Hello everybody, Cricstar07 is back. And we are here for the third chapter of 'The Jinchuriki's two face'. Right then, I know it's not one of the best starts but I hope get better as the story progresses.
Alright, one notice is that this chapter is the continuation from the previous chapter's flash back. Meaning it will not start from Sakura's hunt for Madara. To makes things clear for you about how is this story is going, this is Sakura's flash backs telling the readers how Naruto ended up in the cell of the Konoha. And this chapter is about the Mask Man, not Tobi/Madara. This Mask Man is after Naruto as well but for different purpose. So I am slowly making this clear for all of you to read this.
Well then, with that said, please enjoy
The Jinchuriki's two face
Chapter 3: Mystery of the Mask Man
Night time it was, around 11. Investigations were still on going. Naruto was asleep. "Agh! My head..." Naruto woke up, having a headache. "Naruto?" He heard a voice in unclear way. He also saw few figures unclear. "Naruto? Are you OK?" Then slowly it came to him. "Bushy brows?" He saw Lee staring at him. Lee smiled as he told Choji, Ten Ten, Hinata and Kiba "Guys, Naruto is alright!" He said. Naruto sat up straight, feeling heavy and asked "Why? What happened to me that you looked bit worried?" Naruto asked. "We came here almost fifteen minutes ago. You were hot and getting bit sweaty. Lee and Kiba loosen you up, taking off your jacket. We were worried." Ten Ten explained him. "Are you O-Okay, Naruto-Kun?" Hinata asked him. "Yeah, I'm OK. But I'm feeling heavy with a headache." He replied. "Well, we are glad you are OK." Choji said.
Naruto look around the room, noticing the absence of Sakura, Ino, Shikamaru, Neji, Shino and Sai. "Hey, were is Sakura-Chan and others?" He questioned their absence. "They were summoned by Lady Tsunade to form an Investigation team divided into two groups. Sakura, Neji and Sai in one team while Shikamaru, Ino and Shino at other. Both groups are helping out the ANBU to understand this investigation. It's tough one." Kiba explained. "And weird." Said Ten ten.
Naruto remembered that earlier today, after argument with Shizune, a Cop came, informing about the crime happened last night. "It's weird alright." He said, surprising everyone in the room. "Earlier today, an ANBU cop came to us, Shizune Nee-san was here, and informed about the crime happened last night. It was weird that the criminal who broke into the room filled with secrets, broke in without the tightest security getting noticed and took nothing?" He said. "And they are still on it. Security are still not believing about this. And they are searching roughly." Lee said. "Kakashi sensei, Guy sensei, Yamoto sensei and Anko sensei are among them to help out. And they are aware that it might happen tonight." Ten ten said. "Its possible it will." Choji added.
Naruto looked Kiba, who was looking disappointed. "Yo Kiba, why feeling down?" He asked "It's always the same. Every time when there is a bigger crime, Akamaru and I are always left out. If they picked us, we can not only tracked them, but can kicked those bad guys really good. They never picked us!" Kiba said as he kicked the trash can. "Kiba-kun!" Hinata cried. "Hey hey, kiba, you aren't the only one. Despite all the training, I always left out as well. Otherwise, even I can show them what I can do." Ten ten joined Kiba on always getting not included on the tough investigation squads. "Hey even I can do great." Lee also joined but "Yeah right!" said Ten ten and Kiba in unison. Naruto laughs, making his health bit better. "Don't worry you guys. You will be included one day. Thanks for the visit you all."
"What do you mean haven't found any clue?" Shouted Tsunade, who also slammed the table hard. The investigation team came back. They reported the Hokage about the clues, which they haven't found one, enraging the Hokage. "How can you not find a single clue about last night's mystery?" She shouted. "Apologies, Lady Tsunade. The team gave their 100% to find even the smallest clues. But no Vail." Kakashi said. "We had Shino's bugs to scattered around the whole village. Ino and I went high and low too but did not picked up anything." Said Shikamaru, leader of his team. "I used my Bykugan, Sai used his art while Sakura investigated the other parts of the village. We went clueless as well." Neji said as the other leader of his investigation team.
Tsunade felt down. How is this possible? "I know every intruder leaves at least something behind. But this intruder left none. In fact, this guy took nothing from the room." Anko said. "But still, we have to keep an eye." She added. Tsunade thought about it and made her final decision. "Kakashi, Guy, Anko and Yamoto, you four will keep on the investigation. And you four will keep an eye tonight in case he shows up again." She ordered the four as they all nodded. She turn towards the youngsters. "The rest of you can leave. I will call up if you are needed." They nodded as well. "Alright all of you, Dismissed!" She said as they all replied "HAI!" and left.
Once again together, Sakura and Sai spend out the night before heading home. "Weird isn't? This case feels like it's going no where." Sakura broke the silence. "I know. Especially when breaking into the room and taking nothing. Did they check it well? That intruder must have taken something." Sai replied and questioned. "According to them, nothing was taken. They said everything is in the way it is. (sign) I wonder what's next. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprising if that guy doesn't show up tonight since the security have gotten tighter. But it would be if he does shows." Sakura said.
During their walk, they witness their friends who visited Naruto at the hospital. " Hey Sakura, Sai." Ten ten greeted. "Hey you guys. Where are you coming from?" The pink haired kunoichi asked Ten ten. "We are coming from the hospital after visiting Naruto." Ten Ten replied. "But he as feeling really heavy." Kiba spoke from behind. Sakura and Sai felt bit worried. "Heavy?" Sai asked. "Yeah when we arrived, he was sweaty. So Kiba and I took off his jacket. He woke up after 15 minutes, claiming he had a heavy head." Lee added. "So is he alright?" Sakura asked. "Yes, he is now." Hinata replied. "He did mentioned about you." She added. "Oh." Sakura whispered. "Well we gotta go. Our folks must be waiting. See ya!" Kiba said as the group left team 7 before parting themselves to their locations.
Sai look at the clock, almost getting midnight. He turned towards Sakura. "How about we get Naruto a present before heading home?" He said it with a smile. "Yeah that's a good idea. We better hurry before the shop closes." And they set out to get something for their blonde teammate.
Midnight, Sakura and Sai ran towards the Hospital as they know this is not the time to visit patients. The nurse saw them coming and spoke "Miss Haruno, I want to say-" But quickly Sakura cut her off "I know what you are trying to say. I know that this isn't the best time to visit but please we need fiver minutes." But what the nurse says next surprises her. "Actually, I wanted to say that naruto wants to see you. He kept talking about you and Sai whether you will come or not. You can visit him." Sakura Thanked her and both Sai and her went to his room.
There she saw Naruto sitting on bed, deep in thoughts. "Naruto?" Sakura called out. Naruto, recognizing the voice of his teammate, brings himself back. "Sakura-chan, Sai!" He was really happy to see them. "Sorry about not visiting you earlier. We were on the mission." Sai spoke. "I know about that. Ten ten, Lee, Kiba, Choji and Hinata were here. They told me." Smiles were exchange. "So how are you feeling?" The pink haired Konoichi asked. "They told you didn't they?" The blonde said, getting nods from both his teammates. "I was feeling heavy and had a headache. But now I'm alright. Sorry for making you guys worried." Naruto continued. "Yes we were worried, but now hearing from you that you are fine, we are fine too." Sai said.
Then suddenly, Sakura remembered about a little present they bought for Naruto in the nick of time. "Naruto," She call the blonde and took out something shiny from her pocket. "This is for you." Sai also remembered about the gift and took out from his pocket. "Yes, here you go." Naruto took them. They were bands. Shiny bands with a small heart shape. They is a couple of words imprinted there which says 'Forever Friends'. Naruto loved it and right away put on. "I love it. Thanks you guys." Then Sakura spoke "It was Sai's idea." Surprised, Naruto looked at him "Really?" He said. Sai simply smile. Naruto was amazed on how much Sai cared about his friends. Naruto then stared at Sakura again after saying thanks.
The duo stared for quite a long but Sakura realized it's too late. "Well I better go home now. Folks must be waiting. See you Naruto." Sakura said and went out. "Yeah, see ya." He replied while he kept starring. But when he turned he saw Sai was too close at him which freaked out Naruto. "What?!" He said then Sai slowly whispered. "Too bad you have small. Otherwise, you would be able to please her with bigger." Naruto quickly blushed. And screamed the hell out "SAI! DON'T TALK STUFF LIKE THAT!" He also turned away from him. "I read in the book that when two people feels so much about each other, their hormones aroused, leading to 'that'. So, while doing 'that', females want to be pleased with bigger balls. So how will you able to please her with those small of yours?" Sai added. "I'M GONNA KILL YOU!" Naruto grabbed him. Right that moment Sakura entered "What happened? I heard your voices down the hall." She asked. Naruto, angered, Sai, smiling, both said "Nothing." Sakura crossed her arms "Stop goofing around. Sai lets go." While Sai was leaving, he waved with a smile but Naruto crossed his arms and humped.
Next day, the teams that was set up for the investigation were all in the Hokage's office. "As expected, he didn't showed up last night. Probably because of tighter security." Yamoto spoke ."He is playing games. I'm telling you." Anko said. Tsunade, now more frustrated, quietly listened the results. Then she finally spoke "Just because he didn't showed up last night doesn't means that's that." She stood up watching her village from the window. "We know. And I assumed that you want us to continue for the next few nights more?" Shikamaru said, hinting everyone in the room about Tsunade's next orders. "You are absolutely correct." The grand daughter of the first Hokage spoke. "You all will continue this for the next few nights. And if still doesn't happen, I will then make my decision. Dismissed!" She ordered and all left.
The investigation team of Shikamaru's and Neji's walked around town. "Man , this is getting boring. I'm having enough of this. And I'm really tired." Ino said. "What can we do? After all, we are ninjas. It's our duty to protect our village." Sakura said. "After all, it's still unbelievable that a intruder like him took nothing from the room of secret scrolls." She added. "Yeah, it's still unbelievable." Neji repeated. "Hey come on you all. What if this is a joke? What if this is some training program, waking up whole night, guarding
tight?" Ino said furiously. "It's no joke, Ino." Shino spoke "By judging their expressions, one can tell this is real." He added. "Agreed. I know Lady Tsunade really well. I have been training under her for more than three years now. I can tell how she is feeling." Sakura replied. "But honestly, I need a break." She added. "Yeah, that is agreeable." Shikamaru said. "Is this Shikamaru I am hearing from?" Ino mocked Nara from behind, with the latter giving her an angry stare.
The teams eventually meets the remaining Konoha 12. "Yo guys! What's up?" Kiba shouted, waving his hand in the air. "Hey you guys, how did the work go?" Ten ten spoke next, making Neji sweat drop "Don't ask, please." Lee came up next "Looks like somebody having a hard time." They all laugh. "Seriously, how things are going?" Ten ten made it clear, she really wanted to hear. "Quite a trouble it was. As expected he didn't showed up." Sai spoke. "Which didn't surprised me." Sakura added. "Due to tighter security?" Choji spoke with mouth full of chips. "Choji! Manners!" Ino shouted. " Sorry." Said Choji after he swallowed. "And to answer your question, yes." Ino added. "We seriously need a break now. We need some rest." Shikamaru added, surprising the rest. "Now don't say it whether it's really me." He added, making others laugh. "How about we all meet outside the village this afternoon?" Lee suggested. "Good idea. I'm in." Ino was first to accept, followed by others.
Afternoon arrived, the mysterious Mask Man almost reached the hidden leaf. While walking, he hid himself as he heard of teen ninjas walking towards his location. "There you all are." He mummers. He then count them, getting 11 the answer. "As expected, he isn't here. I hope I'm not late." He said to himself. He kept hidden, listening to their conversation. "I better be careful, especially for Nara." This Mask Man was very aware of Shikamaru's genius skills. He observed them. As for them while walking, Shikamaru noticed that someone was spying on them. He stared at Ino to get her attention. Ino read everything in his mind and passed down to others. The others gotten aware. "Shoot!" Whispered the Mask Man as he knew they all got aware. "Of course, the Yamanaka lady." She also knows about Yamanaka clan's jutsu. In fact, he knows everyone well.
Just as the Mask Man was about to leave, Kiba's Shadow clone came, kicked him to the ground. As he stood up, he saw he was covered. The Konoha 12 observe his appearance. Normal Ninja outfit beneath a black cloak. His head covered as well while also wearing a mask of Fox. "Naruto Uzumaki, where is he?" He demand to know. "Looks like Madara change his appearance." Ten ten said. "I'm not Madara. He need Naruto for his purpose. I need him for something else. Now, where is Naruto Uzumaki?" He asked again. "Why should we tell you?" Lee said. " Its gotta be this guy who broke in to the room. Get him!" Kiba shouted. They charged. "You kids. You don't know who you dealing with."
The moment attack k came, in a flash he was disappeared, shocking everyone. "What the?" Said surprised Neji. "BYKUGAN!" He searched for him. Akamaru barked with Kiba translating "There he is. Come on Neji couldn't your Bykugan do this much." Kiba laughed in the end but was insulted when saw no on was there. "Really Kiba? Your dog and you nose can do that bad?" Neji mocked back. After that, the next moment, quickly both Neji and Kuba were on ground. "Kiba-kun! Neji-" Hinata cried. but she also was on the ground. Then after their downfall, the Mask Man quickly throw 5 Kunais towards Ino, who reacted late. She was saved by Choji. "Damn he is quick!" She said. "Let me get him." Choji said by using his expend jutsu. He rolled towards the Mask Man. But the latter, using his speed as strength, moved from that position, allowing Choji to crush on trees.
Shikamaru used his possession jutsu, but he couldn't get him. Sakura attacked directly but he just pushed her away. Same he did it with Lee. Had enough, he quickly used a jutsu, which was witnessed by awaking Kiba. The Mask Man used that jutsu to blow everyone off.
"All I asked was where Naruto is? But you replied with a fight. I even warned you not to fight me. I will be back." He disappeared as he sensed that his jutsu caused an alarm to the ANBU. The young 11 slowly recovered. They just quite couldn't get him. He was too quick. Kiba stood up, deep in thoughts about the jutsu. "Kiba-kun, are you okay?" Hinata asked but Kiba replied with harsh "Do i look like I'm okay?" Hinata stepped back. "Kiba!" Shouted Ten ten. "What's wrong with you?" Sakura asked. "What's wrong? Did you just saw what he did?!" Kiba shouted. "Look, we know we are disappointed too. He was pretty strong so expect jutsus like that." Shikamaru said. "No you don't understand!" Kiba said. "What do we don't understand? What are you even try to say?" Neji shouted, demanding to the answer. "Because that Jutsu was Rasingan!" Kiba revealed.
The Konoha 11 were in shock. "Impossible! Only Naruto can create Rasengan." He argued. "Yeah and besides Naruto, only Master Jiraiya was able to create and don't start about Mask man being Master Jiraiya." Ino said. "I saw it with my own eyes. You gotta believe me." Kiba said. But then Shikamaru spoke "All I wanted was to get rest. Take a break. (Sign) Could this day get any worse?" He spoke as the rest wondered with ANBU approaching them.
Well there you have it. The third chapter of 'The Jinchuriki's two face. I hope you all enjoyed it.
Notes here, first of all, about that sex joke which Sai says, it was my first time writing such stuff like that. I know size doesn't matter. Sorry if it is weird.
Second, please forgive me about the fighting scenes. I'm a bad writer on fighting scenes. Oh and how do you like Mask Man's mysteries? Also as said on top, I want to write my stories clearer so you all can understand.
Well see you next time. Goodbye -Cricstar07