Naruto Fanfic: Tsuki no Yomi (Moon Demon)

by devilelf

This story revolves around Itachi Uchiha during his cover in Akatsuki. Everything started when Itachi and Kisame was assigned to a mission in a small village, which will bring him to an unexpected encounter with a woman of enigma. There will be romance and lemon, but it's not the main theme of this fiction. It's a journey of self discovery and the budding of feelings. Slow burn

2. Chapter 1: The Mission

(Chapter 1 - The Mission)

Note: This event takes places before the event where Itachi comes back to Konoha to retrieve Kyuubi

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Akatsuki hideout.

It was early morning. Itachi and Kisame were summoned by Pain, the leader of Akatsuki. Apparently, there was a new mission request coming in. Being the only pair that hadn't been away for a mission, Pain decided that Itachi and Kisame would be the ones to take care of this mission.

"So what is it this time?" Kisame asked.

Pain turned his back to face the pair and answered,
"The request came from a daimyo of the Country of Water. Apparently, there was a strange incident."

He paused for a while, then continued. "There is this village, on the outskirt of the country. It's a small, rural village in the middle of the mountain. However lately, the daimyo has decided to 'renovate' a part of the village and made it into his personal recreation area. However, the people he sent there to do the job had never contacted back and was deemed missing. Among them there were shinobis who were assigned to guard the workers, good ones at that."

Pain closed his mouth, observing the expression of the pair. There was no visible change on Itachi's expression. Kisame, on the other hand, looked dissatisfied.

"And, what? So we just need to check it out?"

"The daimyo wasn't really specific about it. He just wants to get things 'done'. By done, he meant that we have to resolve the problem by whatever means, so he can continue on his construction without having anymore loss. Apparently the first batch of workers weren't the only group he sent. He must have lost a lot of workers and shinobi, so he can't afford to lose more. That's why this request came," Pain answered, looking straight into Kisame's fish-like eyes.

Kisame sighed, "And i were to go back to that country for a mission like this? Kirigakure's Anbu are not nice towards their rogue ninja, you know?"

"Then just finish the mission fast and get away with your life," Pain answered coldly.

"Fine, we'll do it. You okay with it, Itachi-san?"

Keeping his eye on Pain, Itachi nodded in silence.

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Author's Note:

This chapter is short right? Yes, i know.. but don't worry it'll be longer next time :3