GaaSaku: Childhood & Chunin Exams

Chapter 29: Continuation

Two mysterious figures, who were covered in black cloaks with red cloud patterns and hats worn on their heads, were observing the closer view of the aftermath of the hidden leaf's destruction. They stood on the top of the wall bottom cement, thinking about their preparation for their next attack.

"First, we don't need to destroy what's already suffered a lot of damage. What do you think?" The shark-faced man asked for a suggestion.

"The village is at the end of its prosperity... we shouldn't feel sorry for it," a familiar voice said monotonously.

"Gaara's no longer there... Actually, you still miss your village, don't you?" The shark-faced man asked slyly.

"No... not at all," he replied when his Sharingan eyes simply narrowed towards it emotionlessly.

Elsewhere in the middle of the forest inside Orochimaru's hideout was Kabuto helping his body to take a rest, which was bad enough injured and wounded.

"Well. It wasn't going to be that simple to do. It is said that the Hokage was the strongest of the five Kages because he is the Hokage. However, it is still impressive. This also makes it two out of five..." he said, but trailed off of his words when he sees the angry, sweaty face of his boss looking scornfully at him.

"Stop saying those words to comfort me or I'll kill you," Orochimaru said quietly in a threat.

"Of course. That was not my intention. True, we may have failed in destroying the leaf village. But we were able to accomplish the plans for Sasuke Uchiha," Kabuto said and continued. "You have attached your curse seal on him, eh."

Orochimaru laughed wickedly and spoke. "These arms and all of my Jitsu's is in exchange for that... First of all, if we only had gotten Itachi Uchiha to join us, there wouldn't have been any problems at all. However, that is just a dream to wish for... because he is even stronger than I am me..." He concluded with a death stare at the thought of his Sharingan eye in the back of his mind. "That is why I left the organization and attack the village at my own doings."

Complete surrender is declared to the leaf. The leaf has also accepted this. As to them, these are the consequences of the ravages of war. And the restoration of the village lower is considered as the most pressing need.

What will happen after Sasuke encounters his long-time brother, Itachi? How would his teammates react when he finally shows up at their doorstep? Would Sasuke begin to take his vengeance on him?