits did he touched and fondle in that contest.

Jiraiya finally composed himself getting serious" look I understand if you don't want to do this but you're missing the best opportunity a ninja could be given."

"What's that writing porn?" asked the frowning Kitsune.

"No I'm talking about a student surpassing his teacher and becoming the strongest ninja in the five countries that will be the greatest gift I could ever receive."

"Oh please pervy sage you're not convincing me with your teacher and student act" the mask mercenary crossed his arms.

"I was very proud when Minato surpassed me it was the happiest day in my life he was like a son to me. As his son Naruto you're like my grandson I really want to see you surpassing me like your father did nothing else will make me any happier?"

'Nothing except reading a new perverted book, but damn now he's making me feel guilty about it' thought the mask mercenary.

"Well I guess I will never see you surpassing me like Minato did if you're going to chicken out from mastering the last skill I understand. I guess the great Kitsune Flash isn't as great as he think he is I am truly disappointed in you oh well I better get going then."

"Wait!" Kitsune shouted to the toad sanin who started walking away" you can drop the pity act I know this was all just a hoax from you to convince me to write a stupid book."

Jiraiya didn't say a word as he still had his back face but he was grinning in his mind' here it comes…'

Kitsune took a deep breath as a sign that he was giving up" but if it means that much to you then I….I will do it…."

Jiraiya turned around smiling at him" that's my student I knew you would never let me down!"

"Yeah yeah…." mumble the mask mercenary' damn I know I'm going to regret doing this.'

Naruto paused from telling his story while gazing at the three kunoichis who were sweat dropping at the story so far. Sakura was frowning not believing what she just heard while Ino was smirking because it was amusing and funny. As for Hinata she was still listening to the story not knowing what to think she knew that Jiraiya obviously fooled him in writing the book. But she didn't argue about it so far in reading his book she likes it very much and hope to continue reading it. Sakura tried to calm herself not getting over the idea that her leader and blond teammate has gotten himself in a dumb thing like writing a perverted novel for Jiraiya's amusement as well as all the perverts in the world.

"Now I know what you're all thinking that it was stupid of me to accept writing the book but I couldn't help it. Even if I knew that he was messing with me I couldn't refuse pervy sage is my teacher he taught me everything he knows, I guess I felt like I wanted to make him proud of me. It was like repaying him for taking me under his wing in making me his apprentice" replied the tall blond.

The three kunoichis nodded understanding his point. However Naruto didn't tell them the whole thing of his story. When it comes to the hot body pageant and Jiraiya speaking about Minato, he wasn't ready to tell them about his father yet.

"I can't believe you fell for his trick I'm sorry to say this to you Naruto but Jiraiya-sama wanted to trick you in writing that book probably for his own perverted enjoyment" Sakura said.

"Yes Sakura I was well aware that he was trying to pull a fast one on me but it's too late to regret it now because I wrote the book."

"Don't feel bad Naruto your book is one of the most famous novels in the five countries right now that's a big achievement" Ino said.

"Thanks Ino it really makes me happy to hear that although I didn't know the book was going to become so popular" replied Naruto.

"So what happen Naruto-kun were you able to write the book so easily?" asked Hinata.

The blond sighed returning with telling the story" no it wasn't after all I didn't know a thing about writing let alone write a perverted book because quite frankly I didn't had a clue about what was going to be the story plot at all."

'Do those kinds of books even have a story plot in the first place?' though Sakura believing that adult novels were only focus on the sex and nothing more remembering how Kakashi was always reading his Itcha Itcha book any day of the week while giggling like an idiot it made her wonder that the book was all about the intimate scenes.

Naruto has taken off his mask. He was now seated on the floor in an inn with a small table in front of him. In the table there was a large stack of blank paper next to a brush with ink. He was supposed to start writing his first book. However nothing came to his mind and he hasn't even started writing a word because his whole mind was completely blank. He had no idea what to write about of course he knew he had to write about perverted stuff but he needed a story plot. No way was he going to write a book about sex without giving it a proper story line. Yet nothing came to his mind he has never done this before. How should even think about story line for an adult novel when he has never written a book in his entire life. It made him wonder how the heck could Jiraiya do it, even if he was just written random sex scenes could he write one single scene. He was getting frustrated and it was making it worst to even think straight anymore. Obviously he won't be writing a thing any time soon.

He growl in frustration' damn it I can't do this I can't write what was I thinking?!'

He sighed while gazing at the blank sheets of paper followed by looking at the brush and ink. He rubbed his head there was nothing he could write about with his mind as blank as the sheets of paper. And even if he does come up with a good story line will he be able to write a sex scene the thought scared him a little. Of course he knew about sex and the mechanics how it works but he hasn't had sex yet so he was still a virgin. Writing a sex scene when he hasn't had sex was going to be difficult, adding that he hasn't even masturbated for the matter. He knew it wasn't hard for Jiraiya since he had experience in writing and in sex it made him wonder how many women he has done in his entire life seeing how much of a pervert he is. He wasn't getting nowhere giving up was the right thing to do but he never goes back on his word because it was his ninja way. Suddenly he was snapped from his thinking when the door to his room opened and came Jiraiya heading his way expecting that he has writing a couple of paragraphs.

"Well Naruto it's been three hours since you started writing your book how's it going?"

"You don't want to know" mumble the tall blond.

"Of course I want to know what kind of teacher I'll be if I don't check my student's progress, now let's see what you have written so far?"

Naruto stood quiet as Jiraiya passed his shoulder looking at the blank sheet of paper before he sweat dropped" you haven't even written a single letter what's wrong with you are you having problems with writing?"

"Yes maybe because I have never written a book before this is all new to me, I don't even have a clue what to write about!"

"Come on Naruto it's not that hard you need to focus on the story you have in mind and make it a reality as you write it. It's like practicing for a new jutsu you have to concentrate hard on your chakra to perform the jutsu."

"Thanks for the simple explanation but I prefer learning a new jutsu over this it's easier."

"I'm being honest all you need is to gather your thoughts together according to your inspiration as you write your story."

The tall blond sighed while rubbing his forehead" that's juts it nothing comes to my head it's all blank I don't even have the motivation or inspiration to do this kind of thing, it's really annoying me a lot."

"Oh so that's what's bothering you, you have cero motivation to gather your thoughts for your story no wonder you will never write if you don't have the necessary inspiration I know exactly what you need."

"One big bowl of ramen" Naruto replied with a smile thinking of the delicious bowl to help him calm down.

"No what you need my boy its inspiration to write your story and the best way to do it is doing research!" he said with a lot of pride.

The blond sweat dropped at his comment" research….you mean…."

The toad sanin gave his perverted grin" yes it's time to take a little visit to the hot baths in this town."

Naruto frowned" I should it know you were going to say that but they already kicked you out for peeping thanks to me" he smirked.

"Don't remind me" frowned Jiraiya before giving a big smile" but it doesn't matter while you here trying to write I was checking around the town and I found another local hot baths and the women there are very impressive if I do said so myself."

'Kami I can't believe I'm actually doing this' thought Naruto with a sigh never thinking he will be going as low like his teacher to peep in the hot baths.

"Let's get going Naruto!"

(Time skip: at the town's local hot baths)

Naruto was blushing deeply while holding his nose bleed at the arousing sight he was seeing. Jiraiya has leaded him to another hot baths from the town and they have currently sneaked into the back. Allowing them to get a good view inside of the women's hot baths, thanks to Jiraiya who made a small hole to help with the peeping; now Naruto was staring with disbelief and some arousal hitting him. Naruto was watching all kinds of beautiful and sexy naked women as they were enjoying the hot baths. He got a nose bleed as he watched all kinds of heavenly bodies. From voluptuous to skinless bodies it was enough for him to really get his hormones working. His eyes fell on the women's big breast they looked like big pillows making him want to fondle them. The sight was too much for him if he continued watching he will become too aroused to control himself. He was saved as Jiraiya went next to him smirking seeing the most obvious reaction from his student.

"I know what you're thinking but you should be inspired right about now" the toad sanin whispered.

The tall blond nodded" they're all….wow and their breast…" he was still blushing.

"You could be thinking that it's better than the hot body pageant but anyway the breast isn't everything. Big, medium and small I'm a fan of all kinds of breast size."

"That's definitely you pervy sage" Naruto whispered to his teacher" but it's strange I suddenly feel like writing."

The toad sanin chuckle" that's my boy you finally found your inspiration to write okay now let's head back."

"Right…."

The three kunoichis have to sweat dropped listening to Naruto's story. Hinata was blushing at the way her blond crush had to find inspiration to write not in the healthiest way. Ino couldn't help but smirk she admitted that the treatment for writing is very strong and effective knowing how good his back is. Sakura was the only one who was frowning with a hug vein popping on her forehead she was obviously not happy to find out how her blond friend and leader got his motivation to write his book.

"Unbelievable" Sakura mumble" you actually peep to get your motivation to write a perverted book?!"

"Yeah I know it wasn't a very appropriate thing to do but it really help me to start writing my book and before I realized I finished my first chapter in two days" replied the tall blond.

"And I must say the first chapter is very good you really have a way to introduce the story plot and the main character's development" Ino said while Naruto smiled widely at her comment.

"I'm sure Jiraiya-sama must have been proud when you finished writing the first chapter" Hinata replied.

"Well not quite he didn't agree how I wrote the chapter, in fact he didn't like how I wrote the whole structure of the book."

The three kunoichis became puzzled by his comment thinking why Jiraiya would disagree with his book when he should be feeling proud for his achievement in writing an adult novel.

"What do you mean?" asked Sakura.

"He really didn't like my book and he even made me a bet. It was a bet I couldn't say no and till this very day pervy sage must still be feeling the painful blow of defeat" Naruto said with an evil grin.

(Time skip: two days later at the inn)

"What the heck is this crap?!!" Jiraiya shouted as he threw the stacks of papers with Naruto's first chapter written on the table in front of the blond" I thought the research will give you inspiration to write like a professional not the other way around!"

"Excuse me what do you have against my first written chapter its pretty good if I do say so myself!" shouted the annoyed Naruto.

"Yes pretty good to make anyone fall asleep this is terrible Naruto. Its garbage all you wrote in this chapter is just dialogue, you shouldn't focus on the talk only less talk and more action."

"Action?" the blond raise an eyebrow knowing exactly what he was talking about" oh I get it you're upset because I didn't wrote a sex scene in my first chapter isn't that right pervy sage?"

"Exactly kid the point of a good work of an adult novel is focus on the sex, less talk and more action that's what is all about baby!"

"That's your opinion but in case if you haven't realized yet I am writing my book my way not your way!"

"That's exactly why I want you to write your book my way kid. If you write like you want it no one will buy it because it will be a failure and it will suck."

Naruto growled glaring at the toad sanin" how can you tell that my book will suck?!"

"Calm down Naruto I know because I have experience with this, I know how the people think. Ask yourself what do the readers want when reading an adult novel?"

The tall blond crossed his arms feeling annoyed having a good guess the answer" is it….the sex?"

"Bingo the readers just want to read the novel only for the sex. If they start reading a book and they realized that it has nothing but dialogue they will become bore and they will lose interest in the reading, they will eventually stop reading and your book will be a failure" replied Jiraiya.

"So you're saying that everyone that buys your books are perverts?!" fumed Naruto.

"Not exactly but most people that buy my books they're just curious to know about reading a sex scene while others just read the sex because they are having a difficult time to find someone to be intimate with. And of course they are the ones who just read the books because they are addictive to sex yes I'm talking about the perverts."

"I don't get it then what's the point of being a novel if it only mainly focused on the sex?"

Jiraiya was about to answer but he stopped because he really couldn't find an answer for the question his blond student just asked. He was in deep thought trying to find an answer but he couldn't. As a writer he knew the meaning of a novel. Novels were always focused on the drama, romance and little action he finally scratched the back of his head feeling embarrassed.

"You know Naruto I really don't know you really brought a difficult question to answer. The novels I used to read before becoming a writer we're focus on the drama and romance of course I bought books that didn't have sex in them."

Naruto grinned" then I guess I should follow their footsteps and write my book with lots of drama and romance. But I won't disappoint you I will add the sex eventually just to spice things up a bit."

"I'm warning you kid if you write that book of yours just like you wrote that first chapter it will only bore the readers completely and they will stopped reading the book, your novel will become a failure and no one will want to buy it."

"You think my book is going to be bad we'll see about that you will regret it, my book might become even better than your books!"

The toad sanin was now laughing hard from the comment while Naruto was frowning at him" oh really you think your book can become even better than the Itcha Itcha series?"

"Want to bet on it?" the blond was grinning.

"Naruto your playing with fire here there is no way that your novel will become more popular than the three volumes of the Itcha Itcha series."

"If you're that confident then let's make a bet if I win you will give me the location of every make out pub out there!"

"Every single one of them that really came out of nowhere I was expecting that you will let me pay you all the ramen you can eat, heh I guess you have grown up after all. But what if I win?"

"Whatever you like I'm willing to take the risk I am that confident that my book will sell more than all of your books put together."

Jiraiya grinned evilly' Naruto you are making a big mistake your book won't become the best it will barely sell any copies.'

"Go ahead pervy sage I'm waiting for your response to the bet" Naruto replied firmly.

Jiraiya started chuckling evilly" all right Naruto if your book doesn't sell more than all three volumes of the Itcha Itcha series then I will tell everyone in the five countries that you wet the bed when we were training."

"What?!" the blond was shocked beyond words.

"If you have so much confidence in your upcoming book and it has the potential to become the best novel than Itcha Itcha then there's no need to worry about. Because it will be very embarrassing if everyone finds out that the great Kitsune Flash wet his bed like a baby."

Naruto wasn't happy he was so upset that he had the Kyuubi's features giving him a comical angry look" you wouldn't?!"

"I would those are my conditions on the bet besides you were the one that brought the bet in the first place I'm sure your luck isn't as bad as Tsunade's."

The blond growled" fine you're on I will write the best damn adult novel anyone's has ever read you'll see pervy sage!" he got seated on the floor taking the brush and started writing his next chapter.

The toad sanin was smirking in triumph' heh I have this bet already won I don't care what you say Naruto. The Itcha Itcha series are my life's work and the best material I have ever written not that I don't have faith in you kid, but there's no chance in hell that your book will be better than those three volumes put together.'

The three kunoichis didn't know what to say after their leader finished telling the story. Too many things have been revealed in the couple of hours. First Naruto has obviously become a pervert like his teacher and they found out that he's the author of the best adult novel in the five countries. Ino ended up smirking because she knew her favorite novel was way better than the Itcha Itcha series. The same with Hinata who has secretly read all three volumes and she recently read a couple of pages from Naruto's novel. She liked the novel so far so she was expecting to read the entire book in the future since Ino promised her to borrow the book she confiscated from the tall blond. As for Sakura she was still trying to control her anger she couldn't handle the truth that her blond friend and leader was really a pervert and the author of a perverted novel. Although she feel sorry for Naruto being trained by a pervert so he couldn't help it if training five years with that pervert messed with his head.

Naruto grinned gazing at the three kunoichis" so in the end I won the bet my novel became the most popular book in the five countries selling more copies than all three volumes of the Itcha Itcha series."

"I know about that I remembered when the book first arrived to Konoha every single book shop was sold out and people were demanding that more copies arrive. I was one of the lucky people to buy the first copies of the book and I really spent my money well" Ino said smiling.

"I have heard a lot of rumors from the villagers about the book I just didn't know if I should buy it I was a little embarrassed to buy such a book" replied the embarrass Hinata.

Naruto sweat dropped" and yet you were able to buy the Itcha Itcha series Hinata I'm hurt you didn't bought my book its very good" he gave a small pout like a little boy.

"Actually I didn't bought the series someone borrowed them to me."

"Really who?" asked the curious blond not knowing who would give her such books.

"I'm sorry Naruto-kun I don't want to say his name" replied the Hyuga heiress' Nejini-san owns me big time for this.'

"Okay…."

"Hey wait a minute!" Sakura finally talk gaining the attention of the three" I understand that the book was popular but how come I never heard of it?"

"Well unless you've been sleeping under rock for the past two years Sakura then you obviously didn't heard about my book" Naruto said with a sweat dropped.

"Well I…." the pink haired medic nin blushed in embarrassment.

"You could say something like that Naruto Sakura was always too busy in the hospital that she currently forgot about life beyond the gates of the hospital. She obviously forgot that there's life in the village so it's quite obvious that she never heard of the healing of a broken heart" Ino said.

"Yeah I guess you're right" replied Sakura while scratching the back of her head like Naruto does it.

The tall blond chuckle before gazing outside of the cave and smiling" looks like the sand storm has finally ended al right team put on your masks were finally heading out to Suna!"

The three kunoichis smiled getting up and taking their masks" right!"

(Time skip)

(Location: Suna hidden sand village desert region wind country territory)

The chunin patrol that was stationed on the giant rocky wall that it was the entrance to the sand village was usually heavily guarded with more sand ninjas. The security was always tight just in case they never know when someone will come to invade the village. There was three chunins on the left side of the upper wall as well as the right side. In the middle section of the wall there was four chunins on both left and right side. Finally on the bottom level of the wall were three chunins on both sides while there were two more chunins on the front. One of them had a pair of binoculars to spot anyone coming to the village from the far distance. If any unwanted company wanted to gain entrance to Suna they will have to face the chunin guards before thinking twice. The first sand chunin with the binoculars noticed something on the horizon and he took his binoculars to see what it was. He gasped alerting the rest of the patrol at what he was seeing. He smiled as he saw the familiar mask mercenary who was being accompanied by three other mask figures wearing fox masks too. He removed his binoculars while he noticed that the rest of the chunins were staring at him expecting to hear what he just saw.

"Everything is all right Kitsune-sama is coming!"

The rest of the sand chunins smiled hearing that as some of them gave a small cheer for the arrival of the mask mercenary. They waited for his arrival along with his team as they were reaching the entrance. The sand chunins were still smiling seeing their old comrade and friend since it's been a while since they have heard of him.

"Welcome to Suna Kitsune-sama!"

"It's been a while since I've been here I will take everything is all right within the village?" asked Kitsune with a smile.

The chunin nodded" yes Kazekage-sama has been expecting you."

"That's right we are here for business after all I'm here for the mission that Gaara requested"

"And who might they be?" asked another chunin gazing at the three mask kunoichis.

Kitsune smiled" this is my team Kitsune Huntress, Kitsune Temptress and Kitsune Mistress together we are team Kitsune Flash."

"I see welcome to Suna" replied the chunin.

"I'm glad to be here" Huntress said.

"We'll take care of everything" Temptress replied.

"Right please go right in and enjoy your stay."

"Thank you" the mask mercenary said.

The team entered the middle passage of the wall passing all of the chunin guards. As they continued walking towards the passage they noticed how the rocky wall was. No wonder it was the best defense to defend the sand village from enemy attacks although if they attack was from the inside of the village. After walking for a few minutes they left the wall and gazed upon the sand village. Kitsune have noticed a couple of changes since the last time he has been here. There were more buildings and there were more people selling their products it seems Suna has opened the marketing strengthening the village's economy. He smiled he could tell that Gaara has been doing one heck of a job as the Kakekage the village has become as lively as Konoha. They were now walking the market street seeing a full crowd walking while others were running their business like any regular day. The kunoichis were smiling seeing so many people and the village was living in complete harmony. It was proof that the Kazekage has been doing a great job ruling over the village.

'Looks like Gaara has been ruling Suna the way it should be' thought the happy Kitsune.

"This is the first time I have traveled to Suna before" Huntress said.

"When you're always in the Konoha hospital every day of your life it's no wonder" Temptress replied with a smirk.

"I am a medic nin and saving lives it's what I do best" pouted Huntress while Temptress was grinning expecting to have an argument with her best friend.

"Please you two don't get in a fight we're in the middle of a mission" Mistress said calming the two fuming kunoichis.

"Right as your first time traveling in Suna you should enjoy the visit while focusing on the mission" Kitsune said.

"The village seems to be enjoying themselves I have never seen so much activity since Konoha" Mistress replied.

"You know what they say Mistress a village is good depending on the ruler. Just looking around you it's enough to tell how good the Kazekage has been doing his job" Kitsune said.

"Are we going to visit the Kazekage?" asked Huntress.

"Yes he should be in the wind tower straight ahead" replied the mask mercenary.

They continued walking through the market street while gazing around the village. Kitsune remembered the last time he was in the sand village. There weren't too many merchants selling their products and they weren't so many people walking buying all sorts of goods. He knew how much Suna has hit an economy boost in the last couple of years. It wasn't just the Kazekage but the alliance with Konoha has helped the village increased in the economy the village has never been better and any happier with the results. The village was no longer suffering from the crisis for joining with the sound village during the invasion on Konoha in the chunin exams. The hidden sand village fell on a economic crisis when they were betrayed by Orochimaru who murdered the fourth Kazekage before the invasion on Konoha. Now the village was back on track with a new Kazekage and even better than before.

The team finally left the market street heading into the street that leads to the wind tower. They could see the middle building which it was build in a circle form ahead with the kanji word for wind it was obviously the wind tower. Before arriving to the entrance they saw a sand jounin ahead, Kitsune smiled recognizing the man as the jounin in charge of the sand team at the chunin exams.

The sand jounin bowed to Kitsune and his team" Kitsune-sama we have been informed of your arrival."

"Baki it's been a while I see the village has gone through some nice changes since the last time I was here" replied the mask mercenary.

Baki nodded" the alliance with Konoha has been helping Suna grow strong you're here for the mission request?"

"Yes I would like a meeting with the Kazekage if that's possible."

"Of course Kazekage-sama has been expecting your arrival please follow me" Baki replied.

They started following the jounin entering the tower while Temptress got closer to her leader" whoa the people of Suna seem to worship you for some reason."

"You could say I am a close friend of the Kazekage so I have a big reputation with the sand village just like their leader" replied Kitsune.

"I guess that makes sense the villagers when we were passing by were all smiling when they saw Kitsune-kun" Mistress said remembering the villagers cheering and happily waving at her leader.

Kitsune chuckle at his popularity as they walked through the halls of the wind tower, walking ahead they met up with two more sand ninjas. Kitsune smiled recognizing the two familiar ninjas as the two siblings of Gaara Temari and Kankuoruo. Temari was wearing something from her last attire it was a black battle robe with a red belt on her waist with fish net socks and black ninja sandals. Her large metallic fan was strapped on her back and she was still wearing hidden sand headband on her forehead. Kankuoruo was wearing the same black cat outfit with the same purple lines make up on his face his sand head band was still on his forehead. The only thing different in that he had three large scrolls strapped on his back making Kitsune wondered what happened to his puppet Karuzu. The two sand ninjas recognized the mask mercenary quickly before smiling at him glad to see him again.

"Well who do we have here Kitsune Flash is back" Kankuoruo said.

"It's been a while Kitsune-sama" Temari replied with a smile.

"Hey you two I bet you guys have move from rank right?" asked Kitsune with a grin.

"Of course were both jounins" replied the puppet user.

"I figure you guys are very tough remembering you from the chunin exams."

"But that was five years ago we have become stronger" Temari said.

"I'm sure you do but anyway my team and I would like to speak to Gaara" replied the mask mercenary.

"Of course follow us" Kankuoruo said.

They followed the three sand jounins walking the long halls of the wind tower. The team noticed the expensive decorations and art. There was one painting with all five Kazekages painted followed by paintings of all Kazekages individually. Kitsune had to congratulated the artist who painted the paintings because they were very good they way he has captured each of the kages features so well, no doubt a professional did the work. The three sand ninjas stopped facing a door to an office, Baki knocked on the door and they heard the voice of Gaara saying come in. He opened the door allowing Kitsune and his team to enter the office of the Kazekage.

Kitsune smiled seeing Gaara who was now a few inches taller than last time. The red haired youth was still wearing his Kazekage robes except for the hat. He was seated on his desk doing some paperwork anyone could easily tell that he was very busy. Gaara stopped on his paperwork when he turned to see his visitors and he actually smiled spotting a familiar face and friend among the small group.

'Gaara smiling who would ever think?' thought Kitsune with a grin remembering how the red head teen used to be.

"Hey Gaara look who has come to drop by?" Kankuoruo said while pointing at Kitsune.

Temari scolded her brother by punching him on his shoulder" I told you to stop being so rude Kankuoruo address him as Kazekage!"

"Well looks like you're as busy as ever" replied the mask mercenary.

"How are you doing Kitsune-sama?" asked Gaara.

"I am doing fine what about you Kazekage-sama?"

"Please let's leave the formalities just call me by my name."

"Then I will suggest the same" Kitsune said.

Temari and Kankuoruo and Baki were all smiling at the happy reunion. Ever since Gaara found out that Kitsune was coming here he was happy. After all to have the same person who helped him changed his ways for the better and give him a new purpose in life was consider a great honor. He was glad to have the person who helped gain acknowledgement from everyone in the sand village.

Gaara nodded" all right we leave the formalities and call us by our rightful names isn't that right Naruto?"

The mask mercenary smiled" I guess that's all right with me. But anyway since we're here how about we get to business?"

"The mission of course we have a lot of our villagers among them traveling merchants and some of our ninjas who have been infected by a strange disease. Our medical team has concluded that the disease might be related to the current sandstorms that have been passing through the desert, it could be caused by the sand storm were not sure yet. The disease is dangerous the medics believe it could be life threatening if not attended with a cure. I have heard from Tsunade-sama that you have your own team and among them lies a medic nin" replied the Kazekage.

Kitsune chuckled while putting his hand on Huntress's shoulder" of course we have the best medic nin in the five countries right here she will be very useful to this mission!"

Huntress blushed beneath her mask at the compliment she has received from her leader. It only boosts her confidence more and believed in her medical skills after all she was Tsunade's successor.

"Damn right I am the best medic nin!"Inner Sakura held a fist in triumph.

"Can she help us Naruto?" asked Gaara.

"No problem Huntress was trained by the Hokage herself she has surpassed her skills she will find a cure to this disease isn't that right Huntress?" the mask mercenary smiled at his team member.

"Yes I will try and I will succeed!" Huntress was still blushing.

Gaara nodded" all right then Baki please take Huntress to the hospital so she can start working on the cure."

"Yes right away Kazekage-sama!" replied the sand jounin opening the door to the office" follow me."

Huntress nodded as she left the office leaving with Baki. Gaara got up from his desk while walking towards Kitsune and the two mask kunoichis at least he was feeling hoping that the cure for the disease was going to be administrated.

"That's one mission out of the way I trust Huntress I know she will make cure to help the people who have been infected. Now Gaara I think we should discuss about the true matter at hand" Kitsune said.

Everyone was puzzled by the mask mercenary's comment not knowing what he was talking about. Mistress and Temptress were pretty confused too their mission was to provide medical aid to the medics of Suna. It seems there was another reason for their leader to come to the hidden sand village perhaps it was a very important reason to come and talk to the Kazekage.

The red head youth nodded" I know I've been looking forward to discuss this matter with you Naruto, in fact I am about to reunite with the members of the Suna council to discuss this matter. I will like for you to be present in the meeting."

"I will be honor" replied Kitsune" but I would also like for my two team members to be present as well that is if you have a problem with that."

"Not at all they can come too, let's leave the office" Gaara said as everyone left the Kazekage's office.

Gaara gazed at Kitsune and the two mask kunoichis" I'm going to tell the council members of your arrival and ask their permission to be present in the meeting."

"Right we'll wait right here for your word" Kitsune replied.

The Kazekage nodded before leaving while Kankuoruo and Temari felt like they were being left out in the whole thing.

"What's going on Gaara only told us of your assistance against the disease I didn't heard of other business to discuss?" asked Kankuoruo.

"I agree this must an urgent matter if Gaara's going to reunite with the council, might want to fill us in what's going on?" Temari asked the mask mercenary.

"Sorry but if Gaara told you two then I won't say a word about it but I'm guessing he might tell you after the council meeting end"

"All right…" replied Temari feeling unsure of the situation.

"Hey were a little lost here too Kitsune-sama you didn't tell us about this either" Temptress said.

"Is there another mission besides the one for coming here?" asked Mistress.

"You guys will find out during the council meeting" Kitsune said.

Kankuoruo saw that Temari was still feeling a little uneasy about the situation before he tried to cheer her up" don't worry sis Gaara has everything under control come on you should trust him by now. He's the Kazekage the best and the ladies man" he grinned.

The sand kunoichi growled at her brother's last comment" Kankuoruo shut up you know I don't like when you talk about that!"

"Sorry my bad…"

"Talk about what?" asked Temptress.

"It's nothing" Temari replied quickly.

"Looks like your hiding something" Kitsune said with a grin" is it about Gaara."

"No it's nothing like that!" retorted the sand jounin.

"Is it about the Gaara being a ladies' man" Temptress smirked joining with her leader.

Temari frowned while Kankuoruo was grinning" maybe I should tell you guys about it yup its true. Ever since Gaara became the Kazekage you could say that the ladies have gained a new interest to him. Gaara is now a man of power and women like that kind of thing."

"I know what you mean" replied the mask mercenary remembering what Jiraiya told him about women and powerful men.

"I think it's an absurd and foolish thing" Temari said still frowning" they are only interested in Gaara because he's the Kazekage nothing else. If they like him they should like him just for who he is."

"I guess you're right but still Gaara is very lucky" replied the puppet user.

"The important thing is that they have accepted Gaara for who he is not for what he carries" Kitsune said with a smile.

"That's right it doesn't matter if Gaara-san is a jinchurikki the important thing is that they all see him as a human being" Mistress said.

"Yeah that's why I'm proud of my big brother" Kankuoruo said" I'm also glad that he has decided to be open for marriage."

"What Gaara is looking for a wife?!" Kitsune was shocked.

"Yup lucky guy I know that's why every girl has been going crazy to take him" replied the puppet user.

"I'm glad that he decided to find someone special in his life" Mistress said with a smile thinking of marrying someone a certain blond leader she blushed at the thought.

"It might sound nice but it's not it has become quite a pain" Temari said with a sigh.

"Why is that?" asked Temptress.

"Because I have been trying to qualify the one worthy to become Gaara's wife, no chance I'm letting some annoying useless fan girl became his wife. The Kazekage's wife has to be strong and a true fighter not some useless hussy" fumed the sand kunoichi.

Kitsune chuckle" sounds to me like your taking your role of over protective older sister to me."

"I told her the same thing" Kankuoruo replied while Temari ignored his comment" but I got to hand it to Gaara he's right now the most desirable bachelor in the whole village especially after that big scandal a couple of months ago."

"What scandal?" asked Kitsune.

"It's nothing Kankuoruo was just making things up isn't that right?" Temari glared at her younger brother.

"Oh I want to know please!" Temptress said wanting to hear some juicy gossip.

"It's nothing!" replied the sand jounin.

"Maybe I should tell them Temari they will probably keep on insisting" Kankuoruo said with a smirk.

Temari fumed" fine whatever I'm leaving I won't stay to listen to that again."

Kitsune and his team saw the fuming Temari leaving like she was in a bad mood" what happened that will make Temari so upset?"

"It happened a couple of months ago during the annual Suna festival Gaara were hosting the event as the Kazekage so he was there in front. While walking the streets the girls were all over him literally and suddenly one of those girls went a little too far" Kankuoruo said.

Kitsune gasped along with Temptres" don't tell me that….did she rape Gaara?!"

"Yeah that will definitely be going too far" replied Temptress.

"Well not exactly…" replied the puppet user" the girl actually threw Gaara her underwear at him."

The three mask members were stunned at the revelation while Mistress was blushing behind her mask. At first they thought they heard wrong because it sounded crazy and silly maybe a bit sick.

"You're kidding she actually threw him her panties!" Temptress said while a grin was formed on her lips' not bad maybe I could give it a try to a certain hot leader of mine' she took a glance at Kitsune.

"Yup she did and Gaara just didn't know what to say but our people took action especially Temari, Boy was she angry when she saw that she put that girl behind bars and she remained in jail for assaulting the Kazekage with inappropriate action. That Temari really didn't show her mercy."

"How did Gaara take it?" asked Kitsune.

"He didn't say anything he just stood there looking a little surprise he never thought that something like that will happen to him."

"But at least he returned that girl's underwear right?" asked Mistress.

Kankuoruo gave a grin" nope he's keeping her panties as a souvenir of the festival."

Everyone sweat dropped at his comment while Kitsune was chuckling in his mind' that Gaara…he is so full of surprises.'

(Time skip)

(Location: Suna hospital first floor hidden sand village wind country territory)

It was a very uncomfortable visit to the hospital of the sand village for Huntress. The mask kunoichi has been shown through the rooms of the people who have become infected by the strange disease by Baki. As a medic she was prepare to face the impossible when it came to sick and wounded people, but even someone as strong as her has her limits. She has seen little children at least four year old infected by the sickness the sight almost broke her heart. Nevertheless the medic nin must never lose panic or show fear or everything will be lost for the patients. Just like Tsunade taught her a medic has the fate of the lives of those patients in her hand she has taken that advice to heart. It was the only reason why she always tries her best and pushed herself to the limit. She remained calm as she walked the halls of the hospital with Baki the sand jounin remained quiet waiting for her response. Although he has become a bit inpatient and he wanted to know about the cure for the sickness.

"The room where our medical team has gathered is just straight ahead."

"I see there are more people infected than I expected but it won't be a problem at all. As long as everyone helps and do their part everything will be all right" Huntress said.

"Can you really make a cure for this disease?" Baki was uncertain.

"You don't have to worry I have worked with medicine for a while I know what I'm doing, rest easy I will make a cure for this sickness."

"I apologized for my mistrust we have been informed by our poison and sickness expert than there is no cure for the disease caused by the sand storms, so I eventually thought that it was hopeless to look for a medic outside of the village. However we have heard a lot from the Hokage about you Huntress your Kitsune Flash's expert medic and one of a kind when it comes to the field of medicine."

Huntress tried not blushed from the compliment she was still not used to get praised so much even if she had quite a big reputation" I'm flattered that you feel that way just trust me I won't let those patients die if it's the last thing I do."

Baki heard her firm tone filled with confidence and never ending determination , somehow he could trust the mask kunoichi" thank you I feel more relief that you said that Kazekage-sama has put his faith in you so I will do the same."

"Thank you Baki-san."

The sand jounin nodded looking ahead the hall of the hospital he saw the double doors" this is it our medic team is gathered here with our poison expert."

Huntress nodded as they entered the doubles doors. She saw that the large room had every single medic nin from Suna available awaiting future orders. They were all wearing their regular medic nin attire which it was a white uniform similar to the ones the medic nins from Konoha wear. She has also noticed that there were people that were not wearing the medic nin uniform. One was an elderly woman with short grey hair wearing a brown robe with brown round hat and a small ball on top. The second person was an old man with large white eyebrows and white beard he was wearing a grey robe.

Baki got in front of the medic group" listen up everyone Kazekage-sama has put this person next to me in charge of the medical operations in the hospital in attending the infected her name is Kitsune Huntress!"

The medic nins gasped hearing her name while the two elders didn't reacted at all, however the old woman was staring at the mask kunoichi with curiosity.

"Huntress….did you said Huntress Baki-san?" asked one of the sand medic nins.

"Yes as you all must know and heard she's Kitsune Flash's best medic nin she's here to help us come with a cure for the sickness" Baki replied.

"I can't believe she's really here!" a medic nin said happy.

"With her helping us no doubt that we will come up with a cure!" another medic nin said.

"Oh please that's nonsense" everyone turned to the old woman who was still staring at Huntress" didn't you all hear me before I said that the disease it's too dangerous for the human body and there is no cure for it."

"With all due respect Chiyo-sama Huntress is the best medic nin in Konoha if there's someone who can come up with a cure it's her" Baki said.

Chiyo snorted at his comment" and since when do we relied a cure that it's impossible to make to a woman wearing a silly costume or more precise since when do we relied on people from Konoha to give us aid?!"

Huntress didn't like the tone of the elderly woman or her rude behavior for the matter. However she remained calm and quiet not losing her cool she will only be setting a bad example for everyone present in the room.

"Ne-chan please don't be rude" the old man next to her said.

"Be quiet Ebizo!" retorted Chiyo and her brother Ebizo didn't say another word.

"Chiyo-sama we are desperate we need to save everyone who has been infected by the sickness, Huntress is our last hope. We can't lose so many people women, children and even ninjas I suggest that you stop feeling hatred for Konoha. It's because of our alliance with the hidden leaf village that our economy has increased and Suna has turned for the better, we must repent for our mistakes in joining with the hidden sound village in Orochimaru's aid to destroyed Konoha. This is the best way to repent for that mistake that took the life of our fourth Kazekage" Baki replied.

"Alliances are for the weak no matter how many peace treaties are formed there will always be war, in the end war is inevitable" Chiyo said.

'I see so she must have some grudge of hatred towards Konoha' thought Huntress staring at the elderly woman.

"I have heard from you and I'm not impressed at all. Your only offering your services just for the sake of your alliance if it wasn't for that you would be out there giving medical aid to your allies in helping them to take down the sand village" replied the old woman.

Huntress couldn't take it anymore she had about enough of Chiyo's verbal assault she went straight at her looking into her eyes" you seem to harbor a lot of hatred for my village. Last I checked Konoha didn't' harbored any hatred towards Suna for invading our village during the sound and sand invasion. We took your justification because you were fooled by Orochimaru who murdered the fourth Kazekage and impersonated him to have complete control over the sand forces in order for the invasion to succeed. Instead of hating you all for your mistake we took pity in you and accepted your surrender and even accepted you back into the alliance. You will never find another village full of compassion like Konoha otherwise by now to this very day your village will be nothing but a pile of ash in the desert."

Baki, Ebizo and everyone from the medical group were in shocked at what they just heard. Huntress's tone was full of venom it was the first time someone has actually talked so coldly towards Chiyo. Huntress was still staring at the elderly woman with some anger reflected in her jade eyes waiting for her counter response but none came. Chiyo was still looking at her with some anger before she gasped and fell to the floor like she just had a heart attack. Everyone gasped in shock including Huntress who was about to freak out kneeling next to the old woman.

"Ne-chan!" Ebizo shouted in concern for his sister.

"Everyone stand back please!" Huntress said as she started checking on Chiyo" let's see…" she have now regretted saying those cold words to her' dear Kami what have I done it's all my fault!'

She checked her vital signs she could still sense her heart beating and her breathing was perfectly normal' she's still alive she must have experienced some kind of shock or perhaps a seizure.'

Suddenly Chiyo got back right up at her feet like nothing has happened scaring the living shit of Huntress, Baki, Ebizo and the medic group a lot.

Chiyo laughed" I was pretending to be dead!"

Everyone face vaulted at her comment while Huntress got back at her feet felling anger entering her system at the old woman's crude humor' why you….I can't believe she would do something so rude and horrible I was really scare.'

"That old hag scared the living shit out of me I don't like her!" inner Sakura retorted.

Chiyo chuckled at everyone's reaction" I guess I gave all of you quite a scare eh?"

"Ne-chan you always do that and I always fell for it" Ebizo said.

"You…." Huntress said with a growl" don't you ever do that again!"

"I apologize I have never met anyone like you. You're the first person who has actually stood up to me your words hold a lot of truth. You're right I do carried a hatred towards Konoha I lost someone very precious to me during the second great ninja war and for that I will never forgive Konoha."

"I'm sorry to hear that but you aren't the only one who lost precious people on that war. We have to learned to move on from the past and continue to live on towards the future but anyway its time to get to work" Huntress said.

"You seriously think you can come up with a cure for the disease I told you that there's no cure."

"You believe that there's no cure without even trying yourself. Well I will prove you wrong I will create an antidote for this sickness just you wait I am the best medic nin in the five countries after all" replied the mask kunoichi.

"What are you talking about?" asked Baki shocked he knew that there was only one medic who was considered the best of the best after the sanin Tsunade' it can't be….'

Huntress knew she was going to regret the next thing she was going to do. Kitsune has warned not to to ever do it in front of so many people because her identity was important. Without thinking about it she removed her hood and pulled off her fox mask revealing her face to the whole group. Everyone gasped seeing the face of Huntress short pink hair and jade eyes reflecting nothing but endless determination.

"My name is Kitsune Huntress but my real name is Haruno Sakura successor of the fifth Hokage Senju Tsunade!"

Everyone gasped in shock gazing at the pink haired kunoichi. Chiyo was more shocked than the rest she couldn't believe she was staring at the one and only successor of the fifth Hokage. Of course she has heard so much of Sakura saying to be the best medic even better than her master. She was truly a legend among medic nins there was no one like her.

"I don't believe it!" one sand medic said in awe.

"Huntress is really Konoha's cherry blossom!" another medic said.

"So it was you all along…." Baki said speechless.

"Ne-chan" Ebizo called to his sister who was still staring at the pink haired teen.

"So it's you Haruno Sakura I know a lot about you. You have made so many medicines to cure all kinds of deadly diseases and now you think you can come up with a medicine that can cure this disease?" Chiyo said.

"I can and I will!"

The elderly woman snorted" you're as stubborn as Tsunade that old wind bag I have never like her she annoys me."

"Chiyo-sama please" Sakura said looking at her with serious gaze" never speak ill of my teacher in front of me I won't stand for people who disrespects Tsunade-sama."

The old woman finally sighed in defeat" fine do what you like then but I won't get involved in this" she started walking towards the door with Ebizo following her.

"You really have lost hope in your people don't you Chiyo-sama?" asked Sakura with some pity in her jade eyes.

Chiyo stopped walking she didn't said a word before leaving the room with her brother.

Sakura turned back to the medic team" all right everyone we must make up for all the time that we have wasted. I need all of you to get a blood sample from all the infected patients to start analyzing the blood."

"We already have store all the blood samples they are in the storage room" a sand medic nin said.

"Good then get the blood samples so I can analyze them immediately. I also want a small group looking out for the infected patients we need to keep them calm comfortable while I study the blood samples. It will take me a while to come up with a cure but if you're all helping me then it will be sooner than expected!"

"Right!!!"

The medic team left the room along with Baki who was smiling it seems that everything was going to be all right. The lives of the infected people were now in the hands of the best medic nin in the five countries.

'It's time to see how good Konoha's cherry blossom really is.'

(Location: desert region border of the wind country)

The calm winds of the desert were blowing softly while the hot sun was burning through the desert region, as in the horizon of the hot desert showed two figures walking. Both figures were wearing black cloaks with red clouds designs they were also wearing straw hats with white paper lines surrounding the sides. Both of them were completely different in size, one was tall while the other was very short. The tall figure was walking normally while the short figure seems to be crawling in order to move. The face of the tall figure had one blue eye with blond hair, his finger nails were colored black. On his right index finger he was wearing a ring with the kanji word of green and blue. The short figure's face was covered by a black handkerchief and his dark eyes were emotionless like there was no life in them. The two cloaked figures that were obviously part of the criminal organization Akatsuki were traveling south of the desert heading to their next destination to capture another jinchurikki.

"Were still far from Suna" the short figure said.

"You must be feeling the nostalgia master Sasori to return to your home after so many years hmm" the blond Akatsuki member said.

"Don't be ridiculous Deidara I have cut my ties with the hidden sand village years ago I don't feel nothing for that village" Sasori said.

"Whatever I didn't said it with the purpose to get you angry yeah…"

"This jinchurikki should be the easiest to capture" replied Sasori.

"One tail Shukaku and its container Gaara of the desert the fifth Kazekage, it must be true the one tail is after all the weakest of the nine Bijuu hmm…"

"Even if that's the case or that he might be easy to capture we can't underestimate him."

Deidara grinned as he raised one of his hands revealing a mouth sticking his tongue" not to worry he will fall by my art yeah…"

"Did you bring enough for the fight against the one tail?" asked Sasori.

"I have I always bring more than enough of my precious art. That jinchurikki will know the meaning of true art!"

Sasori snorted at his comment" you're so called art is nothing but a monstrosity."

Deidara stopped walking a vein has popped on his forehead while Sasori has finally realized that his partner was not next to him. He gazed behind him to see the blond Akatsuki member looking very pissed.

"Why did you stop?"

Deidara went to him growling" do you have a problem with my art master Sasori?!"

"Since you asked yes because it's not art to begin with its just explosive clay."

Big mistake by the short member of the group as flames were coming out of Deidara's body proving that he was very angry with Sasori's comment" how dare you insult my art my art is unique true art that goes with a mighty blast!!"

"Your art is not realistic true art is ever lasting beauty that last throughout the years!" Sasori glared at his partner.

Deidara growled" like your stupid puppet show?!"

Sasori has reacted to his partner's comment and now he was glaring daggers at the blond" do you have a problem with my art Deidara?"

"Since you asked yes because your puppets are not art it's all wood with chakra strings its stupid. Look at me I use puppets to fight feared my little wooden toys with silly strings" Deidara was making a stance of a puppeteer completely doing it wrong as a way to mocked Sasori which it was working.

Sasori gave him a murderous glare that meant business and before they know it they were having a glaring contest with spark shooting from their eyes.

"Your art sucks"

"Your puppets blow!"

"You're making me angry."

"And you're annoying me!"

Suddenly Sasori released his long tail from underneath his Akatsuki cloak ready to smacked his partner but Deidara caught the tail with a grin" fat chance you may have hit me with your tail before but not this time yeah!"

The short Akatsuki member released his tail returning back underneath his cloak as they both resumed their walking through the desert. Both eventually ignored the reason for their argument after all they had a mission to fulfill instead of going at each other's throats.

"Master Sasori don't ever insult my art ever again hmm…" Deidara kept a glance at his partner.

"Whatever just remembered what leader-sama said?"

"Hmm…" Deidara looked at him not knowing what he was talking about.

"About Kitsune Flash and his team?"

"Do you think we'll run into him?" asked the blond Akatsuki.

Sasori stood quiet for a while he has heard so much of the mask mercenary. He has defeated so many tough opponents including Itachi and Kisame who were one of the strongest members in Akatsuki. Kitsune Flash was a big threat to the organization and he knew it, although their leader hasn't taken big course of action to take care of him. After all he was a jinchurikki too the container of the nine tails fox the strongest of the nine Bijuus.

Sasori kept his gaze ahead" for the sake of our mission I hope not"

"Why are you being so negative he can't be that strong…." Deidara didn't finished as Sasori was staring at him with a serious gaze" what hmm?"

"Kitsune Flash beat Itachi and Itachi beat you, you know where I'm going with this" Sasori remembered when Deidara joined Akatsuki he was defeated by Itachi in battle.

Deidara glared" bah he won't be so lucky like he was with Itachi yeah. If we do run into him I will show him no mercy I have a personal vendetta against him. Because of him I lost the chance to kill Uchiha Sasuke he was the one who killed Orochimaru who I wanted to kill, and now he beats Itachi the one who defeated me I wanted to settle the score with him hmm…."

"You won't be so lucky if you do get in a fight with Kitsune Flash he's a jinchurikki after all" replied Sasori.

"All the better to fight him we will eventually have to capture him yeah."

"We haven't been given the task to capture the nine tails yet and besides the Kyuubi jinchurikki was supposed to be Itachi and Kisame's target."

"That won't be happening with Itachi gone traitor and Kisame probably dead by now, leader-sama has to chose who will be the team to hunt down the Kyuubi I hope it's us yeah…"

"More like he's hunting us instead of us hunting him" Sasori said.

"From hunted to hunter how amusing hmm…." Deidara gave a grin.

"Let's focus on capturing the one tail first before we even make plans to go after the nine tails."

"That's right the weakest Bijuu we won't be having any difficulty getting into the village yeah."

"Indeed everything is under control I have one of my pupils, or more precise mind puppets who will take care of everything when we arrive at Suna."

(Location: council chamber wind tower Suna hidden sand village desert region wind country territory)

Every member of the Suna council was present in the room along with the Kazekage. They were all seated in the round table ready to discuss the topic at hand. Kitsune was in the front of the table along with Temptress and Mistress. Among members of the council was the head of the sand forces and security team Yura. Yura was a man in his early thirties with a brown bear on his chin and brown hair. Like the members of the council he was wearing the traditional Suna robes white and grey and brown sandals. Once they were all gathered they finally opened t discuss the matter at hand with their Kazekage and the mask mercenary.

"Let's begin this discussion Kazekage-sama you were the one that summoned us for this meeting please tell us what this meeting is is all about?"

"Very well" replied Gaara" the purpose of this discussion is about the criminal organization Akatsuki."

The council members started murmuring among other members while others weren't surprise to hear about the topic. After all they have heard rumors about the organization for a while now.

Gaara resumed his speech" what do we know about Akatsuki?"

"The information that we have gathered says they are an organization that consist of ten ninjas and they're all S rank missing nin in the bingo book. We also know that they ravel in pairs and they are always traveling around looking for something we don't know what are they after. We do know that among them were Orochimaru the murderer of the fourth Kazekage was a former member of the organization, we also know that among them were also Uchiha Itachi a missing nin from Konoha responsible for the Uchiha clan massacre. Another member is Hoshigaki Kisame missing nin from the hidden mist and a former member of the seven swordsmen of the mist" Yura said.

"If I may talk" Kitsune said getting the attention of the council he was between Temptress and Mistress.

"Go ahead Kitsune you may talk" Gaara said.

"Thank you Kazekege-sama I want to say that Itachi and Kisame were already taken care of by me and my team so that's two members from Akatsuki down" replied the mask mercenary.

The members of the council were shocked hearing the news. They couldn't believe two strong members of Akatsuki have been defeated already. Someone like Itachi who murdered his entire clan in one night and Kisame who was very much dangerous like the older Uchiha, to be beaten by Kitsune and his team. It proves how strong team Kitsune Flash really is and that they were not to be underestimated. Of course Kitsune decided to remain quiet since they don't know about Itachi being back at Konoha and saved from being executed. He wasn't going to say a word about the truth of the Uchiha massacre since it was classified information and Tsunade has named it an S rank secret just like the truth of his heritage.

The Kazekage nodded at the nformation" that's good if there's something else you know about the organization?"

"As a matter of fact Kazekage-sama yes I do" replied Kitsune" I have a very reliable and good source that gather information all across the five countries and they have been keeping tabs on Akatsuki for a while now. I know what they are after."

The council members gasped at the announcement while Gaara was quiet. They have been using their intel for years to figure out what Akatsuki has been after and just like that Kitsune have already found out what they are after.

"Would you like to share that piece of information with me and the Suna council Kitsune?" asked Gaara.

"Of course were all on the same side and it's important that you all know what Akatsuki is looking for, or more precise who are they looking for?"

"What do you mean?" asked Yura.

"What I'm about to tell you is top secret so I hope you will tell the rest of the hidden villages when the time is right or when were allowed to are we clear?" Kitsune said in a serious tone.

"Top secret information that you tell us here will remain in this room" Gaara said assuring him that no one will say a word about it outside of the council chambers.

"Very well Akatsuki are after the nine jinchurikki or to be more precise they are seeking the nine demon containers because they want the tail beast that resides inside of them" replied the mask mercenary.

The entire council gasped in shock at the revelation no one said a word from their shock. Gaara remained quiet but his facial expression never change he only put his hand on his stomach where his tail beast Shukaku resides.

'So they want Shukaku' thought the red head Kazekage.

"Sorry for being late."

Everyone turned to entrance of the chambers to see Chiyo and Ebizo entering the room. The members didn't like the fact that both of them have arrived so late especially after Kitsune revealed very valuable information.

"It's about time you two got here what kept you so long we called you hours ago?" Baki said who was also present in the council chamber.

"Please excuse us but you see Ne-chan here was fishing and she didn't had any luck trying to catch one single fish and ow…." Ebizo rubbed his arm as his sister hit him for telling them the dumb excuse for them to arrive late.

"Quiet!" Chiyo retorted.

Baki sighed at the two elderly" never mind just take your seats."

The two old council members took their seats on the round table. Chiyo took a glance at Kitsune and his two mask team members she gave them the same look she gave Huntress at the hospital.

"Did we miss something?" asked Chiyo.

"Actually yes because of your fishing" Yura said while the elderly woman sweat dropped" Kazekage-sama and Kitsune-sama we have to tell them since they arrived late to the meeting."

"All right I will allow the information that Kitsune told us to be repeated again if that's all right with him" Gaara replied.

"I don't have a problem at all I was telling the council about the organization Akatsuki I'm sure you have heard about them. My source of information has found out what they are after and it's none other than the nine jinchurikkis they are interested in the tail beast that's inside of them."

Chiyo's eyes widened a little while Ebizo was a little shocked to hear the information. Of course she knew about the jinchurikki after all she was responsible for the Kazekage to have the one tail Shukaku inside of him. Kitsune raised an eyebrow at the old woman it seems she knew something perhaps something that he wanted to know.

"You know about the jinchurikki or the demon containers I assume?" asked the mask mercenary.

The council members along with Baki and Yura were staring at her while Gaara was staring at nowhere in particular. Ebizo gazed at his sister looking worried but the old woman sighed at the information she just heard.

"Yes I do" replied Chiyo" you can say that I'm familiar with them including their history and now that I heard about your information it makes sense why a criminal organization like Akatsuki are after them."

"Care to enlighten me?" Kitsune said waiting to hear her story and Temptress and Mistress were waiting to listen as well.

Chiyo made a pause before speaking again" the tail beasts or Bijuu are powerful entities that exist throughout the world for hundreds of years. They have an unlimited amount of chakra that surpasses any human or any living being in this world that's why the ninjas were interested in finding a way to use their power. The Bijuus were too powerful to control on their own but eventually they found a way to harness their power and used them during the ninja wars."

"By sealing them into human bodies" Kitsune said in an angry tone while gazing at Gaara who was still quiet in deep thought listening to Chiyo's story.

The elderly woman nodded" when the ninjas from the hidden villages figure a way to sealed the Bijuus inside human bodies those human became containers for the Bijuus and thus the jinchurikkis were born. The jinchurikkis were primary used during the ninja wars they were the living weapons to fight during the wars. A jinchurikki will harness the power of their Bijuu sealed and used it to fight, because they were able to combine their chakra with their demon chakra they became a force to be reckoned with. That was the role the jinchurikkis played during the wars just weapons of destruction."

"So they're just nothing but tools for war?" Temptress finally spoke and her tone wasn't as happy as Kitsune's while the mask mercenary put his arm on her shoulder to calm her down.

"I do not know why you are upset because it's the same thing with the ninjas. Ninjas are nothing but tools to fight and to be used in a war, even if were supposed to be living in an age of peace they are lots of ninjas who believe in that logic. Soon those ninjas became restless and their thirst for blood rises allowing them to become missing nin so they can start trouble all for the purpose to create a conflict between villages so a war occurs" replied Chiyo.

"That is nothing but a twisted logic that brings nothing but death" Mistress finally spoke her tone was firm she didn't like the story of the jinchurikki, especially when her leader was a jinchurikki too.

"No it's a logic that was passed down by the rules of a ninja which I believe you all must know. But anyway as for the jinchurikki it makes sense why Akatsuki is after them or more precise the Bijuus sealed inside of them they probably want to harness their power and use it to bring destruction to the five countries or perhaps to start another ninja war" replied the old woman.

"I seriously doubt the captured jinhurikki will agree to help Akatsuki to caused meaningless destruction upon the land" Kitsune said adding his logic which makes sense.

"Kitsune-sama is right even if they are just containers for the Bijuu they have no desire to caused a fourth ninja war" Yura said.

"They can be persuasive and threat the jinchurikki to cooperate with their plans" Baki added.

"That could be true but I think there could be something else to all of this" Gaara said.

"No I believe threatening the jinchurikki to help them isn't what Akatsuki wants" Chiyo said gaining everyone's attention" they could probably want to extract the Bijuu from the jinchurikki and claim it as their own."

"Extract it you mean as in removing it from the human body?" asked Temptress shocked.

"That's right…" replied the elderly woman.

"But how would they do that?" asked Yura.

"The same way they sealed in the human host, just as they are strong techniques to sealed Bijuus into human bodies they are strong techniques to remove them from their hosts. In Akatsuki's case they could have a powerful extraction technique to remove the Bijjuu from its container, however removing a Bijuu needs lots of chakra to perform. The chakra must also be well balance for the extraction to succeed, in addition the extraction process could take days even weeks." Chiyo said.

"That would explain why they are so many members in Akatsuki so the extraction of the Bijuu is perform it does makes sense" Gaara said.

"Wait if this true" a random council member said" wouldn't it be better if we hand over the Kazekage to Akatsuki?"

"What?!" Baki shouted in anger while Kitsune, Temptress, Mistress and the rest of the council were glaring at him for his comment.

The council member started trembling while Gaara was staring at him knowing that he said the wrong thing, he got up from the table and got on his knees" please forgive me Kazekage-sama for my comment but I didn't mean it like that!"

"Then what, you just want us to hand over our Kazekage to Akatsuki like he was a parting gift?!" Yura shouted.

"No that's not it please listen to what I have to say. Kazekage-sama I didn't mean it like that but surely you must know that they are still people in the village who feared you because you're the container of Shukaku. So please Kazekage-sama for the sake and protection of Suna give yourself to Akatsuki so they can remove the demon and burden who has given you so much pain and suffering in your entire life."

"You're such a fool!" Baki said in anger.

"I disagree with Baki-san he's not a fool he's an asshole" Kitsune said while the council gasped at the use of his language.

"Kitsune-sama please no foul language while were inside of this chamber" Yura said while the mask mercenary shrugged his shoulder like he didn't said nothing wrong.

The council member was trembling in fear everyone was glaring at him with so much anger he knew he was in for it now. There was no way he was going to escape his fate, he gazed at Gaara who was still staring at him but to his shock there wasn't any anger or hatred reflected in his aqua eyes.

"Kazekage-sama please forgive my disobedience!" he was still on his knees.

"That will be all right" Gaara spoke" I understand your point its true what you said that there are still people who fear me and hate me so I understand that you were trying to get rid of the thing responsible for my suffering and the villagers hatred and fear. However giving myself to Akatsuki isn't the answer there is nothing that I can do to get rid of Shukaku my fate was sealed the day he was sealed in me isn't that right Chiyo-sama?"

The elderly woman remained quiet but she saw the look the Kazekage was giving her while Kitsune was giving her a look of curiosity. Chiyo gazed at the red head Kazekage who wasn't looking at her with hatred she had to chuckle mentally at this. To think he was the same person who killed people in order to proved his existence. Now he was calm and just with his judgment she knew it very well because she was still standing here alive and well.

"What do you mean Kazekage-sama?" asked Kitsune while Temptress and Mistress were curious to find out too.

"Ne-chan?" Ebiso was worried for his sister while Chiyo just waved him off like it was all right.

"I do know about Gaara when Shukaku was sealed in him when he was a newborn because I was the one who sealed the one tail Bijuu in him."

"What?!" Kitsune was shocked before he became upset" so it was you, you're the one responsible for turning Gaara's life into a living hell!"

"Kitsune-sama please calm down" Temptress said.

"Temptress is right calm down Kitsune-kun" replied Mistress.

"If you want to hate me then hate me I don't have regrets for doing what I did" replied Chiyo" I was under direct orders from Gaara's father the fourth Kazekage to sealed Shukaku inside of his own son."

"What a horrible thing to do to have a father to sealed a demon into his own son" Kitsune said in anger he remembered that his father the fourth Hokage sealed the Kyuubi but he did it to protect the village from the demon fox's wrath so he didn't had a choice he understood his sacrifice.

"It couldn't be help Suna needed Shukaku's power to defend ourselves and to make the village powerful. It was the fourth Kazekage's will for sand to have its own jinchurikki while the other hidden villages have their own jinchurikki. Others like mist, cloud and stone have more than one jinchurikki making their forces strong. The fourth Kazekage believe that this age of peace was nothing but a charade and sooner or later a war would break out between the nations. He wanted Suna to spend its territory passing the wind country" Chiyo said.

"So he wanted to invade other villages why am I not surprise?" Kitsune said holding his anger" no wonder when Orochimaru came to him with the offer to destroy Konoha he didn't hesitated to joined with the hidden sound village, too bad that trusting that snake had severe consequences and he suffered those consequences with his life."

"Kitsune-kun please" Mistress tried to scold her leader for his rude comment.

"It may be a cold and rude comment but it's the truth" Gaara replied" I don't hold any hatred or anger towards Chiyo or anyone who used to followed my father they were just doing their job in obeying his orders that's all."

Kitsune smiled at his comment remembering how he used to be' he has really changed for the better.'

"Anyway I can't hand over myself to Akatsuki since extracting the Bijuu has severe consequences" Gaara said.

Chiyo nodded in agreement since she knew a lot about the Bijuus and the jinchurikkis, she gazed over at Kitsune" I'm sure you must know about the consequences when it comes to extracting the Bijuu from a jinchurikki?"

The mask mercenary stood quiet of course he knew the truth. Traveling with Jiraiya and hearing the information he gathered from his spy network he found out about what Akatsuki was after. He eventually found out about the Bijuu extraction he knew the fate of a jinchurikki once its Bijuu is extracted. He noticed that both Temptress and Mistress were staring at him with a lot of concern reflected in their eyes. Obviously they wanted to know but he only gave a gentle squeeze to both of their hands making them feel a little better. But it didn't help erased their curiosity they still wanted to know about the truth of the Bijuu extraction.

"Well if there's something else that we must discuss in this meeting?" asked Yura.

"Actually there is" Kitsune said getting everyone's attention in the room" since we have everything cleared up of Akatsuki and the jinchurikki I must tell you that there's a possibility that Akatsuki might come here to take the Kazekage."

"What?!" Yura was shocked along with Chiyo.

"They're coming here?!" Baki said in awe.

"Are you sure?!" asked Yura.

The mask mercenary nodded" unfortunately they have already captured some of the jinchurikkis so eventually they will come here to try and capture Kazekage-sama. So while my other team member Huntress is in the hospital making a cure for the sand storm disease I will take on the job to protect the Kazekage from getting capture by Akatsuki."

"Take the job of guarding Gaara?" Baki said.

"If this is true then we all agree that Kitsune-sama protects Kazekage-sama all in favor" Yura said.

Every member from the council including Chiyo and Ebizo raised their hands.

"Then it has been decided Kitsune-sama will guard the Kazekage from Akatsuki if they ever show up" Yura said.

"Although he doesn't need any protection" Kitsune chuckle knowing how strong Gaara is.

"Do you accept Kitsune-sama's protection Kazekage-sama?" Baki asked.

"That's fine I don't have a problem with having a bodyguard although like Kitsune-sama said I don't need protection" the red head youth gave a sly smile at the mask mercenary.

Yura nodded" all right if there isn't anything else to discuss then this meeting is…."

"Wait there's another thing we must discuss" Kitsune said interrupting Yura.

"There is?" asked Baki.

"What else do we need to discuss Kitsune-sama?" asked Yura.

"I will like to know as well" Gaara said.

"Since you have all asked so nicely you already know that Akatsuki travel in pairs, you're all aware that it's impossible for two members of Akatsuki to infiltrate a ninja village and capture the Kazekage just like that no matter how strong they must be its suicide to try and infiltrate and heavily guarded ninja village with only two members"

"That is true so what is your point Kitsune-sama?" Baki said.

"My point is that since it's impossible for two Akatsuki members to infiltrate the village undetected they will need some inside help for them to pull off their capture" replied the mask mercenary.

"Inside help are you saying…." Gaara paused fearing the worst.

"Yes there's a traitor among us and I have a feeling that he's right here in this room" Kitsune said.

"What?!" Baki said shocked.

"A traitor?" Gaara said.

"There's a traitor here that's impossible!" Chiyo said.

"It's impossible for an Akatsuki spy to be here in this council chamber!" Yura said.

"Not to fear because I will find out who is the traitor with a little help from my team member Mistress do your thing!"

Mistress nodded making a hand seal in front of everyone from the council" byakugan!"

She activated her bloodline gazing at every single council member. She saw their entire chakra flow circulatory system until she spotted something out of ordinary. She was gazing at some kind of paper tag on someone's head.

She gasped in shock pointing at Yura" it's him!"

"What Yura is the traitor?!" Baki shouted in shock.

"What is this true Yura are you working for Akatsuki?!" Chiyo said in awe.

"It's not true I am not a traitor I will never betray my village and my Kazekage for Akatasuki it's a lie!!" Yura said in pure shock.

Mistress and Temptress went to him Mistress still had her byakugan on.

"What are you all doing?!" asked the scared Yura.

"Calm down pops is it him Mistress?" Temptress said.

"Yes it's him there some kind of paper seal on his head I can see it's connected to his chakra and his brain."

Temptress nodded knowing exactly what she was talking about" I see it must be a mind control seal."

"What are you talking about?!" asked Yura.

"Very clever no doubt this is Akatsuki's doing a mind control seal is the perfect weapon to have their free access to the sand village with no problem at all" Kitsune said with a grin.

"Kitsune-sama please explained yourself what's going on here?" asked Gaara calmly.

"Why I don't let my team member Temptress to explain they're all yours Temptress?" asked the mask mercenary.

"No problem everyone and council member this man right here has a mind control seal placed on his head. It's a tool that is use to have complete control of the person and every single of his or her actions. The one who placed the seal on his head can activate it by just making the right hand seal. Once the seal activates the victim has no choice since he or she will be under complete control of the mind seal and the owner of the seal, so the person doesn't have any control over his actions since he becomes a puppet or slave to the mind seal."

"So if Akatsuki is responsible for placing the mind control seal on Yura then they could have activated it by now" Baki said.

"Mistress do you see the mind seal glowing with chakra?" asked Temptress.

Mistress was still looking at Yura with her byakugan activated" no the seal looks normal why you ask?"

"It means the mind control seal hasn't been activated yet so Yura is still himself" replied the mask kunoichi.

"Myself I don't understand what you're talking about." Yura said.

"It's all right Yura it's not your fault however I do know about the mind control seal because it's a technique I developed myself" Chiyo said.

"What you created this Chiyo-sama?!" Baki said.

The elderly woman nodded" now don't get the wrong idea I didn't placed the mind control seal on Yura but I'm guessing someone else from Suna must have placed it on him. However placing the mind control seal takes a lot of time I doubt that it was placed on Yura just recently."

"What do you mean Chiyo?" asked Gaara.

"I'm guessing that Yura must have been having that mind control seal on his head for a long time who knows maybe even years."

"That would make sense if that person from Suna who placed that seal on Yura years ago he could have left the village and joined Akatsuki" Kitsune said.

"That would explain someone from Akatsuki knowing about that mind control seal however do we even know who could it be?" asked Baki.

Everyone stood quiet of course no one knew who the former ninja from Suna could be. Chiyo however was in deep thought thinking about the technique and possibly the person she had in her mind being the possible traitor.

'The mind control seal was a technique to control a real human like he was a puppet without using any chakra strings. There's only one person I know and the only person I taught this technique who could be responsible for this but…..he can't be its not possible did he joined Akatsuki?'

"I think it doesn't matter who is the responsible for placing that mind seal on Yura what matters the most is what should we do with him when the seal activates?" Baki said.

"If that happens he could attack our ninjas and he could prepare the village for those Akatsuki to come here and take Gaara" Chiyo said.

Gaara turned to the mask mercenary" Kitsune I am open for any suggestions."

"I'm glad you asked me Kazekage-sama because I do have a plan but I will need that Yura keeps the mind seal on his head."

"What?" asked Yura.

"Don't worry pops I am from the Yamanaka clan we specialize in any techniques that involve the mind were the only clan in Konoha that knows how the human mind works. I can dispel and remove the mind control seal from your head."

Gaara nodded along with the rest of the council" tell us about this plan of yours?"

The mask mercenary grinned along with Temptress and mistress" okay I will tell you but first tell me where the highest point in the village is?"

(Time skip)

(Location: mountain summit Suna hidden sand village desert region wind country territory)

Mistress was standing on top of the mountain summit of the village. It was the highest point where she has a full view of the entire village. She was using her byakugan to scout throughout the whole region in search for any Akatsuki arrival however the mask kunoichi wasn't really concentrating on her mission. She couldn't get the words out of her head about what happened during the council meeting when it comes to the topic of the jinchurikki. She was dying to know about the Bijuu extraction why they were all keeping it a secret why her leader was keeping it a secret too. Yet she didn't know the horrible feeling in her gut about the whole situation she knew of Naruto being a jinchurikki. She believed as a team there is no need to keep secrets between each other and yet her leader and the object of her affections were keeping a secret from her and the rest of her teammates. Maybe he didn't trust them after all was the secret worst than the one of him being the container of the Kyuubi.

'Naruto-kun….what are you hiding from us?......what are you hiding from me?' her byakugan eyes softened thinking about the blond who stole her heart years ago since their times at the ninja academy.

"How's everything going?"

Mistress saw Kitsune landing next to her before she gave a smile at him" everything is going well I haven't spotted anything yet especially from Akatsuki."

"That's good this is the perfect spot to scout the entire sand village and keep a look out for Akatsuki I just had a feeling they will come after Gaara" replied Kitsune.

"What about Huntress?" the masked Hyuga said.

"She will remain in the hospital until she can come up with the cure for the sand storm disease, we may have to do this mission without her."

"She won't like that you know she doesn't like to be left out from missions."

"Right now she has her own mission to save the lives of those innocent people I'm sure she won't argue with the real Kitsune."

"What real Kitsune?" Mistress looked at her leader confused.

"Heh I'm a shadow clone the real Kitsune is taking care of something" replied the clone.

"I see…" she stood quiet dying to ask him about the Bijuu extraction' should I ask him now?'

"Well I better get going…."

"Wait Kitsune-kun!"

"Hmm what's wrong?" the clone looked at her.

"I….I want to ask you something it's important…." she tried not to sound nervous.

"Sure what's on your mind?"

"I….it's about the Bijuu extraction?"

The Kitsune clone stood quiet hearing the topic before he hesitated in answering her" what about it?"

"I….I just want to know is it dangerous for the human host to lose his Bijuu if it's extracted?"

The shadow clone felt like shouting in frustration he has been avoiding that question from his team since the council meeting. He knew it very well but he wasn't ready to tell them yet knowing that it will make them worry sick about it. This was a secret he was planning in keeping from them for a while just like his heritage even if deep inside he really wanted to tell them the truth. He took a deep breath noticing that Mistress was still staring at him hoping that he gives her an answer.

"I better get going I have things to do" the clone replied.

"But Kitsune-kun…."

"Bye…" he finally left jumping down the roof tops of the buildings.

Mistress watched him leaving while feeling her heart breaking she was hurt and disappointed he didn't told her so he obviously didn't trusted her' Naruto-kun….'

(Location: village district Suna hidden sand village desert region wind country territory)

Kankuoruo and Temari were running the streets with a large group of chunins. They just have gotten orders from Gaara about Akatsuki coming here to try and capture their leader in the sand siblings case no gonna happen. After their little brother Gaara started changing for the better because of Naruto's words after the sound and sand invasion they have made a vow to each other. That they were going to protect their brother no matter what knowing that Akatsuki was after the jinchurikki. They both care so much for Gaara and they are forever grateful for Naruto for changing him and sending him to walk the right path. If Akatsuki was taking their brother and Kazekage they were going to have to get through them first. They continued running through the streets looking for the intersection where it will become the rendezvous point for their patrol. Gaara has ordered them to take a group of chunins and patrol the whole village district for any signs of Akatsuki.

Temari growled" they won't take Gaara."

"They will have to kill us first if they want to take him I won't let a thing happen to him!"

Temari nodded agreeing with her brother as she was glad to finally reached a corner of the street separating the different paths of the village" this is it this is the intersection we've been looking for!"

"You're right this will be the rendezvous point we'll spilt our teams from here on."

"Right good luck and don't do anything reckless Kankuoruo we have our orders let's go!" replied Temari.

"I won't…" replied the annoyed puppet user as both of them took different path separating the team of sand chunins.

(Time skip)

(Location: rock wall village entrance Suna hidden sand village desert region wind country territory)

The chunin guards have increased security as well in number since a few hours ago. When they received an order from the Kazekage to increase the watch and the security around the perimeter of the village, meaning that they were expecting to have some unfriendly visitors and they knew they have to be ready for anything. The chunin who had the binoculars were still looking in the horizon expecting to see any sing from Akatsuki members and so far he hasn't seen anything yet. Suddenly he gasped as he spotted far in the distance. He turned pale when he saw two members were black cloaks with red cloud designs they were told about Akatsuki members clothing it matched perfectly. He gave the order for the other chunins to sound the invasion alarm but no one answered him. He turned around only to gasp in horror as every single one of the guards were dead the blood was everywhere. Suddenly he was stabbed by a couple of kunais falling to the ground dead. The murderer and responsible was none other than Yura who was now dressed in a sand jounin uniform.

Deidara and Sasori finally arrived at the entrance to the sand village seeing the dead bodies of all of the chunin guards. Deidara grinned at the sight he knew it was all work from his partner Sasori who has planned to infiltrate his former home village years ago. He saw one sand jounin who stood in front of all of the dead bodies kneeling on the ground in front of them.

"Yura…" Sasori said seeing that his human puppet has done his job just like he was expecting to.

"Yes Sasori-sama welcome everything has been taken care of" replied Yura.

"Good then all we need is to take care of the jinchurikki then" replied the short Akatsuki member.

By now Deidara has taken some of his clay from the pouches on his waist using the mouths from his hands. They were currently chewing the clay to perfect quality like they were chewing bubble gum.

"Let's not waste time" Sasori said.

Yura nodded" follow me."

The sand jounin led the Akatsuki members towards the long path until they reached the village. Deidara released the clay that his hand mouths were chewing and they released a small clay bird. He threw it on the ground before making a hand seal in a cloud of smoke the clay bird has increased in size, now he it was very big enough to carry the blond Akatsuki. He got on top of the big clay bird ready to depart to go after his target.

"I should warn you that they have deployed patrols on the ground so it's not just the air scouts that you will have to watch out for" Yura said.

"That's all right they will never spot me until it's too late yeah…" Deidara said.

"Deidara don't underestimate the one tail" Sasori.

"Heh that jinchurikki won't know what hit him hmm."

"Don't keep me waiting Deidara"

Deidara ignored his comment before removing his straw hat revealing his whole face. His long blond hair was tied on a pony tail while a portion of his hair was covering his right eye while on his left eye he had a small telescope that allows him to see into farthest regions possible. Strapped on his forehead was his scratch headband with the symbol of the hidden stone village he was obviously a missing nin from stone.

"Let's go!"

The giant clay bird flapped its wings as it started flying away into the high skies of the village. He used his small telescope to locate the air scouts that were watching over the skies he needed to take them down before facing his target. He grinned as he spotted the jounin scouts on high towers he counted a total of five scouts before reaching to his clay pouch and used his mouths to chew the clay. After a minute his mouths released a couple of small clay spiders, he threw them falling from the sky heading into their destinations. Each of the clay spiders fell on the shoulders of the scout jounins it was the perfect time for the clay artist to make his move.

He made a hand seal" Katsu!"

BOOM!!!

The clay spiders exploded taking down the jounin scouts, the explosion wasn't big but it was strong enough to kill them. Once the scouts were out of the way Deidara flew ahead flying through the sand village. He grinned as he gazed ahead seeing the circular shape building not too far from his location.

'There it is the wind tower the Kazekage's office is in that building, time to pay him a visit hmm.'

The giant clay bird started flying towards the circular shape building. He used his small telescope to checked if there weren't any ninja guards the tower since they have seem to increased security a bit. He grinned not seeing one single ninja in the building as he was looking through the windows of the tower. He used his telescope to see through another window and he smirked as he saw a red head teen seated on his deck doing some paper work.

'Finally found you.'

Deidara flew towards the window his clay bird increasing speed it was the perfect chance to strike since the Kazekage had his guard down. He was now closed enough to his office window as he has take more clay from his pouch, the mouths from his hands were chewing the clay quicker than usual he wasn't wasting any time to attack. The blond Akatsuki grinned as his mouths released two peacocks he made a hand seal turning them into giant size peacocks both of the clay birds have attached themselves to the wall where the Kazekage's office was located. Gaara was still unaware that he was about to attack by an Akatsuki while Deidara has taken his distance from the explosion that was about to take place.

'I decided to use C1 level chakra for the explosion to take a lot of damage to the jinchurikki yeah.'

He made a hand seal grinning" art is a blast katsu!"

BOOM!!!

The whole wall of the office was demolished by the powerful explosion it was big enough for everyone in the sand village to see it. Sand ninjas started moving towards the wind tower while the scout team lead by Kankuoruo saw the whole thing.

He gasped in shocked knowing the location of the explosion' no Gaara!'

Deidara grinned evilly as he entered the destroyed office of the Kazekage once the smoke of the explosion faded. He saw Gaara who was down for the count and he was bleeding, he frowned a little not expecting that he was going to be defeated so easily.

'You got to be kidding me he's been beaten already I can't believe he's the Kazekage let alone a jinchurikki oh well he wasn't that much of a challenge after all hmm.'

He went towards Gaara's fallen body and picked it up letting his clay bird capturing it with its tail using it as a large claw. He flew out of the destroyed office heading towards the entrance of the village and where his partner Sasori's was waiting for him. Nevertheless everything was good he has completed the mission.

'Mission accomplished one tail Shukaku has been captured time to return to master Sasori yeah.'

As Deidara was flying through the sand village he noticed an army of sand chunins and jounins ready to attack. Baki, Kankuoruo and Temari were present and they were all shocked seeing their beloved brother and leader all injured ad captured. Soon they were glaring in pure hatred at the blond Akatsuki who was grinning at them flying in his clay bird he was ready to leave the village with their target.

"The fools are too late there's nothing they can do hmm…."

Temari was almost in tears while glaring at Deidara she quickly took her large fan opening it. There was no way she was going to watch her little brother taken away by those criminals. She wasn't the only one ready to attack but the army of chunins and jounins have taken their shurikens and kunais ready to throw them at their enemy and captor of their Kazekage.

Baki gasped at them" no wait don't attack you might hurt Kazekage-sama!!"

Everyone stood their ground knowing that he was right they could probably kill him in the process. Deidara had the perfect human shield their beloved Kazekage who has gained everyone's acknowledgement during the years he has been ruling all because of Naruto. Temari growled as a couple of tears were falling from her emerald eyes and Kankuoruo wasn't any happy he shouted in frustration while cursing. He has failed to protect his little brother both he and Temari failed to protect him. Now they felt like they weren't worthy to be Gaara's siblings at all they were just failures nothing else.

(Time skip)

(Location: village entrance Suna hidden sand village desert region wind country territory)

Sasori gasped in shock as he saw his partner return after an hour he depart to fight the one tail jinchurikki. He saw the injured Kazekage captured on the clay bird's tail while Deidara jumped down from the bird.

"You're back already Deidara!"

"I know I was that shocked when I found out how easily I defeated this jinchurikki he was very weak, this is by far the easiest jinchurikki we have captured yeah."

"Sasori-sama you should leave before the sand forces get here" Yura said.

The short Akatsuki member nodded" you should leave here as well."

Yura nodded before vanishing.

"Let's go Deidara."

"Right hmm…"

Deidara put his straw hat back on before they started walking out into the path of rock wall. Now that they have captured their target they needed to regroup in the one of the many Akatsuki hide outs scatter throughout the five countries.

"Time to report to leader-sama yeah" Deidara said.

"I just hope he has already set the preparations for the extraction we are way too earlier to reunite with the rest from the organization" replied Sasori.

"Yes we weren't expecting to captured such a weak jinchurikki I knew the one tail was weak but not this weak hmm."

"Perhaps Suna have lost their values when it comes to choosing a strong Kazekage it doesn't surprise me how softhearted they have become throughout the years" Sasori said.

"I just hope our next jinchurikki is this easy to defeat" replied the blond Akatsuki as they continued to walk away from the sand village.

(Location: village district Suna hidden sand village desert region wind country territory)

Baki, Kankuoruo, Temari and the rest of the Suna forces were running through the streets of the village like their lives depended on it trying to get in time hoping that they were still time to save their little brother. Suddenly Baki stopped while everyone else stopped looking at him his face expression says it all like it was no use to continue running.

"Why are you stopping Baki?!" Temari shouted.

"Yeah we need to go after Gaara we can't let those bastards get away with this!" Kankuoruo said.

"Listen even if we if increase our speed it's no use….I'm sorry to say this but they are probably far away from the village by now you two already know it."

"No I am not giving up we can't let them take Gaara" Temari said feeling heartbroken.

Finally Kankuoruo became too angry and noticed that someone was missing from all of this who accepted the job in the protection of their little brother" ah where the hell is Kitsune Flash he was supposed to be here protecting Gaara where is he?!!"

"It's all right Kankuoruo…"

Everyone gasped when they turned around and they were in shock. They were seeing Gaara all well with not a single scratch on him. Kankuoruo and Temari as they went to him and gave him a warm hug making the red head Kazekage.

Baki smiled at the sibling's reunion' it seems the plan worked after all.'

Kankuoruo was still shocked seeing his little brother all right" what's going on how did you…I thought you were taken by Akatsuki?!"

"Care to explain us what happened?" Temari said not sounding so shocked like her brother.

"Like I said everything is all right" Gaara said.

"But wait if you're here then who is the one that…." Kankuoruo didn't finished because he has realized a little too late.

Temari was now grinning figuring it out" so that was his plan all along."

The Kazekage nodded" Kitsune Flash has everything under control."

(Time skip)

(Location: desert region miles away from Suna wind country territory)

Sasori and Deidara were still traveling through the desert trying to reach the checkpoint that will lead them to the nearest Akatsuki hide out where they were going to the extraction of the Bijuu from Gaara. They didn't know however what was in store for them. Suddenly the Gaara that was trapped in the clay bird's tail opened his eyes and broke free shocking the two Akatsuki members. He jumped down from the bird landing a few feet away from them.

"What you're still able to move hmm?" asked Deidara.

"Looks like you didn't knock him out too hard Deidara."

Gaara grinned" actually you two are in for it now" he spoke in a voice that didn't belonged to the Kazekage.

"What?!" Sasori said.

POOF!!!

Gaara has changed and now they two Akatsuki members were now staring at Kitsune Flash shocking them a lot.

"What…it's you!" Deidara said shocked.

"Kitsune Flash so you were in Suna after all….I see so all of this was your plan no wonder the one tail jinchurikki was too easy to defeat he let himself get captured not a bad plan" Sasori said.

"But that can't be I saw you getting injured because of the explosion I used C1 chakra for the detonation, the blast was strong enough to break a few bones yeah!"

"I can't believe you two were former ninjas don't you know that you should always look beneath the underneath?" Kitsune was grinning.

"What?!" replied the clay artist.

"What you didn't saw is that I used a shadow clone to transform into Gaara and when the explosion hit his office I simply dispelled it and I jumped in. Before the smoke lifted I transformed into Gaara."

"But you had blood in you!" Deidara said getting angry.

Kitsune grinned as he took a small bottle of red ink shocking Deidara and Sasori felt ashamed such a stupid person as a partner" like I said always look beneath the underneath."

"I can't believe you fell for such a stupid trick Deidara" replied the short Akatsuki member.

"Shut up it's not like you didn't notice it either!"

"Your partner wasn't the only one who was fooled" Kitsune said looking at Sasori" you fell for it too."

"What are you talking about?"

POOF!!!

When the cloud of smoke vanished Temptress and Mistress were next to Kitsune ready to fight.

"Don't look so surprise you should know I wasn't traveling alone" replied the mask mercenary.

Temptress grinned at Sasori" you never noticed the guards at the entrance to the village, if you would have taken a closer look they weren't real."

"What?!" now it was Sasori's turn to become shock.

"What you heard they weren't real it was all a genjutsu I cast while the real guards left their position."

Mistress nodded while looking at Deidara" that's not all but the scouts you supposedly killed weren't real either."

Deidara growled" so they were a genjutsu too?"

"Nope they were all shadow clones I summoned and made them transformed into sand jounins it really fooled you thinking you killed the real deal."

"You all knew we were coming to Suna" Sasori said.

"That's right I had a feeling you guys will come after Gaara sooner or later so I took my chances to act now and looks like I was right all along lucky me."

"We also knew about your human puppet too" Temptress said.

Sasori gasped" what you mean you also knew about Yura but how did you figure out about the mind control seal I placed on him?!"

"So it was you the one who placed the mind control seal on him that means you're the traitor from Suna" Mistress said.

"Right which leads me to believe who you are" Kitsune quickly took his bingo book who he stole from a stone ninja opening and flipping through the pages he grinned" I was right I knew it was you, there's only one missing nin from Suna who is S rank isn't that right Sasori formerly known as Sasori of the red sands?"

"So you know who I am it doesn't matter to me you made a big mistake coming here."

"I think you have that backwards because the whole reason I lead you two here is because it was to prevent the villagers of Suna from getting hurt. There was no need to endanger their lives so it was better to lead you guys away from the village" replied the mask mercenary.

"So let's see….you guys failed in capturing the Kazekage your human puppet is back to normal and I dispelled your mind control seal and now you guys are going to get beaten right here before we capture you and reclaim your bounties" Temptress said with a smirk.

"And what a bounty it is" Kitsune said with a whistle checking Sasori's bounty he then flipped another page spotting Deidara" look here's your partner Deidara the former terrorist for hire and missing nin from hidden stone your bounty is quite nice too" he closed his book before putting it back in his pocket.

Deidara grinned as he took clay from his pouch and his mouths were already chewing the clay" so what if we failed in capturing the one tail we have a better target to capture instead hmm."

"That's right we have been given orders to capture you Kitsune Flash if we ever run into you, after all you are a jinchurikki" replied Sasori.

Kitsune grinned as he was ready to fight with his two team members" have you forgotten what I said the last time we met, I am going to hunt down each and every single one of you I really meant it!"

(Location: Hokage office fire tower Konoha hidden leaf village fire country territory)

Tsunade entered her office holding a big bottle of sake. She has finally saved some money to buy a one of a kind brand or sake and she was really going to enjoy drinking every last drop. After a hard day of work doing crappy paperwork hearing the bullshit of the council she really needed a break. A lot has happened in the last couple of days. She has finally gained permission from the council to tell them village about Itachi's presence in the village alarming all of the citizens. She gathered every single citizen from Konoha telling them truth about the older Uchiha and Uchiha clan massacre. The villagers were shocked beyond words finding out that all this time Itachi killed his brothers and sisters under direct orders from the elders and he has been pretending to be a traitor while secretly protecting Konoha was very hard to swallow. But things turned a little for the better as the people decided to believed their Hokage and probably they might give a chance to Itachi although she highly doubt it. Now here she was ready to calm down and relax drinking a very rare bran of sake to fill her heart's content.

Shizune entered the office with Tonton following her the raven haired woman sighed" Tsuande-sama are you sure buying that bottle of sake was the right thing to do?"

"Of course it was the right thing to do Shizune this is an emergency I am so full of stress and I will have a headache the size of the fire country any minute now. The only thing that can get rid of my stress its this special sake I have been saving for a while!"

Shizune sighed' and very expensive too she wasted more money and now she has more debts to pay than ever.'

The busty Hokage smiled ready to opened the bottle and poured some sake on her glass" now to drink the great taste of relaxation and…." she didn't finish because Jiraiya was already next to her scaring the living shit out of her along with Shizune and Tonton.

Tsuande got pissed while glaring daggers at her close friend" damn it Jiraiya would it kill you to use the door for once in your life I swear if you use the window to enter once again I will shove my heel right up your ass!!!"

However she got rid of all of her anger when she saw the expression on Jiraiya's face. The toad sanin had a very serious expression on his face meaning business and quite frankly it scared Tsuande a little. Because she has never seen him so serious in her entire life it was like she was staring at some sort of stranger and not her closest friend who she has known since they were twelve. She got closer to him looking very worried at him this expression wasn't like the Jiraiya she knows she saw that Shizune was also worried and Tonton was trying to get behind her to prevent looking at him.

"Hey…Jiraiya you okay?" asked the slug sanin.

"Jiraiya-sama?" asked Shizune worried.

"Tsunade….we need to talk…" the toad sanin's voice was nervous and frantic too making the two ladies to get more worry for him.

"What's wrong? Tsunade gazed at him before she noticed his hands" dear Kami look at you, you're trembling what in the world happened to you?"

"I'm fine really…but I need to talk you about something very urgent it's very important" Jiraiya finally composed himself but he was still feeling frantic.

"Something important what is it?" Tsunade that it must be something very urgent if it was enough to make him this nervous

"I….." Jiraiya took a deep breath trying to calm down his trembling returned once again.

Tsunade was worried sick for him now she has never seen him like this. The last time she has probably seen him so down was when she found out that the fourth Hokage died. She made sure she made eye contact with him so that he tells her the urgent matter.

"Jiraiya tell me about that important matter you want to tell me?"

The toad sanin took another deep breath trying to get the words out of his mouth while the slug sanin was getting a bit annoyed and inpatient with his attitude.

"Jiraiya-sama what's wrong?" Shizune said.

"Tsunade I….I must tell you something really important."

"What is it?" asked the annoyed Hokage.

"You must know it's very important I just can't believe it…."

Tsunade growled" damn it don't keep me in suspense and just tell me already!"

Jiraiya took another deep breath and this time he was going to make sure he said the words. Important words that will make him so frantic, gazing at Tsunade and Shizune he gave them another serious look before saying the important matter.

"Uzumaki Kushina is alive."

To be continued

Dum dum dum evil cliffhanger has been activated. Here's a really long chapter finally finished and I know that they are lots of grammar errors and I will try to fix them if possible it will take a while to do. Whoa things have become interesting Kushina is really alive who would it thought? But anyway I hope you all review and thank you for marking the story in your story alerts and favorite list. Also I want to dedicate this chapter to two great fan fict authors so Hefster and Kingkakashi this one's for you and I am looking forward to the update of your awesome Naru/Saku/Hina story super genetics: creation of a bloodline. Who knows maybe I might become a Naru/Saku/Hina supporter too. Please review I hope you all enjoy the chaper and I will see you all next time farewell.

Next chapter: Akatsuki attacks part 2: The great struggle in the desert