Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ The Next Generation ❯ Akaksuki Strikes-Sasuke Falls (Part 1) / Father of Mine ( Chapter 6 )

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Akatsuki Strikes - Sasuke Falls(Part 1)

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Father of Mine

 

Ryu trudged into the Hokage's room. He was confused with Sasuke's reaction. Sasuke almost seemed to fear him, and nothing ever scared his sensei.

 

“Hokage-sama. The rumours were indeed true. We met two Akatsuki members and engaged them in battle.”

 

Tsunade rubbed her temples. Taking a deep breath, she said, “Thank you Ryu. Anything else?”

 

Ryu decided not to tell her about the Sharingan and shook his head.

 

Tsunade shook her head in annoyance.

 

“Sasuke hasn't come round; I hope you two haven't had an argument or something.”

 

Ryu looked away in embarrassment. Luckily, the Hokage was too busy contemplating to notice.

 

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Sasuke slipped into Konoha hospital and padded down the corridor to Sakura's office. Without knocking, he flung open the door. Sakura looked up quickly, eyebrows furrowed with annoyance. Her annoyance turned into surprise as she recognized the intruder.

 

“Sasuke?! What are you doing here?”

 

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Kisame dropped his sword onto the floor and turned towards Tobi.

 

“So, what happened back there?” He asked his partner.

 

The other man removed his orange mask, revealing his crimson eyes.

 

“That kid, Ryu, had the Sharingan. I know for a fact that that is the Hokage's apprentice's son.” Tobi looked grimly at Kisame.

 

 

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“Sasuke?! What are you doing here?”

 

Sasuke did not answer, but instead walked forward numbly. Placing his hands gently on her desk, he said in a husky tone, “You know, that great man in your life? I presume that I am not him, right?”

 

Sakura looked at Sasuke sympathetically.

 

“No Sasuke.”

 

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“And I know for a fact that Sasuke is no the father,” continued Tobi, “which means that the father is…”

 

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“Itachi Uchiha,” whispered Sasuke.

 

Sakura inhaled sharply before replying.

 

“What?”

 

Sasuke was trembling as his brain processed the information. His fists were clenched so tightly that his knuckles were turning white.

 

“That man is Itachi, isn't he?”

 

Sakura was shivering as well and she didn't answer. The Uchiha heir turned and left without a word.

 

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Sakura saw her son brooding as soon as she entered the house.

 

Ryu looked at her with haunted eyes.

 

“Mom, who was my father? I need to know.”

 

When Sakura hesitated, Ryu grew angry.

 

“Mom! Tell me! Please, I need to know!”

 

In his rage, Ryu's eyes changed slowly from black to crimson. The Sharingan flashed dangerously. Sakura's eyes widened.

 

“The Sharingan! How…what? Why does your left eye also have the Sharingan?”

 

Ryu stepped backwards and tried to calm down. Gradually, his eyes returned back to normal.

 

“Mom…” he pleaded.

 

Sakura looked guiltily at her elder son.

 

“I'm sorry that I never told you Ryu. Your father was… Itachi Uchiha. He's the older brother of Sasuke.”

 

Ryu's face was expressionless. He said slowly, “The same Itachi Uchiha who slaughtered the entire Uchiha clan and joined the Akatsuki?”

 

Sakura could only nod. She could not trust herself to speak.

 

A stifled gasp came behind both of them. Turning around, the two saw Hitori standing in the doorway.

 

“Hitori!” Sakura cried.

 

But Hitori had long vanished.

 

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Ever since the incident, Sasuke had not appeared for months. The only person who remained in contact with him was Naruto, Kakashi and Tsunade. He was constantly on missions and never seemed to be in Konoha. The others did not know of Sakura's secret and could not understand what had happened between Team 7 and their sensei. Ryu had also accepted whatever mission he was offered to keep his mind of things.

 

“Hokage-sama.”

 

The Anbu rose out of the ground in front of the Hokage. Removing his mask, he clipped it onto his belt and waited for Tsunade to offer him another mission.

 

“Captain Ryu, your missions are very efficiently completed nowadays. However, you seem angrier and more violent than usual. Anything wrong?”

 

Ryu grimaced. The reason why his missions were extremely successful and completed quickly was because he was taking his anger out on the enemies. He was merciless and violent and had become very withdrawn for the past months.

 

Shaking his head, he muttered, “No.”

 

Tsunade did not look convinced but dropped the subject, sensing that the topic was causing tension and anxiety for the young captain.

“I have an important mission which is quite urgent and I need an experienced jonin to take care of it.” Tsunade paused before swivelling her chair to face the window. Looking at the Hokage Monument, she said, “You may accept or refuse this mission. This is your choice and will not affect anything.” She turned back to face Ryu. Clasping her hands together, she said. “You know that Konoha is facing quite a few enemies at this time, am I correct?” Receiving a curt nod from the shinobi in front of her, Tsunade continued. “According to confidential intelligence, the reason why Konoha is constantly under attack is because there is a leak in the village. I need someone to investigate and eliminate the source.” Standing up, she walked over to the window and said, “However, the mission requires the shinobi to leave Konoha for quite a long time. Do you accept?”

 

“No.” Ryu shook his head apologetically. He wasn't sure how much more “surprises” his mother could take and did not want to find out by seemingly following his father's footsteps.

 

“Very well. I will arrange for someone else to accept it then,” Tsunade said.

 

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