The Last Night

Naruto sighed gently as he sat on a tree outside the new hide out. Apparently one of the snake's experiments went rampage and destroyed the old one when Naruto came back from a simple mission. He came back to find this out and he was more annoyed than angry. But he liked the new hide out better he was more in tune with nature than most because of the Kyuubi within him. It was bothering him that Orochimaru was bugging him about contacting the other tailed beasts to join him. He purposely refused him and threatened to cut out his tongue...yet again.

He pulled out a piece of paper that a simple list. He had begun recording the most important events that led up to the war.

Granny as Hokage - Complete

Meeting with Sasuke -

Fight between Sasuke -

So far those were three that came to mind. He knew there was a lot more but his brain refused to function. All the training he did with the snake was actually paying off. He was a lot stronger than before.

"Three years have passed..." He whispered softly. Three long years have passed and if the timing was correct then he would be expecting team 7 to find the hide out and try to take him back and with Sai. He couldn't help but smile. Sai. The awkward teen. Now what he was planning to do was probably being seen as cruel but he knew Sai was going to understand. He knew the other was a lot smarter than most. Awkward yes but smart.

"Speaking of..." He chuckled when he felt their chakras. "They can't seem to hide that huh?"

He sighed standing up as he entered the hide out. He had to make sure the snake wasn't found. In his present state he would be surely killed. "Oi, we have company. You guys need to get the hell out of here." He had just teleported to their location and he made a face as he covered his eyes. "Oh god. I think I went blind." He just had to walk in on that. "You're so funny Naruto. Please get out." "Gladly." Naruto left quickly shuddering at the scene. He didn't need to see that.

"Who would have guessed four eyes would top." He mused out loud before he shudders again.

He had changed a lot within the three years. He did well to hide his emotions but at moments like that he couldn't help but let them show. He was still Naruto after all. His body was more developed and his voice was a lot deeper than his girly years. Those years were just plain humiliating.

He stopped though as he walked to his room to collect the little things he had. "...'Tachi?" Why was he here? Wasn't the new team leader supposed to be with them? Yamato? So where was the earth user? That was not meant to happen. He sprinted to his room quickly as he gathered everything before he left sprinting back out. If Itachi was with them then he couldn't just wait for them to find him. They would find him and most likely a fight would ensue. He pressed for time. He was so screwed.

A very loud explosion could be heard and picked up his pace. When he came out of the opening he had to stop when he saw a very large whole where the forest floor uses to be. His eyes turned dull as he hid his emotions. His body tense as he watched from above as the smoke cleared. The scene very much familiar. At least that hadn't changed.

As it cleared he saw Sai and Sakura. The Uchiha brothers yet to show. He eyes scanned the pink haired girl who looked shocked to see him. While Sai looked...like a human. He had emotions playing on his face. That made Naruto want to smile but he didn't.

When he saw the familiar ravens come out he saw their eyes. They looked so hurt to see him. So happy. So...everything. They were clearly confused on what to feel about him. 'Good...they don't need to be happy about me. Not yet...'

"Naruto!" His named echoed off the newly fresh whole. It was Sasuke. He was just staring at him looking torn. It twisted his heart but he looked neutral as his eyes looked at them. All of them.

"Naruto, we have a mission to take you back to Konoha." Sakura spoke. Her voice showing how she felt about him. She didn't like him very much. What was he to expect? He did betray the village. At least that was everyone wanted to believe. "What makes you believe I will go back with you?" He questioned his voice sending shivers down everyone's spine. "Naruto..."

The blonde male jumped down as if he was gliding through the air he landed gracefully in front of the team. His clothes were a tad revealing. They resembled Sai's uniform from Root but they weren't as tight fitting on him and the shirt was much longer. He didn't care to show off his body.

He let out a low whistle and two cloaked figures appeared behind him. "Sai, I believe you know Shin." Naruto waved his hand slightly as one removed the hood looking up. Sai's whole body froze and Naruto only smirked. "Brother...Shin..." Naruto nodded to the re-animated ninja who died a long time ago. A time that Sai could never forgot.

Shin let out a friendly smile as he stood there. "It's...great to see you Sai." Everything was rushing back to Sai. He couldn't help but start to cry as he stared at the brother he came to love. "H-How?" Shin let out a soft chuckle. "I am dead. Don't get this wrong. But my soul is still here. Sai I know Danzo is now dead and I want to tell you something." Shin stepped forward placing a hand on Sai's shoulder as he leaned in placing his forehead on the others. "The day I died I regretted never seeing the picture. The one you wouldn't show me until finished...that was the only thing running through my mind. It's funny what goes through your mind before death." Shin watched as Sai kept crying. "I was able to be given this second chance because we were children forced to kill each other. I've seen a different world...a cruel world. More so than what Danzo had us living in. But there is one light Sai. A light that will illuminate the world from the darkness." He closed his eyes as let a soft smile out.

"Things aren't what they seem right now Sai. I promise things will make sense in the end..." He pulled back as he held something in his hands. "M-My book..." Sai saw the book Shin had bought for him so long ago. Shin flipped through the pages coming to the one of him and Sai. He let a smile come to his face as he looked back to Sai. "I finally got to see it...believe in emotions Sai. For they will make you stronger. Emotions are all we have to be human. Thank you Sai. Thank you for finally finishing it...thank you..." As he gave his thanks Shin began to crumble away as Sai reached out to grab him. "Shin!"

"Thank you Sai. I love you so much."

Sai looked to Naruto as he rushed forward his hands on his shirt. "Bring him back! Bring him back! B-Bring him back...please." Sai begged as Naruto looked towards the pale ninja." His soul is finally at rest. I can't bring him back." Sai fell down hugging the book close to him. "That's cruel. So...horrible." Sakura glared angrily at him. Naruto stepped back as he looked to the pink haired ninja. "I believe I did a justice. He finally said good-bye." Naruto let out a chuckle. One that caused the pink haired ninja to get angry.

"How did you know about Shin, Naruto? We just found out ourselves only days ago. What did he mean about things aren't what they seem?" Sasuke questioned stepping forward. Itachi said nothing. How could he? The boy he had fallen in love years ago...was a grown man. He looked so numb. His blue eyes without the sparkle that they once held. But he was still in love with him.

Naruto for a second hesitated as he scowled. "How am I supposed to know? Perhaps it was something between him and Sai."

"How do you even know about Sai, Naruto? The better question is how did you know we were coming? No one knew about this infiltration but us." Itachi finally spoke letting a smirk come to his face.

Naruto chewed on the corner of his lip. Damn. He had forgotten about how sharp Itachi was. "It was like you already knew what was going to happen." Sasuke added as Naruto stepped back. He couldn't answer their questions. He could only give more riddles but he knew something was up. Itachi and Sasuke knew a little too much for Naruto's comfort zone.

He pursed his lips as he nodded the cloaked figure behind him walking forward. "I'd never thought there would be a second chance." The voice made the brothers freeze. "...No..." "F-Father?"

The hood was dropped and there stood the once proud Uchiha that led the clan. "It's good to see you boys again. To see you grown up...look at you Sasuke. You've made me so proud. I was only hard on you to make you stronger...at least I believed it was a good method back then." He let out a sad chuckle. "Itachi, you were unfortunately exposed to war. I've learned now that this altered your whole life. Your way of thinking. If only I thought like you...then maybe I would still be alive today." He stepped forward and like Shin placed his hand on Sasuke's shoulder and the other on Itachi.

"It is true that I was planning on betraying the village. At the time I believed that the hokages were useless. At that time...we laid blame on the Kyuubi." Itachi's eyes narrowed slightly this didn't go unnoticed by the older deceased Uchiha but said nothing. "I had organized a group to go out and kill those opposing us. But one night I witnessed true sorrow. A child, no more than your age at the time, Sasuke, walk in and tell me I was going to die by his hands. He showed me a glimpse of the future. One I started and I willingly let myself be killed. To know I was the origin...no peace would ever been achieved." He whispered shaking his head.

"Who killed you father?" Sasuke asked angrily. Said man smiled gently. "Forgive me Sasuke. Forgive me for all that I've done to you. Forgive me Itachi for putting so many burdens on you. I only wanted the best for you boys and the clan but greed got in my way. Only in death can I tell you how truly sorry I am. I did and will always love you and your mother in the afterlife." Sasuke was trying his best not to cry but Itachi wasn't holding back. He let the tears flow as his father stepped back.

"Uzamaki, Naruto was the one to set me free the night I was killed." Sasuke's eyes were wide as he looked to his former teammate. While Itachi wasn't surprised but Sasuke looked to Naruto. "I am grateful. The true shame though, the true tragedy was how much he sacrificed. A young boy. Giving up so much." Both Uchiha's looked at Naruto who looked unfazed. "I must go now. My second chance was only to see you two. I wanted to see that you two were growing up right. On the right path." He gave a warm smile as he began to crumble much like Shin. "Love. We all love. I love you boys."

With that he was gone and Naruto inwardly sighed. It took a lot to re-animate the two with their souls. It was tiring but both were at rest.

"You really are a monster." Sakura growled as she watched her teammates cry over their loved ones. Naruto only smiled. "You can hate me all you want. I welcome it."

He blocked a punch she sent his way knowing and remembering her crazy strength. He quickly punched her in the stomach causing her to gasp and fall to her knees clutching her mid-section in pain. Naruto felt guilt but hid it well. He stepped back looking at the other three.

"I won't kill you. Not today."

With that once again the Uchiha's watched their brother and lover disappear right in front of them. Sasuke cursing loudly and Itachi hiding his face.

I'm sorry guys...it's not time yet.

After that several more months passed. Naruto was growing tired of Orochimaru's perverted talks and more importantly he was nearing the end of the time spent with him. He knew the snake would be taking a new body soon and then he could kill him. But he had a suspicion that the four eyed freak was catching on to him.

He looked at the sky as he relaxed. "I'm almost home..."

Almost...

He had grown so much. He was still scared of his feelings for Itachi but right now he needed to stop the one man who still could cause the fourth Great Shinobi war. The man who was the cause of everything rotten in his life. He stood as he formed hand seals calling the toads to him. They had been affected by the time travel but the great toad himself had not been affected and had seen this happening. He told the others to trust him and they did. "You called?" Naruto nodded slightly. "It's almost time to return." "You want the scroll then?" "Yes." "Then it shall be done. Naruto, great grandfather sends a message. He's tells us to tell you that, he's happy and at ease that you are returning to your rightful place." Naruto smiled gently before nodding. "I will come see him soon. Once this is all settled I will come see him and thank him for everything he has done for me." The toad bowed slowly. "No, thank you Naruto. Thank you for being the light."

Naruto chuckled gently before taking the scroll and sending the toad back.

"I'll see you guys soon."

So I know it's been a very long time since I updated but here is another chapter. I'm not to proud but I believe the later chapters will make up for it!