Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Broken Bonds ❯ Chapter 5 ( Chapter 5 )

Here's the quick next chapter before all of ya'll kill me. Because frankly, I'm already scared shitless... *hides under a rock*. On with the chapter…

 

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“Dobe you took my heart. This is the reason why I tried shut you out dobe. Because I didn't want you to get hurt 1.” He muttered solemnly and began to walk away. Sasuke took off back to Suna. He knew Gaara had his daughter and he would do anything to get her back. Nothing was running through his mind. Everything was completely blank. An empty shell was now running through the forest determined on getting the one piece of the dobe he had left.

 

About 3 hours had passed, since Naruto had stopped breathing. But something inside of him kept the ancient fox alive. Something that wouldn't let either of them die. Kyuubi was shocked to say the least but that couldn't last long, he had to save Naruto.

 

`Come on kit, don't die on me! You still have something to live for. Your daughter, your sons, and your friends. You can't leave them behind! Come on DAMNIT!' Kyuubi roared. A red chakra like flame engulfed Naruto's entire body, trying to bring him back to life.

 

`Ah what a pretty light. It seems so welcoming and warm. Kyuubi can you feel it too?'

 

`Shit come on kit! Don't go near that damn light if you want to live!'

 

`But Kyuubi, it's where everyone else is. Okaa-san, Otou-san Asuma-sensei, and Chiyo-baa-chan…everyone.'

 

`Kit goddamit if you go into that damn light I'll rip you limb from limb when we get to the afterlife!'

 

`Naruto, sweetie…'

 

`Okaa-san?'

 

`Yes honey, you can't come join us yet.'

 

`But why? Nothing is left for me here.'

 

`Naruto you know that is not true what about Amatsuki, Raiden, Satoshi, and everyone else…even your husband. What would they think if you left them right now?' An older blonde scolded appearing next to Kushina.

 

`Otou-san? But…'

 

`No buts Naruto. We want to be with you but not when it's too soon. You still have so much to do honey. Plus Kyuubi is trying so hard to save you too. No matter how much Kyuubi torments you the fur ball still loves you.' Arashi said. (Yea I know his name is Minato and all that but I like Arashi better.)

 

`I heard that you blonde headed baka!'

 

`Well that's comforting to hear.' All three of them laughed.

 

`Go on back to your body Naruto. It's okay we'll be watching over you no matter what.' Kushina smiled warmly at her son. Naruto ran into the arms of his parents. He didn't want to let them go yet but he knew he had to. Kushina and Arashi hugged their son tightly, tearing slowly falling from their eyes.

 

`Kit, come on.' Kyuubi said appearing out of thin air. Naruto turned to the nine-tailed fox and nodded. His parents stood let go of him and smiled. Naruto smiled back at them and waved. Kyuubi bent down to let the blonde climb on to his back and carry him back to the living world.

 

The once lifeless body of Uzumaki Naruto began to once again breathe. His breaths might have been short and chaotic but at least they were there. His skin was once again returning to its normal bronze hue. Naruto blinked his eyes open, realizing it was around midnight.

 

`It's about damn time kit. You gave me a fucking heart attack.' Kyuubi said a bit on the tired side. Naruto tried to sit up, but a sharp intense pain ran throughout his entire body.

 

`Ah kit you shouldn't be moving just yet. There is still extensive damage to your body. Just sleep for now and it will be okay in the morning.'

 

`Thank you a lot Kyuubi.' Naruto whispered before drifting off to sleep. Kyuubi smiled at his blonde chibi fox and wrapped his tails around him.

 

`You're welcome kit. You're welcome.'

 

Late morning rolled around and Naruto was feeling not a hundred percent better but he was getting there. Naruto shakily stood to his feet. His shoulder was still in pain and slightly bleeding but it was better and he couldn't ask for more.

 

`Okay now all I have to do is get back to Suna and hope Gaara didn't lock Amatsuki up or anything.' Naruto leapt slowly back to the Wind country. His legs still felt mildly weak but too weak to the point where they would give out on him anytime soon.

 

`I can't believe that piece of shit of an ex really tried to kill me again! The asshole!' Naruto fumed internally. But since the raven thought he was dead he can't really go exacting revenge now can he? All this played well to his semi-formed plan, except for the part about him dying. Kyuubi was snoring loudly, keeping the blonde from focusing on just one thing.

 

`Kill the Uchiha brat!! Kill the Uchiha brat!! Kill…ooooo cookies!' Naruto nearly fell out of the tree.

 

“What the…sleep well fox. You deserve it.” Naruto smiled.

 

He rested in a hollowed out tree trunk, maybe he just wasn't up to par yet. There was no real rush to return back to Suna, other than to get Amatsuki. Which isn't really that big of a deal. Gaara hadn't seen her in a year, so it was good for them to spend time together. Plus the little Kyuubi in training has been begging to pull new pranks on her favorite puppet master. Naruto fell into a deep sleep, regaining his strength quickly. When Sasuke pierced him with chidori, he must've also strengthened the seal once again.

 

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Two hours later Naruto was off once again. He still had a long way to go before he reached Suna, but that didn't faze him one bit. If anything it made him happy to know that Sasuke was off of his tail and wouldn't be tracking them anytime soon. This only made Naruto speed up and reach the endless desert and the village in record time. He walked calmly into the Kazekage's building. Naruto reached for the door knob only to hear Sasuke's calm voice.

 

“…is the only place Naruto would deem safe for Amatsuki.” Sasuke said calmly.

`He was actually listening when I said that!' Naruto thought.

 

“True, but knowing Naruto he would know that this would be the first place you'd check, Uchiha. Naruto maybe a knuckle headed idiot sometimes but he wouldn't be that stupid.” Gaara replied.

 

`Actually, I didn't think it was the first place he's check. I was hoping he'd go to the land of waves first. Ah, they'll never know.'

 

`Kit shut up and listen!'

 

“Naruto would be when it comes to Amatsuki. He trusts you with his and the life of his children above all else.”

 

“Sounds like you're jealous Uchiha.” The Kazekage said raising a non-existent eyebrow.

 

“CHICHI-UE!” Amatsuki yelled seeing Naruto at Gaara's door eavesdropping. Naruto went bug-eyed and quickly ran over to the small female. He nuzzled her cheek briefly.

 

Sasuke's head whipped around quickly hearing Amatsuki's high squeal and the most improbable word come out of it. Gaara, showing emotion, had pure horror wash over his features. Sasuke flung the large doors open hoping to find Amatsuki was really there. When the doors flew opened he was greeted with a deserted, kinda cold hallway. Gaara released the unconsciously held breath and wiped his face clean of the fear that was present. Sasuke turned back around to glare at the red-head that he never particularly liked. Gaara glared back tenfold at the raven who he wanted to kill the first moment he met him.

 

“I will find her.” Sasuke said lowly in almost a growl. He turned to leave when Gaara stopped him.

 

“Wait Uchiha. It's amazing how now you find all the care in the world to find your daughter, but you never or hardly spent any time with her when she was safely at home with you. Ah it seems like you're doing exactly what your father was doing with you and Itachi.” Gaara said knowingly. He saw the Uchiha visibly stiffen. The Kazekage remained impassive, but he knew that he hit a nerve with the Uchiha. Sasuke said nothing as he continued to walk out of the large office. He proceeded to go back to Konoha for a while, re-stock on his ninja supplied then head out to find his daughter again.

 

`But what reason do I have to find Amatsuki? Is it really because she's like the dobe so much. No, it's because a little girl deserves to be with his father no matter what lies in the way.' Sasuke thought trying to justify the reason he was so caught up in looking for Amatsuki. He knew that both reasons were not the real reason for his actions, but nothing else came to mind.

 

The Uchiha prodigy returned to Konoha the same way he left: empty handed and pissed. As soon as he came back everything fell back into the same pattern. Sasuke leaving home for his lover and not returning for days. But he had nothing to go home to Raiden and Satoshi were on a mission, and Amatsuki and Naruto were gone. So what did he have to go back to beside a bleary, dark, cold house that hones nothing but bad memories for Sasuke?

 

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“Sasuke what's the matter with you?” A deep husky voice asked.

 

“Nothing.” Sasuke said emotionlessly.

 

“Then why so bitter?”

 

“You know why.” The male sighed.

 

“Sasuke you killed him…again. It was the instinctive choice you made. Now you're going to have to live with it. If you can't then what are you doing here?”

 

“Just shut up you're only making it worse. You know you want me here and that's the only reason.”

 

“Is it really Sasuke? You know you want to be here as well. If you hadn't then you wouldn't have come back every time begging me to take you.” Sasuke rolled his eyes and threw a pillow at his lover.

 

“Don't be so fucking modest.” The raven said getting up and getting ready to leave.

 

“Where are you going?”

 

“Back to the house. The boys should be back from their mission soon.” Sasuke leaned over the bed to give his lover a quick kiss on the lips and left without another word.

 

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Not ten minutes later than Sasuke, Raiden and Satoshi came in and to their surprise saw the eldest Uchiha cooking.

 

“Hello otou-san. How was your journey?” Satoshi said walking into the kitchen to greet Sasuke. Raiden on the hand, other stood glaring at the kitchen door daring Sasuke to come out.

 

“Unsatisfying. What about your mission?”

 

“Difficult, but on the fun side. Uh…otou-san why are you cooking?”

 

“Hn.” Sasuke answered.

 

“Never mind.”

 

“Raiden get down here now and eat.”

 

“I'm not hungry.” Raiden growled stomping up the steps.

 

“Raiden!”

 

“Otou-san, I'll go talk to him.” Satoshi said putting up his hands to calm Sasuke down. Sasuke began to plate the food not even saying anything to Satoshi. The younger raven followed his stubborn brother upstairs and into his room.

 

“Rai at least try to eat something and act civil toward otou-san.”

 

“He can kiss my natural pale ass for all I fucking care.”

 

“Raiden!”

 

“Don't take that I'm-the-oldest-and-you have-to-listen-to-me tone of voice with me Satoshi. What would the point be in acting civil? There is no acting civil with that man! He's as distant now then he was when chichi-ue was here. Shit he's even more distant and isolated.”

 

“Maybe but hopefully he will start going back to the way he was before. If both of us help him.”

 

“Satoshi not to crush you're `peace will reign over all' attitude but if chichi-ue couldn't even do it what in the blue hell makes you think we can?! It's like he's not even otou-san anymore. Our real otou-san would have killed or threatened anyone who promised to cause chichi-ue any harm. But now he's able to openly say that he will kill chichi-ue if he took us away from him. With the way he's acting today it seems he's tried and failed.”

 

“That's true, but Raiden there must be some way we can help. You said it yourself that we'd have to get in the middle sometimes. This is one of those times. Or are you backing down from your own claim.”

 

“Yea I'm backing down. I don't want to help that asshole I call an otou-san.” Raiden huffed. Satoshi's eyebrows furrowed in anger. Right now his little brother was acting like a two year old.

 

“Rai we not only Uchiha's we're Uzumaki's as well. And as chichi-ue would say: Uzumaki's never back down from a challenge or a promise.”

 

“Shut it Satoshi, there is no way you're going to get me downstairs.”

 

“Rai if you don't help you'll have to deal with two very pissed off, very broody Uchiha's in this house.”

 

“Aniki that is not going to work. You've been pulling the same threat ever since we were ten.”

 

“How about, I'll kick your ass until you agree to help.” Satoshi said cracking his knuckles.

 

“Alright damnit! No need to get physical with it. Ya know we might be in the same rank but somehow you win at just brute strength.” Raiden said jumping off of his bed.

 

“So what you're the genius and I'm the brawn, it's a great combo. Now shut up your ass up and get downstairs to apologize to otou-san.” Satoshi instructed.

 

“HELL NO!! Act civil: fine, eat dinner with him: fine, apologize: hell to the fucking no!” Satoshi gave Raiden a glare that would make anyone pee in their pants and agree…to anything. Raiden sucked his teeth.

 

“Fine, I'll apologize.” The blonde grumbled. `Doesn't mean I'll mean it. But for the sake of not getting the crap kicked out of me, I'll keep the sociopath brother of mine happy.'

Satoshi's gaze went back to its soft welcoming smile. “Good boy, baby brother. Come on dinner is hopefully still warm.” Satoshi said sweetly.

 

“Evil ass bastard.” Raiden mumbled walking passed his brother and reluctantly trudging down the steps. Satoshi whacked Raiden over the head for the snide comment and walked beside his unusually slow brother. The grumbling blonde rubbed the back of his abused head. They both entered the dining room, one smiling like always while the other was glaring and scowling. Sasuke looked up from the book he was reading acknowledging the presences that just entered the room. He put down the book and looked at his sons.

 

`Bet it's: How to Find Someone for Dummies.' Raiden thought sarcastically.

 

“Glad you both decided to come down and eat.” Sasuke said.

 

“Sorry if we took long, I hope dinner didn't get that cold.” Satoshi said scratching the back of his head nervously.

 

“Not at all. Dinner is in the oven. Raiden are you even up to eating?”

 

“Hn.” Satoshi jabbed his bother in the ribs making him wince slightly. Raiden looked at the younger raven, who in turn slightly nodded his head toward Sasuke, silently telling the other to say what he wanted.

 

“We'll go get the food and be right back.” Raiden said quickly and rushed into the kitchen. Satoshi quickly followed his brother and walked over the oven where the blonde was. Raiden got three plates from the cabinet that was over the stove. He set them on the counter and fished out three glasses.

 

“Raiden get your ass back in there!” Satoshi said in an angry whisper.

 

“I'm getting dinner. I'll say that thing in a minute!” Raiden glared back. The raven didn't say anything but help his younger half to bring out the plates and drinks.

 

Raiden set a plate in front of Sasuke, glaring at him briefly before setting a plate in front of Satoshi then sitting down with his own food. As they began to eat Satoshi kicked Raiden in the shin. The said blonde dropped his spoon and rolled his eyes at Satoshi. He took a deep…deep…deeeeeeeeeeep breath and tried to sound apologetic and stop that anger twitch.

 

“Otou-san *twitch* sorry *twitch* for the *twitch* way that *twitch* I acted.” Raiden said his eyebrow twitching the whole time.

 

“All is well and you came down stairs after all, so it's forgiven.” Sasuke said taking a sip of his tea, apparently missing the anger twitch Raiden had. Satoshi smiled at Raiden. Raiden just glared and mouthed the words `Bite Me!' and continued with his meal.

 

`He just had to ruin it.' Satoshi thought. They all ate in a not calming but not yet eerie silence. Sasuke was the first to finish his meal. He stood up and proceeded to clean his dishes. He finished that and headed to the door.

 

“I'll be back soon.” And that's exactly when Raiden snapped.

 

“What going to your lovers house, otou-san?! That's all you even seem to think about anymore! Leaving your family to fuck some slut you found on the fucking street. It's no wonder why chichi-ue left your ass!” Raiden yelled standing erect and having the chair screech back and fall to the ground. Sasuke stopped mid-step. He eyes widened as he let Raiden's words sink in and marinate for a minute.

 

“What otou-san? Surprised? We've known since chichi-ue left. The damn cat is out of the bag. No more fucking secrets you have to hide from us unless you have another child on the side that you again told no one about!”

 

“Raiden what the hell has gotten into you?!” Satoshi yelled.

 

“Nothing Satoshi, it's just the tainted blood of the Uchiha linage. The bastard we call a father needs to here that he's the real reason why dad left and took Amatsuki with him.”

 

“You will watch your tongue Raiden!” Sasuke finally said bitterly.

 

“Or you'll do what otou-san?” Raiden growled.

 

“You have a creative imagination use it!” Sasuke growled back lowly.

 

“Is that the best you can do? What happened to the infamous Uchiha Sasuke that didn't take any shit from no one! Have you lost your touch just because you have children or is it that you can't hit your own flesh and blood.” Raiden taunted. Sasuke walked back over to Raiden ready to do what he didn't know what when Satoshi stepped in with his bangs covering his eyes.

 

“You two need to calm the fuck down! Don't you think you're being a little hostile?”

 

“Satoshi move!”

“Raiden no. You and otou-san will not have it out while I'm right here! Now go upstairs and calm down!” Satoshi said lifting his head to reveal his Sharingan. By now all three of them had it activated. Raiden continued to glare at Sasuke and vice versa. The blonde began to slowly back away never breaking eye contact with Sasuke.

 

“Just like Naruto. Never could stand up to his word. He's always kept talking big but never achieved anything.”

 

Raiden immediately charged back toward Sasuke with the intent to beat within an inch of his life. Sasuke just stood his ground. Satoshi blocked his path just as he was about to deck Sasuke, hard enough to send him flying out the door.

 

“Satoshi. Let. Me. Go!”

 

“No.” Sasuke watched the pathetic display of his son not being able to control his emotions. The older raven walked out the door and around Konoha the rest of the night.

 

“What the fuck has gotten into you, Raiden?!”

 

“His arrogance is annoying! He doesn't even have the damn balls to go after chichi-ue and at least talk to him!”

 

“It's only been 2 weeks! Has it even occurred to you that just maybe he was searching for chichi-ue and Amatsuki?! His clothes were covered in blood and he was still injured when we got back. My best bet is that he really followed through with his threat and killed chichi-ue or at least tried.”

 

“Then where's Amatsuki then?! If he really did kill chichi-ue then where is our baby sister? You would think she would be here with us right now, Satoshi?”

 

“She might be with Uncle Gaara. He's the only one chichi-ue would entrust her life with outside of Konoha.”

 

“Hn. You're right.”

 

“It's getting late we best be off to bed.” Satoshi said walking around Raiden.

 

“You're right.”

 

“Raiden don't think about leaving there's a jutsu placed on the house. And there's no way you can release it.”

 

“Damnit.”

 

“I knew you were planning something baby brother. It doesn't take a genius to know what you were thinking. Get some sleep and relax a bit. Maybe you'll feel better in the morning.

 

“Yea maybe.” Raiden walked upstairs behind his older brother. He stalked into his room and plopped on the bed. Raiden fell into an un-restful sleep. Satoshi stood outside Raiden's door making sure he was all right and wasn't going to do anything stupid.

 

“Chichi-ue where are you when we need you.” Satoshi said quietly as he walked back to his own room and fell asleep.

 

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Almost three days later Tsunade received a letter via frog. And seeing as there are only two people that she knows use frogs, she knew it had to be Naruto seeing as Jiraiya was standing right next to her.

 

“What the hell?” The blonde woman groaned ripping open the top of the letter. In it was two letters from Naruto. One was for Raiden and Satoshi only, the other was for the rookie nine and team Gai. Tsunade skimmed over the whole thing and tears began forming in her light brown eyes. Jiraiya took the letter from her seeing that it would only make her more upset if she continued. He read over the contents as well and let a silent gasp escape his lips.

 

“Shizune!” Tsunade croaked. The assistant medic-nin came rushing through the door upon hearing her name called.

 

“Yes Tsunade-sama.”

 

“Get the rookie nine in here excluding Uchiha Sasuke. And also send for Team Gai, Kakashi, Iruka, Yamato, and Sai.” Tsunade ordered.

 

“Yes Tsunade-sama!” Shizune quickly bowed and went to carry out her orders. Tsunade turned to Jiriya, who only kneeled down to her level. The busty blonde quickly dove into the welcoming embrace of her friend.

 

A few hours and a few sake bottles later, Tsunade had calmed down. Everyone Kiba, Shino, Hinata, Kurenai, Shikamaru, Chouji, Ino, Neji, Lee, Ten-Ten, Gai, Sakura, Sai, Kakashi, Iruka, and Yamato were now all standing in Tsunade's office wondering why they had been summoned and where was Naruto and Sasuke?

 

“Um…yo Tsunade-sama why have we been summoned?” The dog-lover asked. Tsunade sighed; Kiba was becoming just as bad as Naruto, well except the baa-chan part which was good…for Kiba.

 

“You have been summoned upon a request from Naruto. Apparently you all have noticed that we are lacking two people. Well this letter right here explains some of what is going on.” Tsunade said pointing to the white piece of paper in Jiraiya's hands.

 

“Where are blondie and the Uchiha asshole?” Kiba said again. Sakura hit Kiba over the head and let Tsunade explain.

 

“I told you Inuzuka, it's all in the letter. Jiraiya if you will.” Tsunade said. Jiraiya opened the paper and began to read the words written on it.

 

Dear Everyone,

Hey you guys I probably know you are all thinking where am I but that's something that must remain a secret for now. I'm only writing you guys this letter now is to tell I'm not returning to Konoha, never. Things there are just too complicated and painful. Amatsuki is also with me. There are so many reasons that I couldn't let her stay there even if she was with one of you. It would never be safe for her. And not to let you think it's an outside threat but a one inside our own home. And don't act any different toward any of them, please. I'll let ya'll know one thing though, Amatsuki will return in about ten years or maybe sooner depending on her progress. But expect her to be back soon. I'm sorry I didn't get chance to say goodbye or anything it was a sorta quick pick up and go kinda thing. I'll miss you all dearly and thank you so much for your help over the years. Ten-Ten I'm sorry we couldn't have that get together I promised. Sakura and Lee good luck with the baby that's on the way. Kiba stay off of baa-chan's bad side or you'll have the bruises later; ask ero-saninhe knows. Hinata stay strong and keep on believing in your nindo. Shino please for the sake of humanity talk some more and keep Kiba out of trouble. Kurenai-sensei keep the little one safe. Shikamaru I WILL beat you at shouji(sp?)one day!!!! Chouji keep Shikamaru and Ino out of trouble please. Ino, I already told you before eat something! Neji thank you for everything. I wish that some things turned out differently but hey what more can you ask for. Gai challenge Kakashi right after this, lord knows that he hasn't had a good workout in forever! Sai stop hiding behind the fake smiles and finally let your barriers down. You have a good family with Ten-Ten, keep it that way. Other than that, go tanning. Kakashi don't send any dogs after me or you'll be missing a few. But take care of Iruka for me. If you break his heart I'll break something off! Iruka you already know everything and I'm so sorry for doing it but it had to be done. Can you also look after the boys for me; they might need some help coping. I love you tou-san. Yamato-taichou it was fun! The very first mission we had together should be one for team Kakashi to remember. Baa-chan layoff the Sake and do some paperwork. Ero-sanin watch Tsunade-baa-chan and no comment on the perverted antics you use. I guess that's all for now. I'll try to write to you guys soon, but don't get tohopeful. We both love you all and will miss you very much.

 

Love,

Naruto and Amatsuki

 

It was silent for all of two seconds before someone broke out into full on sobs. The pink haired blob was crying into Lee's chuunin vest. Hinata, Ino, and Ten-ten soon followed their pregnant friend. The guys were all standing erect with frowns marring their features. Iruka on the other hand was trying to suppress the wave of tears that were threatening to pour out again.

 

“Hokage-sama does it say why Naruto isn't coming back?” Sai asked. Just as Tsunade was about to answer, someone else chimed in.

 

“I can answer that question.” A little voice said from the window.

 

“Gamakichi, what are you still doing here?” Jiraiya asked just now noticing the little frog's presence.

 

“Gramps I've been here the whole time. But Naruto said that if someone were to ask that question to say: That is not something his friends should know. It would ruin others lives if he were to tell them the whole truth. Oh and don't pester Iruka at all.” The small red-orange frog said.

 

“That's all the information we got on Naruto.” Tsunade said locking her fingers underneath her chin and resting her head of them.

 

“W-what?!” Sakura croaked in between sobs. “Tsunade-shisho we have to send team or something to go and retrieve Naruto and Amatsuki!” The pinkette said.

 

“Um…pinky Naruto specifically asked not to be followed or tracked by anyone.”

 

“WHAT'S IT TO YOU FROG?! YOU HAVEN'T KNOWN NARUTO LONG ENOUGH TO BE MAKING JUGDEMENT ON ANYTHING!!” Sakura yelled at the small creature on the window sill. Gamakichi seemed unfazed by preggers outburst.

 

“Look pinky, don't kill the messenger. Naruto told me all this himself. And if you must know blondie and I have gotten close over these past few years. Now that's all the information he's supplied me with so I'm heading home.”

 

“Thank you Gamakichi for all of your help.” Jiraiya and Tsunade said gratefully.

 

“Ah no problem, gramps and granny.” Gamakichi smiled. “Oh and no one discuss what went on in this room with Naruto's family. They have their own letter.” Gamakichi warned before disappearing in a puff of smoke. Everyone looked baffled and stared at the same spot the frog once occupied.

 

“You guys that's it for now. Until further notice…we will not pursue Naruto and Amatsuki.” Tsunade said her voice failing in the end. Jiraiya wrapped a comforting arm around her shoulders.

 

“BUT SHISHO…?!” Tsunade shot Sakura a glare that stopped her question on her lips.

 

“Until then you're all dismissed except for Iruka and Kakashi.” Tsunade breathed out. Everyone filed out and small murmurs of disbelief rang throughout the crowd. Iruka knew the exact reason he was staying behind but he didn't know why Kakashi was. After everyone was out of hearing range, Tsunade pinned Iruka with a tell-me-everything-you-know stare.

 

“Iruka, Kakashi is here to offer you comfort if anything gets too hard for you. That's the only reason he stayed. Judging by his reaction to Naruto's letter he knew nothing. While you on the other hand looked like you were facing the gates of hell once again.”

 

“Thanks for putting it so vividly Hokage-sama.” Iruka muttered. But he sighed deeply and began to tell what Naruto had told him. He had a feeling Naruto would want Jiriya, Tsunade, and Kakashi to know. Through the whole story two desks were broken, four chairs were thrown out the window, and one death warrant was signed by four different people. Everyone was furious with the youngest Uchiha. And who in the hell would want to hurt Naruto that badly to take his husband away and split his family?

 

“Thank you Iruka for all the information. You and Kakashi can go now.” Tsunade said trying to remain calm.

 

“Tsunade-sama, Naruto would've wanted you to know and your welcome.” Iruka bowed and left with his lover.

 

“Shizune, get the Uchiha twins in here now!” Tsunade roared. Shizune shivered at the tone of Tsunade's voice.

 

“Y-yes ma'am.” Shizune quivered. Twenty minutes later Shizune walked in with a still pissed off Raiden and a worried Satoshi.

 

“You two look like hell.” Jiraiya noted.

 

“Yea and what's it to you pervert?” Raiden snapped. Jiraiya narrowed his eyes at his pupil.

 

“Ignore him sensei! He's had a rough night.” Satoshi cut in. “Raiden calm it the fuck down now!” Satoshi angrily whispered. The blonde huffed and stuffed his hands in his pocket.

 

“Alright Satoshi, just this once.” Jiraiya replied stiffly.

 

“Now, Hokage-sama why have we been summoned when you said we were on a break from missions for a while?”

 

“Satoshi, this came for you and Raiden. This is for your eyes only. It's from your chichi-ue.” Tsunade said handing them the letter. Satoshi took it from her and nodded slightly. Raiden stood there with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

 

“Thank you, Hokage-sama. We'll be taking our leave now.” Satoshi bowed. Raiden bowed respectfully as well and mumbled a small `sorry' to Jiriya. Jiraiya nodded to Raiden. The white haired man placed a hand on Raiden's shoulder. Raiden stopped to look at the older man.

 

“Everything will be fine. If you two need anything you know you have people here to help.” Jiraiya said softly.

 

“Thanks gramps.” Raiden replied. Then he did the unexpected.

 

Raiden turned around and hugged Jiraiya tightly, crying into his chest. Everyone occupying the room that instant was nothing short of shocked. The perverted sannin wrapped his arms around the blonde, holding him and just letting him get it all out. Satoshi and Tsunade had tears well up in their eyes as well but watched on with soft, concerned, and caring eyes. The time flew by and no one really knew how long Raiden was crying. But sometime later his held in sobs died down. Soon the teenager was fast asleep in Jiraiya's arms.

 

`He's more like Naruto than he likes to let on.' Jiraiya smiled, brushing blonde strands from Raiden's face. “Satoshi just how much happened and why was he holding it in so long?” Satoshi shrugged and shook his head.

 

“No disrespect Uncle Jiriya, but that is something only Raiden can tell you.”

 

“I see. Well then, Satoshi get him home and to bed.” Jiraiya handed the sleeping male to his brother. The raven stuffed the letter inside his jacket, before he took Raiden.

 

“Yes Uncle Jiriya.” Satoshi said quietly, while trying to make the hand signs for the transportation jutsu and balance Raiden. But somehow the young Uchiha managed and poofed out of the Hokage office and into Raiden's room.

 

`God you're a heavy son of a bitch Raiden!' Satoshi mentally groaned laying his brother on the bed. “Sleep well otouto. We'll read the letter when you wake up.” The young raven smiled and walked out of the black and red painted room. Satoshi went across the hall to his own room and plopped onto the queen sized bed. For a few hours Satoshi just stared at the ceiling of his room…thinking.

 

Raiden groaned, rolling over on to his stomach. He cracked open his dark blue eyes to take in his surroundings. The blonde noticed he wasn't in the Hokage's office anymore, but in his own room.

 

`How the hell did I get here?! Where is Satoshi?' Raiden thought throwing his legs over the edge of the bed. He stretched his body, reawakening the stiff joints. He walked to Satoshi's door and knocked softly.

 

“Yea?” The Uchiha answered on the other side of the door.

 

“'Toshi what happened?” Raiden asked opening the door.

 

“Hmm, before or after you started crying in Uncle Jiraiya's arms?” The teen on the bed smiled still looking up.

 

“Ah fuck!” Raiden whispered to himself.

 

“Are you feeling better now?”

 

“Yea sure. If you mean by humiliating myself in front of aunt Tsunade and Uncle Jiriya, then sure I feel one hundred percent better.” The younger of the two replied sarcastically.

 

“Glad to hear it.” Satoshi smiled.

 

“What are you doing in here, in the dark staring at the ceiling?”

 

“Thinking and waiting.”

 

“About what?” Raiden inquired making his way over to the bed. He sat on the edge of it by Satoshi's feet.

 

“Nothing in particular.”

 

“Un-huh, right and pigs fly with little arrows on their backs making people fall in love.”

 

“They do! And when they hit you one day don't come crying to me.”

 

“Shut up.” They both broke out into a fit of laughter. They calmed down and Satoshi broke out a serious face.

 

“Rai are you ready to read the letter chichi-ue sent us?” The elder asked in a dead serious tone.

 

“Yea.” Raiden replied in the same manner. Satoshi pulled the piece of paper from his jacket and unfolded it. He began to read the words that were in black ink aloud.

 

Dear Raiden and Satoshi,

Hey boys, just wanted to write to ya'll and say we're safe. Everything went…okay. So there is nothing you guys need to worry about. Amatsuki misses you guys already and is begging to come home. She also says hi and that she'll see you soon. It's heartbreaking to be away from you but it keeps us all safe. If your father comes home a bit battered and bruised don't call him on it. Raiden I talking to you. I know that your relationship with Sasuke has been on the rocks lately but don't make it worse by picking a fight with him.

 

“Too late.” Raiden scoffed.

 

“Shut up, idiot.” Satoshi whacked his brother over the head and continued.

 

But I should figure that you already have. I swear you become more like me every day. Satoshi please try to maintain the peace about the house. You're probably the only level headed one there right now. I don't know where you get the calm, complacent attitude you have. Through hell or high water you always remain calm. Both of you have made me so proud. Stay close together and stay strong for each other. Don't let whatever happens between me and your father separate you as a family either. I want you guys to stay by him and his decisions. Be good to one another. Oh and we might not be able to write to you often. Just to keep you father off of our tail and to not get you guys caught. We'll write as soon as we can but don't get too hopeful alright. We both love you guys and miss you very much. Stay out of trouble. Don't, whatever you do, don't let your otou-san find this letter.

 

Love,

Chichi-ue and Amatsuki

 

Satoshi and Raiden re-read the letter over and over. Both in disbelief and shock. The few things that caught their eyes were the tear stains, the small drops of blood, and the hesitation in the second line of the letter.

 

“Rai you don't think…?” Satoshi trailed off.

 

“I don't know, but if that bastard did hurt chichi-ue in anyway then I'll kill him myself!” Raiden said in a deathly yet promising tone.

 

“Raiden, please listen to chichi-ue just once and not try to provoke otou-san any further.” Raiden sighed and looked at his brother's pleading ebony eyes.

 

“Fine aniki, fine.”

 

“Thank you. Come on let's go get some ramen!” Satoshi yelled happily and ran down the steps.

 

“You're paying since you offered.” Raiden yelled a small smile gracing his features.

 

“Yea, yea. Whatever baby brother. Last one there is paying.” Satoshi yelled back, slipping on his sandals.

 

“You're on.” Raiden said, putting on his own shoes.

 

“On the count of three.”

 

“Three” Raiden said and ran out the door.

 

“Ah you fucking cheater!” Satoshi groaned and took off. Three minutes later at the Ichiraku ramen stand Raiden slurped happily at his noodles, while Satoshi grumpily ate his. Apparently he lost and now since they both loved ramen like it was a second life line it was going to be a major bill.

 

“Aniki I'll pay half if it gets you out of the crappy ass mood you're in.” Raiden offered.

 

“Fine by me.” Satoshi immediately perked up. They both finished two heaping towers of ramen and paid. On the walk home they saw Sasuke heading the same way. Raiden's features darkened for a minute.

 

`Whatever you did to him asshole, you'll receive it back a hundred fold.' Raiden thought darkly before throwing on a cheerful mask to hide the malicious intent.

 

~~~~~~~~~

 

1: I didn't even believe him and I wrote the damn line. But it was all just a lie to try to justify to himself why he was keeping the secret from Naruto.

 

Well there it is folks. The fifth chappie is finally finished. And see our favorite blonde didn't die. YAY! There wouldn't be a story if he did. Okay, thanks for reading and I'll see ya next time.

 

Mimi: Yo stupid you forgetting something.

 

Me: One I'm not stupid ya psycho lunatic. And two in the next chappie there will be a HUGE time skip. Please review. Love you guys.