KG: N-No, No no no no no no no no NOOOOOOOO! Where is it? Where the fuck is it?!

Samui: What are you screaming about so early in the morning?

KG: It's gone! It's really gone! (Cries) NOOOO!

Naruto: Argh! What the hell dattebayo?! What did you lose?

KG: M-My first ever bottle of cream soda! I always keep it near my bed for good luck! The very first cream soda that I ever bought myself since I was eight! It's my most important possession.

Rachel: HEY!

KG: After Rachel and my laptop.

Rachel: Good save.

Naruto: Well where did you have it last?

KG: The damn shelf near the bed! No one's ever been in my room except..., Rachel-chan, where is my bottle?

Rachel: What makes you think I would know?

Ayane: Well you're the only one who has been in his room for the like the duration of your lives.

Rachel: That is not true!

KG: Without the bottle I can't type! I can't do anything Rachel! The readers will hate me, I'll have to drop out of college, my social status will collapse! I will then die from the lose of cream soda. You, Naruto, Samui, and Ayane will end up poor just like me.

Rachel: I SAID I DON'T KNOW! What do you want from me?!

KG: My cream soda!

Rachel: Is it more important than me?! You drink it everyday! I think you'd rather have cream soda for a girlfriend than me! I bet you couldn't go two weeks without that thing.

KG: You know that's not true. I just really like cream soda. You knew that about me! Why would I take that bet? Besides it's not like I'm the only one whose addicted. You're addicted to the TV! I bet you couldn't go two weeks without Tv or sex!

Rachel: You're on!

Naruto: Bet's on! And quote time!

KG: Bear with me people. Going to try something new here.

Quote: "Men spend their lives in anticipations,—in determining to be vastly happy at some period when they have time. But the present time has one advantage over every other—it is our own. Past opportunities are gone, future have not come. We may lay in a stock of pleasures, as we would lay in a stock of wine; but if we defer the tasting of them too long, we shall find that both are soured by age," by Charles Caleb Colton.


Streets of Konoha

After leaving the Hokage Mansion behind, Samui had ordered Sasuke and Shikamaru to go home and pack for the trip to Taki, which they did and broke off from her and Naruto. However Samui knew of the ulterior mission that had been given to Naruto specifically. It was one of the reasons why they were even going to Taki in the first place, but now they had an extra person going with them.

Ayane continued to glance around Konoha and even after seeing it at least more than twice, it still amazed her in some aspects. She could see kids playing in the streets of the village as well as merchants trading around while people just enjoyed the serenity. She could see a few glares towards Naruto's person and shook her head. It seems that he was still in the same boat as her in terms of people's acceptance.

Ayane snapped out of her stupor as she heard her name being called. "Yes, what is it?" she asked sort of embarrassed that she had not been paying attention to what was in front of her. She had seen Naruto and Samui looking at her evenly while she straightened up.

Naruto wondered what had Ayane so hot and bothered, but he chose to leave it alone for another time, opting to get to the point. Pointing to himself and Samui, he spoke. "Samui-chan and I were wondering where you would be staying in Konoha so that we could come get you. Just to know where you lived in case you had any place," he said and Ayane blinked while she sighed.

Ayane then shrugged her shoulders before responding "I don't have a place to stay currently. My being instated was sort of rushed and I don't think that they had the time to actually to find me a place, but I have quite a bit of money so it shouldn't be that hard to find an apartment or something," she said and Samui just closed her eyes and folded her arms.

Hearing that just made things a lot more easier for them. "Good then it's settled for us. You will be staying with Naruto and I. Come bring your things," Samui said while she walked off. Ayane glared evenly at the blonde teen in front of her, not used to taking orders from a person younger than her, even if it was by a year or so.

Feeling a pat on her shoulder, she turned her violet hair colored head to the source seeing Naruto grin while he scratched his cheek. "Don't mind her at all Ayane-chan. She's like that with everyone. She's sort of like you in a few aspects. I would at least believe so. It's gonna be nice living with you. I always did want to know how you liv...mumph," Naruto twitched while Ayane smothered his lips. Something possessive in her taking over. She didn't really care that Samui might've seen them, but she didn't let it last long before she left Naruto with his mouth hanging.

"I hope you'll at least take care of me then. Now then idiot, let's go and catch up to her. Though it would be rather sad if you couldn't find your own way to your house," Ayane said as she walked off while Naruto's eyebrow twitched. He would've wanted to say something about that, but for all his life, he couldn't do it.

"Lucky shot," He muttered touching his lips slightly before he heard a few cat-calls from the guys, but a few murmurs from the women about cheating husbands so early in marriage or something like that. Naruto's eyebrow twitched and he sighed. "Great, now I have to deal with the rumors of the population. Ugh, just fuckin' great for me," Naruto thought to himself as he picked his body off the floor and dusted himself off before he followed suit after Samui and Ayane, but not before taking a scroll into his hands. He looked at it intently before placing it away, sighing, and walking away.

Hokage Mansion

Sarutobi smirked as he just allowed Tsunade to leave the room with a thoughtful expression on her face. Hearing what the bet was might've just secured the Godaime Hokage if things would hold out for him. It could actually be said this was the day that Sarutobi could actually smile his brightest at his intellect. The secretary seemed to be the most confused by this, but she chose to ignore it and give her report. "Umm Hokage-sama, there are two people who would like to meet with you. They say that it is of utmost importance," she said and Sarutobi coughed and composed himself while nodding his head.

"Ahem, yes. Please send them in if you will," he said and the secretary nodded her delicate head while she excused herself to go and get the two people. Sarutobi didn't have to wait long for the people to arrive and when they came through the door he could feel the temperature in the room drop at least several degrees while a foreboding look appeared on his face while the two bowed.

"Thank you for seeing us Hokage-dono. We are sorry for imposing upon you like this, but it has been our duty to ask this for the benefit of Hi no Kuni. We have come to take the young master now," one of them said before he continued on through. "Our records indeed state that he is the next in line as it should've been," he said and Hiruzen sighed. He lowered his head not allowing the man and woman in front of him to see the kind of glare he would've loved to send.

"He is too young. I am sorry, but I don't believe that he can handle this responsibility. I'm afraid that I can't hand him over to you. He is under my command," Sarutobi said and that only served to anger the female as she grabbed her sword. The man, Sarutobi, and even the woman, herself, could feel the anbu shift into an attack position, but Sarutobi shook his head while the woman spoke.

"Are you doubting the young master's abilities? He might be under your command, but you will not show dishonor nor disrespect to him," she said glaring and Sarutobi was going to respond before she spoke again, "We wouldn't be here if we didn't think that he couldn't handle it. You have no right to...," she stopped when a hand was raised from her partner. She sighed and shook her head.

"Touka, calm yourself. Hokage-dono is right. The young master is under his command currently and as such he is responsible for him," the man said and the female named Touka snorted and relieved her hand from her sword and just nodded. "And I mean that he is responsible for the young master in ALL respects. If he dies then Hokage-dono knows the consequences. Isn't that right Hokage-dono?" he asked while Touka glared. Sarutobi nodded while Touka sighed.

"Benawi, even if that is the case, the young master...," Touka said while Benawi just shook his head. Touka grumbled and just nodded. "Very well, we shall leave the young master to you, but should he die then you will come under the full consequence of the country's punishment. Remember that," Touka said while Sarutobi nodded. Touka and Benawi spun on their heels and walked out before Benawi glared at Sarutobi, obviously more than a little displeased with how things had been turning out for him and Touka. They obviously had much more to accomplish, but it seems that this wasn't the day.

"Two years. We shall wait that long. If you have a successor then you are to tell them of this. For when we come, whether he is under your command or not, we shall tell the young master everything and have him make his decision. Thank you for your time Hokage-dono," Benawi said with a bow of his head and closed the door while Sarutobi sighed and slumped into his chair. He shook his head left and right while he looked at the ceiling.

"I really am too old for this shit," he muttered to himself. Two years, he could only wonder of the hell raising that would come from such a thing. No doubt so many people were going to be having so many questions, but if he was lucky then it would be Tsunade answering it all. "Sorry Tsunade for what I'm about to put on you," Sarutobi said to himself as he closed his eyes to allow for just a little peace and quiet.

With Naruto, Ayane and Samui, Namikaze House

Ayane remained stoic at the sight, but mentally she felt rather...uncertain of the large stone walls right behind the house. She turned her head to see Naruto and Samui walking around like it was normal for them which could only mean something. "Either this was always here or that idiot made this thing. I would be more than willing to go with the latter on this," Ayane thought to herself and shook her head of those words while she shuffled her bags as Naruto opened the door for her. The sounds of her heels clattered across the wooden house. She could definitely see the similarities between her house and his. It was sort of traditional, but still held that air of important that she could expect of a shinobi house. "At least it's homey if nothing else. Very nice it is," Ayane said to herself and she turned her head to see Samui enter the kitchen and quickly turn on the stove while placing a pot of water over it to make some tea.

"Once you are settled and packed for the mission then the three of us will sit down and have a...nice talk," Samui said letting that hang in the air while Naruto shook his head with a sigh. He of course knew that things would take a turn like this, but that's the price he would pay. He really loved both Samui and Ayane dearly. "The master bedroom has enough room to settle at least three people. It seems it was made for adequate space in mind. Do what you would like," Samui said calmly and Ayane just nodded. She could tell that this 'talk' was going to be about her relation to Naruto and she all but expected it by this time. Especially when Naruto had told her that Samui knew about it, but he had continued in his kiss of her lips before he had left to go home.

"Very well. I can't say I didn't see this coming. I'll come down soon," Ayane said and Samui just nodded her head while Naruto turned to see Ayane walk up the stairs. He then turned his head to see Samui around the stove and he chuckled while he made his way over to her and gently wrapped his arms around her waist getting a shudder from the blonde female chunin.

"You really have to be all cold Samui-chan? Don't be angry please. You're a lot more beautiful when you have that stoic look," Naruto said as he kissed her cheek. Samui sighed blissfully while Naruto rubbed her shoulder. Samui turned her head a brought Naruto into a hot kiss while she unconsciously started to grind her bottom against his shaft. Naruto groaned from his wife's touch while Samui spoke.

"I'm not angry. Just anxious is all. Don't worry about such a thing. It's cool," Samui said while Naruto continued to work his ministrations over her body. She sighed again while her lips and Naruto's disconnected. She laid her silky hand over Naruto's spiky hair just reveling in the feeling before they both heard the teapot whistle loudly. Naruto grumbled while Samui seemed less than pleased about the interruption, but gently pushed Naruto back. "When our mission is finished then we shall resume. Besides we shouldn't really do this where we can get caught," she reasoned and Naruto agreed.

The blonde eased away from his recent and newly married wife while he busied himself on the couch. He held out his hand and hissed. Immediately Samui and Naruto saw Mikata come into the room, and slither into Naruto's hands. Naruto held her up and the black snake smiled and flicked her tongue at him while Naruto did the same. "How does the search go?" Naruto asked and Mikata shook her head while Naruto sighed.

"I'm not sure where to start looking for it. The current snake Lord has exclaimed that finding the Snake Fang is going to be impossible with our current resources. The snakes naturally think that Orochi-teme has it. When he had left, the snakes had noticed that the Snake Fang was missing. It's what allows him to still summon those of us who are willing to go to him. It's how he's remained a snake summoner this long. Also the fact that Manda-teme is with him makes it more difficult," Mikata said and Naruto just nodded again and held his head down before Mikata hissed multiple times to get his attention. "However we have reason to believe that Orochimaru keeps it on his person somewhere. You'll just have to extract it and all traces of the snake contract will be void," Mikata replied and that raised the blonde's spirit while he gave a very satisfied nod.

"Very good. Mikata, well you can take a break now. Besides, we have a mission soon," Naruto said and Mikata took her favorite place around Naruto's waist like a belt, but she was long enough that she was able to lift her head up and rest it on Naruto's shoulder silently.

Feeling that she was right where she wanted to be, Naruto nodded to himself and turned his head to hear the clatter of shoes. He saw Ayane walk down the stairs in a dark purple tank-top and covering her legs was her mesh armor which was also covered by a black shinobi armor that seemed fluid for her style. Around her waist were her two kodachi. She sat on the couch next to Naruto while Samui placed down tea for all three of them. "We will have to make this short as we have our mission soon. Let's make this brief," she said and Ayane nodded while Naruto took a silent sip of his cup.

"What do you feel for Naruto? I ask this as I will not tolerate any weak-willed woman to try and come here. It's cool with me that you like him as well, but I have my own concerns about this," Samui spoke and Ayane glared at the wall in front of her. She took one of her long legs and propped it over the other while she folded her arms.

"I am fully aware of everything that has been going on. I refuse to be called weak. I have trained my hardest to get to where I have. I will not deny my feelings anymore. I will say that I love Naruto Yuhi-Uzumaki, and I wish to be with him. If this is not with you wishes then I shall break it off, but if not then I see no consequence in my decisions," Ayane answered boldly letting Samui judge those words. She closed her eyes and wanted to say something before she heard Ayane speak again. "I have come too far to be belittled. Naruto knows my strength," she added and Samui glanced towards Naruto who nodded that Ayane was the real deal. She was so much the real deal that there couldn't be a replacement.

"I see. Well I have told you that you will be living with us from this day forward because we'll more than likely be seeing each other a lot if this is the arrangement and I wouldn't have it in my heart to have tried to keep you away. That is childish. Naruto has told me of your strengths as well as your qualities. I also believe that if you didn't have them then you wouldn't be a chunin in this village. I do acknowledge it all. That is why I am discussing this sharing of Naruto with you," Samui said and if Naruto wasn't in the middle of them both then Ayane would've glanced to her, but purple haired kunoichi didn't do so.

"Well if you have no problems then I do not either," Ayane said however, Samui wasn't finished as she stopped her speaking. The blonde stood to her feet and glanced towards Ayane.

"After our Taki mission then we shall fight, right in the back of the house. I would like to see your strengths for myself," Samui said before she walked out of the door ready to go. Naruto looked down and he noticed she already finished her own tea and had placed the cup down. The blonde snickered to himself before he heard Ayane snort.

Leaning against the couch, Ayane took finished her own tea and sighed. "She doesn't waste any time does she? Well I can agree with it. You don't need some weak woman who couldn't hold her own," Ayane said and before Naruto could respond, she just kissed his cheek and stood up. "I'll get it done. I'll fight her. In truth I am curious about her strength as well, but that will have to wait. Come on, let's get going," Ayane said and Naruto nodded while he got up and, taking a glance at the back field of the house, groaned.

"Looks like I'll have to make a little ring for those two or they'll fuckin' destroy the place. Not that I wouldn't do the same, but that's beside the point," Naruto thought to himself and he could hear both Nibi and Kyuubi laughing at him from inside his mind...stomach, or wherever they were currently before the blonde grabbed his kodachi, sealed his Kitetsu into a scroll and walked out.

Alternate World, With Kasumi

Kasumi narrowed her eyes in distress while she looked at Hayate's unmoving body against the futon. He hadn't woken up for a good two days since that time. Kasumi sighed while she stayed at his side hearing the report from the physician as did Shiden, who had just returned.

Clearing his throat, the physician made his report. "Hayate-sama has severed his spine and is in a coma of sorts. We aren't sure when he will awake up, or even if he will wake up at at all," he answered gravely while Kasumi shuddered. Shiden narrowed his eyes and with a heavy outtake of breath just leaned back and folded his arms.

"So Raidou has struck while I was away. This is distressing. Have you found out where he is?" Shiden asked and a nearby shinobi shook his head before vanishing to continue his search while Shiden turned to Kasumi. "Then Kasumi, until Hayate wakes up then you are the next one in line to become the leader of the Mugen Tenshin Clan. We shall allow Hayate his rest and you will begin your training. I know it's tough, but for Hayate, you must stand tall," Shiden emphasized and Kasumi just looked at Hayate for a little bit before shaking her head, facing her father, and nodding while she stood up and walked out of the room with Shiden following her.

Hayabusa Village

Alma basked in the sunlight on the outer rims of Ryu's house while taking in the talk that Ryu and Rachel were having. Since being told by Naruto where the Dragon Ninja lived then Rachel took every opportunity to see him when she could, not that Ryu had minded actually. He had grown accustomed to her visits even if they were sometimes unwarranted. Ryu just glared his head down at a table while Rachel looked at him. "So that Hayate guy's village got attacked and now he's in a coma. Do you have any idea who did it?" Rachel asked more than a little concerned while Ryu held his head up and looked out into the bright village. He could see a few people walking around, but the village was still going through its process of repair. Thankfully, Konoha had provided its services and sent a few chunin to help them build.

"It's not a complete source, however we cannot afford to be completely picky. The Hayabusa Village and Mugen Tenshin still have a long-lasting relationship with each other. I was also one of Hayate's friends. We help each other in our time of need. It's very bad that both of our villages were attacked so Tou-san has told me to look into it. I have only pointed him to a small ship, run by a recent franchise as well as conglomerate. It's name is DOATEC. I have no idea of its purpose, but I will be keeping an eye on it," Ryu said while Rachel nodded. Alma looked at the communication seal on her hand and flipped her body.

"Ryu would you mind if I took this mission as well? Naruto-sama has asked me to be the one to tell him of the happenings in this world. I have been keeping an ear, but this seems to be a top concern at the moment," Alma said while Rachel and Ryu glanced towards her. The latter seemed to be a little concerned and the former more calculating.

"We don't even know what it is Alma. Besides we're just starting to find a fighting style for you. You might have a fiend's strength like me, but it's useless if someone avoids it," Rachel said. It was true, Alma was actually stronger than Rachel. She could swing her sister's hammer a lot faster, and harder that she could, but Alma's fighting abilities were very minor and even then they revolved around her manipulating her fiend energy into her hits.

Standing up and walking towards the entrance, Ryu turned to Alma and he nodded. "Rachel is very much correct in what she says. We don't know what they want, but Raidou is more than likely there. For one reason or the other. We're not sure, but we will find out. Rachel, I would like it if you could gather some information on DOATEC for me. Alma will be on standby. I could use as much help as I am able to have. However, Alma I would like it if you didn't contact Naruto this time. There are just some things that a village should do itself," Ryu said and when Alma wanted to retort, Rachel placed her hand on her shoulder and Alma just sighed with a nod of her head.

"I might not be as informative as most, but I'll look around for you. I'll come back when I have something. Give me about a week or two," Rachel said and Ryu nodded as the blonde female fiend hunter got up and walked off before Alma stood up and glanced towards Ryu.

"I would like to continue my sparring," she told him and Ryu glares at her before he nodded and took her towards one of the training areas for combat. It was going to take a bit for her to come from this.

Alternate World, With Tayuya

Leaning against his chair, Yagura folded his arms while Tayuya, Suiren and Kin were together. The Sanbi jinchuuriki glared at before speaking. "And what makes you so sure that Zabuza is headed to the west? It might be a ploy," he said and Tayuya turned to Kin who feigned nervousness and cautiously stepped forward. Suiren could feel for the girl. Going up to one of the leaders of a Hidden Village was very nerve-racking. However Kin was far from weak. During her breaks at the shop, she had found a jonin to instruct her in taijutsu as well as kenjutsu and a few Suiton techniques to help her. The only reason that he had even helped her at all was because Kin had said that it was her dream to do trade and she wanted to go, but was "scared" of the horrible Kekkai Genkai "demons" and wanted to be able to defend herself. The fool never knew any better.

Kin gulped and straightened herself out before bowing. She glanced to Tayuya who nodded and Kin spoke with a little bit of uncertainty in her speak. "H-Hello Yagura-sama, I was around when Zabuza-san had infiltrated the village. I was out gathering herbs for a special soup and tea for my boss when I heard him. He said that he was going to Taki to allow for an alliance with the Rebel forces. I had told the nearest shinobi in the village and it happened to be my sister since she was down the street," Kin spoke while Yagura glared.

"How is it that Zabuza wasn't able to see or hear you if you could hear him?" Yagura asked and Tayuya glared at Kin ready to pull a kunai while feigning her guard of Yagura away from a "traitor". Suiren did the same, but kept cool while Kin gulped.

"I-I didn't have much chakra so I don't think he detected me or he did see me, but thought that no one would believe me so he left me alone. I-I didn't mean any disrespect if I caused it," Kin said and Yagura just glared before he closed his eyes. Damn paranoia to all hell.

"No, it is fine. I understand what you are saying. You have done well in informing us. Tayuya, Suiren you will be escorting Kin-san towards Taki and if you see Zabuza then apprehend him. However...," He glared towards Kin getting the spy member to back up slightly. "...if he isn't there then I will assume that this is a ploy and I will not hesitate to end your life. Understood?" Yagura asked/demanded and Kin nodded quickly. Tayuya sighed and Suiren did the same while Yagura dismissed them all.

Leaving the room, Suiren smiled and patted Kin's shivering shoulder. "Please don't think bad of Yagura-sama. He's just very cautious with this war at the moment. I doubt he would want me to, but you can calm down. Now then Kin-san do you know any shinobi techniques?" Suiren asked and Kin nodded.

"Tayuya-chan has taught me a fair share of things as well as how to grip, and throw kunai and shuriken. I also asked a jonin to teach me some things since I had heard that there were people near the shores who were dying because of those kekkai genkai freaks," Kin said and Suiren slightly frowned at the word 'freaks'. They weren't freaks, they were people just with special abilities. Abilities that could be helping Kiri as a whole. Yagura was never this way with his people. Suiren wasn't sure, but she could feel that they were on the losing side of this war.

Foregoing her thoughts on the matter in her mind, Suiren smiled. " I see, well that's good. Tayuya-san, let's met up with Kin-san at the gates in exactly one hour," Suiren said and Tayuya nodded while they watched the jonin walk off. Tayuya then turned to Kin and slapped her on she shoulder.

"The shit that you pull is so amazing sometimes. I almost actually believed that you thought they were freaks. Your acting has gotten good," Tayuya said while Kin smiled.

She folded her arms and shook her head. "No way, Orochimaru is a freak. I don't see anything wrong with people having special abilities. Still that kunai trick you pulled where you were about to attack me when Yagura-san looked at me suspiciously was insane. I seriously thought you were going to gut me like a fish!" Kin said and Tayuya shook her head.

"You and your worries. Come on, we have an hour before we're supposed to be there and there is a large case of Root beer with my name on it!" Tayuya said with a grin while Kin rolled her eyes, but nodded as the two "sisters" made their way out of the Mizukage Mansion.

With Pakura, Fu and Maki

Sasame widened her eyes to the sudden information that had been presented to her. It was so sudden and so quick. How was she to cope with it? It just seemed to fast for her. "Why are you three leaving?" Sasame asked while Fu pulled the strap of her backpack with Maki doing the same.

"We probably won't be gone permanently, but it'll be for a while. Sorry, but if Orochimaru is looking for us then we're going to have to be moving as soon as possible. It's a wonder that he hasn't found this place just yet, but we can't keep banking on it. I won't put the life of my two students in danger," Pakura said while Fu and Maki scratched their cheeks. Sasame deflated at that news as she was just starting to like them. They never told her much, but she didn't ask much except from either Maki or Fu, but even then the two held their secrets that they wouldn't answer. It confused Sasame, but she went with it.

Shifting in her seat slightly she scratched her cheek. "T-Then when you do return will you guys find me? I have a friend that I would like you guys to meet. I also have my brother even though he's a little shifty some times. You would like him. Please?" Sasame asked. She never had that many friends and they seemed like good company. Fu and Maki turned to their sensei for advice while Pakura sighed.

She gave a small smile, but it quickly vanished while she remained stoic. "We'll try to find you if we ever do return. Take care of yourself. You may use this place if you like," Pakura said as Fu closed the door leaving Sasame in a lonely room, but she brightened up knowing that she would see them again. Maybe next time they could tell her just what they were doing with no secrets this time, but she wouldn't hold her breath if they couldn't.

Akatsuki Base

The nine members of Akatsuki gathered around the ten fingers leaving only one which was the forever spot of Orochimaru and his betrayal of Akatsuki, but if it was thought about then it made sense. A bunch of S-rank criminals who had betrayed their villages were shocked over the betrayal of a former comrade. Karma could be a bitch to anyone and they would just have to fuckin' handle it.

Pain looked around the room and he noticed that Kisame and Zetsu were the most pissed off or annoyed of everyone there and that was saying something because almost no one could be more annoyed with their partners than Kakuzu and Hidan. It was just how much they were stressed.

Deciding to get to the point, Pain glanced towards the two Akatsuki members and spoke. "Kisame, Zetsu what is your report on the Nanabi jinchuuriki?" Pain asked and everyone glanced to them while Kisame scoffed and folded his arms. Itachi, having worked with Kisame before knew that it actually took quite a bit to annoy Kisame so this was new.

Seeing that Kisame wasn't going to answer their leader, Zetsu shook his head at his partner and said, "Well Leader-sama, we had gone to Taki as you know, but it seems that the Nanabi jinchuuriki is somewhere out in the world as she had deserted her village. Taki is in disarray at the moment. Kisame figured that they were lying and he...well you can guess what he did. Since then we have not seen the Nanabi jinchuuriki," Black Zetsu said while Pain and the others glared. Hidan chuckled at their misfortune while Kisame glared at him, but didn't say anything.

"Who knew that you would have such troubles from a little girl hmmm," Deidara said and that further pissed Kisame off, but the shark swordsman kept his cool and tried not to say anything though Samehada was just itching to try and tear Deidara up.

Pain just took it all in stride and nodded while he turned to his former partner and Itachi. "And what of you two?" he asked and Konan wasn't sure, but she could feel just a little bit of impatience in the Akatsuki leader's voice. So she just decided to speak.

"We have not yet seen the Kyuubi jinchuuriki, but we know that from a recent source, that he is on his way to Taki to send them a sort of document. Itachi-san and I were planning to apprehend him as quickly as possible while trying to remain discreet to the rest of his team," Konan said and Pain nodded.

"Very good. See that it is done. Also, see that you don't fail. I accept no failures from anyone," he told them and he quickly left while others began to file out. It soon left only Konan and Itachi in the room and Itachi turned to see Konan in deep thought.

Deciding to be the curious one today, Itachi managed to get the words out of his mouth after a few seconds of silence. "Is something on your mind?" he asked her and Konan turned to him. Itachi wasn't sure, but he thought he saw some form of sadness in Konan's eyes before they were quickly masked by an expression of seriousness.

"I will be fine. No nothing is wrong. Come, Itachi, Taki is our next search," Konan said and Itachi agreed as the two faded out as well, but not before Konan looked at the place where Pain had been standing for a majority of this little meeting, which wasn't even that long.

"Nagato," Konan thought to herself before she shook her head and faded right behind Itachi.

With Platoon 13, two days later

Platoon 13 dropped to the ground from the trees and stood before the Village Hidden in the Waterfalls, while Ayane stretched her body slightly. While yeah she was used to all of the aspects of a shinobi that they had to endure, she didn't think that running was their only means of transportation. At least in her world they had boats, cars, or a plan, but here it was nothing. Not that she really complained; this type of environment was really good for the body. No wonder she felt more in tune with nature that in her world.

Shikamaru grumbled and sat against a tree while he huffed slightly while Sasuke and Naruto shook their heads. Samui didn't really pay it much of a mind as Omoi was the same way. It seemed that there was at least one person like this in every village. "Did we finally make it?" Shikamaru asked. They had been pushing the three day journey and shortened it to two only because Sasuke, Samui, Ayane and Naruto had decided to race there. It was all just too troublesome for Shikamaru as he had been forced to keep up with them all. He had to give Ayane credit though, even without the use of chakra she had kept up, and sometimes surpassed, them all in the race.

Ayane rolled her eyes and folded her arms under her very impressive bust. "Is everyone in your village like him? In the Mugen Tenshin clan such a lazy guy wouldn't last long," Ayane said and Shikamaru didn't even care that Naruto snickered. Sasuke didn't pay it a mind, but Samui's eyes showed amusement.

"Troublesome woman. Man, why did we have to have another girl on our team? It's such a drag," Shikamaru said looking up at the clouds since it was his favorite pastime. Ayane shook her head while Naruto just told her to ignore him. In truth, Ayane wanted to smack the laziness out of him, but Naruto had told her trying to smack the laziness out of a Nara was like trying to get a wide grin out of Ryu. It just wasn't possible and that was one thing that Ayane could agree on with her lover.

"Trust me Ayane-chan, what Shikamaru doesn't do in physical work he makes up for in strategy. He's actually the smartest guy on this team at the moment. Don't let him bother you. He's really cool when you know him," Naruto said and Ayane just grumbled, but acquiesced to Naruto's response. She really didn't feel like fighting it out either while Shikamaru basked in the sunlight.

However, having enough of the Nara's attitude for one day as it was working on his nerves, Sasuke just sighed and folded his arms also. "Well you can stop with your complaining. We're here now. Are you happy? The difficult part is done for us and now all we have to do is walk towards the mansion and deliver the letter. Sheesh your lazy ass can complain," Sasuke said while Shikamaru just shrugged his shoulders not really caring what was said to him. Ino had more than said that about him and after a few times he had learned to tune it out.

Naruto suddenly fidgeted and slowly moved away from the group. "Right, well you guys do that. I have to...check on something. I will be back soon," Naruto said and before the others could retort or stop him, the blonde vanished in a leaf shunshin while Sasuke was about to curse at the top of his voice for them not being able to get anything done until Samui stopped him.

"Don't mind Naruto. He has a separate mission from us that I was informed of. We'll just do this part and he will do the other. Ayane-san, could you please go after him? Love him I do, but someone's has to watch out for him. I'd like you to do it," Samui said and Ayane glanced at her before she shrugged her shoulders, did a few hand gestures, and vanished in a whirl of wind leaving a befuddled Sasuke and Shikamaru while Samui turned around and made her way through the waterfall and into the village with Sasuke right behind her and a less than pleased Shikamaru, but he relented, got up and walked off to catch up to the others.

With Ayane and Naruto

Having caught up to Naruto and explaining the situation, the blonde nodded and walked through the woods with Ayane right behind him. He really had no qualms with her coming to see his network. Honestly it would make him happy. He had sent a file to Samui about all the members that he had that didn't include the ones that he had sent to Sarutobi or Jiraiya. Something just told him that in the future he would be so happy that he did do this. "Just try not to freak them out. I'm sure that they won't be expecting me as their master. Some are a little knew to it and haven't seen me just yet," Naruto said and Ayane just shrugged.

"That's alright with me. Though I'm not that intimidating? I try not to be to those that I won't kill," Ayane said and Naruto grinned before he snaked his hand and gave a quick smack to her ass getting a rise and a blush out of Ayane as she had never had that done before. And yet, it felt...good? "You are so gonna pay for that," she said as she rubbed her cheeks while Naruto felt his hand.

"Nope, you're not that intimidating when you don't want to be Ayane-chan. It's just that you are really cold. Which is really cool to me. Trust me, nothing's wrong with you as you are. Just like your ass, you're firm," Naruto said and Ayane's eyebrow twitched, but she took that as a compliment and not an insult. It felt good to actually be touched that was so long as it was someone that she had feelings for. Her feelings for Hayate hadn't disappeared, but they had greatly died down to where she just saw him as a very good brother or half-brother and almost nothing more.

"Oh I'm glad that you think so," Ayane said punching Naruto in the shoulder which got a wince from the blonde while he rubbed it gently. He turned to see Ayane smirk while he just gave a cheeky grin as they made their way through the forest just enjoying their alone time which made them both wonder if Samui had decided on this. However, their time together didn't last long before both Naruto heard a voice that made his voice shiver.

"Naruto Uzumaki. We have been looking for you," Itachi said from his place on top of a tree while Konan stood next to him. Both took in Naruto's form while the blonde glared at the both. Ayane was about to ask if these people were the spy network that he had mentioned, but from the blonde's face then she could tell that she was dead wrong.

"Itachi, I didn't think I would actually get the...pleasure of seeing you. When Sasuke told me how he encountered you then I thought it wouldn't be very long from me as well. I have to admit, you can really stay hidden," Naruto said while Itachi glared at him. Konan did the same and Naruto moved in front of Ayane.

"Ayane-chan trust me when I say this. We have to get away from here. These two are way stronger than me. On the left is Itachi Uchiha. He's the one who killed off his entire clan in a single night. Don't let him fool you as he's probably as strong as Ryu, if not stronger," Naruto said and Ayane glared at the man in front of her, but neither Ayane nor Naruto could identify the woman next to him.

Seeing that they were paying attention to her, Konan decided to speak. "I am Konan. Kyuubi jinchuuriki, we're going to have to ask that you come with us. Resistance is futile. You are part of a grand plan, a plan to bring peace to the world under the rule of god. Submit," she said and Naruto narrowed his eyes while Kyuubi and Nibi did the same.

"Who does this bitch think she is!? She'd better be lucky I'm not out there or I would show her what for," Nibi said while Kyuubi got up from his personal chair and walked outside. He changed the mindscape to his favorite demonic setting. It helped him concentrate in a fight. His nine tails thrashed around while he settled waiting for his partner to strike while he would back him up. Naruto would need it.

Naruto snorted and shook his head. "Sorry, but I submit to no one that plans to kill me. Whatever you plan on using Kurama for then you'd better think twice. You aren't taking me!" Naruto shouted, but he tried to remain calm as he decided to forgo his kodachi and give his Kitetsu a test run in his world. Naruto drew the blade from its sheath and held it with a calm demeanor while Ayane took out her kodachi ready to back Naruto up.

Naruto quickly lunged for Konan deciding not to waste his time in trying to attack Itachi, but Itachi moved faster than Naruto and appeared to intercept him before he noticed Ayane jump over Naruto's back as she used him for leverage. Naruto flung her forward and Ayane quickly sent her kodachi forward while Itachi took out a kunai and clashed it to her swords. Naruto fell to the ground and coughed before turning back. "Don't look at his eyes Ayane-chan, if you do then it's game over!" Naruto shouted and Ayane took those words to heart. She was used to fighting blind or looking elsewhere on the body to attack anyway. She quickly backed away and threw a kunai at Itachi and Konan as it slammed into the tree branch beneath their feet. Both looked down while Ayane smirked as the kunai exploded.

"Not bad, but not good enough," Itachi said before he kicked Ayane in the chin sending her back. However she didn't get far as Itachi grabbed her throat. Ayane coughed and Naruto moved to intercept before a wall of paper surrounded him while he cursed at the top of his voice.

"You aren't going anywhere. Stop this futile resistance," Konan said, but Naruto wasn't having any of that as he smirked. He wasn't looking at Itachi and Itachi's attention wasn't focused on him as he swiftly did some handsigns.

"Katon: Kitsune Endan( Fire Release: Fox Flame Bullet)," Naruto shouted as he sent a wave of fire onto the paper in front of him. Konan glared before she moved her hand to get the papers out of the way as they were very much a part of her body. She was able to recollect in time, but Naruto's jutsu kept going as it sped towards Itachi. The elder Uchiha jumped out of the way still holding Ayane, or so he assumed, as Itachi turned his head to see that Ayane was gone and in her place was a little stick. Ayane appeared at the top of the trees where she did some hand gestures while Itachi followed her. His sharingan tried to mimic her movements, but something was wrong. He couldn't copy this. Well he could, but the energy required to do this he didn't have. Ayane's hands started to glow from her power while Itachi finished his signs for a Katon technique.

"Hijutsu: Rekkū Jinpū Satsu," Ayane shouted and sent a straight blast of lightning at Itachi while the Uchiha finished.

"Katon: Gōkakyū no Jutsu," Itachi said and sent a large ball of fire at Ayane's technique. The two collided against each other, but Itachi was surprised as the lightning effortlessly pierced the fire and continued towards until the ground exploded.

Ayane dropped her hands before she turned to see Naruto trying to dodge the paper shuriken that had continued to rip apart his torso. "Dammit, I have to assist Naruto or we're not going to last long," Ayane said to herself before she stared down at the smoke to see Itachi just glaring at her. "Great, I guess I didn't get him after all. Damn," she thought and quickly began to make her countermeasures.

Meanwhile, Naruto rapidly healed up things to Kyuubi helping him out while a single tail appeared behind him. Konan didn't seem to be very intrigued at this as she had expected it. "You are only delaying the inevitable. Why do you resist to be apart of the greater plan as the bridge to peace?" she asked before she dodged a sword strike from Naruto. The blonde turned his head to her. He might've been fighting to survive, but he had been thinking on her words.

"You keep talking about peace then why don't you tell me what you plan on doing with Kyuubi if you take him, and that's one hell of an if," Naruto said and Konan just glared evenly at him.

"Once we have you and the other eight jinchuuriki we shall unite them into the ultimate weapon. We will launch it upon the nations. All will cower under it and they will know pain. Once people realize what that power is then they will be terrified to use it resulting in the peace that we have hoped to achieve," Konan said and Naruto just blinked. Once, twice, thrice. Kyuubi and Nibi glanced to each other and the blonde just stared at her before Konan saw his eyes grow cold as the temperature as a whole just dropped. He gripped his sword tighter while it started to cackle in white lightning. That lightning quickly turned dark purple while Naruto shook his head.

"Is that what we are to you? Just animals to be hunted by you so you can intimidate people? I thought that someone as smart-looking as you would give me a good if not the best reason. I have only one word for you. Pathetic," Naruto said and for some reason Konan felt a piece of her soul shudder at the way he said that.

"You are no better than anyone who wants to take advantage of power to corrupt the world. The true way to peace to stop fighting not destroy the damn world. You really think such power can be mastered? You really think that the Juubi would let you do that? Let me tell you something lady. Kyuubi taught me about the Rikudo Sennin and the Juubi. It took the Rikudo Sennin himself, himself lady, to stop it. Not kill it, stop it. He was the first jinchuuriki. You really think that such power can be controlled? It can't. I doubt even one person in your organization is on his level. Stop deluding yourself. All you're doing is casting a genjutsu over reality with that plan," Naruto said and he immediately winced as a paper shuriken grazed his cheek. He cursed and touched it before he noticed Konan's cold eyes.

"A human like you could never understand god's plan. There is no such thing a true peace. The world will be forced to grow up, to know that there is only pain. The only way to peace is through pain," Konan said while Naruto shook his head.

"If the way to peace was through pain then we would've had peace by this time. I can tell la...Konan, that you are far from stupid, but you're blinded. You see true peace as being no such thing, because you have stopped trying. Never stop trying. It might not come in our lifetimes, but the world will know peace. I know it will. The world will grow up when it's ready, you can' rush it," Naruto told her. Konan glared at him evenly. The papers surrounded Naruto while the blonde held up a handsign.

"Kai," Naruto shouted as he...exploded. The explosion shocked Konan and forced her to jump back before she turned to see Naruto dash off for Ayane's position. Konan mentally cursed herself for lacking in her sight before she had a lingering though. "You see peace as no such thing, because you have stopped trying. Never stop trying,". Those words stayed in her head as she threw a shuriken.

"Nagato, have we stopped trying?" Konan asked in her thoughts as she and Naruto saw Itachi quickly kick Ayane into the ground. Ayane huffed and growled before she noticed Itachi ready to do another blast of handsigns before Naruto appeared in front of her and did the same.

"Katon: Gōkakyū no Jutsu," Itachi shouted while Naruto finished his own technique in time as well. He took a deep breath of air and shouted.

Katon: Kitsune Endan," Naruto bellowed and the two Katon technique slammed into each other as they tried to outdo the other. Konan stood next to Itachi. Naruto skidded back from the pressure while Ayane continued to watch. Itachi's jutsu began to push Naruto's back while the blonde mentally cursed. However flames soon stopped and Itachi lunged for Naruto and hoisted him into the air. Naruto gritted his teeth while Itachi remained impassive.

"Now do you see that it is futile?" Itachi asked and Konan was already beginning to have her second thoughts about this before Naruto suddenly threw his Kitetsu into the air. Itachi's eyes never left Naruto's form and he saw blonde mumble something. "Go for it Kit! Remember all the information that Sasuke ever told you!" Kyuubi encouraged and Nibi did the same while Naruto held up a handsign. Immediately everyone watched as the ground changed into a land of fire Naruto coughed and hacked a little more before Itachi looked up and he saw hundred of Kitetsu around them all while Naruto smirked.

He concentrated his chakra on Itachi and spoke. "His name is Itachi Uchiha. He is the brother of Sasuke Uchiha as well as the son of Fugaku Uchiha and Mikoto Uchiha" the Kitetsu launched themselves at Itachi before the Uchiha jumped out of the way to avoid them. His sharingan worked overtime to dispel the illusion place on him, but it was no illusion. Itachi widened his eyes while Naruto continued. "Itachi is the one behind the Uchiha Massacre. He killed his family under the orders of the Sandaime Hokage. He spared Sasuke and Mikoto so that he would pay for his crimes. He later joined Akatsuki falling down the path," Naruto continued and a Kitetsu grazed Itachi's shoulder before he blocked the others with a kunai and Naruto finished. "He has awoken his sharingan and evolved it into a Mangekyou Sharingan. The Sharingan to first be unlocked by Madara Uchiha and Izuna Uchiha," Naruto said and the Kitetsu rained over Itachi as his sharingan couldn't even begin to count them as they slashed his body and embedded themselves into his legs, arms, feet, chest and any other place. Itachi coughed and fell to one knee while Konan watched.

"Magen: Kotoba no Chikara," Naruto said as he dropped to the ground. Ayane quickly ran to his side while Itachi watched the Kitetsu fade from his body. The scars were there, but the blades were gone and Itachi watched as the Kitetsu dropped to the ground, harmless.

"What was that?" Itachi thought to himself. A genjutsu? No. Then a Ninjutsu? No, it wasn't that either. A technique that he couldn't dispel. What kind of trick was that supposed to be? This was preposterous. Insane even. The sharingan was the strongest dojutsu to be known. How could it not have dispelled something like that?

Konan, seeing the Itachi's confusion and frustration, quickly walked up to a huffing Naruto and both watched as Ayane stood between her and Naruto with her kodachi at the ready. "Sorry, but this isn't your fight," Konan said as she swiftly moved towards Ayane, ready to cut her down before she was shocked as a kicked planted itself into her face sending her flying while Itachi watched on. He was also forced to dodge a wave of sand as he backed away. However he couldn't catch a break as he heard a two shouts.

"Suiton: Suiryūdan no Jutsu,"

"Fūton: Renkūdan( Wind Release: Drilling Air Bullet),"

Again Itachi and Konan were forced to dodge a large water dragon and a huge blast of wind as they backed away. Ayane and Naruto looked up and the sight made Naruto grin as Pakura, Zabuza, and Gaara came to his and Ayane's aid. Zabuza grinned and grabbed the hilt of his sword.

"So this is our master huh? A little runt isn't he? But he did a very good job. Sorry, but you're not taking him," Zabuza said while Gaara nodded. Pakura immediately summoned three fireballs and launched them at Itachi and Konan making the two backflip away. Neither was expecting that, nor the sight of the Ichibi jinchuuriki in front of them. Konan narrowed her eyes while Itachi stood to his feet, though it hurt to do so.

Gaara turned his head to Naruto and the blonde smiled while Gaara placed a hand on his shoulder. "Are you alright?" Gaara asked and Naruto nodded as he stood to his feet.

"Never better," Naruto responded as he quickly stood to his feet. Gaara nodded while everyone else got ready for a fight.

Seeing their options were limited and that they didn't count on this, Konan and Itachi turned to each other. They both nodded and reluctantly gave up as even they couldn't handle this much. Not the Hero of Suna nor the Demon of the Mist. "Itachi, we will pull back and leave. We are in no condition to take them all and if we attract anymore attention then no doubt Taki will know. We're not ready for a war. Let's go," Konan said and Itachi agreed.

"You escaped this day Naruto-kun, but don't think it will happen again," he said and the two quickly faded out as their presence already vanished from the area. Zabuza withdrew his sword while Gaara's sand regressed into the ground. Pakura relaxed and the Ichibi jinchuuriki took Naruto's arm and placed him over his shoulder.

"Man thanks for the save. You guys are lifesavers," Naruto said while Pakura and Zabuza just shrugged. Gaara remained impassive while they guided him towards the house. That's where everyone was except for Tayuya and Kin who were still coming. Naturally they had told that they were coming except that Suiren was to come with them. It was something that they had to do. There was nothing that could be done about it.

"You're damn right we are. Sheesh we could see those explosions from the house. It was a pain in the ass, but glad you're alright. Can't have you kicking the bucket just yet," Zabuza said and Naruto nodded before Ayane handed him a spiritual elixir. She had taken about a dozen with her for such cases. Naruto drank the bitter liquid and sighed with a smile as Kyuubi and the elixir sped his healing while he felt good enough to walk.

"Come on, let's get to the house and nurse up Ayane-chan. It'll be good to see you guys again," Naruto said as he dashed off with Pakura helping Ayane across the trees.

Spy Base

Fu and Maki smiled as they shook hands with Haku, Temari and Kankuro. It felt weird being from different villages and yet having this in common that they all wanted to make their world a better place. They all made themselves comfortable around the house as they waited for Pakura, Zabuza and Gaara to return after seeing the large explosions and the fierce fires.

Fu blushed and rubbed the back of her head, obviously not used to people being so accepting of her presence before. "Wow, this feels weird. I can't believe that I got to meet such people. I honestly thought that people were all like those in my village. Just heartless bastards, but I'm glad to be wrong. You have a cool fan Temari-san. Would you mind teaching me some fūton techniques? Pakura-sensei does do it, but I think I could learn from a Wind expert," Fu said grinning widely and Temari smiled with a sure nod while she propped one leg over the other.

Temari then grinned and spoke. "That's fine with me. I would like to. However I don't go easy on anyone. Still I've always wanted to know what it was like to teach someone before," Temari said while Kankuro rolled his eyes. Everyone continued to converse until they noticed the door open. Everyone tensed before Fu and Haku saw someone they had never seen before. That blonde hair and those clothes right along with those whisker marks. Right behind him came Zabuza, Pakura, Gaara and another woman that she didn't know.

Naruto grumbled to a laughing Zabuza, along with an amused Ayane, Pakura and Gaara. "I told you that I had it under control dattebayo. I was planning to lead them into a trap when I would showcase my awesomeness. You just had to interrupt the best part," Naruto said while Zabuza rolled his eyes.

"Sure, whatever you say brat. We saved your ass and there is no denying it at all. You owe us," Zabuza said while Naruto pouted. He turned to see Temari, Kankuro, and Maki wave. Naruto waved back and sat in a chair while Pakura placed Ayane next to his chair. She already began to patch her up while Zabuza sat down and Gaara closed the door.

Fu, deciding to be nice to the newcomer, held out her hand. "Wow, you're someone that I've never seen before at all. You look cool. Are you a part of this as well? Oh well duh, you would be. You're here after all," Fu said while Naruto chuckled. He watched Pakura give Ayane some medicine and when he was sure that she was okay. He stood up and placed his hand on her chest.

"Ninpo: Reimyou no Jutsu( Ninja Technique: Power of Divine Life Technique)," Naruto said and Ayane's chest flowed with chakra and life while her wounds healed and she leaned up from the chair while Naruto turned around. "Well I guess you could say that I'm a part of it. After all,...I made this network," Naruto said to her and Fu widened her eyes while Haku seemed surprised. She turned to Zabuza who nodded and she stared back.

"Y-You? But you're no older than me? How are you able to manage this entire...," Fu paused while Naruto held up his hand. He turned to Zabuza and Haku ready to ask a question of his own.

"Where are Tayuya and Kin?" He asked and Zabuza glanced towards Haku. She cleared her throat and straightened her voice since she was talking to her spy master and leader.

"Tayuya-san said that they were coming as fast as they could, but they are coming with her jonin sensei who is looking for Zabuza-sama. Apparently they said that if they don't see Zabuza then Tayuya-san's partner, Kin, will die," Haku said and a few collective gasps were heard while Naruto and Zabuza narrowed their eyes.

"Well, this can't begin without them and you received this message a day ago right?" Naruto asked and Haku nodded while the blonde sighed and shook his head to think. He decided to get a few things out of the way first. He grabbed Haku's hand, erased the seal Tayuya wrote and placed the real one of the communication seal. He then did the same to Zabuza, Pakura, Maki, Fu, Temari, Gaara and Kankuro. He then did it to himself.

"What about her?" Fu asked pointing to Ayane and Naruto turned to her. Ayane glanced to him and she noticed Naruto warm smile and just leaned back down to the couch while Naruto cleared his throat again.

"She's different. Don't worry, she won't do anything. Cause she just loves me so much, don't you Ayane-chan?" Naruto asked while Kankuro grinned along with Zabuza while Maki and Fu had the right idea to at least blush.

"Fuck you idiot," Ayane said turning over and going to sleep, well not really. She did want to know what they were all going to talk about. Naruto grinned at her response and shrugged his shoulders while cracking his knuckles.

"Well then, if they want Zabuza then we'll give him to her. Pakura-san, Zabuza, Kankuro. Come with me and listen to this plan," Naruto said while Pakura, Zabuza and Kankuro came closer. Naruto whispered into their ears while Zabuza widened his mouth into a big grin behind his mask while Pakura just widened her eyes and Kankuro snickered. "Got it?" Naruto asked and they nodded.

"They will be here in an hour if not a few minutes. We'd better hurry up then," Pakura said and Naruto agreed as he opened the door and they walked out while leaving the others in the room with Haku praying for Zabuza's safety.

With Tayuya and Kin, somewhere near Taki

Kin gulped along with Tayuya as they kept up their pace through Taki as they followed Suiren through the trees. "Tayuya, what are we going to do? We're nearing the house and we have no sign of Zabuza. She really might kill me," Kin whispered while Tayuya growled and balled her fists. Damn this wasn't working out like it was supposed to. She could knock the bitch out this woman was a jonin and a pretty damn good one at that. No doubt she would see it coming.

"I'll come up with something Kin," Tayuya said while Kin just gulped. They quickly began to race before Suiren's eyes spotted something. She quickly grabbed her sword and glared daggers while she dropped to the ground.

"Zabuza, so you are here! It's over for you!" Suiren said while the Demon of the Mist chuckled. Tayuya and Kin dropped to the ground in surprise to see Zabuza near a pond. He turned to them and the missing-nin shook his head.

"No, you got it wrong Suiren. It's over for you! That's who it's over for," Zabuza said as he grabbed his sword. Suiren was ready to charge before Zabuza grinned and shot off into the trees. Suiren widened her eyes to the sudden retreat before she turned back to Tayuya.

"Tayuya, take Kin somewhere safe. I'll engage Zabuza. Hurry up now!" Suiren said as she shot off leaving Kin and Tayuya in the middle of the clearing with a 'what the fuck just happened' look on their faces.

Suiren chased after Zabuza as she heard his cackling. The torment of his voice in her ears as she tried to catch up to him. Suiren took three senbon and threw them at Zabuza. She was surprised that they actually hit him, but a hit was a hit and she watched as Zabuza cursed and dropped to the ground. He leaned up against a tree while Suiren took her sword. "Now whose got it wrong?! It's not me Zabuza. I'm sorry, but you made your choice. Now live with it!" Suiren shouted as she stuck her sword through Zabuza's body. However she widened her eyes and noticed that it was hollow. No blood was leaking and their wasn't a pained scream. She saw it was a puppet just looking at her.

"Too slow Suiren," Zabuza said as he swung his sword over head. Suiren quickly blocked it with her own sword and growled under the weight of Zabuza's own body before the sparks flew from their weapons. She could see Zabuza's mysterious grin and wondered what it meant before he spoke. "Looks like you still need more training Suiren. Should've made sure that your back was covered," Zabuza said while Suiren gasped. She didn't turn around fast enough before a heavy slam came to her neck courtesy of Pakura while Suiren dropped to the ground, unconscious. Zabuza placed his sword on his back while Kankuro and Naruto came out. Tayuya and Kin dropped to the ground and sighed.

"Son of a bitch, you guys cut that one too close. Nice one," Tayuya said and Kin nodded sort of happy to see Naruto again before they heard weeping. Everyone saw Kankuro crying over one of his decoy puppets that they had masked while Zabuza smirked.

"That plan was fuckin' flawless. Anyone wanna bet that she's going to be pissed when she wakes up?" Zabuza asked and everyone sighed not wanting to be reminded of such a thing at the moment. Naruto and Tayuya said a quick hello to each other while Zabuza knelt down and picked up the knocked-out Suiren.

"So what do we do with her?" Zabuza asked and Naruto thought for a second. He then snapped his fingers in realization and with a smirk he spoke. "The house has a basement I think. Put her in there and tie her to a chair. I will speak with her when she comes to. Also no one make any sudden moves when she's awake. Like Zabuza said, she's going to be pissed when she realizes the predicament that she's in," Naruto said and everyone else agreed before they colleced themselves and shot off for the house leaving the scene of the excursion.


KG: (Twitch) well that's (twitch) it people. Hope you (twitch) enjoyed it. (Twitch) (Twitch) (Twitch). How did you (twitch) like the new format?

Naruto: What the hell is wrong with you?

KG: I have no (twitch) idea what you're (twitch) talking about. (twitch)

Ayane: It's cream soda withdrawal right?

KG: I can't help it. I have never gone more than six hours without cream soda!

Samui: It's not that bad.

KG: Yep, I'm so gonna win this bet!

Rachel: You wish. I'm the one who is going to win this bet!

Ayane: This is ridiculous! Would the both of you cut the shit out?

KG: It's not your business (twitch).

Naruto: Ugh, you are so stupid I swear.

KG: Oh really (twitch). Alright big man, why don't you (twitch) go without ramen for (twitch) two weeks.

Naruto: Easy. Deal!

Ayane: Ugh

Samui: Oh brother. Not cool Naruto.

Naruto: Is it two weeks yet?

Samui: We're still on the same story so...no.

Naruto: How about now?

Ayane: No.

Naruto: Now?

Samui: No!

Naruto: Now?

Ayane: NO!

Naruto:...now? Please say it's now! Dammit I want my ramen.

Ayane: Oh fuck this. I'm gonna get the mail.

Samui: You do that.

KG: W-Well people, that's all for now. S-Stay breezy (twitch). Protect what's important (twitch) to you and SEND ME...No I can't even tell them to send it to me! God why?!

Ayane: KG, you have mail.

KG: Oh (twitch) fuckin' great. What is it?

Ayane: It says. "To KyuubiGoku, thank you for your contribution to our museum. We thank you for giving us your expensive 80s style Cream Soda bottle as we have placed into our museum. We hope you come and enjoy seeing it,"

Rachel:...

Naruto:...

KG:...DAMMMIT ALL TO (CENSOR) (CENSOR)!? AHHHHHHH! I'm losing my (censor) mind!

Naruto: This is all your fault because you forgot dammit!

Rachel: I'm so gonna kill you.

KG: No, we stop here. (Censor) this, I'm going to bed. And you readers, SEND ME...ANYTHING! GOOD DAY TO YOU! GOODBYE! (Slams door) I'M SO STUPID!