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Virtue and Venom: Chapter 2
Naruto was walking to the hospital once again to see Mamushi; it has been nearly six days since he found her in the forest so far everything seems to be ok. Mamushi was recovering at a alarming rate; the doctors said that it would take her months to learn how to walk again but she was able to walk after only 3 days.
Naruto also found out that Mamushi is mentally stunted; so far, she had the mental capacity of a 5-year-old so she will need tutoring. As Naruto entered the hospital, he ignored the glares and comments of the visitors and the staff; when Naruto read the scroll and found out he had the Kyuubi sealed inside himself he was pissed.
The majority of the village hated him for something that wasn't his fault; but once the Hokage explained his reasoning he calmed down slightly, he was still pissed but not as much. As Naruto approached the room he heard a familiar laugh he has learned to enjoy.
Naruto opened the door and saw Mamushi smiling and watching the Tv from her bed "Naruto" Mamushi cheered as she jumped out of bed "I missed you; are you here to see me again" she asked.
"Yeah of course" Naruto said smiling "I got a few hours until I have to go to the academy for team assignments; so I decided to stop by" Naruto said. "Look what I brought" Naruto said as he brought up the bag he was hiding behind his back.
"Ramen" Mamushi cheered as she went over to the table; Naruto joined her he took out both their bowls, he gave Mamushi her chopsticks with the trainer because she was still practicing. As they both began to eat, they heard the door slide open and Hiruzen walked in.
"How are you 2 doing" Hiruzen said "I hope I'm not interrupting" he said and Nauto shook his head.
"Nah you aren't interrupting" Naruto said before inhaling another mouthful of ramen "I was just visiting before I go to the academy for my team assignment" Naruto said.
"That's actually what I want to talk to you about Naruto" Hiruzen said "I want you to take Mamushi there with you; I decided to fill out an application for her to go to the academy. She will be a few years behind you but I think it's for the best" Hiruzen said winking at Naruto.
Naruto got what he was hinting at; academy students receive an education along with the fact that student get a allowance to buy supplies and afford basics for living if they are a orphan.
"Sure thing Ji-ji" Naruto said before he looked at Mamushi "But she doesn't have any cloths; she has only been wearing hospital gowns" he said and Mamushi looked down and nodded.
"Don't worry Naruto" Hiruzen said producing a scroll and opening it and revealing a treasure trove of cloths "I have some old girl cloths that were donated by a friend of mine" he said. Naruto looked at the shirts and read them.
"Puppy princess, kicking tail and taking tags, Momma Moth: obsolete authority tour year 282" Naruto read "holy crap these cloths are like 20 years old; only a girl with daddy issues would wear something like this" he said.
Across town
Tsume Inuzuka sneezed and nearly spilled her cup of coffee 'someone is talking about me; I know it' she thought 'Hiruzen better not be making fun of my old cloths' Tsume thought. She then looked over to her picture shelf and saw an old photo.
Her, Kushina Uzumaki, Mikoto Uchiha and Hitomi Hyuga were all decked out in their punk outfits 'man that was a good concert; first time leaving the village, first time taking molly, and I think that was the night Hiashi and Hitomi hooked up' she thought.
"Good times" Tsume thought as she continued drinking her coffee.
With Naruto and Mamushi
Naruto and Mamushi were walking to the academy together; Naruto looked at Mamushi and surprisingly her cloths didn't look too bad. She was wearing a pair of dark jeans, black sandals, a white tank top that exposed her belly button and a choker around her neck.
'Well, she doesn't look bad' Naruto thought 'I mean Ino wears that short skirt and those bandages; at least she's isn't showing off too mush skin' Naruto thought. As they approached the academy Mamushi looked at it in awe.
"Wow you went to school here" Mamushi asked Naruto.
"Yep, and so will you" Naruto said "c'mon lets go inside" he said.
In the class room
Sasuke Uchiha hated many things; his brother, fan girls, sweets and lots of other things. But now he was sitting in a seat as Sakura and Ino both argued over who would sit next to Sasuke.
'Ughh they are so annoying' he thought; he then felt someone sit next to him. He turned to look and expected to see a annoying pinkette or a annoying blonde. Instead, he saw a pale girl with long black hair and silver eyes; she was looking at him and smiling.
"Hi I'm Mamushi; how's it going" she said excitedly; Sasuke looked at this girl in confusion. He's never seen this girl before; was she in the class. "What's your name angry guy" she asked.
Sasuke scowled "I'm not angry" Sasuke said and Mamushi laughed.
"Of course, you are; you're not smiling so your angry" she said "so what's you name angry guy" she asked again.
"Sasuke Uchiha" Sasuke answered; Mamushi then cheered.
"Yay I made another friend" Mamushi cheered as she grabbed Sasuke in a hug "I now got 2 friends; I wonder if I'll make another one" she said shaking in excitement.
"Hey Mamaushi" Naruto called walking over "don't run off like that; you could get lost" Naruto said.
"Naruto look I made another friend" Mamushi said pointing to Sasuke "he's a boy like you except he's angry" she said.
Sasuke looked at Naruto "you know this girl" Sasuke asked and Naruto nodded.
"Yeah, I'm watching over her" Naruto said "I'm helping old man hokage enroll in here" Naruto said.
"If you're watching over her, she'll end up as stupid as you are" Sasuke jabbed at Naruto.
"Shut it bastard" Naruto shot back "what you think you can do a better job" he said.
"Hey" came a loud shrieking voice; Sakura Haruno walked up "move away from Sasuke you hussy" Sakura said to Mamushi.
"No way Sasuke is my new friend" Mamushi said crossing her arms "why don't you go away you… big… forehead… ugly girl" Mamushi said.
"Why you" Sakura said winding up her fist ready to hit Mamushi who flinched away in fear; her fist was intercepted by and angry Sasuke who glared at Sakura.
Sakura met Sasuke's glare and was about to speak; then a fist connected to the side of her jaw. Naruto punched Sakura to the ground and the entire class was looking at the blonde boy in surprise.
"What the hell is wrong with you Sakura" Naruto shouted "Mamushi has never interacted with people before; she's basically a little kid" he said pointing to Mamushi who was clinging onto Sasuke.
"Shut the hell up Naruto" Sakura said getting up "why the hell would I care about her or some lowly orphan like- "Sakura began until a kunai flew by her head.
Sasuke was looking at Sakura with an angry gaze "leave. Now" he said barely able to control his anger. Sakura, Ino and the rest of the girls backed away and Naruto turned to Mamushi.
"Are you ok" Naruto asked and Mamushi nodded.
"Why was she so mean; why did she try to hit me" she said a little scared.
"Don't worry; she's gone now" Naruto said; Naruto then turned to Sasuke "mind if I sit" Naruto asked.
"Fine" Sasuke said scooting over; Naruto and Sasuke sat with Mamushi in the middle to make her feel safer. A few minutes later Iruka walked in; after congratulating them all he started listing teams.
"Team 7" Iruka began "Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno and Naruto Uzumaki; your sensei will be Kakashi Hatake" he said; Sasuke groaned as he got a fan girl, Naruto who was still mad at Sakura didn't react.
Sakura looking at her 2 new teammates shied away; she now had the 2 people in class that hated her the most at the moment. She then glared at Mamoshi.
'Little bitch' Sakura thought 'I see your game; you want Sasuke for yourself. Well surprise I can play your little game too' she thought.
After the teams were listed Naruto got up "c'mon Mamushi let's go eat some ramen" he said and Mamushi nodded and got up. Before they could leave Mamushi looked to Sasuke.
"Want to join us Sasuke" Mamushi asked.
"No thanks" Sasuke said getting up; Mamushi then grabbed his hand.
"Aww you're just being shy" she said "lead the way Naruto" she said and Naruto began to lead her.
Sasuke was literally being dragged by Mamushi "you're so skinny; how are you so strong" Sasuke said as he tried to break free from her iron grip.
"I drink milk and watch cartoons" she said.
"What does that have to do with anything" he said as he struggled.
1 hour later
Kakashi Hatake was looking at his new genin team; so far they had a loud mouth blonde, a emo Uchiha, a angry fan girl and a pale girl.
"Uhhh" Kakashi began "is she on the team too; I was told only 3 would be on the team" he asked; Naruto perked up.
"I'm watching after her" Naruto said "she starts the academy next month" he said and Kakashi nodded.
"Ok how about introductions" Kakashi said; after introducing themselves Kakashi was about to move on until Mamushi raised her hand.
"Wait I want to go too" she said and Kakashi shrugged.
"Ok why not" Kakashi said "go on ahead".
Mamushi sat up "I' Mamushi; I like cartoons, ramen, and my friends Naruto and Sasuke" she said pointing to the 2 boys "I don't like roaches, spiders and ugly girl right there because she's mean" Mamushi said pointing to Sakura who was now scowling. "And my dream is to have a lot of friends and be with Naruto and Sasuke forever and ever" she said.
Naruto smiled at that "that was good Mamushi" he said.
Sasuke didn't say anything 'friend huh… why not; she isn't annoying like Sakura at least' he thought.
Kakashi then spoke up about their final test the next day "get plenty of rest and remember no breakfast" he said as he disappeared in a swirl of leaves.
Hours later: In Otogakure
"-when the one tails is unleashed, we will begin our destruction of the leaf village" Orochimaru the rogue sanin said; he was currently going over plans for his invasion of Konoha in 8 months. "We will go over it more later" Orochimaru said "leave me" he said as the majority of the occupants left the room except for Kabuto.
"What do wish for me to do my lord" Kabut asked.
"Go to Konoha" Orochimaru said "gather up intelligence and- "Orochimaru began until a puff of smoke appeared in front of Orochimaru; a purple snake appeared with a note on its back.
"From your ssspy in Anbu" the snake said before disappearing and leaving the note.
Orochimaru opened the note and began to read it; Orochimaru's eyes then widened in horror.
"She escaped" Orochimaru said quietly "Kabuto; change of plans. Spy on a girl named Mamushi; it's of the upmost importance" Orochimaru said. Kabuto was taken aback.
"But my lord why only one girl; you constantly wanted me to spy on the Uchiha" Kabuto said with a smile; he was then grabbed by the collar and slapped by Orochimaru.
"You fool; this is a matter of life and death" he said scaring Kabuto.
In Konoha: at night
Sakura Haruno was walking home after doing some late-night shopping; her parents were gone and she had to provide for herself in the meantime.
"Man, I can't believe I forgot to do the shopping" she said as she walked down the deserted street, she saw a figure standing up ahead. "Hey who are you" she asked and no answer; as she walked closer "oh it's you" she said.
Mamushi was standing in the middle of the street with a smile on her face "what you got something you want to say" Sakura said and Mamushi shook her head 'no'. "I don't got time for you" she said as she began to walk away; she then saw Mamushi pull something out of the back of her pants.
It was a hospital scalpel.
With Orochimaru
Orochimaru was pacing back and forth "Mamushi is no normal girl, Kabuto; she is a clone of me. A female clone" he said making Kabuto go wide eyed.
"I wanted an heir; someone to carry on my legacy. I bred her, nurtured her and implanted so much intellegance inside her head. I bred her to be perfect in every way possible" Orochimaru said.
"But that sounds amazing lord Orochimaru" Kabuto said "so why are you concerned" he said.
"She was my greatest triumph; but also, my greatest failure" Orochimaru said.
In Konoha
Sakura was running down an ally as fast as she could 'crazy bitch' she thought; Sakura was bleeding heavily from her arm 'crap I think she nicked an artery' Sakura thought. As she rounded a corner she saw Mamushi there and her world went black.
With Orochimaru
"I thought I thought of everything; but there is one thing I didn't think of" Orochimaru said "her mental health" he said.
In Konoha
"Ahhhhh" Sakura screamed; Mamushi used the scalpel to slash Sakura's eyes blinding her. Sakura then had her feet swept out from under her. Sakura fell to the ground and began to cry.
"What did I ever do to you" she whimpered; Mamushi then began to drag her by her hair.
With Orochimaru
"She's violently unstable; she could be a sweet little girl one moment and a blood thirsty lunatic in another" Orochimaru said.
In Konoha
Mamushi took Sakura over to a puddle and plunged her face in; Sakura began to kick and resist but Mamushi's strength was too much. After a few minutes of resistance Sakura stopped struggling and fell still; Mamushi then picked her up and began to walk away.
With Orochimaru
"She's a ticking time bomb Kabuto" Orochimaru said "she killed 20 of my subordinates before we were able to lock her up. And that was 10 years ago when I was still operating in Konoha; now she is out and hiding among them. We need to kill her Kabuto; for our sake and the worlds" he said.
Kabuto taking everything in nodded "yes my lord I'll leave as soon as possible" he said as he walked out.
Orochimaru then sat down with his hands folded in front of his face 'looks like my past has come back to haunt me' he thought.
The next morning
Naruto walked over to the hospital to see Mamushi; after waiting for Sakura for over 4 hours Kakashi decided to postpone the test. As Naruto walked in Mamushi's room he saw her asleep on the floor completely naked and drooling.
"Mamushi" Naruto said shaking her "Mamushi wake up" he said.
Mamushi opened her eyes and looked around "huh how did I get here" Mamushi said and looked down "hey I'm naked" she said.
Naruto rolled his eyes and stood her up "you can't sleep on the floor and you can't sleep naked" Naruto said "you can get sick; get dressed so we can go out for ramen. Sakura didn't show up so we have to di it again tomorrow" Naruto said.
"Ok give me a minute" Mamushi said; as Naruto walked out, she started to get dressed. As she did she saw in the corner of the room a red ribbon; she went over and picked it up.
"Pretty" she said "I'll put you in my special thing box" Mamushi said tossing the ribbon in a small cardboard box for her 'special things' like rocks, buttons and coins. Mamushi put the box away and got dressed.
She then exited the room and walked up to Naruto "let's go" she cheered.
Across town
Ino Yamanaka was walking home and was passing by Sakura's house; as she passed the house she saw something on her gate.
"Huh what's that a flier" Ino said as she walked closer. When she was close, she held her hands up to her mouth and screamed a blood curdling scream that alarmed everyone in the area.
Pinned to the gate of the Haruno house hold was the skinned face of Sakura Haruno; nailed in place by a surgical scalpel.
Ok that's the chapter hopefully you all enjoy it; I'm making Sasuke less of an asshole, Naruto was never in like Sakura and Mamushi is a wolf in sheeps clothing. If you like my writing please like, comment and share with your friends; and until next time bye.
