Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Re-learning ❯ Chapter 3

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

"I never though I would say it but I miss Karin. It's too quite traveling with you two!" the man exclaimed before drinking once again from his water bottle.

"Hn."

"Suigestu, you know Sauske and I are more reserved with our speech. Also, Sauske is searching for someone. Please refrain from angering him." said the large man with orange hair.

"Fine Jugo but I'm bored. I'd much rather be pissing off Karin." Suigetsu grumbled. Though that was quite impossible now. He did not see it but Madra told him how Danzo had taken Karin hostage and Saskue stabbed his chidori through her to get to Danzo. She is probably dead. He wasn't the biggest fan of Karin but he did not wish her dead. Suigetsu glanced over to Saskue. His face betrayed no emotion. Even though they were discussing their team mate, whom Saskue had probably killed, he showed nothing. This un-nerved Suigetsu. He knew the only reason Saskue had formed Hebi, now known as Taka, was to find his brother. Even though he had not disbanded them yet as he needed their strength in order to take down Konoha he never thought he would have no problem killing them. Suigetsu decided he needed to be more careful around Saskue.

Saskue could feel Suigetsu's eyes on him. He knew he was checking to see if he would respond to any mention of Karin. As if that would happen. He had not planned on killing her but she was in the way of his revenge at that moment. He did not particularly like her. She was annoying. Her behavior reminded him of Sakura's when they were genin only much worse seeing as they were older and she tried to take it farther. Some very small part of him felt remorse for treating her as he did but that was easily swept aside. Though he could use her skills right now. He had heard rumors in a village not far from where they were that the jinchuriki for the eight-tails was headed to Konoha. He would have taken that information alone but then someone else mentioned that another jinchuriki had been with him and was head in a different direction. Saskue knew their was only one other demon host besides Killer-bee and that was Naruto. His fists clenched at the thought of his former team mate. He could hear Naruto's words in his head as he spoke of his clan's murder. How Naruto said he "understood" his pain. He understood nothing! And for him to be so bold to say they would die together. How stupid Naruto still was. Naruto would never be able to defeat him. He was origionally headed towards Konoha to carry out his revenge but killing Naruto would come first. The more he thought about it the better plan it was. By killing Naruto Konoha would be drastically weakend and in mourning. They would be a much easier target. Naruto still spoke of their bonds. Foolish....he had destroyed those long ago. Just as he would destroy Konoha for what it did to his family. He would hold no feelings for anyone. He would show no one mercy. He would destory anyone and everyone that got in his way.

Saskue could hear Jugo and Suigetsu talking but paid them no mind. He was focused on finding his prey. He felt it, Naruto's distinctive chakra. And it was close.

"Jugo, Suigetsu."

"yeah"

"yes Saskue?"

"He's near. He is mine alone. I want no interference from either of you during this fight. I don't care what you do to whoever is with him but you leave Naruto to me." Saskue ordered.

"Sure. I've got no interest in fighting the kuuybi jinchuriki anyway. I'll have some fun time keeping his partners busy." Suigetsu said as he rolled his shoulders and took his sword from his back.

"Hn. Just make sure you do that. Now scatter." Saskue ordered. He felt the two move away from him and he slowed his approach, eventually stopping behind a tree and masking his chakra to await Naruto's arrival. It wasn't long before he saw them. Naruto was only traveling with one other person. He remembered him from the time they found Orochimaur's lair. Saskue waited until they got closer then unmasked his chakra for a moment. He watched as Naruto and the other shinobi stilled and scanned the forest looking for him. This will be to easy. Just as Saskue was preparing to attack he saw Naruto nod to the shinobi. He was interested to see what that was about so he waited. Naruto was still not moving but he seemed to be gathering his chakra but it felt different than other times. After a few minutes Saskue noticed Naruto's eyes got orange markings around them. I wonder what that is? Once Naruto opened his eyes he heard him take a deep breath and say his name. "Saskue." He was surprised to say the least. He had no idea how Naruto had determined it was him but that didn't matter. He was still far below his level. Saskue activated his sharingan and stepped out from behind the tree.

"Naruto."

"What are you doing here Saskue?"

Saskue smirked. "That's a stupid question as usual. I told you last time. When I found you again I would kill you. I'm going to take care of that today then I will move on to Konoha."

Yamato stepped forward ready to speak to the Uchiha but was interrupted. "Not so fast there buddy. This fight is going to be between them alone. Why don't you and I go have some fun?" Suigetsu said as he appeared behind Yamato, grabbing him around his neck and disappearing again.

Naruto glanced back but could no longer see Yamato. He searched out with his sage chakra and could sense Yamato and Saskue's team mate about 100 yards back preparing to fight. Naruto knew Yamato-taicho was strong so he once again concentrated on Saskue."I'm going to ask you this one more time Saskue. Can't you forget about your revenge on Konoha? The people there are innocent of any crime against your family. I know the elders are not innocent but that can be dealt with. You've already killed Danzo. Can't you deal with this another way besides shedding innocent blood?"

"NO! Konoha will pay for my family's suffering. For Itachi's suffering! The only way to truly show them the pain I have suffered is to make them scream in agony as I slaughter them all!"

Naruto stared into Saskue's eyes. He knew there was no convincing him otherwise. He closed his eyes briefly and steeled himself for what lay ahead. "Then I will keep my promise to you. We will fight together and die together now."

Saskue laughed. "You really think you have the ability to kill me? You will never be able to kill me Naruto. The only death today will be yours." He removed his katana from its sheath.

"Then let's begin Saskue." With that said they ran at each other.


Yamato stared across at his opponet. He knew this was the missing-nin from Mist that traveled with Saskue but that's all he knew about him. That put Yamato in a bad position. Alone with a strong opponet whom he knew nothing about. "What is your name?"

"Suigetsu from Mist. You?"

"Yamato. Konoha."

"Now that we've got those pleasantries out of the way, let's have some fun. Jugo, you just stay back and watch. It's been a while since I've had a work out." Suigetsu's grin widened as he prepared to swing his sword.

Jugo stayed in the cover of the forest. He watched Suigetsu battle the leaf shinobi. He knew Suigetsu was strong but it appeared this man was to. As Suigetsu prepared to swing his sword at him again the man called Yamato formed some hand seals and an wooden structure formed around Suigetsu trapping him inside. Jugo could hear Suigetsu hollering from inside. He was about to go help him when Suigetsu's arm broke through the covering. He had swelled his arm to 3 times it's normal size to get the strength to break the wood. Jugo knew this battle would take awhile so he went to check on Saskue's progress.

Sauske and Naruto had been fighting for nearly an hour now. Naruto's sage mode had long since disappeared but even without it he was holding his own with Saskue. They both were bleeding from various cuts across their bodies but no serious injuries had been inflicted. Currently they were locked katana to kunai.

"I'm slightly impressed Naruto. I didn't think you would have the ability to become a sage. And you have even managed to inflict a few wounds on me."

"Don't get too surprised yet teme. You haven't seen nothing yet."

Saskue pushed Naruto from him and jumped back. "It doesn't matter. I'm gonna end this now." Saskue closed his eyes and focused. When he opened them again his sharingan was unlike anything Naruto had seen before. "Amaterasu."

Naruto remembered hearing that name from Kakashi-sensei before. He knew he didn't have much time. He quickly focused his chakra and began pulling from the kuuybi's chakra. In a moment the red chakra of the kuuybi surrounded him but he had not lost control of his mind. He disappeared from that spot and re-appeared behind Saskue landing a hard kick to his back throwing him several feet away. The black flames covered a tree and continued to burn.

Saskue stood and looked at Naruto. He saw the kuuybi's chakra cloaking Naruto but looking into his eyes they remained blue. His whisker marks were not pronounced and he was not growing fangs or claws. "You've gained control of the kuuybi." Saskue's monotone voice stated.

"Yes. I will not lose myself to his power. I now control it. I told you Saskue. We will die together in this fight."

Saskue was momentarily taken aback. He had never imagined Naruto would become so powerful that he could avoid his Amaterasu. No matter. He still had more to unleash. "You were lucky that time Naruto but I will kill you. I will have my revenge." Saskue's eyes closed again and Naruto could see something forming itself around Saskue. It was a skeleton. Ribs were taking shape then a spine. Finally the body was complete and it was holding a shield. "I'm sick of your ideals Naruto. I will send them to hell with you!"

Naruto was stunned. Saskue's chakra was dark and felt horribly evil. Naruto was ashamed of himself. Saskue had fallen so far, had become like those he used to fight against. He clenched his fists and swore to himself again, I WILL save you from this Saskue. With that thought he allowed the kuuybi's chakra to flow through him more but not disrupting his mind. He ran at Saskue while Susanoo fired an arrow. As Susanoo's arrow met Naruto's chakra fist there was a large explosion and blinding white light. Saskue and Naruto stood only a couple feet apart looking at one another.

"What happened?" Naruto asked. Saskue didn't bother to answer he simply looked all around him but saw nothing.

"I told you I would give you my power." a voice said. Naruto gasped and turned his head to see Itachi's form standing beside him.

Saskue simply stared. There was his aniki. Standing beside his enemy! He didn't know what was going on nor what to say. His mouth opened but no words came out. His eyes suddenly burned and he had to bite the inside of his lip to keep the sob in check. He had so much he wanted to say to Itachi. He was mad at him for the deaths of his family, he was mad at him for turning his life into nothing but a quest for power and revenge, he was mad at him for making him hate him, but most of all he was mad at him for leaving him alone. "I.....Ita..."

"Saskue. I know you are confused but I will explain. I gave a portion of my power to Naruto. Since you were successful in taking my life but are still fighting Naruto I take it Madara got to you first."

Saskue couldn't speak to confirm this.

"Yeah he did." Naruto said.

"I had hoped the jutsu I implanted in your eyes would take Madara out but I should have known better. Saskue. Do not believe everything that man says to you. His truth's are only partial but filled with lies to twist things to suit his own needs. But yes there are some truths to it. I can not explain it right now. If you want all the answers return to the Uchiha compund in Konoha. In my old room under the floor you will find a scroll. You must use the sharingan to find the hidden pannels. The scroll will explain the real truth."

"What truth Itachi? Why....why would you do all of this? Why give Naruto power? I don't understand!" Saskue screamed.

"Read the scroll ototo. And to answer your other question, I gave Naruto a portion of my power to try and help prevent you from killing him. I had already planned that when you took my life I would transfer the rest of my sharingan's techniques to you. If you wound up fighting Naruto, I knew his strength would require you to use Susanoo. I gave him power to block Susanoo's attacks. It is useless against him. I decided that for the first time in a very, very long time I would place my hope in someone, and I placed that in Naruto. I knew if anyone would be able to help you it would be him." Itachi's face now held a small, sad smile.

"Help me? Help me do what? I don't need his help aniki! I am going to get Konoha for what...."

"I have to go now Saskue. I only implanted a small part of my chakra into Naruto to be able to speak with you. Naruto, you will still have the power to block anything by Susanoo but be careful of the rest. I hope you acomplish what you said you would Naruto." Itachi nodded to Naruto, gave a sad smile to Saskue and disappeared. The blinding white light vanished and Naruto and Saskue were once again in the clearing in the forest looking at each other.

Saskue dropped to his knees and began panting hard. Using Susanoo so soon after Amaterasu was very draining. Not to mention he had lost quite a bit of blood from his various wounds inflicted by Naruto.

Naruto was not doing much better. Whatever power it was that Itachi gave him pulled a lot of chakra from him. He also had some burns down his right arm where he had taken the impact of Susanoo's arrow. "Thanks Itachi." Naruto whispered.

Saskue stared at Naruto after hearing him whisper his thanks to his brother. His mind was in chaos. Itachi had given power to Naruto to keep him from killing him? It was just unbelievable. And what exactly did Itachi mean about Madara keeping peices of the truth from him. He knew Madara had some grand scheme (that honestly Saskue cared nothing about) but how much did he manipulate everyone for his own goals? Saskue needed time to think. He looked at Naruto again and realized he was not coming after him. He seemed to be waiting for Saskue to make the first move. Saskue looked Naruto in the eyes as he deactivated his sharingan. "Let's talk."


Jugo had been watching all this. He was extremely suprised when Naruto was able to avoid Amaterasu and even counteracting Susanoo. But once the explosion from that disappeared they seemd to go still and just stare at one another. Eventually they both came out of it, Saskue falling to his knees. Whatever had happend had a serious impact on both of them. After sometime Jugo heard Saskue say to Naruto, "Let's talk". Jugo felt this should be a private matter so he quietly walked off towards where Suigetsu had been last fighting the other shinobi. Halfway there a flock of birds flew overhead. One came to land on Jugo's shoulder and speak of a explosion in the forest a couple of miles away. He quickly ran to where Suigetsu was and noticed he and his opponet seemed to be evenly matched. Neither was out of breath and there were very minimal injuries. He decided Suigetsu was okay on his own and ran in the direction the birds came form.


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