Loyalty (Sasuke Uchiha)

XXXXII: Operation Protect Eight Tails

I watched them from above, perched upon the high fence as Suigetsu had a poor ninja in a headlock.

When Sasuke emerged I turned away, refusing to look at him.

Suigetsu had then released the poor man, as I heightened my hearing to listen to what he was saying.

"He is training.. at Unraikyo, Storm Cloud Ravine.... He wields eight blades and has bull horns tattooed on his left cheek..."

I stood up on the fence, ignoring Jugo's stare as I shot away, knowing they were close behind me.

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"You must be the Jinchuriki host of the Eight Tails."

"No, its Lord Eight Tails. Okay?"

What a funny looking guy. What a funny guy in general.

When I had arrived, he was rapping. And dancing. It was hilarious.

"I've come to capture you." Sasuke said.

"No. You have to say 'Please allow me to capture you, sir.'"

I almost burst out laughing. This guy is hysterical.

"Suigetsu, take right. Jugo, take left. Karin, get behind me. Miyako-"

"No." I snapped, crossing my arms as I approached Mr. Weird Guy.

"Miyako!" Jugo called out.

I removed the Akatsuki cloak as stomped on it and smeared it into the ground, not knowing why I even put it on in the first place. I was still angry at the recollection of my most recent memory, the one with Itachi, Master Jiraiya, and Orochimaru. Shiroryuu had given me some space to cope, which I hadn't done yet. At this point, I didn't care what happened to me, when two of the most important people in my life that had cared about me died.

Mr. Weird Guy watched me as I stopped in front of him. He watched me with an amused expression in his eyes, resulting in a smile from me, which he gladly returned.

I turned around, my back to Mr. Eight Tails, crossing my arms in front of me as I faced the Taka.

"What are you doing, fool!" Karin snapped.

But I kept my gaze on Sasuke's narrowed eyes.

He knew if he tried to use his genjutsu on me, I'd only use my Fear Inducement one on him. And that's not a pretty one.

"Miyako, come here." Sasuke warned.

"Miyako, my beautiful lady! Might I ask what you are doing?" Mr. Weird Guy behind me whispered in my ear.

"You're funny and funny looking, Lord Eight Tails. It'd be a pity for them to capture and kill you."

"Not to worry! No such thing will happen!"

"Oh, but it will. Unless I interfere, that is."

"Miyako! Please come back!" Jugo called out.

"Stay out of this, Jugo! You're the only person I wouldn't want to hurt!" I called out in response, causing his eyes to widen in surprise.

"How dare you turn against us!!" Karin snapped.

I met Suigetsu's amused expression, since for the first time, he wasn't saying anything. He even looked proud of my action.

And then I clasped my hands together, causing Sasuke to gasp.

"Move!" He ordered them.

And sure enough they did, just as the ground underneath them collapsed and water shot up.