Chapter 15: Spiraling Maelstrom

Chapters 15 through 18 are now Re-written Etheral-23

XxX ~ xx ~ XxX

"And what then Uzumaki?" Kouhei asked, causing groans from almost everyone else in the group. Even the quiet Chojuro. "What!?" he sneered, "we may soon be where he saw them, but that is hours ago, since we have gone so slowly! They could be miles away! They cou- Watch out!"

They all turned in midair only to see several dozen shinobi tools flying towards them. Naruto thought fast and went through hand seals, "Kessho: Rokkaku Shuriken: Ranbu!" The air shimmered around the Konoha Jinchurriki. Then the crystals formed. Less than half a second after he had finished the seals, crystal shuriken was flying towards the shinobi-weapons, annulling them.

Naruto and Haku's and Yugito's teams landed on the next branch, drawing their weapons, and looked for their opponent. They all knew that if it was Orochimaru, or another maniac running the forests, they would be done. They all had some chakra left, but they hadn't really had a chance to rest since Naruto's blackout. And Naruto didn't even fully recover from that. They drew their weapons back as three spots of the forest began to move, beginning to come out from the shadows. When Naruto saw who was standing in front of him a large smile plastered itself on his face.

Team Gai had finally found Uzumaki Naruto.

XxX ~ xx ~ XxX

As they landed Tenten and her team were immediately on edge spotting the foreign Genin teams with Naruto. Realizing his company he lifts up his hand in stopping manner. Especially seeing his best friend's tense posture holding a kunai tightly. Haku and Yugito quickly motion the others to stand down.

"Ten-Chan it's okay, these guys are our friends!"

She walks over cautiously as her eyes stay fixed on the two Kunoichi standing beside her blond friend. "The Chakra flare?"

"Ran into Orochimaru," Naruto said without missing a beat.

"The Hebi-Sannin. Why would he come here?" Neji spoke while in his Jyuuken stance, eyes fixed on the Kumo Nin.

Kouhei looks annoyed as he could not stop himself; "Do we look like mind readers Hyuga? Why don't you go find him and ask that question yourself?"

"Kouhei," Naruto and Haku yell in unison.

The Kiri Genin grunts as he folds his arms. Yugito steps up to talks in a civil tone; "My name is Yugito Nii, my team is the one who found Naruto injured and separated from his team. We patched him up and let him rest after he was sent flying by a powerful Fūton Jutsu, and attacked by some giant snake. Kiri appeared a few hours after and when the notice we were caring for Naruto they joined us."

Neji scoffs; "is that all you could come up with Kumo for an excuse? Pathetic."

"Oh kiss our asses Hyuga! Do we look like the ones who tried to kidnap one of your own?" Karui said, letting her temper get the best of her.

"As far as I am concerned, I hold all of you Kumo Nin responsible. You all are nothing more than petty thieves," Neji spoke with clear venom in his tone.

'Geez, Ten-Chan's teammate is probably just a big of an ass as Sasuke,' thought Naruto.

The Nibi Jinchurriki narrows her cat-like eyes as she glares at Neji. No doubt he holds a grudge over what happen years ago with his clan and Kumo. But as far as she was concerned 'THAT' was the Yondaime Raikage's fault for trying to steal a Doujutsu from a clan as dangerous as the Hyuga's. She heard Matatabi growling from some of Neji's hate and arrogance coming off him.

The female blond mentally scoffs; like I can say anything… I used to be like him.

"The hell if you were! This prick is just an asshole," Nibi remarks sharply.

No matter how bad things got, Yugito did find a real friend in the feline two-tailed Bijuu. She mentally smiled at Nibi's defense of her container.

"Th… There is… N… No Need for… Violence," Chojuro trying to be a voice of reason. He didn't feel like fight right now for he was still a bit tired from having fought Orochimaru a little while ago.

"ENOUGH!"

The deep echoing roar from Naruto nearly making the entire group of Genin jump. Looking over everyone slightly shivers at the cold angry gaze of Naruto as he scowls deeply. His cerulean eyes glare heatedly at Neji as he walks up to and stops with his face just inches away from the older Genin.

"What is the code of a Konoha Nin?"

Naruto's out of the blue question got him several raised eyebrows. Neji lightly scoffs; "What is the point of this Uzumaki?"

"Answer the fucking question Neji!"

Neither wavers with their stare down as the tension around them was growing thicker by the second. Tenten fidgeted watching her best friend becoming very angry at Neji. It was not too often that she sees this side of Naruto. Cerulean glares into lavender as Neji steadies his breathing with a sigh. "The code of Konoha is to never leave an ally behind."

"Right now the rest of my team is in danger and I do not know if they are even at a hundred percent health or very injured to the point to that they can't defend themselves, and at this moment those Oto Genin who are under Orochimaru's orders mind you, are heading straight for them. Now frankly I know why you're so bent with all of Kumo, but at the moment I don't care. These two foreign Genin teams that chose to help someone who isn't even from their country. So unless you want to help me rescue my team; GET THE HELL OUT OF MY WAY!"

"I thought you hated the Uchiha," Neji asks in earnest.

"Yeah he is an ass, but he is still my teammate. I do believe in loyalty Neji."

Silence returns as the two Konoha Genin as they stare harder at one another. While Neji internally bristled at Naruto's opinion of Kumo, he knew the Uzumaki was right. Comrades of his village were being targeted by a dangerous traitor and must be lent aid. Sighing the Hyuga folds his arms as he breaks his gaze.

"Very well, while I wash my hands on Kumo for the brief moment. I will help you."

Tenten and Yugito look genuinely surprised while Lee does his nice guy pose. "I will help as well Naruto-Kun. We will protect our comrades, and I will keep safe my dear Nobara-Hime!"

While everyone else sighed in exasperation of Lee's antics Naruto's eye twitched. Was I really that annoying? No wonder Sakura-Chan hit me. And then there is that outfit…

"Oh like you can damn well talk Ningen who if I recall wore that 'please kill my ass now in a godforsaken orange jumpsuit'," Kurama putting in his own two cents in the conversation.

SHUT IT!

Haku tilts her head slightly as she looks over to her blond friend. "Orders Naruto-Kun?"

Blinking the Uzumaki notices everyone waiting patiently –impatiently in Kouhei and Karui's case- for orders. Taking a deep breath he focuses.

"Neji how far can your Byakugan see?"

"50 meters at most. What am I looking for?"

"The Oto Genin, we find them we find my team. Yugito, Haku-Chan I want you and your teams to…"

XxX ~ Sakura ~ XxX

Her eyes shot open biting down a scream as her heart and breathing became erratic. That felt too real for Sakura, to have such a vivid nightmare. Letting herself regain her breathing she looks over to Sasuke. The last Uchiha was still unconscious and in pain from that strange mark that Orochimaru guy put on him… and somewhere he was also after Naruto. Was he going to do the same thing to him?

No way! Naruto will be okay… he has to be.

But her worry only increased after the vicious explosions and level of killer intent flooding the whole forest. The knot in her stomach only grew more without her blond teammate present. All the while she kept going through the things of her life and how poorly she treated the blond. Yet it was Naruto and not Sasuke who took a lethal Suiton jutsu in Nami that could have killed her. During the escort mission when that missing Nin used his Katon to try killing her, Naruto defended her without even a moment's hesitation. Time and time again Naruto was there as her unspoken protector. And as always the question that rang her brain.

Why? All I ever did was being cruel and belittle you. All I ever did was yelling at you and hurt you. Why do you always try to help me, be kind to me when I don't deserve it? You even been teaching me you're Taijutsu Form to help protect myself. How much do I truly mean to you Naruto-Kun?

Hiding in the bushes not far from the cave entrance the Oto Genin watch quietly.

"When I give the signal we strike," Dosu said sternly. "We take the Uchiha and deliver him to Orochimaru-Sama."

"And that bubblegum princess? What do we do with her?" Kin asks.

"That's easy," Zaku smirks as he looks at his team. "We break her. Give her a taste of what real shinobi life is like."

"Just say rape her Baka. Heh, sounds like fun," Kin says licking her lips.

Dosu shook his head; "You two can play with her after we have the Uchiha. Then she is all yours." Honestly I got stuck with monsters worse than that Uzumaki boy. But without the Jinchurriki here this will be easy. Still, I did want to see how good he really was. Oh well, raping and killing that girl should get his dander up. How will you react to that Uzumaki?

XxX ~ xx ~ XxX

A snap of a twig sent her Kunoichi senses on alert. Pulling out a kunai with an unsteady hand, Sakura ran out to face whatever was coming. The rosette steels herself getting into a defensive stance as the Oto Genin appear.

"Brave to get in our way girl. But our objective is the Uchiha. Now stand aside," Dosu orders.

"Why do you want Sasuke-Kun?!"

"That's our business bitch, so move or die," Kin retorts with senbon in her hand.

Sakura glares as she stands firm. Naruto would not show fear; these guys would be like nothing to him!

Zaku smirks darkly as he shrugs; "If you think your precious blond boyfriend will save you tough luck. Orochimaru no doubt has him and gave him the Curse Mark. Soon he will be one of us."

"NEVER!" Sakura roars gripping her kunai so hard making her hand lightly bleed.

Kin scoffs; "And why would want a filthy Jinchurriki anyway? All they are demons in human skin."

Sakura tilts her head in confusion, Dosu noticed and took over. "Guess he never told you did he? Tell me wasn't the Uzumaki born October 10th? What else happened that day?"

October 10th, that was… Her jade eyes widen in realization. "The Kyuubi No Kitsune."

"That's right. Your precious Yondaime fought against the most powerful Bijuu of all times. But he could not kill it, so he did the only thing he could do. Sealed it into a newborn child and that child happen to be none other than Naruto Uzumaki."

"Your Yondaime must really hate the little punk to stick a demon inside of him," Zaku spoke up smugly.

She felt her body go numb as time stood still. Her mind racing almost a hundred miles a minute as things were slowly beginning to make sense to her. Images of Naruto alone, abused, the glares of hate and scorn. Then a sick realization hit her, she acted just like them! She was… She was… tears began to prick from her eyes.

"NOW!"

In a blink the Oto Genin charged seeing the rosette was distracted.

Shoton: Hasho Koryu!

The three skid to a stop as they look up seeing in their horror as a massive crystal dragon coming down at them as it roars. The rosette eyes widen, it's HIM!

"Scatter," Dosu commands.

"I don't think so; Hyoton: Namida Reito!"

In seconds frozen spikes shot up from the ground attempting to impale the Oto Genin who have to thank their Sensei for teaching them evasion. To their left they see of all things a Kiri Kunoichi glaring hotly at them, her two Kiri shinobi comrades with weapons ready beside her.

"You will pay for trying harming Naruto-Kun's friends."

Sakura feels warm hands grab her from behind and leap away as the dragon erupts hitting into the ground. Landing on top of a branch above the scene, being put gently to the ground her eyes slowly look up to her savior. Kneeling at her side with his fox-like smile, Naruto's cerulean eyes almost send a wave of calm through her body.

"Sorry it took so long," he whispers. "Are you okay Sakura-Chan?"

Her body only shook as her tears welled up from her eyes; before Naruto could say another word he was tackled down by a near bone crushing hug. This was a first, when did Sakura ever hug him, much less touch him unless it was an oncoming beating. His cheeks went red while his mind went blank.

"I'm so sorry," she kept repeating as if a mantra.

Slowly his arms wrapped around her; "Why are you sorry? You did nothing wrong."

Her face soon lifted as she was still crying. "Why didn't you tell me you were Jinchurriki?"

Instantly his body went rigid as fear showed in his eyes. "How… How do you…"

"The Oto Genin told me. And it finally explained everything. Why the glares, why you always hated and scorned… and I'm no better than them!"

"Like hell you're like them!"

"How can you defend me!? After everything I did to you? I was a complete witch to you! How can you possibly care for me for what I did to you! HOW?!"

Letting go of their hug but resting his hands on her shoulders they look each other in the eyes. "Sakura-Chan, all those times you hit me was when I was either acting out of control or being an idiot. You kept me in line."

She shook her head; "That does not give me the right to make fun of you like I did! Act like I so much more mature than you. When all this time you were the most adult of us all. You even went out of your way to teach me you're new Taijutsu."

Naruto only gave a warm grin; "The fact that you care enough to feel regret proves what a good person you are. When we were in class, besides Iruka-Sensei, only you ever helped me with classes. Well some until Sasuke showed up."

The rosette winced at that part. Remembering the moment the Uchiha came into class she ignored Naruto like everyone else. "You went out of your way to help me when no one else cared if I was even breathing. That's why…"

"That's why," Sakura's breath hitched as her heart started running a hundred miles a minute.

"That is why I love you Sakura Haruno. Even if you really hate me now."

Gently letting her go Naruto looks down sternly at the battle below. Without another word he jumps down knowing his lifelong crush is safe. The rosette's eyes remain fixed on him as a pair of crystal Katana swords appear in each hand.

"How could I ever hate you…? Naruto-Kun," she whispers as she watches the battle between Oto Genin and Naruto's team alliance.

XxX ~ the Spiral Tower ~ XxX

After his search turned up empty or any signs of his former student Orochimaru. Hiruzen went to the tower at the center of the forest of death with a half injured Anko. Having given the orders for the Anbu patrols to comb every inch of the place, he knew they would not find his former student. Already returned to his Hokage robes he stands over Anko who sits on a couch being helped by a Medic Nin.

"Hokage-Sama I'm fine," the young Kunoichi sighs tiredly.

The old Kage looks at her evenly; "I will say when you are fine Anko. Now let my medics do her job."

The Tokubetsu Jounin sighed and bowed her head. Leaving the room Hiruzen stops as two Anbu with a wolf and hawk masks appear kneeling.

"Report Urufu, Taka."

"We have scoped through 1/3 of the training grounds and found nothing Hokage-Sama," Urufu speaks up.

Hiruzen nods not really surprised of being no trace of Orochimaru. The old Kage's face turns to concern as he looks at his men. "How is Naruto-Kun fairing?"

The Anbu men look at each other then back to their leader. "From what we have learned he was the one who created the alliance between him, those Kiri Genin, and Kumo. They are currently engaged against the Oto Genin. Kuma, Neko, and Usagi are watching them."

"I want reports on their progress. The fact Naruto was able to bring together two foreign Genin groups together speaks volumes. If Naruto is able to pull together an alliance from a village we are considered too be hostile with, he is without question his father's son."

"HAI!" The two bow and vanish in Shunshin.

Though tense as he chews on his pipe he cannot help but feel a sense of pride from Naruto's actions.

So he did take after you also Minato. A natural born leader, he will make a fine Hokage when he is ready. But still that look in your eyes, why do I feel I know what it is you will ask me Naruto… perhaps you really are ready to know, and this heart can't keep hurting my most promising grandson. When you arrive at the tower, I just hope you will not hate me for my actions.

XxX ~ xx ~ XxX

Kin dodges several deathly strikes from Karui and Omoi while also trying to avoid the large shape shifting sword from Chojuro who was literally trying to cut or smash her in half. Zaku was having his hands full with Team Gai dodging projectiles from Tenten and trying to stay away from Neji and Lee who were getting way to close for his liking. Finally, Yugito, Haku, and Kouhei were going after Dosu with Haku throwing senbons, Kouhei using Suiton jutsu, and Yugito getting up close with Taijutsu. Believe it or not their teamwork was pretty equal with that of Team Gai, even if they were from foreign hidden villages, and while they did have the numbers, this supposed Oto 'Genin' were holding their own quite well.

"Kiri and Kumo, who would have thought you would aid Konoha," Dosu tries a distraction while looking at the Hyoton user. "Naruto-Kun? Are you to say you have feelings for a demon?"

Yugito snarled some while Haku only stared more coldly, "having a demon sealed inside you does not make them a demon. And I will not allow anyone to insult Naruto!"

The Oto Nin snickers while he avoids Haku's senbon, and ducks from nearly being slashed by Yugito's elongated and razor-sharp fingernails. Since engaging the Kumo Kunoichi his eyes were focused on her, as if his senses told she was more dangerous than the others. As he was about to go on the offensive when spotting an opening the leather crack sound echoes as a whip grabs his wrist and holds him. Growling he looks to see Kouhei smirking as he holds his enemy.

"Going somewhere? Now Naruto!"

Looking skyward the bandaged Nin widens his visible eye as Naruto is coming down with two crystal swords in each hand. Within second thee blades ran through his chest, but only to have run through an actual block of wood.

Kawarimi!

"Think I would be that easy Uzumaki!"

Going for a reverse roundhouse, the blond's kick intercepts Dosu's fist as the two glares hard at each other. Though his face is bandaged, Naruto could see a smirk from the Oto Genin.

"In all honesty, wanted to fight you since I saw that little display in the first exam. Must say I am glad Orochimaru did not put the Curse Seal on you yet."

Mentioning the Sannin's name brought out a deep throaty growl from the blond. The two flip back from each other while Naruto, Haku, Yugito, and Kouhei get in their respected stances. Dosu stood firm, though he knew he was clearly outnumbered, he was impressed by the sight of three villages joined forces. However his focus was only at Naruto.

"What do you say Uzumaki? Orochimaru-Sama already claimed Sasuke; it will only be a matter of time before he takes you. Why not join us willingly, do you have any real reason to stay in weak excuse for a village that did nothing but abuse you?"

No one could read Naruto's face which made Haku slightly concerned, which faded seeing that foxy smirk. "True, this place might hate the fact I was born. But there are some in this place that do care about me. And for them, and my dream, I will defend Konoha with my life, Dattebayo!"

"So a loyalist to the end huh? Well that's fine, we break them too."

The two were silent but Naruto heard the unspoken challenge. His eyes shift to Haku who picks up the message in her friend's eyes.

"Kouhei, Yugito hang back. Naruto will deal with this one."

"You serious?" Kouhei objects until being glared at by Haku. "Whatever…"

Yugito looks over to Naruto who looks back. Nodding the three go to help the others. Dosu mentally smirks. Now let's see what you can do Uzumaki…

XxX ~ xx ~ XxX

High on her branch above the battle Sakura watches on as Naruto takes on the Oto Genin leader all alone. Her jade eyes miss nothing while at the same time her mind keeps playing what her blond teammate said to her.

That is why, I love you Sakura Haruno. Even if you hate me now.

Why would she hate him? Because she knows the truth about him now? She shakes her head, she could never hate him! If anything her respect for him grew in spades. He is the jailer; he protects them all from the Kyuubi sealed inside him. Even if she could not reign in her feelings at the moment, one thing was clear and steady.

I won't ever let you fight alone!

CHA! LET'S KICK SOME ASS! SHANNARO!

XxX ~ xx ~ XxX

Their weapons danced as Naruto and Dosu fought viciously against the other. Duel kunai against crystal Tantos, mixing in their Taijutsu in their fight, both found little to no weak spots to exploit. At the same time both mentally had to admit, it was rather refreshing finding someone on the same equal footing to fight against.

"Why is Orochimaru here?" Naruto demanded.

"Join us and find out Uzumaki!"

Their weapons become deadlocked as they glare inches away from the other face. "For decades that bastard abandoned this place. Now he shows up?! He can't be just after Sasuke and me. TELL ME DOSU!"

Only mock laughter comes from the Oto Genin, but both go silent as they hear a roar above them.

"NARUTO-KUN MOVE!"

Looking up the Kyuubi Jinchurriki widens his eyes seeing a now gloved Sakura double upping her chakra infused fist at Dosu.

"BRING IT DOWN!"

Naruto leap away just in seconds as the Oto Genin was slammed with the force of a battering ram from Sakura's fist. The ground erupted under Dosu as he felt only half conscious and in intense pain from the right hook from the rosette. Everyone other than Naruto was in awe of the raw power they just saw from a civilian-born. Even Haku was speechless; this was not the same Uchiha fan-girl she remembered. She was wonder what their sensei has been teaching her to use that amount of force in one punch.

Performing a successful back-flip Sakura lands beside her blond teammate who looks almost spellbound by her power. But before he could say anything she turned and looked him straight in the eye sternly.

"If you ever think one minute I hate you because of you being a Jinchurriki then I will kick your ass all over Konoha to Nami!" Her jade eyes soften some. "You're no demon, nor could you ever be one. Your Naruto Uzumaki, the future Hokage of Konohagakure no Sato! Now time to show these bastards why you're the strongest Genin amongst us, Shennaro!"

Blinking for a few seconds a small smile crossed his lips, not the one Sakura normally sees. But rather this was the one he never showed anyone. It held so much emotion, the rosette wonder if this was the real Naruto smiling.

"Thank you," he spoke in a whisper.

Both soon turn serious as a Dosu slowly and painfully rises to his feet. The two members of team 7 take the same Taijutsu stance when an idea pops in Naruto's head. Well, Ero-Sennin always said I get things down better in high risks situations. Might as well try it.

"Sakura-Chan, watch my back."

"Got it!"

Taking in heavy breaths, the Oto Genin glares as Naruto sprints full speed at him. Dosu roars as he follows suit against his enemy. Same time Naruto was mentally going through the steps Jiraiya had spoken to him. Sakura, Haku, Tenten and Yugito watched Naruto's right hand as they soon saw chakra slowly forming into baseball size orb. The rosette and Tenten eyes widen in realization.

He… He mastered it!

Ducking under a roundhouse kick from his Oto enemy, Naruto rears back as he slams the ball of condensed spinning chakra into Dosu's chest. "Looks like you get to try this first!"

RASENGAN!

Everyone stops as they hear Dosu roar in pain as he sent flying like a rag-doll into and through several large trees. Kin and Zaku watched in fear as they saw the strongest Genin of Oto was just taken out from the supposed Dead-last of Konoha! Yugito and her group watch in awe, wondering just how many surprises did this guy have up his sleeve?

Lee looked like a deer caught in the headlights while Neji was genuinely shocked. Kouhei and Chojuro were not fairing any better, and were silently hoping they never have to fight Naruto ever in any situation. The ones cheering the blond was Tenten and Sakura, both know just how hard Naruto was trying to get that damn Jutsu down and mastered.

Haku all the while felt her heart racing as she could not stop looking at the last Uzumaki. Once again he has proven to her that he is the most unpredictable Shinobi ever to exist today. Her respect and admiration of him jumped even higher, as well as a feeling she could not yet recognize.

The Anbu that were watching silently from within the shadows were wondering how the hell Naruto manage to pull that off!?

With a huff Naruto now looks over to Kin and Zaku's direction. They pale as they see the cold angry stare with his cerulean slit eyes. "Get lost, and take your friend with you…"

The two did not need to be told twice as they quickly grabbed their teammate and Shunshined away. Everyone can finally relax for a while Naruto groans as he sits on a large root at the base of a tree. Sakura to his surprise sat beside him and rested her head on his shoulder. A first in his books, but he said nothing as he saw how tired she was, and her exhaustion showing in her eyes.

"Can we not do that again?" she mumbles.

"Take on one of the Densetsu No Sannin? Completely agree to never do that again," the blond weakly chuckles.

He sees his crush's eyes widen till she groans as she rubs her temples with a gloved hand. "I cannot believe I missed that. Some academic genius I am," she snorts.

The blond rubs her back, which sends warmth through her that relaxes her tension. "It was in the heat of battle, and remembering our history lessons was not on our list of priorities."

She only grunts feeling her body starting to become too relaxed to talk now. Shaking his head he looks over to see Yugito and Haku walking over to him.

"Thank you, I am really grateful for your help."

Haku smiles, "It's what friends do. And besides we will all see this through together."

Naruto tilted his head in confusion while Yugito giggle at him. "She means we decided to stick around up until we reach the tower. No one said we could not join forces, so why the hell not."

"Hey don't forget me!"

They look over to see Tenten tapping her foot impatiently. "You think for one minute I am leaving you alone to fend for yourself Naruto, you got another thing coming."

"How will Neji take hearing that," Naruto says in a deadpan tone.

"Oh he will agree, or get punished if he says no."

Naruto, Sakura, Yugito, and Haku mentally shudder at the sickly sweet tone coming from the weapon mistress. They felt a little sorry the Hyuga, if only a little bit. Before Naruto could speak to them Lee ran to him with stars in his eyes.

"THAT WAS SPECTACULAR BATTLE NARUTO-KUN! YOUR YOUTHFUL FIRE BURNS A BRIGHT AS THE SUN! WE MUST SPAR MY FRIEND!"

Everyone sweat-drops while Kouhei looks over to Neji along with Karui. "Is he seriously like that?"

"No it can be worse," Neji grumbles shaking his head.

"It is official, Konoha is full of weirdos," Karui whispers to Omoi.

Her teammate only nods in agreement while getting out a new lollipop. As they all took the time to catch their breath a powerful wave of killer intent washed over the area. While not as strong as Orochimaru's, it was enough to get everyone's attention.

Looking over everyone saw visible purple chakra spiraling upward like a small tornado with a lone figure standing in its eye. The energy was powerful enough to kick up the wind around them as everyone tensed up. Both Naruto and Sakura widen their eyes as they see glowing pair of Sharingan eyes glaring at them. But something was off, really off. The hate and malice in Sasuke's eyes glare hotly at one figure in the whole group.

"Naruto…"