DISCLAIMER!: I DON'T OWN NARUTO! Thought you'd know by now...
(A/N): ...I got nothin...
TO THE STORY!
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Chapter 67: The Hidden Enemy
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Realization struck the teen as he hugged the older blonde back. "It's ok Oba-chan. It's ok." he said softly to her as he rubbed her back trying to calm her down.
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"I'll see you guys tomorrow. Get some rest. Later." Kakashi says as he shunsins away from training ground 7, leaving behind a very tired looking Sasuke and Sakura. He decided to up both of their training since they were the only ones from the team that didn't make it to the finals and weren't given a field promotion. Why he decided to finally take their training more seriously was well, because he let Naruto beat his record. Naruto had become a Jonin at twelve when he himself wasn't able to make the rank until he was thirteen. He couldn't let his 'Little Brother' beat him out entirely. So what better way to give him some competition than to make his old teammates stronger and try to get them up to his rank as fast as possible, right?
He had checked for their elemental affinities and was a little startled when he saw that Sasuke had a stronger Raiton affinity then his Katon. Usually an Uchiha was a Katon specialist, but for him to have a strong Raiton affinity was both weird, and exciting. Since Naruto had a relatively weak Raiton affinity Kakashi wasn't able to teach him any of his favorite jutsu. But with Sasuke here, wel, that changes things. He started the Uchiha off by having him start on level one Raiton chakra exercises. He needed to make a spark between his thumb and index finger and be able to keep the spark for a least a minute. He also had Sasuke start learning Raiton: Raisho (Thunder Palm). A C rank offensive Raiton Ninjutsu that utilizes several sparks shot out from the palm to make a tazer like shot to anyone the user touches.
Raisho was also the only Raiton jutsu Kakashi was able to teach Naruto because it was basically a high powered version of the level one exercise.
Now with Sakura, she he a rather strong Doton affinity. Kakashi started her out on the level one exercise as well. What she had to do was turn a medium size rock into three small rocks by splitting it and cracking it with just her chakra. It took her most of the day but she was able to finally crack the rock almost all the way through. But it was safe to say it would take her a few more days to be able to break the rock completely.
The silver haired Jonin also had them up their physical training so that their chakra levels and stamina could keep up with the new techniques they were going to be using. And now by the end of the day both Genin could say wihout a doubt that it was the hardest training Kakashi ever put them through.
Kakashi appeared just outside of the market district in Konoha and started walking towards the Jonin bar, Icha Icha in hand. He received quite a few angry glares from the women that passed him but he didn't care. It was his hobby and he would do what he liked. He was the one putting himself in mortal danger everyday. So he could read his pron if he wanted to. It was a bit of a turn off though. He often thought if it was his nonchalant attitude or the porn that kept him from meeting anyone worth settling down with, but he'd usually shrug those thoughts off and put his nose back into his book.
As he entered the bar he saw Asuma, Kurenai, Genma, and Hayate sitting at the bar. "Hey," he greeted them as he took a seat next to Asuma. The man gave him a short wave as he lit his next cigarette. Kurenai nodded to him with a smile. "Hey Hatake, how's it going?" Genma asked as he took another drink out of his beer. Hayate nodded a quick greeting as he shot back a cup of Sake.
Kakashi sighed and ordered a bottle of Sake for himself. "Ah, well, I can't complain. Just a little sad that Naruto isn't on my team anymore. I swear he gave that team more life than Kami herself could have." he said as the bartender gave him the bottle and a cup. He poured for himself and looked at his drink. Genma snickered and finished his beer. "Oh yeah? Are you sure you're just not jealous that the kid gets to hang around with the author of your little books?" Genma said with a sly look. Asuma snorted, which made Kakashi turn a glare towards him. "At least I had a Genin get promoted..." he grumbled to himself and shot back a cup of Sake. Both Asuma and Kurenai deflated at that and hung their heads. "Yeah, and he made Jonin at a younger age then any of us." Asuma whined as he stamped out his cigarette and ordered another glass of Whiskey. Kurenai nodded sadly. "And I had to work so hard too..." she mumbled as she poured another cup of Sake. Genma and Hayate just had their heads down in defeat because they weren't even full Jonin's yet.
Kakashi sighed and shot back another cup. All of the surrounding shinobi were still caught off guard by the fact he could do that so fast that they could see what was behind his mask. Kurenai huffed as she drank another cup as well. Asuma was about to finish his Whiskey when a thought suddenly struck him. "Oh Kami...Gai had two of his members promoted..." he said in shock. Everyone stopped drinking and froze on the spot. "Do you know what this means..." Kurenai breathed in shock. "That he can file for a new team..." Kakashi continued for her. "And possibly make more mini clones of himself!" Genma and Hayate yelled in terror. Genma slammed his head down on the bar as Hayate was laughing quietly to himself as he rocked back and forth in his chair. Asuma dropped his cigarettes and joined Genma on the table. "I don't want to live on this Earth anymore if any more of them show up..." he mumbled.
Kakashi just sighed and looked to his Sake bottle and his cup. He threw the cup behind his head and started drinking straight from the bottle. "Same here brother." he agreed with Asuma. They sat there for about another twenty minutes drinking in silence when they suddenly felt something was off. Kakashi narrowed his eye and stood up. "Hey, Asuma, Kurenai, could you come with me? I think we have a problem." he said to the two Jonin sensei's. They both stood and followed after Kakashi. "Genma, Hayate, go get Gai for me." he said as he left the bar with the two other Jonin.
The two Tokubetsu Jonin nodded and shunshin'd out of the bar. Kakashi didn't know what he was feeling, but whatever it was, it was not good.
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"Hey, why do you think it was so easy to get into Konoha?" a tall man in a black robe with red clouds asked his shorter companion. The taller man wore a large straw workers hat with long white tassels hanging on the sides. He also wore a large broad sword covered in white bandages on his back. His smaller companion wore a similar robe and hat, but had a necklace on that had three small rings on it. "I think it was because of the recent Invasion attempt. He seals barrier was shut down and hasn't been brought back up yet." the smaller man of the two said. The taller one merely gave a grunt in response as they continued to walk into Konoha.
They were passing a large pond when the pair was stopped. "Don't take another step further." Asuma said as he and Kurenai appeared in front of the two robed strangers. "Remove your hat and show your face like a man, Uchiha Itachi." he growled to the two as he brandished his trench knives. The taller of the two chuckled and nudged the smaller one. "I think he figured you out there Itachi. Can I kill him?" he said to the now named Itachi.
Itachi just removed his hat and looked at both Asuma and Kurenai. Itachi had long black hair and black eyes, all the signs of and Uchiha. His black eyes suddenly morphed into the red eyes of the sharingan. "Bring us Uzumaki Naruto. I do not wish to fight you, but if you do not bring him to us we will force our way passed you." he said to the two Jonin as his taller companion hefted his giant sword off his back and leveled the blade at Asuma.
Asuma sneered at the two and got into a ready stance. Kurenai pulled out a kunai and followed Asuma's example. "Heh, Like we would give a trusted comrade to a traitor like you!" Asuma growled at the two. The taller of the two decided that was his queue to rush the two Jonin.
He lunged forward with his broad sword and brought it up to attack, but was forced back when a third presence was made itself known. "Raiton: Raiju Tsuiga! (Lightning Release: Lightning Hound)" Kakashi exclaimed as he jumped from the trees and a large hound made from lightning charged at the tall robed man. The taller man instantly backpedaled away from the lightning construct but it just chased after him. The man growled as he brought up his blade and struck the beast with it. After a brief second the lighting began to be absorbed by the sword and Kakashi stopped the jutsu.
The silver haired Jonin landed in front of Asuma and Kurenai and revealed his Sharingan. "Like I thought," he grumbled. "Asuma, Kurenai, be careful. That's Hoshigake Kisame. An S rank criminal from Kirigakure and one of the former Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist.
The now named Kisame removed his hat and laughed. "So, I get to cut away the great Copy Cat Kakashi!? How could this day get any better!?" Kisame laughed in glee.
Kakashi readied himself and pulled out his White Light Chakra Saber, that the Oracle oh so graciously fixed for him. "I'll handle Itachi, you two take on Kisame. Don't let your guard down for a second, understand?" he asked the two behind him without looking away from the two nuke-nin in front of him. When the two other Jonin gave him an affirmative he nodded. "Alright then...good luck." he said before e charged at Itachi.
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(A/N): To be continued...
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