Akatsukivs. TheNewOrganization
I decided to change the storyline of Itachi and Sasuke a little. Like I said in the last chapter, I was going to have Sasuke forgive his brother, but not be able to allow the death of his clan to go unavenged, so it would have ended in both of them dying in battle. Now its going in a different direction.
-start-
Naruto sat in his office staring at the three people in front of him. Sasuke stared back at him with a flat expression. Jiraya stood in the corner merely observing while Kakashi stood behind Sasuke. "So" Naruto began "I could let the fact that you had a change of heart for your brother slide. I could even get over you resuscitating one of the most powerful enemies to our village. But I can't let what you said back there slide. Sasuke what the hell were you thinking."
Sasuke looked back at Naruto and shrugged. "Dont treat this like a game Sasuke" Kakashi said "you admitted to planning your own death." "Its none of your business how I live or end my life" Sasuke growled. "Sasuke, not only are you one of our most powerful ninja, but you have people that care about you" Jiraya stated, "you have a point about it being none of our business, but two of these people risked everything to keep you from throwing your life away several years ago, and I think you owe at least one of them an explanation." Sasuke opened his mouth to retort, but slowly looked from Jiraya to Kakashi, and then to Naruto. No one seemed angered but him. What shocked Sasuke was that Naruto simply looked hurt more than anything else.
He sighed and looked around the room one last time. "Look" he said "what Itachi did to my clan is unforgivable. On my honor, I must kill him for what hes done. But I started to think, he has to care for me at least to some degree. He could have killed me that night, and had many opportunities since then. He may not love me but hes still my brother and is the only direct family I have left. Once hes dead not only will my purpose in life be gone but Ill have no one. Friends are one thing but to have no remaining blood is a hell. I just planned to get strong enough to kill him. I figured that hed probably kill me in his final moments."
"But Sasuke, what about repopulating your clan" Kakashi said. "For the longest time that was my plan" Sasuke said, "but when you sent me on the mission to spy on Madara Uchiha, I was there to see his death." "We know that Sasuke, it was in your report, but how did that change anything" Kakashi stated. "It was his final words that changed my mind, what he said still rings in my head like he said them yesterday" he said. "What did you hear" Jiraya asked.
-flashback-
Sasuke sat on the support beams on the ceiling, of Madaras underground hideout. He had been hiding up here watching the epic battle that was occurring below. Itachi stood next to the wall on the other side of the gigantic room. Pein had three massive hounds chasing Madara around the room. Each time they lunged he would vanish and reappear several yards away. He transported in front of Pein and launched two large fireballs at him, then charged in behind them to catch him by suprise. Pein was breathing heavily. He was about to dodge the fireballs and almost didnt notice Madara vanish from where he stood. Pein reacting quickly yelled "almighty push" and the usually massive blast shot out in a sphere around him.
The two fireballs went out upon contact, but he smiled as he heard a scream of pain as Madara reappeared behind him and was immediately hit with the attack and thrown across the room. As he fell with a small thud and a large crack Pein turned to finish him. Madara looked at him before smiling. His Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan shone brightly in the dying embers of torches on the wall. It appeared on the ground below him and a barrier shot up. Pein did several justus, from throwing flaming rocks, to his ultimate flare attack, but nothing penetrated it. He eventually fell to his knees from the loss of chakra. Madara began laughing menacingly. "Only a sharingan as strong as mine can penetrate this barrier" he said. Upon hearing this Pein looked over to Itachi who began walking over. His bakuyomi spread across his eye which earned a raised eyebrow Madara. Sasuke was too high to see.
"The bakuyomi, I thought that was only a legend" Madara said. Itachi ignored him as portal tore through the barrier. Itachi moved to step back but Pein shook his head, still trying to catch his breath. "Go ahead, do it" Madara said with a smirk "It will change nothing." "Were not trying to change anything" Itachi said "youre simply a nuisance." "Whatever you have to tell yourself, I may be a monster but you are truly evil" he said with a laugh "you murdered our entire clan on a whim, something that never even crossed my mind. It only seems fitting that you end another." Itachi growled, his eyes shining with anger. "Dont condescend me" he said. "The look in your eyes, truly a perfect final sight" Madara said "these eyes of ours, see only evil. Theyve seen more hatred than any other. To be perfectly honest, it would only be a favor to the world if these eyes disappeared. They are far more likely to see the world burn than any other, even the rinnegan. It would only be fitting that the sharingan ends the sharingan." As he finished he burst into a fit of laughter. Itachi finally snapped and peirced his heart with a kunai. Madara gasped, then smiled. He reached up and grabbed one of Itachis eyes, just as the light left his own.
-end flashback-
"I see" Kakashi said "that may be true though, the Uchiha clan has had more rogue ninja than any other, and theyre almost always extremely powerful, Itachi being living proof." "But that gives you no reason to go and get yourself killed" Naruto said. "Look" Jiraya said, looking at Naruto "one of the responsibilities of being hokage is to realise that your citizens can only be controlled to an extent. Free will can never truly be conquered. Sasuke we urge you to reconsider. You have friends and loved ones here, and no matter how things turn out with your brother, youll always have a life here should you want it. At the same time it is your decision, and should the time come, you have the final option of how your life will turn out. We all have a day to die, and ultimately, if you think it necessary, then we wish only happiness for you in the afterlife. Isnt that right Naruto?"
Naruto looked down solemnly and nodded. Sasuke looked at him before lowering his head in thought. "Leave me" Naruto said as he turned around. Jiraya nodded and turned to leave. Sasuke opened his mouth to speak but Kakashi grabbed his shoulder. They turned around leaving Naruto to his thoughts.
Itachi awoke in a small hospital bed. His body was numb, he guessed from the pain medicine. He opened his eyes but everything was blurry. He blinked several times and slowly started to panic as they didnt clear. He sat up and noticed a sleeping figure on the side of the room. As he sat up the awoke as well and immediately stood and walked over. "Your finally awake" came Peins calm voice. "What happened" Itachi asked "and whats wrong with my eyes." "You overstrained your eyes" he said, "your blood was poisoned again and you died." "Then how am I alive, did Nolena save me" he asked. "No it was your brother, he hit you with a lightning jutsu that jumped your heart" Pein replied, "your eyes will heal in about three days time, but I wouldnt suggest overdoing it like that again." Itachi nodded.
"Can I leave now" he asked. "I suppose but do watch where youre going" Pein said. Itachi smiled and asked "wheres Nolena." Pein shook his head. "Damn" he said " its almost like running an organization of rabbits. Shes down the hall, second room on the right. Thats the room you two will be sharing from here on out. Just remember this is my personal mansion and should be treated with respect. Im the god of the rain village and wont hesitate to make an example of someone to remind my villagers of such." Itachi nodded and stood up. He felt a small sensation run up his legs as the medicine started to wear off. He walked away feeling the walls in front of him as he made his way down the hall.
He counted the doors and slowly opened his own. He looked around the room and found a figure laying on the bed and from what he could tell they were naked. He smiled and removed his hospital gown, "Nolena were you expecting me." "Ummm... Katrina wasnt really expecting you, but she certainly likes what she sees" came Katrinas voice. Itachis mouth hung open. Tobi stepped out of the bathroom as he heard this. "Well Tobi isnt a jealous man so he doesnt really mind" he said drying his hair. Itachi blushed slightly. "Tobi it looks like your naked, so your very lucky im half blind right now" he exclaimed. "Hey your the one who walked into our room and got naked" he said.
During the entire conversation Katrina couldnt help but look back and forth between the two men. She smiled. "Katrina cant decide, but she thinks she could definitely work with both" she said with a smile. Itachi rubbed his eyes to clear them slightly. Now he got a less blurry look at Katrina. He looked back and forth between her and Tobi, then shut the door. A small click echoed in the hall.
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Lol added the last part to kind of get the story back on a lighter mood. I dont like it when the story gets too dark or dramatic. I like it when theres a mixture of both.