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Stitched Kitsune: Chapter 24

Oto (2 weeks after the second exam): With Kakuzu, Sasori, Fu, Karin, Fubuki and Zabuza

Kakuzu, Fu, Karin and the others were all following the female member of the sound five Tayuya down the halls of Oto as they were looking for Naruto and the others. A few days ago Roga arrived and reported in to Doto to give him an update on the mission; when that happened Kakuzu and the others all decided to travel over to Oto to see Naruto and the others.

"Man this place is confusing" Karin said looking around "how was all this built" she said and Tayuya turned.

"Upon the bodies of all the other unfortunate fucks who couldn't hack it" Tayuya said making Fu frowned.

"Don't use bad language" Fu said and Tayuya flipped her off.

"Fuck off greenie" Tayuya said making Fu growl and Karin chuckle "the day i take orders from you is the day I-" Tayuya began until Kakuzu spoke up.

"Shut up and keep walking" Kakuzu said making Tayuya stop talking "otherwise I'll sew your mouth shut" he said making Tayuya gulp.

'This fucker has the same feel as Orochimaru' Tayuya thought as she looked to Kakuzu 'the red head guy and the bastard with the sword have that feeling as him as well; who the fuck are these fuckers' she thought.

After walking for a few more minutes they reached a room "this is it; if you need anything else just give some asshole a call" Tayuya said as she walked away. Karin, Fu and Fubuki opened the door to the room where it revealed a large training center.

Naruto was currently lifting weights while both Haku and Hinata sparred in a ring; "98…99…100" Naruto said as he racked the bar on the bench press. As Naruto sat up he saw Fu and Karin and hopped up in excitement "Fu, Karin, Fubuki; you guys are here" Naruto said as he ran over; both Haku and Hinata paused their training and began to walk toward them as well.

"Naruto" Fu cheered as she wrapped her arms around him and gave him a kiss; Naruto parted and smiled "I'm so happy to see you again" she said.

"I missed you to honey" Naruto said before walking over to Karin and kissed her on the cheek "how's it going Karin" Naruto asked.

"Everything is fine; doing jobs for Gato has been keeping us busy" Karin said "But I'm glad to be with you again" she said and Naruto nodded.

"I'm glad for you to be back too" Naruto said; Naruto was about to walk away before he heard a sound.

"Ahem" Fubuki cleared her throat "what about me" Fubuki said pointing at herself; Naruto groaned at this and spoke.

"But-" Naruto began before he saw the looks of disapproval from Karin and Fu; Naruto turned around and looked at Haku who nodded "fine" Naruto said as he walked up to Fubuki. Naruto planted a quick kiss on her cheek "Missed you too" Naruto said making Fubuki smile.

"One step closer to joining the group" Fubuki said.

"Enough of this" Kakuzu said as he walked forward "did you complete your objectives" he asked and Naruto scoffed.

"Yeah i did" Naruto said "I also found out who my parents were too" he said making everyone's eyes open.

"Really; who were they" Sasori asked; Naruto hesitated for a second before speaking.

"My mother's name is Kushina Uzumaki" Naruto said "the previous owner of the nine tails" he said shocking Fu.

"Seriously, your mom" Fu asked "how did that happen; was it planned" she said making Naruto flinch.

"Who was your dad" Zabuza asked and Naruto began to rub the back of his head.

"Ummm… well" Naruto began "I don't know how to explain it" Naruto said until Kakuzu spoke up.

"His father is the fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze" Kakuzu said shocking everyone including Naruto "he was the one who sealed the nine tails into Naruto; he wanted to make him into a human weapon for Konoha" he said. Naruto looked at Kakuzu and spoke.

"You knew… this whole time" Naruto said as his temper began to flare "and you didn't tell me" Naruto shouted. "You-" Naruto began until Kakuzu rushed forward and punched Naruto in the gut knocking the wind out of him and sending him to the ground.

"Stop while you're alive boy" Kakuzu said as he began to walk away "Sasori, we need to find Orochimaru and figure out what's next" Kakuzu said as he walked away.

"Naruto are you ok" Hinata said as she kneeled down next to him and began to rub his back; Naruto nodded as he began to slowly rise to his feet. Both Hinata and Haku helped Naruto up to his feet.

"Fucking asshole" Naruto groaned as he held his stomach.

"The more I'm around him the more I wish i turned him into a puppet" Sasori said as he began to follow Kakuzu.

With Kakuzu and Sasori

Kakuzu and Sasori were both looking at Orochimaru who was sitting in his throne "Naruto has performed swimmingly Kakuzu" Orochiamaru said "you must be so proud of your little apprentice" he said.

"If he failed the mission and died I couldn't care less" Kakuzu said coldly "all that matters is that he got payed and i get my cut" he said. Sasori turned to Kakuzu and shot him a dirty look.

"Are all of your hearts made of stone or just your main one" Sasori said making Kakuzu scoff before looking at Orochimaru "so we have completed the first part of the plan; what is the second part" Sasori asked and Orochimaru smiled.

"That's why I wanted you to come here Sasori" Orochimaru said "I have another job for you, Naruto and two of my best agents to handle" he said.

Later that night; outside Oto: With Naruto, Hinata, Haku, Fu, Karin and Fubuki

Naruto was sitting on a log looking at the fire in front of him as he, Haku and Hinata finished telling Fu, Fubuki and Karin of what happened in Konoha. To say they were shocked was an understatement.

"This Sasuke guy used his own teammate as a replacement" Fu said and Haku nodded.

"Yes he did" Haku said "if it wasn't for me then she'd probably would've been injured or killed" Haku said with a sigh.

"And that girl Sakura is Hinata's friend" Karin said and Hinata nodded "and she was raped by her jonin sensei and two others" she said and Hinata nodded.

"Yes" Hinata said looking down at her hands "Sakura is trapped in a horrible situation; i just wish to help her escape it" she said.

"Damn, Konoha sounds like a real shit hole" Fubuki said "no wonder Orochimaru wants to destroy it" she said and Naruto spoke up.

"I felt the same way too" Naruto said gaining everyone's attention "when i found out the truth I was half tempted to go back and unleash the Kyuubi on the village" Naruto said making everyone's eyes widen. "But i had a talk with Orochimaru" Naruto said.

"And what did he say" Fu asked; Naruto looked down at his hands and twiddled his thumbs.

"He said that…" Naruto began but paused before looking at Hinata, Haku, Fu, Karin and Fubuki "he said that I won't be able to protect you all" Naruto said.

"What does he know" Karin said "we made it this far and Naruto is the one to thank for it; if it wasn't for him I'd still be in Kusa and Fu still be some villages weapon" she said but Naruto shook his head.

"No… he's right" Naruto said taking a breath "i can't protect you all by myself; what i need is more power" Naruto said. "And I know just the way to do it" Naruto said.

"Well don't keep us in suspense" Fubuki said "what is it; some crazy jutsu or a secret technique" she said but Naruto shook his head.

"No, nothing like that" Naruto said "i can't tell you yet; but I'm going to need Orochimaru's help with it" he said making them all go wide eyed. "I don't like it; but if it's to keep you all safe then I'll do what ever it takes" Naruto said.

Unseen by Naruto and the others Orochimaru was standing behind a tree listening intently with a smile 'Looks like my words got through to him' Orochimaru thought with a chuckle 'lets see how this goes; could be entertaining' he thought before walking away.

A few hours later: With Naruto

Naruto was still by the fire now by himself as he looked at the embers of the log he threw in; Naruto felt a sensation behind him and hardened his hand with earth chakra. Naruto turned in time to grab the executioners blade before it contacted his neck.

Kakuzu, Sasori and Zabuza had walked up behind Naruto "good senses kid" Zabuza said as Naruto let go of the blade "you remembered to never let your guard down" he said with a chuckle.

"Can't you guys leave me alone" Naruto said "especially you Kakuzu; I'm still pissed about earlier" he said with a frown.

"Shut up" Kakuzu said as he walked over and sat on a log to Naruto's left; Zabuza sat on a log across from Naruto while Sasori sat to the right.

"How are you doing Naruto" Sasori asked and Naruto sighed.

"Just peachy" Naruto said as he looked to the ground "it seems like everything has been against me from the beginning" he said. "My mom was going to die regardless, my dad's an asshole, the village I escaped from is still making people miserable and now I'm helping a possibly pedophilic mad man" Naruto said.

"Well when you put it that way" Sasori said not able to find a arguement.

"And what's worse is had a horrible realization" Naruto said "that guy right there" he said pointing towards Kakuzu.

"Choose your words carefully brat" Kakuzu said and Naruto scoffed.

"This miserable, cruel, five stone hearted, greedy bastard" Naruto said before putting his hand back down "is the closest thing I ever had to a father" he said making Sasori and Zabuza go wide eyed and Kakuzu scoff.

"I couldn't give less of a damn about you" Kakuzu said "my one act of kindness resulted me in getting an loud mouth, bleeding heart, polygamous, dip shit, little brat annoying me every moment of everyday until he pays off his debt" he said narrowing his eyes.

"Fuck you" Naruto said.

"Fuck you too" Kakuzu said.

"Such a heart chilling relationship you two have" Sasori said sarcastically "anyway, Naruto I came here to tell you something" he said gaining Naruto's attention. "Orochimaru wants you and me on a mission tomorrow" Sasori said and Naruto nodded "we will be assisting three of Orochimaru's ninja in an assassination; there will be good pay for the job" he said and Naruto nodded.

"Ok" Naruto said as he got up "I'm going to see the girls; see you tomorrow" he said as he began to walk away.

As he did Zabuza turned to Kakuzu and spoke "heh…like father like son eh Kakuzu" Zabuza said and Kakuzu looked at him.

"He's a paycheck, nothing more" Kakuzu said and Zabuza chuckled.

"What ever helps you sleep at night old man" Zabuza said as he got up and began to walk away "I gotta get ready to train Haku and the Hyuga for the finals; see you around" he said.

Sasori looked at Kakuzu and spoke "think whatever you want Kakuzu" Sasori said "but Naruto thinks of you as a father figure…as sad as that may be" he said making Kakuzu growl. "But I know somewhere in those things that pump that sludge through your veins that you feel the same way" Sasori said as he got up and left.

Kakuzu was now alone and began to think; he remembered training Naruto, teaching him how to read and count money and all the jobs he took Naruto on. 'What kind of father does that' Kakuzu thought 'the boy is such a fool' he thought.

The next day; Outside Oto: With Naruto and Sasori

Naruto and Sasori both walked into the forest outside Oto looking for the three people they were supposed to do the mission with.

"Did you say goodbye to everyone" Sasori asked and Naruto nodded.

"Yeah I ate breakfast with Fu, Karin and Haku; Hinata, Fubuki and Zabuza were training" Naruto said and Sasori raised and eyebrow.

"Not Kakuzu" Sasori said and Naruto scoffed.

"He can eat a bowl of dicks for all i care" Naruto said and Sasori sighed.

'Teenagers and parental issues; I'm not looking forward to it' Sasori thought; as they walked they noticed 3 figures under a tree.

There was a pale boy with white hair in an open top Kimono, a boy with glasses and silver hair and glasses and that foul mouthed girl with the hat.

"About goddamn time" Tayuya said annoyed "can we get a move on; i want to get this shit done asap" she said and Kimimaro sighed.

"Such a foul mouth Tayuya" Kimimaro said before walking forward " I am Kimimaro, leader of the sound five; the girl is Tayuya" he said and Tayuya scoffed.

"Fuck off" Tayuya said before the boy in the glasses walked up.

"And I'm Kabuto" Kabuto said "i look forward to doing this mission with you both" he said and both Naruto and Sasori nodded.

"Ok so who are we killing" Naruto said and Kabuto smirked and looked over to Sasori.

"Mr.Sasori; i understand you keep tabs on Suna, correct" Kabuto said and Sasori nodded.

"Yes I do; is the target a Suna shinobi" Sasori asked and Kabuto nodded.

"Yes, the most important one" Kabuto said making Sasori's eyes widen in surprise while Naruto became confused "what information can you give me on Rasa" he said.

"Who's Rasa" Naruto asked and Sasori's eyes narrowed.

"The leader of Suna" Sasori said making Naruto's eyes widen "our target is the fourth Kazekage" Sasori said.

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