The Newest Member (A Naruto-Akatsuki Fanfic)

Chapter 11: Alive and Hateful

The rain subsided the further they traveled away from The Hidden Rain village, from heavy downpour to a light mist, the day became a bright blue gem of light and serene forestry, The three Akatsuki members had left the worn torn lands of Iwagakure behind. Naruto spent the long questioning himself and his future motives. Ebisu's death flashing through his mind, he still was not used to the Idea of killing his teachers and fellow classmates. An ordinary Leaf Shinobi is far easier to kill than someone you shared life with, all the fun and tears. Ebisu was Konohamaru's Sensei and squad leader. He had also helped Naruto find Jiraiya and become his student, despite his Pervy ways.

Naruto's mind drifted back to the thought of his master, Jiraiya or better known as Pervy-Sage. What would he think of the man Naruto had become ? has he moved on ? Questions flooded his mind while his sub conscious directed his movements through the dense jungle.

'I'm dead to everyone ... No one knows what really happened ... No one knows what Sasuke did ... No one knows how bad Sakura hurt me ... No one knows my hatred ...'

his teeth gritted together in furious anger, it hurt bringing up the memories of that dark night, he wanted them to feel the pain he felt.

'But ... everyone ? What about Kakashi, Yamato, Hinata and the rest of my friends ... My actions will hurt them if not get them killed ... What can I do ... I already killed Ebisu ... There is no escaping my sins ... But must everyone get in the way of my revenge ? Can't I lead sasuke out of the village and finish it then ... I don't know anymore ... This whole reality is screwed up ...'

His mind began to focus on more key questions, many to do with the Akatsuki themselves

'Why was I allowed to join so easily ? Why were they trying to kill me 3 years ago ... Is it because I am a Jinchuriki ? What about those like Gaara ?'

His mind was in turmoil, he would take a seat with Nagato and finally get these questions answered. Itachi and Konan slowed their pace and came to a stop in a large grass clearing, they checked their surroundings for any followers or traps. Itachi gave the thumbs up and they all relaxed. They sat down and rested while Itachi relayed the message to Zetsu, which would let him know the coast is clear.

"He will begin phasing here soon .."

"Now what ?"

"Well ... Now we wait ... then we head to Orochimaru's hideout"

"Are we expecting a fight ?"

"I'm not certain ... Nagato has something to barter with ... I'm sure it will be fine"

Naruto just stared at his hands and fueled both his hatred and curiosity, to many questions and very little answers..

Nagato sat at a large table, scattered reports and scraps of breakfast dotted around its wooden lengths. Zetsu sat across from his, waiting for Itachi's message. In a matter of minutes they would be on their way to Orochimaru;s hideout to receive the desperate surgery Nagato needed to truly lead the Akatsuki and fight the enemy head on. By forfeiting his Chakra Rod's he may lose the ability of the Gedo Mazou's Soul dragon technique and the control of his outer paths, like Yahiko for example. Even if he still possessed the ability, he wanted Yahiko to be buried and finally rest in peace. Also he would regain the use of his legs and twice the usual Chakra his body could hold.

The door opened and Tobi walked in, yawning like a child from a nap. He turned and waved at the two

"HEEY HEEEEY MR ZETSUU !"

"I wanted peace and Quiet ..."

"Where is everyone Hmmmmmm !?"