CHAPTER 16: CON ARENA ROJA
Naruto woke up in a white room. He'd been there before, he remembered those pictures, that window's view was familiar. While moving his head trying to remember where he was, Naruto noticed a familiar shirt. It was green, with a red vest. White hair draped behind it, which was attached to a memorable head. Jiraiya stood at Naruto's bedside, "So, you're finally awake, huh."
"Yeah, how did I get here?"
"That transformation really did number on ya"
The memories flooded Naruto's head, the mission, the sand, and the Kazekage.
"Garra! What happened to Gaara?!"
"He's been captured. The Akatsuki caught him. By they've stolen the one tailes and killed Gaara."
"Dammit! I should have saved him! Next time, next time this won't happen. I'll win!"
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The Akatsuki's round table was made of a porous stone which was matched by the dripping water from the roof of the cave. Centered on the table was a cadaver draped in red cloth. The perimeter was surrounded by black chairs. Two of the chairs had figures dressed in black cloaks, but the far majority were filled by ghostly apparitions of similarly dressed figures. At the back of the cave was a terrifying beast with a tree like appearance. The cave's mouth was covered by a ferocious waterfall which seemed to carve itself into the cave.
"Deidera, return the body. We don't want to be rude and fail to return the container."
"Fine, but i'll return it artistically. Only a rude guest returns a plate without food."
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The dry desert air above the and village was once again occupied by a foreign, clay bird. Deidera hovered above with a joy he always wore before he painted the sky with his art. Ears around the village would hear of the wonderful creation he was bringing with him.
"The resemblance is uncanny. Even after all I did to it, Gaara's body still appears to be whole. This may be my best art yet!"
As Deidera soared above the Sand's walls, he began his run. Hurrying toward the center of the village, he prepared to drop his parcel. The Jinchuriki fell to the ground with a intensity he had only shown early in life. The boy hit the ground in the village center; gawking eyes stared at the lifeless body of their Kazekage. "Is the Kazekage OK, mommy?" asked a young village boy. The crowd around Gaara built as a light began to emerge from the jinchuriki's eyes. The light grew in intensity until it seemed to hum. The light from Gaara's eyes spread around his body until it enveloped him. Rays of light shot from the Jinchuriki's body and began to burn the skin of those around him. "MOMMY!" screamed the young boy as he was erased by the blinding light. The Village Hidden in the Sand was visible for miles as it was eradicated. "That is my art" said Deidera as he flew from his newly created masterpiece.
SASUKE FLEES 1
In the room in which Sasuke was held small rays of light protruded from the cracks. Footsteps could be heard growing in volume until they stopped infront of the door, blocking the light that once shown from under the door. Knock, Knock, knock, "Sasuke, Orochimaru is calling for you." The figure soon walked away, Sasuke almost thought he heard the figure murmur as it left.
Sasuke stood up from his bed and headed for Orochimaru's room. After years of waiting, he was going to end this part of his life. His master, Orochimaru, was going to learn about what happens when you try to use the Uchiha.
Sorry for the short chapter. IT WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN!