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When Leaders go on Vacation.

#3: To be a leader: Sasuke

Somewhere in the middle of rice country there was a village. Somewhere in the middle of that village there was an underground base. Somewhere in the middle of that base there was a laboratory. Somewhere, and I know this is getting annoying but, in the middle of that laboratory was an office. And finally somewhere in the middle of the office was, you guessed it, Orochimaru.

Dang! It took us a while to find you Snaky-snaky-pedo-kun, I mean Orochimaru.

*AHEM* Awkward…. On to the story…

So anyways if anyone was wondering what the third point of that letter addressed to the Kages was, well you're in luck! Orochimaru was about to put the third point into action right now.

"Kukukuku!" He laughed softly to himself. Finally an opportunity for us Kages to meet in a social gathering! I'll show the rest of them that contrary to popular beliefs I am not a philadelphy! Then Finally! FINALLY! I can make friends! By flirting with every woman there I will show them that I am not interested in children!

Err…. Right Orochimaru you go do that.

"Kukukuku!" He laughed once again. The aspect of going on vacation and making friends was, dare he say it, getting him excited. He had to resist the strong urge to stand up, clap his hands and squeal like a hyperactive school girl while hopping. Taking a deep breath to calm himself he bit his thumb, formed the necessary hand signs and called out:

"SUMMONING NO JUTSU!"

Two small messenger serpents (each about one foot tall) suddenly poofed into existence. They each first observed their surroundings than turning to Orochimaru they bowed their respects and said, "How may we s-s-serve you mas-ster?"

"Go find Sasuke-kun and Kabuto-kun and bring them to my office immediately." Orochimaru ordered. Than with a quick bow and reply of, "Yesss master," from the two snakes they set off to get the task done.

At that very moment on the outskirts of the village, in one of the training fields a loud cry of, "CHIDORI!" was heard. Than not a second later a loud "BOOM" sound echoed throughout the field and was followed by an eruption of smoke and rock debris.

When the smoke cleared there stood in the middle of the field the magnificent Uchiha Sasuke in all his glory. He was shirtless, with sweat rolling down his pale muscles. The sun shined from it's angle behind the trees making it seem as if he was standing under a spotlight. A small rustling sound was heard through the bushes and a pair of eyes snapped open to reveal blood red Sharingan eyes.

"Booo!" The snake summoned boo-ed from the sidelines. He wasn't that impressed with the imagery.

"What is it?" Sasuke asked a little impatiently.

"Orochimaru-sama has summoned you immediately." The small creature said.

"Hn!" Sasuke replied.

Seriously Uchiha you really need to expand your vocabulary.

Back in the laboratory Kabuto walked leisurely down the hallways, while humming a song by Linkin Park to himself. His gloves were covered with blood and the same substance was smeared all over his lab coat.

To his left and his right there were cells, you know the ones which are usually found in dungeons with the big iron bars and red eyed prisoners behind them desperately trying to reach out for you.

However in this case the prisoners behind the bars held up posters that said things like "Go Die Bitch" or "Rot In Hell" they even had a poster that said "What Died Up Your Ass."

Kabuto ignored the first two but after reading the third one he just had to stop and think: Who the hell gave them the materials to make posters in the first place?

Once he reached the end of the long hallway he made a sharp right turn and came face to face with a small snake. The one foot long snake slithered up his body and came to rest on his shoulder. Kabuto asked the little snake, "What is it?"

"Orochimaru-sama has requested your presence." The snake replied calmly before poofing out of existence. Kabuto's eyes widened at the news. Could it be? Is it finally time?

*FLASHBACK-NO-JUTSU*

It was a fine summer afternoon and Kabuto sat quite comfortably on his favourite armchair, in the library, reading an interesting orange book.

*Ahem* No it is not the porn book that Jariya is famous for, Or the one that Kakashi reads openly, Or the one that Kankuro hid from Temari only to find Gaara reading it later, Or the one Itachi burns every time he finds Kisame reading it. No Kabuto is not reading that orange book... Get your mind out of the gutter people!

Anyways...

"Kukukuku!" He was so engrossed in that book that he did not notice when someone walked into the room. Turning around he spotted Orochimaru sitting in the corner of the room reading reading a letter and laughing softly to himself.

"May i ask what is it? Orochimaru-sama." Kabuto said looking curiously at his master.

"Kukuku, Kabuto i have decided to go on a trip." The Sanin replied looking up from the scroll.

"Oh really," The silver haired ninja didn't really know what to say, "What kind of trip?"

"Why a research trip of course my dear Kabuto-kun," Orochimaru replied with glee in his eyes.

"Then i will begin with the preparations of this trip immediately," Kabuto said dutifully.

"Oh that is not necessary Kabuto-kun," Orochimaru said quickly, "This is a journey i wish to embark on by myself."

"For how long will you be gone master?" he asked.

"Oh for a mere nine months." The sanin said casually.

"FOR NINE MONTHS!" Kabuto exclaimed completely out of character, than catching himself he calmed down and asked, "What about the body transfer jutsu?"

"Kukuku," Orochimaru laughed, "Silly boy you think i haven't considered that? These nine months are important to me so i must go. But i have made preparations for a body preservation jutsu."

"I've never heard of such a thing." The 'silly boy' said looking confused.

"Must you ask so many questions?" Orochimaru replied impatiently, "I have prepared a jutsu that will stop my body from decaying for an entire year and when i return from my trip Sasuke-kun's body will be mine! Kukukuku!"

And he wonders why people call him a pedo. Kabuto watched his master attempt an evil laugh and sweat dropped.

"But who will take over the village while you're gone?" Kabuto questioned interrupting his master's laughing session.

"That you will find out in due time my little follower." Orochimaru said leaving the room, "All in due time."

*END*FLASHBACK-NO-JUTSU*

Orochimaru-sama will have to choose me. Kabuto thought confidently, After all i've been his loyal servant for years now! I have a wide knowledge in the field of politics and am quite experienced. Surely Orochimaru-sama knows that i always play by my strengths and i never make rash decisions. What choice does he have? He will choose me.

While amusing himself with thoughts of power and ultimate control, Kabuto reached the office and pushing open the large doors he entered. Looking around he found Orochimaru sitting behind his desk talking to an impassive Sasuke who stood in front of him.

"Oh Kabuto-kun you're on time, I've just finished repeating to Sasuke-kun about my trip." Orochimaru said once he noticed the silver haired man.

"Oh i see master." Kabuto said walking up to them.

"But Orochimaru-sama who's going to take your place?" Sasuke asked for the first time in a long while.

"kukuku,i was just about to inform you about that." Orochimaru said looking at both his subordinates, "The one who will take my place as Otokage is..."

Now at that very moment the sound village itself was very peaceful. There were children playing on the streets. Shopkeepers, sales-men/women and workers in general were going about their business. Birds were chirping in the air and old ladies sat on park benches and gossiped with each other. Even the ninja's were relaxing and taking it easy as they had no missions to go to at this time of the week.

"NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOO!"

The loud shreik was heard all throught the village. Lets just say that on that day more than eighty percent of the population in Oto went deaf.

Back at the office Orochimaru and Sasuke turned around to look at Kabuto and silver haired Jounin had taken to sitting in a corner with his face in his hands and a depressing aura surrounding him. Was he crying?

"But Orochimaru-sama! Why HIM?" Kabuto sobbed and he glared and pointed at Sauske.

"Kabuto you must understand that-" Orochimaru tried to explain but was cut short.

"NO! This is not fair!" Kabuto screamed looking like a five year old child who hadnt got what he wanted.

Is he throwing a bitch fit? Un-be-knowest to both sasuke and Orochimaru they were both thinking the same thing.

"Understand! What am i to 'understand'?" Kabuto began to rant now, "Orochimaru-sama i do everything for you. Never once have i said no! You say 'Kabuto go spy on Konoha,' and i spy on Konoha. You say 'Kabuto go start a war,' and i start a war.

You say 'Kabuto give me a back rub,' and i give you a back rub. You say 'Kabuto betray Sasori the benefits will be great,' and i betray Sasori but are the 'Benefits' great? Benefits! Ha what benefits were you even talking about?

Also when the time does come for me to recieve a reward for all this loyalty what do i get? That's right NOTHING! It's always Sasuke-kun this and Sasuke-kun that or Sasuke-kun you are so amazing! I sware man you act like a fangirl in heat!"

Finally Kabuto stopped his whinning and taking a deep breadth he calmed down and looked around. Only he found the room empty.

"Orochimaru-sama... Sasuke-kun..."

Back in the sound village all was quite as poeple tried to regain their hearing. When...

"NOOOOOOOOOOO!"

Needless to say that after that day the village became known as: The Hidden Sound Village: The Village Of the Deaf.

How Ironic.

Well thats chapter three for you. Also a reviewer asked me about who would be replacing Gaara since he's Kazekage, my answer to you is that it's a surprise for chapter five. Next chapter we meet Killer B YAY! Please review!