InuYasha Fan Fiction / Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ The Forgotten Uchiha ❯ Chapter Four: Old Friends ( Chapter 4 )

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Last Time : “I guess this is goodbye then.” Naruto said, suddenly finding his feet very interesting.

 

 

 

“No, not goodbye, after all you will be back soon. In fact you will be an even stronger ninja than when you left.” Iruka softly replied. Before he lost his nerve, Naruto gave Iruka a quick hug and took off.

 

 

 

“Is that you, Kagome?” a voice called out, instantly catching everybody' attention who were still present. Instantly, Kagome froze at the sound of the voice that she had not heard in a very long time.

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“So it seems our little Uchiha prodigy has finally awakened.” A sinister voice said, almost mockingly. “Kagura I want you to keep an eyed on her and Orochimaru make sure Sasuke stays away from her and I'll deal with Itachi.

 

 

Chapter Four:

 

 

Sighing, Kagome was currently sitting in the tallest tree, looking out at their small camp ground. Jiraiya was working on something that he wouldn't let her see, and Naruto was just starring at the fire, seemingly lost in thought.

 

 

Today had been pretty much a boring day. They had set out sometime before sunrise, trying to get out of the Fire Country in two days. They were a half - way there from meeting their goal.

 

 

Sighing again Kagome recalled the events of last night that had them rushing through the Fire Country, rather than traveling at a leisurely pace.

 

 

Flashback

 

 

Getting over her shock, Kagome called out in the direction they voice was coming from “Sango is that really you?”

 

 

“Kami, it is you Kagome!” Sango replied, running up to Kagome and giving her a bone - crushing hug.

 

 

Breaking the hug, Kagome took a closer look at her childhood friend, who had changed a lot in the five years she had been in a coma.

 

 

Sango still wore pink eye shadow, and her brown hair had grown longer and was currently in a high ponytail. She also wore her family's traditional armor (her regular taijiya suit) with her large boomerang, Hiraikotsu, strung over her back.

 

 

“It's really good to see you again.” Kagome said, pulling Sango into another hug.

 

 

“Are you by yourself or are the others here with you.” Kagome eagerly asked, breaking the hug yet again.

 

 

“I came here by myself to visit you. I barely got here an hour ago.” Sango replied.

 

 

Remembering Kakashi and Iruka, Kagome quickly introduced them to each other. After the introductions were over with, Kagome began asking more questions about her teammates.

 

 

“Do you know where Sesshomaru - sensei and Shippo and Hiten are.” Kagome hopefully asked.

 

 

“I'm sorry Kagome but after you were put in a comma Sesshomaru, Hiten, and Shippo started training by themselves, and we only meet up once a year. But now that you are awake things might go back to normal.” Sango answered smiling with hope in her eyes now that her sister - like, friend was awake again.

 

 

“Oh.” was all Kagome could say at the news about her teammates. Trying to figure out how long it would take to track them down, Sango interrupted her train of thought.

 

 

“Now that I think about it, the next meeting is being held at the end of this month.” Sango said adding, “This year it's gonna take place in the Lightning Country.”

 

 

End Flashback

 

 

After their talk, Kagome had spent the rest of the night with Sango catching up. The next morning when it was time to leave, Sango had offered her to join her, but she had declined choosing instead to travel with Jiraiya hoping to get some info out of Naruto.

 

 

Promising to meet up in the Lightning Country, the two friends parted ways. Sighing for the third time Kagome remembered something Tsunade had told her.

 

 

Flashback

 

 

“From what I was told, Naruto looked up to Sasuke like a brother. Even though he probably wouldn't admit it, he strived to be just as strong as your brother. But I don't quite believe that Naruto didn't tell us the full story of what happened at the Valley of the End.” Tsunade said, taking a swig of sake.

 

 

End Flashback

 

 

Deciding to get the full story herself, Kagome jumped down from the tree, landing next to Naruto, successfully startling him. “Naruto would you mind to taking a walk with me.”

 

 

Nodding his head in reply, Naruto got up from his position started to walk with Kagome through the forest, in a comfortable silence. After walking for about a mile Kagome asked “Naruto, please tell me what happened at the Valley of the End” breaking the silence.

 

 

“There's not much to say. Sasuke and I fought and I lost.” Naruto answered looking down, unwilling to look Kagome's gaze.

 

 

“Please, Naruto tell me what really happened” Kagome said bending down to Naruto's height, trying to get him to look her in the eye. When he finally did look her in the eye, Naruto was unwilling to give Kagome am answer.

 

 

“I'm sorry I have to do this.” Kagome muttered, as she quickly knocked Naruto out before he even registered what she was doing. Activating her sharigan which strangely had five tomoes in each eye, Kagome then proceeded to perform some unknown jutsu, causing Naruto to moan in his sleep.

 

 

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“Damn it!” Itachi cursed under his breath. He and Kisame had been traveling two days straight to Konoha. Normally they would have already been there by now but they had run into some trouble. Strange nins clad in purple uniforms had been coming at them left and right. It was as if they were trying to delay them or something. That couldn't be the case, could it.

 

 

“Yo, Itachi. You're going to want to see this.” Kisame called out, looking down at one of the now dead nin's body.

 

 

Going over to where Kisame was standing, Itachi cursed under his breath, immediately recognizing the symbol incrested on the nin's back. Things had just gotten more complicated and he had to tell the Akatsuki about this.

 

 

“Let's go Kisame.” was Itachi said to his partner, though Kisame got the silent message.

 

 

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“Where do you think you are going Sasuke?” Orochimaru asked, as he saw Sasuke about to take off.

 

 

“Out” Was Sasuke's short reply, taking off despite the look Orochimaru gave him.

 

 

“Follow him and make sure he never comes across Kagome Uchiha.” Orochimaru commanded someone in the shadows, who immediately took off at his order.

 

 

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“So, Naruto are you ready for your first real day of training?” Kagome asked, it had been two days since the incident, and luckily Naruto didn't remember a thing about what really happened.

 

 

“You better believe it!” Naruto replied enthusiastically giving Kagome his famous thumbs up pose, getting a giggle out of her.

 

 

After calming down some Naruto asked, “I thought you were going to take off to the Lightning Country Kagome?”

 

 

“All three of us are headed towards the Lightning Country Naruto.” Kagome answered, “I know someone who'd be able to help you control Kyuubi.”

 

 

Nodding his head in understanding Naruto then asked, “Hey, have you seen Jiyaiya?”

 

 

“Yea, he left early this morning saying something about doing some research.” Kagome answered and continued, “Is there any specific area that you are having trouble in. I might be able to help.”

 

 

“Now that you mention it, I'm kind of having trouble with my chakra control” Naruto answered. “And I need a review of the basics.”

 

 

Strapping on a pack of kunais and shuriken, Kagome began to go over all of the basics for Naruto. Just as Kagome was finishing up he mini lesson, Jiraiya arrived with a nasty looking black eye. Not bothering to ask about it, the three of them began to train.

 

 

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3 Weeks Later

 

 

“So are you ready to meet them again.” Naruto asked, looking up at Kagome.

 

 

“Yes, yes I am” Kagome replied checking out the village Sango had told her they were to meet at.

 

 

“Well then let's go.” Jiraiya said, wanting to meet this Miroku person Kagome had told him about. Also hoping that he would be able to help with ideas for his latest book.

 

 

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“Are you sure she's going to show, Sango.” Bankotsu asked, looking out onto the village they were planning on meeting up with their fellow shinobis.

 

 

“If Kagome said she'll be there, then she'll be there.” Sango replied, slowly entering the village.

 

 

“Come on Ban, Inu - sensei is waiting for us.” Jakoutsu said, grabbing Bankotsu's arm and dragging him; trying to catch up to Sango.

 

 

When they finally did catch up with Sango at the front door of the restaurant, they saw that everybody was already there and that they were late, again for the third time. Even their sensei was already there, and flirting with Kikyo no less.

 

 

Entering the elaborate restaurant, the trio made their way towards the table, sitting next to their sensei. The seating arrangement was like this; on the left side of the table sat Sesshomaru, Hiten, Shippo, Rin, Miroku, Jinenji, and Kikyo. On the right the first chair was empty then it was Ayame, Hakkaku, Ginta, Kouga, Bankotsu, Jakotsu, Sango, Jakotsu, and Inu Yasha.

 

 

Saying a few quick hellos, they quickly ordered there food and began talking amongst there themselves. None of them noticed an obnoxious blond ninja enter with a white haired sannin, being followed by a hooded figure.

 

 

“Aren't you going to go make your presence known of something?” Naruto asked Kagome who had currently chose a table in the back, that had a surprisingly good view of the table they were spying on.

 

 

“Keep your voice down Naruto!” Kagome whispered to Naruto, adding, “I'll go up there when I'm ready.”

 

 

“What do you mean, when you're ready?” Naruto asked, somewhat annoyed by her odd behavior. If it were him he'd already be up there exchanging stories.

 

 

Before Kgaome could answer Jiraiya answered for her, “Naruto leave her alone, she's just nervous. She'll go up there when she's ready. Won't you Kagome?”

 

 

At the mention of the name Kagome, Hippo's ear flicked. Looking around the room, Shippo tried to locate the direction of the voice, but was brought out of his search when Bankotsu asked Sango if she was going to tell them.

 

 

“Tell us what?” Shippo asked, now focusing her attention on the squirming Sango.

 

 

Now having everybody's attention on her, Sango did the one thing she could think of. She hugged Bankotsu by the neck and said “Me and Ban are now a couple.”

 

 

“We're a what?” Ban yelled spitting his drink out on Jakotsu.

 

 

“Don't be so shy dear.” Sango said with a fake smile, whispering in Ban's ear “You got me into this, so you better play along or I'll tell Inu Yasha about that little bet you made with Miroku.”

 

 

Swearing under his breath, Bankotsu went along with what Sango was saying. Vowing to get revenge on her.

 

 

Suspicious at there behavior, Shippo let it go for now. Instead he chose to continue his search around the restaurant. Hiten doing the same, for he had also heard the name Kagome being said.

 

 

Seeing and hearing the public display, Kagome chuckled, wondering if she had really gotten together with Bankotsu.

 

 

About to make her presence known, Kagome sensed something strange. Looking towards the direction she was sensing it, Kagome saw a ninja decked up in black sitting at the counter watching Sesshomaru's table. Interested, Kagome walked over to the counter and ordered some green tea, secretly checking him out.

 

 

Receiving her tea, Kagome felt a sudden, abrupt change in his aura, causing her to drop her tea. As soon as the cup hit the ground and shattered the whole restaurant went quiet. Before anybody from Sesshomaru's table could recognize who dropped the cup, the strange ninja attacked.

 

 

Dodging, Kagome activated her sharigan, and began to fight back. Not wanting any bystanders to get hurt, Kagome led the fight outside.

 

 

Recognizing the fighting movements, Sesshomaru, Hiten, and Shippo jumped up and ran to help out. But they were stopped when six other nins appeared before them. They quickly disposed them. Looking towards Kagome, heard and saw her yell out, “Great blue fireball jutsu!” And with that the ninja was no more.

 

 

“Wow, Kagome that was so cool” Naruto praised, having seen the whole fight.

 

 

“Is that really you Kagome” Shipp asked, not believing that she was actually here.

 

 

Deactivating her sharigan, Kagome responded, “ The one and only.”

 

 

Smiling her famous smile at them, both Shippo and Hiten ran up to her and gave her a hug, successfully knocking the wind out of her. Sesshomaru also went up to Kagome and displayed his affection at having his student back the only way he knew how, “Training begins at sunrise and if you're a minute late that's fifty mile around this village.”

 

 

“I missed you too Sesshomaru - sensei.” Kagome replied, smiling up at him.

 

 

But sadly there little happy reunion was cut short when Kikyo spoke, “There's something y'all ought to see over here.” She beckoned them, where the nin's body laid, badly burnt.

 

 

Taking a look at the body they all whispered one name, that held several meanings behind it, but also shared one. Hate. The name they whispered was ...

 

 

TBC

 

 

AN: Guess what, today is my BIRTHDAY! YAY! So I thought I'd post this chapter up early 'cause I'm in a good mood : D.