The Wilting Moon Flower || Naruto Shippuden Fanfiction

Chapter 29: No Where Left To Run

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT AND PROBABLY NEVER WILL OWN NARUTO, SUCH A SHAME!

Monsters by Ruelle

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A/N: The fighting details will change since Tsuki's a part of the plot. Also, the number of Sharingans implanted in Danzo's arm will slightly rise because if not, it'll be too easy of a fight. That's all, thank you!

Chapter 29: No Where Left To Run
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Third POV
Cold, crispy air from the Land of Iron pokes at the skin of both the Konoha and Suna Nin. They stand outside the inn as Temari just finished briefing the Leaf Shinobi of the earlier events that took place at the summit.

Yamato releases a heavy sigh. "Wow, talk about a long meeting. I knew Danzo couldn't be trusted," he made obvious.

"I've never been enthused about the idea of becoming Hokage. But even in this situation, I can't do anything until we get back to the Leaf village and get everyone else's opinions," Kakashi acknowledged the idea.

"Madara declared war on the whole world, there's no time for politics," Temari says with evident irritation.

"I have a feeling everyone will agree right away. We can continue the discussion once Kakashi-senpai is Hokage. They know that if they wait, Madara will make the first move and we'll be stuck reacting to them," Yamato consoled.

"Very true," Kakashi aggreed, but then he caught Naruto's features. Sighing, he looked back at the Sand Siblings. "Then, there's Sasuke and Tsuki."

"Sheesh, I can't believe they attacked the summit," Yamato comments with disbelief.

This time it's the youngest sibling who speaks up. "Naruto, just so we're clear, this is a war to protect the Eight Tails and the Nine Tails. In other words, a war to protect you. And in doing so, the whole Shinobi world. I, as the Kazekage, am putting my life in the line for you. And if Sasuke and Tsuki, members of Akatsuki, stands against me, they'll be shown no mercy," Gaara states, matter of factly, but also out of concern.

Naruto stays frozen, his eyes closed shut as he's stuck in what to believe. Two of his teammates, comrades, friends are changing before his eyes. One second he's remembering them when they were young, then the next second they're both criminals, internationally wanted and a part of Akatsuki, the very same organization that wants to hurt him.

"Sasuke has stopped looking for you. He seeks the darkness of his own free will," Gaara informs, making Naruto's eyes snap open with shock. But before he can say anything, Gaara continues. "But Tsuki, she's on the bridge between the light and the darkness. It seems like something or someone's holding her in place, keeping her at bay. She still has a chance, but if whatever is keeping her in the darkness maintains, she will never be free. Naruto, you once said to me 'I'm the future Hokage'! Well, I became the Kazekage."

Naruto looks down at the snow covered ground. Suddenly, he looks back up as he feels a hand in his shoulder, looking into Gaara's teal eyes.

"If you're truly prepared to take up the mantle of a Kage, then as Sasuke's and Tsuki's friend, you need to know what to do," Gaara tells him, holding his gaze and states into Naruto's azure eyes.

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In a wooded area, there's a bridge that connects two lands. On this bridge, Madara jumps from his pillar to another as he's suddenly attacked. Avoiding the blast, Madara watches with momentary shock as he sees Danzo take out his right hand.