Princess of Konohagakure

[Honorable Ninja]

Chapter 7...!::

Meanwhile....


"Hm, this is very disappointing...," Naruto said. He looked out the window, enjoying the view of Konohagakure. It wasn't a cloudy day, like it have been, lately. It was a rather peaceful day. His wife, Sakura, stepped into the room, and looked at Naruto.

"Why, Arashi-sama?" Sakura asked. Sakura haven't seen Naruto this serious in a while. "What's the matter?"

"Nothing, Sakura," Naruto answered. "And, stop calling me Arashi..."

"You just remind me of Yondaime," Sakura said with a meek smile. "You look exactly like him, too."

"Sakura, do you think Arashi's okay?" Naruto asked. He turned around and faced Sakura, with the same serious expression.

"Yes, you are okay," Sakura teased. Naruto shook his head, and sighed. "Yes, I think Arashi Hime, is just fine...speaking of that, do you think her teammates are fine? Especially, that Inuji kid...plu---"

"I heard Gokiburi has been reported missing," Naruto interrupted. "That's not like him..." Sakura nodded.

"That's what I was about to mention, Arashi-sama," Sakura said. "But, we don't have a clue where he is...it's completely pointless." Naruto had a smugged expression on his face. Sakura thought that he was obviously up to something.

"And, that's where we start a search team," Naruto said. Sakura nodded.

"But, Naruto, we tried that with Sasuke once before...," Sakura said, "He didn't return. What if---"

"We do find him? He might become a missing-nin, but if we don't try, it might come true. Obviously, I want my own daughter to be part of the group," Naruto interrupted. "I should have brought this up early. Every second we waste, the closer to Gokiburi might become dead. Now, Sakura, I want you to bring the strongest jonin here. Then, I can take care of the rest."

"Arashi? She's just only a genin, Arashi-sama," Sakura said. Naruto nodded.

"Right you are," Naruto said. "But, that kid has an excellent source of chakra. Her fighting styles could be harsh, but she does it with elegance." Sakra nodded once more, this time with a curious look on her face.

"That has nothing to do with this, Arashi-sama," Sakura said. "She could get seriously hurt, or she could end up...and you know what will happen. Don't you know what the prophet spoke? It seems like you really don't care, or remember the words he spoke..."

"Dattebayo! I do remember, Sakura-chan!" Naruto exclaimed. "It's just...well, I have my reasons." Sakura thought for a while, finally opened her mouth.

"Okay. All I can think of is Shikamaru, and Kakashi. But, there might be stronger jonin out there...so, I guess we have wait, right? But, you know, we can't wait to long...it seems like time is just ticking away, Arashi-sama..." Sakura said. Naruto nodded his head and smiled.

"Speaking of Arashi, please bring Arashi Hime here," Naruto said. "I want to talk to her." Sakura nodded, and walked out the room. She'll be delighted with this mission... Naruto thought.


....

What's this? Gokiburi thought. Comfort...

Gokiburi laid on a queen-sized bed, which was comfortable. He opened his eyes, slowly, only to see Akiko. Underneath Akiko's mask, was a warm welcoming smile.

"It's kinda weird you don't remember me, Gokiburi." Akiko said. Gokiburi looked at Akiko, and shrugged weakly.

"No. I'm afraid I can't remember you, sir," Gokiburi said quietly. "And, with that mask on, it's kinda hard to see you..." Akiko shook her head, and placed a pillow underneath Gokiburi's head.

"Hmmm, so you don't remember the pain and suffering I brought to a certain person? I find that a bit awkward, that you don't remember, once again." Akiko said. Akiko took off her mask, and placed it besides Gokiburi. Gokiburi looked up at Akiko, with an anstonished look.

"A...something...Akiko...," Gokiburi recalled. "Your apperance has changed...at first, I thought you was male..."

"I cut my hair. My long hair got in my face too much," Akiko simply replied. Akiko looked at the tray of food, which she was holding. "We can't let you strave, so go ahead and eat...I'll be talking to Kyoko, about some important things..." She placed the tray onto the bed, and the smile on her face disappeared.

"Akiko, wait..." Gokiburi said. "It hurts to much...I can't move." Akiko looked at Gokiburi, and examine the bruises that was on his skin. A sigh came from Akiko's mouth.

"I suppose...," Akiko replied. "I guess it won't hurt..." Akiko sat next to Gokiburi and picked up the food tray.

"I have one question, Akiko...why are you being nice, now?" Gokiburi asked. Akiko sighed and once more, and looked at Gokiburi.

"Mankind is clueless. Not everybody knows everything about this not so innocent world," Akiko answered. "But, that's how things are. No, man is suppose to have all the knowledge in this world. If human did have all the knowledge in this world, prehaps we wouldn't sin, right?" Gokiburi nod his head slowly.

"I suppose," Gokiburi said. Gokiburi picked up the glass of water, just spilling it a little bit on his clothes. A small smirk appeared on Akiko's face.

"Now, what if there was no more sin in this world?" Akiko said. "Wouldn't this world be better?" Gokiburi shrugged, as he drank the water from the glass. As soon as he was done, and he placed the glass back down. Akiko waited for an answer, with sly expression on her face.

"That would be great.." Gokiburi said, as his voice faded. "Then, I wouldn't be here..., but, with Arashi Hime..." Gokiburi closed his eyes, went back to sleep.

"That would be great, Gokiburi...but it was planned to be this way." Akiko whispered. "Life was never intended to be great...wonderful, without sin." Without another word, Akiko exit the room.


...


"Rokudaime, why do you want me, here?" Arashi asked. She looked at Rokudaime, who had a small smile upon his face.

"What do you say about mission, Arashi? You know, Gokiburi was recentley kidnapped...this would be a great mission..." Naruto suggested. Arashi had a worried expression on her face.

"Gokiburi?!? Kidnapped!? Impossible!" Arashi exclaimed. "Gokiburi, isn't that stupid, Rokudaime!" Arashi looked at Naruto, who had a serious expression on his face.

"Hmm...., then explain this note...it says that Gokiburi was kidnapped, and taken to the Thunder Country. The reason why, is yet to be revealed." Naruto said. Arashi took the note, and read it for herself.

"Are you sure...? Couldn't someone wrote this as a gag? It might be true, since I haven't seen him in a while...," Arashi paused at the middle of her sentence to think. She watched Naruto nod his head a couple of times. "I suppose it's try, though..." Arashi still stared Naruto, as he continued to nod.

"This mission...will be difficult. You might be killed, but if your saving a person's life for the greater good. Now...where's Sakura? I need to discuss this to her also." Naruto looked at Arashi, and see no point to continue on. Arashi have got the point, and she exit the room with a sad expression. She paused and looked out the window, enjoying the view, just like Naruto did.

"It's calm...," Arashi said quietly to herself. "Very, calm..."

[Honorable Ninja]

Chapter 8::






Gokiburi woke up once again, noticing he couldn't feel anything. Akiko, once again, walked into the room, with a welcoming smile on her face.

"Hello, there," she greeted in a nice tone. Gokiburi smiled, and looked at Akiko. He couldn't believe that Akiko was being nice, after all those crimes she commited. She sat next to Gokiburi, and place a note into his hand. "Don't read it...And, don't ask why either." Gokiburi shook his head, and placed the note into his pocket, thinking about reading the note, when she wasn't there.

"You drugged me...," Gokiburi said. He was referring to the water incident. "And...I can't feel anything..."

"Exactly. You were in pain." Akiko said. "No one should suffer..."

"But, you were the one who suggested to hold me hostage. I would be with my friends, right, now," Gokiburi replied. "I never wanted to be here...for some plan to kill Rokudaime."

"Yes, we are going to kill Rokudaime. Don't ask why, either," Akiko said. "Of, course, you can't tell anyone, because you are here with, us." Gokiburi nodded, and moved towards Akiko.

"Why did you kill your mother?" Gokiburi asked. "Didn't you respect her...?" Akiko sighed and looked away from Gokiburi, with a disappointed look.

"I didn't know you were going to ask this soon...but there's a reason for everything." Akiko answered. "When I think about it...I wish I could with my family...and with my father. But, I can't go back and change everything. I can't bring my mother back to life, no matter how many times I try. Fortunely, it seems like you never had to hold a burden, Gokiburi."

"No. Not, really. My parents were always proud of me...they spoiled me since I am the only child, unlike Arashi and Inuji. Basically, I lived a pretty normal life," Gokibrui said. He looked up the ceiling.

"Hm, Inuji's blind, now. Sometimes I think I shouldn't done that, but that was the only way to increase fear in my brother, even though no one should feel fear." Akiko said. Akiko looked at Gokiburi, who's eyes were closing once again. "You're going to sleep again, right?"

"No...I just feel like closing my eyes," Gokiburi replied. "I can't wait to get back home, if that's possible."

"Not possible, eh," Kyoko said while stepping into the room. "I won't allow you to go home, right, Akiko, eh?" Kyoko looked at Akiko, with a smirk. Akiko nodded, and looked at Gokiburi.

"Not untill they come to rescue you...Gokiburi..." Akiko said.

"No one is going to rescue, him, eh. It looks like his staying with, us, eh. Hm, this is going to be interesting..., eh." Kyoko said. "I suggest you should just lie there, and fall into a deep slumber, eh."

"You're just like your father," Akiko said. Kyoko smirked, and walked out of the room, ignoring what Akiko said.. Akiko sighed and looked at Gokiburi. "We should have capture Eiyuu...she's the daughter of Uchiha Itachi,"

"She has the same sharingan, but she isn't too, good. She also have some problems..." Gokiburi replied. He opened his eyes, and looked at Akiko. "She wouldn't be that good..." Akiko nodded, and placed her one of her hands on Gokiburi's.

"I understand that," Akiko said. "But, this is like, the second generation of the Akatsuki. Kyoko and I, are trying to gather the children of the some of the members...such as Kyoko. She is the daughter of Deidara. You could pretty much tell, since their personallities are a like. If we train Eiyuu, she would be just as strong as Itachi." Gokiburi stared at Akiko, as she waited for his reply.

"Can you train me?" Gokiburi asked. Akiko finally, smiled once again. "Please?"

"I've been waiting for you to say that," Akiko answered. "I would allow it. You should be stronger than your teammates in no time."

"You only seem nice to me and Kyoko..." Gokiburi said. "Why is that?"

"I don't have a family," Akiko answered. "Neither do I have a clan. This organziation is like my family, even though there is only three members..." Gokiburi looked at Akiko curiously, refering to the part where she said,'three'.

"What do you mean by three? There's only, two. You and Kyoko." Gokiburi said. Akiko shook her head, and looked Gokiburi straight in the eye.

"You're now part of it," Akiko replied. "Now, your mother...her clan could see into the future. You are very useful...now, have you ever had any visions?" Gokiburi nodded, and looked at Akiko. Akiko removed her hand from his, and continue to look at him.

"I only had one," Gokiburi replied. "It was...a weird vision. Arashi Hime was there, and so was Inuji. They were both crying, and hugging each other...Arashi was saying she wouldn't let him die, under any circumstances. The number six was on her forehead, and started to fade away. Inuji looked at this blur image, and started to cry harder. It was probably someone, he didn't wanted to die, either. And, this is were I come in. I was with you, Akiko. I couldn't tell who it was at first, but I suppose it's probably you. Then, you came to Inuji, and started to preform this spell, for his sight to appear about. I watched, and started to cry also. You two had finally apologize to each other...," Akiko nodded throught the whole time, while Gokiburi was explaining his vision.

"I'll never heal, Inuji," Akiko replied. "Maybe, that vision might have meant something, I suppose." Akiko looked at Gokiburi, who took the note out of his pocket. He stared at it for a few seconds, then he looked at Akiko.

"Can I read it?" Gokiburi asked. "I really want to know what it says," Akiko shook her head, and took the note out of Gokiburi's hand.

"No," Akiko answered. "You can't read this. Not untill a certain point, where it's important to read this." Akiko placed the note back into her pocket, as she watched Kyoko walked back into the room.

"So, what are we going to do, eh?" Kyoko asked. Akiko looked at shrugged.

"Plan with what?" Akiko asked. Kyoko sighed, and open her mouth to explain.

"We need to make up a plan when they come for this runt, eh. When the come, and if we don't have any plan...we're over for, eh. But, I have a plan, eh. I was thinking about killing Gokiburi, eh. Each time they make a wrong move, I get closer to killing him, eh. Or, either when they start to run out of time, eh. I hate Gokiburi, and he should die, eh." Kyoko explained. She looked at Gokiburi, who looked a little surpised. "You know it's a great idea, eh."

"Don't kill him...," Akiko said. "He's a hostage, but not someone to kill..."

"You were born to die eventually, eh. It's called life, eh," Kyoko replied. "And, if you have a problem with life, get over it, eh." Kyoko walked out of the room once again, still keeping a smirk on her face.

"I hate it when she says,"eh," repeatly...," Akiko said, when Kyoko left. "Really, annoying." Gokiburi nodded.

"Hm...I still don't feel anything," Gokiburi said. "My entire body feels numb..."

"Don't worry, you'll feel pain, once the numbness goes away. It's not a big deal...,"

She seems like an average girl... Gokiburi thought. And looked at Akiko, who was smiling. I wonder why she killed her family. She looks innocent, like she never did anything. I only knew here for two days, and she already wants train me...she finds use in me. This is awkward...It feels like the stories Inuji told, was just a simple lie.

[Honorable Ninja]

Authour's Sticky: My first songfic chapter...O.o

Song:: Ichirin no Hana (bleach third opening theme song)
Chapter 9::


"Dammit!" Arashi shouted. She slammed her fist onto Naruto's desk, with intense pressure. "How could you let this happen?!?" Arashi was being choked by her own tears. Naruto stared at Arashi, with same serious expression.

"Arashi, I already explained to yo---,"

"Rokudaime, shut up!" Arashi interrupted. "You have no rites, whatsoever, to be Hokage! You have to put others lives, before yours!" She left the room, leaving Naruto think about some things...

I'm not doing my job, right... Naruto thought. Arashi's disappointed in me. I should have...I should have did my job as the, Hokage.

"Naruto, what's wrong?" Sakura asked, while walking into the room. Naruto deeply sighed, and looked at Sakura.

"Well...I see Arashi has gain a compassionate side. Recently, as you already know...a lot of things have been going on. The kidnapping of one of our villagers, one injured citizen, along with three other citizens dead...enolving some accident, of some sort. There's a rumour saying it's a threat...the same people who kidnapped Gokiburi. Arashi's mad at me...because I didn't protect anyone." Naruto explained.

"It's because...of that group. Ame, is treating her, well. It's like she's her mother...she's starting to feel, loved, a bit more." Sakura replied. Naruto nodded, and turned his chair to look at the view of Konoha once more. Sakura frowned, as she continued to look at Naruto.

"Yondaime...he placed his life before all of us. He sacerficed his life...to seal the Kyuubi. Shodaime, Nidaime, Sandaime...Godaime. They all protected this village. I need to get better, Sakura," Naruto said, changing the subject.

"You did to...multiple times. You saved this village...you protected everyone. Without you, Konoha would be destroyed. Never, look down on yourself." Sakura replied. Naruto turned his chair, to look at Sakura, who was smiling. That warm smile, brought one to Naruto's face.

"I suppose...," Naruto said. "Now, bring...Arashi Hime, Haruka, Fuyuji, and Taiyoko. As of tomorrow, they will go to save, Gokiburi." Sakura nodded, and exit the room.


Arashi sat by the river, watching her reflection. So far, trying to get her information on her past was useless. Once again, she felt isolation. She was disappointed with everyone in Konoha, and she was disappointed with herself. She watched the sky, and a meek smile appeared onto her face. The area was quiet, and she heard a loud shuffling sound. She turned her head left and right, and finally spotted Aijou, who was hiding in the trees.

I can't tell if you're the same person I know,
but there could never be a replacement for you,

"Aijou!" Arashi called. Aijou looked at Arashi, and he simply ignored her. "Aijou!" she called once more. She shrugged, and looked back into the river, staring at her reflection.

"What?" Aijou finally replied. He jumped down from the tree, and dust himself off. Arashi turned her head, and stared at Aijou, who still had the same expression on his face.

"Why are you here?" Arashi asked.

"Why are you here...by the way, that was rhetorical," Aijou answered. "Anyways, I'm hiding from Takashi. I hate him, just like I hate you. My teammates are probably going to find me sooner or later." Arashi got up and walked up to the tree where Aijou was sitting on. "Now, go away."

"I was here, first," Arashi replied. "But, it doesn't matter, though..." Arashi watched as Aijou placed a cigarette into his mouth.

"Aren't you a little to young...?" Arashi commented. Aijou shook his head, as he took the lighter out of his pocket.

"What do you think...," Aijou replied. "Obviously, I know it will damage my health, but it's a habit, I can't break...My father is a horrible influence upon me." Arashi nodded.

"Atleast you have a father..." Arashi said. "And, a mother."

"I wish they were dead. I never wanted to be a ninja. My father wanted me to be one...he wanted to have a son, who became a sucessful ninja. I could of just be a average citizen, just taking whatever direction life takes me. My goal is become a traveler, just going country to country...I don't want to get married, I'll just stay single. I know, my life seems strange, but this how I want it to be...,"

"Well, I never expect anything out of life...just to be liked," Arashi said. "It looks like we have something in common, Aijou. Except, you hate everyone, and I'm hated by everyone." Arashi had a small smile on her face. Aijou just stared at her, and back at the sky.

Don't ever wither,
you lone flower.

"I'm not like you," Aijou said. He coughed, as smoke came out of his mouth.

"We have thing in common, Aijou. Listen to what I say more," Arashi said. She leaned agaisnt the tree, and looked at the sky. "Where ever life takes you. That's kinda deep."

"Just like the clouds," Aijou replied with a modest tone. "The move into different directions, like life." Aijou jumped down from the tree, and left Arashi, without saying a farewell. Arashi walked back to the lake, watching her reflection once more. She acutally had a conversation with one of the citizens. Nobody got mad at her, or started an arguement. She was surpise by this, it was like she was changed into a different person.

Bathing just perfectly in the light,
it's almost as if you've blossomed from it.

...

"Hm, I can't wait to kill you, eh." Kyoko said, while looking at Gokiburi. "Akiko would soon turn on you, eh. She finds favour in you, for, now, eh."

"Akiko's acutally nice," Gokiburi replied. "I still can't believe all those sinful deeds she commited." He looked at his headband, that he put into his pocket. The metal plate reflected from the light that was in the room.

"Gokiburi, god-dammit, eh," Kyoko said. "You're smitten by Akiko, eh? Most people would fear her already, eh. You have fallen in love."

All the emotions you've spread over the land...
Let them out!

Gokiburi blushed, and looked up at Kyoko. "Yes, I do...," Gokiburi said quietly. "But, it would go away, right? Kyoko shook her head, and a smirk appeared a sad expression appeared on her face.

"Yes, eh," Kyoko said. "You could, eh. It's easy to, eh. It happens to many people, eh. One minute you like someone, the next minute you are mortal enemies, eh." Kyoko walked away from Gokiburi, with a deep sigh.

Don't rescue me..., Gokiburi thought. I want to stay here.

"Gokiburi, so, how is my brother?" Akiko asked, while walking into the room. This was her fourth time asking, and Gokiburi got tired of answering this question.

"He's fine. He's over-confident, just like his father. He really never grew up with his father, but he respects him. Kiba and Inuji share the same traits...for one, Kiba never once grew up with his father, either. Anyways, Inuji has never really brought up a conversation about you. But, you asked how is your brother doing, so I suppose...he's doing fine."

"It seems you know a lot of information," Akiko said with a sly look on her face. "What about if you become a spy? Recording information on your teammates, and Konoha...and bringing them back to us, knowing all of their plots. Plus, you have visions..Make sure you have more of those. You'll also be in your own village. You'll never have to worry habout" Akiko started to stroke Gokiburi's hair, which felt comfortable to him.

I can't tell if you're the same person I know,
but up till now, and from now on,

"A spy? I'll be betraying my friends and family," Gokiburi replied. He looked up at Akiko, who started to hug him.

"Don't disappoint me," Akikio said. "I don't have anybody...everyone hates me...I'm alone, Gokiburi."

Even if I made enemies
with everyone other than you...
Even if that day came,

"I suppose, I'll join," Gokiburi hesistated. He looked up at Akiko, and felt the warm comfort. "I won't tell anyone what I've done, just for the sake of you." Akiko smiled, and stopped hugging Gokiburi.

"Promise?" Akiko said. "It's between us and Kyoko. That's the only people who are going to know."

"Promise," Gokiburi replied. "I won't nobody hurt you." Akiko tried to hold back her tears, but she cried, anyways. She haven't heard this sentence in years, before she every became a missing-nin. The tears dropped from her face, landing onto the floor. Gokiburi hugged Akiko once more, and she wipped away her tears.

"It won't stop...these tears," Akiko whispered into Gokiburi's ear. "I'll protect you, too...Gokiburi."

I'll always protect you, so do not lose,
you lone flower.

[Kunugi]

good stuff. I like where the story is headed. It is very interestings.

[Honorable Ninja]

Chapter 9::
Forgotten



"I can't wait to get back to Konohagakure...," Inuzuka Kiba said, trying to start a new conversation. Years have passed, since he left the Leaf Village, but thte most exicting part was meeting his family, after the years.

"I can't wait, either," Usagi replied. Usagi was a woman he met over the mission. Friends, over the past few years, Usagi has saved Kiba's life mutiple times. "Your wife seems like a nice person, and your daughter and son sound trustworthy. Your family must be really, humble, when you think about."

"Arf!" barked a small black-and-white pup, by the name of Shiro. Shiro is the offspring of Akamaru, who died while Kiba was on the mission. Kiba shook his head a bit.

"You won't remember, Shiro. You weren't there during the past few years. Besides, if Akamaru was here, he would remember..." Kiba replied. "Man, do I miss Akamaru..."

"Hm, so...I bet you're exicted to go back?" Usagi said, while trying to change the subject.

"Yeah. I lived without my father...he was abusive though, so I didn't care if he never came back." Usagi tried to think of another subject, to change from this rather tender subject.

"Rokudaime...he's Uzumaki Naruto, right?" Usagi said, changing the subject once more.

"It was kinda obviously, he would become Hokage. He's just like Arashi Kazame, in some ways." Kiba answered. "Everyone doubted him at first, but he became the hero of Konoha. I even doubted him a couple of times."

"Don't you think it's disappointing...you never finished the mission?" Usagi asked. Kiba shrugged, and then frowned.

"Yeah, it is quite disappointing. I promised I would come back anyways...so I may not complete the mission, but I kept up with my promise."


Later that day...



"Today...will probably be my last here," Arashi said. She looked at Ame and than at Inuji. "It's an A-Rank mission. I might be killed, just trying to get Gokiburi back."

"I wonder why I can't go," Inuji said, feeling a bit jealous. "After all, I am better than you." Arashi sighed, and placed one of her kunai into Inuji's hand.

"Keep it." Arashi said. "Don't ask why...you can tell it's mine, since I mark the tip with blue."

"Good luck, and remember what I taught you...even though I haven't taught you that much," Ame said. "Never stop trying to save Gokiburi, even if your squad memembers, can't---"

"C'mon, Arashi!" shouted Fuyuji. "Hurry up!" Arashi nodded, and said her farewells, once more.

"Bye!" Inuji and Ame shouted. Now, there group was shorten, which had know became an two-man team. Ame sighed, and watched Arashi, walked away with her squad.

"It's only been three weeks, I think, and I only have you left," Ame said. "Everyone leaves to quickly...Sarumaru-chan, left, my group is almost gone...I'm going to be lonely again."

"Inuji!" called a familair voice. Inuji recongized this voice, and tried his hardest to remember. Ame looked at him, and started to smile.

"Inuji..." Ame said, while looking behind her. "It's Kiba." Inuji shook his head, and frowned.

"Don't mention that name," Inuji muttered.

"Inuji!" Kiba called once again. He walked closer to Inuji, with Usagi by his side. "It's me, your father..." Inuji shook his head, once more.

"Impossible. I don't have a family. My father left me, he's lost or, possibly dead, my sister killed my mother, and she hates me," Inuji replied. "And, I'm blind, and deaf in one ear. I can't tell if you're my father, or not..." Ame sighed once more, and looked at Kiba.

"It's nice to meet you again, Inuzuka-san," Ame greeted. Kiba ignored Ame, and looked at Inuji, who had forgotten about his parents. Usagi also looked at Inuji, straight in the eye, noticing everything he said was true. "Hello?" Ame said. Noticing she was being ignored, she thought about being lonely once more.

"I seen what happen...in his past. His sister did killed his mother, and his sister is planning to kill you," Usagi whispered into Kiba's ear. "Jealousy. Jealousy, caused all of this."

"Inuji...? How could you forget about your father...? I returned, and I thought you would happy to know that. It looks like it's I've probably been gone to long..." Kiba said, in weak voice.

"Give him time," Usagi whispered into Kiba's ear. "He would soon realize who you are." Kiba sighed once more, and looked at Inuji.

"It looks like he lost trust in everyone," Kiba whispered back. "It's not like he's the same person." Kiba looked at Inuji, who was holding back his tears.

He isn't crying, Kiba thought. He has grown up over the years. He would be bursting into tears, asking if someone could hug him, as of, now. But, instead, he's trying not to. This is what I get when I come back...my wife who is dead, my daughter who is trying to kill me, and a son who hides everything?

"Kiba, why don't we get some tea? We can discuss this at the tea shop..." Ame suggested. Kiba nodded, as he continued to look at Inuji.

"I guess...," Kiba said. "Besides, I need some rest. I've been walking for hours." Kiba said with a yawn.

"Kiba!" shouted another familiar voice. It was the voice of his sister, Hana. "I haven't seen you in a while!" The two siblings greeted each other, with a causal handshack.

"Hey, Hana Nee," Kiba greeted. "Been a while, right?" Hana Nee looked at Usagi, who was staring into Inuji's eyes.

"Hm, who's that? Is she your girlfriend?" Hana teased, with a grin. Kiba blushed a little a bit, while thinking about his wife. "What's her name?"

"My name is, Usagi. It's nice to meet you, Inuzuka-san." Hana greeted in formal manner. "This must be your brother." Hana nodded her head, and looked at Shiro.

"What happen to Akamaru?" Hana asked.

"He's dead. He died, during the mission. I don't like to talk about it," Hana nodded her head, once more.

"Arf..." Orenji barked quietly. Inuji hesistated to answer.

"Well, Orenji, it's hard to believe anything, now a days." Inuji said quietly, so only Orenji could here. "I think it's my father, but I don't remember the scent."


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[Kunugi]

yet another good chapter. Also i sent you a pm

[Honorable Ninja]

Chapter 11::



Later...somewhere in Kumogakure...



"I find this pathetic!" Arashi exclaimed. She looked at Fuyuji, who was flirting with the women in the village. Haruka sighed, and looked down at Arashi, who tried to look away from Fuyuji.

"I do, too," Haruka said. "Oh, well. That's Fuyuji, for you...Anyways, Rokudaime seems serious, doesn't he?"

"Yeah...," Arashi replied. "I scold at him for being a faliure. Some daughter I am, I guess...But, atleast he knows he wasn't being the Hokage---"

"You scold at, Rokudaime? Wow, you musta sounded like his mother, or something," Taiyoko interrupted. "Hm, you had a lot of nerves, Arashi-chan..." Arashi looked up at Taiyoko and frowned.

"Yeah, I sure do...," Arashi said. "But, I meant to scold at him for a reason, though." Taiyoko nodded, and placed her hand over Arashi's shoulder.

"A failure is a person who never tries...," Taiyoko said. "If he tried, he's not a failure. He places all his effort just to protect this village." Arashi nodded, and took Taiyo's hand off of her shoulder.

"Don't...touch me," Arashi simply said. She looked up at Haruka, who was reading directions on a map. "So, you have any idea where are we going to stay?"

"No...," Haruka answered. "We are going to spend our time searching for Gokiburi. We have to try not to sleep during a mission...which is impossible."

"Then why suggest it?" Arashi said. "Anyways..., were do you think they could possibly be located?"

"Hm, it's not that hard to find this group...the group is usually located in places where most people don't think. There's a forest located somewhere, outside the village I think...a place where the most of the assassinations take place..." Fuyuji explained. He was behind Haruka, messaging her shoulders. "In fact, this forest is rarely mention, being kept a secert for years to come--"

Within another second, Haruka slammed her fist into Fuyuji's stomach, causing him to fall over. A smug expression appeared over Haruka's face.

"Didn't I told you I'm not like those other women?! I just don't give into dirty lil' *******s like you..." Haruka kicked him in the stomach, laughing with pure enjoyment.

"Haruka...I'm sorry.." Fuyuji apologized. He got up and dusted himself off, hoping he wouldn't get kicked again. "I can't help it that you're a *****..." Fuyuji said with a grin on his face.

"You ***-******! Just die! DIE!" Haruka shouted. Their shouting could have been heard throughout the area, bringing a bit disgrace towards them.

"You better watch it *****! I hope you burn in hell, god-dammit!" Fuyuji shouted back, in defense. "In matter of fact, I hope you die god-****ing, now, you ****ing, *****!" Arashi and Taiyoko watched the arguement, blushing from embrassment.

"You two..should stop. Fuyuji did say sorry," Taiyoko said, trying to stop the arguement.

"But, she called me a---"

"Who cares what she called you," Arashi interrupted Fuyuji. "But, we are in another village, and you two are bringing shame to us..." Haruka and Fuyuji looked at each other, then at the people surrounding them. Some of the children where laughing, while others had shock expressions on there face.

"Leaf Villages are stupid...," one of the children commented. "I mean really." Arashi looked at this kid with digusted and looked back at Fuyuji.

"This is why Rokudaime, never choose us to go on any missions..." Taiyoko said, refrering to the last mission they went on. Fuyuji shook his head, and looked at Taiyoko.

"No, it's because I'm not real," Fuyuji reminded. "Most people kick me out of the villages..." Haruka shook her head, also. She looked down at Fuyuji, who was just a bit shorter thanb her.

"It's because...you're a *******! While I'm at it, you're a short *******. A short, dirty, perverted *******!" Haruka added. Taiyoko looked at Arashi and shrugged.

"What do you mean, you're not real?" Arashi asked. "I mean, everyone is real..."

"I'm dead. It wasn't a jutsu that brought me to life, but it was dark magic, preformed by someone. Luckily, someone knew this kind of spell, or I would have been dead. Of, course, I had to become a slave for them, but that's when Haruka took me in....that's another story. Heh, she's a lucky woman to keep me. Yet, she doesn't love me," Fuyuji answered. Haruka was about to hit him once again, but decided not, too. Remembering this made her think for a while.

"That's, right," Haruka recalled. "I forgot all about that...I'm glad your alive, and not dead, Fuyuji..." That's when the whole audience "awed". All of a sudden there was murmurs about these two. Haruka stared at the crowd surrounding her.

"Hey...Haruka, can I ask you a question?" Fuyuji asked, while looking straight in her eyes. "It's really important." Without a doubt, Haruka nodded as she stared straight into Fuyuji's eyes.

"Moodswings," Taiyoko muttered to herself. "They never end, do they?"

"What...you, know. Size...erm, how c-co-uld I put this? You...know, th-their, your, erm, that." Fuyuji said, while stumbling with his words. Haruka, sat there silent, not knowing what was going on.

"My what?" Haruka said, waiting for Fuyuji to talk.

"Um, nevermind...Hey, we should go in the forest!" Fuyuji exclaimed, changing the subject. "We should rescue Gokiburi, so we can this over with..."

"We just got here..." Taiyoko said. "But, we're Shinobi, I guess. Protect, others..." Arashi looked at Taiyoko, and smiled. The protecting others things stayed in Arashi's head for a while.

...


"Do you want to die? You're just asking for it...," Arashi said. Her voice was being dubbed over by another, stronger voice. "No, one...can dodge me. No, one...can lay a scratch on me. What makes you, so special?" Akiko looked up at Arashi, who placed her hand over her neck. Arashi was close to choking, Akiko.

"Hm, Daughter of Satan," Akiko replied. A smug expression was on her face. "Kill me if you want. I don't fear you...you are just someone to get in my way. No one can't kill you. It will release darkness, causing pain, for everyone. I know everything about you, Arashi Hime Shizen."

"You are really a fool, aren't you? What about if I just kill you right, now?" Arashi asked, while gripping tighter onto Akiko's neck.

"Arashi!" Gokiburi exclaimed. "Don't kill her!" Arashi let go of her tight grip on Akiko's neck, and stared at Gokiburi.

"Why not? She has no rites to be here. She has no rites to live her...and you. You are a spy, a liar. You betrayed Konohagakure, just for this **** girl...In fact, I can kill you before your next heartbeat. I am the Daughter of Lucifer, after all..." Arashi explained. Arashi stared at Inuji, who was on the ground, nect to his ground. He was heavily bleeding...tracks of blood was everywhere, starting from his chest. He could have died any second, but Arashi wouldn't let that happen.

Enemies by start, but friends at the end...she wouldn't let him die. The words,"Kill Akiko and Gokirburi," ran, through her head...death. Inuji...she wanted Inuji, to be fighting aside with her.

"Inuji...," Arashi said quietly. "I'll...I won't be a failure. I'll try..."


Somewhere...outside Kumogakure...


Gokiburi fell out of his trance. His eyes, finally retain color. It was a long vision, but provided a lot of information. Akiko looked at Gokiburi, who was starting to frown.

"I don't want to say anything," Gokiburi said. "I just don't...I don't want to cause anything." Gokiburi looked at Akiko, who had a curious look on her face.

"What's going to happen?" Akiko asked. Gokiburi sighed.

"Let's just say...Someone is going to die. I'm not saying who, though..." Gokiburi looked at Akiko, who was starting to frown, herself.

Pure, silence...not another sound, came from the two...as they say the four figures...One was with long red hair, which was tied in a ponytail.




Authour's sticky:: It took me...All day to write this, starting when I woke up. I'm lazy...z.z...

[TheLegendarySucker]

10/10 on all the chapters...^_^